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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
4
The item presents a 1904 Vernal Utah newspaper masthead for Willtan B Wallis, publisher, with second class matter notice and subscription rates. It notes independent politics and optimism, and lists Utah State Press Association membership.
The piece argues citizens should actively boost their town, saying loyalty means building a better community through public works, growth, and business. It highlights Vernal as having boosters who shape its future, urging shared responsibility and steady, concrete efforts over mere talk to create lasting improvement.
The January 4 AP summaries the U S public debt through the war peak of 1929 at 26.5 billion, the postwar low around 16.2 billion, and mid 1930s projections near 31.8 billion. It notes $5.79 billion in unclear calibration funds and 3 percent interest on the debt, with nearly $1 billion annual debt service.
Karl Fden Powell’s California winter ended with an appendicitis and gallstone surgery in San Francisco. she recovers with her sons informed. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Stanley Endwicot, Rectorne, and Cecil Gardiner plus Frank Alhed of Bennett. O L Jacobson travels to Salt Lake to fetch his mother, Mrs. St J Starkey, for a stay in Shelley with daughters Alice Eaton and Lula Wadsworth. Ethel Williams of Provo plans an indefinite stay with sister Mrs George Richens. Parley Miller of Lehi visits Noah Rhodebeck. Rowley of Mortana and Alvin Allred families stop by. Naples school closes a week for measles. Thelma Wall from Bendict visits. speaker lineup includes Olson, Richards, Leslie Anderson, and local youth.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dallas Bodily on the 7th. Mrs Leora Steven left for Georgia where she has employment. Her husband is doing missionary work. Mrs Stevens traveled to Salt Lake with BE D Lesls. The M Men and Gleaner girls gathered on Tuesday evening. McKenna returned from Willow Creek where he worked with his brother Thoms McKenna. Miss Donni Jorgensen went to Nevedt to care for her sisters children. Mrs Ruth Jenkins is improving after her operation. A genealogical class met Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clit Smith. Home missionaries gate talks at
Mrs Ive Seeley and brother Fer ral Rasmussen learned their mother Mrs John Rasmussen was crying as the family in Roosevelt moved to visit the Utopia to see Little Women. Birs Rasmussen spent winter with her daughter in Salt Lake City and a group including LaVina Hasmussel, BDel- Mar Gamliner Herold, Frank Andrews, and Walter Redmond joined others from here for the excursion. Mrs Eliza Woods of Roosevelt is visiting the W L Woodlock home.
Funeral services for Erwin Frost Guy aged 22 were held at 1 pm Monday at Wallace mortuary for a Price resident who died Wednesday night following an attack of measles. He was born April 2 1908 in Vernal, son of Fredrick A and Susan Mara Boren Guy. Survived by his mother and father and one brother Join Guy of Price. Interment in Kis Cemetery.
Colton, a well-known missionary, traveled about 18500 miles across 24 states and two Canadian provinces. After release he toured Eastern Canada and New England, then returned to Toronto and rode west via Independence Missouri, reflecting on early Mormon history.
Mrs Young, a Vernal LD 8 worker, aided many through financial help and active sympathy. Survived by Henry Fon Andrew Joe and Lee and four sisters including John Hair Jr and Mrs Tia Burgeon Roosevelt. Funeral this weekend in Vernal with other family members listed.
The Jensen ward Troop 241 of the Boy Scouts of America held its first court of honor on Sunday evening at the Jensen ward chapel with a large crowd witnessing the exercise. Acting chairman Irvin Eaten led the proceedings.
