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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
1
A buyer recalls a door to door clerk named Ife who promised a real hum dinger suit. After payment he vanished to another town with the money, leaving a cheap shoddy suit that fit nowhere and failed to wear.
Vernal community mourns Laura Parker Cullimore 1905 1927 youngest daughter of Hannah Parker of Bigelty born Vernal Utah educated Glines school Utah Academy taught in Roosevelt and Provo later married Lake Cullimore June 17 1925 in Salt Lake Temple their son born February 16 1927 funeral held February 19 at Windsoard chapel with pallbearers speakers and music interment Pleasant Grove cemetery survived by husband son parents and siblings from Duchesne Salt Lake Vernal Duchesne and Bigelty areas.
A telephone message from Salt Lake City reports Senator O Donnell steadily improving from a severe illness that had kept him bedridden for more than two months. Local friends in Uintah County express relief at his favorable progress and hope for an early return home.
Officials dispute the Vernal land office closing with Senator Smoot and Commissioner Spry stating the order is irrevocable. A letter from Washington dated March 16 claims recall is unlikely, while protests from Congressman Colton and Roosevelt Commercial Club seek reconsideration.
Rumors say Tidewater Associated Oil reports a saturated sand below the vee horizon in its Rangely No 1 Amazon well, with casing to be lowered after cementing and mud operations. Early readings place sand top at 3740 ft with 17 ft penetration and a 249 inch core bit, while other tests in the area date to Dakota Morrison horizons and previous deep attempts by Standard Oil Co of California and Midwest Petroleum.
The Basin Farm Bureau promotes importation of pure bred dairy stock. Signers may view lists at the United State Bank and in each ward with local officers. Indications show Boys and Girls club work in Uintah County improving this year. registration cards are rapidly arriving.
Mayor proclaims April 4.9 as Clean-up and Paint-up Week urging all citizens to clear rubbish debris and paint buildings. Citizens to beautify streets alleys and premises to welcome visitors during May Day festivities and attract tourists. City crews to collect rubbish Friday and Saturday with accessible piles for trucks.
Now that the pilot tunnel is bored through the divide the railroad will soon finish the main bore and open the line between Denver and Craig. The Craig route underpinned Utah expansion efforts by ex governor Simon Banberger to reach the Winter Basin and valleys south of Salt Lake City. The completion would unlock vast mineral farming grazing and timber regions across western Colorado and eastern Utah.
Professor Alma Esplin of Utah Agricultural College will visit Ashley Valley to meet wool growers. Meetings listed for Mon at Aeser, Tue 2 pm in Bank of Vernal, Wed at Gl ineg, Thu at Davis. aims to share talks on sheep and wool farming. Simon Bamberger referenced in context of regional interest and railroad project prospects.
The Vernal City Council proclaims April 4 to 9 as Clean Up Week urging citizens to tidy repair and improve property. The city marshal will remove rubbish on April 8 and 9 with advance location notice to help present a better appearance for summer events and visiting throngs.
Western Colorado aligns with Basin amid a Denver driven push to control the Moffat road after the tunnel completion and reorganization. Rumors of a battle between Union Pacific and Arthur Evans interests swirl, while Denver insists the line remains independent under local control. Plans for a Dotsero cutoff aim to connect the Moffat with the Rio Grande, aiding regional growth.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Dow were held at the Vernal first ward chapel with ward bishopric oversight. Relatives and friends from Vernal, Watson, and Salt Lake City attended as pallbearers and quartet singers performed, followed by interment at Vernal cemetery.
Claude Cornwall, leader of the LD 8 church recreation program, spent the week in Vornal to organize and coordinate ward and stake recreational committees. He led sessions at First Ward and Orpheus Hall detailing structure, activities, and community games and dances with strong attendance and public praise.
A fragmentary ad style note on advertising by Its Also True Op Advertising. The writer recalls a woman forgetting old breakfast brands and the need to constantly define who you are and what you offer. An ink blotter sits before a writer as a reminder of branding.
An audit of Uintah county school district as of June 30 1926 shows a cash balance of 77082.75 and bond assets of 312738.89. Debt includes bonds issued in 1917 and 1929 totaling 1 510 000 with notes payable and warrants. the district’s net value is 363 251.36 after depreciation. West Henderson and Walter Woolley conducted the audit for the two fiscal years ending June 30, 1926.
A Central school Parent-Teachers meeting led by John McNaughton approved grading the south end and west side of the grounds to expand play space and construct a skating pond this coming winter. The group aims to raise funds for trees and other improvements.
A Davis meeting last Tuesday afternoon featured a Home Management demonstration by Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Eaton. Officers elected include Mrs. Mabel Chivers president Mrs. Frank Teebe vice president and Mrs. Henry Staugh secretary.
A report identifies J eLea as manager of the Hoosevelt Implement company in Roosevelt and notes an event occurring Wednesday. Further details are incomplete from the text.
The report notes that Mr Cornwall recently held the role of recreational leader aboard the ship Leviathan, guiding passenger activities and coordinating entertainment duties.
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