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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
8
Sandor, manager of the Ashley Coop, departed last Saturday for eastern points on a buying trip for the company.
Wrigley says he spends about four million dollars annually on newspaper space to advertise his goods. He argues papers reach a broad audience quickly and are the most effective medium to reach buyers.
A citizens meeting in Vernal will be held Monday evening at 7:30 in the Vernal Second Ward chapel to discuss the proposed bond for building purposes.
N J Meagher cashier of the Bank of Vernal returned Tuesday evening from a vacation trip to California points He greatly enjoyed the trip but was glad to get back down again.
Leeton and Bennett residents held a social dance at Legton hall Friday night funded by their county fair prize of 75 dollars. The event honored past tableaux with Wiliam Workman and Mrs W L Whitlock among the performers and raised funds for Boys and Girls club work. Attendees from Vernal included County Agent KO Peterson and several local residents. oysters soup cocoa coffee sandwiches cake were served. A farm bureau meeting followed at 1 am with remarks from Snyder Waterson Johnson Adams and Wellman, all greeted with attentive listening.
Charges against Leo Labrum of Lapoint were dismissed without prejudice by Justice L Bills due to insufficient evidence. The arrest stemmed from a dispute linked to an old grudge, according to Labrum’s father.
On Wednesday evening February 20 at the Second Ward Chapel the U I S band of 20 pieces and orchestra directed by Prof. William F. Hanson will present a free concert featuring an orchestral selection introducing the new composition Springtime in the Rockies by Sauer of Provo. The house is expected to be filled for the second public appearance of these two groups.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Hall celebrate the arrival of a daughter born on Thursday February 14 1924 in the local home. The event brings joy to the family and adds a new member to the household.
Collins of Glines ward collected a leafing Wealthy apple tree limb on Monday. Buds on the stems are normally developed with one inch long shoots and green leaves. The fruit buds and limbs show no injury from the cold.
Monthly balance in the state road fund shows Uintah County expended 756.19 in January per accounting department figures forwarded by the state road commission to the counties.
At a school board meeting William C Marshall agreed to serve as treasurer with a $20,000 surety bond. He will succeed Con Bartlett, who has acted in the role for several years.
A Wednesday evening meeting of the Farmers Sheep Association formed a committee including John W Welst Lynne Ashton and McM Batty to coordinate range use for cooperative sheep herds. Arrangements with the forestry department aim to secure range for two herds to reduce costs and avoid conflicts, with permits sought adjacent to existing land. Sheep owners are urged to contact the committee to secure range permits promptly.
An old newspaper notice promotes subscribing to the Uintah Basin Farmer, offering the February issue at a price of 60 cents per year. The notice is brief and appears as a standard classified ad.
D J Thompson of Altonah was selected at Tuesday’s meeting as Republican state committeeman for Duchesne county replacing Marcellus Bo Pops who resigned after moving to Provo. The Duchesne delegates will meet at Roosevelt on May 1 to choose county delegates for the May 9 state convention in Provo and then to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio.
Over 250 attendees gathered Sunday at 3 pm for Wilson memorial services in Largo. Dr George H. Christy, post commander of the American Legion, led the program, with Attorney Thos W O'Donnell and Principal W A Paxton delivering well received remarks and guidance.
The Vernal Gun and Rifle club were notified by D H Madsen last week that a shipment of 600 000 eyed rainbow trout eggs had been sent. The eggs arrived Saturday and were sent from Fort Duchesne to the White Rocks hatchery. They were placed in troughs for hatching as the flat shipment for the year and Madsen plans to run the White Rocks hatchery to full capacity.
Republican state chairman Carl R. Marcussen headlined the Duchesne Lincoln day banquet held at the Hotel Duchesne. Attendees included A J Lee JoT McKnight postmaster Price and Representative Is A Hollenbeck with Leo and McKnight also speaking as the event selected a Duchesne county state committee man. The program blended readings music and quartet performances for roughly 15 attendees.
Saturday featured the McCormick Deering Primrose separator at L. H. Woodard Co with T F Gardner offering export advice to buyers and prospects. International Harvester, maker of the Primrose separator, counts 93 branch houses and 15,000 dealers in the United States, second only to Ford Motor Co.
The Rev D G Hunt pronounced benediction in place of Bishop Joseph S Glass during memorial services for former President Woodrow Wilson at the Salt Lake tabernacle. Glass was absent. Justices of the state supreme court, state government officials, and city county leaders attended.
