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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
8
Eugene Harmston of Roosevelt returns from Vernal on business. U A Alumni banquet scheduled at Uintah academy Friday evening April 29. A baby girl born to William Bingham on Wednesday April 29, 1921, brightens home.
David A Fish and Bessie Lola Harlow of Moffat county Colorado were married April 11, 1921 by Bishop George E Watkins. William McAlister recently arrived from East Salt Lake and will join the Express staff. The garden question asks what plan you dig for exhibition at the County Fair.
Salt Lake City is eyed as the terminal for two new air mall routes, one to Los Angeles and one to Denver, with Vernal set as a stopover on each route. The plan highlights Salt Lake’s role in regional air service expansion and confirms Vernal as a mid route stop.
Seymour D Young of Davis ward reports seventeen lambs from Cotswold ewes. Two ewes had four lambs each, three had triplets. All lambs were healthy at first, they lived three to four days, then two or three died.
A license was issued on April 11 1921 to William Herbert Cozier of Neola Utah and Sarah Emily Whit ing of Monroe Utah for marriage in Neola.
Mrs May Long and her daughter Ellen along with son Jimmie returned from Renfrew Oklahoma last Friday. Mrs Long has resumed charge of the Bon Ton restaurant, which she had leased during her absence. Friends are ready to welcome her home.
Charles James of Vernal son of Mra C A Lundy and Myrtle John son of Vernal daughter of Alfred Johnson of Deep Creek were united in marriage April 11 1921 by Justice H Walter Woolley.
Mrs Mease of Vernal has left for Sunny Ride after two weeks visiting. She plans to meet her son James who recently buried his wife in Vernal.
The Express repeats the financial report of the Bank of Vernal this week, noting satisfaction with the bank’s strong showing and its adherence to the slogan None Better TM, signaling solid performance and confidence in its services.
William Gardiner of Naples presented the Express editor with a large supply of pie plant on Monday. The editor called it a welcome treat, noting the unusually large and sturdy stalks this year and inviting a return visit.
Superintendent Wallace Calder will hold the second Union Sunday school meeting. All Sunday school officers and teachers will meet with the Priesthood at Uintah Academy at 2 o clock. After department work they will go to the Vernal Second ward chapel where the union services will be held.
Monday morning a large crowd rushed the estate of President Ernest Eaton after a fire began in straw near a chicken coop. The fire was started by loosening straw nets, but the blaze was quickly controlled with no injuries reported. Mrs Eaton knew nothing of the fire until the crowd arrived to extinguish it.
The Alumni Honor and Commencement dance of Uintah academy will be held at the Orpheus next Thursday evening, April 28.
An alumni banquet is announced for April 29 at 8 PM. The notice invites all graduates to attend and enjoy the event.
The notice notes free government seed is gone and urges payment at the Vogue on May 14. It reports De C C Christensen and family visiting Vernal, mentions John HH Evans of Brush Creek ill with pneumonia, Brigman’s Salt Lake City trip, Coltharp’s trip via Colorado and Wyoming, and hints at upcoming Army scout planes mapping the area.
The Varna Commercial club is receiving the Congressional Record, not a compliment, from Congressman Don B Colton and is filed in their reading room. Principal Geo A Downey is expected home from Salt Lake tonight after serving as delegate to the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows in Provo for other matters. Next Saturday, April 23, the Vernal commercial club dance will be held with the entertainment committee pushing to make it the biggest of the season. Proceeds aid furnishing the ladies' reat room.
On Monday April 18 Vernal Investment and Amusement company held its annual election of officers. William H Siddoway was chosen president Edith R Lawrence secretary treasurer and manager John McAndrews A N Johnson and Ed D Samuels were elected directors.
Cashier N J Meagher of the Tank of Vernal came back Wednesday from Cheyenne Wyoming via Salt Lake City. He has visited Glenwood Springs Denver and other points on business. He notes talk of off fin Titah and especially the eastern part. He encountered severe weather but is glad to return to Ashley valley and its spring warmth.
Vernal seeing uptick in home projects due to cheaper materials and labor. D Evans finishes a bungalow, Ed Evans advances a foundation and plans a new one, L H Woodard enlarges his house, Les Ashton completes two bungalow foundations near Central school, Bert Evans nears finishing a large kitchen and bake shop, and many others start or expand projects. Community expects fifty or more new homes this summer.
The record describes a lull in a season’s storm in Ashley and Vernal valleys while elsewhere the region faced blizzards and tornadoes. It notes frigid temperatures, a snowy ground that melted minutes after dawn, and a calm springlike day amid harsh conditions in the Mountain West.
Engineer J Winter Smith a former Vernal resident, arrived from Helena on a brief trip. A war era captain of engineers, he now works in irrigation for Montana. He and Mrs. Smith are active in public life, greeted many friends, and he plans to return to Vernal home in the future. He left Vernal again on Wednesday to return home.
Alumni banquet scheduled for April 28 at 8 PM in NM. Attendees urged to arrive promptly. event aims to celebrate graduates and community supporters with a brief program and refreshments.
Uintah Railway activity shows multiple trips with passengers and shipments. Cattle shipments to Vernal, wool buyers from Salt Lake City visiting Vernal, and trips from Watson, Mack and Ignacio. Officials like Major Hood and W D Halpin inspected lines while others attended conventions in Salt Lake City and Bonnanza shearing plant visits occurred near Mack and Ignacio.
A birthday surprise for Hert Hardy gathered at Pardon Dodds Jr. joining a home party. Guests enjoyed cards music dancing and a lunch with prizes for ladies and gentlemen plus instrumental performances by Bert Hardy Wilda Hardy and Martie Lewis as friends wished him many returns.
The Thalia Club gathered at the home of Mrs Marie Lewis, hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Hardy. Nearly all members attended for an afternoon of readings on topics like The Struggle for World Markets and Tariff and Free Trade Policies with songs and a three course luncheon followed by games and conversation.
A Paramount Artcraft photoplay bringing sea drama and live song to the Vegas on Friday April 29. Hobart Bosworth stars as a New England deep sea diver who risks death to rescue others and defend his son from disgrace. Cast includes Lloyd Hughes Grace Darmond George Webb and Gladys George in a thriller of fog, wrecks, and daring rescues.
Wednesday night Mrs Hunt and Mrs Griffis hosted Rebekah Lodge members at Odd Fellows hall. A large turnout welcomed guests Mrs C H Howell Mrs Fred Dixon Mrs A fre ds Mrs Gents Dorothy Elva Criffis and Huldah Julious. The evening featured music and conversation and a fine meal, with all in high spirits.
Willcox Academy notes report a Camp Fire ceremonial at the Willcox Teacher's Home. Miss Julia Russell signaled the event with lights out and the camp members entered the fire lit room. Seven members took their places around the fire in a reel ramp style as parents and friends watched. Audry Collett was voted nth among the ranks. Helen Weinstreet and Elva Griff reported counts and presented a unique poem. Wanda Perry recited the preamble to the Constitution. Agnes Schasfemeyer recited an Indian legend. Elva Griffis demonstrated correct conduct with a fire safety case. Each girl received a headed honor and wore her Camp Fire ring.
A large group from U A plans a three day outing starting Thursday. About half the students and all teachers will attend, traveling in four cars to camp at Gorge in Green River. The group will bring musical instruments to enhance the mountain retreat. A hand team departs in the morning and camping will begin near the advance guard. A final camping ground was chosen by a committee in preparation for Alumni Day on Friday, April 29.
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An alumni banquet is scheduled for April 29 at a local hall. Invitations urge all former students to attend and reconnect, with details to follow in an official notice.
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