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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
8
Merchant Visited Town From Salt Lake City
M Fo Ketehuim a merchant and R Collett of Salt Lake City visited Vernal on the upcoming Tuesday the 17th for business. The Halnbow mine was not involved in their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fo Ketehuim
Halnbow
Collett
Salt Lake City
Piano recital cheers pupils of Professor Hanson at Vernal
A large crowd greeted the performers at the piano recital Wednesday evening by the pupils of Professor William P. Hanson at the Vernal Second awards chapel. Those present were highly entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Hanson
Orchard Rainbow Over Vernal After Storm
After the storm on Monday evening the clouds cleared and in the eastern horizon over Vernal a perfectly orchid rainbow appeared for about five minutes, a remarkably beautiful sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Bid opening for lumber to State Road Commission
Bid for lumber to be furnished the State Road Commission will be opened August 22 at Vernallo Roaldent. Engineer J E Garn, local representative for the State Rent Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bida
Vernallo Roaldent
J. E Garn
Loc
State Rent Commission
Crop yields seen on Didgmond Mountain this year
William F Hanson cites about 650 acres of fine crops on Didgmond Mountain with strong grain prospects for the season. He notes crickets have not damaged the area, signaling a favorable growing run this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F Hanson
Didgmond Mountain
Hanson
Craig Vernal stage line expands freight passenger trips
The Craig-Vernal stage line resumes regular trips carrying freight and passengers. On the pack haul they are transporting tons of produce from the Ashley galley toward the market, while awaiting the next leg of the task, with plans to haul melons and cantaloupes in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig-Vernal Stage Line
Ashley Galley
County club leader Forest Slaugh Timing Three Year Proof
Forest Slaugh and Register Albert Stalen announce intention to file a three year proof for Diamond Mountain Homes Trail. The notice indicates staged steps toward establishing ownership rights and securing the farmland holding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clublaader
Forest Slaugh
Albert Stalen
State Fish and Game Commission Opens Hens Season
D H Madsen of the State Fish and Game Commission announces the setknow Yorange hens season opens August 20 and runs through September 1 1921 in Hntnah county. Bag limit is ten birds in possession and 14 birds during the season.
Elm tree on court lawn blown down in wind storm
The largest elm on the court lawn at the southwest corner of the building was blown down by Monday’s wind storm. The trunk split in the middle, but it may be possible to save part of the limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Horse Lawn
Ilmb
Mrs Walker Hosts Birthday Dinner For Mr Walker
Mrs George F Walker entertained Monday night in honor of Mr Walker's birthday. About twenty guests were present and were delightfully entertained during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Walker
Mr Walker
Prospector William O Nell Tours Uintah Basin in Vernal Visit
William O Nell of Salt Lake City spent a few hours in Vernal Tuesday with Dr Earl Douglass after several weeks at his company, stating the Uintah Basin shows broad prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Nell
Salt Lake
Vernall
Earl Douglass
Uintah Basin
Mayor Coltons Return From Sit Lake City Trip
Mayor 8 D Coltons returned the fore part of the week from Sit Lake City where he had sots on business. While away he attended the funeral of Mr. Coltons axdl brother of Silver City who was stricken with paralysis at the Black Hawk War Veterans reunion at Richfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coltons
Sit Lake City
Coltons Axdl Brother
Silver City
Richfield
Hodgkinson Man Sends Aid as Wife Undergoes Tumor Operation
William Hodgkinson learns his wife May Atwood is dangerously ill and must have surgery for a tumor in Hanna Utah. Fred Hodgkinson travels to Hanna to manage Mr Atwood's affairs while Hodgkinson stays by his wife’s bedside during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vemra
William Hodgkinson
Hanna Utah
May Atwood
Fred Hodgkinson
Hanna
Lok
Mr Atwood
Park official reports hose theft suspecting gas line theft
