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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
5
The Vernal Express issue credits William B. Wallis as editor and Samls Hw Wallis as publisher, noting the newspaper staff leadership and management.
Mr and Mrs J R Coltharp and Neva and Vernis Coltharp were business visitors from Vernal last weekend. Mr and Mrs Vernis Coltharp are visiting home folks in Vernal.
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Independent in politics pursues governance with a focus on reform and local issues. The report highlights a candidate or faction advocating nonpartisan approaches in Uintah County and Utah state affairs.
Government cattle buyers visited Sunday. Mrs George Thorne and son Lewis traveled to Vernal on December 10. The new school house plastering progressed with Dee 12 assisting and bringing supplies. Hiram Richardson visited December 1 and 12 on government business, going to Hill Creek. Upper Willow creek visitors included E Heaton from Watson on Tuesday. Meadows family and Hatchs visited Vernal last week. Florence Meadows and Ilmer Meadows visited the Taylor ranch on Hill Creek Friday. Watt deliveries to the Quay government Saturday included H Tracy Charley Glass Earl Squier A L Johnson Jim Luster LeRoy Hatch and Marvin Droome.
A group of young people surprised Noel Clements on his birthday on February 7 and hosted him at a skating party near the Goeder ranch with candy and popcorn. The gathering occurred as Rio Blanco county closed public events due to typhoid fever measles and scarlet fever. Public gatherings, schools and churches were suspended and several residents planned winter travel.
Report of Mrs Enghersens death in law and sister Mrs Norman remaining to care for Arthur Norman with measles in Meeker. Emery Johnson investigated recent depredations. Dorr Finnicum and P W Martin visited Vern. Bridge crew moved to pass. Crouse walking department left with cats in Dragon. Taylor and Wild from Widow Creek visited Dragon. Stock shipment by couple cars. Prices and Julia visiting Grand Junction for Christmas events.
The well on the school house lot reached about thirty feet from the top with good water flow. Samples were sent to Salt Lake for testing and, if pure, a pump would be installed to provide the school and nearby homes with a needed water supply. If successful, additional wells may be drilled at the chapel ground and for several families in the ward.
Fragmented text reports health notes visits from Silt Lake and Sanpete valley, a burial, a birth announcement, and names of local residents and missionaries. Mentions Mr Tay, Ralph Cadwell Har es, Thelma Posmussen, and Mrs Bywater, with references to a birth and extended visits.
The Primary hosted a dance to raise funds for the chapel with members Wardle and Olte D Stoke and Clive Sprouse visiting Salt Lake last week. Elroy Norton and Della Morrill wed in Tribel with Bishop Leroy Morrill officiating.
A fragmentary page blends a wartime domestic scene with a long court summons. The text references a mother and father, parcels, Santa, and a child at home, then shifts to a District Court summons in Utah naming multiple Workman defendants and a timber of claims about property title and a rapid judgment.
In a holiday scene set around Vernal Utah, Uncle Harry and young Lip receive a plain gift bowl after a bustling morning of shopping. The tale centers on expected wishes versus gifts given, ending with a moral about giving what is desired rather than what is bought for oneself. The notice lists a legal filing by Dallas H Young, attorney for the plaintiff, with procedural dates.
Partial probate guardianship notice fragment. Requests consult county clerk or respective signers for further information. No clear names, dates, or locations available in the readable text.
Creditor claims with vouchers must be presented to the undersigned at the office of Gh Rar T Lavwrence Cooper Attaines Vernal Utah on or before February 14 1935. J H Coltharp administrator of the estate of Alice May Coltharp deceased. D13-13
Notice: the Board of Directors on April 16 1934 levied assessments on listed stock shares. An order for sale of delinquent stock was approved and details given for LINTAH RIVER district. The notice states a postponed sale date to be announced by Paydockh secretary in 1954.
Judgment in the district court of Uintah County Utah in the case of State of Utah against John Burton and Hattie Burton directs sale of described lands on December 20 1934 at 2 00 pm at the front door Vernal Utah. Property includes 4533 acres in section 10 township 4 south range 21 east Salt Lake Meridian with 95 shares of water in Island Ditch and associated water rights. Sheriff J Emry Johnson releases the notice dated November 27 1934 with publications Nov 29 and Dec 7 1934.
District Court of Utah Utah County issues sale of property in Vernal Uintah County to satisfy a judgment. Describes 80 acres in section 23 top 5 south range 23 east salt lake meridian plus 944 shares of Burns Beach Irrigation and related water user rights. Sale set for December 20, 1934 at 2 00 pm at the Uintah County Courthouse.
Judicial District sale of real property for cash set for December 20 1934 at 2 PM at the front door in Vernal Uintah County Utah. Property describes the NE1 4 of section 20 Township 8 South Range 23 East Salt Lake Meridian totaling 40 acres. Includes 7 shares of Burns Breal Irrigation Company stock. Parties: Andrew J Hosmer Tia S Gardner et al. Last publication December 20 1934.
Notice announces a sheriff sale of property in Uintah County Utah on December 20 1934 at 2 00 pm at the front door of the Uintah County Courthouse Vernal. Describes property in section 14 township 2 south range 1 west including 94 acres with buildings water stock and appurtenances and water rights. Publication dates November 23 1934 and December 20 1934.
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