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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
8
Jonsen Couple Welcomes Son Eric Arthur Manwaring
J. H Chew of Jonsen served as dual Nees caller in Vernal on Tuesday as proud parents welcome a son born December 26, 192. The announcement notes the family name Manwaring with Eric Arthur as the newborn's given names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Chew
Jonsen
Eric Arthur Manwaring
Roosevelt resident Harston in Vernal business days
A. Harston of Roosevelt was transacting business in Vernal on Monday and Tuesday, per local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harston of
Roosevelt
James Hansen Buys New Chevrolet From Allan Chevrolet
James Hansen of Mauser purchases a Chevrolet from Allan Chevrolet, marking a local sale in the automotive market. The deal highlights a personal vehicle acquisition at a regional dealership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hansen
Mauser
Allan Chevrolet Company
Weather Note: Cold Temperatures Reported Sunday Night
Sunday evening the weather moderated and but 9 degrees below zero bin recorded at the government sta tion.
Fort Ducheane Principal W T Rice Visits Town
W T Rice principal of Fort Ducheane school was in town on Wednesday and returned home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Rice
Fort Ducheane
Alexander sells Chevrolet to Brigham in Myton
While T. G. Alexander was in Salt Lake City he completed a sale and delivery of a Chevrolet automobile to Paul Brigham of Myton, detailing the transaction and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Alexander
Salt Lake City
Paul Brigham
Myton
Mrs Jay Pack Stricken By Severe Lagrappe Illness
Mrs. Jay Pack is bedridden at home with a severe lagrippe and related complications, after several days of illness.
City fills pond east of B. P. Kelly's from water main
The city constructed a pond on the vacant block east of B. O. P. Kelly's and filled it with water from the main supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. OP. Kelly’s
Postmaster J P Rudy in Vernal Spotted Traveling Home
Postmaster J P Rudy of Fort Duchesne conducted business in Vernal Monday evening and returned home Tuesday afternoon in a routine travel note from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P Rudy
Fort Duchesne
Vernal
County Clerk Faces Spike in Marriages in 1924
County Clerk Wilson Murray is sued for issuing 79 marriage licenses in 1924, a notable increase from 1923. The record reflects a substantial rise in marital registrations and highlights clerical duties within the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Murray
Latrum Family Visit to Vernal Pleasant Call
Mr and Mrs T J Latrum and their two sons of Fort Duchesne spent Wednesday in Vernal and made a pleasant call at the Express office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Latrum
Fort Duchesne
Vernal
Local business visitor calls on Vernal office
A DeMar Dudley of Jensen a junior member of Dudley and Son visited Vernal Monday to make a pleasant call at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. DeMar Dudley
Jensen
Dudley and Son
Mrs Clela Wolcott Visits From Salt Lake City
Mrs Clela Wolcott arrives from Salt Lake City to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr and will stay for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clela Wolcott
Salt Lake City
Birs. E. J. Young, Jr
Ferron U H game canceled disappoint Jensen crowd
A large group from Jensen gathered Monday evening only to learn the Ferron U H game would not be played, leaving fans disappointed by the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Calton Plans Move to Ouray Homestead in Spring
President B O Calton announces plans to relocate his family to Ouray in the spring after a business visit in town on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B O. Calton
Roosevelt
Mr. Calton
Ouray
Ice harvest underway at Calder pond creamery site
Workers haul thick clear ice from the Calder pond at Calder Brothers creamery to storage. Teams across the area collect and store the ice as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
Calder Brothers Creamery
Governor considers Mrs Weston Vernon for Ogden industrial school board
Mrs Weston Vernon of Logan and formerly of Vernal is being considered by Governor Dennis for a seat on the Industrial School Board at Ogden as part of his commission hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Vernon
Logan
Dennis
Industrial School Board
Ogden
First visit to Roosevelt for UH teachers Nelson Hansen
Misg Nial Nelson and Miss Flora Hansen, both teachers at theUniversity of Hawaii attended a basketball game and dance at Roosevelt Tuesday evening. This marked their first visit to the neighboring town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misg Nial Nelson
Flora Hansen
Roosevelt
Neighborhood gathering at Lewis S Gardner home
Lewis S Gardner welcomed many neighbors and friends Monday evening for a social at his home. The event featured games dancing and refreshments creating a lively community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S Gardner
Mrs D Alhamoreaux Returns for Medical Care in Vernal
Mra D Alhamoreaux of Lapoinat returns from a sick spell at Vernal and will stay with her daughter Miss Martha Lamoreaux, a minor in the UHS, while receiving medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra D Alhamoreaux
Lapoinat
Vernal
Martha Lamoreaux
Malor
The
UHS
Neighborhood gathering at Gardiner home Naples ward
Tuesday evening neighbors gathered at Mr William J Gardiner and Mrs Gardiner's Naples ward home for a lively program with dancing games and refreshments enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gardiner
Naples Ward
Merchant Wong Sing Visits Vernal For Calendars
Wong Sing, a Fort Duchesne general merchant, stopped in Vernal on Wednesday for business. He left behind his vividly colored calendars, including one with an Indian scene titled In the Land of the Dacotahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Sing
Fort Duchesne
Roosevelt residents share visits and car purchase notes
Mra Hylas C Smith of Roosevelt was in Vernal over Monday. John Ho Davis arrived as an overnight visitor from Roosevelt. Carl Curtin bought a Star touring car from J W Pope garage. Ud Davina of Watson sought a Star touring car he purchased this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Hylas C Smith
Roosevelt
John Ho Davis
Carl Curtin
J W Pope
Ud Davina
Watson
Sawmill Proprietor Elf Lee in Verbal Friday Incident
Elf Lee of Lapalnt owner of the Lee sawmill on Mosby Mountain faced a verbal confrontation with a caller at Ver nal Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elf Lee
Lapalnt
Lee
Mosby Mountain
Mrs H M Glipson Returns From Salt Lake City Visit
Mrs H M Glipson came back Friday from Salt Lake City after several days of visiting.