E W Evdns manager of the city and county park reports someone cut a short piece of hose and suspects the thief intended to siphon gas from an automobile. He offers to provide several short hose cut locations to prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W
Celty and County Park
Bee-hive Girls Program at Second Ward Chapel
The Bee-hive girls in the Second ward chapel held a Sunday evening program that featured songs and religious instruction for which they received seals. Adam Winder explained the work as the chapel decor reflected beehive colors brown gold and blue with a hand painted beehive framed in sunflowers as a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Adam Winder
Local note on flood damage and travel updates
Fragmented report describes crop damage from recent floods. One structure was destroyed and several bridges washed out. Mentions Mrs George I Harrison and son Howard traveling by tug toward Salt Lake City and others departing on bus trips to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterm
Fl Fa
George I Harrison
Howard
Alt Lake City
Mmiaa Thelmna Vi Allin Accompaniead
Hem
Notable Pair Returns from Salt Lake Trip
Mr and Mrs James Fowthas returned from Salt Lake City via Strawberry Valley. They drove their car through the route in eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fowthas Areenth
Salt Lake Cy
Strawberry Valley
Rough Roads Hit Utah and Colorado After Heavy Rains
Manager Sander and Elmer TNT return from Salt Lake City reporting a purchase for Ashley Coop’s dry goods. They note a rough road between Myton and Duchesne due to recent rains. Several bridges have collapsed. Western Colorado roads show slight improvement over last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Elmer Tnt
Salt Lake City
Ashley Coop
Myton
Duchesno
Colorado
J E Newton Company Moves Auto Repair to New Site
The J E Newton Company has relocated their auto repair shop to a building west of the Oxford Hotel. They have also purchased the interest of the Mitchell Rubber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Newton Company
Oxford Hotel
Mitchell Rubber Company
Weeds on sidewalks prompt town neatness appeal
The town should cut weeds along sidewalks to improve appearance and convenience for passersby. The Express office received a pleasant call from R W Crockett, manager of the Price Sun, who was in town on business Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R W Crockett
Price Sun
Vernal Band Dance Adopts Twalth Street Rag Hit
At the Vernal band dance held Thursday evening at the Orpheus the popular hit was the Twalth Street Rag published by J W Jenkins and so18 of Kansas City. The band will feature this at their next dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus
J W Jenkins and
So18
Kansas City
Vernal Auto Manager Heads to Salt Lake for Nash Four
Walter G Barnes, manager of the Vernal Auto company, left Sunday for Salt Lake City. He expects to return later this week with four new Nash Four automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G Barnes
Vernal Auto Company
Salt Lake City
Barnes
Nash
Hatchs Return From Salt Lake City Trip
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hatch returned recently from Salt Lake City. Mr Hatch was accompanied by Mrs A R R Tepples. Mrs Watch's mother met his wife on her way home from San Francisco where she has been visiting her sister Mrs A R Wolf for the past six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hatch
Salt Lake City
Hatch
A RR Tepples
Watch
San Francisco
A R Wolf
Myton Faces Vernal In Close Thursday Ball Game
The Thursday afternoon contest between Myton and Vernal drew a good crowd. Vernal played a clean, solid game but slipped to a narrow defeat as fans urged more enthusiasm from the ball players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Vernal
Ver nit Band Concert Pleases Large Crowd
The Ver nit band conducted by Prof Burgener delighted a large audience. Plans indicate weekly concerts will continue through the cold weather pending continued good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernit
Burgener
Wong Sing Visits Vernal Merchant of Moffat Shakes Hands
Wong Sing a merchant from Moffat visits Vernal on Thursday and greets many friends in a cordial business call highlighting ongoing trade ties and local social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Sing
Merchant of Moffat
Vernal
Stormy weekend brings lightning and wind to Vernal area
A three day spell of stormy weather hit Saturday Sunday and Monday with notable lightning. Surrounding sections received more rain than Vernal. Monday evening saw a strong wind lasting over an hour. Damage reported was minimal.
