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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
4
The Vernal press notes subscription rates for one year and short terms in advance, announces editorial leadership by William B Wallis and James Wallis, mentions post office filing date and March 13 1879 act, and states a civic aim of building a bigger Uintah County and Utah State Press Association membership.
Local residents report births and family news at Leoda and nearby homes. Mrs H S Meeks celebrated her 70th birthday with friends and a Five Hundred game among club members. A number of families from Rainbow, Maeser, and Vernal visited Jen Sul and participated in church and social activities.
BYU professors Hugh Peterson and Filmer Miller spoke to Uintah High School students during a general assembly, urging college attendance. A noon dance by the Tugs party followed, with Neva Allan's orchestra. Thursday campaigns featured skits by New Deal and Tugs. student body elections resulted in Marjorie Twitchel as president and a full New Deal slate. A Botany class trip to Greens Lake educated about plant study, and yearbooks were distributed to subscribers.
The article describes 1933 44 assembly events with the freshman Trom lenoe trio Lorna Anderson and Harry Hacking performing later senior class activities include electing officers Lela Colston Everett Williams Veda Bingham and more. The senior class plans a power plant outing and a gift blinds for the auditorium.
Last Friday John Brunski an Austrian visited our room and played his piano for us. We enjoyed it very much. Miss Norma Hollo whose parents came from Italy also visited us. We were glad to see people from two of the countries that border Switzerland. Vie liked the standard tests. We all hope we scored well. We have enjoyed school but will be glad to have our summer vacation. Miss Walker and Mia Pope are planning a party for the first four adeg. Syble Willams of the third grade is leaving school Wednesday. Her mother came in to take her to Colorado. We hope she comes back next fall. This 3 our last school news. We thank the Express for printing the things we have sent in and have enjoyed hearing from the other schools too. Lennie Goodrich
A broad set of community notes covers births, visits, and gatherings. Highlights include the arrival of a baby girl born Saturday May 12 to Mr and Mrs Lindsay Oaks, plus relatives visiting for Mothers Day, a birthday party for Dranes seventh, and local travel from Richfield and Maricopa.
The district reports a regular P-1A meeting with a 30 minute student music program for 5th to 8th graders. A midday cleanup campaign, a revolving gate installation, and achievement tests are noted. Mothers Day cards were created by about sixty students and presented to their mothers. A closing dance on May 11 funds a small debt, and students anticipate vacation with a song titled Vacation Time.
A Central School program on the last day features a Japanese flow drill. Students hope Miss Noel will have a surprise for them during the show. The class plans outfits and mentions Sally Mae Stagg and Thrice Gree alongside a cherry tree rock and a pretty scene.
Mrs Zelda Reynolds and her daughter came home from Duchesne last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wells Ashby spent five weeks at the Hacking ranch and returned last week. Mrs Lloyd Merkley and two Jensen children visited her parents Mr and Mrs John L Ki e Conale Friday and left Sunday. Miss Lorna Oaks spent Mothers Day with family and returned to Roosevelt Monday with her father Wallace Oaks. Ab Price and Dan Hatch went to Roosevelt on business. Mrs Della Price and two children of Bennett visited her mother Mrs va Abplanalp of Verizal.
Probate and guardianship notice brief noting consultation with county clerk or signers for further information.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the undersigned in Vernal Utah on or before July 17 1934. IRA Nelson administrator of the estates of Daniel M Nelson and Matilda Nelson. First publication May 17 list publication June.
An ordinance consolidates the Uintah County Clerk and County Recorder offices into one Office of County Clerk effective January 1 1935. The change follows Utah law and takes effect the first Monday of January 1935 after the next general election in November 1939. Passed by the Board of County Commissioners March 33 1934 with attestation by the County Clerk.
After his wife’s death Wat J Offield moved from Colorado to Steamboat Springs then 25 years ago to Pot Creek where he built a ranch. A lifelong outdoorsman and sportsman, he joked about deer eating hay before retirement. Funeral services likely Friday at the Congregational church per stepson and relatives.
The National Reemployment Service reports 115 additional job placements for Utah workers in the week ending April 28, compared with April 21. George A Yager, state director, notes little change in placement distribution among groups.
A playful exchange contrasts Norah’s new clothing with a familiar look. The dialogue hints at fashion echoes and social recognition in a lighthearted, era tone.
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