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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
8
A local editor seeks to uplift the town by publishing a newspaper that promotes residents, avoids hurting feelings, and advertises the community as a good place to live. The piece highlights efforts to honor a cartoonist and encourage civic pride through journalism.
Francis Stewart of Jensen is reported to be transacting business in town Situt dsy.
John N Davis is confined to his home recovering from influenza like symptoms described as In grippe. The report notes no serious case and no hospitalization is required.
Ed Lewis of Jensen a prominent stockman made a business visit to town while Luke Clegg principal of LaPoint School was a business caller in Vernal last week.
Attorney and Mrs Ray Dill of Roosevelt visited Saturday evening to attend the basketball game and dance, joining other local residents for the event.
Lloyd Stewart and Ioa Gardiner, president and secretary of the Jensen farm bureau local, were in town Saturday.
Carrie Burton the daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton was removed on Friday and remained very ill through Saturday and Sunday according to local hospital reports and family statements.
Arneldo Swain of the D. H. 8 basketball squad broke two fingers in Saturdays game but continued to play through the remaining quarter.
Supervisor Charles DeMplay of the Ashley National forest attended a meeting of the stockment of Du cresne county at Boneta on Saturday and returned home Sunday.
County Commissioner Roy Taylor from Lapolint attended the regular monthly board meeting. He was re-elected to succeed himself at the November election.
Mrs J W Pope left Saturday for California points to spend the winter with Mr Pope accompanying to Salt Lake City. Wendell Pope son of the couple and a 1933 graduate of the U K 8 joined them to Salt Lake City then entered the University of Utah for the second semester.
Representative and Mr Siddoway left Tuesday for Salt Lake City where Siddoway will attend the state legislature session. They were taken as far as Helper by Wallace Siddoway in their car.
Win¢ Marshall a Uintah school board member attended the regular meeting from Lapoint on Monday accompanied by his son Earl a senior at the UHg.
D A Lamoreaux Lapoint postmaster returned home Tuesday after a few days with Ira. He is receiving medical attention after a very serious illness. Mrs Lamoreaux improving.
B O Colton of Roosevelt attended the Utah school board meeting. Colton was reelected to succeed himself at the December election.
Zelph S Calder returns Saturday to Salt Lake City to complete final work for his University of Utah degree. He is accompanied by his father O B Calder who plans a visit for a time.
Dr Christy and Isaac Burton traveled to Lapoint to assist at the bedside of Genevieve Burton a five year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Burton who is seriously ill with pneumonia at home.
Arthur Woolley and Bishop Hr ace Morrill of Tridell and C A Thompson of Lapoint came over Wednesday to attend urgent business matters. Mr Thompson had entirely recovered from the injury where he broke his arm and shoulder.
Brief note requests sending one or two copies to relatives or others, referencing the Express edition.
PDW Alfred of Ouray was a busl yord caller In town Wednesday Mr. Jay Pack who has been quite t fo much improved in health.
Mrs Pontha Caller is noted as suffering from an unspecified throat ailment. The report provides no further medical details or diagnosis.
M Harris of Roosevelt appears in Vernal as a business caller representing a building and land association to pursue local development and property deals.
A report indicates Pat Lopez of Vernal was taken to Vernal Hospital after an incident in the Installed Week period. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but the person was hospitalized for observation or treatment.
Attorney Nuy E Dillman of Roos evelt was in Vernal Thursday handling professional matters related to his practice.
Marla Calder has been ill for some time and is slowly improving while confined to her room, according to updated remarks from family and caregivers.
Mrs Cooper wife of Mayor Rice Cooper steadily regains strength while Lutla remains confined to the house in the latest family update from the city.
A fragment notes Atringsham and her small son left Saturday morning on the store for Provo. The message records concern over their destination and the need for immediate attention from readers.
Misses Mary and Helen Ifen dorson depart on B Saturday for Provo to resume their teaching duties at the local school.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Fullmer of Mount Emmons were in town on Wednesday for business matters and to seek medical attention.
Leslie Barney of Ouray returns home after a three week stay in Vernal hospital following an operation.
W. W. Lewis and his son Frank from Roosevelt and formerly Vernal arrived Wednesday to attend to local business interests.
Maurice Haws, injured internally at the Rector mine two weeks ago, is improving and able to be around on the streets.
Henry H. Ruple of Vernal has filed his intention to make final proof on his enlarged homestead before Albert Halon, register of the local land office, on February 21, 1925.
Riley Flynn suffered the loss of his left forefinger last week while replacing a spring in a Ford car as the jack slipped and the engine weighed down the finger.
Bishop Horrocks and his wife returned to Bennett after visiting Vernal on Thursday. He has served as bishop at Bennett for a number of years and has now been released from that duty.
About fifty students from Ashley Valley colleges and universities return to their homes for the holidays, each heading back to their respective schools after the break.
Mrs Ralph B. Martin of Price Utah reports her sister Zelpha Ramsey formerly Zelpha McCarrell of Varnal and her daughter Mary Aleen have returned from St Paul Minnesota after three years. Ramsey plans to settle permanently in Price.
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled the Coltado migratory stock law unconstitutional. The act, passed earlier, aimed to tax nonresidents whose livestock grazed in Colorado, but the court found it violated the U.S. Constitution.
Fire discovered shortly after the 8 30 bell in the north room at Central School a small brick building. An overarrented stove caused the flames in the third grade room taught by Misa Alta Olson. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze with losses not exceeding 50 dollars and repairs started immediately.
A Rio Blanco county superintendent of schools writes from Meeker Colorado to the Commercial Club outlining plans to visit Vernal and the Uintah Basin in spring likely May. He seeks information on schools roads and general conditions to aid his trip.
