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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1926
Page
8
Harris and Wattison headline a local contest in Wattis City with Kiliter and George Kh Harrisin noted among participants. The event centers on a public dispute in Kalitor involving Kustuessanaaer and Violet Wavttison Watch.
Fragmentary OCR shows a periodical notice from Vernal Utah with a price and post office notation dated 1879. It mentions a price of 2.50 per barrel in advance and references the act of Congress and second class mailing. The readable bits suggest a newspaper advertisement or postal notice from that era.
TGG Alexander of the Vernal Auto Company traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday while Superintendent Hi Olsen departed Thursday for Springville for a several day visit.
Mina Bernice Alder and Mie Leda Abengien of Ilebep City traveled to Ver nal on a Wednesday, details sparse.
President E G Peterson of the Utah Agricultural College in Logan spent part of Wednesday in Ver nal, meeting local officials and inspecting facilities. The visit highlighted ongoing agricultural education efforts and ties with regional researchers.
A report notes Apostle John A Widteoe of Salt Lake visiting Vernal on a Wednesday. The text mentions he owned the instructors tithe and references a BIC related matter.
Prof Fort Dustan of the University of Salt City formerly of Ver nal wan delivers a rowing performance at a Port Uma event on Wednesday. The incomplete text notes his affiliation and activity in rowing as of midweek.
Mra Menke of Mrs Emmons tends bees at Sernal Hospital for Wereralalapay and returns to Windneedéy. Josephias Bentharp, photographer with the Wintich state Fank, takes a vacation. Gait Lalky Ott, Légie Ashann, return from California. Mr Ashton will spend winter in Fernando estate interests.
Fragmentary record notes R Teint at Ihim Deere Amd Qennend headquarters in Bal¢ Lake and mentions hurt attendees at a V Bd event. The readable text is garbled and provides no clear outcomes or dates.
Mr and Mrs John Sherman of Baltake City are guests at the house of Mr and Mrs William H Biddoway. Mrs Sherman and Mrs Biddoway slaters.
Mr and Mrs John R Taylor and their two children Dorothy May and Jack are visiting Salt Lake City with Mrs Taylor’s parents Mr and Mrs William H Siddowey and family.
Mre Ford Delournette and family came home Wednesday after a 10 day vacation at Dila roond Mountain. The family reported a pleasant trip and planned to resume daily routines.
Miss Rhae Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Thomas, came back home Tuesday evening following a two month stay with relatives at outalds polots.
Roy Smith of Whiterocks underwent an appendectomy at Vernal Hospital Sunday night. His condition is critical due to a ruptured appendix. Miss Lori Martin, in Salt Lake City for business college, returned to Vernal Sunday and Martine will resume as stenographer for the Pep pard Seed Company.
W 8S Henderson returned home Sunday evening from Baltic Lake where he had been on business. He brought his two nieces Minsey Idetl and Carol Bartlett from Price for a short visit. Mrs Henderson remained at Price to visit relatives.
Fred Volet of Vernal hospitalized with a leg fracture after an incident at St Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City on Thursday where he will receive eight special treatments. Wilbur Sowarde of Mt. Provo visited Vernal this week and spoke with old friend Miri Gowards in Provo. Tuck Hicham, a local lumberman, sustained an ammonia tank incident at Palace Meat Market last Saturday, applying oil to his face, escaping with minor burns.
hn C Nuttall traveling deputy of the state auditor office arrived in Vernal Wednesday to conduct an annual audit of Uintah County books. Nuttall has audited in many counties and notes higher tax payments in this county, suggesting better compliance and fiscal condition.
The 400keeper for Haven Oil Company travels to Vernal on business with Mr and Mrs G con Pf Christensen. They return from Yellowclone Park and visit relatives at Tetenia and Driggs Idaho.
Mr and Mrs Mire Rae Ashton traveled home from Salt Lake City on Sunday after several days there due to Mr Ashton's illness.
Congressman Don B Colton departed Friday morning for Price after visiting Vernal and Ft. Duane during the Uintah Industrial Convention Raelin event in the region.
James Freestone and family journeyed from Diamond Mountain to assess crop prospects for the season. They are evaluating geome shopping and tinting work while reporting optimistic outlooks for the mountain agriculture.
We and Mrs Dean of Salt Lake City spent a few days in Vernal this week visiting with Mr Tich's brother Dr Homer EF Rich of this city. Rich is auditor of the Public Utilities Commission.
Mr and Mrs Haller Witbeck returned Saturday from a week’s visit in Salt Lake City. Mrs Witbeck’s mother, Mrs Willard Fagan, of Salt Lake City, accompanied them for four short visits.
Mr and Mrs F Sarr returned Tuesday from a trio to New York and other places in the East. They traveled in a car and covered about 5,004 miles. They noted a Utah license plate appeared unusually often in many visited areas.
