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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
4
The Vernal Express issue lists WAL BP as publisher and editor, with James Walets Wallis also referenced. The paper operates from Doughty Street and is registered as a second class mail at Vernal Stah, under the 1909 post office act.
Independent political stance and active in Uintas County and state press associations. Membership in National Editorial Association noted. Subscription options include one year at 230 dollars, six months at 159, and three months at 109, all strictly in advance.
A Daily Express editorial from London urges humanity to cast out fear which it says fuels catastrophe and violence. It argues fear cripples trade, destabilizes markets, and provokes persecution while threatening happiness and prompting people to whisper in fear. The piece advocates decisive personal resolve to reject fear and avert disaster.
A recent conference with city and state officials urged faster permanent public improvements with local communities taking more responsibility. About three fourths of costs go to labor. many communities are moving ahead. Emphasis on year round roads and bituminous surfaces to connect with main highways aims to reduce unemployment and lower costs. In 1920 states surfaced 27 464 miles of highway. this year should match or exceed that, prioritizing farm to market roads.
Unthinking motorists face risks and higher unemployment as hitch hikers grow by thumbing the highway. Frederick W. Hinkle argues solutions ignore motorists self interest and suggest tighter city relief. Advocates say laws may need tightening as hitch hikers ignore warnings to stay home where aid and jobs are likelier.
Fragmentary text reflects a blurred piece on reputation and virtue, mentioning honesty and moral life. The readable lines imply past actions and a critique of behavior, with scattered typographic quirks suggesting a clipped page snippet. No clear events, dates, or identifiable figures emerge.
A chilling portrait of rumor as a social weapon. The piece describes Dame Rumor as a malignant force spreading through covert channels, degrading reputations, inflaming public hostility, and undermining prosperity. It laments lack of public punishment for rumor mongers and urges confronting this shadowy menace openly.
The passage describes the end of summer and the onset of autumn. It notes migrating birds, harvest preparations, autumn flowers, and a shifting sky with shortening evenings. A reflective mood expresses gratitude to the unseen force for life, peace, and happiness as the seasons change.
An old rooster on a farm near an ostrich enclosure discovers a large ostrich eye. He studies it, circles it, and moves it into his own territory. He gathers the hens to share a pointed lesson about voices from other farms and potential improvement.
A community piece urges parents to guide youths who roam streets after school. It argues a father's directing example shapes boys toward constructive paths, noting boys everywhere are similar and nighttime street running offers risks.
The Chief of Police warns against the practice of leaving open mufflers in public. He says it shows a desire for attention and disrupts neighbors by creating noise. The policy aims to deter self-promoting behavior that disturbs the community.
The Sportsmens Association seeks a city wide open muffler booth by law with a bounty per capture. Citizens scorn a noisy muffler while noting laws ban open mufflers. the piece humorously imagines a Goya oil of an open muffler boob in a Spanish dungeon.
Speakers Orpha Johnson and L C Pearce attended the Sacrament meeting on Sunday evening. The Junior orchestra provided music for dancing at the MI I A social last Tuesday. Walter Woolley welcomed a baby girl. Pell Weldon and Normen Carroll hunted with UHI football players at Price. Archie Gregory visited Salt Lake City. Marion Hath family visited the John B Eaton home. Latty and four sons enjoyed a deer hunt. Ivan Dan Don and Paul joined three grandsons. Dan returned to Wallsburg with a large deer. James Keller and Paul visited Charles Batty. Barbara Calder bought a piano with burn lambs and chickens earnings. Irvin Caldwell and Clara Perry vis it Rainbow. Thurmer Rasmussen and Lapoint family visited Glines. M&A officers and teachers had a chickeree in the hills. Preston Fletcher and son arrived from Idaho for winter. Jay Bearle returned from Idaho where employed. Chicago prize trip to Camp Plummer tied to 4-H Caneing Club contest. Utah winner Jos Airehliestean will compete in Portland. State prizes offered by Kerr Glass. $10,000 college scholarship for eight-foot exhibit winner. Primary Stake Social hosted by Margaret Colton at Ona Woolley’s with ten guests.
The Vernal Society Ladies Aid met October 21 at Mrs Henry Herriot’s home for social and business duties with 22 members present and refreshments served. A wedding reception honoring Mir Calder and T David Calder followed October 24 at the Calder residence with elegant decor, a gold damask cloth, yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece, blue taper candles, and a formal meal setup.
Hirs R C Cooper celebrated her son Jays sixth birthday on Sunday with games on the lawn and dainty refreshments for eighteen guests. Jay received many lovely and useful gifts.
The Thalia club met at Mrs. Emil Sundquist's home on Thursday October 22. Members conducted routine business and enjoyed a chicken dinner after cards were played with fourteen attendees.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs L. J. Allan's home on Saturday for a three course luncheon serving twelve members. Table decorations followed Halloween colors. Mrs Edith Shimmins presented a paper titled The five year plan in Russia. Mrs J QO Stewart attended as a guest.
A ball rolled toward the goal and was pounced on by Uintah. Three thrusts at the line set the ball on the three yard marker, but the visitors could not push it across for score.
Miss Helen Hemstreet and Miss Agnes Schaefermeyer hosted a Halloween party Monday at the Hemstreet home for the Business and Professional Women. The room glowed with jack o lanterns and the festive spirit carried through. Guests played progressive bridge and enjoyed a two course luncheon after.
In district 8x play Vernal high and Carbon high from Vernal fought to a 0 0 tie Friday afternoon. Vernal threatened twice in the fourth quarter reaching the one and three yard lines. Uintah defense held twice for no gain and recovered on downs. Carbon gained edge in yardage though Uintah defense kept the ball from scoring. Gunderson fumbled on a Vernal punt return later in the game.
A group of ladies met at Mrs A G Lambert's home Wednesday for her birthday. Bridge was played with Mrs Rose Merkley winning high honors. Luncheon followed. Attendees included Mrs Margret Cooper, Mrs Aston Stringham, Mrs Rose Merkley, Mrs Rose Millecam, Mrs May Samuels, Mrs J C Anderson, Mrs George Baese Jr, Mrs Effie Hall, Mrs Mary Freeman, and Mrs Rose Johnson.
Licenses issued for Clinton J Barnhisel and Lil Wan G Melvin of Craig on Monday and Baton Stubbs and Thelma Groevenor of Seattle. Tuesday a county official lists details of the Barnhisel Melvin union and the Stubbs Groevenor union. Charles S Carter officiated both marriages. Wm D Dixon takes over Lapoint Mercantile and plans to move stock to Mt Emmons. He also takes over Mr Emmons Mercantile with plans to close both stocks out.
At the Naples ward Sunday evening talks were given by Reed Gardiner Leslie Anderson and Bishop Byron Goodrich. Miss Orva Jacobson and Miss Harold Williams entertained the Kindergarten class at a ward house party. Elwyn Bastomb cut his hand with an ax and needed five stitches. Mr and Mrs L Jacobson trip to Salt Lake City. Searle family moved back into the ward. Harold Williams returned from the sheep camp. Ora Shinner working at Elks Park came home. Mrs Venice King and daughter Carma left for home in Canada. George Williams and family moved into the old Seals place. Mrs Edward Cloward, in a prior car wreck, is improving at Mrs D L Searle’s home. Lovell Manwaring organized a choristers class meeting weekly. Naples Primary presiding officer Ina Chivers and Gladys Karten hosted a simpathetic supper for Primary officers and teachers at Mrs Harrenshore. attendees included Mrs Magdalene.
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