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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
1
With three days left for the Christmas Seal drive Uintah county faces uncertain quota. Schools reporting are near targets and committee reports suggest each community may reach its allotment. Seals arrive in Christmas packages and letters, showing encouraging progress.
Will Cook of Tridell reported missing turkey hens. Deputy Sheriff W. T. Green arrested Frank Lee after evidence led to the farm. Sheriff L. Richardson and County Attorney Charles De Molly held a preliminary trial, postponed due to Lee’s lack of counsel, with a new date likely after the New Year. Lee previously paid a $60 fine for turkeys taken from Ashley valley.
Postmaster E J Young Jr announces that sale of War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps will end after December 31, 1921. This is the last chance to fill 1921 folders or cards. A new postal savings form will be offered, and Young will explain its advantages.
A driver named Lingle of Price attempted a freight run for Midwest Oil and Refining Co. without chains on a slick grade near Green River. The truck slid backward into the river. the driver escaped injury and recovered the vehicle with minor damage after it was hauled from the water and repaired in Vernal.
The Red Cross membership committee met and canvassed returns for the Fifth Annual Roll Call. Ward reports total $350 with more to hear from, aiming for about $400 net for Uintah County.
A. Theodore Johnson reports Ashley valley weather from Nov 1 to Dec 15 with two cold days at 1 and 2 degrees above. Minimums reach 32 degrees above on Dec 5 and 25 to 30 above at night since then. Six week average 43 above, 60 above for 15 days in December, little breeze, two cloudy days, rest bright sun. November rainfall 0.61 inches, aiding fall wheat. nights show soft moonlight reminiscent of northern Europe.
Vernal community members gather at the Vogue theatre to donate toys and cash for local children. The event drew a large crowd with gifts including toys books and games. Scouts from Vernal Troops No 1 3 and 4 will deliver the presents with Scout Commissioner George L Woodbury overseeing.
A correction from the editor clarifies a line about Willcox academy in Uintah County. The paper should state that up to within a few years the school was true to its claim of standard high school work rather than being the only such institution.
President Harding nominates Henry C Dick Ward as post master at Myton. Ward topped the civil service exam at Fort Duchesne and has lived in Myton since 1908, earning strong local popularity.
A Utah hay surplus of about two million tons threatens waste unless fed locally. The State Agriculture Department urges immediate, cooperative action to feed livestock in state, halt outbound shipments, and bolster dairy and cattle markets to prevent broader economic fallout. A committee’s findings warn of market glut, depleted herds, and bank strains if liquidation continues.
Last week a December ice jam on Green River blocked ferry service at Alhandra and halted Uintah Railway traffic as water levels remained unusually high for this time of year. The incident followed a Jensen route into Green River and marks an uncommon December disruption.
A. 5S. Wilson was acquitted by the Craig jury on the charge of murdering Frank Smith on Blue Mountain last fall. He was released on $2000 bonds though still charged with murdering Jim Smith in the same incident. The defense argued self defense.
Department Commissioner Chay, via letter through Senator Reed Smoot, confirms a 650 cent per two-horse load and 75 cent per four-horse load timber duty for dead timber from Indian lands for domestic use. He says the restriction on cutting timber should not be complained about.
Binke Priesthood and Officers gather at Uintah academy building on Sunday December 25 at 2 PM for special music and annual instructions.
Crowded Orpheus hall saw Uintah academy and Carbon county high boys face off in two games. UA second team edged Carbon 23 to 21, with Jeanselme starring. Carbon’s first team overwhelmed 61 to 5 as UA used Calder’s unit and outpaced Carbon from the start.
Uintah county lists 140 jurors for 1922 with no women included in the selection drawn by jurors commissioners B P Kelly and B A Manker under Judge Elias Hanson. The roster names residents from districts 1 through 22, including Jonsen Alexander Chatwin Dudley Hassem Horrocks Murray Meeks Snow Stewart and many others.
Hod Ruple posted $600 bond for the appearance in Justice Court to plead to a charge of illegal branding of cattle. A preliminary hearing is set for December 29 at 2 PM before Justice Wool ey.
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