Prosperous Farmer F Sargent Plans Visit to Vernal
Fred Sargent, a prosperous farmer from the Farm oreck section cane, travels to spend a few days with Mia Sargent who is staying in Vernal for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sargent
Oreck
Thuradally
Mia Sargent
Vernal
The Hall of This Pines Calendar Acknowledged
Receipt is acknowledged for a calendar titled The Hall of the Pinea gifted by I Lo Marimon from the U 8 Heenald Indian trade established August 28 1902 at Whiterocks Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Lo Marimon
U 8 Heenald Indian Trade
Whiterocks
Utah
Dean Gibson Heads Christmas Visit in Vernal
Professor James Gibson dean of the University of Utah spent the holidays in Vernal visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs William Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
University of Utah
Vernal
Wiliam Gibson
Mellie Richens Dies in Kansas City Missouri
Mrs Mellie Richens formerly Mellie Johnston of Ver nal died December 3 from apoptox y at a Kansas City hospital after being taken from Michigan Valley Kansas where she had lived since her last marriage. She is the mother of Lynn Johnston of Roosevelt who left for St George Utah before her death and she was buried in a Kansas City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellie Richens
Mra Mellie Johnston
Vernal
Kansas City
Michigan Valley
Kansas
Richens
Lynn Johnston
Roosevelt
St. George
Utah
Charles Hanna Fractures Arm Cranking Overland
Charles W. Hanna, Spanish American War veteran and Uintah café proprietor, broke his right forearm while cranking an Overland. An X ray showed the cap of the wrist bone broken off and one of the forearm bones. He suffered considerable pain after the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hanna
Uintah Café
Hanna
Vernal Drug 1925 Colonial Art Image of Lake Fork River
The Vernal Drug company's 1925 colonial presents a striking image of the Lake Fork river in the Uintah mountains. It is highlighted as a focal, artistic work showcasing the river scene and landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Drug Company
Lake Fork
Uintah Mountains
Jensen Christmas News From Local Families
Jensen residents celebrate Christmas with relatives from Rainbow and nearby towns. Family weddings and dances mark the holidays while illness and travel woes mix with cheerful gatherings and high school holiday returns.
Northwestern Dean Named Trustee In Albanian University Plan
Dean Elmer E. Jones of Northwestern University is identified as a trustee in the Albanian University project allied with American design and financial support. Acting president CG Telford Erickson of New York will lead the endeavor to fundraise in the United States and promote Christian ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Chicago
Elmer E. Jones
Northwestern University
Jones
Mme
Sclocl of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
CG Telford Erickson
New York
Burton Family Christmas Reunion At Fifteen Years
Mr and Mrs Ira Burton hosted a Christmas dinner inviting their children for the first time in fifteen years. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clair Burton, Mr and Mrs Guy Burton, Mr and Mrs Joseph Dodds, the Massus Carifie, Nels and Nora Burton, Welton MacNelill, Sidney Merkley and five grandchildren, four girls and three boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Burton
Primary Stake Board Entertained Officers at Vernal Ward
The Vernal First ward chapel hosted the Primary stake board and ward officers on Tuesday afternoon December 30. Mrs. Mary Sander and Mrs. Fred G. Bingham led games followed by a pageant about passing the old year and welcoming the New Year. A luncheon and dancing ended the gathering with board members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal First Ward
Mary Sander
Fred G. Bingham
Joseph P. Hacking
Homer BE. Rich
I. Sander
B. H. Etringham
Josephine Hacking
Lela Preece
Entertains Many Friends at Christmas Dinner
Mr. and Mrs Charlies 8. Carter entertained a number of friends at Christmas dinner at their home. Guests included John N. Davis and family Richard Jensen and family Mrs Enos Bennion Le land Bennion Mrs 8. M. Logan and Mrs. Lucy Rackham. Home decorated in Christmas colors and a bouquet from Mr. Logan. Guests enjoyed games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
Carter
John N. Davis
Richard Jensen
Enos Bennion
Leland Bennion
M. Logan
Lucy Rackham
Ms. Carter
Logan
Two Vernalites On Christmas Program In Washington Branch
Sunday morning December 21 a special Christmas service was held at the Washington D C branch of the L D S church under Archer Willey. The kindergarten contributed a duet by Renee and Leota Overlade Provo vocal solo by Georgia Cullimore Salt Lake a children’s vocal quartet from Salt Lake and a solo by Charles McLaughlin Nephi. J Clive Davis of Vernal also performed a vocal solo. Congressman Don B Colton spoke at the sacrament service telling the birth story of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer Willey
