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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1919

Page

4

Vernal News Roundup At Local Meeting And Visitors

Vernal Thursday saw Jerry Watch of Mill Creek, Co W McConkie from Tyragon, H C Goodman Jr from Hill Creek, and B F Goodrich Hubber Co in town for business and boating matters. Dinwoody Furniture's C Nelson traded in Salt Lake. Ed Rasmussen of Flat Lake attended animal bounty duties. U S Indian Agent Albert Kneale bought two Torch cars from John W Pope garage. Chapman from Jensen planned a visit. Chapman family to move here after buying property. Tamady Stewart expected home after studying in Kansas City. Ralph Martin left Pope garage for a government truck job. Lesila Ashton and wife returned from months in California. Vernal Express offers location and legal blanks. Snelien Johnson upgrades his house with a modern bath. John W Pope garage installs large storage tank for fuel. Dr Mead of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry spoke on livestock care. Leona Colton played piano. Mrs Genevieve Wallis Rompe sang The Perfect Day. meeting held by Uintah County Farm Bureau eastern division.

Dr Mead US Bureau of Animal Industry First Ward Lvestock Tronu Leona Colton Genevieve Wallis Rompe Uintah County Farm Bureau

Roads To Roosevelt In Fine Condition Reported

Local notes report good road conditions to Roosevelt and a busy Vernal area with residents traveling for business and family visits. Several town figures, such as Miss Pearl Oakley and Mrs. Sumner Hatch, are mentioned along with new births, deaths, and civic updates. a county road bond ordinance delayed publication is noted.

Roosevelt

Government trucks roll through Main Street in parade

Government trucks make a fine appearance as they roll down Main Street from the west and show they can travel well. Dr Garret O'Donnell returns home at 7am after a pleasant visit with her sister in Los Angeles and immediately resumes making herself available by phone for patients.

Main Street Garret O'Donnells Los Angeles

Community notices and meetings in Vernal ward events

The Vernal First Ward reports a well attended meeting led by instructor Wallace Calder with Earl Thompson assisting. The Uintah Academy Alumni plan a grand banquet and ball for commencement. officers will call members by May 2. Mr Lynn Strong of Price to manage the local telephone company. The Woodmen of the World host an annual ball at the Orpheus theatre on May 1. Uintah School District Teachers association hosts a reception April 9 in Calder building for Board of Education and Carl Thompson. Residents attend the Uintah cattle and horse growers ball at Orpheus theatre last Friday, a first annual event with old time dances and broad invitations to the reservation and Vernal.

Vernal Wallace Calder Earl Thompson The Ulniah Academy Isaque Lynn Strong Price Strong Woodmen of the World Orpheus Theatre Lodge Invitationa Express Uintah School District Teachers’ Association Board of Education Carl Thompson Mary Barnett Calder Uintah Cattle & Norse Growers Orpheua Ihs

Reorganization in Vernal Fleet Ward Auxiliaries

Several Vernal Fleet Ward auxiliary groups have been reorganized. Mrs W H Siddoway is honorably released as Relief Society president and Mrs Jan H Wallis chosen as successor. Mrs Archie Richardson and Mrs Jos Rich named as counselors to Pres Wallis. Mr HB father released as president of the i M I, Mr Irving Eaton called to succeed. Marlon Shaffer becomes Sunday School Superintendent with WOH Cook, J Frank Watkins, and John A Wallis as assistants.

W. H Siddoway Relief Society Jan H. Wallis Archie Richardson Jos Rich Pres Wallis Alo I. MI Irving Eaton Marlon Shaffer WOH Cook J Frank Watkins John A Wallis

Jensen Mercantile Co Sold to New Mercantile Firm

The Jensen Mercantile Co has gone out of business and sold to the Kelly Ashton Mercantile Co. The new corporation will take over and operate the Jensen store, with Ben Kelly promising a large stock of up to date merchandise and careful investment to establish a complete mercantile institution. An announcement will follow in the next issue of The Express.

