Mountain Dell Notes On Visits And Local Events
Joseph Engberson’s home remains open for a few days as visitors come and go. Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Hatch spend weekend with Mrs. Hatch’s parents. A four year old boy was injured by a dropped ax while playing near a wood pile. The area enjoys mild weather and quick snowmelt. Early freight history mentions Elias Winn and “Glbncy” bringing goods, with Chell Hall delivering a major load in 1878 for Jim Gibson in Old Ashley. George Massey returns briefly from the trap line. Neighbors gathered at M. L. Caldwell’s Sunday evening for games and a modest lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Engberson
Raphael Hatch
Chell Hall
Jim Gibson
Old Ashley
George Massey
M. L. Caldwell
Willows cleared at school corner and illness updates
Mary Davis improves after illness. Cleanup day for fifth and sixth grades featured by Harold Hullinger as students scrubbed rooms and trimmed willows along the road by the schoolhouse to reduce accidents. Mary Colfer’s father J Edwin Collier travels for work, while Eva Burke returns home ill. Various family health matters and local notes linger through the piece, including dances and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
J. Edwin Colfer
Harold Hullinger
Alva Zufelt
Price
Community dances aid four Glines youths bound for missions
Four dances at Glines hall raise funds for four young men preparing for mission service. William Pearce Jr plans alfalfa seed farming on a 160 acre Lapoint lot leased from Mr Woolley. Carl Curtis Sr works at the Farmers coal mine. Willam Abplanalp suffered severe injuries at Park City mines yet improves in hospital. his wife stays by him. A baby girl arrived for Mrs Doris Swain formerly Doria Abplanalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pearce
Mr. Woolley
Lapoint
Carl Curtis
Farmers
Willam Abplanalp
Glines
Park City
Gladden
Doris Swain
Babe
Swain
Doria Abplanalo
Gilnes
Local Notes Highlight Illnesses Events and Weddings
Deputy County Assessor announces ward visits while residents report illnesses and family news. Marital ceremony at James Winn home links Mary Winn to Lewia Horrocks with Bishop Horrocks officiating. Community groups rehearse choral works as Vernal Seminary and U H 8 members prepare performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Roy Galloway
Red Lamp play aids Primary fund in Tridell
On Wednesday evening the Pri mary association staged The Red Lamp with performers Owen Goodrich Ferron Collins Charles Glines May Watt Virgie Woolley and Eliza Harvey directed by Mr Viva Goodrich. Proceeds will defray Primary organization expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Goodrich
Ferron Collins
Charles Glines
May Watt
Virgie Woolley
Eliza Harey
Viva Goodrich
Alles Morrill
Roosevelt
Rosa Bartlett
Earl Mullins
Re: Nef Society
Allen Morrill
Ladies Plan Social Benefit for Mia During Cold Season
During the cold season women organized a social event to benefit Mia and Merrill and to fund a quilt project. They completed their work, served refreshments after finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Merrill
Vernal Social Notes and Local Appointments
Walter Schwabe appeared on stage in Denver Monday evening. Marlys Akin returned to Vernal Sunday after a weekend at home. Mrs Nick Faydock and B O Coltons visited Vernal Monday for eye examinations. Mrs A J Davis remains in poor condition despite prior improvement. Excessive drinking led to dances being shut down. Arthur Underwood and Walter Schwabe made a business trip to Vernal Friday. Miss Class Underwood works at the V T Rice home in Fort Duchesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schwabe
Denver
Marlys Akin
Vernal
Nick Faydock
B. O. Coltons
A. J. Davis
Arthur Underwood
Class Underwood
V. T. Rice
Fort Duchesne
Whiterocks Community News and Local Events
Bruce Maxwell and family attend church in Haydon. Scindy Bollyer Indian woman dies and is buried in the Indian cemetery. Maxwell children have chicken pox marking the first local cases this year. Randlett teams face Indian squads. Fort Duchesne defeats Whiterocks men. Ladies club meets with Mrs. Peter Shaw. Dr Enochs ill with flu but improving. Indian Junior Red Cross teams play two games. Pupils prepare emergency kits for Indian school departments. Social visits include Frank and Elvira Davis with Sargent family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Maxwell
Smith
Alice Lang
Haydon
Scindy Bollyer
Whiterocks
Randlett
Fort Duchesne
Peter Shaw
Frank Davis
R. L. Marimon
Myton
Enochs
Red Cross
Fred Sargent
Elvira Pike
Charlies Thompson
Miss Pike
L. J. Workman
Leeton
Vernal
Charles Thompson
January Happenings Around Dripping Rock and Nearby
