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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
8
A report notes a collision near the J N Davis residence injuring Mir end and Mrs A Strgson of rengels Ceolees. Local authorities investigated the wreck and provided care at the scene.
MIS and Safe Bown of Rangely were tied at Vaern on Monday in a local meeting note showing community groups engaging in municipal matters.
Mr and Mrs Sinta Wilkita of Jenten were in town Saturday on business.
Ty Mullins of Roosevelt, Missouri visited on Tuesday along with a Verna guest, according to local society notes.
A crowded schedule of social events fills Uintah County with dances, dinners, and campus activities. The Ladies Ald meet at Mrs Fred Ackuret home, graduation balls for Uintah high school, a May Day carnival by the Business and Professional Women, and a Beaux Arts Club gathering reflect local life and youth activity.
A fragment notes Ernster Pay F Billman of Roosevelt as a business minor figure in Versnion on Monday.
A fragment notes attorney Thorit Hatch of Helper representing a party in Vernal during a brief legal matter. The readable segment sets a scene of early proceedings with legal counsel named. Further specifics are not provided in the surviving text.
Mr and Mrs George H Ifarrison of Roosevelt were in Vernal on Wednesday. The brief visit appeared to involve local contact and a chance meeting with residents during their outing.
Carl Hacking of Lapaint underwent an operation at Ashisy Valley Hospital on Monday and is reported to be improving nicely.
The Pope of Moah Utah, formerly of Verrtal San, traveled to town on the weekend for business and to visit friends.
Harmon Gorsards and WG Hendron made a hastened trip to Bast Lake City on Saturday returning to Vernal Sunday. Local officials report the travelers visited several landmarks and returned without incident.
Kilas Ilelen FHretastrest traveled to Salt Lake City on Friday for a business trip. Her brother Glen accompanied and she has since been in hospital there before returning to Vernal.
Mr and Mrs V Y Billings and their three children from Duchesne were visiting relatives and trends in Vernal on Saturday.
A fragment reports a person named Birt Fills Wilteux leaving for their home in Bindy to spend the summer, with the note that today is Thursday. The readable text is limited and does not provide broader context or dates.
Mrs Mary C Fisher of Ducnesne is visiting for a few days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Adelpert Colten Jr.
Mr and Mrs Harold Calder have moved to Gines and will occupy the Frank Carroll property they purchased.
Mr and Mrs W Penderson and family motored to Tridell on Sunday. Mrs Nelle Merkley accompanied them back to Vernal and remained there for the commencement exercises.
Mr Trank Carrol and wife have moved to Vernal and Mr Carrol has bought the Calder Tracking Service Station. He will operate the station during the upcoming season.
The notice corrects an earlier health description and states Mrs Vola Frans remained active throughout life. Her death resulted from complications rather than illness occurring recently before passing.
Clark Wooley opened his new barber shop just east of the Pope Garage on Monday. County Agents and Peterson attended a meeting of the newly organized farm bureau at Bennett Wednesday where livestock feed and dairy problems were discussed. A follow up meeting on dairying will be held on [date unreadable] at Bennett.
The Oddin Historical Society presented Edna Crouther Rick in a lecture and song recital at the Congregational church with Meda Walker as riter. Puss Walker recently graduating from Weber Norman school performed a musical special.
Heber D. Clark writes from Coalville that after graduation he rushed to Vernal to finish a four week seminary session. He praises the courteous reception and notes Vernal lies on the Weber River above Echo, about two miles from Porterville where his mother was born.
Mr and Mrs W E Williams of Trangely were highlighted in a weekend social note with a brief mention of an event they attended. The fragment notes their presence and a casual gathering without detailing additional participants or outcomes.
George W Cahoon and family left Tuesday for their new home in Delta Utah. The move marks a fresh start for the Cahoon household as they settle in a western Utah community.
Wahoo and Mrs J C Hacking of Lapoint were business visitors in Vernal on Monday.
Mrs Leo Young and her son Eldon from Stocoevelt were visitors in Vernal on Monday.
Harmon Sewards and Thomas Karren traveled to Price on Tuesday for a business trip. They met with local partners to discuss ongoing projects and potential collaborations in the region.
The Conoco service station operated by Thomas Katten offers all night service continuing overnight hours for customer convenience.
