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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
4
Aviation unveils four engine Boeing stratosphere ships under construction in Seattle. They promise 35 000 foot altitude travel with 250 mph speed, sealed cabins, and space for 82 daytime passengers or 26 at night. Engines up to 1600 hp planned by year end.
Mrs. Martha Nelson of Rawlins and Mrs Susan Watson of Banta Fo mourn the loss of Hod Ruple. A longtime host to river men and hunters at his island park homestead near Green River, he welcomed rivermen from Jensen, Boulder City, Las Vegas, Vernal, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The obituary notes his father’s death in 1930 and lists surviving relatives and friends.
A concluding program and exhibition of handicraft will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Community House, ending two weeks of Vacation Bible School at the Congregational Church. Miss Thompson led the school. an offering will be taken to help with expenses.
Manila CCC camp reports no storm on May 28 and 20 with one and a half inches of precipitation. This was the only storm in the territory for May, and considerable benefit was realized. Staff members visiting Salt Lake City, and others taking annual leave to Uintah Basin. Camp care center Leo F. Smith at Vernal injured, hoped to recover quickly. Ute Lookout Tower construction delayed. Hope Creek section of Moon Park road undergoing major changes with tractors grading a scenic canyon road. Paliside Park being developed by Manila camp, now well equipped for campers. Forest program talk at Allerra High School stresses forest management, grazing, timber, and fire protection. Students questioned ranger Walkup on forestry topics. Clerks Kirk and Code note only salt and pepper needed for fish, and sleeping under stars would be great with one blanket. Rumor of tough weather and vehicle trouble for the Loys.
Fragments from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper describe a fish and game meeting at Mt View on Friday May 22 for cooperation between Utah and Wyoming agencies. Attendees included Newell B. Cook Dr John W Scott JO Stew art Ed Carter Morgan Pack Fred Bargent and about 450 sportsmen. The following morning another meeting was held in Evanston with Wyoming county representatives and Dr Scott and Atkinson. A ranger reports a female coyote in conflict with sheep near Dees Creek. two herders Jigs and Chuck encountered the den and the coyote attacked, scattering hair and hide as they arrived with dogs while shots ended the encounter.
Ashley and Birs. Richard Murray of Mocker Colo visit Mrs. Murray’s home. George Powers and three children of Lyman Wyo seen at GC. B. Atwood and William Karen move to Montana for work. Powell child underwent appendicitis surgery. Dally Van Tassell relocate to Hayden Colo. Lee Dustin and Mee ker Colo visit Decor ation Day. Marsid returns from Manlis to home. Albert W. Wilkins of Jensen dies near his daughter Mrs. Ralph Casse. Kath leen and Arnold Kidd visit Manila. Veno Preece works at Mrs. Jane Loftts home. Alma Preece and aides travel to East Lake on chapel business. Relief Society meets at Mrs. Offre Dryant’s. Mrs. Norman Winn recovering at home after operation. Glenn Lee Jr. ill but improving. Erland Preece returns from Daggett County.
The piece chronicles Joe Cronin returning to form after two years of misfortune and a nagging jinx. It highlights injuries including a broken wrist from 1934, a thumb issue, and the impact on his Washington Nationals tenure. Cronin credits healing to his thumb and wrist, while noting a deeper resolve and hints at personal sacrifice and heartbeat-level drive. The narrative includes references to Hank Greenberg and Pinky Higgins, and lists a chronology of injuries Cronin endured from 1939 onward as part of the Jinx lore.
Mrs. Catherine Seeley and Mrs. Erland Preece were chosen as leaders for 4 H club work this summer. Howard Harrison returned from California Thursday where he was teen working.
In Uintah County Utah a sheriff sale is ordered in a district court case Federal Farm Mortgage Corpora tion vs Mabel Seace Willard MacDonald Grace McDonald Dell Timothy and Alice Timothy. The sale is set for 12 oclock p m on June 26 1937 at the courthouse front door Vernal Utah. Property described as SW of Section 14 Two Booths Range 1 West 160 acres more or less with an 50 foot strip conveying to the State of Utah and 1200 shares Dry Gulch Irrigation stock plus rights to use water ditches and canals and all appurtenances. First publication June 3 1937. Last publication June 24 1937.
Merrell Goodrich underwent an appendicitis operation on May 30. The procedure was performed without complications and he is in recovery.
A lasting injury in baseball history involves Mickey Cochrane manager of the Detroit Tigers who was struck in the head by a ball pitched by Bump Sfaverly in a game against the New York Yankees in New York, fracturing his skull and leaving him badly shaken.
Green River Wyoming plans to promote the eastern ends of the Ainish mountains south of Manila Utah for travelers on the Lincoln highway. The Green River Community club cites nearby Sheep canyon Flaming gorge Carter creek and Green River canyon as within a three hour drive and discusses advertising methods to feature the region and its spectacular rock formations.
A fragment notes the history of the fur trade in the western region, highlighting early actors and events that shaped trade dynamics in the area. The text hints at foundational activities and regional development linked to indigenous and settler interactions.
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