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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1921

Page

6

Classified Advertising Rates From Verna Utah Newspaper

The notice lists second class mailing status and annual advertising rates. Display rates apply to 100 inches or less at 86 cents per inch, over 100 inches at 60 cents per inch. Non contracted display is 60 cents per inch. Local business notices priced per line, with bold and black type surcharges. Legal notices show per insertion costs and advance payment required. Water notices and final proof notices priced, with contest notices charged per line.

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Gloom Buster Critics Crepe Hanger in Good Cheer

The Gloom Buster is praised for ending the Crepe Hanger’s fun and spreading cheer. Ele ridicines Cheerike a Warm Cat while Wor rids causes the Average Man’s hair to curl and laughs. Everyone gives good words in return.

Buster

Lovell Johnston Enlisted in 29th Infantry at Camp Bonnington

Lovell Johnston has enlisted in the army and is stationed at Camp Bonkington in Georgia with the 29th Infantry.

Lovell Johnston Camp Bonkington Georgian

Child with measles moved home as Cottage hotel quarantine ends

The small Deiter child sick with the measles has been returned to its home and the quarantine at the Cottage hotel has been lifted.

Deiter Chhild Cottage Hotel

Marriage License Issued to Perkins and Anderson

A marriage license was issued to James H. Perkins age 25 and Etta Velina Anderson of Whiterocks on January 19. The couple plans to marry in Whiterocks.

James H. Perkins Etta Velina Anderson Whiterocks St. Whiterocks

Free mail delivery set to start April with two carriers

Price received notice of a free mail delivery service launching April 1 with two carriers. Senator Reed Smoot sent the memo to Mayor Leroy A. McGee.

Price Reed Smoot Leroy A. McGee

Mild winter noted at ZT ranch on Little Brush creek

Mrs. Ray Logsdon of the ZT ranch on Little Brush creek spent several days in Varnal this week. She reports a very mild winter with little snow at the ranch.

Ray Logsdon Little Brush Creek Varnal

Representative Colton Moves Office to Washington

Representative elect Don B. Colton has moved his law office with Attorney Wallace Calder and will keep a desk there until he departs for Washington D.C. in early March.

Don B. Colton Wallace Calder Washington, D.C

Chicago Coat Merchant Renews Express Subscription

F. D. Collins of Chicago renews his Express subscription and shows interest in Vernal by asking several questions about the town.

F. D. Collins Chicago the Express

University geologist Dr. Pack lectures on petroleum geology

Dr. Fred J. Pack of the University of Utah lectured before the Salt Lake City Margiat club on petroleum geology. The first talk occurred Tuesday evening.

Fred. J. Pack University of Utah Salt Lake City

Mrs Boan and Son Travel Plans Mentioned

Mrs A Q Boan and her son Chester Kimpal of Moffat were in Vernal on business last Friday. Mrs Boan plans to depart for California points in a few days and Chester will begin vocational training at Logan.

A. Q. Boan Chester Kimpal Moffat Vernal

Pity Love of Indiana Leaves for Home

Mrs. Pity Love of Indiana, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. My Logan for several months, departed for home Thursday in Indiana. Mrs. Logan accompanied her as far as Watson.

Indiana My Logan ia'Stelby Charley Morrison Idaho Falls Andrew Dave Adderus Watson James Winn Altera Alma Preece Victor Karren Mildred McCarral Wallcox Academy Vernal Nellie Rose Bourdette Karren

Local Navy Baker Enlists in Vocational Training

Ivan W. son of C. Alwooad Jr, a first class baker in the U S Navy during the war, is now taking vocational training and works in the Government bake shop at Rapid Falls Ohio.

Ivan W C. 2. Alwooad, Jr U. S. Navy Rapid Falla Ohio

Murray reports near completion at White River plant

Bam Murray, an assessor from the Ute Ol Shale plant on White River, says the plant is within 66 days of completion and construction could start soon. He notes the Harrison Wilsonite Tube has caused several nerves among workers.

