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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes weekly publication with editor William B Wallis and publisher James H Wallis. It records second class mail status at Vernal Utah, entered March 13 1909 under the 1879 act.
The notice lists subscription options priced in advance: one year at $2506, six months at $150, and three months at $100. It states an independent political stance and optimism for a bigger Unit as county, under the Utah state press association.
The Ashley Valley irrigation plan advances with $12 508 funding nearing finish. A reservoir and winter storage would sustain Brush Creek users through summer, easing droughts and enabling partial crops on Sunshine Ranch as water stored from fall and spring is redirected to sinks and canals.
An effort to register all babies not yet registered will see nurses contact four homes per district. Records will be kept for each child, with a clinic and doctor involvement for those under medical care and needing social support. The plan aims to boost birth registration, start school readiness, and raise funds through community support, with surveys on costs for centralized clinics in Uintah County.
Ethel Sheil visited sister Mrs A DeMar Dudley then left for Spanish Park. Wid Rose club met with Mrs D S T Oakley hosting ten members and four guests. The lesson focused on favorite flowers and habits. Also read The Star and Writer. Postmaster Henry Chatwin and Leila returned from Salt Lake where Mr Chatwin attended a postmasters’ meeting. Local residents Bett Cris and family from Ivanhoe visited Jensen. Erа Gardner spent the pulp week with her daughter’s family. Water was turned into the Sun shoe ranch canal on Saturday after being redirected by Little Brush creek sinks. Farm activity notes describe extreme drought conditions, with pay crops and a partial second cutting depending on rainfall.
At a meeting it was stated that infant care in Uintah county was neglected and that with adequate funds the clinics could provide a splendid service. An effort is planned to add infant welfare to the Red Cross First Aid course at Ft Duchesne U B C for mothers.
Fragmented text describes births visits and family notices. Mentions Mrs Chares Taylor and Irs Sar Pyes of Gusher visiting on Thursday. References to kin from Meeby mountain and a routine showing minutes of events across Wednesday and Thursday.
Matey Smith visits Salt Lake City with relatives Kelen Marshall returns from Vernal. Mrs James Marshall takes cows to Whiterocks Beach. Doctors vaccinate locals for Typhoid. Vernon visitors include H B Calder and others. MIA contention in Salt Lake and local gatherings reported.
Bertrand Harrison and Eugene Larsen set out from Provo to study rare Uintah mountains flora including the dwarf willow. They will sample both slopes, peat bogs, and high peaks such as Mount Emmons, visiting Jensen, Manilla, Randopn, and Bear Lake en route.
Salt Lake County Medical Society explores voluntary health insurance to help families of limited means access medical care. Dr A G Callister reports plans are still nebulous but focus on small monthly payments and access to care through any society member, following American Medical Association guidance.
Read about quick effective care for varicose ulcers and old sores. The guidance emphasizes rest, cleansing, avoiding infection, and following two simple directions for safety. It promises rapid pain relief and healing when followed.
Miss Bell Angus of Ballard ward was in town on business during the week at the county FERA office. Edith Hilton of Heber City is visiting with Donna Calder for a few days. Robert J Tades will leave Proday for Arkansas to make his home with his brother.
President and Mrs H B Calder motored to Salt Lake City on Tuesday for business. They are traveling as part of official duties and were seen departing from the capital.
Miss Lorna Murray Missa Isabel Dilynan Miss Wanna Johnson Don Richardson and Weldon Bastian have returned from Provo where they attended the BYU during the pist winter.
Mrs Cora Bennion and Louis Roberts who attended the USAC at Logan during the past winter have returned home for vacation.
Rulon K Hansen left Saturday for Alamosa Cole where he is employed in the J Penney store. Mrs Hansen and daughter remain here for a visit with her mother, Tirs Nelson Merkle.
Mr and Mrs Wells Ashby and Mrs Annie Mo Hacking returned Monday from Silt Lake where they attended June contention.
Ashley Hodgkinson departed Purday for Monteray Cahf to spend time with his mother Mrs T Lotulsa Shafer.
Mrs Howard Alne of Jensen acted as a caller in Vernal on Tuesday. The report notes Mrs Alne as a former Miss Vera Moon.
WR Wayman district engineer for the FERA projects and Utah drought relief work along the Green River visited Vernal on Wednesday to review the ongoing projects.
On Saturday June 9 Earl Gardner son of John Gardner and Myrtle Winn daughter of Frank Winn secured a marriage license at Uintah County Courthouse.
Otto Knoxwallis, bookkeeper for Uintah county relief committee, departed Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City due to his young son’s knee infection requiring care. The relief effort continues as community funds and volunteers support affected families.
Etienne Monroe Shepherd son of E K L Shepherd and Miss Mar Edzabeth Chivers daughter of Lavers W Chivers both of Vernal were married June 7th by Bishop Lester Bingham.
Mr and Mrs Hen techefer meyer returned home Tuesday evening from a honeymoon trip through Yellowstone National Park. They report a very enjoyable trip. Mrs Schaefermeier was formerly Miss Helen Hemstreet.
Harold J Ross Tridell son of Stephen M Ross and Mrs Ross and Alberta Mott Lapoint daughter of Albert Mott and Mrs Mott secured a marriage license June 11 and were married by Bishop John B Eaton.
On June 6 James Mark Schaef ermeyer of Vernal son of William Schaefermeyer and Miss Genevieve Swain of Lapoint daughter of Abner Swain secured a marriage license from County Clerk Wm Cailstrom.