Washington, D. C
L. Dus. Church
Renee
Leota Overlade
Provo
Georgia Cullimore
Salt Lake
George Meldrum
Charles McLaughlin
Nephi
J Clive Davis
Vernal
Don B Colton
Christ
Vernal Gun Club Furnishing Feed for Starving Quail
The Vernal Gun Club is providing wheat to farms and others with large quail flocks to prevent starvation as snow covers feeding grounds. Farmers or sportsmen willing to help should contact secretary Henry Millecam, president L. H. Allan, or captain Byron Thomas for cooperation in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Millecam
L. H. Allan
Byron Thomas
McKee and Hemphill Wed in Vernal Wedding
Odile McKee daughter of George McKee of Vernal and George D Hemphill a Duchesne river farmer wed New Year’s Day at the bride’s Vernal home after obtaining a license in Uintah county. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. M. J Hersey of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. They plan to reside in Myton after a family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odile McKee
George McKee
Vernal
Uintah County
George D Hemphill
Duchesne River
the Woods
Myton
M. J Hersey
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Hemphill
The Brown Mouse Appears Monthly in Uintah Basin Farmer
The Uintah Basin Farmer prints The Brown Mouse story every month and invites all boys and girls in the basin to read it. The feature adds a cheerful moral tale to the local farm paper for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
J J Slaugh Heads to Los Angeles by Car
J J Slaugh left Tuesday morning for Los Angeles California. He plans to drive through in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J Slaugh
Los Angeles
Calif
Slaugh
Tunic Blouse Trends Favor Flared Lines
Fashion notes show tunic blouses shifting toward flared lines with less straight silhouettes. Overblouses gain length while tunics widen below the knees through slashed seams and godets. Black satin designs feature six panels with velvet facing and selective panel coverage. A few waist-defining tucks appear on each side.
Talk Less Think More A Twain Style Note on Conversation
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union note recalls Mark Twain to illustrate how enthusiasm wavers when a speaker rambles. The author cites a missionary appeal first praised by Clemens, then declined to donate, showing that excessive talking harms persuasion. The piece urges depth over flash in conversation and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Clemens
Stlas Bs
George Eliet
Western Newspaper Union
Salt Lake City Fire Destroys Hooper-Eldridge Block
A Christmas day blaze in Salt Lake City nearly razed the Hooper-Eldridge block with an estimated 150000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled in 84 below zero conditions as Clyde Ayls was injured. Upper floors housing offices and mining firms suffered heavy loss while two stores were mostly consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Hooper-Eldridge
Clyde Ayls
Vernal
Salt Lake
Co-op Furniture Company
Barton and Co
Hyde and Griffin
Western Shoe and Bry Goods Company
Home Missionary Appointments for January 11 1925
The January 11 1925 list names assigned missionary appointments including Ashley Archie Bg Richardson Byron 8 Collett Davis H W Woolley Harmon 9 Sowards Glines Ernest Eaton Orson Cald wall Jensen Wallace Calder Lewig HI Moore Lapoint James M Shaffer Chas H Colton Liberty John WN Davis Karl Goodrich Maeser Pontha Calder Harold E Hullinger Naples Vernal Seminary Vernal First Roellef Society conference Vernal Second Albert G Good rich Harold Lundell T ll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Archie Bg. Richardson
Byron
Collett
Davis
H. W. Woolley
Harmon
Sowards
Glines
Ernest Eaton
Orson Caldwall
Jensen
Wallace Calder
Lewig HI. Moore
Lapoint
Chas. H Colton
Liberty
John WN. Davis
Karl Goodrich
Maeser—Pontha Calder
Harold E. Hullinger
Naples
Vernal Seminary
Vernal
Thalia Club Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Kelly
The Thalia club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs B P Kelly's home on December 27. Progressive Five Hundred provided entertainment with Mrs Mary Davies winning first prize and Mrs Bertha Witmer second. After lunch, each attendee received a Christmas gift and departed, praising the event as one of the year’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalia Club
B. P. Kelly
Progressive Five Hundred
Mary Davies
Bertha Witmer
Cross-Word Puzzle No 7 Horizontal and Vertical Clues
The page lists a dense cross word puzzle with numbered horizontal and vertical clues, many garbled items, and partial defintions showing a mix of entries like organs of head, exclamation of regret, and phrases about acquisition and fatigue.
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