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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
4
A statement highlighting a candidate or group advocating independence in politics while aiming to expand Uintah County. The message praises a GPTimistic disposition and emphasizes commitment to a larger, greater Uintah County, aligning with the Uttar State Priss Association.
A prohibition repeal has spiked crank driving with more people drinking and driving. Even moderate alcohol levels slow reactions and narrow attention, making otherwise pleasant drivers a danger. The piece urges stiffer enforcement to curb drunken driving nationwide.
Local Fort Duchesne PTA meeting drew a large crowd. The program featured piano solo by Shirley Crumbo, readings by Mics Hairs, violin by Jesse Hullinger, and talks on the Smith Hughes course of study for boys. Funds were planned to support children’s Christmas treats with two dances proposed to raise money.
Mr and Mrs Vern Murray spent a week on Green rivers to restock their cattle and returned Friday. Mr and Mrs Vern Weaver and daughter Doris traveled to Vernal on Thursday and then to Denver Friday for medical attention for Kits Weaver.
Community updates include residents returning from Fairview and Port Utah areas, hospital visits for a baby with pneumonia, and various family weekend trips to Salt Lake City, Vernal, and Roosevelt. Local officers, dances, meals, school lunch efforts, and a farewell party for Ercel Johnson are noted along with multiple visits to relatives and neighbors.
UT IN TENSIS TFSNB CALTERRA HIGH SCHOOL Music Department reports try-outs held over the past week. Winners from the ladies' glee include Hope Manwaring Venice, Fay Alfred Merle Cook, Dana Bigelow, Larue Raslings, Anca Merkley and Helen Durfee. Male glee doubles include James Rasmussen and Glen Chapman among others. About forty new Home Pr club members were initiated at the school with sixty guests later.
The school held an inter class basketball series with all students participating. The final game Friday ended in a tight contest won by the seniors. The assembly program included a duet, tap dance, readings, and a barn dance by Home Ec and Ag clubs.
A pleasant quilting event was held on Monday with a delightful dinner. Parents joined the PTA at Fort Duchesne last Wednesday night and enjoyed the program.
A PTA gathering drew a big crowd at this location on Thursday evening. Details are unclear due to damaged text but event centered on school activities and community involvement.
A Neenah man and woman travel to Los Angeles area with children to visit relatives and the California temple. Woodrow Merksy pursues boxing at school while Mrs Free Carrel and Mr Wal te Hannefield stay involved in local activities during the week.
Mrs Cyrus Engberson traveled to Verne last week to attend the funeral of Mrs John Hacking, an old family friend. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norman and their young son Billy.
Uintah High School reports a yearbook sales push with a vaudeville show set for November 16 and Harvest Queen nominations for the Ag Club. Debating managers and FFA boxing bouts are announced with season goals and a pledge to quit tobacco.
Miss Rodabaugh and Mrs H M Phillips travel to Vernal while Mr and Mrs Stanford relocate to winter home between Dra gor and Rangely. Dennill, Finicum, and Cy Engberwon engage in business and agricultural tasks near Grang Junction and Vernal. Grant Carpenter Jr and Merle Williamson obtain a marriage license on November 18.
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