Vernal Post Office Notice Under 1879 Law
Second class matter at Vernal Utah post office under the act of Congress of March 2 1879.
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Utah
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
8
Reader offers for subscription deal with paper lasting a year
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Red Front Garage Worker Replaces Luck Run
Thomas Karren now fills Mr. Luck's position at the Red Front Garage. Roads from Vernal to Craig are reported open and in good condition for most of the distance.
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Thomas Karren
Red Front
Mr. Luck
Vernal
Craig
William Wall Buys Ford Coupe From Miller-EThomas Firm
William Wall purchases a Ford coupe from the Miller-EThomas Motor Company in a straightforward sale. The deal highlights a local automotive purchase involving a private buyer and a regional dealer.
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Wiliam Wall
The
Miller-eThomas Motor Company
Vernal Awakens Effort to Beautify City Yards
Community leaders urge residents to clean yards and waste places, restoring Vernal as a tidy, tourist friendly town. Civic groups coordinate cleanup days and promote pride in local appearance.
Lapoint and Leeton residents visit on Thursday
Mr and Mrs EH Lee of Lapoint along with Mrs John Hall and daughter Mrs Fay Litster of Leeton were in town Thursday on business and pleasure and returned the same day.
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EH Lee
Lapoint
John Hall
Fay Litster
Leeton
Family returns from Salt Lake City trip on Tuesday
J. K. Bulock and daughter Martha returned from Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Ethlynne Ashton accompanied them and will spend her spring vacation with home folks.
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J. K
Bulock
Martha
Salt Lake City
Ethlynne Ashton
Mrs Johnston Attends Utah Legion Auxiliary Convention
Mrs. Robert Johnston traveled Sunday to Salt Lake City to join Mrs. H. E. Rich at the Legion Auxiliary of Utah officials convention.
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Robert Johnston
Salt Lake City
the Legion Auxiliary of
Utah
H. E. Rich
Librarian Goes to Roosevelt to Aid Injured Cousin
Miss Merle Massey librarian at the public library left Tuesday for Roosevelt to assist nurse her cousin Iona Barber who was injured in an auto wreck near Ward dugway Sunday morning.
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Merle Massey
Public Library
Roosevelt
Iona Barber
Ward Dugway
Continental Building and Loan officials visit Oxden
Seymour D Young of the Continental Building and Loan of Oxden arrived from Salt Lake City on Wednesday and is greeting friends. L. H. Cutler district manager accompanied him and they expect to stay for some time.
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Seymour D Young
Continental Building and Loan of
Oxden
Salt Lake City
L. H. Cutler
Mr. Young
Coltharp Visit Seeks Medical Help in Vegnal
Mr and Mrs J H Coltharp of Rangely traveled to Vegnal on Friday so he could get medical care. Coltharp says Rangely is the future oil field of the west and foresees growth ahead.
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J. H. Coltharp
Rangely
Superintendent Olsen Returns From Salt Lake Convention
Superintendent H S Olsen returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where he attended a convention of school officials and conference sessions. He also brought in a Nash for the Vernal Auto Company.
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H. S. Olsen
Salt Lake City
Olsen
Nash
Vernal Auto Company
Mrs Rich To Represent Local Club At National Convention
Mrs H E Rich travels to Salt Lake City as the representative of the Current Topics club for the Federation of Women's Clubs convention. She will attend sessions and also spend a day at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting.
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H. E. Rich
Salt Lake City
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rich
American Legion Auxiliary
Ver nal visitors from Ouray report water turn in valley
W. P. Ellsworth and Perry Jackson, visiting from Ouray, say water will be turned in the Ouray valley this week. He adds that local farmers are planting their crops.
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W. P. Ellsworth
MM. D. Ellsworth
Perry Jackson
Ouray
Woolley Family Attends Funeral of Samuel E Woolley
Mr and Mrs H W Woolley and son H Walter Woolley left Sunday for Salt Lake City to attend the funeral services of Samuel E Woolley brother of H W Woolley who died Friday April 3 at the L D S hospital of heart trouble
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H. W. Woolley
H. Walter Woolley
Salt Lake
Arthur Manwaring Improves After Illness
Arthur Manwaring, teacher at Central school, has been seriously ill with pneumonia after influenza but is improving. Attending physician expects a rapid recovery. friends and pupils have shown concern during his critical condition.
