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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
8
Ketchum of Guray and Lorna Murray with Helen Calder left Sunday for Prova to continue their studies at BU University.
Mr and Mrs Eliis Wilcox return home after spending the holiday vacation with relatives in Bandy Utah. They were guests of family and are reported to be in good health and pleased to be back.
Mr and Mrs Noy Showalter left Vernal Tuesday morning after spending New Years with Mr and Mrs C W Showalter and family. Cannon, who stayed with Mr and Mrs Jr and Sowards, returned to Logan Sunday with Mrs Hazel Sowards and Miss Ethelyne Ashton who are attending the UA AC.
The Missea Helen Mar and Mickey Trisiop have returned to Mt. Pleasant to resume teaching school duties at Wasatch Academy after spending Christmas vacation with their parents.
J T Campbell of Los Angeles former T K Kelly company representative visited the feriat this week. He conducted a number of sales in Vertial for the firm he previously worked for.
George Martinsen, bedridden five weeks with a broken hip, shows improvement on his birthday last Sunday as friends called to wish him well and he enjoyed the day despite his confinement.
Mr and Mrs Liosd Winn returned Thursday after a few days in Balt Lake City and other outlying points. They were accompanied by Mrs Gwen Hansen and Coy Fife who had been in Logan during the holidays.
Wilson Duke Dallas Hatch Wright Nol Glen Hemstie join Colstrun Jeff Bunday in studying at UGAC Colstrum. They will remain in Balt Lake City as friends of Coltharp and Coltharpimore.
DeLos Watkins, president of the Ftta chapter in Logan, returned Sunday from an extended eastern trip to attend the National Convention of the Delta Kappa Phi Fraternity in Lewisburg. He is a senior at the U 8 A this year.
Mrs Mott Cody and her mother Mrs John Bennion are visiting Wichita while Mr Cody attends a convention there. Mr and Mrs Cody recently returned from several weeks visiting southern California and Mexico. Mrs Cody was formerly Miss Viola Richardson.
Charles Henderson departs Saturday for Salt Lake City to visit family and friends over the holidays. He will be joined by Miss Helen Henderson and Miss Meda Walker who attends Weber College in Ogden. Also visiting are Marie Singleton Aston Bagham and Elton Willcox along with Cat Logan.
Gus Ces of Frova returned home after staying with the C W Sho walter home for several days. Mr Gee had just returned from a two year mission in Ingisnd le and brought best wishes to Bishop and Mrs James T Wallis. He visited the Wallises in London prior to leaving.
Mrs Emma Workman suffered severe burns when eight cans of honey exploded on a stove while she melted them. Steam forced hot honey onto her face and arms as she stood nearby. Her condition has since improved.
The hearing on Lincoln Truck Line’s franchise between Vernal and Salt Lake City was dismissed after Stellar Transportation and Ray Dillman appeared to represent Sterling Transportation. No Public Utilities Commission representative attended.
Zelph S Calder received word from the state board that he passed the bar examination and may practice law in Utah. Calder graduated from the University of Utah Law School last spring and is currently an instructor at Uintah High School.
Mr and Mrs L. Allen depart for Augena to spend the winter. Mrs Leon I. Pak and her daughter Hetty Dane of Salt Lake City will stay at their home during the absence. Mr Allan, manager of the Alan Chevrolet Company, has worked in Heath for months and hopes the climate change will help him. He is a stenographer in the Ashley National Forest office.
Ma and Mra Marlon Westover and Mrs. Marlon Ranchett are visiting at the home of Mrs. Joseph Hardy for a few days. The household hosts welcome the guests and plan local outings.
The Monticello businessman W oN Prena, age 11, is expected to travel to Salt Lake City for a wool convention before returning home.
Fils Merkley left Sunday for Provo taking Harold Merkley Jane Dehrman and Louisa Bingham along.
Funeral services were held at Henefer on Wednesday for Mrs Kan nah Lythgoe aged 70 who died Sunday. She was a sister of Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds of Vernal.
Florence the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Henderson suffered a very severe arm burn on Wednesday. She is presently settling along very nicely.
Mr and Mrs J E Kay return from East Lake City where they spent the holidays. Mr Kay is an engineer on the Federal Aid project under construction between Vernal and Jensen.
Kent R Burt appointed general manager of the OU W M Co per GO G Wright and information relayed to local manager Charles F Carpenter on Monday.
