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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1938

Page

5

Vernal Society and club notices unfold in week’s events

Tuesday night hosted by Mrs FraR Bearr the Finesse club at her home featured a Bridge luncheon won by Matlason and Hacking. Ace High Club hosted by Mrs Bus Kidredge with by Mr Merril Goodrich, prizes awarded. Faculty League met at Mrs Carl Engar’s with Miss Beth Gailey performing, a Valentine luncheon followed. Junior Current Topics Club hosted by Mrs Edgar Calder with a Valentine themed program. Bridge Clan hosted by Mrs Rulon Hacking with a Valentine decor lunch. General Board Members feted at dinner for visiting Primary and Sunday School leaders. Sunday dances taught at the chapel. Primary visitors hosted dinners. Recent brides honored at Vernal Second ward events. Gleaner Girls hosted a bower party. Lioness Club held Valentine games at Vernal Cafe. prizes awarded. Birthday party celebrated for Nancy Colton with red white Valentine decor. Business and Professional Women met discussing What We Buy and Sell. three new members installed. Ridge party hosted by Dr and Mr Lloyd Shimmin. Bridge winners named. Band Boosters elected officers. new band club formed for Marsen ward.

Facaky Wowens League Carl Engar Beth Gailey L P Christensen Valentine D Ive Eames Hugh W Colton John N Davis Edgar Calder Isabelle Dumean Barbara Rasmiussen Flowing Clyde Johnson Milas Y Colton Marvin F Robert Baker Stanley Blaugh Harold Anderson Stake Primary John Liddoway Jennie Campbell Bernice Ivory Thomas le Martin James L Barker Stake Board Claire C Hacking Sarah B Bingham Ora Tenney Dora Gook Lola Christensen Mable Batty Pearl Snyder Meda Walker Olena Hacking First Ward Dinnner Wm H Siddons Alda Merkley

Veralite Wins Prize in Nationwide Contest

Tens of thousands entered a contest run by The JRP Wat Kitty Company of Winonia Minnesota. Vertel won a cash prize for a letter on Watkins Sint ment. Almost a million entries received nationwide. automobiles and cash prizes were awarded.

Tony Rasmussen Vertel JRP Watkitty Company Winonia Minnesole Watkins Sintment United States

Egg weighs four ounces and measures eight inches long

Joseph Engberaon delivered a large egg to the Vernal Express on Thursday from his White Leghorn flock. The egg weighed exactly 4 ounces, measured 8 5 16 inches in length and 6 2 4 inches in circumference, and is on display in the Express show window.

Joseph Engberaon Vernal Express

Boy Scouts in America Reach Over One Million Members

Dr Jones West, Chief Scout Executive, announced that Boy Scouts of America membership surpassed 1,129,827 for the year ending 1937. The gain of 56 percent over 1936 followed the 28th birthday milestone as Scouts and leaders from all states and foreign countries gathered at the Great Jamboree camp along the Potomac River. The Utah National Parks Council reported 593 more members, bringing its total to 4893 registered Goouts.

Boy Scouts of America Dr Jones West Boy Scout Benter United States of America Moement Dr West Potomac River All America Nation of the Bay Scoule America Utah National Parks Council Council

Prospects Pave Utah Road Developments Into Uintahs

Rock Springs Wyoming officials report that the Rock Springs Lander highway and Linwood Craig routes are currently not funded. Green River Linwood road plans were also shelved due to highway funding limits. Communities hoped these roads would boost agriculture, tourism, and travel from Montana the Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin to Utah and California via US 40 connections.

Yellowstone National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Mesa Verde National Park Colorado Sweetwater County Utah Uinta Mountains Rock Springs Lander Lanter Montana Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin California

Justice Court Wraps Week With Pleas Fines and Bonds

In a week of cases Justice W S Henderson bound several over to district court after waived preliminaries while others faced fines and restitution. Floyd Eljifritz pleaded cubity on embezzlement of grain at Brash Creek ranch and was fined 50 with restitution. William Ellifrity waived preliminary hearing on second degree burglary and was bound over with 750 bond. Shirley Williamson faced embezzlement of a cow and was bound over on the same day. Marvel Bascom paid 30 on bad check charges and made good several checks. John Bucch of Denver paid 1450 for speeding. Norman Lybbert cited for no license plates. Rex Olson fined 10 for gravel hauling duties. Don Olson cases dismissed. Don Olson and Pine Don Olson noted on coal selling charges.

W S Henderson Justice of the Peace District Court Floyd Eljifritz Adair Tyeack Brash Creek Tyezack William Fredrick Ellirity G W Southam Ellifrity Shirley Williamson Arrang Ted Frank Col Mer Marvel Bascom John Bucel Denver Bucch Norman Lybbert Pine Don Olson Justice Henderson Don Rex Olson Uintah County

Ballard School Praised By Indian Supervisor

Indian supervisor reports Ballard School as progressive with well qualified teachers. Visitors note busy rooms, improvised furniture, and a free learning atmosphere. Thompson recommends similar practices for Whitrock Indian School and highlights accompanying officials Roy Adams and Dencoordinat for Duchesne and Uintah counties.

Col Parker Indian Service Ballard Thompson Whitrocks Indian School Wilten Mr Thompson Roy Adams Uh Whiterocks School Duchesne Uintah

Carnival Matinee at Vernal Pirot Ware Amusement Hall

A Saturday afternoon matinee carnival will be held at Vernal Pirot Ware Amusement Hall at 2 PM. Three prizes will be offered for the best costumes and refreshments including pond mix water will be provided.

