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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
6
Navy Day feature reveals unexpected facts about the United States Navy. It highlights ships, sailors, and traditions, offering readers fresh insights into naval life and history.
Mrs C M Smith of Hugo resists at the home of Mr and Mrs C K Bain, sister of Mr Bain. A A Marler of Pocatella Idaho visits with his daughter Mrs Floyd Leavie and family. Lapoint teachers LeRoy Morrill, Harvey Hullinger, Venetta Echlatter, Lucile Johnson, Evelyn Yong, and Arle Cox return from East Lake after UBA. J F Perry trips to Salt Lake. Cora Rusin of Lett visits son K Bal. M Velda Moore and Grass Valley kin stay with Mrs Moore. A Democratic rally occurred Wednesday afternoon Oct 12 with U S Senator Thomas among the weaker. Thelma Perry of Plover visits Johnson store in Maceer and stays with her parents. Mr and Mrs Laurence Lee and family who moved to the coal mine area for the winter spent the weekend here.
A Sunday ward conference drew a sizable attendance despite unfavorable conditions. Calderop4 Aredia Johnson led Sunday School as the session proceeded with focus on lessons and community outreach.
Ramers to Aid as Fire Officials and Game Wardens appointed with certificates of appointment. The list includes Newell Bo Cook and John Seely among regional officials, with several graziers and aides assigned to district offices. The plan requires prompt action, readiness of equipment, and marked CCC camp supplies for emergencies.
Perry and Miss Sarkh wal linger married October 7 at Dr Hullinger’s home with Don Colton officiating. Hattie Perry bridesmaid, Thomas Johnston best man. A public dance at Werkman’s Opera House to aid the public library. Herbert Tysack returns from Iowa visit. Ute allotment march and Indian horse wagon count noted. Charles Carter Jr returns from Tennessee mission. Ethel Ashton acts principal of Central School during Prot Toward’s absence and Frank Young’s illness.
Arza Adams and Albert Slaugh chosen to represent Uintah at the State Fair. County teachers reorganize with G N Larsen as president and Kate Calder as vice president. Schools and public gatherings in Vernal and Uintah County ordered closed due to the Spanish influenza epidemic. John L Siddoway returns from a two year eastern mission. Uintah Academy opens with heavy enrollment under Principal Rea. Indians subscribe $3009 to the fourth Liberty Loan.
Upward of 4500 visitors attended Deseret News Frazier Yampa river lectures during State Fair week. The Deseret News representative presented colored slides and movies, the first from this region, on the historic and geological wonders of the Yampa river of Colorado and the upper Green river of Utah. The show drew crowds and many were turned away after the first two days as space was limited. Extra showings were added to accommodate demand.
The WPA Historical Records Survey compiles a directory of religious organizations in Utah listing non Latter day Saint churches in the state. The Daggett County entry notes no non LDS churches or institutions, while Utah County lists the churches included for future inventory by field workers and public use.
A fragmented historic note attempts to compile a list of 45 religious bodies in Uintah County and nearby Vernal Fort Duchesne area. It mentions Kingsbury Congregational and several Protestant Episcopal and other church names with unclear spellings. The piece cites Hugh F O’Neil of the Utah Historical Board and notes the wards are church institutions tied to an updated compendium.
A Utah grazing committee seeks to consolidate 4,900,000 acres of school lands to boost revenues by leasing grazing rights to the US Division of Grazing on a carrying capacity basis. The plan involves eight districts under the Tavior grazing act and blocking isolated school sections with the state land board. A tentative group, covering Grand and San Juan counties, has been approved for blocking about 600,000 acres, with ongoing negotiations among county committees, the land board, and school representatives.
The Ogden wool sale reports 1608 245 pounds sold at an average price of 21.12 cents per pound. Grading details include fire, half blood, three eighths blood, and quarter blood with values ranging from 22.77 to 23.13 cents per pound. Overall average price per pound listed as 21.12.
Wasatch Academy World earned second place in the Quill and Scroll annual critical service for high school newspapers. The Northwestern University based society notes strong features and suggests areas for improvement. The World, published eight times yearly, lists staff members Arthur McHugh Ralph Ashton Vernal Phyllis Parrish Orvene Huston Louise Ramsey Harold Blumenthal Anita Anderberg Deorothy Jones Harold Meyers Ella Ballinger Margery E Prink as adviser.
Ute accuses alcohol charge in 8 L case. Mae Elarris describes the alleged offense as not proven. Court records indicate a trial status and consideration of statute provisions as officials discuss potential charges and jurisdiction.
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