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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
4
The notice lists the Vernal Express with editor James J. Wallis and publisher at 2 Doughty Street London. It records second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office dated March 83, 1903 under the act of March 3, 1873.
The notice promotes yearly subscription at 250 dollars and six months at 153 dollars with three months at 10 dollars. It emphasizes independence in politics and credits the paper’s work for a larger unit in Utah County. It lists membership in the Utah State Priss Association and the National Editorial Association.
The Forest Service announces protection of ancient houses in Southwestern national forests from vandalism under the American Antiquities Act. It urges public visitation for study while permitting scientific access by approved archaeologists. Violations carry a $500 fine and possible imprisonment.
Fire Prevention Week runs October 4 to 11 with a comprehensive education program. Fire departments will inspect, speak to students, and involve officials, newspapers, theatres, insurers, businesses, churches, and clubs to promote lasting safety and reduce loss of life and property.
Mrs Edith Allred left for Ver nal to spend a few days with her sister Mrs George Barker. Mrs Sidney Brighton visited Mrs Parley Lambert of Roosevelt. Mrs WG Adams and Mrs Otis Horrocks visited Mrs Richard Adams of Roosevelt. Willam Thomas is home from a hospital and improving. Miss Maud Timothy goes to Bingram to winter with her grandmother. Mr and Mrs William Bohler of Myton visited with Mr and Mrs J B Whitemore. Little Ted McKowen recovering after tonsil and adenoids surgery. Miss Mae Timothy visiting with Miss Ruby Wardel of Roosevelt. Wayne and Grant Pickup of Neola spent Sunday in Bennett area.
The piece argues public works, especially road building, as a solution to unemployment. It notes cheap materials and labor intensive projects can boost states with plans for extensive road programs, improving feeder routes and reducing reliance on welfare. It links road spending to broader economic benefits.
Petroleum stands as a premier raw material across six fields of use. Crude oil undergoes processing to yield fuels lubricants solvents and plastics, driving industrial production and economic activity globally.
Refining yields naphtha and refined oil for gasoline and solvents. Distillates give gas oil and Diesel oil, with heavy residues making lubricants, medicinal oils, asphalts, pitches, and coke. Petroleum products underpin daily life and civilization.
DRY FORK hte ee DRY FORK hte ee Mr and Mrs Caldwell of Salt Lake City spent Burcay here returning that evening They came in with Ernest Caldwell MO Caldwell took his colt to the Palr and sow the pr ze Mr Ernest Caldwell is visiting relatives here while her husband is hauling the Alton Beck cattle out to Ogden Mr and Mrs Arza Adams are proud of the new now arriving at the home the 28th Mrs Lawrence Adams is caring for the family at present Bruce Massey who has been gone to Wal Lake City on business returned home last week Primary was held Sunday just after Sunday School It will be held on Saturday after this on account of school elders and other members of the Priesthood met after Sunday school and decided to start the toruge meetings here this week The first one was held at the home of Eliis Caldwell Sr A good turn out was present A meeting will be held at the home of Burt Caldwell on the 5th of October Nira Chelsua Hall has gone to Hayden to fish with her brother David Elmer and family a few days The Misses Maud Woolley and Alice Caldwell were over night.
Visitors gathered at the Karl Collier home last Tuesday night for a mutual meeting. Mr and Mrs Sam Holfe and others attended. Hayden hosted a wedding for Mr and Mrs Mats Zager while Mrs Fay Alexander stays with her aunt. Arch Allen leased the Alexander ranch and plows with a tractor amid reports of many skunks attacking local chickens.
Local notices describe visits by Fred Jensen and family, travels to Maeser Vernal and Blue Mountain, farm moves to Elmer Sween, and social events at the ward house. Residents attend the county fair, provide travel news, and share school and church updates including a farewell for the May family and genealogical meeting remarks.
The executive committee fixed August 12 1931 as the convention date to be held at Fort Duchesne with officers to be elected. A meeting at Fort Duchesne invited Basin residents to attend and participate. A UT Department of Commerce proposal for a pre convention program was referred to the new committee. An audit committee was appointed to examine the secretary treasurer’s books. The 1932 UBI convention at Fort Duchesne drew thousands from across Utah’s Basin and surrounding areas.
Relief Society members held a social gathering to honor Mrs J P May before her move to Duchesne where her husband and daughters have been. Readings and songs followed, with tributes in verse and several familiar tunes performed. Ice cream and take table were served.
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