Meron Moon of Jenson Transacts Business in Vernal
Meron Moon of Jenson transacted business in Vernal on Thursday.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
8
Meron Moon of Jenson transacted business in Vernal on Thursday.
Hugh Snow of Jensen, director of the Bank of Vernal, was in town Friday of last week.
William E. Chatwin and Francis Stewart of Jansen were in town last week to attend to various business matters.
Gipson spent several days in town last week and then flew back to Salt Lake City to handle business matters.
Miss Louise Mott widow of William Mott the barber travels from Salt Lake City to Vernal and will visit with Mr and Mrs Mott for a time.
Roy Taylor property clerk of the Indian department at Fort Duchesse was a caller at the Expresa office on Tuesday while attending business matters in Vernal.
E Paterson from Ulfntah county left Saturday for Logan to attend the Utah Extension workers convention starting Monday.
Commissioner Roy Taylor attended the special meeting of the board of county commissioners held Thursday, confirming his presence at the session.
Mrs Gladys Neilsen of Irovo Slater of Charles E Carter attended the funeral of her nephew and returned home after catching Friday's stage.
Roy Lee learned Sunday evening of his brother Alva Lee's death in Price. He left Monday morning to attend the funeral with no further particulars provided.
J. H. Hank Stewart of Willow Creek section m says the snow is about the same as last week and cattle and sheep are faring well in the area.
D. R. Ford, a stockman of the Indian department based at Fort Duchesne, was a business visitor in Vernal on Tuesday and paid a pleasant call to the Express office.
J T M McConnell former county attorney arrived home from Salt Lake City where he served as referee in bankruptcy in federal court He will resume his law practice in Vernal Utah and return to private work following the assignment
Hylas C. Smith of J. G. Peppard Seed at Roosevelt was chosen by Uintah county farm bureau to lead the alfalfa seed experimentation project. Vernal visitors Mr and Mrs Henry Litster and Edgar Hall came from Fort Duchesne on Friday last week. Mr and Mrs Twister formerly worked at Whiterocks Indian school.
Resident Engineer W. H. Varley from Roosevelt, employed with the state road commissioner, was in town Saturday. He and Mrs Varley attended the masquerade ball at Myton Friday evening.
Vernal All Stars player Bay Hatch injured a sprained ankle in a basketball game Saturday at Roosevelt. Hatch walks with a crutch but expects full recovery within a short time.
Charles H. Carter irrigation engineer for the North Side Canal Company of Jerome Idaho returned home on Saturday after attending the funeral of his brother Jay Carter on Thursday. The large irrigation project is noted in the region.
Andrew King of Fort Duchesne is home for a few days as the gasonite mine suspends operations for repairs and new machinery. The plant plans to resume next week once the installation is complete.
County Clerk Wilson Murray notes the board of county commissioners will meet on the last weekday of each month. The change aligns with district court meetings every two months, affecting scheduling and attendance.
A anxious telephone call reports a wife suddenly unable to speak and with a stiff mouth. The doctor suspects lockjaw and invites the caller to visit next week for examination and possible treatment.
By order of the general land office commissioner, school sections in Utah have been reclassified as non mineral and ceded to the state. The affected lands are in Quendon in townships 13, 14, and 16 south range 19 east and in townships 18 south range 21 east, identified as Ls M. Jowett A. Forde and others listed in the restoration notices follow.
Amendments to raise the bounty tax from 1 to 6 mills on sheep and cattle valuations and from 1 to 3 mills on horses and cattle will be presented at the 18th annual Utah Wool Growers convention at Hotel Utah on January 16. James A Hooper announces the proposals, final committee review set for January 15, with passage by the convention and submission to the legislature. Proposals also call for a 50 50 split of the bounty fund between the biological survey and bounties, replacing the current 70 30 division. Estimated annual tax increase about 90 000 dollars, 45 000 for bounties and 45 000 for surveys.
The Uintah County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the courthouse approved fifteen farm projects for the year including alfalfa experiments, pest control, soil improvement, dairy, poultry and cattle efforts. Theodore Johnson was elected president by acclamation with KFC Lundberg as first vice president and LoRey Carroll as second vice president. J A C Heney named treasurer. The secretary will be selected at the February 14 meeting.
