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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
8
Duchesne County public schools closed Friday April 6 with a note of Friday the 13th. Utah academy to close May 9 with a term two weeks longer than last year. Cashier J A Cheney of the Uintah State Bank spent Wednesday and Thursday at Myton attending a bank business matter.
Ed Gardner of Hayden visited this week. Witlcox academy closes school work on Friday May 25. Mrs E H Adams quiet 11 at her home near the hill. Sheep shearing to start at Bonanza Shearing corrals on April 20. Terton from Talmage registered at a local hotel Monday. Arbor Day observed Monday. banks and county offices closed. Willis Bourdette and T P Morgan of Jensen were Vernal visitors. Miss Kathryn Calder to return home soon from Providence where she has been attending the B.
John W. Pope of the J. W. Pope garage is out at Watson and expects to return Saturday with the Ford car. A car load had arrived the last of the week.
The Vernal dramatic group plans a fifth performance of The Dust of the Earth at Roosevelt Friday evening. Local players continue to tour the region with their rural drama.
Joe Warner and T. J. Latrum traveled from Fort Du chess on Monday to handle business matters and returned home Tuesday afternoon.
Chris Anderson of Duchesne known locally as a garage man is erecting a two story rock front garage on his Main Street lot drawing Vernal friends.
Former Mayor 8 D Colton is reported greatly improved at his Salt Lake City home. He has been critical and his children were all called to his bedside.
President Ernest Eaton arrived back Monday after attending the state farm bureau convention in Salt Lake City as a delegate from Utah County.
Ira Gardner a Jen sen stockman was in Vernal on business. He reports taking his cattle to the Pup s Hole country where there is excellent range.
The Advanced Senior class of the Second Word Mutual held a grand party at Uintah Academy on Monday evening. A splendid program featured entertainment and an al a carte luncheon for attendees.
County Agent E. Peterson arrived Mosday night from Salt Lake City where he attended the State Farm Bureau convention and conference. He reports a most enjoyable time.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Young announce the arrival of a daughter born Monday April 98. Mrs Young formerly Miss Susie Colton and the family are at the home of Mrs William Richens near Duchesne.
Readers are urged to check last week’s Express score card on the Clean Home Clean Town contest. Vernal aims to be Utah’s cleanest town and invites residents to participate by keeping streets and yards tidy.
Ira Burton suffered a slight stroke of paralysis caused by high blood pressure. A physician's timely call prevented serious results. Burton became unconscious but recovered after treatment and was able to go downtown on Monday seemingly none the worse for the episode.
The Rev Father L J Fries of Salt Lake City was in Vernal on Wednesday and Thursday and will return to Vernal to assume the pastorate of the Catholic people of Uintah and Duchesne counties. He will succeed Father Hunts who goes back to Salt Lake City.
The Vernal Amusement Association sets show dates at Vogue on April 22 and Maeser on April 15, 2015. The notes indicate admission and program details will be announced.
Calder returned last week from Salt Lake City where he had attended the Universality of tah.
G A Critchlow an attorney from Salt Lake City was in Verna attending business at the courthouse and meeting with officials regarding a case and property matters.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Murray were in Vernal Thursday attending to business and shopping with local merchants.
T. J. Davie, manager of the Ute Oil company at Watson, spent several days in town on business and planned to return to the camp soon.
Thomas E. Robbing of Ouray files a three year final proof on May 18 before Register Albert Halen at the U S land office to establish his claim on a homestead property.
A few patches of snow are visible on the north slopes around Vernal but will disappear within a day or two as conditions warm.
Mrs. Sarah Moasa is due in Vernal Utah in a few days from Sunny side to attend business matters and visit with her friend Mrs. George EB. Adame.
Sunday April 1 a baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sowards. Mr Sowardsa is the first counselor in the Vernal First ward bishopric.
Co. L. Ericson comes by Monday's stage from Salt Lake City and will stay in Vernal visiting friends. He previously worked last year with the state road engineering crew in the area.
Superintendent H. Olson of Uintah district traveled to Salt Lake City for a state superintendents convention to secure teachers for the senior high school for next year.
Harold Davis arrived Monday from the sheep camp on Diamond mountain and will stay several days in Vernal. He says the roads are in the worst shape he has seen for the time of year, making travel difficult.
Congressman Don B. Colton was expected home on Wednesday but could not arrive. He had been delayed two weeks due to his father D. Colton’s serious illness in Salt Lake City.
Joseph Dudley reports roads between Jensen and Vernal are fair but objects to dragging leaving rats on the surface. E A Menker also objects to Vernal to Maeger corner road. Both say better returns for travelers given money and time spent leveling roads.
Wednesday morning the final debate at the Utah academy saw the Senior class win the contest over the sophomores and Benson team. The topic was Resolved that the invasion of the Ruhr district was an unwise international policy. Judges were A. G. Goodrich Thos. W O'Donnell and B. A. Manker. The vote sided two to one against the affirmative.
