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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
6
In town Tuesday, Cole delivered a truckload of apples and pears to the area, traveling from ’sstown Tall C H Short of Grand Junction.
Mrs John W Pope, who recently suffered a relapse, is reported improving.
Ellis Merkley arrived back home Friday after a trip to Salt Lake City. He traveled with Arch Allen.
LeRue Hunting underwent a surgical operation Friday to remove tonsils and adenoids. The procedure aimed to improve breathing and reduce recurrent infections, with a smooth recovery expected.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hacking of Lapoint were visitors in Vernal on Tuesday, enjoying a local outing and meeting friends during their trip.
Mr and Mrs Albert Jones celebrate the birth of a baby girl born Sunday weighing six pounds.
J C Anderson of Utah Power and Light went to Provo Friday of last week and returned Sunday after a business trip.
Mrs Elizabeth Karren suffered a relapse Monday and had shown some improvement up to that time.
Mr and Mrs T G Alexander attended the Carbon Uintah game in Price Friday and Saturday returning Sunday.
Miss Lela Goodrich, who has been attending Henagers Dusine's College in Salt Lake City, returned home Sunday after completing the courses there.
Clyde Merkley of Tridell came to town Tuesday to pick up his mother Mrs Nellie Merkley after a several day visit.
G Alexander traveled to Craig Colorado and filed a report noting roads breaking up and in bad condition after several rain storms in the area.
I J Woodard returned from Salt Lake City and Heber Friday. J E Campbell who has been employed at the L I Woodard store accompanied him to Salt Lake on his way to his home in Los Angeles Call.
A large barn owned by Theodore Johnson collapsed Tuesday under the weight of unusually deep snow that saturated the ground and roof rafter supports. The root structure failed as it bore excessive load. No injuries reported.
Dr George Ho Christy left Sine tlay for Salt Lake City as Ralph G Alexander returned from Salt Lake City last Thursday. Mr Alexander has been in Salt Lake City nine weeks receiving medical treatment for his foot. His foot is much improved.
The note records a hurried trip by Alice Pede acn to Salt Lake City on Sunday to Retura Marycock and Mrs Caplin. They planned a stage ride but found it did not operate on Sunday, arriving in Vernal Monday at seven oclock.
G Alexander loses a trusted work horse when it breaks through a discarded well cover at the Ward White residence and falls into an old well. The animal could not be saved.
Charles Neal of Fort Duchesne attended a Vernal sister Saturday event outlining community ties and local social activities.
Marold Calder came back last weekend from Salt Lake City as reported by local sources.
Mrs Raymond White returned home Friday from Roosevelt where she spent several days visiting.
Cashier NM J Meagher of the Bank of Verna departed Friday for East Lake City on business and came back today Thursday.
Mrs David Calder, who had spent a few days in Balt Lake visiting, enjoyed a restful stay during the latter part of the past week.
Wommer D Ford, superintendent of the Gilson Asphalt Company, was in Vernal Saturday for undisclosed company business. He is noted as a key executive visiting the area.
MoW Curry of Ourry visited Vernat this week as talks with the Indians were planned regarding a Bear dance event, weather permitting and stars aligned for the gathering.
John Stagyz learned Wednesday that his mother, residing in Provo, was critically ill and died before he could reach her bedside en route.
Mr and Mrs William Sprouse and Mrs and Mrs Harvey Hullinger of Lapoint attended a pageant in Vernal on Saturday. Sprouse is a merchant and Hullinger is a school principal in Lapoint.
Water Collier and his brother Edward traveled to Halt Lake City to be at Eldon Collier’s bedside. Eldon, injured in an auto accident, had been in a hospital for over two years. They returned to Vernal and reported his condition improved.
A remarkable Armada plate with a long royal lineage was sold at Cheistles. It once belonged to Sir Christopher Horrla of Donenshira and dates to the reign of James. A Spanish invasion era tale attaches to the piece, recovered from a cave near Dirtrore after more than two centuries.
County officers of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers met at the home of Captain Mrs M M Cook on Thursday afternoon to plan spring work and organize in other sections. Mrs Cook served refreshments. Attending were Mrs W S Henderson, Mrs HB Calder, Mrs Clyde Hatch, Mrs I J Peterson, Mrs Carl Davis, and Mrs Ry Freeman. Bishop and Mrs J C Davis hosted a three course dinner for Tebishe optica members and their wives, with guests including Bishop and Mrs Knifer Witbeck, Mr and Mrs Driver, Mr and Mrs Fuller Remington, Mr and Mrs John Hate Jr, and Mr and Mrs Ellis Sterkey.
Mrs J Clive Davis hosted a three course dinner Wednesday night for members of the casts Trysting Place Thursday Might and the budget play. Tables featured valentine centers and candied ends as music and a special dance by Miss Gladys Teeples and Earl Goodrich capped the evening.
The Leglon Auxiliary met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs M W Curry's home with Mrs L K Murphy as hostess. Members pieced a pale blue and white quilt to be given away at the Washington's Birthday dance at the Imperial. Twenty ladies attended. luncheon was served. meeting adjourned February 24 at the home of Mr Ym Stringham.
