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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
8
The item notes that the material was entered as second class matter at the Vernal post office on March 13, 1909, under the act of March 3, 1875, indicating its mailing status and legal basis for classification.
The notice lists subscription options with prepaid terms: one year at $2.50, six months at $1.26, and a shorter term labeled threadfonths. It emphasizes advance payment for all plans.
M Mevmben Nat's editorial association member writes for UTAW Press praising Ashley Valley and urging broader development. The piece casts a hopeful outlook on local progress and civic engagement.
Mrs Darrel Hing has returned from Colorado where she had been visiting for her husband.
Miss Edith Neal has returned from Alva Okt where she has been at Ekrading college.
Mr and Mrs William Collyer relax at their ranch on lower Potu Greek for a few days, enjoying a short break away from daily duties.
Tran Foster of American Folk attended a social gathering at the home of Robert Aycock with a guest. The event highlighted cultural exchanges and local networking among musicians and supporters.
Mrs Horton Worley and her three children are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Merkley.
Fullmer Tesbs and his wife of Salt Lake City are in Vernal for a few days on business engagements.
Misa Norma Hancey has been absent from her duties at the Triangle Cafe due to an operation for tonsils. The notice records her absence and notes the period of recovery while awaiting her return to work.
Mr and Mrs Harmon Sownerds accompanied Mi and Airs Tad Storey to Watson and Dragen on Friday.
Mable Massey and Marle Singleton spent the weekend in Salt Lake City while Charlies Lewis and Edward Coitharp traveled to the same city last week for business and pleasure, according to brief county notices.
Moss Leora Freeston and her brother Jimmie came back home Tuesday after visiting with their aunt Alis W H Howard at a ranch near Crass, Colorado.
Mrs Reba Gilbert and her daughter Hetty Lou of Glendale California honor sister Mrs CG Neal Gilbert. Mrs Gilbert will be remembered by her old Vernal friends as Miss Gha Gwynne.
Misa Ty tfant had her tonsils removed last Saturday and is recovering. It is reported Miss Hunt will leave next week for Denver to enter the hospital to undertake nurse training.
Mrs Taylor McClelland returned Friday from Salt Lake City where she had medical attention. She has not been well since returning but is better at this time.
Harris and son Merrit of Salt Lake City and formerly of Vernal arrived in Vernal Saturday afternoon. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Maeser during their stay.
Mr and Mrs G J Neal of the Dismond Gilsonite mine at Fort Duchesne welcomed Mrs A B Gwynne of Alva Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs C J Gwynne of Kiowa Kansas, mother and brother of Mrs Neal, along with Mrs G A Hooter of Driftwood Oklahoma as house guests.
A meeting at the Congregational Church Tuesday night September 2 will feature Rev Harry W Johnson of Portland Oregon and Gertrude Mc MacCheyne of Pocatello Idaho. The event kicks off the fall visitation campaign and all community members are invited.
A readable fragment promotes lamb dishes for Sunday dinners and mentions supporting a campaigned effort.
Mrs Zina Cannon and her son Paul of Salt Lake City are visiting Vernal for a short stay as local residents welcome them.
W S Henderson made a lying trip to Price and Proto this week. The note cites visits to these two locations and records the travel pattern.
W H Siddoway, chairman of the ward county commission, is back from a trip to Salt Lake City.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Fran Colton on August 7. Mrs Colton was formerly Katie Lind.
An excerpt from the Traforio stage piece is performed Sunday night featuring the closing chorus of The Plan of Federation. The excerpt highlights the musical finale and the ensemble’s unified vocal delivery.
The Craig paper notes Swain Brothers turning out a fine brick product as their operation produces about 700 000 bricks at the Craig plant.
Mr and Mrs Roy D Thatcher of Salt Lake City visited the Express during a Pleasant call while traveling from Denver to their home. Mr Thatcher serves as auditor for the Sewall chain stores.
Ivan J Foster of Amerean Fork has spent the past week in Vernal visiting friends and relatives. He returned to Salt Lake City on Sunday to resume his work.
Mra S M Logan, focal agent for the Umiah Railway Company, lies critically ill in a Salt Lake City hospital with no hope of recovery.
Salt Lake City officials report County Superintendent of Schools S Olson plans to sign up teachers for the coming year. The notice indicates readiness for publication in next week’s Express.
Howard Harrison son of Mr and Mrs George H Harrison of Runevelt has been employed all summer at Yellowstone Pore as assistant traffic director for the company.
Mrs De Ltoyd Shimmin and her son John left for San Diego on Tuesday to visit her parents Ji and Mrs John Bates. They were joined by Royal Bates who had spent the summer in Vernal.
Six large school buses traveled from Vernal to Richfield this week for use by the Sevier County Board of Education. The remaining units were sent to the Detroit factory for purchase and refurbishing, intending to reduce freighting costs.
Church historian Andrew Jensen met with Uintah stake bishops and ward clerks in Salt Lake City to complete the stake history. He departed for Roosevelt the next morning with DB Calder accompanying him.
Mrs W WN Preas entertained a Saturday dinner party in honor of Mrs Richard Bender. Twelve ladies attended and after dinner bridge was played. Mrs Charles oe 4 won the first prize with high Dor.
