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Mr and Mrs John M Price arrived Tuesday from Price to visit in town.
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John M Price
Price
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1924
Page
7
Roosevelt Visitor Brief Return Home
Glenn Mohiman visited from Roosevelt on Tuesday and returned Wednesday. Mrs Ray Stringham has been ill with pneumonia during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Mohiman
Roosevelt
Ray Stringham
Naples man Byron Goodrich attends La Point farm bureau meeting
Byron Goodrich of Naples attended the farm bureau meeting at La Point on Saturday, joining locals for the event and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Goodrich
Naples
Farm Bureau
Lapoint
Pioneer farmer W P Roger visits Ouray valley
W P Roger, a pioneer farmer in the Ouray valley, made a business visit on Wednesday. J R Warner of Fort Duchesne also stayed overnight in the area on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Roger
Ouray Valley
J. R. Warner
Fort Duchesne
Jenson Father At Bedside Of Daughter At Campbell Hospital
W F Billings of Jenson is at the bedside of his daughter who is hospitalized at Campbell Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Billings
Jenson
Taternal
Daugher
Campbell Hospital
Heber Wall Visits Vermat with Billings Couple
Heber R. Wall of Jensen traveled to Vermat on Wednesday for business and met with Mrs Warren L. Billings and Mrs Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber R. Wall of
Jensen
Vermat
Warren L. Billings
Upalco Villa Owners Visit From Roosevelt on Business
H. T. Hall and W. L. Woolf proprietors of the Upalco villa at Upalco traveled from Roosevelt on Tuesday to attend to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Hall
W. L. Woolf
Upalco Villa
Upalco
Roosevelt
Ute Osborne and Don Hill Visit from Dragon
Ute Osborne and Don Hill arrived from Dragon for several days and conducted business at the land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute Osborne
Don Hill
Dragon
Land Office
J H Brett Called Home After Father's Death
J H Brett lease clerk at Fort Dutheane was summoned to Clinton Iowa where his father died of heart failure following a leakage of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brett
Fort Dutheane
Clinton
Iowa
Roosevelt and Duchesne seed firm visitors here
Ross Bartlett of Roosevelt and W B Pratt of Duchesne, representatives of the J G Peppard Seed Company, were business visitors here on Friday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bartlett
Roosevelt
W. B. Pratt
Duchesne
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Local School Clerk Returns From Salt Lake City Conference
A. G. Goodrich, clerk of the Uintah school board, arrived Tuesday evening after a trip to Salt Lake City for business and a conference.
Acorn Mercantila Manager Returns From Salt Lake City
Elmer Lind, manager of the Acorn Mercantila company, returned Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City where he went to attend a conference and conduct business for his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lind
Acorn Mercantila Company
Salt Lake City
Mayor Cooper Returns From Salt Lake City on Vernal Drugs Business
Mayor Rice C. Cooper, manager of Vernal Drug, returned Tuesday after a several day visit to Salt Lake City for business related to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice C. Cooper
Salt Lake City
The
Vernal Drug Company
Billings Siblings Rally After Jensen Home Burn Injury
Mr and Mrs Warren Billings traveled from Ratnbdow mine to tend their sister Mills Evelyn Billings who suffered severe burns at her Jensen home Sunday evening and is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Billings
Ratnbdow
Mills Evelyn Billings
Jensen
Farming Topic Dominates Ouray Section Insight
W P Ellsworth reports farming as the day’s topic in his Ouray area. Ten in his family, including grownups, have had and now have the measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Ellsworth
Ouray
Eaton Family Attends County Farm Bureau Meeting
Mr and Mrs Ernest Eaton Haller Erekasaon and John B Eaton attend the county farm bureau meeting in Lapoint on Saturday Mrs Eaton helped organize the ladies auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Eaton
Haller Erekasaon
John B. Eaton
County Farm Bureau
Lapoint
Brewer Seeks County Help for Bitter Creek Road
Frank Brewer a Bitter Creek rancher spent days in Vernal asking neighbors for county aid to build a road to their section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brewer
Bitter Creek
Williamses from Henderson Motor to Tridell for Funeral
Mr and Mrs Williams of Henderson drove to Tridell Monday evening to take Mrs John Merkley to the funeral of Mrs Finn Britt who was her sister in law. Mrs Merkley was unable to attend due to illness.
