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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
2
The notice records Braunsger being entered as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1999 under the act of Siacch 3 1079.
A fragment shows price terms for advance passes: $230 for Nx months and $150 for three months plus a mention of salar terms. No full agreement or dates provided.
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Local notice records Clare Burtog of Lapoint as deceased last Friday. The short obituary cites a brief memorial and mentions Lapoint in the final column.
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr Hyrum Greenhos on May 10. Parents Mrs Greenhos and family celebrate the newborn with joy.
Mfr and Mrs E E Brockman of Craig Colorado were visitors in Vernal on Monday.
A baby girl was born on a Wednesday in May to Mr and Mrs Alfred Davit. The birth adds to the family and local records list the newborn with no complications reported.
Mr and Mrs George Walkup and family of Whiterocks visited relatives in Vernal last week continuing a family trip itinerary.
Efe Fe Seaton and Mr and Mrs Jock Winkler with family from Watsom spent the first of the month in Vernal visiting relatives and taking in local sights.
The May ith ts Aaronite priesthood day will feature programs in both Vernal wards presented entirely by members of the agronic priesthood. The event highlights lay leadership and religious observance in the community setting.
Zohn F Lave of Rangely Colorado became a member of Witbeck Post No 11 of the American Legion during a visit to Vernal last weekend.
Crystal Baths reopen to the public under Ed L. Anderson management with water cleaned and sterilized and continually circulated for safety and hygiene.
A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs Edgir Taylor on Nothera day. Misa rma Leck of Vernal is the mother. Grandparents include Grandma Free stone. The baby is a great grandson of the family.
Plorence and Don Hacking accompanied their parents Mr and Mrs Joseph P Hacking to Salt Lake City on Friday. They went to meet Ferron who had just returned from a mission to Germany. The family returned on Saturday.
Loyd Winn forms a new Vernal dance orchestra with Neva Aften Coral Eaton Chiarl Lewis Ken Richardson and himself. They plan peppy high class music and many good times for the people of Vernal.
Mr and Mrs Fred Me'teh Jr announce the birth of their child born Tuesday May Sth with thanked joy. A family note lists the newborn as a daughter and celebrates the happy arrival.
Warriage licenses were issued this week to Thomas Croward of White rocks and Dor 3 Chan of Roosevelt and to Arnold and Perry son of C A Perry and Chrystal Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Y Woodruf both of Vernal.
Ten members of the Second ward Trail builder class under Mrs Ruby Robinson visited Brush Creek Canyon last week. They completed several requirements, hiked, enjoyed a program, and had a light lunch.
In Vernal Market Monday morning Doral Eaton cut buns when he discovered a six inch tarantula. He captured the enormous spider and it is now on display at the Vernal market.
El o Schaffermeyer, who has worked in Denver for over a year, is visiting his parents here. There is a possibility he may remain in Verna] this summer. W A Banks left for Balt Lake Wednesday morning.
The California company plans a deep test well near Kangley spending about a cone half relation dollars. If successful, Vernal should bid strongly on any diverted trade as roads may be greatly improved to our advantage.
Mrs Addie Hardy representing the Primary general board visited Vernal. She was a guest of Mrs Howard Woolley and attended a stake board meeting at Mrs Woolley’s home Saturday afternoon. Mrs Hardy also visited Mrs Joseph P See on Sunday afternoon and evening.
A compiled list shows the Uintah School District has contracted a broad roster of teachers for the upcoming term. Names include Behrman Wardle Fister Oberhansley Simper Richards Panter Angus Hair Ferry Hodgkinson Simp r Morrill Bele Gerber Preece AcCon rie Shaffer Oaks Johnston Hall Johnson Manwaring Huilinger Richards Noel Larson Morehill Bartlett McNaughton Stagg Olson White Showalter Johnson Murray John Verda Rasmussen Perry Goodrich King Noble Lundell Hart Guymon Calder Fife Peed Morill Goodrich Hansen Winn Wilcox Sowards LeRoy Richens Grit i
Frank Fudge and his wife owners of the Vernal Taluring company plan to sell the plant and move to Denver due to Mr Fudge’s health. It is believed Earl Freeman of Roosevelt or Madison Cleaning of Provo may take over the business. After staying in Center they will visit with Vir Purdge’s parents in St Louis.
Community efforts at Lapoint lead to tree planting, new concrete and cement pathways, and sun grass sowing delayed by water shortages. A committee including Abner Swain Dishop Roy Taylor and Burt Nott n coordinated work with strong women support providing lunches.
Mrs Leslie Ashton and party from a world tour visited Merktey's pasture for a post closing week gathering. The group relaxed with a wine and marshmallow roast as a welcome respite. Mrs Ashton’s world trip sparked interest and a detailed report is promised.
Mr and Mrs Harold Calder returned from a California honeymoon last Monday saying the trip was very pleasant They visited Los Angeles Santa Monica San Francisco and Santa Barbara among other coastal cities They are now at their residence once occupied by Lewis Moore.
Beaux Arts Club with Miss Alice Pederson as hostess held a luncheon on Saturday May 9 at Mr. Kate Merkley’s home. Spring flowers decorated the tables and twelve pink roses served as favors. Mrs Reed Morrill presented a program on the life and work of artist Turner, followed by a business meeting to conclude the evening.
Maesey Mf ITA officers and Dry Fork mutual officers hosted a roast in Dry Fork for Miss Beatrice Stringham Miss Lola Smith and Ferron Hacking who recently returned from missionary service on Tuesday May 12.
