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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
2
The notice lists mail publication details for Editor Manager Briere with second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office. Rates shown include one year in advance at 250 dollars, six months at 1.59 dollars, and three months at an unspecified rate. The notice references the act of March 1875 and dates in March.
An editorial note from the state press association credits a writer named OpitheasIg with an independent political stance and active efforts to promote growth, while noting affiliation with the National Editorial Association and membership in the Utah-associated press community.
Tad Storey of Price and Floyd Warburton of Lapoint plus Mira Alma Esplin of UAC visited Vernal last week for business. Alice Pedersen traveled to Dul chesne County for work meetings. Mrs. LEF West sought medical care in Vernal, and Mr. and Mrs. Von Rice of Bennet were in Vernal for business Saturday.
Ralph Chew of Jensen underwent an appendicitis operation earlier this week. County Clerk Wilson Murray returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where he was on official business.
Rev George Guiles returned from Silt Lake City where he visited Mr and Mrs Paul Cowan. The Cowans moved from their Nie! on residence to the Harold Calder house south of the tabernacle.
The Vernal society returns to Jensen Monday morning as Fern Ros recovers from appendicitis. Ila Duke missed school this week. PTA busy with the play My Dixie Rose. Utopia Club entertained. Lawrence Wardle home from coal mine. Mrs Lynne Ashton hosted from the coal mine with the Utopia club. Willam Alexander returned home after a meeting. Coasting party at Dillie McKee field with thirteen ladies by bus. Grandma Foster hosted the winter bonfire. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs Raymond Gardner. Beatrice Dalley and the school nurse visited Glines school. Mervin Hatch heads to Roosevelt for work with Mr Wheeler. Frank Gilneas narrowly escaped a car accident. Glines injured a shoulder. Ray Roberts helps Frank Glines at Myton.
Mrs Marva Anderson Mrs Mary Freeman and Miss Pearl Nelson of Roosevelt were in Vernal Saturday to attend the Farm Bureau program.
Sheriff Emery Johnson confiscated 2 gallons of liquor at Victory Park Saturday night as no one claimed the intoxicant at the time. No arrests have been made yet.
County officers of the Ladies and Mens Farm Bureau visited iLapoint Monday evening and organized a local branch of the bureau for women and men.
Mrs Chell Halt is in Vernal for a couple of weeks visiting friends and relatives. C Paul Wilkins, a former Uintah resident, is also in Vernal and plans to move to Denver Colorado.
Mrs Muse Harris F Roosvelt underwent a minor operation Saturday and returned to her home the same day.
Reverend D 3 Henry and wife along with Mrs Fred Todd and Mrs E L Jummer of Myton were business visitors in Vernal on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Witbeck moved into their new residence last week, a property they purchased from Joseph Engberson, marking a milestone for the family.
Roy Taylor of Kindlett Wilord Whitlock, Whitlock of Leeton and Paley, Goodrich of Tridel were business leaders mentioned in the record.
Guy Samuels led a crowd of boys and girls to Billie McKea field last Saturday for a lively coasting party with an enjoyable afternoon.
Dr Earl Lewis of Richfield Utah spent a week in Vernal and nearby towns assessing business interests and planning meetings. He left Saturday to return to Richfield.
Edgar Armstrong and Warry Wii kineen students from the Colorado University in Boulder were business visitors in Vernil, engaging in meetings and site tours.
The Misses Lamar and Linnie Cook returned to Vernal Saturday after spending nearly three weeks visiting sister Mrs Fi In Plattner and family in Craig Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Fie¢stone welcome a baby girl born Saturday evening February 7. Both mother and child are doing nicely at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Leo Webb.
A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Hugh Colton on Saturday February 7 at their home. The mother and infant are doing well and are being cared for by Mrs N J Hansen.
Mayor Hyrum Calder traveled to East Lake City Monday morning and met Tuesday evening with the municipal league at the Hotel Utah to discuss key city issues including gas line distribution read tax funds and other problems facing the town.
Als In Weeks of the Weeks Brothers barber Shep Weeks departed Sunday morning for Bountiful to join his wife and children who have spent the winter with her parents Mr and Mrs John Ingles.
