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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
4
Alexander Legge, chairman of the Federal Farm Bureau, says the United States Chamber of Commerce has openly opposed the Federal Marketing Act. He denounces the chamber for siding with farmers only when it benefits them, vows to continue serving farmers as intended.
A discussion of American home life showing modern conveniences like vacuum cleaners and radios as indicators of prosperity. The piece credits newspaper advertising as a driving force behind the spread of consumer goods and the development of a unified American market, noting its impact on daily life and happiness.
The piece argues three quarters of states will elect candidates for 1931 legislatures and favor fewer and better laws. It notes too many lawmakers and statutes, estimating about 200000 federal and state laws plus rising total including local ordinances. It warns that more laws yield more lawsuits and court decisions require 600 volumes annually.
President Heber J Grant endorsed a one year prison sentence for intoxicated auto drivers at Sundays A and Primary Conference in Salt Lake City. He cited 20 million licensed drivers in the U.S. and argued for abstinence, noting the need for a cool head and steady hand to protect lives on crowded highways. Public opinion is shifting toward harsher penalties as law officials push stronger drunk driving laws.
The speaker laments excessive federal statutes and argues that fewer, better laws could safeguard life and property. He asserts essential rights are protected by necessary statutes, but urges reform to reduce overbearing legislation while maintaining safety and order.
Tabor Leder Woll, vice president of the AFL, rebukes Ford and Athew Woll in an open letter to Congress in support of a pending tariff bill. He accuses Ford of shifting 6,000 to 10,000 Detroit jobs to Europe and claims tractors from Ireland enter duty free. He denounces American capitalists easing profits by despising American workers.
The price of lambs fluctuates with market mood as feeders hold stock during downturn and rush to sell when prices fall. Experts say prices will recover with better conditions and larger supply this year may still yield similar earnings for growers and feeders despite lower per head prices.
A Great Employer Taxpayer describes the vast scale of telephone operations in the United States. It notes more than four hundred thousand workers support services, with millions of bills prepared daily and millions of toll calls completed each day. The text highlights 23 000 orders daily to connect or move lines, and an average daily local call volume exceeding 80 000 000. It credits operators, clerks, linemen, engineers, and scientists for enabling daily communication across blocks and hemispheres.
National Safety Council reports total fatalities rose to 97600 in 1929 with autos causing 31000 deaths, 30600 more than 1928. Other causes decline. child accident deaths up slower than adults. States with driver license laws show better records. St Pauls credit school patrols and law enforcement. San Francisco cites traffic studies and education via press and radio. overall accidental deaths down 30 percent since earlier year.
County Agent E Pen ter son reports alfalfa weevil damage across Uintah Basin with first crop at risk. Urges immediate weed and alfalfa cultivation, harrowing, and irrigation to build mulch and protect the second crop. Also notes weed control, calcium chlorate use, and grasshopper poisoning on breeding grounds. warns of danger to livestock and children.
Lapo int Joc Hacking and Charley Taylor joined Ray McKee and Parley Goodrich of Tridell in Salt Lake City for White Rocks Irrigation business. Mrs Verge Bastian and Miss Norma Bastian of Neola visited Afaryes Taylor. Sunday sacrament speakers were A G Anderson Harvey Hullinser and Jerry Harrison. Myron Motti reports slight improvement. Coy Haywood and wife left after two weeks’ visit. Etta Alexander of Glines ward visited her parents. C G B Bartlett of Tridell visited town. Opal Lesterrs registered for the Brigham Young University summer session starting June 9 1934. A shower was given for Miss Jergle Blackburn who will marry Ferrell Rasmussen soon.
A sequence of social visits and family updates from Vernal and nearby towns. Mentions gatherings at the Searles home and Whie Rocks Beach, relatives visiting Fort Duchesne and Roosevelt. Notes births, illness, funerals, and local business visitors including residents from Vernal, Lapoint, and Ouray Valley.
A Saturday evening social at the Seminary honored Mrs Amy W Cans of Salt Lake City for leading a Relief Society workers institute. Elnora Verron presided as program featured solos by Mrs Fd nor Rirfe, Halle Willis piano, Helen Wilder cherubs Naples Ladies Glee Club, and prognostications by Bishop James H Wallis. Refreshments followed. Mrs Evans left Sunday for Uintah stake praising the event.
The funeral of Joseph Halliday, father of Mrs George Freeton, is being held in the First Ward Chapel. As we go to press this Thursday afternoon, full particulars will be given next week.
Chas Wateh, proprietor, has leased the Palace Market building. The transformation takes effect on the first of July, changing ownership and location for the Tarmers Market customers.
Murs Lodse Glenn daughter of Mind Bus Leon Glenn and Guy Stewart son of Siamsey Stewart eloped in Meek County on June 11. They left June 10 night with Mrs Sam Hetch, saying they would return as soon as possible. Miss Glenn is a 1929 graduate of YY H &, while Mr Stewart left the U H 5S in his junior year and has been traveling.
Mrs J W Stevens has returned from attending the funeral of her Uncle Judge O Mallory of Steamboat Springs Colorado.
Weldon Bullock and Harold Calder from Vernal earned AB degrees from the State University. Bullock, an anatomy major and future medical student, led class activities and spoke at Senior Day. Calder, a business and economics major, completed ROTC and plans further service, with notable scout and training feats including meeting General Baden-Powell and advancing in Wood Badge efforts.
The Daughters of the Pioneers met at Mrs Pearl Eaton’s home on Friday afternoon June 3. Mrs Alice Morr of Tridell gave an insightful lesson on Utah’s founding and Mrs Thirda Bastian read a life history of David Timothy Musite. Numbers were shared by Mrs Theora J Whelten and Miss Wanda Johnson. Refreshments were served. The next gathering is planned for Mrs Mae Henderson’s home on July repay
Beginning next Saturday evening from six to three thirty free dancing lessons in folk and country dances will be offered at the court house under the Mutual Improvement Association stake. Mrs Muriel Wallis will be the instructor and all interested are invited to participate.
Desmond Nelson and family express gratitude to all who supported them during the illness and death of their dear Buddy. Thanks are extended to those who provided steel singing, comforting remarks, flowers, automobiles, and funeral arrangements.
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