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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
2
Easter, oldest Christian festival, traces to Passover and the Paschal lamb. The date was set by Nicea in 826 as the first Sunday after the full moon after the vernal equinox, but adoption varied until the Gregorian reform. the Greek Church only aligned in 1923, and this year Easter falls on March 28, an unusually early date.
Progressive farmers and Dairymen's League Cooperative members denounce New York milk control restrictions. Hearings on the Milk Investigating Committee feature opposition to state mandates on pricing and sale timing, while supporters acknowledge needed sanitary rules. Cooperatives defend farmer freedom against political domination in farming.
An old house cleaning piece urges homeowners to inspect the attic for fire hazards such as worn magazines, damp furniture, and clutter. It warns about inflammable paints, solvents, and gasoline, and suggests clearing yard debris to prevent fires. The article also briefly notes fluctuating dairy import figures from 1935 to 1936.
Washington note outlines labor’s drive to expand union influence into textiles and politics. Non-Partisan League claims 2.5 million workers and backs Roosevelt’s court expansion, linking labor strength to potential wage hour and broader legislation.
Reminiscence twenty years ago and local items note plans of Enoch C. Lybbert and family to move to Alberta to join brothers in farming. Gladys Bennion receives a handkerchief shower before a Central States mission. Curtiss Aeroplane damaged, costly repairs needed before setup. Senator Don B. Colton arrives in Vernal for April conference in Salt Lake City. S. P. Dillman residence sale near mill with 15 acres sold to E. J. Young Jr. Judge Veltman marks birthday this week and spring millinery opening announced by J. E. B. Disman. Two freight teams head to Douglas mountain. H. A. Chestnut to Brown’s Park. N. P. Lake travels to Salt Lake seeking investors for mining property.
The Relief Society annual party occurred March 17 at the ward chapel. President May Hall delivered a Welcome address. Elnora Vernon spoke as stake president, with Roy Carrol, Fern Swain and Frank Abplanaip providing readings and solos. Esther a Abplanaip presented a dramatization of a Huck Finn scene.
Saturday departures for Salt Lake and burial arrangements. Harold McKee had an appendicitis operation at a local hospital. Mrs Floyd Tetry and family visited. Mrs Ramsey Stewart returned from Salt Lake. husband improves but will not leave home until warm weather. Owen Bodily attended Orin Fisher's funeral from the mines. Genealogical meeting hosted by Wells Ashby. Gala Hacking injured her leg by a pitchfork. Thomas Hall left for Provo to be with daughter Lela for sinus separation. Wilford McConkie and daughter Jessie Ree of Roosevelt visited. Fisher relatives from Mt Emmons and Roosevelt visited. Mrs Schgefermeyer returned from California for health at Mat Neal’s. Carl Richens and Morris Roper spoke at Sacrament meeting. Oreta Oaks sang. Leland Garroll performed. Mrs Roland Bascom came home from hospital. Lynn Reynolds moved to new home. John Ashby moved into Reynolds’ former house. Mrs Bert Singleton hosted a turkey supper for Verdin’s birthday. Maryin Singleton of L D S College attended Arlyn Vernon’s funeral. Win Grant of Jackson, Wyo visited John Timothy’s family. Mrs Grant is Timothy’s granddaughter. Arenas Morning returned to work after a couple days with Julie Timothy. Miss Lorna Oaks of Roosevelt spent weekend with mother. Grant Carpenter left farming. Mrs Sam Gray improving after serious illness.
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