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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1938
Page
4
This fragment recalls Alexander Graham Bell and the birth of the telephone, noting the long past 62 years of its existence and the social impact. It reflects on phones as a safety link and companionship and mentions a family celebration in March.
Amid heat and street roar a far reaching propaganda effort unfolds across Argentina and neighboring lands. The LoS Army touts air fortresses and a powerful short wave station to blanket the Southern Hemisphere from Port Gallimas to Cape Town as Amens, Germany, and Favour Union push radio press education and trade alignments to cement influence and friendship, not conquest.
A garbled column reflects satirical remarks on broadcasts and music shows. It mentions a Charlie Mc Seth, symphony, and mentions tastes for entertainment. The piece hints at viewers seeking bargains and midspip columns as the advertising medium.
A roundup of gatherings and notices features social events, birthdays, and visits. Mrs Blanche Smith hosted refreshments while Mrs Tian Perry celebrated at a Bert birthday event. The Sacramento speakers included Miss Maysie Hall and Miss Patrice Stringam with Wilbor T. Ouks in attendance. Community members attended family visits, birthday dinners, and school club activities as part of weekend and weekday social life.
Mr and Mrs Claude Thacker and family visited with Mrs and Mrs Lamar Thacker and others, while Mrs Sydney Ross of Vernal spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dan Adams. Vernal families visited the Caldwells and Mrs Ellis Caldwell, and Mr and Mrs Wallace Caldwell and children visited Maeser. The Beck family learned their son has pneumonia in Salt Lake hospital and the Friendly Folk club met at Fern Brown’s home.
A large gathering last week in Naples featured a community program with singing, an address by J Ross Merrell, and remarks by A Cont, plus a musical program by Israel Heaton and others. Attendees included former members, residents, and local families, with dancing, tap numbers, and a party atmosphere lighting up the hall into the evening.
The Morrill family, including Mr and Mrs L Grant Morrill, spent a weekend with relatives and friends. Events included Sewing Club at Mrs Thora McConkle’s, a luncheon for seven, and a farewell party for All at Morrill. Renowned speakers and mission discussions featured, with visits to Logan, Provo, and Salt Lake City noted.
Readable fragments describe a community gathering with remarks by Mrs Cnidwell and Mr Moy Kf ht red Py tay. Attendees included volunteers, a hospital something at Gebon Mes fats, and a class on Territorial Government of Utah by Clark Larson.
LAPOINT agents REA Peen LAPOINT agents Miss Figeya Broigh of Barchett visiting grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Nebeker Thurstay. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Camp Elinor Be Calwell hold next meet at Mrs Grand Rasmusen on March 11. Iva Johnson of Deep Creek visiting sister Mrs Stanley Nebeker of Ranchett er and Mrs Nein Nytere Dave moved into Lin Tay. Stockmen’s ball Saturday evening in Star hall a big success. Bishop Jerry Harrison and 2 counselors attended a meeting at Roosevelt. Homer Lee employed Clive Sprose at Whitermks. Floyd Perry and Elmer Hote visited in Gall Lake during the week. Victor Latrum of Tiero Creek left Friday for California. Lapoint Water Users meeting Friday evening. Asher Calwell in Salt Lake the past 14s 1 tt ji Salt Lake the past J se ring medial wifts rot 4 el tnproved. Mr Caliwell rcat the tart op eration on Tis eves Mr and Mrs Flat Warburton met the giter Melen Mar at accident Friday when the street rod of their car came loose off the road between Lapoint and Vernal. Mrs Warburton received two for three serious cuts and a broken hand. Mr Warburton and daughter escaped unharmed.
The garbled text lists many names and places such as Roosevelt and Virginia Noel, with references to dates, public notices, and possible events or actions. It appears as broken OCR from a local paper, including remarks about privacy, theater, and schooling, lacking coherent narrative.
The county health news notes 975 individuals completed Diphtheria immunizations through local schools during the week of Feb 14, leaving 145 not yet immunized. A community outreach day is set by Dr Clark for Tuesday to encourage completion. An annual Baby Conference and a Clark Hospital gathering were held last Friday morning with several medical professionals in attendance. Communicable diseases rose to 525 cases the week ending Feb 25, led by influenza and measles. some increases reflect reporting, not necessarily higher incidence. No new outbreaks were reported in Emery Kane Sanpete Wasatch Brigham City or Utah areas. Plumbing is a public trust and essential for home welfare and property value.
A notice urges homeowners to entrust plumbing only to qualified professionals to ensure satisfactory service and health protection. It advises including a stamped self addressed envelope when sending questions to the Plumbing office for guidance.
Cecil LeRoy Holmes aged 18 and Adela Allen aged 20 of Vernal were issued a marriage license on February 26. Alma Oscar Wilkins 28 of East Lake City and Florence Bernice Southam 20 of Vernal also received licenses on February 26. The report notes jealousy as a theme but provides no further details.
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