Vernal BPW Club Celebrates Sixth Anniversary Dinner
A Vernal BPW Club dinner marks the sixth anniversary of the organization with a Commercial hotel event on February 16. Guests include Mrs Hannah Parker and Miss Helen Hemstreet. seventeen members attend as decor features a red and white valentine theme.
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BPW
Verna
Commercial
Tebbs
Salt Lake
Ben Bailey
Helen ‘Hemstreet
Rose Johnson
Merle Dingham
Theora King
Reed of Price Conducts Business Inspection in Vernal
Lied Reed of Price has served as a business inspector in Vernal this week, visiting shops and reviewing compliance with local regulations. He met with merchants and outlined upcoming steps for licensing and permits.
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Lied Reed
Price
Vernal
Richfield Resident Ioan Rosa Visited Vernal Over Weekend
Ioan Rosa of Richfield spent the weekend in Vernal visiting local friends and taking in nearby sights. He reported a pleasant stay and plans a return trip in the near future.
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Ioan Rosa of
Richfield
Vernal
Independent in Politics Optimistic Ash Valley Editor
An Unaided note describes a politics focused editor affiliated with the Ashley Valley press association and national editorial circles. It highlights optimism in the independent stance and ambition for broader influence in state journalism. The piece frames the editor as a growing voice within Utah media networks.
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Ashley Valley
UTA State Press Association
Local notes from Vernal and nearby towns
Community efforts and travel news from Vernal Utah and surrounding areas. Reports include J K Bullock leaving for Salt Lake City on business, attorney Wallace Calder in Salt Lake City, and Rev George Gould visiting. A district court special session treated probation and civil matters. Orson Richards improves from diphtheria at Vernal Hospital. Mrs Gorge Miller of Riverton Utah visits Vernal relatives and returns home. Mrs Anthony Cannon returns to Vernal from East Salt Lake City after several weeks away.
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Gorge Miller
Riverton
Utah
Vernal
Anthony& Cannon
East Lake City
Charles and Carter Dealer Returns from Ball Lake City
Charles and Carter, local car dealers, returned last week from Ball Lake City where they went to make arrangements for spring liveries of cars.
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Charles & Carter
Bui
Ball Lake City
Miller travels to California from New Jersey
Mr and Mrs Glen Miller headed to California by train on Monday. They visited Los Angeles and San Francisco during their trip and had previously lived in San Francisco.
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Irs
Glen Miller
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boren and Colfy Win License to Wed in Vernal
Leonard Fart Boren of Vernal and Rosa Lee Colfy of Skull Creek Cole secured a marriage license and wed in a ceremony officiated by Charles S Carter. The groom is son of Jim Boren and the bride daughter of Oliver Colfy.
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Leonard Fart Boren
Vernal
Rosa Lee Colfy
Skull Creek
Cole
Charles S Carter
Jim
Boren
Oliver Colfy
Pukenizing Shop Moves to Firetone Street Location
Mervin Thomas opens a new pukenizing shop at the Firetone building across from Vernal Drug Company moving equipment from his former shop near the Farm Bureau building.
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Mervin Thomas
Vernal Drug Company
Farm Bureau
Uintah League playoff decides title with Duchesne
The Verma First Ward and Na fries Ward M men basketball clash Thursday night at the ti If gym to pick Uintah’s rain and a spot in a Yasn championship game against Duchesne.
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Verma First Ward
Nafries Ward
Jeune
Ti If & Gym
Uintah
Duchesne
Uintah Stakes
West Camp Daughters of the Pioneers Meet Friday
The West camp of the Daughters of the Pioneers holds its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Jennie Weeks. The gathering will be a George Washington party and all members are expected to be present.
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Daughters of the Pioneers
Roon
Preaifent
Mra
Jennie Weeks
Mrs Bates and son visit Vernal family weeks
Mrs John C Bates and her son Roy al of San Diego arrived Friday to visit daughter Mrs Lloyd Shimmin. Roy is employed with the Jewish Motor company. The Bates, former Vernal residents, recall Mr Bates ran the Umatah Drug store for many years.
