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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
4
Turpin hosts a regional 4 H event with teams from multiple counties. Key outcomes include a limit of finalists and mentions of winners such as Kiven and Phon in various divisions. The article notes several competitors and a focus on dairy and diet related displays.
A tightly packed record from Gusher covers births including a baby girl born October 3 to Mr and Mrs James Brant, and another October 11 to Mr and Mrs Ronald Fk. It mentions Republican meetings in Chisher and Roosevelt, visits by residents to Vernal and Salt Lake City, threshing activity in the neighborhood, and church social events led by Calin Jorgense. Several locals attend, visit, or host, with references to specific families and venues.
The Tuesday night program by the music department included community singing led by Miss Beth Pora and Mrs Virginia Hackl with guitar by Ahern Caldwell and Vera Oaks. Dudley recently returned from California gave a talk, and cornet duet by Fred Carrod and Claston McConkle was performed with Harold Bodily on piano.
First Aid certificates were awarded at Gusher in a ceremony honoring local residents and families. Recipients include Annie and others as part of a community event recognizing safety training and preparedness.
A jumble of 1930s style classifieds lists items for sale and trade in Salt Lake and Vernal areas. Entries mention farm goods, rifles, furniture, clothing, coal, and rental notices, with phone references and local merchants such as Wasatch Service and Thorne Studio. The page reflects routine household, hunting, and real estate postings typical of the era.
Uintah County Republicans unveil an aggressive campaign plan for the November election. A two meeting schedule was announced by county chairman Millecam, including a rally at Imperial Hall and a Young Republicans gathering. Speakers and party workers are listed as organizing aims for outreach across communities, with emphasis on rally coordination and activation of local supporters.
Registration details for Uintah Indians referenced in a fragmented notice. Mentions Mrs Ineyho, Mrs Firth, Henry Williams, and others, with scattered hints of treaty context and draft related actions. The text includes rental notices, pay amounts, and local names like West Evans, Wright, and Adair Tyzack, but the fragmentary OCR provides no coherent narrative or dates.
A retrospective notes 20 years ago about Utah and Wasatch County events. It mentions a county fair with long lists of exhibitors, notable pieces by Boy Scout groups, births, and local commerce. Reports cover farm cooperative efforts, cheese shipments, and community improvements.
A local meeting of the Bisin Soil Conservation District addressed ongoing projects and upcoming actions. The report notes attendance by residents and updates on district priorities, with discussion led by the district staff and elected officers.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Rbea ine buried Tuesday. The baby, born October 13 at Valley Hospital, was the child of Jane and Florence Horrocks Lee of the Vernal First Ward. Funeral held at home with burial at Vermat Memorial Park.
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