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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
8
The document indicates a second class mail designation at the Vernal Utah post office under the 1879 act, standard archival phrasing for newspaper mailing.
Incoherent note from the 08 printing department complains about effort and quality, urging for a cleaner finish. The message hints at rough work and requests a tiny sing by anticipat ner priming needs.
J. I Wilford stayed in town overnight Thursday from Duchesne. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker of Myton also visited overnight in town Friday.
Joel L. Marx of Roosevelt transacted business in Vernal on Tuesday, signaling routine local commerce activity in the area.
Mrs Nola Burton bought a Chevrolet touring car from Allan Chevrolet company. T M Alexander purchased a Hudson coach from Vernal Auto company and drove it in from Salt Lake City.
Eb L Murphy and Frank Sand, business visitors, spent Saturday in town and returned Sunday.
In Vernal during pleasant weather, Dr. Harvey C Hullinger aged over 100 is observed walking the streets daily, continuing his routine and public presence in town life.
Eli Lee, who suffered a broken leg last week and was brought from Lapoint to Ver nal, manages a round on crutches, signaling a cautious recovery and ongoing treatment.
Mrs. Jesse McLean arrived from Maeser on Monday to oversee the Vernal hotel while Mrs. L. Rudge is at the shearing plant.
Solomon Case of Rainbow visited Vernal on Saturday and said that mining at the mines is now limited to four days per week.
Henry B. Millecam and David Curry came back Sunday evening after spending several days in Salt Lake City to attend business matters.
Air and Mrs. Vern Richens of Naples report the birth of a daughter on Friday. The newborn arrived April 17 at Vernal Hospital, bringing joy to the family.
Mrs J V MecLea of Roosevelt is recovering slowly at Vernal hospital after three operations for a blood poisoning in her foot. Medical staff report gradual improvement.
Lawrence Murphy of Uapico was brought in Sunday the 11th with appendicitis. He underwent an operation Monday at Vernal Hospital and is progressing rapidly.
T. G. Alexander arrived Saturday from Salt Lake with his wife and father, joined by S. D Colton, traveling via the Strawberry route in a Hudson coach and a Nash four door sedan.
Judge George P. Parker and District Attorney Mr. B Pope with court stenographer Clarence Cramer traveled to Duchesne for a Bee court convening in Vernal. The court session lasted only one week.
Mrs Thomas Abbott known as Aunty Thompson Abbott was brought to Vernal hospital from Rainbow by her husband on Monday and is seriously ill with kidney trouble. William Abbott accompanied them.
Albert Havlen from the Ver nal land office spent part of Friday at his Gusher residence planting 40 fruit and shade trees. He recently built a new dwelling there and plans to move in after May.
W. W Owens of the extension service left Vernal with County Agent E Peterson for a day in the county’s western division and then proceeded to Logan. Owens was here to discuss retaining Mr Peterson as county agent for another year.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Perry welcome a son born on April 16. The couple shared the joyous birth and thanked family and friends for their support.
Mr and Mrs J C Frizzell were in Rangely over the weekend and returned home on Monday.
Mre C 0 Welst, who has been fit with pneumonia for three weeks, is still at her home.
Moson Moore of Randlett spent several days in town transacting business at the Vermnul land office.
Mr Sam Bennion, long ill with the flu, shows signs of improvement and is returning to better health after a period of layoff.
Cave Williams of Naples purchased a Star touring car from John W Pope garage during the week.
Mrs Charles A Hatch and her young daughter left Sunday for Sunnyside to visit their sister Mrs Lynn McClelan.
J A Cheney cashier of the United States bank bought an 8inar roadster from John W Pope Larracke.
Cecil Ho Wilkinson arrived in Vernal this week from Hoosacvalt to interview farmers about alfalfa seed raising and related agricultural developments.
Miller-Thomas Motor company plans to occupy its new premises in the building below built by L H Woodard company by May 1. The move signals completion of the cited construction project and marks a geographic expansion for the firm.
