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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
8
A memo from city records notes George Wo Harrison and WW Wallis as officials in the labor department with changes anticipated in leadership and management. The document references a business role for a manager and mentions a Vernal Express context.
Public notice states second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office under act of Congress. It mentions 2.50 dollars per year in advance for a reader.
D M Finicum of Dragon was a tonn last Saturday on business Braet Johoson purchased a Chev Téelet each from the Allan Chevrolet company Judge Thomas H Barton of Nephi arrived Internal Saturday to preside at District Court Charles Hatten and family returned from a fishing trip to Trout Creek last Friday They were gone 10 deya
A vaguely described business trip and court week activity occur in Vernal with mentions of John W Dope Garage Wallace Hicks and C W o and M Co. Tistricg Attorney in Provo attends the Vernal district court while Ven Lublin faces charges in the oligete branch of the Mutual reageere Company.
In a fresh dress code move, HM PD Daly of the Verne Confee orders white aprons and attire for all clerks and ersplopecs engaged in tabulation duties.
The Vernal Auto Company delivered several car models and the Newheava team members along with Roosevelt group attended a gathering. Recreational leaders of the NYU at Prevo were in Vernal Friday night after the U DIC event at Fort Duchesne.
Rev M L Fryer of Stoosevely arrived in town Tuesday after a six week journey in the East. He said the trip included visiting his old home before returning.
Mrs John Wearéer and son Elmer, visiting Vernal from Maeser after buying the Siney Lewis Sr farm, spent Friday and Saturday in Rooseveltslands. Also in Vernal were Mrs GN Winder of Hayden Colorado and Ro OH Winder, with Mrs M F Ryan of Gooding Idaho visiting Mr and Mrs Charles DeMoisy Sr. Mrs Ryan plans to stay most of the month.
Miss Clara Hislop heads the ladies department at Leslie Ashton & Sons store Rooneveit in a brief note that she is extending a few days of vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Merkley.
LeGrand Jarman Lee and Dag Hales of Pleasant Grove spent several days in Vernal this week visiting Mr and Mrs William Ollman and family. They returned Tuesday morning.
Earl Jensen formerly of Vernal and long time worker at Eureka and Roosevelt has joined Newton Brothers in their shog repair department after several years of service elsewhere.
LiRoy Wickins son Faul and Maycy C I Johnson of Roosevelt came in Wednesday on business. Mir Weilkins runs the Cash Mouth Market and Mayor Johnson manages the Occi dental Lead Co.
Aldon Shaffer returns from Meeker Cole after appendicitis scare may miss operation and resume work soon. Conrad Cooper leaves Ver nal Drug Co for Salt Lake seeking new job. Warren Bilcher and Mitty from Salt Lake visiting relatives. Corde Devintsy of Burroughs visiting family in Destolay. Destolay graduate of Ulniab Academy. Federal club formed at Columbia Newark summer session by Utah students. Vilas Muriel Smart from Provo named to new club at Uintah High School summer program.
De J M Francke took a trip to Enw Od Spring Whcle on Saturday. W H Donaldson of Moffat appeared in Vernal this week for court proceedings.
Byron Ticcatas of the Vernal Arto Company Wan held a Roosevdlt business gathering Monday. Details remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.
The Misses Eula and Jennie Dadde entertained friends Eloine Fergusson and Madge Fergusson of Denver at their home with a three course dinner at 7:00. Guests received white cards with sentiments and flowers as centerpieces. Additional guests included Mrs Jack Mitbura Théylop McClelland and Mrs Roscoe Hall, with Melba Kelly and Eva Kelly providing music. A second party hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Karren featured guests Mr and Mrs John St Taylor of Salt Lake City and others, with dinner at 5:00 and flowers decorating the rooms.
Avelyn Teterson from Roosevelt spent several days last week visiting friends in Vernal. Mise Guy Dariy spent the weekend at Hangely with Sree Walter Barnes.
The notice reports a baby boy born Friday August 6 to Mr and Mrs Biteatch. The mother and infant are doing well. The item also lists weekend visits from Miesea Kula Dodds and Helen Lawis to Mr and Mrs J R Colthorp of Rangely, and other social visits involving local residents and families across Vernal and nearby towns.
Hyrum Richardson J returned Tuesday from Washington and Oregon where he had been working during the summer.
A B Wakefield, local manager at Maud Hillen Oil Company, traveled to Craig Cole last Friday to oversee repairs on the oil rig at Eal dome.
A fragment notes an exhibit titled Knew 1927 Wots at the Vernal Auto Company with Charles Carter and Sunday display details. The readable lines suggest a local showroom event or display in Vernal. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Miley Neva Samuels, who has spent the past month visiting with her sister Mrs Vern Shimmin, left Thursday morning to return to her home in Salt Lake City.
Mr and Mrs George E Adams hosted a dinner Saturday evening with guests including Miss Winifred Lepper, a local land office stenographer recently transferred to the Little Rock land office, and Mrs LeGrand Young of Salt Lake City.
The event honored Wiies Darts Alexander as guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening August 3 hosted by her sister Sadie. The home was decorated with summer flowers and 20 guests enjoyed names dancing and dainty refreshments. Alexander received many gifts.
