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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
8
ANKSAMVING a Leonard Narris successful farmer of the Ouray section was a visitor in Vernal Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A W W Nebeker of Lepoint were in Vernal on Tuesday.
Nirs L G and Noble traveled to Fureka Batutdey to spend Thanksgiving. Noble drove her out and they returned Sunday.
Hirs W HB Chase made a trip to Salt Lake City Sunday and returned to Vernal on Tuesday.
Jimmie Monahan of Meeker Colorado was in town this week on business meeting local merchants and discussing regional opportunities.
Duine Marin is home for a few days with his mother Mrs Ethel Martin following a brief period away.
Mr and Mrs Foh Hirehel and family of TM Creek have been visiting Vernal for a few days.
Rey W T Vowes of Randlett appeared in Vernal Sunday to assist with Red Cross duties tied to the annual roll call in his community.
Attendees at the Sunday funeral in Roosevelt included Mr and Mrs George F Walker, Mr and Mrs George T Wilkins, Mrs John N Devis, and George Davis, as they paid their respects to the deceased Thomas Told.
Mrs of Gowerds arrives home Tuesday evening after a trip to Salt Lake City to see daughter Hazel who is teaching at Granite High.
Dick Careen of Idaho Park Idaho arrives in town for business and to discuss the Western Venture Company holdings south of the valley. Mr Carson is said to be interested in the venture as talks proceed.
Mr John and Mrs Watking leave for East Lake City Tuesday to visit a day and return via Provo Wednesday with Miss Loris Murray who attends BYU, to bring her home for the holiday.
Provo native Dr J W Harris recently graduated from medical school and finished his internship. He visited Vernal on a Saturday to survey opportunities for a future return and home practice. He is identified as a nephew of BYU President Prankling Harris.
Silver City progress report notes improvements on Crard Central Highway stretching south of town near EUVUREKA Local StreetS. Work focuses on paving grading and drainage upgrades to ease travel and support growth. Local officials urge patience and cite phased completion in coming months.
NE Nephi reports completion of a forest road segment five and three fourths miles long up Red Canyon. Construction focused on grading, drainage, and rock work to improve access for logging and firefighting teams. Local crews estimate continued work on adjacent sections later this season.
The award covers construction of an overhead crossing spanning the D and R O railroad tracks east of town. No further details on contractor or project timeline are provided in the readable excerpt.
Miss Lucy Jensen left Sunday for Rainbow to visit her mother who runs a boarding house there for an extended stay.
Mr and Mrs Chauncy Witbeck left Tuesday morning for East Lake where they will spend Thanksgiving. The note hints at a brief social trip and holiday plans from the local residents.
Mrs Donald Barr has been employed at the Ashton brothers store during the rush of buying business appearing in local ads and notes from the period.
Mra Addie Thomas left Friday morning for her home in California after a visit with her sons Byron and Mervin here.
Jease Sfaws left Tuesday morning from the local post office for Salt Lake City to begin additional care at the veterans hospital.
Mrs Wm GG Wallis and two children Jack and Gloria departed Saturday to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs Nettle Neff Smart at Prova.
Mr and Mrs OA Bryson returned last week from a pleasant tour through the east. They visited for several days in Pittsburgh with Mr Bryson's parents.
Mr and Mrs Paul L Cowan and family left the forepart of the week for Provo to visit relatives and friends for Thanksgiving.
Walter Barnes who led Raven Oil and Refining at Ratsgely during R A Bryson’s absence went home to Denver last week.
A D B D Swain and Burt Swain of Lanoint were in Vernal on Saturday. Swain sold nearly a hundred turkeys this week and noted he earned only half the revenue for the same amount last year as prices remain at record lows.
Hundreds gathered at Imperial Hall in Uintah County Tuesday night for a Democratic party event featuring an entertainment program. George Slaughn delivered the "Back to Earth" oration, praised as a masterpiece, making the evening a real goat get-together for all attendees.
We extend thanks to all who offered sympathy and flowers from friends and organizations. Our sincere appreciation goes to those from Vernal who attended or wished to attend the funeral rites of our beloved husband and brother, Lawrence If Allan.
Parents Day Friday drew large crowds as parents attended instead of students. The cooking class served lunch promptly at noon with the girls led by McAqd Catder. At two o clock a splendid program featured teachers and students, efficiently presided by Principal Noble Olson.
The Home Economics club met in the Home Ec room and named officers for the year. Norma White was chosen president with Mary Alice Norgard as vice president, and Cymtha Kaye chaired committees. Kalma Young led decoration and Ione Johnson chaired programmes.
The sophomore team defeated the freshman team 12 to 3 in the opening game as beginners showed solid handling for practice. Tuesday's seniors and juniors played a fast, exciting game, with the juniors winning a close struggle. Finals are set after Christmas holidays for more thrilling matchups.
The American Red Cross joined the war effort under congressional charter to aid sick and wounded, how it operated base and evacuation hospitals, ambulance and canteen services, and the vast nurse and relief staff. It notes 9000 nurses overseas and extensive domestic facilities, touting the 60,000 representatives in France and postwar support for veterans.
A concise listing from a local office advertises warranty deeds blanks location notices and promissory notes plus receipt books for sale or order.
The Vernal area hosts a string of formal dinners, club meetings, and parties. Miss Slaugh welcomes at the Fool It Class formal dinner in Uintah High School with hosts, speakers, and student tributes. Various circles meet, review plays, plan Christmas events, and organize charity turkey dispatch to convalescent homes.
The Uintah Basin extension service reports silage production of 8188 tons in 1H trench silos and a feeder loan of 2884 dollars to 242 farmers plus seed loans totaling 806480 dollars to 109 farmers. It highlights Red Cross aid, canning and drying efforts, garden and pest controls, and calls for retention of the extension service.
Logan Devney Donohee of Ver nal served as a committee member for the Horticulture and Crops Show at Utah State Agricultural College. The event, part of Fathers and Mothers day and Homecoming on November 11, featured exhibits from each department, fruit and vegetable contests, and awards for crop products.
Vernal residents mourn L. W. Atlan with tributes from Lions Club founders, Twentieth Century Club members, and local officials. Attendees included business associates, lodge members, and out of town friends from California to Oregon. Mrs Alan accompanied her sister in law to Portland with no immediate future plans stated.
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