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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
2
The Vernal Utah publication notes James EH Wallis as editor and manager with the paper entered as second class mail on March 13, 109 under federal act, reflecting historical filing.
Advertisement lists subscription prices in advance terms: one year for 254, six months for 150, three months noted with typo as aA.
A local journalist with Utah State Press Association credentials joins the Ashlay Valley newsroom as a national editorial contributor. The move strengthens the outlet's political commentary team and expands coverage of regional issues.
Charles and Carter returned from Salt Lake City Tuesday. George N Larsen of Provo was in Vernal on business the first of the week. Mr and Mrs N A Taylor and Austin Wardle of Guray were Vernal visitors Wednesday. A F Burtori of Salt Lake City, manager of Eastern Utah Transportation Company, was in internal Tuesday. Lyle Carpenter is opening a cleaning establishment in the rear to the Met and Woolley barber shop.
Harold Calder Mrs Filly Merk ley and Arthur Woolley accompanied the MIA contestants to Price Saturday. They returned early Sunday morning.
L H Moore plans a new fruit and vegetable stand south of the Challenge millinery. He intends to stock produce from outside sources to supply local customers.
The regular council meeting could not be held Wednesday night because D H H Stringham A Lewis and T Alexander were absent. The business was postponed to June 3.
Vera Calder Marva Hodson Coy Fitt and Hamilton Calder traveled to Salt Lake last Friday morning. They attended the glaciation exercises at Payton that night and Vera and Hamilton returned Saturday evening. Mrs Bille Gobacon accompanied them out and back.
A missionary program will be given at Ashley ward next Sunday night under the direction of the returned missionaries for Uintah Blare. The program will be in charge of Superintendent If S Ol ten Hamilton Calder and W B Wallis. A splendid musical program to be arranged with short spirited talks.
Mrs Lloyd Shimmin and Royal Bates briefly visited Balt Like City to see their mother Mrs J C Bates at LD hospital. They returned Monday with Almeda Perry Frown, sister of Mrs Bates, heading to Logan before returning to San Diego California. A card found south of Vernal tied to a balloon and released from Salt Lake Airport May 17 1931 asks finder to return it to the Salt Lake Airport Weather Bureau.
Thahep Haler Witoek and his family relocated to Rioblanco Colorado to spend the summer season, settling into the small town for warm weather and visits.
Tierman Lewis Pressett and Minnie June Smith of Price obtained a marriage license at the county clerk's office on Saturday. Mrs Nellie B Postma underwent appendicitis surgery at Vernal Hospital Wednesday and is recovering well.
Georgelexander travels to Brush Creek to help Ralph manage the former Ruple place located on the Vernal-Manila highway. The move underscores family cooperation in regional ranch operations near Brush Creek and along the highway corridor.
Garret Case and Elitda Hodgkinson secured a marriage license on Saturday. Case is the son of Peter A Case of Jenen and Misa Hodgkinson, daughter of Lewis Hodgkinson of Olines.
Kenneth Speirs and family drove to Diamond mountain on Thursday of last week. They will find Spelra at his sheep camp in the Davenport draw and stay there for the summer.
District Judge A V Watkins postponed all cases for a day to celebrate the birth of his daughter at his home. The decision followed press dispatches from Provo.
A large crowd enjoyed the Utopia club dance at QGlines on Wednesday night. Woyd Winn and his Bix Aces provided the music while the club ladies sold soda, and about $4 was cleared for the Library project.
Merrill Goodrich assumes management of Slaugh Auto with Lloyd Henry and Alvin Kay assisting. Mr Slaugh focuses on his Green River ranch tending a large watermelon crop to delight Vernal residents.
Fimnet Jenkins 5 A Case and Harrison E Jenkins of the Franklin Building and Loan association of Salt Lake City were in Vernal on Wednesday to discuss new loan allowances. Elmer Jenkins, secretary, and Harrison E Jenkins, appraiser and Lab Power and Light Co adjuster, led the visit and praised Vernal's stability and future prospects.
A fragmented account explains gravity and balance in a leaning tower model. The tower rests on a foundation with supports and weights that shift tilt toward the lighter side, illustrating how center of gravity affects stability.
Mrs Willam Siddoway and family left Vernal for a two week California trip visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Siddoway in Salt Lake City. Lorna plans a six week stay at McCune School of Music and Art on return. Mrs Bradshaw and Miss Bennion reported a splendid Canadian journey via unraveled highway with stops in Calgary Lethbridge and a Boulder summit snow scene. They expect to visit their summer home at Waterton Glacier National Park next week.
Mrs Pearl Snyder presented an engaging program on sportswomen at the Twentieth Century Club meeting held Saturday at Mrs A A Ltignan's home. Fourteen members attended and enjoyed a luncheon. The next meeting is set for Saturday May 23 at Mrs Robert Witmer's home.
Mrs Agnes Charles of South Seas England left Southampton May 2 at noon and arrived East Lake City May 13 at noon. She is sister to Mrs Rudge and Mrs May Jorgenson and visits for a summer vacation. She traveled via Pickwick Greyhound from New York. Mire Jorgensen and Mrs Rudge accompanied their sister to Vernal.
Mr and Mrs Hiram S Richards announce the engagement of their daughter Estella to Mr D Ivo Eames son of Mr and Mrs O G Eames of Preston Idaho The marriage is set for Friday May 23 in the Sel Lake temple Evans is a graduate of the USAC and a member of Alpha Delta Pi fraternity After a trip through the northwest they will reside in Preston Miss Richardson has been an instructor in Preston schools
Miss Wilda Maxwell of Fort Duchesne earned second honor as first Maid of Honor at Westminster College Salt Lake City May Day pageant. Eight gallas were held with a lovely day making memories for all participants.
