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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1925

Page

8

Vernal Express Notables and Local Business Moves

The Vernal Express notes editor George H. Harrison and Violet Harrison as business manager. Hugh and Harley Stewart visited Vernal from Jansen. L H Woodard bought the 80 acre William Hartle farm on Ashley Creek. D I Wilson of Lapoint visited on Tuesday and returned with Frank Morrill.

George H. Harrison Violet Harrison L. H. Woodard William Hartle Ashley Creek D. I. Wilson of Lapoint Frank Morrill

Hoosevelt Implement Official Visits Hospital Patient

J. V. McLea of the Hoosevelt Implement company visited his mother in a hospital Tuesday from Roosevelt. Fort Duchesne postmaster and Mrs. J. P. Rudy were visitors Sunday in Vernal and attended the quarterly conference.

J. V. McLea The Hoosevelt Implement Company Roosevelt Mra. J. P. Rudy Fort Duchesne Vernal

Roy Showalter Returns Home After School Visit

Roy Showalter, who had been attending school at the U A C Logan, returned home Saturday evening to visit with home folks.

Roy Showalter Logan

Central School Substitutes In 7th Grade

Mrs Gene Morkley teaches seventh grade at Central School during the illness of regular teacher Arthur Nawan.

Gene Morkley Central School Arthur Nanwaring

Mrs Snow Improves After Illness and Land Office Notice

Mrs. Milo Snow nursing sister-in-law Mrs. C. J. Neal and recovering from illness. Seymour B. Snow Jr. posted notice at the local land office of final proof on his original homestead entry for May 9, 1925.

Seymour B. Snow, Jr

Uintah Stake President Attends General Conference

Attorney Wallace Calder, president of the Uintah stake, left Thursday morning for Salt Lake City to attend the general conference. Frost conditions allowed street leveling work to be completed earlier than usual this year.

Wallace Calder Uintah Salt Lake City

Free Range Poultry and Rabbits Spark Neighborhood Debate

City residents debate poultry and rabbit free range in streets as loose stock roam, sparking neighbor concerns and tensions over owner responsibilities and urban animal control.

Edith Lawrence Passes State Bar Exam

Miss Edith Lawrence, manager of the Vogue theatre, returned home Sunday evening from Provo and Salt Lake City. While out she took the state bar examination.

Edith Lawrence Vogue Theatre Provo Salt Lake City

Miss Pearl Nelson Visits Vernal From U A C

Miss Pearl Nelson of Roosevelt, home from the U A C for a few days, graduate of the U H S last year, visited Saturday and Sunday with girl friends in Vernal. She returned to school on Tuesday.

Miss Pearl Nelson Roosevelt Miss Nelson

Surveyor General Thoresen Visits Utah Irrigation Work

Lt Thoresen from Salt Lake City represents the Ashley Valley Irrigation Company and surveys underway led by Judge G W Bartch and associates.

Lt. Thoresen Utah Salt Lake City Ashley Valley Irrigation Company G. W. Bartch

Stewart Siblings Travel Through Vernal for Bakersfield Work

Bernard and Harley Stewart traveled through Vernal on Wednesday en route to Bakersfield California where they work for Associated Oil. They attended their father William Stewart's funeral in Jensen on Sunday.

Bernard Harley Stewart Bakersfield Calif Associated Oil Company William Stewart Jensen

Colton Plans Salt Lake City Trip Through April 20

Congressman Don B. Colton left Tuesday noon with Phillip Stringham for Salt Lake City and will be away until April 20. After attending conference he will visit Logan for a few days on business and deliver a speech there.

Don B. Colton Phillip Stringham Salt Lake City Mr. Colton Logan

Seed company representative visits town for business

Cedil Wilkinson of J. G. Peppard Seed company Roosevelt spent Thursday and Friday in town on business. He returned Wednesday from a trip to southern Utah and three days in Salt Lake City with J. G. Peppard Jr.

Cedil Wikinson J. G. Peppard Seed Company Roosevelt Mr. Wilkinson Utah Salt Lake City J. G. Peppard, Jr

Bullock Family Return from City Trip with Students

John K Bullock returns Saturday from Salt Lake City with son Weldon and Alva Barnett who attend Westminster College and Kermit Young at East High. They plan to return Saturday or Sunday. Miss Martha Bullock will accompany her father.

John K. Bullock Salt Lake City Weldon Alva Barnett Westminster College Kermit Young East High Martha Bullock

Mrs L WN Meredith Visits Grand Junction Then Fort Duchesne

After a three week winter visit with relatives in Grand Junction Mrs L WN Meredith returned home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Leo C Thorne drove her to Fort Duchesne Sunday where she will visit for a time with her daughter Mrs Lillian Griffin.

