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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
1
Uintah defeated Roosevelt 36 to 24 in Vernal to remain the eastern district favorite for a ninth straight year. Duchesne edged Central 17 to 15 in the opening game as Eston and Alexander starred for Uintah, with Captain Alexander scoring early.
Twenty years ago in Vernal a rifle shoot near Wu Hi Siddeway's residence is planned for Tuesday February 7 1911 at night at the Opera house. David Karren has bought property next to Cagle Market and the City Bakery will be moved soon. Bridge work for Jensen progresses with steel workers arriving. Mrs Rhoda Roberts wife of Marion Roberts died January 23 with funeral at Naples and interment in Vernal cemetery. Uintah Stake Academy orchestra to perform at Tabernacle Tuesday evening. Mayor Ed Samtela and wife return from Portland after attending the National Wool Growers convention. In MIA basketball at Opera house Maeser defeated Naples 43-7 and Vernal First ward beat Gaines 52-14. A Lybbert family gathering at Waldemer place of Naples had fifty six attendees.
Jenson area project aims to open the dinosaur quarry to scientists and tourists. Local leaders report progress on display and road access with American Museum and National Park Service plans to excavate fossil remains and house them locally. A committee will seek county support for a Jensen to Monument road and a state highway expansion near Vernal. A booklet on Ashley Valley resources and an opera project were also discussed.
The Vernal Express will appear enlarged next week on February 5. The seven column format adds new features including special articles by prominent writers, a weekly news review, illustrated news in photographs, and sections on children's tales, agriculture, poultry, fashions, and historical sketches. It aims to inform on local, state, national, and international news.
At a January meeting in Uintah State Bank the local Red Cross contributed 5000 dollars to drought relief. The chapter, noting the need for operate medical work, planned no further drives for fund-raising but invited additional donations to Bishop James H Wallis. Miss Agnes Schaefermeyer reported many pupils with vision, throat and tooth defects and weight and posture issues. A future drive may cover the worst cases for financially needy families.
A Maeser delegation met HL Walter Woolley at Uniah State Bank Monday to press him to withdraw his contest against Chaz P Maughan, the successful candidate in the recent school election. Two hours of discussion featured each member urging Woolley to change his mind as Woolley refused, citing unwillingness to stultify himself and a plan to let the court decide the matter. Dallas HK Young, Woolley’s counsel, was present and asked questions.
Prominent figures from Orien Union Stock Yards American Packing company and Extension Service visit Vernal for Farm Bureau events February 6 7 at Im porter hall and Uintah high school. Demonstrations on grading steers and lambs meat cutting with a free lunch and student band program highlight the program designed to boost local livestock feeding and long term prosperity.
County officials prepare for a Saturday meeting focusing on road issues and infrastructure adjustments. The agenda includes local roadway improvements, maintenance priorities, and potential funding considerations.
The Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at the district office. Agenda items include budget updates, facility maintenance, and district policy reviews. Members, staff, and the public may attend.
A good spirit prevailed during the meeting with attendees noting a constructive atmosphere. Several participants contributed ideas and expressed willingness to collaborate on upcoming projects.
A National Wool Marketing Corporation led program with the Federal Farm Board and others prompts the Navy to authorize 7 900 for woollen products. The order covers 200000 yards of uniform cloth 73000 yards of overcoating and 40060 blankets and is expected to total 2 000000 to 3 000600 pounds of wool. President Hoover backs the move as a jobs and supply measure boosting mills and growers. The Army may place a larger order later.
The Reynolds-Ely Construction Co wins a 61 mile contract on US 50 from Thompson to the Colorado-Utah line. The award includes two bridges and a contractor share of 3,763,462 for labor with total state cost 4,329,718 after materials, inspection, engineering and contingencies. The engineers estimate was 4,194,517.
Carl Swettfield four year old son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Swettfield of Ath lay is a patient at the Vernal hospital. On Wednesday of last week he underwent an operation for a ruptured appendix.
Petitions for naturalization in the Fourth Judicial District Court of Utah are fixed for 1931 in Uintah and Duchesne counties. Uintah: June 1 at 2 p.m. and November 17 at 2 p.m. Duchesne: June 8 at 2 p.m. and November 30 at 2 p.m.
Weather readings show temperatures staying under 30 degrees since November 17 with brief spikes above 30 and record lows amid an unusually severe valley cold spell. Notable dates include November 15 at 0 degrees, November 20 below freezing, and December 27 at 14 below. weekly tallies list fluctuating readings through late January.
George F Stallings was elected president of the Utah State Farm Bureau to succeed Ephraim Bergeson who led the federation for ten years. Other officers include Joseph Anderson as vice president and C G Adney John Warsen Irving Burningham JR Howad as directors. The convention featured talks on marketing and organized production, a humorous keynote by Chas Bewel, and a banquet with Frank Evans as toastmaster.
The survey of federal aid project 40 on the Victory highway from the Utah Colorado line to Maybell was completed last week. Stanley Dismuke led two survey crews with several assistants. a second crew went to Rifle for winter duties. The 65 mile survey, done by Colorado to prep for Colton Oddle bill construction by the United States Government, started two miles past the Utah line with stations at Skull Creek Elk Springs and Maybelle Bendix.
State Engineer notices Vernal has filed to divert water from the large Ashley Canyon spring and pipe it to the city to ensure year round pure supply. Health records note summer water is very pure but vulnerable to spring runoff pollution, prompting calls for chlorination and safeguards. The council aims to remove contamination from runoff and pastures, seeking reliable water at all times.
Uintah County Teachers held their annual meeting at Uintah High School on Saturday January 24 to discuss association welfare and elect officers for another year. D L McConkie was re elected president Harold Hullinger and Thora King were re elected as vice president and secretary and treasurer, respectively. The association now has ninety two teachers as members.
Thirty years ago in Vernal discussions on building 2000 pound capacity cars to run 15 mph for mail and passenger transport between Rifle and Craig. Thalia Club meets January 24 1901 at Mrs N C Taylors. Vernon reports a seven foot monster eagle killed near the Basin with a two inch claw. Dr H O Hullinger ill with erysipelas. IOOF installs officers Join Pope N G R N Pope V O P Diliman Secretary P S Pope Treasurer. AOUW night school offers business course in bookkeeping arithmetic penmanship and language for $3.
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