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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
4
The Vernal Express announces editor William Ro Wallis and publisher Ames Wallis with wartime independence in politics. It lists subscription rates and carriage policies and notes Vernal Utah mailing details and Utah State Press Association membership.
The Vernal Express reports a successful subscription drive led by manager A H Churchill with fair competition and ethical conduct. The paper credits contestants, subscribers, and local supporters for strong coverage efforts and a robust local readership.
A weekly editor reflects on frequent errors in his paper and daily misfires. He recalls a misaddressed letter, a phone misdial, mistaken numbers, a small overcharge, and a misread church note blamed on him. The garage man fixes a jitney timer and the car runs smoothly again.
University of Chicago expert Dr Mandel Sherman states that a human infant’s brain does not begin functioning normally until two months after birth. The comment highlights early developmental milestones and suggests a focus on newborn neural maturation.
The article notes an uptick in electrical shocks during summer due to moist skin and higher activity. It explains moisture increases conductivity and danger, urging caution around electrical sources and outdoor equipment in hot, humid conditions.
Fragmentary verse about Maude Muller and hay making with rural imagery. Mentions Uncle Bamnie and a distant scene of harvest. Text reads as a dated local poem fragment without a clear event or narrative.
An old Meeker Herald fragment reflects on a man of simple virtue who spoke little yet earned respect. It recalls a 40 year old notice praising steadfast character and quiet integrity amid a harsh winter with heavy snow and prudent village provisions.
Miss Eva Pree of Bennett visited with relatives and her grandmother Mrs Eva Abplanato of Vernal for a Mothers Day program at Sunday School. A large crowd attended the service featuring preliminary exercises and songs such as Oh I had such a pretty dream Mamma Oh My Father, with a talk by Arthur Roper and Sacramental music.
Iverson attended John Palmers funeral. Miss Violet Merrill engagement announced. Mrs Gardiner ill after stroke. Mrs Nall visiting Merrill family. marriage plans mentioned. Families in Vernal and nearby towns visited and traveled for work and LDS missions. Mothers Day program highlights and church events. Green River flood and dust storm impact noted. First channel catfish of the year reported by Keith Wellman with details.
The article notes a UES graduate heading to K ranch for a summer job with Phoenix Arnz and Mrs Anna Morrison and son Charles, along with Mrs Chase Datta and son Doyle from Vernal visiting Albert Snow. Various locals attend dinners and church activities, including a Mothers Day program and Wilda Rose club birthday celebration with prizes.
William Moore and family summered on Archie Richardson farm while James I. Gibson of Salt Lake arrived on business and returned home. Elias Winn of Portland visits relatives. N G Sowards returns from Lewis Allen where he taught. George Powers moves to Ivan Atwood place. Elmer Swett travels to Greendale for seed potatoes. Mothers Day program and Sunday School play were held with Mrs Louis Kidd directing.
John E Palmer died Friday at 2 30 am from heart trouble after a day in bed. Born August 22 1854 in Grantsville Utah his family crossed the plains in 1854 and settled in Brigham City. He married Mary Anderson in 1888 and eight children survive including Rexbury Idaho Lena Collier Vernal Lissie Jenkins Vernal Joseph E B Logan Susie McKee Midvale Ina Chivers Zina Gardiner and Clarence Vernal. A large funeral service and graveside at Vernal cemetery were led by local church figures.
Mrs 8 J Hatch hosted a May 8 bridal shower at her home with lilac and fruit blossom decor. The program included mock wedding with ministers and brides, readings, piano solos, vocal selections, and dances. Guests enjoyed refreshments as gifts were given to the bride, formerly Lelta Chatwin of Jensen.
Under class officers a lively Senior Week at U H S featured misfit day dress noon dance indoor party and an elaborate Thursday banquet with toasts for each class year. Everett Williams chaired the event with spring as a theme and a public farewell concert followed in the auditorium.
Tokanana Camp DLP hosted by Mrs William Heo Sindoway on May 10 featuring a Western Migration lesson by Mrs Birda Bastian and a Salt Lake convention report by Captain Roe Walker. Vocal and instrumental numbers were performed by local girls and a luncheon served to 35 members and 10 guests.
Dr W W Lewis attends an Optical Clinic in Los Angeles California for two weeks and will not be in Roosevelt until after June 1.
Katie Horrocks and Bea trice Schofield present a ward gathering with musical numbers by ladies of the ward. Refreshments served to forty ladies. The guest of honor received a beautiful ra titled Mother Heart of ty.
Arch Gregory and Darrell Johnson became the first to drive a car over the Vernal Manila highway from the north side to Vernal. They completed the trip from Lewis Allen country in a little over two hours and encountered only one muddy stretch near Little Brush Creek.
Jack Cook took third in the mile at Salt Lake City high school meet. Uintah placed thirteenth with six points as their medley relay team finished third, featuring Sterling Cook Everett Williams Sam Calder and Dee Curfew.
Mr and Mrs Flosch Fletcher of Helper spent the weekend at the W L Fletcher home and were with Clair Fletcher who accompanied them to San Francisco to be by her father’s bedside at a hospital there. Their sister Irma Mrs Doc Warren left last week for California.
The Grand Lodge of Utah I O of F will hold its annual session May 21-22 in the Odd Fellows temple East Lake City. Delegates from Vernal Lodge No 24 include Henry Harriott C W Showalter and Rev Geo E Guild a Grand Lodge member.
Davis says private land on Diamond Mountain will be fenced off from stray cattle and horses. He notes 200 strays last season and warns all stray animals will be impounded with damages collected, urging owners to cooperate with the new policy.
Ogden Utah April 22 a gigantic dinosaur replica is being built by Bunset residents for Pioneer Days parades and displays. Mayor Harman W Peery has been informed the monster will soon be assembled with D H Morgan backing the effort to honor the pioneers in Ogden's July celebration.
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