L WN Meredith Grand Junction Leo C Thorne Fort Duchesne Lillian Griffin

Dudley brothers visit sister after funeral trip to Jen sen

Homer and Sanford Dudley attended their father Andrew Dudley Sr.’s funeral at Jensen then spent Tuesday night with sister Mrs Gerald Stewart in Vernal before heading home to Alberta Canada. They plan a stop in Salt Lake City for a conference before returning home.

Homer Sanford Dudley Andrew Dudley, Sr Jensen Vernal Mra Gerald Stewart Alberta Canada Salt Lake City Thome

County Commissioner Roy Taylor Attends Board Meeting

County Commissioner Roy Taylor visited from Lapoint for the regular county board meeting. He was joined by 16 year old Linden Allred, son of James T. Allred, seeking medical care for a broken arm suffered pole vaulting at the school grounds last week.

Roy Taylor Lapoint Mr Taylor Linden Allred James T. Allred

Easter Cards and Booklets Ad at The Vernal Express

An advertisement for Easter cards and faster booklets appears in The Vernal Express offering a fine assortment for Easter purchases.

Mrs Wilmer's Illness Triggers Uintah Railway Trip

Mrs David Wilmer traveled along the Uintah Railway to Dragon on Monday due to her sister Mrs Beatrice Twitchell illness after returning from Grand Junction Hospital where she had flu. Twitchell is improved and Mrs Witmer has returned home. Other Vernal arrivals include Mire Lippert the land office clerk and Frank P Wellman from Grand Junction.

David Wilmer Dragon Beatrice Twitchell Grand Junction Drayvon Mra Twitchell Mra. Witmer Mire Lippert Land Office Mott Vernal Wat Dallas Banks John McAndrews Mack Pueblo Denver Colo David Curry Rainbow

Verbal report unclear Lundy in Vernal hospital

A fragment notes that Lundy from Canada came in and is held at Vernal hospital, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Lundy Caaieats Vernal Hospital

Mrs Irvin Eaton Suffered Flu Illness With Two Children

Mrs Irvin Eaton and her two children have been quite ill with an attack of the flu. The brief notice notes their illness and home conditions as part of a local health update.

Irvin Eaton

Ernest Eatons Confined By Lumbago Attack

Ernest Eaton is confined to his home with an attack of lumbago. He had planned to travel to Salt Lake City for a conference.

Ernest Eatons Eaton Salt Lake City

Young Duchesne Man Improves After Rheumatism Attack

Kermit Wilson of Duchesne is in Vernal hospital with a severe rheumatism attack but is slowly improving.

Kermit Wilson Duchesne Vernal Hospital

Roosevelt man fills in at Mutual Creamery during Lublin absence

A. S. Bullivan of Roosevelt replaced W. Lublin for several weeks at Mutual Creamery while Mr. Lublin was away in Baltimore.

A. S. Bullivan Roosevelt W. Lublin Mutual Creamery Company Mr. Lublin Balt Lake City

Atwood Buys Slaugh Home In Davis Ward Transfer

Joseph P. Atwood purchased the George A. Slaugh home in Davis ward, a 30 acre transfer from W. S. Henderson who became owner in the transaction with Mr Slaugh.

Joseph P. Atwood George A. Slaugh Davis Ward W.S. Henderson Slaugh

Red Front garage foundation under way by Charles E. Tucker

Cobble rocks are hauled for the concrete foundation of the Red Front garage and work will soon begin on the foundation of the new garage to be constructed by Charles E. Tucker.

Red Front Charles E. Tucker

Mrs Neal Improves Slowly After Illness

Mrs J Neal has been ill for some time but is slowly gaining strength. She is able to sit up for short intervals and many friends are rejoicing over her rapid recovery prospects.

J. Neal

Caldwell to Attend Salt Lake Conference With Uintah Board

Uintah school board member T. J. Caldwell plans to attend a Salt Lake City conference for superintendents and school board members, aiming to discuss educational policy and district operations.

T. J Caldwell Uintah Salt Lake City

Wall family passage through Vernal en route to Salt Lake City

Bishop Fred Wall and Mrs Wall with Mr and Mrs Owen Wall of Jensen traveled through Vernal on Thursday afternoon on their way to Salt Lake City to attend conference. Eney remained in Duchesne Thursday night.

Fred Wall Wall Owen Wall Jensen Vernal Salt Lake City Eney Duchesne

Mrs Julia MecLea Recovering After Foot Infection

Mrs Julia MecLea has spent ten days at Vernal hospital with a serious foot infection. Doctors initially feared amputation but her condition has improved and she is recovering.

