Ouray and Roosevelt men seen in Vernal last week
Slown Lalle A M Myrup of Ouray and A M Emery of Roosevelt were in Vernal last week.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
8
Slown Lalle A M Myrup of Ouray and A M Emery of Roosevelt were in Vernal last week.
Bishop and Mrs Calder departed Monday for Salt Lake City to spend a number of days as part of their travel plans with no specific dates given.
A.L. Burton of the Eastern Utah Transportation Co headquartered in Salt Lake City visited Vernal on Wednesday to discuss regional transport matters.
Local steel pipe salesman Williams of Bountiful visited the city council to submit an entry or proposal during a municipal session. The readable fragment suggests a business or permit matter involving a Bountiful resident.
Fragmentary notes list partners and places including Skull Creek AFB, faxter Springs, Rangely and Vernal with unclear dates and tides of activity. The stream of initials and numbers yields no clear events or outcomes.
Scather J A Cheney of the State Bank conducted a business trip to Salt Lake City and was slated to return home Saturday.
Mrs Enca Hoennton has been ill since Saturday, with her condition needing care from Mrs. Frank Swain who has been nursing her at home.
Miss Alice Pederson, county home demonstrator, returned from a state conference held at Logan earlier in the week, reporting on sessions and new programs.
BFP Kelly of Jensen, proprietor of the Kelly Mercantile, toured Vernal on Tuesday, sharing business views and meeting local traders amid community activity.
Terbert Snyder resumes duties at his Snyder Texaco Service Station after several days out with the flu. He reports feeling better and plans to resume full hours at the shop.
About 2.7 billion pounds of whole milk are used each year to manufacture 370 million pounds of American cheese. The English term for this cheese is Cheddar.
Frank Wellman of Jensen was in Vernal Monday regarding the proposed George Washington memorial highway to be built from Jensen to the Dinosaur quarry.
Leo BD Youngs Fugene farmsaton Duffy Eturgeon and Harry Sprouse of Freesevelt traveled to Rialto California to attend Ethridga Johnson's funeral, which was held there on January 3.
Iron Young, after three years with Woolworths at the San Francisco Cafe, has been promoted to manager of the Calexico California store. He is the son of George LE Young of C.tgher.
Delbert Ellstrite was arrested for disturbing the peace at an Od Folks dance. He appeared before Judge DeMalsy and was fined $25 or twenty-five days in the county jail and began serving the sentence.
A fire found in the Glines ward chapel Sunday evening at six caused a hole in the floor where a furnace vent burned near the W. Cars from Vernal rushed to aid but the blaze was already under control upon arrival.
Miss Amelia Manker moves to Manhattan Kansas to join Kansas State Agricultural College in the home economics department. She travels from Craig via Denver, the Colorado Utah Motor Line, and the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad.
Burglary at Mott and Woolley barber shop last week led to theft of money and valuable papers. Other items missing from equipment. Entry believed through a rear door by force or tampering after closing hours.
Mr and Mrs Leland M Olsen of Logan arrived in Vernal last Thursday to visit Mrs Olsen’s parents Mr and Mrs James Freestone. They will sail March 2 on the Danish mission. Mr Olsen is the son of Mr and Mrs M A Olsen of Logan.
Assessor Lester Bingham and deputies started their yearly duties January 2. Work is slated to finish about the last week of February. Assisting deputies include Peter A Breekson, Charles T Tope, Louis d Merkley, Frank Swain, John L McConkie, Elmer Lind, Roy Ode, Kirk Davis Morrill, Ray McKee, J M McAllred, George E Wikits, and Galn Thorne.
The Uintah and Duchesne County teachers plan a joint institute at Roosevelt on Saturday January 20. Morning session includes a general meeting followed by department meetings for elementary, junior high, and senior high divisions. Senior high program led by Miss Gene Collyn Hansen, Miss Vera Calener Fills Wilcox, and Lloyd Winn with Don McCorkle presiding.
A brief note records that Thistle of Myton was a visitor here during the early days of the week. The item confirms a local encounter with the visitor without further details.
Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Craig were in Vernal during the weekend for a visit and local engagements.
J CC Campbell of Los Angeles is employed by the L Hf Woodard company, confirming his position within the firm and location.
EB of Longhurst has been very ill for the past few days but at the present time he is improving.
LP Christensen left for East Lake Tuesday to attend the monthly meeting of an Utah water storage commission.
Mrs John W Pope who recently returned from Salt Lake City where she received medical treatment which was thought would be beneficial to her is again very ill.
