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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
5
Members of the Vernal Society and various groups met across the community for educational and social events. Readings, tree and bird topics, musical solos, and crafts were shared, with refreshments served and plans announced for upcoming meetings at different homes and local centers.
Vernon residents note Mrs Josephine Bascom of California plans a return visit home to Vernal. Her husband Hescom and daughter At lave spent the past year in Praincisce with her son WLI Cecil formerly of Vernal. Market reports mention lambs weighing 757 pounds net and feeder lambs sold, with price data from Denver and local markets.
Mrs Ruffin welcomed members of the Sutter Current Topics club at her home last Wednesday. Mrs Grant gave an interesting lesson, followed by lunch for twelve members and one special guest, Mrs Stanley King. Mr and Mrs J Fred G Bingham celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary with family present except Mrs Isabel Perry. a supper was served to 23 including Miss Zelda Bingham and Miss Genevieve Bingham, recently returned from New York.
The Trading Post in Vernal begins a new general goods store in the Farrar Bros factory building. Mrs Florence Marimon leads the venture with support from Mrs Anton Hacking. the two outfits will operate separately but cooperate in buying. The Whiterocks store will showcase Indian crafts and artwork and act as a contact point for the broader Whiterocks Trading. By spring, expansion may be justified as demand grows.
A disjointed 1930s style notice outlines Utah adopting district based auto plate numbers. The text references state actions, dates, and authorities, with scattered mentions of districts, stamps, and proclamations affecting vehicle registration and public policy.
The Utah Federation of Women's Clubs will hold a general board meeting on September 30 in the Jade Room at Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. Two sessions are planned including an executive board at 9 am and a board of directors at 10 am, with a department forum at 11:00 and work at 2 pm. A $10 award will be presented to the district that has brought the most Junior Cubs into the Federation since April 1938. Officers district presidents state directors department and divisions chairmen and federation presidents are expected to attend.
A collection notes Lake Young’s improvement of mail service in the Uintah Basin under new superintendent. Abe TWENTY YEARS AGO and others report sales and remodeling of Uintah Motor Co. Raven Oil & Refining expands under A A Brigman. Boys and Girls Club success celebrated at Fair. Roy Carroll and Stella Markham wed in Salt Lake Temple, Roy to Hawaii on mission. L D Blauvett to bore Moffat tunnel with James Peak. Vernal District enrollment 456. Ashley service station installs a Victory electric gasoline pump. Patsy Mease lauded for oil paintings at St Mary’s Academy Salt Lake.
The Coltharp company covers roof withasphaltum for watertight protection. A marriage license was issued to Edwin Colton and Liz e Hacking. Victor Billings and Maggie Bingham. Stephen Dudley and Annie Bingham. A crew works on new sidewalks. R C Camps reports a ripe cantaloupe field. Work begins on a new chapter in Merrills ward. Ogden factory produces first batch of soap. Vernal residents seek mayoral candidates.
The 1939 Utah State Fair opens September 16 and runs through September 24 with about 25000 in premiums and awards. Officials predict a record set in entries across dozens of departments, and note plans for a superior schedule of amusements and exhibits. President A G Mackensie and fair management tout improved entertainment and a robust turnout expected to showcase Utahs progress and development.
Green River channel catfish were released in Utah Lake amid a Salt Lake County Fish and Game and Star Fish and Game Commission effort. About 750 fish, half a pound or more each, were hauled from Green River and released near Ouray. Utah Lake is seen as ideal for spawning beds and future growth, though results will take years. Sportsmen are urged to protect the new fish and distinguish channel cats from mud cats.
The war department reports Utah and other western states can rapidly convert plants to meet Army and Navy needs in war. Sealed orders would mobilize production of clothing, tents, canvas, and medical supplies, while food items like potatoes, sugar, and fruit could be supplied, with no conversion required for some metals.
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A reader from the Vernal Express recounts weekly letter-mail exchanges with contact James Toren and others. The note mentions family support, Mormon faith remarks, and thanks for kindness as Durfee moves to Wonks and drives a bus to Avalon.
Fall plowing promotes bacterial action, converting soil chemistry to supply plant nutrients. Freezing soil in spring increases tilth, moisture retention, and seed contact. Encouraging aerobic and anaerobic bacteria through deep plowing and short rotations supports crop growth by boosting soil elements and microbial activity.
County planning board recommendations to boost farmstead buildings with local timber are gaining popularity across communities. Roy Jayley of Randlett reports $10,000 feet of lumber and 200 poles for corrals and a hay derrick in Mosby mountain. Peter Erickson of Vernal contracts a new home with timber from the area. Hugh W Colton and crew cut 500 poles for corrals as part of ongoing improvements.
Bessie and Shirley Barney children of Mr and Mrs Leslie Barney returned to Orem for school after visiting relatives in Leot. Mrs Austin Wardle sent her daughter Betty to Me Pleasant to attend school for the winter.
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