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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1934

Page

5

Third to Fifth Grades Recall Lincoln Washington Birthdays

The third fourth and fifth grades celebrated Lincoln and Washington birthdays on respective days. Hope and Tex Swettfield returned after three weeks with chicken pox. Ada Wilhite and nurse Murphy visited. students learned new gags for an upcoming program. Francke, Rasmussen, Mascom, and Rodeback report on colonial costumes and wigs.

Lincolns Washingtos Tex Swettfield Ada Wilhite KK Murphy Va Atwood

Washington's Birthday at Central School Pledges and News

On Washington's Birthday the Central school gathered around the flag pole to pledge allegiance and sing patriotic songs. Students share letters from former classmates, health contests end with badges, swings are being installed, an operetta is planned for April, and school lunches receive praise.

Washington Central School

Naples School Washington program honors students and poets

The Naples School staged a Washington program with Forest Lybbert presenting Paul Revere and Elwin Merrill reading a Washington poem while the group sang Well Stand by Our Flag. Students Shirley Robeback Ivan Kar Ten Everett Goodrich Keith Harrison Gerald Claris Ivan Kendall Gardiner Halvor Goodrich Erwin Harrison Elva Karren Sybil Williams Jean Harrison Venna Goodrich Grace Goodrich performed Would You Like to Know Thee in an Evening at Mount Vernon with Lyman Domras George Washington Arlene Fu rce ag Martha Washington two enslaved servants Hugh L Richens Velda Tuvall colonial gentlemen Robert Thompson Farris Lind and colonial ladies Ardith Harten Lenore Goodmech and Dane.

Naples School Nda Washington Forest Lybbert Paul Revere Elwin Merrill Shirley Robeback Ivan Kar- Ten Everett Goodrich Keith Harison Gerald Claris Ivan Kendall Car Gardiner Halvor Goodrich Erwin Harrison Elva Karren Sybil Williams Jean Harrison Venna Goodrich Grace Goodrich

Good English club officers lead class program

In our school the Good English club elected officers President Anna Yelle Ungricht Vice President Lois Carler Secretary Ronde Chandler The program featured a class song poems by Meda Walker Elane Vargas Donna Young Wanda Walls Satheryn Wooley Idelta Wagner songs by Leona Wagner Wilford Tanner Palma Tanner and refreshments brought by Roxie Chandler and Donna Young Third graders study Japan learning kimono floor sleeping mats and chopstick dining habits and plan a Japanese program after completing their project.

Anna- Yelle Ungricht Lois Carler Ronde Chandler Oficers Meda Walker Elane Vargas Donna Young Wanda Wall Satheryn Wooley Idelta Wagner Liosxd Wagner Leona Wagner Wilford Tanner

Leota School Observes Lincoln and Washington Birthdays

Students held short programs in each room for Lincoln's birthday and a school program in the last period on Washington's birthday. Readings on Washington included stories and poems, with songs. Absent days rose due to colds. lunches have been served since the year start, cooked by Mrs Ehlund with Mrs Hovey assisting.

Leota Plhool Lincolns Washington Ehlund Hovey Marva Travis Barbara Hovey

Whit Rocks School Robin Sighting Referenced in Class Notes

In Whiterocks School notes a student reports the first robin of the year seen in a backyard signaling spring. James Ohara fifth grade notes a Thursday meeting of teachers at Fort Duchesne with Uintah county ties. Dee Hendricks sixth grade sketches, including boys seated at Mr Lewis desk, with several unfinished works. Sarah VanArsdell seventh grade adds a sketching note.

Whiterocks School James Ohara Fort Duchesne Uintah County Louis Dee Hendricks Lewis Looney Sarah VanArsdell

Bennet Teeton Dance Draws Stately Attendance

A PTA Saturday evening dance drew a large crowd with Mr and Mrs Joe Snyder among the hosts. Roosevelt visitors last week included Ora Russell Miss Jesse Nobie and Dwayne Noble, while Mr and Mrs Newell Snyder and son Keith visited Cedarview Vernal and Roosevelt for business.

