Editor's bold view and Fourth of July notices mix
A quirky column blends editor bravado with a collage of small-town Fourth of July happenings. Readers meet Harold Davis arriving from the sheep camp, porch remodeling at Rich's, Stacy Lewis Jr returning from oil shale fields, and locals like Roy Walquist, Zelpha Wellman, Thelma Huish, Bernice McNeil, J H Ghan, Zolph Calder, and Happy Ray Ashton in Roosevelt. Mentioned are purchases, visits, travel, a new Overland Four to Thomas Silka, a Chev purchase, and David Nelson planning Ashley valley settlement. Market windows pop with fruit displays and new agrocyterya plans.
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Roster of Uintah Railway Travelers and Fourth of July News
Last week many locals and visitors traveled via the Uintah Railway to Vernal and Grand Junction. Names include Mra S W Teague, Sid McCarre, Gus Morris, Willow Hamrick, Ed din Corleas, Mrs Guy Samuda, Ahgus Merrill, Betsy, John Cook, Ida Converne, Jon Georg, Lulu Hindos, N A Taylor, Sbad Taylor, Mary Wickman, W A Banks, Dwight Dow, W J Stafnaker, Clare Jewett, Guy Samuele, and Esnay with assorted visits and Fourth of July activities at the Vernal fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S W. Teague
Grand Junction
Colorado
Vernal
Sid McCarre
Goodrich
L. L Colton
B. Ho Stringham
Myron Roberts
Gus Morris
Willow Hamrick
Watron
Corleas
Eddin
White River
Guy Samuda
Naples
Dragon
John Cook
Alhandra
Ida Converne
Jon Georg
Gunison
Moore
Pratta Moore
N A Taylor
Sbad Taylor
Watson
Mary Wickman
Glenwood Springs
Uintah
Clare Jewett
Guy &Amuele
Mick Colorado
Esnay
Society Happenings Include Local Figures and Weddings
State Representative I Sander entertained McIntyre of Weber County and B O Calton of Roosevelt Stake with Congressman Don Calton at a Wednesday dinner. McIntyre and Colton left for Salt Lake City that evening. Clarence Ashton and party celebrated the Fourth with Leslie Ashton. Bp E B A Cramer was summoned as a juror in the Roy Odekirk case. Paul L Wilson and Mary E Jones of Vernal obtained a license and will wed in Manti temple. George W Barker of Bennett and Evaun Hunting of Vernal received a marriage license on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Sander
Rt McIntyrae
Weber County
B. O Calton
Roosevelt Stake
Don B. Calton
McIntyre
Salt Lake City
Colton
EB A Cramer
David H. Warren Jr
Ashley Ward
David Karren
Sadle E. Bourdettia
Jensen
Frank IS Bourdette
Blue Mountain
Cramer
Roy Odekirk
Paul L Wilson
Mary E. Jones
Vernal
Manti
Manti Temple
George L Woodbury Heads to Salt Lake City Visit
George L Woodbury left early Monday for Salt Lake City to join his wife and spend some time there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Woodbury
Salt Lake City
Baby Girl Is Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Alfred
A baby girl was born Thursday morning July 6 1922 to Mr and Mrs Frank Alfred. Both mother and child are doing well. Charles J Neal of Neal Allan Motor Co left Thursday for Salt Lake City to bring in two new Chevrolet cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alfred
Babe
Charles J. Neal
The
Neal-Allan Motor Company
Salt Lake City
Chevrolet
King-8 car first in Uintah county bought by Davis
W. G. Davis, owner of the first King-8 in Uintah county, purchased the car from James Francis of Eureka, Utah, marking a notable local automotive milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Davis
Uintah County
Davis
James Francis
Eureka
Utah
Vernal Couple Wed by Justices Before Salt Lake City Return
Charles Slaugh and Miay Nena Postma of Vernal wed Saturday July 1 in a ceremony conducted by Justice Walter Woolley Mre G M Paulson. They visited the Colton home and Miay returned to Salt Lake City Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slaugh
Miay Nena Postma
Vernal
Justicans
Walter Woolley
G. M. Paulson
D. Colton
Salt Lake City
Alexander Family Celebrates Fourth in Vernal
T. G. Alexander, wife and daughter Darlas of Jensen celebrated in Vernal on the Fourth. Alexander remained for a few days visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Alexander
Darlas of
Jensen
Alexander