The Vernal Second Ward teachers association held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Philip Watkins home. Mrs Sander reviewed Salt Lake City convention lectures and dainty refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Theo Johnson Mrs Henry Musium Mrs Wenderson Mrs Stringham Mrs Samuels Mrs Hatch Mrs James Mrs Henry Mrs Drug man Mrs Woods Mrs Watkins Mrs Sander Miss Zelda Tingham and Mrs Bingham.
The annual Farm Bureau dance will be held Friday at the Imper with a farm implements and commodities decoration theme. Beer and doughnuts will be served and Winna Six Aces will furnish the music.
Clair and Mrs FY Stone hosted the Atoms Club meeting at Mrs James Freetove’s home Wednesday evening. Ten members attended, answering roll with quotations and incidents. Lincoln Miss Anj jifred King read two verses, Thurman Merkley reported on the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes monument in Alaska. Luncheon followed. Next meeting set for February 24 at Mrs Earl Freeman’s home.
Members of the Ladies Faculty League at Uintah High School were entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Ruth Hart and Mrs Herold M Lundell at the home of F Peterson. Luncheon served and decorations featured a Valentine motif. Present were Mrs Ells Wilcox, Mrs Carl Davis, Mrs Anthon Cannon, Mrs Wallis, Mrs Charles P Lewis, Mrs Ralph Siddoway, Mrs L Noble, Mrs Reed Morrill, Mrs Lundell, Miss Goven Hansen, Miss Coy Fife, Miss Vera Calder, and Miss Hart.
A report notes well attended ALTIR WOMFS meetings with emphasis on child welfare. The specialist describes a well tempered happy child able to enjoy nature art music and literature, critiquing harsh parenting and advocating early education before school. Mrs Esplin concludes the training shapes character.
In a breakthrough across the scientific world, Will Wright is unveiled as the enigmatic figure long rumored to be the man of mystery. Pilgrims, kings, and queens visited the desolate site to witness his work as the great innovator prepared to reveal himself.
Federal law shields bees and honey production from artificial substitutes. Experts note honey meets most essential food elements and has been used by humans since ancient times.
A fragment shows dialogue where one speaker dismisses alarm about illness while another worries about becoming an invalid, hinting at concern over a health fate. The terse exchange contrasts fear with reassurance in a medical context.
Members of the Vernal Reading Circle were entertained at the Commercial Hotel Tuesday evening. Mrs Jorgensen, Mrs Esplin, and Mrs Maycock of the US Extension Service met with the group. Mrs Esplin reviewed notable authors since 1923 and Ibsen’s Pergant and Brandt, while Mrs Maycock discussed Mexico by Stewart Chase. Mrs Jorgensen provided vocal selections. Twenty five ladies attended and a two course luncheon was served.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Caines ward met last week at Captain Mrs Tyrtle Erekson home. A program included prayers by Mrs Hepp Calder address of welcome by county captain Mrs M F Cook and officer pledges. County officers spoke and lessons from Founding of Utah were presented. A Valentine luncheon followed with readings by Mrs L G Noble and 40 members attended. The Vernal First ward Book of Mormon class held a sleigh ride party Friday night with games and refreshments. attendees included Beatrice Robinson Lela Campbell and others.
A historical note recounts the 1874 grasshopper invasion across Colorado Nebraska Kansas Wyoming the Dakotas Minnesota Missouri New Mexico Indian Territory and Texas. Crops suffered a $2,000,000 loss as swarms darkened skies and consumed houses shingles and furniture. Residents fought back with improvised barriers and strategic driving of swarms.
A rural scene follows Matilda and Izra as they confront family tensions after Uncle Cyrus dies. The pair chase a dream revealing a hidden box of cash and stock, sparking talk of neighbors and future farming plans in a barnyard setting.
Fifth and sixth graders presented a program lineup including Girly chorus poems by Joe Milburn and Delila Wallgitts choir pieces, one act plays The Ghost in the Boarding School cartoons and A Theatre Party, piano solo Zelda Bingham, and several student acts. Parents were invited to attend Friday as students entered a traffic way contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
The notice invites boys and residents to prepare pets for a forthcoming Pets Day parade. Participants are urged to bring all pets they can manage including Polly the parrot Jack the dog White the cat Betty the rabbit Penny and Lenny the hen with her chicks Dot Red Blacky and Barney. The official date will be announced later.
Early returns indicate about 60 percent of Liang voters chose wet in the national referendum on abolishing prohibition laws. The result signals strong support for ending prohibition across the region based on initial tallies.
Mrs James Burns has rheumatism and shows improvement while Mrs O E Jacobson visits Watson this past week and has returned home to Vernal on Friday as Tyee reports inches of new snow fell.
In Vernal last week, Mrs C H Yobars and her son Armco visited the area, while Thomas Elika Fred Anderson and Luther Gale were also visitors in Vernal during the prior week.
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