Joe Snyder Jack Glatton Cloe Alfred Ray Carne Irs Ora Russel Jesse Nobie Dwayne Noble Roosevelt Newell Snyder Keith Cedarview Jack Gleaton Sam Snyder Vernal

Local Movement and Travel Notes Across the Valley

Alfred and family of Willow Creek move to Boyd ranch at Lesta Bishopkusund. Lewis makes a business trip to Salt Lake. Mrs Amy Jenkins travels to Vernal for medical care for daughter Ruth. Harold McKenna discharges a 22 rifle bullet from foot. in Vernal for treatment. Western Creamery officials from Salt Lake visit the valley. Lois Roberts from Sheep camp visits family. Perry Jackson, Jessie Brough, and J. P. Elisworth travel to Vernal for business. Frank Roberts and others plan a Salt Lake trip over water issues this week.

Alfred Willow Creek Boyd Lesta Bishopksund Lewis Salt Lake Amy Jenkins Vernal Ruth Harold MckKenna Western iCreamery Company Lois Roberts Perry Jackson Jessie Brough Jy P Elisworth Frank Roberts

Ward Men Urged to Dig Chapel Ground Trench

Local notice calls all ward men to turnout Friday and Saturday to dig a trench at the chapel ground for quinine basement work and hot dinners will be served. Vera Harrison visited Jensen with aunt Mrs Milo Snow. Bert Winn of Roosevelt visited his mother Mrs Charlotte Winn. Mrs Joseph Herbert has been ill ten days. Mr and Mrs Daley VanTesseli went to Salt Lake to take Carl VanTassel for eye treatment. Mrs George Barker shows improvement after a prolonged illness.

Vera Harrison Jensen Milo Snow Bert Winn Roosevelt Charlotte Winn Joseph Herbert Daley VanTesseli Salt Lake Carl VanTassel George Barker

Sheep Association Leases Plant to Frank Roberts in Vernal

The Ransley Sheep Swearing Association leased the shearing plant to Frank Roberts from Vernal on February 16. Coltharp and John Rasmussen visited Vernal in February while Knapp and other residents travelled there for cattle and business. Douglas Creek school held Exhibition Day and a Valentine box event on February 16.

John T Rasmussen Vernal Douglas Creek

Elders Plan Temple Trip and Ward social activities

The Senior class and third quorum of Elders organize a temple excursion to East Lake Temple on March 2. Ward members host and participate in events at Eugene Woodruff’s home with prizes, games, and community singing. A water supply project for the school house and chapel is discussed, with Leonard Perry leading the committee.

East Lake Temple Eugene Emma Johnson Bea Leonard Pery Gleaneers Glines Relief Society Vhey Stake Relief Societys Board Laura Perry Helen Erekson Ora Johnson Havel Hoeft

Ouray Bridge Work and Local Visits Report

Work crews finished driving piling and foundation abatement for the Ouray bridge on February 19. The Massey brothers of Vernal and Francis Harrison with Willie Stephens and family stopped for veterinary work and a business call on February 22. John Watkins visited the village all week, Abe Hatch Chuck Sands and Hank Stewart visited February 19, Royal Smith moved a flock to the north bank on February 21.

Ouray Massey Brothers Vernal Francis Harrison Willie Stephens Babs Hill Creek John Watkins Wan Hank

McConkie Family Attends Sunday School Social

Mr and Mrs Don L McConkie and son Clayton visit Sunday School where McConkie serves in the Stoke Sunday School superintendency. The MIA social Tuesday evening featured music, storytelling, dancing and refreshments with Merle Pickup presiding.

Don L McConkie Clayton McConkie Stoke Merle Pickup Theda Reid Thora Pearce Emid Reid Reva Cook Elldred

Hog prices and fair exchange value in the 1930s

Analysis shows hogs’ purchasing power fell since 1910 14 with 1932 fair exchange valued at 7 75 per hundredweight while actual hog prices stood at 2 47. The Agricultural Adjustment Act aims to lift prices to fair value by limiting hog and corn production in 1934 to restore profitability.