Wild West rider stuns crowd at Leston fairgrounds
Edgar Hall and Roy Publicaver of Leston attended Tuesday’s fair where Hall performed a Wild West riding ride for the amusement of onlookers at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hall
Roy Publicaver
Leston
Mr Hall
Salt Lake City Couple Wed in Temple Ceremony
Harry Bows, formerly esphernal, and Miss Julu Farnsworth, both of Salt Lake City, wed at the Salt Lake Temple on June 28. Mr Tiowg is Mrs ffdd's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bows
Salt Lake City
Esphernal
Julu Farnsworth
Salt Lake Temple
Mr Tiowg
Mraffdd
Fusman begins Jensen Vernal mall route contract work
C Fusman, the winning bidder, started the Jensen Vernal mall route Saturday under his contract. He has reduced the fire risk and aims to accommodate the public with the new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fusman
Jensen-Vernal Mall
Fusman
Bridges at Fort Duchesne Reopened After Repairs
Two bridges at Fort Duchesne have been repaired sufficiently to resume traffic. It is no longer necessary to detour via Mandell and the Strawberry bridges area, where both spans are now fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Duchesne
Mandlett
Strawberry Bridges
Religious Services and Farm Visit Schedule
G W Conversa arrived Tuesday evening from Gunnison Colorado with Hao and his mother from California. Freihlirt will meet them and drive to their Diamond Mountain farm. Rev W J Howes will lead prayers and preach at St Paul Entacanas church Sunday at 11. Rev M J Hersey will go to Randlett for communion services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conversa
Gunnison
J Howes
Ran’lett
St. Paul's Entacanas
M J Hersey Gilten
Randlett
Moonlit journey recalls Arrowhead trail crossing
Mr and Mrs FO A 2 dale moon ed Wednesday from Alascofelon California and ara yieing 22 thin home of Mr and Mra Ado hert ton, Sr. They made, tha tein through In 9 days, comig Over the Arrowhead trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alascofelon California
Ara
Arrowhead
Harmony Cilone’s Tuesday event draws large Mo ton crowd
The Harmony Cilone performed at the Fourth of Ya'e A venue on Tuesday, drawing the largest crowd yet at the Mo ton dance hall. They received many compliments for their music, with praise directed at their lively performance and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moton
Business trip and civic displays noted in Gusher brief
Mr Esmay, purchasing agent for Mid- West Refining, toured Gusher with Walter Barnes of Vernal Auto. Venus Drug Co donated a window display to the American Legion featuring War rolica of Dr Rich's and a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. An electric storm caused a buggy accident when Dr M Garrett O'Donnell and Miss Edith Lawrence collided with Mrs Wallace Calder's party. no injuries, but shafts were broken and the car damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmay
Mid- West Refining Company
Walter Barnes
The
Vernal Auto
Venus Drug Company
American Legion
Dr. Rich
M Garrett O’donnell
Edith Lawrence
Wallace Calder
Resident Engineer Parker Returns From Salt Lake City
Parker arrived last Thursday evening visiting Mere Warker andharve Wien Peart Snyder Mra Po and went on to roid project No 10. James H Wallis arrives Sunday from Salt Lake City with daughter Ruby. Ruby and Pearl Sidney Gee from Salt Lake City drive them out. Wallis returns Wednesday with daughters Pearl Thelma and Mrs G M Rom ney and two children visiting Mr and Mrs George Hi Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Salt
Wien Peart Snyder
Lena
Celal
Roncerning
Unitablal
James H Wallis
Salt Lake City
Ruby
Pearl Sidney Gee
Mr Wallis
Pearl
Thelma
G M Romney
George Hi Harrison
Conpressman Don R Catton Returns Home Amid Welcome
Don R Catton, a congressman, arrived home after visiting Salt Lake, greeted by friends and family. He was accompanied by State Representatives A Ro Melntyre of Weber County. They returned Wednesday and Catton plans to be back in time for the Father s and son outing. Mrs Colton is expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R Catton
Silt Lake
Fotke
Melntyre
Weber County
Calton