The first tourist car of the season arrived Friday from California with four passengers in an Overland. The travelers reported roads were fair and good for the season and left Saturday morning heading east.
Area travelers listed include Mrs Eather Roto Mrs May 8co vil Miss Mary Johnson and G A Critchlow F C Snyder Watson to Ver nals White River and Vernal Tuesday passengers. Several others journey between Vernal Watson Rainbow Roosevelt and surrounding points with car loads of Ford cars and staff moving for shearing Corral work.
All places of business in Vernal will close on Arbor Day Monday April 16 to kick off a clean town campaign. Banks general stores public offices will be shut all day while butcher shops close 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drug stores post office and garages stay open. Merchants back the plan to make Vernal the cleanest town in Utah.
The Marble and Grand canyons of the Colorado will be surveyed this summer to assess their suitability for a general water power development plan. The 300 mile section has few qualified traversals, and the surveying party with specialized equipment is already chosen and gathering gear.
State club leader reports 13,466 youths in club work across New York. Clothing clubs enroll 4,179 girls, poultry clubs attract 2,981 youths, and 2,497 are in garden clubs. Potatoes grown by 1,270 members, foods study by 1,025 girls. Calf and pie raising, corn growing, and food preservation are noted activities.
For rent a concrete garage building measuring sixty by ninety feet. Owner may trade for property or asset. Contact T. W. O'Donnell in Vernal for details and arrangements.
Legion Auxiliary hosts an April 16 fundraiser at 8 30 pm with Bridge, 500 and Stung as diversions and refreshments served Mrs James McNaughtan is hostess to Ladies Aid The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church met April 4 with Mrs James McNaughtan for a missionary program Fourteen members and seven guests attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon lunch was served Ald will meet April 18 with Mrs J F Chapman.
County Clerk Wilson Murray issued a marriage license to William V. Babcock and Agnes Redmond of Roosevelt who were married by Ray G. A. Downey at the parsonage and returned home the next day. Vaughn A. O'Neil and Estella Crapo of Roosevelt received a license and wed by Justice N. J. Hangen on Friday afternoon April 12.
The Vernal Dramatic Company of the First ward will present a second play titled The Tumult at the Vogue on Saturday April 22. Lead role will be played by Helen Nelson a teacher at Vernal Junior High.
Sunday evening the preliminary program will be presented by the Junior girls No. 2. Advanced Senior class discusses topics. A gymnasium project is under discussion in cooperation with the city and Commercial club to aid the young people. Parents are invited to participate.
The Rev. Paul Shankweiler will deliver a Sunday morning sermon at 11 o clock at the Congregational church. The subject is Was Jesus Really God or Simply Man at His Beat. The public is invited to attend.
Father D Hunt will deliver the second lecture in the "Miracles" series at St Pauls Episcopal Church Monday at 8 PM The announcement notes a Sunday mass for Catholics of Verndl as usual and informs parishioners of the upcoming service.
Lillian Elder district home farm demonstrator will visit Roosevelt Monday night Fort Duchesne Tuesday and part of Wednesday and Vernal Thursday and Friday. She will demonstrate on dress forms and kitchen conveniences. The school is at the Vernal Second Ward chapel and every woman is urged to attend. instruction is free.
The Ute Oil company of Watson Utah an Arizona corporation was sold by Sheriff Richardson for 12360 dollars. Judge Elias Hansen granted a judgment for 157251 dollars and 98 cents to Jacob J Koenigsmark of Waterloo Illinois. Koenigsmark was represented by G A Critchlow Salt Lake City. Ute Oil by T J Davis their manager.
Black walnut is a desirable tree to raise and supports planting where possible. It grows best from nuts planted where trees are needed, germination may take months, and transplanting is tough due to a long tap root. Local Forest Service volunteers will help with shade and ornamental tree planting the week of April 16.
Donald Kolb of Leeton was arrested in March on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor and tried at Vernal before Justice N J Hansen. On motion of County Attorney J T McConnell the case was dismissed without prejudice and bondsmen were released. Kolb had pleaded not guilty with bond set at $200. Attorney Thos W O'Donnell represented the defendant.
Last week Carl Hetgnn working for John N. Davis and Sons found a dead coyote near a den on Diamond Mountain. He returned with a shovel and dug out the den. the mother coyote emerged and was killed.
Richard Harrison died after a paralytic illness following a night attack in Provo. Funeral services were held at the Naples ward house with Bishop Charlies M. Iver eon presiding. The service honored the family with remarks by Lewie S. Gardiner and A. Q. Goodrich and floral tributes from Vernal friends.
A small house fire at Frank Beers' home produced little damage before firefighters arrived. The alarm siren sounded for about 30 seconds, failing to reach many readers, and residents were warned a longer siren would improve warning times.
A lost music roll containing music is reported missing between Maeser and Vernal. Please return to Elva Eaton. Return expected at once for recovery and safe handling of the item.
Dispatched continues as Mr Helga locates seven young coyotes in addition to prior casualties. The discovery expands the count of animals he has killed during the operation.
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