Acade

Tridell family travelers attend funeral in Paris Idaho

Mrs Alma Mecham and children with relatives returned from Paris Idaho to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Mecham Pudge held last Tuesday. Harvey Gimes of Tridell secures the mail contract between Tridell and Fort Duchesne via Lapoint. Stephen M Ross of Tridell will continue as carrier until July 1.

Alma Mecham Howard Wendell Ferrell Forest Goodrich Levi Kitchen Paris Idaho Alice Mecham Pudge Charles Merkley Broadbent Heber City Harvey Gimes Tridell Fort Duchesne Lapoint Stephen M Ross

Mountain Dell Dry Fork Community Notes

Mrs Lawrence Adams and Regina visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Ross at Lapoint. Robbins moved his family into a house on the Alexander lease below the Elmer Lind ranch. A central Democratic meeting occurred in Vernal. Local families, school visits, and snow totals are reported with multiple neighbors named. Twenty-nine inches of snow fell on February 10.

Lawrence Adams Regina Kirs Tom Ross Lapont Juin Robbins T G Alexander Shindy Alexander Elmer Lind Berk Central Democratic Meeting Vernal Hyrum Burg Matser

Naples event features school program at chapel

The Award reunion was held in the chapel on Thursday with the school providing a program at one o clock. The program listed a one act play titled Groves Roe Duke of Gimes ward, a plaza solo by Malinda Goodrich, and Aston Goodrich performing a tap dance plus two musical numbers.

Roe Duke of Gimes Ward Plazio Solo Btrs Malinda Goodrich Aston Goodrich

Local Social Roundup in Utah Visitations and Travel

Mr and Mrs Ossie Lisenbee travel to Salt Lake City for medical care while his father cares for home. Lisenbee’s father from Altonah remains in town. Lamer Caldwell visits relatives in Salt Lake City. Tom Burton and Dragon guests return home after weekend visit. Jennie Walker spends three months at her Pleasant Grove home. Maud Banta of Dragon visits brother Will Davis and family. Lawrence Adams of Mt Dell spends weekend with Tom and Mrs Foss. A W Nebeker Mrs Rasmussen and Mrs Allred attend Mrs Bartlett funeral in Tridell. Wiva Wilson of Tridell visits Wikma Norton Sunday.

Ossie Lisenbee Salt Lake L’senhee Altonah Lamer Caldwell Salt Lake City Tom Burton Dragon Jennie Walker Pleasant Grove Maud Banta Will Davis Lawrence Adams Mt Dell Tom Foss A W Nebeker Jaroh Rasmussen James Allred Geof Bartlett Tridell Wiva Wilson Wikma Norton

PTA Meeting and Social at Local Hall

Thursday night a PTA meeting was held along with a picture show. Friday afternoon a small gathering entertained a few friends and refreshments were served. Mary Sessions and children are visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Charley Bigelow and mother were in Vernal Saturday where Ms Bigelow got medical attention. Business visitors in town during the week included J Emery Johnson, Dale Carroll and brother, and Vernal residents Were noted.

LaVere Petty Arthur Manwaring O Naman Olson I Sander Harold Calder Lart Goodrih Elaine Goodrich Sacrament Meeting LaVell Simmins Wallace Southam Albert M Goodrich Lavell Manwaring John T’ Kay Skarden Powell Cedar City Orly Powell Fry Elenagers Business College Bait Lake Heber Powell Charles M Iverson Bessie Duchesne Arthur Gardiner Salt Lake City Arthurs A . Gardiner Bunaay Jesse Hullinger Alterra Hullinger Parley Goodrich Owen Goodrich Barrell Goodrich Tridell Reunior Layely Sterling Merrill Bernard Winkler Idaho Dorothy Allred Lida Cook Donald Dow Rainbow Nine Jacobson Fred Thompson Las Vagas Nelle Richens Elmer Lind Dry Fern PTA Charley Bigelow Ms Bigelow Busness Vown J Emery Johnson Dale Carroll

Indian Skin Robe Tale Of Escape And Transformation

An old woman and her granddaughter guard a skin robe used for warmth. The robe comes alive after careless use and chases them, transforming the pair into chipmunks to slip through a tree hole, leaving chipmunk stripes as scars. A comic aside follows about a daughter’s claim of flat air.

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