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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
8
Paul Hansen of Roosevelt travelled to Vernal for business this week. Ordle Campbell underwent surgery at Vernal Hospital. Hansen spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Ouray building a house in Hempstead.
J H Stewart of Oypoy visited Vernal Monday with his daughter Mrs Rae Ashton. A H Whitlock of Lake City was in Vernal Tuesday overseeing livestock from the action.
Ed Stewart of the Maud-Ellen and Border Oil group returned from Salt Lake City Sunday night, carrying reports and plans from the trip.
Duchesne resident Robert Marshall traveled to Vernal on Tuesday as a business visitor. The report notes his engagement in local commerce during the midweek trip.
John Siddeway occupies a newly purchased and remodeled residence in the Cannon home, marking a notable move and updating local property records.
Charles H. Colton has moved into the E. D. Lemmon residence, which was previously occupied by Postmaster E. J. Young.
Adam Erekson, serving as night watchman, has begun living in the former A. C. Emert residence, establishing his new dwelling location.
BE. J. Yoeng Jr relocates from the EB. D. Lemon residence to the William H. Sidtoway old house near Ashley Creek. The transfer marks a local household change noted in the community column.
Miss Lucy Stevens, instructor in music at the Lapoint schools, is spending the Christmas holidays in Vernal.
Co R Young and his wife of Meeker Colorado are spending a few days in Vernal visiting with friends and relatives.
M Larnen of Quray and Vatley attended a Tuesday directoral meeting in Vernal for the Ouray Valley Irrigation Company as officials discussed valley matters.
Roosevelt residents Mayor and Mrs Grare Ashton plan to spend Christmas with Mr Ashton and Mrs Léalté Ashton, relatives. The notice references the Ashton family gathering for the holiday.
Miss Blanche WL and Jof Bounti Ful visited during Christmas with her sister Mire. J A Gheney prepared a soft welcome for her and returned home Monday.
Miss Hilda Rashtoh, a schoolteacher at Binghal, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs Stuna Ashion.
Clark Woolley of Tridel is in Vernal early this week. He attends school at the B and A in Prow and is home for the holidays.
Owen Timothy had surgery at Vernal hospital on the 26th. The appendage was ruptured when removed, but he is recovering well now.
A last week Ex press report notes Uintah Ha Sin turkeys sold for 36 cents per pound versus the prior 45 cents f o.b. Price Utah. The drop reflects a price decline in Utah markets with buyers taking advantage of lower poultry costs.
Cecil Wilkerson of Peppard Seed company and Miss Gladia Lambert, clerk of the Roosevelt post office, both of Roosevelt, were visiting Vernal Sunday.
Ncewt Stewart travels to Indian Canyon near Duchesne to assist his brother George who serves as superintendent of several mines in the area during the winter season.
Zelph Calder spends the holiday season in San Francisco and Los Angeles with Harold Calder, who is attending the University of Utah, accompanying him from all Lake pits.
Ed Ackhurst has been in Salt Lake City following the death of his daughter's husband. He returned home in the latter part of the past week with his daughter Mrs J A Hobbs.
Colton of Roosevelt stake in the LL D church headquarters at Roosevelt visited Vernal Tuesday and Wednesday to attend the Ouray Valley Irrigation company directors' meeting.
Chevrolet cars have been delivered over the past two weeks in Allan Chevrolet company records. Names listed include Ford DeJournete touring Virgil Burke Iron truck Leslie Anderson tour ing P I Nelson Willow Creek coach I B E Ruple Brush Creek touring Morris Jones touring Robert L Pixton sedan.
L O Marchane of Myton and R F E Schrader of Watson were in Vernal on business. Mrs C O Eman of Myton visited Vernal. New Years resolutions urged faithful daily. A Dutch sedan was delivered to Fuller Leemington by Charla Carter's local theater group. Rae Thoman of Late Lake City visited the Stanshton home during the holidays.
Sterling Collett of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Wednesday to handle off shale work near Watson.
