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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
4
Local notes detail holiday greetings and society items from Vernal and surrounding areas. Mentions of visits, weather, roads, and mill activity include references to John Johnston reporting 26 inches of snow, Dead Man's Beach surveying crews, and the Nord saw mill transition to Mt Del Lumber. Several residents and officials are named, with social and health updates tied to the season.
The Uintah monthly by UA student body shows weekly models during the week and is praised as the best issue of the year. Past Grand’s club of Rebeka Lodge met with Mrs Mare dith hosting and planned a banquet for Christmas. Raven Oil & Refining president A A Brigman discussed dividends and Emerald Oil Company clarifications after a late arrival from well at ange ly.
At the Ashley Central Irrigation company annual meeting on Monday the secretary Ho Tyzack reported and the report was approved. John D Karren was re elected president.
At the regular Wednesday meeting Hoemstroot was elected Noble Grand of Vernil No 24 10 Of Lodge. Del W Colton was named vice grand H Woodard treasurer and G W Ghowalter trustee. Secretary election was postponed for one week. Installations set for the first meeting in January.
A Uintah academy concert Sunday evening at the Second Ward chapel drew a large crowd. The program featured strong performances by the AI numbers and the event was praised for its orderly conduct. Mr Hanson lauded the good order and the overall success of the evening.
The Witbeck Post No. 11 American Legion elected Dr George H Christy as post commander Robert John-ton as vice commander Ira Thomas as adjutant W N Sporting as finance officer Ivan Atwood as historian Owen Johnton as chaplain for a one year term.
Ira Thomas has organized two balance men volleyball clans to meet at the Orpheus on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings near seven o'clock. Mr Thomas notices six large classes.
R. H. Rutledge of Ogden will travel to Vernal around December 15 to discuss next year plans with Supervisor Charles De Molay Jr. They will review improvements to treads and trails. Last summer 3 to 4 miles of Vernal Manila forest road were built under supervisor guidance and a survey of the road was made. Spring construction is expected with substantial work on this end.
The Utah Industrial Commission awarded Clarence J Collett 2616,17 for injuries to his left foot suffered November 4, 1920, when a coal wall collapsed at the Vernal mine near Vernal operated by James Parker and Moanrou Mater and owned by Joseph Stich.
Forester Harry Van Tasel reports 10 inches of snow at Nord Saw mill on November 28. James Nord told his crew including Charles Pope Din Adame and Joseph Cook to form the Mt Dell Lumber Company and begin sawing on 27 000 feet of lumber before closing for winter.
Public notice states narrow tired wagons are prohibited on public highways. Violators will be prosecuted under law by order of the Board of County Commissioners.
A report notes local groups including the Commercial Club and county officials promise to keep the highway open in winter along the Strawberry Heber city road. The arrangement centers on securing county support and resources for ongoing upkeep and snow removal.
Sunday evening program at the second ward chapel features humorous readings by Lima Parker and G N Parsony, a Viola solo by Edwin Shelton, a cornet solo by Charles Lewis, talks on cleanliness and earth, and performances by Pearl Eaton Regenald Cook and Charles Mendelson with Moda Walker. public invited.
Mra George Fo Wilker hosts a birthday party for her daughter Moda on a Wednesday evening in Vernol Mcconud ward primary. Gull Girls and Mrs Moo T Johnea attend as guests. The room decor features Christmas colors and Moda receives many handkerchiefs and gifts. Mrs Johnson escorts the girls home after dark.
The Universal Jewel feature Man to Man stars Harry Carey and follows a drifting man returning home. Stuart Pitton directs the action based on Jackson Gregory’s novel. Priscilla Dunn is highlighted in the thriller sequence.
The Vernal City Council accepts the resignation of Mayor George H W Crukshane Leitre and extends best wishes for his future success. A copy of the resolution will be spread in the minutes and printed in the Vernal Express. signatories include council members John N Davis Henderson Walter Barnis S Sowards W N Presas, 1911.
A stray horse described as a dark bay with the brand JU on the left flank and a hurt right front foot, age about 8 to 9, taken up December 5, 1922, will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder December 18, 1922 at 2 PM at Vernal City Kennel corner First East and Second South, Vernal Utah. Poundkeeper Woa Miller issues the notice.
Department of the Interior announces public sale of a specified tract in Utah on January 13 1923 at Vernal to Archie Johnson under the 2455 provision. The tract SE NE and SW NW and other parcels in T5 R6W are offered at $300 per acre with mountain terrain. Bids wrap up when buyers leave the office, adverse claimants must file objections by sale time.
Delinquent tax list shows property holders across Vernal Randlett and surrounding townships with lots, sections, and amounts due. Names include Leonard Marrin Jona Jonson Moroni Smith Uintah Development Co and Leland Land & Water Co. totals range from small balances to thousands. Public notices label reassessments for irregularities in 1921 and property classifications across townships 38 45 and 48 with Lot numbers and section references.
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