Mrs Hardy and children to travel to Lethbridge for summer visit
Mrs N C Hardy and children Elza and Rulon left Wednesday for Helper to entrain for Lethbridge Alberta where they will visit Mrs Hardy’s sister Mrs Dave Hall for the summer season.
Ill Keith Thomas Brought to Physician for care
Keith Thomas, gravely ill for weeks, is moved to the physician's office for attention. His wound remains open as the lung drainage has not yet been closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Thomas
Vernal Gun Club Official Plans Salt Lake Trip
Henry Millecam secretary of the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club and prescription clerk at Vernal Drug Company will spend several days next week in Salt Lake City on business for the club and related matters. He will also attend to Guanes concerns while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Millecam
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Vernal Drug Company
Salt Lake City
Millesam
Altonah Resident Returns. Bishop Completes Modern Bungalow
Heber Carroll of Altonah returned home after a two day visit. Bishop Hyrum B Calder finishes a splendid modern bungalow at his farm, enhancing the appearance of the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrum B. Calder
Salt Lake Costume House to Rent Salts for May Day Fest
Notice indicates Salt Lake Costume House will offer a plentiful supply of salts for May Day Festival festivities. The update confirms availability for attendees and organizers planning outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Watsons Visit Grand Junction Couple From Henry Clay
Mr and Mrs Henry Clay Watson visited Grand Junction Colorado Friday and Saturday, calling on the O'Donnell family. Mrs Watson is described as a niece of Dr O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay, Watson
Grand Junction
Colo
O'Donnell
Watson
Dr O'Donnell
Burton Family Returns to Vernal From California Visit
Mr and Mrs Ike Burton spent the winter in California and returned home last week. They enjoyed their visit but were glad to be back in Vernal with old friends. Their daughter Mrs Jennie Powell came along for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Burton
California
Vernal
Jennie Powell
Uintah County Seeks Value Upgrades for New High School
William H. Sliddoway, chairman of the Board of School Directors, arrived from Salt Lake City to inspect new high school buildings and study improvements that would enhance the Uintah county senior high school's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sliddoway
Ealt Lake City
Uintah County
Uintah County Wool Growers Receive State Quarantine Instruction
John N. Davis reports a letter from James H. Hooper outlining Utah State Woolgrowers Association rules to prevent foot and mouth disease from California. California entrants must show affidavit or undergo boiling wash, aldehyde fumigation, and disinfection of clothes shoes and shearing gear. Authorities warn against letting strangers in shearing corrals to avoid outbreak risk and potential shipping bans on lambs and wool from Uintah Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Davis
Uintah County Woolgrowers Association
James H. Hooper
Utah State Woolgrowers Association
California
Utah
Uintah Basin
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Witmer Dies
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Witmer died shortly after birth on Sunday. Funeral services were conducted at their home by Rev. M. J. Hersey before burial in Vernal Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Witmer
M. J. Hersey
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Garveside
Vernal Cemetery
Mrs May Long Returns Home From England Visit
Mrs May Long returned to Vernal Thursday evening after a lengthy stay in England starting last November. She enjoyed the trip and is pleased to be back. Her sister Mrs Sarah Htudge is expected home later this month. Mrs George K E Adams plans another extended European visit before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Long
England
Rock Crusher Accident Injures Louis Evans
Louis Evans aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs E W Evans, was severely injured Wednesday afternoon at a rock crushing plant during surfacing of rock for Projects 10 B and 10 A. A rock flew back from the hopper striking his head. Ker mit Young aided by catching him from rolling down a hillside. He received first aid, regained consciousness, and was expected to recover enough to be out in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Evans
E. W. Evans
Kermit Young
County Board Sets Nine June Meeting Dates for Tax Adjustments
The county board of equalization will hold nine days of tax adjustments in June. The schedule covers zones 3 through 7 and 10 through 12, with dates yet to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Honor Day at VU Honors and Oratory Medal Finals
