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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

8

Visitors from Rangely Spend Time in Vernal

Mr and Mrs R A Bryson of Rangely are spending a few days in Vernal with Mr Bryson's relatives.

R A Bryson of Rangely Vernal

Hamilton Calder of Provo Visits Weekend with Parents

Hamilton Calder of Provo joined his parents Mayor and Mrs Hyrum Calder for a weekend visit. The event highlighted family ties in the local community.

Hamilton Calder Provo Hyrum Calder

Johnson and Halley Spend Weekend in Verna

Lucile Johnson and Mildred Halley, teachers at Jensen school, spent the weekend in Verna. The brief notes their visit and return.

Mises Lucile Johnson Mildred Halley Verna Jensen School

Witbeck Couple Return to Vernal from Colorargo Summer Home

Mr and Mrs W E Witbeck have returned to Vernal after spending the summer at their Colorargo vacation home.

W E Witbeck Vernal Colorargo

Bishop Haller Witbeck Returns From East With Lambs

Bishop Haller Witbeck arrived Friday after traveling east to collect lambs. He put one lamb on the market after his journey.

Haller Witbeck

Wallis Word Chooses Councillor for Widstos Relic Society

Announcement from Patriarch and Mrs James T. Wallis states Mrs Wallis is chosen counsellor of Mrs John A Widstos over Relic Society in Europe. The note signals leadership role within the organization and Europe-focused activities.

James T. Wallis Wallis John A Widstos Europe

Wall Family Visit Highlights Portland Area Kinship

Mr and Mrs Dan L Wall of Salt Lake City and Mrs George S Rob Ison of Portland Oregon visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wm B Wallis Mrs Wall and Mrs RobdIson are sisters of Mr Wallis.

Dan L. Wall Salt Lake City George S Rob Ison Fortland Oregon Wm B Wallis Wall Mra Robdlson Wallis

Fletcher Welcomes Grandchild in Idaho Falls

Commissioner W L Fletcher shared a broad smile as friends congratulated him on the birth of a grandchild to Mr and Mrs Preston Fletcher in Idaho Falls Idaho on September 23.

W L. Fletcher Preston Fletcher Idaho Falls Idaho

Local Officials Meet as Carter Party Heads to Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs A Carter and Mayor and Mrs H B Carler prepare to depart Thursday for Salt Lake City to attend Gen ch Conference and the State r.

A Carter HB Carler Salt Lace City

Calder couple plans Vernal home in Utah visit

Mrs Zelph Calder of Salt Lake City visited her husband who has been in Vernal for several weeks on business. It is understood the Calders plan to make Vernal their home.

Zelph Calder Salt Lake City Calders

Ver nat City Council Considers Waterworks Bond Steps

At a special meeting the Ver nat City Council discussed preliminary legal actions for a waterworks bond issue to be decided at the upcoming city election. Seminary students from Win tah High led by Mr Jonon hosted a melon bust on the Green Bank, about thirty riders taken by school bus. A bonfire was built and games played for a enjoyable evening.

Vernat City Wintah High Jonon

Visit Highlights Family Time in Duchesne

Sirg Leste Asbhter visited her son Lowe and family in Duchesne last week, sharing time and news in a brief family gathering.

Sirg Leste Asbhter Lowe and Familly Duchesne

Collyer Couple Returns from Salt Lake City Trip

Mr and Mrs Collyer returned Wednesday from a short business trip to Salt Lake City.

Wmn Collyer Salt Lake City

DeNolsys Plan Weekend Idaho Falls Visit

Mr and Mrs H G DeNolsy plan to depart Friday afternoon for Idaho Falls Idaho for a weekend visit and stay through the weekend.

H G DeNolsy Idaho Falls Idaho

Supreme Court Appeal Filed by Benhlon in Mal Practice Case

FR Benhlon appealed his mal practice case to the supreme court scene. The filing signals ongoing litigation with the appellate court noting a September date for action or review.

Iam Benhlon Supreme Court Ued

Bishop Hyrum B Calder Regains Knee Strength at Home

Bishop Hyrum B Calder, long confined to his home, shows gradual knee strength recovery as weeks pass. The update notes improving mobility and continued rest at his residence.

Hyrum Calder

Bridge Luncheon At Roosevelt Attended By Local Ladies

Mrs Wm Collyer Mre Rae Ash ton and Afre Leslie Ashton attended a bridge luncheon given by Mrs TD Whitmore at Roosevelt today.

Wm Collyer Rae Ashton Leslie Ashton TD. Whitmore Roosevelt

Mrs Wilson Murray and Lorna Travel to Frovo for BIU Registration

Mrs Wilson Murray and her daughter Lorna left for Frovo today where Lorna will register at the BYU. Mrs John Hacking accompanied them.

