Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight and Local News
Community notices include Christmas Seals campaign led by Bishop Victor Billings with slogans. Local court in Duchesne enters second week as Thos W. O’Donnell remains in town. Vernal residents shop, a Nash Four is purchased, and Adair Tyzack becomes treasurer elect of Vernal City. Uintah railway incident leaves conductor Walter Rader with a head cut. Witbeck Post No. 11 American Legion election by mail proceeds. Local officials make official visits for business. Acorn Mercantile reports the birth of Elmer and Mra. Lind’s son. Weather notes mark winter's start with chilly, foggy days and light snow melt by sun. Orpheus to host dances with gifts including a basketball, a doll, a robe, and a La Tausca pearl necklace. Major James E Hood services held in Grand Junction. Hood’s diabetes linked to his fatal injury from the Mack slide.
Teachers Out Leave for Salt Lake City Holidays
UD. H. 8. TEACHERS OUT Miss Floy Karchner, teacher of Home Economics at Uintah high school, Miss Fern Young, English department, Harold Lundell, manual training department, and George S. Tanner, principal of the Vernal Seminary, will leave Saturday morning for Salt Lake City and will spend the holidays at their respective homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Karchner
Uintah High School
Fern Young
Harold Lundell
George 8. Tanner
Vernal Seminary
Salt Lake City
Parents Welcome Daughter Of Wallace Calder And Mia Calder
President Wallace Calder and Mia Calder announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday December 13. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Calder
Mia Calder
Mother
Babe
Nothing But the Truth at Vogue theatre by M I A club
The Second ward M I A dramatic club directed by Richard Jensen and Mary Winder presents the comedy Nothing But the Truth at the Vogue theatre on Saturday evening. Cast includes Rulon Hansen Fernendy El singford Wendell Pope Lamont Ho feltz Leo Calder Mary Winder Lucile Calder Elda Bingham Mable Eaton Alta Gillman and Dick Emert across three acts. Community Day at Naples on Friday December 28 features an auction of livestock at 1 30 p m a children's dance in the afternoon and a big ball for adults at night all welcome. Giltt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. A. Dramatic Club
Richard Jensen
Mary Winder
Vogue Theatre
Rulon Hansen
Fernendy Elsingford
Wendell Pope
Lamont Hofeltz
Leo Calder
Lucile Calder
Elda Bingham
Mable Eaton
Alta Gillman
Dick Emert
Naples
Giltt
Uintah Railway Travel Notes and Local Visits
May Allred rode a Uintah Railway passenger from Watson to Varnaol last week. Mrs George Lehman of Dragon visited friends in Vernal this week. Mrs D C Finher spent time with relatives in Grand Junction before returning to Vernal Tuesday. Mrs C H Howell of Vernal visited her husband in Fruita, Colo. Kopital traveled to Grand Junction for a few days with friends. Supt John McAndrews and E 8 Gurr with other Uintah Railway staff went to Grand Junction to pay respects to Major Jamon E Hood who died in Grand Junction hospital early Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lyman Hall were Thursday passengers to Vernal for holidays with friends. Mrs Pearl Evans traveled to Vernal this week. James Monaghan rode to Macken on Tuesday en route to Denver. Rev. M J Hersey left Vernal Tuesday for Salt Lake City where his daughter Margareta remains in St Marks hospital.
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Salt Lake City
Margareta
St. Marks Hospital
Two Good Games Basket Ball Friday at Vernal
The Vernal Athletic club second team hosted Naples ward second team in a swift game. The first half ended 15 to 6 in favor of the Athletics, and the final score was 23 to 20 for the Athletica after a late surge. The Naples team fell for the first time this year. The Senior teams also played a thrilling match with a 6 to 6 halftime, ending 17 to 15 for the Athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Athletic Club
Naples Ward
The
Athletica
Naples
Twelve Year Old Hunter Kills Bear Near Vernal
Allen Clements, a twelve year old formerly from Vernal, trapped near Brush Creek then killed a large 800 pound bear with a .22 rifle after a chase. He and his brother loaded the bear for transport, with road superintendent Vandemore distributing meat to local youths. Clements reports multiple bear and wildlife kills in the area as winter hardens roads.
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Allen Clements
Vernal
Brush Creek
Douglas Creek
Colorado
Mr. Clement
Albert
Noel
Mr. Clements
Bear
Boy
Vandemore
Grand Junction
Clements
First Stake MTA Dance Is A Big Success
The first in the series of stake MTA dances opened Friday night in Glines ward. The crowded hall enjoyed music by Walter G Barnes Roy Lee Archie Johnson and Ferrel Pearce. The stake board plans a dance each week through winter with Jensen as the likely next venue.
