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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

Page

8

Verbal Express Names Editor and Publisher

George St. Harrison is listed as Editor and Publisher with Violet Harrison as Business Manager for the Che Vernal Express.

George St. Harrison Violet Harrison

Post office notice from Vernal Utah text

Entry indicates second class matter at Vernal Utah post office under the act of Congress of March 3 1879.

Vernal Utah Congress

Visitor from Watson Hosts Overnight Stay in Vernal

Co. A. Robben of Watson spent an overnight in Vernal on Saturday as a visitor.

Co. A. Robben Watson Vernal

Farm trader visits Verhal and Whiterocks town

George Rodovakis a successful farmer from Lapoint visited Verhal on Wednesday. Allan of the Allan Chevrolet Motor Company left for East Lake city on business. George W Walkup ranger at Elkhorn station Whiterocks spent several days in town arriving Monday.

George Rodovakis Lapoint Verhal J. H., Allan Allan Chevrolet Motor Company East Lake City George W. Walkup Elkhorn Station Whiterocks Monay

Mrs Campbell Visits Vernal Hospital

Mrs 8 J Campbell Sr of Moos evelt visits Mr and Mrs 8 J a Jr at the Vernal hospital.

J. Campbell, Sr Moosevelt A Jr the Vernal Hospital

Mrs Hatch Murray Recovers After Operation

Mrs Hatch Murray, county recuperating officer reports she fell at home after an operation last week and is improving rapidly.

Hatch Murray

Roosevelt Resident Speaks at Naples School Entertainment

Hylas C. Smith of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Monday and delivered a speech at the Naples school entertainment program held that day.

Hylas C. Smith Roosevelt Vernal Mr. Smith Naples

Horrocks in Town for Bishop Bennett Matters

Joseph Horrocks former bishop of Bennett visited on Wednesday with son Curtis Horrocks to handle business affairs in town.

Joseph Horrocks Bennett Curtis Horrocks

Fort Duchesne visitors and Salt Lake City trips noted

Postmaster and Mrs. J. P. Rudy of Fort Duchesne visited town to see daughter Wanda who attends U H. D. F. J. and noted geologist returned from Salt Lake City after a week on business. Byron Thomas of Vernal Auto company and T. M. Alexander also returned from Salt Lake City bringing Nash and Essex coaches.

J. P. Rudy Fort Duchesne Wanda F. J Sur Salt Lake City Ot Bhal Byron Thomas Vernal Auto Company T. M. Alexander Nash Essex

Wilkinson of Pep Pard Seed Co in Roosevelt Town Visit

Cevell Wilkinson of the Pep pard Seed company was in town on Tuesday. He plans to take a vacation for a few weeks soon.

Cevell Wilkinson J. G. '‘Peppard, Seed Company Roorwvelt Wilkinson

Catalina Island Visit Noted for Mrs Schanno

Mrs. Clarence Schanno of 2731 Knox Avenue Los Angeles California and dental assistant of Dr G W Hancock spend the week on Catalina Island enjoying the scenery and leisure.

Clarence Schanno Knox Avye Los Angeles Calif G. W. Hancock That City Catalina Island

Miller-Thom Assists at Price Trip

J. and Miller of the Miller Thomas Motor company left Wednesday for Price to handle business matters. He was accompanied by L. H. Allan.

J. & Miller Miller-Thomas Motor Company Price L. H. Allan

McKee draw reports sparse snowpack this season

Residents noting the McKee draw shows less than two feet of snow, well below normal for this time of year. Officials urge caution for travel and anticipate continued light snowfall ahead.

McKee Draw

Lumber trip from Mosby mountain to Vernal mill

EM and Henry Lee hauled over three loads of lumber from Lapoint to surface at Vernal Planing mill and returned on Sunday.

Henry Lee Lapoint Mosby Mountain Vernal Planing

Unclear fragment on Marshfield resident visit

Fragment describes John H. Shell of Marshfield Oregon visiting California and Catalina Island, noting former Uintah County residence over 25 years ago.

