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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
4
The notice lists William B Wallis as editor and Ames W Wallis as publisher at 2 Doughty Street in London and Lagland, with a post office rider entry in Vernal Utah dated March 23 1909 under a March 3 187% act.
A brief note highlights a person’s independent political stance, optimistic outlook, and dedication to BigCIR and Uintah County. It mentions Utah State Press Association membership and National Editorial Association involvement.
Maxwell Halsey of the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters lists safety rules for walkers in 1933. He urges pedestrians to avoid stepping from behind parked cars, face oncoming traffic, walk on the left, not cross at curves or hill crests, give cars space, and be mindful of drivers’ feelings to stay safe.
Long list of local residents traveling visiting relatives and moving homes. Names include Mrs Quince Johnson, Billy Nelson, L H Murphy, Howard Adams, Mrs Ralph Redding, Mrs George Thompson, Elmer Uber, Mrs Hubers family, Moroni Cierber, Reed Rasmussen, Leland Rasmussen, Billy Wilson and family, John Nebeker, Jame sy Fave, Mrs FH Lee, A W Nebecke, Mrs Avrnte Warburton, Mrs Wm Sprwaw, Mrs J C Hacking, Ell Smith, George Simmons, A W Nerton, David A Zameroux, Neldon Arthur, Harvey Taylor, Grand Rasmussen, Lorn Rasmussen, Waiter Pento’d.
An advertisement from Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. explains long distance calling is just a phone call away and guides readers on dialing any desired distant location. The notice emphasizes convenient access to long distance service through the operator.
A Uintah County Utah letter salutes Christ’s teachings and Nephite labor values while criticizing budget politics and editorial actions in Vernal Express. The writer warns of chaos from selfish groups, urges shared responsibilities, cites social harmony, and commends Commissioner W L Plet ex for standing against perceived misuse of funds amid 1932 county debates.
The second term honor roll lists students including Hina Blanch Marie Timothy Fern Slaugh Marjie Tultchell La Berle Cook Grace Murray Edsytha Faye Essie Jane Sowards Henderson Bernice Colton Clara Colton Cris Powell Lela Colton Kilien Merkley Freda Hall Gena Lewis Calva Jorgensen Jack N Cook Wendell Johnson Jennie Dean Genevieve Swain Don Carter Boris Sainsbury Eunice Oaks Alexander Wooley Neldon Richens Alicea Norgaard Virrinta Doods Theda Showalter Lucille Stringham Paint on floors and a cheerful return to school follow holidays Santa and a student body dance with Winns orchestra marked the end of a festive period.
Uintah High won three of four holiday basketball games, defeating Westminister 41 to 21 and 23 to 19 in the first two nights, then losing to Dunn Taylors from Fillmore 30 to 33 and 27 to 30. Roosevelt game slated next week, crowd invited to attend.
Sunday School program featured poem and song by Kindergarten class and instrumental duet by Herman Bingham and Merle Allen. Families welcomed new baby Archie Johnson. many local residents are listed visiting relatives, recovering from illness, or traveling for holidays.
The text portrays social upheaval with calls for justice and rebellion against oppression. It mentions slaves rising, masters blamed, and religious references about spirits and fate. It hints at deceit, labor, and moral critique within a troubled era marked by distrust of leaders.
The Ouray Day School held its Christmas exercises on December 23 with 19 recitations and several songs. Students performed many named pieces, gifts were distributed to pupils, and local residents visited the area. The week saw government boats frozen and rescued from ice and officials discussing farm issues on the reservation. The cold snap peaked at Currys store with a thermometer reading -44.
A Village report notes Ashley ward school Christmas program and church events including song girls and tableaux. Also mentions Mrs Elmer Green funeral attendance and relatives visiting Los Angeles, plus local family flu illness and a rich strike near Juab County.
In the Fourth Judicial District Court Uintah County Utah William Ho Clark sues Clin Labrum Thomas Labrum and Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company. To be sold at public auction January 36 1933 at 2 pm at the court house Vernal Utah Lots 1 2 3 4 Block 18 in SE Quarter M West Utah Special Meridian with water rights and appurtenances. Sheriff Jemery Johnson. December 22 January 12 (DHY).
Estate of Mauric W Cooley deceased offers private sale of 240 acres plus 1.5 percent undivided interest in adjacent sections with full water rights in Indian canal. Also 165.21 acres in two parcels. Sale after January 10 1933 with bids at Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah. Administrator E S Gurr dates Dec 28 1932 to Jan 4.
In Uintah County Utah Edward D Samuels and Loretta Bam uels file suit against the State of Utah Pacific National Agricultural Credit Corp of San Francisco to foreclose their mortgage. The defendants are summoned to appear within twenty days if served in county or thirty days otherwise. The action notes work on rebuilding about 15 miles of Highway No 50 from Vernal north to the Carbon County line.
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