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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
4
The Vernal Utah edition discusses federal relief, urging a return value for aid and push toward work. It cites Los Angeles relief roll reductions and argues the nation moves relief toward economic effort rather than mere support, with local implications for Uintah County.
The article notes dairying as a leading U S agricultural industry with about four percent of cash income and highlights dairy cooperatives like the Dairymens League. It also discusses a tourism boom with tourist travel to America’s land paradise Tawau increasing over one hundred percent, reflecting Americans’ travel shifts from Europe to U S possessions and other regions. Renowned writers Mark Twain and Jack London are cited praising travel, and the piece emphasizes American accessibility and domestic appeal.
A New York Telephone advisory lists speed record holders and mocks amateur speed enthusiasts as casualties of automobile accidents. It argues the modern view is to prioritize stopping ability over speed, noting 1934 crash tolls and common speeding causes. Local items mention community events, a baby arrival, a school candy-making party, and Relief Society activities.
The Jensen Relief Society held their membership day last Tuesday with Mrs Mary Clardner presiding. The program featured reading by Louise Stewart The Last Word, vocal duet Perfect Day by Jessie M Wall and Mrs Gardner, and a story Sadament of the Floor. Maybel Ashby Abuzwar attended. children’s dance by Floyd Jr the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Reynolds noted. A medical update cited Mr Reynolds’ son hospitalized in Vernal for pneumonia but improving.
Uintah State Bank of Vernal Utah, member of the Federal Reserve, filed a December 31 1935 call showing loans and discounts deposits and capital details. The report lists assets including cash balances and U.S. government obligations and notes pledged, with total deposits and capital accounts, signed by the cashier and bank directors in Uintah County Utah.
Mower Moore returned Saturday from Galt Lake City on business. Mark Woolley and son Claude left Wednesday for Provo where Claude will resume his BYU studies. Woolley then sought employment in Halt. Jesse Jensen took the Colorado Fork Inigation officers to Vernal on Saturday for a special meeting with Ned Meagher. Mr and Mrs Bred Palmer of Myton and Mr and Mrs T. Coton were visitors Sunday. A party was given Friday night by Mrs C F Wahlquist in honor of the Bishop's birthday.
A report from a community gathering lists several couples who played games including Alton Pickup and others. Prizes went to Mrs LeRoy Taylor and Mr John Young, with Jarman taking the consolation prize. A luncheon was served by the hostess pair. WPA road work resumed Monday. Mrs L. showed health improvement. Mrs Stephen Abbott returned from Salt Lake City. An Old Time dance is planned for January 31 at Avalon Hall, sponsored by the Relief Society.
Jessie Coldwell returns to Bingham after a short visit with her mother Mrs Anne Stroker joins her for a visit. Lucy Gadd of Provo rents James Nelson farm and moves in last week. Leland Rasmussen of Moroni visits parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Rasmussen while managing a store. EB J Tutt returns from Missouri with furniture for George Perry. Zack Kump trades town store and land for George Bigelow ranch as Bigelow takes over local store management. Angela Zarger, Lapoint teacher, absent several days for personal reasons. Raymond Bigelow and wife transact business in Vernal. County Superintendent L Noble visits school Thursday.
Gam Stoker returned home Saturday from Bingham where he has worked for some time. Carl Richens and FE Smith of Verhal spoke at Sacrament meeting. Gunday Clifton Joe Thompson and Morgan Mertinon returned to the CCC camp at Moon Lake after visiting home folks. Glyde Jarrell moved his family back to Lapoint from Vernal. Jacob Rasmussen visited Vernal on Monday. Albert Mott of Vernal visited daughter Mrs Tyan DeMills. Lapoint beat Dennett in a basketball game Saturday night. A dance followed the game. Olena Murdock moved his family to Myton for the rest of winter. Golden Witc is the new sales man for the Philco radio in Lapoint district. Ray Mckee, deputy tax assessor of Tridel!, was around the week assessing property.
Leg Wild of EL Creek visited Thorne at the Vernal trip on January 17. Miss Donna Leech visited sister Mrs Colden Hatch. Earlda Leech returned home on Willow Creek January 14 after two months with her sister. Marvin Broome's son Marvin Jr remained ill and received medical care in Vernal. Mr and Mrs Tom McKenna left January 16 for Castle Gate to seek work. Mrs Gilbert McKenna of Leota visited Ned Clark. Austin Wardle and Buster Taylor stayed with Cook Ranch on January 13.
The article notes a delayed start to the school year due to late book deliveries in fall and mentions students working hard to catch up before year end. Marbles is popular on the grounds, and a mild open winter forced outdoor activities to pause. Mr and Mrs Henry Lee visited Lapaint to check Jewell’s schooling and visit an ill daughter with rheumatism. Richard and Ronny accompanied them. Joe Velaskas recovers from appendix surgery. Mrs Cecil Gardner remains with her parents after a few days at their home.
Hyrum Mantle from Jensen visits brother Tom Mantle in Vernal where Tom has been hospitalized. Rashoe Per released from Vernal hospital last Tuesday. Relief Society holds annual social with readings by Mrs Kanistanait and Mrs Pearce, and a pie and cocoa reception. Attendees included Mrs Jack Meiling of Provo and Mr Charters Batty, with MIA activities led by Merle Cook, Donna Perry, and Loyd Calder.
Delinquent assessment notice for Verna Utah based Ashley Upper Irrigation Co with listed stockholders including Milton Hacking George Homstalk and Sackson. Board order allows sale of stock parcels to cover delinquent assessments plus costs on February 1 1936 at the company office in Vernal Utah. secretary P Chillistensen signs.
Fragmentary notes describe residents traveling through Vernal area. dlcott returned to Atchee, Montgomery and Fred Reynalda of Vernal listed as hide and stock buyers. Woot Mavens took a weekend trip to Fruita. Talks of possible traffic increase if county takes over White River bridge and if road realignment by CCO workers shortens distance by about ten miles. Joe Tromley, recently engaged in road work near Rece-Irie, visits friends at Rece-ter.
The Relief Society annual membership party gathered a large crowd at the word chapel Tuesday. Mrs Zinn Pearce gave a welcome address, Verna Abegglen played piano, and talks and a one act play Aunt Ann's Cheer-up Visit entertained.
The week saw Morrill J 2 McKee and Reed McConkie drive to Vernal for John Nash's burial. In our section the annual assembling job began with JR McKee and Davis Morrill counting stock. The Dartletis sawmill crew returned to Paradise Park after the holiday. Lorin Melee works in Wen dell Mecham’s place. Fewer than two feet of snow at Paradise Park contrasts with five feet last year. Mrs Zella Berry returns to Balt to be by her mother’s bedside. Mrs Figia B Perry teaches while absent. Light flurries fell. ground remains bare. Harold and DeVere Roashae haul raw gypsum.
Editors of Utah plan convention at Salt Lake will convene Saturday and Sunday January 25 and 26. Nominations for 1936 officers will open at 10 am in the Newhouse hotel with business reports to close the first meeting. Salt Lake Tribune Telegram hosts out of town editors for a Saturday luncheon and a separate evening session.
Boston reports stronger wool demand with prices rising on average for site wools. Foreign markets show strength, Londons opening advances to parity with Merinos up 5 percent and crossbreds 5 to 10 percent. The price goods market remains healthy with activity in April May deliveries. mohair and other items see moderate activity. A court question asks for the charge against a man officer in relation to arson.
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