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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
5
Alterra high school students organized a cleaning drive on October 8. Girls scrubbed woodwork, windows, and boards while boys raked lawns and helped lay a new cement walk. The improved grounds boost campus appearance as shrubs near planting and a tennis court is planned for soon.
The New England wool market shows brisk activity with rising production and stronger prices. Fall demand is expected to ride higher, with ships of menswear fabrics and tropicals in good volume and stock levels described as lean across the supply chain.
Twenty years ago John N Dayin crashed his Buick on the way to Salt Lake striking a rock that punctured the gas tank and drained the fuel. Cards announce the upcoming marriage of Les Whitlock and Miss Kuhn of Ogden. On the 21st a baby girl was born.
Edison Electric Institute reports Utah moved from sixth to second nationwide in farm electrification for the year ending June 30 1935 16 435 farms or 60 5 percent served by electricity up from 12 9 percent in 1923 With Utah Power and Light president George M Gadsby crediting farmer cooperation and falling rates the state aimed to lead in 1936 and beyond
Mr and Mrs Perry Blackburn urged preserving frost damaged crops while Moses VY Moore, son of Moses Moore of Randlett, was accidentally shot and killed with his own rifle on Monday.
The La Marque club marks over 64 years with an October 2 gathering at the Little Theatre. A luncheon followed a final ceremony while Judd performed on senga and banjo, and readings and dances entertained. voices joined in songs before departure. The International Relations club elected Miriam Young president Agneta Norgard vice president and Lloyd Calder secretary. Future Farmers sponsorship hosted a free boxing bout October 4 in the gym with plans for more winter events.
Report shows Arkansas with 14 percent of its 242 334 farms served, the lowest in farm electrification. Leading states include New Hampshire 66.6 percent, Utah 60.5 percent, Connecticut 60.23 percent, California 59.9 percent, Rhode Island 60.3 percent, New Jersey 59 percent, and Washington 58.1 percent.
Funeral services for Mrs Alber tina Carlson Nielson wife of Nielson were held Thursday at 2 pm in the Vernal Second ward chapel with Bishop John Hair presiding. A mixed quartet sang The Lord is My Light Rock of Ages and Wanted on the Other Side. Speakers included Phil Watkins Archie Johnson and Dudley Dudley. Pallbearers were Amasa Caldwell Ray Read er DeMar Dudley Frank Wellman N J Meagher and Ira Gardner. Interment followed at Vernal City Cemetery under Swain Funeral Home supervision.
Grave death occurred September 36 after a three weeks illness. Mr Nelseon was born in Sweden July 1, 1855 of Norwegian parents. He came to America when thirty years of age.
L L Pack was chosen commander of Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion at the regular meeting in the Community House. The installation of officers included H M Lundell as first vice commander and A V Lewis as second vice commander with 2 D Lewes and L D Young presiding as officers. Plans for Armistice Day were discussed and a program revision announced for November 6 at the Community House.
County commissioners approve a resolution to aid a reservoir on Montey Creek for Tridel Irrigation. The plan would secure WPA funds and grant a perpetual lease on the land to Dry Gulch irrigation, enabling continued water access and project support in the county.
Attorney Ray E. Dill represented Roosevelt committee members on roads taxes and other WPA related issues. The county license ordinance for beer sale was approved and ordered printed.
Preston G Peterson, vice chairman of the state road commission, told a Salt Lake City Rotary committee in the state capitol that US 40 improvements would begin as funds become available. The highway from Denver to Salt Lake via Uintah Basin has drawn recent controversy from state clubs and organizations. George R Corey AL Fish and H J Plumhoff attended along with Tribune staff.
Several workers continue at the Vernal asphalt treating plant as heat intensifies. It is understood that in the near future large scale operations will start to last throughout the water.
A geology extension course will be offered at Uintah High School Wednesday evening at 7 30. Dr A C Boyle will teach and the program includes about three courses for interested students.
Two night boxing bouts are planned for October 16 and 17 at the new gymnasium being fitted up in the Peppard Seed building. Henry Wyman and partners own the project and employ about 20 workers to convert the interior for athletic events.
The schedule features premier bouts with standout fighters who have shown strong form in the past. The matchups are well balanced and expected to draw a large crowd to the arena.
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