Bam Murray White River Murray

Sickly children and family health updates

Charles A. Hardy reports several children ill with bad colds. Leonard Slaugh had his tonsils removed last Friday. Fuller Merrell welcomed a baby boy on Monday January 24. President Don B. Colton’s children, once ill, are much improved.

Charles A. Hardy Leonard Gorge A. Slaugh Fuller Merrell Don B. Colton

Jewelry Merchant GQ Moreland Leaves for Salt Lake City

GQ W Moreland, prominent jewelry merchant, departed last Saturday on a business trip to Salt Lake City. He plans to visit suppliers and inspect new stock during the weeklong trip.

W. Moreland Salt Lake City

C L Hunt Tool Mr Moore Teaches Daniels and Fisher Route

C L Hunt hires Mr Moore a salesman for Daniels and Fisher of Denver to travel to several reservation points that week seeking sales or assignments.

C. L. Hunt Tool Moore Daniels and Fisher of Denver

Mrs Hatch and Daughter Stricken by Severe Throat Illness

Mrs. Frank Hatch and her daughter Thelma have been seriously ill the past week with throat trouble. The family is noted for their prior health, and neighbors express concern about the prolonged illness.

Frank Hatch Thelma

Former Sunbeam Merchant A. Brown and Mumford Vaughan In Vernal

A. Brown once a Sunbeam Colorado merchant and Mumford Vaughan were in Vernal seeking a year long steer purchase.

H. A. Brown Sunbeam, Colo Mumford Vaughan Vernal Lng Steors

Travel duo delayed by California snow storm

John W. Pope and wife Les Ashton left Sunday for California points. They reached Roosevelt where a snow storm delayed them for several days.

John W. Pope Les Ashton Wifa California Roosevelt

Elders and Priests Visit Vernal Ward Patriarch After Sunday

About 30 men from the Elders Seventies and High Priests of the Vernal First Ward visited the home of Patriarch Nelsom Merkley after Sunday services before leaving for sacrament meeting.

Nelsom Merkley

Dairy convention visitor to survey local dairying needs

Bishop Hi. B. Calder attending the dairy convention at Logan is expected home soon. He will be accompanied by a dairy specialist who plans to survey the country to advance dairying.

Hi. B. Calder Logan

Return from Salt Lake Brings Visitors to Mrs Carpenter Home

George Slaugh returned from Salt Lake with Mrs Flosie Shiner and Mr Southam who had been there for treatment. On their arrival night they were entertained at the home of Mrs Charles Carpenter.

George Slaugh Salt Lake Flosie Shiner Mr. Southam Charles Carpenter Katherine Southam Flossie Shiner Lena Collier Davis Naples Willard Williams Sylvia Hatch Mary Hall Central States Miss Hall

Notary Work for Uintah School District This Week

W. 8. Henderson has performed notary duties this week for Uintah school district on the Reservation to assist in securing funds for ongoing schooling.

W. 8. Henderson Uintah

Government builds road from Wong Sing's Fort Duchesne to Myton

C L Hunt says the government plans a new road from Wong Sing's at Fort Duchesne to Myton via Independente. It would shorten the distance and ease steep hill climbs but bypass Roosevelt, according to Hunt.

C. L. Hunt Wong Sing's Fort Duchesne Myton Roosevelt

Uintah State Bank and Bank of Vernal Financials

Last week and this issue publish statements of Uintah State Bank and Bank of Vernal showing they are in excellent financial condition as of December 29 close of business Vernal takes pride in its banking institutions.

Uintad State Bank Bank of Vernal Vernal

Whooping Cough Ravages State Calls for Quarantine

Reports to the secretary of the state board of health describe a severe outbreak of whooping cough with many deaths. Dr. T. B. Beatty urges quarantine of the disease like other childhood illnesses due to the high death rate among children under one year old.