BP Kelly and wife and Charles Howell and wife fishing trip
BP Kelly and his wife along with Charles Howell and his wife left on Wednesday for a fishing trip and outing on the Baidle mountain area. The group plans a few days of recreation and angling in the mountain vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP Kelly
Charles Howell
Baidle Mountain
Vernal Market family returns from mountain trip
Irvin Eaton and his family arrived home Monday after a mountain Rising trip. They endured several days of stormy weather but report an enjoyable time with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Eaton
Water rights change request for Duchesne County acres
Ed Sumner of Vernal has applied through State Engineer R F E Caldwell to change the point of diversion for 2000 acres of water from East Fork Cottonwood Creek in Duchesne County to irrigate 2000 acres of land. The proposal seeks to divert water across the basin to support additional irrigation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Vernal
RFE
Caldwell
East Fork
Cottonwood Creek
Duchesne County
Archie Books hires miller to run threshing machine at Lake Goodrich
Archie Books bought the George A Slaugh threshing machine and engaged Herman A Miller to operate it starting Wednesday afternoon at Lake Goodrich. The owner had not purchased an interest in the machine as previously stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Books
Herman’s A Miller
Lake Goodrich
Triner
Alexander Film executive scouts Vernal clubs for circuit
J T Jackeman district manager of the Alexander Film company from Salt Lake City toured the area seeking suitable pictures for advertising. He viewed films belonging to the Vernal Commercial Club and praised them as splendid. He suggested editing them and placing on a circuit to utilize the region's resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T Jackeman
Alexander Film Company
Vernal Commercial Club
Jackemann
Card of Thanks from the Jewett Family of Vernal
The family of Mrs H C Jewett of Vernal express gratitude for kindnesses during illness and death of their husband and father. They thank for the beautiful flora offerings and note Miss Iona Barber visiting her grandmother in Provo and planning to leave soon for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C Jewett
Vernal
Iona Barber
Provo
New Maxca
County Fair Exhibit Preparation Question
The note asks if you are preparing the exhibit for the county fair, prompting planning or a status update on progress and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County T
Along the Uintah Railway A Elliott Visited Vernal
The intelligible fragment records numerous Vernal arrivals and departures including Mra A Elliott to Roosevelt and Mr T J Davis of the Uintah Oil Co, with other travelers such as Dan Williamson, Mr and Mrs J G Eccles, Greekwith, A Bus sell, Karl Wheeler and Hazel, Mrs Victor Earp, J R Deand, W D Halpin, Harry Loftquist, Mina Vera Corless, Charlton String, Superintendent John McAndrews, E S Gurr, and W A Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Elliott
Roosevelt
E Barachel
T J Davis
Uto O l Co
Dan Williamson
Tupadas
J G Eccles
William Gibson
Mack
Greekwith
Fort D
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Karl Wheeler
Hazel
Severn Day
Durtion
Joseph Galbreath
Victor Earp
Atchoe
Vernal
J R. Deand
Watson
W .D. Halpin
Uintah Railway
Harry Loftquist
Lake City
Colorado
Mra Quy Samuoa
Mra
Ted Corless
White River
Mina Vera Corless
Milas Huldah Lamb
Warnot
Dress standards urged in Uintah Academy churches schools
The Uintah Academy board and Adam Bennion urge modest attire and simple outfits for students starting September 1921. They prohibit extremely thin fabrics, encourage plain dresses or suits, and advise matron-approved sizing with emphasis on economy and health. Girls are warned against silk stockings. boys face similar guidance on silk shirts and socks. sensible walking shoes are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Uintah Academy
Adam 8
Bennion
Commission of Education
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
America
War Risk Insurance drive targets every ex service man in Utah