Colton
Councilman Press Selected As Mayor Pro Tem
At the regular Wednesday meeting all councilmen except John N Davis were present. Mayor Cruikshank will be away briefly, and Councilman W WN Prear was chosen to act as mayor pro tem during his absence while routine business and several matters were discussed. The drain repair in front of the Red Front Bar remained a financial challenge amid tight funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N Davis
Cruikshank
W WN Prear
Fish And Game Commissioner To Visit Vernal
State Fish and Game Commissioner will visit Vernal and Uintah Basin for an inspection trip. The visit is outlined in a letter to L. H. Allan, president of the Vernal Gon and Pittagctah Men Governay Charin Po Veley, seeking coordination with local officials. The hatchery plans and basin establishment are topics awaiting decision during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NTE
Madsen State Fish and Game
L. H Allan
Pittagctah
Charin Po
Allan
Mal
Ashley Valley Wards Meet In Conjoint Sunday
Ashley Valley wards met in conjoint Sunday evening at the tabernacle for the Salt Lake Boy Scouts outing to Utah basin. Attending were Apostle George A Smith and Hyrum G Smith, Scout commissioner John Taylor, Oscar Kirkham, Bishop Elis Woodruff, Scoutmasters Eugene Hammond, about fifty Scouts, and President Wallace Galder. Speakers included Don B Colton, Apostle Smith, Smith Patriarch, Kirkham, and Woodruff. Kirkham urged large turnout for the father and son outing July 17 to 22 at Trout Creek. The Salt Lake Scouts were guests. charming musical numbers and xylophone solos by Prof Beesley impressed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Tabernacle
Salt Lake
Boy Scouts
Uintah Basin
George A Smith
Hyrum G Smith
John Taylor
Oscar Kirkham
Elis Woodruff
Forest Dale Ward
Eugene Hammond
Wallace Galder
Don B Colton
Smith
Efi
Delegates Chosen For County Republican Delegates Chosen For County Primary
Thursday evening the following delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the County Republican convention Saturday July 8 at 1 o clock p m North Vernal City delegates Thos W O Donnell John N Davia Wilbur Sowards S D Colton RB I Strincham Alternates Georges Hajisan Dr George HI Christy Clive Davis Dr Homer BE Rich Win Mo Anderson 8th Vernality Wilkings Henderson tf Walter Woolley Charlie DeMolsy Sr I Sander M s Edna Carter M K Shaffer John Bennion Alternates Chas A Hatch Mra Ht Walter Woolley South Vernal Ernest Eaton E J Winder Fred G Bingham Alternates Mra Pearl Eaton Mra Sarah B Bingham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernal City
Thos
Donnell
John N
Davia
Wilbur Sowards
Colton
RBI Strincham
George
Hajisan
George HI Christy
Clive Davis
Homer
Mo Anderson
Vernality
Wilkings
Henderson
Walter Woolley
Charlie DeMolsy
Co-op Reorganization Meeting Held Wednesday
On Wednesday July the Alley Co-operative Mercantile Institution held its reorganization meeting at its office. George D Merkley was longtime, its vice president was elected President after the death of Enog Bounion. Attorney Thos W O Donnell was elected as new board member and vice president. other board members included Cora T Johnson Charley Carter Jr secretary treasurer Nelson Merkley S Ro Denaton Jr and ant Ashby Pontfon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeley Co-operative Mercantile Institution
George D Merkley
Enog Bounion
Thos W O*donnell
Cora T Johnson Charley
Carter Jr
Nelson Merkley
Ro Denaton
Ant Ashby Pont Fon
Inspection trip to power plant and damaged dam canons
Tuesday planning members William of Sta dewnay Thos W O'Donnell John K Bullock and Herbert Tyzack visited the power plant and canal to assess damage at the dam site. Officials did not determine exact repairs needed as high water caused uncertainty about next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of
Virtuous Vamp at Vogue Theatre on July 8
Constance Talmadge stars in A Virtuous Vamp a John Emerson Anita Loos production shown at the Vogue Theatre Saturday July 8. The film follows a winning coquettish girl whose charms entangle her until she meets a man immune to her wiles. Based on The Bachelor by Clyde Ritch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Talmadge