Dr Eenderson who had spent three weeks visiting in Salt Lake City returned to Vernal and died. He had taken a special technique class during his stay in Salt Lake City.
Mr and Mrs L Vern Underwood of Tulsa Wisconsin visit Mr and Mrs N G To wards near Bira Underwood's parents. They were former residents of Vernal and plan to remain here for the rest of the winter.
Maurice Henry son of Mia and Mia Merril Henry injured his hip last Friday while skiing and while with his Sunday School class. Initial fears were minor but internal complications are now suspected.
Mr and Mrs John W Pope travel to East Lake City at the start of the week. Mrs Pope will receive medical treatment there as she has been in poor health for some time and Mr Pope states she is improving.
Charles Merkley of Tridell toured Feber and Provo during holidays and returned home Sunday. He was joined by Miss Figia Penahgm who spent the holidays visiting friends and relatives in Provo.
W of Howard underwent a nine beri operation this morning at Campbell hospital. He was reported to recover well and the doctors believed the operation necessary. He is said to be resting after the procedure.
Miss Beatrice Bailey of Salt Lake City former Primary Supervisor of Uintah District Schools arrived in Vernal Wednesday with Misa Allee Pederson. Miss Pederson spent the holidays in Logan and Salt Lake City. Bailey returned to Salt Lake City Thursday.
Bus Hatch rolled his car on a snowy road from Gusher while his wife and Misa Thuran Alexander were present. No injuries were reported and the vehicle sustained no damage.
Nite Hughes and Mrs Hughes traveled from Vernal to Grants Pass Oregon over the holidays. Mr Hughes noted 23 below zero at Vernal and a much milder 4 above at Grants Pass as spring-like weather arrived. The Vernalite reports heavy rainfall in the region since their arrival.
Forest officials report near doubling of snowfall depth in the Uintah range this year. At 7500 feet near Dry Fork Canyon the snow depth is about thirty inches while at 210000 feet in Paradise Park four feet of snow. The region on this side shows stronger accumulation than the north side with lighter snow.
A. L. Hurton, general manager of the Eastern Utah Transportation Co., praised Basin business in Vernal noting the freig ht service has given Vernal the best service in town’s history since its inception. He said new freight may be delayed, with shipments from Salt Lake City arriving by noon next day after evening departure.
Dr George II Christy warns parents to consult physicians on vaccinating children for scarlet fever. He notes no general epidemic but urges precautions as cases appear across the county. Four adults and 16 infants under one year have been reported in the valley.
E J Maynard Extension Animal Husbandman defends statements on feed value. He notes cottonseed cake in winter rations replaces alfalfa mainly by energy rather than protein, with value depending on roughage availability and ration composition.
In a close judging at the U H 8 News event Rex Olson and Dale Jessen earned top spots while Will Murray and John Walker tied for another. From seven crop contestants Fimo Colton Mark 5 Stringham and Clinton Peterson were chosen. The four winners represent Winter A high school at the Ogden Livestock Show, departing Thursday January T and returning Sunday.
Leatha Hair entertained the MiM Wood rtti Clubs at her home Monday December 22 with Miss Eta Harting assisting. Progression rummy was played with Bart1 Senderson winning high honors and Kora Beunion taking isolation. A two course luncheon was served.
Uintah High School prepares for home games against Springville on Friday and Saturday after recent losses to Jordan High. Coach Davis tests lineups with ten to fifteen contenders while standout players George Alexander Charles Oaks Howard Noel Lowell Fox and others seek starting roles as the Red Devils bring a storied program.
Uintah county schools will get 48844.39 from state district school fund based on 3307 students at a rate of 1477 per pupil. Duchesne county receives 4506.27 for 3051 persons. Daggett 2555.21 for 173 persons. An additional march apportionment will raise per capita totals.
Co J Nealy of Fort Duchesne spent one day the forepart of the week in Vertal for a brief visit and inspection.
The Uintah stake wards host a Spanish Fiesta themed Gold and Green Ball on Friday January 15 at Imperial Hall. The pageant selects a ward queen by participation and ward population percentage, with a Spanish Tango dance contest and committee led by Alice Feder son and Leonard Perry. Queens named include Vera Calder Elva Davis and Lydia Ainge, while Fern Slaugh and Shirley Smith win party honors at a New Years Eve gathering.
