This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
2
A Pennsylvania forest warning highlights fire risks as dry trees and brush raise danger ahead of the season. The message criticizes careless campers and cigarette disposal, urges water or dirt smothering for campfires, and calls public cooperation to protect forests endangered by sparks and mischief.
The Indian death rate has long outpaced birth rate, yet the population has slowly risen since the late 1920s. John Collier cites better federal medical care and food as factors, while the piece discusses subjugation, social progress, and who counts as a vanishing American. It names pioneers and divides types of Americans, insisting some are public enemies to be removed.
A wave of neighborhood activity centers on moves into and from nearby homes as Maeser area families relocate from Margaret Timothy’s house to Reid residence near the Glines ward chapel. visits include Roberts and Oaks in Roosevelt with Sunday return to towns, a Beulah Burns Salt Lake trip, a Mother’s Day gathering for a 6th birthday, and a public recital with Lord Reis attending.
A surprise party honored Mrs Al Semkins as she prepares to visit sisters in St Louis Missouri and Helena. Local residents including Hyrum Domgard and families traveled to Vernal and Green River for visits and fishing. Mrs Clyde Allred welcomed a baby girl born Sunday May 12 with Clyde Allred and family noting the event.
Residents record weekend trips to Vernal Grand Junction and Provo as families and friends gather for celebrations and medical care. Cars carry Mrs Justice and Elby to Myton, the Alterath sing for stake night, and several locals attend church events and a ward conference.
A young man asks if he should pursue any business with an opening he sees. The old man warns to ensure the opening won’t lead him into a trap or a harmful situation before diving in.
Mrs Delbert Horrocks of Vernal visited with her mother Mrs Margaret Harrison Garn Stoker and Avon Neutebaum of Ogden joined Mrs Annie Stoker for a weekend. A birthday party at the J C Hacking home honored Mrs Lea Walker and Mrs Hattie Hacking with games and refreshments. A splendid Mothers Day program was given in Sunday School and tokens were presented to every mother present. Mr and Mrs Leland Perry of Salt Lake visited with sister Mre Jay Fullerup at Ashley. Mr and Mrs Bert Swain of Maeser spent Mothers Day with Abner Swain and Mrs A QO Anderson. Lela Hall, first grade teacher, spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr and Mrs Thos EB and Mr and Mrs Charlie Burton spent Mothers Day in Vernal visiting Mr and Mrs Francis Caldwell. The group included Thelma Winn and daughter Arda Beth Bigelow Dorothy Caldwell Kay Jensen Marvin Smith Orbs Wallis Newmeyer and Mario Marshall, with plans to travel to Grand Junction for a band contest before returning.
Miss DeVere Simper of Salt Lake visits her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Simper and Mrs Lige Jackson receive a telegram from Bellevue Ohio. The note mentions Mrs Robert J Bath leaving for Vernal by bus and Cordon Samain returning home. County officials discuss a program at the seminary and a mother is honored in a photographic piece.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.