Happenings In Society At Woman's Twentieth Century Club
Members of the Woman's Twentieth Century club were delightfully entertained by Mrs George H Christy Tuesday afternoon. The room was decorated in Christmas colors. The Christmas carols It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Silent Night and Joy to the World were sung by Mrs L Ho Allan Mrs T T Johnston and Mrs Seth B Perry with Mrs Tob ert Witmer at the piano. After lunch was served Mrs L N Mare dith distributed the many beautiful gifts.
First Ward Mutuals Old Folks Party Delights Local Folks
The First ward Mutuals hosted a lively Old Folks party on Wednesday evening. The chapel was crowded with a mix of old time and modern dancing, plus a short program of readings, music, and singing. A newly laid hard wood floor enhanced the dancing, and seasonal decorations with homemade doughnuts and cocoa finished the evening.
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First Ward
Water Power Resources of Green River Wyoming
Government study analyzes Green River Wyoming water power and irrigation potential. Nine glacier fed lakes could yield reservoirs with over 500000 acre feet. Basin spans 18000 square miles at elevations 6840 to 13800 feet. 400000 acres may be irrigated. crops limited to hardy grains and hay. Report by R R Woolley available in Washington DC and Salt Lake City offices. ten potential power sites described from 120 to 2500 horsepower.
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Colorado River
Department of the Interior
Green River
Colorado
Wind River
Continental Divide
Wyo
R. R. Woolley
Geological Survey
Office
The
Washington
the Survey
Salt Lake City
Federal Building
Emerald Oil Company stockholders meeting in Vernal Utah
Emerald Oil Company stockholders meet at Uintah Abstract office Vernal Utah January 9 1924 at 2 pm to hear the annual report elect directors and transact other business as may come before the meeting Secretary William Henderson 61 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Oil Company
Vernal
Utah
Uintah Abstract
William
Henderson
Christmas Express Editions Sell Fast This Year
A note says only a few Christmas Express editions remain and urges sending one to distant friends before they’re gone, highlighting limited availability and urgency.
Thanking those who helped during illness and death
The message thanks all who aided during illness and passing of Mrs Harriett L Perkes, signed by Mrs Domma Bateman and family. The notice also advertises New Year post carts and tree decoration tips using spruce or pine branches, red balls, and cotton for a snow laden look with safety cautions about fire from cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett L Perkes
Domma Bateman
New Way to Trim the Tree
The piece discusses Christmas tree trimming options with a shift to a one or two color scheme such as red and green. It notes choosing a tree from a woods or street merchant and suggests red immortelles as a striking trim. It contrasts traditional ornaments with a desire for fresh, festive visuals and ends by promoting order of Christmas cards.
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Mickie
Joe Murray
Jensen
W. G. King of
Wat’ Gon
IH. Partridge
Waydon
Alvin Weeks
Mott and Weeks Barber Shop
J. J. Dunwell
East Lake City
Cecil Wilkerson
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Moosevelt
Bo Far
Pila Ocala
Earl Lewis
Lewis Optical Company of
Price
EB. F. Durfee
Randlett
Guy Long
Alterra
Harriett Perkes
J. EB. Usher
Twin Valley Ranch
Blue Mountain
William Mott
Mott-Weeks
O. E. Rasmussen
Lapoint
J. F. Chapman
W. L. Whitlock
Leeton
Audrey
Willcox Academy
John 5. Martin
P. N. Martin
Crate, Colo
E. Smith
Trinidad
Colo
Mra. Smith
William Clark
George Clark
Altonah
Seth Clark
Arcadia
Harriet Perkes
Senos
Charles Y W. Howell
Fruita
Mr. Howell
Fruita Hospital
Earl Douglass
Douglass
University of Utah
Margaret
Edith Neal
Ethlynn Ashton
Lynne Ashton
Miss Ashton
St. Mary's Academy
Louis J. Fricg
Robert A
Sistine Chapel
Mormon Tabernacle
Mr. Fries
New York
Victor Billings
Duchesne
Devora Carroll
Glines
Vernal Auto Company
Thos, W. O'Donnell
Adair Tyzack
Mr. Tyzack
Vernal City
Ape
Hymas C. Smith
Fort Duchesne
Vernol
Mr. Smith
Walter Rader
Uintah Railway
Traiin
Witbeck Post
American Legions
Post
Arty Mitchell
Ducheane
George Hemphill
Fred Brown
Myton
D. J. Thompson
Elmer Lind
Acorn Mercantile Company
Mra. Lind
Orpheus
John McAndrews
E. Gurr
James E. Hood
Mack
Hood
UD. H
First Stake
M. T. A. Dance
Twentieth Century Club
Pinst Ward M. I. A. Old Folks
Wyoming
VOGUE
Frank Mayo
Thios
Meighan
Love Never Dies
Lloyd Hughes
Madge Bellamy
Dustin Farnum
Yosemite Trail
FOX New and Educational Reds
FOX News
Johnnie Walker
Gloria Swanson
Mrs. Bellew
Burton Holmes Travdollaugh
Theodore Roberts
Tianks
Worist
Lucy
Sidon
Heaven
Uintah State Bank
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
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