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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

5

Vernal Society Events and Meetings Highlight Local Club

Vernal society notes record a busy period with meetings of the Women’s Professional Club and Utopia Club, along with updates on Legion Auxiliary officers, ward service planning, and upcoming events at residents’ homes. Attendees include Mrs Bateman, Mrs Tort, Mrs Don Hack, and many others from the community.

Koyrer Lorna Don Hack F Brkely Utopia Club Lite Utopia Club Mcg Abe Hatch Women of Utah Hatch Women Singers of Abe ‘Hatch Mes C P Lewis John W Pope Leonard Perry

Large Crews Employed On Forest Road Work

Large crews of about 80 men from Manila Camp are repairing and constructing forest roads in Spirit Lake, Moon Lake, Carter Creek, and nearby areas. Work advances on Carter Creek and Valley roads with updates on project progress and local impact.

Manila Canpani Spirit Lake Mooh Lake Carter Creek Ewell

Lions Monthly Meeting At Scout House Report

Verna Lions gathered for a luncheon with tributes to late member Ben P Kelly. John H Clark and J A Cheney led talks on district meeting results and Dinosaur Monument prospects, while Hugh W Colton updated Great Basin project status and road completion hopes hinging on weather.

Verna Lions Scout House Ben P Kelly International Lions J D Jones John H Clark Heber J A Cheney Dinosaur Monument Hugh W Colton Ba Uy River Herr Derson le Strawberry Valley Sid Salt Lake State Real Bimrtsn Corplimertirg Fitzard Walker

This Little Pig Went to a Bank

A once bustling Mercur bank building stands as a monument from the mining days around 1912. The old district, once abandoned, is reviving with miners reworking dumps and old mines as gold prices rise.

Mercur

Protest Removal of Vernal CG Camp

Local officials and civic bodies weigh rumors of moving the Vernal CG Camp to White River. The Vernal Lions Club protests the move while water samples from the proposed site are tested for suitability. A telegram from Senator Thomas and messages to Representative Murdock reflect ongoing pressure but no definite action has been taken yet.

Vernal C CC White River Beeds United States Elbert D Thomas Vernal Lions Club Abe Murdock Washington DC Vernal Utah Werno Ressonse Abe Promingy

Asphalt Described as Perfect Road Material Urged

Wesley E King of San Francisco, longtime Utah resident and American Legion organizer, promotes rock asphalt as an ideal road surface. He cites Sunnyside and Vernal deposits with billions of tons, says once laid on a stable foundation it requires no maintenance, and notes Fravo and Provo streets show low upkeep. He asserts water and freezing do not affect the material and that its durability could last a century.

Wesley E King San Francisco Utah Mr King 145Th Field Artillery American Legion Sunnyside Carbon County Uintah County King Pacific Coast Middle and

Printers Celebrate Three Centuries of Industry

A historical look at the printing trade’s three centuries of influence from Gutenberg to Caxton and the first American press in Massachusetts. Stephen Daye started colonial printing in 1638, with Samuel C.2A succeeding him, as printers showcased the enduring impact of movable type and the spread of knowledge.

Borth Joehann Genafleish Guttenberg William Caxton Hig Press Amerian Stephen Daye Massachusetts Americas Eiice Samuel C-2a Daye

Thieves Steal Cars In California Licenced Auto Case

Thieves stole a Pontiac with a California plate owned by Grant Bratton from his home on September 15. They drove it to Beaders Corner then pushed it along Woodruff Lane after gas ran out. They returned to Vernier and took a Chevrolet with California plates owned by Sterling Rasmussen from in front of Nelson Weeka home. They picked up two hitchhikers near Vernal and drove to Willeys Resort in Colorado before heading toward Grand Junction. Local authorities are pursuing the case but neither vehicle nor suspects have been located.

California Grant Bratton Rom Beaders Corner Woodruff Lane Vernier Sterling Rasmussen Nelson Vernal Wileys Resort Colorado Grand Junction

King promotes rock asphalt paving in Utah to boost jobs

Mir King aims to engage city and county leaders to expand asphalt surfacing and grow an asphalt industry in Utah. Rock asphalt has already paved Highway 40 from Myton to Vernal, a 40 mile stretch praised by tourists. A Vernal center segment paved in 1924 remains in good condition after 15 years of heavy use. Officials estimate rock asphalt roads offer decades of service with minimal maintenance versus oil roads lasting only 10 to 15 years.

Mir King Utah Highway 40 Myton Vernal

Unseen Empire and Earth Science Notes From a Fragment

A fragmented OCR passage references unseen empires and earth science topics including mining, extraction, water levels, and geological ideas. It mentions a boat, a park, Tennessee, and Heber valley with speculative notes on minerals and subsurface work amid chaotic wording.

UEA Meeting at Balt Lake October 12 to 14

Announcement from Milton B. lot executive secretary confirms a fourth guest speaker for the annual Uish Educationssociation convention to be held October 12 through 14 at Balt Lake. The specialist Dr W Re Blackler will address sessions, bringing expertise in both business and education.

UEA Balt Lake Uish Milton B.lot W Re Blackler Buslees Mfornfa

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