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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wartime activities and a person named Broadbent. It references urgency and tasks to be completed, with scattered phrases about bikes and a possible engagement or ceremony. content remains unclear due to garbled source.
The community records numerous visits and short trips. Residents from Jensen, Santa Monica, Copperton, Avalon, Roosevelt, Myton, East Lake City, and Vernal visited relatives around Lapoint. Several youths left for Salt Lake City and San Francisco for summer work.
Charles F Carpenter 59 of Salt Lake City died Thursday in Salt Lake City hospital after a long illness. He was born May 21 1883 in Evanston Wyoming and lived in Vernal before moving to Salt Lake City. Survivors include two sons five daughters and several siblings. Funeral services were held Saturday with distant relatives noted.
The piece describes a vaccine program for horses to combat brain fever with small gauge needles and staged doses. It notes State agricultural officials and county agents coordinating lists of horses, urging owners to participate and communities already vaccinating large horse stocks under the Food for Freedom program.
A fragmented report notes several weekend events. Arthur Curtix and family awaited news as their three and a half year old son fell from a Trace break in right run. Visits from Elba Justice and Mary Harrison occur as families travel, with others including Wood and Brewark families, and Mis Nyberg accompanying to Tacoma after a father’s sickness and death.
A Jensen social update details Mrs A T B Roberts of Salt Lake City visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Merkley Moriny night. Wayne Snow of Salt Lake City visits family in Jensen while Mrs Nile Alfgels stays ten days at Pool Creek. Several locals and visitors from Murray Vernal Cleveland and Panama City join festivities and learn of telegram news from Charles L. in the Bath bomb squadron. A Falls Creek incident notes Leon Ainge nearly drowns in rushing water after a pole knocks him.
A jumble of names and trips shows residents visiting relatives in Salt Lake City Ogden and Mudvale Utah. Several travelers plan Army enlistment and family visits while Crepe gathers at home and Irene Burnley returns from a two weeks’ stay with her aunt in Gusher.
A Friday afternoon meeting in Retief Society featured a handkerchief shower for Mrs Myrtle Erekson who is leaving soon for Salt Lake City. Mrs Cecil Hillings led the regular lesson and talks by Mrs Wai Pearce Sr and Mrs Wai Reid, longtime acquaintances of Mrs Erekson, prompted a response from her. Refreshments for about thirty five were served as visiting friends gathered from Pleasant Grove and Provost. The community also noted visits and departures among local families and a six week USA training course for mechanics in Washington upcoming for Murray and Doty Baker families.
Utah Power and Light will stop selling electrical merchandise including lamp bulbs on July 1. The move follows a prior step that ended the sale of major appliances like ranges refrigerators water heaters and washing machines. The company will shift these products to dealers while continuing to offer service and guidance to customers through its staff.
Mixed ad fragment listing items for sale and trade including livestock, ladles, beauty school offers and contact cues. Mentions cows, ladles, a beauty school, and various names and locations with unclear dates and prices.
Multiline classified notes include for rent listings in Midland and Payson Utah areas. Items mention furnished and unfurnished apartments, utilities, and a lease option. Also includes pasture requests and lost purse notice with license details.
A message of thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our mother. Gratitude expressed for floral offerings comforting words and deeds, from George F. Walker and family Joe. Old rags wanted at this office.
County commissioners list upcoming events including Junior Chamber of Commerce play week and school equalization dates. The notice mentions McArthur Day Fing Day Fathers Day and the fishing season opening, with dates in June.
A fragment reporting local community concerns over surplus state funds for teachers. The text lists visits and gatherings among residents, including families from Halt Lake and Titawstha, and notes a May 24 conference with Sylvia Richens and several officers.
The Vernal Second Ward announces a Pioneer Day outing to Morgan Merkley meadow, with local organizers and Mary Mianrwrtdin coordinating activities. The event aims to celebrate the holiday with community participation and a centerpiece gathering at the meadow.
Local social column reports Ashley family returning from California and Oregon led by Mr and Mrs Tyan Alwald. Warren Jones and Melba Caldwell spoke and performed. Mrs. Luther Swett learns her son Francis joins the 15th Fighters and transfers abroad. A. Jackson family visiting May Preestane Beart and Marvell Preestinine. Swett and Swett families noted visiting, with multiple other local names.
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