John H. Shell Marshfield Ore- Bon Uintah County California Chtalina Island

Inspector Cunningham Visits Vernal for Land Office Review

George A. Cunningham, inspector of the United States land offices, arrives in Vernal to inspect the land office ahead of its potential move to Salt Lake City. The order for relocation was later revoked.

George A. Cunningham United States Land Offices Vernal Cunningham Salt Lake City

Rendlett man transacts mining business at land office

Moses Moore of Rendlett appeared Saturday before Albert Halen at the land office. He was greatly relieved to learn the office would remain open and that he has hundreds of dollars in mining property transactions to complete.

Moses Moore Rendlett Albert Halen Moore

Daniels Family Visits for Medical Treatment

Mr and Mrs Shirley Daniels and children traveled from Mt Emmony to receive medical treatment for Mrs Daniels. Daniels, principal of Apatco school, were hosted by his uncle John K Bullock and returned home Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Shirley . Daniels Mt Emmony Daniels Apatco John K. Bullock

Hazard Couple Return After Denver Cattle Shipment

Mr and Mrs George W Hazard from Saguache Valley arrived in Vernal last week after a trip that included a stop in Denver for a cattle shipment. They returned home Monday aided by DeVere Carrol who brought them from Price.

George W. Hazard Saguache Sin Louis Valley Cole G. Alexander Vernal Hazard Denver DeVere Carrol Price

Injury to Glendon Mathews in hay stack accident

Glendon Mathews aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Mathews of Apaico, was brought to Vernal hospital after sliding from a haystack while feeding stock and being struck by the tires of a pitchfork. He received a very painful injury and is under medical care.

Glendon Mathews Jefferson Mathews Apaico Vernal Hospital

Diphtheria Vaccine Rushes Urgently to Roosevelt Route

On a Wednesday last week Vernal Drug received a call from Apalco to send diphtheria vaccine immediately. The sheriff marahal and several others were told of the urgent need, leading to a traveler being located and the vaccine used that evening at Roosevelt.

Vernal Drug Company Apalco

Child Born to Vernal Couple at Vernal Hospital

Mrs John Abplunalp Jr is patient at Vernal hospital Vernal. Mranaaire Louth Onolk are the parents of a son born Friday Feb 20 in the Vernal area.

John Abplunalp, Jr The Vernal Hospital Mranaaire Louth Onolk

Miss Vernon Cox Attends Lundell Reception

Miss Vernon Cox, a Roosevelt high school teacher, attended the Friday evening reception for Mr and Mrs Harold Lundell.

Vernon Cox Roosevelt High School Harold Lundell

Mrs Siddoway Returns From Salt Lake City Visit

Mrs William H. Siddoway and her daughter arrived Friday evening after a stay in Salt Lake City where she accompanied Representative William H. Siddoway during the legislative session.

Mra William HH. Siddoway Salt Laka City William Hi. Siddoway

Mrs Lynne Ashton Visits Salt Lake City Student

Mrs Lynne Ashton travels with Mr and Mrs John N Davis to Salt Lake City to visit her daughter Ethelyne who attends St Marys academy.

Lynne Ashton John N. Davis Salt Lake City Ethelyne St. Mary's Academy

Davises Welcome Daughter in Washington

Mr and Mrs John N Davis celebrate the birth of a daughter born Friday February 20 in Washington DC to Mr and Mrs J Clive Davis. The mother formerly Miss Enien Salnabury.

John N. Davis J. Clive Davis Washington, D. C Mra. Davis Enien Salnabury

Milay Nellie Gillman Departs for Teaching Post

Milay Nellie Gillman leaves Tuesday for her teaching job at Tridell after several days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Gillman. She carries a note of warm wishes and a small farewell.

