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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1932

Page

8

Justice Olle of Lapont Visits Vernal on Saturday

Justice Olle of Lapont traveled to Vernal on Saturday for town talks and community outreach. Local residents and officials gathered to discuss civic issues and public safety concerns.

Mrs E J Eades Ill With Sugar Diabetes Not Improved

Mrs E J Eades has been ill for several days with diabetes mellitus and is not much improved.

E J Eades

Cahoon Birth Joy as Baby Arrives Monday

Mr and Mrs George Cahoon celebrate the arrival of a baby girl this Monday, bringing delight to their home as relatives extend congratulations.

George Cahoon Gladden

Mrs F Noel Taken Ill. Brought From Crush Creek

Mrs F Noel became ill and was brought from Crush Creek on Tuesday. She is at the home of her daughter Mrs Otis Weeks.

Noel Crush Creek Tucksday Mra Otis Weeks

Bedside of Mrs Elizabeth Karren Sees Blue Mountain Visitors

Loren and Victor Karren from Blue Mountain visited Tuesday to be with their mother Mrs Elizabeth Karren who is very low at this time.

Loren and Victor Karren Blue Mountain Elizabeth Karren

Forest Ranger Walkin attends Farm Creek meeting

Forest Ranger George Walkin of Whiterocks is listed to attend the Cattiezrowers meeting in the Farm Creek area where he supervises activities.

George Walkin Whiterocks Vernal Batureda Farm Creek

Local man in Ashtey Valley rushed to hospital after appendix rupture

Lloyd Merkley was brought from Jonsen Tuesday night to Ashtey Valley hospital for acute appendicitis. His condition is listed as very critical.

Lloyd Merkley Jonsen Ashtey Valley Hospital

Bennett Couples Visit Forthright Household Exchange

Mr and Mrs Ottis Horetcks of Bennett were visiting with Mr and Mrs Joseph Horrocks last week in Bennett. The account notes a 60n of Mr and birs Worocks.

Ottis Horetcks Bennett Joseph Horrocks Mr Thorrocks Birs Worocks

Snow removal crews clear Main Street curbs

Worksmen have been employed in recent days to haul snow away from curbs. The snow was a hindrance in front of stores on the south side of Main Street.

Main Street

Star Cafe to Open in Triangle Building March 1

Wednesday workmen began redecorating the building once occupied by the Triangle cafe. Mr. Wilford Angus Will will open a new cafe there on March 1, to be known as the Star Cafe.

Triangle Cafe Wilford Angus Star Cafe

Reed McConkie couple welcome 95 pound baby girl

Mr and Mrs Reed McConkie announce the birth of a baby girl weighing 95 pounds born Monday. The mother is formerly Miss Jennie Goodrich and the child is being cared for at the home of Mr John Chivers.

Reed McConkie Wittls John Chivers McConkie Jennie Goodrich

Road Agent Clears U S 40 Snow During Thaw

The state road agent for U S 40 west kept the highway clear of snow during recent storms. During the thaw, water has been drained from the roadway to improve travel conditions.

Nd Oaks

Kens Cafe Opens In New East Verve Location

Ken Richardson has moved into a new building east of the Verve. Workmen have labored day and night to prepare the cafe interior. Richardson expects the cafe to be ready for business bright and early Wednesday morning with an as yet undecided name likely Kens Cafe.

Ken Richardson Fiqhardson Mr Richardson Kens Cafe

Washington Memorial movement eyed by Thermopolis club

Manager J Im Douglas of the Winter Gas company discussed with Jay Phobus of Thermopolis a plan to move a Washington Memorial highyy from Jensen to the Dnesaly monument at the Bons club meeting Tuesday night. Phobus said upon favorable Chermopolis Club support the issue would go to the state organization and state delegates. He was enthusiastic and believed national support would follow.

