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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes March 13 1904 post office registration and format details with subscription rates and political stance. It lists William Wallis and others as publisher staff and asserts independence in politics and Utah county representation.
In hearings on the Wheeler Rayburn public utility bill industry representatives protested while federal employees testified for the bill. Critics argue federal control would curb liberties and threaten state rights and property, despite the industry's vast investment and service record.
Thomas B. Maeser attends summer school in Provo. His wife and children visit during his session. Venda Roper has been ill with heart trouble for weeks, improved but still bedridden.
A July 1 baby boy birth announced for Mr and Mrs Floyd Perry of La Point. Mrs Perry staying with her mother Mrs Carrie McConkle. Enid Ean 3 spending summer in Santa Cruz with Mary Welsh. Roper leaves for Hillcreek with job. Roy Price ill with rheumatism. Lela Colton left for Salt Lake for new employment after working at Verdin Johnson store. Howard Timothy from the CCQ camp opens Manila, Fourth with family. Harvey Christensen hosts Deacons class, games and lunch. Frimery hosts a free children’s costume dance with prizes for Enid Anderson and Don Bullock. Beatrice Stringham entertains junior singers with a bonfire and elmer roast.
Glines and Imid Reid went to Manila last week to perform for a dance. Mary Duke, who recently had her leg removed, was improving. Mia Mela Robets and daughter Merle stayed at Green Lakes visiting Helen Roberts who works there. Lins¢d Gimes, Ray Roberts, Fran c¢ Gardiner and Lawrence Ware returned from Diamond Mountain after weeks shelling sheep. Stella Weoocruft is out after tonsil removal surgery. Tat Afenday after singing exercises. Primary Bluebird class visited Mrs Francis Gardiner home for a social with photos, costumes, games and refreshments.
The report states all is in readiness for a three day celebration to be held on July third fifth and sixth.
In a Virginia district letter F idel Morris Cook of Stauton reports sending warm thanks for three copies of the Vernal Express received while working among mountain communities. He notes hospitable, hardy locals, historic sites, and steady gospel labors across the East Central States mission.
Twenty years ago BR Williamy Shelton age 24 and Hattle W Pickup age 28 of Vernal secured a license to marry this week. Francis Valentine Croatman passed away on June 22 in Brights ditente Utah county loses one of its servicist settlers soldier Nigan fighter explorer trapper and pioneer of sterling qualities. Tourists are going east nearly as fast as they are going west and say they will recommend the Vernal route to friends. Last evening 3400 pounds of high grade copper ore was sent out by parcel post to a copper smelter at Garfield.
Four or five large districts were proposed with offices for each. Dr Niswander outlined the state planning board functions noting it lacks operating funds. The Speaker urged cities to use the board's services. Dr Niswander described social service work and broader projects for women by the WPA.
A suggested by A W Robertson of Pittsburgh Pa a two lane spur would let slow vehicles stay right while fast traffic passes enabling safer flow. Photographs of a miniature model demonstrate trucks exiting and rejoining to reduce congestion and improve safety and employment through road building.
Official studies show business still far from full strength yet acknowledge natural economic processes fueling recovery. Confidence grows as the public shifts from fear to optimism, with the administration helping but not driving the healing process.
The American Bankers Association Advertising Department reports rapid progress in supplying a thousand member banks with newspaper and other advertising material. It emphasizes honesty and private initiative as core to safe banking and notes a 49 percent rise in regular subscribers from 623 in Sept 1934 to 24,000? (text indicates 24 with missing digits) in April 1935.
James Sterik of the American Bankers Association Protective Department reports six months ending February 28 1935 saw 169 daylight bank holdups and 46 night burglaries. Despite fewer member banks attacked overall losses fell to 943 561, with 62 casualties including 2 bank employees killed and 19 injured. Investigations led to 141 criminals arrested, 79 percent of those reported.
The audit lauds the clerk and auditor for timely records and proper remittance of sheriff and treasurer funds. It notes low fund balances, risks of deficits, and urges current accounts. Outstanding items show total assets of 262 and liabilities around 12.1 million with 49.4 million assessed valuation for 1934.
A Ute delegation returning from Washington met with Indian affairs officials led by Commissioner Collier to discuss soil erosion and land issues. They toured eastern sights including Mount Vernon and the Chicago zoo, praised Salt Lake representatives, and noted Western visitors’ manners as they observed Lake Michigan and the tall buildings.
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