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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
The Che Hernal Express lists William F. Wallis as editor and Games Wallis as publisher. It notes second class mailing at Veenal Utah since March 13 1909 and outlines subscription rates for one year six months and three months. It declares independence in politics and pride in Uintah County.
Valley water pressure limits 7000 acre feet would fill Buck Pasture reservoir for Ashley Valley farms. Project envisions a 100 second foot canal expansion costing about 5000 dollars plus 10 dollars per acre foot for dam and canal. Moon Lake water at 332 dollars per acre foot with local labor would back the system. Ashley Valley Reservoir commission seeks federal funds to finance the project and create local employment for up to a hundred men and teams.
The Young Democrats of Texas vow to protect the Constitution while supporting selective social reforms such as child labor abolition and ethics codes. Governor Murray of Oklahoma warns that centralization threatens liberty, wealth concentration, and two-tier citizenship, framing the issue as American unity versus partisan aims.
Recent surveys show a rise in American farm values from March 1934 to March 1935 and an urban to rural migration trend reversing earlier depopulation. The number of individual farms grows, with New England listing 262 000 producing farms on January 1 1935, up from 125 900 on April 1 193? AN.
A fragment notes the natural right to earn a living from the land and praises advances in farming science driven by large operators. It claims agricultural conditions are better now than at any time since the depression and highlights improved profit opportunities for farmers.
The town notes Kirs Willam Searles’s recovery from appendicitis after a Wednesday operation. A Thursday lapoint party featured Miss Bar ta and Wanda Atwood with games and refreshments. Friday ward party honored Elder Clyde E Merkley with missionary tales and dancing to Charles Glines Orchestra. Saturday saw a Tridell Bennett baseball clash, five to six to the visitors. Committees form for Fourth of July celebrations including games rodeo and an evening darke.
Mr and Mrs Frank Slaugh of Vernal spoke at Sacrament meeting Sunday. Naomi Todd and Mrs Slaugh performed piano pieces. Miss Naomi Todd visiting at the Thomas Todd home. Arthur Wiscombe made a business trip to Vernal. A dance raised funds for Everett Thatcher to attend the Washington Jamboree. Miss Marjorie Wiscombe hosted friends last Friday. The Bee Hive girls led by Gwenolyn Wiscombe held a slumber party at Fliza Worthen’s home. Mr and Mrs Wilford Thatcher visited Vernal Monday.
Ketelin Wooduff undergoes removal operation following illness. Mrs Finest Johnson and Mrs Dilver F Smith host a stake readers and counselors meeting for Ace Hive at Johnson home planning a stake swarm day. Visitors Gien Milks and Donna Mae return to Helper.
Local residents report illnesses including whooping cough and a cataract operation. A serious back injury from bridge work sends Joseph Bodily to Salt Lake City for care. A double wedding united Ray Smith and Grace Murray with a reception. Community travel includes visits to Roosevelt Provo and Salt Lake City. Farmers report haying and pest problems as a Vernal baseball game ends in a win for the local team.
Lake City to resume his wheeling after a week visit here with the Third Quorum of Eldora planning a temple excursion delayed until about July 22. Roe Duka and William Pearce Jr spoke at Sacrament meeting Sunday evening. Mrs Lawrence Wardle is home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Alma Preece of Ashley.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a total amount over two thousand with unclear person names and places. The legible bits point to a financial or prize total, but critical details remain unreadable.
Miss Pearl Oakley of Jensen wins high honors and will be the Queen of the parade float. Wim Haodaway buys the Buick demonstrator shown by Leslie Ashton. Lynne Ashton eats new potatoes at home as June 24th is noted as the year’s hottest day with a thermometer at 82.
The Uintah Stake Genealogical convention will be at the stake tabernacle next Sunday June 30. Officers meeting starts at 8 o clock with public sessions at 10 am. Mark Peterson of the genealogical staff committee from Salt Lake City will attend.
Utah Power and Light warns hay derricks are dangerous when moved under electric wires during the haying season. Do not move boom up near lines. Do not touch chains or wet ropes. Call the company for safe moving assistance at no charge.
The article warns that high hay derricks can pass safely under power lines when booms are down and secure. It cautions against metal cables or bracing which can conduct electricity and suggests using rope or spot cords instead to prevent injuries and property damage.
The Commercial Bulletin notes government contract announcements stimulate the wool market, especially for medium qualities. Prices rise back to pre NRA decision levels and sometimes exceed by a cent or 50.
New civilian business grows in Elon with steady deliveries under old contracts. Market activity resumes in the west for both medium and fine wools as foreign makers push moderate demand.
Instructions detail a bait mix using pat water 2 quarts bran and molasses forming a crumbly ballable mixture. Apply at dusk to prevent drying with late evening broadcasting. Multiple applications two days apart may be needed across unplanted land to protect crops and a local arb energy plan may support use of arsenic on hand.
The state administration plans a new program favoring small earth dams with a wage cap of $1100 per year starting July 1. Greenwell notes Utah’s broad plan for reservoir construction and management under the Small Reservoirs initiative.
The article explains that building small earth dam reservoirs to provide supplemental irrigation water qualifies under a revised program. It notes inexpensive material costs and labor intensive work, with 124 projects statewide offering wide geographic distribution and employment for sturdy men.
Four Henager business college students Juanita Wright Fern Wicker Jane Johnson and Gioconda Zumpena plan to attend the International Commercial Schools Congress in Chicago Illinois on June 27 and 28. They have posted high marks in speed and accuracy in prior tests and follow two previous winners Virginia Martin and Beth Anderson.
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