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John C Bates
Son Royal
San Diego
Calif
Lloyd Shimmin Royal
Jewis Motor Company
Bates
Vernal
Umatah
Marriage License and Nuptials Report for Reed McConkle and Jenne Goodrich
A marriage license was issued on the 9th to Reed Smoot McConkle and Jenne Goodrich of Tridel Bir McCastle. The groom is son of Charles W. A. MicCaitle of Maeser and the bride is daughter of Tarler H Goodrich of Tridell. They were married the same day by Bishop LeRoy Morrill.
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Reed Smoot McConkle
Jenne Goodrich
Tridel
McCastle
Charles
W. A MicCaitle
Maeser
Tarler H Goodrich
Tridell
LeRoy Morrill
Tonle school paper debuts under Russel Harrison
The Lapoint school launches its first issue of Tonle under Russel Harrison. The paper showcases lively school news and editorials and aims to develop students in news writing and editorial skills.
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Lapoint School
Russel Harrison
Williams cites Vernal as top-equipped district ranch hub
Hh EK Williams, district representative of Texam, visited Vernal and praised the area as among the best equipped ranch districts. He noted the entire plant receives gasoline from the Hes field near Craig, with a capacity of about seventy thousand gallons, and the company owns two Texaco stations in Vernal, the only Texaco owned stations in the Uintah Basin.
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Hh EK Williams
Texam
Vernal Y
Williams
Vernal
Aaié
Hes
Craig
Texaro
Tetaco
Uintah Basin
Collier Announces Engagement of Nellie to Albert Jones
Mr and Mrs Walter Collier announce the engagement of their daughter Nellie to Albert Jones of Maese. The wedding is planned to take place in the Salt Lake Temple in the near future.
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Walter Collier
Nellie
Albert Jones
Maese
Salt Lake Temple
Ashton and Nelson Ladies Headed to Salt Lake City
Mrs Rae Ashton and Mrs Clara Nelson of Ashton Brothers left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City on a business and pleasure trip and hoped to return to Vernal on Friday.
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Rae Ashton
Clara’ ‘Nelson
Ashton Brothers
Tom Joany
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Mrs Elrey Wild and son Dell leave for home
Mrs Elrey Wild and her son Dell departed Wednesday to return home from the hospital after five weeks. Mrs Wild had her tonsils removed, and her son had been ill with pneumonia.
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Mra Elrey Wild
Dell
Hil Creek
Mra Wid
Fred Dar’s Illness Worsens in Salt Lake City
Fred Dar’s of Duchesne has been gravely ill at his mother Mrs Hannah Parker’s home and was later moved to Salt Lake City. The family says he isn’t improving but hopes for a recovery.
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Jon Keller
Salt Lake Cty
Hannah Parker
Fred Dar
Duchesne
Miss Viola Richardson Heads to Sale City for Course
Miss Viola Richardson leaves Mone for Sale City to finish a business course at Enogers Business College. She has served as a stenographer for two years, and the Vernal Lumber Company is noted in the snippet.
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Viola Richardson
Moneday
Sale City
Enogers Business College
Richardson
Thhe Vernal Lumber Company Ofce
Ardath Siddoway and family return from California trip
Kermit Young Ardath Siddoway Mrs John Hair Jr and daughter Nina returned home Saturday after a two week visit to Los Angeles and other California points with relatives. They describe the trip as very pleasant.
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Kermit Young
Ardath Siddoway
John Hair Jr
Nina
Satuday
Los Angeles
Legion Auxiliary meeting recalls Abraham Lincoln talk
The Legion Auxiliary gathered at Mrs John N Davis home on Wednesday February 11. Mrs Esplin of U AC spoke on Abraham Lincoln life. Mrs Helen Tenney read, a vocal duet by Vonda Speirs and Weldon Bastian performed. Twenty members attended and were served refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs Vern McCarrell’s home on Wednesday February 25.
