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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
The Uintah Commissioners discussed fencing 408 feet with 56 inch high wire and other upgrades led by Guy Bennion. The project, costing about 1250 dollars, aims to improve air grounds for state‑level events and future yearly enhancements will follow.
Jack Young, newly appointed state patrolman Bammy Match, prepares to move his family to Vernal as he is expected to receive a patrol car next week. Young will resume highway patrol in United County following a recent release from the state commission which ordered him to again assume duties in Duchesne County.
A letter from Marthella Willis in Piedmont, California, cites the Oakland Tribune report that Fern Mann Thompson, sole survivor of the ill fated Wing On disaster in the South Seas, has reached San Francisco with regained strength but uncertain mental recovery. Miss Willis, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Willis, previously worked at the Commercial Hotel and has been in California nearly two years.
A Vernal meeting of Une local Highway 40 club at the Ulotan State Bank directors room Friday elected TR Henderson president. John Jorgensen and W R Hazellousa became directors with Henry Echadermeyer as secretary and Htethring officers Ken Hicken and Jorgensen named officers. The group aims to promote travel along Highway 40 and encourage regional tourist development.
Ross Edwin Roper aged 49 died Wednesday at home in Maeser from a brain tumor. He was born November 21, 189? in Dry Park, the son of Marin Roper and wife Lacy Jones Roper. Funeral services are planned in Maeser, likely Saturday, with final plans not yet set.
At the annual Utah Highway 40 club meeting in Roosevelt Sunday morning Henderson Vernal tourist camp operator was elected president by acclamation. Lowe Ashton Heber was named vice president and Wm B Wallig Vernal secretary. A 7 member board includes reps from Heber City Duchesne Roosevelt Vernal and Ashton. The group reported on a road publicity drive with posters postcards and a Calfornia trip showing Highway 40 attractions. Community clubs will expand reach east to St Louis and west to San Francisco, with a Roosevelt meeting scheduled for March.
Vernal High School’s boys basketball, coached by Lawrence Sideway, defeated the Jordan team 29 to 16 in a Division 10 game at Granite Gym Salt Lake. Joe Milburn led with 10 points. Tonight at 7 30 Vernal meets Unie for the championship bracket. Four Vernal players are former state champions.
A Moab Lions Club delegation will meet Vernal Lions at the Grill Cafe. Uintah County officials and local leaders attend to discuss linking Ouray and Thompson Canyon by road to boost tourism potential. The plan favors a north south connector from Ouray toward Thompson Canyon over the Springs route to open a scenic passable route.
Funeral services for Chas T Kendall 56 who died at Basin Hospital were held at the Davis Ward chapel with Bishop Joseph Collar presiding. The service featured a Southam Simper chorus and remarks by Bishop Alfred Simper and Benjamin Slaugh, with burial at Verne Memorial Park. Kendall, a native of Goose Creek Idaho, was survived by his widow Lucy and five children, plus siblings and grandchildren.
A baptism announcement lists the birth of a baby boy to Bishop of Sandy and the former Reorine Racin. The note identifies the parents and the family name, noting the event in a church community context.
Captain Hugh W. Poets leads the Vernal contingent through a week of rigid physical tests and drill at Camp Roberts and nearby towns. Lt Samuel D. Burke and St Mercia J. Goldman supervise examinations. most candidates pass, while some fail. The program includes mornings of drills and classes, afternoons of training, and field rifle practice planned through Saturday March.
Questionnaires for Emergency Voluntary Service are to be distributed to each member of the American Legion Auxiliary. The local unit will receive forms for distribution and to organize a corps of workers to answer any emergency call. Members will be assigned to duties matching their skills. March 15 is set as the registration date for all Auxiliary members. A baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Muttits is noted.
Uintah county residents heard A C Extension Specialists address rural issues at a Wednesday session led by LeRoy. Talks covered culinary water, Ashby valley constraints, timber and recreation in Uintah mountains, and small farms. Speakers included Dr Evelyn O Greaves Parm Berurity Administration and Myrtle Davidson.
A WPA project supervisor at the Dinosaur site in the city dies after years of service. The report notes wage details and ongoing construction at the water works project with local officials cited.
The article describes remodeling Imperial Hall at Gourleton with a budget around $1200. Workers prepare for decorations for a WEa Jontor prom including updated ceilings, white plastered walls, and improved overall appearance to reduce future costs.
Senator Lynne Ashton of Vernal voted yes on bill 44 raising taxes on chain stores and opposing tobacco vending in certain places. Representative Abe Duch was a sponsor of House bill 8, which passed the lower house. The agriculture sector is showcased as Utah's dairy industry emphasis.
Farewell dances Monday at the Imperial Armory to honor the National Guard One dance at the Armory and another at the Imperial to handle a large crowd Roth balls will be adorned in festive colors. This is the final event in a series of entertainments raising funds for the National Guard recreation fund The American Legion is sponsoring both dances.
Irving Bringham of Vernal received a United States pilot license at BYU in a ceremony recognizing 18 BYU students completing Civil Aeronautics Authority scholarship courses. The program included night training at Provo airport and ground study led by university instructors.
The gathering discussed grazing policies and marketing of lambs and wool, with notes on forest grazing capacity near normal. Officers were elected. Hugh W Colton will leave with the National Guard. several directors and a temporary secretary were appointed. reports covered predatory animal control and forest grazing.
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