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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
2
President Heber J. Grant urges Utah residents to trade at home and support state institutions and industries. He argues keeping money and employment within Utah strengthens prosperity, noting a long-standing teaching to support home industries and keep wealth local.
A reflective piece urging faith in sincerity and habit formation. It states that repeated actions shape character and that duty means doing the nearest right thing well. It highlights obedience learned in youth, the self-serving host, and happiness as something earned, with introspection balanced by constructive understanding.
A fatherly message urges young men to embrace hard work in any task from digging ditches to editing a newspaper. It warns against overworking and warns that idleness makes one unseen by the nation. The note endorses taking action, making dust in the world, and finding a defining path to personal fulfillment.
A veteran reminiscence recounts a man and companions traveling October through December across Ashby Valley and Uintah terrain. They move to Ashton, work on farms, face a snowstorm and icy river crossing, struggle up a steep Blue Hill grade, and seek government help near Rock Creek Duchesne to finish their voyage.
A Washington Letter reports on relief funding fights in Congress. The administration seeks 1.5 billion dollars, while a Texas and California bloc pushes toward 2.5 billion and a rival bloc aims for 1.2 to 1.0 billion. Mayors push back against cuts. Hopkins cites 1.77 million irreducible WPA workers with private job gains needed to sustain policy. The piece notes potential deficiency spending and local tax limits in funding relief.
The Wild Rose club met at Allee Bnow's home with May Stewart in charge. poems were read, lunch served to 12. The MIA closed with a negro minstrel program led by Mrs Edna Meeks and a year-end honor roll read by President Wallace Moon, followed by a dance. Attendees at Vergna seminary graduation included Bishop Ira S. Gardner and others. Jensen ward graduates listed. Green River and nearby creeks run high with excess irrigation water. Wyoming sheepherders to return by June 1.
Watches originated as small clocks worn from the girdle since pockets could not hold them. The evolution from portable timepieces to pendant hangs reflects early design needs and fashion trends.
The Escalante Camp DUP met at Florence Kelly’s home to honor Mrs. Patterice Meek on her 74th birthday with readings and songs and refreshments for seventeen. Various local residents report visits, hospital recoveries, and family events through the week including tick fever cases, a birthday dinner, and a newborn.
Reminiscence recalls a cattle sale where Harry Southam sold 1270 sheep to George Adams at 1450 per head totaling 18415 dollars. Local society items cover marriages births licenses travel and upcoming events in Vernal, Naples, Bennett, Maeser, and surrounding Uintah County communities.
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