Vernal Express Publishes Wire Here in 1909
The Vernal Express lists William T Wallis as editor and publisher with filing at Vernal Utah on March 13 1909 under the March 3 1879 act. Subscription rates quoted include one year 250, six months 150 and three months 100 in advance. The paper declares independence from politics and optimism for a bigger and greater Uintah County and notes membership in the Utah State Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Utah
Biember
Utah State Press Association
Pride in Home Town Loyalty and Local Prosperity
The piece argues citizens should prioritise spending and investment within their town to support services, employment, and cultural benefits. It warns that out-of-town purchases drain local circulation, reduce merchants’ sales, and lower town prosperity, urging cooperation between consumers and merchants to build a stronger community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gon
Tau
Ivelinead
Community notices and events from the local society page
The society meeting was held in the chapel last Tuesday afternoon. Special summer meetings will occur monthly. A Bee Hive girls dance last Wednesday drew poor attendance. A large group of Boy Scouts and other locals were noted in attendance.
Unclear OCR Chronicle Covers Accidents and Local News
Local fragmentary report details a boy named John Stoddard missing after a water task on a horse near Green River and later found unconscious. The piece also notes cattle slaughter plans for Indigenous communities and various mining operations on Willow Creek and Book Cliffs with families traveling to nearby canyons. scattered names and places appear amid broken sentences and unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoddard
Walter Stoddard
Leota
Puiday
Green River
Vernal
Henry H
Indian Department
Dean Seeley
Mus Pumpkin
Willow Creek
Duchesne River
Ouray
Willow Ecreth
Budge Wilcox
Dorotha Wicox
Mwlepherson Ranch
Grey River City
Florence Canyon
Iris Three
Salt Lake
Clu
Miss Mar Ti He
Woods
Ross Leo Wid
Hasing
Iron Salt Lake
Hen Brows
Rock Springs
Wire Prother
Atis Howl
Ard
Austin Wealch Pongt Roosevelt
Tfarry Auduber
Jars Brennan Ant
Jm Lus
Ipower
Wihoewemek Ct
Frennan
Lusters
Orkin
Richards
James Lag
Beek
Community Notes of Visits Births and Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs J LaMar Bird and children of Venice Calf visited Mas Bids parents and relatives Thursday. Harold Ashby spent days at home folk and diving lai week. Mr and Mrs Marcellus Jones announce a baby girl born June 20th. Mr and Mrs Don L McGonkle’s son Clayton born recently. George and Virtus McConkle visited Boneta. Kathleen Segura of Farm Creek visiting the Hall sisters. Helen Marshall visited at Wilt Vernon’s. The Gonkbnt meeting was well attended with a new Mr A slogan discussion by Len Smith. Jenkins left for Buck Pasture for a few days. Mr and Mrs Joe Price and three children visited Bennett. July 4th spent with home folk. Ro. Williams, brother of Mrs James Nichol, visited Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J LaMar Bird
Venice
Mas
Joseph
Lavon Vernon
Provo
Marcellus Jones
Don L McGonk
Clatton
John L McConkie
Lloyd Merkley
Paragoonah
Ray Roberson
Nelson Driver
Smith
Jenkins
Buck Pasture
Wells Ashby
Oral Watalns
Frank Slaugh
Dichesne
Joe Price
Bennett
Kirs
John Timothy Fied
Bingham
Thomas Bingham
Lmar Hateh
Ian Claude
Wiliams
James Nichol
Local families note visits and school activities in Vernal area
Afiss Theda Aldrich of Salt Lake stays with grandmother Mrs Maud Carpenter after Tuesday arrival. Wm McKee returns from Salt Lake for medical care. Mrs Rhoda Hatch and Mrs Dive Hatch join a shower for Mrs James Schaefermeich, niece of Vernal Swains. Primary Festival held with dancing and songs. refreshments served at the schoolhouse. Terry of Lapoint visits grandmother Mrs Carrie Conkie. Members plan trips to Provo for summer school enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Aldrich
