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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
8
Agency entry records a notice about a fire at Vernal Utah under federal act of March 1873 with a price of 250 dollars in advance. The fragment notes postal or matter handling implications following the blaze.
The column notes readers in Vernal line up for sample copies of the paper paid for by Moses Voore of Randlett and James Crystal of American Folk arrive in Vernal while Can Case visits and Watson spends the weekend with relatives.
Charles Carter left Vernal for Salt Lake City on business. Numerous Vernal visitors from Rangely Col were in town including J D MecLeed and Cole. A parent teachers meeting is planned at Vernal Central School on February 15 with Uintah school board member A CO Goodrich as speaker. A Washingtons Birthday observance is set for Uintah High School on February 28 with student activities and school cafeteria service.
Mod Bean of Wateen visited town while J Wanaghan of Whilts Silver was there. A Star coupe arrived from the John W Tope garage for Wallace Geedrith of Rainbow. Tat Hepderson of Dragon transacted business in Vernal Saturday.
Several Ashley Co op members and spouses traveled to Salt Lake City on business and for buying trips. Local gatherings included a Ladies Aid event hosted by Mrs Ackhurst and the monthly luncheon of the Business and Professional Women’s Club at the Commercial Hotel. Community figures visiting or returning from Salt Lake City and attendance at various institutes and seminars are listed.
Andrey Whitlock of Salt Lake City 4A in Vernal surveys the stock valuation scene. Whitlock is described as a pioneer cattleman of the Uintah Basin.
A Ruensen instructor from the Comiterca department was called to Manish Fork early this week due to the death of his father.
Community gatherings fill the week with entertaining parties at the Alexander, Calder, and Vernal Ward homes. Birthdays celebrated with cake and gifts, games, and a luncheon followed by 500 and dinner, while a Duchesne Uintah county teachers party featured a picture show and dances.
January shows below zero readings. Vernal social events include a married folks dance at the Orpheus hall and a senior dance with refreshments. Adelbert Colton Sr hosted a birthday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Ackhurst Wilson Catten Colton and Po Kelly. Genealogical members note a period from January 20 to February.
Mrs Norman Olsen entertained the lady faculty members and the wives of the Uintah high school faculty at her home Thursday afternoon. The gathering was social with sewing and refreshments prepared by the hostess.
Misa Ermon Nelson hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her half sister Wiss Jyly McCarell. Guests enjoyed games and a luncheon at four o clock prepared by Wina Nelson and Mise Fern Slaugh. A wreath of gifts was given to the guest of honor.
The Parents Teachers Association of Lincoln High School held a Wednesday evening meeting in the school auditorium. The program featured performances by Olsen, Childs, Beatrice Anderson, May Jorgenson, and talk by the city attorney. The assembly voted for non detention classes for delinquency and closed with an educational film program. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday in March.
Salt Like Real Estate board adopted a resolution urging the legislature to pass a bill allowing taxes to be paid twice a year instead of annually. It also supports partial redemption of tax sales and empowers the legislative committee to confer with other associations to craft an equitable bill for taxpayers.
The Groundhog saw a shadow on Wednesday making this the most balmy day of the year and nailing doom on an early spring. The old German myth declares winter may continue six more weeks if a shadow appears, or spring if none is seen, implying more cold weeks ahead.
Late notice advertising sale of livestock, farming tools and odds ends through a classified ad service. Mentions Butterwrappers for sale in lots of 100 plus, lost glove reward, gentleman washer needed and home cook items offered for sale with inquiries to address.
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