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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
6
A young man explains that persistence and backing can build a viable business in a couple of years despite an older competitor. The story emphasizes service as the key advantage in the evolving market.
The Stringham family gathered for a New Year’s dinner at the residence of IB EH Stringham. Family members celebrated the holiday with a meal and fellowship.
Many individuals become aware of information and begin telling others what they know. The trend shows a rising openness in sharing knowledge across communities and networks.
A terse notice notes a group enjoying life until a judge intervenes. The brief article implies a legal or disciplinary action follows, framing the sequence as a moral pivot. The piece centers on authority and personal choice.
Dorothy Dalton and Rudolph Valentino star in Moran of the Lady Letty at Vogua tonight. Matt Curry of the Curry American Ila Company from Ouray after a Vernal stay returns to Ouray on Wednesday.
A calendar was received by the Express from Rh. IL. Marimon a teenaged Indian trader at Whiterocks Utah.
Henry Milocam a clerk at the Vernal Drug left Monday for Lake City to take the state examination and become a licensed pharmacist.
A notice for a showing of Mary Pickford in Pollyanna at the Vogue on Saturday January 6 with a 3 00 PM matinee. The fragment confirms a theater listing and session time.
County clerk records a marriage certificate filed December 10 for William Mann of Vernal and Fontella Bryant of Fort Duchesne.
Tra Thomas, a Willcox academy teacher, came back Saturday from a trip to Pueblo, Colorado with his parents. Mr. Thomassy remains in Pueblo and is rebuilding rapidly.
Attorneys T bos W O'Donnell and Wallacoe Calder returned Saturday from Duchesne where they were attending the school election contest of Hugh Tatner of Neola.
Mrs. Deatrice Twitchell visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs George Langston before departing Friday morning for Kinkworth where she will begin teaching the school term starting Monday.
A DeMarr Dudley principal of Huntington grammar school was absent Wednesday morning following holidays with his parents Andrew Dudley Sr of Jensen and Mrs Dudley.
Johnny Davis, once ill with Bright's disease at Mrs. Murray's hospital, shows great improvement after four weeks. He had been employed at Henry William's sheen camp when he fell ill.
St F Billy, manager of the G Peptard Seed company, announced the alfilia seed is out of the farmers hands. He reports a 60 cent drop on first grade and a 25 cent drop on second grade seeds due to market changes.
Mr and Mrs George H Harrison came back Monday from Salt Lake City after attending a family reunion at the home of Editor James Sf Wallis. Miss Ruby Wal Ity accompanied them and plans a few months visit.
County Engineer Leon Christen completed the plat map and prepared for the county assessor. Christencen left Friday for Logan and will be away two to three months working on the Athley valley survey for the Fenerenie project.
Erwin Richens and Mrs Mary Wiermoen of Verna were joined in marriage Wednesday at the Wilton Murray County clerk office by Justice Irvin Eaton. Richens is a son of Albert Richens of Nailag and Mrs Richens. Mary Cloward was her former name.
Harold Williams and Evelyn Gardiner secured a marriage license on Saturday and were married on Tuesday by Blahoan Charles M Iverson in Naples ward.
Engineer JT Parker and Mre Farker have returned from Salt Lake City claiming greatly improved health. They say Parker expects to begin training at the last cabinet in March and anticipates further recovery in coming weeks.
The Pictorial Review subscription offer has been extended to February 1. An eight month or one year plan is available, including a year’s Express subscription for 260 dollars. Send ten dollars or two addresses to take advantage of this big offer.
Ming Helen Nelson, a teacher at Vornat junior high, returned Tuesday from the city where she spent the holidays. Marshal H A Nillerdings announced a dog license tax deadline of February 1 for all dogs in the city. He will then purge unlicensed dogs.
Engineer Nile Hughes arrived Thursday evening from Price with his daughter Lotlie and friends Marta Bullock Margaret Yoal and Edith Yoal. They were attending St Marys Academy in Salt Lake City Myr. Hughes faced real trouble on the Price Myton road as roads proved very rough.
Representative William H. Siddoway and family depart Salt Lake City to begin duties at the state capitol. He aims to advance laws to improve and strengthen existing statutes as the legislature convenes next Monday.
Veterinarian Van Massey was summoned to Jensen to examine two horses that died under peculiar conditions shortly after becoming sick. Three fattening steers weighing 440 to 6500 pounds also show distress and may die. Massey reports unprecedented symptoms and has requested two diagnostic consultations from the state veterinarian in Salt Lake City.
A large gray wolf was brought in last week by Joe Navrovich an Indian living at Randlett and the bounty of 6260 paid him by the county clerk. The bounty fund was exhausted Saturday noon and no further bounty until legislature provides funds. Last minute payments include Joseph Maszy 121 F W Carroll 4 Emmett Rowley 30 al Lafvirahl Jon Navorich 62.50 C. W Larson 12 John Ainge 29 Ned 3 B. Harway 12 Slefred Anderson 50 E. W. Grubbs 61 all of Jensen. Uintah County trappers secured 1721 50 of the 16000 in the fund exhausted Saturday noon.
Uintah County teachers held a three session Institute with strong praise from participants. President Wallace Calder spoke on Education, and Hon. Thos W O'Donnell addressed Juvenile Delinquency. Charly M Iverson and board members spoke at the close, with a party hosted by Ashley Valley teachers at the Commercial club hall.
Bessie Jens en of Centerfield Utah writes to say she enjoyed the Christmas number of the Express. She singles out the editorial page the correspondence columns and George the boy reporter noting each issue feels like a real letter from home.
