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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
The Nernal Express of Vernal Utah, published weekly, announces ongoing support for a digger and a greater Uintah. William D Wallis serves as publisher with a locally framed prospectus. Subscriptions are listed at $20 yearly, $5 for three months.
An authority on cooperative marketing asserts that farmer co-ops are sound when focused on selling farm products. Failures before 1929 often came from ventures beyond their proper duty, while well run groups dispose of goods effectively. Distorting aims leads to trouble and losses.
The piece argues overestimating conditions for success and happiness. It cites philosopher poet musings on sun and moon as metaphor, notes many lack financial riches yet find inner peace through cultivated interests. It recalls Vanderbilt’s humility and the idea that happiness requires less than expected and not wealth.
Sue annna Hammond Dean, a longtime Vernal pioneer born 1850, died Friday morning after a long life spanning Utah and Uintah Valley. Funeral services were held Saturday at St George Utah with survivors including nine children and numerous grandchildren across St George, Vernal, and Uintah areas.
Those attending the services from Vernal were Mrs Wardle, David Dean, Mr and Mrs Martin W Curtis, and Mrs Curtis II granddaughter.
In Duchesne County the Resettlement Administration reports aid reaching 414 farming families. Representative E Peterson notes operations began Feb 1 1935 with emergency grants during winter, loans under budgeted plans, and advice on modern cropping as part of the standard farm plan.
Myrtle Dudley Peterson and Alton W Peterson of Jensen will be the only married pair to receive degrees at BYU commencement on June 10. A record 312 graduates will receive diplomas with Mrs Peterson earning a Bachelor of Science and education and Mr Peterson a Bachelor of Arts in fine arts. Peterson is active in Delta Phi and Studio Guild and in dramatics. registrar John E Hayes notes the class is the largest in university history.
Forester J Whitney Floyd of Utah State Agricultural College discusses the green ash Praxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata. It is a rare, rapidly growing tree suitable for woodlots and lumber production, reaching up to sixty feet tall and two feet in diameter, with a round crown and compound leaves. Best growth on deep fertile soil with ample moisture, not planted above 6000 feet.
Brigadier General Walter Sweeney visited the Vernal CCC camp accompanied by Major LeRoy M Edwards and Lt Tyson General Bweeneys Alde. The officers arrived Tuesday morning and inspected the camp, expressing satisfaction as the new league season opens with a Sunday game and growing enthusiasm among cadets.
Uintah County nurses report extensive health supervision including 286 calls, 81 home visits for non communicable diseases, 58 for communicable diseases, and 1200 smallpox vaccinations and 1404 diphtheria inoculations. First Aid courses are planned with Salt Lake safety officials, school examinations noted, and nine home nursing classes scheduled starting June 1 to cover sickness care, immunizations, and maternity care.
A Rosicrucian Planetarium in Gan Joxe California promises a 50 foot dome display revealing biblical celestial configurations as they appeared at Christ time. An astronomical projector and lecturer will demonstrate planetary movements and star aheliaent visibility using manual controls for public viewing of ancient skies.
A political essay argues against dissolving Supreme Court authority and curbing constitutional rights. It warns such amendments threaten checks and balances and the republic’s core self governance. It recalls Washingtonian ideals, unity, industry, and frugality as keys to prosperity.
Over the past week Capt Wool’s camp improvement program focused on the kitchen area. New bins shelves and fresh paint have modernized the space while two sections of road have been paved around the kitchen door the cooler and the root cellar to improve cleanliness and appearance.
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