Milay Nellie Gillman Tridell William Gillman

Davis couple travels to Salt Lake City for daughter's surgery

Mr and Mrs John N Davis left Friday for Salt Lake City where they are summoned by their daughter Mrs Minia Ericson's illness and her upcoming appendectomy.

John N. Davis Salt Lake City Minia Ericson

Diphtheria Patients Improve at Rainbow Hospital

Word from Rainbow reports Mrs. Ora Gurr Lyan has relapsed but is greatly improved and on the rapid road to recovery. Other diphtheria patients are practically well.

Rainbow Ora Gurr Lyan

Resignation of Vernal Land Office Stenographer

Mrs. Willis Johnson resigns from the Vernal land office effective March 1 and will move to her home in Price. No replacement has been named for her land office duties.

Willis Johnson Vernal Land Office

Doctor Francke Attends Ill Well Driller in Rangely

Dr. J. M. Francke visited Rangely on Thursday to treat Tom Gifford a Midwest Oil and Refining Company well driller. Gifford is ill with the flu and convalescing at the home of Mrs. Nettia Richens.

J. M. Francke Rangely Tom Gifford Midwest Oil and Refining Company

Snow on summit, road conditions reported by Robert Johnston

Robert Johnston arrived Wednesday evening with freight from Price and notes about one foot of snow on the summit. Road trac tors quickly cleared the snow and only two bad patches were seen across the mountain. Backroads are fine.

Robert Johnston Price Batin

Road In Fine Shape Between Vernal And County Line

Travelers report the highway between Vernal and the county line in unusually smooth condition with grading crews at work to level and improve the route, and the Victory highway also praised for its good upkeep.

Vernal Hne

Construction Under Way At Red Front Garage

Cement and lumber have been hauled for Red Front garage. Manager Charles F. Tucker plans to start the foundation as soon as weather and permits allow profitable work.

Red Front Charles F. Tucker Hig

Vernal Brick Passes Test for New Federal Building

Nick Swain received a letter from the supervising architect in Washington stating the brick submitted for the Vernal federal building met the requirements and must be burned and ready by May 1 for construction this year.

Nick Swain Washington Swain Federal Vernal

Boxing and Wrestling Bouts Enjoyed Monday

A medium crowd watched boxing at the Orpheus Monday night with several draws and clear wins. Notable results include Mosson beating Miles Miller by decision at 1389 pounds and Elmo Hardy defeating Willey Merkley in 186 pounds wrestling. The program also featured several four round boxing draws and plans for additional events.

Orpheus Owain Martin Roy Massey James Lackey Wisconsin RI Mosson Salt Lake Glyven Mosson Miles Miller Vernal Pierce al Ber Elmo Hardy Willey Merkley Hardy Vernon Olga Owen White Seve Massey Whl Mam Mott

Social Event Celebrates Completion of Whiterocks Gym

Carpenters who built the Indian school facilities in Whiterocks were praised for a Saturday evening ball in the new gymnasium and dance hall. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed the inaugural floor with music by the Lapoint orchestra and punch served. The hall claims to be the Basin area’s largest and finest and will host gym classes and sports for Indian children.

Whiterocks Lapoint

Social Gossip Notices Prompt Community Ahead of Tuesday

Local readers are urged to submit social items to the society column by Tuesday. Ensure full names and correct spellings, with given names or initials, and keep notices precise and to the point for publication.

Vernal

Allen Caldwell and Viola Allen wed at courthouse

Miss Viola Allen and Mrs. Orin A Caldwell of Dry Fork joined in marriage to Allen Caldwell at the courthouse by Justice Charles S Carter on August 24. The ceremony united the Caldwell and Allen families in Vernal.

Viola Allen Dau Mra Orin al Dry Fork Mr. Caldwell Vernal Charles 8 Carter Court House

Van Clark and Ray Klayk Wed in Lapoint Ceremony

Van Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Van of Lapoint and Ray Klayk son of Mr and Mrs William Chirk of Lapoint were married February 24 by Justice Charles Carter at the courthouse.

