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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1937

Page

2

Vernal Health and Activity Day Draws County Crowds

About fev thousand attended Uintah County Health and Activity Day in Vernal on Friday. A mile long parade, a dancer festival at Uintah high school athletic field, and afternoon field events showcased eager junior athletes. Organizers credit Superintendent L. G. Noble, Mary Ricks, nurses Jane Loftis and June Addison, Principal TM Lundell and committees for a wholesome, memorable event.

Fev Uintah County Uintah High School L. G. Noble Mary Ricks Jane Loftis June Addison TM. Lundell

Grasshoppers and Ants Analogy in Cautionary Tale

A read text contrasts the careless grasshopper with the industrious ant. It notes a tension when authority orders a share of the ant’s hoard to feed the grasshopper. The passage underscores a social lesson that communities comprise both improvident and provident members.

Vernal News Briefs Bring Visits, Travels, and Farewells

Saturday notices: George Law welcomes a son. Allen Davis and family plan an extended visit to Lander. Dave Billet heads to Price to start a business. Green River rising rapidly. expect booming by June. Farewell dance for R L Woodward. Woodward family heads to Provo for education. Lynne Ashton recovering from fever. Roy Colton and Lula Camp depart for Salt Lake. Camp name to Calton, return to Vernal in two weeks. Prof Anderson and family leave for Heber. farewell at Jos Hackings. John Mokeschnie stocks store for summer trade. C B Bartlett returns from Colerain with honey sales. Captain Wright and sister visit from Ft Duchesne. Quarterly conference well attended. Heber J Grant and J G Kimball missionary visitors from Salt Lake City. Miss Geneva Sprouse of Vernal and Rev Johnson wed at Mrs Baird’s home. Young couples from prominent Vernal families.

George Law Allen Davis Woodward Provo Lynne Ashton Roy Colton Lula Salt Lake Calton Vernal Prof. Anderson Frank Chandler Lett Heber Jos. Hacking John ‘Mokeschnie C. B. Bartlett Rott! Colerain Captain Wright Ft. Duchesne Bentley Grant J. G Kimball Salt Lake City Ev. Johnson Cienevieve Sprouse Airs J. R. Baird Justice Maw Yong

Marriage licenses issued in County Clerk's office

County Clerk ONC issued week marriage licenses to Alfred L. Johnson and Core L. Copley both of Upper Deep Creek Alvin James of Vernal and Pearl Johnson of Upper Deep Creek August IL Hankep of Dragon and Fern Murray of Vernal Mrs Agnes Bennion and daughter Vilate who recently returned to Vernal from St George Ethel Emort left Vernal for Fort Lyons Colo to wed Fred P.B. Deming If drafted to Europe Ethel will serve as Red Cross nurse Rallin Walker sold his residence on Fast 1st North Street to Ray Reader Fred Motter of Myton visited Vernal Mr and Mrs A J Johnston welcomed eighteenth grandchild A ten pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Darrel Johnston Professor Douglass planting peach trees at Orchard Springs Mrs Lt Allan recently employed in county recorder's office Mrs Elmer Dillman confined with laryngitis J G Kacking of Lapoint traveling to northwest Colorado and southern Wyoming to study beef cattle Kari Tenney left for New Mexico after visit to N D and Mrs George Wilson Willam N Prees moved his family to Vernal now employed at Bank of Vernal Charley Crouse from Browne Park county

Onc Alfred L. Johnson Core L. Copley Upper Deep Creek Alvin James Vernal Pearl Johnson Darrel Johnston Professor Douglass Orchard Springs Allan County Recorder's Elmer Dillman J. G. Kacking Lapoint Colorado Wyoming Kari Tenney New Mexico George Wilson Willam N. Prees Bank of Verna

Washington Republicans Plot to Build 1840 Coalition

Behind the scenes Republican leaders plan to overturn the November Democratic victory. John Hamilton and top aides host weekly round table sessions with senators and experts to craft anti administration strategy. The Record notes funds raised for party efforts and hints at shifting allegiances among Roosevelt supporters. The piece blends political maneuvering with references to the Supreme Court plan and labor actions while naming several senators and party figures.