State Board of Health T. B. Beatty

Road work team led by Resident Engineer Garn praised for changes

Resident Engineer J. E. Garn lists his crew GC. N. Mortenson draftman Harry Han ford instrument man C. L. Ericson rodman and William H. Varley level man. Garn notes changes by U S Inspector BD. W. Matteson will greatly improve the road.

J. E. Garn GC. N. Mortenson Harry Hanford C. L. Ericson William H. Varley Garn U. S BD. W. Matteson

Road camps set on Vernal Duchesne road progress noted

Five road camps have been established on the Vernal Duchesne road with most work progressing fine. In charge are John T. Kay John Slaugh John McConkiee Bishop M Batty and President Ernest Eaton. Bishop T J Caldwell of Jensen expected to start Monday but stopped on advice of J E Garn because of snow.

John T. Kay John Slaugh John McConkiee Mr. M. Batty Ernest Eaton T. J. Caldwall Jensen J. E. Garn

Vogue Friday Night Film Attracts Local Readers

Advertisements urge patronage of American Legion Witbeck Post No 115 to aid boys in fitting new club rooms. The feature picture Behind the Door will be shown at Vogue on Friday night February 4, touted as very good.

Witbeck Post Vogue

County Agent Organizes Local Farm Bureaus

J. H. Wittwer returns from Salt Lake to organize local farm bureaus addressing community issues. A notable feature this year is the social side with Maeser 200 and Moffat 160 active in meetings. An active membership drive is planned for February.

J. H. Wittwer Salt Lake Maeser Moffat Wihkitwer

Birthday Surprise For Siven Dicia Emerett At School

On January 19 an eighteenth birthday surprise honored Siven Dicia Emerett. Nine Wintah Academy and nine Willcox girls attended. A cake with 18 candles in Willcox pink and green and U A blue and white was presented by Mrs Rice Cooper. The party featured games and a delicious lunch.

Siven Dicia Emerett Wintah Academy Willcox U. A Rice Cooper

Representative Isander's House Bill No 3 Advances

Representative Isander scores a success with his first bill House Bill No 3. It passed the House of Representatives without a dissenting vote and cleared the Senate Education Committee with a favorable report. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and become law.

Isander House of Representatives Committee On Education Senate

Along the Uintah Railway Movements through Vernal and Watson

A string of Uintah Railway travelers and residents shift between Vernal Watson and Mack spending time on business visits. Robert Allred and family move back to Vernal while B E Heaton of Watson spends several days in Vernal.

Robert Allred Watson Vernal BE. B. Heaton Co. A. Racer F. R. Slavens Roosevelt Myton Mack Nick Pappas R. Stangle Charleste Connor New Mexico Colo Jack Gwyther Ratlifgt

C T C Society Meets At Mrs Woodard Home

The C T C met Friday January 21 at Mrs L H Woodard's home. Mrs Charles Neal chaired the program with piano solos by Mrs Bryant Stringham and Mrs W A Banks, a paper by Mrs Neal on daily lives of great musicians, a poem by George W Orden, and vocal and piano numbers including It Was Not To Be. A luncheon was served by the hostess.

L. H. Woodard Charles Neal Tod Spring Greig Bryant Stringham Neal Ban Ryan George W. Orden W. A. Banks Lang Oral Tenny Englemen BE. D. Lemmon

Thalla Club Meeting Covers Water Transport and Poetry

On Thursday January twentieth the Thalla club met with Mrs Jessa Vans. Mrs 8 M Logan led a lesson on Transportation by Water and Mrs Marie Lewis presented a paper on The Great Lakes Ocean Highway. At request, Mrs Logan read A Castle In Spain, a poem by Elinor T Young. Mrs Robert Johnston oversaw the music program as lunch were served.

Thalla Club Jessa Vans M Logan Marie Lewis Reet Great Lakes Ocean Highway Minnie Dodds Logan Spain Elinor T. Young Robert Johnston Evens Anna Benj P. Kelly

Birthday Party Honors Miss Gertrude Prosser

Monday evening January 17 Mrs 5S M Logan and Mrs P L Love entertained for Miss Gertrude Prosser to celebrate her birthday. Seven friends attended with cards music and a lunch. A surprise shower of handsome presents ended the evening.

