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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

3

Maeser families and temple excursion noted in Vernal Kanab return

Morley Vernon Maeser family returned to Vernal after teaching in Kanab Utah. Mantt Temple excursion drew many travelers including Anna M. Hacking, Mrs Wells Ashby, Esther Carroll and others. Reports mention Miss Lola Smith, Ora Preece, and local civic efforts on the new chapel including a May 12 conference and a June 1 Imperial Hall dance supported by the Richardson orchestra. An accident near Old Ashley injured a man and two grandchildren, with construction progress for the chapel and roof repairs at the Osks home.

Morley Vernon Miriam Jane Hardy Salt Lake City Howard Collett Ray Smith Clint Holfeltz Clyde Anderson Charles Oaks Junius Hacking Gerald Caldwell Clyde Osks Brigham McConkie Bishop Richens Trueman Mitchell Sherrifary Mitchell Ducheane County Lola Smith East Lake City Ora Preece John Hacking Ashley George D Merkley Aeter Leonard Allen Rulon Milton Towa Clyde Hacking Imperial Hall Richardson Lunder Ed. Osks Horton Varley Mie Chas Merkley James Oaks Morray Nelson Jensen

Town Doctor Reflects On Road Building And Community Effort

In a 1929 piece, the author marvels at highway construction as a sign of progress and community service. He recalls a concrete road through Palos Hills, praising careful work, teamwork, and the metaphor of trucks pulling together to overcome a stuck moment, urging collective effort to move towns forward.

Commcand Palos Micols Hillside Vale Woodland Tone Lions Club

Diary of a rural girl life glossed with teenage mischief

An eight day diary reveals a teen narrating driving mishaps with her mother, a dream of travel and joining the Navy, a rumored secret marriage of Helen Busby, a music lesson, and a late night confession to Jane about fitting in with her peers. The tone captures small town routines and growing up.

Biltstera Wlrid Navy Helen Busby Emmy Jane

Printing the News and the Dilemma of Disclosure

A discussion on editorial ethics in small town papers. It weighs the public's right to know against harming innocent persons when reporting sensitive scandals. The piece cites President Harding's guideline favoring self suppression over tarnishing reputations.

Igwertt Sense Treata Sonscienes Ite Irest Dent Harding Marlor Walt

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Parties

Residents gathered at Albert Snow’s home with guests including Mrs Beanéth Baog Mrs Beatrice Twitchell and daughters May Langztort and May Langztort Jr. A dinner party hosted by Mrs Alfred Ainge featured BP Kelly Hugh Low Elmer Snow Hilda Sorenson Susie Nelson JK Bullock Joe Ainge and Albert Snow. Winners claimed prizes and consoled by Kelly and Ainge. The Thalia club hosted Mrs Chas Hunt for Alfred Ainge’s birthday with gifts for Wilda Sorenson and Alice Snow. The Chatwin family planned a Santaquin reunion. A paper hanger from Vernal assisted at Albert Snow’s home and Brian Viking moved into his new residence. Mamie Nelson visited Ratbow, and Tom Ainge with Jos Dudley traveled to Vernal on business.

Beanéth Baog Beatrice ‘Twitchell May Langztort Albert Snow Ice Min Alfred Ainze BP Kelly Hugh Low Elmer Snow Hilda Sorenston Susie Nelson JK Bullock Joe Ainge KC Ranchy Thalia Clu Chas Hunt Honeor Alfred Ainges Wilda Sorenson Birs Alice Snow Bigs Aings Chatwin Santaquin W Agann Vernal Brian Viking Misa Mamig Nelson Ratn Bow Jos Dudley Tom Ainge

Jensen 4 Community Notes and Local Visits

Report notes Johnnie Wagoner ill with typhoid fever and a visit by Kenneth Snow and family from California. Accidental gun discharge injures Johnnie Blankenbaker. he received first aid and medical care in Vernal. Local residents and visitors from Columbia Mines and Rainbow Mines join Jensen for visits. Ward members attend Vernal Ladies Aid. new Plymouth sedan, Sunbeam trip to Colorado. Wild Rose club hosts outgoing officers. Roy Murray’s illness mentioned. community hopes for his recovery.

Johnnie Wagoner Kenneth Snow California Home Solks Jensen Vernal Johnnie Blankenbaker Atta Hole Chatwin Milo Snow Francke Walter Knox Alfred Meeks Columbia Mines Morrél Nelson Rainbow Mines Jim Oaks Mra BP Ketly CO E Setola Sunbeam Colo Plymouth Hira Frank Neat Robert Spring Canyon Jenssen Mily Brow Mants Temple Roy Murray Wild Rose Club Maud Snow Gerald Roe

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