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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
8
The Vernal Express announces publication details and second class mail status from Vernal Utah. The notice notes manager Wallis Talitor and James T Wmaplts in advance, with a stamp of Congress 31879 e250.
Stanton of Craig Cole was in Vernal over the weekend. Ernest Johnson, an employee at Snyder Service Station, was noted in the same area. Rae Ashlyn made a business trip to Roosevelt on Tuesday.
Charles Carter the local Buick dealer delivered a wodan to County Agent E Peterson last week a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Abe Hatch on Tuesday both mother and child doing nicely
Managers Sander and Charles and Carter of the Ashley Co-op undertook a business trip to Duchesne on Tuesday to discuss cooperative matters and potential partnerships.
Mr and Mrs E J Harvey of San Francisco and daughter Wanda visit friends and relatives, sharing time with local residents during a brief stay in town.
William Witbeck completed a brief trip to Watson this week returning the same day.
Mrs Marie Christensen and Mrs Margaret Couge chaired the American Legion Auxiliary at Mytoy Friday afternoon. Sid McCarrell, brought from the chewing plant last week, faced a medical issue but received prompt care and is recovering nicely.
In preparation for an upcoming event, Jon don provides hotels and upgrades for the long familiar hostelites. Roy Alwood and Joan Kiarvey arrive from Tridel for business and pleasure, accompanied by their wives. Mr Atwood nears moving into a new home while Hart Merkley finishes carpentry work.
Mr and Mrs Haller Witbeck Mrs Willard Ro Egan Mrs Clara Spiers and Mrs Kenneth Spiers and family drove to the Bonanza whearing plant on Monday to view the herd of Speirs and Witbeck sheep being wheared.
Allan Chevrolet delivered cars this week to residents including Her man of Rangely, Ottis Florrocks Rainbow, Henry Wolfe of Whiterocks, Jo Harold Reader, Georgg B Johnston, and Dr Shimmin who drove to Price. Mery Shimmin and John Robert, visiting for three months in San Diego with Mr and Mrs J C Tates De Shimminu, arrived in Vernal Sunday evening with Mrs balmmine parents.
Yien Cote and Hl Beandit along with MF Toles of Rangerly Colorado were in Vernal on Monday for undisclosed reasons and were sighted in local area.
Levi grup Sit and Mere N A Taylor and Gilbert Wild from Ouray traveled to Vernal on Monday for unclear reasons.
East Lake City figures Wig Woodrus and F D V Watson arrived in Vernal on Friday. Dre Mr C Campbell, Roosevelt resort manager near Ward Hollow, was in Vernal Tuesday on business.
Carl Sewards of Rock Springs Wye arrived Saturday to visit relatives and friends for a few days.
John W McGee an oil geologist traveling from California to Utah arrives in Vernal on Wednesday after several days rest. He is accompanied by EOG Anderson of Hee Lealla Ashton and Lowe reportedly returned two weeks ago as part of the same trip.
Superintendent Olsen returns from Provo and Springville on Monday driving his car. He left Provo at 1 am and arrived in Vernal at 9 am, making the trip eight hours, via Soldier Summit.
Mr and Mrs F J 8S Sur and daughter Frances Jane visited Vernal after wintering in Los Angeles. They stayed with Mr Sur’s parents Mr and Mrs W. Gur. Sur has been appointed local manager of the Western Ventura corporation, now owning Border Oil holdings and gilt mines in Duchaney County. The company plans two wells near Vernal this year.
Conjoint N I A of the two Vernal wards will be held Sunday night in the Vernal Second ward under First ward officers. The program includes Vocal solo by Iqua, reading by Sarah Hardy, a saxophone duet by Clela Wolcott and RL, a girls' chorus by Lowell and Kermit Young, a talk, and vocal Pixsten. The public is invited.
Unofficial reports indicate the Maud Ellen test, six miles northwest of Vernal, will resume operations next month. The well was halted at 340 feet after the drill bit encountered hard clay, with a watchman kept at the site’s tent throughout the stoppage.
The city council approved an improvement ordinance published in this issue. It authorizes local improvements and the levy of special tax assessments, issuance of special improvement warrants and sale of special improvement bonds, with the ordinance taking effect upon publication.