Mr and Mrs Reed Morrill rent part of the Mrs Johnston home in the First ward for the winter. Emiy Wilcot and his wife settle in before the high school opens in the other portion of the Johnston property.
Miss Mery Caldwell of Los Angeles visits Vernal staying with Mr and Mrs W B Watlis. She attends the University of Southern California majoring in journalism and gains newspaper experience as a reporter on the Vernal Express during the stay.
Haller Witbeck returned to Mere dith Colorado on Tuesday morning to load two trains of lambs for Kansas City markets from Dotsero on the D and R. One train departs September and the other on the 18th, with price rises likely to benefit the shipment.
Richard Jensen traveled to Tooele to pick up Mrs. Jensen from her daughter's visit. A bonny girl was born recently. On returning, Jensen’s car was towed through Praya Canyon at Bridal Well Falls due to deep floodwater on the highway.
Mer and Mrs L G Noble arrive in Vernal and will live there for the winter. He is the new principal of the High School, having worked in Berkeley during the summer and previously served as principal of Central High School at Castle Dale.
Dr Frank Low of Cardston and later Salt Lake City plans to locate in Vernal to practice medicine. He comes highly recommended and is brother in law of Ray Duke manager of J C Penney Co, both having married sisters. He has rented a residence next to Marion Shaf.
Lee Matlnez was arrested on Wednesday for horse stealing. Deputy Sheriff Frank Swain and County Attorney Hugh W Colton traveled to Daggett County to advance their plan with the sheriff. Matlnez is jailed in default of bonds. The horse was taken at night from behind the Vogue with bridle and saddle, sold in Manila, then he remained there to work as a sheep herder.
The note records Mrs W H Siddoway, Lorna, and Beatrice Bailey visiting Vernal on Wednesday then returning to Salt Lake City Thursday. Bailey is the Beatrice Bailey county primary supervisor of the public schools.
Miss Pereppa Rich has returned to her home in Los Angeles after spending two weeks here. She was accompanied by her father as far as the city limits.
A marriage license was issued in August to Jense Earl Jensen of Rand Lett son of J PF Jensen and Viola Westover of Handlett daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin R Westover.
The advisory committee of the Fair board will meet at the Bank tonight to hear a report from President Bob Stringham. A full attendance is expected.
Sixteen invited guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Irvin Fat on a Wednesday evening to honor their son Doral on his duplicate birthday. The event featured a splendid social time and Doral received many presents.
Eric A Cramer is appointed agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Uintah County. He is well known locally with extensive business experience and unquestionable integrity.
Mrs Myrtle King longtime chief operator at the local telephone office has shown clear improvement after months of illness. She has been riding and visiting friends and expects to be back in her own home soon. Her mother Mrs Rolph will move to Arizona while Mrs Kuw extends thanks for the many kindnesses she has received.
P L Cowan of Mount Pleasant is appointed telephone manager succeeding Lynn Strong. The note welcomes Mr Cowan to the post and notes he will maintain the service quality built by Mr Strong, who moves to Mount Pleasant. Mr Cowan hails from an old Nes h a family and has rented the Nielson bungalow north of William D B Wallis.
Summer entertainment featured a banquet for over one hundred attendees at Maeser amusement hall led by Mads of Maeser. A lively program followed with music by the Singleton players and performances by local talent. New officers were elected with Annie Johnson as president and Edith Allen as vice president.
The Business and Professional Women were entertained Friday at Mrs Ruth Fennion’s home. August committee members Ruth Bennett Iris White Stella Stevens Lucy Rackham and Evelyn Green served a chicken supper followed by a large bonfire and games. Guests said they had a most delightful time.
Mrs Mary Bennion was honored at a well attended party hosted by Mrs Sam Bennion Mrs Ashley Bennion and Mrs Enos Bennion at her home A two part program and games followed by a Wis two course lunch concluded with guests presenting handkerchiefs for her upcoming journey Mary Bennion and daughters Cora and Wanda plan to move to California for schooling and music study returning to Vernal in spring
Notice to Uintah County residents that the Sheriff requests an additional appropriation for his office to fund prisoner care. The Uintah County Board of Commissioners will consider the request at a public meeting on September 6, 1930, per Section 4 of Chapter 23 Laws of Utah 1925 A223.
Vernal and surrounding communities saw numerous visitors and residents from Price Myton Salt Lake City Roosevelt Columbia and other nearby towns this week. Local families including the Taylors Perry Hews and Bales hosted guests while several travelers Midweek toured stake events and shuttled between homes and relatives.
Davis residents enjoyed a busy week with visits to and from relatives across Glines ward and nearby towns. birthday party gatherings, mutual society meetings, and sports events framed a string of social visits, baptisms, and friendly games amid farming activity and local travel.
Notice reads that an unclaimed estray horse will be sold to the highest cash bidder at Vernal City Estray Yard on the northeast corner of First North and First East in Vernal City on the 1st day of September 1930 at 2 pm. The horse is described as a one day old brand on the left thigh, a half moon white nose spot, an old scar on the right hind leg, and three white facial marks. Taken up August 2, 1930 by A Weeks, poundkeeper for Vernal City.
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