Planning Farm Resources in County for Better Living

A rural planning session in the county courthouse gathers about 40 men and women to outline an economic plan. The meeting includes reports on agricultural resources, standards of living, and farm income, with an afternoon work session to advance program plans.

Sportsmen raise funds for 1938 game conservation program

Utahs State Fish and Game Department has 36000 in reserved funds for marginal grazing land and water purchases to support big game needs in 1938. The plan uses Pittman Robertson funds to match federal money, aiming to boost wildlife conservation and establish solid living standards for farm residents in the county.

State Fish and Game Department Utahs Marcll Makin State Sportamens Msh Makin Utah Pittman Robertson Fish and Saradites

Provo Wrestler Lapoint Noted Among BYU Team Stars

Hulinger of the Provo Young University squad is highlighted as a star of the team. The group has won two and lost two matches this season. A major upcoming event features the University of Utah versus Brigham Young in Provo, with Lapoint fans pleased by the wrestler’s strength and potential.

Provo Onilie Hulinger Elersonal Young University Sepeoeats Maton Soma Orville University of Utah Brigham Young Lapoint

Hospital News Briefs From Local Area

Alvin Gardiner had an appendectomy on February 6 at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Josh Stewart of McKinnon announce the birth of a baby boy born February 4. Mr and Mrs Ora Shiner announce a baby boy named Acel Rowley, born February 2 following a major operation.

Alvin Gardiner Josh Stewart McKinnon Ora Shiner Acel Rowley

A Drive for Flyers Army Flying Orders Drive

A special drive to enlist Army Flying Orders invites applications for examination. Examinations may be approved by the Commanding General Ninth Corps Areas in addition to regular boards at Air Corps Stations. A pilot path for college men offers free tuition, pay, and student status during training. Inquiries go to Lt Y P Laker at Vernal COC camp.

Washington Ninth Corps San Francisco Air Corps Special Flying Board Army Air Corps Lt Y P Laker Vernal Coc Camp

Wa Atam Petenson To Speak Here Wednesday

Irrigation committee Wallace Calder chairman health L G Noble hetman farm and home credit A TT Johnson chair man crop improvement Elimer Lind chairman beautification Mrs Nancy Thomas chairwoman 4H Cub and Future Farmer committee Mrs Marguerite Curtis chairwoman Consumers Problems committee Mrs May T Johnson chairwoman Housing and rural electrification committee Jesse A Haws chairman range and livestock B H Stringham chapman dairying John G Hacking chairman poul try C K Bein chairman Bees Byron Goodrich chairman public welfare Mre Jennie Weeks chair womat ryatural resovirone Wallace Calder chairman TJ warned at the meeting that land and natural resource use can improve to increase per unit production and county income to support future population of the seat.

Waatam Petenson Tee Elmer Lind Nancy Thomas Byron Goodrich LeRoy Taylor Moy T Johnson Russell R. Reeth Wallace Calder Noble Hetman Farm and Home Credit TT Johnson Elimer Lind Nancy Thomas Cub Marguerite Curtis Consumers Problems May T Johnson Jesse A Haws H Stringham Chapman John G Hacking C K Bein Bees— Byron Goodrich Jennie Weeks

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Vernal Society Frar Bearr J Way Ace High Club Bus Kidredge Merril Goodrich iGay Ye Ide Trumps Club Ace High Raymond Giddoway Kenneth Richardson Bridge T Nile Smith Ralph G Alexander Leona York Wendell Pope AR Henderson Kermit EF Young J L Han Nethelsen J W Taylor Jesse York Marion Batty Howard L. Caldwell YY Bridge Clan Rulon Hacking Minday O T Bridge Club Thomas Karren Ray Stringham Clever Valentine Guy Bamuels Stringham E T Corless Eee Lowell Robbins Ward Murray Arditt Verna Hadlock Vernal Second Ward Gleaner Brey Irty Manwaring Nancy Colton Ltte Fends Gloria Wallis Joan Duke Jean Cheney Carol Noble Reta York Joan Caldwell Valene Colton Nancy Newell Marva Batty Gala Hacking Jerry Siddowsy Reta Davis Dorothy Witbeck Hones Club J H Clark Lioness Club George P Roth Ll P Christensen H B Calder W . Henderson J Oc Anderson BO OH Stringham BRP Business and Professional Womene Club Uintad State Bank Lois McCoy Mixs Gladis Chapman Milas Nina Anderson Margaret Diets Bridger Parties Lloyd Shimmin Shimmin Robert Johnston Fy Eskelton Betrut Moonters Uintah State Bank Hay Reader W E Witweck Grace Findlay Richbard Tiffany Abe Hatch Lafe Richardson Otis Weeks Harmon Soward Marser Ward Elisabeth Murray Bert Singleton Wallace Oaks Reba Collarp Sylvia’s Beauty Shop Coltarp Purpone Hiram Walker & Sons Peoria, Illinois Vernalite Boy Scouts In America Uintahs Justice Court Ey Antivision Work Gang Harry James Hardinger Roosevelt Geneva Anne Wreetling Flyers Wehling Lar Varma Mechnics Teese York Ail Wracon Tik’ Batty Alexander Confectionery Bldg HENRY H A Prhacek Mgr Farm Exchange Bldg Lax Elise Ator Kolvinator Kelvinator Electric Lotus Naples Yernal Ura
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