Bishop and Mrs LeRoy Morrill of Tridest were visiting in Vernal on Monday.
Mr and Mrs W C L Williams of Rangely spent the weekend visiting Vernal and enjoyed their stay in the Utah city.
Mrs Leons Manwaring of Ballard Ward appeared in Wuttwi ides on Thursday in local notices and community records.
Frank F Rioberts and Jesse Brough of Leota were business visitors in Vernal on Monday.
George Simmons a farmer from the Tridel section was in Vernal on business Tuesday.
Sudge A W Watkins and I M Alde of Provo visited Vernal on Wednesday to convene a special mid term session of court. They presided as reporters in the local judicial proceeding.
Mr and Mrs W L Carlstrom of Roosevelt visited at the home of Mrs Carlstroms parents Mr and Mrs Teuben Hunting on Saturday.
The Wrecks Bros have closed their barber shop and moved into the Wm Mott shop. The new shop will be known as Bott and Wrecks barber shop.
Work begins at the Dry Canyon section of Ophir mining region on the Kearsarge Standard Mining property near Ophir. The project marks a new phase for Salt Lake City based mining interests in the Deseret region.
The county commissioners held their regular meeting last Saturday and passed an ordinance to renew 1.49 million dollars of Lords that come due on May 15. A fuller story of the ordinance appears elsewhere in this issue.
President Sfstum FH Calder announces a quarterly stake conference in Vernal on Saturday and Sunday. Opening session begins 3:00 PM Saturday with three sessions on Sunday at 10:60 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Visitors from Salt Lake will represent the Primary, Telesariety, and the Quorus of the Twelve Apostles.
Miss Eleanor Miller and Mist A Jrtle Baudson led a club leaders school in Verna at the high school building Tuesday and Wednesday under the direction of Susa Alice Pederson county home demonstration agent from the JAC Extension Service.
At the Frepublean county convention held in the courthouse Wednesday the delegates named to go to the state convention at Ogden Saturday include Mrs Jobhn N Davis R C Cooper Chas Deviday C AH Carter Hugh W Colton L PF Christensen A J Johnson J C Hacking GQ H Southam F J Young Jr Ernest Eaton W Jt Siddoway and Mrs O it Boutham with Mrs Ernest Eaton and Mrs Carter. Alternates Charles DeMosy chaired the meeting with E. J Yourg as secretary.
The Fashion and Dance Review by Uintah High School’s Domestic Art and Physical Education departments drew a large crowd. Girls modeled own dresses in a batik themed, lamp lit setting while a 25 girl Egyptian ballet sequence titled an Egyptian dances impressed attendees. Missy Coy Fife and Mrs Vurlel Wallis directed the entertainment.
Grace Slaugh earns a $50 scholarship from the Business and Professional Womens Club of Vernal Utah. The award supports education for young women, requiring at least three years at Uintah High, an 85 percent average, and strong character. The club notes progress beyond high school and wishes her ongoing success.
Forty men began Tuesday morning to uncover and remove wood pipe at the northeast part of town. Crews expect four inch cast iron pipe to be installed by Saturday noon. Main street and First North street projects follow with six and four inch pipes, while wages run at 959 per day. Delinquent water rent and cellar rents are noted, with plans to settle finances if arrangements succeed.
Fragmentary text mentions Superintendent Ar Stewart of the California Company and visitor activity in town. Details are missing to confirm event, date, or location.
Utah operates about three large sheep shearing plants with a total daily capacity near 4000 sheep. Additional small plants shear farm flocks and small ranch herds. Professor Alma Espin, Utah State College extension, notes concerns about pay per sheep and lack of training or inspection affecting fleece quality.
Uintah High finishes second to Carbon at the Price divisional meet led by Galloway and Uintah in multiple events. Carbon dominates with seven firsts, while Uintah leads in distance events and places high in sprints and relays.
Local report notes Yeaton of Watson was seen in town on Saturday, with residents recalling the appearance and potential activities during the visit.
The regular Board of Education meeting decided not to borrow to cover current salary warrants and opposed increasing the deficit. A Leota delegation offered to fund changes with the district on adding a room, while teachers protested coming year salary cuts and the board affirmed cuts were necessary to reduce the debt.
A playful exchange questions if Miss Godiva would ride bareback and whether she fears catching cold, mixing flirtation with humor about the legendary figure.
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