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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
6
A son born July 5 to the wife of Odis Fillingum of Davin ward. The item notes his birth amid commentary on certainty and disagreement.
John Aime of Vernal filed a plication to make proof on his home stead asserting his claim to the property.
Utah county awarded a contract for a new courthouse at 180000 dollars to be built in Provo. The note cites Uintah Basin water claims and contrasts Vernal's drinking water as a regional point.
William Hards, father of James O' Nall Jr., longtime Varnal resident, is in the valley renewing old acquaintances during a return visit.
Cashier L. W Curry becomes a grandfather as a baby girl arrives Friday July 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs David Curry, to gladden their family.
R M Gross business manager of the Moffat county Bell of Maybell Colorado visited Vernal during the celebration arriving with the Maybell ball team.
The first two Liberty Bell Savings banks from Uintad State Bank are presented to the newborn child of Mr and Mrs David Curry and to the newborn of Mr and Mrs Jesse Haws.
E J Longhurst suffered a slight stroke Tuesday night and has lost use of his right arm due to a blood clot. He remains able to move about and is receiving medical care.
Word from Vernal reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr Rollin Twitchell and his wife Mrs Kate Twitchell formerly Miss Kate Langston on June 7 in Basin City Wyoming. It is the couple’s first child in six years.
John E McNaughton of Bloomington Indiana arrived on Tuesday with his wife while they are visiting. He returned to file on land located in the Ouray valley, confirming his intention to establish ownership or claim.
Mr and Mrs Tom McNaughton of Heber have spent two weeks visiting their brother Lorenzo and James have arranged a visit to Frank Moroc conclude in this brief district social note.
Milton Ramsey of Longmont Colorado reports conditions look better in Vernal than any other place he has visited this week on business. He left Vernal Wednesday morning.
E A Manker returned Tuesday after days on White river doing assessment work on all shale claims. He shows blistered hands as proof while records office remains silent on the matter.
The Ifintah State Bank shows a patriotic display in its west window featuring bells and banks. They issue a number of banks and plan further actions after holidays as children spend pennies from celebrations.
Lawrence Carter left Sunday for Salt Lake City to bring back Mrs Chase S Carter and their children who had been visiting Atra Carter's parents there. Bishop T J Caldwell and On Amaore accompanied them, Caldwell going on business.
County Treasurer and Henderson family returned Wednesday from Tridel where they stayed with John Merkley. They attended the Fourth of July celebration there and had an excellent time. Their daughter Mary will visit with Mr Merkley for some time.
A notice explains that savers receive four percent interest on balances with Liberty Ralt banks. A single one dollar deposit is required to join and earn interest as long as the account is in use.
Mra George Bartlett of Tridell and Francia M Young of Monk visited on business. Alfred Meeks arrived from Hiawatha and spent holidays in Vernal. Woodmen of the World plan a beneft dance for neighbor Jer Hall. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jease Hawa on Friday July 1. Mr and Mrs C H W Langford of Fort Worth are visiting Mra Langford’s mother, Mrs J McNaughton.
Vernal’s baseball team played Tapoint to a standstill Thursday afternoon on the focal diamond. The score was 17 to 4.
Regular weekly meetings of Wood wen of the World have been discontinued during the summer months, or until September. Local members are notified to pause activities until the fall season resumes.
Mrs Emmeline Wood remains in Salt Lake to care for her daughter who attends school there. Mrs Wood plans to teach in Riverton next year, continuing her involvement in education.
Mise Gartrude Prosser, an operator at the Uintah railway, has been discharged from her post and sent home to Denver. She had been employed by the railroad prior to this action.
Mrs James McNaughton and her son Taft visited Mrs HC Ruple and family on Brush Creek. Mrs Nelson from Wyoming, daughter of Mrs Ruple, is visiting there as well.
State Auditor Reuben McConktie departed Tuesday morning for Duchesne to audit the Duchasne county books. A local note mentions McCankie’s visit as a brief digression.
Friends announce Jeff Hall is improving rapidly after a high risk operation. He faced grave danger but is expected to recover, with supporters hopeful he will come through as a winner.
The Board of County Commissioners met Friday July 1 instead of the regular third of the month. Only routine business was transacted with the full board present.
A severe July frost and strong winds wreaked damage across Uintah Basin. Town trees fell and Lovers Lane blocked by debris. Farms report losses to gardens grain corn and potatoes with some areas spared. Exact totals unavailable as assessments continue.
