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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
4
A biemeta national editorial figure lists as a member of the Utah State Press Association and the National Editorial Association, noting independent stance and work for Wriggle and a greater unit.
Senator William H King forwards an editorial noting a Washington letter from acting forester L Finetop. The piece describes bark beetle life cycle, rapid infestations across western forests including Montana and Idaho, and dire cost estimates for control. National forests near Yellowstone are declared irrecoverably infested, urging funding to save southern Idaho and Utah forests.
A Travelers Insurance booklet claims automobile accidents killed more people than World War I in 18 months and warns drivers about speeding loss of right of way and collisions. It notes 1932 deaths rose 43 percent despite fewer total accidents and cites high pedestrian and fixed-object collision rates.
Fort Bridger site in Wyoming served as a Indian camp and trader rendezvous before 1839 when James Bridger and Louis Vasquez established a trading post. It later became an Army post under General Johnston, saw Pony Express and Overland stages, and was repeatedly rebuilt and abandoned through 1880. The site was preserved by 1929 under Wyoming historic landmark efforts.
The article identifies driver error fatigue speeding distractions and poor enforcement as top crash causes. It urges stricter enforcement better road design safety campaigns and improved vehicle standards to cut fatalities and injuries nationwide.
David Lawrence notes transition from unorganized to organized farming as the most hopeful feature of today’s agricultural scene. He cites about 1300 cooperative associations with 2 million farmers, handling $2.4 billion in business, up $100 million from 1930, signaling optimism amid declines.
Me and Mrs Hytrin Smuin and family moved from NM or Meagher ranch near the O2 well to the former Murray residence. The Jess Richens family were quarantined for scarlet fever and are now released. A sacrament meeting program featured Tunks, Marvin Chivers, Melvin Burke, Trenk Johnson, Williarm Johnson, Jay Simper. The Russes Linnie Lorene and Jemmie Gmper took a trip to Roosevelt lart. Cedar City reports the First ward church building now open for services. Coalville notes Utah Oil Refining Company bought Fall property with plans to erect a new building.
The Carbon High pep group performed intricate snake dances and letter formations during Friday and Saturday games. They spelled U for Uintah and CHS for Carbon as part of a spirited routine. Dramatics paused briefly with news of Teacher Wilcox's sister passing away in Farmington.
The February 22 Bicentennial program in Lapoint Utah drew a large crowd at the Star theatre with a George Washington portrait, a flag backdrop, musical numbers, readings, and children's entertainment. After the program, lunch was served to about five hundred attendees, then three comedies entertained the children while parents gathered at the school house.
The Friday February 26 program included a saxophone duet by Maurice Vernon and Floyd Allen, a short talk by Mr Stott from the Extension Department of Utah Agricultural College, dances by Norma White Gladys Teeples Hele Tenney and Jane Johnson, reading The Going of the White Bian by Edna Collett, and a dance by several girls from Mia Walrus dancing class. Pep stunts from the four Benfor high classes filled the rest of the time.
After the basketball games against Roosevelt the freshmen and juniors settled a debt by giving a dancing party to the seniors and sophomores. A large crowd enjoyed the music provided by Wins six aces furrisher and the event left the sophomores and seniors satisfied with the payment.
A Naples summary reports a weekend of visiting relatives and local events including a ward reunion with a program, dances, and a Maples orchestra. It lists individuals, families, and trips, plus a lengthy back page Q&A on income tax terms and exemptions with example calculations.
Roosevelt and Uintah Future Farmers faced off in two games last Friday and Saturday. Uintah won 38 22 in the first game on the Incal Moor floor while Roosevelt won 30 15 on their home floor in the second. The matches foster sportsmanship between the two chapters. Eveley taught in Matser Friday due to her sister Blanche Seeley’s illness. A large crowd attended the postgame dance with Carlton, buoyed by Uintah’s earlier victory.
A discussion on how taxpayers can influence local public spending by understanding how tax money is collected. The tax notice reflects the combined levies of each government branch rather than a single spending body.
A single person with one dependent may claim the head of the family status granting a $2000 personal exemption. Determining head of family mirrors federal guidelines requiring a qualifying relationship and support.
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