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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
8
Alma Meciam of Tridel was in Vernal on Saturday. David Burgi of Ouray Valley was in Vernal shopping last Friday. A columnist advises writing want ads with enough detail to convey all essentials and warns overlong wording may spoil the ad.
A star touring care was delivered this week by the John W. Pope Gare age ge to Kirk Hadlock.
Word from Dr. G W Green of Ely Nevada formerly of Vernal greets local friends with wishes for a Happy New Year. The message notes his connection to Vernal and extends seasonal regards to the community.
Lee Box of Price played for the Carbon County high football team in Vérnal last week. Box is noted as a former Vernal boy.
Reed Colton an 8 year old boy and son of Uintah high school instructor Chas Colton fell from a garage roof about 15 feet. He was injured and treated after the incident reported Friday at Uintah territory. F A Gross, superintendent of Uintah and Ouray Indian service Fort Duchesne, was in Verna on Friday of last week.
An examination for appointment to the U S military and oval academies was held at Vernal on the 9th under the direction of the U S Civil Service commission.
Councilman Sam Herron will spend weeks in the east starting with New York City and then travel to Panama, aiming to pass through the canal. Carl Riblett of Meeker, Colorado, has worked as a mechanic at Red Fynitt Garage and was in Vernal for five winter months. he plans to move his family to Vernal in March.
A meeting of the Landscape Gard en ing committee will be held at the county court House today for outlining the work for the coming season. All en members are urged to at tend.
Louis M. Burgener a former Uintah high student in Vernal Utah will depart soon for the Swiss German mission of the Latter day Saints church. He currently resides in Salt Lake City Utah.
Sunday session in Vernal Second ward drew 303 participants. Ernest Eaton George Goodrich and Wallace Calder led the Uintah stake presidency of the LDS church.
Charles S Carter, juvenile judge for Uintah County, filed a six month report ending December 20. The document covers cases originating within the county after his appointment following the resignation of Fred As Bingham, who was released in New York.
Rae Ashton reports Mr and Mrs Leslie Ashton and Lowe are enjoying their travels visiting California and several western states. They are now en route to the south with Florida as their destination. Mr Ashton is improving gradually.
John Austin received word of his brother Elmer A. death who had lived in New Zealand. Elmer A. was buried at his place of death. Besides John Austin, the deceased left two sisters Mrs Vernal, Mrs May Long Jorgenson of the Commercial Hotel and Mrs Sarah Rudge of the Hotel Vernal.
Mrs Evos Bennion advertises good baking apples for sale and offers trade options for corn or honey.
Frank Defa of Hanna was to Verna Wednesday, his transfer to bring Mrs Earl Atwood.
Joe Peters, who drilled the Ver nal off well located some distance west of fair, is in town inspecting the off well prospects and potential development.
Iro and Mia Car, along with Collier and Fon Winward, who had been waiting in Voroni for weeks, returned Monday to their Idaho home.
E Peterson, county farm agent, attends the fourteenth annual gathering of Utah extension workers held in Logan this week.
James Monaghan of White River Way visits Janson area part of the week to feed his flocks for the coming winter.
Last week the Glines ward bishopric was rearranged. John DL Eaton was selected for bishop and Archie Johnson named as first counselor, replacing ML M Batty Jeaving in the leadership.
Zelph Calder and Sewards and Evans Freigeht Line have moved into the lower portion of the IO GO building. The remodeled structure shows a near total transformation of the old facility and an upgraded appearance.
Mrs. Earl Atwood of Hanna was brought to Verna Wednesday on account of sickness and to be near middle. Mrs. Georgie Cook of Kinilworth to attending her. Both of these parties were former Verna Presidents.
G. J. Neal, manager of the Diamond Gilsonite Co. at Fort DuChesne, has returned from California where he spent the holidays with Mrs. Neal. He brought his two daughters who are in Salt Lake City attending school.
Alva Barnett of Vernal attending Westminster College in Salt Lake City took part in an entertainment at Foster Hall, the new $80,000 dormitory building. It was among the first events held in the new facility for the boys.
The annual stock holders meeting elected directors W. H. Siddeway J. K. Bullock H. W. Wesley George E. Adams M. W. Iurry John Bennion and George Merkley. A four percent dividend was declared.
The article foresees completion of the Moffat tunnel within the year, opening a Salt Lake City to Craig railroad and boosting Uintah Basin development. It notes oil discoveries on Big Six dome, mineral finds across districts, and overall expansion in agriculture livestock and business benefiting Utah.
In College View near Lincoln Nebraska an ash heap fire sparked an oil rush after a boy tossed water on embers. Seven test wells were sunk, four bought in, and a syndicate raised 100000 dollars to push the venture amid skeptical residents and a busy boarding house.
Senate member Thomas W O'Donnell and his wife Dr AML G O'Donnell returned from California where they visited Bir O’Donnell’s relatives. Mrs O'Donnell was secretly summoned a month ago by the death of her mother.
