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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1934

Page

8

Town Talk: Vernal Visit From Tridell Residents

Nellie Merkley of Tridell visited here on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Glines and Andy and Batt Merkley of Tridell were in Vernal Tuesday. Mr and Mrs T G Alexander returned today from Los Angeles California where they visited Mrs Alexander's mother.

Riss Nellie Merkley Tridell Mas Charles Glines Andy and Batt Merkley Tridell T G Alexander Taidiy Los Angeles Calif

Judge Larsson and Court Reporter Arrive for Vernal Court

Judge Martin Mf Larson and court reporter Adelbert Egeler arrived in Vernal on Monday to begin the term of district court which opened Tuesday with the usual proceedings and schedule.

Martin Mf Larson Adelbert Egeler Provo

W R Wayman Eyes Uintah County CWA Projects

Wayman district supervisor from Price arrived Sunday and spent several days surveying various CWA projects in Uintah County.

R Wayman CWA Projects Works Price CWA Uintah County

Bolton brothers visit Vernal for county business

John G Bolton and his brother Mer Mix Bolton from Hennett traveled to Vernal on Wednesday to conduct county commissioner business.

John G Bolton Mer Mix Bolton Hennett Busness Domets

Mrs Ralph G Alexander Returns to VYeinal

Mrs Ralph G Alexander has returned to VYeinal after nursing her father Nay and plans to resume duties in Fiyson in a few days.

Ralph G Alexander Vyeinal Alexander Fiyson

Mrs Murray Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation

Wilson Murray who had been in the hospital after an appendicitis operation was discharged to her home on Tuesday. Mrs Murray is reported improving and progressing satisfactorily.

Wilson Murray Mrs Murray

Uintah County Official Busineess Visit Record

E J Youne Jr disbursed for eway in Uintah County and its Fnidel employment agent returned Monday evening from Salt Lake where they went on official business.

E’ J Youne

Lundquist Family Reunites at Erlee Fhiday

R C Lundquist and two children Lila and Bobby returned to Erlee Fhiday with Mr Lund who had arrived the day before to collect them. Mrs Lundquist and the children had been visiting at the Trenderson home for ten days.

R C Lundquist Lila Bobby Erlee Fhiday Lundquitt

County Officials Inspect Price Monument Site

County surveyor Leon P Christensen and district supervisor W RK Wayman spoke at the Tanosaur monument site on Monday about seismic activity and insect concerns.

Wol Tetrer Wills L Johnson County Leon P Christensen W RK Wayman CWA O Price Tanosaur Rational Monument

Hindu dismas casting at BYUT with Jensen student

Alton Hederson of Jensen attended the BYUT program and was named to a cast for the Hindu drama Dismas. Two casts for The Little Clay Cart were chosen for presentation on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with Mr Peterson selected to perform the drama Saturday night.

Alton Hederson Jensen Proves Mr Peteron

Death of Gordon Young in Piulta Colorado

Anis W R Nazelbush left bun diny for Price to travel to Grand Junction to be with grandson Gordon Young at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Kymneth Young mourn the loss as the child, who had pink eye for five days, developed pneumonia and died. Mrs cq HB Wenderson, an aunt of the deceased, left Monday for Trusta.

Anis W R Nazelbush Bundiny Price Grand Junction Gordon Young Micks Kymneth Young Piulta Colo Wenderson Trusta

Local Attorneys Attend Roosevelt District Court Session

Mroo and Mrs Charles Jenlins of Roosevelt were in town Saturday. Attorneys Ray Millman of Roosevelt and B I Dart of Myton appeared for affidavits during the district court term.

Mroo Charles Jenlins Roosevelt Ray 2 Millman B I. Dart Myton Werado District Court

Attorney Meagher Attends District Court in Civil Probate

Salt Lake City attorney Mary Alice Meagher attended the district court session handling a slate of civil and probate matters. The appearance underscores her active role in regional litigation and estate proceedings.

Mary Alice Meagher Salt Lake City

Attorney BE R Laurence-Cooper Improves After Surgery

BE R Laurence-Cooper wife of Mayo St C Cooper is improving in health at her home following a serious appendicitis operation several weeks ago.

R Laurence-Cooper Mayo St C Cooper

Mrs Wallace Calder Recovers at Home After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Wallace S Calder who underwent an appendicitis operation was taken to her home from the hospital last week and is improving rapidly.