Mia Qorbie Campbell and Mina Arta Thomas, students at a Grand Junction business college, arrived in Vernal on a recent Wednesday evening for a brief visit with Mira Campbell and Mr and Mrs Campbell of Vernal Hospital.
Nobert Hug and James Hey of Canton Ohio passed Ver nal Tuesday while walking to the coast collecting material for a book. They began their journey May 24 and have reached 12 states so far.
The North Salt Lake Union Stockyards ram exhibition runs August 30 and September 1 under the National Wool Growers Association. About 1160 Rambouillet and 1050 Hampshire sheep will be sold in multiple lots including pens of 25. Sellers include Utah and Idaho producers with shipments from California Montana Iowa Illinois Arizona and Oregon.
An editorial tone piece notes veterans and aging leaders defy age in conflict and public life. It recalls generals over sixty who shaped wars, and cites Vernal Utah physician Hullinger celebrating his 101st birthday while reflecting on youth in hardship.
Members of the Drama Club were entertained at Evelyn Hanson's home Monday afternoon. The room decor featured sweet peas and lavender. Guests shared literary work and hand work selections, with readings from Dr Nye and Island of Cold, and a two course luncheon concluded the gathering.
Daz and Willam Hatem and Dr J W Stevens enjoyed a Sunday outing visiting Rainbow Country Boy and other mines Wateon Dragon K Rangely Cole then to the Rangely feld Thera they toured Associated Texas Midweat and other wells A most enjoyable day wan spent.
Mrs L J Allen entertained at her Henaington home on Saturday with a summer flower decorating theme. Guests included sister Mrs William F Hanson and aunt Mrs Le Grand Young. A two course lunch followed a vocal program and hand work session for about 40 friends and neighbors. Mrs Olsen hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs George N Lapsen with 20 guests enjoying games and a front porch display of summer blooms. The Hee Hive Girls met at Mrs Nora Cook’s home with guest Jean Merkley stake president. after socializing they planned a swim at Calder Pond on August 12 with leader Miss Florence Hanson expected to attend.
A community gathering Sunday at Jensen featured swimming and a bonfire with food, attended by local families and officials. The article also details trout stocking near Uintah Basin lakes, methods of transport, survival rates of planted fish, and remarks by Madsen and the commissioner on fish survival and future stocking strategy.
Mr and Mrs H Walter Woolley hosted a lawn party at their home on Friday evening July 20 to honor Mrs Annie Lau and Miss Lane Watt from Harnat. The event featured pink and white sweet peas, Mexican handwork centerpieces, dahlias, summer phlox, and ferns. Misses Ins Vihlta and Pearl Shaffer led entertaining games on the lit lawn while Hawaiian music and other numbers delighted 75 guests, followed by refreshments served by six young girls.
Mrs Clyde Hatch entertained Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Andrew Jebbins and their daughters Mary and Josephine of Baggs Wyoming and Thorn Hatch. They are guests of Mr and Mrs A A Hatch and will attend the U B H IoC before returning home Monday August. Mia Jobbins formerly of Vernal, remembered by friends as Sarah Rich.
The Business and Professional Women of Vernal met at Utah state bank on Monday August 2. They announced the state convention will be held at Provo on August 20 and 31 and arrangements were made for Vernal delegates to attend. A hike up Mount Timpanogos is planned and a trip to Aspen Grove near the convention site is being organized by the state committee.
Mrs Tenjamin IV Kelly hosted a Five Hundred gathering at her Janten home on Saturday July 31. Five hundred honors were awarded to Mrs Earl Freeman and Mrs Sidney W McCarrel. A luncheon followed with guests from Jen ten and Vernal including Mrs Fuule Selaon and Mrs Silo Snew.
Charles Thomas Mantle and Evelyn Fuller of Youghal Cole Toe were issued a marriage license by County Clerk Wilson Murray on Monday. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Mantle and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Fuller. They were married by Justice of the Peace Leo C Thorne.
A Bureau of Industrial Technology report shows the United States spends about 14 billion dollars yearly on automobiles with a per capita 117 dollars. New cars and accessories cost 3.75 billion, upkeep 2 billion, depreciation 2.5 billion, gasoline 1.2 billion, tires 0.6 billion, oil 0.3 billion, and taxes over 0.6 billion.
David H Madsen of the state fish and game commission reports trout five inches and longer will be planted in Uintah Basin lakes. The delay stems from a shortage of fish food as smaller lake trout are being consumed, with wardens noting barren and overstocked lakes in the region.
Amper Timber KOR TIFS WALABLE IN WISIN FOR RAL ROAD SASS LAPPRE Continued from pige 1 Forest Service considers several road projects including Mosby Mountain and Vernal Manila roads If road appropriations are made the program could open all principal timber districts on the Ash ley for Uintah Basin use in a few years Morse praises Uintah Mountains scenery and foresees tourism and recreation driving Basin development
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