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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1923

Page

2

Local Notes From Port Duchesne And Ver ial Region

Port Duchesne visitor Cerner FO Rudy and business guest Ashton ofFlore velt visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Leale Ash tar hosts and Addie Loughurn leads the office. Mrs James McNaughtin reports 12 healthy chicks on Monday January 29. Charles String operator at Amesdailway in Watson enjoys entertainment Friday and Saturday. Bernice MiNelli on a business trip for Ashiy Coop expected Saturday morning. D & KR G tg Mack ties in with upcoming schedule.

Cerner FO Rudy Port Duchesne Ver Ial Tueenday Wadnesday James McNaughtin Vernal Florist Alilvs Bernice MiNelli Ashiy Coop Satualay D & KR Tg Mack

Father Hunt Conducts Mass at Myton Inet Week

Father D G Hunt led a religious service at Myton Inet week, delivering mass to attendees and guiding worship during the event.

D G Hunt Myton

Harold Davis Attends Leadership Week in Provo

Harold Davis attended Leadership Week in Provo and will spend a week visiting in Salt Lake City before returning to Vornal.

Harold Davis Provo Will Salt Lake City Vornal

Land sale notice for Langston to Twitchell in section 24

May Langston sells a parcel described as SE% N74% Section 24 Town 48 Range 21 East for a consideration of 2000 dollars. The transaction is recorded as a legal notice in the public records.

Langston Rollin Twitchell

Hoerevy Returns From Rainbow and Wateon Services

Roy M. J. Hoerevy came back Tuesday evening from Rainbow and Wateon where Lo had been conducting the regular monthly services in that section.

Roy M. J. Hoerevy Rainbow and Wateon

J Naylor Visits Mother Before Returning to Portland

J Naylor son of Mrs Mary L Naylor of Gusher arrived from Portland Oregon to visit his mother and left Monday to return to Portland.

J. Naylor Mary L. Naylor Gusher Portland Oregon

Price optometrist Dr Lewis enjoys vaudeville weekend

Dr Bart Lewis of Price spent Friday and Saturday immersed in local entertainment. He greatly enjoyed the vaudeville show and the dance on Friday evening.

Bart Lewis Price Lewis

Hasden Utah Couple Wed at Court House Conclusion

Stephen A Wilson widower and Mrs Diente Hancock of Hasden Utah wed Monday January 29 at the courthouse officiated by Justice Irvin Eaton.

Stephen A Wilson Diente Hancock Hasden, Utah Court House Irvin Eaton

Business Visitors William Oakley and Andrew Murray

William Oakley of Jensen and Andrew Murray of Jensen visited Vernal on Wednesday. They report she reads food after you leave Lovers' Lane.

William Oakley Jensen Andrew Murray Lovers’ Lane

Jensen stage line manager welcomes new baby born January

Manager Joseph ts Dudley of the Jensen stage line beams with news of a January 25 arrival at his home. Mother and baby are doing fine.

Joseph Ts Dudley Jensen

Tom Ainge Uses Stage to Resume Business After Illness

Tom Ainge of Jonten appeared on Tuesday to resume business on stage. He recently recovered from a nervous illness and his wife Mrs. Ainge has also suffered from an abscess in her head.

Tom Ainge Jonten

Hammer and Spencer In Arizona Winter Business Trip

George SK Hammer and WP Spencer traveled from the Hammer ranch in Ashley Creek to Arizona on business during the winter season. Their trip highlights include a purse M 43 Hammer 1a reference and movements between locations in the state.

George SK Hammer WP Spencer Hammer Ranch Ashley Creek Arizona

Ashton and party depart Vernal for California trip

Leslie Ashton of tonjardvilre company Vernal and Pau Rae Ashton of Roosevelt left Saturday for California on a business and pleasure trip with plans to visit multiple points.

