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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
8
Short fragments record George D Merkley and Snell Muller in Roosevelt on weekend business. The text is partial and unclear about roles or outcomes.
J Perry Olsen of Watson and Mr and Mrs Homer D Ford were in Vernal during the past week visiting friends and sightseeing in the Uintah Basin.
Miss Etta Schumm and William Anderton of Glenwood Springs were at Vernal on Monday and Tuesday for a short visit.
Mr and Mrs Fadwin Calder and JL HE Woodard traveled to East Lake City for a business trip on Friday and planned to return Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Carl Tenney and their family drove to Jensen Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wir Oakley, spending the day together.
Carl Searles, son of Mrs W H Toward, received a call for a mission to the North Central states. He will depart in the latter part of November.
Mr and Mrs Lowe Ashton of Duchesne City spent Sunday in Vernal visiting Mrs Leslie Ashton. Mr Ashton enjoyed a pheasant and quail hunt while in town.
Mr and Mrs G Noble and Mrs D Calder traveled to Salt Lake City returning Sunday. Mr Noble attended the Utah State Athletic Association meeting held on Saturday.
Miss Lorna Murray Harold Claudious and Buster Danks who have been at tending school in Salt Lake and Provo made a hurried trip home Saturday to visit with relatives they returned Sunday.
James Wilt of Salt Lake City and Melvin Pettey of Salt Lake City visited Ver nil for a pheasant and quail hunt over a weekend, staying in the area to partake in the outdoor sport.
Order dated October 30 1991 designates the Vernal Utah Post Office as a postal savings depository effective then. A November 15 1931 authorization allows the Postmaster to receive deposits not exceeding $250000 from any single depositor.
A heavy storm drenched Uintah county from Tuesday night into Wednesday, soaking parched range and farm land. Rain fell steadily with depths noted at Watson about 3 inches and around 8 inches on the Uintah range, renewing hopes for better range conditions and more water for the coming year.
Mrs G G Pickford and Mrs J Salmon of Rock Springs arrived in Verna for the first work assignment.
I Ek Seaton of Watson Oscar Lloyd of Roosevelt and Paul Brit ton of Watson were Vernal visitors during the past week.
The Jensen school resumed operations on Thursday following a one week quarantine due to a suspected ge ilet fever case. No further details on the illness or affected classes were provided.
President Colton of Thoosevelt visited Vernal on Monday to meet with executives from the Ouray Valley Canal Company in a routine reception.
Mark Woolley and family visited Vernal during the first of the week. Woolley is described as a progressive farmer from the Ouray Valley region.
L Wyman and wife Oilbert Wilde and Mr and Mrs NH Taylor of Ouray were in Vernal this week as visitors.
Mra Sirah Rudge Mra Charles and Miss Ellen Long returned on Monday from Grand Junction and were Colorado after a brief list.
Misses Helen Var and Mickey Sissop, daughters of Mrs Clara Nelson, who have been attending school in Mt Pleasant, were here for a few days visiting friends and relatives. They arrived Saturday and returned Tuesday.
President Wim H Smart of Due Vernal toured town early this week shaking hands with old friends. A former Uintah stake president, he has organized numerous prosperous industries and business concerns across the Uintah Basin.
Mr and Mrs John Hacking with Mrs Alice Murray and Mrs Clare Haerking traveled Thursday to Salt Lake City and other outside points for a few days visit. Mrs Murray met her daughter Lorna at BYU in Provo. Mrs Eleanor Anderson, sister of John Stacking, accompanied them to American Fork where she will stay for the winter. The party, including Mrs A ndereon who had been visiting the Hacing home for a month, returned home Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Lee Olsen arrived in Vernal after a two day trip from Los Angeles and will stay with Mrs Freestone, parents of Jas Freestone. They are joined by Mrs Mapes of Los Angeles who will remain for a time. The Olsons plan to return to Logan later this week where Mr Olsen has work. Mrs Olsen was formerly Beulah Freestone.
A Sunday night blaze totally destroyed the James Richardson residence in Naples. Firefighters discovered the empty house around 7 o clock and could not save the structure, which was reduced to ashes before a coordinated effort could begin.
An insurance ad urges homeowners to consider fire and auto coverage. It mentions a representative and uses bold slogans to emphasize protection against fire loss. The readable text highlights personal security and quick quotes through an insurance agent.
The Imperial hosts the Big Annual Thanksgiving Dance on November 26. Event is featured as a seasonal social with music and dancing. residents are invited to attend for an evening of communal celebration.
Mr and Mrs Date announce the birth of their fourth daughter born on Saturday November 7. The family celebrates the new arrival and shares their joy.
A patient named Stulen tracking underwent a successful appendicitis operation on Thursday of last week. Medical staff reported a smooth procedure with no complications and the patient recovering well in the surgical ward.
Orin Webb of Lapoint and Miss Invz Duke of Vernal joined in marriage on November 6, uniting families in a rural ceremony. The couple plans a future together with their communities.
Mr and Mrs Kermit Young and their son Deon Young made a business trip to Salt Lake City from Thursday to Sunday returning home.
A large crowd turned out Monday night for a benefit dance at Imperial Hall to aid Ed Cloward. The event was sponsored by the Muneser War Relief committee and featured music and dancing to support the cause.
Clifton Searles and Miss Waneta Burton of Lapoint and Clark Woolley and Miss Beth Pope of Vernal obtained marriage licenses on Saturday November 7.
