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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
4
Notice records William B F Wallis as publisher of a London based newspaper entered as second class mail at the Vernal Utah post office on March 23 1909 under the Hatch act of 1872. The item lists Doughty Street London address and identifies him as publisher.
The article notes an optimistic tone in a local figure described as ENDUIPENDENT working for broader goals in Uintah County. It references state press association involvement and mentions a national editorial association in relation to the figure’s public profile.
A farmer offers four dollars and a price for his steers then phones a second buyer who pays more The telephone saves him a town trip keeping the rabber and farm in touch with neighbors and customers The system keeps him within quick reach of fire department doctor or veterinarian in emergencies Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
The report lists Pete Metetas and Murray of Vernal en route to Rawlins Wyoming for oil company work. John Rasmussen and family wintered in Vernal and moved to Meeker on March 11 with others at the sheep camp. Also noted are WC Winston, L White, Henrihnen, John Brandt, J D Luty and Mrs Lutz’s party leaving March 16 for ten days in California.
A fragmentary LAPOINT notice offers a brief local update with unclear details. Readable parts reference the agency and place but lack complete context.
The Ballet Society held its annual day program on March 17 at the Star Theatre with a program featuring Mr and Mrs Bilder and their son and family. Roosevelts leasing the Elmet Jor farm for the week. Several local residents and families attended services and visits, including Mr and Mrs Murphy in Salt Lake City, and a list of those who attended a funeral for Don Carroll.
A local roundup lists returns and movements of residents near Jensen and Midway Utah. Ardith Huber returns home after a month long visit. Lyle and Glines plan summer farming in Neola. Clifton Searles visits Jensen. McNabb and family relocate to Raron Rasmussen property. L K Murphy moves back to farm. Claire Burton and Geneva Jensen visit town. Visitors to Vernal include Jacob Rasmussen and sons. E J Tutt. Mrs Harrison. Delbert Horrocks. George Perry family. Gyrus Thompson. Charley Taylor. Carl Hacking. J O Hacking. Tom Burton visits Jensen.
On Tuesday C B Bartlett attended a Utah Poultry association meeting in Lapoint. My and Mrs John Wilson took Ben to Vernal where a ruptured appendix required Sunday surgery by Dr F G Cskelson. Elders Owen Bartlett Levi Kitchen and Charles Merkley spoke at a Whiterocks beach gathering. Morrill traveled to Vernon for business midweek. Parley H Goodach J R McKee Leland Morrill C B Bartlett and Lorin Ross attended the Moxeby Stock association annual meeting in Lapoint. A dramatic department led by George W Fartlett plans an April play.
The Relief Society held its annual day program on Friday with readings by Margaret Wiking and Mrs William Horrocks, guitar and quartet music by local participants, and ice cream and cake served after. The MIA staged a play Friday evening featuring Bert Stoddard Jack Cook Willem Jorgensen Lola Allred Olga Wilkins Karl Wilkins Venice Manwaring Amber Jenkins Hazel King led curtain work and Vernal helped with curtains. Bishop Ray E Delman brought the Sunday school class for talks in Sacrament meeting last Sunday.
A long list of local visits events and personal milestones includes Pee Maeser visiting his uncle Joseph Hack'r in Salt Lake City Stella Thacker recovering after an operation at Ash Ley Valley hospital Muriel Wallis MIA president attended Mutual Tuesday evening Phebe Allen recovering from appendicitis and returning home Victor Bingham and Neldon Calder back from Provo post mid winter semester work and rest at home Heber Kimball Grace Hall Leota visited Hall family and returned Sunday Thornburgh camp of DUFP to hold March 31 meeting at Mrs Lional Freestone’s home Amanda Nichols returned from Vernal caring for granddaughter Don Carroll died at 17 cause under rice work Frank H Smith Mel Pitt oversaw cemetery work fence repair and grounds improvement Ezra Allen family Ogden visiting O D Allen Sacrament meeting noted Carl Prece Thelenore Johnson and Foma missionaries also mentioned Primary conference Jensen Sunday School extended to April 21 due to water break Genealogy class party for TD Hall and a relief society banquet with 140 guests followed by a program and dance
Mr and Mrs Marion P Rogers and son Leonard and Modah Kidd of Leota visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Dallas Bodily. Mrs Bodily is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Reut ers. Farmers in the area are busy with spring work and have some grain planted. Mr and Mrs Loran Hatch received word that their son Dan, a missionary in California, has been transferred from Gilroy to San Luis Obispo.
Cattle moved to Blue Mountain by Mr and Mrs Cyrd Erickson. Harold Schovel and Monte Winn left for cartside points. Harold plans to visit his mother Mrs May Knewson in Ogden. Monte to visit sister Mrs William Fnright in Salt Lake City. Reef society Anwi] held in schoolhouse Ouverture I with orchestra, Clara Preece, Mazie Corless, Alma Preece, Maretta, Clyde Campbell, Sewel Massey. 140 guests attended. S&S Wyman director visiting Hasden Colorado. Rock Point Canal Company annual meeting elected James Eshelson. canal rider salary set at 50 per month with half cash and half produce. Assessments split one third each cash, in produce.
A weather report notes likely half an inch of precipitation starting Thursday afternoon through Friday. It covers river ice break incidents on Green River and ferry operations, including a missing horse and details on crossing attempts. Also mentions cattlemen, sheep roving plans, and overflow on Willow Creek affecting local roads.
A reader reflects on beauty, stage presence, and dramatic talent while recalling a vow not to become an actress, and a suggestion to pursue stage or film work. The dialogue hints at self-doubt and family influence on career choices.
In the district court Uintah County Utah Sheriff Emery J P Johnson announces a public sale of real property including sections 14 23 24 25 in township 25 range 28 east containing about 1200 acres with improvements and rights of way. The sale is at the county courthouse Vernal at 2 pm with purchase price in lawful currency. Date of first publication March 23 1933. last publication April 13 1933.
State Engineer George V Bacon in Salt Lake City Utah announces Orson Burton and Oscar Swett have applied to appropriate 200 acre feet of water from Second Fork Eagle Creek Aztec Spring Creek and Lake Creek in Diggett County Utah. Protests must be filed by affidavit with a $105 fee within 132 days after publication.
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