Mayor S D Colton and councilmen Carter Burton and Davis presided as routine items were acted on. A drainage ditch report was requested for Siddoway and Hatch Fields. The auditing committee was asked to review the tax levy and consider tax reductions if possible. County Clerk Charles A Hatch sent Vernal city tax collection statement for the last six months totaling 694 dollars.
Uintah County names Ered G. Bingham as juvenile judge in a unanimous selection. The probation officer post remains open as the court signals a focus on addressing delinquency by involving responsible older parties rather than harsh punishment of youths.
A terse maxim states that a person receives only what he can gather from the world, implying effort and resourcefulness determine one’s returns. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility in securing rewards through endeavor.
A brief note quotes a cartoonish exchange about language barriers and a family wedding in London. The text mentions an American daughter to be married and a Cable message prompting travel across the Atlantic.
A crowd of locals and visitors journeys through Vernal for Independence Day with travelers from Dragon, Mack Colorado, Alhandra and Whitecvor as well as Vernal residents Annial railway staff, Mr and Mrs W bu v, Duane Watkins, George Scott, Walter Dow, Gilbert Swain and Mrs Louise Trujillo among those noted.
Clarence and Rae Ashton of the Ashton stores in Roosevelt hosted James Abbott George Abbott and Mr Croft with their wives from Ogden. They toured Vernal and Roosevelt enjoying meals and a dine at the Shurtleff hotel. The Ogden party returned home later impressed by the Uintah Basin. Also noted is a film listing at Vogue theatre and local marriages including David Clyde Campbell and Beatrics Sewell.
A motivational verse urges readers to boost their city friends clubs and work. It emphasizes backing neighbors strangers and local business, promoting progress and improvement. The piece discourages chronic negativity and blocking progress, urging active support for forward movement.
Two well known Rangeley youths, Harry Irvin Brown and Anna Elsie Cox, were married on Tuesday June 28 by Justice Walter Woolley. The couple formed the contracting parties in a quiet ceremony.
Congressman Don B Colton reports progress on relief for desert land entrymen unable to prove under current laws. He contacted Register Albert Halen in Vernal and the General Land Office promised a favorable report after a Board of Law Review hearing. Vernal Irrigation Company likely to benefit soon.
Mrs Venna Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Lewis and deputy County Treasurer and James Coltharp son of J He Coltharp were married on June 28 in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Coltharp will reside in Vernal.
Utah Power and Light Company applies with State Engineer for 000 second feet of water from Green river Dag well counts to be appropriated. The plan includes storing 300000 acre feet in one reservoir and flooding 37 200 acres. The water would generate power and propel machinery at sites in Utah Idaho and Wyoming with the used water returned to Green river.
Fourth of July 1921 marked a historic quiet in Salt Lake with no drunkenness arrests and only two men seen under the influence of liquor though light cider was noted. Lieutenant DD FE Clayton, chief of the anti vice squad, filed the day report.
Wednesday morning only seven ex service men filed with Albert Halen at the Vernal Land office for Carey act lands in Ouray valley. Woore and William N Stephens of Randlett chose the land for their filings and drawing to lot. Mr Moore won it and is expected to be followed by more soldier filings in the near future.
Dr George H Thomas, state superintendent of schools, selected to lead the University of Utah as successor to Dr John A Widtsee whose resignation takes effect July 1. Utah man chosen to head the state’s flagship institution of learning.
The United States Senate voted 46 to 4 to place the soldier bonus bill on unfinished business to enable quick action. The measure totals $437,960,100 and plans the bonus payoff over twenty years.
A special Executive Board meeting of the Uintah County Wool Growers Association unanimously resolves a wage cease for herders set at 5000 per month. Directors stress the need for cooperation to sustain the livestock industry amid poor wool and lamb markets and tough economic conditions.
A telegram from the Commissioner of the Land Office in Washington orders the Vernal land office to vacate rooms in the courthouse and relocate to quarters previously used by the Vernal Commercial Club. The move must be completed by July 14.
John B Blankenship, who arrived February 12 1873 as the first white settler vetter in Ashley valley, attended the Fourth of July celebration and enjoyed the sports at age 86. The notice also promotes Liberty Bell banks at Uintah State Bank offering a savings account with one dollar deposit.
Friends and customers are asked to send coal orders to Jer Flall's family during his illness. His son will promptly deliver sour coal, a penny savings note promotes a Liberty Bell replica and a one dollar deposit into Union State Bank savings account by 26-tf.
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