Ethel Rose van Phillip van Lapoint Ray Klayk Williaam Chirk Charles Carter Misa Mae Nelson J. A. Nelson Barton Lavell Wilkins A. W. Wilkins Jensen Sfosen Mar.riage Court House Charles S. Carter

Local marriage solemnized in February by Justice Carter

Alred Summers and Lucinda Aur er wed February 20 in Charlston with Justice Charles E. Carter officiating. The ceremony was performed for the couple and confirms the marriage of Summers and Aur er with Miss Lucinda Aur er noted as daughter of Alred Summers.

Alred Summers Lucinda Aurer Nartt Jonah Utah Charlston Wilson Murray Charles 8. Carter Allred Alivan Summers

Mrs Mae Calder Entertains at Kensington

Mrs Mae Calder hosted a luncheon at her Kensington home in honor of Mrs Emily Jensen of Salt Lake, sister of Mrs Rosalla Calder, entertaining a number of guests Wednesday.

Mae Calder Kensington Hotor Emily Jensen Salt Lake Rosalla Calder

Legion Washington Dance a Big Social Success

The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a Saturday night dance at the Orpheus Theater in Washington. It drew a large crowd and was described as a very successful social event.

Legion Washington Dance Washington Orpheus By the American Legion and Auxiliary

Surprise Twenty Second Wedding Anniversary at Home

City Councilman Irvin Eaton and Mrs. Eaton found their home filled with guests Wednesday evening after returning from a show to celebrate their anniversary. Attending were Mesdames and Messrs William Witbeck W S Henderson W A Paxton Richard Jensen John N Davis J C Anderson Mrs Wm H Siddoway Mrs Enos Bennion Miss Elva Eston and Harold Davis. A luncheon followed.

Irvin Eaton

U H 5S Honors Coach With Marriage Celebration

Harold Lundell, coach at U H, was celebrated at a Sunday assembly titled a strayed lamb. The student body honored his marriage to Alta Olsen with a mock wedding led by H Walter Woolley. Rice shower, music, readings, and spirited remarks accompanied the event.

Harold Lundell U H S‘unday Alta Olsen H. Walter Woolley Lundell

Marriage License Of Interest Issued For Bartlett And Fausett

A marriage license was issued in this city to Ashley Bartlett and Fausett late this evening per the county clerk ledger. The couple plans to wed in the near future, according to the Price News Advocate.

Ashley Bartlett Fausett Price News-Advocate

Olson Lundell Nuptials Held at Olson Home

Harold Lundell coach at U H 8 and Alta Olson teacher at Central were married Feb 20 at the bride’s parents home. Presiding was President Wallace Calder in front of family and a few friends. A three course supper followed with many gifts noted including an electric cooker from the U H 8 basketball team and a cut glass basket from Miss Olson’s school.

Harold Lundell Alta Olson Central Olson Wallace Calder Gus Davis Harold Davis Lundell Guy John N. Davis Richard Jensen Charles 8. Carter W. A. Paxton Carl Davis

Mrs Calder Hosts Kensington Tea for Emly Jensen

Mrs Hyrum B Calder entertained at a Kensington and house warming for Mrs Em ily Jensen visiting with her sister Mrs Pontha Calder. Friday afternoon refreshments were served.

Mrs Samuels and Mrs Livans Entertain Rebekahs Guests

Mrs Samuels and Mrs Livans hosted over forty guests at the Lt QO OF hall for the Rebekahs. Valentines theme decorations, a dainty lunch served. Mrs Guy Samuels won ladies first prize and Mrs George Cahoon second. B P Kelly won gentlemens first prize and F W Ackhurst second.

LaMar Samuels Jesse Livans Rebekahs QO. O. F. Hall Valentine Guy Samuels Sladies George Cahoon B. P. Kelly F. W. Ackhurst

Rural Route Carrier Surprised On Birthday

About forty friends gathered at the home of Richard Jensen rural mail carrier on Route No 1 for a surprise birthday party on February 14. Jensen revealed he was 29 years old as lively games were played and refreshments served.