Julia MecLea Vernal Hospital

Social News Highlights From Vernal Community Events

The Vernal Gun and Rifle Club dance at the Orpheus drew large crowds and praise despite a rain shower. A joint AA meeting for Vernal wards is planned at the second ward chapel, with a program including chorus, readings, and remarks by H. Walter Woolley. Jennie Merkley celebrated her birthday with forty friends, games, dancing, and gifts.

Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Orpheus Af. I A Second Ward Juni Mies Nis Nelson Mia W. A. Paxton Mias Alice Paxton H. Walter Woolley Jennife Merkley Misa Merkley

What Became of Parker? at the Vogue Delights Crowd

The M I A play What Became of Parker? a four act comedy directed by Richard Jensen played at the Vogue Saturday evening to a capacity audience. Cast included Ray Stringham Othniel Kellett Oswald Jensen Earl Marshall George W Bartlett Barth Shaffer Jesse Haws Miss Nial Nelson Mrs Vera Stringham Miss Elva Eaton and Miss Wilda Hardy.

Parker Richard Jensen Vogue Ray Stringham Othniel Kellett Oswald Jensen Earl Marshall George W. Bartlett Barth Shaffer Jesse Haws Nial Nelson Vera Stringham Elva Eaton Wilda Hardy

Principal congratulated for joining National Education Association

Misa Beatrice Twitchell principal of the Dragon school was congratulated by J. W. Crabtree secretary of the National Education Association Washington DC upon her becoming a member. He said the recognition shows appreciation for an alert well trained and responsible teaching profession and that a special certificate is being sent to schools that enroll all their teachers.

Misa Beatrice Twitchell the Dragon School J. W. Crabtree National Educational Association Washington, D. C Association

Ashley Forest and Gun Club Cooperate on Marking Game Refuge

The Ashley National Forest and the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club plan a 6 to 9 mile wide wildlife refuge stretching about 30 miles north from Vernal to the Colorado line. The refuge, created by a state legislature bill, spans roughly 6,000,000 acres and aims to protect wildlife especially deer in the Uintah mountains area that cross into Colorado.

Boundries of Vernal Vernal Colorado Ashley National Forest Vernal Gup and Rifle Club Uintah Range

Flowers sent by Bakersfield Oil workers to Stewart funeral

Bernard and Harley Stewart received a wire from F AM Watson superintendent of operations for Association Oil company Bakersfield sending money for a floral tribute for their father's funeral held Sunday at Jensen. The Stewart brothers work for the company in Bakersfield.

Bernard Harley Stewart F. AM. Watson Thhe Association Oil Company Bakersfield Calif Jensen Messrs. Stewart

Allan Chev rolett dealer sells eight cars in one week

L H Allan of the Allan Chevrolet Company received eight carloads of five Chevrolet cars Saturday and during the week disposed of four. Mrs Otis Horrocks of Rainbow sold a touring and a sedan to Peter Shaw at Whiterocks roadsters to Walter Corless at the Pack All an coal mine and George Richens of Vernal.

L. H. Allan Allan Chevrolet Company Chevrolet Wek Otis Horrocks Rainbow Peter Shaw Whiterocks Walter Corless Pack-Allan Coal George Richens Vernal

Y M M I A Official Holds Meeting in Vernal

Claude C. Cornwall field secretary of the general board of the Y M M I A. presided at a largely attended meeting in the Vernal First ward chapel Monday evening. Cornwall departed for Salt Lake City Tuesday morning.

Claude C. Cornwall The Y. M MI A Vernal First Ward Cornwall Salt Lake City

Deputy Treasurer Chosen for County Office

Martin W Curtis of GlUnesward chosen by County Treasurer Lewis H Moore as deputy to replace resigning Ona Wotley. Curtis is described as a highly respected young man competent for the position.

Martin W Curtis GlUnesward Lewis H. Moore Ona Wotley Curtis

Funeral Delegation Attends Birch Memorial for Vernal Camp

Marshal H A Miller WilliamS Henderson Lynne Strong William Mott and W M Hicks traveled to Roosevelt Thursday as representatives of the Vernal Camp W O Ww to attend the funeral of Albin Birch a member of the Vernal Camp.

Marshal H. A. Miller Williams. Henderson Lynne Strong William Mott W M Hicks Roosevelt Albin Birch

Winns Return from Oregon Visit Marred by Idaho Crash

Win Winn arrived back from LaGrande Oregon on Thursday night after an extended visit. Winn was injured in an auto accident near American Falls Idaho on the return trip. He left the hospital and pressed on to Price where he stayed until he was strong enough to continue home.

