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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
8
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Branley Ashton returns Sunday from Salt Lake City where he has been on business. He arrived by train and plans to resume duties at once, meeting with associates to review recent developments and project timelines.
Homer D Ford and wife of Reali bow were visitors in Vernal on Friday of last week.
Dr W Henderson and family of Price spent a day touring Vernar and the Ashley Valley on vacation enjoying the scenery and local beauty.
Superintendent H. Olsen left Tuesday to attend the Superintendents' Convention in Salt Lake City. He will be gone about ten days.
The September term of the District Court will convene Monday September 19 this year. There will be paternal criminal cases to be tried at this term.
W Workman of the Hardson mine at Watson visited the Express office on Friday and said conditions in the area are quiet at present.
Isaac Mo Allen, a Bennett section pro, was in Vernal on business. Mrs William Vernon of Maeser is a daughter of Mr Allen.
John H Cook aged 19 son of Isaac Gook and Misa Blanche Scott aged 17 daughter of John Scott, both of Vernal, were united in marriage Monday by Justice H Walter Woolley.
Charles F Tucker of the Sted Front Garage returned from Salt Lake City with a new Oakmond auto and has now taken the local agency for the car.
Logan Brimshall will teach at Ne ota this year. Mr and Mrs Mor rey Vernon will teach at Cedarview. J. F Watkins at Duchesne Mr Lrimball. and Mr Vernon are principals in those schools.
Sheriff Lafe Richardson departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City to join the county sheriffs of Utah meeting on Thursday August 26. He plans to handle related legal and business matters during the trip.
County announces that all aliens aged 14 to 35 who have not passed a fifth grade English exam must register on Thursday September 1 1921 at the School Board office in Vernal Utah.
Owen H Johnston has purchased the Vulcanizing Plant of the Vernal Auto Company and will operate a full auto tire repair and rubber vulcanizing shop. The new shop is located on the south side of the Vernal Auto Company site.
Emertson and James, contractors for the Bridges on the Vernal Duchesne road, are quarrying rock near Halfway Hollow and expect to start bridge work in the next few days using local men for labor.
Mrs Henry Erikson arrived from Sandy Utah with Miss Mary Erekson seven years old. Mrs Erekson is the mother of Henry and Haller Erikson and plans an extended visit. She greatly enjoys the trip.
The 1921 Salt Lake City directory from the R L Polk Company notes a total population of 163180, including Murray Midvale Sandy Garfield and Magna, up from 1917's 105122. The document signals distribution readiness and broader regional inclusion.
Mrs Sarat D Rudge of Maeser and her brother Thomas Austin of Gosport England left Sunday for an extended California visit. Their first stop is Pasadena where Mr Austin hopes to travel across the American continent during the trip.
Mr and Mrs L H Allen with Miss Van Duyn Doty and Mr and Mrs Charles J Neal described a hunting trip on Diamond Mountain. They toured the mountain in a camp house fitted to an Oldsmobile truck and reported a fair catch of young chickens, with losses due to late spring storms that killed or froze the young birds.
Harold Davila arrived Thursday from the sheep camp on Hardy mountain and will stay a few days. The County Fair premium diet is being printed and will be ready for distribution next week. The Neal-Allen Motor Company held an event on Ford roundster for George J. Woodbury of the United States Bank.
Mre of Wllette and her daughter Marlun have left for their home at Batt Lake following a tense dispute with T'r and Mira John Davin.
Professor WoFl Burgener and Iph Catder set out for Balt Lake and plan to return with Ina via Overland EF. The note mentions Burgener and Catder and a journey with potential arrival details.
Heberts Wall of Jonsen learned Thursday that its alster had died in Sanutagulp. Mr Wall left Vernal Friday morning to attend the funeral.
Mrs Reuben Long departed Sunday for Salt Lake City accompanied by her sister Mrs Rudge and their brother Thomas Austin who is visiting from Sigland.
Misses Merle Pope Lula Nicolson and Gladys Stmitth rode to Mack one route to Colorado. Jack Snyder and several others arrived in Vernal. Captain M W Cooley traveled via Vernal toward Fort Duchesné. W A Hanks and families vacationed in Vernal after fishing in Whiterocks canyon. E 8 Gurr spent a week in Alhandra replacing damaged approach.
Seventy one guests attended a Wednesday event hosted at the Carter residence by Mesdames Calder Carter and Chase. The gathering honored Mrs Colton wife of Congressman Don B Colton as she prepares to leave for Washington after Congress adjourns. Seventy four gifts were presented and a luncheon was served. Entertainment included readings by Mrs Sander Miss Gillette and Miss Mina Davis sang.