Leslie “Ashton Leslie Ashtonjardvilre Company Vernal Pau Rae Ashton Roosevelt California Te Bonah

Neola residents plan retirement and family move

Mrs Sardh I Kimball of Neola and her son Cholétex prepare for retirement after vocational training at a Utah agricultural college. Harvey Turner, a business visitor from Johnson, Wah, attends in Vergat. The report notes bees and local social visits during Teatterslin week with several residents returning home on Saturday.

Sardh I. Kimball Neola Cholétex Co Kimball Utat Agricultural Cuollere Wil Neols Harvey Turner Theeman Jonsen Wah Vergat Turzer

Watson Oil updates on patent abstracts for multiple claims

Watson Oil reports patents granted for Early claims 12 to 16 inclusive and Early 19 and 64. The firm is arranging prepaid abstracts for another group of claims to patent, indicating ongoing patent activity and strategic filings to secure intellectual property.

Watson Oil Company

Karl Goodrich Recovering After 17 Days of Illness

Karl Goodrich son of President and Mrs A G Goodrich was confined to bed for 17 days during a mission to the Southern estates with headquarters in Chattanooga Tennessee. A letter received by his parents last week reports he is up and around now.

Karl Goodrich Rirs G Goodrich Chattanoora Tem Iit

Merkley recovering after leg injury from bridge accident

William Merkley who was injured when his team rode through a bridge above Tridel l is recovering rapidly after an operation last week. He expects to go home in a couple of weeks and is at the home of his sister Mrs Sarat Colthorp.

William Merkley Hi Team Hhe Boy Tridell Mra Sarat Colthorp

Orpheum Hall Hosts Annual Event Monday Evening

The Wood Wheel presents its annual hall event at Orpheum Hall on Monday evening February 12. The program, described as one of the season’s biggest events, features community performances and local talents.

Segson

Potter and relatives noted in Whiterocks report

F Paul Potter from Whiterocks attended a vaudeville show on Friday and visited his cousin Jetnaude Leingford. Three children of Mr and Mrs Ficleher are sick with scarlet fever in separate apartments as Walter, Tefocher, and the Loya are isolating.

Paul Potter Walter Tefchoer Loya

President Eaton and Wife Attend Leadership Week

President Ernest Eaton and Mrs FT Olson with A Theodore Johnson returned Monday evening from Provontore where they attended the Bh Y A Leadership week of Instruction.

Ernest Eaton FT § Olson Theodore Johnson Provontore

Snow Halts in Atchley Valley Deepest This Year

Snow began Thursday morning with about six inches on the ground the deepest seen in Atchley valley this year. The snow cooled by sunset and melted slowly during the day. Weather prophets forecast more cold in the coming weeks and hope shadows do not delay winter by six more weeks.

Manager Sandor to Return Home Next Week

Ashley Cooperative manager Sandor plans a return from an East trip to buy goods. He will travel through Ogden and Salt Lake and visit the whale tfalo houses en route.

I Sandor Ashley Coop Coop Mr Sandor Ogden Salt Lake

Farmers Sheep Association to Sell Wool at Auction

The Farmers Sheep association of the Farm Bureau pools their wool and will sell at 46 cents or better per pound. Farm flocks are being graded this week by an inspector and Saturday will be placed for wool buyers to bid.

Farmers Sheep Association The Farm Bureau

Catohs Called to Roosevelt Over Ring at Fullers Home

Mr and Mrs Irvin Catoh were summoned to Roosevelt Wednesday regarding Ring at Ruby Fuller’s home. Mr Eaton’s family are all ill and the nurses attending them, with Mr Eaton expected to return Thursday or Friday.

Irvin Catoh Roosevelt Ruby Fuller Eaton Mr .Eaton

Mrs Chatwin Passes at 96 in Jensen

The obituary notes Mrs Chatwin of Jensen aged 96. It mentions her relation to Mrs Caro and to Miss HH Ft Wall Henry and William Chatwin and references her long life and memory.

