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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
6
The ten year old son of Lisa Jackson had his tonsilla removed Saturday. Colton, former mayor of Vernal, has been bedridden for two weeks with asiatica rheumatism. Bishop Volace Morrill of Tridell visited on Tuesday to discuss business and see his sons at the university.
A local ward choir concert scheduled for Thursday night last week was postponed to a later date due to unspecified reasons. No new date was announced.
Mr and Mrs Lorn Williams entertained Mr and Mrs Peter Harrison from Lapoint to attend the funeral of Mrs Mary Murray.
Congressman Don B Colton was chosen as a member of the executive committee of the Western Sheep Orowery association at their recent convention in Salt Lake City.
Mrs James Coupe departed Wednesday for Richfield Utah with her daughter Thelma and two younger children Thelma will complete her high school year in Richfield.
Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion reports definite plans to take over the former John Glenn building by mid February and renovate it for use as a community house.
Members of the Board of Education met Tuesday evening with representatives of the Uintah County Teachers' Association. A general discussion of matters pertaining to teacher welfare was the main work of the evening.
Mr and Mrs Peter Harrison of Lapoint attended Aunt Mary Murray's funeral on Wednesday. Mrs Harrison is a daughter of the deceased Mrs Dan Anderson. The mourners came with them and left for home on Thursday.
Walter R Fritz of Helena Montana was in town Monday interviewing local insurance men. He is a special agent for the Pacific Coast department of the Fire Association of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Underwriters and Victory Insurance Company of Philadelphia.
Ira Browning of the State road commission and Howard C. Means state road engineer were due in Vernal early this week to meet county commissioners on road matters. As of press time the reason for missing their appointment was not learned.
Health teams vaccinated schoolchildren and residents over the past week to curb a smallpox outbreak. Only one new case was reported in Ashley valley, emphasizing collective immunity to protect the community.
James J. Cook manager of Spring Creek ranch in Lapoint Utah sold five gobblers and four hens from his turkey flock to Dr J E Morton of Roosevelt and W Brown of Myton. The head gobbler hailed from Pennsylvania and was described as the finest in Utah.
Commissioner Fred Feltch notes four and a half feet of snow at the Diamond Mountain sawmill while Forester Harry Van Tassel records Nord Mill snow at 70 inches, showing a continued rise since December 31.
Early Thursday morning the temperature dropped to 24 below zero with sunrise reading 22 below. The coldest prior spell was January 9 when it was 14 below. The report came from A Theodore Johnson Government weather bureau.
William O Neil Forme Vernalite died at his home in Roosevelt at 68. Born in Glasgow Scotland he immigrated as a child and became a prominent figure in Uintah Duchesne and Ashley Valley civic life. He served two Utah legislature terms and the school board, worked on oil shale projects, and located Hill creek home. Funeral held in Roosevelt with relatives and church leaders in attendance.
The Calder Bros sea pond in Vernal is busy as ice harvest continues. Ice is 17 to 18 inches thick and of extra good quality. Farmers store ice in houses, with Calder Bros starting a second fill and aiming to store over 1000 tons to sustain Vernal’s population next summer.
Uintah Stake presidency and high council to visit every ward next Sunday January 22 for Sacrament meeting and ward teachers report meeting. Follow up monthly on the next to last Sunday of each month.
American Legion crowd packs Orpheus hall for a boxed bout led by Jess Hullinger who knocks out Pierce Alger in the third round after a two week prep. Earlier, Hatch-defeated-Tittle and Ellis-bested-Young showcased solid performances while Muse Harris vs Harlaw fought to no decision in a Utah vs AEF lightweight clash.
Superintendent John McAndrews returns to Vernal from Salt Lake City to meet Miss Mary McAndrews en route from Leavenworth to Berkeley. Uintah Railway agent W A Banks in Watson hosts a few days with family. Vernal telegraph lineman W B Andrew spends a day attending to lines. Mrs Herald Workman of Atchache visiting Vernal. I Jacobson, shop foreman at Watson, trips to Fort Duchesne. J D McLeod and C Mara arrive in Vernal via Watson. Road master E Gurr spends the week at Alhandra.