January record shows mild winter weather and local notices. residents report improvements in Grandma Mobly while others travel to Denver Grand Junction and Kansas City for stock shows schools and business. traffic includes Ray Jones driving Meeker to Rifle. Brigman promises activity at Raven Oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Grandma Mobly
Fred Nichola
Denver
L. W. Hackett
Jensen
Grand Junction
Colo
Paul Morehead
Scullcreek
Lucy Jones
Red Wnush
Twin Valley Ranch
Ray Jones
Meeker
Rifle
Charles Mobly
Sweeney Auto School
Kansas City
Yellow Creek
George Matson
Scull Creek
Fred Nichols
J. D. Mobley
Earl Fallils
Raven Ol
A. A. Brigman
Mr. Brigman
Misfit Ball Dazzles Randlett Relief Society Night
The Randlett relief society staged a lively event described as a misfit ball that drew a full hall of men women and youths. The evening showcased creative misfit costumes and community participation, with the crowd fitting together in a spirited display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randlett
Local school and community events recap in Randlett
Principal Christensen hosts a teachers week party with invited parents and prizes won by Miss Hannah Wall and William Smirh. Rev W J Howes and others returned from Utah Episcopal convocation. Howes ordained as administer. Basketball results show Fort Duchesne and Randlett teams winning. Whiterocks game also led by Randlett. Farm bureau meeting praised. several locals attended a Roosevelt convention. Superintendent Olson visited Randlett school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
Hannah Wall
William Smirh
W. J. Howes
M. Cronnon
Hugh Owens
Provo
Utah
Episcopal Churchjon of
Howes
Fort Duchcane
Randlett
Whiterocks
Farm Bureau
Fort Duchesne
C. L. Stight
O. B. Cloward
O. K. Richarda
E. M. Chandler
Hoosevelt
L. C. Wall
Buregi
Stevens
Hildred Harrison
Olson of
Varnol
Randlett School
Local club hosts songs and games at Friday gathering
Mrs Leon P Maeser entertained the Current Topics club Friday afternoon with a program led by Mrs Bryant Stringham. Ladies represented songs, praises for top performances were awarded, a musical game drew interest, and luncheon followed. Nearby, Mutual Sunday events featured talks, music, and a farewell address for Rulon Hacking. The Parent Teachers Association held a February meeting with many student performances and committee appointments. News included the Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arion Roberts and planned drama Batche's Hired Man for Feb 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon P. Christensen
Bryant Stringham
Lucife
Calder
W. A.paxton
Paxton
Marlene
Leah
J. H. Ratiff
E. A. Manker
Briant Stringham
Charles Hatch
Mra
H. E. Rich
Mutual
Miriam Colton
Rulon Hacking
Lee Hall
Clarence Bird
Gilbert Anderson
Ward Chapel
Mark Bingham
Charles Colton
LeRoy Carroll
Wells Ashby
Sylvanus Collett
Leo Calder
W. A. Paxton
Rulon
Hacking
Parent-teachers’ Association
Victor Bingham
Mark Stringham
Jane Jones
J. Ty. Wilson
Norman Olsen
William Vernon
Roosevelt
Arion Roberts
Robers
Eva Vernon
Roy Warturton
James Hansen
Mark M. Hall
Watson
Ray McKee
Tridel
William McKee
John Powell
Oakland
Calif
George Gray
Local News Update From the Mine and Nearby Homes
Charles Schanno assists at the mine while Mrs. Henry Green recovers from a severe case of influenza. Mrs. Thomas Hall’s sister Mary Ashby, in Santa Barbara, California, expects release about the middle of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schanno
Henry Green
Thomas Hall
Mary Ashby
Santa Barbara
Calif
Alling
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James Duvall
Marion Manwaring
Elmer Richensoa
Alonzo Atwood
Gilbert
Gordon Smuih
Stephen Adams
Sarah Brimhall
Clayburn Brimhall
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Edward Hooft
Ittle
Harold Cook
Harold
Alva Alexander
Wifa
Marlon Roberts
Grandma Rose
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Roy Richens
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Isaac Ross
Bertha Reid
U. H
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Vernal Pearce
Cooper Car Company
Helper
W. A. Fletchere
Albert McCurdy
Fletcher
O. M. Calder
William Stona
Roosvelt
Garrett
Averil Stone
Gerald
Ardith Rosa
Naoma Denson
Retta Gregory
Merriott
Nevada
Pnemonia
Sterling Haws
Vernal Seminary
Pearce’s Pond
James Winn
Mary Winn
Lewla Horrocks
Bennett
Joseph Horrocks
William Pearce, Jr
W. F. Hanson
Hildred Aycock
Adelina Longborson
Jewel Wellman
Martha Lamoreaux
Charles H. Colton
Kate McCoy
Ving
Oklahoma
Etta Alexander
Gall
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Tong Fia
M. M. Batty
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Elle Potter
Tridell
Maeser
Pen Aig
Hamilton Beach Home Motor
Bree
Vernal Electric CO
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