J Im Douglas Wintah Gas Company Jay Phobus Thermopolis Wroottung Phobus Washington Memorial Highyy Jensen Dnesaly Monument Phesbus Chermopolis Phebus

Armstrong of Price Visits Vernal on Business

C A Armstrong of Price was in Vernal Saturday on business.

A Armstrong Price Andrew Dudley Jensen

Roosevelt Visitors Mr and Mrs Vi Clark in Vernal Friday

Mr and Mrs Vi Clark of Roosevelt were visitors in Vernal Friday, staying briefly and touring local sites. The stop highlighted Roosevelt ties and local hospitality.

Vi Clark Roosevelt Vernal Fritay

Thelma Walls of Roosevelt Visits With Wallis Family

Mrs Thelma Walls of Roosevelt bpent Friday visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Wallis and families. The OCR reads as a social note noting local residents gathering with relatives.

Thelma Walls Roosevelt Bpent Eiday Wallis and Famlls

Warold Calder Leases Texaco Service Station Near Imperial Hall

Warold Calder has leased the Texaco service station near Imperial Hall. The agreement transfers operation of the facility to Calder, with location described as adjacent to Imperial Hall. Details of terms were not disclosed in the readable text.

Warold Calder Texaco Getation Imperial Hall

Rees Merrill Visits Gilsonite Mine for Weekend Return

Rees Merrill spent the weekend visiting and returning Monday to the Gilsonite mine where he is employed.

Rees Merrill Impernal Gilsonite

Curry Mercantile clerk visits Vernal business today

MeoeF Ketechum, a genial clerk at Curry Mercantile in Curry, was a business visitor in Vernal today. The event took place on Thursday.

Meoef Ketechum Curry Mercantile Company Curry Vernal

Firton Visits Vernal as Eastern Utah Transit Chief Talks

W L Firton general manager of the Eastern Utah Transportation company based in Salt Lake City spent Sunday and Monday in Vernal meeting local officials and discussing regional transit plans.

W L Firton Eastern Utah Transportation Company Salt Lake City Vernal

Roosevelt agent Bus Rupple in Vernal Sunday

Wm Bus Rupple of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Sunday. He serves as Uintah Basin agent for Sterling and Eastern Utah Transportation companies.

Rupple Roosevelt Waa Vernal Uintall Basin Sterling and Eastern Utah Transportation Companies

Miss Nelma Martinsen Visits Parents Over Weekend

Miss Nelma Martinsen spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George Ho Martinsen and returned Monday to Watson where she is employed in a teleprona up rator.

Nelma Martinsen George Ho Martinsen Watson

Uintah High School Parents Meeting Set For Wednesday

Miss Gwendolyn Hansen announced a parent teachers meeting at Uintah High School on Wednesday night at 7 20. The program committee promises an unusually fine lineup and extends an invitation to all parents to attend.

Uintah High School Gwendolyn Hansen

Crane representatives tour Vernal council for hydrants and piping

H K Aldous and G C Me'il lan of Crane facility East Lake City met Vernal City Council to showcase Crane fittings and hydrants for the new water line. Council impressed and plans wide use of Crane fixtures. Attorney D W Young said all casements secured for the route and work to start when trench digging allows in spring. Smaller cast iron pipe sizes are on hand with larger sizes arriving in March and April.

H. K Aldous G C Me‘illan Crane Company East Lake City D Wi Young Itill

Vernal Second Ward Budget Play Delights Local Audience

The Vernal second ward presented an excel ent budget program Wednesday in the ward chapel with performances by Alfred Caldwell Earl Goodrich and cast members Maude Woolley Linnie Cook Cornelia Peterson and more The show featured musical numbers one act plays dance and song skits and a girls chorus The program will travel to Davis ward Napier ward Glines ward and Maeser ward in the coming days and next week.

