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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
4
The Vernal Express outlines staff roles led by William B Wallis editor and G A Wallis publisher with 1805 registration notes and subscription rates. It proclaims independent politics, optimism, and a drive for a bigger Uintas County as part of Utah State Press Association membership.
Utah legislators consider Holbrook income tax inclusion to fund state revenue, offset property tax relief, and broaden taxation to incomes as low as 500. Proposals for corporate tax increases and tax-delinquent property redemption extensions move forward while opposition grows against property tax offsets and gas tax allocations for city streets. House and Senate committees plan rapid sessions, with debates over liquor control, constitutional amendments on tangible property, and a metropolitan water district for Deer Creek project.
A fragmented OCR shows Utah registrators and backers pushing for real business, despite opposition from street leaders and owners. A Senate resolution favors Utah ratification of the federal measure, amounting to a key step in the process.
County relief funding totals include CWA and FAIRA grants with sums for drouth and school projects. Decker cites that about 3 percent of Uintah County population was on relief based on 1930 census figures, while state relief fell. Reservoir projects receive emphasis in the planning session.
An ad from Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph urges value of telephone service for emergencies and quick calls to summon a doctor, fire help, veterinarian, or arrange gatherings and church activities. It stresses low daily cost and everyday utility.
Readable ad style copy explains easing back pain with emerald oil rub along the leg from hip to toes and into the lower back to soothe the sciatic nerve. Claims penetrating warmth provides relief in minutes with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Evelyn Knaughton 1920 born in Grand Junction died in Dee hospital Ogden after appendicitis operations. Grandmother Mrs Knucson and uncle Lou Farr traveled to Ogden for care. Survived by parents Guy Knaughton twin sisters Beverly and Shirly and brother Glen. Funeral held in Ogden from Adventist church. Local and civic notices follow.
The stockholders annual meeting will be held Saturday at the school house to elect officers. Mrs Homer Haynes spent Sunday with her parents in Salt Lake. Wing C Wong and Bert Haynes were in Vernal Monday. Worth and Web were overnight guests of her sitter Mrs Havens Saturday. W Webb, recently back from Salt Lake and Roosevelt, is living at the Navier hotel.
Floyd Burke Davis of Idaho visits his uncle Jesse Burke Flora, the frail daughter of Henry and unnamed mother in fragile health due to pneumonia. Lola Carma Lea Faugh and Wanda Atwood served as queens attendants at the Gold and Green ball held at the Imperial Friday. Reva Shiner chosen queen from the fair. FarL Collett of Gat Lake visits grandparents Edward and Y Henry Wynan visiting with relatives. Mrs Bertha Faugh hosted at James Reid’s home in Glines ward. Rees health poor this winter. Lloyd Watkins returns from Bet Lake visit. Mrs Wm Clark Sr remains ill but improving after pneumonia.
Mrs Caprie Cooner returned to her Provo home after visiting her brother Frank Reoberts and family. The Ballard ward PTA met January 17 with a program and refreshments by Ballard ward. Raymond Stodder’s family remains active as a large shipment was sent to Roosevelt for contention Sunday.
Mrs W D Allred lost all possessions in a recent fire that destroyed her home. Leota ladies hosted a shower and presented useful gifts while Mrs Newhued offered condolences and a dinner plan. Mr Newlywed quipped about a fire at the gel kitchen today.
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