Ashington Congress National Republican Committee John Hamilton William R. Castle Leo J. Casey William Hard Olin Glenn Saxon Saxon Hamilton Republican Party Byrnes Guffey Supreme Court Ust Adams Batley Brown New Hampshire Burke Byrd Connally Copeland Gerry Hult King Longergno Maloney Tyd Ings Walsh

Journey to Ashley Valley with Family and Stock

A narrator recalls a 16 year old boy’s expedition to Ashley Valley with his mother and sister Ada. They travel with overloaded wagons over a rough road, joined by cousins William Clarke and Steven Willis, delivering livestock and goods from Kaysville to Ashley Valley. The thirteen day trek covers 1069 miles? and marks a formative adventure on the Dodds road into the Uintah basin.

Ashley Valley Ada Wiliam Clarke Steven Willis Kaysville Hersee Ft Duchesne Vernal Dodds Road Lapoint Uintah Rlver

Rangely progress reports and local events in Meeker district

County Agent Gorengle in Meeker Rangely area reports April 29 meeting on soil conservation and crop conditions. Sheep shearing near completion May 7 with 14 000 head at Rangely plant. Roads advance with graveling and a two mile stretch on Meeker Rangely now fifteen miles gravel. 4 H club Mothers Day party hosted by Mrs. Fred A. Nichols.

Aea Rechaecreneh Mithila Rove Gorengle Meeker Rangely Sthroi House Raneely Jolly Stitchers Fred A. Nichols Meeker-Rangely Meeker and Rangely Little Spring Creek Pleeance Creek

Vernal residents discuss road route and local notices

The High way department plans a new road passage and opens negotiations with C M Steele and family in Vernal. C M Steele, ailing, hopes the change benefits him. Visitors Mrs L S White and Bobbe Lee Routson report Vernal travels. School election results name Mrs O M Steele secretary and Mrs J D McLeod treasurer. Pastor Slattery says mass will be held in May.

Highway Department C. M. Steele Vernal Utah Charles Steele Mr. Steele L. S. White Bobbe Lee Rulison Cole

Willow Creek Updates and Family Travel Notices

Willows Creek area residents report multiple travel and school updates. Mr and Mrs Marvin Brooma and daughter Aygle returned from Salt Lake Sunday. Louis Teoberts and Erlda returned Thursday from Vernal with horses. Mr and Mrs Orval Thompson moved to Duchesne and Thompson transferred to Lake Fork as a government trapper. Abe Hatch bought a new car with Golden Hatch. Superintendent L G Noble and Mary Ricks visited the local school Thursday. The Hazelbushes plan to visit Vernal with children attending there. LeRoy Hatch and Mrs Earl Leech also went to Vernal. Most children and parents were in Vernal Friday May 7. Jim Luster plans to move to Grand Junction soon. Harry Tomlinson returned from the mountain after taking Hatch Brothers cattle.

Ape Marvin Brooma Aygle Salt Lake Dons Farida Leech Louis Teoberts Enrlda Orval Thompson Duchesne Thompson Government Lake Fork Golden Hatch Jane Abe Hatch Abe Golden L. G. Noble Mary Ricks Rube Squier W. R. Hazelbush Hazelbush Vernal LeRoy Hatch Earl Leech Jim Luster Grand v Junction Harry Tomlinson Hatch’ Brothers

Community Notes From Ballard Ward Week Of Visitors

Charles Stoddard and Raymond Wiscombe visited home folks over the week. Merle Cook of Tridéll spent time with Hope and June Manvwar. Mrs Leona Bauwaring hosted Iteratives 1 Verna last Thursday. Mothers Day service was held by the Sunday School. Funeral services were held for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Lock. mother formerly Miss Ong Bryant of Independence.

Charles Stoddard Raymond Wiscombe BYU Merle Cook Tridéll Hope June Manvwarin Leona Bauwaring Of.cers Hort Frank Lock Ong Bryant Independence

Henderson chosen to Phi Kappa Phi and forestry honors

Logan Ernest Wayne Henderson of Vernal has been named a member of the Utah State Agricultural College chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. He graduates this spring from high school, was athletic manager, acted in plays, and is registered in forestry with Phi Gamma Rho and Alpha Zeta honors. After graduation he plans to work in a national forest.

Alpha Zeta National Honorary Scholastic Agricultural Fraternity

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