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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes publication details including editor William Be Wallis and publisher Waltis. It lists subscription rates for one year and half year, mentions the newspaper’s post office filing status in Vernal Utah, and references Utah state press association membership.
Dr Barnun Brown reports gastroliths or gizzard stones from Montana dinosaurs. The carnelian and glass stones ranged walnut to ink bottle size, found in crop and scattered deposits. Their study helps reconstruct ancient terrain and confirms stones moved by mechanical means within the animals.
Governor Johnson called for immediate designation of the Yampa Canyon Country in Western Moffat county Colorado as a national monument. He noted its grandeur, location near Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain parks, and said the state would cooperate with the National Park Service to advance the plan. The Lions Club and local officials supported the effort, and Congressman Taylor was urged to act on the designation.
A Ballard ward reunion was held last Wednesday with afternoon dancing and refreshments for children. Evening entertainment included community singing, solos, piano pieces, talks by Miss Stringham and others, and a dance. A baby boy was born February 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Gillie Rasmussen. several residents traveled to visit relatives in Spanish Fork and Salt Lake City.
Maeser community highlights births and showers including Mr and Mrs Orson Venon welcoming a baby boy born January 26. A benefit dance for Wilford Adams at Maeser Amusement hall drew a good Dry Fork and Lapoint crowd. Gleaner Girls led by Mrs J Ferron Hacking hosted a surprise at her home February 24 with games and refreshments. Several families, dances, and meetings are reported with church and ward activities and local visits.
Tryouts for Uintah High School debate produced seventeen contenders with nineteen making the team including Ada Winder George Evans Jim Long and Ruth Winder The inter school question asks Whether the essential features of the NBA should be made a permanent part of U S government The assembly program Friday featured Soloist John Cralker reading The Ship of Feith Marjorie Twitchell and others performed as well The junior class advisory team announced Prom committees and decorations plans for March 2 and 3 The Round Nebin Tournament will run March 12 and 13 in the UHS Gym with Mob Castle Dale Roosevelt and Uintah competing Tickets are on sale The faculty play Holiday drew good crowds and praise for Miss Ellen Christensen The annual opera Doctor of Alcantara selections include John Walker Glenn Harris Clair Fletcher David Pitt Moris Vernon Lorna Anderson and Gladys Richardson with March 23 and 24 dates set for the production.
INRICTOR PLTERSON to hold corn hog meeting as county producers anticipate about 6000 hogs and a $20000 allotment. First $2 payment to producers expected. officials aim to use funds for taxes and improving hog quality. Mr Massey and Mr Slavagh promote data gathering across Slal Lake and Logan for producers.
Kimball Bascom brought a two headed kitten to the Express office. The rare creature likely lived only a few hours and was found dead with a fully formed, joined faces and four eyes two mouths and two noses. Bascom planned to deliver the specimen to the Leon Thorne museum.
Mrs Anderson formerly Miss Mildred Goodrich attended with relatives. Mr and Mrs Jim Angus traveled to Spanish Fork for the funeral of a sister of Mr Angus. Mrs L K Murphy and Miss Adi Wilhite visited Alterra High School and Wilson District School. Mrs Barriot Todd returned Saturday from Duchesne where she has been the past month. Hebert Hall stake Sunday School Supt visited Ballard Sunday.
Willow Creek residents discuss cattle dealings in Quray Vernal business trips by Lewis Thorne Harry Tomlinson Jim Lustr and John Mayo. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs W D Allred and family followed by a George Washington program at the school with readings songs and candy for children attended by thirty one.
In Uintah County Utah a district court hears the petition of Dry Gulch Irrigation Company for a five year extension to prove beneficial use under Application No 8330. The company seeks to impound 1000 acre feet from Uintah River headwaters for a reservoir. Past expenditures total 7348.98 dollars with an estimated additional 15000 dollars needed. A hearing is set for March 31, 1934 at 2:00 PM in the court room with Court Clerk L M Carlstrom presiding.
An advertisement promises rapid fat loss and health benefits. It touts shedding 15 pounds in a month, reduced chin and abdomen, clearer skin, and urges weighing daily. It promotes Kruschen Salts at 85 cents for a four week supply with a morning dose in hot water and claims experts endorse it.
Department of the Interior notice in Salt Lake City Utah on January 25 1934 states John F Green of Manila Utah has filed intent to make final proof to establish a homestead claim for Lots 1 2 Sec 18 Lot 4 Sec 17 T3N R20E Salt Lake Meridian. Final proof to be given before the Clerk of the District Court Manila Utah on March 10 1934. Witnesses May Baron Curtis Atwood Chester Keele and Joseph Urwin all of Manila Utah. Thomas F Thomas Register.
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