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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
2
Despite promercialism, Amerie people gain a greater appreciation of beauty in towns and villages. New streets, larger lawns, trees and flowers improve appearance. Better architecture and neater yards follow, making cities more attractive for residents and visitors and boosting trade.
An agent of healthy living argues that Dallas residents gain economic and health benefits from gas use in heating and cooking, claiming smokeless homes and rising industry growth. The Natural Gas Industry touts 1000 percent industrial gain since the war, a vast research budget, extensive employment, and nationwide reach.
The piece extols milk’s nutritional value for growing children and its unique calcium and vitamin content. It cites Dr. Percy Mowe of Harvard Medical and Dental School, noting a quart daily can help prevent tooth decay. It asserts strong national standards protect dairymen and the wholesome milk supply remains robust.
The article recalls Charles Dickens noting rampant chewing tobacco in his era, calling it unsanitary. It reports Pullman Cars will ban chewing tobacco, claiming the habit is disappearing and no longer needed on trains or in courtrooms.
Nile Hughes, county surveyor, has been named road commissioner for the entire county. Miss Lucile Mindsy sails for Pomona Calif to pursue a three year nursing course at Pomona Valley Hospital. Mrs Jamey ONeil Sr visited Alterra as W P Coltharp and Collett brothers return from Douglas Mountain mines after a wagon accident injured a man named Hobbins.
The Senate Judiciary Committee readies a push for a Roosevelt court reorganization with a vote likely in April. Opponents, backed by state legislatures and conservative groups, vow to block the measure while administration allies deploy radio rallies and high-level conferences to win support before committee hearings.
Chabtees Sterling Bascom visits home after months in California. Announcements report the marriage of Miss Piggy Thompson and Lawrence Agegien in Duchesne on November 18, 1936. Mary S. Merrell cares for her daughter and new baby boy born last week. Louise and LaVerne Lybbert work at Fashion Cleaners in Vernal and at Glines. Norma McClean and family moved to Craig after visiting in Naples. A birthday surprise for Isra Heaton followed a Mutual Reb. 23 gathering. Families from Salt Lake and Meeker attended Mrs. Elizabeth Gardiner’s funeral in Naples. Sacrament meeting program featured missionary class participants. Lynn Goodrich assigned to West Florida. Iris Manwaring and guests hosted a party at her grandparents’ home. Mrs. A. M. Gent returned from Salt Lake trip.
A large audience gathered at the chapel on February 21 for a Sunday School conference. The exercises were led by Mr. Walter Woolley, stake superintendent, with each class conducted by a:
A stake board member notes a Tuesday meeting at the chapel followed by a bazaar. Mrs. Margaret Watkins returns from Salt Lake after a three month visit with her daughter. Ward conference on Feb 21 drew a large crowd with talks by President H B Calder Archie Johnson and Hugh W Colton. Several men from the ward are employed breaking the trend to Green River.
Willow Creek notes recount missing plans for Monday work, births announced for a baby girl on Feb 23 and a baby boy soon after, and several residents traveling to Vernal or Grand Junction. A fatal car accident near Grand Junction claimed Charley Ghaws, with funeral attendance and related family travel noted.
Cedric Caldwell stays with sister Mrs. Hyrum Burgess at Deep Creek while Burgess is in Maeser for his ill son. Mrs. Josh Ifall returns from Salt Lake with news her mother’s health improves. Joseph Engberson returns from Oakland with a swollen knee seeking care and jury duty. Gy Engberson will stay with him. Ed Hoeft brings Mrs. Cora Hackling from Deep Creek and Hyrum Burgess accompanies them part way by horseback due to the depress[ion?] storm.
Governor Blood has signed 27 measures with 24 enacted into law while 19 await final approval or engrossment. A large batch targets taxation, homestead exemptions, and state revenue. Committees urge gradual exemptions and careful fiscal planning, with direct primaries and liquor control debated amid labor and agricultural bills. Senator Baker and Nelson are noted as active figures.
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