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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
8
Mr A V Lewis and his wife Mrs. A V Lewis spent several days in Salt Lake City last week during a busy travel period. Local associates report productive meetings and planned engagements.
Grant Morris instructor of music at Lapoint Junior High School attended the state fair and conference in Halt Lake City with Bishop and Mrs J Clive Davis and Mrs John N Bayly. Tom Hatch of the Lewis Motor company has been seriously ill this week but is improving at this time.
Archie Johnson of Uintah State Bank spent several days in Salt Lake City last week attending a conference and touring the state fair.
E G Lawson manager of the Rocky Mountain region for the Standard Oil Company, based in Salt Lake City, visited Vernal on Wednesday and also toured the Rangely field during the trip.
Wills L. Johnson returned from Omaha where he went to put his cattle on the market. Sidney Merriman and Err Seeley also returned last week. All three stockmen found a bad market as the cattle were shipped by way of Green River Wyoming.
The City Bakery reports improved salesroom layout with more display space for pastries and a new lunch counter added to the current equipment to serve customers.
Clearge W Southam deputy sheep inspector states all sheep entering the state must be tagged by the originating state or federal inspector and then inspected locally, ensuring compliance with import procedures.
Florence Henderson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Henderson, sustained a broken upper jaw in two places after a Saturday incident. She is recovering well with no serious injury.
A Friday night fire at the home of 12 M Lun adel destroyed sheds and other structures valued above $200. Valuable equipment and several exhibits intended for the state fair by the Future Partners were also damaged or altered.
County farm agent E Peterson returned Wednesday from Salt Lake City after attending the state fair and related conference events and meetings.
Lucile Johnson and Miss Mildred Bailey visited over the weekend at the residence of Mr and Mrs Jos P Hacking, sharing time with the hosts and other guests.
Miss Merle Massey and Miss Sheila Pitt left Friday for Salt Lake City to visit friends and relatives. Miss Pearl Massey is at the Library during Merle Massey's absence.
Ate and Mrs Joseph P Hacking returned from Salt Lake City Tuesday where they attended a conference and a temple excursion. Miss Geatrice Stringham assisted at home.
Albert Freestone son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Freestone and Mr Siny Holfeltz son of Mr and Mrs James Holfeltz were married in Salt Lake City on Monday. Miss Holfeltz was valedictorian at Uintah High School last spring.
Mrs Henderson suffered a heavy window lid falling on her arm Wednesday morning. She was dazed and fainted, medical aid was needed to revive her, and she remained unconscious for about four hours.
At a Monday board meeting Mrs Robert Witmer announced a city cut in water charges for Uintah High School and Central School from 820 to 2360 dollars. Principal L G Noble presented VHS budget for the coming year at 181315 dollars, with last year’s spend at 1608 dollars and the current budget about 100 dollars lower.
Congressman Don B Calton spoke on unemployment and government aid for industry. He predicted little hardship by mid winter and noted backing from eastern banking interests to support a program to relieve industries in need of financial help.
Mrs Less Taylor spent the weekend visiting Miss Saddle Alexander, sharing time at the latter's home and social circle.
Mrs Sidney Morrison and her children Chuck and Fern have moved to Mountain Home to establish their new home there.
Miss Louise Jorgensen and Mrs Leslie Ashton take a short trip to Salt Lake City departing Tuesday and returning Thursday.
Mr and Mrs T GQ Alexander left Sunday for Salt Lake City and other outside points for a brief visit.
The note asks any person to phone or leave news items at the office to ensure items are not missed by reporters and correspondents. It emphasizes reader and staff cooperation in gathering local news.
Miss Orpha Johnson with Miss Vera Johnson and Miss Lola Smith traveled to Salt Lake City on Friday to attend a conference and returned Sunday evening.
Citizens urged to attend a Saturday night mass meeting at 7 30 at the courthouse to participate in selecting a ticket for the upcoming city election and express their choice. Local call to civic involvement and timely participation.
Considerable praise was given to Mra Mattle Weaver for her gladiolas on display at the United County Show and Festival. The Mowers swept first second and third places with entries brought to Vernal from Seattle Washington.
Winslow F Rhoades of the Duchesne County HH Livestock club earned six firsts and two seconds with his Cotswold sheep in the 4-1 division, plus a fourth in sheep club exhibit. His total winnings reached $38. He is the son of Foster Rhoades of Hanna and is new to 4-1 club work this year.
Emert manager of the Uintah Peter and Light Company near Roosevelt says the canal from the Uintah River to Pole Creek generating station will increase water flow and power to meet current demands. The Roosevelt to Duchesne system also includes a plant on Lake Fork near Apalco.
Church leaders discuss wealth equality and charity under tithing, urging members to live within income, avoid debt, and support the needy. Senator Smoot and George Albert Smith advocate prayer, temperance, and education to end inequity without force. Calls for stewardship, thrift, and church-led relief accompany musical highlights and prayers.
Lawrence Davis travels to Payon for winter work with his brother Paul Frank Robers postmaster of Leota. In Ouray Valley section, he was in Vernal on business Wednesday.
The Rev George Guild returned last week from the American Legion convention in Detroit where he served as a delegate representing Utah.
Uintah county teachers will travel to Salt Lake City next week for a state institute. The event begins Thursday evening and school will dismiss Thursday and Friday for the purpose, per superintendent H. B. Olsen and the board of education.
Sales of William Wrigley Jr Co for August were 20 percent ahead of August 1939 sales, indicating strong growth for the period. The gain suggests improved demand for the company's products relative to the prior year.
Selberling Tires Company announces a 445 percent increase in tire sales to dealers for the first seven months of 1931 compared with the same period in 1930. The report highlights strong dealer demand and market expansion during the period.
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