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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
8
Locals Parley Goodrich and wife of Tridell plan a brief visit this week in Ver Tre. Keith and George Britt of Tacoma Washington, guests for some time, prepare to return home this week after their stay.
George Goodrich, injured when thrown from a fractious horse, has been convalescing at the home of Mrs Jane Murray. The report notes he is getting along nicely and improving daily.
Ernest Bamberger appeared in Vernal for a brief morning gathering with friends. Chaperoned by former Vernal mayor E D Samuels, he planned to travel to Salt Lake City later that day. Co E and A L Bank of Salt Lake City spent several days in Vernal en route to North and South Dakota. Mrs Gordon Fowler and son Phillip joined them to Salt Lake City. Phillip returned home Thursday.
Mrs Claude Ho Eaton and her young son LaRae depart Wednesday to Rainbow to visit her husband employed there. She will also see sister Mrs Lawrence West and brother Marion Hatch with his family during the stay.
Mr and Mrs L Creeson Mrs George Careless and Charles Cowan of Salt Lake City visit at John i Dasis home with Mr Davis’s sister Mrs Careless. They plan a two week stay. Vernal welcomes many notables including H H Holden editor in chief Salt Lake Tribune. State Auditor John E Holden and Major Littlefield accompany officials for county business.
Ed Stewart departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City on a business trip. Ora Harmston of Roosevelt visited friends Monday. J V McLea and Roosevelt's mother visited. On Wednesday William Huber and Wendel Bell of Grand Junction were in Joan. Vernal visitors spent Thursday in the area.
Mrs Jessie Gipson of the Gipson Hotel made a business trip to Roosevelt on Wednesday.
Miss Calista Colton departed Wednesday for East Lake City where she has secured employment.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Spiers returned Sunday evening from a brief visit to A Bteamboat Springs. Mrs Grate Lambert departed Sunday for Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City for a very serious operation.
Mr and Mrs M F P Smith and family of East Lake City visited the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Fowler for a week, staying as guests and enjoying time together.
Golden Gardiner spent Saturday night and Sunday in Vernal returning Sunday evening to the Country Boy mine near Watson where he has em.
Niece of Mr and Mrs St S Sowards, Miss Grate Holman, visited the Bowards home for several days. She has just attended the University of Utah this summer and is now en route to Manassa Colorado.
J H Peterson, previously a Pead driller at Jen 4 three years ago, is back and ready to start drilling again. Since leaving the well, he has resided in Wyoming.
The Vernal Express reports no candidates for state offices this cycle. Local notices and paid advertisements continue, with columns open for readers. Louise Henderson of Davenport IA visits her uncle W 68 Henderson in Vernal. Mrs Byron Thorhas of Dry Fork visits Vernal. Mrs Henry Davis hosts a dinner for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Arnold Schulthes. Orvin Johnson and wife of Provo and Margaret Carlson of Salt Lake City visit John 8 Hacking's home.
James and Filen Lorg Beth Pone and James Kersh returned from a trip to Colorado and other points of interest. They attended the Frontier Celebration at Cheyenne before returning and reported a most delightful journey.
Sunday service in Vernal second ward featured a Genealogical committee led program. E J Winder described Triap's work activities followed by a talk from George Slaugh.
The Vernal first and second ward conjoint program will be held in the second ward shed on August. Elders David and Hamilton Cilder will speak. A trombone solo by Frank Goodileh and a whistle solo by Miss Thellynne Ashton are listed.
Blanche Seeley and Pern Ross hosted a Thursday evening shower for Miss Audrey Collett at Sim Ross home. Collett, who taught in Chicago for three years, is soon to be married there.
Mrs Alva Hatch entertained Wednesday evening in Duchesne City at a wedding reception for her daughter Zelda and her husband Clem McLern who were married last week. The couple received many lovely and useful gifts.
A license issued July 24 records the marriage of Arnold Schulthes of Salt Lake City son of Mr and Mrs Jo eh Schulthes to Wilda Hall of Vernal daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark B Hall. They wed the same day at the brides parents home with Bishop Karl Preece presiding.
Igon President W S Henderson and his son Chas toured the Middle West visiting Denver Lincoln St Joseph and Kansas City. They attended the Lions International Convention in Des Moines with about 2300 Lions and toured Chicago sights before returning to Vernal after a 30 day trip covering 540 miles at an average 24 mpg.
John C Cutler the 2nd governor of Utah and former president of Deseret National Bank died after a self infliced gunshot wound in a garage behind his home on South West Temple Street. He had been ill and troubled by financial worries. Born February 5 1846 in Sheffield England he helped expand Utah industry with his brother Thomas R Cutler through mining and mercantile ventures.
An office advertises cash payment for clean white rags. Details on accepted rag types or quantities are not provided in the visible text.
The September Vernal county fair aims to be premier with high profile rodeo showmen including Whitlock of Bennett and L H Allan coordinating. Plans include a string of fast Colorado racehorses and champion bucking horses, plus an immense Indian horse lineup. Exhibits in stock agriculture horticulture and rede industries draw county interest. Utah Power and Light proposes better lines for increased electricity and a vaudeville night is hoped. Premium book work begins to outline this year’s scope for farmers and businesspeople.
Readers are urged to reserve early for copies of the edition containing the cream of speeches and lectures from the Sixth Annual UBI Convention to be delivered at Fort Duchesne next week.
A notice announces a for sale or trade listing for a fine Hawaiian guitar attributed to Jesse Haws. The short classified item specifies a single instrument offered for purchase or exchange.
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