At the home of Mr and Mrs J H Falliff their daughter Margaret married Earl McLain of Gunnison Colorado in a ceremony by Leacher of Hoosevelt. Miss Thora King attended the bride and Gawin Douglass was best man. A wedding dinner followed.
The Ladies Aid Society held its annual Christmas party Wednesday at Mrs W Ghase’s home. A brief business meeting preceded a program of Christmas songs and readings directed by Mrs F A Manker and Mrs L Thorne. The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs W So Merkley’s home.
Mrs Norma Alexander and Miss Fay Alexander hosted a shower Wednesday December 20 for Mrs Sadie Mc Conkle. Fifty guests attended and were served a reception with many useful gifts presented to the honoree.
The speech urges faith in a better 1932, noting 120 million Americans with high living standards and a need to provide for the hungry and elderly. It praises organization, stability, and constructive leadership to heal the Depression, anticipates peace efforts, and calls for prayer and work to ensure a brighter year ahead.
Mr and Mrs Ashley Bennion entertained at a family dinner on New Year’s Day for Mrs Mary Bennion and family, Mr and Mrs S R Bennion and family, Hugh Fittle, Mrs Lloyd C Fisher and daughter. A crystal fruit bowl center piece complemented the holiday colors. A three course dinner was served at six o'clock.
JK Bullock announces the marriage of his son Weldon to Dosla Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Newton in San Diego California on Saturday December 26. The couple traveled to Salt Lake City meeting Thea Kaarren before proceeding to Chicago where Mr Bullock will study medicine at Northwestern University.
Mr and Mrs ROW Bradshaw of Margath Alberta Canada were the honored guests of Mr and Mrs John Bennon on Sunday afternoon. A delicious turkey dinner was served with guests seated at a table centered with a fruit basket and pink taper lighting in silver holders. Beside the honored guests were Mr and Mrs George John, Mrs Lucy Racham, and Mrs Mr T Cody.
PE members held a bridal shower Tuesday at Mrs J H Ratliff’s home for Mrs Earl McLain formerly Miss Margaret Featlif Luncheon followed at one oclock and bridge played with Mrs Vern MecCarroll winning high honors and Mrs Horace Coltharp consolation.
Friends of Miss Stelen Ten Kes gathered at her grandparents home in a holiday colored party honoring her 18th birthday. Guests played rummy and gifts included fortunes from a green cake with red candles. Attending were Misses Barta Henderson Wanda Johnson Leora Freestone Helen Tenney and Messrs Vernon Colfer Bud Markey Donnell Goodrich Weldon Bastian.
Members entertained their husbands at a well appointed New Years Eve banquet hosted by Mr and Mrs H Sowards. Ethlynn Ashton Hazel Sowards led planning. Esse Jane Howards Helen Stringham assisted. special guests included Mr and Mrs E J Young. The event featured festive decorations and a New Years dance at the Imperial.
Unity Rebekah Lodge hosted a small party at the IOOF Hall on Wednesday evening with five hundred and lunch served. Officers for the next six months were elected: N G Effie Hunt, V G Ethel Evans, Secretary Mary Witmer, Treasurer Leona Baese, Chaplain Ora Hemstreet, Inside Guardian Bertha Meredith.
The Business and Professional Women’s club met Monday night with a Finance and Thrift theme. Councilman Driver C Smith delivered a very splendid talk on the subject.
The Thalia Club hosted a Christmas party at Kra Al Hatchie’s home on Thursday in December. Fourteen members and six guests attended with 600 Mre W 8 Chase winning high honors, Mrs Emil & Inder quist second, and Mrs George W Easter consolation. Gifts were handed out by Miss Mildred Hatch before lunch. Next meeting set for January 14.
Miss Tiarta Henderson entertained ten members at her home on December 29 with Miss Dorothy Berkley and Miss Merle Jensen winning high honors in an afternoon Fortime Rock session. Limcheon was served after.
Utah State Beekeepers seek visitors to Ogden for a January convention at the MI Hotel Bigelow with 2 00 pm sessions and a trip to the Live Stock Show. Round trip rail fares are offered by all lines, plus a luncheon at the Ogden plant. State officials and notable speakers from Nevada Utah and national groups will address bee industry issues.
The report notes two weeks of temperatures with mentions of individuals Watson and Dr O Montgomery and references to Vernal visitors tied to the early week.
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