Postmaster W. H Fitzwater Visits Vernal on Business
W H Fitzwater, postmaster of Duquesne City, traveled to Vernal on business, returning Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Fitzwater
Duchegne
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
6
Bennett Town Names Joe After Coal Bridge
Deputy Sheriff Keontz of Fort Duchesne collected brick for a new home on Wednesday and returned Thursday. Parley H Lambert of Bennett visited Thursday for coal and was accompanied by John Bennett, marking the town of Bennett’s naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Keontz
Ft. Duchesne
Parley H Lambert
Bennett
John Bennett
Joe
Librarian Charles Pope Returns From Bear Lake Idaho Trip
Charles Pope of Mountain Dell with son Lloyd and Miss Merle Massey, a librarian at the public library, returned Saturday from a vacation trip to Bear Lake county Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pope
Mountain Dell
Lloyd
Merle Massey
Public Library
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Uncertain Vernal Weather and Local Business Shifts
Heavy rain and east wind disrupted Tuesday afternoon in Vernal. Mentions a proposed electric bakery, Gerald Adams relocating toward Pueblo to attend a local high school, Ralph Rolfe’s transfer to Vernal Drug, and Uintah Telephone releasing a new directory with several new names in the first distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Adams
Thuradiy
Pueblo, Cola
Canutenniay H Gh
Pueblo
Ralph Rolfe
Vernal Drug
County fair dates set for September 27 28 29
Ver nal announces a county fair with the three day schedule. KE A Nanker serves as secretary of the fair association and invites calls or letters from interested participants or contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE A. Nanker
The
Fair Association
Edith Lawrence Returns to Vogue Theatre Post Vacation
Miss Edith Lawrence resumes duties as Vogue theatre manager after a month away in San Y Pecos California with colleague Misa Lawrence also noting improved spirits and a smoother office routine under Attorney Thes W O'Donnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lawrence
Vogue Theatre
San Y Texo
Cal
Misa Lawrence
Tlima
Fa Renty
Thes W O'Donnel
Pope Family Vacation Return From Idaho Trip
John W. Pope, his wife and daughter Venice returned Saturday from Bear Lake Idaho after a two week visit. Miss Pope stopped in at Roosevelt. Weldon Pope accompanied them home from Magna where he has been employed for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pope
Venice
Bear Lake
Idaho
Miss Pope
Roosevelt
Weldon Pope
Magna
Tourists Camp Ground Crowds Peak for Season Visit
Nearly seventy five tourists camped at the tourist camp ground Wednesday night the largest crowd of the season. Romomenne is to be provided for the registration of our tourist visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romemenne
Nance Headlines Orpheus Saturday Night Show
Big acts headline at Orpheus Saturday night on August 26 as billed in the weekly entertainment listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Nance
Orpheus
Local Notices Roundup From Vernal and Nearby Areas
Calder left for Salt Lake City Saturday morning. Mr Clift from near Lahore Colorado spent a few days in Vernal this week. Leslie Ashton of the Ashton Hardware company made a business trip to Nousevelt Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Don Fisher announce the arrival of a son August 9 to gladden their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelply
Calder
Salt Lake City
Clift
Lahore
Colorado
Leslie Ashton
The
Ashton Hardware Company
Nousevelt
Don Fisher
Local visits spread through Jensen and nearby towns
Mra BYP. Kelly visited her husband and daughter in Jensen at the start of the week. Mrs Lillian Griffis returned home Monday after several weeks near Watson. Mixa Pearl Shimmin came home Thursday from Salt Lake City with Sauder and Elmer Lind accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Jensen
Lillian Griffis
Watson
Mixa Pearl Shimmin
Salt Lake City
Accompenie Sauder
Elmer Lind
Ashton Visits Family After Saturday Roosevelts
Lowe Ashton traveled from Roosevelt to spend Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Lealle Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe Ashton
Roosevelt
Mrs
Lealle Ashton
Vernal Visitor Caps Capt Cooley of St Louis
Capt M W Cooley of St Louis Missouri, head of the American Asphalt Association, was a Vernal visitor on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M W. Cooley
St Louis
American Asphalt Association
Ogden Man Andrew Bingham Buys Cattle for West Markets