Mrs John N Davis has been visiting relatives and friends in Heber City and Salt Lake City, recalling her girlhood days spent in Heber.
Fragmentary report notes Miss Foster, aged 87, of Lapoint died in Vernal on Tuesday. The item mentions retirement and references individuals from Balt and Tann City, with unclear details on cause or burial.
Mrs Elizabeth Karren remains under care after being brought to her daughter Mrs Ferrie Carter's home last week. Her daughter Mrs Anton Skandy of Logan is visiting with her.
Steverend George Guild traveled from Vere nal to Craig Cole on Monday night, covering the distance in under five hours. He reported a temperature around 35 degrees below zero at the destination.
An employee named My I' Ketchum of the Curry Mercantile in Ouray was in Vernal on Wednesday. The text mentions temperatures this winter have not fallen below 31 degrees below zero at Ouray.
Roy Lee Uneman of the MB T and T Company welcomed a baby girl born Sunday. Peterson, county farm agent, returned Monday from the state conference of farm agents held at Logan.
Geraldine Hutton a Budge Memorial Hospital graduate nurse of Logan rushed home Friday morning to care for her brother Wright Merrill who was seriously injured in a Thursday night automobile accident while nursing her sister Mrs Reed Merrill at the bedside.
Uintah High School offers free adult education starting Monday February 1 at 7 o clock. Courses run mornings and Thursday nights in home economics dressmaking interior decoration foods farm mechanics and agriculture with a small materials fee for cooking. Sessions total five lessons over two and a half weeks. Interested individuals contact AI Lundell, chairman of the special school.
Miss Marie Singleton a junior at USAOC Logan was in a blizzard while four skiers traveled from Garland to Logan. They could not see, turned back, and spent hours in a car until dawn before help arrived. heavy clothing kept them from serious exposure.
Camp Thornberg of the Daughters of Utah Leaders met January 22 at Mrs Starvey Tucker’s home with Mrs Mao Hall and Mrs Tillie Jones hosting. Adelirious lunch was served to twenty-one. The Current Topics club met at Mrs Arthur Manaaring’s home with twelve members and one guest attending a roll call about current events and a lesson on The Twelve Great Women of America.
A home gathering occurred this evening with guests seated at several tables and centerpieces of red flowers. Entertainment followed dinner featuring Vera Calder and Billy Witcox. attendees included Mr and Mrs L G Notie, Mr and Mrs Carl Davis, Mr and Mrs Ells Witcox, Mr and Mrs J Clive Davis, Mr and Mrs David H W Calder, Vera Calder, Ruth Hart Ferron, Hacking, and Wallace Johnson.
Weet Camp DUP officers gathered at Mrs Carl Davin’s home to outline 1932 meeting plans with President Mrs Ottis Weeks and several committee members named for programs education entertainment and finance A Washington birthday party is set for February 19 at Mrs Howard Woolley’s home.
The American Legion Witbeck Post No 11 and Ladies Auxiliary held a dancing party at the Congregational Community House on Saturday evening. A good crowd attended marking the first social event of the year for the post.
An outstanding social event of the week was the III party held at Mrs J H Ratliff's home last Saturday evening January 23. Guests arrived from 7 to 7 30, then a two course luncheon was served. Entertainment included playing 500 with Kalma Young winning the ladies prize and Clifford Caldwell the gentleman prize. Consolation prizes went to Miss Gwen Hansen and O'Donnell Goodrich. After games and music a bouquet of red roses was given to Mrs Ratliff and each girl received a yellow rose. Attendees included Miss Latine Hunting Lorna Colton Helen Evans Wanda Johnson Karma Young Grace Slaugh Alta Fox Leora Freestone Kathryn Davidson Vern Calder Helen Tenney Rex Harvey Teeney Johnson Floyd Allen Vernon Collier Clifford Caldwell Weldon Bartian Lowell Fox Donnell Woodrich Victor Bingham Glen Guyman and Bud Markey. patrons were Owen Hansen, Mrs J H Ratliff, and Sam Woolley.
Historical pageant at Imperial Hall presents the Book of Mormon story during Uintah stake conference on February 6. Naples ward hosts a sixty participant performance depicting Lehi, King Mosiah, Lamon, and Christian missionaries, culminating in the king’s conversion and a public viewing.
Sunday School officers and teachers enjoyed an evening at the home of D Calder in the Ver nal First Ward. A program and games provided entertainment while a dainty lunch was served. Twenty five attended.
Mr and Mrs J T Douglas and Mr and Mrs G DeMosy entertained Saturday evening at a prettily appointed dancing party at the home of Mr and Mrs Mossy. Rooms were decorated in pink with pink arrangements and candles. A buffet luncheon was served after midnight. Thirty guests enjoyed the affair.
