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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
4
Extract appears as a fragmented notice from a 1909 era publication. Mentions Wallis as manager in Lahore with publishers Deaghty and a London address. Includes newspaper filing details and a Vernal Utah second class matter line dated March 13 1909 under an act.
The subject shows independent political stance and public service intent in Uintah County. They are described as a member of the Utah State press association and the National Editorial Association. The text stresses a nonpartisan disposition and professional affiliation.
The Uintah Basin leaders propose a George Washington Memorial Highway from Jensen to the historic Jensen quarry to make the site a national monument. The plan envisions a tree lined boulevard and park exhibits, with support from the Jensen George Washington Bicentennial committee, Uintah Basin postmasters, Lions Club, American Legion, teachers, and state delegations. Congress would be asked for initial funding to begin work and establish national park plans around the quarry and surrounding acres.
The government could hire 700 to 1000 men in Utah national forests to build roads fences lines camps watering troughs sanitation and fire readying. A second urgent task is beetle control to save west pine including Yellowstone Park with winter oiling and burning of infected trees. The Wasatch Ashley and Cache forests have suffered. a nationwide effort is proposed on seven million acres to protect forests and provide employment.
A brief note suggests rising public interest in live music in Enetand while indicating growing sentiment against crooners in America reflecting a broader cultural shift. The source hints at a developing entertainment scene and changing tastes without detailing specific events or figures.
The reader notes that backseat drivers are likely no more numerous now than in the days when the hansom cab was popular, suggesting a consistent social behavior across eras.
Utah farmers may apply to the federal government for seed loans to aid spring planting. The Farm Seed Loan Office will be located in Salt Lake City with loans tied to crop acreage and need, including provisions for fertilizer and pest protection. Loan terms vary by crop and supplies, with maximums up to 400 per borrower and rates listed, while county committees will review applications.
Eighteen members of the Home Economics club and two guests met at Barta Henderson's home. They watched Vera Calder attempt to stop a moving truck with sleighs attached, then rode the sleighs in mud and snow before dining at multiple homes.
The January 1 1932 sheep population exceeded the 1922 low with records showing larger stock sheep and lambs on feed. In Western range states aged ewes rose while yearling ewes and breeding ewe lambs fell. Feed and weather conditions varied. California and Texas faced improvement and drought alike. Lamb demand weakened with lower prices though beef and pork declined less. Global wool output stayed high but prices fell, prompting shifts in flock ownership and early lamb production.
The Fighting Uintahs won two hard fought games over Roosevelt to claim the Northern division championship.Friday night ended 65 to 24 as Uintah pulled away in the second half and Saturday saw a big late rally after the regulars returned, finishing 46 to 18. Uintah hosts Carlton February 26-27 for two more games, and fan support is urged.
Senior high classes competed to boost pep with Roosevelt games on Friday and Saturday. Seniors topped with 83 percent attendance each night while juniors 73 percent, sophomores 78 percent, and freshmen tied with juniors at 71 percent. The two losing classes will host parties for the winners.
A brief Thursday class meeting period on February 15 discusses class matters. Students then gather in the auditorium for a rally where the classes compete in a selling contest with the basketball team serving as judges, and the sophomores receive the decision.
Roosevelt high school presented a fine program at Uinta on Friday February 19 featuring a short talk by student body president Paul Murphys a girls trio LaRen Emerson Effie Durfee and Helen Allred readings by Madge Jacobs Tharon Lambert a beach scene solo by Lewis Wilkins with Phylis Daniels and a Spanish vocal duet Effie Durfee and Helen Allred plus a minstrel quartet Lee Wiscombe Elvin Dennis Delroy Gurr Lynn Weight and Bernard Sanfelice. The audience enjoyed the show and hopes for more such entertainments.
On February 22 the students enjoyed a program honoring the Washington centennial and birth anniversary. Performers included UHS male glee and several speakers from local groups. The event featured patriotic songs and remarks by Kenneth Samusis Hy, Lions Club members, and others.
Steven A Paulson formerly of Jensen and residing in Murra died after an anaesthetic at Holy Cross hospital Salt Lake City following gallstone surgery. He served in the Army, lived in Boise Idaho for treatment, married Lorie Yamon in 1924 and is survived by his wife and four sons. Funeral services were held at Hall-Ricketts mortuary with burial in City cemetery Veterans plot under Disabled Veterans ceremony.
A Friday evening session of livestock owners and feeders featured three specialists. The principal speaker was Professor E J Maynard of the U and A Cat Logan, whose instructions guided attendees on feed practices and management.
Over thirty prominent livestock owners and feeders attended. John M MacFar lane discussed emergency drought loans and seed loans for spring planting while J Manderfield noted market demand for smaller younger livestock and planning for earlier maturation. Professor Maynard concluded on balanced rations and feed value, stressing economic importance. Most attendees favored silos.
Judge A W Watkins begins the first term at 10 am with a small calendar five criminal cases including persistent violation misdemeanor and water related matters. Probate and civil and motion dockets follow with ten probate cases and a large list of civil matters. Jurors named Walfare Oaks Snyder Albert Bnow Curtin Richens Southam Eaton Taylor Costa Merkley Hunt Wong etc.
A British Columbian paper notes that under government control the provinces drink bill neared 20 million dollars, more than three times what is spent to reduce unemployment, a sum many find acceptable while taxes to fund no tangible benefit are met with opposition.
A brief notice outlines road authority plans to safeguard life and property through road protection measures and related public works. The item emphasizes safety, maintenance, and beneficial activities tied to local transportation infrastructure.
Mrs Carol Robbins of Roosevelt was an overnight guest at the home of Mrs Marl Freeman on Wednesday.
British engineers tested cast iron molten stone rubber and wood as road materials while ground glass mixed with concrete formed an experimental highway in Czechoslovakia. A traveler in the United States notes 4 crude red iron ore used for travel roads. Some eastern Texas and remote Minnesota roads used peat surfacing, but this proved unsatisfactory and a motorist risked forest fires from discarded cigarette stubs.
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