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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
6
A brief line notes second class matter designation for Vernal Utah postal distribution under the act of Congress of March. The fragment confirms mailing status and legal basis for publication.
Gurr is reported very ill with pneumonia. Attorney Robert G. Potter of Du cheane was in Vernal on business Monday. Fred Musser and B. O. Cohen of the Roosevelt stake of the L D S church were in Vernal Monday. A Ford touring car was delivered last week by the Lewis Motor company to Floyd Noss.
A ten-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Winn in Ashley, bringing joy to the Winn family.
William Welser, president of the Grand Valley National Bank of Grand Junction, was internal Saturday on his way to Roosevelt.
Thelbert MccCarrell of Ashley has recovered from an appendicitis operation performed some time ago and is now able to attend school.
Dr Harvey C Hullinger has been moved from his city residence to the home of his son Winfield a short distance from town.
Attorney Wallace Calder traveled to Rangely to inspect the gasser and discuss business matters with oil company officials.
James Coupe returned Thursday of last week from Salt Lake City where he spent several days on bus.
Mrs. Rudke reports the first chick hatch of the year with a 9 count. Bank of Vernal elects J. H Reader as president and a seven member board including Willis L. Johnson and Hugh Snow. Mrs. Grubb in Enterprise Calif. relays the death of her mother in law Mrs Al Fields. C W Boyles returns from the East planning to visit his iron works near Silt Vernal before Southward. Ouray Valley farmers attend the Ouray Valley Irrigation meeting in Vernal with many local names present. A 9 pound baby girl was born December 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Brinda of Glendale California. Mrs. Lucker of Vernal spending winter with the Brindas.
The Society page highlights a recent event with Mrs Thelma Stevens as society editor. Members eliminated modern styles for an old time supper featuring stewed chicken dumplings and dishes from many years ago. Miss Lawrence won a best character prize for portraying an early Utah Honour. A one act comedy was presented by Mrs W A Danks Mrs N J Meagher and Mrs BE A Manker.
Mrs Adelbart Colton Jr entertained a group of friends Friday afternoon at her home at 500 luncheon. High honors were awarded to Mrs Annia Hlobbs and Mrs CEY Hemstreet. Beulah Samuels performed songs as guests listed a long roster of attendees and enjoyed a two course luncheon.
Miss Edith K Lawrence addressed P E Q O sisterhood at Mrs J H Ratliff home for Founders Day anniversary. Members wore 1885 era attire with flowing gowns and bustles, recreating the period through costumes and merriment.
The Business and Professional Women's club met at the Commercial hotel for its regular luncheon. Members spoke on Utah industries laws education mining and women artists with Edith Lawrence and Anna Smith among presenters. The next luncheon, at Commercial hotel, will be on the third Monday in February titled Home Night.
Percy Marmont planned to use a car in New York during his Paramount stay for The Street of Forgotten Men. A dealer shipped a car to California by mistake, causing a humorous mix up before Marmont could recover it. The cast also includes Neil Hamilton and Mary Brian. the film arrives at Vogue Theatre on Saturday January 23.
A sorrel blaze-faced horse, harnessed with bridle, weight 875, white feet, branded DAV and DAVID KARREN on left thigh, was reported stolen from behind the Ashley Co op-One. Shr 4-tf
Mr and Mrs Driant H Stringham and Mr and Mrs William E Coll yer hosted a colorful dancing party at Woodard hall. Dor othy Stringham and Dorothy Merkley served punch and wafers in colonial dress. A balloon contest crowned Mrs J H Ratliff as winner amid a four piece orchestra and 150 invited couples.
Mardy describes a moment where much of the future was unfolded as an artistic lunch was served on a four-wheeled board by the hostess.
A crowd of girls and boys gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biddoway home Friday evening to surprise their son Francis on his fifteenth birthday. Mabel Siddoway and Mary Colton rode herd as the party played Sting. Lunch for twenty guests and a candy crowded cake were featured.
Mrs Jessy Evans entertained eight ladies Tuesday afternoon with a Five Hundred party. At the close of games a luncheon was served by the hostess.
The Sophomore class entertained the student body with songs, orchestra, saxophone solo by Howard Harrison with Elva Eaton, a telephone message dialogue by Bertha Lewis and Chellus Caldwell, a costume debate on old maids versus old bachelors, a farce titled Their First Trip on a Train, and an evening dance at the high school gym after basketball games with Duchesne High School and the UIH.
Members of the Ladies Aid society gathered Wednesday at Mrs William Merkley s home for a missionary meeting chaired by Mrs James McNaughton. Mrs E A Manker and Mrs J F Chapman read papers on South Africa while Mrs Agnes Miqusen and Mrs Hattie Coltharp performed piano duets. A delicious lunch was served and the group plans to meet again with Mrs James McNaughton on Wednesday January 27.
The ladies of P. E. O. held a Friday bridge tea at the home of Mrs. J. H. Ratlife continuing a series hosted by Mrs. E. A. Manker and Mrs. J. I. with a gathering of friends and casual games.
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