Salt Lake
Maud Carpenter
Wm McKee
Rhoda Hatch
Dive Hatch
Kine Hitech
Mirs
Clarence Swain
Lapo
James Schaefermeich
Jennie Swain
Verna
Verda Nicho
Thelma Perry
Balt Lake
Eida Nash
Nash
Michel
Rey Richens Thoms
Rey Richens Thoms Caldéach
Preece
Provo
le Terry
Lapoint
Tavinr
Carrick Conkie
Trueman
Theis Aldrick
Community Notes From Jensen and Nearby Towns
Miss Ve Harrison spends week in Jensen. Arrowsmith recovering from illness. Kira James Schaefermeyer honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Walter Anderson. Erlin Preece and scouts return from Paradise Park after a ten day outing. Ivan Wilson’s death announced by Payson telegram. Relief Society social in honor of past president Mrs Sarah Peters. Mrs Arthur Barney of Leota visiting the Swetts. Trail Builders hosted by Mrs Darrell Johnston at a weenie roast. Murray couple at Deen Creek for weekend. Mrs John Evans of California visiting Mary Gibson. Duston place caretakers Grace and Helen Murray return from Hamilton. Primary groups hosted their teaching at Mrs Sarah Adams home with punch and cookies. Harvey Harrison returns to mine work after ten days at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jensen
Joseph Arrowsmith
John Harrison
Lapoint
Kira James Schaefermeyer
M A Suain
Walter Anderson
Dragon
Relief Society
Andersons Laun J
Sarah Peters
Arthur Barney
Leota
Luther Swett
Trail Builders
Ther
Darrell Johnston
Charley Murray
Deen Creek
John Evans
California
Mays
Mary Gibson Lee Dinston
Hamilton
Andrew Murray
Grace
Helen Murray
Duston Place
Sarah Adams
Farvey Harrison
Community Notes From Duchesne Area Gatherings
Local residents and visitors are listed with various activities around Green Lakes and Green River. Names include Rosy Crandall, Herman Cimbo, Dr Frank Mock, Harold Litster, John Carlson, Ina Lloyd, Willem Sprouse, Velma Moore, Ace Caldwell, Bird Swan, Moroni Gerber, and many others. The piece mentions farming conditions, vacation plans, visiting relatives, and recent sports results from box ball and regional teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy Crandall
Crandallo
Herman Cimbo
New Plymouth
Frank Mock
Harold Litster
Mr McNally
Rooselt
Green Lakes
Ferris Glen
Tooele
Edward White
Duchesne
Myton and Duchesne
Ina Lloyd
Katsitichu
John Carlson
John W Carlson
Celebrations and visits in the valley community
The piece notes birthdays and gatherings including Rhend William G Caldwell turning ninety on June 25 with guests Mr and Mrs Deorce Bleelow and James Wal. Mr and Mrs J Golding hosting a dancing party with refreshments. Visitors include Mrs Lima Jarrald and Martin from Salt Lake City and others from Vernal and Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G Caldwell
Deorce Bleelow
James Wal
J Golding
Alice Angus
Roosevelt
Salt Lake City
Lima Jarrald
Martin
Billy Wilson
Wilford Adams
Bill Wilson
California
Inez Lee
Jacob Neilson
David Kump
Idaho
Martin Talor
Joe EC Warner
Divide Wikons Farm
Ivers
Company
Center
Hane
Hullnger
Sundy
Provo
Darrell Mullins
Sting
Haney Hullinger
Morgan Harrison
Russell Harrison
Death at Grenier of Iva Peterson surprises local swimmers
The death by choking in the Grenier of Iva Peterson Sunday caused inexperienced swimmers to use mole care near Lithing. The piece mentions shifting holes developing overnight and notes community club meetings including the Wile Rose club hosted by Mrs Ove Snow, discussions, and a luncheon for nine members and one guest. Also reports Escalante camp Daughters of the Utah Pioneers meeting with ten members, five guests, patriotic songs, and a flag program led by Mrs Zilpha Wellman. Mr and Mrs Ray HH Reader are mentioned in connection with guests visiting Pearl’s parents after a trip to Yellowstone National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Peterson
