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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
8
Don Unacking and Harold Calder begin a new service station project at the Cook corner site near the Med Planer corner. The modern station will feature six gas pumps wash racks grease racks and brake adjusting equipment and will handle Conoco products.
The notice states that a secured class matter was entered at the post office in Vernal on March 28 2000 under the act of 1878. The document lists names and official details from the journal.
The fragment shows pricing for events with "Strictly in Advance" options including $250 and $15. It references multiple instances of advance sales and ticket formats.
An editorial notes a candidate or party push for expanded fiscal capacity and stronger national leadership. It references involvement with state press association and national editorial roles. The tone urges unified effort for financial growth and political progress.
Talle E. J Tutt of Lapoint was in Vernal on business EB Alexander traveled to Salt Lake City this week Bhortle Miller and Bart Owens of Rangely Colorado were in town Monday Miss Lamar Cook left for Salt Lake City to join her brother Reginald and wife
Keith Smith and his wife of Manila have just returned from a winter spent in England, detailing their travels and experiences during the overseas stay.
The Lewis Motor company will erect an addition to their building on the north side which was used as an auto storehouse.
Drilling activity has resumed at the Western Venture Company well located about eight miles southwest of Vernal. The update notes renewed operation and continued exploration in the region.
Mrs W Henderson and her family left Wednesday morning for a brief visit to their daughter Mrs Roland C Lundquist and family.
Stringham departs for Watson duties after visiting wife and family for several days. Fern Carter assists with the sheep tasks for Bryant.
Sam Bennin appeared before Judge Charles De Moissy on persistent violation charges. Hatch was bound over to the district court and released on bonds following the proceedings Monday morning.
Following a months stay in the Quiden Gate city he will be assigned a territory as a correspondent for a metropolitan Pacific coast newspaper.
Harold Calder purchases the horse Joker from Oths Week. Former owner Phil Van previously raced the animal, which won seven of eight races last fall in county competition.
Mr and Mrs Roland C Lund Quist of Price announce the arrival of a grandson who came to make his abode with them on Sunday March 15 Mother and little son are getting along nicely.
Miss Beatrice Foule, primary supervisor, drove to Lapoint on Wednesday to inspect schools. She was joined by Mrs P A Manker and Mrs Henry Millecam, who met Farm Bureau ladies and presented a color demonstration.
Ray Duke of J C Pen predicts La Point will boast one of the Basin region’s most attractive school grounds when the ongoing beautification project is completed. He notes the visitor impact and plans tied to the initiative.
Mrs Chan Howard and Mrs Nolan Ffollingshead hosted a Monday dinner for Mr and Mrs Ralph Ches who plan to move to Colorado. The table featured yellow textiles and was laid for close friends of the couple. A Weber County issue concerns enforcement of the new anti nepotism law as it applies to road supervisors, noting many are related within districts and may require outside labor. Mr and Mrs Kennth Speirs and their daughter Naon along with Ray Reader and son Shirley returned to Vernal from Salt Lake City business trip, with Mrs Trueman Miller and young daughters visiting Airs Josephine Aldrexich of Bal Lake and her mother Mrs George Miller of Riverton.
The Ides of Spring Dance at the Imperial Hall Friday night promises to be a popular affair. The event is noted in a local column with mentions of arranging groups and expected attendance.
Mrs Fern Shaffer is reported to be recovering after an operation performed about a week ago. She shows gradual improvement and remains under medical care.
A heavy storm moved through Price on Wednesday and extended toward nearby areas. Myron Vernal reported a fine shower that evening, leaving everything looking fresh and renewed.
Gege Funk of Myton and Ly dia Ann Jenkins of Roozevelt obtained a license and were married by Judge Charles DeMolsy. The groom is the son of Henry Funk and the bride the daughter of Charley Jenkins. This was the judge’s first ceremony since taking office.
A note states the last EXPRESS issue includes an article titled Why we have schools penned by Orvel Hullnger a thirteen year old student at Lapoint school and son of Harvey Hullinger The piece was reprinted from the Laconic school paper of the same Lapoint school.
The document states that correspondence not reaching the office by Tuesday and written in ink or typewriter will be refused. It notes items should be separated by a blank space and that items with no general news value will be omitted. The paper will eliminate material deemed of trivial interest while continuing to pay for news that is newsworthy.
J C Anderson, local manager for Utah Power and Light, reported that Bishop W R Blarkness of Magna ward, once a counselor to Anderson, hanged himself in the Magna chapel basement. Anderson called him a fine man and could not fathom the motive.
Uintah Basinhigh school band to present the opera Tie Lucky Jade at the local auditorium Friday and Saturday under director Lippid Winn. Sixteen lead roles, a chorus of seventy three, and an orchestra of twenty five will perform as the band prepares to travel to Price for the contest in April. The event funds new uniforms and costly instruments, with sixty musicians expected to represent the school in the eastern Utah contest.
The Vernal Second Ward held its old folks reunion on March 1 at the chapel. A chicken dinner for about one hundred followed by a St Patrick’s spring decor, Easter eggs centerpieces, and music by the high school orchestra. An afternoon program featured readings, music, and reminiscences by local residents including oldest attendees A Hatch and Anna K Batlets, with two guests from the Ashley Valley’s 1879 era and Mary Blair Bartlett noted as the first Relief Society president donor.
Vernal BPW members hosted an emblem breakfast on March 16 at Mrs Johnston’s home with toastmistress Pearl Shaffer and musical solos by Miss Hansen. The Helier Society annual party of the Vernal Second Ward on March 1 at the Seminary building featured St Patrick games and a Miss orchestra for dancing after 9 30 with punch and wafers served.
