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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
4
Local announcements report the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Lave Merkley on August 27 cared for by sister Mrs Nettle Remington in Maener. Several residents travel, visit, or attend funerals, with notes on family ties, genealogical meetings, military service, and distant trips to Salt Lake, Denver, Pool Creek, and California.
Mr and Mrs Harry Brown traveled to Vernal and returned with Vegarl Jennen and Lee Brough of Ranchett and Norman Clark of Vernal to help hay. Second crop hay was cut Saturday. Joula Thorne and James Lube also went to Vernal with Mrs Lube and her young son returning after two months. Mr and Mrs Marvin Broome were in Vernal Saturday. A schoolhouse dance is planned for Friday September 4 with music by the Timothy brothers.
Four Royal Air Force soldiers toured the area noting a fourteen day furlough to spend in the United States. Frederick Wison of Craig hauled lumber to Douglas Creek on August 27. Ernest Mansfield returned from Craig where he visited. Fred McLean and two children Veon and Douglas went to Vernal on Thursday. Earl Morgen returned from branding cattle on the mountain. Glsonite miners held a party at Wiley's Friday night. Maybell Hentzoy will teach at Twin Wash School. Mr and Mrs Bam Steele welcomed a baby boy born August 28. Mrs Earl Gadd trip to Lapoint on Sunday after fruit. they returned Monday. Mr and Mrs Virgil McConally head to Rangely after fruit.
Irene Wankler and daughter Ann arrive to visit parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Dudley. Francis Stewart and family visit with government repper on Uintah River and Mrs George Wenger at Monarch Utah. George Vincent comes from Ogden to fetch wife visiting her mother Mrs Ethel Martin and two sons Louie and Verlin. Mix Manford Stewart and children return to Bull Lake City. Mrs Aurea Tursan from Denver visits the Williams Sewell home for three days. Kenneth Sewell visits Denver with brother Ted Sewell. Mrs Tursan on way to California. Mrs Winnie Murray moved from Basin Hospital to daughter Mrs Luther Stewart’s home as she recovers from Tularemia. Miss Mary Helen Merkley visits aunt Mrs Ross Rooks in Colorado for three days. William Sewell and gravid daughter Loy Bentley leave Thursday to visit her son.
Duchesne gears up for the annual Labor Day rodeo featuring livestock exhibits, a purebred Jersey bull calf prize, and a national breeding drive by the American Cattle Association. Local riders, ropers, and equestrians are invited to compete daily with most horses sourced from Neola. prize money aimed to stay local.
An article notes the small son of Mr and Mrs Ace Rowley of Colorado fractured his arm while visiting Mrs Rowley’s parents Mr and Mrs John Smuin. Mrs Rowley has returned home. Laraine Chivers fell from a car causing sprains and bruises. Ted Williams and family arrived from Spanish Fork to spend the week with Mrs Williams’ parents.
A county meeting discussed hunting and fishing seasons in Usnth County. Debates covered opening day for pheasant season and deer hunting impacts. Officials, including Forest Supervisor Sanford and Stockman Stringham, weighed stream improvements, fishery rights, and potential funding for a duck refuge at Leota Bottoms.
Advisory board approved one hundred seventy six grazing actions including 150 term permits 10 temporary licenses 11 suspensions and 5 rejections. A proposed clause allowing users to mark own allotment boundaries with two disinterested board members was adopted. Protest meetings set for September dates.
District Court presided by Judge Abe W Turner handled three probate matters on August 25. The estate of John P TrijWle received authority to arm and execute contract for sale. In Rembrant A Peale estate, petition for confirmation of sale of real estate granted. The administrator's petition for confirmation of sale in Peter A Case estate granted. Court reconvened September 5 at 10 am.
County court hosts advisory board election on August 31 incumbent members whose terms expired were reelected. HB Stringham and Joseph Haslem from voting precinct three and Paul B Hansen from precinct five win 11 positions for another three year term. Current board acting members include H E Seeley chairman B H Etringham Join Bennion Harold Reader Ruben Squires Carlyle Pace Price Thomas Jarvie and Kieth Smith Lynwood Roosevelt and Price and Roosevelt based on precinct results.
Loren Hatch and daughter Eula visited Craig while others from Salt Lake City and Arizona vacationed at the Corless home in Vernal last week. Local residents like Norman Johnson and Jopmaen received leaves or wings. several plans to California, Texas, or Utah reflect military assignments and farm duties.
In Dagesti county Manila creamery, established in 1824 by E. A. Christenson, was destroyed by fire Friday night. Residents said the uninsured structure was leveled by flames after a 50 yard bucket brigade failed to save it. Loss estimated at 7000 dollars. Fire discovered at 9 pm and total destruction by 11 pm.
Years ago a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Ivan Ross on July 23. Congressman Don B Colton plans to leave for Salt Lake City on Monday. Tennis enthusiasts improve the City Park court in first class condition. The county fair is set for September 27 and 28. Cashier N J Meagher and family are vacationing in the Uintah Mountains this week.
Ruth Woods of county health outlines next week’s clinic schedule. Naples and Davis are listed with September dates, including nine a m and two a m slots, but the transcription is uneven with some names and times unclear.
Uintah County election coverage notes a light turnout in the primary as Thompage continues to lead into a run-off. The article states that only the remaining candidates will be on the ballot for the Uintah county election.
On Tuesday Wall and Taylor disposed of their interests to Mrs T Alexander and Eugene Weist at the Parm Exchange, becoming co-owners of the business. Mrs Alexander owns the buildings while Mr Weist becomes manager of the new concern. Ife has been in charge of the Parm Exchange.
For years Mr Wall has been tied to the Alexanders in business affairs. Over two decades he started at the Sunshine ranch in Jensen, then Dry Fork, served as manager of Quality Dairy, and for the last years worked in the present business.
At present none of the partners has fixed future duties while Mr Taylor continues with the new firm. In their business operations they have made many friends in Ashley Valley who wish them success in any field they undertake.
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