Andrew Bingham of Ogden Utah spends a week in Ver nal buying cattle for home operations and California markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bingham
Ogden
Utah
California
Local visitors travel by car and carriage to nearby towns
Mr Taylor McClelland and family drove to the Reservation float Sunday in their new car to visit their old friend Sam Pullen. George Bagge of the Vernal Lumber Company accompanied J Q Nord to the Nord saw mill, leaving Tuesday and returning Saturday. Mrs Pardon Dodds and children toured town in their carriage Monday, staying until Wednesday before returning to Ashley Creek ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor McClelland
Sam Pullen
George Bacge
The
Vernal Lumber Company
J. Q. Nord
Nord
Pardon Dodds
Ashley Creek
Jasmine Hibbard leaves for Salt Lake City after visit
After a month visiting her brother Postmaster E. J. Young Jr. and other relatives, Mrs. Jasmine Hibbard departed Saturday for her home in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Young, Jr
Jasmine Hibbard
Salt Lake City
Dr David Eccles Leaves Vernal En Route Home
Dr David Eccles departed Vernal Thursday morning after visiting Mr and Mrs William Gibson and other relatives, en route to his home in Naworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Eccles
Wm Gibson
Eccles
Naw
Durant automobile drives with Taylor McClelland and Mary Dattes
Mrs Taylor McClelland and her daughter Mrs Mary Dattes are seen driving a Durant automobile. Both are becoming quite expert in handling their car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor McClelland
Mary Dattes
Durant
A HE Kneale and Mrs Kneale Visit Vernal Hatchery Site
Superintendent A HE Kneale and Mrs Kneale visited Vernal on Wednesday. Mr A Kneate assisted with locating work for a fish hatchery to be built above White Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A HE Kneale
Kneale Weare
A Kneate
White Rocks
Mrs Minnie Thomas and kin plan California trip
Mrs Minnie Thomas and sister and Mr William Richens left Wednesday for Salt Lake City with Melvin Thomas guiding them. Before returning they will visit Los Angeles and other California points. John Gant and wife Maybell visit Vernal friends. Mr Gent has been totally blind since an eye accident nearly a year ago. Mrs Wallace Hicks hosted a fourth birthday party for daughter Helen with twelve guests. James Blair of the Columbia School of Commerce Chicago spent days in Vernal seeking scholarships, accompanied by Melvin Thomas from Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Thomas
William Richens
Salt Lake City
Melvin Thomas
Los Angeles
California
John Gant
Maybell
Mr Gent
Wallace Hicks
Helen
James Blair
Columbia School of Commerce
Chicago
Vernal
Vernal considers local candy factory and job growth
In Vernal discussions suggest a sizeable candy factory would be a credit and provide work for many in the Uintah basin. Albert Thomas, from Hill Creek, recently joined Vernal after helping move drilling equipment for Midwest Oil and will likely accept a local position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Albert Thomas
Hill Creek
Midwest of
Thomas
He Willl
Conjoint Meeting Scheduled in Ver Net Wards
The combined meeting of the Ver net First and Second wards is set for next Sunday, August 26, in the first ward chapel with Principal E. Jacobsen of Unitah Academy as speaker. A Read program is planned and James O Nord arrived in Varral from St George with his family for the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernet
First Ward
A Jacobsen
Unitah Academy
Price Sun Pia Dance at Open Vent Saturday Night
R M Tiffany traveled from Provo Mondo to Price with Mrs Tiffany visiting. They endured a harrowing escape from danger, a broken foot, and a tense wire and water incident. An evening of thrills followed by note of August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M Tiffany
Price
Provo Mondo
Tiffany
Price Reynole
Price Sun
Uintah Railway visitors and repairs report around Vernal
Mrs Edwin Collyer from Monticello Illinois visited Var nat to see son Win Collyer family. Mrs Martha Sibobertson from Mack Cole rode Vernal bound to visit daughter Mrs Lester Bingham. Mrs Lee Morris traveled Vernal to Watson. C E Spring spent Saturday in Vernal then returned to Watson. Railway crews repaired flood damage near White river and rebuilt bridges after rains. A Uintah railway bridge west of Muck burned Monday night. Fire started for burning brush. Capt M W Cooley arrived Tuesday and left for Dragon Wednesday. Supt John MacAndrews returned with his daughter Helen toward Berkeley. E 8 Gurr helped repair roads with the automobile crew. Arrivals via Uintah railway to Vernal include Mrs Ireston and Don Roberta and EK MM Stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Collyer
