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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1932
Page
8
Oscar Lyman traveled to Green River Saturday to assist George Laugh in his Lee harvest, providing help during the busy seasonal work effort in the region.
Harold Colton of Venice California visited 14 and joined Mr and Mrs F H Smith at their home as a guest, per local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Freed Morrill rejoice over the arrival of a baby girl on Monday January 13. Mother and babe are doing fine.
Mr and Mrs Abe Hatch left for Salt Lake City today intending a brief visit.
Mr ord Mrs Snellen Miller rejoice at the arrival of a baby girl who came to gladden their home Saturday January 18 1932 All concerned are doing nicely.
Mr and Mrs R W Bradshaw of Alberta Canada spent two months in Vernal with relatives and friends and returned to Lehl on Monday.
Noel writes from San Jose California that he is located and enjoying his work Heesus that the weather is fine andt the seat of the scaly thrilling
Mr and Mrs Corleissen of Provo visited Vernal on Wednesday. Mr Corleissen is a representative for the Teasco Oil and Gas company.
George Church representing Thompson Gold Dredge Company returns from the companys holdings on Green River and reports encouraging prospects in that vicinity.
Hatch Royce Mowrey and Chas Q Green left Wednesday to travel to Bear River Colorado driving to Tillywhite then proceeding by road to Skiles. They plan to cover the route by auto with stops along the way.
Miss Mary Cooper Miss ielcn Beeley and Wilmer Richardson of Salt Lake City spent the weekend visiting Milas Blanche Seeley. They are students at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Alton Watch tore the ligaments of his right leg while skiing at Feltches hill on Sunday. He requires his knee to be placed in a cast.
Phil Watkins faced taunts as the service station once run by H. F Calder and known as Calder Tracking Service Station stood at the town corner a half mile from the center.
Wright Noel, Uintah High School graduate now at USAF Logan, has been chosen for the wrestling team and will face BYU this Wednesday.
George W Cahwon and Earnest Eaton traveled to Salt Lake City Sunday to promote the alfafaa seed industry. They conferred with the Wasatch Seed Growers Association and a J G Peppard representative on industry matters.
Tob Steele, a former student of the Wintah high school, has spent the past five months employed in Battle Mountain, Nevada. He is visiting home with his wife and infant son Hobbie Trayne. Mrs Steele was formerly Miss Vena Ftasmnussen.
Howard C Moffitt Duchesne County recorder died in a Provo hospital from complications after an appendectomy last week He was born February 32 1905 in Mand and educated in Boneta Moab High School and BYU He married Tern Thrconb in 1926 and is survived by his widow two sons his mother and three sisters and one brother Funeral services are set for Boneta Thursday at 12 20 pm with burial in Boneta City Cemetery.
John B Luck of Vernal and Vera Terbert daughter of Joseph Her bert of Vernal secured a marriage license January 16.
John W Pope returned from East Lake Ulty Monday with Mrs Pope who has been receiving medical treatment. Mrs Pope is much improved in health.
William Wreath Jr and Fra telle Sloan both of Steamboa Springs obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Willson Murray on January 5.
Mrs Rowena Lambert of Vernal has been chosen local chairman of a statewide safety campaign launched by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Jesse York and James Stemstreet said they did not travel to Grand Junction Colorado at the week's start. They reported muddy roads in the area and weather resembling spring conditions.
Van Massey, returning from Till Creek and Willow Creek section last week, says the area is rapidly overgrazed due to influx of transient stock. He notes only a few inches of snow fell during the past winter.
Word reaches that El der Harden D Young has been appointed District President of the Kassachusetts District of the Eastern Brasea Mission. Young is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Gusher and has served in this mission for fourteen months.
Dr George H Christy received word from Mr and Mrs L H Allan that they had arrived in Phoenix Arizona and were enjoying the change in climate. They described considerable rain at the time and suggested they might travel 0.4 down to Tucson where the climate is even warmer.
Superintendent H Olsen returned from the regional Utah school superintendents conference at Ogden reporting sharp critique of districts with few or no children paying taxes. J W Wirkbridge urged full term plans, Dr C W Jensen emphasized keeping schools open despite uncertainty, while discussions covered school funds, health work, thrift, rural education, and revenue sufficiency.
The article notes a 1928–1931 wool consumption rise exceeding 200 million pounds, yet prices continued to fall. It cites the Fens on Transcript wool authority and reports the downturn began to ease around mid 1931 as the 1931 clip rose, with yearly average prices showing a severe four year decline across fleece and fleece-wool grades.
RANDLETT Special) Sey Wash widow of the late Wm Yash wealthiest Indian on the reservation died Friday at her home on Indian Genest ditch at Bar Het on Indian. She is survived by one son Hoane. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church at Randlett Sunday. Interment was beside her husband in Randlett cemetery. MEAVER-Program held recently to inaugurate opening of new Beaver West Ward chapel.
Vernal society reports Kalma Young crowned queen after a mid winter MIA Gold and Green Ball at the Imperial Hall. Spanish theme featured orchids, mantillas, rose drops to serenades, and a balcony procession with six ward queens and attendants. Tokowana Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers met Friday for a Founding of Utah lesson and luncheon.
A Tuesday evening social in Vernai second ward MI A saw the two Bee five classes gather. Desserts were served to Miss Oral Watkins’ class by instructor Mrs LaVoen James’s class.
The Primary Officer of the Ver nal First ward met at Mrs Fred Stone home on January 6 1932 to receive Teacher Training Class Work from Alis I Sander on building character through assignment. Mrs Will Cook assisted with the subject matter and a luncheon followed.