Vernal Second Ward MOF 64 L G Noble Alfred Caldwell Earl Goodrich Maude Woolley Linnie Cook Cornella Peterson Alfred Caldwe Gladys Teeples Eart Goodrich Arthur Man Saring

Vernal Community Activities and Club Dances Overview

A string of Vernal Utah gatherings is summarized including the Vernal halla Club meeting with readings on Lincoln, the First Ward president Mrs Waller Witbeck hosting lesson work, a Farm Bureau dance at the Imperial, Camp Tokowana of the D of Utah Pioneers events, and a Washington Birthday Dance by American Legion posts. Also noted are Current Topics Club party, Twentieth Century Club luncheon, Valentine birthday party by B P W clubs, and postponed Public Relations Dinner due to weather.

Vernal Waller Witbeck Wm Cook Fred Stone Vern Shimmin Edgar Calder Olen Lambert John St Washington Twenteth Century Club Vern McCarrell Twentieth Century Club W E Witbeck Horace Coitharp Business and Professional Womena Club of Vernat Leatha Colman

Dinner Party with Valentine Motif Guests

Mrs Cooks entertained eight guests at a Valentine themed dinner. Mr Ralph Bryson and Mr Mira Karl J Tenny attended with Mrs Tenny. Red and white carnations, tapers, and candy hearts adorned the table with red and white baskets as centerpieces.

Ralph Bryson Mira Karl J Tenny

Valentine Party Hosted by Mrs Young and Mrs Sowards

Mrs E J Young and Mrs H S Sowards entertained at a well appointed Valentine party Monday evening at Mrs Sowards home. Guests were seated at tables with valentine colored decorations, place cards, and favors. Rook and 490 games framed the evening, with prizes going to Mrs Dayton Collett and Jesse A Hains for Rook, and Mrs Vern Shimmin and James Ireystone for 509. Twenty four enjoyed the delightful event.

E J Young H S

Local Ladies Club Hosts Better Home Week Program

The Ladies Ald group met at Mrs J Wo Ratliff's home for a regular meeting. Mrs T G Alexander led a Better Home Week program organized by Mrs Rena Mascock and Mrs Lottie Bantin with the Teas Co Lagan in the Commits house. A short business session preceded the program and a dainty lunch was served. The Ladies Act plans to meet again in two weeks at the Community House with Mrs Leo Thorne as hostess.

Halla Club Lhursday Clyda Latch Abraham Lincoln Effie Hunt Loales Lades Mre J Wo Ratliff T G Alexander Fale Tenport Mra Rena Mascock Mra Lottie KH Bantin TwTeaa C of Lagan Leo Thorne

Scout Party Marks 23rd Anniversary of U S Scouting

Scout Party No 232 of Vernal Second Ward held a Saturday night gathering at the ward chapel to celebrate 23 years of scouting in the United States. Twenty five members and committee men W 58 Henderson Theodore Johnson and Fits Merrie plus Scout Master Philip Watkins attended. refreshments followed. The troop offers a drive of 360 to twenty five boys who earn merit badges or advance by March 6, with a court of honor in Macer ard and a prize of 1090 1 for each scout earning advancement or merit badge by April 34, when the court of honor will be held.

Verna Second Ward United Vernal Second Ward Scous Conmiteemen Henderson Theodore Johnson Fits Merrie Philip Watkins

Junior Promystic Arabian Night at Imperial Hall

A vivid invitation to the Junior Promystic Arabian Night on March 4 1032 at the Imperial Tall venue. The hall is described as an Arabian tent with floodlights and iridescent beams, offering a novel promenade with moonlit desert ambiance and melodic music for junior class entertainment.

Junor Imperial Tall Arabia

Birthday honors for Richard Jenaen at First Ward Sunday School

Birthday honoree Richard Jenaen was celebrated Sunday evening at his home by officers and teachers of the First Ward Sunday school where he serves as assistant superintendent. After mild games, refreshments were served and about twenty guests attended.

Richard Jenaen First Ward

Valentine Party Delights For Boyd and Grant Christensen Guests

Boyd and Grant Christensen entertained many of their young friends at a Saturday Valentine party. The children spent the afternoon playing and enjoying delicious refreshments before departing with valentine favors.

