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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
5
William B Wallis editor and James H Wallis publisher based at 2 Doughty Street London. Entry lists second class mailing at Vernal Utah dated March 13 1509 under the March 3 1872 act.
A political profile notes an optimistic independent aiming to amplify Wintan County. It lists membership in the Utah State Press Association and in a national press group, suggesting a focus on local media engagement and broader industry ties.
Utah farmers face seed carried by irrigation water spreading weeds from ditch banks. The plan targets cocklebur and burdock along canals, with companies to finance cleanup and private landowners included. If ignored, weed seeds return to fields and neighboring lands.
The piece argues that both businesses and individuals faced hardship as sales fell and expenses remained high. It notes salary cuts and job losses, while criticizing government extravagance and rising costs. It warns tax burdens and state takeovers threaten farmers and citizens unless government trims expenses.
The Roosevelt make work plan proposes 400 million dollars for road construction, but Uintah County cannot afford it. Basin rock and asphalt are abundant and suitable for first class hard surface roads. the material requires only crushing heating and rolling labor. Local materials could be used instead of shipping in petroleum products, creating a practical Basin project.
Miss Augusta Judd spends summer with Mr and Mrs Joseph P Haching in Salt Lake City area. Provo and Salt Lake City visits noted. several illnesses and recoveries reported, including a foot injury, tonsil removal, and a stomach operation. The community gathers for outings, family visits, and a Quorum outing with barbecued mutton and musical program.
Utah expected to receive over 66 million dollars in federal funds with Uintah likely to gain part of the appropriation. Officials weigh whether to spend the share on Basin materials on hand or fund local labor to improve Uintah Basin roads. City council supports projects that employ local men and use Basin products.
Plans outline park connection by foot trails, a 100 foot climb to the mxum, a five foot wide easy grade trail, and Pueblo style buildings. Three year costs total 124750 with quarry excavation, museum and Delco plant, utilities, residences, warehouses, parking, trails, and roads.
Aller and Cash Store hosted a Sunday School visitor. Mr and Mrs Sam Gray and Mrs Neal Schaefermeier left for Idaho Falls to visit a few days. Sterling Daily returned from the mines to see family. James Schaefermeier secured the school bus contract for winter use. Wesley Bowden came home from Roosevelt after a month employed there. Billy Murray was taken to Salt Lake City for medical care after a broken collar bone from a fall during a horse incident.
Heber Johnson divisional manager of the Utah Oil Refining company is in Vernal for a survey of business conditions. He says the firm is running at full capacity and that business and credit are better than since the slump. He manages about sixty service stations south of Salt Lake City.
Aliin Av Kay and former Miss Virginia Cooper quietly married in Heber City last February creating surprise among friends. The couple, now Mr and Mrs Kay, were noted as married for some time in the special report.
Mrs Hay has been attending the B W U at Frovo during the past winter. Mrs Kay is employed by the Nelon-R cks Creamery Co.
Patent medicine claim notes a natural cure for stomach gas and bowel toxins, touting a one dose remedy that allegedly cleanses waste and promotes sleep. followed by probate notices listing estates of John H Evans and Michael Nash with instruction for creditors to file claims by September 15, 1933 in Vernal Utah.
The Edward D Samuels Company creditors must file claims in writing at 920 Continental Bank Building Salt Lake City Utah by October 15 1932. Claims not presented will be forever barred. Receiver Guy Samuels signs dated June 22 1933.
Randlett residents host visitors from California and local towns. Lawrence guests arrive for a month with the Stevens family. Do Wall leads a youth group to the mountains. Babie born July 2 at Roosevelt hospital announced. Various residents plan visits, home improvements, and family gatherings around Roosevelt.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate concerns over water shortage and general crop impact in the Provo region. Mentions individuals Sandra and Clarmne and a Saturday viewing, with unclear context about protection or sale.
A garbled exchange quotes a bishop commenting on profanity heard on the road and his own reaction to swearing. The fragment references a conversation about public language and behavior.
A writer recalls a minor road incident in which a man in a Packard rear-ended the narrator’s truck after failing to stop. The other driver swore at the narrator and asked why the hand was not shown, while the narrator questions how visibility could be so poor. The account emphasizes confusion and dubious causation in a dusty roadside exchange.
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