A Thursday evening birthday party for Mrs Abe Hatch drew a merry crowd at the Hatch home and then Abe Hatch’s residence. Guests enjoyed Five Hundred, Blung, music, and a solo by Mrs Lovell Hatch. A birthday cake by Mrs Sam Hatch was shared, with tokens given to the guest of honor. A marriage license was issued to J Wilford Smith and Miss Thela Waters by County Clerk Wilson Murray.
The new lady officers and teachers of the Second ward BM entertained the outgoing officers at Mrs. Charles Hatch’s home Monday. Games and luncheons entertained sixteen guests under Miss Wilda Hardy and Miss Hazel Williams. Current officers listed include Mrs. Charles Hatch president and Hazel Williams first counselor, Wilda Hardy second counselor, Mrs. Francis Lewis secretary. Outgoing officers were Mrs. H. Olson president, Mrs. Leo Calder first counselor, Hazel Williams second, and Hilda Belcher secretary.
Mrs George H Christy entertained at a bridge luncheon on Saturday honoring several ladies who recently gave her a birthday surprise. Gifts from the party were used artistically in the afternoon. Mr L H Allan received high honors at Obridges. Covers were laid for eight guests and a two course luncheon was served. Carnations were given as favors.
Mary Henderson led the seniors gathering for a candy pull in the Second ward M I A Tuesday evening. Activities included candy making, games, and refreshments for twelve attendees.
A Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs Lige Jacks home celebrated Mrs W M Hicks birthday. Ladies enjoyed a game of five hundred, several Pinno selections, and lunch for twelve. Myra received many tokens.
Relief society members of the Vernal First ward met at the Relief Society home for a social afternoon. Program included remarks by president Mrs. A. S. Richardson, a vocal solo by Mrs. Wallace Calder, readings by Mrs. Florence Swenson, a quartet led by Mrs. Wallace Calder and others, organ solo by Mrs. Clara Roberts, step dancing by Mrs. A J. Morley, and lively games led by Mrs. Irvin Eaton. Oyster soup, tea, and hot chocolate were served to about fifty members.
A farewell event was held at Glines ward chapel for Bishop MM WW Tintts and Mrs Tintts as they left for Salt Lake City. A large audience attended a program and formal tokens included a purse and a gold wrist watch. The evening concluded with a dance and good cheer.
Henneth Trujflo Trujillo and Miss Wan da Zahn announce their marriage on Friday January 1 in Los Angeles California. The groom formerly resided in Vernal and the bride is a Milwaukee native. The ceremony took place at the Los Angeles chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club where Mrs Trujillo is a member. The couple will reside together this coming summer.
O Donnell joined a holiday excursion with Mrs O Donnell visiting San Diego after traveling from Salt Lake City by boat and noting over 2709 travelers to the coast. O Donnell also made a separate trip from San Francisco to San Diego by sea.
The Vernal First ward chapel hosted a Friday night party for the ward choir under Choirleader J. H. Prows. A splendid program delighted attendees and refreshments were served before the group spent the rest of the evening playing games.
The First ward M I A Gleaner girls hosted a Wednesday evening event at Mrs J H Prows home. Guests dressed as comic characters and enjoyed stunts and a three course luncheon attended by Mrs Irvin Eaton Mrs Leon P Christensen Mrs Vern Shimmin Mrs Haller Witbeck Mrs Willard Eran and the Misses Muriel Smart Jesse Bowthorp Pearl Shaffer Annie Smith Elva Eaton Iria White Virgil Engberson and Mrs Jesse Haws.
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday at Mrs. L. H. Allan's home with fourteen seated at four tables. Mrs. Rose Ashton won high honors and a two course luncheon was served by the hostess.
The Vogue hosts a two day film event celebrating the Pony Express with vivid scenes of 1860s transcontinental mail routes. Local residents attend gatherings at Bishop Rasmussen’s home and report on surrounding community news and earlier incidents, including ward reports and social happenings.
Ashley Gibson of Savery remains at home as Fred Feltch Jr. recovers from illness. A baby girl blessed the Merrill and Sunnyside Karren home on the new year. Dally Van Tassel and Parker relatives stayed with Karrens. Jones, Felich, and Victor Karren traveled to Los Angeles for a cataract operation. Jones underwent surgery Jan 6 and plans a two week stay in the city before returning to Texas. David Karren Jr. returned from Salt Lake City after two weeks of treatment at a hospital. Sheriff Late Richardson returned from Pendleton, Oregon on official business. A bishopric dance drew a large crowd, and Ervin Eaton and Stake board members visited the Mutual on Sunday.
Little Floyd Kenneth Warburton, 10 months old, died early Tuesday from pneumonia. Funeral held Thursday with speakers William Sprouse and H Mullins, burial at the cemetery with seven cars. Affected family members andlocal neighbors attended. C A Thompson and aunt Bela Hatch noted among ill or recovering.
The Item records the marriage of John Palmer to Mrs. Caroline Chivers as reported two weeks prior in this Naples edition.
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