Mrs H B Calder and Mrs Charles Carter hosted a dinner for Mr J Bates of San Diego California on Thursday March 12. Twenty five guests enjoyed a delicious meal at small green and white decorated tables and a social afternoon of chat.
The Thalia club met at Mrs W 3B Chase’s home on Thursday March 12 to honor Mrs Ward White. After a business meeting the group played 500. Dinner was served to ten members and three guests. The guest of honor received many gifts. Mrs David Witmer, a member who spent the winter in Log Vagas Nevada, attended.
The Misses Leatha Hair Barbara Carter Wanda Johnson and Fleten Evans hosted a waffle supper on Friday evening. Eight guests enjoyed a three course meal before attending the Gun Club dance.
The annual gun club dance at Dunperlal hall drew a large crowd from all parts of the county Friday night. The event, held each spring, is anticipated by local sportsmen who plan early and celebrate with partners.
A formal cabaret dancing party hosted by the Pep girls of the UY Ho S on Monday evening March 1 at the H 8 Gym featured dances by Bonnie Miller and Deon Young vocal numbers by Flora McCoy and Gladys Teeples with music by the Stringham orchestra. Rowena Stringham chaired arrangements with help from Lorna Murray and other club sponsors Velda Haslem and Marva Hodson among attendees totaling thirty five couples.
Miss LaBerta Cook hosted the Verna See Edward Mutual junior girls at her home on a Wednesday evening in March. A waffle supper was served to guests including Barta Henderson Letha Hall Isebelle Dullman Merle Jensen Avon Robinson Cornea Pierson Mrs Anthon Cannon Wanda Johnson Ella Wilkins Irene Watkins. They then attended a theater party at the Vogue.
Members of the Beaut Arts club gathered at Mrs Wm B Wallis home on Saturday March 14 for a luncheon for twelve. Tables featured pink red and green. bowls of pink roses served as centerpieces with green place cards and favors. Hamton Calder gave an entertaining talk on European art galleries.
The J Penny company store in Vernal hosted a turkey dinner for Roosevelt store employees from Vernal. A highlight was Alton Hatch reporting on his New York trip as a gold star winner.
The Current Topics club met March 1 at Mrs T G Alexandre's home with Mrs L Thorne assisting. Ruth Hart read a one act play Gossip, Marva Hodson performed two Irish dances in costume, and guests sang Irish songs led by Mrs Vern Shimmin with Mrs Mary Manwaring at the piano. A lunch for twelve members and three special guests followed.
First Ward Relief Society held an Annual Day banquet with a program noting the 89th anniversary of the Relief Society of the L D S church. Mrs Zint B Howard and Mrs Nell Calder delivered addresses recounting the organization from its inception. The event drew elderly and widowed members, a hot dinner, and chapel performances including songs and readings led by local figures.
Glade Colton was the contestant in the Lb D SS oratorical contest and qualifies for entry to the national oratorical center. The theme linked to the Constitution of the United States focused on The Fation for American Constitution. Congratulations to Glade.
Mrs Rena B Maycock assistant director of extension work in Utah arrived Tuesday evening to review problems with Home demonstration agent Alice Pedersen concerning their programs and methods.
The BPW Club banquet at Uintah High School drew city leaders including State President Gladys Nielsen and Mayor H OD Calder. Guests enjoyed decorations, music, and speeches on civic projects and the library initiative, with committee appointments announced for future fundraising and building plans.
The East camp of the Daughters of the Pioneers met at Mrs C W Showalter’s home on Friday March 13. Mrs Eva Hatch led the lesson with musical numbers by Mrs Mary Manwaring and Wanda Johnson and a reading by Ailis Merle Jensen. Refreshments were provided by the hostesses Mrs Katie Hodgkinson Mrs Mary Manwaring Mrs Adam Erickson and Mrs Showalter. The next meeting is set for Friday April 10 at Mrs Fiizabeth Karren’s home.
Mrs Adair Tyzack hosted a neatly arranged bridge supper at her Tyzack home on Saturday March 14. Eight tables were set with vases and pink carnations. favors and place cards followed the Se Patricks motif. Honors at bridge went to Mrs Horace Coltharp, Mrs Chen Miller, Rae Ashton, and Snell Miller.
Mrs Mattie Weaver hosts the Ladies Aid on Wednesday March 18 with eighteen members and five guests attending. Mrs L C Thorne leads an engaging discussion on the Ladies Farm Bureau work, illustrated by sketches of model kitchens and dining rooms. Lunch follows and plans are made to meet again in two weeks at Mrs Fred Ackhurst's home.
The EVs Wilcot Mrs Anthon Cabnon and Mrs Wood Winn hosted the Faculty Womens league on Thursday March 12 at Mrs Winn's home. Mrs I Smeer read Margaret Oyllby by James Barrie for twelve members. Supper was served at tables with Irish green and white hats as favors. Parish c Hothers. The Mi Kan Wee girls of the First Ward primary hosted a mothers party Tuesday afternoon at the First Ward chapel. Fifteen girls and thirteen mothers attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon after the regular lesson. Mr Hugh W Cohen and Mrs Dessie Varkey spoke on class work. Refreshments were served by Florence Davis Emma Markey Melen Stringhart Visine Howard and Katherine Nash assisted by teachers Mrs Bessie Varkey and Mrs Mardie Richardson.
Mrs Ettla Caldwell and son Owen and George Perry returned home from St George where they visited the bedside of their sister Mrs Susan Caldwell who is critically ill. Also noted are moves to and from relatives, a granddaughter at the Salt Lake City Children's Hospital, and local community affairs including a Henegar's Business College student returning to Salt Lake City. A work crew hauled thirty loads of manure at Sylvanus Collett’s home and thanks are extended for support. Mrs Inez Timothy and children left for Roosevelt after four months with relatives while her recovery continues.
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