Varnat
Win Collyer
Collyer
John Kirby
Monticello
Illinois
Portland
Oregon
Martha Sibobertson
Mack, Cole
Vernal
Lester Bingham
Maeser
Lee Morris
Watson
White River
Uintah
Muck
Bushda
M. W Cooley
Hhe
Dragon
John MacAndrews
Helen
Berkeley
California
Tintah
Mrs I Reston
Don Roberta
EK MM Stringer
Happenings In Society Featuring Mrs Woodard And Guests
Mrs L H Woodard entertained the Twentieth Century club with social chat and introductions on Tuesday afternoon. Visitors from Monticello Illinois Mrs John Kirby and Mrs Edwin Coller were honored guests along with Mr and Mrs William Coller. Refreshments were served. Last Friday Mrs Ethel M Martin hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Vern MecCarvel visiting from Texas. Guests included L He Allen Miss Mary McAndrews Merle Ashton and Dr L Shimmin. Mrs Minnie Doddy hosted the Thalia club on Saturday with fortunes and a tree and plant guilding contest followed by community singing and a luncheon. Out of town guests included Mrs Mary Orser of Roosevelt and Mrs A C Hatch of Heber Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Woodard
Twentieth Century Club
John Kirby
Edwin Coller
Monticello
William Coller
Ethel M. Martin
Vern MecCarvel
L. He Allen
Mary McAndrews
Merle Ashton
L. Shimmin
Minnie Doddy
Thalia Club
Mary Orser
Roosevelt
A. C Hatch
Heber
Utah
Green River Beach Gathering Ends With Banquet After Storm
A Sunday crowd gathered at William Oakley’s in Jensen on Green River for a beach picnic and a treetop lunch before a windstorm forced shelter indoors. Vernal guests included Mrs EF Woodward and several local residents. Mrs Cetlventra, Rebekah State Assembly president, visited Vernal Tuesday night and spoke to Unity Rebekah Lodge with a reception and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oakley
Jensen
Aufin
Green River
Treen
Orisse Cellventra
Rebekah
Mrs Woodard Hosts Twentieth Century Club Gathering
Mrs L H Woodard entertained the Twentieth Century club on Tuesday with guests including Mrs Collyer and Mrs Kirby of Monticello Mrs John McAndrews Mrs Leslie Ashton Mrs Robert Johnston of Santa Cruz and Mrs Wm Witbeck among others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Woodard
Twentieth Century Club
Collyer
Kirby
Monticello
Witness
John McAndrews
Leslie Ashton
Robert Johnston
Santa Cruz
Wm Witbeck
Social guest list highlights Vernal area dinner party
Mrs Ethel M Martin hosted Thursday dinner for Mrs Collyer and Mrs John Kirby of Monticello Holineis. The visit included Mrs Kirby and Mrs L Woodard, Mr Robert Collyer, Geo H Cruikshank, Lily Bean and Ruby of Brush Creek. Several locals spent time in Vernal and Meeker Colorado during the weekend. Norman Dodd and Bill Evans departed Vernal for Los Angeles by motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Martin
Mrs. Collyer
John Kirby
Monticello
Holineis
Mrs. Martin
Kirby
Mra Collyer
Kirbs
Lily Bean
Ruby
Brush Creek
Vernal
Norman Dodd
Bill Evans
Los Angeles
California
Judge A Catch and Mra Hatch officiate Dodds family dispute
A Utah judge and Mrs Hatch presided over a weekend family dispute involving Mrs Antinnie Dodds. Hatch is Dodds' brother, and the proceedings centered on resolving differences within the Dodds family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge A Catch
Mra Hatch
Calder visit with A G W Robinson to Fish Lake outing
Zelph Calder returns from Sit Take Cliv with Assistant Attorney General W. Robinson and family for a visit. Mrs Robinson is Calder’s sister. Mr and Mrs T C Parker plan an outing to Fish Lake by buckboat with good fishing reported and large trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelph
Calder
W. Robinson
Familly
Robinson
Mr Calder
T C. Parker
Fish Lake
County Officials Review Tax Debts Despite Stock Shortage
County Commissioner J R Fa wards and County Clerk Alfred Woantch met with County Clerk Chase A Hatch and Commissioner Lynne Ashton to discuss taxes due from Tirteh county on account of stock shortages. The meeting aimed to address accruing tax concerns in the county treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R Fawards
Alfred
Woantch Carrly
Chase A Hatch
Lynne Aahton
Tirteh Cnuntyr
Tae
Thintah
Pig Vanceh At Orpheus-8at Saturday Night
A fragment mentions a Saturday night event at Orpheus-8at with Pig Vanceh listed, but details are unclear due to broken text. The item reads as a local entertainment notice or listing from a newspaper page segment.
