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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1921

Page

6

From Our Correspondents Le Eton Bannel

Roosevelt visitors, accidents, local dances, school events and sports wrap up a week of community life. Parley Lambert escaped a bad crash on March 21 and is recovering at home with a dislocated shoulder. The Bennett school closed March 25 with a play Kicked Out of College and a farewell party for teachers. Mayden school beat Bennett 24 to 23 in a close game. Several residents attended dances and visits, with school vaccination efforts for smallpox underway.

Bennett School Toachers Mayden Bennett Schoo Leeton Hall Vernal Walter Daniels Roosevelt Leeton Jessie Knoble Audrey Whitlock Forest Slaugh G H Christy Harvey Daniels Park City Wilford Whitlock Weber Olson Bennett School Mel Harvey Hullinger Lapoint

Randlett School Closes Quietly Amid Farewells and Relief Society Reforms

The Randlett school ended Friday at noon as students received promotion cards after a farewell party in Miss Halasey’s room with local helpers. The town organized a new Relief Society leadership on Sunday with Antoinette Wall as president and several counselors and secretaries. The report notes farewells for teachers Nellie Halasey and Lora White, visits by relatives from Vernal and Roosevelt, a children’s dance, and ongoing road and school activities including a Bear Dance trip, a baseball win over Lapoint, and field trips to the falls and Indian graves. The infant Harvey and two-month-old Wilson baby cases are referenced, with illnesses mentioned.

Randlett Miss Halasey Eva White Lora White Relief Society of Randlett Antoinette Wall Lenn Borg Savina Wilson Mary Stevens Elsie Taylor Noeile Halasey Warren White Vernal Lora Hugh Owens Nellie Halasey Randlett School Moffat Missouri Effie Durios Leota Ray Hamlin Hamlin Randolf Myton Stella Steven William Kingham Gagon Roosevelt Relief Society Mra Burr

Jensen High notes return with field day and plays

Jensen School closed Friday March 25. Eighth graders traveled to Vernal for Uintah Academy field day and an Orpheus dance. Eight graders passed. Names include Owen Caldwell Clifford Gardner Reva Case Curtis Dudley Merle Dudley Doris Alexander Thelda Meeks Lula Ainge Blanche Haslem Elina Rasmussen Clyde Haslem Harold Horrocks. Mutuals presented two one act plays to a large crowd Wednesday evening. Field day Thursday drew many patrons and a 4 to 8 victory for the pupils over the patrons. A Thursday dance attracted an excellent crowd. Weather has been unusually cold at night. East er outing plans thwarted by winds. luncheon and ice cream enjoyed at homes. Postmaster Henry Chatwin ill since accident. Mrs Ilpha W Wellman in charge. Arthur Manwaring and N H Sainsbury home missionaries for last Sunday with strong Easter program attendance. Easter program included many readers and singers. Vernal visitors Mrs Hugh Snow and Riley Murray visited on Monday.

Vernal Uintah Academy Orpheus Owen Caldwell Clifford Gardner Reva Case Curtis Dudley Merle Dudley Doris Alexander Thelda Meeks Lula Ainge Blanche Haslem Elina Rasmussen Clyde Haslem Harold Horrocks the Mutuals Save Ah Entertainment Jensen Henry Chatwin Elbert Wellman George Wall Howard Dudley Arthur Gardner Viola Chatwin Elma Gardner Jewel Wellman Evelyn, Billings Lavera Gardner Vera Moon Oma Jensen Reading Nowel Snow Joseph Smith Sharon Billings Corwin Snow Wilbur Wellman Gerald Caldwell Home Pfaster Orter Forest Radman Sacrament Thale Hutchins Tom Herbert Charlotte Carless Sahe Helen Richardson Lula Karren Owen McCarroll Ernest Eaton Carl Sewards Bill Morrison Morrison H. E Seeley Mount Pleasant Utah Olive Bryant Salt Lake City Peters Priday Price Amber Schmutz David Trimothy George H. Christy Stella Sainsbury Fern

