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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
1
Utah announces a second draft call for December 13 targeting about 200 men. The draft bureau expects registrants to be processed through local boards at a steady rate as the Selective Service system gears up for the next phase.
A Myton man was sentenced in a federal court on perjury charges. The plea and sentence occurred on a recent Saturday before Judge Tithing, with details about the defendant's actions and terms of the judgment not fully clear in the fragmented report.
Army to purchase about 19 000 head of horses from Basin stock with a plan to acquire at least three carloads. Horses must be well broken and gentle geldings 4 to 7 years old suitable for field service. Purchases to be tested at the fair grounds on December 9 under Army purchase board guidance.
Vernal Lions Club members hear safety committee chair H M Lundell urge winter driving measures and city shop inspections. Plans include 20 mile road link between Thompson and P R Springs and broader traffic law aims with county commissioners to discuss highway safety projects.
Mr and Mrs R S Collett observed their golden wedding with a Friday reception at their Salt Lake City home. About 100 guests attended, including seven children and over 300 friends.
A county surplus food stamp plan will start in December, with distribution via 25 depots. Participation estimates show significant annual value from surplus food, based on 75 to 100 percent eligibility and local population figures across Uintah and surrounding counties.
Sunday two Vernal homes were burgled while residents attended events. Mrs Alexander, Tyzack, and Miss Bateman reported jewelry cash and a radio missing with about 175 dollars found. Salt Lake City arrests of tour tourists tied to the thefts prompted local officials to pursue charges.
The Alterra High School concert Wednesday evening drew over 450 attendees. Circle Glee Club performed diverse selections, Jim tr band had 68 players, and the Senior band included 78 musicians. Proceeds fund instruments uniforms and new caps for seniors. Mrs Golden Winn organized the event.
During a Thanksgiving trip from Jensen to Naples a car skidded on icy roads and struck a tree. Albert Norton suffered bruises and was driven home. Mrs Norton and a child were rescued unconscious, hospitalized, and Crista Merrill and Clothella Rasmussen were unharmed. A nearby collision damaged a police plate and a passing animal was killed.
The Utah community school lunch program uses surplus federal foods donated to state and county welfare agencies to supply meals in Uintah County. Nine of fourteen local schools participate, serving 1188 students from a total enrollment of 1696.
The Express promotes home newspaper gift subscriptions that bring daily World and local news to the family. Subscriptions can be gifted for $160 per person for a year starting with the Christmas edition, with special rates for new subscribers and Christmas greeting cards to announce the gift.
Uintah high school coach Wright announced the first squad for the season including LaRae Eaton Eu en Godaish Mon Wolk r ron ters Ferris Hatch Eldon Oaks Ward Winward Fyvan Woolley and Tay Williams as forwards Asa Johnston Garr Jones Howard Mannarl Joe Urie and Cedric Olson as guards The season opener is set for December 13 at 7 30 p m at Uintah versus Carlton high school A Vernal guard unit will depart January 6.
Jensen Group members led by Leon P Tensen of Vernal seek Utah Water Storage Commission approval to study and build the Tyzack storage reservoir on Brush Creek. The project would supply supplemental irrigation water to about 100 families from Burns bench and Brush Creek users, with two dam sites providing 7329 and 4899 acre feet respectively. The plan uses Case Wheeler act funding enabling local construction with COG and WPA labor and 40 year repayment terms.
A chorus of 30 carolers will sing Yuletide selections at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Street Lighting Program on December 14. Paul Lyman notes the event directed by Milton Judd with Patrolman Jack Young escorting Santa Claus who will distribute candy and nuts to about seven to eight hundred children. Homes and businesses will compete for prizes and a roving cup for best decorations ahead of the Christmas lights switch on.
Funeral services for Margaret Ann Timothy were held Wednesday at Maeser ward chapel with Bishop Lester Bingham conducting. Interment followed at Maeser Fairview cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers. Relatives attended from Preston Idaho Rexburg Idaho Pocatello Idaho San Francisco California and Price Utah.
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