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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
8
A jumble of names appears to reference George Yw Harrhison Violet Harrison and WM Tn Walis with hints of a managerial overhaul at Fasinees and related roles. The fragment suggests organizational changes affecting multiple individuals.
Public notice from Vernal Utah announces a metered second class rate under the act of March 3 1879 with a charge of 7 50 in advance for PLR LEAR services.
A Buick sedan was delivered by Charlie Carter to W On Treas ion Beth Alder of Salt Lake City for visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Pontha Calder. Miss Caryt Dunn of Grove is a guest at the home of Blehep and Mrs Ftyrom FB Calder.
Kégar, Grant Calder, and Charlee Henderson spend a few days in the Bailes enjoying leisure time on a fishing trip in the area with local scenery and casual outings noted.
Ming Matty Curtie of Lehi appears to be transitioning to her junior year at the University of Utah Health Sciences or UHW as part of her ongoing education. The note references her sister Mra Wallace Hicks and mentions a current year described as the seeming ccheet year.
Mr and Mrs T G Alexander left Sunday morning for Salt Lake City where Mr Alexander is an expert attendee at the automobile convention.
Misa Donate Murray left Monday for a prolonged trip over Blue Mountain to the ranch of Mr and Mrs John Chew.
Reports indicate William Hodgkinson, who has been very sick for over a week, is slightly better though still in fragile condition. This cautious note comes from family updates and local hospital statements.
Roy Smith, who underwent surgery at Vernal Hospital, remained in critical condition but showed gradual improvement as doctors reported progress in his recovery.
Nile Hughes left Thursday morning for Mountain Home on behalf of the Farneworth Canal Company to handle company business and related duties.
Mr and Mrs Caldwell host Mee Caldwell and family for a four week visit with Mrs Charles Lenine of Penrone Colorado staying as well.
Vire Joseph Sannen underwent a gerloan operation on Monday and is reported to be progressing well. Friends express relief as she recovers, with officials noting stable condition and expected continued improvement.
Arma Adams from Aad ley Co-op grocery department is spending a week away with his wife and baby to Dry Fork visiting Mr Adams's parents for a family vacation.
Wirs Bessie Markey and family moved this week from the Cramer house to the house across the street south from the John Bullock residence.
Sander, Ashley Co operative manager, travels between St Louis and Chicago selecting goods for fall and winter. Mr Sasbold returned from Mexico after weeks away. Naval church services set for Kingsbury Congregational Church Sunday. Mrs Reew Cdam and family visit from Schmaruonten, Calif and plan to make Vernal their winter home. Mr and Mrs A If Peter welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday August 18, their fourth child. Attorney Thomas W. Nennell misses office due to illness. Mr and Mrs Charles L. Froson of Salt Lake visit Friesians’ family. Mavie and family depart for home from Aton. Devin and Lloyd Cullimorg accompany. Lawrence Davie returns with party.
Mine Marlys Akin of Gusher is visiting friends in Vernal this week.
McD Daly of the Vernal Confectionery departed today, Friday, for a brief trip to Manti.
A baby girl arrived Thursday to Mr and Mrs F J. The family planned a simple announcement noting the new arrival and health of mother and child. Both mother and infant are reported in good condition.
Lee Bennion arrived after a hunting trip on Baldy Mountain and was welcomed home at night.
Hildup Wilkinson and Iheliie Pow ell of Duchesne were in Vernal for part of the Beek event.
A local social note references Mrs Kenneth Spiers and a contact number 118 percent in a brief society column item. It appears as a clipped OCR fragment noting individuals and a phone-like detail.
Mrs Benton Sloane formerly Mrs Lisa Engberson of Vernal and Dry Fork plans to live with her Denver husband after a brief visit in Vernal. The couple announced their marriage in Salt Lake City on Aug 10 and will reside in Denver after a short stay in Vernal.
ABB Wakefield local Manager reports the Mead Bilen rig has reached a depth of 200 feet on Neal Dome. The reveal suggests ongoing drilling progress in the area as authorities monitor operations.
James Sabey of Roccavell stopped er fo Vernal Sunday night on his way to Meeker Cole to attend the trial of Earl Cook.
A message to President Wallace Calder from Salt Lake City confirms the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Rebeau Calder, formerly of Vernal.
