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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
4
The text lists James FH Wallis as publisher at 3 Doughty Lot London and notes second class matter status in Vernal Utah dated March 13, 1909 under Post Office act. It claims association with Utah State Press Association and National Editorial.
Mrs Charles Wise of the Hotel Excalante returned from Brookport Illinois after visiting her mother Ada Wy neer who died of cancer. The Jensen PTA elected Joseph Dudley president Quy Stewart vice president and Mildred Bailey secretary. Primary home-coming program pleased a large crowd. Several Jensen residents visited relatives in Vernal Maeser Pool Creek Spanish Fork Gunnison and moved to Vernal. Howard Kelly left for UV A and a local family moved to Vernal. Victor Nelson of Vernal reportedly bought a home and works at a mine.
A fragment from Vernal area society page lists visits and events. Families such as Warburter, Tutt, Bott, and Vermott are mentioned with relatives in Vernal and nearby areas. A marriage license for Arthur Taylor and Ethel Serrell is noted in Duchesne City.
Charley Taylor and his son Lloyd crossed the mountain to Thomp son Utah to ship their lambs to Denver on Wednesday. A Democratic rally featured speakers Dr Elbert D Thome of Salt Lake and Abe Murdock of Teaver. Charles R Taylor is building a new grainery east of town. Henry Lea visited daughters after returning from the coal mine. Dr Jones the cattle inspector found the milk cows in good condition locally.
The notice reports the arrival of a baby girl born Saturday September 24 to Mr and Mrs Walter B Simper. Relatives visited in Green Silver area and at the Chivers home. The report also mentions Loren Jackson breaking his arm on a road job and other local notes from Davis.
Maeser Mr and Mrs Art Harris return home to Los Angeles after weeks with daughter and family. The Burns victims Elisa and Vonnie Ard Fills Birs recover. Cedar Fort resident Miss Melba Cook visits Mrs Joseph Hacking’s family. The Genealogical Society meeting, led by Thomas E Hall, discusses The S irright at Joseph the Seer with speakers Charles Maughan and Hugh W Colton. Pri mary home coming and school plans are noted for Logan, Provo, and USAC Chares Oaks.
Mr and Mrs LaVon Vernon and baby daughter returned home after visiting. Mrs Ferguson and family traveled to Salt Lake City visiting relatives. Several locals attended meetings of the Daughters of the Pioneers and saw musical readings by Vernon and Carpenter. A serious road accident blinded Grant Hacking’s eye on one side and injured the other. Page notes many local moves, school starts, and a carnival dance planned in Naples.
The Sunday sacrament meeting featured Wim Pearce Jr and Arthur Manwar ing as speakers. A local selection was led by Leslie Thacker Jr and Mrs William Clark.
A group of Tridell residents moved to Vernal surrounding Uintah High School’s Friday opening social hosted by the MIA. Nellie Merkley and her daughter Nelta along with son Gene relocated to Vernal joining the open social with dancing and games.
At Sunday evening services in Naples the program featured a talk by Glenn Lubbert and a trombone solo by Frank Goodrich with accompaniment by Mrs Milinda Goodrich. The remainder of the program was led by the genealogical committee with William Gardiner in charge. Other items included a May Carpenter ukulele selection, a talk by Fidon Gale, and remarks by W A Hanks of Vernal, Homer D Ford of Rainbow, and O L Jacobson. Doris Harrison of Spanish Fork visited her grandmother Mrs Almira Morrison. Bshop Goodrich traveled to Wyoming on business.
Wallace Stark retired farm agent brought 18 visitors to Fort Hall Idaho and Uintah Ouray agency officials and staff including Lavata and Bimis met there. Visiting parties from Salt Lake City and Vernal discussed winter sheep ranges while plans for Hill Creek public school resurfaced. Hunters prepare for October duck season as local children bring in channel cat and large fish.
Students at Tintah High School welcomed visitors on Thursday morning as Mr Murdock spoke delivering authentic guidance to the crowd. Professor Thomas, described as among the most scarred men of the University of Utah, followed with remarks.
Plans for building bridges over the railroad at this site approved with an estimated cost of 25600 dollars. The project aims to improve crossing safety and streamline rail and road traffic.
Salt Lake City advertises bids for the construction of a new airport administration building. Project aims include modern facilities and expanded office space. Potential bidders invited to submit proposals by designated deadline.
RANDOLPH report notes a western sound system is being installed at the Opera House. The project aims to improve acoustics for upcoming performances and public events.
Price City plans construction of a new ice skating rink on the east side near the ball diamond. Officials say the facility will serve winter recreation and community events, with funding details to follow.
A busy year ahead includes a Friday program directed by Bernice Colton with student performances, a U H 8 reorganized Pep Club officers, and Get-acquainted Dance. Football practices continue as Coach Davis plans games against Springville, Moah, Craig and Carbon County with hopes for strong showings.
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