Phillip Van of Lapoint faced arraignment before Justice Irvin Eaton on an assault with a deadly weapon charge regarding Vaden Arrum of Whiterocks. The January 14, 1924 incident led to Van’s arrest by Sheriff Richardson. a preliminary hearing is set for Friday Feb 16 at 2 PM with bond set at $1,000.
Harris Murray of LaPoint faced a peace disturbance charge at Fort Duchesne. Justice Irvin Eaton heard the case after Sheriff Richardson arrested Murray. Eaton imposed no fine or jail time, while efforts continued to have the fine settled by Murray’s friends.
Charles T Pope of Dry Fork trades his property to T G Alexander for the Ira S Gardner place in Jensen across from Joseph S Dudley. Pope also gains half interest in a threshing machine owned by Fred Wall and Alexander, who lease the Dry Fork place to the Wall brothers.
A G F club gathering at Mrs Mate HackIng residence featured many members including Mrs Logan Meredith Gurr Anderson Bargmussey Colton and Samuela. Prizes included a blue luncheon pot won by Mrs Ruth Caldwall and a leatherette memorandum book awarded to Mrs Colton. A three course supper followed the games and socializing.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Ethel M Martin hosted the Women's Twentieth Century club at her home. Mrs. T T Johnston presented a book review titled The Dim Lantern by Temple Dalley.
Sunday Mrs A W Wilkins entertained in honor of her birthday and Mrs Guyletta Stewart's birthday. The sisters are 19 years apart. A sumptuous dinner was served to Mr and Mrs L H Woodard, Mrs Sybil Collyer, Mrs Stewart and family, Madeling Fatrisx, Ertin and Elenor Wilkins.
A large crowd attended the fourteenth annual W. O. W. Lincoln Day ball at the Orpheus Tuesday evening. Music stood out and the decorations were praised as beautiful and artistic. All committeemen were congratulated for their efforts.
Principal parts have been chosen for the operatta All at Sea by the UH 85 glee clubs under Prof Hanson. Cast members are working diligently and progress is splendid. A March performance is expected.
Adapted from Sir Hall Caine, the story follows John Storm torn between religious devotion and powerful passions for a stage beauty as London mobs turn violent. Starring Richard Dix Mae Busch Garreth Hughes Phyllis Haver Mahlon Hamilton, the film is billed as a dramatic, powerful romance.
An aged Native American known as Uncle Sam, living near White Rocks, learned of John Merkley of Tiidall death and traveled to attend the funeral. He wept outside, then entered, viewed the body, and offered a quiet prayer, showing deep devotion and sorrow for his long friendship with Merkley.
A federal warrant of 3801.39 dollars for Uintah County road work was received Friday by the state road commission. The total warrants for road work in the state were 64 65.60 dollars.
In a hard fought game last Friday night the Vernal Athletic club beat Roosevelt town team 27 to 15 on Roosevelt’s floor. Ernest Johnson led V A A with 11 points while Hatch had 9 and Eaton, Tanner, and Allen delivered solid performances. Harold Lundell officiated with a return game scheduled for Saturday February 23.
Uintah High School basketball dominated Roosevelt last Friday, winning 49 to 14. The first half ended 31 to 2, and Uintah secured a third consecutive victory to clinch the Eastern Utah division crown. They advance to face Carlton Moab winners for a regional final before Salt Lake tournament action starting March 65.
Mrs Myrtle Davis ill but improving. Dr Thompson of the Fort attends. Walter Schwabe left Tuesday for Denver to make his home there. Mrs William Sauer left Saturday for California with daughter Mariam to benefit her health. Miss Elsie Underwood spent Sunday with her folks. Winn moves family from Calbreath place to Calbreath place. Mr Hall and daughter Mrs Akin will move to Calbreath place for the summer. Joe Arnold bought several head of milk cows from William Sayer.
A mixed notice sheet lists items for sale including a cream separator and an electric Sharis best thero mixer, plus a wanted ad for clean rags. It also reports Mark Cook injured in Golsonite mines and transported to Salt Lake City for treatment, and a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Nathan Chivers on Tuesday February 12 with well wishes from relatives and friends.
The Snell Miller family thanks all who helped during illness and death of Fran ela Bernice. At an auction 13 bonding firms and five personal representatives bid on Uintah county bonds. Palmer Bond and Mortgage Co led with 9940, Valery and Co 9930, Central Trust and Tolworth Chanute 98,116. Palmer was awarded, bears legal costs, bonds issued at par, 20 year term with 5 percent after 15 years. election set for March 8, 1924.
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