Ladies Host Rebekah Lodge Luncheon at I O O F Hall

Mrs. Chas L Hunt and Mrs. Lilian Griffis entertained the Rebekah Lodge ladies at the I O O F hall on a splendid Wednesday evening. An elaborate luncheon was served and enjoyed by all attendees.

Chas. L. Hunt Lilian Griffis Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall

Uintah Academy Falls to Town Team in Vernal Showdown

The Uintah Academy five lost 33 to 27 to Vernal’s fast town team at Orpheus hall. Uintah center Hullinger was limited by illness and a slick floor hindered both sides, keeping the game fast and low-scoring. The rivals split their season series, with arrangements hinted for a rematch soon. In the volleyball highlight, the Carburator Cussers defeated the Counter Hoppers in a thrilling season opener.

Uintah Academy Quint Orpheus Hall Vernal Uintah Neen Uintah Academy Hullinger U. A Kine En Stacey Shaffer Kappee Wolley Caliwell R. F. Johnson Allen Allen Uu Siddoway G. M. Allen Cussera Cussers

American Legion Cleans Up in Wednesday Basket Games

American Legion baskets beat Roosevelt Commercial Club 34 25 in a rough contest as the Legion first team led 16 14 at halftime. The second team defeated Naples ward in a close 34 25 victory. Whitbeck Post No 11 uniforms featured a dark blue jersey with a cobra monogram. Uintah Academy next plays City team on January 29 in a likely whirlwind game.

Legion Boys Naples Ward Legion American Legion Roosevelt Commercial Club Basketeora Wahllquist Myton Whitbeck Post U. S Uintah Academy Calder

Calder Boy Out of School with Severe Tonsillitis

Wallace Calder, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Pontha Calder, has a severe case of tonsillitis and has been absent from school for a week.

Wallace Pontha Calder

Adams and Merkley Bring Sick Children for Care

M C Adams arrives from Lapoint with two ill children staying at Parley Gurrs home. Henry Merkley of Lapoint brings his baby for medical attention.

M. C. Adams Browght Lapoint Parley Gurr Henry Merkley Lapaint

Cashier Curry Arrives From Salt Lake on Uintah School Funds

Cashier L. W. Curry returned from Salt Lake City last Wednesday and expressed confidence that funds will be secured for the Uintah school district.

L. W. Curry Salt Lake City Curry Uintah

Henderson completes sale work and tax prep duties

W. S. Henderson finishes the special sale and installs a new electrical bookkeeping system for the L. H. Woodard Co. He will now prepare income tax reports for various merchants and farmers.

W. S. Henderson L. H. Woodard Company

W O W Promotes Big Annual Dance in Odd Fellows Hall

Invitations are printed for the W O W annual dance set for February 11 in the Odd Fellows hall. The organization has reached a hundred members and aims to add one hundred more through a new drive.

Odd Fellows Hall Www. O. W

Man’s Camp Burned in Sheep Country Loss Tops $1000

Nick Pappathanasion from Vernal reports his sheep camp was burned last week by cattle men. He estimates losses near $1000 mainly saddles. He has not removed his flock from the area.

Nick Pappathanasion Pappas Vernal Nick

Snow Blocks Mail Trucks Delays on Summit Roads

First class mail trucks did not arrive Monday with the mail from Price due to deep snow on the summit. Drivers report snow about three feet deep and say many trucks and cars fought through. Mail since then has been coming through on time.

Price

Birthday Cake Snapshot For W M Anderson

Supervisor W M Anderson received a beautful birthday cake last week. The cake was photographed for memory after showing it to friends, candles counted at 35 though exact number remained uncertain. The note adds Christmas and birth days occur twice yearly.

W. M. Anderson

Dentist Office to Open in Uintah Bank Building

Dr. Shimmin plans a modern dental office in the former Don B. Colton space, located in the Uintah State Bank building, repurposing the vacated office area.

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