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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
5
A historical account describes a sun dance among tribes culminating in a feast and barbecuing of cattle. The festival ends after three days with a council fire and a shifting ritual of chief selection, now replaced by Washington’s influence.
Feter I Extund died suddenly on July 2 due to heat and was buried on July 24. Alfonso Lester Ir yan 5071, Mrs Minnie Maxfield, Alta Timothy and families attended. A local ball game Leota vs Ballard ended 9 to 7 for Ballard with a joint wards program.
4 percent Mrs Henry Wneard and young Lloyd left Thursday for Salt Lake City for Lloyds medical care. They were joined by Mrs Charlie Hanna of Vernal. Mr and Mrs Signey Harrison welcome a baby boy born Friday July 24. Mother and baby rest with sister Mrs Lucy Jenkins. Mrs Mae Jackson returned from Provo after funeral services for her uncle. John Chester Gillman of Pleasant Grove and Nephi Hawthorpe of East Lake City visited Mrs Walters Simper. A ward celebration July 24 featured a Primary guided parade and boxing matches at 1290 Oclock, with a large crowd enjoying the afternoon.
The article recounts Jenny Freestone and family’s 1868 trek from Denmark to Utah aboard the ship Jenny Lind, hardships from disease and scarce food, long overland travel by ox and wagon, Indian threats, and resettlement in Bridgeport Idaho and Ashley Valley. It notes Freestone’s later marriage, nine surviving children, leadership in Mormon community work, and a winter of scarcity followed by prosperity.
A lively ward event Friday evening near Gene’s Ward offered horse races, steer riding, and bucking horses. Attendees enjoyed a pleasing day as Mrs Elia Slaugh and family, Victor Ablanalp, and others traveled to Salt Lake City and returned with relatives from Bingham. Andrew Nelson and sons visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Robbins Sr while Mr Neilson looked for a ranch in Veracruz.
Community bulletin lists weekend visitors farmers and family news from Glines area including Ivan Perry Alexander Woolley Ralph Hatch and many others. Reports show gatherings at Gilies school camp, fishing trips, a new baby boy July 21 and residents traveling to Salt Lake City Yellowstone and mountain areas.
Community updates report travel to Manila with a sheep herd, Sunday school and fire on the mountain, visits from Vernal residents Mrs Edgar Traylor and the Corless family, and social events at the Caldwell and Hall homes. Farmers report grain cutting and livestock activity as Uncle Will Thacker heads to Salt Lake City for the Old Martial Bard parade rehearsal.
The article notes a teen visiting his nephew Lamar Thacker and planning trips to relatives in Prove before returning home. It mentions a summer celebration and featuring the covered wagon theme.
Fragmented Roosevelt page item summary lists residents with travel plans and visits. Vaughan O Neilhvet injured after a fall. Mrs Joe Grivett and Mrs Porns at were Jin Roosevelt en route to California. Weng Sing buys Willys-Knight delivery truck. Homer Haynes and a screen porch project. Various locals referenced: Eling panel hanger, Ea L Anderson re-papering, Tre Allred’s family matter, Dr Whitemore trips, Lee Phearson return from Idaho, Mrs George Lerakis and family, Mrs Horace J Aynes weekend in Salt Lake, shoppers Mrs Gagan Ferguson Wm Ferguson, Erma Galbraith visit from Denver, Lawrence Young business, Olive Long and children tillers, Grandma Underwood visit from Kansas City, Fred Dickson of Ft Duchesne, George Dickson, Wm Dastrup, Wim Sawer, J Burris wheat work.
The fragment notes Sennett Leeton presiding and Mr and Mrs A W Seeley returning from Frice with Mrs Seeleys mother who is improving. It reports twin boys born July 20 to Mr and Mrs G Ated and baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Leiland Clark of Pilearant Grove.
Luke Clegg of Roosevelt attended a sacrament meeting Sunday evening while Kate Adams moved her family to a ranch above Whiterocks. Jess Caldwell of Lapoint visited Otis Horrocks on Saturday. Miss Jennie Allred spent July 24 with her mother and left for Roosevelt Saturday morning. Danna Lambert of Hoossel visited Edith Allred on Friday.
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