Initiation ceremonies for Gils of Vernal Chi Omega were conducted in Logan on Thursday evening for Miss Aften Bingham, Vernal Miss Mometa Law, Miss Marie Singleton of Vernal, and Miss Halversin. A luncheon followed at the chapter house with fifty two active and alumni members in attendance.
Second ward hosted a program last Tuesday evening with residents of ward 2 and guests from ward 1. Yloyd Crapo led the event with Doral Eaton, Gladys Slaugh, and performances including a trombone selection and a Chopin piece. Alfred Caldwell and Clyde Campbell performed on the mandolins.
The Junior girls of MM A under Miss Alice Pederson hosted a May 13 tea for mothers at Imperial Hall. The hall featured spring flowers, a lace cloth tea table with ilac bowl, lavender tapers, and four corner lights as junior girls poured and served. A Motherhood pageant by the first and second ward Juniors, musical numbers by Wanda Johnson, Lorna Murray, Helen Calder, a Dart Yard quartet, and a retold story by Ella Wilkins filled the afternoon as fifty mothers attended.
Thalia Club hosted a library party on Thursday May 7 at the community house. Thirty two guests played 800 and raised fifteen dollars for the library project. Honors went to Mrs J C Anderson and Mrs Anna Hatch. Lunch was served. The arrangements were led by Mrs Chase and Mrs Anna Hatch. A second card party is planned to raise more funds.
The Foods B class at U S entertained their mothers with an old fashioned party on Thursday May 7. Girls wore antique outfits while mothers dressed as modern daughters. The hall featured period furniture and a large table supper. Organ music and old time songs set the mood. Miss Vera Calder led the successful event.
A special Thalia club gathering at Mrs Ward White’s home honored Mrs Mamile Maryon who leaves for East Lake City. Afternoon games featured 300, Mrs George Baese and Mrs White winning. A luncheon followed with a bed spread gift. Officers elected include Florence Kelly president, W T Chase vice president and reporter, Mrs Georges Dace secretary, Mrs Anzat Hatch treasurer.
Perry Woodruff and Chrystal Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugle Woodruff and Arnolda Perry son of Charles Perry both prominent youths from Glines ward left Monday for Salt Lake City to be married in the temple.
The May evening featured Raymond Searle leading a program with Mrs Mary Manwaring guiding a community reading by Helen Tenney. Coral Paton played trombone, Werren Richardson spoke Dutch, and Lucille Calder introduced Anthon Cannon who summarized the society's work. Light refreshments followed with Neva Allen, Ken Richardson, Charles Lewis, and Coral Eaton providing the music.
Miss Vera Cader hosted a waffle supper at her home on Tuesday May 12 with a lively gathering. Guests included Mia Coy Fife Miss Gwendola Hansen Miss Marva Hodson Mis Lorman Siddeway Sam Wolley Hamilton Calder Ferron Hacking Dallas Hatch and Wilson Duke.
Jelly Stichr of Randlett organizes a Girls Club for the summer starting May 7. Officers include Esther Jarman president Margaret Colton vice president Ruth Wall secretary Edith Woolley reporter Eugenia Brough cheerleader Lina Wilson circulation agent. The group expects a better season than last year.
Sam Woolley hosted a week end trip to the Davis cabin on Brush Creek Mountain from Friday May 8 for two days of outdoor sports. Guests included Miss Gwen Hansen Miss Coy Fife Biss Vera Calder Miss Mama Hodson Miss Ruth Hart and others: George Johnston Hamilton Calder George Davis Leland Sowards Clarence Palmer and the host.
Earl Freeman and family relocate from Roosevelt to Vernal and take over the tailoring shop previously run by Whim before their Roosevelt departure.
Grandmother Mary B Calder marked her 87th birthday May 4 at her Vernal home with all nine children except Rebean present. Forty five guests enjoyed music by grandchildren on violins sax piano and songs by Florence and Louise Cook, followed by refreshments.
The eighty seven year old Grandma Calder has endured many hard times with Indians in her early days but remains healthy and active. Her friends wish her health and happiness in her eighty eighth year.
Annie M Hacking one of Ashley valley’s early pioneers observed her seventy third birthday on May 11. She moved with her family to American Fork then Vernal, Utah, endured frontier hardships, and helped build the community. She taught in Sunday school, joined the Relief Society, and remained active in the church despite injuries. She and James Hacking celebrated a golden wedding a year and a half before his death, leaving a large family of thirteen children.
Mrs Starkie improves with partial activity this winter. Mrs Bascom travels to Salt Lake City for work. Goodrich moves furniture to Park City and undergoes minor surgery. Duke cared for at Vernal home. Everett Bascom visits from Dragon. Calder couple honeymooning in California point. Alfred and sons haul wood from Brush Creek. Collier visits Denver. Miss Margarite Thomas visits aunt Mrs Teeples. Leland Collier to bring Mildred Endicott for a few days. Primary officers plan banquet for Trail builders Bluebird and Kan-Wee girls at Stella Rich home.
Andrew Murray and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for support during sorrows and bereavement. They acknowledge comforting words, acts of sympathy, and assistance during the burial and rebuilding after the loss of their wife and mother.
Larsen of Thayne reports all former records known were being broken by a lamb weighing 13 pounds at birth. The largest one among Mr Larsen s stock is the mother of the record breaking offspring.
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