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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
3
A parcel of correspondence titled Dad's Letter Number 6 presents historical notes and anecdotes. The piece compiles dated reflections, notable events, and biographical hints, framed as a personal update with context and emphasis on provenance.
A long, grim narrative recounts the Donner party’s hunger and extreme trials. Survivors struggled through snow and mountain passes, some resorting to extreme hunger. Relief parties reached Donner Lake and Sacramento, saving twenty one refugees, while many perished or were left behind. The tale ends with the fate of the Donner children and the deaths of several camp members.
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A grim Center party narrative recalls a Westward trek where men and women braved the harsh trail. Infant deaths from famine and mothers unable to nurse are described, with a grave dug in the snow for a child dated January 24, 1847, as the party endured sacrifices before seeking a new government.
Dee Atwood underwent an appendicitis operation at Valley hospital last Tuesday and will return home this week. The Atwood and Slaugh families, including Mr and Mrs Marvin Jackson and daughter Marva, visited relatives and traveled to Brush Creek. Alonzo Atwood and Melvin joined a timber trip for a new house, while Mrs Marvin Chivers recovered from her operation at Bullock and Jolark hospital and improved. Mr Hyrum Slaugh and children drove to Neola for sister visits and Tong Park for reservoir work. Dean Moon and Jensen guests stayed with Marion Moon. About twenty Bee Hive girls head Wednesday for Tron Springs for the annual Beehive outing. Birthday party for Letas sixth at Mrs Waller Bimper’s home. No Sacrament meeting held due to unfinished fighting system at the new chapel. Long Park visitors returned Monday after storm delays. An unlimited amount of good was done by the recent storm.
A meeting of the Ashley Woolgrowers was held at the Uintah State Bank building to allot permitted sheep in the Vernal district. HI Stringham presided with AL Taylor and G A Lambert of the Forest Service present. The plan calls for purchasing and distributing one band of sheep among members, leaving a vacant allotment for unscheduled animals and discussing range improvements and summer season plans.
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