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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
2
The Vernal Express notes its status as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office under federal law and bills readers for annual subscription in advance.
W F Pratt superintendent at the Mavtag Co visited Vernal. Mra George Adama traveled to Salt Lake City and planned several days there. Roland rugby from Provo spent the Christmas holidays visiting Vernal.
O 8B Calder spent Christmas with his daughter Mrs Robert Robin son in Salt Lake. Seth Bullock a prominent sheep man in the Ashley valley spent the holidays in Vernal.
McRae Swann, a student from Ducheane High School, was in town on Wednesday visiting Roland Lunde. He spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Henderson.
Miss Evelyn Johnson leaves Friday for Provo to begin school at BYU. A nine pound girl is born to Sladden, Mr and Mrs fare. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Mr and Mrs Lewis of Salt Lake City visit. Several students depart Friday for holidays at home. Mrs Mae Langston arrives in Australia and plans to take her home. Mr and Mrs Nite Hughes visit Salt Lake City. Mr Huzhel attends business in the capital. Sea Gull class and ward Primary honored at a tea hosted by Mrs Louean Ringhart with Stung games and prizes as Grace Slaugh wins high honors.
The column records multiple marriages on December 24 including Mariana Christensen and Miss Vera Robb with clergy Charles Carter, and Curtla Baslan with Miss Fthel Murdock, along with party reports. It notes a Christmas party hosted by Mrs E A Manker, lounged by carolers, luncheon, gifts, and various other social events across local families and clubs.
County Clerk Wilson Murray issued a marriage license on December 24 to Leo York son of Mrs Elizabeth York and Hilda Oaks daughter of Mr and Mrs E Leake. The couple were married the same day by Bishop Hyrum B Calder. Both are noted as well known young people of Vernal and many friends wish them happiness. Thalia Club Christmas Party held December 23 at Mrs Benj P Kelly home with festive decor, musical selections, a pleasant program, and gifts distributed after a delicious supper.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Ashton hosted a Christmas dinner with Harmon Sowarda and family, Sam Lennion and family, and Vira Jesay Evans and family in a home nicely decorated with Christmas colors.
Mrs Wallace Hicks and Mrs J S Higham received high honors at a Christmas party on Monday afternoon. Guests were seated at four low tables with 500 attendees, and the room was decorated in Christmas colors. A delicious toast was served.
The ams Club entertained Miss Mary Henderson with a Christmas supper. Drama Club members attended including Vera Calder Mable Richard son Doris Alexander Evelyn Hansen and Vera Johnson. Hosts were Mrs H J Calder and Mrs W S Henderson.
A Christmas colored shower was hosted Wednesday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen’s home honoring Mrs Martin St Joel formerly Wanda Jensen. Guests enjoyed games and musical numbers with several special performances by local ladies. Luncheon was served by the hostess.
A motivational note urges starting New Year with a fresh sheet, erasing yesterday's faults, and writing only lovely memories for a sweeter future. It emphasizes forgetting disagreements and focusing on positive thoughts and neighbors’ goodwill.
Community campaign urges residents to keep records clear of stains and errors. Local organizers promote verification, filing, and transparency to prevent misfiling and maintain trust in public records.
Randlett residents and visitors share holiday events with a busy schedule. Farmers and families from Mount Eleasant to Roosevelt visit, attend dances, and plan farm work for the new year. Several locals travel to Vernal and Fort Duchesne for celebrations and medical needs.
A marriage was granted Tuesday for Don Datty son of Mr and Mrs Mr M Batty formerly of Glineg and Misa Lela Preece daughter of Mr and Mrs Neph Preece of Firhley Both are active young locals Batty is a Central school teacher and her husband recently returned from a mission to Great Britain They wed at the bride’s home.
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