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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
4
William B Wallis editor James Wallis publisher details of the publication’s filing as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1909 under the 1879 act.
The Uintah High School team from Vernal led by coach H M Lundell topped 34 teams with a 18963 score at the Ashley Valley event. LaVern Hemstreet Neil Caldwell and LaVoir Merrill earned scholarships and prizes from multiple organizations including the Merchants Association of Kansas City and the American Royal Livestock Show. The trip featured banquets tours and the national agricultural banquet at the Hotel Baltimore with Utah celebrated for its victories.
Jehne SMwr and Mrs Quince Johnson announce the arrival of a baby boy on October 23. The mother and child are being cared for at the home of Mrs. Charles Batty. Local residents express shock at the news.
The Dragon area saw sheep shipments and butchering activity with trains daily. Local cattlemen held a relief act meeting to elect representatives. Visitors from Fort Collins and Grand Junction eyed sheep deals while officials assisted in disposal and shipping at the rail.
An advertisement touts Dares Mentha Pepsin as a powerful stomach remedy that strengthens the stomach to prevent indigestion and breathlessness. It claims fast relief from stomach ailments and wide pharmacist guarantee, noting thousands of bottles sold daily.
The Wome Economics and Ag clubs host a Halloween dance Friday at the school gym with unique entrances, decorations, fortune telling by a real gypsy, new refreshments, and entertainment. Prizes for best costumes and prize dances. Roosevelt and Alterra to play ball. Roughriders face third defeat at home.
A social gathering was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Eng berson with friends in attendance for an informal weeknight reception.
Willow Creek residents engage in fishing trips in Green River and Vernal excursions. Local families and visitors from Salt Lake and Chicago appear in recent gatherings, deer hunting, showers, and birthday events amid moving to Colters Coal as winter approaches.
The Republican tally dances at Buford and White River City were attended by Commissioner and Mrs Fred A Nichols with Mr Nichols seeking reelection on November 6 from Precinct No 1 Rangely. Also noted is a GQO FP organized dance at Rangly on October 27. Chas Pearson accompanied Mrs Wardell home from Vernal and is visiting in Rangely, while G F Hickman of Pacific National Life Insurance Co visited Salt Lake to arrange a contract for Western Slopes of Colorado, staying overnight before returning home on October 25. Mrs Archie Holland of Meeker, a Democrat, spent three days in the west end supporting candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools.
Mrs Oakley entertained the Wild Rose club on Friday afternoon with an autumn program and yellow chij santherums. Her daughter Mrs Pearl Johnston aided in serving lunch to thirteen members and two guests, while Mr and Mrs June Graham visited Mrs Graham's grandmother, who is seriously ill after a stroke. Quen Nelson and Elbert Meeks are at the Wall sheep ranch on Blue Mountain during Don Wall's absence in Denver.
Ogden resident Peter Leth visited his daughter Mrs Charles Marehan and family while Reuben McConkie returned from CCC work in Alabama. BYU students Mary Helen and Leo Hacking spent the weekend with parents. Numerous local families joined gatherings at the Bodily and Strngham homes as five county officers attended a D U P meeting. Political rallies for the Democratic and Republican parties drew good crowds.
The MIA entertained the Bee Hive girls at a party Tuesday for a contest the girls won last spring. Seeley returned from Ogden with a truck load of beef. Various local residents were mentioned in visits and family news about illness travel and a funeral.
Miss Afton and Lorna Goodrich entertained Sunday afternoon at the Goodrich Spargle home with Mr and Mrs B B Goodrich. Vernal residents Earl Calder Stephen Stringham and Don Olson attended. In the evening light refreshments were served. Mrs Hunger visited Provo weekend. Mrs Blullinger’s mother Mrs Penred accompanied them to the home. Mrs Mary Merrill has returned from Denver.
A Tribune notice states Miss Ivy Chandler was elected president of the Junior Business Club in Salt Lake City. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Chandler of Randlett and works as a Salt Lake City school teacher.
State and deputy auditors laud Uintah County records as excellent with neat books and accurate accounts. They commend County Treasurer Martin W Curtis and County Clerk Murray for tidy, reliable records, noting innovations saving taxpayers hundreds of dollars and wide adoption by other counties.
The Congregational Church Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10 oclock. Rev Geo E Guild will deliver the regular preaching service at 11 oclock.
Reverend John Leacher, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Roosevelt, spoke at the Roosevelt Congregational Church Sunday evening. He delivered a sermon titled Christ Living as the Center of faith to a loving and appreciative audience.
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