J Emery Johnson, who previously served as night marshal, resigned that post to accept work with the John W Pope garage and began duties this week.
Charles H. Howell A. A. Hatch and Ennis Hatch returned from Salt Lake City Sunday evening after a week of business matters.
Ed D Samuels director in Uintad State Bank arrived in Yournal Friday evening for a short stay before returning home to Salt Lake City.
Supervisor Charles DeMolly Jr of Ashley National Forest plans to depart next week to assume supervision of the Ginta forest with headquarters at Frovo. The move transfers leadership and sets a new administrative center for the forest unit.
Ernest H Burgess of Roosevalt Duchesne county attorney acted as counsel for Wels Jacobson appealing a Lapoint justice court decision in Vernal on Friday.
Mrs James H Wallis arrived Tuesday from Salt Lake City to visit for a short time with her daughter Mrs George H Harrison. Bee daughter Thelma accompanied them.
Augustus Smith arrived from Price on Friday and stayed through Sunday visiting Mrs. Smith and their son Joseph. They also visited the gassers at the Vernal well and Rangely.
Mrs. LL N. Meredith returned Thursday from an extended visit to Grand Junction and says there is no place like home among old friends and familiar surroundings in Var Nal.
E G Thorum of Utah Power and Light visited Jensen and Ouray in the Green River region last week, taking initial measurements during a field survey conducted from Salt Lake City.
Mrs Paulson spent winter in Vernal with her daughter Mrs Augustus Smith and left Monday for Alamosa Colorado to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs William Stewart.
The many friends of Mrs Charles J Neal congratulate her on recovery from a serious illness. She is now able to take long car rides and enjoy outdoor exercise.
William Winn of the Mott and Winn barber shop left last week for Salt Lake City to set his car, which he had left after an auto wreck at American Falls, Idaho. Mr Winn will commence in the shop May 1.
The article notes Arthur Manwaring has recovered from illness and resumed school work on Monday. Gene Merkley served as his substitute in his absence.
Mrs S L Rudge left Monday for Watson to oversee the cook house at the shearing plant. She had appealed for cooking duties but planned not to go and had already taken over the Vernat hotel on Monday. Mrs McLean remains in charge at the hotel.
Dalton, aged 3, son of Mr and Mrs EF A Powell, long ill with acute laryngitis and not expected to survive Saturday night, is now able to be up. Virginia, 8 1 2 months old, their daughter, with flu and pneumonia, is also improving rapidly.
Mrs Homer E Rich traveled home Saturday from Provo after stopping due to illness while en route from Salt Lake City where she attended conventions of the Women's Federated Clubs and the Primary and Women's Republican committees of Utah.
A special copy of Ubintah Blues by Prof William F Hansen is offered at 26 cents for a few days, down from 40 cents, available at the Vernal Express office.
Music pupils of Mia Matuson performed at the Community House on April 16 with piano duets and solos, a four-girl chorus, and songs by Barbara Banka and others. Refreshments followed on April 29 and another Kensington program is planned. All are welcome to attend.
The Thalia club members held a card party and banquet at Mrs. Dave Harth's home. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by the members and their husbands.
Washington Duncan Victoria Washington and William Duncan Indians of port Duchesne secured a marriage license April 16 from Wilson Mirrg county clerk and were married the same day by Justice Char Carter. The couple were born at Whiterocks.
Mrs Henry Herriott hosted the Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church on April 18. Members enjoyed a delightful afternoon with refreshments served by the hostess.
The Uintah chapter of the American Red Cross held Friday evening meetings of the executive committees to conduct routine business and appoint several committees to act in various capacities.
Attorney Thos W O'Donnell returned Tuesday afternoon from Duchesne where he attended court. A short session was held because Salt Lake City attorneys employed on some cases were ill and could not make the trip.