Friday April 25 is set as honor day and Freshie day by the U H B. Finals for the O Donnell medal in oratory will be held. All annual honors winners will be recognized during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Evelyn Billings Burned At Home In Jensen Incident
Evelyn Billings a 16 year old daughter of W F Billings of Joansen was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from a lamp near a milk separator. She ran from room then back as flames were beaten out with water by her father and neighbors. She was taken to Vernal and shows signs of recovery with medical care available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Billings
W. F. Billings
Joansen
Miss Billings
Miss Dilingsa
Joseph Campbell
County Commissioners Back U B I C Support at Meeting
The county board transacted routine business focusing on taxes and entrance access to fair grounds. E C Handerson was named deputy sheriff for the Dragon and Watson district, and J A Cheney with Roy Taylor urged county aid for the U B I C FE C, winning a unanimous approval of 100 dollars from the general fund. Duchesne county officials have similarly pledged 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
E. C. Handerson
Dragon and Watson
Fair Grounds
J. A. Cheney
Roy Taylor
Duchesne County
Alias Mr Wright brings crowd to Vogue in first ward show
The three act comedy Alias Mr Wright directed by Richard Jensen played Saturday night at the Vogue. A large Vernal audience enjoyed good acting with several new players making their debut. The cast included Harold Lundell Mrs Haller Witbeck Louis Biles Miss Corilla Shaffer Miss Leona Gurr William H Turner Rulon Hacking Carl Davis Albert Norton L N orberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wright
Richard Jensen
Harold Lundell
Lapoint First Ward Surpasses Relief Fund Quota
The Lapoint Castle Gate Relief Fund committee led by Abe Warburton and residents including Viva Bigelow Wilford Caldwell Frank Huber and Elizabeth Nebeker raised $8094 for a $75 goal and sent the amount to the Central committee, the first ward to meet its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapoint Castle Gate
Abe Warburton
Viva Bigelow
Wilford Caldwell
Frank Huber
Elizabeth Nebeker
Lapoint
Central Committee
Will Drill on Uintah Desert Near Mack
L J Crews of Mack predicts early oil drilling on the desert northwest of Mack. He notes lumber being hauled to Salt Wash on the Uintah railroad and says 7000 of 43 000 acres leased to California interests may be released for development this summer. Crews also eyeing Craig field with partners and expects activity in the Frusta Mack area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
L. J. Crews
Frusta
Crews
Uintah
Desert
California
Crewa
Craig Field
Mesa County
New Heading for The Roosevelt Standard
The Roosevelt Standard unveils a new artistic heading with a spider web layout centering on Roosevelt and all Basin towns. The design emphasizes each town’s unique role within the Uintah Basin and notes accompanying praise for ongoing progress. The issue also launches a colored comic section biennially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Great
Uintah Basin
Road Officials Inspect Project 10 A
E C Knowlton assistant chief engineer state road commission and William Austin senior highway engineer bureau of public roads with W H Varley resident engineer inspected Project No 10 A resurfacing work starting this week A G Young and company finishing Project No 10 B will supervise The resurfacing cost about 12000 and will be rushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Knowlton
State Road Commission
William Austin
Bureau of Public Roads
W. H. Varley
A .G. Young and Company
Five Year Old Daughter of Louis Chivers Dies
Gladys, five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Chivers of Davis ward, died of pneumonia at the home of Mrs Enos Bennion where she was brought for nursing. An operation was performed Friday of last week. The babe died on Monday. Funeral services were in Davis ward Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Louis Chivers
Davis Ward
Enos Bennion
Triplets Born Friday Live But Few Hours
Mr and Mrs Dee Chivers welcomed triplets two girls and a boy born Friday April 4. They lived only a few hours. Mr Chivers was away at the Knight company ranch on Blue Beach and returned Saturday. The loss grieves the young couple, whose first children died shortly after birth. Mrs Chivers was formerly Miss Maybell Robblaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Dee Chivers
Chivers
Knight Company
Blue Beach
Maybell Robblaus
Altonah to Host Fourth Bear Dance This Year