Edina Crowther Rirle and Meda Walker will lead a piano and voice recital at Gith Bros Music Hall in Ogden on May 23 and at Glenbroa Music Hall in Salt Lake City on May 24. The program includes two vocal solos by Alice Caldwell, two by Steel Walker, and two duets by Caldwell and Walker. Caldwell is daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Caldwell, who plans a Vernal return. Walker is daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Walker.
The article discusses laboratory experiments on bee flight speed and activity. It references Lawrence H Baker and Iyela Magazine noting substances in natural forms that affect the human body and mentions the United States Department of Agriculture. It compares bees’ observed flight rates and payload capacity to typical speeds, stating bees can fly at about 2 miles per hour with load, versus usual flights around 10 miles per hour.
A large Tuesday crowd at Uintah High School honored Miss Evelyn Green of Second Award who departs Thursday for the Eastern state mission. The program featured Alfred Caldwell Clyde Campbell Weldon Bastian Lucile Calder Hallie Willis a speech by Bishop J Clive Davis and Miss Green. A $4500 purse was presented and dancing and mixers capped the evening. Miss Green has worked at the J C Penny company store and is active in church activities.
In Ashley Valley Friday May 8 the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers celebrated two of the oldest pioneers born in May. Grandma Mary B Calder born 1847 is 7 years old and Aunt May Hatch is 79. Guests at Mrs Sam Hatth home heard a fire program with sketches by Mira Ada Winder and Mrs Eva Hatt ies. Gladys and Atahna Teepe3 sang Mothers Day songs and readings were given by Miss Hallie Willis and Mrs Edna Winder. Mothers Day chocolates were given, and luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Mae Calder Mrs Ada Winder and Mrs Esa Hatch. A dance was held by Enid Lambert and Donna Calder.
The mothers of the Business and Professional Women were treated to an event at the Commercial Hotel on Monday night hosted by Mrs Rose Johnson and Mrs Edith L Cooper. Yellow and orchid decorations graced tables for twenty eight guests as toasts were offered and Hallie Wills read, while Mae Jorgensen sang Mother Mine and I Love You Truly. Each mother received a white carnation.
Mrs Earl Freeman hosted the compliment to Misa Dean Hatch on her twelfth birthday with twelve guests at a long table and a pink and white birthday cake. Gifts, music, and games followed, while pink and white candles and fortunes were favors. Sippla Cinh Airs Ro T Freestone hosted the Utopia Club luncheon on May 14 with eight members and two guests. A library dance ticket sale was held, and the next meeting is planned at Mrs Abe Hatch’s home on May 29.
Miss Vera Calder sails for Europe aboard the Leviathan in May with her parents Mr and Mrs Ht B Calder and three Utah companions Emma Mosheer Merle Colton Bennion and a Miss Smith. Also aboard are Mr and Mrs James H Wallis and Apostle John A Widstead. Calder intends to meet her brother Grant in Paris then tour Europe and attend the First International Convention of Business and Professional Women in Vienna in July. She will reach New York on September 2 for the return trip.
Jefferson City dispatch reports a farmer in drought affected southwest Missouri requests trading a cow for a 1931 automobile license. He notes his only way to town is by the older car and asks Secretary Beck for approval of the exchange.
Vera Calder was the honored guest at a handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Shimmin. The event featured a luncheon with a central tulip arrangement and yellow tapers in candelabra holders, with places set for ten guests as Beaux Arts Club members attended.
Mrs J was honored at the West Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting held at Nora Cook home. Hostesses Mo May Carpenter Vella Smith and Lreeilla Eaton arranged a fine program and presented a beautiful tablecloth to the guest.
The state road commission will maintain the Vernal Blanila state highway at 75 per mile or more and place equipment immediately. Maintenance will stay current until a 50 50 improvement plan with the county is arranged. The move relieves the county and aids west county residents traveling to the county seat.
Crystal Baths now open and operated by Ed L. Anderson is considered the most modern swimming pool in the state south of Provo. It features individual dressing rooms hot and cold showers clean sterilized suits towels germ free water and safe amenities. Tranpere bars springboard and inflatable tubes provide ample fun for all ages with supervision by the manager. Admission is priced to be affordable for a high class healthy activity.
Mrs Newlywed asks what poached eggs are and Mr Newlywed answers they are ones that are atolen.
The piece outlines how Friday fish eating originated from religious fasts and bans on meat, noting Jesus and early Christians observed a weekly fast day. It explains Roman Catholic and some Protestant practices, adds market demand for fish, and mentions biblical associations of fish with disciples and the resurrection.
An Indianapolis News reader-condensed op ed discusses life as vapor and the shadow of death. It contrasts ancient and modern views while noting scientists probing life in incubators with mixed confidence and curiosity.
The common English blackberry spread rapidly in New Zealand, covering thousands of acres of arable land and forcing substantial expenditure to control it. Efforts to eradicate the invasive plant have required large sums of money and ongoing management.
A Johannesburg businessman vows one final attempt to locate Tebengula’s buried treasure in Rhodesia. The tale centers on a cache of diamonds and gold reportedly hidden in a bushy area, with local leaders and indunas involved in the fraught expedition and the subsequent patrols.
Notice notes modern houses for rent or sale with terms ten years to pay. Mentions WS Hendere son first horses for sale or trade at Rosh Orchard. Phone contact 3M C Pruppe M14 21 28 E-50e Each M21 Ri.
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