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the Legion Auxiliary
John N Davis
Es' Lplin
U & AC
Abraham Lincoln
Helen Tenney
Wills Vonda Speirs
Weldon Bastian
Leon Chiristenisen
Vern McCarrell
Beaux Arts Club Hosts Valentine Themed Afternoon
Mrs Reed Morris acted as hostess for the Beaux Arts Club on Saturday February 14 after a brief business meeting Mrs Lloyd Shimimus reviewed the drama Berkeley Square in an engaging way A luncheon followed with Valentine themed decorations and eight menu plates featured on the table
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Reed Morris
Beaux Arts Club
Lloyd Shimimus
Berkley Square
Visit of Mr and Mrs Shimmin to Vernal for Weeks
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shimmin entertain as guests with Mr and Mrs John C Bates and Royal Bates of San Diego Calif in Vernal for several weeks. The visitors are hosted at local residences and will tour area sites during their stay.
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Mra Lloyd Shimmin
Haves
Mires
John C Bates
Royal Bates
Diego Californ
Vernal
Second Ward Relief Society Teachers Fete
The Second Ward Retleg Socty presidency Mrs Nora Cook Mrs Lucilla Eaton and Mrs Peterson entertained Relief Society teachers on Thursday February 12 at Mrs Petersons home. An afternoon of games and a Lincoln’s Day program followed with red white and blue caps as favors for twenty eight guests and a delicious luncheon was served.
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Second Ward
Retleg Socty
Nora Cook
Lucilla Eaton
Peterson
Relief Society
Thalla Club Meets for Birthday at Mrs Swain’s Home
The Thalla Club gathered at Mrs Besse Swain’s home on Thursday February 12 to honor Mrs Mamie Maryon with a Roll call of quotations from Lincoln. The afternoon featured a £ 500 game and a dinner for twelve members and two guests. On February 26 Mrs Ward White will entertain the club.
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Thalla Club
Besse Swain
Mamie Maryon
Lincoln
Mra Ward White
Uintah Railway Operator Returns to Vernal
Donald Barr resumes duties as operator at Uintah Railway in Vernal. Avis Edwards covered his absence, while Jack Lumpkin visited in California during the previous month at the Watson office.
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Donald Barr
Uintah Railway Company
Avis Edwards
Wary
Watson Ofce
Jack Lumpkin
California
Birthday fete honors Earl Massey with gifts and games
Mrs J D Massey assisted by her daughter Mrs Gene Donaldson hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for grandson Earl marking his 13th birthday. The gathering included games and lunch for twenty guests with the guest of honor receiving many gifts.
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J D Massey
Gene Donaldson
Earl
Current Titles Club Meeting Highlights at Mrs Harmon Sowards Home
The Current Topes Club met on Wednesday February 12 at Mrs Harmon Sowards home with Mrs Ray Stringhany as assisting hostess. Vocal solos were performed by Mrs John L Sddowly and Mrs A YV Lewis read a one act play. Luncheon featured Valentine themed decor and table settings. Ten members attended.
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Homelef
Harmon Sowards
Ray Stringhany
Voyal
John L Sddowly
Large Crowd Attends First Ward Reunion at Imperial
A packed house on Monday gathered for the annual First Ward reunion at Imperial. The afternoon featured a children’s dance and program, followed by an evening dance with refreshments.Elders led prayers, music was performed, and John N. Davis gave an address of welcome. The MA Drama department presented Birds of Feather and The Rank Account with local participants, under Mrs. Tdich BShimin and Mr. Dameris Morrill.