Mr and Mrs D W Allred and their daughter Mra Wilma Clark with FE Bryant visited Leota Kir Allred on Tuesday to obtain information concerning the South Reef project for the section.
F Peterson who has been called to lead the Green Jet drought relief project returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where he was in conference with Dr Wm Peterson chairman of the Utah Drought relief committee.
Mr and Mrs Wm Van Tassel and children of Pagoda Cole were seen in the Tin Tah Basin several days ago. Van Tassel, a former resident, reports crops in fair condition while Mrs Van Tassel, formerly Miss Daphne Zilfelt, visited her parents in Duchesne. Their brother-in-law accompanied the group.
Mrs George E Thorne of Ouray arrived in Vernal on Wednesday to visit her son Leo Thorne of this city as Congress passed the Taylor grazing bill and sent it to the president for signature.
Clarence J Walk of Salt Lake City Vernal checked the progress of local units as the FERA program began on April 1 and continued through the week. He reviewed documentation and reported on work carried out by the local unit.
The senate on Wednesday passed and sent to the house an administration bill for partial Indian government described by John Collier the Indian commissioner as the greatest advance in 29 years.
Jeese Haus, local secretary of the civil service, announces examinations for bookbinding and printing employees in government offices. Further information may be secured from Mr Haws.
Mrs J F Chapman and her daughter Gladys arrived home Saturday after spending the winter in Salt Lake City Gladys attended Westminster College and graduated on June seventh.
John W Pops leases his garage to Harold Calder who becomes Fern Motor Company’s Joral representative while Pope Mill dedicates time to Texico products as a contributor.
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneer placed a state flag on the Dough Boy Monument on June 14. County chairman Ella Cook said this flag was the only other state flag in Utah besides the one at the state capitol.
Clouds cleared over the Uintah high country revealing snow on the peaks after last week's rains. Thomas Gilka of Bennett reported a caller in Vernal on Thursday and Friday of last week.
The clash between the Moffat line and the D and RG RR over the Moffat tunnel is noted. Officials confirm the Dotsero Cutoff celebration will proceed as scheduled per the D and RG RR.
Principal In G Noble of the UHS and UBIC committee plans to depart Friant for Berkers California to attend summer school at the University of California He will leave by stage and ride the train from Salt Lake City for the trip.
Miss Alice Colton of Brooklyn daughter of President and Mrs Tony Colton earned a Columbia University diploma this spring amid a class of 4509. She was one of three students to receive the highest honors.
Dr Welden Bullock son of J K Bullock spent a year as an interne in an Oaklined California hospital and is expected home early next month. He plans permanent residency in Vernal and will receive his medical degree from Northwestern University in Evanston Ill before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Charles P Fox returned Friday from Salt Lake City where Mr Fox sought medical attention for an injured leg. He reports the surgeon says he has made more progress toward recovery in the past two months than since the injury 19 months ago and is greatly encouraged by the report.
Cashier J A Cheney of the Utah State Bank and Mrs Cheney travel from Vernal to Salt Lake City and Southern Utah for a vacation. They plan to attend the Utah Bankers convention at Bryce Canyon where Mr Cheney serves as vice president. The trip includes visits to Zion Canyon and Farmington before returning home.
ME Maloney and C D Smith of Price surveyed Vernal area for an asphalt testing plant to be erected west of Vermal by the state road commission. They located three suitable 50 hp boilers for immediate use and Mehr man reports more equipment will be added to the plant.
State and local representatives will study wildlife in the mansions of the Green River for at least ten days. Bus Hatch, an experienced river boatman, is expected to be in charge of the expedition.
Mrs Campbell Litster brought her sons Bob and Bill back to Fort Duchesne from Salt Lake City where she had sent them to school. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs E A Hodgkinson of Vernal who traveled for Aubra Litster’s wecdictine in Salt Lake Temple and to attend the MIA conference.
A listing from Vernal shows numerous attendees at the Jure MTA conference in Salt Lake City including L G Noble Mr and Mrs Wells Ashby Mr and Mrs Wilford Bas tion Miss Meda Walker Mrs Jane Enaffer Mrs J P Hacking Bishop and Mrs John Hair Mr and Mrs Ernest Eaton Mrs May Henderson Mr and Mrs Charles P Fox and daughter Mrs John Ilinavis Mrs Jane Pope Mrs Mable W onward and many others
Commander to attend Veterans Hospital visit in Salt Lake City and join the opening celebration of the Detour Cut-off. He will travel with the Salt Lake group to view the first D and R G pass through the Moffat Tunnel and observe the tunnel project milestones.
A rookie asks for seconds on the tegs, timidus probes the goods, and Sarge questions the timing. Hellt snorts at the joke as Themees recalls who served as seconds when the units were first issued.
Notice to stockholders of Bank of Vernal Utah announces a special meeting July 17 1934 at the bank office to amend Articles Nine and Ten adopted May 24 1916. The annual meeting is set for the third Tuesday in January at 2 pm at the bank office. Secretary N J Meagher signs the notice dated June 14 to July 5 1934.
County Clerk LL Wm Carlstrom receives a summons to appear before Utah State Supreme Court on July 22 to bring records in the case Annie Bowden administratrix for Joseph H Bowden estate versus Wasatch Livestock Loan County of Salt Lake. The Wasatch suit was in Uintah County District Court for records review. Golda Massey, deputy clerk, will serve as court clerk during district court session.
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