Marvin Peterson of Jensen recovered from a minor operation last week and shows steady improvement while still in Vernal. His brother Ivan remains in the area suffering with rheumatism but is also getting better.
Mrs Ella Cook county president of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers with Mrs Eva Hatch and Mrs Meda Speirs motored to Maeter Tuesday and organized no camp in that ward.
Principal I G Noble will leave at week’s end to attend a regional meet to decide if the Round Robin will be placed at Verpal this season and to discuss other matters connected with the gathering.
Ulntah High defeated Duchesne High 48 to 6 in a Wednesday night game at the local gym. The teams planned a rematch next week against Roosevelt.
Mr and Mrs Laurence Carter recently left for Price where Mr Carter will be placed in charge of a shoe store. He has been manager of the Conoco Service Station until recently and previously ran the shoe department at Ashley Co-operative. He is regarded as an efficient shoe salesman with substantial experience in this line.
Uintah High School invites parents to a February 19 Parents Day event. A full day schedule begins at nine with classes to noon then lunch by the Domestic Science department. The afternoon program features speeches, readings, a junior music recital, and a PTA meeting.
The Faculty Wogwens League met last Thursday evening at Mrs Ralph Siddownay home with ten members attending. Dinner was served at a prettily arranged table reflecting a Valentine Scheme. Mills Coy Fife delivered a talk on the Psychology of Line and Color, illustrating points with dolls wearing her dresses.
A Valentine dancing party was held Wednesday evening in the upper hall of the high school, directed by Beaux Arts and the Faculty Women League. Mrs Filen Davis and Miss Vera Calder were in charge. The hall featured a dancing pillar with floor lamps and red and white hearts. A buffet luncheon was served, and twenty five couples attended.
Community notes from Maeser include birth announcements for a baby boy born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Roy Luck and a home baby girl born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Corey Luck. Residents visit relatives in Roosevelt Spanish Fork Vale and Vernal. Local incidents include Lewis Searle’s injury at Weeks mine and plastering done by Roosevelt worker Floyd Freestone. PTA meeting and Daughters of the Pioneers camp organize events.
Glines residents share news of visits from Orval Alplanalp to his father and many relatives. Naples stages a musical play for Giles chapel audience. Valentine day dance planned at Glines school Friday afternoon. Several locals attend greeting events and weekend visits in Lapoint Midway and Salt Lake City with health updates for Mrs Wardle and Mrs Haws.
Mr and Mrs Cary Luck are the proud parents of a baby girl born February 7. Mr and Mrs Charley Murray moved from Hamilton Colorado where they spent the past winter. Murray plans to build in the ward this spring with his brother Paul. Andrew Vernon bought the Pickup pasture. Mrs Lyle Kidd Mrs Mad Free stone and Mrs Aleen Swett attended the Iterature meeting led by Mrs Esplin at the courthouse Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Adium visited from Hayden and Vernal for their daughter Vira Henry Watt Steissom’s day. Dave Cox and Miss Jennie Halverson of Hayden stopped by with friends. Mrs Birt Caldwell and daughter Edith have been listed among visitors. Attendees at the Imperial dance included Josh Hall and Karl Colder. Karl Collier and Birt Caldwell rented logs on the mountain trip. Cedrig Caldwell visited relatives in the valley. Mrs Byron Thomas remains under care.
The Price Chamber of Commerce will contribute 50 dollars annually for three years to fund road signs directing travel over Highways US 50 and 405 connecting with Highway 30. The project aims to boost tourism by marking major travel arteries.
Customer asks for restaurant recommendations for a good meal at a price above zero cents. They request more than one option and respond with a follow up line about another restaurant.
Fashion reports show 1941 trends favor stockinetts worsteds and knit goods with more wool in womens wear. Paris stylists favor lighter fabrics, longer dresses increase fabric use, and mills offer woolen boar garments to meet rising demand amid competition from rayon and silk.
Classified ad describes 1370 acres along highway with 29000 sheep, springs and a house with stable and granary. Government land beside it, power land, lease option, deeded land to be sold. swap offered for a stock man. Also potatoes and fabrics feature in the page.
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