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Vernat First Ward
E & ‘Tur
Wyle Stewart
Charles Lew
Givn
John N Davis
Bihopric
Birds of Feather
Drama Department
The
Tdich Bshimin
Ellis Wuox
Ruth Calder
Phil Martin
Dora Ext
Frank Postma
Osime
Afre Afare Sondar
Penney Company Fears Sales Tax Menace
Citizens voice concern over sales tax burden on merchants as Penney Company and others warn of adverse effects. The program notes efforts by business leaders to oppose new pricing and regulatory measures while sustaining community relief efforts and social events amid economic pressure.
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Penney Company
Wool Prices Improve Across Markets
Prices in London and domestic markets show renewed activity and cautious optimism for wool, with the National Wool Marketing Association noting a shift from stockpiling to more active buying. Mohair markets edge up as the corporation pursues new uses for the textile, while political discussions focus on business morale and regulatory measures. Community events include a Sportsmen Riot program by the Vernal Gun Club and a Ladies Aid meeting reporting a Washington program and portraits, with future plans announced.
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Hoston
Natonal Wool Marketing Assollation
London
Fairchild Textile Analysia
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Scouts Plan Fort Vernal Monument Ceremony
On February 12 Scouts from Vernal Troops 148 and 1493 gathered at the post office after a briefing by Mayor Calder. They will collect fort history and map boundaries to erect a city funded monument and plan a ceremonial unveiling.
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Boy Scouts
Vernal
H. B Calder
Wallace Calder
Calder
Distict Council
Dinner Entertainment for Misa Lennion
Misa Vilate Lennion was hosted to a three course dinner Sunday with covers for ten. The event featured games and music following the meal.
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Misa Vilate Lennion
Elmer Tate Aims Panamanian Maneuvers On Navy Ship
Elmer Tate son of Mrs May Haslem formerly of Vernal is aboard the US Navy en route to Panama with the fleet for maneuvers. A machinist’s mate he plans to return to San Pedro in April after visiting his mother in Los Angeles. He attended Uintah High before leaving Vernal and sends greetings to his friends there.
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Topper Steers
la Mesa California
Evelyn Steers
P W Steers
Lantesa
Con ‘Coed Cooper
Daphne ‘Sooper
Vernal
Steers
State Colleg
California
Alpha Phi Delta
Mr. Cooper
Uintah High School
Elmer Tate
May Haslem
Guest Honors Mrs Charles Nation at Salt Lake City Bridge Luncheon
A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs J C Anderson at her home Tuesday featured guest Mrs Charles Nation of Salt Lake City. Attendees included Mrs Harmon Sewards, Mrs Abe Lach, Mrs James Freestone, Mrs Jessie Maus, Mrs Linne Ashton, Mrs Bid McCarrell, and other guests. Prizes for bridge honors went to Mrs Sid McCarrell and Mrs Abe Hatch after an enjoyable afternoon and luncheon.
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Charles Nation
Salt Lake City
J C Anderson
Harmon Sewards
Abe “Lach
James Freestone
Jessie ‘Maus
Mes Linne Ashton
Bid ‘McCarrell
Sid McCarrell
Abe Hatch
Sunday school Valentine Party at Community House
The Sunday school of the congregational church held a Valentine party Friday evening February 13 at the Community House. Members enjoyed Valentine games and refreshments after the entertainment.
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Alentine
The
Congregational Church
Community House
Scouts Hike West Hills Naples District Groups Report
E C Thorne Secone deputy president attended and photographed the Naples Troop 162 for future Scout home plans. Scout honors and tests were noted with five second class seven? one first class and three tenderfoots. next Court of Honor set for February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Naples. Troop 148 Vernal Second ward led by Philip Watkins hiked to the foot hills north of N G Sowards farm. tests in tracking fire signaling cooking and more, then returned fatigued. Troop 149 Vernal First ward led by H M Lundell hiked north of Vernal with 20 Scouts, completing tests and games. troop growing with new members weekly.