Mrs Charley F Tucker hosted a Mor day evening at her home on August 14. Twenty guests enjoyed music and games followed by a delicious three course luncheon before departing after a very pleasant gathering.
Mile Hughes comes back Sunday evening from Glenwood Springs after a week there aiding Mr Hughes with his improving condition.
Mises Virgil Fagberaon of the Acorn Mercantile Company left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City on a buying trip for the dry goods department.
IPY Bowen of Hayden, president of the Farm Creek Cattle Association, visited town Tuesday to confer with the local forest office on range matters. The discussion focused on grazing policies and land management affecting area herds.
John L Mitchel with daughters Mary and Emeline spent the weekend in Vernal visiting a friend. They left Monday morning for their home in Salt Lake.
Mr and Mrs W Jrekaon of Murray and Mrs A L Bere Hibbard of Salt Lake City left Monday morning for home after spending a few days visiting relatives and friends.
The final UI C meeting of the year was held at Fort Ducheane on Wednesday night. An Icelandic report was presented and officers expressed jubilation over the success of the recent convention.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Watkins of Salt Lake City were visiting friends and relatives this week. Mrs Watkins was formerly Milas Merla Pope and both are former Vernal residents.
Frank Barney and his wife, along with J J Barnes of Hayden Cole, arrived in Vernal Sunday for a brief visit. The Barney family, former Vernal residents, have just returned from Florida and will travel to California in a few days.
Mr and Mrs William Witbeck, their daughter, Mr and Mrs M Snyder and baby, and Mrs Davis of Salt Lake left Saturday morning for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs W E Witbeck and daughter at their summer home near Leadville Calo.
Mi aqg Tha Hodgkinson daughter of Vr and Mra Hodgkinson left Tuesday for Provo for a short visit before entering school at the H Y tt Mica Hodgkinson was a graduate last spring from the US 8 and for the past two years has resided at the home of Vr and Mra Sander Mr and Mrs Dive Talliver and baby of Wisdom Mont are visiting Mrs Tolliver s sister Mrs Joseph Campbell of the Vernal Hospital They plan to visit on the Reservation then leave for Craig Cole where they will live for the winter
Mire CFEF Taylor, potmistress of Rockland Idaho, was recently visited by Frank Orser. The couple, formerly wed in Vernal, were at Mrs John Pavia’s home. Mrs Taylor had not visited Vernal in 26 years and was surprised by the city’s growth.
Word from St George states William Prease, recently taken there, is recovering and feeling better. Sheriff Lare Richardson transported him, noting he had heart issues and was confined to his Vernal home prior to departure. Mrs and Mrs Cook and family just back from a three day visit to Bunbeum Cote to retrieve daughter Ella, who spent two months visiting relatives in Colorado and Wyoming. They traveled with Templeton families of Sundesant and Armbruster family from Colorado Springs. they all enjoyed a day at Juniper Springs.
Mrs E Young Je hosted a lawn party Saturday August 14 for Kalma’s tenth birthday with 25 guests. Pink decorations and a pink and white cake with ten candles were the highlight. Kalma received many gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments. A separate Ladies Auxiliary American Legion bridge luncheon at Mrs Robert Johnston Jr’s home drew thirty guests to raise funds for delegates to the Cedar City convention August 23–25.
Mr and Mrs Roy Coupe and Mr and Mrs cease Frane and family visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Hicks. Guests were seated at a long table centered with a crystal basket of sweet peas and a seven o clock supper served. The evening was spent with readings by Mrs Hicks sister Visa Molly Curtia.
The Dewsa Club Drama Club hosted a Saturday evening gathering at Mrs Mary Hendersons residence. The lawn and drawing rooms glowed in honey pink and yellow with an 11 oclock luncheon. Outdoor games and lively entertainment marked the summer social.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mira Joseph Hardy's home on Sunday August 15 to celebrate her seventy sixth birthday with a pink and white birthday cake inscribed Mother. Mr and Mrs BE J Hurd and their son Jiobert of Denver are visiting Mr and Mrs J H Railiff.
Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Myton and others from Fort Duchesne attended the Orpheus performance by Maud Dulane in Vernal. The article mentions 80 per cent alfalfa seed in the basin, Yellowstone trip notices, strict forest fire limits in the park, and Tom Mix filming there. A demonstration by Ree Hiva Girls is planned for September 1 at the courthouse grounds with music, dancing, camel show, and watermelon refreshments for mothers and Ventual girls.