Richard Jensen Route No. 1 Jensen

Mrs Pontha Calder Hosts Lunch for Sister Emily Jensen

Mrs Pontha Calder entertained a large group at her home in honor of her sister Mrs Emily Jensen who departs Friday morning for Salt Lake City at a Kensington. A dainty lunch was served.

Mrs Fisher Hosts 66th Birthday Valentine Gathering

Mrs Mary Fisher entertained twenty friends at her Valentine day birthday party. Her daughter Mrs Alice Bodlly baked a cake with 66 candles and gifts were exchanged during the afternoon gathering at her home. Refreshments were served.

Mary Fisher Alice Bodlly

Bee Hive Girls Honor Their Vernal Teacher Presentation

Second Ward Bee Hive girls in Vernal surprised Mrs Harold Lundell with a cut glass sherbet set Monday evening. Attending were Hazel Sewards Maud Weagnley Ruby Hanton Venetta Richardson Medan Walker Bertha Lewis Mable Siddoway Josephine Bingham Ethel Gerald Ephia Evans Mrs E Peterson Mr and Mrs H Olsen and the guest of honor. Games and refreshments followed.

Bee Hive Vernal Second Ward Harold Lundell Misa Alta Olson Hazel Sewards Maud Weagqnley Ruby Hanton Venetta Richardson Medan Walker Bertha Lewis Mable Siddoway Josephine Bingham Ethel Gerald Ephia Evans E. Peterson H. Olsen Cuest of Honor

Second Ward M I A Dance Aids Scoutmaster Fund

The Second ward M I A dance raised funds for Scoutmaster Ellis Merkley to attend Leadership Week. Held Friday in the Orpheus, the event drew a large crowd and provided an enjoyable evening.

Ellis Merkley Orpheus

Reward Offered for Parker Identification

A $1,000 reward is announced for information leading to the location of Parker. The plea is dated September 11 with no other details provided.

Parker

Mrs Winder Hosts Dinner Honoring Mars At Home

Mrs Ada Winder entertained at a home dinner last week honoring Mars. Attendees included Emily Jensen of Salt Lake City, Mrs Mary B Calder, Mrs Enos Bennion, Mrs Mae Calder, Mrs Nellie Calder, Rosella Caulder and Mrs Edna Carter.

Ada Winder Mars Emily Jensen Salt Lake City Mary B. Calder Enos Bennion Mae Calder Nellie Calder Rosella Caulder Edna Carter

Land and oil permits issued for Vernal region and Utah prospects

Register Albert Halen reports numerous oil and gas prospecting permits and homestead applications. Several Utah and California tracts ranging from 40 to 320 acres are advancing or suspended. The Geological Survey approves 29 stock raising homestead applications totaling about 15000 acres. Legion Auxiliary notes meeting March 4 at 2 PM. Sybil Collier, secretary.

Albert Halen Vernal Land Office Frank McMullen Randlett Utah Asher Merkley Vernal Owen Hacking Lorenzo McNaughton U. S Clara L. Whittaker San Francisco Calif S. R S. L Geological Survey The Legion Auxiliary Congregational Community Sybil Collier

Uintah Telegraph to Accept Night Telegrams

An order by L. G. Sprague, general manager of the Uintah railway, directs the Uintah Telegraph company to accept night telegrams. Previously no regular rate was provided for night messages on this line.

L. GC Sprague Uintah Railway Uintah Telegraph Company

Conjoint Ward Services Set for Sunday Evening

The Vernal First and Second wards plan a joint meeting in the First Ward chapel Sunday at 7 30 p m. The program includes instrumental duets by Nick Swain and Clyde Campbell, vocal solos by Mrs Eva Siddoway, readings by Master Dale Jensen and Miss Nial Nelson, a US orchestra selection, piano solo by Miss Mabel Siddoway, a vocal duet Mia Qiela Wahleatt and Miss Wanda Hardy, and a talk by Bart Shaffer.