Members of Vernal Lodge No 24 entertain Rebekahs and friends at Odd Fellows Hall on January 6 with a program honoring Thomas Wildey birthday founder of the lodge in 1819. J Tenney spoke on Odd Fellowship. Wanda Johnson Teading performed. Vernon Collier trio. others played Progressive 500 and Rummy. Fifty guests attended a two course luncheon.
Members of the Relief Society of the Vernal First ward held a sleigh riding social on Tuesday last week to collect annual dues. Thirty five ladies attended, with Ashur Merkley delivering multiple sleigh rides and offerings of a hot luncheon of chili, cocoa, and meat pie in the relief woolery rooms.
The Business and Professional Womens Club enjoyed a Monday night gathering at the Calder home hosted by Miss Stella Stevens with Mel Vern Calder presiding. Dinner preceded a humorous and interesting debate as fifteen members attended with special guests Mrs David Caulder and Mr John Loddowsy.
The Parerhtera of the Utah Thanecera The Wedt camp met Friday January 15 at Mrs Rich set Tenten home. After the venal bute meeting the following program was given by Mrs Mae Yarwensen Abd Mfre Vera Witbeck with two carmet solos by Frank Postman. The session was centered by Mrs Clore Tabrneton and Mrs Terrin Eaton who served refreshments.
A surprise birthday party was held Tuesday January 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Karren to honor Corwin Tommy Hatch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Karren, Mrs Helen Hernstreet, Miss Ruth Calder, Miss Marle Anderson, Neva and Norma Allen, Arthur Woolley, June Wacking, Charles Henderson, Carl Roberts, Don Hacking, and the guest of honor Corwin Hatch. The event featured cards, dancing, carnations, and a festive setup for the birthday anniversary celebration.
The Vernal Reading Circle met at the Johnson Beauty Parlor on Thursday January 14 with Mrs E A Manker presiding. She reviewed Edna St Vincent Millays Renaissance in a delightful manner and gave a report on Extension School work in Logan. Mrs Johnson served a dainty luncheon. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 28 at Mrs Howard Woolleys home.
Mrs Hilatrold Hullinger acted as hostess for Current Topics Club meeting on May 7 with Mrs Virtus MacConale presenting a Beauty Culture lecture. Fourteen ladies attended a luncheon. Beaux Arts Club guests of Mrs H M Snyder were welcomed at a Wednesday evening program led by Mrs Hugh W Colton. Officers for 1932 include President Miss Vern Calder vice president Mrs Hugh W Colton secretary and treasurer Mrs Haller Whitebeak. The dining table featured pink tapers and a large kewpie doll centerpiece in the color scheme.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Wm Berkley's home for a business session followed by social time. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for February 3 at Mrs Robert Thorne's home.
Theik and Thalia clubs met Thursday January 14 at Mrs Annie Hatch home. President Absent. Airsora Milburn led the meeting. Roll call by quotation. After business, Mrs Edna Sundquist and Airs Tin Hatch directed a program with Thorn Mibum reading Living One Day A Year and Ti1 Watch reading a letter about trouble. A pleasant afternoon ended with a steaming Tot supper served by the hostess. next meeting at Mrs Magegle Hatch’s home.
Miss Vera Tealeer and Mrs L G Noble hosted the Indies Faculty Usarue at the Uintah high school Cal der Home on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs Virtus McConkie who gave a lecture, guests seated at a long dining table with a roses centerpiece, gold silk cloth, and candlelit accents. Present were Mrs Harold Lindel, Mrs Ellis Wilcox, Mrs Carl Davis, Mrs Ralph Siddowy, Mrs Anton Cannon, Miss Ruth Hart, Miss LaRue Hunting, Coy Fife, Miss Vera Calder, and Mrs Ia Noble.
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Edgar Calder hosted a party in honor of Mr and Mrs Virtus McConk e at a progressive gathering January 2. Mire Jennie Hatch and Leo Bennion won the horrors. The hostess served light refreshments to twenty guests. The Vernal Second Ward Primary Officers met January 13 at Mrs Trank 8'ddoway home. Mrs I Sander and Mrs A Theodore Johnson led a teacher training talk on building character through application to assignment. Mrs Bid deway served luncheon.
report of a fatal shooting in Bozeman where Elwood Sumner former Vernal resident shot Thomas Lyness a Church of Truth worker asserting self defense after Lyness allegedly grabbed him Sumner kept a Pony barber shop and sought to move his wife and family away from Lyness and a quarrel erupted in a hotel lobby last month in Bozeman authorities described the incident as a hotel lobby confrontation with lingering family tensions amid local church influence
A column on London buses noting 248 807 annual riders, 95 mile per hour average, and a 24 mile ride to Essex for 35 cents. In court, a Welsh man accused of insulting language in an Italian restaurant faced a judge who quipped about Welsh and Italian language mix ups as the defendant spoke Welsh to a friend about a red sow and pigs.
Two major Basin industries face harsh winter and depression fears. Cattle fare better than sheep, many herds fed early, losses mainly old sheep, young stock once undervalued now at risk. Feed price and scarce range threaten welfare. corn and offal feeds rising in use. snow scarcity helps, water remains a key issue. overall cattle winters well with few losses expected.
The National Wool Marketing Corporation believes future wool supplies look more promising than a year ago. It notes prior heavy carryovers and large clips added to marketing burdens, creating a difficult balance in the world market.
President Beaty and Atmos L Fenty of the American Petroleum Institute accuse gasoline bootlegging of eroding tax revenue and profits for legitimate firms. Fenty says bootleggers profit when taxes are evaded and gasoline sells near refinery prices, while Beaty cites schemes and corruption in high tax states. Public officials vary in response.
The manufacturing sector shows muted demand as the mid year pickup faltered. Consumption in 1931 reached nearly 100 million pounds of nitre wool excluding carpet wools, less than 1930. The wool trade opens the new year with a normal aggregate of unsold wool and late grades below normal supply.
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