Win Winn LaGrande Ore Mr. Winn American Falls Idaho Price

Hislops Headed for Tono Pah Nevada Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs George H Hislop left Wednesday for Tono pah Nevada to spend the summer with their son George and his wife. They were accompanied to Salt Lake City by Mrs J Marion Allen and Mrs A B Thomas. Mrs Allen and BE Laptans are their daughters and Ted Allen drove the car.

George H Hislop Tonopah Nevada George Salt Lake City J. Marion Allen A. B Thomas Airs Allen BE Laptans Ted Allen

Henderson sells frame houses and relocates buyers

Henderson sold two frame dwellings east of the high school to George A. Slaugh and Joseph P. Atwood who live there with Howard Woolley and Frank Siddo. Slaugh also bought the Ashley Bartlett place from Henderson and will move his family there from Davis ward. Siddeway and Woolley will remain living in their current homes.

Henderson George A. Slaugh Joseph P. Atwood Howard Woolley Frank Siddoway Slaugh Ashley Bartlett Place Davis Ward Siddeway Mr Woolley

Easter cards and booklets at the Vernal Express

A fine assortment of Easter cards and Easter Booklets available at the Vernal Express. Also includes Mother Day Booklets and sentiments.

The Vernal Express

Jurors Chosen for April Term of Court

The following jurors were drawn for the April term of the district court which convenes April 13. Jurors report Tuesday morning April 14 to Fort Duchesne Leeton Jensen Whiterocks. Names include William Gillman L H Goodrich John W Welst M K Shaffer Henry Relch J Hatch W M Hicks Joseph I Cook James Coupe Andrew J Vernon Frank Hatch Vernal John J Horrocks Hayden Robert L Cook Joseph I Cook Tridell Louis P Anderle Myton Hugh Snow W F Billings Willam E Chatwin Jensen John T Wilson Lapoint F O Luna berg Ashel C Bingham On ray David R Andrew George Ashton Randlett W H Blake

District Court William Gillman L H. Goodrich John W. Welst M K Shaffer Henry Relch J. Hatch W. M. Hicks Joseph I. Cook James Coupe Andrew J. Vernon DP. Herron Frank Hatch Vernal John J. Horrocks Hayden Robert L. Cook Joseph I Cook Tridell Louis P Anderle Myton Hugh Snow W. F Billings Willam E Chatwin Jensen John T Wilson Lapolnt F O. Lunaberg Ashel C Bingham Fort Duchesne Oliver W Jorgenson Onray David R. Andrew Leeton George Ashton Randlett W. H. Blake Whiterocks

Piano Studio Opens in Vernal This June

Theora Johnson announces a new piano studio in Vernal starting in June with a three month course offered. Details indicate sessions from the 14th to the 21st.

Vernal Theora Johnson

Ashtons Return From California Enjoy Winter Roads

W S Ashton and Mrs. Ashton have returned from California where they spent the winter and greatly enjoyed being back home. Mr. Ashton reports the roads in splendid condition.

W S Ashton Ashton California Mr Ashton

Easter Cards End Booklets at The Vernal Express

Easter cards are in short supply as booklets end at The Vernal Express. Readers are urged to visit the shop for remaining assortments before supplies run out.

Vernal Express

Uintah High Band Concert Pleases Vernal Audience

The Uintah high school concert band presented its first annual concert at the Vernal Second Ward chapel drawing a modest crowd. Director J. H. Prows earned praise for leadership and the ensemble delivered a strong showing with the glee club Agony quartet and LaViva Dramatic club receiving hearty applause. Miss Nial Nelson contributed to the dramatics.

Uintah High School Vernal Second Ward J. H. Prows Prows U. H. 8 S. Glee Club Agony” Quartet LaViva Dramatic Club Nial Nelson

Central School Teacher Arthur Manwaring Struck By Pneumonia

Arthur Manwaring, seventh grade teacher at the Central school, is seriously ill with pneumonia after a bout with influenza. As we go to press, his physician reports he is holding his own.

Arthur Manwaring Central

Olson to Attend Salt Lake City Convention

Superintendent H. S. Olson travels to Salt Lake City for a convention of members from April 2 through 4. He will also attend general conference activities during the trip.

H. S. Olson Salt Lake City Mr. Olson

Sander Leaves For Salt Lake City On Company Business

ZI Sander manager of the Ashley Co op departed Wednesday with President Wallace Calder for Salt Lake City to attend general conference and conduct company business.

