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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
8
Town alle Mfr and Mrs W Henderson returned from Salt Lake City on Tuesday. The brief note records their travel and indicates a return date. No additional details are provided.
Charles Merkley of Tridell was a business visitor in Vernal on Tretday, extending local commerce ties and meeting with regional merchants.
Nir and Mrs Carter returned Monday after attending the state Republican convention in Salt Lake City.
Charles St Henderson returned Monday warning from WHlow Creek after spending the weekend at the home of Miss Lillian.
Huss Oral Witkins, clerk at IoC Penney, returned from vacation in Mand on Friday. She met her old school friend Mrs Lucy Nielsen during the visit.
Jovf Reese, who is handling the sale of the L. H Woodard store, returned Wednesday from Salt Lake City where he had been on business.
Miss Melba Henry spent the weekend visiting with her parents and Mrs Albert Henry and returned to her work in Salt Lake City Monday.
Mr and Mrs Vayor Cooper returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where they attended the state Republican convention and Mrs Cooper enjoyed a preview of new picture releases.
Bishop and Mrs J Cillie Davis returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where they attended the Republican convention. They were accompanied by Mrs Jdotm WN Davis.
Mr and Mrs L C Simmons of Salt Lake City traveled with Mrs Simmons mother Mrs La mar Gamimis to spend the weekend with Adelbert Colton Sr at his residence.
Archie Squire Richardson and Rose Iva Holmes were granted marriage licenses by Clerk Lorna Murray on August 20. The couples are listed as children of Mrs Helen Richardson of Naples and Mr and Mrs Joseph W Holmes of Davis.
L Pp Christensen attended the regular monthly meeting of the Utah Water Storage commission in Fast Lake City on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs A Lewis returned Saturday from a vacation tour of Kansas, Oklahoma, and other central and southern states, sharing travel stories and sightseeing memories from their trip.
The 4H club of Manta will hold an outing at Greendale in the Lawts Allen Draw on Thursday. A Asatay will hase charge of the aifa.
Mrs David Calder and her sister Mrs Lewis Ballard of Salt Lake City returned Friday after a visit to Salt Lake City. They came back for a short visit with relatives.
Miss Donna Hanks of Price visits the Ashton household for two weeks and departed for home last Thursday.
Mr and Blis Chauncy Witbeck traveled to Salt Lake City and returned home Saturday night after a weeklong trip for unspecified purposes.
Mrs Grace Findley returned recently from a three week visit in Gunnison with her sister.
A long Vernal society chronicle details a shower for Mrs Howard Noel with Wanda Johnston and Reba Eaton as hosts, plus numerous attendees listed by name. It also notes the 650th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Neal, outdoor parties, 4-H club activities, and a wedding announcement for Miss Eleanor Mitchell and Henry Ihnen with reception details.
Mr and Mrs Bay Hatch rejoice over the arrival of a fine boy born Thursday August 13 at their home. The new arrival brings happiness to the family and promises cheerful days ahead.
Miss Genevette Mitchell of Roosewell underwent an appendectomy Saturday at Ashley Valley Hospital and is recovering nicely.
Professor and Mrs Wm F Han sen and their children from Provo are visiting Vernal during the week to reunite with old friends and relatives. they were former residents of the city.
A 43 mile section of the Vernal Man ta highway cuts through the Ashley National Forest timber belt, noted as the longest highway in Utah within timbered terrain.
The Seagull girls of Vernal First ward under leader Mrs Edythe Samuels Shimmin held an outing at the Maughan pasture in Dry Fork today Thursday and may return in the evening.
Mr and Mrs L G Nobile and their daughter left Monday for East Lake City and other outlying points on business. They were joined by Miss Merrie Gardiner who has been visiting here for a week with Miss Margaret Merkley.
Warden Ed Oaks reports busy activity planting fish and eggs in lakes and streams north of Verral. Eggs from last season are in good condition, signaling a healthy stocking effort by the game wardens.
Mrs J Chapran and her two daughters Elizabeth and Gladys have just returned from a two week vacation trip visiting friends and relatives in Idaho Nebraska and Colorado after spending the summer at their mountain home.
N G Howards and son Carl vacation in Hicker son Park country near Carter Creek with Bouards surveying Lewis Allen country. They consider growing late stray berries for Wyomin g and Ashley Valley markets.
Thorn Hatch of Help er formerly of Vernal has filed intent to run on the Republican ticket for Carbon County Attorney, according to news reports.
Miss Stella Stevens an employee at Uintah State Bank left on Monday morning for her vacation She will spend it visiting with her parents at Randlett Miss Jennie Merkley also works at the bank but Stevens is on her vacation.
Miss Louise Jorgensen, bookkeeper at the Ashton Brothers Company, returned Monday from a two week vacation in California. She flew from Salt Lake City to San Diego in five hours and spent three days in Los Angeles attending the finals of the men’s and women’s Olympics in swimming and visited other coastal elites.
W R Egan father of Mrs Vera Witbeck, visiting Vernal about a month, returns to Salt Lake Monday. While there, he visited Mr Witbeck’s summer camp in the Black Tops region of Colorado.
President and Mrs HBtal Aer and Miss Vera and Hamilton Calder left Monday for a tour of Yellowstone National Park and Idaho. In Idaho they will visit with Mrs Calders brothers and sister of Sugar City, Idaho.
Daggett County moves to hold its inaugural county fair during the week at September 70 per A A ifords, one committee member, with plans for an unusually attractive parade and attractions to draw crowds.
Mr and Mrs Froland Stunduist and their Price family drove to Vera Saturday with their children. They were joined by Miss Bess Lundquist and Mr Lundquist. On Sunday Mr Lundquist and his sister returned to Price and Mrs Lundquist planned to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W Henderson.
Kenneth Speirs traveled to Salt Lake City Monday to bring home Mrs Speirs who has been there for medical care. Her condition is much improved.
Miss Alma Beaird, employed at Ashton Bros for a year, intends to enter the LDS hospital nurses training school in Salt Lake City in September. Her brother Wayne of Los Angeles has been visiting her over the past two weeks.
A homecoming party for Vernal First ward primary is set for September 1 at the county court house grounds, with Mrs Vera Witbeck presiding. An exhibit of summer work, including a pet and hobby show, will be featured. The program begins at 3:30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs A A Hardy of Viana and Joe Edgeworth of Rock Springs Wyoming visited Vernal at the home of Mr and Mrs DeVere Carroll Saturday. Ir Hardy serves as ranger of the Ashley National Forest north side area and Mrr Edgeworth is superintendent of the King Coal company. Mrs Carroll is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Elardy.
A reader questions why Colorado federal aid project savings under the state road commission estimate are not used locally. The inquiry cites Uintah County’s Cockleburr Project and asks why about 406000 dollars couldn’t be redirected to oiling the road from Vernal to the state line.
Mrs George Peterson of Mr Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Louis Peterson of Logan were recent visitors at Mrs Frank Slauch. Mrs George P Peterson is Mrs Maugha's mother and Mr Louis A Peterson is her brother.
Jensen and Edwards of Universal News service visited Jen.en to film a new reel at the Dinosaur quarry. Edwards noted exposed fossil bones high on the cliff, and the footage was described as promising for public release in about three weeks.
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