The community of Altonah will host its fourth Bear dance of the year starting next Monday. Indians from Vernal and nearby areas will attend, with prior dances held at Myton, Ouray, and White Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altonah
Apparas
Vernal Land Office
Myton
Ouray
Whiterocks
Uintah County Hospital Meeting Aims to Secure Local Facility
A Uintah County hospital meeting convened in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Monday evening. Interest was shown and further effort will be made to secure a hospital locally, though no date was set for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
Missionary Ladies Aid Meet Focuses on Japanese Missions
Mrs. Henry Herriott hosted the Ladies Aid at her home last Wednesday afternoon with a missionary meeting focused on Japanese missions. Lunch was served. The next meeting is set for April 16 at Mrs. Chapman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herriott
Ladies Aid Society
Chapman’s
Woodmen of the World Lodge Elects Delegates at Vernal
The Woodmen of the World lodge at Vernal elected W. S. Henderson H. A. Miller and William Mott as delegates to the district convention at Heber City in May. The head camp session will be in Yellowstone Park in August. Alternate delegates named were Charles Atwood Jr G W Baese and Harry C Van Tassel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World Lodge
Vernal
W. S. Henderson
H. A. Miller
William Mott
Heber City
Yellowstone Park
Charles Atwood, Jr
G. W. Baese
Harry C. van Tassel
Vernal Gun Club Challenges Two rival clubs
The Vernal Gun and Rifle club invites the Roosevelt Gun club and the White Rocks Gun club to a trap shooting contest on May Day. New traps installed this week at the shooting grounds near the Uintah Packing plant, promising improved facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Roosevelt Gun Club
White Rocks Gun Club
Uintah
U. H. S. Valedictorian Named for Senior Class
Fernando Ellingford, senior of the U. H. S., from Tri dell, is declared valedictorian. This marks the first time a boy has won the honor at the school. Lamont Ho feltz finished a close second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernando Ellingford
Tridell
Lamont Hofeltz
Easter Cards Available At Vernal Express Office
Teachers and Sunday school children can find a splendid assortment of beautiful Easter cards at the Vernal Express office. Remember your friends with an Easter card priced 15-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Land Office Report Closes on Patents and Contests
Vernal land office issues mining and agricultural patents and homestead awards across Utah and nearby. Contests action includes Ivan Ross defeating Henry Reaves in a Dragon Utah dispute. another Dragon case awaiting decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halen
Register of the Vernal Land Office
Ammon Nebeker, Jr
Burnt Fork
Qretasge Acres
T. N
R. 18 C
Watson Oil Company
Vernal
Utah
Earley Noa
Joseph Ss
Trujillo
Dragon
Andrew Patton Beach
Boneta
Thomas Merriwether
U. 8
Milton Hacking
S. L
Ivan Ross
Tridell
Mr Springer
Lapoint
Ross
Henry Reaves
Leo Chrisman
Register
She Town That Forgot God
A village tale of unspoken love between a carpenter and a schoolteacher, her marriage to a surveyor, and the birth of a son. Jealousy, hardship, and the foster care by a cruel town squire test the family. The carpenter returns, guides the son who grows into a successful man modeled after American leaders. Vogue theatre listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Shy
Vogue Theatre
Bear Dance Sees Little Booze On Weekend
Supt. F A Gross visiting from Fort Du Cheane reports scarce alcohol at the Bear dance near White Rocks. He says two youths were asked to leave Sunday for drinking, but praises community cooperation in keeping the grounds orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gross
Fort Ducheane
White Rocks
Card of Thanks for infant son loss from Witmer family
Mr and Mrs Robert Witmer express gratitude to friends who showed kindness during the illness and death of their infant son. Their note thanks those who offered sympathy and assistance in this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Witmer
For Sale Dress Form Size 36
Dress form size 36 offered for three dollars. Call at this office for details and pickup.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mickie
Heras
A. G. Goodrich
Uintah School Board
Heber Carroll
State Association
Board OF Equalization
VU. Hi
Alias MR. Wright
Lapoint First Ward
Vernal Gun Club
U. H
Ferbert Rawlinson
Victor
Katherine McDonald
MY Lady's
Tom Mix
Itis
Marshal Neilon
Pathe Comedy
Homestead
Joseph M. Cooper
John Dorff
Matilda Dorff
Nellie Partridge
Frank L. Bowles
Atwood RR
Allison
Piedmont
Calif
Byron K. Thomas
George H. Christy
W. E. Hatcher
Harvey Reefer
Vernal, Utah
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