Caroline Chitwin Wall Henry William Chatwin Jensen Chatwin

Spring Work Begins in Dixie and a Healthy North

James O Nford of St George reports fine weather in Dixie with spring work starting and alfalfa growing above stubble on a 9 40 acre farm. Nord’s health improving and many friends send best wishes. Mrs J Neal traveled from Salt Lake City as a Vernal Chapter delegate to a P O club convention and visited her daughters Margaret and Edith at St Marys.

James O Nford St George Dixie Nord Mra Neal Wednegdty Salt Lake City Margaret Edith St Mary’s

Vernal Scouts in Semifinal Picture Include Woodbury Howes

February Improvement Eira details the Vernal Boy Scouts with President Wathacu Calder and Scoutmaster HOBE Hiowes in a semifinals scenario. Names Woodbury and Howes are noted as moving away from the picture.

Eira Boy Scouts of the Vernal Fupward Scouts Wathacu Calder Strie George L Woodbury Hobe Hiowes Woodbury Howes

Colton Attends Funeral of Late Representative Montoya

Congressman Don B Colton Travels from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City for the funeral of the late Representative Montoya. He planned to discuss the Colorado River project with Governor Riber and State Pariner Caliwetl and addressed a state senate session.

Don B. Colton Salt Lake Albuquerque San Mexico Congress

SVOW SLIDES ON ROAD WHICH DELAYED MAILS AND FIREMEN VAUDEVILLE

Supt Joseph Tullis and Chief Mechanic Frank Davis surveyed a new slide two miles beyond the summit. It took several hours to clear with only a brief mail delay, while villagers enjoyed the Firemen's vaudeville show.

Joseph Tullis Frank Davis

Valentine Party Planned at Orpheus Library

A Valentine party is planned at the Orpheus Library. Eversady invites attendees to join in a evening of games and refreshments as part of the local social calendar.

Orpheus Libtuary Eversady Selt

Mappenings In Sceciety At Congregational Ladies Aid

The Ladles Aid of the Congregational church met January 24 with Mr Trenrsy Lerriott in place of Mrs Charles Hlunt. After business, they enjoyed a social afternoon. Next meeting set for February 7 with Mrs Vipat uo.

Trenrsy Lerriott Charles I Mirwi Vipat

Attorney and Mrs Thomas O'Dennell Dinner Party Mishap

A social gathering Saturday evening at a local home ended with injuries after a mishap during a game. Guests listed include Father Hunt Miss Edith Ro Lawrence Mr and Mrs Lynn Ashton and daughter etc. Further details unclear due to fragmented text.

Odennell Nan Father Hunt Edith Ro Lawren Lynn Ashton Huhlsnn Conorge Harrison

Mrs Martin Hosts Dinner for Rooxsoelt Guests

Mes Issife Ashton entertained at dinner Wednesday evening for Mrs M Wt Martin Miss Edith Johnson Miss Louise Jorgenson and Mrs Clarenes Ashton of Rooxsoelt in an intimate social gathering.

Issife Ashton Mra M Wt Martin Edith Johnson Louise Jorgenson Clarenes Ashton Rooxsoelt

Passengers Travel From Vernal and Nearby Towns on Tuesday

Listed travelers include John W Cook HH Hatty Wallace Goodrich Watgon to Vernal W F Huckley of Salt Lake City to Vernal Tuesday returning Thursday Mack Colornido Row M J Hersey to Vernal Tuesday after days at Stainbow Mrs J M Oferson to Mack Colorado Thursday enroute to Grand Junction Colorado Mrs Walter Anderson a passenger Lo Dragon Thursday Richard Hadlock tied to Wat- 10m0 secept employment

John W Cook Hatty Wallace Goodrich Watgon F Huckley Salt Lake City Mack Colornido M J Hersey Stainbow J M Oferson Mack Colorado Grand Junction Colorado Walter Anderson

Changes Announced for Priesthood and Officers Meetings

Changes define future Priesthood and Officers meetings at Uintah academy. Attendance reached near capacity with strong ward representation. Two cantata numbers by Uintah Academy glee club praised. R Collett of Salt Lake City attended and spoke. Wallace Calder reported Leadership Week results with 16 Uintah stake reps. Quorum and official Priesthood work set for Deacons to High Priests. quarterly conference moved to last weekend of each quarter March 24 25. No change to officers meeting time 2 PM.