I. A Nick Swain Clyde Campbell Eva Siddeway Dale Jensen US Orchestra Mabel Siddoway Nial Nelson Mia Qiela Wahleatt Wanda Hardy Bart Shaffer

Large Crowd Attends Priesthood Sunday Meetings

A very large crowd attended the stake Priesthood and officers meetings on Sunday due to road conditions. Harold Hullinger was sustained as president of the First Quorum of Elders and Karl Goodrich as president of the Second Quorum of Elders.

Harold Hullinger Karl Goodrich

Upalco Youth Injured In Hayrack Accident

Glendon Mathews 18 son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Mathews of Upalco was brought to Vernal Saturday after sliding from a hayrack onto a pitch fork. X rays were taken at Vernal hospital where doctors expect recovery in a few days unless tetanus develops.

Glendon Mathews Jefferson Mathews Upalco Vernal Hospital

New Photographer L. C. Tromne Aids U H S Portraits

Vernal photographer L. C. Tromne, active during rush season for The Union annual, enlisted his son who arrived Sunday morning February 22 to help. He remains exacting and insists work be brought to the home for maternal supervision.

L. C. Tromne Vernal Uiitain

Little Snow On Diamond Mountains Says J I Gumner

J I Gumner a Diamond mountain rancher reported light snow fall Monday and proofed on his homestead Tuesday stating snow on the Diamond mountains is the lightest in seven years. Diamond park has at most one foot of snow.

J. I. Gumner Diamond Mountain

First Rain Storm Brightens Ashley Valley Basin

On Saturday morning an inch or more of snow covered the ground then turned to a light steady rain. The rain prevailed most of the day doing an immense amount of good throughout the Ashley valley and entire Basin.

Ashley Valley

Rock Point Canal Co Holds Annual Election

A directors meeting of the Rock Point Canal and Irrigation Company in Ashley ward levied a $6.00 per share assessment on capital stock. Officers listed include President James Eskelson, Director Lewis Freestone, Director Peter Long, and Secretary-Treasurer Antile M. Morrison.

Rock Point Canal and Irrigation Company Ashley Ward James Eskelson Lewis Freestone Peter Long Antile M. Morrison

Indians Arrested For Alleged Hospital Theft

William Reed and Lawrence Pike, Uintah tribe members, were arrested by U S Deputy Marshal James M Smith and jailed in Salt Lake City on a charge of stealing alcohol from Fort Duchesne hospital last fall while ill with chickenpox. A warrant was issued by U S Commissioner A J Lee of Price. They face federal grand jury action in April.

William Reed Lawrence Pike Uintah Reservation United States James M Smith Salt Lake Fort Duchesne Hospital A. J. Lee Price Federal Grand Jury

Fruita Couple Registered at the Commercial Hotel

Mr and Mrs W J Pyott of Fruita Colorado were registered at the Commercial on Monday.

W J. Pyott Fruta, Colo

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Allen Caldwell van Clark Nelson-Wilking U. H Olson-Lundell H. B. Calder Emly Jensen Hyrum B. Calder Pontha Calder Mrs. Samuels Mrs. Livans Mrs. Pontha Calder Mrs. Mary Fisher Second Ward Vnebie Florence Vidor Alice Adams Phantom Justice Rod LaRoque Estelle Taylor Universal News Thoursday Shirley Mason Dumb and Daffy Reginald Denny and Laura LaPlante FOX Educational Reel Madge Kennedy Purple Highway FOX News Reel Homestead George E. Parker Ss. N. Williams Edith N. Heard Oakland H. EB. Looser Lodi M. May MacLean Fanny Marsh Edwin G Price Pasadena Catherine Rucker Herbert W. Pout Rock Point Canal CO
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