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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
4
A perplexed porter explains an unprecedented situation to the Pullman conductor about a missing stepladder. The captain questions the theft as a puzzled passenger overhears and offers his own ladder for use until morning, defusing the tension.
The Liberty Bell may ring thirteen times on February 27 1931 under a George Washington Bicentennial plan with President Hoover triggering the toll via radio From its Revolutionary War calls to present it cracked in 1835 but could still be heard by listeners as the bell is tapped to honor Washington and the nation’s founding figures.
Airs. Norma Bumper and daughter Letta visited Miles Blanch. Watkins hosted relatives and friends at Verna ls. Curtis Atwood returned from the mountain last Saturday and has been at Richard Alaughs sawmill for materials to build a new house. LaVelle Horrocks of Neola is visiting his sister bir.
The Bellet Society held a well attended service in the ward chapel with stake board members present. Guests included Mrs Elvira Vernon Mrs May Calder Mrs Jennie Weeks Mrs Vera Witbeck and Mr and Mrs Frank Slaugh. Frank Carroll moved to Moab with Mars Pope and family. Jacob N Lybbert attended. a birthday celebration followed with gifts for Theda and a late return by the youths. The Infant son of Mr and Stra Dee Chivers is improving after a serious issue. The first Parent Teachers Association meeting was held with a crosh and discussion of problems. New board member Charles P Maughan made presentations. Mrs Willam Winnand visited with her daughter Mira Ruth Atur geon of Roosevelt. Orville Roper returned from Watson and remains ill.
Local residents report visits and family updates from Fort Ducheane to Rangely and Price. Church activities, relieve society day, and school projects share headlines as residents share health, travel, and social events across the valley.
A priest offers 28 cents to a boy who names history's greatest man. An Italian boy says Christopher Columbus, an American boy says George Washington, a Jewish boy declares St Patrick, then explains in his heart it was Moses, while the priest confirms the coin. Business is business.
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