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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
4
A historic company dismissed female workers for wearing short chiffon frocks and silk stockings, claiming the dress code clashed with its rigid business image. The move underscores era norms where appearance dictated employment, reflecting broader tensions between style and workplace conformity.
In a country shopkeeper’s trip to the city, deliveries arrive and cause a domestic farce. Mrs. Smith, tending the shop, grabs a hatchet and tears into the largest box after reading the inscription Bill inside The Waterman. The scene unfolds amid puzzled bystanders as the gag lines echo regional papers.
A historical-era piece urges action against reckless drivers and promotes road safety. It calls for a national memorial, improved roads, better education, and stronger community ties to reduce mobile slaughter. It emphasizes home ownership, health, sanitation, and coordinated town and country effort.
Community leader L A Hawkins from the Agricultural Extension Department and International Harvester Co call for a united effort to strengthen state and local communities. They urge residents to set aside self interest and cooperate to build a greater state and make the community one of the best places to live through shared effort and a strong spirit.
Dr Jorl Ricks of Utah State Agricultural College presented the founding of the federal land grant college system at the first assembly in the semicentennial year. Pedersen led the program. Ricks traced supporters of the idea including Alden Partridge Jonathan Turner Justin Morrill and Abraham Lincoln and noted the 1862 act creating land grant colleges after earlier vetoes and proposals.
The bill approved by the Utah State Agricultural College aims to broaden higher education access. It envisions diverse programs beyond agriculture including liberal arts and sciences to help students pursue scientific research and academic careers at lower costs.
The article traces early opposition to County Extension and praises its growth and value for rural communities. It warns that political pressure could threaten the County Agent’s independence, stressing public support as the defense of the system. It also notes Utah 4H clubs training youth ages 12 to 18 with wide volunteer leadership.
The article discusses 4-H youth work in Utah highlighting training aims and the value of farm projects. It notes Mullard and Roscoe Andrews of Marion own a premier 15 purebred Hampshire ewe flock, while 4-H programs help Utah State Agricultural College students fund education through projects and jobs. It also describes county game licensing in Ohio to fund game management and enforcement.
Genevea Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis, suffered a fractured arm on November 17 while playing on a school slide. Lawrence Fox announces the November 18 birth of a baby. Floyd Reynolds and Jensen residents welcome a baby girl on November 18. Pitt and Miss Betty McCurdy received first aid after a minor car wreck at a local hospital on November 20. Bryant Roper and Mrs Roper welcome a baby boy November 21. Mrs Carson Kidd assists at home. Mrs Jones and Roy Duke underwent appendicitis operations on a recent Monday. Arlene Kidd returned home after appendix removal. Susie Nelson of Jensen sought medical care in Vernal earlier this week.
A college Batching Club at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan will hold a weekly meal each Tuesday evening. Twelve students, including Vernal resident Mrs. Barta Siddoway, will contribute one food item to a general larder and help prepare dinner in the church kitchen under Rev. William F. Koenig of Logan First Presbyterian Church. Afterward they may study, play games, or relax in the church parlor. Charter members include Siddoway, Helen Seeley, and others from Logan and nearby areas.
Mott and Reynolds moved their barber shop into the building formerly occupied by the Vernal Cleaning Shop next to Lather Jewelry Store. Mrs Virtus McCronkie and Mrs T G Alexander left for Salt Lake City to attend the Utah Lesury Association convention, returning Wednesday night. Mrs Sam J Hatch departed for Salt Lake City for a few days with her sisters, Mrs Ernest J Harvey and Mrs Frank L Olsen. Mrs Hatch plans to return for Thanksgiving. Miss Mary Manker of Salt Lake visited her mother Mrs Elizabeth Manker, the librarian, and later stayed with her sister Aliss Amelia Manker who teaches in Fort Duchesne.
Logan William J. Nord, 12, son of A. G. Nord supervisor of Cerre National Forest, and Mrs. Nort, was injured in an auto collision last night suffering a fracture of the left leg and facial bruises.
A 19 year old Lloyd Sird of Logan drove north on Main Street at the First North intersection where poor visibility due to haze prevented him from seeing Nord in another car. Nord, who had previously lived in Vernal and was supervisor of the Ashley National Forest, was not hurt.
Intermountain High School Journalists host a December conference at Brigham Young University in Provo with a panel on cooperation between high school journalists and towns. The event features sessions on yearbook value, editorial skills, and journalism variations, plus a national broadcast and an interview with auto racer Ab Jenkins.
The article argues dogs ruined sheep farming across the United States with 18 of 5000 farmers blaming dogs. It urges dog control including fences muzzles licenses and laws to curb free running dogs, claiming widespread economic ruin from dog damage to sheep and other livestock.
Mrs Don L McConkie hosted the Daughters of the Pioneers of Camp Thornburg on Friday afternoon with Captain Minnie Wilson presiding. Mildred Hacking led the memorial buildings lesson and Mrs George Bills read with special guests from Provo.
Relatives gathered and travellers returned as residents swapped news of recent moves. Families including Coltons and McConkles visited Duchesne and Salt Lake City. Several moved houses or bought farms at Dry Fort and Gedarview, while others hosted gatherings and demonstrations. The eighth grade staged an amateur program, and teachers were hosted at Maeser School events.
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