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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a veterans gathering with names such as Vor Stewart Dres and Spanish pean Veteran. Speakers Driver Waller Woolley and Bishop Merk offered remarks and a benediction. Floral arrangements and a page four tour are mentioned.
Government official confirms the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas observance change for 1942. Aimed at ending the two year old extended shopping period, the plan moves Thanksgiving to November 27 in several states while others kept November 20 or align with the federal guidance. States listed include Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming and more.
Charles Milton Steele, born November 11, 1860 in Decatur County Iowa, celebrated his eighty first birthday with a family dinner at his home on First Street in Vernal. He has deep ties to mining, western geology study, and LDS Church activities, with a large family including 15 children and 42 living descendants.
Former Vernal musician Nowa Major Frankland James Kennard rises through the US Army Coast Artillery Corps. Educated at Utah State Agricultural College, he earned his second lieutenant commission by correspondence, became first lieutenant in 1920 and captain in 1935. He taught music in Hinckley and Brigham City before leading Zion Park COC camp from 1935 to January 1998, later serving as educational adviser at Vernal COG camp.
Uintah Basin families gather in Los Angeles for a Sunday picnic with an estimated 300 attending. Vernal families are well represented along with Art and Purdon Dodds Vern Dodds from Vernal Calf Mr and Mrs E H Belcher Long Beach Joy Hall Jed Hatch and families. Co B boys enjoyed the event especially at the tables. Sergeant Bruce Kelly arranged the details for the boys to attend the picnic while in Los Angeles.
Funeral services were held in Ashley for Margaret Salindra Wright Rhoades 72 wife of Henry Rhoades. She died after a long illness at the family home in Ashley Ward. Born February 41 1868 at Lake Point Utah she was the daughter of Thomas and EL Wright. Survived by husband five children and many relatives. Interment followed at Vertal Memorial Park under Swat Funeral Home direction.
The Fortieth Division at Camp San Luis Obispo begins reorganization toward a triangular setup under Major General E J Duchay. The 159th Infantry will move to the Seventh Division at Fort Ord. Transfers of the 158th wag et are imminent once Fort Ord quarters are provided. Changes include splitting the 22nd Field Artillery and reassigning engineers and medical regiments to fit a triangular division structure. Remaining troops await a holiday after Amistice Day observances in Los Angeles.
Uintah School Board on Monday accepted a comprehensive bi annual audit for the district prepared by Ro A McConkie covering July 1 1639 to June 30 1941 with all members present The report details future expenditure guidance and includes leave of absence for Fair Durfee seeking outside work if available A county nurses report by Naomi Zurn dell and Ruth Wood notes chickenpox star Jet Fever and tech in several schools urging preschool age examinations in line with state plans
Funeral services for Thomas Robbins, 79, were held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Vernal First Ward chapel. Warren Richard, son of the ward bishopric, conducted with Frank Slaugh giving the opening prayer and Walter Anderson delivering the benediction. A mixed quartet provided music, including Warren Jones, Lewis Gardiner, Mae Jorgeteen, and May Calder, with Mable Stagg as accompanist, singing Zion Beautiful Zion On My Father and I’ll go Where You Want Me to Go. Continued on Page Five.
Saturday night at nine marks the close of the first period. Candidates rush to tally subscriptions as voting power shifts in the second period and credits are cut in the third period. Active contestants remain in reach and a new leader may emerge in any division. Urges immediate effort to secure subscriptions and voting credits before the period ends.
Jensen Riverman completes his 45th rowboat at his shop after building six motor boats and a large 12 foot ferry. The ferry boat previously served in 36 cities below Ouray for Hank Stewart. He builds a rowboat in about seven days.
Clyde Dillon, a Hutchinson grocery chain executive missing since October, was found dead in snow near Cathedral bluffs a mile from the abandoned car. Mrs Annie Hazelbush located the body, with search leader Hughes stating Dillon died in the cold after a five week hunt in northwestern Colorado.
State Fish and Game Commissioner George H Harrisons announced a three town conference in Eastern Utah to discuss fish and game protection. Attendees include Mark Anderon and department personnel from Duchesne Uintah Carbon and Emery counties along with Forest Service and Indian department representatives invited for the afternoon session on Tuesday November 18 at Roosevelt.
Vernal City marked the 84th Arras parade with a patriotic banquet and dance at UBS auditorium. The parade, led by parade chairman Mrs Ashton and aides, featured a flags and color guard, a military band, and student groups from Vernal schools. Judges awarded prizes for junior high and high school performances, with Jaquitena Jacobson and Donald Barr Jr among top honorees.
Preparations are under way to move the entire Vernal CCC enrollment on Saturday. Six enrollees will be transferred to other camps or released to return to their homes and private employment. The closing ends a long program of range improvement and public works in the region. Local groups have urged Washington to continue the camp, but officials say no funds exist to keep Vernal open. After year’s start, no CCC camps will remain in Utah.
At a well attended PTA meeting Monday night Ver nal PTA President J D Jones introduced a feature where patrons could air their pet peeves. God Bless America was led by Bari Engar with Harold Inger, and reports were given by Mrs Leo Thome and Edith Bhimmin. A saxophone quartet and trumpet solo were performed and Don L. Kleconkie answered a peeve about changing courses.
Utahns have furnished two battery recreation rooms at Camp Bankis Obispo. 10 more rooms remain to be equipped. Norman L Alms, chairman of the American Legion furniture drive, says camp advice indicates most rooms are bare due to low battery funds. They need easy chairs, coffee tables, pool and bridge tables, lamps, games, magazines, and racks. furniture can be purchased locally and supplied through the Legion post commander.
Henry Templeton a Maybell pioneer with a talent for medicine died after years of service to settlers. Known for honesty and generosity he aided the community while delivering medical advice and speeches. He leaves Cassius Templeton of Maybell and several relatives.
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