Uintah Railway Superintendent Kept From Work With Illness
John McAndrews Uintah railway superintendent suffered intestinal trouble for several days. Byron Alder poultry specialist from U A C visited the valley for meetings with farm bureau locals. Misa Van Duyn Doty left Vernal for Salt Lake City after visiting Mr and Mrs L H Allan. Ming Victoria Christanson district home demonstration agent from U A saved health lectures for Vernal women in the Second ward chapel. Mrs Soffe mother of Mrs Pantha Calder and her son George Boffe and wife of Salt Lake City returned home after visiting Pantha Calder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Rozina Skidmore
Farm Bureau
Second Ward
John McAndrews
Uintah Railway
Byron Alder
Misa van Duyn Doty
L. H. Allan
Salt Lake City
Ming Victoria
Christanson
U. A
Bishop A W Moulton to Speak at St Pauls
Next Sunday August 26 Holy Communion and sermon at St Pauls Episcopal church will be given by Bishop Arthur W Moulton of Salt Lake City at 10 30 a m Evening prayer and sermon by Rev M M Fryer at 8 p m All are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Arthur W. Moulton
Salt, Lake City
M M. Fryer
Postmaster Leaves on Vacation to Salt Lake City
E. J. Young Jr postmaster of Vernal and Mrs Young with children left Friday for about two weeks. They will attend daughter's marriage at the Salt Lake temple on Aug 29 and then visit Mr and Mrs Lyon in Emmett Idaho with Mr Lyon, the postmaster's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Young, Jr
Vernal
Donates Sign to Chamber of Commerce
New window sign has been painted at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and a lighted street sign erected at the entrance. E. H. Adair, a local contractor, made and donated the sign to the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
E., H. Adair
Chamber of Commerce
Myton Beed Plant to Start Boon Boost
F. J. Burger of the Uintah Basin Seed Growers association, Myton Utah, was in Vernal on business and then traveled to East Lake city. On his return he plans to start an alfalfa seed cleaning plant at Myton and expects a heavy seed run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collett
Salt Lake City
United Basin Industrial Convention
Ashley Valley Pioneers
F. J. Burger
Uintah Basin Seed Growers Association
Myton
Utah
Vernal
East Lake City
Vernal Woman Injured in Auto Wreck
Mrs Luelia Hatch, manager of a Rainnbow boarding house, drove through Vernal Tuesday evening to reach her daughter Mrs Nick Sermis of Cattle Gate who was seriously injured in an automobile wreck. Mr and Mrs Claude Eaton and family accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luelia Hatch
Rainnbow
Vernal
Salt Lake City
Nick Sermis
Cattle Gate
Claude Eaton
Leave for Kenilworth by Smiths to teach again
Mr and Mrs Augustus Smith depart Saturday for Kenilworth Utah to begin another teaching year. They enjoyed Vernal with many friends and hate to part. They rented their Vernal home to Prof W A Paxton principal of Uintah County High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Smith
Kenilwork
Utah
Vernal
W. A. Paxton
Uintah County
Vernal Auto issues new road log for Denver to Salt Lake route
The Vernal Auto company releases a road log covering the Denver Colorado to Salt Lake City Utah corridor via Vernal and a Vernal to Salt Lake City via Glenwood Springs Colorado route. The September term of Uintah county district court convenes in Vernal on Tuesday September 3 with Judge Elias Hansen anticipated to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Auto Company
Denver
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Glenwood Bprings
Third ‘District Court
Uintah County
Vernal
Elias Hansen
Oaks and Murray Tie The Knot In City Ceremony
Lindsay Oaks, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Oaks, wed Misa Merle Murray, daughter of J Hatch Murray, in a ceremony performed by Justice Irvin Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsay Oaks
H. E. Oaks
Misa Merle Murray
J. Hatch Murray
Irvin Eaton
Boy Injured at Convention in Fort Duchesne