Emil Hansen landscape expert from Utah State Agricultural College arrived in Vernal with County Agent E Peterson to supervise tree and shrub planting. Volunteers assisted at the tabernacle, high school grounds, Uintah avenue, and the federal building to beautify the city. Hansen will stay a week and offer guidance to improve lawns streets and highways.
At a Monday evening gathering in Vernal efforts to permanently improve Vernal cemetery under municipal control and secure water from the Central canal were put off to a later meeting. Participants voiced urgency to restore the resting place of loved ones and gauge community sentiment while seeking broad public support.
A week of school gatherings included a dinner party for Uintah high seniors with guests from several grades and institutions. The Senior class hosted a farewell program for Ercel Johnson in Orpheus hall followed by a campus social with songs and games led by Miles Mary Winder.
Tlasa officers entertained the seventh grade at a 4 fare well party in the Uintah high school building with dancing and refreshments. Miles Elfreda Davis and Mise Margaret Merkley entertained the second graders at Central school with games on the lawn and refreshments. Sunday school kids from Harold Hullinger’s Vernal Second ward enjoyed a trip to Dry Fork canyon on April 23 with hill climbing and sightseeing.
The Vernal second ward Mutual girls dressed as hoboes and hiked to Siddowater pastures last Thursday evening. They roasted weenies and marshmallows and played many games under the guidance of Mrs Marlon Shaffer, the class instructor.
Mrs Robert Witmer and Miss Jennia Parker hosted two first grade classes in Vernal who performed an interesting program at the city park Monday afternoon. Refreshments followed the games. In honor of county schools attending the track meet, Uintah High School student body hosted a dance in the evening with a good crowd.
Mrs Jesse Evang entertained Mrs Tad Storey of Fryce visiting Vernal on Tuesday. Guests sat at five tables for a pleasant afternoon of playing 500. High honors went to Mars Pope and second to Mrs Lice Jackson. The hostess served a dainty luncheon.
The Topica Club met at Mrs Ashur Merkley home on Friday April 22. Mrs Mary Hateh gave a book review titled The Stow Boat. Members were pleasant and inquisitive and all enjoyed the afternoon. A delicious luncheon followed.
A group of school friends met at Kenneth Hodson’s home before he leaves soon for outside points. They spent the evening in games and music with delicious refreshments. Mire James McNaughton hosted the Ladies Aid at her home on Wednesday April 20, with Mrs Charles Sebold opening in prayer and a business meeting followed by fancy work and lunch. Mrs Monson will host the Ladies Aid on Wednesday May 4 at the Congregational Community House.
Mrs Nelson Merkley announces the marriage of her daughter Margret J to Rulon Kershaw Hansen of Alamosa at the Salt Lake Temple on Thursday April 28. Hansen is son of Mr and Mrs No 1 Hansen of Vernal. The couple will reside in Alamosa. Miss Merkley was a longtime teacher at Vernal Central School. Hansen worked for J C Penney Co and previously led the shoe department at Ashley Co op in Vernal.
A small Vernal gathering at the Rangely oil camp included Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes Miss Gus Davin and R A Bryson. After luncheon at the Barnes home, Bryson led a tour of three large oil camps noting drilling oil pumps and the distill plant for gasoline. A separate note records the marriage of Frank Pippin of Roy Utah to Mrs Fern Anderson of Roosevelt by Justice Charlies Carter, with Mrs Anderson as Kennedy’s daughter and Pippin the son of Mr and Mrs John Pippin.
Daria Bowell Maude Davis and Stella Powell of Duchesne were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace Charles Carter on Monday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Powell and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Daria.
A fragmented moral admonition warns against lying for gain and urges observing manners, paying debts promptly, and avoiding deceit. It emphasizes caution with friends, not exploiting others, and refraining from wrongdoing, while advocating restraint and temperance in conduct.
The Gleaner class of the Second ward Wf A adjourned after opening exercises Tuesday evening to the home of Mrs Marion K Shaffer where a neclal was enjoyed and they made paper caps for May Day.
Nisa Fay Siddoway has been named stenographer for the Salt Lake City Board of Education during a period described as fast week. The appointment places Siddoway in charge of official records and minutes for meetings.
A historical piece argues forest preservation as essential to Ashley Valley's growth, noting Utah Forest Service funds, nationwide cooperation in forestry, and the need to manage non tilled lands for timber, forage, wildlife, and watershed protection through constructive policy and sustainable harvesting.
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