Annie Smith and Mr Lamar Samuels travel to Provo for the state convention of the Risine g and Professional Women’s Club. A banquet Saturday night precedes an early Sunday excursion to Mount Timpanogas and a visit to a cave, with plans to return via Ogden and time with Mrs Jack Reed.
Kenneth C Ikeler dean of the school of vericulture at Uiah Agricultural College arrives in Vernal with E W Welomas of the bureau of animal husbandry and D F Murray to review 4-H boys and girly club work. They plan to offer ideas to help members complete projects and prepare exhibits for the fair.
On Friday evening the Vernal Second Ward choir performed for ward members including Mr and Mrs John Robinson Mr and Mrs Peterson Mr and Mrs George Walker and Bishop and Mrs Green Wilkins. On Sunday at 10 00 o clock the choir serenaded Mrs Joseph Hardy on her seventy sixth birthday anniversary.
Bee Ube Girls Intertain The Bee-llv with leaders Misa Florence Hanson and Mira Norah Cook entertaining 15 girls last Thursday at Misa Hanson’s home. The afternoon featured hand work and cell work review, a Dutch lunch, and social activities.
Mrs Nile Jlughe assisted by the Misses Fula and Jennie Dodds hosted a brides luncheon at the Huchel home for guests from Salt Lake City and Ogden. The room featured dahlias and fall colors. bridge high honors went to Mrs Pardor Dodds and Mrs Wary Stahl. A chicken dinner followed at 7:00 pm with long table seating and decorative gladiolus and celluloid fan favors.
Nirgy John N Davis and daughter Cua hosted a Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake visitors Mea Charles Ericson Mra LeGrand Young and Mrs Lloyd Cullimore. The decor featured summer flowers and sixty guests enjoyed indoor games with prizes for Mrs Lloyd Cullimore and Mrs Joseph Hacking. Mrs Charlea Ericson performed vocal solos and a two course luncheon was served.
Mra Wallace Hicks hosted a Tuesday birthday party at her home for her daughter Helens eighth and her son Grants sixth. About twenty children attended with games led by Molly Curtis. Pink cakes, a dainty lunch, and gift opening followed a cheerful afternoon with summer flowers and a 500 game. Marty Pravieg won high honors at six o clock.
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Wilson Murray to WF Billings and Edith Weiland of Jensen. They were married the same day by Justice of the Peace Charles Carter.
Gavin Douglas of Salt Lake City spent a week at the Dodds ranch in Bakiles with Mr Dodds and son Clinton. Clinton left Thursday with the Dodds for a 10 day Baldy Mountain fishing trip.
Mrs Mia Tlughel entertained a small group with a waffle breakfast on Saturday morning at her home. They then traveled to the Dodds ranch where a large crowd gathered for several hours of activities followed by a campfire dinner in the Dodds grove.
The Bluebird class of girls from the Second Ward Primary, led by Mrs Parl Eaton, enjoyed a day trip on Monday. They rode to the David Timothy pasture, had a bonfire lunch, and spent the afternoon socializing and relaxing.
Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon at their home in compliment to F J Young Sr. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Erekson of Murray and Mrs Albert Hibbard of Salt Lake City who were visiting. Members of the immediate family were the other guests present.
Mrs Robert Johnston Jr and Mire Thomas T Johnston hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge party at Mrs Johnston’s home. Garden flowers adorned the rooms and eight tables accommodated guests. Mrs Rite of Smith won the high honors.
A Center Kansas gathering hosted Mrs Lynn Strong where a dainty two course luncheon was served. Tables were small and prettily decorated with flowers in a yellow color scheme.
Mrs William Witbeck entertained at her home on Friday afternoon in honor of her daughter Mrs Snyder of Denver Cole who is visiting. The event featured nine tables of rook and a quorade lunch with hand embroidered cloths and bud vases of sweet peas. Homer E Rich and Mrs Richard Jensen earned high honors in bridge and rook respectively.
The Second Ward choir led by Mrs Ella Cook and chorister G Norman Qlgon hosted a farewell party at the Olsen home last Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colton who leave to settle in Dry Fork. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mo Cook, Mr and Mrs O Norman Olson, and numerous local residents.
A brief notice notes a Whippet event or exhibition dated August 20 with viewing allowed prior to purchase. It records a local venue and organizer, inviting attendance and potential dog show participants.
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