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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
4
A local figure described as independent in politics shows optimism and aims to expand and improve Linton County. The person highlights community work with the Utah State mess association.
A family visits relatives at Mt Emmons on April 2 while Glenn Wahl leaves Tuesday morning for Idaho for summer employment. Jack Cook will work in Antelope this summer.
The district school closed on May 3 with the primary department continuing one more week to makeup lost time. An eighth grade completion program featured Rev George E Guild delivering the address Labor Conquers All. Certificates were given, and a school dance followed with Miss Nellie Rodsbaugh honored. A social at Mrs Cyrus Engberson’s condo hosted about thirty ladies, with handkerchiefs and refreshments.
Relatives from outaile attend funeral for Mrs Alice Morrill and other local family notices. Residents report measles, graduation trips, visitors from Vernal, and a new baby girl in San Francisco connecting Morill families and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson and Mr and Mrs Bennett L Eeton were among visitors Sunday. David Andrews and sons Bob and Howard of Roosevelt were present. Mr and Mrs Jack Gleaton and children of Vernal visited Saturday evening at the Sam Snyder home. Joe Snyder family spent Saturday with relatives in Whiterocks. Elmer Manwaring of Hallard did business nearby last week.
Mrs George Campbell YWMIA President has worked with the Primary association. A May Day Festival occurred on May 1. A baby boy was born April 30 to Mr and Mrs Lorin Mancun of Roosevelt. Thoral Larsen returned with his wife and child after medical care. Mr Gerr Hicks has been away two months but is able to return home. Mr and Mrs George Bincken attended the funeral of Mrs Alice Morill. Miss Madge Harris and Miss Gwendolyn Brugger accompanied them. Alterra graduates from this ward include Venice Manwaring Lucile Thatcher Heen Rice LaRue Pawlings and Donald Toda. Miss Lie de Thatcher, age 15, was valedictorian. Fred Bearden took the Book of Mormon class to Salt Lake City. they returned Monday. Twenty Ft Duchesne literary club members attended a meeting at the VT Rive home. hostesses were Mrs Miss Howard Brugger and Harris. After reviewing Goodbye Mr Chips, refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs George Bracken, Mrs Kent Johnson, Mrs Thoral Larsen and Miss Lalith Fitchardson. Mr and Mrs John H Cock and ...
Ning Blank won the gold ring for top junior. Ruth Winder led with 196 merits and Neil Caldwell had 183. The Allan memorial scholarship of 100 dollars went to Lorene Swetnam, Henager College award to Marjorie Tuitcheill. The senior class funded a centralized sound system and presented a 150 dollar check to the school board.
Judge Turner presided on a docket listing probate and civil actions. Cases included overruled demurrers in Ne lie McKee Pardon Dodds Jr et al and James Pappas v Uintah Farm Bureau with defense counsel to answer in 15 days. State of Utah v J P May continued. Utah v Joseph Rich et al demurrer sustained with 20 days to answer. Blaze of Utah v James C Hack ing et al awarded $373,860 and delinquent taxes. George A Fisher appointed receiver for bonds. Utah v Carl J Hack ing et al verdict set for May 6 at $186,037 plus costs. Two divorces granted Ellifritz v Kruger Ellifritz and Chivers v Chivers with custody and alimony awards. Bank of Vernal v Hitch et al demurrer adjourned to next term. State auditors requisition of $24 to reimburse Uintah county for juror costs. County Clerk authorized to draw 25 jurors for reconvened term beginning June 3. jurors report June 4. Court adjourned to May 31 at 2 PM.
A First Ward event featured a skit from the conversation department and a varied program. The evening showcased a Giea KM Fox Trot demonstration by Orval Sowards and others, old-fashioned square dancing by Glines Wim Oaks, public speaking demos, a reading course skit, a Hobby Show led by Alton Hatch, and a Table Tennis exhibition by the M Men under Clark Newell. The night closed with dancing.
Charles Beck was elected president at the Future Farmers annual meeting held on April 1. Marion Hall became vice president, Clyde Hansen secretary, and Don Olson chief watchdog. Retiring officers were Cisco Hall president, Nell Calnell vice president, Shirley Slaugh secretary, and Gordon Wacking chief watchdog.
Funeral services for Ansell Twitchell of Manila were held last Thursday. Twitchell, 0, was active in Daggett County civic affairs and had served as road commissioner at the time of his death.
State of Utah Uintah County Maeser precinct announces sale of unclaimed animals. On May 20 1935 at 10 am at the auction site the described three sheep and additional marked livestock will be sold to the highest bidder for cash if not claimed earlier. J A Jenkins Poundkeeper of Maeser precinct signs the notice dated May 7 1935.
Claimants may recover expenses for sheep pulled from pastures under the Ashley Woolgrowers Association marks including various ear brands and notations. Any sheep unclaimed by May 20 1935 will be placed in estray pound for damages. interested parties should call at the office of Secretary Hfu W Colton.
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