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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
3
The Vermal Express announces William B Wallis as editor and publisher. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1909 under the act of March 3 1879.
A Utah State Press Association note highlights an optimistic Uintah County member with an independent political stance, working toward bigger goals and greater local influence.
A reflection on the value of rural papers and community events from marriages and births to farmers news, highlighting uplifting content over sensational city reporting and noting Education and Financial Independence topics. It also discusses the importance of education and life insurance in securing a child’s future and financial stability.
The Allreds moved to Leota on February 24 after delaying plans to ranch on Green River. Mrs Verda Haws visited Vernal and Jeremiah Watch was rushed to Vernal for treatment with poor prospects. Mr and Mrs Watson Thompson returned from Salt Lake after attending Ella Thompson Flesher’s funeral. Lloyd Taylor of Lapoint visited February 26 for sheep care. Jeremiah Hatch’s sons Golden Jed and Roy Hatch attended his bedside March 1. WCC club met at George Thorne’s with 18 members and five guests enjoying games and refreshments. Norman Taylor Gilbert Wild Vern Muse Bud Taylor and Buster Taylor visited Cook ranch for branding.
On Sunday Elbert Smith took his wife to Vernal for medical care and she is at her aunt Mrs Henderson’s home. Reed Jr and family visited Tridell to fetch Marlyn from her grandmother’s care. A baby girl weighed ten pounds was born to Mr and Mrs John Harvey on February 27. Eli Morrill’s family welcomed a son on February 26. Primary officers of Tridell attended a convention in Vernal. Anetta Merkley Clara Morrill and Howard Mecham joined Junior Prom in Vernal and a ward social was held Friday at the ward house with many Lapoint attendees.
Leehet Morden and Kenney families moved into the George Mores house east of town. Jean Brece came from Hollywood on February 26. Mr and Mrs Crandell visited on February 28. Mrs Crandell is not well. Leyi Williams and son Melvin returned from Vernal where they visited Mrs Levi Williams who is improving from a serious operation but still recovering. Vernal hosts are listed along with local residents Clarke Steele and Steele G Gowan and others visiting Rangely recently.
The event at the shoe houses hosted the annual BML Men and Greens banquet with about 390 men attending a drainage dig to prepare the basement. Friday served hot dinner at the Relief Society home. Richard Wadloe moved his sheep to a new farm. Mr and Mrs Alvin Gardner visited at Meiil Karten’s home. Wr 4 day evening Mr Barren annotated in St Lake howlenre fall. Charles Miles returned from California where he spent winter with his son Robert Miles.
Tuesday of last week Ernest Caldwell and family on Mt Dell road lost control as the road failed below the Chely Hall place, truck loaded with coal overturned onto its top in a deep wash. all occupants uninjured and truck only slightly damaged. Nearby reports note cemetery road work and visits among local families as well as a mishap to Lamar Thacker who was knocked by a team causing chest and rib bruises.
Detroit resident Mrerman Ronis shares a brief note of thanks describing a rough four week period with weight loss of 22 pounds. He mentions a breakthrough moment and a suggestion that early morning care and salt water intake played a role. He notes the experience occurred in America and expresses satisfaction with the outcome.
Acie and Mrs Earle Davis move from J P Atnowl ranch to Duffee ranch. Henry Winward and son Lloyd visit Salt Lake. Melvin Burke visits Walter B Simper home. Jess Taylor family moves to J EK Bullock ranch for summer work. Glaveile Watkins injured cutting foot needing stitches. Congregational program includes Laura Smuin duet Linnae Simper Lois Jackson and Alfred B Johnson talk. Eddie Colless Jr family visit Vernal. Mrs Minnie Green visits Jane Miller in Ashley ward. Junior festival at Naples and stake Primary reorganized with Kate Slaugh president. Marion Moon leaves for Colorado to herd sheep for Levi Williams. CWA project meeting at chapel. Seminary missionary students attend Sacrament. Thomas Robbins makes business trip to Cedarview.
The report shows farm agent roles held by George Elliot at Myton and Bruce Maxwell at Fort Duchesne within the Uintah and Ouray agency will end March 31. Elliot retires with a retirement pay. Maxwell has not long enough service for a retirement provision, with a possible transfer not yet realized.
Last week Owen and Gerald Caldwell returned from Washington and other places where they worked months. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Carden. Fidel Ray Colton returns from Canadian mission. Jessie Oaks married Bird Burdell in Salt Lake Temple February 27. Local events include a Primary convention in Vernal and a birthday party at Mrs Arch Jenkins. A dance at the Amusement Hall drew a large crowd and Roosevelt crops underway.
The judge admonishes a colored prisoner who refuses to return home claiming belief in signs. The defendant defends himself, saying superstition should not break up families as the case follows a tense exchange over fear and faith.
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