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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
1
Rural booster CEH Wilkinson notes good crop signs in Uintah Basin with alfalfa seed first cut progressing, second cut blossoming, and promising bean crops. He urges basin residents to boost home markets for dairy livestock poultry and garden produce while cautioning on seed carryover and urging wide participation in production.
Forest Service warns visitors to the Vintah Range of high fire danger after two fires started by uncared for campfires in Ashley National Forest. One blaze near Eagle Creek west of Greendale burned into pine timber until local youths and Ranger Bert Hardy contained it. A second fire in Dry Fork Canyon north of Mosby Canyon scorched about six acres before Ranger Glen A Lambert and six helpers stopped it. Authorities remind campers and fishermen to extinguish fires completely and note violations of state and federal law for leaving fires burning.
The 4H Girls Sewing Club of Vernal met at Mrs A Q Nord to elect officers: Francis Mott president Enid Manwaring vice president Lola Campbell secretary treasurer and Mildred Henry club reporter. They chose white and green costumes with a four leaf clover on the pocket and outlined projects for first year hemmed patches and second year bungalow aprons.
The first six weeks of the summer music course close with a studio recital at 7 30 p m Wednesday July 23 hosted by Mrs Theora Whittler featuring piano students. Repertoire includes pieces by Shaeffer Johnson Hoetz Johnson Powell Carter Airle Wooller Sowards Airle and others in a varied program.
At a city council meeting the resignation of Mayor WN Preas was accepted. Councilman H Beb Calder was chosen to fill the unexpired term, with F G Alexander vacating and AV Lewis named to a two year council term. Henderson named mayor pro tem as the session addressed aid for needy transients and Lions Club band funding discussions.
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk to Abraham Smith and Myra C Smith. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Abraham O Smith. They were married on the 1th by President Wallace der.
The National Wool Marketing Corporation backed by the Federal Farm Board aims to manage about 150 million pounds of wool by July, representing roughly one third of U S production. Officials say large volume aids orderly marketing, broader mill reach, and the ability to secure long term, fixed type orders for producers.
The National forest service finished the Lake Fork mountain road at a cost of 2400 dollars. Eight miles lie within Ashley national forest from the forest south boundary to Lake Park mountain summit. The road's remaining six miles outside the forest were built by Duchesne county and the Indian service. Construction equipment moved to Summit county for the Middle Beaver creek road eight miles south of Lonetree Wyoming. A four mile section will cost about 5000 dollars to open timber for local needs and for state fire control.
Canadian swimming star William Murray visits East Aurora to offer free instruction to the community. Over 250 register and more than 300 children learn basic swimming, with Murray also guiding many adults. Murray is a traveling salesman for Raycrofters of East Aurora.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers plan a July 25 gathering at Mr. Frank Smiths residence known as The Pines. Local members will discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
Mrs George D Robison and daughter Cuppy of Portland Oregon are visiting with Bishop and Mrs James H Wallis. Mrs Robison is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallis.
Secretary Wilson says wool manufacturers see value in stabilizing wool market conditions and believe efforts will be of great service. The focus is on supporting industry confidence and pricing stability amid fluctuating demand.
The article quotes Doctor Ff Towns urging persistent local effort in July to counter the off season. He argues communities must sell themselves and actively solicit visitors and motorists, noting every out of state plate visitor can bring significant revenue.
Copyright 1930 by A D Stone. Reproduction prohibited. The Vernal Express publishes this editorial in cooperation with The Vernal Lions Club, erg cit a] th.
Logan reports the National Woolgrowers Association plans a 500000 dollar national ad campaign to raise lamb and wool consumption. President Frank J Hagenbarth told 300 Utah woolgrowers that low consumption and employment hinder the sheep market, with tariff changes seen as beneficial. Utah pledged 19 million pounds of wool. total pledges near 120 million expected.
Ben Kelly helps customers at Bullock’s while court house workers push brick work higher. A doll party honors Vera Beeby and Nora Peverall visiting from Salt Lake. Edward J Young's farm sale brings $3600 for 35 acres. Pioneer day at Workmans Grove invites all to join. Mrs Mary Caldwell injured in buggy accident. Geological survey plans by Professors Talmadge and Tanner after institute ends. Bullock offers a quart pall with each quart of pickles.
The Uintah County region has seen record heat for two weeks with Vernal recording up to 104 degrees, far above typical summer highs. Locals recall no prolonged warm spell like this, though a similar period occurred about forty years ago without official records. Forecasters hint that trailing storms nearby may end the heat as refreshing showers approach.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Winward on the fourteenth, joining their family and extending their lineage with a newborn girl.
Mrs C Grindley of Rangely traveled to Fort Duchesne to visit her daughter Mrs Albert Crumbo after a business trip in Rangely.
Rosalie Neigh daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Neigh had her tonsils and adenoids removed on Thursday and is recovering very nicely.
Mr and Mrs David Witmer and their children traveled from Twin Fairy Idaho where they visited their two elder sons Harold and Weldon who are employed there.
Mr and Mrs W WN Preas depart Sunday from Gale Lake for Boston Massachusetts on business. Mrs Preas will visit relatives in Virginia. Sally and Elizabeth, daughters, have been visiting in Elko Nevada and will accompany her.
Dr O G Larsen of Logan a veterinarian surgeon established himself in Vernal. He is a Colorado Agricultural College graduate with extensive livestock and poultry veterinary experience. His office will be at Farm Bureau Headquarters and he studies Uintah Basin livestock diseases.
The Me-Kan Wee girls of Second ward under reader Helen Tenderson held a white breakfast at Ms Rose Walker's home on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Joseph McPhie and their son of Evanston Wyoming and Mr and Mrs John Richardson and son of Jensen had a pleasant visit at the George F Walker home on July Fourth.
Charlie Henderson and Grant Cadet completed a journey through The Canyon and Zion National Park in Southern Utah, sharing notes on scenic overlooks and hiking trails. The pair reported safe travels and described memorable vistas from their expedition.
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers plan to preserve the Old State House in Fillmore built in 1854. The building, once the Territorial Legislature site, was repaired by the American Legion and later restored with Utah state funds. Now state property, it will be used to collect preserve and exhibit pioneer relics under local Millard County support.
Westover died at her Provo home on Tuesday July 6 and was born December 1862 in Mont Pleasant Utah. Survived by sons Oscar Nielson Fred Nielson and Harvey J Nielson and daughters Mrs Milo Hadlock and Mrs Elsie Bixler plus twelve grandchildren and two daughters in Vernal. Funeral held Thursday at 2 pm in the Second Ward chapel Provo with Bishop Knudson presiding and Elders Lewis and Wibur Sowards as speakers. Interment followed at Provo Cemetery under Desert Mortuary auspices.
The son of A J Davis of Gusher had his tonsils removed on the eighth, as noted in the local health update.
Mrs Louie Laris of Hrovcevelt came over Tuesday to have her finger operated on for a bone felon and while here is staying with her sister Mrs Henry Davis.
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