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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
9
A reader praises the Vernal Rodeo Queen Committee for the event and the quality of candidates while urging broader representation and noting many are married. The letter questions the selection process, lauds the point system, and invites changes. The Editor notes much of the piece was deleted for anonymity.
A social at Mrs. Richard Jensen's home marked the last BPW regular meeting of spring. Hostesses were Mrs. Jensen Mrs. Evans Jy Pauli Ips and Robert Stimel. Members will discontinue regular meetings but plan monthly parties through summer.
Jim Curry of Salt Lake visited his brother Harry Curry while Mt Emmons trips and regional REA head Mr Adams discussed electricity expansion. Local students LaVar Ferguson and Norman Body graduated Alterra High School. Barbara and Mary Curry from Tempe Arizona visited grandma Lula Wilson for summer in Gusher.
The Canyon Road Homemakers group met at Mrs. Joseph Hacking's home on Thursday. Joy Smith was elected president with Rita McConkle Eleanor Hacking Mont Rae Cald well Sarah Hacking Mara lee Smith Margie Hacking as vice presidents and secretary Carma Rae Hacking as song leader. Ruby Smith county agent attended as special guest along with several mothers present. Carma Rae and Mrs Hacking served a light luncheon.
Ninety seniors graduated from Uintah High School last week with twelve from the Ward named: Lois Cloward Clara Burns Janice Fisher Vonda Lee Fletcher Donna Lee Holfeltz Joclie Johnson Lita Simper Eudues Winward Dale Galley Gordon Berry Jack Samuels Holt Wardle Others traveled to Salt Lake City and nearby towns for vacation work and family visits as relatives gathered for celebrations and a park gathering at Merkley Park for the June 4 event.
Ashley and Alma Preece attended graduation exercises at Alterra last Tuesday. Helen Richens left for Moses Lake Washington for the summer job. The Livingston family in Salt Lake City welcomed a grandson born May 23. Rham traveled to Salt Lake City for Mrs. Rham after a major operation. Alma Preece learned of her aunt Mrs Pearl Engbersons illness in Oakland. Watkins family visited Canon City. Lake Preece returned to Provo after weekend with parents. Alma Preece Doris Wilson and Elva Wilson attended a bridal shower in Tridell. Pace and Erickson temple excursion with Seminary. May Scouel Herald Scouel visited for Decoration Day. Steve Adams family from Pleasant Grove visited. Sarcament speakers were Collett and Jones. Girls chorus included Preece Winn Haslem, Collett, Despain. Local reunions at Greens Lake. Doris Preece attended Luzier Convention in Salt Lake City. Davidson family returned home in Salt Lake City.
Last Friday evening plans were discussed for summer work. Refreshments were served. Sunday evening talks were given by Beverly Kendall Carolyn Searle and George C Davis of the Stake High Council.
A national survey by a New York firm examines the rise of motor courts or motels since 1912, their spread in the West, rarity in the East, and the impact on travel expenditures. It notes 85 percent of tourists travel by car and that lodging accounts for about 20 percent of the tourist dollar, suggesting motor courts capture a large share of overnight lodging spending.
Publicity invites a Utah information booth at the Chicago Railroad Fair running July to September. The Union Pacific exhibit will highlight agriculture industry and vacation resources of eleven western states. Notes of local plans and Utah park accords appear amid broader travel and regional interest.
The opening of Utah's tourist season arrives earlier than in previous years drawing attention from transportation readers. Officials note no centennial event to attract visitors this year though attendance remains steady.
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