A planned surprise for Mr and Mrs K J Winder unfolded on Friday evening on the Winder lawn. About a hundred guests gathered by car and hay rack to the Second Ward Chapel, with Fred G Bingham and Mary Winder catering. Merrill Bennion, mask as a tramp Byron Eaton, and May Marsh in from Provo provided amusement amid games, singing, music, and a lunch, ending at 2 o'clock and leaving the winders baffled.
William Witbeck and wife and Miss Dearl Slimmin and Miss Jessie filslop have gone to Meredith Cole to vinkt Mr Witbeck's apt, William Jr and his wife remain elsewhere.
State Bank Examiner Seth Pixton and Federal Reserve Examiner C R O Kupp arrived in Vernal Wednesday to inspect local banks as part of a routine oversight tour. They will review financial records, safety practices, and compliance with banking regulations.
Salt Lake City attorney Rob Schulder traveled to Verpal on Tuesday and made a pleasant call on County Attorney Charles DeMossy and Attorney Thoa W O'Donnell. The visit highlights ongoing local legal outreach and collaboration between municipal and county legal offices.
Baseball fans frowned as Indiana Sho were scheduled to play but did not arrive. An interesting game is anticipated with the Lapoint boys next Thursday.
Manager Walter Garnes of the Vernal Auto Company returned Friday from Salt Lake City with no new Nash four Mr Garnes stopped at a number of towns on the Reservation of the trip.
Mr and Mrs W W Woods of Fort Scott Kansas visit Attorney and Mrs Charles DeMolsy. Mrs Woods is sister of Mrs P DeMolsy. They will make an extended visit.
Mrs Amanda Perry Brown who has been visiting her sisters Mrs John Bates and Mrs Thomas Johnson left for Salt Lake City Tuesday. Mrs Johnson and Miss Mildred Bates accompanied her.
Minnie Thomas and her son Melvin, traveling from Salt Lake, died here while visiting Mr and Mrs William Richens. Mrs Richens and Mrs Thomas are sisters, and Mrs Thomas was a former resident of Vernal.
Clyde Kirkman stereotyper for the Western Newspaper Union of Salt Lake City calls the Express pleased. He is visiting his friend Henry Milileca Tuesday and will return home Sunday.
A fragmentary note describes W fenderson with children of Adhlay Bantlett and Mr and Mrs Fred Bingam taking an outing above Whitergeks to gather pinion nuts. Henderson left Wednesday to bring them home.
Pontha Calder and sons Wallace Harold and Edgar H H Calder and sons Hamilton David and Grant Mr and Mrs W E Burgener and Louis Zelph Calder and Mrs Kate Calder spent Friday and Saturday hunting chickens, reporting a good time.
Mr Henry Erekson hosted a Saturday gathering at Commercial club rooms for the birthday of his wife whose illness was playfully described as a sick wife by the host. Guests enjoyed games and music followed by a fresh luncheon.
A jolly crowd including Mr and Mrs Irvin Eaton Miss Nellie Smith Mr and Mrs John N Davis Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen Mrs Gillette of Salt Lake City W M Anderson Clive Davis and others traveled Friday to Willow Springs for a three day chicken hunt. They found many chickens and other eats enjoyed an immense time returning late Sunday tired but happy.
J Wo Metcalf, who has been visiting his cousin engineer Nile Hughes for two months, left for Springfield Ohio Wednesday morning. Metcalf works as a lithographer for Crowell Publishing Company, publishers of the Woman's Home Companion. He and Mrs Hughes accompanied him to Salt Lake City, and Metcalf expects to travel the western country before likely returning next year.
Ramsey Stewart, back from a month long trip through Oregon, says Vernal has better conditions. He recalls opening the Um atilla Indian Reservation years ago when he drew a forty acre land near Pendleton. He observed highway construction in the area causing grave inconvenience to tourists and many accidents.
A brief card of thanks from Mr and Mrs William Pumphey for friends and helpers who assisted during the funeral services of their beloved son Ele.