Three year old Howard Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis, was struck by a car near the Fort Duchesne post office on the second day of the convention. He suffered a bruised shoulder but later freed his arm from a sling. The child stepped into traffic while avoiding one vehicle and did not see another coming from the opposite direction. The driver, a half blood Indian, was not considered blameworthy in what was deemed an unavoidable accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Irs
Charles Lawisa
Fort Duchesne
Vernal Rail Passengers and Visitants Reported
A series of arrivals and visits along the Uintah Railway are noted from Vernal Utah and nearby towns. Mrs O A Dobreth of Harrison mine and Mrs Mary Jewett of Grand Junction Colorado arrived in Vernal to visit relatives. Alva Barnett traveled from Mack Colorado via Canada. Rex Spendrove Tom Kendall G W Muossey and J C Littlefield were weekly travelers to Vernal. Mary McAndrews visited her parents Supt John McAndrews and Mrs. Gurr Ja spent time in Watson. W A Banka from Watson visited Vernal with family on Saturday. Leona Gurr and Yorn Carloss joined a trip to White River to see the Corloas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karren
Watson
Utah
O. A. Dobreth
Harrison Mine
Mary Jewett
Grand Juncton
Colorado
Vernal
Umutah
Tom Kendall
G. W. Muossey
J C. Littlefield
Vornal
Vorenal
T J
Davia
White River
Mise
Mary McAndrews
John McAndrews
Gurr
W. A. Banka
Misson Yorn Carloss
Leona Gurr
Corloas
Uintah Basin Booster Attends Logan Encampment
R. L. Collett, a prominent Utah booster, went to Logan for the Farmers Encampment to urge farmers and stock raisers to stay connected with and support Utah mining interests. He forecasts the oil shale industry will prove pivotal for Uintah Basin’s future growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Logan
Collett
Utah
Salt Lake Mining Review
Farmineg
Ir. Collot
Community Fair Planned in Randlett by Local Club Leaders
Reuben Wilson and Mrs H C K Richards of Randlett will lead a September community fair to showcase local club efforts and farm products. Competent judges will award small prizes, funds from a recent dance will support prizes, and visitors from surrounding communities are expected. The event precedes the county fair at Vernal on September 26 27 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Wilson
H. C. K Richards
Randlett
Vernal
Calder's Brother Wins Liberty Park Horseshoe Tournament
George Soffe, the sensational winner of a recent horseshoe pitching tournament in Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, is the brother of Mrs. Pontha Calder of this city. Soffe totaled 273 points, with 246 ringers, 13 double ringers, and 70 single ringers. His percentage was 1,000, while the nearest competitor had 2641 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Soffe
Liberty Park
Salt Lake City
Pontha Calder
Attempted Burning of Arch Gregory Home
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Arch Gregory who moved into the frame house formerly Ferrell Wilking and owned by John Odekirk were away from home On their return they found someone entered their home poured kerosene on the kitchen floor and other places piled inflamable material to start a fire A candle lit and placed in a Butter Krust bread box from Salt Lake bakery had gone out before burning the box No one seen anyone around the house Mr and Mrs Gregory moved out the next day Ipa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Gregory
Ferrell Wilking
John Odekirk
Mrs. Gregory
Vernal Gun Club Plants 60,000 Trout This Week
Members of the Vernal Gun and Rifle club plant native trout in Uintah county streams using Whiterocks hatchery stock. The first truck Monday brought 60 000 fish and about 4000 per can. the project will total roughly half a million fish once finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Whiterocks
Uintah County
Grimes Returns From Four-Week Mountain Trip
C. J. Grimes of the Salt Lake Tribune came back last week after a four week journey in the mountains. He was hosted by the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Grimes
Salt Lake Tribune
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Miss Clela Young to Wed Perry Walcott in Salt Lake City
