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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
8
A Ford roadster was sold on Monday to the firm C. W. and M. company. The sale records indicate the transaction occurred at a local dealership and involved the vehicle transfer to the named buyers.
Mrs Bruce Calder of Roosevelt spends a few days in Ver nal visiting relatives and enjoying local family hospitality during her travels through the region.
Manager Stanley Ashton and his wife arrived back last Friday after traveling from Salt Lake City via Strawberry.
Mrs J H Palmer of Youghal Colorado traveled to Vernal this week on business matters.
A. E. Dayton departed for Salt Lake City on Tuesday for a brief stay on business and pleasure.
Rulen Hansen of Vernal Drug is spending his vacation in Salt Lake City visiting friends during his time off.
Miss Evangelin Thomas returned to Salt Lake City Monday after a very successful week teaching music in the summer school program.
Wm M Anderson supervisor of the Ashley National Forest returns from a months inspection trip reporting everything in splendid condition.
Mr and Mrs C Carter left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake where Mr Carter serves as a delegate to the sha convention now being held there.
Miss Van Dyne Doty, a Salt Lake City teacher, departed Tuesday morning for her home in Salt Lake. She has spent the summer vacation in Vernal with Mrs. L H Allan.
The Stake Relief Society visited Jensen on Tuesday and held a convention with the local women. Mrs Anna K Bartlett and Mrs D Colton delivered talks encouraging the ladies in their work.
Prof Steiner and five instructors from our summer school were delightfully entertained at a watermellon feast Sunday at the George Langston ranch.
R H Sainabury from Diamond mountain reports crops are good after a three day rain last week. The hail caused little damage on the hill this summer and the late grain should mature firmly.
J C Davis and family G T Frell and family and Earl Blevens and family, all of Craig Colorado, were in Vernal Monday on their way home after a two weeks trip through Idaho and Yellowstone park. Mr Davis is proprietor of the hotel at Craig.
A concert was announced at St. Pauls lodge for Saturday evening. The notice lists no further details about performers or exact start time.
In Vernal this week several visitors and relocations are noted. C Iir Bartlett from Lapoint was in town. Dave Caldwell and family moved to Vernal from Dry Fork last Saturday. Joseph Si Hardy now in Salt Lake City has been in Vernal on business. Hannon and Wilbur Sowards returned Tuesday from Salt Lake. Harold stayed in Salt Lake. a secretary from the board of equalization Ming Nell E Preeca is spending a few weeks vacation in Vernal.
A Mr Ed D Samuela and his children left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City to pursue a future home there. The group plans to establish residence in the area.
Mrs Hodgkinson is home after visiting her daughter Mrs Ear At wood in Hanna Utah, keeping in touch with family and returning from the trip.
Mrs E F Harmaton of Roosevelt has been in town several days this week to undergo dental work and visit old friends.
Uintah Drug Company announces its usual one cent sale and urges readers to follow up its advertisements each week, as renders of the paper are paid to advertise the event.
Mr Frank Barnes arrives home Monday after an extended stay in northern Idaho. He traveled via the Salt Lake Vernon stage route from Salt Lake City, concluding his trip.
Mrs John Bates and her daughter Milas Edith departed Saturday morning for Los Angeles California to spend the winter with Miss Edith enrolling in a local school there.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Siddoway departed Tuesday for Salt Lake where he was chosen as a delegate to the convention. After the Salt Lake event they plan a trip to Canada before returning to Vernal.
Esther McVey daughter of Mr and Mrs EB McVey of 721 Pitchen Grand Junction Colorado becomes engaged to Clarence Davis of Denver Colorado The bride to be Esther McVey is noted in Vernal having spent time this spring visiting Miss Enide Griffin The wedding date is not yet fixed.
The University teachers led by Prof Sieber and several Misses including Paterson Hansley Watson and Thomas were entertained Saturday by Miss Myrtle Hoeft with Mrs. Hugh Wooltharp assisting. Games music and a delicious lunch followed the social event hosted at Hoeft's residence.
The children and adults were excited by mysterious sounds from a car on the street Tuesday. Some compared it to Sell's Fluto or Ringling Bros circus, but no such luck. The car, owned by R L Veni of Indianapolis, was en route from Yellowstone Park to Denver.
About thirty ladies attended a Friday afternoon handkerchief shower for Mrs. Ed. D. Samuels. She departs this week for Salt Lake, with guests presenting a number of beautiful handkerchiefs. Music, games, and dainty refreshments followed.
On Saturday evening August 28 1920 a concert postponed due to adverse weather will be held at St Pauls lodge under the Woman's guild. Mrs Kneale and Miss Gross of Ft Duchesne and Mr and Mrs Rica of Myton will perform with the Vernal mate and ladies quartettes providing assistance. Admission 25 cents for children and 36 cents for adults.