ZI. Sander Ashley Co-op Wallace Calder Salt Lake City

Calder trip to Salt Lake City for business and pleasure

Zelph S. Calder left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City on business and pleasure. Mr. Calder drove the car for his brother Attorney Wallace Calder.

Zelph S. Calder Salt Lake City Mr. Calder Wallace Calder

Vern Shimmin Moves to Sowards Home in East Town

Vern Shimmin, a clerk at the Ver nal post office, relocated Wednesday to the house previously occupied by Patriarch Harmon Sowards in the eastern part of town.

Vern Shimmin Vernal Harmon Sowards

D. C. H. S. Wins U. B. I. C. Loving Cup at Inter- School Contest

At Roosevelt Friday evening Uintah Basin interschool contest between U H S and D C H S awarded the U B I C loving cup to Merle Kirkendall of D C H S for his oration Selling the Uintah Basin. Judges were Mrs Victorian B Christensen D P Murray Claude C Cornwall and others. Cup will bear Kirkendall name and be held by D C H S until 1926 contest.

Vernal DC H. S Roosevelt Uintah School Martha Lamoreaux U. Ht. S O'Donnel Merle Kirkendall Uintah Basin Victorian B. Christensen D P

Brother Dies in Utah Funeral Planned for Longhurst Kin

E J Longhurst traveled to Woodruff Utah on Wednesday to attend the funeral of his brother William Longhurst 71 who died March 31 of disease incident to old age. A Thursday service was planned if arrival allowed.

E J Longhurst Woodruff Utah Willam Mr. Longhurst

Baptismal Services Slated in Uintah Stake

Baptismal services for Uintah stake will be held Saturday at the Stake tabernacle at 2 p.m.

Uintah Stake Tabernacle

Land Patent and Oil Permit Records for Vernal Utah Area

A dense list of land actions from the Vernal land office shows patent and oil and gas permit activity. Entries include numerous 160 acre and larger tracts in Uintah and adjacent counties, with claimants such as George Simmons, Margaret Brown, Charles Green, and Clarence Doughtery, plus mineral and agricultural patents and mineral applications across Utah and neighboring states.

Albert Hazen Vernal Land Office George E. Simmons Lapoint Utah UL St. M Bruce F. Brown Boneta Margaret Brown U. 8 Charles A. Green Ouray Jowett A Fortie U.S. M Clarence A Doughtery Salt Lake City C Baldwin James A. Stevenson, Jr E. G. Jensen Basin Company R. S. Collett Ashley Nebeker alJi Uintah Fred C Hogue Grand Junction Calo John van Houten Raton New Mexico U. S Alfred N. Johnson Vernal

Home Missionary Appointments for Uintah Stake

The Uintah stake announces home missionary assignments for Sunday April 12. Names listed include A G Goodrich, William Huoid doway, I Sander Glines, Jans M Shaffer, H S Olsen Jensen John N Davis, Fuller Remington, Ernest Eaton, Harold Lun dell Liberty Joseph Pp, Hacking John L McConkie Maeser Wallace Calder Archia 8 Richardson Naples. Reliief society conference First ward Fred G Bingham Carter Second ward Vernal Seminary Meetings at 2:00 PM in Vernal wards and 12:30 PM in all other wards.

Uintah Stake Ashley A. G. Goodrich Lewis &. Gardiner Davis William

Sunday Services at Kingsbury Congregational Church

The Rev. Mr. Rice district manager of Congregational church for Utah Idaho and Wyoming will preach Sunday at 11 o clock at Kingsbury Congregational church. All members and friends are invited. He is here evaluating prospects for a permanent pastor in Vernal.

Mr. Rice Congregational Church Utah Idaho Wyoming Kingsbury Congregational Church Mr Rice Vernal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Hugh Stewart Jansen Milo Snow C. J. Neal Snow Uintah Railway Hmacking Allen Anna Nallle Re Hislop Jmn Allen Sylvanus Kurprise Jennie Merkley Hirthday the Vogue Ashley Forest and Gun Club Carlac Chevrolets U. H Second Ward Chapel Arthur Manwaring BG U. B. I. C. Loving Cup Vabue Hoot Gibson Elaine Hammerstein Go-Getters NO Estelle Taylor and Kenneth Harlan Universal News Edmund Lowe van Bieber Wm. Farnum Man Who Bill Rogers Zane Grey Richard Dix FOX News Sigfred Anderson Joseph Wy Hay Rock Springs Wyo Claud Boyd Mary Estella Ratliff Vernal Utah Ares Acres Charles A. Johnson L. M Joseph P. Hacking L. A John Hacking the Vernal Express Stationery Department
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