A missionary farewell service was held Tuesday evening in the Imperial hall by the Vernal First ward community activity committee honoring Vir and Mrs Leland M Olsen who depart for Denmark. The program included songs, a vocal duet, a Junior girls play Unselfishness, quartette performances, remarks by C S Smith and Mr and Mrs Olsen, and a closing number followed by a social.
Mrs Flay Duke hosted the Twentieth Century Club on Saturday January 16 with a lesson by Mrs Snider and Mrs Brightman on Modern Plays. Ten members shared a dinner prepared by Mrs Nuhe. The next meeting is set for Saturday January 20 at Mrs T T Johnston’s home.
Mr and Mrs Finlon and Mr and Mrs Vere Carroll entertained at a dancing party held at a home Saturday evening. All rooms were attractively decorated in a red and white Valentine theme. Dainty refreshments were served to twenty guests.
The Vernal First ward junior girls entertained their mothers Monday at Katherine Mott’s home. A vaal duet Katherine and Francis Mott, reading Norma Rowley, and Alta Fox song were featured. Tables with white roses and red candles framed luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Ray Duke Mrs Hugh W Colton Mrs Jesse Haus and leader Mrs WHL Howard.
The annual apron and overall dance sponsored by the adult ladies class of the A C Extension service will be held at the Imperial hall Friday. The Stringhams Pep orchestra will provide music and refreshments will add to the gaiety. The committee includes Miss Alice Pedersen and Mrs E A Manker with Ray Stringham as vice chairman and Mrs Leon P Christensen as advertising chair.
The Gleaner Girls of the Vernal second ward elect Mrs Harold Calder as their president. They plan a debate next Tuesday on whether colonial period courtesies surpassed modern manners, with the Gleaner girls presenting the negative and the M Men the affirmative, inviting all members to attend.
Plans are being made to extend the railroad route from Center to Grand Junction Colorado into Salt Lake City, linking the line with Utah's capital and expanding regional connections.
In a local case from the valley, Gilbert Beebee of the city faces charges tied to a financing plan. Zoe Johns not connected to the alleged scheme, authorities say.
Salt Lake City hosted the annual convention of the Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Association. Delegates discussed industry issues and cooperative needs during the recently held meeting.
Cole Ray Duke manager of the local J C Penney stores leaves Sunday for the annual Spring Contention in Denver. About 200 stores from the region will be represented at sessions led by Lew Day and company executives. Duke cites merchandising at new low prices and improved relations with the buying public as key topics, noting price levels are lower on many items than in thirty years. He expects to bring back information of interest to customers.
A tree near E J Youngs residence toppled and broke a Montana States telephone cable, cutting service for about one hundred telephones in the north part of the valley. Salt Lake City sent two cable men for repairs. 450 feet of cable and two terminals were replaced. Total cost over $600. repairs not finished until Wednesday night.
The passage details a 45 day voyage from Liverpool to New York aboard the John J Boyd. Families improvised bunks in open space, cooked with hard tack and improvised puddings, and endured seasickness and rough water. A tragic accident where two children fell on a stairway and were buried at sea is recalled. After landing in New York in five weeks of privation they slept on the Castle Garden floor.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fagberson Jr hosted a wedding dance last Friday night. Mr and Mrs George A Caldwell and their baby from Vernal visited relatives here. Ike Nelson and Mrs Nelson visited her parents Kit and Mrs Birt Caldwell in Vernal. Josh Hall and Joe Maesey hauled saw logs to the Joe Luck sawmill. Dave Cox left for Hayden Monday morning.
Karl Collier traveled to his brother’s coal mine on Trash Creek. Mrs Caldwell of Vernal is visiting while he is away. Mrs Byron Thomas and Rae hosted a skiing party last Sunday with a light lunch.
Several local business concerns plan moves in the near future. The Triangle Cafe owned by Kenneth Richardson will relocate from the Conoco Service Station to the Weeks Lunch and Olsen Shoe Shop building, with renovations starting February 1 and a possible new name. Weeks Lunch will move across the street, redecorate, and create a new lunch room. Olsen Shoe Shop will move into the vacant Buick building east of Hatch Pool. Mrs Wilford Angus plans to open a cafe in the Triangle Cafe location.
Estate of J F Chapman deceased creditors must file claims with vouchers to the administratrix Minnie W Chapman at the office of Charles DeMolsy Coltharp Building Vernal Utah on or before May 23 1932 authority J 8 to Fis
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