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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
4
The piece notes spring’s approach despite floods and political turmoil, predicting its full arrival by March 21 as the sun aligns with Larth’s axis. It highlights farmers tapping maple sap in Vermont, crocuses blooming in the South, and robins and new bonnets signaling the season’s revival.
Roosevelt proclaims National Wild Life Week to raise public awareness of conservation. The event, led by Jay Darling of the General Wild Life Moderation, emphasizes protecting forests, fisheries, and wildlife from overhunting and habitat loss while promoting responsible recreation and hunting rights for Americans.
Neighbors surprised Mire Fenty Lee with a cordial birthday dinner Friday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs WwW oMartin and family, Mr and Mrs Fortsch pod, Mr ant Mir Lind Norman and Billy, plus several listed couples and friends. The gathering included Mrs Homer Philips and Mrs Charles White hosting and sharing cards and refreshments.
Local teachers Leota and Mi Villa Noel from Leota school were reported to spend the weekend at their respective homes. Mixed names appear in the record, including Hannil Richards and Veiner, with references to Font Avila ward and area near the Vertaal region.
Vilate Hkaund and Rich ard move to river Mise Virginia Noel and Fran e Ellsworth spend Saturday with firerids in Ouray Marion Fo Rogeté and family plan move back to Leota to farm Bl hop and Mrs Exund and tly fianly travel Strum Rooseret to chireh on Siunty.
Community notices from Vernal and Roosevelt include Mr and Mrs Spencer Squires Mrs Ray Lee Miss Jackson Miss Morton Dudley and Mrs Lynn Cook attending the funeral of Mrs Enola Noble in Vernal. Several individuals traveled for medical treatment and weekend visits. Local club gatherings, visits by Mr and Mrs Preston Atwood, Lywian Merkley and others, and a Roosevelt fund drive are mentioned along with temple work and a Sunday school conference in Ashley ward.
Miss Pearl Foster and Miss Anna Clark visit Duchesne as ball at Star hall. Mrs DeLos Beatte seriously ill. Stanley Nebeker visits from Randlett. Oaks and Btringham speak at sacrament. School dismissed for Mrs LG Noble funeral. faculty attended. Grand Rasmussen ill. A reservoir being built east of Lapoint. school grounds improved. Miss Netl hosted by the Fort Duchesne couple. Vernal visitors listed. Raymond Bigelow's son improves after hospital stay.
Mrs CBR Ashley left Monday morning by bus to Rinter Wash to visit her son Terrell Atwood and family. Mr and Mrs William Karren of Montana move into the Karren home. Mrs Edith Allred returned Thursday from Roosevelt after a week at Sunday School conference with stake officers H Walter Woolley Aird G Merkley Nina Anderson Pearl Eaton Fivin or Richardson Peat Shaffer Melvin Jorgensen.
A banquet was served at the amusement hall by the Relief Society presidency. Mrs Lorin Hatch presided or assisted in organizing the event, with other officers listed as present.
A March community gathering at 2 PM featured a Patrick's Day color scheme and a dance, with a home shower for Mrs. Stanley Jane. Numerous local families attended, with talks on Searly Indians, musical performances, and updates on births, moves, and hospital care.
Mr and Mrs Charles Roller and family moved Sunday to the Wm H Siddeway place on Ashley Creek. Ross Merrell will run the place this summer. A group of friends gathered at Miss Lenore Goodrich’s home Friday evening for games and popcorn balls. WPA Toad project near UB 40 to Teale Anderson corner progressing with gravel hauled daily. Laved Marwari is foreman. Mrs James Walters of Bigck Idaho and relatives spent time at the DPT Richard home. Joe Katren visited Salt Lake last week.
A fragment from Mountain Dell notes a friendly gathering at Mr and Mrs Karl’s home in Vernal as their sons return after a short stay. The piece mentions ongoing school transport by team and wagon along the fields, with casual references to local households and neighbors.
A fragmented clipping notes Rangely weather disruption and road crew activity. Mentions Alvin Warde, Mrs George Swittax visiting, Mr S Chase and HP Ottosen, and WG Kinecry a former resident. References Republican range in Grand Junation and a March meeting with figures like Lee Kay of Salt and others.
Camp details include personnel changes and logistics for Camp 1507 Vernak C C. Discharges, transfers, and leadership slots are noted with names such as Walter Of, Busch, and George O beer. Groundwork for summer vegetable plots and kitchen produce planning is described along with inspections and supply runs to Salt Lake City.
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