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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
2
Advertising and legal notice rates for the Vernal Express include display ads at 60 cents per inch for non-contracted ads, 16 and 20 cents for bold and black type per line, and 2 cents per word for notices with a 25 cent minimum. Legal notices charge ten cents per line, water notices 1.60, final proof notices 12.00, and contest notices ten cents per line. All notices must be prepaid.
Wm. F. Hanson from Diamond mountain visited this week. Milas Gee traveling for the Z C M I was seen in town this week.
Sir Thomas, reputed as a startup candy figure, was making calls to Vernal business leaders this week seeking support and potential partnerships.
Mr and Mrs Durfee of Randlett were business visitors in Vernal during the week, stopping to conduct commerce and meet local contacts.
In the case of John Iva Burton versus Marion KR Jones, the court granted judgment to the defendant. The ruling concludes the civil action with the defendant prevailing on the claims brought by the plaintiff. The decision records the court's determination and disposition of costs.
Miss Marie Collet from Rooservelt visited the town in the early week, charming friends and relatives with her short stay and pleasant greetings.
Mr. and Mrs. B O Colton visited Mrs Colton's parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Merkley to mark their tenth wedding anniversary.
Jack Fostrum formerly of Roosevelt now travels for a Salt Lake City firm and made the verse people a call to honor the frat of the week.
Cc B Burdett of Denver Colp is a business guarantor in Vernal this week. He aims to secure a purchase of 10000 lambs to be delivered by October, offering 10 cents per pound.
As we go to press no word has been received on the Democratic National convention results in California this week. A full report, identical to the Republican convention coverage, will appear in our next week's issue.
Miss Mary McAndrews resumes her duties at Uintad State Bank after a three week trip to Kansas City to visit relatives. She met her mother and sister Helen in Salt Lake City and they all returned Saturday.
Mrs. Jessie Manwaring Fowler arrived in Vernal from Huntington Utah and expects to stay about six weeks. She has a host of friends and relatives in Vernal who will welcome her arrival.
Miss Clara Hall, here for three weeks, departed Sunday morning for Myron to visit her sister Mrs Geo Mitchell before returning to Salt Lake City to pursue a nurses course.
John A. Thorson and J Fredrick 02 of Salt Lake City visited Vernal last week traveling by motor from Salt Lake on their way to Colorado where they will sell goods for the Wear-Ever Aluminum Co.
Mr Thorson and Mr Fredrickson were entertained Saturday evening by Misses Mildred and Edythe Bates. The evening featured dancing at the Orpheus followed by a party at the Bates residence. Music was provided by Mima Davis Pearl Shimmin and the Ladies quartet.
Robert Henderson of New York and Horace Manning of New Haven Connecticut sophmores of Yale college visit W S Henderson for the summer. They drove an auto from New Haven to Cleveland Ohio on paved roads the entire distance and finished the journey by rail.
The union of Misa Ruby Chadwick and Charlee W Hosmer occurred that evening at the home of Dr A J Hosmer on 13th East in Salt Lake City. Reverend I H N Williams officiated in a small gathering of relatives and friends. The bride is a Salt Lake City teacher and noted in the community, with ties to Vernal from two years teaching music. The groom is a mining engineer from Idaho and a nephew of Dr A J Hosmer.
Mr and Mrs Lestie Ashton visited Roosevelt Sunday. Mrs Wm Merkley recently operated on is recovering. Saturday July 3 Mrs Lynn Pack Sr has been ill. Salt Lake Temple closed July 2 until late August. Misa Layon Chapman of Idaho visiting Miss Chapman, niece of Mrs Brute Calder.
A brief promotional notice urges readers to purchase Playmoth tied Tag twine early from Co. W. & M. Co, highlighting limited supply and immediate action.
Mrs Enos Beanson arrived in Vernal from Salt Lake Thursday where she has been visiting.
G A Jedbecke and Henry Pilekup purchased the Elizabeth Coray property on Vornal Ave this week. Denver & Salt Lake Real Estate brokered the deal. Chas S Carter and Mrs Carter returned from Salt Lake Thursday evening where Mrs Carter spent the past month visiting.
Mr and Mrs Gweorge He Harrison returned home Thursday evening from Balt Lake and Logan where they had been for the past few days.
