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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
2
William B Wallis editor Dedicates the Vernal Utah paper to independence in politics. Subscription rates listed for one year and shorter terms. Published under state press association with March 13 1809 postmark noted.
The article notes the seasonal urge to tidy up property as homes shed winter rubbish and spring fever motivates cleanup campaigns aimed at improving physical appearance and curb appeal.
The text urges removing clutter from attics basements and closets to reduce fire risk and suggests giving usable items to charity then burning refuse on windless days. It stresses inspecting furnaces heating equipment and electrical wiring to prevent fires and recommends spring cleaning as a preventive measure.
Willow Creek reports from Vernal and local farms include births and visits. Families welcome babies born April 12 to Salt Lake City parents and April 14 at Leota, with multiple social gatherings and a school dance. Sheep shearing season faces poor moisture, and local Easter picnic and softball games draw crowds.
Readings and performances by students mark the Rangely school program at the school house. The event continues with a last day supper in the evening to close the April activities.
Children and families gathered at the Dragon schoolhouse at 10 am for an Easter egg hunt with parents and teachers. Older students hid eggs along a canyon trail while younger ones watched or joined in. A boy earned the top prize by finding a dozen eggs, as the community discusses the upcoming May 1 Dragon hall program.
The event notes a dress by Rev George E Guild of Vernal tied to the eighth grade Labor Conquers All motto. A bridal shower for Mrs Ralph Boughton took place April 20 at Everett Bascom's home with about twenty five ladies, gifts, and refreshments. Local visits include the Stanley Endicott family with Afton Johnson to Vernal, and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norman with Billy visiting Ernest Smith's family. Snow in Dragon brought deep drifts Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Twenty women attended the Saturday shower for Mrs Lawrence Lee with many gifts. The community notes arrivals departures trips illnesses and family visits include Cald wells returning from Salt Lake, Rasmussen family in Vernal, and several trips to attend weddings and funerals.
Mra Abner Swain and son Dave ral and Miss May Lee Smith mot ored to Vernal Sunday, Mrs J H Mooseman of White rocks visited here Saturday eve with her daughter, Mrs Har vey Taylor, Mrs Annie Cummings and son Frank and Tom Silka of Neola were visiting in town Sunday evening, with Mrs Lioy Taylor. The Stockmen's dance was held Saturday night at the Star Hall. Primary conference was held here Officers from Vernal were Mrs Joseph P Hacking, Mrs Fred Gringham, Miss Beatrice Stringham and Mrs Earl Tenney relatives of Mrs Barbara Nsberg came Saturday night to visit with her and family. The two little children of Mr and Mrs Lee Lathrum are suffering with whooping cough. Mr and Mrs Clive Sprouse spent Easter Sunday at Vernal with Mrs Sprouses family. Johnny Soderman of Salt Lake is visiting the Mrs George Thompson family. Donna Bigelow, Erma Caldwell, Flora Davis, Velma Hullinger and Roy Smith of the Alterra high and Shirley Caldwell, Donna Sprouse and Alta Lameroux of the Uintah high of Vernal attended the band contest at Provo last weekend. Lela Bigelow entertained Sunday evening at an Easter party at her home. The guests were girl friends. Supper was served.
The Vernal First Ward Sacrament meeting featured Eliza Harvey and her brother Bruce. Measles and pneumonia cases ripple through the ward while Elmer Morrill recovers after a horse kick. several local families relocate and celebrate the Primary’s annual conference.
Walter Woolley presented a medal to Lt. Vern Hemstreet recognizing his outstanding work as a future father of America. Woolley cited general scholarship and excellence in agriculture and projects as the basis for the honor.
This passage emphasizes understanding current events through interpretation. It argues that insightful analysis helps readers grasp global happenings and their impact on the nation, offering deeper meaning beyond raw reports.
A Utah Extension Service note by J C Hogenson outlines a homemade harrow using sixteen auto tire rims in four by four rows. Rims fastened to a plank form a pulverizing, even spreading harrow fueled by a two by six plank and clevis connection. The device promises cheap, efficient field work.
Water with meals aids digestion by boosting stomach juices. A spoonful of Adiert ka is claimed to cleanse poisons and wash both upper and lower bowels. Vernal Drug Company.
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