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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
8
Multiple brief items note funerals, visitors, and local visits from Vernal, Lapoint, Jenson, Bluebell, and Price. Attendees include the Merkley family, Snow and Ainge families, and local officials at Uintah school board meetings. Weather hint and a nightly theater ad close the page.
Hugh Stewart of Penson spent days in Vernal with Mrs William Wittbeck Sr. amid grippe concerns. Fred Wihalett of Jannen visited Vernal for two days. James Monaghan of Jonsen stayed at a local hotel. Golden Merkley visited in Tridall area. Snow fell briefly then cleared. Mrs Joe Cheney left for Salt Lake City to visit parents. Dr J E Morton of Roosevelt examined a patient with X ray. Thos W. O'Donnell returned from two weeks touring. Occidental Sood reps Bryant and Johnson in Vernal on business. Hyrum Calder returned from Logan after extension workers meeting. Dr George H. Christy returned from Philadelphia for his father's funeral. Mr and Mrs Ed Jasperson arrived from Duchesne to visit. Ashley Bartlett learned his son Shirley, 10, was seriously ill and left for Price. John N Davis returned from Provo with Mrs H W Woolley. Miss Mima Davis ill after tonsil operation but improving.
Albert Halen of the Vernal land office reports official survey of specified townships by the U S surveyor general. Lands filed March 3 1924 become subject to entry by preference rights. 60 day Utah state selection. soldiers preference rules apply. general entry August 2 1924 with coordinated filing and simultaneous consideration for qualified applicants.
A rare six legged lamb was born near Naples ward and brought to a taxidermist. The lamb shows three connected figures with six hind legs and no tail on the main body. It died after sacrifice.
At the regular Uintah school district meeting on Monday the board discussed the county wide school needs including the high school situation and the urgent need for more classroom space to accommodate Vernal’s growing student population.
Betty Compson stars in The Bonded Woman at the Vogue on Saturday night February 9. The feature is billed as a big special with a 6-1t listing.
Memorial services for former President Woodrow Wilson to be held Sunday at the Vogue Theatre at 3 o clock under the auspices of the American Legion. Processional by orchestra, hymns, invocations, and addresses by Rev Father Lo J Fries and speakers T W O'Donnell and W A Paxton. Congregation to participate in hymns and benediction.
Judge Elias Hanson issues a final decree establishing the Duchesne Uintah county boundary at the surveyed line originally laid by Ed F Harmaton in 1906. County Attorney J T Mc Connell has received the decree dated January 26 with no notice of appeal or motion for new trial filed.
At a Wednesday governors meeting the Roosevelt Commercial Club announced a cash balance of $1000 set aside for building purposes. If prosperity continues, the club plans to erect its own building soon, per the Roosevelt Standard.
A committee led by E C Knowlton and J H Young studied snow in the Avinta Quin area at the west end of Uintah Basin. The report notes light current snow, plans two follow up trips in one to two months, and that drifting behavior mirrors last winter's findings under Knowlton.
Government authorizes six Utah National Guard cavalry units and discussions with Adj General Williams indicate Uintah Basin could host a unit. A minimum sixty enlistees required for a one year term with weekly meetings and a twelve day summer encampment. Fort Duchesne has no edge. central location preferred, Roosevelt likely HQ.
Dominick Defa of Tablana was arraigned before U S Commissioner I Ro Tuttle on a charge of selling Aquor to Indians. Deputy Federal Attorney prosecuted, L A Hollenbeck defended. Bound over to the federal court at Salt Lake City under $2000 bonds. The case stems from an attack by Indian Ika Shotnink on his wife last November while intoxicated, with Indians claiming Defa sold them the quor.
On Wednesday Mrs C E Hematreet hosted the Ladius Aid society with fifteen members present. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for February 13 at 2 30 PM at Mrs CL Hunt’s home.
Lowla Horrocks of Sennett and Miles Mary Angeline Winn daughter of Mr and Mrs Jameal Winn of Glines ward were united in marriage Monday evening at the bride’s parents home. Bishop Worrocks performed the ceremony.
Amasa Caldwell of Vernal and Vera Stewart of Jensen wed at the bride’s home on Friday February 1 with Wahop Caldwell officiating. The couple are eldest son and daughter of local families including Bishop Caldwell of Tonnen and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stewart of Jensen.
James F Holfeltz of Vernal and Effie Potter of Vernal were married February 4 with M M Batty performing the ceremony.
The conjoint married folks dance at Vernal First ward Thursday evening drew a strong turnout. Under the MI A auspices of Vernal First and Second wards, couples enjoyed both old time and new dances with good music.
The Woodmen of the World Vernal camp No. 837 announces its fourteenth annual ball for Tuesday evening February 12 at the Orphans hall. Officials say the event tops all prior social efforts and will surpass previous seasons in grandeur and entertainment.
In Los Angeles on January 16 a man Fred F. Catlin and a woman Mrs. Leng A. Catlin share a surname but are not relatives. Both are hospitalized with serious injuries from separate traffic accidents. Catlin man crushed at Southern Pacific station while in gear. Mrs Catlin sustained a fractured collarbone and possible internal injuries after a trailer detached from a passing truck. Catlin man is Vernal’s longtime resident and property owner. Mrs Catlin is improving after word reached friends and relatives here.
Manager Rae Ashton directs extensive alterations at the A YC store during the week. The shoe and hosiery department moves to the east room while the central room houses dry goods and gents furnishings. A ladies furnishings room is fitted, the west room remains for the grocery department, and new floors shelving partitions and counters costing over $1500 were installed.
Twenty two senior high school essays were submitted for the Vernal Gun and Rifle club contest on conserving wild game in Uintah county. Judges include Charles DeMolly Jr supervisor of the Ashley forest W A Paxton principal Uintah high G A Downey Willcox academy.
A quirky plea urges readers to tell neighbors about subscribing to the paper, noting that every new subscription increases the paper’s value and usefulness for the community.
Friday evening the D. H. S. boys lost 64 15 to U. H. J. E McNaughton refereed as Davis McCurdy Manwaring Merrell Haws and substitutes Batty Hacking shared scoring. DH 5S students cheered while W.A. held a gracious, sportsmanlike postloss attitude for the rematch.
The UH S and DHS basketball game, moved from Friday to Saturday due to Roosevelt hall unavailability, draws Vernon crowds and high school spirit. UH S won their first game against DHS in this series, with expectations of a strong turnout for the postponed event.
Vernal Athletic Club hosts Roosevelt town team Friday evening at the Amusement Hall. The teams each hold one win in a close series of five games, with the next contest in Vernal deciding the final site. The series has drawn high local interest for what promises to be a top battle this season.
Willcox Academy defeated Duchesne High 26 to 18 in a tightly played contest. Hatch led Willcox with 16 points while Stewart of Roosevelt scored 9 for Duchesne and Duchesne fouling limited Hatch at times. The first half ended 12 to 7 with a spirited effort from both sides.
In a spirited Saturday evening game the First Team of Ver nal Athletics defeated the Second Team to cap the event.
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is postponed to Tuesday evening February 26, 1924 due to the Woodman ball. Classifieds list quick sale items including farm equipment and household goods. Richard Jensen directs the play Alias Mr Wright for the Vernal First Ward MIA at the Vogue on February 23 with a listed cast.
Hiawatha tops the Carbon County basketball standings after two defeats for Price High. Mohrland and Helper trails follow, while Moab and Green River fight a two victory tie in Section C. Uintah section shows DHS and UHS leading with upcoming Roosevelt and Vernal games shaping the schedule.
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