Wallace S Calder

In Town Tuesday Johnn Y Wacking Reports Mrs Wacking Improves

Johnn Y Wacking visited town on Tuesday and reports Mrs Wacking is able to air up part of the time and shows considerable improvement.

Johnn Y Wacking Wacking

Tax Abatement and Veteran Exemption Requests Due May First

County Clerk Sam Carlstrom urges residents to file abatements of 1934 taxes and veteran exemption requests by May 1 to secure relief. The notice outlines eligibility and submission requirements for property owners seeking tax reductions.

Sam Carlstrom

Olson in Salt Lake City on school expansion plan

Superintendent HWS Olson spent days in Salt Lake City on business tied to the CWA to plan construction of additional rooms at Central School.

Supt Hws Olson Salt Lake City Seciming As CWA Central

Deputy assessor LeRoy Taylor reports to county official

LeRoy Taylor of Randlett deputy assessor was in town Wednesday making final reports to County Assessor Dester Byigham. He was accompanied by a small son.

LeRoy Taylor Randlett Dester Byigham Tle

Jury Selections Reported for Vernal From Gusher and Wragden

Donaldson of Gusher and John J Worrocks of Wragden were chosen for the Vernal jury and arrived Wednesday morning. No jury triads were held until today Thursday.

Donaldson Gusher John J Worrocks Wragden Thursdaas

Unusual Poultry Shipment Delivers Healthy Chicks

DeMar Dudley of Jensen received 200 baby chicks via parcel post from CGarfmania last week. Remarkably none died during transit, a notable occurrence in such a large shipment.

DeMar Dudley Poultry Jensen Cgarfmania Arriva

Tiingford and Mooseman Granted Marriage License

Thomas Gilbert Tiingford of Tridel and Miss Ora Mooseman of Whiterocks were granted a marriage license by the county clerk on February 27. Tiingford is son of Mr and Mrs T J Eliigford and Mooseman is daughter of Mr and Mrs John If Mooseman.

Thomas Gilbert Tiingford Tridel T J Eliigford Ora Mooseman Whiterocks John If Mooseman

Mr Duke Rebounds After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Ray Duke and Mr Duke were at Logan where Mr Duke recovered from an appendicitis operation. He is the manager of the J Penney store in Vernal.

Wold Ray Duke Mr Duke Logan Duke Cache Valley

Mrs Ike Hutton Aunt Ann Known to All at Home

Mrs Bur ton a pioneer of Ashley Valley spent the winter of the Italian trouble at the Burton fort with Ab Jensen.

Ike Hutton Ann Abner Burton Ashley Valley Burton Foit Ab Jensen

Archaeologist Dr Toyley Tours Dinosam Monument Site

Dr A O Toyley, archaeologist in charge, visited Vernal on Tuesday afternoon to file reports and secure material for the excavation at the Dinosam National Monument near Densen. His wife Mrs Toyley accompanied him on the trip.

A O Toyley Dinosam National Monument Densen Vernal

Vernal Visitor and Salt Lake Medical Conference Attendee

Mises Moore of Fianchett visited Vernal on Tuesday while Dr George H Chris was in Salt Lake City this week for a medical conference.

Mises Moore Fianchett George H Chris Vas Salt Lake City

Hatchs welcome baby boy born February 20

Mr and Mrs Abe Hatch of Willow Creek announce the arrival of a baby boy on February 20. The new arrival joins the family in this recent glad tidings from the Willow Creek community.

Abe Hatch Willow Creek

Charles Colton Visits Provo With Family Weekend

Charles Colton traveled to Provo to spend a weekend visiting with his family. The trip highlights a family outing and local stay.

Charles Colton Provo

Manager J. Anderson Attends Utah Power and Light Convention

East Lake City reports manager J. Anderson attending a Utah Power and Light managers convention this week. The event gathers utility leaders to discuss regional energy issues and industry practices.

J . Anderson East Lake City Utah Power and Light Mangers

Mrs Kermit Young Hospitalized After Saturday Visit

Mrs Kermit Young underwent treatment at Ashley Valley hospital on Saturday following a medical visit.

Kermit Young Ashley Valley Hospital

Calder couple visit Salt Lake City and Sault Ste Marie

President and Mrs HG Calder and Mrs David Calder traveled to Salt Lake City at the start of the week. Mrs David Calder will remain in Salt Lake City and visit local sites while the others return.

