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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1931
Page
2
Lapoint resident Tall Taylor captured a 4 Vieltor title in Vernal this week, defeating local contenders and earning top honors in the event. The victory reflects Taylor's strong showing at the Vernal meet and adds to his regional accolades.
Ain. Sereh L Rudge and George E Adams enjoyed a trip into Salt Lake City last week.
Mac McCasland is visiting Vernal for several days with Craig Cole, drawing attention from local residents and drawing curiosity about their activities in the area.
John P Madsen of Roosevelt state deputy game warden for Duchesna County visited Vernal on Wednesday. He is cited as a visiting official in the report.
A King and his wife arrived in Vernal on Friday and planned to stay several days to handle business matters. The couple motored into town and were seen at local spots as they attended to their affairs.
Mrsth Mrs Marion Hatch and two Hitle children of Rainbow left Wednesday for their home after visiting several days in Vernal with her father Hent Baton.
Vernon Collier and Weldon Haatian departed Monday for a combined business and pleasure trip to East Lake City and were expected back in Vernal on Wednesday.
Mrs Amasa Caldwell of Jensen underwent a minor operation last Saturday and is being cared for at the home of Mrs Guyletta Stewart.
Mrs Ella Pittner and title daughter of Craig Colorado left Wednesday morning to return home after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs M rM Cock and family.
An evening at Central School featured Mrs Fila Cook and an Olereng program plagued by flu illness. Principal L G Noble presided as performances by the Girls chorus, Third grade readers, and First grade problems were discussed. A musical skit by sixth graders ended the program at the Lapoint home.
The Vernal Society Current Topics club met at Mrs Vern Shimmin home on Thursday February 24. Mrs Harmon Sowards and Mrs Chapman presented papers on George Washington and the comparison to Lincoln. Musical solos and songs followed, with red white and blue decor and eighteen guests attended and were seated at a long table.
The Price Chamber of Commerce sponsors a two day school band contest in Price Utah featuring bands from West Jordan Grand Junction Park City Weber and others. Judges include Bohime Makoreky Stiftwater and Clarence J Hawkins with Bandmaster Yostey directing the parade and medals awarded as permanent property.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Winn with Miss Coy Fife and Miss Gwendolyn Hansen left last Friday for Salt Lake City to attend business matters. They returned Sunday.
Mrs a Massey of Jensen sat with her daughters Englen and Elya in Vernal for a time before departing for home on Sunday.
W H Weaver of Detroit Midh arrived Saturday evening and stayed in Vernal as the guest of his aunt Mrs Mattle Weaver while making a tour of the West.
Fragments report Harold Calder and Don Macking joining Flarman Seward on a business trip to Salt Lake City last week. They departed Wednesday and returned home Friday.
Bra Olen Steberts and Miss Nel da Merkley spent several days in Skull Creek Colorado visiting Mrs Roberts husband who is working with the Pitchforth sheep this season.
Bilis Adame Erekson attended the funeral last week for her brother's son Willa Thomas of Provo. The youth was the son of Ed peat, a former resident of Verra.
Mrs Lloyd Thomas and her family have returned from Oakland California after spending the winter there. Her husband is expected here too and they plan to make their home locally.
Mr and Mrs J R Douglas and family left the first of the week for Wyoming where Mrs Douglas will stay to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W E Drego. They traveled via Craig Cole and Rawlins, Wyoming.
The Promenade will begin immediately after the Round Robin games at the High school on Friday night March 6. Students townspeople and visitors are cordially invited to attend with friends at the Junior Futuristic Frolic. The prom promises to be the Paramount social event of the senior year.
Judge Worthen upholds Mr Maughan as legally elected to Uintah county board of education after ruling key voters qualified. Witnesses examined include Misses John an and Cloe Hall McConkle and Mrs Samuels' voting status. Full disposition log cases to publish in The Express.
Biliga Supper hostesses Mrs Wm Collyer and Mrs Rae Ashton entertained a small group of friends at Mrs Collyer’s home on Saturday February 24. Green and white decorations complemented the St Patrick’s theme with white carnations at the tables. Bridge honors were awarded to Mrs Lloyd Shimmin, Mrs Yb H Allan, Mrs Vern McCarrell, Wm Witbeck, Horace Coltharp, and Mrs Hf Allan.
Professor Lowrey Nelson of the Utah University spoke to a large gathering in Vernal Wednesday evening about work. Nelson leads the Timpanogas county project and addressed attendees at the Vernal event.
Mrs May Henderson Bira Nelle Calder Mrs Blanche Bennion Mrs Cornela Peterson and Mrs Aleda Speirs county officers of the Daughters of the Pioneers met with the newly organized group in Maeser last Friday and took charge of their first meeting. Miles Lamar Cook was also present and gave a reading.
Charles Henderson and Tomm Hatch traveled to Price on Wednesday evening and returned to Vernal on Thursday morning. They were joined by Mrs W Henderson and daughter Florence who had spent two weeks visiting Mrs Noland C Lundquist and family.
Superintendent H Olsen and Miss Beatrice Bailey led a student group from Ulntah High to Bennett Wednesday evening. The fully attended Parent-Teacher gathering showcased performances including a violin solo by Miss Bailey, trumpet and piano solos, talks by Miss Jerns Murray and Miss Agnes Schaefer Meyer, readings by Miss Vorda Speirs and Miss Isabell Dilimen, plus a Rex Taylor musical selection and dancing with refreshments.
Four Lapoint district youths faced charges of disturbance of the peace after pleadings of guilty in Justice DeMotsy court. Each was fined 87.5 dollars and the case was continued to April 2 to allow payment. If unpaid by April 3 they face jail, with justice noting the punishment falls on the offenders, not their parents.
Local groups including American Legion Ladys Aid Farm Bureau and PEO met February 23 1931 to unify clubs on major civic projects for Vernal. Proposals included a public library addition a wading pool for children a public rest room new roads and improved cemetery grounds with community support and a planned Community Chest.
Thirty years ago the page notes snow depths on Dry Fork mountain, a county commissioner’s visit, a banquet planned for March 4, and the Current Topic Club gathering. It mentions a Vernal Ward stake conference, a Ulmah creamery directors meeting, and a drama group planning a production of Broken Bonds with chair purchases.
A long list of neighborhood trips church attendance and family events fills a page: Mark AI Hall visits then returns to sheep camp. Mrs Mabel Olson and Mrs Sarah Han can visit. several couples travel to Salt Lake City on business. five new babies blessed at sacrament meeting. Sunday school attendees discuss chastity. Emily Thacker and others show slight improvement. various members visit, host, or attend temple and church events. a Gleaners program includes songs readings and talks. Daughters of the Pioneers meet with officers named. neighbors host dinners and birthdays. local citizens travel to Salt Lake City and attend St Davids Day celebration. a funeral service is held for an infant. Mutual group program praised. juror absences noted. many visits and caregiving arrangements referenced.
Sixteen members and two guests gathered for a business meeting and a missionary program. A splendid lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 at the Community House with Mrs Mattie Weaver as hostess.
The Fast Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will meet Friday March 13 at the home of Mrs C W Showalter All members are invited.
Twenty years ago residents in Vernal discuss moving there soon. Interest centers on letters from Mr Bart letts and the Smiths about Uintah and Wasatch counties division. Mr Reader and owners consider leasing Sunshine Ranch to a Colorado party this season as work on the new Academy building awaits suitable weather.
The fragment announces sale of baby chicks from Patrick Hatchery in Grand Junction Colorado. It references Rock Point Canal Co and Annte Morrison and a catalog entry for chicks dated 15. The legible portion implies hatchery inventory offered for sale with contact details.
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