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.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
8
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 has been ill for several days with diabetes mellitus and is not much improved.
Mr and Mrs George Cahoon celebrate the arrival of a baby girl this Monday, bringing delight to their home as relatives extend congratulations.
Mrs F Noel became ill and was brought from Crush Creek on Tuesday. She is at the home of her daughter Mrs Otis Weeks.
Loren and Victor Karren from Blue Mountain visited Tuesday to be with their mother Mrs Elizabeth Karren who is very low at this time.
Forest Ranger George Walkin of Whiterocks is listed to attend the Cattiezrowers meeting in the Farm Creek area where he supervises activities.
Lloyd Merkley was brought from Jonsen Tuesday night to Ashtey Valley hospital for acute appendicitis. His condition is listed as very critical.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C A Armstrong of Price was in Vernal Saturday on business.
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.
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.
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.
Rees Merrill spent the weekend visiting and returning Monday to the Gilsonite mine where he is employed.
MeoeF Ketechum, a genial clerk at Curry Mercantile in Curry, was a business visitor in Vernal today. The event took place on Thursday.
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.
Wm Bus Rupple of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Sunday. He serves as Uintah Basin agent for Sterling and Eastern Utah Transportation companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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