Initiation of Women into Eastern Star Lodge
Thursday afternoon Mrs John Bullock and Mrs Chase Neat traveled to Myton and were initiated into the Eastern Star Lodge that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bullock
Chase Neat
Myton
Eastern Star Lodge
That Place
Dinner guests noted for Monday evening at Avan home
Mrs L H Avan had dinner guests Monday evening including Mrs Ethel M Marfin Mrs Jennie Carhart and sister Miss Elfie Johnson of Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Avan Hay
Ethel M Marfin
Jennie Carhart
Elfie Johnson
Salt Lake City
Denton Douglass and visitors at Vernal quarry week
Prof and Mrs Earl Douglass of the Dinosaur quarry spent Wednesday in Vernal. They were joined by Prof Q O A Peterson and Prof A S Corceshatl of Pittsburgh. Roth-genfinmen are tied to the Carnegie Museum. Mr and Mrs Ad Strommes and daughter Mrs Arthur Stromnus and Mrs Jerine Carhart with Wittinn Oakley note births in Salt Lake City. A son was born to Mr Robert Johnston, their second child after the first died shortly after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Earl Douglass
Dionosaur
Vernal
QO A Peterson
A. S Corceshatl
Pittsburgh
Roth
Ad Strommes
Arthur Stromnus
Jerinie Carhart
Wibtona Johnson
Emma Johnson
Chiia Johnson
Carhart
Johnson
Wittinn Oakley
Jensen
Robert Johnston
Sale Lake City
Mr. Johnston
Fuller Remington
Naples
Babe
Remington
Edith Hadlock
C Hadlock
Local notices and family greetings from the community
Mra Eart Brimball is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Vio Murray left Saturday for Grand Junction and other Colorado points. Mr and Mrs Ed Stromness of Salt Lake City are visiting relatives this week. The stork arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Brank Feers on Aug 19 with a bonnie daughter. William C Marshall of Lapoint has purchased a new Chevrolet Four Ninety touring car from the Neal Alfan motor company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Robert Witmer
Vio'n Murray
Grend Junction
Colorado
Mr O
Mre
Ed Stromness
Salt Lake City
Brank Feers
Wiliam C Marshall
Lapoint
Neal- Alfan Motor Company
Gus Kforris
James Murray
Mt Vernon
Oregon
Gus Morris
Hig
Morris
Willow Creek
Whelan Visits Mountains To Check Cattle Interests
Yrol Whelan of the Cottage Hotel traveled to the mountains this week to oversee his cattle interests and returned to Vertical Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrol. Whelan
Cottage Hotel
Vertiall
Blind Hearts Opens at Verue Theatre With Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth stars in a drama set during early gold rush days, portraying a daring prospector in Blind Hearts. The Verue theatre presents the film on Saturday, August 26, inviting audiences to see his signature dramatic prowess again after similar roles in The Sea Wall and Behind the Door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Bosworth
Mauns
the Verue
Bosworth
Earl Lennon
Thorwe
Carthage
Lareen
Earth
G Alexamier Leads Sunshine Ranch Visit in Vernal
G Alexamier, manager of the Sunshine ranch at Jensen, hosted a business visitor in Vernal on Thursday to discuss operations and partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T G Alexamier
Sunshine Ranch
Jensen
Vernal
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