William Fox screen version of Jules Eckert Goodman's play features George O'Brien in the title role with Dorothy Mackaill as lead female. Cyril Chadwick Ralph Lewis Emily Fitzroy Harvey Clark Charles Reisling Vidall Kirby Gibson Walter Wilkinson and Brother Miller are listed for varied ages in the cast. the Vogue opens Thursday April 30.
The jury found William McCurdy guilty of grand larceny and Judge George P Parker sentenced him to one to ten years in the state penitentiary. Sheriff Richardson departed to escort him to Salt Lake City. McCurdy was accused of stealing gas, oil, and two barrels from Continental Oil at Vernal storage yard. Defense attorney Ray E. Dillman and prosecutors M B Pope and Charles DeMoisy were involved.
Parley Hamilton aged 52 of Sugar City Idaho, brother of Mrs Hyrum B Calder and Mrs Charles S Carter, died suddenly possibly from acute indigestion. Four brothers ranch and sheep raise in Idaho. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM, with sisters unable to attend due to ill health and stormy weather. A Hamilton daughter serves a mission in the northwestern states with Miss Mary Winder of Vernal.
U H S presents The Dear Bishop or What Happened to Jones a comedy directed by Miss Niall Nelson with U H S orchestra. Cast includes Reginald Cook Doris Alexander Vera Calder Curtis Dudley Wanda Rudy Vera Murray Martha Lamoreaux Leon Carroll Earl Marshall Don Pierce Don Haching Floyd Fletcher Carl Rodlil. Vogue Saturday April 26 likely large crowd.
Eli Lee of Tapoint was brought to Vernal with a broken leg after a horse kicked him while he tried to rope the animal. He previously lost fingers in a mill accident and is recovering at the home of Dr. Harvey Con Hullinger, a Civil War veteran.
Forest ranger Harry Van Tassel drove his Ford to Davis Hollow near Trout Creek ranger station. He notes no snow except on mountain sides and reports snow fell Monday night on Taylor Mountain, the first time a car reached its top in April.
U H S held an election Friday after a vigorous campaign. Arthur Curtis was elected president for 1925 26 with Eula Dodds as vice president Jennie Hacking as secretary Alton Johnson and Delos Watkins as athletic council Hilda Hodgkinson editor of the Uintah Conrad Cooper business manager Bus Johnson yell master Beulah Samuels debating manager.
At a Saturday meeting in the Uintah State Bank directors room the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club voted to seek several elk from the state game department for a local game preserve. Ed Oaks was chosen as next county game warden with possible Basin district coverage. other nominees included William Preece and Lewis Freestone.
Mrs Julia Parson rode Tuesday from Mack to Ala ntosa Colorado as a passenger. Carl Wood of Delta Colorado and Vernal to Watson were passengers Tuesday. Delfin Meding and Ralph Trujillo traveled to Watson this week. Geologist Dugald Gordon from Dallas left Vernal Thursday for Texas. William Andrew and E Gurr inspected the Watson to Fort Duchesne line. Mrs Sarah L Rudge and Mrs Timothy rode Monday to Bonanza shearing plant where Mrs Rudge runs the boarding house. Uintah railway trucks haul wood to Watson for shipment eastward.
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club aims to host distinguished guests this summer for a vacation trip through the Uintah mountains. President Henry Millecam secured promises from O J Grimes and H Madsen for the party with possible participation by Governor George Dern.
The American Legion conducted burial rites for Morris W. Smith, a decorated World War II veteran, who died in a hay-raking accident at his Vernal home. His body, found decomposed, was buried near the scene, with Witbeck Post No. 11 honors and an American Legion grave marker. Memorial services are planned at Graveside on Memorial Day.
The foundation work on the Red Front Garage is practically complete and awaiting brick work once brick is secured. Manager Charles F. Tucker says construction will be pushed with speed as soon as material arrives.
A Verdant Valley newspaper item notes sale of Mothers Day cards and booklets advertised in the Vernal Express. Includes product type and source publication.
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