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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
3
A federal report by Uintah County Clerk F. L. Noel shows only two district court criminal cases in the past year, one embezzlement dismissed and one forgery with probation. Comparisons note 1940 had 17 cases, 1989 had 17, 1938 had 20, and 1937 had 22, raising questions on prosecution laxness versus improvement.
Record Stockman argues for continued government support of the sugar beet industry. He urges a balanced policy with tariffs to protect living standards, expanded yields, lower costs, and less labor, framing sugar beet as essential for feeding a growing population and irrigated Western farms.
A note of social events lists the Daughters of the Pioneers gathering at Mrs Ernest Johnsons home with Myrle Brekson assisting. An election names Mrs Margritta Wardle as captain and a full slate of officers. A luncheon with Valentine colors followed. Also dated is the engagement of Zenna Jean to Mafori Galloway with marriage set for February 3.
The annual meeting at the ward chapel on Wednesday February 4 voted to keep the same officers including directors Don Batty Tom McKeachnie and Ed Hoeft with Herb Bell as secretary The text notes Mrs Lettie Winward wed Alvin Kidd on February 3 and mentions the Fireside Chat was canceled due to a conference.
G F Merkley and Laren Ross were in Vernal on Friday for medical attention. Children six months and older will receive second diphtheria shots and smallpox vaccination next week. First graders and school age children are eligible for the protective campaign. Weir teacher honored by Mr Morill's room with a peanut bust. Bishop Morrill birthday celebration observed at his home with forty eighth anniversary noted. Mrs C E Merkley hosted a party for her husband’s birthday with competitive games and lunch. Ray Geedrich visiting family. he plans to return to Salt Lake with two sisters-in-law.
On February 8 the girls plan a visit here after attending stake conference at Vernal. Locals report deacons teachers and priests quorums earned the ward quorum attendance award and ushering honors at the stake conference. About four inches of snow fell Saturday night hindering some travelers from reaching the event.
Lapo int and Tridell hosted a Moon Lake Electric meeting at Mt. Emmons to elect directors with thirty parents and students attending. Numerous locals and visitors from Vernal, Midway, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Price and Park City were listed among gatherings, visits, weddings, and immunizations. Forty seven children received diphtheria and smallpox vaccines while a family wedding dance and Fireside chat were noted as community happenings last week.
A class read from the Book of Mormon was led by Fawrencts Caldwell and discussed. Dainty refreshments were served by the M. Men. A large crowd attended. Sgts. Trosky and Churchill of the Salt Lake Marine Corps were present in Lapoint Wednesday with Lloyd Rasmussen and Joseph Nokex from Jenson, both recently joining the Marines. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Reynolds of Roosevelt visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hullinger Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lee and children, along with Mae Sprouss, were Vernal visitors Sunday.
The list names petit jurors drawn for the first term of the district court opening February 24 with District Judge Dallas H Young presiding. Jurors report at 10:00 a m February 35 includes Vernal Sally Curry Edgar Calder Vella Billings Smith Enna F Warren Eugene Woodruff William E Slough Alfred N Johnson.
Ray Duke, Edwin A Bennion, Marvin Smith, Orson Caldwell and others appear in a long list of names including Charles H Davis Walter Hazell Randlett John Quirl Stanley Nebeker W Justice Leota Walter 3 Broddard Blake V Pacy Parley V Miller Wiliam Ferguson Tridell Deway McConkis Loyd Angus. The fragment reads like a membership or attendee roster from a period publication.
A brief notice lists Jensen-Frank A. Brewer Jepton Ray D. Hopston Lapoint Williams Perry among individuals named in a community record.
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