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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

Page

8

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.

Myrup Ouray Emery Roosevelt Vernal

Calder Couple Leave for Salt Lake City Trip

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.

Bishop If B Calder Salt Lake City

Burton Visitation Highlights Eastern Utah Transport Visit

A.L. Burton of the Eastern Utah Transportation Co headquartered in Salt Lake City visited Vernal on Wednesday to discuss regional transport matters.

A L. Burton The Eastern Utah Transportation Co Salt Lake City

Williams of Bountiful Seeks Entry with City Council

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.

Williams Bountiful

Local Names Tangle in Fragmented Utah Report

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.

Skull Creek Afb Faxter Springs TIF Dave Rangely

Bank official joins business trip to Salt Lake City

Scather J A Cheney of the State Bank conducted a business trip to Salt Lake City and was slated to return home Saturday.

Scathter J A Cheney The Uin- Yish ‘State Bank Balt Lake City

Illness Strikes Mrs Enca Hoennton Since 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.

Enca Hoennton Frank Swain

Miss Alice Pederson Returns From State Conference

Miss Alice Pederson, county home demonstrator, returned from a state conference held at Logan earlier in the week, reporting on sessions and new programs.

Alice Pederson Logan

Kelly of Jensen Visits Vernal Mercantile Owner

BFP Kelly of Jensen, proprietor of the Kelly Mercantile, toured Vernal on Tuesday, sharing business views and meeting local traders amid community activity.

Bfp Kelly Jensen Kelly Kelly Mercantile

Snyder Texaco Service Sta Returns to Work After Illness

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.

Terbert Snyder Snyder Texaco Service Staon

Milk usage and Cheddar production in America

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.

Jensen man tours Vernal on George Washington memorial highway plan

Frank Wellman of Jensen was in Vernal Monday regarding the proposed George Washington memorial highway to be built from Jensen to the Dinosaur quarry.

Frank Wellman Jensen Dinosaur Quarry

Funeral Attendance From Freesevelt for Ethridga Johnson

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.

Leo BD Youngs Fugene Farmsaton Duffy Eturgeon Harry Sprouse Freesevelt Rialto California Ethridga Johnson

Iron Young Named Manager at Calexico Woolworths Store

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.

Iron Young Woolworths Calexico Caliifornia Mr Young Fh George LE Young C.tgher

Delbert Ellstrite Arrested After Od Folks Dance Incident

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.

Delbert Ellstrite DeMalsy

Fire in Glines ward chapel damages floor

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.

Glines Ward Vernal

Miss Amelia Manker Enters Kansas State Home Economics

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.

Amelia Manker Jeff Manhattan Kansas Kansas State Agricultural College

Burglar Hits Mott and Woolley Barbershop

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.

Mott and Woolley

Olsen Couple Visits Vernal Parents Before Danish Mission Sail

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.

Leland M Olsen Logan Vernal

Assessors Begin Annual Assessment Work in January

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.

Asseas Comaty Lester Bingham Tir Bingham Peter A Breeckson Charles T Tope Liojsd Merkley Frank Swain John L McConkie Elmer Lind Roy Odekirk Davis Morrill Ray McKee J MI Ocallred George E. Wikits Galn Thorne

Joint Institute at Roosevelt Delayed for Uintah Duchesne Teachers

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.

Uintah and Duchesne Font Institute Roosevelt Junor High Uintah High Geencolyn Hansen Vera Calener Wilcox Lloyd Winn Don McCorkle Seminian County Teschers Association

Thistle of Myton Visited Here Early This Week

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 Visit Vernal This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Craig were in Vernal during the weekend for a visit and local engagements.

Charles Miller Craig Wldee

Campbell of Los Angeles joins L Hf Woodard Company

J CC Campbell of Los Angeles is employed by the L Hf Woodard company, confirming his position within the firm and location.

J CC Campbell Los Angeles The L Hf Woodard Company

EB of Longhurst Improves After Illness

EB of Longhurst has been very ill for the past few days but at the present time he is improving.

EB of Longhurst

Christensen Attends Utah Water Storage Commission Meeting

LP Christensen left for East Lake Tuesday to attend the monthly meeting of an Utah water storage commission.

LP Christensen East Lake Utah Water Storage Commission

Mrs John W Pope Returns Home From Salt Lake City Ill

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.

John W Pope Salt Lake City

Mrs John N Davis Visited Heber and Salt Lake Cities

Mrs John N Davis has been visiting relatives and friends in Heber City and Salt Lake City, recalling her girlhood days spent in Heber.

John N Davis Heber City Salt Lake City Davis

Foster of Lapoint Dies in Vernal Tuesday

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.

Uby Foster Lapoint

Mrs Elizabeth Karren Rebounds at Daughter's Home Visit

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.

Elizabeth Karren Mra Ferrie Carter Anton Skandy Logan

Steverend Guild Returns From Craig Cole Trip in Fast Run

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.

Steverend George Guild Craig Cole Guild Verenal

Vernal Report Notes Unusual Winter Temperatures

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.

