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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
8
Special MIA programs are arranged for the Vernal First and Second wards on Sunday night, with activities designed to engage residents and provide community outreach. Organizers urge attendance and coordination with local leaders for safety and participation.
The Green River near Jensen showed first fall ice on Tuesday morning and Monday evening with no shore ice but large cakes lodged along staley spots in the river bed.
Mrs Wreks and her two children returned Sunday to their Wiicrocks Beach residence after visiting the home of Mr and Mrs DButks Caldowell, parents of Mrs Wreks.
Uintah county schools will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Many instructors plan to travel to homes in Salt Lake City Provo or other nearby areas for the holiday.
The state road commission with approval from the American Legion will move the Doughboy monument from the town center to a designated site in the county and city park after Thanksgiving. The action follows local civic approval and aims to place the memorial in a more prominent park setting.
Uintah and Duchesne counties plan to obtain 25000 dollars apiece from the government to cover untaxable Indian lands. Senator Wm T. King promised the funds while atternal Commissioner-Elect John W. Weaver has been working on the matter in Uintah county.
Supervisor J O Stewart returned from a trip of inspection on the north side of the Uintah range. He noted the Vernal Manila road to Green River passable to Epic, about 16 inches of snow at Paradise Park, eight ditches at Trout Creek, and little snow on the north side. The Coc camp at Sheep Creek is doing effective work on the road between Summit Springs and Sheep Creek Park. A telephone crew is at work near the Hole-in-the-Rock district.
The note indicates all correspondings were omitted this week due to early press and that the news will be inserted next week. It signals a temporary gap in field reports and a planned update in the following issue.
W R Wyman, district engineer for the FERA projects, was in the area overseeing ongoing project works on Monday and remained on site through the following day.
Mr and Mrs Emil Sundquist retired Friday from Provo to attend the funeral services of Mrs Lloyd Sundquist, sister-in-law of Mr Sundquist.
Ernest Johnson secretary of the United County Feed Loan Committee reports more than 43 000 has been advanced by the government to local stockmen to buy feed for the winter.
Gilbert Wilde and Mr and Mrs A Taylor of Jill Creek traveled to Vernal last week after Wilde broke his arm seeking medical care.
An informal tea at Mrs E H Calder home honors the Senior Current Topics club for organizing the junior TOC. The afternoon featured a staged twenty years ago scene, music by a quartet, readings, piano solos, and varied entertainments. Numerous members of both clubs and special guests attended, with a Thanksgiving themed table and several social activities described.
Mrs Walter Woolley came back Saturday from Salt Lake City where she spent time seeking treatment for an eye affliction. She is a little improved.
Dr A Boyle of the Dinosaur Camp outlined geology study planned for the UES this winter. The course will run each Wednesday night at a meeting held Monday evening.
Principal and Mrs L G Noble traveled to Bast Late City last weekend. Mr Noble took part in a finance committee meeting of the UEA.
The Red Cross will offer the first aid class Monday evening at 8 o clock at the Woodard hall. The course is free to all who choose to attend.
Miss Meda Walker and Frank Goodrich sang an original composition by O N Olson at the monthly Priesthood meeting held in the Gate Tabernacle on Sunday afternoon.
Leonard Starris J P Stevens Mi6 Channel 3 Bradley Cloward Jack Young Frank Roberts Mrs WP Elsworth Mrs Ras Barney Lester and John Ellsworth all of Leota were in Vernal Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lyman left Sunday for Salt Lake City with their 2 12 year old son Howard to the LDS Hospital. Howard is critically ill with empyema following pneumonia.
The annual Christmas edition of the Verral Express will be printed December 13 featuring Uintah county resources and scenic areas, plus historical notes on the early settlement. Advertisers should reserve space before December 10 to ensure timely mailing.
Judge Jones W McKinney in Third District Court dismissed criminal charges for failure to pay the $1 income tax filing fee against KK Steffenson. The ruling nullifies prosecution for noncompliance but leaves room for civil action to collect the fee. The decision concerns actions between January 4 and March 15, 1933, and does not bar the state from pursuing collection through civil means.
Dr and Mrs Weldon Tullock traveled to Salt Lake City and returned Sunday and Monday. Their return journey confronted heavy snow at the head of Parleys Canyon during the storm.
About eleven hundred turkeys, roughly half a car load, were shipped from Vernal for Thanksgiving trade by George A Slough for Armour and Co. Top price 16 cents per pound, higher than last year. Open season kept quality just above standard. Mr Slough notes a shortage expected for the Christmas trade.
Xam provides maps and information to aid in preparing applications for per units under the Taylor Grazing Act. Includes notices from Leon P Christensen Vernal Utah and Good Clean Coal Farmers Mine Mark Pope Vernal Utah. A branded horse with the mark Lost-Brown appears, identified as MET Vin Jorgensen Leota Utah.
Uintah County Board of Commissioners calls for bids to audit county records for a two year period. They may reject any or all bids. Clerk William Carlstrom lists Uintah County notice with sale details and a Vernal area ranch listing including land, house, farm implements, water rights, and utilities.
Wanted grain accepted in limited quantity for use on a new or renewal Vernal Express subscription. Best prices offered.
Turkeys arrive December 15 at Armour and Co location two doors east of Vogue, Vernal Best Market Price. See George Slaugh or bring in birds to receive pricing and pickup details.
The annual meeting of Ashley Central Irrigation Company will be held at its Vernal Utah office on December 3, 1934 at 2:00 o clock to hear the annual report and elect one director for the ensuing three years. Herbert Tyz4ck, Secretary.
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