Uintah Academy R . Collett Salt Lake City Wallace “Calder Bb. Y U Uintah Wher American Recreation Association New York Lfe

Vernal Hosts Longest Card Game Victory and Party

The longest card game in Vernal history ended after four months of round the clock play by Mrs Taylor McClelland and Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr against Mrs Kelly and Mrs Mary Davis. McClelland and Dodds won and hosted a decorated party at Mrs Kelly’s home with twenty guests. Prizes went to Mrs Taft first, Mrs Baese second, and Mrs Dave Hlatc third. losers received rubber balls on rubber cards. A three course dinner followed in a splendid, well attended event.

Vernal Taylor McClelland Pardon Dodds, Jr Mra Jyp Kelly Mary Davis Vini Vigor Mra McClelland Mra Dodds Kelly Irs Taft Baese Mire Dave Ijlatch

Deep Snow Guarantees Irrigation Water Supply

Forester Harry Van Tastel reports snow measurements on January 26 at several sites in Brush Creek mountain area ranging from 28 to 44 inches. Comparisons with January 21 1922 show similar depths. The packed snow with high water content supports irrigation water for next year as over one foot of fresh snow fell observed by Supervisor Charles De Moisy and Van Tassel in the mountains.

Harry van Tastel Brake Brush Creek Mountain Johnston Charles de Moisy van Tassel

Willcox Academy Defeats Duchesne High in Close 35-28

Willcox Academy basketball team beat Duchesne county high 35 to 28 on Saturday evening in a spirited game. Referees were Sam Peterson of Neola and Ira Thomas of Vermal. B Hatch led Willcox with 17 points and A Swain scored 14 for Duchesne. A Roosevelt Neola game was declared a draw after a 31 20/30 start in Neola’s favor. A return match between DCEH and Willcox is set for Saturday.

Willcox Academy Duchesne County High School Sam Peterson Neola Ira Thomas Vermal Hatch Wilcox Swain Duchesne County High Roosevelt Neola Way Dceh Boys Willcox

Boy Recovers After Air Rifle Bullet Incident

A Sunday afternoon scene at Frank Gerber’s barn saw a clash of stones and air rifle bullets among several boys. Arthur Brian, older than the others, fired a pellet that lodged in James Ahp’s lip, with another boy sustaining a minor graze above the brow. The injured boy carefully removed the bullet, and authorities note the incidents arose from rough but friendly play, not intent to cause serious harm.

Frank Gerber James Frank Arthur Brian

Verne Theatre Masters Chrysinthenium Opera Night

The Verne theatre plans a crowded Monday evening for the opera Chrysinthenium presented by the Vio company. A three act comedy Jumbo Jipx will also be staged amid strong pleas for public support to fund 4 911TM and school projects.

Verne Avdr

Jenkins Jr Pleads Guilty on Possession Charge and Fines

Thos Jenkins Jr pleads guilty before Justice N Hansen to possessing contraband. He is fined 50 dollars or faces a county jail term of up to a specified period. The hearing notes damages and restitution obligations as part of his sentence.

Thos. Jenkins, Jr Thomas Jenkins N Hansen

Opera Chheysantheme MM and Come Pine Jumbo

Obscure notice reports a theater item titled Jumbo tied to a February date at Vorno venue with unreserved seating and prices listed as 25 and 35 cents. The readable fragments include names and prices but lack clear details on event organizers or full context.