The National Association of Professional and Businessmen opens a Price branch with C M Negus as manager and W C Smith as assistant secretary and treasurer. Miss Stella Jones of Price serves as secretary. The Price office will direct the association’s work across Carbon, Uintah, Duchesne, Grand and Emery counties.
G G Wright general manager of Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co of Salt Lake and president of Anderson Brothers Bank at Idaho Falls was elected chairman of the Salt Lake branch board of the federal reserve for 1925 at a Jan 3 meeting. The board reviewed plans for a federal reserve building to be erected at State and South Temple with interior layouts by Young and Hansen. An appropriation of 250000 dollars was approved for construction and equipment, with work planned to begin in spring. Other directors include R B Motherwell, Lafayette Hanchett, L H Marnsworth, and C H Darton among others.
Washington report states a general pension bill increasing rolls by 3161,220 annually was approved by the House and sent to the Senate. About 800 widows, children, and civil war veterans receive enhanced benefits. Monthly increases of 10, 165 and 20 dollars are provided.
Central school and Jay's teacher Miss Edith Johnson honored student Jay with a funeral procession led by Sunday school teacher Arthur Manwar ing. Casket floral tributes came from Ashley Co op Central school and family friends. Interment was in Vernal cemetery after services at the Vernal Second Ward chapel.
A basketball game is set for Saturday night at Orpheus featuring Roosevelt against the Vernal All-Stars in a 3-0 contest.
Misa Fay Siddoway andMiss Bere nice MecNeill hosted a dancing party at the William H Siddoway home on Saturday evening January 10. The house was decorated for the occasion and a elaborate buffet luncheon followed the dancing. Guests enjoyed the evening and reported a wonderful time.
Ladies of the community are cordially invited to a Silver Kennington at the Community House on Wednesday afternoon in January at three o clock. Bring your fancy work and enjoy social visiting and getting acquainted. There will be a short program and refreshments provided by the committee.
Mrs. Mary Hatch entertained the Current Topics club Friday evening January with each member giving a New Year resolution. The gathering created much merriment and made the affair very enjoyable.
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Maggie Hatch's home. The missionary program under Mrs Minule deems was enjoyed and the afternoon pleasantly spent. A delicious lunch was served. Next meeting January 28 will be at Mrs J H Ratlift's home.
Single persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 500 dollars or more and married couples with net income of 5000 dollars or more must file returns. Filing runs January 1 to March 16, 1926 with the collector of internal revenue for the district where the person lives or has a principal place of business. The tax structure includes 2 percent on the first 4600 dollars of net income over exemptions, 4 percent on the next 4000, 6 percent on the balance, and a surtax on net income over 10000 dollars. Instructions on Forms 1040A and 1040.
Mr and Mrs E Fred Sargent of White Rocks announce the birth of a son Monday night January 12 Their first child Mrs Sargent is at the home of Mr Nettie Richens Mr Sargent returned home Thursday afternoon after receiving many congratulations from friends
At the Commercial club meeting the annual ball is set for January 30. Q. O. Calder was named chairman of the Experimental alfalfa seed farm project in coordination with the farm bureau. Officers for the club will be elected on February 3.
We thank friends for help during our sad bereavement in the loss of Jay our beloved son and brother. Expressed in kindnesses floral tributes and expressions of empathy from Charles and family.
A family expresses gratitude to friends who offered sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their son and brother, dated 3-11. John Purdy and family.
Dr Earl Lewis of Lewis Optical Co will visit Dalgeish Jewelry in Duchesne January 26 from 1 to 5 PM, Myton Hotel Myton January 27 1 to 4 PM, Lewis Jewelry Roosevelt January 28 all day, Fort Duchesne January 29 10 AM to 2 PM, and Commercial Hotel Vernal January 31 all day. Eyes needing glasses are urged to consult. framed as a regional outreach with pricing notes and travel details for the National Wool Growers meeting travel option to San Francisco and return via Denver & Rio Grande Western.
Mr. Wilkinson spoke of the J. G. Peppard Seed company's role in tapping Ashley valley and Basin development, noting the service extends to contract holders while producers may sell elsewhere. He urged diversified farming to boost general prosperity.
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