I’ Ketchum Curry Mercantile Ourry Ketchum Ouray

Roy Lee Uneman Becomes Father to Baby Girl

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.

Roy Lee Uneman MB T & T Co Peterson Logan

Nurse Geraldine Hutton Recalled From Logan After Brother Injured

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.

Geraldine Hutton Logan Budge Memorial Hopital Reed Merrill Wright

Free School for Adults at Uintah High Opens Feb 1

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.

Uintah B High School Mornday AI Lundell

Vernal Student Survives Blizzard Escape

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.

Marie Singleton Logan Misa Jielen Harvey Garland

Camp Thornberg and Current Topics Club Meetings

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.

Thornberg Daughters of the Utah Mancers Starvey Tucker May Henderson Cornelia Peterson Utah Eila Stringham Minnie Wii- Bon Arthur Manaaring Wwenry Millecam America

Dinner Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Anthon Cannon

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.

Anthon Cannon Afi Vera Calder Billy Witcox G. Notié Afi Carl Davis Ells Witcox J Clive Davis David HW Calder Vera Calder Ruth Hart Ferron Hacking Wallace Johnson

West Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers Officers Meet

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.

Tioward Woolley Washington

Dancing Party At Congregational House For Legion Aux

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.

American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Congregational Witbeck Post No 11

III Club Give Party at Mrs Ratliff Home

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.

J. H Ratliff Kalma Young Clifford Caldwell Gwen Hansen O'Donnell Goodrich Mre Ratliff Laltne 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 Weldon Bartian Lowell Fox Donnell Woodrich Victor Bingham Glen Guyman Bud Markey Owen Hansen J H Ratliff Sam Woolley

Book of Mormon Pageant at Imperial Hall

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.

Imperial Hall Uintah Stake Naples Ward Mosiahs Lamont America Lehi Jerusalem Land of Promise

Sunday School Officers Entertain The Ver nal First Ward

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.

Vernal First Ward Calder

Pink Decor Graces Saturday Dancing Party at Fame

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.

J.T. Douglaes If G. DeMosy

Missionary Farewell at Imperial Hall for Olsen duo

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.

Imperial Hall Vir Leland M Olsen Denmark Olsen Beulah Frees Stone James Preestone Alta Fox Fuller Remington Frances Beth Matt Wm BD Wallis Frank Postma Yetton Colfer Lovell Jox Driver C S Smith Otlsen Vera Calder Wirns Bix Aces

Twentieth Century Club Meets Mrs Flay Duke

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.

Twenteth Century Club Flay Duke Twentieth Century Club

Finlon and Carroll Host Valentine Dance Party

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.

Finlon Hacking Vere Carroll Baturda Evenuyz In & Vyallentine

Vernal Ward Junior Girls Host Mothers Night

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.

Vernal First Ward Katherine Mott Vaal Katherine Freancis Mott Norma Rowley Alta Fox Vista Morrison Ray Duke Hugh W. Colton Jesse Haus Whl. Howard Visia Norris Rowley Lorna Cook Edna Brimhall Sarah Richardson Margaret Dudley Gwen Roberts Dessie Cray

Apron and Overall Dance at Imperial Hall This Friday

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.

Imperial Hall A. C Stringhams Alice Pedersen E A Manker Tirs Ray Stringham Leon P. Christensen

Gleaner Girls Elect President for Vernal Ward Group

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.

M. I Harold Calder

Plans to extend route to Salt Lake City

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.

Salt Lake CiTy Center Grand Junction Colo

Gilbert Beebee Charged With City Financing Scheme

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.

Gilbert Beebee Cherce Zoe Johns Valley

Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Convention Held

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.

Salt Lake City Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Asociation

J C Penney Manager Heads to Denver Convention

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.

Ray Duke J C Penney Company Denver Cosmopolitan Lew V Day Gama J. C Penney Walter Reynolds Duke Colr Tr J © Penney Company Beunver

Cable Break Disrupts 100 Phones in Valley

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.

E J Youngs Montaia Salt Lake City

Journey Across The Irish Sea On The John J Boyd

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.

Irish Sea Liverpool New York John J Boyd Castle Garden

Wedding Dance Held for Joseph Fagberson Jr

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.

Joseph Fagberson George A Caldwell Rand Baby Vernal Ike Nelson

Coal Mine Visit At Trash Creek Prompts Family Gathering

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.

Karl Collier Trash Creek Collier David Caldwell Vernal Byron Thomas Rae

Business Concerns to Change Location

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.

Triangle Cafe Kenneth Richardson Conoco Weeks Lunch Olsen Shoe Richardson Firestone Tire Olsen Shoe Shop Wll Buick Hatch Pool Wilford Angus Bulding

Estate of J F Chapman claims notice in Vernal Utah

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

John N Davis Wallace Calder Vernal Utah Minnie J Davis John N. Davis J F. Chapman Charles DeMolsy Coltharp Utan Minnie W Chapman

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