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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
8
The Vernal Express lists James Wallis and Wm B Willis with editor and manager roles. Arch Gregory traveled to Salt Lake City and Fred Reynolds of the Knight Brothers Co entered the Vernal post office business matters. March 13 1907 notices indicate publication under the act of March 3 1879.
Mir and Mrs Elis Merkley attended Bert’s funeral in Provo then returned Sunday night. The Vernal column reports community notices including birthdays, parties, meetings, and local social events with names and places such as Uintah High School and Washington Birthday party activities.
J Anderson, manager of Utah Power and Light, returned from a trip to Provo on Tuesday night.
Charles S Carter, President Wallace Carter, Bishop John N Davis and Glen Millerett gather in Salt Lake City on Wednesday for a church and community leaders meeting.
Mrs E J Young Jr. came back Tuesday evening after several days in Salt Lake City where she attended to business interests.
Mrs Seth B Perry returned from Galt Lake City and plans a spring opening next week for an up to date millinery shop in the building one half block west of J Penney. Before leaving for California two years ago Mrs Jerry operated a millinery store here.
T G Alexander bought Mrs Alice Raemer property across the street. Raemer now owns the Alexander house and plans to move into a new home the first of the week. Sperra previously owned the Alexander property. Ver nal Seténd ward Primary officers met at Mrs Kenneth Splets home to plan the March 2 opening. Seventeen ladies attended refreshments. Mrs Iree Bye, sister of Mrs Lea Thorne, spent winter with her mother in Nebraska and will travel Friday to Seattle with Mrs Thorne to Salt Lake City.
A letter from a reader in Los Angeles expresses enjoyment of the Vernal Express. The writer says the paper fills a part of life and compares absence of the paper to emptiness, ending with good wishes for the newspaper’s future.
Charles H McMahon of the First National Bank of Detroit told the American Bankers Association midwinter meeting in New York that newspapers offer speed and reach. He urged trust companies to educate the public on corporate trust service and integrity, noting newspapers reach more than five percent of all willmaking individuals.
The annual costume party was held Saturday February with Mrs Hi M Snyder winning hostess. A blue sweet pea centerpiece and red white and blue colors framed lunch. LWT Allan and Mrs Bryant Stringham won high honors. Wm Witbeck won the special prize. Guests included Mrs John C Bates Mrs Frobert Johnson Sr and Mrs Wm Witbeck.
The Junior Modernistic Promenade on March 6 promises a picturesque event with new original designs. Colors from the rainbow will be blended in unique decor to reflect a Night of all colors, enhancing glamour and splendor. This is described as the year’s one big event.
The Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday February 25 at Mrs Vern McCarrell home with Mrs Wm Witbeck assisting. Mrs Glen Lambert presented a paper on National Defense. Fifteen members attended with refreshments. next meeting set for March 12 at Mrs Glen Lambert’s home. Sir and Mrs Leo C Thorne and family depart Friday for Salt Lake City to visit daughter Mary Lou attending school there.
Bennion entertained Tuesday evening with Mayor Calder and wives Wm Siddoway John N Davis J W Woolley Jos Hack ling Vernie Richardson R W Bradshaw and John Fennion in a social dinner. A delicious three course meal was served as the gathering enjoyed the evening.
The Farm Bureau group met Friday February 20 with A C Logan speaking on kitchen cabinet placement and arrangement. Members elected officers for the coming year with Mrs Leon P Christensen as president and Mrs Ray Stringham as vice president, Mrs E A Manker as secretary treasurer, and directors including Mrs Wilson Murray and Mrs Olive Bryant. Utopia Club members were hosted by Mrs Narman Howards on February 21 with a luncheon and life of Waydame fhibaann Helnck review. Officers named include Mrs Jessie Haws as president and Mrs James Freestone as secretary treasurer.
Mrs J C Anderson hosted a bridge party at her home on Monday February 23. Guests included Mrs Harmon Sowards Mrs Ted Bennion Mrs Clara Nelson Mrs Lynn Ashton Mrs Jessie Haws Mrs James Freestone Mrs Howard and Mrs Abe Hatch. Sowards and Freestone won high honors at bridge.
A sequence of neighborhood happenings includes Fatertsined Miss Cornela Peterson hosting a delightful Mu wal contest evening with eight guests and dinner, followed by games. MAESER John Gardiner of Alterra visited the Nellis home. Etta Caldwell and family enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mrs Elsie Blackbutt hosted a card party with refreshments. Washington birthday programs featured in schools with a large audience. A junior and Beehive banquet honored Washington’s birthday with a long table centerpiece and a colonial theme. Local dances, birthdays, and family visits fill the week with community spirit.
The MIA notes announce no BE Program for Friday dance at the high school due to a game. After the game, Stake Men and Green et girls host a dance at Imperial Hall. Vernal First Ward AL Men win the stake championship over Roosevelt. Several players depart Monday for Provo to compete with other stake teams.
A regional advertising note from Associated Goodrich Tire Dealers of Vernal Utah announces a unified plan to offer a complete line of Goodrich automobile tires and tubes. The message promises consistent in stock sizes and long lasting rugged tires with service at Conoco stations and local outlets including Slaigh Auto, Lewis Motor, and Gurr & Erickson.
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