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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
18
The article records a jumble of local happenings including court attendances by Roosevelt figures, named residents in Jensen and Verdal, and a juror's term. It notes window displays for dolls, railway trucks crossing the Alhandra ferry, river ice, and a wet spell with melted snow.
District attorney Charles J. Wahle transfers from Myton to a new assignment during the ongoing district court term, arriving along Sandy Avenue.
George Rodelakis of Lapoint was over during the week from his Lapoint ranch attending matters at the district court.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Sign from Jensen Tuesday Mr Snow picked as juror They returned home Tuesday evening Seven more shopping days before Christmas Look for the bargains advertised this issue Albert Crumbo of Crumbo ware Fort Duchesne brought Weng Sing on Saturday Crumbo says the roads are rough
Ed Yoakum brought a number of Indians Thursday from Fort Daehtene to trade with local merchants and seek bargains. William Sewell of Jen an wag in Versal Tuesday, delivering turkeys and reporting a successful trapping season. Judge Elias Hanterm conv aned, Fourth Jidleiat diafrice, court Monday morning from Du ehsene Sunday. Cour stenographer Artur Bighr accompanied him. Word received Saturday from Adelbert Colton Sr. that Mrs. Colton newly out of hospital is improving rapidly from her operation.
Violet Elizabeth Fulling daughter of Harvey Hinges and Robert William Raine of Price Utah married on December 8 in a ceremony conducted by Justice Charles L. Carter Jr.
Mr and Mrs W Co and their Taft family visit Reynolds, Worth Dakota, with Tafts parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Hardy and Mrs Taft formerly Alariae Hardy.
Peter Dijimar of Whiterocks, early Ashley Valley settler, visited Vernal for Thanksgiving. Mr. Dillman, a pioneer teacher in Ashley Valley, owns a Whiterocks farm. H. T. Hall of Uintah Power and Light, Roosevelt, toured Vernal with William B D Wallis and called on Mr. and Mrs. George H W Harrizon.
Attorney Thomas O'Donnell returned late Friday night from Duchessre district court where the docket was light. He noted that reads were rough due to muddy conditions when the old Wave struck his section.
Mr and Mrs Brigham Christiansen Bod and daughter Reves left last Saturday for California. Mrs Christian is Aunt Cora Johnpan of an earlier generation. They traveled with Mr and Mrs Chiles to Hyre in Rooteyalt, passing through various places on the way.
Mrs Warrenlings leaving for Rainbow after a recent illness. Mrack P Wellman reports on the Uintah railway journey. Thomas Johnston of Uintah Drug Co. has been very ill for weeks and doctors fear surgery may be needed.
A builder plans a modern four room bungalow on the Hutt rooming house site and expects completion about the fifth of the year. Remodeling of the old Black property across from the Red Tanner is also underway.
The Twentieth Century Club has printed a beautiful year book in white and gold, showcasing a summary of the year’s work. The volume is described as a real work of art.
L D Smith, president of Uintah County Farm Bureau, plans hog shipments from Ashley Valley to Ogden and Salt Lake City markets. Feeders go to Ogden. one set to the slaughter yard in Salt Lake City. If cars are secured, Mr Smulth will move the bunch from Vernal to Watson. At least three catloads expected. some hogs from Lape inf ection. Aim to offset freight differences. open year round. Odttion could raise 100000 hogs yearly, with potential 250000 if farmers equip themselves. success could boost regional hog production.
The recount filed by Sheriff Late Richardson, Republican, against Democrat William H. Oaks shows Oaks leading by eight votes in the sheriff race after adjustments across precincts including Lif South Ashley Naptes South Vernal City North Vernal Independence and Vernall areas. Justice of the Peace Carter Jr. and Hanson totals rest by recount with Carter 804 and Hanson 313 amid legal observers and local attorneys.
The court delayed cases to Friday morning after a sheriff’s unsigned warrant led to a contested search for liquor and a liquor manufacturing outfit. John Kidd pleaded guilty to motor vehicle use during the county fair and received 30 days in jail. John Aimes faced manufacturing and keeping for sale intoxicants. proceedings continued. Several other cases including cattle theft, divorce, and remanded matters were listed or adjourned.
Pass the word about the Legion Auxiliary dance at the Orpheus tomorrow. wlghae Saturday December 16.
A stream of brief notices records residents and visitors traveling by rail and road between Vernal Watson Mack and nearby towns. Mrs. Floyd Hume returns home from Watwon, Parley Merkley and Mrs Offerson travel to Vernal, several passengers head to Mack and Grand Junction, and local officials and workers move between Vernal Rainbow Fort Duchesne and Salt Lake City routes.
Myra Downey entertained the Thalia club and many guests Tuesday evening at a lively musicale. The program featured two piano selections by Miss Viery Downey, duets, quartets, a history and origin of familiar songs, and readings. The Citizen's Quartet performed, with Father Munt and Miss Gus Davis at the piano, and Mrs. Downey praised for hosting. Guests included Mrs. George S. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. George Baehe, Mrs. W. A. Banks, and many others, with punch and refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.
Mrs Lucy Rackham was surprised by about twenty five friends on Wednesday evening as they visited her new bungalow near the stake house and presented her with many kitchen gifts. She has lived with Mr and Mrs John N Davis for the past twelve years.
Orson Reed Anderton and Miss Thelma Ethel Fenn, noted Cedarview residents, secured a marriage license on Wednesday December 13 and were married by Justice Charieg 8. Carter Jr. in Cedarview.
On Thursday evening December 21 at 7 36 p m the Second Ward chapel will host The King Cometh a cantata by the Uintah Academy music department directed by Prof William F Hansen. A Christmas pageant directed by Mrs Mary Sander will follow with several numbers. No admission charge. all seats free.
William Cook arrives at Whiterocks hatchery with eyed Rainbow trout eggs from Springville and begins setting them in troughs aided by District Game Warden D. J. Thompson. Eggs will stay until two inches long, then move to ponds to grow into fingerlings before streams. Trout require 10 to 12 months to reach half a pound. Water is 52 degrees, never freezing, and hatchery could handle more capacity.
A letter from H. B. Wright, formerly of Vernal, notes current residence in Meridian Idaho between Boise and Nampa. Wright explains the Express brings joy to his family, praises a thriving barber business, and sends season’s greetings to Vernal friends. He mentions plans to return if a railroad strike ends and uses a duck as a quirky sign-off.
Former Vemalite 83 arrives Friday from a Denver area truck farm. He uses a cane after an injury to his toe. Once owned the Black rooming house, sold to Charles Hunt before leaving for Denver. Friends welcome his return.
Calder Brothers Ica reports pond ice frozen and two inches thick. Each year the firm supplies about 1,100 tons of ice to the trade and stores over 1,260 tons for their own use and city trade.
A local ad invites buyers to purchase Empa paper decorations for Christmas from Vernal Ext- Frets in T Os et. The notice emphasizes festive decor options and seasonal availability.
On New Year's Day the Uintah basin clergy of the Bagin will meet at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Vernal. Attending ministers include Rev Grant Whiterocka Rev JG Fryer Rev J W Howes Rev Williams Buckley Provo general missionary Bishop A W Moulton Salt Lake City and Rev M J Hersey rector of St Pauls Vernal. Evening service at 7 30 invites the public.
Eva uncovers her stepfather’s murderous scheme to loot a gold ship and faces deadly choices. The Vitagraph Tom Terriss feature Dead Men Tell No Tales screens at the Vogue Theatre on Saturday December 18 with thrilling fights and daring escapes amid a cast of courageous characters.
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