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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
8
Vernal Utah items report arrivals and visits including James H L Wallis manager and Herbert of Rainbow, Joseph Hatch in Vernal, Peter Jensen from Randlett with coyotes for bounty, and Miss Hattis Young named deputy county clerk. Records show marriages, appointments, and a wave of illness and deaths from influenza, plus infrastructure updates, lumber business notes, and a 1918 cost of living survey.
Red Cross notes announce mourning badges for families with men lost in service and invite pledges and badge applications. Updates cover shale research progress in Uintah County, Standard Oil purchases in China, personnel shifts, and a new Uintah Telephone Directory edition planned to replace the card directory.
A county farm bureau note from Sit Lake Union Stock Yards outlines a cooperative marketing plan for hog shipments. General Manager JH Manderfield commends farmers for choice finished stock, urges home sale of top hogs to cut costs and shrinkage, and promises rail support to improve market returns.
Ferry Preece and Miss Stella Doods were quietly wed on a Wednesday afternoon. Bishop Iy lum LB Calder officiated at the groom’s father William Preece’s home. A small celebration followed with only both families present before the couple departed for Altonah for business matters with the groom’s brother.
Wallace Cragan and Syle Isher of the Ashley Co op returned to Vernal Tuesday after a three week Boat buying trip. They report business resuming normally with plenty of cold and little snow. The influenza seems to be clearing up, and large centers had little news. All towns were open for activities.
Audrey Millecam three years old suffered a painful arm injury when the family washing machine operated by a boy friend started. Audrey near the wringer was drawn under the rollers and medical aid was summoned as the pain lessened.
Patrons at the W. & M. store celebrate newborn girls for managers Anton Strebel and salesman Fred Bingham. Both families report happy arrivals last Thursday and Friday, correcting a prior error that misidentified the babies as boys.
An early 20th century Vera Utah wedding notes Amelia Nelson marrying Jayal Reader at 6 pm Monday. Bishop Leo Witking officiated before relatives and close friends. Amelia wore ivory crepe de chine gown with satin and tulle, bouquet of La France roses. Reception featured rose pink decor and a central vase of American Beauty and Richmond roses. Amelia, daughter of Soren Nelson, formerly of Ogden, Utah, worked at Uintah Islephone Co. Groom Jayal Reader, son of John Hender, is a sheep business partner in Uintah Basin. They planned a California honeymoon and a Phoenix visit on return.
Principal Ho Lorenzo Meld reports Uintah Academy is succeeding with a new individualized instruction plan. Teachers are enthusiastic as students attend at staggered times, spending thirty minutes with each instructor. Few students are in the building at once, reducing crowding and allowing personalized credit opportunities despite influenza.
Mrs Kenneth Speirs hosted a Sunday evening shower at her residence for Misa Billy Nelson who wed this week. Numerous guests attended including Mrs William Callier Mrs Emery Johnson and several others. A variety of gifts were received by the bride.
The Boon National headquarters in Washington says there will be much work ahead. The chapter has gone over the top in every call to date and pledges support for future efforts.
Attorney General D B Bhielda denounces accusations linking him to Reuben Long’s escape. He says extradition papers were fatally defective, listing missing applications and affidavits. He notes efforts with the deputy sheriff to correct defects, but claims no approval could be given in the flawed form.
Beekeepers will be tested and unequal burden warned against in abating the disease. Destroy or clean every emptied honey container to prevent the Fowl Brood germ spreading through stray bees to hives. With over 50 percent of county bee colonies affected, reports to the association president or county bee inspector are urged, and neighbors neglecting yard care should be reported. James Marshall, County Bee Inspector.
Funeral services for William A Ramsay were held at the LDS chapel in Maeser after his death January 18 in Salt Lake City from influenza. A Uintah Basin native, he worked for two years with the D and RG railroad and had recently recovered from a November accident. Burial followed in Maeser cemetery. Survived by wife Laura Wimmers Cedarview, Bessie Abbott Maeser, Hattla Black Lapoints, Delma Ramsey, and brothers George and Clarence Ramsey.
Vernal readers are urged to support the Uintah Steam Laundry as it reopens under new owners George Bond and Cooper. The Express notes past failures were due to poor management and promises improvements, aiming to provide local service and reduce reliance on Salt Lake laundries. Cooper brings eight years of laundry experience and the paper appeals to residents to patronize the local business.
A Uintah county survey shows teachers widely volunteering to meet the flu crisis. About 40 to 69 percent went out nursing patients, with 64 percent contracting influenza. many provided nonpay services and helped run an emergency hospital. The report praises the teaching corps for sacrifice and loyalty.
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