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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
The rapid German advance through the Netherlands Belgium and France signals a decisive early phase of a global conflict. Nazi air bombardment targets munitions plants and troop concentrations as Allied responses mount from the Royal Air Force.
Robert Ley declares a divine mission to force Europe into alignment as Britain’s Viscount Gort warns of a hard but winnable struggle ahead. Paul von Zetland cites US power as pivotal, while Senator Capper urges diversifying rubber sources to Brazil and boosting South American production.
President Roosevelt urged an immediate 896 million dollar appropriation to build up the army navy and air forces plus 286 million for future needs totaling over a billion dollars. He emphasized speeding up aircraft production and pilot training to strengthen air power and cited the importance of thorough preparedness as key to national defense. General John Pershing endorsed the call noting to harness energy toward war readiness. He warned that war could come as in 1917 and stressed the air phase as crucial.
Postmaster General James A Farley says postal revenues hit an all time high at fiscal year end and predicts a larger rise this year. He links rising revenue to improving business conditions amid wartime shifts in demand for manufactured goods and potential boosts to US trade with Western Hemisphere partners.
Nylon a new synthetic fabric from DuPont goes on sale nationwide as a durable, water resistant fiber. Atlantic City backers of a female candidate employ 200 cameras to deter voters from polls while voting rights checks proceed. In 37 eastern states residential building contracts last month totalled 133.42 million with 88 percent in private ownership.
Leota residents and Vernal visitors joined in various events Saturday and Friday. Leaders Ralph Durfee and Ray Smaond Broddar attended the Arglonte Priestha outing. Ervin Jorgensen, George Wison, Joh Stall, and Fred Barney were among Vernal sisters on Friday. Ay r olon school pupils and 47 parents received second typhoid inoculations on Thursday. Mrs Floyd Urvert and Mrs Victor Bolte were Vernal Wednesday visitors last week. Mr and Mrs Den Ven Dyke hosted a birthday in Vernal with Ralph Durfee, Melba Jorgensen, Mra Leowlyn Jenkins, and Mrs Rowld Fk attendance. A miscellane ous shower honored Miss Annitta Eksund prior to her marriage to Alfred Harris. The shower was held at the Leota wand chapel with sprig flowers, a pink and white theme, and a luncheon served by the hostesses.
Fragmented report details a Lapoint ward social sponsored by the WPA and PTA with a post broadcast luncheon. Mentions visitors and stake board members including H Walter Woolley Ald Merkle y J Well ce John A DeMarr Dudley, plus numerous residents and events such as school inoculations, car purchases, and local meetings across Vernal and surrounding towns.
Bywaters prienta Mr and Mrs Abe Murdock Mrs D L Bills were seriously bitten by their family dog Saturday morning. Both hands severely cut in lacerations. The dog was shot immediately. Homer Lee injured when a cream can exploded, lid sticking him in the head causing a deep scalp wound with two stitches. Priday at Vernal and a Pilg Day for the high school. Bigelow Nedra Todd and Barbara Angus sang a trio on program and at the American Legion at Roosevelt Saturday. Roland Vtulligger reports many students showing interest in hand work for summer with instruments sold and practice started.
Mr and Mrs Myron Roberts of Naples hosted their daughter Mrs H Merkley with Mrs Erastus Rasmussen visiting Bridgeland. Mrs Orvil Dudley was released from hospital Tuesday. Sacrament meeting speakers were Firesienb Phil Johnson and Jesse A Haws. Bishop A C Royle and Melvin Winkine with Anton lo Priesthood boys on an outing at Merkleys pasture. Mrs George Vincent learned her husband was injured in Idaho road construction but improving. The Wild Rose chip met with Alice Snow Friday afternoon. Mrs May Boyle received a birthday gift and hosted a luncheon. Relief Society met Tuesday afternoon with 32 members. Mrs Ella Moon and Edith Moon demonstrated nutrition with Miss Elna Miller of the U.
A dubious patent remedy titled femon juice promises rapid relief from rheumatic pain. The text urges readers to consume a quart over a few days and asserts pleasant effects, offering no credible medical evidence or sourcing.
Logan Carl Fowler and Mrs E E Heaton with daughter Betty travel to Steamboat Springs for the funeral of Bunny Rae Scheefermeyer four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaefermeyer. The child is niece of Mr Eaton Mrs Spencer Squire and baby Fare visiting at Tridel. Additional local notes include a GT club birthday party for Ella Ainge, and wedding supper for Mr and Mrs Guy Near Jr at the Lewis home.
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