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Arthur Manwaring
Central School
Manwaring
Easter Cards and Booklets at the Vernal Express
A fine assortment of Easter cards and Easter booklets is offered at the Vernal Express. Also available are Mother’s Day booklets and sentiments. 14-21
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The
Vernal Express
Sheriff Arzy Mitchell Visits Vernal For County Business
Duchesne county Sheriff Arzy Mitchell was in Vernal on Monday for routine county business. He met with local officials and discussed public safety matters affecting the Duchesne region.
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Arzy Mitchell
Duchesne County
Vernal
Tourists Arrive as Campers Set Up at City Park Grounds
A number of visitors arrive and begin camping at the city park tourist camp grounds. Local authorities note orderly behavior and readiness to accommodate additional guests during the season.
Business visitors from Provo and Roosevelt in Vernal
Ross Bartlett of Provo and H R Sturgeon of Roosevelt were in Vernal on Monday for business matters.
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Ross Bartlett
Provo
H. R. Sturgeon
Roosevelt
Miss Bollon Visits Harmaton In Vernal
Miss Beryl Bollon a clerk at the Nasin Pharmacy Roosevelt traveled to Vernal Tuesday and called on Mrs Ora Harmaton during her stay in town.
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Beryl Bollon
Nasin
Roosevelt
Mra Ora Harmaton
Mrs John N Daviss Struck by Severe Spring Flu
Mrs John N Daviss is confined to her bed with a severe influenza attack, marking a second illness of the season.
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John N Daviss
Mrs Richardson Hospitalized With Severe Flu Attack
Mrs. Walter Richardson of the Ashley Co op works in the dry goods department and is ill at home with a severe flu attack.
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Walter Richardson
Ashley Co-op
Misa Hilda Oaks Lays Plans For Weekend Visit
Misa Hilda Oaks will stay with Miss Martha Bullock and spend the weekend with her sister Mrs Henry Workman.
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Misa Hilda Oaks
Martha Bullock
Mra
Henry Workman
Western Livestock Visitor Clyde Nelson in City
Clyde Nelson from the Western Livestock and Loan Company of Salt Lake City visited the city on Tuesday for business.
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Clyde Nelson
Western Livestock and Loan Company of
Salt Lake City
Cahoon Family Returns Home From Desoroet Visit
George W Cahoon local field man for J G Peppard seed company Mrs Cahoon and children returned Sunday from a two weeks visit to their home in Desoroet
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George W. Cahoon
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Henry C. Ruple Files Notice for May 14 Desert Land Proof
Henry C. Ruple gives notice to Register Albert Halen of the Vernal land office of his intent to make final proof on his desert land entry on May 14.
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Henry C. Ruple
Albert Halen
The
Vernal Land Office
Charles J. Neal Improves After Illness
Charles J. Neal has been ill for weeks but is gradually improving and can now stay awake for about an hour at a time, signaling continued recovery.
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Mra
Charles J. Neal
Carter Family Returns FromBalt Lake City Conference
Mr and Mrs Charles 8 Carter and their children and Mrs H B Calder returned Tuesday evening from Balt Lake City where they spent an enjoyable time attending conference.
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Charles 8. Carter
H. B. Caleder
Balt Lake City
Wheat Planting Question Urges Farmers to Help Needy
The message asks Mr. Farmer if he has planted enough wheat for the needy and some spare for storage, stressing urgency to avoid shortages of flour next winter.
Rainbow buyer acquires Star touring car from Pope garage
J Hafen of Rainbow purchased a Star touring car from the John W Pope garage. Mr Pope drove the car to Rainbow in high fear, reporting the roads in the best of condition.
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J. Hafen
Rainbow
John W. Pope
Dauwalder Couple Welcomes Daughter at Richens Hospital
Mr and Mrs Fragtis Dauwalder of Myton announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday April 7 at Richens hospital. The new parents are listed as old residents of Myton.