The U S Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Salt Lake City launches a statewide canvass to locate all ex service men eligible for compensation medical care or rehabilitation for WW I disabilities The effort uses the American Legion Boy Scouts Red Cross press and pulpit to reach claimants A flying squadron will assist in filing claims provide medical exams arrange on the spot care and hospital treatment and speed up adjustments before 1922 deadlines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bureau
Salt Lake
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Utah
Brother of Mrs Colton of Vernal Dies in Silver City
Oscar Wilkins a brother of Sterling Colton of Vernal died at his son in law Senator Perry Futler's Silver City home on August 7 He was stricken with paralysis during the Black Hawk War veterans encampment at Richfield The funeral was held at the First Ward Chapel in Provo yesterday afternoon at 2 He was a pioneer newspaper man who helped launch the first paper in Provo The last twenty five years of his life were spent in mining He was born May 6 1844 in Nauvoo Illinois to John C and Nancy Kennedy Wilking His LDS parents fled Nauvoo after their home was burned by a mob when he was three days old He married Mary Jane McEwan in 1867 and they had seven children She died ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilkins
Sterling Colton
Vernal
Perry S. Futler
Silver City
Richfield
First Ward
Provo
Wilkins
John C
Nancy Kennedy Wilking
Nauvoo
Hila
LDS. Church
Mary Jane McEwan
Commercial Club Seeks Feeders for Ashley Valley
The Commercial Club sent letters to drought districts in New Mexico Arizona and Nevada seeking information from stock raisers about sending livestock to Ashley Valley and Uintah Basin to feed on nearby cheap hay. A mutual benefit is seen in a gathering. The club has also pursued hotel plans for Vernal through F J Toner of Denver and informed the National Map Company about routes for Utah map compilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Comercial Club
Ashley Valley
Uintah Basin
F. J. Toner
Denver
Vernal
National Map Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Utah
Pikes Peak
Victory
Don B Colton
Salt Lake City
Vernal Commercal Club
Pathers and Sons Outing Plans Attract Many Attendees
A large group of fathers and sons plan to attend an upcoming outing with a camp site to be chosen after a Thursday scouting trip. Stake Superintendent Pontha Calder, Scoutmaster George L Woodbury, and Irvin Eaton led the excursion to finalize preparations as Don B Colton prepares to attend from Washington for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontha Calder
George L Woodbury
Irvin Eaton
3Ear
Don B Colton
Washington
Local Uintah Packing Window Prices In Vernal Utah
Prices today at Uintah Packing and Provision company in Vernal show cows at 3 cents per pound, heifers 3.5 cents, steers 4 cents, with weekly highs of 3.5 and 4 cents. Market fluctuates daily as comparison firms in Ogden and Helper quote on desel, while west and east markets show higher values. Hog prices firm at 8.5 to 9 cents dressed. plant handles 320 to 350 hogs weekly, buying direct from raisers to save buyer costs. Meat shipments from 2,000 to 6,000 pounds weekly go to Helper. Ed Sumner is manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Denver
Omaha
At & Cents
Iamhs
Ed Sumner
Uintah Packing and Provision Company
Heliotrope at Vogue Promises Family Drama
Richard Washburn Child story brings action to the Vogue as Heliotrope Harry battles a blackmail scheme surrounding Alice, the daughter of a greedy mother. A prison release leads to sacrifice to save the girl from ruin in the Cosmopolitan production animated by parental love and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yverson
Richard Washburn
Vogue
Ranvid
Hellotrope
Harry
Alice
Heliotrope
Serious Injury In Runaway At Lapoint
Word comes to Vernal that Mrs Delroy Angus of Lapoint was seriously injured in a runaway at Lapoint on Wednesday afternoon. She and her brother were driving a light wagon with a team when the animals frightened and ran, throwing them to the ground. Mrs Angus was dragged several rods, bruising her face and breaking her breast bone. Surgical aid was secured from Vernal and she was made comfortable. no internal injuries are believed. Her brother was badly shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Delroy Angus
Lapoint
Angus
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