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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

8

Vernal couples secure marriage licenses and more local events

In Vernal and surrounding areas, Ernest George Butcher and Thebas Cinthia Stevens, both of Duchesne, along with William Hy Oaks and Nellie May Bills of Vernal, secured marriage licenses. The Oaks also wed at a Davis County home, while Mrs Bills ran the Vernal Cafe for years. The community news also covers Tokawana Daughters of the Pioneers, various club meetings, elections, and upcoming celebrations in Vernal and Maeser.

Court House Ernest George Butcher Thebas Cinthia Stevens Duchesne William Hy Oaks Nellie May Bills Vani Ashley Valley Weston Links Provo Lloyd Oaka Twin Falls Ida Nelle Bis William H ‘Oaks Alfred Simper Davis Bishop Simper Mr Oaks Maeser

Patrolman warns drivers after dark in wary weather

State Highway Patrol notes that darkness and bad weather bring numerous accidents. Patrolman Jack Youne urges all motorists to stay alert, maintain pen and brakes, and follow routine safety rules to prevent troubles after nightfall. A dramatic line recalls a man asking about his wife’s whereabouts. a maid blushes and says she is in the wash.

Jack Youne Highwy Cheech Pete

Annual Legion Auxiliary Banquet Held on Armistice

The annual Legion Auxiliary banquet was held Friday at the Community House with 48 attendees. A program by High School students under Karl Engar featured songs and performances, and Mrs Leon P Christensen received a past presidents pin from Mrs Glen Lambert. Brief talks by Legionnaires addressed Witbeck Post’s future, a viol harp was played by Francis Pitt and Mary Aycock, a tap dance by Ellen Elizabeth Witbeck and Eisie Sanes with Merle Cook, and Mrs Shimmill organized the program. Commander Davis announced forthcoming city building and Legion Home construction, with plans to raise about 1500 dollars and aim for another 1000 in subscriber pledges. The Tagion will meet monthly and collaborate with the Auxiliary on the project. a crowd gathered at the Imperial Wad for the event.

Legion Auxiliary Karl J Engar Myrthen Devils Leon P Christensen Glen Lambert Witbeck Post American Legion Francis Pitt Mary Aycock Leon Barbara Rasmussen Ellen Elizabeth Witbeck Eisie San Aes Merle Cook Shimmill The Davis Buiding Legion Home Dasis Togo Dhe Atv

War era ball honors WW II armistice at Brigham event

The twentieth anniversary armistice themed ball at Brigham Vyeurg University featured barbed wire barricades and machine gun nests, with an orchestra in military costume. Proceeds benefit a student loan fund aiding needy students to continue college. Several hundred couples attended the event.

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Calendar of Events and Holiday Closings

November events include B Boy Scout Pair at Imperial and Road Show on 21, Lions Luncheon on 24, schools close for holiday on 23, Thanksgiving Day on 24, duck season closes on 28, and County Commissioners on 30. December features School Board on 12, Gold and Green Ball on 16, Lions Luncheon and Shortest Day winter begins on 21, Christmas Eve on 24, Christmas Day on 25, and County Commissioners on 31. New Year’s Eve appears as a note.

Imperial Lions

Duchesne School Head Named to State Board

The Duchesne school district's superintendent was appointed to the state textbook commission by Governor Henry H. Plow on Wednesday. He succeeds LeRoy Bishop, former superintendent, who resigned to become principal of Morwan High School.

Bond Duchesne State Textbook Commission Henry H Plow LeRoy Bishop Morwun

Funeral attendance and family notices in Lake County paper

Obscure obituary note detailing the funeral of William James Dilly Farr and attendance by Mrs Hele Connaughton of Loch Calif. Mentions relatives including Cornaighton, Colway, Parr, and others with multiple consented spellings. Also lists pallbearer Sinpkins and local livestock figures Alvin Weeks and Carl Alien with incomplete context and garbled lines.

Hele Connatghton Loch Calif James Dilly Farr Connaughton Lapent Mr Parr Blattte Fears Topeka Kan Cornaighton Dat v Colway Grand Jor Fom Louis J Parrala Lodh California Glen Shirley Beverly Cornaightin Dorts Farriel da Fay Galloway Mareuse Verlene Betty Fay Friest Mancuso Sinpkins Guster Farrs Alvin Weeks Vinton East Livestock Show Carl Alien

4H Congress Trip Awarded to Illinois Club Leader

The Illinois club leads the national 4H Congress with a high eight year record and 13 projects in home beautification foods clothing and charm. The top exhibitor, Mins Gaddu, earned $50 in prizes and a trip to Chicago, with four state champions and other high finishers receiving scholarships and county awards funded by Montgomery Ward for the sixteenth straight year.

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Paze Winning Essay on Sheep Industry in Utah Basin

The essay argues that grazing allows travel through mountains and supports conservation with springs and reservoirs for water. It notes intensive grazing harms range vegetation if sheep overconsume new ranges, but proper cooperation and laws can minimize damage. The piece emphasizes sheep industry as vital to the Utah Basin.

Wool in wardrobe teaches importance of wool fabrics

Grandma Wooley guides Fuzzy through a schoolgirl wardrobe to show wool’s value. The tale praises wool’s durability, ease of care, year round use, and its role in hats, skirts, sweaters, and dresses as Mary questions why fabrics other than wool aren’t equal.

Grandma Wooley Ivan Parsy Mary Brest Teason Wooley

Fragmentary OCR Email Card Needs Clarification

The text provided is garbled and unreadable, lacking clear names places dates or events. No coherent person or organization details are present to summarize into a factual news item.

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