Ashley Co op Manager and Uintah Stake President Return From Salt Lake
Manager I. Sander of the Ashley Co op and Attorney Wallace Calder president of Uintah stake returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where they attended conference and business matters.
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I. Sander
Ashley Co-op
Wallace Calder
Uintah Stake
Salt Lake City
Engberson Returns From Salt Lake In Nash Touring Car
Joseph Engberson arrived back this week from Salt Lake City driving a Nash enclosed touring car he bought from Ver nal Auto Company. DeVere Carroll accompanied him.
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Joseph Engberson
Salt Lake City
Vernal Auto Company
DeVere Carroll
Bishop Calder Injured in Fall at Calder Brothers Creamery
Bishop Hyrum B. Calder is pictured with his right arm in a sling after a fall at the Calder Brothers' creamery. He broke his collar bone in the mishap and is seen on the street recovering.
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Hyrum B. Calder
Calder Brothers
Severe weekend wind storm disrupts travel nationwide
A fierce wind storm swept the seas and inland areas all Sunday. Gusts from the south south west made travel highly difficult and Sunday night proved unusually wild for the season.
Witbeck Reports Finest Wool After First Sheep Shearing
William Witbeck returned Thursday from Watson with samples of wool he had sheared. He says the fleece is of splendid grade and the best staple he has ever produced.
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William Witbeck
Watson
Mrs Otis Weeks Returns From Salt Lake City
Mrs Otis Weeks comes back Wednesday evening from Salt Lake City where she stayed with her mother who had an operation not at a hospital there. The mother is now at home and much improved.
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Otis Weeks
Salt Lake City
Couple returns from western trip to visit daughter
Mr and Mrs. H. Journeyed home after spending part of the week in California, Arizona and New Mexico visiting relatives. In Phoenix they visited daughter Mrs. W. J. Hanna. They traveled by car and reported roads in good condition.
Family heads to Salt Lake City for spring vacation
J. K. Bullock with daughter Martha and son Weldon left for Salt Lake City Sunday. Weldon attends Westminster College, Kermit Young attends West High, and Alva Barnett also accompanies from Westminster College. The young men are home for spring vacation.
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J. K. Bullock
Martha
Weldon
Salt Lake City
Westminster College
Kermit Young
West High
Alva Barnett
Willows Cut Off Banks Improve Street Scene
Readers urged to clear overgrown canal banks from Red Planer corner to valley sites. Call to cooperate with county commissioners city officials and boosters to perform a few hours of work for a better appearance.
Easter Cards Go Fast at Vernal Stationery Dept
Easter cards are selling quickly at the Vernal Express Stationery Department. Call now to choose and secure your selection.
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Vernal Express Stationery Dept
the Vernal Express Stationery Department
Social News Items From Thiulla and Peters Homes
Thiulla Club entertained by Mrs Baese at her home with readings on Burns Howell and Rachel a singer and actress plus Patrick Henry and short stories. A Weinie roast at Frank Peters home featured Roy and Maggie Hatch and others. Easter pageant planned at Second Ward Sunday School with cast including Ella Cook Erma Hatch and others in a “Christ Lives” program.
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Leona Baese
Thula
Robert Burns
Zora Milburn
Effie Hunt
Richard L Howell
Baese
Rachel
Misg Nelba Kelly
Patrick Henry
Mra
FP. Kelly
Maggie Hatch
Second Ward
Ward
Ella Cook
Erma Hatch
Arid Merkley
King Winter
Delos Watkins
Herald
Dallas Hatch
Jack Frost
Christ
H. 8S
Olson
William Pearce
Stella Richards
Miss Martha Hulblock Hosts Brother Weldon’s Home Visit
Miss Martha Bullock entertained Saturday evening at her home in honor of her brother Weldon Hulblock who was home on spring vacation from Westminster College Salt Lake City. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Coupe Miss Hilda Oaks Tom Karren Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton and Mr F A Powell.