Wile Rose Club
Ove Snow
Flidrence Kelly
Idias
Ferd Pearce
Baby Fertis
Pearces
Ira S Gardiner
Tellowstone Natonal Park
Rainbow
Escalante Camp
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Alice Snow
Hilda Morgan
Zilpha Wellman
Ray HH Reader
Families and neighbors gather for fishing trip and local notices
The piece lists several local names and events including a fishing trip to Sheep Creek returning Tuesday evening by Mr and Mrs Owen Wall with Garry Don Wall and Melvin Massey and Keith Wellman. Marvin Peterson attending Eva Petersons funeral. Mr and Mrs Harden Nelson spending the Fourth with relatives. Dan Nelson installing a Green River irrigation pump. Andrew Dudley busy with a pump at the Dudley farm north of the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Don
Fred Wall
Garry
Don Wall
Melvin Massey
Keith Wellman
Sheep Creek
Owen Wall
Vernal
Marvin Peterson
Rainbow
Eva Peterson
Harden Nelson
Dan Nelson
Green River
Dudley
Dudley Farm
Summer Swimming Donts From Lafe Saving Chairman
Charles Welch of the Salt Lake county American Red Cross warns against dangers at local swimming holes. He lists practical precautions including avoiding secluded spots, waiting two hours after meals, not swimming when cold, ear protection, controlled breathing, clearing airways, staying calm, never swimming alone, not swimming far from shore, and avoiding exposing limbs above the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welch
Life Saving Committee
Salt Lake County
American Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
William
T. Wallis
Wallis
Pacshir
Kenneth Darker
Harold Bel
Don Erekso
Ferron
Kenneth Gregory Fidred
Yennel Johnson
Claude Richins
Vern Roberts
Richard Woodruff
Ted and
Clifton Woalley
Albert Roper
Ralph Hodgkinson
Ralph Hatch
Vene Collett
Alice Billings
Lyman
Wyoming
Finest Johnson
Joelle
June Erekson
Manila
Johnson
Helen Roberts
Minnie
Joe Hatch
Kine Hatch
To Lee
Nornan Winn
E J Winder
George B Miller
Myrtie Fickson
Ray
Mark Roberts Lloyd
George Ercksom
Chas
Mation Batty
Red Pine
America
Martin W Cutis
Lorna Murray
Helen Calder
Hos Olson
Daughters of the Pioneers
Ruth, Woodruff
Pete le Woodruff
Walter Woolles
Orval
Forest Ross
Price
Bob Jarret
Reid
Alta Workman
Andre Allen
Dry Fork
Manfred Woodruff
Davis Mine
Pp Wightmen
Dick Wightmen
Jean Vggehtmen
Lenore Caudle
Springville
Melvyn Jorgensen
P RR
Wightmen
Ross Larson
Uintah Canyon
Whierocks
McPherson Ranch
Cliffs
Quaray
Ith Budge Wilcox
McPherson
Hugh Seeley
Dave Seeley
Kuil Canyon
Canyon
Steer Ridge
Jim Wilcox
Robert Moore
S W Mower
Gheen
Mary Stringham
Beth Shaffer
Ethelwyine Collett
Oral Tenney
Stringham
Beatrice Stringham
Otella Hard
Tenney County
Forest Goodrich
Tridel
Viola McConkle
Jennie Helco
Zella Perery
George W Perry
Salt Leake
Helco
Strawberry Valley
Abamoac
Ann Brown
Gellé Shirts
Nevada
Elizabeth Reynolds
Maztie Hall
Cdo
Nagete
Fok
Drefests
Willem Sprouse and Sons
Velma Moore
Velma Labrum
Ans
Leland Hart of
George Digelow
Rulon
Seth Bullock
Ace Caldwell
Anna Peterson
John and
Russell
John — Nebeke
Gienne
Bird Swan
Moroni Gerber
Gerber
Allon
Roy Taylor
Claence Jensen
Abe Warburton
Mach Nyberg
J C Hacking
Homer Lee
William Sprouse
Clive E
Arthur Curtis AO
K Murphy
Ethel Teylor
Clyde Janell
Frank Lee
Rhend
Vernal Confectioniry Building
Hana
Raewest
Lafe Saving Chairman
Raf.ph
Hatch
Glines Fortune
Collier Furniture Co
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