The Express reports the birth of a baby girl named Virginia Ann to Mr and Mrs Leon White of 1300 Stuart Street Barneys California, formerly of Ver na.
George Baxter of the ZCNA 1 Salt Lake City travels with his son Hobart and daughter Grace to Vernal to visit Henry Amellican at his home. Mrs Amellican is Mrs Baxter’s daughter.
Mr. and Mrs Bruce Calder came from Roosevelt yesterday and attended the dance last night. Mrs Calder's mother Mrs Margarette Hamilton of Salt Lake, and her brother John and his wife also accompanied them.
Mrs Ethel Deming and sister Miss May Emeret entertained Rebekah Lodge members Wednesday evening at a rose party. The program included cards music and recitations followed by a dainty luncheon leaving attendees feeling royally entertained.
Mrs John McAndrews and daughter Helen returned Saturday evening from California where they spent the winter. Miss Helen attended school in San Diego and Mrs McAndrews traveled for her health. They report a pleasant season in the sunny state.
Last Wednesday evening in the bridal suite at the Hotel Utah Alisa Effie M Doss of Vernal became the bride of J Walter Chusum a banker of Los Angeles The Rev Dr Davies of the First Presbyterian church performed the ceremony A number of the brides relatives per Okishoma attended the wedding
Monday evening a successful lawn party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O B Calder for Mr. and Mrs. O M Calder who wed June 2 in the Salt Lake Temple. Music by Geo L Woodbury and Miss Mary Winder featured a dance The Spring Song. Decorations included pink and white flowers with red and white peonies and roses.
The Current Topics club entertained their husbands and friends with a Wednesday evening card party in the Calder Building. Tables for thirty couples were set for six games of progressive five hundred. Winners were Mr J W Stevens and Mr L H Woodard. Prizes included a lady’s vase and a gentleman’s flash light. Refreshments followed and dancing concluded the evening.
Mrs Kenneth Spiers hosted a June 26 lawn party on Mrs W H Henderson’s grounds for her daughter Vonda’s sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed games, a surprise rose basket, a pink and white birthday cake, and Kodak fotos. Attending were May Ethel Zinke Dr O'Donnell and numerous friends including Vera Grant Carpenter Naida Spiers Margaret Ratliff Mary Henderson Alice Colton and Kenneth Thomas among others.
A 240 acre stock ranch in a protected basin cove offers handling for 1265 acres in alfalfa grain and corn include house outbuildings an orchard and water rights. Prices and multiple small farms listed with varied acres crops water rights and outbuildings across nearby Vernal area.
Sunday evening honored Mr and Mrs Heber Oderkirk with a golden wedding supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Ashton. Guests included 12 Oderkirk children, 23 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many relatives. Various relatives traveled from Salt Lake and White River for the event, with musics and talks marking the celebration.
The Vernal Republican club met Friday evening June 25 with Reuben A McConkie presiding and Charles De Molly named chairman The meeting featured singing by Misses Mima Davis Elfreda Davis Pearl Shimmins and Edythe Oates and a talk by Don B Colton stressing political education Henry Welsh Utah Republican State chairman praised the group and outlined party organization The club constitution was approved and many new members joined with plans announced for future campaign activity.
Mra John McAndrews and daughter Helen rode into Vernal on Saturday after wintering in San Diego. Various workers and families visit, travel and work across Uintah routes, with deaths and journeys noted and railway personnel spending time at Fort Duchesne and Watson.
Vernal defeated Lapoint 7 to 5 in a fast game before local fans. Frank Swain pitched well as Vernal showcased a strong lineup with rapid hits and solid fielding. The report notes upcoming matchups with Watson and Roosevelt and lists Vernal players in the Saturday lineup.
Conjoint M J A of the two Vernal wards aids at the Second ward chapel Sunday July 4 at 8 PM. Address Joseph Smith the Patriot. Walter Wooley Patriot Musical Selection. Brass Band Our Flag. Alta Gillman Vocal Duet The Flag without a Stain Mrs Neal and Kathryne Calder reading Zelph Calder Vocal Trio The Americans Come Jessie Hislop Mrs Pearl Oakley Johnson Geo L Woodbury.
Mrs Frank Steinaker and daughter Ruth hosted a Ladies Aid gathering at their home. A tasty lunch, music and singing delighted attendees, with plans announced for a meeting at Mrs Joe Galberthes’ home in two weeks.
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