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Frank Peters
Mra
Roy Coupe
Bill Evans
Bll Halli
Earl Freeman
Mars Pape
Eva Peters
Martha Bullock
Hilda Oaks
Valey Hatch
Thomas ‘Karren
Lee York
Weldon
Westminster College
Salt Lake City
Tom Karren
Isaac Burton
F. A. Powell
Theatre Party Entertains Miss Bullock in Salt Lake
Miss Martha Bullock, visiting Salt Lake City, was entertained at a theatre party at the Wilkes. Guests included Miss Donna Strebel formerly of Vernal, Miss May Henderson studying at the BYU, and Miss Gladya McCoy and Miss Thora King attending the University of Utah.
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Martha Bullock
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Donna Strebel
Vernal
May Henderson
B. Y. Us
Gladya McCoy
Thora King
University of Utah
Miss Bullock
Wilkes
Girls Cooking Club to Meet April 16 at Second Ward Chapel
Mrs. Enos Behnson leads CLELS cooking club in its first meeting Thursday afternoon at 4 p m April 16 at the Second Ward chapel. A large number of girls is expected to join.
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Enos Behnson
Second Ward
La Viva Vaudeville at Umatah High School
The La Viva Dramate society directed by Miss Nelson presents a vaudeville program at Vogue tomorrow. It features nine numbers including three one act plays with lively dances songs readings and music from the supporting music department.
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la Viva Dramate Society
Umatah High School
Miss Nelson
New State Engineer Submits Appointments
State engineer George M. Bacon submits a slate of appointments to the state board of examiners. W Oxley named chief deputy, Reid Jerman principal engineer, H W Browning field engineer, Archie Robertson office assistant, H L Empey and Arthur Duplaix craftsmen. Clerical staff includes Eleanor Clawson bookkeeper, Mrs Hodson file clerk, Bernice Duncan stenographer, Gertrude Goddard typist. Crockett notes not all departments have listed chief deputies as required.
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Co. W. Oxley
George M. Bacon
State Board of Examiners
Reid Jerman
H. W. Browning
Archie Robertson
H L. Empey
Arthur Duplaix
Eleanor Clawson
E. M Hodson
Bernice Duncan
Gertrude Goddard
H. B E. Crockett
William Winn Again Purchases Place in Shop
Last week William Winn purchased the interest of Otis Weeks in the Mott and Weeks barber shop and the name becomes Mott and Winn. Winn, known to Vernal for years, will assume operations on May 1 while Weeks plans unspecified future work.
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William Winn
Otis Weeks
Mott and Weeks Barber Shop
Mott and Winn
Winn
Weeks
Tucker Starts Foundation for New Red Front Garage
Charles F Tucker, manager of the Red Front Garage, begins foundation work for a new garage on the site of the old one. The plan aims to reconstruct without interrupting regular trade, and once brick is secured, work will be rushed to completion.
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Charles F Tucker
Red Front
Uintah Water Requests For Oil Shale Mining And Irrigation
The Uintah company of Denver applied to state engineer George M. Bacon for permission to use ten second feet of water from Ohitter creek Uintah county for oil shale mining. S. C. Christensen and D. I. Wilson of Lapoint seek one and a half second feet from Deep creek to irrigate 110 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Company
Denver
Colo
George M. Bacon
Ohitter Creek
Uintah County
S. C. Christensen
D. I. Wilson
Lapoint
Deep Creek
Vernal Auto Manager Brings Essex Coach from Salt Lake City
T G Alexander manager of the Vernal Auto company returned Monday from Salt Lake City with an Essex coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Alexander
Vernal Auto Company
Salt Lake City
Essex
Chevrolet official visits Vernal to review dealer activity
C B Spraker the Chevrolet special state representative from Salt Lake City spent several days in Vernal with Allan Chevrolet company and returned Wednesday. Allan reports receiving several new cars this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Spraker
Chevrolet Motor Company
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Allan Chevrolet Company
Mr. Allan
Reeded sermon draws capacity crowd in Congregational church
Rev Clayton F. Rice district superintendent for Utah Idaho and Wyoming preached at the Congregational church to a capacity audience. He will be in Vernal again on May 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton F. Rice
Congregational Church
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Mr. Rice
Father Fries Returns From New York Hospital Stay
Rev. Father Louis J. Fries pastor of the Catholic church in Ver nal returned Thursday evening from four months away in New York with a hospital stay. He is greatly improved and eager to resume duties. Easter services will be held at 10 o clock at the Catholic church.
