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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
4
Publisher Wallis William B Wailis announces the paper is entered as second class mail at Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1905 under the act of March 3 1879 with editor Ames 31 and publisher Wallis.
Subscription rates listed in advance for one year and three months with totals. The notice promotes a political stance favoring a bigger and greater Uintah County, noting membership in the Utah State Press Association.
Edward Watkins confined to bed illness. Sarah Workman and children visiting Maeser relatives. Walter Bimper returned from Denver to visit his daughters Devere and Linnie. Devere attends Ross Business College. Mrs Ella Blaugm hosted dinner for Mary E Kolb. Frank Collier and family reported crops in splendid condition. Keith Smith visiting from Salt Lake for summer. Wm Smuth remains critically ill. John Smuth and Mrs Leonard Allen family trip to Salt Lake for medical care. Wireworms and cutworms damaging corn crops across farms.
Frovo's May Festival drew a large crowd with a fine program by Primary children led by Veon Blackburn as queen and attendants Leta Wolfeltz Marva Nickell and Anna Atwood. Other items include families visiting, conference notes, and ongoing health concerns among residents as the community winds into summer activities.
A report recalls Wallace Oaks returning to work at the CCC camp near Du Chesne after a brief home visit. Clyde Hacking traveled from Thor roughbred ranch on business. Mr and Mrs Orin Reich of American Folk visited relatives and friends, staying with Mr and Mrs Dee Jenkins. Mrs Reich is formerly Miss Nellie Murray, daughter of Wn Murray.
Jensen residents report weekend visitors including Studen Nelson and family from Rainbow andMrs Susie Nelson Jerry Hatch and companions. locals catch 32 lb and 17 lb white fish at Red Wash. Harold Kelly of Vernal visits with BP Kelly and Thora Kelly and Billie and Melba Latten. Wild Rose club hosts 19 at Mrs D T 8 Oakley home. Elmer Brinn visits Monroe with Mrs E M Sorenson. Warren Billings and niece Lillian Wall visit Rainbow Jensen. Marcus Jensen reports range conditions best in years. A bride shower for Miss Mary Weiland hosted by MITA and Relief Society. Haying starts early. Green River high. Water levels near top of east bank at bridge. Geoge Vincent recovering from blood poisoning. Joseph Chatwin reunion plans in Midway Lakes Hot Pots. Mrs Hilda Morgan to run post office during absence.
Justice Fayant arrived from Nismond mountain Monavy with several ill notices. Mrs Lewis Preestone, long ill, improving at home. Mrs Lawrence Wardle of Gl nes ward staying with parents. Fashop ene Alfis Alma Preece during husband’s mountain shearing absence. Mrs Joseph Herbert improving after long illness. Lioyd Winn teaches seven students. James Bedde improving from preamenit. Frank Peters remain severely ill for two months with no improvement.
B Beeley and Jack Powell undertake water development on Grush Creek Mountain as Mr Keley receives notice that additional funds have been secured to continue work on the public range.
Mrs Louis Hodekinson and children moved to Provo for summer. Peid and Grant stayed to tend the farm. Nilah Perry returned from Salt Lake. Mr and Mrs Chorge W Perry hosted. Mrs Elmer Elly of Duchesne visited. Ernest and Vernil Johnson spent time on Diamond Mountain for Johnson Brothers sheep work. Homer Miller, visiting Don Ferriton, returned to Helper. Mrs Herb Bell hosted a party for son Berles seventh birthday with games and gifts. Harold F Hullinger spoke at Sacrament meeting. Mr and Mrs F J Fairbairn and Bobbie of Alberta are visiting for a month with Mr and Mrs John W Weaver. Mrs Fairbairn was formerly Miss Alice Birch. their daughter Ester Lyons joined them. Elmer Birch visiting from Yonagers Business College. recently served two weeks in National Guard camp.
Avalon residents reported visitors from Denser and Salt Lake City area including Fred Ballard Georgie Dudley Iva Chandler and Mrs Wall. The Relief Society quilted at the ward chapel and honored Mrs Wall for service. MIA presented three one act plays directed by Thelma Wall Irel Westover and Frank Jarmon. Visitors from Vernal Montwell Roosevelt and Evanston dropped by for social calls and summer work.
A weekend of visits to Roosevelt includes James Rasmussen Ralph Taylor Glen Harris and Grant Pickup seeing friends. The Green River overflow drew many locals while Elmer Kettle family moved to Lyman ranch and relatives visited from Independence.
Visitors from Tridell attending the June MTA convention in Salt Lake included Mr and Mia Elbert Smith Mrs Nelle Merkley Eliza and Bruce Harvey George W Bartist and Gene Merkley Nellie Merkley met her son Clyde in Salt Lake while Mr Merkey returned from a Texas mission Eliza Hervey visits missionary companions in Cache Valley Levi Kitchen is home from BYU work resumed on the Tiidell road project improving routes used by two school buses Glenn Morris is at summer school through winter Elaine Bartlett of Salt Lake City joined Elbert Smith for a brief visit The ward bishopric announced a welcome home party for Elder Clyde Merkey June 21 at the chapel Mrs Searle is hospitalized in Vernal for appendectomy, condition improved.
Arthur Wiscombe of Roosett joined a business visit here last week. A crowd from Leeton enjoyed a canal picnic north of town Sunday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs O F Filingford with children, Mr and Mrs Art Allen, and Mr and Mrs Connell Murray of Whiterocks. Mrs Rex Mitchell is rapidly recovering after illness.
Mr and Mrs Aliin Peterson announce the birth of a baby girl on June 2. Other names appear in the text as visitors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Peterton, Mrs John Hes'em, Mrs Haslem, Mrs PF RH Smith, and Mrs Littie Snv, among others, with mentions of Bert Witt and Raymond Eimer visiting Sheppas in Roosevelt last weekend.
Fly moved to North Platte where he graduated from high school and in 1907 he entered the University of Nebraska participating in football and basketball. He completed five years of academic and law study earning a bachelor of law and began his law practice. He served five years as Judge of Omaha Municipal Court and two terms in the Nebraska state legislature. A rapid rise in Lionism followed. after holding nearly every post of importance he is known worldwide as a brilliant scholar and plain Stubb.
The Uintah School District invites patrons and taxpayers to inspect the 1935 36 budget filed by the Superintendent and considered by the Board of Education, with a public hearing scheduled for June 29 1935. The notice notes budget on file and urges examination prior to adoption, per state law and local valuation determinations.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Ronald Preece administrator of the estate of Nephi Preece deceased at Vernal Utah on or before August 19 1935. Dallas H Yourg attorney for administrator Vernal Utah June July 21.
Heber C Kimball descendants gathered in Salt Lake City last week at the Bishops Building for the annual reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kimball from Vernal and members of the Thomas family. The event featured songs, readings, and updates on association activities, with officers named including Heber C Kimball as president and Crozier Kimball as vice president. About 100 guests attended despite illness affecting Golden Kimball of the First Council of Seventy.
Royal Neighbors of America Sego Lily Camp Noglé6é Vernal issue a June 10 1835 resolution honoring Rosana Merkey a longtime member officer and lodge worker. They express appreciation for her labors extend condolences to her family and adjourn to attend her funeral. A copy of the resolution is to be placed in minutes and given to the family.
A merry party of Upalco fishermen passed Vernal en route to Jensen to fish with seins and nets. The group included Mr and Mrs Norem Murphy, E L Murphy and daughter, Drucillas, Merle Barker, Percy Potts, Dick Mitchell, Jim Carroll, Milon Rogers, Jesse and Von Pectol, and Ira Winkler.
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