Jim’ Mondry Vorno

Water Applications Filed in Uintah County Stocks

Morgan Calvert of Myton files with State Engineer R E Caldwell for 0.01 second feet from Chelvert spring for stock watering from April 1 to November 1. Robert Marshall of Roosevelt files for 0.05 second feet from Chelvert spring for stock watering in Uintah county during the same period.

Morgan Calvert Myton R E Caldwell Robert Marshall Roosevelt Éhelvert Spring Uintah County

I AM GILTY a Thrilling Mystery at Vogue Theatre

A Bradley King story directed by Jack Nelson and photographed by Chas e Stuniar screens at Vogue Theatre Saturday February 3. Connie MecNair endures insult and a brutal burn at a party then confronts a killer amid strong performances by Miss Giaunt Miss Glaum and Mickey Moore.

Bradley King Jack Nelson Chase Stuniar Wis3 Glaum Connie MecNair Miss Giaunt Teddy Garrick Joseph Kilzour Garrick Connie MacNair Glaum Mahfor Hamilton Iittl Mickey Moore Glaum Beshlexs Kilgour Hamilton Tuch Fascritca Chire DuBrey Ruth Stonehouse George Cooper May Hopkins Vogue Theatre

Vernal First Ward Hosts Old Time Dance at Orpheus Hall

The Vernal First ward invites the public to an Old Time dance on Friday evening February 9 at Orpheus hall. Proceeds benefit the new chapel fund with expectations of a large crowd.

Vernal First Ward Orpheus Hall

Ashley National Forest Recreation Report 1922 Highlights

Supervisor Charles De Mosy reports 1922 Ashley National Forest draws 2660 visitors including campers hunters fishermen and tourists. Average stay four days at $126 daily. travel split 16 percent auto 74 percent horse 10 percent foot. LDS Fathers and Sons outings held in the Ashley forest.

Charles de Mosy Ashley National Forest Sautomobila Uintah Roosevelt LDS Church Ashley Forest

Dinner pie gives praise from a cautious wife

A wife worries she might have left something out while making a pie for the first dinner in her new home. The husband assures her nothing would improve the pie, praising her effort.

R Ney

Vernal Junior High Reruns Opera Anthem and Jumbo Jim

The Vernal Junior High features an event titled Opera Ceryaanthemum and a act named Jumbo Jim on Monday February 6 with tickets or seats not reserved. Local readers are invited to attend this community performance at the school.

Vernal

Motor license notice for 1925 vehicles in effect

Motor vehicle license notices require all vehicles to secure 1925 licenses by March 1. Cars without a 1923 license will be barred from operation after the deadline. Applications for licenses may be made through a motor vehicle inspector, A Miller.

Legion Auxiliary meeting aims to boost 1922 membership

Monday evening February seventh twenty twenty two at 7 20 PM the Legion Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting. Members are urged to invite new people and renew dues of 50 cents per year. Maggie Hatch is secretary.

The Legion Auxiliary Maggie Hatch

Card of Thanks for Tia Ewaol Vernon

We sincerely thank the many friends who assisted during the recent sorrow and death of our beloved daughter and sister Tia Ewaol Vernon, from the Vernon family and relatives.

Ana Tia Ewaol

Change in Ashley's Tmshopric

Fragmented notice describes Ashley ward leadership changes involving Thomas Garldwell and A E Mewis return from a mission to the Northwest. Cramer and others from Whiterocks sustain the ward’s improvements. Public notice references Improvement Era subscription and local election-like details.

I Os Ashley Thomas Garldwell Disheh E Bricaa Cramer Ashley Ward Tyleas E Mewis Bison Cramer

Opera Chrysanthemum Fund Sale at Vogue

An item lists a Monday February 6 event titled Opera Chrysanthemum with proceeds for a playing fund. It notes prices of 25 and 5 cents, with terms and venue shorthand indicating Vogue and a 5 foot reference.

VJ HH

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