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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

5

Vernal Society Engagement and Local Notices

Engagement announced for Thora Washby to Philip R Hall with wedding planned at Salt Lake temple on March 5 in Vernal. Also notes on the Vernal Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting, Bolander-Woolley wedding, and the Junior Current Topics club gathering with topics from The Marks of an Educated Man.

Washby Thora Philip R Hall Mark M Hall Salt Lake Temple Dintah High Hell Canada Maeser

Business and Professional Womens club luncheon report

The monthly luncheon at a member’s home covered plans for Business Women Week and a state sister meeting. The annual Scholarship contest was discussed with only five senior girls submitting entries, and the decision was made not to offer the scholarship without more entrants. Members listed include Louise Jorgensen, Meea Walker, Bessie Noel, Lois McCoy, Lola Christensen, Lucy Rackham, Annie Johnston, Lat White, Gwendolyn Hansen, Pearl Shaffer, and Catherine Seeley. The next meeting is March 4 in the Uintah State Bank building. The Washington's Birthday Ball at Imperial Hall on February 22, hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary, featured clever tap dances by Enid Lambert and Gwynene Eaton, with music by Nevas Pune. Mrs Glen H Miller chaired arrangements.

K.P. OW Lencheen Business and Professional Womens Club Annie Johnston Helen H Schaefermeyer Catherine Seeley Sisttar Louise Jorgensen Meea Walker Bessie Noel Lois McCoy Lola Christensen Lucy Rackham Lat White Gwendolyn Hansen Pearl Shaffer Uintah State Bank George Washington American Legion and Auxiliary Imperial Hall Enid Lambert Gwyene Eaton Nevas Pune Glen H Miler

Mrs Henry Schaefermeier's Salt Lake Trip Dental News

Mrs Henry Schaefermeier returned from a trip to Salt Lake City where she underwent extensive dental work. Eight teeth were extracted and part of the jawbone was removed during treatment.

Henry .Schaefermeier Salt Lake Schaefermeyer

Large Crowd Watches UHS Gym Boxing Bouts

A packed crowd attended Saturday night boxing at the UHS gym where all five Future Farmers bouts ended in draws. Sammy Hatch stopped Eddie Taylor in the third round, while Gammy defeated George Stennett at Victory Park and Floyd Walker knocked out Pres ton Searle in the first. Roy Cherokee Massey suffered a broken rib in his third round loss to Geo Stennett, who claimed the bout victory.

UHS Jack Powell Floyd Hunting Grant Southam Bill Thomas Myron Hacking Howant McCarrell Ralph Hall Triy Jensert Charys Beck Neil Caldwel Sammy Hatch Eddie Taylor Gammy George Stennett Victory Park Floyd Walker Preston Searle Walker Hoy Massey Roy Massey Geo Stennett

Dell Carroll Breaks Leg In Motorcycle Accident

Dell Carroll an employee of Utah Power and Light Co was riding home in Glines ward when his motorcycle struck a rock and pitched him off injuring his left leg. He avoided serious harm by riding slowly on a rough road. Neighbors aided him and John W Weaver and others helped get him medical care. Carroll is recovering at home.

del Carroll Utah Power and Light Co Glnes Ward John W. Weaver Martin Cureus Curtin Curtis Carroll Glines Ward

District Scout Meeting in Vernal Chooses July Trout Creek Camp

Uintah district of the Boy Scouts met at Vernal First Ward chapel for a well attended gathering. The main issue discussed was selecting the annual Scout camp location and dates for July at Trout Creek.

Uintah Boy Scouts of America Vernal First Ward Trout Creek

Salt Lake City Visit For High School Matters

Principe and the Noble of the Utah high school spent Saturday in Salt Lake City attending to school matters and meeting local officials.

Rosses Transacting Business in Vernal on Wednesday

Lorin Ross and his father Stephen M Ross of Tridell were conducting business in Vernal on Wednesday, with Mrs 8 M Ross also in attendance.

Lorin Ross Stephen M. Ross Tridell Vernal

Eskelson Rushed to Father’s Bedside in Utah

Dr. F G Eskelson departed Thursday at noon to be with his father Oscar Eskelson aged 76 in Kamas Utah. Doctors feared for his life as the family awaited a possible passing.

F. G. Eskelson Oscar Eskelson Kamas Utah Mr. Eskelson

Improvement in Utah Wool Quality Foreseen in 1935

Utah Wool Marketing officials predict a better quality clip in 1935, though likely smaller in volume. Hooper notes ranges are improving despite some ewes fed corn and other concentrates. Water scarcity on western deserts threatens herds, while FERA drought funds help drill wells but more financing is needed to revive dry water holes. Burial notices and funeral services reflect a separate community event.

Hooper Utah Wfool Marketing Association Vest Association Fera Drouth reHef Tribune

U S Announces Fees For 1935 Forest Grazing

Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace set grazing permit fees for national forest lands in 1935. In 12 western states including Utah cattle fees average 8 cents per head per month, up 7 percent from 1934, while sheep fees average 27 cents per head per month, up 14 percent. Fees hinge on long term livestock market prices and adjust with price trends.

Ecretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace National Foresta Utah Arizona California Colorado Idaho Oregon Washington Wyoming

Mrs Verda Haws Improves After Mastoid Infection Operation

Mrs Verda Haws teacher at Dragon school underwent mastoid infection surgery in Provo last week and was reported Tuesday evening to be slightly improved.

Verda Haws The Dragon School Provo

Vacationers Return From Southern Utah Boulder Dam Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Duke, Mr and Mrs Hugh W Colton, and Mr and Mrs William B Wallis came home on Monday after a weeklong vacation visiting Southern Utah Boulder Dam and California attractions.

Ray Duke Hugh W Colton William B Wallis Utah Boulder Dam California

Anderson and Newell Return from Utah Power Business

J C Anderson and Clark Newell returned Wednesday from Salt Lake City and Provo where they conducted business connected with the Utah Power and Light Company.

J C Anderson Clark Newell Salt Lake City Provo Utah Power End Light Company

Geology course praise from Uintah High School class student

Dr A C Bosle expresses high satisfaction with the geology extension division at University of Utah after observing Uintah High School students. The large class receives favorable remarks on the quality of work and progress.

A C Bosle Uintah High School University of Utah

Move Seeks to Change Course of Green River

Emery county leaders push a CCO camp at Castle Dale to alter the Green River course and fund related projects. Regina ERA chairman Louis P. Ovason and officials urge action. Green River county commission backs the plan after negotiations with ward department. The goal is to protect farming and city lands near Green River.

Castle Dale CCO Emery County Regina FERA Louis P. Ovason County Commission Ovason P H Riley Green River Ward Department

Open air funeral for Vern Richens Jr six-year?not

Open air funeral services were held Tuesday at one o clock pm on the lawn at the home of Mr and Mrs Vern Richens for Vern Jr their 9 year old son who died on Monday from complications arising from scarlet fever.

Vern Richens Vern Jr

Maeser Ward Approves Two Mile Sidewalk Project

City approves a two mile sidewalk project in Maeser ward costing 492062 dollars. The plan extends one mile west and one mile north from the Maeser store.

Maeser Ward Maeser

Appeal for Additional Well Projects on Uintah Public Domain

Harry Watt, supervisor and engineer for Utah Grazing districts under the Taylor public domain act, Salt Lake City stated here this week that grazing conditions had not improved since October. Of the $200000 appropriated, $65000 was given to Eastern Utah and $120000 to Western Utah. A number of reservoir storage projects have been approved for this section, and it is hoped work will start on them within the next two weeks.

Harry Watt Utah Salt Lake City Fastern

$2000 To Be Raised for Vernal Legion Building

By April 5 the Witbeck Fest No 11 American Legion seeks a $2000 building fund for the new home in Vernal. The project is expected to cost at least $2100 and over $400 has already been raised. Legion and auxiliary workers anticipate topping the goal by April 5 with prizes on display at Uintah Gas company windows.

American Legion Legion Uintah Gas Company

Vest Utah High Student Dies After Gun Incident

Glen H Rooks a Uintah high school student died after a self inflicted gunshot wound while pressed against a 12 gauge barrel. Sheriff J Emery Johnson and District Attorney Dallas H Young led the investigation with Coroner Charles DeMois. A farewell note was found and later identified as Rooks. Funeral services were held in Verna with L O Noble to speak.

J Emery Johnson Dallas H Young Charles DeMois L O Noble Uintah High School de Molsy Rooks Glen H Rooks Davis Ward Archie B Bell Leigh Rooks Vernal Mamie Slaugh Tessie Baese Hoss Russell Mary, Ferrell Duane Reéoks

Atwood family mourns Curt as Vernal rites mark life

Long obituary details Curt Atwood of Vernal who died after illness. Survived by wife Leona Slaugh and children Glen, Arva Glenn, with siblings and many relatives attending services in Maeser and Vernal. The narrative recalls moves from Green River area to Manila and Vernal, hunting memories, and community tributes.

Leona Slaugh Glen Garth Weed Arva Glenn Blaugh Green River Paradise Manila Versnal Maeser Davis Chapel B W Johnson Linnie Bimper Chas Goodrich Burst Preyer Edward Watkins Br van Massey Atwood Atwoods Frank Slaugh Tennyson Curt Ernest Eaton Walter Simper Vernal la Vell Manwaring Clave

Curtis Atwood Funeral Rites Held in Davie

Curtis Atwood, born January 17, 1901 in Davis ward, died recently. He and his wife and daughter traveled to Lava Hot Springs Idaho in January seeking recovery. He was the son of J P and Annie Bruin Atwood and spent his early school years in Baggs Wyoming and Can-

Lava Hot Springs Idaho Curtis Atwood Davis Ward J P Annie Bruin Atwood Baggs Wyoming Can

Livestock Values Rise in Utah Despite Fewer Animals

Utah livestock values increased about 2.5 million dollars in 1934 despite a drop in total head. On January 1 1935 the state valued at 22.04 million dollars up from 20.44 million. Cattle fell from 474000 to 403000 sheep 2242000 to 2168000 swine 68000 to 1000 horses steady at 81000 milch cows 117000 to 204003.

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