Mrs Lynne and Mrs Leslie Ashton hosted a surprise party at the Jorgensens home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Dennison, Mr and Mrs H Sowards, Mr and Mrs Carl Toenny, and the Ashton couples. Cards followed by an elaborate lunch. prizes went to Miss Jorgensen and Mr Leslia Ashton. Mrs James McNaughton hosted a Sunday dinner in their honor with a roast goose centerpiece and a social hour. assisted by her daughter Mrs W A Banks.
Royal Neighbors of America lodge held a surprise birthday party Thursday evening for Mrs James McNaughton. Guests enjoyed five hundred, singing, and music by Mrs E H Belcher, with gifts presented and a fine lunch. The event drew a jolly crowd and praise as one of the best gatherings in memory.
The IOO F hall was crowded as Rebekah Lodge members hosted a card party and oyster supper. A prize for ladies went to Mrs Walter Himes and the gentlemen’s prize was won by L H Woodard.
The Girls Friendly Society hosts a charity silver tea on Wednesday afternoon January 27 at St Pauls Lodge from 4 to 6 PM. Proceeds support charitable aims.
John Mathis a 44 year old cattleman, exposed for two days and nights in the hills above Sunnyside, walked with no food but a loaf of bread. Found exhausted with both feet frozen, the left leg was amputated at the knee. Mathis was to be transported to Price if his strength allows.
County crop first inspector Jesse W. Fox issues guidance on pruning fruit trees in winter. Open centers on apple crotches, avoid tall pruned trees, cut back old trees to graft into new varieties, and apply winter spray to apples and pears to combat pests and blight.
A photoplay adaptation by Le Roy Scott titled A Daughter of Two Worlds shows Norma Talmadge as Jennie Malone in a tale of two worlds. Jennie travels from a Black Jer ry Malone run dance hall to high society to rescue a man wrongly convicted of murder, risking everything for love and social standing.
Sheriff I Richardson arrested William Holmes Jr for carrying concealed weapons Tuesday. Holmes was arraigned before Justice H Walter Woolley and fined $15. The sheriff vows to stamp out gun toting in the county, Holmes being the first caught.
The regular meeting of the Vernal Commercial Club will be held in the club rooms on Wednesday January 23 at 8 PM to elect officers for the ensuing year. Members are requested to be present and to transact any other business. Board of Directors Vernal Commercial Club.
A contemporary trend shows costly weddings waning as more couples opt for simpler ceremonies. Community planners note fewer lavish receptions and a shift toward intimate, budget minded celebrations.
From Our Correspondents notes a prize awarded during entertainment. Relief society took the prize. Cedarview hosts 220 residents and Wells 213, totaling 433 in early 1922. Mr and Mrs Charles Doman returned from Price with dull times cited. Yeager sold 14 dollars of eggs since Christmas from four hens.
Ashley Co op manager I Sander and Elmer Lind of the dry goods department depart Tuesday for ten days in Salt Lake City and Ogden to purchase and stock new spring goods for the popular store.
NOFICH Lewis brothers have taken over the Lewis Jewelry store effective April 1, 1922. G S stometrist of Salt Lake City will manage the store. They will install a new and complete line of jewelry and optical goods at 21 W. W. Lewis.
Tridelus Jack Houston was a Tridéll visitor on Sunday purchasing barley for feeding on his farm at Indian Beach. The Mutual Improvement association plans a future play led by Misa Rhoda Morrill. Uncle Hyrum Morrill and Arthur Woolley share a double birthday celebration. Harriet Morrill hosted supper. many visitors called to wish him well. Ciara Bartlett has recovered from illness. Lorin Ivin Ross Ray McKee and Bart Merkley visited a sawmill voyage this week.
The state board requires districts to review expenses and cut waste as Utah districts face varied local levies. Uintah County schools hold the state’s eight lowest supervision level while funding a major building program with a $172,500 bond and a sinking fund. Delinquent taxes reach about $25,000 for 1921 and $10,000 for 1920, with Lapoint outgrowing its four room school and Verna Central crowded beyond capacity.
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