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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
5
Lincolns one hundred twenty third birthday marked by a school program featuring The Battle of Gettysburg Gettysburg Address and extracts from the Life of Lincoln. Students Sideline readings by Merle Mazucil and Miss Neal and a Sigma Beta Glee Club performance.
Sunday Sacrament meeting speakers Harold Hull Inger and Warren Richardson from Vernal discussed ward young men auxiliary leaders. A baby girl was born to Levi Hitchen and wife. Friday a Jeep seat salentine party hosted by Mrs Ben Merkley featured fourteen youths with music and refreshments. Sunday evening a musical program included duets, solos and a piano accompaniment by Grant Morrill. A Lapoint school dance at Tridell hall followed by a visit from Reed MorrillErn morill of Yeruet on Saturday.
The Rainbow themed dance at Watson Saturday night drew strong turnout with representation from Dra gon and Rainbow. A number of locals including Fenol Pearee and Mrs Bodily traveled to Vernal, with several couples visiting, returning home Sunday night. Deputy assessor George E Wil king and Robert C Thorne visited on Wednesday as snow delayed the train at Atchee for two days last week. John Olines visited Stephen Fort and family, while Luther Gale returned from Vernal. Fred Anderson and J I Mecham were noted in Vernal and Mack, Colorado respectively.
A Rangely school hosts a meeting on Saturday February 20 at 2 00 pm to organize a parent teachers association. The event notes Sheenmen are tricking in feed from Craig and Rifle Colorado and Rangely stores company trucks bring in grain from Rifle.
The article notes a February rain onset with light wind and coal mine debris blocking passage after a cave in at the Jones coal mine. No workers were present during the incident. W. B. Coltharp traveled to Vernal and returned within the week. Visitors to Dovasias Creek included Bert Owens Don Breele John Love Walter Dowman and Mr and Mrs Ed Cos harp. Miss A E Caldwell a Rangely school teacher died on February 1.
Rain and rising temperatures marked Tuesday night. Community mentions include visits by Mrs David Andrews Mr Otis Horrocks and family to Vernal relatives. Several local residents and guests shared dinners and gatherings with families in Uintah and surrounding towns.
A Davis area report notes a Monday departure for White River to tend cattle. Mrs Victor Nelson of Vernal visited her sister-in-law Mrs Angus Slaugh. A large audience enjoyed Sunday evening events including songs prayers reports slogans, a mixed quartet, and a vocal trio. Multiple social gatherings follow with dances, parties, and mutual aid meetings mentioned.
Thursday evening a Ford Sedan driven by Hyrum Smith and Lelroy Bimner collided with roaming stray horses on the state highway near the Mentzer Calder residence. The horses were attempting to cross the road when hit. no serious injuries reported. Mr and Mrs George Robbins of Rainbow visited Sunday at Mr Robbins' parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Robbins.
Leroy Funk, Duchesne County Agent, notes long term cattle numbers rose 8 per cent in four years and the herd now holds more breeding stock. Demand and prices shifted, feeding losses rose, and slaughter patterns moved toward steers and calves. Prices for higher grades fell late in the year while better grades recovered, signaling cyclical patterns since 1880.
Mr and Mrs David Karren and children of Jensen visited Ashlev Street this Saturday. Mr Karren returned Sunday and Mrs Karren and children stayed with Mr and Mrs William Harren for a few days. The program featured songs by Mrs Lonza McCarrel Mrs Atwood Mrs Jon Bryant and Miss Mildred McCorrel readings by Miss Ora Irece a piano solo by Mrs Horace Caldwell from Washington. Saturday a fire destroyed 600 gallons of creche for Fred Fettell when it became overheated.
The reading circle gathered Wednesday at Mrs Thomas E Kidd's home, decorated in patriotic colors. After a cherry and Tran is and Pierce Fitch left for Blue Mountain to fetch Lotan and Victor Kerren due to their mother Mrs Elizabeth HKarren’s serious illness. The total loss with lumber and poles was about $20000.
Mrs Wi Nebeker reports the death of her aunt Este Sorensen Christenson of Moroni Utah aged 60, the eldest resident there. Funeral held Feb 13. she leaves fifty eight grandchildren one hundred thirty five great grandchildren and four daughters. Various local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending dances and meetings this past week.
A testimonial claims Betty Luca lost ten pounds in seven days using Kruschen Salt, taken as half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. The ad promises safe, harmless fat loss, a four week bottle for two dollars, and a money back guarantee if not convinced, urging purchases at any American drug store.
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