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Vogue Theatre
Miss Talmadge
Clyde Ritch
Seven Patents Issued At Vernal Land Office
The last week saw patents issued by the U S Land Office at Vernal to El Smith James J Bird John O Evans Mark A Russell James A Givens (two) and William H Siddoway. The announcements list the named individuals receiving patents for land claims in the Vernal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U § Land Office
Vernal el Smith
James J. Bird
John O Evans
Mark A Russell
James A Givens
Wil
Liam H Siddoway
Former Vernal Girl Buried In Pleasant Grove
Mrs Jennile Freestone received a fetter from her daughter Mrs Afton Crafford Pleasant Grove abating Mrs Minnie Croxford wife of Frank Croxford and daughter of Mr and Mrs Alma Taylor deceased of Vernal Was buried last week in Pleasant Grove Their home was in Swanston Wy She left her husband and three boys to mourn her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennile Freestone
Afton Crafford
Pleasant Grove
Minnie Croxford
Frank Croxford
Alma Taylor
Vernal
Swanston
Fined for disturbing peace of neighborhood
Wednesday morning Justice fined William Smuin and Charles Williams from Davis ward $10 each for disturbing the peace. Walter Woofey noted the real culprits remained at large as the fined youths paid their penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Walter Woofey
Wiliam Smuin
Charles Williams
Davis Ward
Notice to Public About Dinosaur Quarry Hours and Fees
The Dinosaur quarry at the Dinosaur National Monument is open to visitors weekdays 8 AM to 6 PM. Outside these hours, advance telephone arrangements are needed for admission and a guide. A small fee may be charged to cover guide service. this avoids large museum costs and potential quarry closure. Organize into groups to save time and expense. Telephone Dinosaur Quarry Greenoe or Earl Douglas Green 6756 24-ff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinosaur National Monument
Park Commission
Dinosaur Quarry
Greenoe
Earl Douglas
Green
Notice to Car Owners on Wheel Tightening Fare
Notice to car owners to tighten loose wheel to save expense on new wheels. Information call at this office. 26-tf Jensen Vernal Stage Router Fare one way 7 8 cents, $1 26 round trip. C Fusman 27-tf.
Estray Notice of Red Bald-Faced Cow and Lost Watch
In my possession is a red bald-faced cow branded cross joined with a circle on the left ribs. Owner may reclaim by paying advertising and damages at my place, Nathan Chivers, Davis Ward. Lost item also noted a watch with initials P W and engraved Cagle and P A H on face. Also a Vernal auto for sale or trade, a five passenger car in first class condition, contact numbers 24 or 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canlte
Nahtan Chivers
Davis Ward
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Mickie
Harold Davia
Europe
United States
Hwlg. Rich
Stacy Lewis, Jr
Se Roy Walquist
Chun
Bee Yard
Myton
Mre Zelpha
Wellman
Albert Halen
Green River
Misa
Thelma Huish of
Provo
Ethel Colton
Bernice McNeil
East Lake City
J. If. Ghan
Jengan
Calder
Thomas Silka
Raiinbow Mine
Happy
Ray Ashton
Roosevelt
Dee Chivera
John N. Davis
David Nelson
Dagger County
Mr. Nelson
T. J. Davis
Ute of Company
Clair Coupe
Pacific Ocean
Washington
California
T J Labtrum
Lapoint
Joe E. Marx
Mr. Labrum
Express
Eaton
Notich
Uintah Railway
Vime
Grand Valley
Lulu Hindos
Mrs. I. Sander
Clarence Ashton
Roccavelt
Leslie Ashton
Councilman Press
Pro
Tem
Fish and Game
Co-op
American Legion Auxiliary
Commercial Club
Sybil Collyer
Miss du Pont
Blue Fox
Lottie Kruse
the Girl
Alaska
George Cheeseboro
Titursday
Lewis Stone and
Myrtle Stedman
Comisdy
Ima
Ethel Clayton
Zane Grey
the Mysterous Rider
Robert McKim
Claire Adams
Saldo
W. H. Burgener
E. L. Anderson
West City
Vernal Milling & Light CO
David Timothy
Ashley Co
Blue Bell Mine
Warren Kempton
M. F Ketchum
Rainbow
C E. Hagelburg
Anderson
Witmer
M. R. Jones
Vernal Land Office
J M Fisher, JR
Sugar Station
Vernes Elgin
Cid
Sowhieig
Summer
E. A. Manker
Vernal, Utah
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