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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

8

Meron Moon of Jenson Transacts Business in Vernal

Meron Moon of Jenson transacted business in Vernal on Thursday.

Meron Moon Jenson

Bank official visiting town last Friday

Hugh Snow of Jensen, director of the Bank of Vernal, was in town Friday of last week.

Hugh Snow of Jensen Bank of Vernal

Chatwin and Stewart Visit Jansen For Business

William E. Chatwin and Francis Stewart of Jansen were in town last week to attend to various business matters.

William E. Chatwin Francis Stewart Jansen

Gipson Returns to Salt Lake City for Business

Gipson spent several days in town last week and then flew back to Salt Lake City to handle business matters.

Gipson Salt Lake City

Slater Louise Mott Arrives From Salt Lake City

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.

Louise Mott William Mott Salt Lake City Mrs. Mott

Fort Duchesse Officer Calls On Expresa Office Visit

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.

Roy Taylor Indian Department Fort Duchesse Expresa Vernal

Extension agent E Paterson heads to Utah convention

E Paterson from Ulfntah county left Saturday for Logan to attend the Utah Extension workers convention starting Monday.

E Paterson Ulfntah County Logan Convention of Extension Workers of Utah

Commissioner Roy Taylor Attends Special County Board Meeting

Commissioner Roy Taylor attended the special meeting of the board of county commissioners held Thursday, confirming his presence at the session.

Roy Taylor Board of County Commissioners

Mrs Gladys Neilsen Attends Funeral Returns Home

Mrs Gladys Neilsen of Irovo Slater of Charles E Carter attended the funeral of her nephew and returned home after catching Friday's stage.

Gladys Neilsen I Rovo Slater Charles Carter

Roy Lee Remembers Brother Alva Died in Price

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.

Roy Lee Alva Price Mr. Lee

Willow Creek Resident Reports Snowy Conditions

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.

J. H. Hank Stewart Willow Creek Mr. Stewart

Stockman D. R. Ford Visits Vernal on Tuesday

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.

D. R. Ford Indian Department Fort Duchesne

McConnell Returns to Vernal After Federal Bankruptcy Referee Service

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

J. T. M. McConnell Salt Lake City McConnell Vernal

Smith named alfalfa experiment project chairman

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.

Hylas C. Smith J. G. Peppard Seed Company Roosevelt Uintah County Farm Bureau Henry Litster Edgar Hall Fort Duchesne Twister Whiterocks Indian School

Resident Engineer Varley Visits Town from Roosevelt

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.

W. H. Varley Roosevelt State Road Commissioonr Mr. Varley Myton

Bay Hatch Hopes Quick Recovery After Sprained Ankle

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.

Bay Hatch Vernal All- Stars Hoosevelt Hatch

Carter returns home after Jay Carter funeral

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.

Charles H. Carter North Side Canal Company Jerome Idaho Lle Jay Carter

Miner Andrew King Home During Mine Shutdown at Fort Duchesne

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.

Andrew King Fort Duschesne

County Board Meeting Date Changed to Last Weekday

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.

Wilson Murray District Court

Doctor Called After Wife Falls Silent

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.

School Land Restored By Order Commissioner

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.

Albert Halen Local Land Office General Land Commissioner Mercits Charles DeLong Oakland Calif Hichard F Fulte Grand Junction Colo Leona W McCathy Salt Lake City Utah Ll. M. Marlo L. Leslie James A. Foley L. M E. Leld William Yeates L. M. Thomas Mardloneaux Jowett A. Forde Boneta Lorin Willams Vernal Leo Johansen Altonah James W. Purdy Watson Lawrence H. Allan Ethel M. Martin P M Hamner Lawrence A. Hay Superior Wyo Hyrum Rasmussen

Utah Wool Growers Seek Bounty Tax Hikes At Convention

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.

Australia Utah Woolrowers Association Hotel Utah James A Hooper Association Committee Biological Survey Cartles H W Harvey Cedar City D D. McKay Huntsville George Austin Balt Lake L R. Anderson Manti W. J Henderson Panguitch J Cc Robinson, Jr. Parowan Quince Crichord Rochester

Theodore Johnson Elected President Uintah County Farm Bureau

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.

Uintah Court House Theodore Johnson Ernest Bator KFC Lundberg LoRey Carroll J A C Heney

Credit Association Opens Office In Price

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.

National Association of Professional and Businessmen Price C M. Negus W C. Smith Misa Btella Jones Negus Carben County Uintah, Duchesne Grand Emery County

Reserve Bank Honors Wright as 1925 Salt Lake Chair

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.

G G. Wright Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company Salt Lake Anderson Brothers’ Bank Idaho Falls Idaho Federal Oeserve Bank Federal Reserve State South Temple Streem Young and Hansen R. B. Motherwell The Salt Lake Bank Motherwell Wright Lafayette Hanchett National Copper Bank

Pension Bill Passes House Raises Civil War Vets Benefits

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.

Washington House Senate

Central School Pays Tribute To Former Student

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.

Central School Jay Cdith Johnson Joseph Smith Arthur Manwaring Ashley Co-op James McNaughton A. Theodore Johnson Wallace Calder Uintah Stake Gspaskers Mra Lucile Galder George Walker Edwin J Winder Ernest Eaton Vernal Cemetery H S Olson

Roosevelt Opposes Vernal All-Stars in Saturday Night Match

A basketball game is set for Saturday night at Orpheus featuring Roosevelt against the Vernal All-Stars in a 3-0 contest.

Orpheus Rooeevelt Vernal

Socials Highlight Misa Fay Siddoway Event

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.

Misa Fay Siddoway Berenice MecNeill William H. Siddoway Saturay

Get Acquainted Party at Community House

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.

Current Topics Club Hosts New Year Resolutions Gleefully

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.

Mary Hatch

Ladies Aid Society Met at Mrs Hatch Home

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.

Maggies Hatch Minule Deems J. H. Ratlift Eee

Income Tax in a Nutshell for 1926

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.

Imust Internal Revenue

Son Born to Mr and Mrs E Fred Sargent

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

E Fred Sargent White Rocks Mrs Sargent Nettie Richens Sargent West

Commercial Club Plans Annual Ball and Farm Projects

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.

Evenin QO B Calder Farm Bureau

Card of Thanks for Jay Carter Family

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.

Jay

Card of Thanks for Son and Brother

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.

John Purdy

Dr Earl Lewis to Visit Local Jewelry Stores for Glasses

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.

Earl Lewis Lewis Optical Co Dalgeish Duchesne Myton Lewis Jewelry Roosevelt Ft. Duchesne Jaz. Sf Commercial Vernal San Francisco Denver & Rio Grande Western National Wool Growers Association Meeting Mle Rilo Grande

Peppard Seed Company Promotes Diversified Farming

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.

Ashley Valley Wilkinson J. G. Peppard Seed Company United States J. G. Peppard Company

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