Wilson Murray Lorna Frovo John § Hacking

Roosevelt hosts weekend visitors from the Noble couple

Principal and Mrs Williams of Roosevelt were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs L Q Noble. Mr Williams is the principal of the Duchesne County high school.

Williams Roosevelt L. Q. Noble Willams Duchesne County High School

Golf Tournament At Roosevelt At Tend Sunday

Mr and Mr Clare Ashton and Mr Vits Heber Galloway and Mr Vits R and Jordan of Roosevelt attended the golf tournament here Sunday.

Clare Ashton Heber Galloway R & Jordan of Roosevelt

Local Residents Attend Vernal Golf Tournament

Mr and Mrs Orin Smith Mr and Mrs Roy Schonian Mr and Mrs Laurence Pack and Mr and Mrs Love Ashton of Duchesne visited Vernal on Sunday to witness the golf tournament.

Orin Smith Roy Schonian Laurence Pack Love Ashton Duchesne

Infant daughter of Fisher family dies at home

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lotus Fisher died at the home of its grandmother Are Mary Fisher on Wednesday. The child was born last Friday. The mother was formerly Mary Culte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Debert Colton.

Lotus Fisher Mary Fisher Mary Culte Debert Colton

Advertising Expert Urges Steady Push To Boost Sales

Advertising manager Richard M Budd told Salt Lake Advertising club that business is improving and now is not the time to cut ad and sales efforts. He urged simple language, mass appeal, and ads aimed at what people want, noting savings accounts give consumers money to spend. The event also featured a wrestling and boxing program with proceeds for the Uintah County Show and Festival.

Richard M Budd Pacific Railways Advertising Company Salt Lake Budd

Boxing Show Delivers Night of Solid Action at Woodardia Hall

Friday boxing at Woodardia Hall presented by Uintah County Show and Festival under American Legion auspices. Main bout Virtus McConkle versus Bo Lamoreaux slated for 6 rounds. Peterson vs Oaks drew. Victor Bingham defeated Neal Caldwell. Caldwell and Clide Hall drew. Weldon Richards stopped Freyd Walker in first round. Merle Allen defeated Shirley Smith in a brisk match.

Alderson Lawrence Allen Holls Hullingerton Bud Jarret Floyd Allen George Alexander Boxer Curt Caldwell Ton Eldon Cook McConkle Non Lamoreaux Jack Monson Salt Lake City Jack Dempsey Monson Dempsey Carl Hacking Harold Hullinger Peterson Uintah County Uintah Woodardia Hall Americart Legion Virtus McConkle Bo Lamoreaux Ken Oaks Oaks Victor Bingham Neal Caldwell Caldwell Clide Hall Weldon Richards Freyd Walker Walker Richards Merle Allen Shirley Smith Lyle

Will Trade Lumber for Hay or Coal

A simple classified note offers to trade lumber for hay or coal. Contact via phone 36M B2ite for details.

Vernal Wins First Game In Three Town Golf Series

In the first Sunday match of the three town golf series Vernal beat Roosevelt by 27 points. Total scores: Vernal 1002 Roosevelt 1029 Duchesne 1052. Eleven teams played two 9s and 18 holes despite light drizzle and late completion. Next game is October 11 in Duchesne followed by Roosevelt on October 1.

Vernal Roosevelt C Kohl Duchesne Howard Caldwell Lowe Ashton F Ashton LL. Pack Bill Case Lloyd Pope Hov Schonian Orin Smith W Crocker Ic Khol Jas Dalgtelsh George Khol F Wardle Heber Galloway Clare Ashton J Harrison RQ Warnerk Wm Rupple Morris Wes L, Wiscombe RS Jordan

Uintah High faculty imposes absence rule for semester

The Uintah High School faculty enacted a rule stating that any student missing seven or more classes in a semester after registration will automatically lose credit in that class. Exceptions for legitimate causes require a doctor’s certificate or strong proof, reviewed at the principal’s office.

Uintah High School Ess

Assembly Program Delights with Student Talents and Burlesque

A Friday September 25 assembly drew a large crowd with prayers by Mr Lewis. Hallie Willis read numbers, Guymon sang Bandolero, Helen Tenny danced in Chinese costume, Torothy Kierkley read a clever piece. A burlesque of Miss Calder and George Darts wedding featured Merle Jensen as the bride and a cast including Vernon Collier Thurman Merkiley Anna Andris Grace Slaugh Lowell Fox Alta Fox and Loyal Merkley.

