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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
2
The document records mail matter status for the Vernal post office under an act of Congress dated March 3, 1872. It notes LeRoy Taylor of Lapoint and FC Lundberg of Fort Duchesne visiting Vernal, with Mieg Heatrice Stristham employed at the Aron Mercantile company.
Mra Donald WII and small son and Aira. Pat Henderson of Dragon motored in Saturday to spent a Week quiiting with their parents, Mr and Mr. Sleary Horri at Henry Milleeam, who underwent onoreention for the removal of hie fonsthsing fret of last week 4 back again at his post of duty at the Ver nal Dig Co.
Mr and Mrs J L Lewry of Lichfield arrived Wednesday evening and stayed with home folks during Thanksgiving holidays. They left Sunday for their home. Mr and Mrs John J Johnson of Fort Duchesne were visitors in Vernal on Sunday. Mr Johnson served as the property clerk at the Indian Agency at Fort Duchesne.
Amartiaga Heensa was killed on November 26 by County Clerk Wilon Murray in Gunnison Utah. The suspect or accomplice listed is Byron Fieldsteq of Gunnison and Mina Geneva Lyman of Tridej Utah.
Mr and Mrs Ray Is Reader of the Sunshine Ranch announce the birth of a baby boy on Friday November 26. The mother and infant are resting comfortably at the home of Mrs Charley Batty.
Mr and Mrs H M Lundell announce the arrival of a bonnie blue eyed baby girl at their home on Sunday night. Mother and daughter are doing nicely and many friends will be glad to hear the news. Mr and Mrs Lyle Young and family of Roosevelt were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dallas Young. They were accompanied home by Mr Young, a mother with illile young, who will make a short visit with her son and family in Roosevelt.
The Lions Club will hold a luncheon at the Community House on Wednesday December 7 at 730 with expected attendee Tommie Thompson of Salt Lake City representing the State Road Commission. They will stage the Fallsea in Comedy Wedding Revue on December 20 and 21 with 48 cast members and new director M r Colan of Chicago is expected next week.
Funeral services were conducted in Huntington for the mother of Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs Elizabeth Defreize who died at 64. Dignitaries listed include Bishop Fr tk Grange and Antona Alesun. Surviving are her husband EB Defreize and twelve children including Mrs Mary Johnson and Mrs Lizzie Lindturmen. Relatives from Salt Lake City Washington Castle Dale and Huntington attended with extended family dining at the Winkler hotel.
December first brought mild weather and dusty streets as Sterling Transportation driver China Anderson delivered a large Salt Lake City freight load to Vernal. He said he reached the road from Daniel Canyon to Fruitland in about two hours, noting excellent road conditions and heavy travel.
A dance and program will be held next Monday evening in the Vernal Biret ward chapel to raise funds for sending five missionaries home for Christmas. Each ward organization has a portion of the program to prepare and tickets cost 36 cents. Everyone is welcome.
Maintenance engineer in charge of construction and two Denver representatives conduct final survey of a federal aid project from Hoosevelt to Vivian. They act for Lyons Construction Company of Ochen which defaulted on the contract in August, with the state pushing the project forward.
Atehla Lewis of the Lewis Motor Co visited Salt Lake City for a Ford car demonstration held Friday. He returned raving about the new Ford model, saying it exceeded his expectations and predicting strong sales. A G Nord, supervisor of the Ashley Forest Reserve, joined Lewis on the trip.
A rock crusher breakdown north of Roosevelt slows finishing touches on the road to Myton. Crews reported the project over 90 percent complete and open to traffic, but foreman Vern Gillman has left the site leaving only a few trucks and topping rock being packed by the roller.
At a Wednesday luncheon the Salt Lake chamber of commerce examined the Tint Basin area to spur local interests. Collett led the talk on the infant empire potential and the Malfat tunnel opening new railroad access. Julian Damberger urged rapid progress toward a Salt Lake to Hbisha railroad link.
An honorably discharged veteran who served over sixty days in the army navy or marine corps between April 5 1927 and July 1 1919 and began service before the armistice may qualify for adjusted compensation benefits. Applications must be filed by January 1 1928 to be valid. Wallace Juchs resigns as manager of Consolidated Wagon & Machine Co Hyrum Richardson in charge with Chase Carpenter as assistant manager LL J Wright named general manager of CW and Mi Co in Salt Lake City Wright is a son in law of Bishop Jag Wallie.
County commissioners and a Lions Club delegation discussed repairing the Steinaker Draw Brush Creek road. The state road commission pledged dollar for dollar funding, with Uintah County to contribute 500 dollars if work starts immediately. A committee would coordinate with the state to survey and estimate costs while securing funds for future maintenance.
A notice urges Uintah Basin General Committee members to attend a meeting on December 14 1927 at 2 pm. The Executive Committee and officers will be elected. All members are urged to be present and others may join. Ray E Dillman, President.
The Ashley Central Irrigation Company holds its annual meeting at Uintah Abstract Company on December 5, 1927 at 2 oclock PM. Herbert Tyzack serves as secretary.
The Rolie family expresses sincere appreciation to those who offered assistance during the loss of their husband and father.
People from all parts of Uintah Hisin attend Victory 1 ik Carnival dance on Thanksgiving night and the Turkey dance on May 19. A Jay Day dance is set for Saturday night Dec 3 at the Park with cash prizes for lucky numbered admission tickets. A large turnout is expected as the Victory Park dance orchestra works to please the dance public.
The Detroit market lists a range of trucks and car chassis with prices from 38 percent to 5100 for various models. Descriptions include sedans coupes sport coupes and pickup chassis with cab stake bodies and express bol options.
The Jensen venue presented White Collara on Thursday night to a large, enthusiastic audience. Seats filled early and standing room was tight. The show was praised as brilliant and the evening ended with a lively dance.
The program lists a meeting to be held Sunday evening next Dec 4 at 7 30 o clock in the Second ward chapel. Attendees will gather for committee reports and communal songs.
A community program featured Clela Young with a vocal solo and an accordent harmonica duet by Verna and Manford Rasmungsen. Hallie Willis read, with Meda Walter and Eunice Smith discussing the Book of Mormon. Mary Winder gave a short talk on a slogan by Charley Lewis.
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