Boyd Grant Christensen

American Legion Plans Dance and Memorial Road Support

The American Legion held a Wednesday meeting approving plans for a Washington birthday dance and a Monday morning program with the Auxiliary at the auditorium. They endorsed the proposed memorial road to the Dinosaur and pledged to back efforts toward a national monument.

American Legion

Verbal Conjoint Program at Vernal First Ward

The Vernal First Ward Mutual Improvement Association held a program in the ward chapel Sunday evening. President Wallace Calder delivered the main address on free agency. Bud Markey spoke on the MTA and a four phase talk followed. Mrs Mable Massey sang, Mr and Mrs O Normin Olsen accompanied the piano by Mrs Frank Stauph, with Rex Harvey performing a vocal solo.

Vernal First Ward Mutual Improvement Peerc Od Virmal First Ward Wallace Calder Bud Markey Mable Massey O Normin Olsen Milano Frank Stauph Rex Harvey

Conjidint Program in Second Ward

An interesting confinement program was given Sunday evening in the Vernal Second ward chapel after opening exercises. Talks covered free will service with several speakers and a girls chorus performed Story of Old Glory.

Vernal Second Ward Georgia Erekson Tpiango Arthur Mainwaring Wanda Johnson Joseph Winder Erma Wolley Harold Calder Tone Johnson Merle Jensen Gladys Alice Cald Maude Woolley Grace Slaugh Yonda Spiers Gove Tane Guishes Ming Showalter Artett Rex Harvey Weldon Pillan Alfred Caldwell Earl Goodrich Wallace Wint*r Ashley Hodgkinson

Mountain lion slain near Moon Lake by Ralph Rowley

Ralph Rowley of Mrt Emmons tracked a mountain lion to the den near Moon Lake and killed it after the animal had preyed on about a dozen sheep. The lion measured eight feet and weighed roughly 156 pounds. Rowley called in his dog during the pursuit.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olle Justice of Lapont Meee RL Laay al Wasatch Seed Growers Co-operative Ass'n Utah Congress of the United Bites Federal Farm Board J. G. Peppard Seed Co Rita Bozok Vernal Society OL Nalsoz Ionioz Farm D Bureau Farm Bureau Imperial Tokowana Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Sam Hatch George I* Walker C J Winder Donna Marie Watch Dorothy Rae Frank Biddoway Archie Stooks George H Bartlett L JE Woodard Verna Krumin Rad Lacy Leo Thome Guy Samuels Haller Witbeck Charles Hatch J F Chapman Ray Stringham Fern Fross Mra Virtus McConkie BPW T. G Alexander Valentine Heirts John Jorrens Louise Forgensen Crgeian Valentine Valentinsa Rose Johnson Mina “Stowalter Jorgensen Anna Johnston Ethel Mc Martin Lucy Rackham Lois McGo Min Showalter Louise Jorgensen Stella Stevens Mose Pearl Shaffer Misa Iras White Thora King Alice Pederson Ruth Hart Helen Home Street Blanche Seeley F L Cowan Feltchs Hill Cowan Odd Fellows FOO Fhall J M Martin George Eliott of Myton Henry Werriott George Langston Adelbert Colton &R Adelbert Colton Jr 3Ton Lloyd G&kimmin I L Stevenson American Legion Meeting Second Ward Wlathety Ropfort Wintahn Gas Dany Wii Eure Eddie Dowling Noah Beery, Mary Carr and June Collyer Mickets Thrill Wunters George Arliss J. Farrell MacDonald Evelyn Knapp The J E Rowlen US Indian Service Lakefork Uintah Upper Lakefork Yagjloustone Uintth River B O Colton Ashley Valley Luther Gale Watson Lea Singer Gipson Hotel Jessie Olipson Fria Tia Rogers Vernal Win Ral Sstate Bank Winn Sponsored American Legion Amiliary
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