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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
9
To the Citizens of Vernal the message calls for immediate cleanup of lots and trimming of trees as spring nears. The Mayor and officials will visit next Wednesday to inspect premises under ordinance 5 D, aiming to present a tidy, healthy city for visitors and residents alike.
Mrs K J Masaey of Vernal returns from Provo where she spent the winter. The Salt Lake and Duchesne stage line will run from May 1. The Kingdom of Heart's Content at the Yowue Saturday and Monday nights with prices 25, 33 and 60 cents. Musician Lloyd A Workman of Duchesne slightly wounded in action per war department. George Britt, Parley D Merkley and Alvin Mowrey among 402d infantry arriving in New York from overseas. Eggs and marriage notices, local events, road bids, and Glad tidings from Vernal community life.
In a letter Fred Hodgkinson writes from France that he is glad to be back in the good old USA. He recalls trees leafing, two inches of grass, and snow in New Jersey. He says he’d rather be in the USA in snow up to the neck than France in trenched grass and expects to be in Vernal between the 9th and 10th.
On Wednesday April 28 the 30th anniversary of Gaa Wilson and his wife fell near Logue. A party of friends and neighbors came with lunch and stayed late playing cards and socializing. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Akhurst, Mr and Mrs Wm Achhurst, Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes, Mrs J St Ratcliff, Mr and Mrs E A Manker, Mr and Mrs Earl Tenny and Mr McOuras.
Vernal sees a stream of travelers and residents returning from visits in Vernal and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs Willison and sister Miss Mitlia Workman Ly O Colton, K J Teney and wife, J WH Goyer, and several soldiers and salesmen arriving via the Uintah Railway. Local residents plan and engage in garden work, fruit trees, and wool trade as roads and ferries adapt to river levels.
Uintah Academy announces graduations with a program at Second Ward Chapel on April 20. The class, directed by Mary Sander, includes original songs and poems. Commencement with diplomas is set for Thursday evening, with a potential address by David G McKay if possible.
State highway engineer Ira R Browning reports substantial progress on Utah state roads as construction begins on several projects. The Castle Gate to Duchesne road, 45 miles, costs 131132 10 and should finish by August 1. Browning plans a Basin trip to evaluate four Duchesne Vernal route options for paving, with a 61 mile hard surface plan at 732000. An urgent need exists for a paved Basin road to connect interior areas to a rail point to reduce freight costs.
Announcements list next Sunday's joint program at First Ward Chapel including vocal solos by Anton Streple and Jenny Moore, an instrumental piece, a violin obligato, and an orchestral selection. A children’s hour by Vernal Second Ward Primary and a May Queen tableau follow, plus a matinee at 30 clock and a Vogue Theatre picture show. regular priesthood meeting set for April 87th at 2pm with Liberty Loan campaign talk from DON B COLTON and others.
Secretary in Vernal calls all Uintah Basin men who served in the U S Army to join drills for a barbecue celebration at Duchesne County High School Roosevelt on May 1 and 2. A medal will be offered to the best drilled soldier. Duchesne County High School Principal Danilo Stewart requests cooperation.
Lt Paul Nicholson announces a May 2 military review at Duchesne County High School. A May 1 drill will precede the event. wear complete uniform including tin hat and muzzle if available. A photographer will capture photos of returning soldiers and their comrades.
On Wednesday evening April 30 at 8 39 o clock in Calder Building the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Order will be celebrated An invitation to the public to attend is extended with Rev PF A Simpkins of Salt Lake City Grand Secretary as orator The event is announced by Glonge A Downey N G List David Hill Secretary.
The garden club dance was postponed due to finishing work at schools and will be held May 17. Everyone is invited, dress code requires aprons and sacks. Mrs Crowley.
The Ashley Sunday School held a special program for Laster The Indies of the Relief Society organized a party at the Relief Society home and contributed toward finishing their house. Elmer James writes from Camp Russell Wyoming that he expects to be mustered out soon. Irene Beddo and Merrile Karren wed last Friday. Behrman sells his farm to Will Oasis with plans to stay until fall.
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