Easter Excursion and Ward News Report

Leslie and Leon Glines return from Sunnyside Utah where they worked along the canal. Bud Jerrolds also returns from road work. Stephen M Skelton and wife visited Glines ward. An Easter excursion to Rock Point drew a large crowd. Violet Mecham spent the weekend with grandmother Mrs Haws at Naples. John B Eaton drilled wheat for Ray Pickup this week. Ed Martin returns from Rangely Colorado to visit parents. County Physician George H Christy vaccinated ward residents. most people vaccinated. Easter program Sunday drew a large audience and strong parent class turnout. A meeting with J H H Wittwer and Mary Hall a returned missionary interested attendees. Mrs Eda Reid ill this week. Mutual held spring social Wednesday night. Florence Gregory left for Sunnyside to be with ill sister. Ward men to visit shearing plant soon. Nurses class organized at Mrs Charlie Hatty’s. good attendance of Relief Society and Mutual. Boyd Ward improving. Henry Abplanato’s baby ill again with whooping cough. Ward farming association soliciting Farm Bureau membership.

Leslie Leon Duke Sunnyside Utah Bud Jerrolds Stephen M. Skelton Glines Ward Rock Point Vergil Mecham Mrs. Haws Naples John B. Eaton Martin Rangely Colorado George H. Christy HH Wittwer Mary Hall Eda Reid Mutual Florence Gregory Charlie Hatty Relief Society Boyd Ward Henry Abplanato Farm Bureau Rollie Armstead Cyrus Thompson Lapoint South Liberty School Trideli School Keith Wahlquist Wahlquist White Rocks Ouray Valley Irrigation Company Alta Olson Vernal Nola Day Price Fairview Car Preece Salt Imbeelty Preece Ruth Lawson Fort Duchesne Charles Taylor Taylor Jack Kump Marx Salt Lake City Leo Christenson Othests Moffat

Local Notes On Farms Schools and Dances

Elder Rollie Armstead and Elder Cyrus Thompson led a hall meeting with the Mutual in the evening. Numerous families plan moves to Vernal and nearby areas as farms are bought or leased. Local sports saw Lapoint and Moffat exchange wins. the school year closes with eight graduates and a teacher dance.

Alterka eighth grade meets for summer reading

The eighth grade meets Wednesday evenings at Principal Prudy's home for supplementary reading. Most of the class attends and will continue through the summer. Ester Isaksen won second prize for the composition on Farm Bureau Organization. The school applauded County Agent Jo H. Wittner’s letter announcing the honor. Fern Timothy plans to visit Washington to sing with her sister. Easter and Bear Dance celebrations reduced Sunday attendance. County Agent Wittwer assisted with summer planning for standardization of chickens, better eye production, care of chickens, irrigation water rotation, and cisterns. John A. Gardner is president, Martin J. Isaksen vice president, W. F Ward secretary. eleven members enrolled. Elllis Caldwell married last week. Bessie Stoker of Lapoint wed and is living with her groom’s family. Cedarview police noted.

Princpal Prudy Ester Isaksen Farm Bureau Jo H. Wittner Fern Timothy J P. Rudy Washington, D. C Hugh Woodard L. D Whiterocks John A. Gardner Martin J Isaksen W. F Ward Eilis Caldwell Bessie Stoker Lapoint Lon Perry Cedarview

Easter School Program At Ashley School

Sunday school presented a lively program with students and choral pieces including Welcome Sabbath Morning and The Perfect Lily. Many local residents were noted in attendance or involved, while other items report a baby’s birth, illnesses, travel, a hike, vaccinations, and community concerns such as sheep losses and seed distribution.

Dry Fork Road Improves with New Bridge Completion

Local update notes better road conditions on the Dry Fork area with a new bridge across the creek. Workers continue canyon repairs, aiming to finish bad spots as farming season nears on the divided route. Relief Society met with Mrs. Cook for a day of social activity and talks by missionaries were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mac Akin and youth Eastered on the cliffs while Mrs. Nellie Hacking and Mae Akin plan to move to Vernal. Residents thank them for social work and music, hoping for a return next year.

Dry Fork Relief Society Joseph Cook Mac Akin Nellie Hacking Mae Akin Vernal

We Are Not Complaining About Our Business Performance

The remark states confidence that the current business level is better than the same period previously. It emphasizes steady improvement and asserts satisfaction with recent results without expressing discontent. The tone remains positive and forward looking.

Elder Morrill Returns Home From Mission in Roosevelt

Elder Willard D Morrill came home from the North Western States Mission arriving in Roosevelt Saturday evening. His brothers Grant and Reed met him at the end of the stage line. Elder Morrill has greatly ...

Willard D Morrill North Western States Mission Roosevelt Grant Reed Morrill

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