Post Office Notice from Vernal Utah
Second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office dated March 1 1993 under the act of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
4
Second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office dated March 1 1993 under the act of March 3 1879.
Own Tak es H G Galloway of Roosevelt visited Vernal Thursday Nr and Mrs Els Wilcox spent the weekend in Salt Lake City Mrs Glee Cloward of Rangely Col oot was a visitor in Vernal on Sunday. Ray Stringham and children returned from a visit to Provo and Salt Lake. George Thompson of Miller Colorado is in Vernal with his father. Mrs Albert Crumb of Fort Duchesne was visiting in Vernal Thursday.
Mr and Mrs John Miler of Rangeley Colorado were in Vernal on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Grover Porter of Duchenne were in Vernal on Saturday for their child’s tonsil and adenoid surgery. The couple traveled from Duchenne to the Utah town for the medical procedure.
Mrs Mary Winder Johnson of Salt Lake City travels with her parents Mr and Mrs E J Winder to Infernal as part of a family outing effort.
Mrs James H Wallis left Friday afternoon for Salt Lake City to visit her daughters and friends for a couple of weeks.
Howard Harrison of Roosevelt was visiting Vernal Monday and planned to travel to Salt Lake City on Friday to register for his third year at the university.
Mr and Mrs Owen Hacking celebrate the birth of a ten pound baby boy arriving Monday evening. Mrs Hacking is at the home of Mrs Enos Tennion.
Miss Gue Meek has been staying two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Winn and returned Friday to Salt Lake City accompanying Mrs Winn.
County Agent E Peterson urges Uintah Basin residents to eat wheat grown locally to support regional farmers and merchants. He argues wartime substitutions showed patriotism and questions those who oppose using local flour and bread, urging citizens to prove loyalty by consuming their own wheat.
In Wyoming Basin, Great Northern beans flood the plant as thirty five threshing crews work from dawn to dusk. The Big Stem Cooperative Marketing Assn reports seventy five carloads shipped and similar stock in Basin and Powell stores. Daily receipts reach 580000 pounds with a 75 carload warehouse capacity.
The article notes General Pershing reaching seventy with remarks that his mental and physical vigor remain strong after World War I. It compares him to Cato learning Greek at eighty and to President Hindenburg at eighty three, suggesting Pershing can expect a decade of studious repose or useful endeavor.
A renowned oil company was released from further action after promising to reform amid allegations of price fixing. The ruling focuses on the firm’s compliance pledge and potential future enforcement.
Reports to the Department of Commerce note fewer deaths from auto accidents and credit signals and brake equipment. The public recognizes highways are more dangerous than railways and drivers bear growing responsibility like railroad engineers.
The text argues that many strong parties hinder effective governance in Germany. It notes African elections are flawed but can consolidate opposition, creating checks and balances.
A proposed Maine law would bar soliciting rides from strangers in emergencies to curb dangerous hitchhiking. The measure argues such solicitation invites risk and lawsuits. Supporters urge swift passage as a public safety standard to deter predatory or reckless behavior.
The article notes Boulder Dam has begun and will take eight more years to complete after a decade of debate. It argues overcoming human obstacles is harder than conquering nature, reflecting on the lengthy planning and political wrangling.
A report claims eight million dollars were salvaged from a seabed near the Spanish coast dating back to 1922. A piece of ship timber linked to La Salle's 17th century expedition is found in Lake Huron. A vessel arrives in a Norwegian port with relics of Andree's ill fated balloon expedition to the pole, dated 11 years prior. The past voices once sparked alarm.
Mrs J A Cheney hosted a Saturday bridge tea at her Fall decorated home. Guests included the visiting bankers' wives. Enjoyable afternoon was spent playing bridge with flowers adorning living rooms and tables.
Miss Juanita Wise entertained guests at the Hotel Atta at Jensen last Thursday evening. The event featured enjoying games on the lighted lawn and a midnight lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mases, Misses Juanita Wise, Leona Brass, Tauline Martinsen, Ella Lee, Theda Gilroy, May Penfield, and Messrs Charles Martinsen, Fred Feltch, Bary Slaugh, Owen Slaugh, Monroe Hatch, Albert Murray, and Wiley Stewart.
The Business and Professional Womens club of Verna hosts the chrysanthemum exhibit in the Commercial Hotel lobby on Saturday October 25 1930. Refreshments and music accompany the display, which is expected to attract many flower lovers from Ashley Valley.
The Big County Fair opens Monday with aerial stunts by two airplanes at Vernal and a bronco riding showcase featuring riders from Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah. Rex Cox, Mary Williams, John Jorgenson, Floyd Stillings, and Buck Davis are among notable participants, with Tremonton claiming top rodeo honors last week.
Community asked to submit news items such as trips improvements parties babies marriages accidents or guests. Reports note pullets that molt late in the year tend to be better layers, while early molters perform poorly and show lighter beaks and shanks.
Local notes recount visitors from Carnegie Museum figures Mr Peterson and Professor Douglas at Jensen quarry revealing a 13 year Carnegie project with a 0 foot Diplodocus replica. Community events include the Wild Rose club meeting and various farm and road notes across the Jensen area.
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