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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes editors William B Wallis and James Ho Wallis as publishers. It lists subscription prices and a note on its independent political stance and optimism for a greater Uintah County.
Vernal beat CCC Camp 4 to 2 in a Basin league clash Sunday with Morrill Fox and Henry Roberta leading their respective teams. Umpire J W Brevens officiated as the league, featuring Astley Valley Dinosaurs, CCC Camp, and Vernal, prepares for next Sunday's rematch at Pair grounds.
A Sunday fire at the Vernal Asphalt plant caused about five hundred dollars in losses and shut the plant for a few hours. The blaze began from a spark at the heating plant, destroying the boiler house roof and damaging light generators and boilers. Three shifts were unable to work during repairs, delaying asphalt treatment for the Roosevelt Myto strip project and other summer paving efforts.
Uintah county officials report many redeeming delinquent tax properties ahead of May 29 sale. County Clerk F L Noel and County Treasurer Martin W Curtis prepare final settlements. In student affairs two tickets vie for UHS election led by Doug Noel and Tred Wool Jey with campaigns stressing student rights.
UBIC held an executive meeting at Fort Duchesne on Monday. County Agent Russell F. Keetch was elected chairman of the recreation committee replacing Superintendent R D Law who resigned after transferring to BYU in Provo.
Vernal CCC crews clear Powder Wash right of way and build spillway with riprap as they prepare the Lube reservoir fence and troughs. The Jensen-Lonanra road is graveling for truck safety, while Paddy’s Gap survey advances toward Diamond Mountain for stock use. An educational program led by Frank J Kennard offers piano, photography, journalism, drafting, first aid, and more with growing enrollment.
Calder Beauty Parlor holds a grand opening with Excelcia Dermatologist on site to answer questions. First fifty ladies receive sample Exceleis Creme. tickets for cosmetic prizes issued. Dr Foster scalp and hair expert demonstrates Cecllowave Solution and finger wave technique. Style show and modern shop tour promised. permanent waving services from 200 up. event advertised with limited legible details.
A Mothers Day program was held in connection with Sunday School featuring Lessa Rasmussen and Lorna Caldwell in a duet. The program included readings, solos, and a talk by Archie Johnson of the stake president. Sixty mothers attended as a large crowd enjoyed the event.
Delegates faced lack of food and home life needs as they met under the Congregational Conclave. A banquet for 75 was hosted by the Ladies Aid Society led by Mrs Fred Ackhurst. lunches were organized by Mrs Elizabeth Manker. Some delegates toured Dinosaur National Monument before conference began. The note hints at ambitious ideas about new cotton highways shortening coast to coast travel.
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