Mr oo and Mrs Oscar Wilkins of Mt Homo traveled to Vernal to spend Christmas with Bishop George E Wilkins. Their son accompanies them in the holiday family gathering.
Principal Robert L Pixton of Uintah High School departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City Utah with a Utah county assignment. The move signals a regional education Exchange and potential administrative changes during the trip.
Mrs Genorge E Adama had been very ill for several days but her condition improved with treatment. Reports say she is resting comfortably and responding to care at the local residence.
Mr and Mrs. CUM Young of Myton arrived in Vernal on Wednesday evening to spend New Year with Mr Young's parents Mr Adelbert Colton and Mrs Colton.
Herbert Tyzack of the Wiotah Abatrail company asserts there are very honest people in Vernal. He recalls a man once handed him $1.50 as payment on a deed drafted fifteen years earlier by Tyzack.
Hamilton and David Calder have arrived safely overseas and are located in Germany. Dave Calder is at Dongardstraße 26 Fourth, Bochum, Germany, and Hamilton Calder at Kanalstraße 22 Fourth, Bochum.
Leo Nomis, praised for health and energy, stars as a racing driver who risks his neck daily in Richard Dix's The Licky Devil at Vogue. Director Frank Tuttle planned a lake stunt where Nomis would crash, proving insurers right to refuse coverage for such danger.
The notice lists upcoming 1926 office holders including councilmen Irvin Eaton four years and Sam Herron replacing W S Henderson, recorder H Walter Wealley, treasurer Adair Tyzack, marshal Herman Miller, water superintendent Frank Hatch, and county officials Commissioners Fletcher Richardson and Taylor, clerk Wilson Murray, treasurer L H Moore, sheriff Late Richardson, recorder Minnie C Preece Murray, attorney Charles DeMoaisy, assessor James M Shaffer.
A Vernal landscape committee plans a special meeting at the courthouse Tuesday January 8 at 2 30 pm to elect a chairman for the year. The session will also consider cooperation with the city and public service companies on moving all telephone and electric lines from Vernal Avenue Vinath Avenue First South Street and First North Street to rear alleys. Property owners and others interested in street tree planting are urged to attend.
An old darby tale asks which is more important the sun or the moon. The reply favors the moon for its steady glow in darkness while the sun shines by day and aids finding the chicken.
A Monday afternoon gathering at Mr and Mrs Archla Jenkinag home in Maexer honored Lara and Ledand Killpack recently worked in Salt Lake temple. Numerous guests attended and a large wedding cake graced the center table as gifts poured in for the young couple.
Joseph AttKee announces the marriage of his daughter Ella to Ivan Batty son of Bishop and Mrs Batty. The ceremony will be at the groom's parents home Monday December 28 with close relatives present. Bishop Batty will perform the rites. The bridal party sat at a single table with a wedding cake and a festive dinner. Miss McKee is a first grade teacher at Vernal Central School for three years and is praised by parents and the board. Mr Batty is active in church duties and recently returned from a mission for the Latter Day Saints. Thalia Club hosts a Christmas party at Mrs Dave Hatch’s home with decorations and gifts for twenty guests.
County Clerk issued six licenses on Christmas Eve and several more through December. Couples include Terrell Abplanalp and Eva Abplanalp of Vernal, Gerber Horrocks, Henry Mitchell and Amanda Mitchell Hayden, and McCoy Allen with Edith McCoy. Other pairs: Perry Warby, Davidson Matson, Fisher Bascomb, Batt McKee, Maxfield siblings, Merkley Burton. December records show 21 licenses for the year, with Vernal and nearby towns prominent.
William Winn and William Mott traveled to Lapoint on Tuesday night to visit the Albert Mott family whose home burned the night before. Albert Mott is described as a brother of William Mott.
A small group joined Mrs George H Christy at Mrs L H Allan’s residence on Monday afternoon to celebrate her birthday with a two course luncheon and bridge. Mrs N J Meagher won high honors and the guest of honor received many pretty gifts.