District court of honor presided by Richard Jensen district court commissioner Wallace Calder and Eagle Scout Stewart Ashton with 24 members of Troop 241 present 16 advanced to set and class scouts Shirley Ainge Geo Ainge Billy Jensen Bernard Moon George Stewart Wilbur Murray Orin Snow June Curfew Charlie Murray Orvil Dudley Clarence Merkley Callis Ilinges Dole Otea nt Von Gairdner Leo Hatch John Welland Reitth Wellman John Reider advanced for merit badges but some delayed receiving honors Amasa Caldwell is Scoutmaster
FR Scot Zimmerman, leader of rodent control for Utah county, Salt Lake City, says he will issue definite dates for taking charge of rodent control work. Delays in supplies persist, but he expects to be here in the latter part of March or early April to treat bait with poison. Six tons of oats will be treated for use in the county.
A Band Mothers club event at Imperial Hall on Monday March 19 raises funds for a new horn for Uintah High School Band. The character ball invites costumes with band members in uniform and prizes during intermission as three Fupipes judge best outfits. Proceeds support Uintah County representation at the Price intermountain contest April 19 20.
The Senior Seminary lists honor students for the term ending March 2. Named are Ond Vestment Lula Alfred Davis Ruth Caldwell Vernal first group. Mable Gardner Lola Manwarne Aston Goodrich Merrill Naples third. Hall Edith Collett Maeser Manyard Willis Vernal second. Calva Jorgensen Randlett New Testament Merle Cook Verona Williams Vernal first. Denzal Hatch Ione Johnson Ruth Lyon Ruth Winder Vernal second.
The corn hog plan will apply to the original producer based on litters farrowed and hogs marketed from those litters. Feeder benefits may come from market price increases, but ownership tracing to prevent double payments proved impractical. The reduction targets hogs from farrow to market on each farm, covering 1951 through 1953.
Rules for computing hog base litter averages across 1932 1933 under stock share and lease arrangements. Includes counting litters owned by producers who start farming in 1933 and allowances for sow sales August 23 to September 24 with required evidence. Also covers landlord tenant bases and inclusion of landlord litters in 1932 and 1933 averages if landlord raised hogs.
Jeremiah Hatch known as Uncle Jerry died in Vernal March 5 from uric acid poison at his sister Cheodoola Clark’s home. Born September 28, 1852 in Cedarview Utah he married Elizabeth Winn in 1869 and had seventeen children. He moved to Willow Creek twenty two years ago and his wife died July 29, 1923. Survived by two brothers Abe Hatch and Al Hatch and sister Cheodoola Clark plus many children and dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were in Vernal First Ward chapel then burial beside his wife at Willow Creek with many friends attending.
A eulogistic verse honors Louie M Thorne for his enduring friendship and charity. It describes his willingness to aid neighbors rich and poor, his skilled craft, and faith in the Master. The speaker pledges praise for his kindness as they anticipate reunion in a blessed abode.
A Utah Education Department summary outlines severe funding gaps for rural districts. Commissioner Joan Free notes federal aid allocations and proposed appropriations of 55000 for 1923 34 and 19000000 for 1934 55, as a nationwide survey informs the rural school finance outlook.
The Fowler survey shows state districts cannot complete eight or seven month terms with thickly populated areas like Ogden Pioto and Salt Lake City aiming for nine to ten months. Teachers gave one to three months free service. levies ranged 74 to 7 mills. many districts ran 34 to 36 weeks. Federal aid unavailable in cities over 5000, affecting Provo Logan Brigham City. applications should go to the state superintendent’s office.
A promotional health notice promotes Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It advises taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning, claiming fat loss within three weeks, increased energy, clearer skin, and a younger feeling body. An 85 cent bottle is advertised with a money back guarantee if not convinced.
Notice announces a joint and separate special meeting of stockholders at Ward Meeting House Avalon Utah March 19 1934 at 1 pm to approve consolidation amend articles of incorporation and form a new combined company including transferring indebtedness and other business as per law. secretaries sign and dates March 8 1934.
Notice to interested parties that Dry Gulch Irrigation Company and Roosevelt Corporation seek a five year extension to file proof of beneficial use under Application No 8330. Hearing set in Uintah County District Court on March 31, 1934 at 7 PM. Court clerk I R Carlstrom signs.
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