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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
8
JiMRS H WALLIS appointed manager and Wes WALLIS to oversee publishing duties at The Vernal Express with leadership changes noted for Lity hilltor era, signaling editorial direction shifts.
Fragmentary notice notes second class matter designation for Vernal Utah post at the federal post office under a March act of Congress.
Marot R. Cooper made a business trip to Roosevelt Sunday. A Wash coach was delivered last week by the Vernal Auto company to 1 Smith. Eilig Merkley, county leader of Boy Scouts, organized a troop at Darig Wednesday night.
Mrs Clara Hardy, wife of Dert Hardy, underwent an operation at Vernal hospital. The brief notice provides a glimpse of her health status and the medical care she received in the local facility.
Mrs La Mar Samusta of the Ash ley Coop departed Monday for Salt Lake City for a brief visit. Gordon Hansen, an employee of Uintah Power and Light in Roosevelt, was in Vertal Saturday.
City officials convened Wednesday night with agenda dominated by routine items and standard procedures. No major policy changes or contentious issues were reported, and no departures from the usual council workflow were noted.
A A Brigman of Salt Lake City arrived in Vernal for a brief business visit. Oscar Beeby underwent a serious operation at Vernal hospital and is reported progressing well. Gene Long had appendicitis surgery at Vernal hospital. he is the son of Porter Long of Ashley ward.
Luther Stewart of Jensen underwent an appendectomy at Vermat Hospital. The operation proceeded without reported complications and he is recovering with medical staff monitoring his condition.
Ethreden and Nuarval Johnson James Babey and O J Dracken of Roosevelt attended Aunt Cork Johnson's funeral Sunday. Sander, manager of the Ashley Coop, traveled to Balt City this week to secure spring and summer goods.
Roose Weit mayor Clarence Johnson attended the funeral of his mother Mrs Cora I Johnson held in the Second ward chapel on Sunday.
Attorney Ray E Dittman of Roosevelt traveled to Vernal on Sunday for the funeral of Aunt Cora Jelmaon Rte Dillman. Dillman’s services featured several speakers including Mr Dittman.
Freeldert B O Colton visited the Roosevelt Stake LD8 headquarters in Roose velt for the funeral of Aunt Cora Johny Son in Vernal on Sunday.
Arthur Morlan Jr the son of Ed Morlan passed the local physical examination for service with the Navy. He expects to depart for San Diego for training after the test.
The Vernal Gun and Tile club met in Uintah Abstract company offices Thursday night to conduct business and elect officers A note mentions a shipment of young grasshoppers brought in by Vorroe Shappyrtd from Naples Mer Shepherd claims the first crop record for these pests.
Erif Hansen a specialist in landscape gardening with the extension service of Utah Agricultural College Logan will go to Vernal on March 8 9 to continue a program of landscape gardening begun last fall under the direction of the extension service, with the purpose of improving local gardens and yards.
The report notes Dr J W Steven is gradually recovering from pneumonia. It states he remains quite ill and will be confined to bed for several days before he can move about the premises.
Dalles Young, a University of Utah graduate, opens an Vernal office to practice locally. Ells Young buys Chase Truck Inc, which operates between Crate Cole and Vernal. trucks will continue to run. Young previously operated three trucks under contract with Chase. Faculty at Ukintah High School and partners attend Orpheus Hall after the ball game for a roller skating luncheon hosted by Vernal Confectionery for twenty five attendees.
P Brown of Ogden and Harden Bennion of Salt Lake City arrive in the county Monday. They will spend the week holding meetings and sharing information on agricultural questions.
Uintah county received praise at the Boys and Girls Club convention held at Utah Agricultural College. A report says Mr Peterson and Uintah county staff developed a club program attracting statewide interest, with two of three winners of the national congress from his direction.
Fdna Abplanalp aged 16 of Price and Erma Wardle, former Gliner residents, were injured when a sled ran out of control on a mountain trail near a coal camp. Abplanalp suffered a crushed spine and multiple broken ribs. Wardle had minor bruises and cuts. Abplanalp hospitalized in Price with condition reported as fair.
Commissioner Bernion outlined state actions to remove pests like Morning Glory and Durdock from Uintah Basin farms. Enforcement rests with the Department of Agriculture with landowners liable for cleanup costs if ordered work is not done. Community meeting featured O N Olsen and local students in musical numbers and readings about farm life.
Por Baib-4 No 16 reports De Laval creaking separator in first class condition. Chean is taken at once with Haller Erekson sat.
Card of Thanks from the Billirws family expressing gratitude for kind words and aid during the illness and death of their father and husband, and noting appreciation for support at the funeral.
The local Boy Scouts and parents held a banquet at Cottonwood Hall with 75 scouts and 50 parents attending. W Henderson led as master of ceremonies. Rev Charles H Sebald and Judge Fitan Hansen spoke on scouting, and musical items were performed by local groups. The event featured demonstrations of first aid by Troop Ac and a general celebration of scouting activities and church involvement.
Second Ward powered past Maeser 30 to 6 in a Thursday varsity game at Uintah High School gym. Henry Davis led Second Ward with 20 points as Maeser fought hard but was outmatched by the visitors clever play.
The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs Charles Schafer meyer’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Members shared Abraham Lincoln quotations, Miss W A Banks presented a paper on Lincoln, and a luncheon was served. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs W A Banks on February 24.
Mrs J F Chapman hosted the Current Tepie club Friday afternoon with a regular business meeting followed by an hour of needlework. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess.
The Senior Gleaner girls of the Second ward MIA entertained the Junior Gleaner girls and the M men at the Orpheng hall Tuesday evening. The most interesting feature was the tumbles taken by the skater. Refreshments were served to fifty.
The Woodmen of the World entertained at a Friday dancing party in Orpheus hall. Decorations featured evergreens and order symbols. Both old fashioned and modern dances were enjoyed. A four piece orchestra played as punch was served to about one hundred fifty attendees.
The Vernal Business and Professional Women's club held a monthly banquet at the Commercial hotel on a February evening. Ten guests were seated to honor the birthday celebration of the local club. A lecture titled The World Court will be given at the Commercial Hotel on March 1 at 7 36 9 mm, inviting interested ladies to attend.
Lloyd Ingraham directs a new Douglas MacLean vehicle from Associated Exhibitors arriving at the Vogue theatre on Monday February 22. Ingraham has a long record as a comedy director and actor, with credits including Jarys Ankle Leta Be Fashionable Whats Your Us Band Dolag and The Jaltbird. He has collaborated in writing many MacLean pictures and was a close friend of Frank Lotton, actor and author of Lightnin.
Home missionary appointments for Uintah stake of the L D S church announced for Sunday February 21. Listings cover Maeser Jensen Naples Lib Liberty Vernon and Vernal wards with evening meetings at 7 30 for the two Vernal chapels.
Born to Dr and Mrs Shimmin on Thursday of last week a baby boy. Mother and infant are doing nicely.
Friday night a Vernal ward Mutual group presented A Fall of Sixes to a full house. Afterward music and dancing followed. Saturday a Boy Scouts banquet at the church house drew nearly all the troop members except two and the group then visited and assisted aged residents. Funeral attendance for Alfred W. Billings in Milnes ward included W F Billings Bishop and Mrs Fred Wall and many others.
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