Mr and Mrs Wiliam Wihitbeck Jr hosted a Christmas dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs J Harold Reader Mr and Mrs Vern Mc Carroll Mr and Mrs Adair Ty zack Mr and Mrs Haller Witbeck Mrs Willard Egan and Ike Shaffer The centerpiece was a bowl of fruit and seasonable decorations adorned the rooms.
Mrs Byron Thomas hosted a Christmas day dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Tom McKeathnie and family and Mrs Hannah Parker and daughter Jennie.
Mrs Rae Ashton hosted the Twentieth Century club on Tuesday afternoon at her home with a Christmas themed setting. Members shared quotations and stories, musical numbers performed under Mrs Allan's direction, a Christmas tale told by Mrs Bertha Meredith, and a guessing game won by Mrs Seth Perry. A large dining table featured a red and green centerpiece, crystal candleholders, and nut baskets as part of the festive luncheon.
Hazel Sowards daughter of Mr Harmony Sowards entertained many friends on Monday evening. After the candy making games were played the hostess served lunch to twenty boys and girls.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Ashton hosted a Christmas dinner with a red and green decor scheme. The table center featured a Christmas cactus and guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Bennion and family Mr and Mrs Harmon Sowards and children and Mr and Mrs Jess Lvans and family. The evening concluded with a game of five hundred.
A merry crowd of young people gathered at the Parsonage Monday evening to honor Rev Charles E Sebold, the new minister of the Kingsbury Congregational church, with games and a late lunch for fifteen afterward.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Evans entertained twenty five friends at supper Sunday evening followed by five hundred as the card game.
Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Sr hosted Christmas Day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs George H Wilson, B. O. Colton Sr, and Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Jr and family.
Guests at Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Lesle Ashton include Mr and Mrs Clarence Ashton and family of Roosevelt, Mr and Mrs Rae Ashton with two children, and the Misses Louise Jorgensen Dana Hanks and Eleanor Mitchell.
Mr and Mrs Byron Thomas hosted a turkey dinner Sunday afternoon. Guests enjoyed cards after the meal.
Mr and Mrs George W Cahoon hosted Christmas dinner for Mr and Mrs J Lynn Strong and son and Mr and Mrs W M Hicks and families. Also listed are Mr and Mrs G Alexander Adelbert Col ton Mrs Lamar Samuels and TFT M Alexander.
A Christmas night crowd filled Woodard and Orpheus halls for dances. Oddfellows opened a new hall with a dance and midnight refreshments. Ver nal First and Second Ward Mutuals hosted at Orpheus, followed by a Tuesday Woodard hall dance and Mr and Mrs Young of Meeker performing the Charleston.
Mar Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Henderson entertained Wednesday evening for visiting schoolgirls at home. Guests included Misses Ethelynn Ashton Doris Alexander Vera Calder Mayshell Margaret Ratliff Evelsn Hansen Agnes Schaefermeyer Merle and Elzsig Bingham with progressive stung and musical numbers followed by luncheon.
State of Utah Uintah County Randlett Precinct notice of public auction for damages. A white faced bull aged about four to five years, branded MV with 1 on left ribs, slash behind withers on right, 4 on right hind leg. The animal may be sold at the school house in Randlett precinct on January 7 1926 at 10 a.m. to recover damages.
December 28 1926 notice from WM C Smirl Poundkeeper of Randlett Precinct recording John Quirl on the 10th day of December 1926. Official county or precinct record with a dated stamp and signature.
Lyman M. Parrish of Lapoint Utah filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to the W half of section 20 and NW quarter of section 29 township 1 north range 2 east Uintah meridian. Proof date is February 10 1926 before the Register at Vernal Utah. Witnesses named: David I Wilson EH Smith Walter Penfold George E Simmerson.
Notice declares an estray brown saddle horse with white saddle marks to be sold at public auction in Vernal City Estray pen at the northwest corner of Flint East and Second South on January 5 1926 at 1 pm. Horse taken up December 27 1925 by Poundkeeper HOA Miller Vernal City.
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