A Vernal group reports growth as the Rangely Gun Club reaches ten members and builds a trap range for practice. The article cites Cates, a truck driver from a California company, and mentions Trangely and Mr Calct in connection with the club’s development.
Tuesday night in Vernal features a special program during the second period focusing on music from different nationalities. All are welcome to attend.
8 Carter Jr traveled to Salt Lake City last weekend but cut short his trip upon learning of Dona's accident. He then attended the Bulek dealers convention.
A circulated report misidentified individuals alleging a money loss by slicker in Chicago. The error swapped W E Moward with W E totard of Manto Mont while both stayed at the same hotel, causing the police to confuse the principals during investigation.
A horse belonging to William Workman was shot near his home last week. Mr Workman says the animal was seen before dark and killed during the night with a small caliber rifle. Sheriff Emery Johnson is actively investigating the case.
C J McCoy of California operates amateur radio station W8FCM in Rangely. The shortwave broadcasts run daily from 6 PM to midnight. Rangely also features an airfield with a 1600 foot runway and a Bey en hole golf course.
Barah Merkley, who spent more than two years confined to hospital and home after an auto accident, has regained the ability to walk without crutches and has even danced a little in the past month, delighting many friends.
Joseph E F Merrill of the Apostles urges Latter day Saints to abstain from tobacco hot drinks and intoxicants. He cites the book How to Live the method of using returned missionaries and notes Dr Franklin offered 10000 to quit tobacco. Richard R Lyman elected class president at Michigan while upholding temperance. Conference closes with We Thank Oh God For A Prophet.
Local notes include births in Vernal and Mrs Alice Hoddy hosting relatives, while McClean family reports recovery. Trips to Grand Junction and Shelly Idaho bring updates on flooring, windows, and employment. Maeser teachers take students to UHOS game and three local men receive mission calls.
A jumble of short notes reports injuries from breaks and crutches. Residents Myron Troberta and Oral Shiner return from Skull Creek work assignments while Harold Williams visits Provo. A house fire destroys the Jim Richardswan residence. owners relocate. Mrs Emma Fullinger recovers on crutches after leg splint issues.
Student reporter Ruth Hart profiles Grace Staugh editor Lawrence Colton and athletic sponsor Phat Dee in a feature on current university broadcasts and campus coverage.
Pep the nucleus of the Uintah high school Pep club was instilled into pledges of goats last Thursday night and Friday morning. Both pledges and charter members met at Miss Barta Henderson home where they made pom poms for their superiors. The charter members punished goats for smiling talking or laughing while at work. The following morning the members and pledges met at the high school and took oaths before the charter members to be staunch supporters of the club. A breakfast followed with Dorothy Merkley as toast mistress.
Under officers Lorna Colton Elizabeth Hall and others the Girls Athletic Association outlines a plan for girl participation in favored sports. A point system awards a GQAA insignia after 50 points with inter class volleyball baseball and winter basketball to be played. Minor sports include tennis horse shoe pitching riding dancing skating, with clubs supervised by leaders to boost riding hiking and other activities.
On Monday evening the Home Economica club girls met in the Domestic Arts room for a half dozen party. Groups of six shared dishes, enjoyed clever decorations, dancing, and a very enjoyable lunch.
The article notes periods cut for an Education Week program featuring student performances and speeches. Liemone sings the school song while Mrs Sanders discusses child welfare and protection. Flora McCoy and Vernon Collier perform vocal solos before Superintendent Olsen closes with a talk on citizenship and obedience to law.
A noon dance hosted by the Girls Pip Club on Wednesday drew a large turnout. Several club members helped sell chili and sandwiches during the noon hour.
Miriam and Helen Mar Hislop and Katherine Stringham from Wasatch Academy Mt Pleasant were at home for the weekend and visited the school on Monday.
The notice reports Miss Inez Pack returns to school after a week of illness.
Lorna Murray, a Uintah graduate now studying at Brigham Young University, spent a weekend visiting in Vernal.
Mr and Mrs Vernon and their family returned home Saturday from a Pleasant trip to Provo where they visited Mr and Mrs Morley Vernon and family. They spent Friday night in Roosevelt with Mr and Mrs Van Fullmer. Mr and Mrs John Hacking and Mrs Eleanor Anderson and Mrs Claire Hacking left for Cedar Fort to take Anderson home who had been visiting relatives.
A Thanksgiving event titled Make Your DatFee Big Anniss is planned at the IMPERIAL venue on November 26. Details describe a community gathering with meals and entertainment, inviting local residents to celebrate with food and activities.
Wasatch and Uintah football clash with Wasatch praised for standout performances by Earl Giles Ferris Horner and teammates Galloway Jaupersot Hardy Clegg Aycock Murdock Mudok Tullinger Tayne Allen and Murdock. Score by quarters shows Uintah leading early then Wasatch rallying in later periods. Referee Hodgson umpire Parry and head linesman Bateman officiated.
Henry Howell Smoth Timothy a former Vernal resident died at his Cleveland home Thursday from blood poisoning. Born November 25 1883 in Wales he moved with family to Amelia then Schofield later settling in Cleveland. He married Ora Perry in 1913 and is survived by his widow his mother nine children and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm in the ward chapel.
A large Thanksgiving dance is announced for November 26 at the Imperial venue. The event invites community members to join a festive evening with music, dancing, and socializing.
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