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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
4
The page shows a publisher address in London and an imprint for a Vernal Utah mailing entry dated March 13 1906 under postal act. It records second class matter and subscription notice.
A candid profile highlights a journalist’s independent political stance and upbeat outlook while serving as a member of the Utah State Press Association and contributing as a national editorial voice for Winta County.
Rules for contributors limit letters to 300 words and require legible writing on one side. Religious and partisan discussions are barred and personal aspersions avoided. True addresses may be withheld except where direct accusations target individuals or corporations.
A letter from Montgomery D., Dragon, Utah argues prosperity depends on people's attitude and effort rather than federal or state action. It urges fixing homes and fences, painting, shingling, and resuming daily production to revive mills and factories. The writer stresses individual responsibility over reliance on government.
The article lists attendees at a Sunday meet including Don Afe Conkie Helen Henderson Clarice Palmer Alfred and Alice Caldwell Welter Woolley Laura Petts Carrie Har CCM Pepiss and notes a primary directed by Ora Johnson. It mentions a ward chan nel event and a farewell social for Mr and Mrs McKee as they prepare to move to Salt Lake City.
Mrs Walter Bimper and Leta stay with Mrs Bimpers parents Mr and Mrs George Wardle as Martin Curtis’s home addition progresses rapidly. 4 H Club leaders Mrs Wardle and Enid Reid hosted members and parents Saturday at 3 in the Ward chapel, with limited parental turnout. Iwan Perry Archie Perry and Charles Perry returned from Cedar Beaks and southern Utah trip. Beehive class of the MIA held graduation exercises on Tuesday evening.
Local residents report travel accidents and family visits including Holmes and Will iam after a thresher move from Nephi Preece to Harri son farm. Attendance at Uintah High Mtr, medical updates for Mrs Atwood, and travel by Mre Seeley and Hope to Prevo. School begins with three teachers Carl Richens Ruth Steinacher and Blanch Seeley.
Jensen airs TI 8 Mrecks who has been mite $1 for some time is able to be about again Kenneth Brow wife and am a daughter have been inside at the home of his father Albert Snow Mr Snow is working for a wholesale grocery company in San Diego California and expects to return some time next week. Miss Aramia Nelsory visited last week with Mr and Mrs Harden Nelton at Farnbou mine. Mrs Peter Case is very at her home. Mrs Case has been ill for some time but is now confined to her bed. Mr and Mrs Gy Benjamin J2 Kelly left Sunaemorhirie for Salt Lake feraty where they went on business and pleasure. Mr and Mrs Ira S Gardner Mr and Mrs Wm D Moon and son Irvin returned last week from Escalante where they attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Harton sister of Mrs Gardner and Mrs Moon. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ferro Pearce Op Wedneedly of last week Sun ada School Superintendent A De. Matt Dudley and his counselors.
Residents near Leota work on winter wood supply and road improvements. Lee Fletcher visited from out of town. Maelessie Rarpoy moved to Leota. The school opened with Miss Grace Hall and Clark Larson teaching. Dr Baird and Ender Todd returned as home missionaries from Roosevelt for Sunday sacrament.
Local social events and updates span chicken fry entertainment at oa, beefed by officials and club members. Birthdays, illness, travel to Vernal, and condolences accompany school staff changes, church meetings, and civic club activities across the ward, ranches, and nearby towns.
A Republican primary elected eight county convention delegates with Wm G Caldwell chosen precinct chairman and Carl Mocking as secretary. A Democratic primary followed with delegates to the county convention. Numerous local residents left for Vernal, Salt Lake City, and nearby towns for schooling, work, and family matters.
RANGELY reports a beef shipment by R and Squires to Los Angeles on September 9 with two carloads. Residents passing through include W A Tanks and William Abbott of Grand Junction en route to Douglas Creek. Notables Mr and Mrs Tom King of Watson travel home to Fruita for schooling, with several others moving in or out of Vernal and Harmilton area towns.
Joe Maeser returns to work at the Rainbow mines following a week off due to illness. Miss Grave Hall Teft traveled Saturday to Leota to teach school this winter. She accompanied Philip Bengham and Mrs Mark Woolley of Oura. Mr Woolley has been writing at the Strogham horse for several days.
Wit and Arch McConkie visited Lapont to pursue interests with Mrs John Ferguson and her son, and others from Leota and Gusher joined Mr and Mrs Dallis Bodily for two days. Isobel and Lucille Johnson began teaching duties in Mae str and Jensen. Caldwell family moved near Richard Jensen’s home after living with Ed Colton. Tom Timothy had his Tonsillectomy on Wednesday. Trueman Miller’s child visited Maud Carpenter on Tuesday. Sacrament meeting speakers included Arta Adthas Charles Oaks and Mark M M I A started Tuesday with strong turnout. A special M I A officers meeting occurred Wednesday with Stake officers in attendance.
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