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Father Louis J. Fries
Vernal
New York
Father Fries
Woodmen of the World Elect New Set Officers
At a star luncheon and election held Monday evening at the WOW hall two new sets of officers were chosen. Harry O. Van Tassell was named consul commander and others include Earl Freeman advisor lieutenant John Milburn banker Mars Pane clerk Henry B Millecam escort Will Van Tassel watchman. Installations set for Monday April 13 at 8 o clock with a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O. van Tassell
Earl Freeman
John Milburn
Mars Pane
Henry B. Millecam
Will van Tassel
Fascinating Style Theme Is the Modern Sweater
Fashion prose extols knitted outerwear as a vibrant, stylish rise from dull utility. The article praises color, design, and accessories like a slushed collar and matching stockings, highlighting an era’s cheerful approach to sweater fashion.
Man Friday and the origins of a servile term
A characterization of Friday from Robinson Crusoe as a handyman and chief assistant on a desert island. The passage notes his submissive role and cheerful dishwashing, suggesting the phrase Friday became associated with servile, subservient behavior.
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Man
Robinson Crusoe
Desert Island Fame
Fire at Will Murray's Home in Maeser Causes Little Damage
A fire sparked by a roof blaze at Will Murray's Maeser residence was extinguished with very little damage to the dwelling. The incident comes after a prior roof fire that caused substantial harm to the home.
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Will Murray
Maeser
Verpal
Murray
Farnum Returns in The Man Who Fights Alone at Vogue
Bill Farnum stars in a Wallace Worsley production for Paramount with Lois Wilson and Edward Horton. Shot in Yosemite and Arrowhead country, the film mixes comedy with thrills and drama, aiming to lift audiences from daily strain.
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William Farnum
Vogue Theatre
Wallace Worsley
Paramount
Lois Wilson
Edward Horton
Yosemite National Park
Arrowhead
Notre Dame
Uintah stake Home Missionary appointments list for April 19 1925
The document lists missionary appointments for Uintah stake for Sunday April 19 1925 including Ashley and Vernal wards. It notes times 2 p m for Vernal wards and 12 30 p m for all other wards and includes names such as Joseph A Davies Harold E Hullfinger Glines and Charles A Hardy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Ashley
Davis
Joseph A. McKee
Harold E. Hullfinger
Glines
Jensen
Lapolini
Liberty
Maeger
Charles A. Hardy
Charles H. 1Ton
Naples
Pontha Calder
Peterson
A. M. Lyman
Byron S. Collett
Charles 8. Bartlett
George A. Slau
Estray Heifer to be Sold at Auction in Davis Precinct
Stephen Adams Poundkeeper of Davis precinct announces an estray heifer found in Uintah County Utah. The black two year old heifer with no brands or ear marks will be sold to the highest bidder at 1 p.m. on April 18 1925 at his Davis precinct place unless claimed.
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State of
Utah
Uintah
Davis
Davis Precinct
Stephen Adams
Easter Card Booklets Ad from The Vernal Express
Local notice promoting Easter cards and four Easter booklets available at The Vernal Express. Entices buyers with a fine assortment and urgent 14-2t publication line.
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Geonrgse
H. Harrison
Violet Harrison
Mickie Says
van Massey
Uintah Fur Company
Lagrippe
Thiulla Club
Mra Baceo
Frank D Petera
Second Ward Sunday School
Miss Martha Hulblock
Brother
Clels
Wiliam Winn
Sage Jays
Woodmen of the World
Sation
Lloyd Hughes
Virginia Valli
Richard Talmgadge In
Barbara LaMarr
David Butler
Buck Jones
Kathleen Norris
Laura LaPlante
Kenneth Harlan
Tom Moore
Edith Roberts
Raymond Hatton
FOX News
Bill Farnum
Earl Lewis
Lewis Optical Company
Price
Dalgleish
Duchesne
Myton
Lewis Jewelry
Fort Hotel
Ft. Duchesne
Oxford
Home Missionary
Basx
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