HG Calder David Calder Salt Lake City Sault Lake City

Clark Newell and family return from Utah convention

Clark Newell and his family returned from Salt Lake City on Wednesday where Mr Newell attended a convention of the Utah Power and Light Company.

Clark Newell Famuly Salt Lake City Mr Newell Artend Utah Power and Light Company

Boise duo among low bidders on Twists Project

Morrison and Knudson of Boise Idaho were the low bidders on the Twists Project let by the state road commission on February 23. Their bid was reported at 120000 dollars.

Alterra High Principal Reed Morill Travels for Family Illness

Principal Reed Morill of Alterra High School was in Verneal on Wednesday. Mrs Merrill accompanies their son Reed Jr who has been ill much of the winter in Logan.

Reed Morill Alterra High School Verneal Merrill Logan Reed Jr

Siddows Return After Eye Injury From Air Rifle Shot

Mr and Mrs John L Siddow returned from Frovo with their son John Louis after he was struck in the eye by a shot from an air rifle. A local eye specialist examined him and advised care.

John L Siddow Frovo John Louis

Collier and Foss mariage in February announced

Word has been received by Mrs Charles F Carpenter of the marriage of her brother Raymond Collier to Miss Gwen Foss of Pilston Idaho on February 15th. The couple will reside in Los Angeles. Collier formerly worked for the Vernal Express.

Charles F Carpenter Raymond Collier Gwen Foss Pilston Idaho Los Angeles Collier The Vernal Express

Seminary Declamation Contest Finals Set for Sunday

Finals of the annual declamation contest sponsored by the Vernal Seminary will be held Sunday night in the First Ward chapel. Seven contestants compete for three medals awarded by President N G Calder. Subjects cover current topics. attendance invited.

First Ward Vernal Seminary Vernal Tirst Ward Grant HT West Princip N G Calder Mi Yes

Lions Club Raises Funds for UIE Band Instrument

At a Lions Club luncheon at the Commercial hotel on Wednesday noon, the band committee said seven substantial sums were raised toward an instrument for UIE Band. The French Hein will be purchased and presented to the UIE Band with Mrs Sowards and Mrs Hullinger announcing a March 28 meeting headlined by Har mid Jennings as principal speaker. Judge Larson and Provo visitors attended, and Vernal pledged support while Ren P Helly was initiated.

Lions Club Wednes Lion P L Cowan UHS Fim

Twentieth Century Club Meets Hostess at Vernal

George W Christy hosted the Twentieth Century club at her Vernal home with luncheon for about a dozen members. Red white and blue decor, carnations, and a miniature Washington statue adorned the table before a bridge session and honors for Mrs Johnston and Mrs Miller.

Twenteth Century Club George W Christy Twentieth Century Club Jong Rae Ashton Paul L Crwan Johnston VernureCarrel Miller Lloyd Shimmin B FI Stringham J A Cheney Robert L Johnston

Vernal Clubs Hold Washington Birthday Socials and Recitals

Mrs Sim Seelye and Miss Blanche Seelye hosted the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Vernal for a Washington Birthday gathering at the Seeley home with a three course supper, musical numbers by Mrs Slaugh, and card favors for Mina Iras White and Mrs Lois McCoy. Carline Reid and George Alexander announced their January wedding in Payson with Alexander family ties noted. Thalia Thilia club held a Washington program at Mrs Al Hatch’s with luncheon. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Boettha Meredith’s with Washington birthday program. Royal Neighbors party hosted by Mrs Demald Bart featured a red theme, Flower arrangements, and a 500 game won by Mrs Gus Kelson and Miss Affton Brown.

Vernal First Ward George Waslington Newt Allen Lowell Fox Warren Richardon Allene Agren Davd Calder BPOW Sim Seelye Blanche Business and Professional Womens Club of Vernal Washington Seeley Ashley Hearts Mina Iras White Lois McCoy Frank G Slaugh Lola Christensen May Jorgensen McCoy Anna Johnston Ruth Hart Pearl Shaffer Fern Ross Helen Hemstreet Ladies Aid Boettha Meredith Bess ¢ Markey George Washington Aid Wm Merkle Roya Neighbors Club Demald Bart Royal Neighbors Lodge Gus Kelson Affton Brown Sarah Rudge George W Brese Dave Hatch Frank Sutin Grace Davis Ruth Caldwell Eskelson Ruby Deroids Olise McClanahan Ellen Christensen Miss Brown