Mrs. William H. Siddoway and daughter hosted a large society shower for Miss Clela Young daughter of Postmaster E J Young Jr. Miss Young leaves Friday for Salt Lake City to marry Perry F Walcott of Vernal a medical student at the University of Utah Vocational training will follow. Young is a noted vocalist from Vernal and will continue musical studies next year. Walcott has visited Vernal during vacations and made many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Siddoway
Fay Alddoway
Clela Young
E. J Young
Miss Young
Salt Lake City
Perry F. Walcott
Stor- Hing
Towns
Rm Medical
University of Utah
Vorenal
Muale
Entertains in Honor of Misses Calder and Hacking
Mrs Harmon and Sowards hosted a large group for a handkerchief shower honoring Miss Kathryn Calder and Miss Lucile Hacking. The two will marry August 29 in the Salt Lake Temple, departing Vernal on Monday. Calder will wed Earl G. Sumsion of Spanish Fork. Hacking will wed Milas Calder, a brother of Miss Calder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenne Mra. Harmon & Sowards
Kathryn Calder
Lucile Nacking
Salt Lake Temple
Vernal
Miss Calder
Earl GB. Sumsion
Spanish Fork
Milas Hacking
Leo Calder
Miss Lucile Hacking Honored At Shower Show
Mrs. Briant Stringham entertained at a Saturday afternoon shower in honor of Lucille Hacking. The afternoon featured ramps with prizes won by Pearl Shimmig and Kathryn Calder. Many beautiful gifts were received by twenty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briant Stringham
Lucille Hacking
Pearl Shimmig
Kathryn Calder
Mrs Hardy Hosts Birthday Dinner For Mrs Joseph Hardy Sr
Mrs Hardy entertained about twenty ladies at her residence on Wednesday of last week for the birthday anniversary of Mrs Joseph Hardy Sr. The elaborate dinner was well appointed and the afternoon was spent with Mrs Hardy. Guests wished to help celebrate more of her birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hardy
Mrs. Hardy
Hardy
Slumbert Surprise Party for Ethlynn Ashton
Miss Ethlynn Ashton daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Ashton attended a slumber surprise party with her friends on Tuesday evening. She is soon to leave for Salt Lake City to study at St Marys Academy marking a coming farewell from her hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethlynn Ashton
Lynn Ashton
Miss Ashton
Salt Lake City
St. Mary's Academy
Sid doway hosts lawn party for school friends
Mable Siddoway daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Siddoway entertained a number of school friends at her home with a lawn party Tuesday evening. The gathering featured games directed by Miss Vera Calder and a delightful time was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Siddoway
William H. Siddoway
Vera Calder
Second Ward Mothers and Daughters Day in Vernal
The Vernal Second ward will hold Mothers and Daughters Day on Wednesday August 29 at Naples Grove. Depart from the Second Ward chapel at 6 am with transportation for those in need. Attendees provide their own food or share meals. breakfast features bacon eggs fried potatoes bread butter and jam. dinner includes bread butter potato salad corn cold meat fruit and coke. luncheon supplies ice cream and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Second Ward
Naples Grove
Second Ward
Arcadia Defeats Vernal In Final U B I 1C Game
Arcadia clinched the final Basin game by a 2 0 score over Vernal after a third inning error. A series is planned with Lapolat and Vernal, with future games at both towns. Vernal’s strong team has improved and is expected to win the upcoming contest, which promises to be a royal affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Arcadia
Lapolat
Vernal Post Office Clerks Under Annual Distribution Exam
Arthur Grantham of the Railway Mail Service with headquarters at Ogden conducted the annual distribution examination for Vernal post office clerks. The test is required of all clerks in first and second class post offices, and Grantham spent several days overseeing the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Grantham
Railway
Ogden
Vernal
Vernal Post Office
