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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
5
The Vernal Express notes editor William B Wallis and publisher James H Wallis. It records second class matter at Vernal Utah on March 13, 1509 under the act of March 5 1879.
An article notes London’s new experimental television station drawing global attention. Philo T Farnsworth is highlighted as a leading figure with a multifactor amplifier. London telecast tests, tea industry stats, and a mix of scientific, cultural, and human-interest items fill the page.
Independent in politics optimistic in disposition and working for Uintah County welfare policies. A summarized Q and A list from the State Welfare Board covering Old Age Assistance eligibility, relatives' responsibility, differences between pensions and old age assistance, federal matching funds, eligibility with property, and repayment terms. It includes how self-sustaining recipients can be dropped, and liberal interpretations allowing advances with future reimbursement. Herron Lake News.
Delinquent stock assessments dated February 24 1934 and prior yield a list of names with amounts due. Shares may be sold at Uintah Abstract Office Vernal Utah on May 2 1936 at 10 00 a m to cover delinquent assessments and advertising costs. Secretary EB Bennion Vernal Utah.
On April 23 Roy K Gardner caught a large beaver in the irrigation ditch at the Burns Beach canal on the William Sewell ranch. Gardner bound the beaver after an initial misidentification, notified Deputy Game Warden Floyd Noel, who transported it to Vernal for photographs. The beaver was later released at Brush Creek gorge with plans to move more beaver to higher Uintah lakes to aid flood control.
Reader notes describe beaver movement along Brush Creek toward the Green River, with Mr Noel suggesting the animal traveled from Brush Creek through Burns Beach canal and into nearby streams while seeking suitable propagation sites.
Logan Howard Calder son of Mr and Mrs H 3B Calder of Vers nal was elected editor of the Buzzer, the annual student publication at Utah State Agricultural College. Calder, a senior, majors in Commerce and minors in Dairying, and served as chairman of the Buzzer ball this year. He is a member of Sigma Chi and Delta Phi return missionary fraternity and previously active in track, dramatics and debating in high school.
University of Utah awarded scholarship cards to about 300 students during winter quarter. A 25 average qualifies for scholastic attainment with 3.0 as perfect. Out of town students ranked high, about 25 percent received recognition. Vernal’s Misa Mary Alice Norgard appeared on the honor roll.
Dr Vomner E Rich County Attorney Hugh W Colton and District Attorney Dallan H Young moved from Uinton State Bank to rooms in Coltharp building to allow Dr W K Bullock and Dr John H Clark to convert their former space into a hospital Attorney Wallace Calder also moved across the hall using rooms once occupied by Dr F G Eskelson.
J D Lewis attended the funeral of his brother Archibald J Lewis who died April 27 at Salina. Archibald, 78, organized and operated the Salina Drug Company and had been active in civic affairs including city council service. Surviving are his widow, a son Thad W Lewis of Salina, brothers Guy Lewis of Richfield and W D Lewis of Vernal, and a sister Mrs Das M Bolitho of San Bernardino California.
Scout demonstrations at Uintah High on April 29 featured activities led by PF Lambert and M Lune dell, with Explorer Scouts demonstrations including pack, troop records, first aid and camping. A large turnout of Scouts and Scouters attended as troops assigned showcases from First Ward and Second Ward along with songs led by P Lewit.
The 107th anniversary restoration event will be observed May 15 with an outing in Uintah stake on May 16 aligned with Roosevelt stake. Aaronic Priesthood members will lead sacrament services in wards on May 17. Miss Etella Richards plans an original pageant for May 16 at Merkley Grove featuring Bishop Bylvester Cannon. Pioneers will share experiences along a historic trail to Old Ashley and Old Fort Thornburg.
In Batt Lake City Whitter ward invited the Olsen family to present a music and vocal program with pictures. Mr and Mrs Norman Olsen and family performed, offering songs, duets, and scenes. A hand painted panorama showing Lis history by C A Christensen was shown, with C Olsen recounting events. A large audience attended and ward officials hope to repeat the program in early fall.
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