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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
5
The Vernal Express noting that Ailstam B Wallis and James H H Wallis Edition are listed as publisher entries, entered as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office on March 13, 1909 under the act of March 3, 1872.
A fragmented clipping speaks of a political association urging action and a commitment to larger and greater goals. It mentions rates and memberships in a confusing way but underscores dedication to broader public aims and independent political work.
The article envisions a future residential boom with very low cost modern homes priced at a few thousand dollars. It highlights advantages in design, durability against tornadoes and storms, low maintenance, and long-term economy, arguing builders will get more value using modern materials and methods.
The piece extols Jerusalem as the cradle of Christianity linking the Garden of Gethsemane Cana Nazareth and the Jordan to timeless Christian history. It notes most preachers never visit Palestine yet the land belongs to all creeds and denominations. Those lucky enough to visit repeatedly are envied.
The United States completes a year marked by unprecedented experiments in governance and industry. It cites new work force controls, farmer relief programs, and the largest public works effort yet, with advisers from outside politics brought in and public treasury widely used to seek stability and prosperity.
Analyzes New Deal progress and errors. Highlights gains in wages, child labor decline, CCO camps aiding youth, banking stability, home financing, stock promoter regulation, and utilities' role. Warns against overreach of securities laws while urging private enterprise to carry post recovery, noting ongoing work and future changes. Includes local society notes and holiday events from Duchesne.
Local notes report families traveling to Cedar City and Provo for work or holidays. Miss Katherine Butcher wed Philip Gillespie of Bengley Cole while Newell Merrill and Miss Mearl Marshall marry. several in and around Naples attend dances and school programs. A child undergoes tonsil surgery and Merrill Karren remains critically ill at Veterans Hospital. Santa Claus visits a community gathering, and residents share holiday visits with kin from Salt Lake City and Vernal.
Readable items report baby news for Mr and Mrs Bis, Mazie Caldwell returns to Salt Lake, BYU students from Provo visiting Vernal, and a New Year dance. The town records Christmas programs, weddings, hospital visits, and community travel with multiple local names and events across the Ashley Valley.
Cedric Caldwell and Er nest Caldwell traveled to Willow Creek Friday to haul sheep. Lupoint residents Mr and Mrs Wilford Adams visited Christmas with Daniel Adams and family. Byron Thomas hosted a party last Wednesday. Five Hundred was the highlight of the evening. Edgar Taylor and Owen Wall hosted Christmas Day dinner in Vernal. Christmas program and dance Friday night drew good attendance. Abplanalp family celebrated Christmas at Verna with Mrs Abplanalp’s parents. Sunday School held a Christmas program on December 24 featuring Why We Celebrate Christmas, B L Caldwell on piano and harmonica. Edith and June Caldwell. Jenny Eck and Orval Hall. Luther Cradie. Rae Taylor. and Primary class hymn selections.
Fred Pel tuch and son Pierce left for Denver to spend Christmas with relatives Hope Seeley arrived from Logan to join USAC holidays. Joseph Herbert reports road conditions through snow to Brust Creek. Mr and Mrs Lyman Hall visit for a month with Halls parents. The school held a Christmas entertainment and children’s dance. The bishopric and building committee met at H E Seeley’s home about the new chapel.
Mrs Ed Foulks will oversee cooking and serving for the school lunch under the CWA. The first lunch is scheduled for Wednesday. Weather updates show Green River rising Monday with very muddy water. News from Riis W Wilkins mentions Kippoie and S&mum of Salt Lake City improving after an automobile injury.
A community gathering at the Sands ranch followed by card games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Steve Hamilton and son, Mr and Mrs Chas Sands and children, Mr and Mrs Austin Wardle and family, and Mrs Loyal Birtchell. Barney Flinn injured by a falling horse, moving to Neola for winter. Indians enjoyed Christmas, borrowed a school tree for a meeting house near Greenriver, Santa gave gifts, and Perry Dean from Fort Duchesne visited.
The notice promotes telephone service highlighting convenience and keeping in touch with friends at a few cents a day and invites readers to discuss ordering the service now.
In a whispered social exchange Miss Keen comments on Mr Vane's praise of her complexion while noting his possible reputation as a total agent for such compliments. The scene hints at gossip and social dynamics without stating concrete actions.
A terse dialogue shows a man questioning a woman about family and belongings as he considers renting her house. The exchange touches on children pets and musical instruments, revealing social cues during a rental inquiry.
Customer asks for a guaranteed wakeup in the mornings. Assistant mentions offering a method but doubts the mother would approve parting with it.
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