Her Gilded Cage Charms in Paramount Picture at Vogue
Swanson stars in Her Gilded Cage a 4 Sam Wood production to be shown at the Vogue Theatre on Saturday August 26. The plot follows a woman who sacrifices her own happiness for her sister’s sake becoming a famed singer while locked in a gilded cage. Supporting cast includes Powell Ford Cornwall Hlera and Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurria Swanson
Paramountatar
Paramount
Gilded Cage
Sam Wood
Vogue Theatre
Miss Swanson
Fleur d’Amour
Finnie
Anne Nichols
David Powell
Harrison Ford
Anne Cornwall
Walter Hlera
Charles Stevenson
First Patents Signed By President Coolidge
Register Albert Halen of the Vernal land office reports week totals of agricultural patents and filings. First Patents Signed by President Calvin Coolidge appear for Hyrum R. Jones Vernal Utah 80 acres and Benjamin R. Taylor 240 acres plus Myron D. Perry 320 acres, all in Utah. Filings Made This Week list multiple Utah entries including stockraising and desert land, with names such as Lea Morris Randlett Vernal and James H. Luster Watson, among others, plus a Waterbury shale placer mining claim group for Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halen
Vernal Land Office
Hyrum R. Jones
Tabonila
Utah
U.S. M
Benjamin R. Taylor
Vernal
L. M. Myron D. Perry
T. S
Calvin Coolidge
Lea Morris
Watson
S.L. M. Junius W. Jackson
Randlett
S. L. M. Grand Rasmunsen
L. M. Earl Leech
L. M
James A. Luster
James H. Luster
Desert Land
Watson of! Company
Temple to Open Aug 27 After Annex Delays
President George F Richards announces Salt Lake temple opening postponed to Monday August 27 due to unfinished annex improvements. Orson B Calder administrator files notice with local land office to prove homestead on Diamond Mountain land related to Alton Calder estate. Alton Calder, son of Orson B Calder, died at a World War I training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Temple
George F. Richards
Orson B. Calder
Alton Calder
Register of the Local Land Office
Diamond Mountain
Eyewear demos and community notices in Vernal and Roosevelt
Dr Earl Lewis of Lewis Optical Co visits Vernal for eyeglasses at Lewis Jewelry Store on Friday and Saturday and at Elliott Hotel Fort Duchesne and Gipson Hotel Roosevelt on September 3. Also a Aug 30 program and dance at Ashley ward with regular prices. For sale apples and corn. Public land notice: Orson B Calder, administrator, seeks 3 year proof for homestead in Vernal area. witnesses listed. filings Aug 23 1923 to Sep 21 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis
Lewis Optical Co
Lewis Jewelry
Vernal
Elliott Hotel
Fort Duchesne
Gipson
Roosevelt
Ashley Ward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wickie
Adair Tyzacka
The
Vernal Milling and Light Company
Clarence I. Johnson
Focal
Earl
John K. Bullock
Balt Lake City
Weldon
Fort Douglan
J. Thompson
Whiterocks Fish Hatchery
E. J. Young, Sr
John Hodgkinson
Murray
Dan H. Hillman
Mr. Hillman
Fort Dufécheasne
Gupt. H
G. Olson
Salt Lake Ey
Fairview
Mr. Olson
Mra
Gertrude Thomas
Richfield
St. Louis
Orpheus
Marshal H. A. Miller
United States Inspector of Post Offices
E. M. Jackson
Provo
Watson O 1 Company
Earley
Rulon Bartlett
Price
Misa Lu
Elle Bartlett
W. 8. Henderson
L. M. Winser
Utah Agricultural College
Ashley Valley Canal
the Burton
Clara B. Burton
George McKee
Salt Lake Cy
Burton
A. W. Moulton
ST. Paul's Church
Kenilworth
Ber District
OAKS
Mrs. Pontha
Calder
Arch Gregory Home
Miss Clela Young
Witil
Misses Calder
Hacking
Lucile Hacking
Slumbet
Miss Ethlynn Ashton
VOGUE
Gladys Walton
WM. Rogers
Romeo
Harold Lloyd
Paulline, Frederick
Duatin Farnum
Oatis
FOX News
Lionel Aarrymore
Phnman
Bebe Daniels
Conrad Nagel
Julia Faye
Renl
President Coolidge
Alva H. Hatch
Estes T
Jeremiah R. Hatch
Zee Acres
the Board of Education
W. N. Sperling
Enos Bennion
Phono Vernal
Henry Herriott
Inernal
Enos
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Uta
Nw& NW
Ney Ney
Range
Salt Lake Meridian
Register
United States ‘Land Office
Witnesaoat
Thurmer Ragmussen
Mentzer Calder
William H. Cook
United States
Ashley Valley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!