Mesdames Walter McCoy and Whillam Rudge hosted the ThaHa Club on a sunny Thursday afternoon at the McCoy lawn. Guests enjoyed games, visiting, and an elegant luncheon prepared by the hosts. Attending were Mrs. Leslie Ashton, Mrs. Lynne Ashton, Mrs. Mike Cook, Mrs. Elather Carroll, Miss Ciloe Carroll, Mrs. Hyrum Calder, Mrs. Pontha Calder, Mrs. Charles Carter, Mrs. Sylvanus Hoett, Mrs. Tardon Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. Haller Erekson, Mrs. John H. Hacking, Mrs. Joseph Hacking, Mrs. James Hacking, Mrs. A. N. Johnson, Mrs. George Juli ous, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mrs. S. M. Logan, Mrs. Jerry Murray, Miss Flora Rodekirk, Mrs. W. N. Prease, Mrs. J. Ho Meader, Mrs. W. Richens, Mrs. LaMar Samuels, Mrs. Thomas Spiers, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Frank Swash, Mrs. Karl Tenn ey, Mrs. John Timothy, Mrs. Byron Thomas and Mrs. George Wison.
Vintah Academy outlines a five point plan for 1921 22 focusing on health economic and social duties vocations arts and recreation. The program emphasizes learning by doing through projects aligning with students studies and community life. A qualified staff and strong patron support are cited as keys to success.
Transactions include a quit claim from John George Mulvey to Castle Dale Oil Company for 5 cents, a quit claim from Charles A Hatch to John and Samuel Hatch for 1 cent, a quit claim from Ethel H Mulvey to George H Mulvey for patent rights, a warranty deed from Mary E Flynn to Thomas R R Chister for 2500 dollars, and a quit claim from White Indian Tabby Weep to Ace F Ahrens for 2 dollars.
Calder's Confectionery runs a fishing tackle sale offering hooks at 6 cents each. The promotion highlights affordable gear, attracting local anglers and shoppers seeking bargain fishing supplies.
Mrs Del Colton Jr and Mrs LaMar Samuels hosted the Bachelor Girls club Monday evening. The lesson covered Famous English Poets with talks on Byron Keats Shelley Wordsworth and Tennyson the Browning pair and their lives. An elegant lunch followed and guests played cards for an hour.
Stake Superintendent Pontha Calder of the Uintah Stake and aides set dates for the Fathers and Sons outing on September 5 and 6 after the quarterly conference. President Don B Colton may leave Washington. a site in Hacking Meadows near the power plant will host camp and a bonfire, vaudeville, a play, and sports.
Veral First Ward led by H B Calder outlines Sunday school at 10 30 a m with Fast Day services at 2 p m Sacramento M A ser at 7 30 p m and Fa m observances noted in the records of the priesthood meeting and church events.
Lois Weber directs the photoplay To Please One Woman starring Claire Windsor Mona Lisa and Edward Burns at the Vogue Theatre. A prizefighter pursues a bride with a coveted peach but learns she desires an apple while a seductive dark-eyed heroine wrecks romances. Paramount release.
The Quarterly Conference of the Uintah Stake will be held in the Stake Tabernacle Vernal on Saturday and Sunday Sept 3 and 4, beginning at 10 AM and 1 PM each day. Don B Colton, Ernest Eaton, A G Goodrich, Stake Presidency.
Gus Emert greeted his brother f E Emert of Kansas City who walked into his home unannounced, the men having not met for 44 years. He was joined by his son Herbert, recently returned from service in France after over a year and a half.
The text suggests using a modern hoove over the top as a final method to eradicate potato bugs, claiming even a potato bug could not survive the treatment. This appears as a brief note or tip rather than a full article.
The Express presents a complete Uintah School Board annual report with details on expenditures and financial strength. Patrons are urged to review carefully and ask questions. the board pledges transparency and responds to inquiries. Salary notes indicate teachers’ pay is low while other salaries align with budget concerns.
A playful clash inside Caliver's Confectionery centers on fly hooks and cents as patrons discuss prices and fish tackle in a local exchange. The scene reflects small town commerce and hobbyist chatter.
A report compares current prices of fishing tackle for leg use with past costs, noting whether shoppers face higher or lower expenses. It analyzes available gear and potential savings for customers seeking assistive equipment.
Word reached Wednesday that Congressman Don H. Colton would depart Washington for home on Thursday morning. He will arrive in time for the quarterly conference and the Fathers and Sons outing. Colton and his wife plan to return to Washington around mid September.
Those knowing themselves to be indebted to the Mease Drug Company are urged to call at the office and settle accounts at once, or face collection actions.
George A Slaugh a green river melon raiser rolled his truck on a steep dugway near his farm while hauling water melons and cantaloupes. Brakes failed as he paused for help, he shielded two girls in the cab, the load was dumped but the truck was undamaged beyond a broken windshield. Much of the fruit remained to feed Vernal’s young boys.
A fresh shipment of Box Candies has arrived at the Home of Good Things to Eat. The popular shop promotes new sweet treats and urges customers to stop by for a tasting.
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