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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
4
Local residents and relatives visited Vernal from Dry Fork Jensen and Dry Park with several spending weekends or days in the city. Church programs, Easter events, and a Vernal Rodeo association meeting with committee appointments also featured in the week’s notes.
The community church outlines Arbor Day programs to honor the day with services, plantings, and hymns. Committees are urged to incorporate flowers and beautification efforts, with a focus on Pioneer stories and church teaching as a backdrop. Local updates mention missionary movements and a hunting incident near Fruitland, with animals released after capture.
Many local residents and visiting families attended events connected to the Junior High operetta The Beauty Contest featured an all girl cast with over 60 students performing in Vernal and nearby communities The piece showcased student talent amidst a busy week including grazing service discussions and AAA meeting attendance.
Davis Ward records honor Davis Ward Pioneer Mother, Mrs. Holloway Hillger and others visiting Salt Lake and Provo. Mentions board of education member Mrs Glens Miller, Navy family returns, and Easter sunrise services shifted to Memorial Day at Dinosaur National Monument. Includes notes on Davis family histories, local residents visiting Vernal, and community roles such as LDS church teacher and Relief Society president.
In 1940 a vivid scene on Treasure Island shows Marie Dowel poised before a heroic figure at the Temple Compound. The image captures the reawakening spirit as ground crews and chaff prepare for the Golden Gate Exposition gala, signaling a hopeful start on opening day.
A jumbled page of classified ads includes items for sale and trade, sale of chicks, farm equipment, and personal notices. It also reports legal actions and court outcomes, including fines for driving offenses and a summary of Democratic County Convention events with names such as DAVIN and HOC ALDRR. The text also covers highway funding plans for Utah with figures, routes, and project scopes affecting Uintah Basin.
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