Last week while working on the farm E J Longhurst watched a quail fly by and fall at his feet and shortly after expire. Gerald Hunting, bed bound, mounted the quail and observed its empty crop. Hunting is known for taxidermy and has mounted many owls hawks and other birds brought by friends.
This notice advertises remaining copies of the Express Christmas edition and offers to send one to readers who request it. It emphasizes limited availability and prompts readers to act to obtain a copy.
Ranger Harry Van Tassel reports mountain snow is heavy with high water content and solid packing. Measurements from December 1924 show 4 to 36 inches on various peaks, with notable depths on Brush Creek, Dry Fork, Trout Creek, Mosby, Whiterocks, Pole Creek, and Lake Fork, all above prior years’ readings.
Woolgrowers from all parts of southern Utah will be represented at the Utah State Woolgrowers association annual convention in Salt Lake City January 16. Secretary J A Hooper said the gathering will discuss methods for destroying predatory animals and winter range control. Growers will present their views through representatives at the meeting.
Coroner Patton reports the year ending January 1 saw poison liquor cause more than 600 direct or indirect deaths in Philadelphia. The coroner noted many cases involved poisoning as an indirect factor in fatalities.
All Uintah district campuses including Uintah high school began Monday with full staff and students glad to return to class. The community mourns Jay Carter whose death Sunday night cast gloom over the Central school where he was enrolled.
At the annual meeting of the Uintah State Bank board, the same directors were re elected: Willam HH Siddoway Edward D Samels J K Bullock George E Adams H W Woolley M W Curry John Bennion.
Members of the Commercial Club met for the regular monthly luncheon at the Commercial Hotel. A Thursday meeting was postponed due to the funeral of Charles Carter Jr.'s son Jay at the Second Ward Chapel.
Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen hosted a New Year’s dinner with guests including Representative and Mrs William H Siddoway Mr and Mrs John N Davila Mrs Pearl Snyder and Mrs Lucy Rackham.
Minsey Blanche and Louise Martin hosted a Tuesday evening party on December 30 at their home with guests. The event featured games music and refreshments. Louise Martin a Willcox academy graduate and J G Peppard Seed company stenographer plans to attend the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
On Tuesday evening December 30 guests gathered at the home of the Misses Morse and Elm Bingham. Mrs Mary Anderson and Mrs Sarah Bingham assisted with games and refreshments were served.
Miss La Nora Averett of Neola formerly Vernal daughter of Mr and Mrs George Averett of Neola and Albert Birnel Isen son of Bishop and Mrs J A Olsen of Neola were granted a marriage license January 2 1926 by County Clerk Wilson Murray and were married the same day by Bishop Olsen in Neola.
Artie Mayndberts Wilkerson of Vernal and Erin Rgy Kimball of Gusher obtained a marriage license on January 6 and were married the same day by Justice N. J. Hansen.
Joseph Wellson Sweat Baum and David William Baum of Fruitland Utah obtained a marriage license from Wilson Murray the county clerk and were married the same day by Justice Charles S Carter in Vernal. Hazel was identified as the daughter of the text ends abruptly.
A roster of home missionaries assigned for January 18 1925 includes Ashley ward conference members such as Davis Cecil Bruogs Verden Johnson Glines John L MecConkie Harold E Hullinger and others. Names span Vernal First and Vernal Second wards with Ward leaders William Walk Mary Ashby Lewis S Gardner Jacob N Lybbert among the listed attendees.
I thank all who helped during my daughter's operation and illness. May He who teaches faith love and charity bless you and prosper you. You have our grateful appreciation for your kindness. Anna Brass and Hazel Brass.
The gun crew of the United States submarine S 4S performs a practice gun drill on the deck during final tests. The vessel moves at full speed on the surface off New London as part of specifications.
A crowd of about 650 watched Duchesne High School face Uintah High in a second pre season game at the Orpheus Saturday. Duchesne held a lead early, and despite a strong fourth quarter by Uintah the final score stood Duchesne 28 Uintah 67. Arnelde Swain suffered two broken fingers as fans praised the new rules and referee A B Thomas explained them well. Roosevelt supporters also attended.
Preliminary contest between Vernal First and Second wards Wednesday night was exciting from start to finish with a whirlwind finish. The Second ward won 17 to 16 and fans expect more close tassels ahead. Support for the team from Mutual members was lacking, and Evers Parent should back this athletics line.
The Vernal All Stars defeated the Roosevelt Tigers 40 to 26 at the Orpheus arena. Players included Darrell King Ray Hatch Vincent Swindle Ted Allen Verdun Johnegn LaVell Eaton and Mr Erekson with Harold Lundell refereeing as fans noted a slower pace than hoped.
Gloria Swanson heads a Paramount drama featuring Misa Swanson as Mona de Briac. The plot centers on a French heiress whose family finances push a marriage to American multi millionaire John Brandon. Huntley Gordon plays the suitor and a string of thrilling incidents ensues as the couple wed.
An appeal urges readers to tell neighbors about subscribing. Each new subscriber increases the paper’s per copy value and helps sustain the publication in the community.
Mrs N A Faydock and Mrs Homer Haynes hosted a New Years Eve gathering featuring Progression five hundred. Prizes were won by Mirmiam Sauer and Homer Haynes as the Indies and the gentlemen. The community notes also mention moves to Fort Duchesne, family visits, ice harvest, and local business social events.
At Johns Hopkins Hospital surgeons used tissue from Elizabeth Matthiessen’s leg to grow a new hand for the 14 year old burned after a stove fall. The grafted hand had regrown for years with little response and risked becoming a closed fist. Surgeons express optimism for permanent success and possible piano pursuit.
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