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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
5
Announcement touts the Belrobe Method from The Designer Publishing Company as the complete home dressmaking service. It promises designer patterns and step by step picture diagrams to cut and assemble garments with minimal fabric waste. It compares the method to personal dressmaking guidance from New York and Paris experts.
Mrs S M Logan of Uintah county fair heads a large helper committee to gather display material for the women's department with prizes to be offered and more to be announced. Names of many local women from towns like Vernal Jensen Maeser Fort Duchesne and Naples appear. Prize items include an embroidered sheet set a luncheon set a remodelled dress and a braided rug with values up to 7.50 and 4.00 plus other awards. Also noted are Naples prize vegetables and several real estate deeds and patents recorded in the county recorder's office.
The Relief Society records heartfelt esteem for Amy Collier Gardiner who served faithfully and contributed counsel. Resolutions express sincere sympathy to her family, note the vacancy her passing leaves, and request copies for the organizational records, Vernal Express, and the bereaved family. August 9 1921.
Mrs Nancy E Smith celebrated her eighty fourth birthday on August 8 and is noted for never needing a doctor's prescription. Widow of Ephriam Smith, Utah pioneer active in church work, she has twelve children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and remains in excellent health. Her son Gil Smith is a rancher of Tridell.
In loving remembrance the community mourns Winnie Bart ratt and Ashley Bart lett loss. Winnie, a calm wise counselor and loyal Latter Day Saint, cared for others and supported betterment of home and public welfare. Her daughter and family reflect on her dedication as a wife mother sister and friend. Vernal Second Ward.
CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the many fiends who so untiringly helped In any way during the sickness and death of our loving son, brother and husband Also for the many beautiful flowers given in remembrance. MRS. THOMAS ODEKIRE, MR. AND MRS HEBER ODEKIREK and Family. $3-11 a Faie . 7
Calder's pond, enjoyed by hundreds of local youths, will be drained next Saturday. Owners plan cleaning to purify water used in Calder's creamery for ice making, with sun purifying and refilling from city mains to ensure purity for butter, ice cream, and soda water production.
State Engineer Elmer Caldwell returned Saturday August 14 from a trip to Duchesne and Uintah counties to study river water distribution for irrigation. He noted Lake Fork is fully used at times insufficient, while surplus exists in other streams that could be exchanged. He also reviewed Indian land water filings under bureau of Indian affairs and a federal court case awaiting Utah state engineer decision. Caldwell visited Vernal to assess Dry Fork of Ashley Creek filings.
A. E. Livay of Cleveland Ohio wagers a friend that the average tourist is accommodating. He has traveled from Cleveland to Portland and back in twenty seven days at a cost of about $20. He recently called at the Express with details of his journey.
Vernal city council met Wednesday evening with all officers present. Mayor 8 D Colton presided. Routine business filled the agenda as officials discussed several ordinances, which were referred to the proper committee for report at the next regular meeting.
William Winward of Glines ward digs road drags after every rain for three years. He has never accepted pay and plans to continue indefinitely. The act is praised as a genuine communal service and a model for others to follow.
The county treasurer of Ukitah County will pay all outstanding warrants against any county lands. Interest ceases on the day of this notice. W. H. Henderson, County Treasurer.
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