Principal and Mrs le G Moble trip to Provo for daughter care

Principal and Mrs le G Moble traveled to Provo last week to seek treatment for their daughter Caro Ly due to a severe inflammation. The child recovered without an operation and will return with her mother Saturday. Mrs Noble also visited in Dureka with her parents while Mr Noble returned the first of the week.

le G Moble Provo Caroly Noble Dureka

Indian Bureau to Control Grazing If Bull Passes

Secretary Ickes told the House Public Lands Committee that if the Taylor grazing bill passes Congress the Indian bureau will manage grazing on public lands rather than the General Land Office or Geological Survey. He noted the Indian bureau has grazing regulation experience and said shortcomings will be corrected under the new commissioner of Indian affairs.

Washington Ickes House Public Lands Committee Congress Indian Bureau General Land Office of Geological Survey Engelbright Senate Committee Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Power Company Aids Employment Relief 1933 Utah Power & Light

The Utah Power & Light company reports substantial employment gains in 1933 through direct payroll support and cooperation with state and federal recovery programs. An extra 34 workers were kept on during winter to perform repairs, inspections, and improvements across Utah, southern Idaho, and Wyoming, including transmission lines, substations, power stations, and the Salt Lake underground system. The firm plans to continue direct employment efforts in the coming year.

Utah Pewer & Light Company Utah Idaho Wyoming Salt Lake Biechs

County CHL Officials Attend State Conference

County CHL officials attended a state conference with three counties represented. The meeting discussed personal payments and delays for CWA project workers who have not received wages, noting efforts to adjust payments through CWA channels and promises of funds in a few days.

CHL Josh Weber Ainish Young Rayhbirn CWA Tay

Band Mothers Sponsor Character Ball March 19

The Band Mothers meet at the high school to raise funds for a second French horn for the band. They plan a character ball on March 19 at Imperial Hall with 25 cent admission, prizes for costumes, and intermission novelties.

Band Mothers Imperial Hall

Thompson Flesher Funeral Rites Held In Utah

Mrs Ella Thompson Flesher died of pneumonia at a Salt Lake hospital last week. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Joseph William Taylor mortuary in Santaquin. She was born June 19, 1910 in Vernal Utah and lived with her aunts in Salt Lake City for eight years. She worked for a candy company and sang in the LDS Tabernacle choir. Surviving: husband Henri Flesher father Watson L Thompson two brothers Spencer Hul linger Los Angeles Ruben Hul linger Vernal a sister Mrs Bernard Dhanens and several relatives. Interment was in Santaquin cemetery.

Ella Thompson Flesher Salt Lake Hospital Joseph William Taylor Mie Flesher Vernal Utah Salt Lake City LDS High School Salt Lake LD S Tabernacle Choir Henri Flesher Watson L .Thompson Ouray Spencer Hullinger Los Angeles Ruben Hullinger Vernal Bernard Dhanens Jerisen Santaquin Cemetery

Uintah Power and Light reports higher income in 1933

Uintah Power and Light shows operating revenues of 3 178 529 for 1933, up 417 248 from 1932, with operating expenses of 1 668 24 down 14 399 from 1932. Taxes paid totaled 404 356 versus 387 884 in 1932, per an annual report filed with the Public Utilities Commission in Salt Lake.

Uiitah, Power & Light Company Public Utilities Commission Salt Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gulf Hewletts UIE Uge Jusubu IU Tinsuin Vernal Society American Legion—Auxiliary American Legion and Auxiliary Wilbeck Post Red Pepper Orchestra Frank Bo Walker Vernal Second Ward Mr Walker California LDS Church Diario Caroline Reid George Alexander Neph J W Reid Payson Payson High School Weber College Ogden Chilia Club Thalia Club al Hatch Diane Power Company Aids Sunda Margaret Sullivan Billy Burke Mdna Mae Oliver and John Boles Clark Gable Carol Lombard Dorothy Mackall Devils Bruce Cabot Ralph Bellamy Pauline Eli Uintah Power & Light Tuonwral &Sta'vre Bank Member Federal Reserve System Harold Edgar Calder Fith Rhode Island Peterson Colo Jesse Lewis Fregstone Mecedern Center of E. Peterson Vernag Confectionery NL Woolgrowers Meeting Uintah State Bank Oom Iaw Colton James A Hooper State Woolgrowers Association
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