Van Sleter of the A E Tourasen Auto Company of Salt Lake City visited Vernal on Wednesday to set up an Oldsmobile agency in the town.
Dallas Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hatch had an appendectomy on Monday and is recovering well. Friends are pleased with his steady progress.
No services will be held at the Congregational church for the next two Sundays. On the third Sunday Rev Sebold will return and lead worship. The regular Sunday school will be held as usual.
S J Safley of Salt Lake City, inspector for the Interior Department, arrived in Verna Sunday. Mr Safley came to handle matters at the local land and forest offices.
Mra Haller Witbeck works in the office of Attorney Thomas W ODonnell during the absence of Wies Edith Lawrence who takes a month off to visit Canada and her Montapa home.
M and Mrs Briant Stringham left their summer home in McKendran on Tuesday and returned the same day with Misa Keatrica Stringham and Misa Mera Coton planning a short visit at the Stringham summer residence.
Jienny Williams and family prepare to relocate to Provo after purchasing a new home. Hazel V Williams will return to Vernal to teach at Central School this winter, while the Williamses leave the community.
Wilber Harris accidentally shot Homver Alexander in the hand during a rabble hunting outing near Gimes. The pair were side by side when a rock deflected a shot toward Alexander. doctors say the injury is not serious and Alexander is recovering.
The latest Tasin Farmer edition, a 32 page periodical, highlights agricultural development in the Uintah area. It features abundant propaganda praising the region to home buyers and showcases a cover scene from the Uintah Mountains.
The Ladies Aid group held a business and missionary meeting at the home of Mr. Dave Hated on Wednesday afternoon. Bertha Meredith read several articles on South Africa and a charity lunch was served. The Aid will meet again next Wednesday afternoon, August 26, with Mrs Henry Herriott hosting.
The Student C Club gathered Saturday evening at Miss Helen Hemstreet’s house for a chicken supper. The event featured a decorated lawn, games, and dancing with music by Miss Beulah Samuels, followed by a three course supper for 24 guests at 11:44.
Mrs Mary Davies and Mrs Wallace Phillips hosted a Monday afternoon party at the Evans residence for Mrs Joe Evans birthday. Guests enjoyed summer flower decorations, five tables of 500 high honors won by Mrs Adelbert Colton Sr and Mrs Vern McCarrell, and a one course luncheon. Attending were Mesdames Sam Bennion Lyman Ashton Roy Gupe Mars Pope E S Gurr W Hendr son Howard Woolley Henry Miriam Adelbert Colton Sr George B Adams Jesse Haws Archie Lewis E J Young Ir Robert Johnson Jr Earl Freeman Vern MecCarrell Sidney McCarrell Mrs McClelland and Mrs Lamar Samuels.
Mr and Mrs Theodore John son announce the engagement of their daughter Theora to Nathan I Whetten of Colonia Juarez Vex Jeo The couple plans marriage early September at the Salt Lake temple and will reside in Fraro and then.
Guest 4¢ Alezander Name Miva Ethel Colton spent two days last week at the home of Misa Doria Alezander. Misa Oslton left last Wednesday for her home in Salt Lake.
Mrs Vern Shimmin entertained at her home Sunday afternoon with a crystal centerpiece of pink and white flowers for a long dining table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Hatch and others. Drains Club met with Vera Johnson hosting and reports on recent drawings followed by luncheon.
A large crowd attended Sunday's outing for the 56th birthday of Mrs Whitam Gillman. About 60 guests enjoyed a bonfire with roasting ears and a sumptuous dinner, followed by games and social time. Guests included James Gillman, Viola Harrig and baby, Clyde Gillman and family, and many others from Provo Bench, Park City, and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Terry and family of Rockville and Mr and Mrs Donald Schmitz and family of New Harmony left for home last Friday after visiting relatives for a week and attending the Timothy family reunion at Ft Duchesne. Mrs Terry was formerly Miss Lamar Timothy and Mrs Schmitz formerly Miss Amber Timothy.
Four and her children returned to Provo after a pleasant two weeks visiting Vernal and the mountains. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Stringham. Stringham sisters are Mrs Pack and Mrs Stringham.
Mrs Benjamin Kelly presided as hostess for the Thalia Club and guests on Thursday night at her residence. The gathering featured a game of five hundred and light social entertainment.
Formal notice from Washington DC announces the marriage of Ernest M Louisa a realtor to Mia P Enola Chew daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Chews of Jensen and a sister of Mrs Ile Hughes. The ceremony took place on May 8 1926 in Washington DC.
Clerks from Ashley Co op enjoyed a Wednesday night outing at Smitha pasture near Ashley Creek Canyon with a bonfire lunch including chicken corn and sour dough. A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Wilson Murray on Saturday to Richard Bedelle Tatley and Eloise Eamine Taylor of Glenwood Springs Colorado. The couple planned a two week Yellowstone trip with Charles Jr and family and Mrs Florence Bennion and husband joining from Sugar City Idaho and Hamilton families.
Led by President Wallace Calder, Mr Talley is described as the son of Mr Talley and Mies Taylor, daughter of Hert Taylor, noting the family connections in the report.
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