Lucy Stewart rode the Uintah railway from Rainbow to Vernal on a pleasant visit to Pueblo. Ira Thomas returned to Vernal after visiting Watson Rainbow and Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Henry Rtevey traveled Tuesday from Watson to Vernal. H C Lyseh of Donvir rode to Vernal on business for a large company.
Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen entertained many friends on New Year's Day. The rooms were decorated in Christmas colors and the winter weather was favorable. Guests included Mr and Mrs John N McPavis, Mr and Mrs Chris Carter Jr, Mr and Mrs W H Siddoway, Mr and Mrs Wm Witbeck Sr, Mrs Mary Christensen, Mrs Hickman, Mrs S M Logan, Mrs Lucy Hackham, Mr Carl Soward, and the Misses Fay Siddoway Elva Eaton and Wilda Hardy. Miss Eston and Mr Carter played several piano selections. All agreed it was a charming evening hosted by gracious hosts.
Mrs William Merkley hosted the Thalia club Tuesday with a well carried program. Piano by Mrs Marle Taft featured children's literature and songs by Mrs Amelia R Downey. Community singing followed and a splendid lunch was served by the hostess assisted by her daughters Cula and Jehnie Dodds.
Mrs Karl Tenny entertained the Current Topics club December 29. The afternoon was spent playing bridge with prizes won by Mrs H Ritliff and Mrs E A Manker. Lane was served to twenty guests and members.
Mrs Benj P Kelly entertained members of the Past Grand club and a few friends with an elaborate dinner on Wednesday. All attendees enjoyed the occasion and expressed a desire to be entertained again by Mrs Kelly.
Ashton Hillman captain of the West High Cadets in Salt Lake City led a squad that distributed 2000 Christmas cheer packages to poor children in the city. The boxes were prepared by various city high schools under the guidance of Don H T Willman, state apiarist.
The Price Sun notes recent improvements including a power paper cutter to boost convenience and efficiency. Editor Crockett returns to a larger office after his accident that kept him sidelined for some time.
At the annual meeting Uintah State Bank elected John Bennion to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Colton who is away for health reasons. Bank officers listed include President William H Siddoway Cashier Jesse A Cheney and Assistant Cashier H Walter Woolley with a board of directors led by W H Siddoway Edward D Samuals J K Bullock George E Adams H W Woolley MM Wi Curry and John Hennton.
Tuesday evening about 24 boys gathered at the Second ward chapel for Scout work under Scoutmaster E Peterson. Mr Peterson and Stake Scoutmaster Jesse Haws outlined the program and next meeting will organize patrols and begin work to form a full four-patrol troop of 32 boys.
Ivan Batty son of Bishop and Mrs M M R Batty of Glines ward will leave Batt Lake city on January 16 for England to fill a mission for the Morrimon church Several social functions have been given in his honor A farewell party will be given to the aGunes meeting house Friday evening January 12.
A chilling plan involved convincing a girl of an imminent marriage proposal to manipulate her. The incident centers on deceptive intent aimed at coercive control and possible exploitation.
The conjoint program of the Ver nal Firat with Second wards will be field at the Second ward chapel on Sunday evening at 7 J0 and tg given by the Firat ward orchestra. The program includes selections with Kenneth Richardson Everett Massey Elna Cooper Vera Calder Ray Stringham Princ3 A Jacobsen Harold Calder Elva Eaton K Richardson Dan Haching Roy lae Ralph Siddeway Kemlt Young and K Richardson.
Charles H Carter married Agnes Stevens of Ogden in Logan on New Year’s Day. Carter Jr. notes his son will pursue irrigation engineering at UC and will graduate soon. Agnes Stevens visited Vernal last summer and befriended Mr and Mrs Carter.
On December 29, 1922, John Palmer and Mrs Ann Herbert Palmer were remarried by Prea A G Goodrich in Naples. The pair, both 68, marked their sixth and third ceremonies respectively after marriages dating to April 1919. The spouses are separated by fourteen days in age.
On New Year's Day in Uintah Basin Episcopal churches a public service was held at St. Pauls with Rev Grant Whiterocks reading the service Rev J W Howes Randlett read the lesson Rev Fryer Roosevelt led the prayer and Rt Rev W A Moulton Utah bishop delivered a discourse on Fear Not they that sought the life of the young child is dead Other clergymen Buckley Provo and Hersey attended they departed Tuesday for their homes.
Hugh Barnes of Neola was declared elected school director for the new Duchesne district after a contest by Barney over district residency and districting changes adopted October 25, 1921. The case was heard with Wallace Calder as judge pro tempore, and no further action is expected by Bennion.
Deputy warden D J Thompson reports good progress at Whiterocks fish hatchery where Eastern Brook trout eggs hatched. Caretaker William Cook praised as staff prepares to plant trout in Moon Lake between April 15 and May 2, with no fish to be released in mountain streams and rainbow trout eggs next for hatching.
The president will be remembered long after as his face appears on postage stamps. The enduring image symbolically preserves his legacy beyond history's judgment.
Uintah county clerk issued 69 marriage licenses in 1922. Data show cross-state matching, regional patterns, and age ranges from 16 to 68. July, September and December had nine marriages each. April and June were lighter.
Albert Williams, a black man, was arrested for drunkenness by Marshall H. A. Miller and jailed. At arraignment before Justice Irvin Eaton, he pleaded guilty. Eaton initially noted a possible $299 fine and 299 days in jail but lowered it to a $60 fine or 60 days in jail after explanation. Williams, reacting with laughter, accepted the reduced penalty and paid immediately.
The readable fragment mentions a potential holy war and an unsettling image, reflecting wartime rhetoric and personal intent amid turmoil.
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