Lewis Hallie Willis Guymon Helen Tenny Torothy Kierkley Miss Calder George Darts Merle Jensen Vernon Collier Thurman Merkiley Anna Andris Grace Slaugh Lowell Fox Alta Fox Merkley

Clas Officers Elected In Class Elections

Students elected officers Wednesday September 23 with Heniers Lawrence Colton as president Dorothy Merkley vice president Merle Jensen secretary Cora Hennion and Victor Bingham as cheerleaders Marcel Young debating manager Irene Watkins girls athletic manager Howard Noct boys athletic manager Juniors Tenny Johnston Bernice Colton Clara Colton Rex Olsen and Rex Merkley as officers and managers Sophomores Dale Jensen Lucile Stringham Rex Olsen secretary Kenneth Aycock Verna Hadock and J Alderson as managers Freshmen Grace Murray Clyde Beebe Ellen Merkley Andre Allen Kenneth Hadlock Sam Calder and Verna Hadock as cheerleader

Clas Heniers Lawrence Colton Dorothy Merkley Merle Jensen Cora Hennion Victor Bingham Marcel Young Irene Watkins Eirls Athletic Mana ¢ Howard Noct Boys Tenny Johncton Bernice Colton Clara Colton Oid Irel¢n Evans Thusmhan Merkley la Berle Cook

Local and family news from the area this week

OS and Jacobs left for Salt Lake City Sunday for an operation. Kathleen Goodrich returned from Rainbow where she worked. Mr and Mrs Carl Gardiner welcomed a baby girl born September Hth. Goodrichs visited Atrs Goodrichs mother in Salt Lake City. Floay Hursh of Wyoming visits with her mother and a Joseph Gardiner family. Mrs Jacob N sbbert nearly severed her thumb in a car door and needed stitches. Mrs Charles Pierce heads to Cleveland Utah to spend winter with her father and mother. J W Olsen’s home hosted a surprise gathering for Eler many friends. Bishop Byron Goodrich traveled to Wyoming to seek a honey sale. Harold Merrett and Frank Goodrich moved to Olsen for Willow Creek school. their car carrying building material overturned but without serious damage. Bishop Byron Goodrich learned from sister Mrs Sylvia Fowell of Idaho that a ten pound boy was born to them last week. Mrs E J Starkie, long confined to home, shows improvement.

Jacobs Salt Lake City Kathleen Goodrich Rainbow Carl Gardiner Gladden K . Goodrich Atrs Jacob N [Sbbert Charles Pierce Cleveland Utah Eler J W Olsen Byron Goodrich Wyoming Harold Merrett Frank Goodrich Olsen Willow Creek Sylvia Fowell Idaho E J Starkie Maeser Relef Society Amusement Hall Ray Calton Chas Calton Ben Samuels Hacking BYU Carl Curtis, Jr Leland Kulpeck Roosevelt Therr Dora Freston Arch Allen Ten Richardson Murdock Heber City Elnora Verron Rulen Bullock Seth Bullock Blackfoot Torho Ena Jsep Harling Florence Prd Hestrice Stritzham Salt Lake Dee Free Clara Murray Dee Mirs Arch Jenkins Clara Will Murray Timothy John Timthy Riverton Aude Carpenter Mir Milton Carpenter Los Angeles Carl Omaha Joseph Badily Denver Glen Reynolds Iittle Fred Reynolda Ashley Valley Hospital Chris Bodily Henry Herriott Maud Carpenter Reed Bodily Little Son Cart Daughters of the Pioneers Matd Carynter Beatrice Stringham Zina Ashby Marile Price Thornberg Price Jessie Oaks Irs John Holfeitz George Clifton Bunday Lapoint

Maeser Relef Society Social and Community Updates

The Maeser Relief Society held an opening social at the Amusement Hall with a spicy program and lively games. Numerous local residents and families are mentioned visiting, moves for school and travel to conferences, and community events noted through Sunday to Wednesday across Salt Lake City, Riverton, Los Angeles, and Rainbow.

Ticks Display Uncertain Life Span in Arid Studies

A fragment notes ticks are resilient parasites, surviving without food for two or three years, with mention of variability in their endurance across species. The text emphasizes uncertainty about exact limits and conditions sustaining them.

Cattle and Sheep Mange Cure by Lime Sulphur or Nicotine

A lime sulfur or nicotine sulfur compound will cure mange on cattle and sheep. Treatments require four to five dips at intervals of about nineteen to fourteen days.

Mass Meeting May Name Vernal Election Ticket

In Utah Vernal a mass meeting is set for Saturday October 10 1941 at 730 pm in the County Court House to name a ticket for the municipal election with candidates for Mayor four year council 2 year councilors city treasurer and city recorder and to transact other business as may come before the meeting.

Inutute County Court House Vernal Utah Vernal Vernal City Treasurer Vernal City Recorder

Electric Power in the Home A Humorous Riff

A playful essay in the Florida Times Union extols electricity’s reach in daily life. The piece lists common appliances and tasks from washing to cooking, joking about how power “heats the fron” and “toasts the bread” while weaving whimsical phrases.

Florida Times Union

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