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E. C .Thorne Secone
Naples
Bshop
Byron Goodrich
Ward
Frank Goodrich
Vernal
N G
Elis Merkley
Hess
Dodds
Ashley
Armleltken
Harold Calder
Ninsteen
Vernal First Ward
H M Lundell
Fragmentary quote about a traveler and distance
A fragmentary line mentions a person and a journey covering about two miles before an abrupt end. The garbled text lacks clear names or events to identify.
I Wish I Had Bought When Prices Were Low
A reader reflects on past price lows and questions why people delay purchases. The note suggests opportunities from earlier pricing and hints at regret over missed bargains.
Pioneering Albert Jensen's Forty Five Years in Jensen
Albert Jensen arrived in Jensen in 1835 and spent decades in cattle business and farming. He recalls Ute Indian troubles at McKea ranch and later ran the Jensen ferry, worked in Horace Coltharp’s store, helped build the bridge around 1910, and lived on Blue Mountain and Diamond Mountain ranches through the early 1900s. He moved after selling cattle and tied to the local Ramsey Stewart area.
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Durns Beach
W J Stewart
Albert
Jensen
Horace Coltharp
Mr Snow
Lres
Goat Rivalry Sparks Confused Menu Card Incident
A chaotic scene unfolds as a diner questions who the goat is after a misread menu card leads to playful chaos. The fragment hints at a humorous confrontation centered on a nickname and a food order.
Classified Act... Land for sale along highway and government land
Classified note offers 1270 acres split between 70 acres farm land and pasture with 411 kinds of grass and a water creek. Four big bridges water 2000 sheep capacity plus government land beside. House 24424, stable for 12 horses, cellar, granary, food bank shed. Lease potential for plow land. Map for stockman. A Watts Rio Bianco Colorado J23 F19.
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Granery Food Bank
Watts Rio Bianco Colorado
Local Notes From Rector Mine and Nearby Visits
An overnight visitor, various calls, and a mine incident are reported. A bucket of rock caused a minor scare at the Rector mine last week but two workers escaped injury.
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Vernal Society
James
Wallis”Wal
Owallis
VT Rice
Myton
Fies
Lish
Marthe
Ralph Chew
Francis Duwalter
Chris Mannis
Vernal Hospital
L. Ho Allan
J . Stewart
Mfant
Fort Duchesne
Valentine Mo
Shaffer
Bridge
Mia Wm Colliery
Gordon i
National Editorial Association
J K. Bullock
Sast Lake City
Wallace Calder Wan
Salk
Lake City
Lapoint
Laals
George Oulld
District Court
Wes
George Worthen
Orson Richards
Washington
Lades Auxilary
American Legion
Imperial Hall
Glenn Miller
William Stringham
A.V Lewis
Aux Itar
Luochron
Relief Society Party
First Ward
Imperial
Dameris Morrill
Bea Murray
George Johnston
Etall
Win Workman
Jetea Aa Hate Sheen Lataly
Satuday Night
E J Broadus
John Jorgensen
Tucson
Ariz
Leciles Aid
Ladies Aid
Bertha Meredith
George Washington
Myr Guild
Rose Merkley
Jack
Gary Cooper
June Collyer
the Man From
Wyoming
FOX News and
Wilma Banky and
Edward Robinson
Lady TO Love
Ramon Navarro
the Call OF the
Girl OF the
Golden West
Tia Pee
Weil Ale
Neal
J I McLean
Mack Cole
Mir
Homer D Ford
Ferrol Pearce
Rector Mine
Acel Manwaring
Lovell Wardle
George E. Wilkings
Frank Swan
Earl Miler
George A. Burgener
Thomas E Hall
Bessie Lybbert
Istr
Fuller Merrill
Stephen Perry
Luther Gale
Marvin Peterson
GEO 'P Goodrich
W S Henderson
Heatrola
Prac- Cally
Dragon State
Montgomery
Vernat Hospital
Stephen
Uintah State Bank
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