Jensen Mercantile Co Kelly-Ashton Mercantile Co Ben Kelly Jensen Mercantile Institution Express

Vernal News Highlights Local Events And Court Dates

John Pope of Urads Gil Co at Dragon had a recent infernal incident. Nellie Ashton returns from Los Angeles to Vernon, pending hearing for Ray Hangen on a statutory offense next Wednesday. Marriage licenses issued to Summerell Labrum and Fletcher Wardle. Canning plant promotes local cultivation. 60,000 sheep to be shorn near Jensen. New Tord catalogues bought by Tughel Mitchell. Social for Second Ward Primary a success. funds for Liberty pond. McConkie duo to face prelim exam in city court. All district teaching positions filled except Sit Most. Uintah schools to close April 25 without formal exercises. Lawrence Davis marries in New York. to Vernal with navy service after release.

Iona Page Marries Leon Black in Marsavate Utah

Vernal friends learn Miss Iona Page wed Leon Black of Marsavate Utah on April 1. The bridegroom served overseas with the 145th Misa Page unit and has lived in Marsavate with his parents for a year.

Iona Page Leon Black Marsavate Utah Broom Misa Page Vernal

Easter Programs for Waster Sundry Apr 20

Programs for Waster Sundry in the Vernal wardSune day schools on April 20 start at 10:46 am with a varied program including vocal solos readings dialogues piano selections baritone solo retold stories memory selections and instrumental solos such as trombone plus additional talks and selections.

Vernal Ward Sune Day

British Day program announced for Sunday

The Stake Tabernacle hosts a British Day program next Sunday at 2 PM with musical features by Wallace Cragan and supporting performers. Addresses by President Don B Colton Rev Geo A Downey and James H Wallis will be given, with Fos H Gardiner presiding. committee members urged to attend.

Stake Tabernacle Stake Werilace Craguy Grass Ee Os Wallace Cragan Chas Lewis Viking Merrill Bennion Jennes Gladys Bennion Votal Ireland Genevieva Wallis Tabernacle Don B Colton David Dfnnion Ernest Eaton Brake

Uintah Garden Club Dance Notice

A dance for girls and boys will be held for the Uintah Garden Club on April 23 at the Uintah Canning Company building. Boys will wear overalls and bird sack aprons. Mrs Cawley 16-3t.

Uintah Garden Club Uintah Canning

Hite Dillman widow offers tombstones and fur business

Mrs Hite Dillman announces continuation of her late husband’s hide and fur trade and invites orders for tombstones. Also notes irrigation water users must clean ditch abutting their property by May 1 or city crews will, with costs billed to the owner.

Hite Dillman Notich Eliy

Water master bids sought for 1919 irrigation season

The executive board of the Uinta River Irrigation Company will receive bids for water master up to May 1 1919 for the irrigation season from May 1 to Nov 1 1919. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. W M Tufford Secretary Moffat Utah.

Uinta Iver Irrigation Company

Low Green River flow halts Uintah Railway route

Water in Green River is at its yearly low, hampering travel as Uintah Railway cars must go via Jensen and the ferry cannot cross. A recent cold spell limits river flow by preventing snowmelt and stopping the Jensen route. In office contest, Clyde Rich submits a Plymouth Roth egg weighing 434 ounces and 8 3/4 by 64 4 inches, while Mrac &Srimbhall offers 73 4 by 63 4 inches weighing 33 4 ounces, seeking better entries.

Green River Uintah Railway Jensen Vernal Triday Clyde Rich Plymouth

Birthday surprise honors Mrs Barah A Richens

Mrs Barah A Richens was delightfully surprised on April 10 by friends honoring her 711st birthday with a fine lunch ice cream and cake. A magnificent American beauty rose graced the center of the table as a present to the guest. The surprise was organized by Mrs E W Evang Mrs James H Walla Mrs Warren Geers Mrs Ferris Weeks Mrs Jennie Freestone and Lena Lewis.

Barah A Richens

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