Misses Iona and Margarett Woolley delight guests at a sack apron party at their home Monday evening. Attendees include Merle Pope Kathryn Calder Lena Bennion Jen nile Hanson Mima Elfreda Davis Margaret Merkley Mary Winder Mrs Sarah R Woolley Iras White Winnie Mary Wood Lucile Josephine Hacking Ona Sillings Deane Bennion Alice Alta Olaen Hazel Williams Ethlynne Bartlett with games music and refreshments to close the evening.
Mr and Mrs J H Wittwer and Wm Adams of Bennett left for Salt Lake City last week to attend the Farm Sunday convention of eleven western states, the largest farmers convention in the west. After the convention they will tour southern Utah and western Nevada for two weeks, returning to Uintah afterward. They are natives of the south but now reside here, and the town wishes them a happy trip and a quick return.
A brief note recalls a concert event at St Ust on the 28th with details about the date and venue.
Vernal saw a parade of residents traveling to nearby towns this week. Ralph Hatch and Jesse Hamaker returned from Rainbow mines to Vernal. E V Carr and grandson Jack went to visit Carr's sister Mrs W. B Weaver in Vernal, with many others including Bart Owens of Fruita and Mrs Dora Kimball of Dragon making local trips. Various residents headed to Dragon, Denver, Watson, Rainbow, and Cripple Creek while others, such as Wm Rhene Sam Cox Abe Hatch Arthur Whistler and HH Coltharp, left Vernal for destinations like Mack and Denver. A birthday surprise for Walter Dow in Watson capped the week.
W P White, who has been unwell for about a week, shows gradual improvement. Friends note the recovery is steady though not rapid, with hopes for a full return to normal activities in the near future.
Mrs Mary Orser arrives from Roosevelt to attend the Teachers Institute, joining sessions and discussions on local education initiatives and teacher training.
Mrs Peter Hanson and her daughter Guennie spent the week at Hackings Ranch in the canyon.
Dr Garrett O'Donnell arrived home Wednesday after an extended outing at Lava Hot Springs Idaho. He traveled with family and was met by friends at the station to share stories of the Idaho visit.
Mr and Mrs Earl Collier and Mrs Weeks, sister of Mrs Collier, spent Sunday visiting relatives in Roosevelt, returning from the weekend gathering with family.
Word from Eureka reports the arrival of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Burke Thomas. Mrs Thomas was formerly Mrs Gertrude Collett.
Excitement surrounds Marlon Shaffer as a baby girl is welcomed at their home, the couple's first and only child after fifteen years of marriage.
Mrs P L Love and her son Barset from Shelburn Indiana are visiting Mrs Love’s sister Mrs 9 M Logan of the Uintah Railway. Mrs Love shows strong interest in the country and may stay through the winter.
Mr and Mrs William Richardson of Naples passed through Vernal on Thursday while traveling to Salt Lake where they plan to spend several weeks. They were greeted by local residents during their stop.
C A Cawley, manager of the Utah Packing and Canning company, came back this week from Provo and other Utah points where he had been on business.
A new land man arrived in Vernal on Wednesday and has taken up headquarters at the home of W Henderson. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
The Second ward Primary officers organize a park gathering Monday for primary children, offering seasonal treats and games to ensure a general good time for all attendees.
Mrs Whey Collett entertained in honor of Mrs D E Smith's birthday on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Smith visited from Logan to see their parents Mr and Mrs A W Billings and Mrs E D Smith along with other relatives and friends.
The Jensen girls club surprised member Miss Jewell Wellman with a birthday party at leader Mrs Zelpha Wellman home. All club girls attended, and Miss Jewell was completely surprised. Everyone enjoyed a merry time.
Wm. E. Collyer of the L H Woodard company reports success after a hunting trip. He says he took advantage of the open season and secured the limit of grouse and sage hens.
The many friends of Mr and Mrs Lyle Fisher will be surprised to learn they are making preparations to move to Salt Lake City. Many citizens are compelled to move elsewhere due to a lack of accommodations.
Miss Patsy Mease leaves for Sunnyside Colorado to visit her brother James and later works at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Friends wish her continued success as she begins her art career at the institution.
Wednesday night the girls club of Ola Ashley hosted a lawn party at John Winn’s home. A storm forced the crowd indoors where games were played and a cheerful gathering occurred. Mrs Olive Bryant, leader of the girls, was ill and could not attend.
Ashley Valley claims one of the state's largest watermelon farms on Green River eight miles from Vernal. It is owned and operated by George A. B Slaugh and Sons. Each year the farm supplies fresh melons of exceptional size to the basin markets.
Mr and Mrs Awe Smith entertained a Monday gathering with Prof D Steiner Miss Matilda Peterson Miss Mary Watson Miss Nellia Halasy Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis Charles Colton Miss Inez Smith Miss Gladys Smith and other guests. The program featured jokes funny stories and instrumental music by Gladys Smith followed by fruit refreshments.
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