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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
8
Notice indicates mailing matter entered as second class at Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1909 under the act of March 3 1979 official advisory for publication and record.
Listings describe subscription options with one year and several six month terms in advance. The text references independent political stance and membership in the Press Association and National Editorial Association, noting a political disposition toward optimism and broader improvement in the Valley context.
T A Bryson of Cody Wye visits with her parents Mr and Mrs John N Davis and Nellia Bills. They report the Vernal Cafe, formerly owned by G M Thompson, will be operated in the future by the current management.
Last Thursday an operation was performed on the small son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Stringham for an abscess on the neck. He is recovering nicely.
Ray Phebus, president of the Uintah Gas Company, is expected in Vernal this week. He lives in Thermopolis Wyoming and led the installation of the local gas system.
The Verna Pirst tard primary association will hold its meetings every Tuesday afternoon at the same time as the Relief Society gathering. The new schedule began this Tuesday.
Rtr and Mrs O IL Clifford of Mt John Washington depart this week for home after several days in town on business. Mrs Clifford is a daughter of the late James Tatum, longtime resident of Ashley ward.
The Vernal Second Ward association will discontinue during the cold weather with the next Monday as the last meeting until March first. A splendid program has been arranged and all children are invited to attend.
A recent real estate deal saw a modern house built by Elshi Car Sed this summer south of the taberr te purchased by William Mott and family who moved into their new home last week.
At a Wednesday council meeting the usual start time passed while budget items were reviewed for the upcoming session. The gravel project was postponed because of the storm and later, once weather cleared, the gravel road segment was declared passable for work.
Mr and Mrs Dugal Young and their daughter Colleen arrived in Vernal Friday from Evanston Wyoming where Mr Young worked on bridge contracts on main highways. Ath Young left Thursday for Thompson Utah to begin new work. His wife and daughter stay in Vernal with Mrs Byron Eaten.
Mr and Mrs Alva We end two little children, Mra Weeks moth, Mrs John Ingles, and Kiss Zelda Pas comb left Sunday morning for Bountiful where Mrs Weeks will spend the winter with her paints. Mrs Ingles had spent a very pleasant two weeks here with her daughter and family. Mr Weeks returned to final Wednesday evening and reported the roads in good condition considering the recent heavy storm.
Under the direction of Miss Vers Calder Decrrest Serence, UH 5S cafeteria opens Wednesday noon. Beginning the same day, Prigal Lb G Notte introduces a half hour early dismissal, allowing students to leave school early in the afternoon, benefiting bus riders and others.
Mr and Mrs Roland McNeil are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Thursday November 19. Both mother and child are doing well and the family is joyful.
The Second Ward Relief Society holds its annual conference Sunday night where members will produce a pageant.
An advertised deal offers the Vernal Express and the Path Finder for one year at 250 dollars, with the offer limited to a set admited time.
The Price Advocate reports coach Carl Davis and Uintah High football team watched Carbon Moath game Saturday with Uintah Eleven having played Huntington the day before.
Miss Fimone Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dez Nelson underwent an operation last Friday to remove her adenoids. She has sinus trouble and remains confined to bed after the procedure.
Arrangements are being whipped into shape for the First Ward Relief Society Bazaar December 10 and 11. For the first time since the chapel was built a real hot holiday dinner will be served, collapsible tables having been built which will serve fifty at one sitting.
Mr and Mrs Everett Alexander welcome a baby boy born Thursday morning November 13. Mother and child are reported doing nicely and the father wears a broad smile.
Sunday attendance at the Vernal First ward conference included the Stake Presidency and many state officers. All ward organizations were represented and thirty two priesthood promotions were announced.
The Intermountain Worsted Company plans a million dollar mill to employ about 400 locals. The Nevada corporation has secured an option on 33 acres of land south of Nephi for the project.
The First Ward chapel program features two Thanksgiving choruses by children under Mrs Vera Wittock, a solo by Mrs Hatch, and talk by Principal L G Noble. The reading includes the Presidental Thanksgiving proclamation by Mrs I Sander.
The note records correspondence received Thursday morning after a Monday deadline for news. It urges core respondents to send news promptly for items of import and to contact by phone if something arises. The message emphasizes writing with black ink.
Ward Richardson of Vernal has been appointed district president of the Rotterdam district, overseeing eight branches and about 14 elders. He has presided for six months in the conference’s second largest branch and expects to remain away until late spring before returning home.
Mr and Mrs J A Cheney returned from Wyoming and Bountiful after news of Mrs Jane Kennedy Lewis death in Cowley Wyoming. Funeral services were held at the Bountiful Becond ward chapel. Mrs Lewis born in Glasgow Scotland later moved to Utah. She is survived by her husband a son and three daughters including Ophelia L Wright of Starymmt Utah and Jannie L Cheney of Vernal Utah.
The Daughters of the Pioneers met at Mrs E Petersons home on Friday November 11 to honor Uintah pioneers Grandma Bartlett and Aunt Mary Stringham. A varied program featured songs readings solos and speeches followed by a luncheon and gifts. A December 3 business meeting is planned at Mrs Bam Hatchs home.
The Foods B Class hosted a formal dinner on November 13 for twenty two guests. A five course Thanksgiving menu featured a creatively decorated table with pumpkins turkeys and autumn leaves. Toasts honored the turkey and Thanksgiving with remarks from Virginia Cooper Dorothy Merkley Ruth Calder Grace Slaugh and Rowena Stringham introduced the toastmistress. Miss Fife attended as guest of honor. The event aimed to gather ideas for Thanksgiving and give girls experience attending a real formal dinner.
Flora McCoy was elected president with Marnda Hall as vice president and Isaxell Diliman as secretary at the organization meeting led by Vera Calder andCoy Fife. The group planned activities and a first regular meeting featured performances by Louisa Bingham Steven Tenny Eunice Smith Wanda Johnson Lorna Murray Mary Hatch and other members.
A dated ad notes a school election on December 9 and promotes a yearly subscription deal. It markets The Pathfinder as a weekly magazine with coverage of U S and foreign affairs and offers the two papers together for 250 dollars per year.
Roeland O Nell was paroled after a burglary sentence. The Ladies Aid hosted a November meeting with 18 members and two guests. A luncheon followed a business session. The next meeting and the Christmas bazaar are planned for December 3 at the Community House.
Vernal high school dominated the game at Vernal, scoring four touchdowns and adding three extra points. Craig Bulldogs fought hard but were limited by a shallow roster and early miscue, with Alexander Vernal standout on offense and defense.
Funeral services were held at Maeser for Mrs Olive Bodily of Lapoint who died November 12 after years of sinus trouble and brain tumor complications. Attending relatives included Hank Merkley Jensen and Clair Hacking families from Lapoint and Gusher along with others from Vernal and Phoenix Artz.
Winter quarter at Utah State Agricultural College will begin after Christmas holidays, returning to the pre holiday start schedule. For the past two to three years the term began two to three weeks before holidays, but the schedule committee has decided to revert to the old system this year.
Public hearing on Vernal City budget for 1931 will be held in the council room of the Uintah State Bank building. The session is set for Wednesday December 1 at 7 30 p m. H G Demoney city recorder.
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