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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
8
The excerpt notes the post office in Vernal Utah handling mail as second class matter and references a March act of Congress, with names obscured in the OCR. The readable items indicate a historical postal notice and government action context.
In Vernal and nearby towns many residents and visitors are listed with their movements. Fred Voightie in Vernal hospital for a broken leg, Linwood Liddell in Vernal for the Fourth, and various families from Rangely Myton Ouray Park City Delta and Rainbow visit or travel. A Chevrolet coach, touring, and a coupe were delivered locally and several residents are employed at the Vernal Hotel or visiting relatives in Grand Junction Baxters Pata and Richfield.
Mrs Fred Ackhurst returned home after a two week visit in Steamboat Springs Cole with Glen Ingles and Mrs Itgles visiting through Tuesday. J I Davis of Salt Lake City announced Vernal will have a fox farm this summer. Mr Davis and Mrs George W Daess and son John took a two week car trip to Yellowstone Park. Elroy Wittkies, Paul Hancon, B O Ceattan, Clare Ashton, J R Lambert, and Lynn Orser attended the Sesquicentennial celebration. The Vernal Land Office moved into former Street Service rooms beside the Wintaeh State Bank. J A Cheney and Rae Ashton returned from a pleasure trip to Glenwood Springs Cole Ern Shimmin will take a summer vacation. Leonard Perry will substitute during dance instructor Shiramin's absence. Florence Harsen and Estalia Richardson came home from Salt Lake City to attend the Fourth. they left for summer classes Tuesday. Dr Albert Bjorneon of Duchesne fished in Vernal with his daughter and husband. He formerly lived in Vernal and practiced seven years.
Bre Jack Reed of Ogden and Miss Nellie Smith of Vermal are noted for public benefit work in Vernal. Frank Smith of Maeser attends with her parents. A G Nord attends a supervisers conference at the Great Basin Experiment Station near Ephraim Sanpete County focusing on Fourth district grazing problems.
Mr and Mrs Alma Jotneon and three children of Salt Lake City were guests before part of the week at the home of Mr and Mrs William Witheck, with Mrs Jotneon and a niece of Mr Witheck present. Sir Johnson serves as secretary and treasurer of the Utah Oil and Refining Company.
Me and Mrs Ross Bartlett and two little daughters Linsine and Dona Tray motored in from Provo Sunday evening. Mrs Bartlett and children will stay with relatives and friends for part of the summer. Mr Bartletts mother Mrs Anna Bartlett returned with them after visiting at our glide points.
Veraln reports that Uintah Development Company authorized eight oil tests in Uintah County with drilling to begin mid August. The UD No 4 well lies five and a half miles west of Vernal, six more tests cover patented lands, and a Davis test east of Vernal will be completed to 1190 feet before continuing.
Statistics from the secretary of state reveal gasoline sales in Utah from December 1 1924 to June 30 1926 show 49 687 210 gallons sold with total tax paid 3164151870. During the period December 1 1925 to June 20 1926 29018 705 gallons were manufactured. 10160747 gallons sold in state and 7714143 outside. Imports from December 12 1925 to June 39 1926 totaled 6 405 648 gallons with 6413 397 gallons sold in state and 23504 outside. Tax on gasoline sold December 1 1925 to June 20 1926 amounted to 5638 72453 with 243 in highway taxes. Motor vehicle department shows $8781932 since December 1 1935, with $435 76 50 for passenger cars and $11359182 for trucks.
Mrs Kenn til Spifrs society editor Phong 118 4 reports Mr and Mrs John N Davis returned Tuesday after an extended visit. Davis was released from a six month mission in the Southern states. In company with Mr and Mrs William Witbeck the Detisen visited Washington DC. The Witbecks visited in Philadelphia and other cities. The piece notes travels to New York Chicago Denver Salt Lake City Payson Heber City and Payson visits with relatives. Dinner hosts include Mr and Mrs Henry Jerriott and Mr and Mrs Lynn Strong with various guests from Knoightaville Upland Calif and others.
The drama club held a Wednesday gathering at Misa Hilda Williams’s home with two new members initiated. Gerald and Lloyd Stewart received high honors, and guests from Salt Lake City and Vernal attended, including Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston and many Stewarts. New marriages include Elva Eaton and Carl Davis and Jennie Lynn and Virgil Massey in Salt Lake City.
County Clerk Wilson Murray issued a marriage license on June 30 to Leonard A Wilson son of Charles Wilson and Iva Anderson daughter of G W Anderson both of the Dragon area. The ceremony is set as a personal matter with families listed in the record.
Mrs E D Lemmon was honor guest at a Tuesday bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs E A Manker. The decor featured Marguerites and sweet peas as twelve guests dined at a long table with a cut glass basket centerpiece. The event ended with high honors to Mrs Lemmon and Mrs W N Preas after a three course luncheon and bridge games.
Mr and Mrs W WN Preag hosted guests Friday evening July 2 at their home in red white and blue decor. Six small tables with crystal baskets of red rambler roses framed a seven o'clock dinner followed by bridge. High honors went to Urs E D Lemmon and W E Collyer.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Strong and Bon Max, Mr and Mrs Roy Coupe with Mrs Clair Coupe and Mrs Thelma Evans left Saturday morning for Trout Creek for a fishing trip. After an enjoyable time the Merrymakers returned home on Monday forenoon.
The Matson Tipton dancers bring a unique and attractive show to the Orpheus on Saturday. Local committee head Fred C Graham hails the entertainment as one of the most distinctive acts booked.
Nirs Rae Ashton and her two sons attended a birthday dinner hosted by Sire BD P Witmore in Moosevelt. The seven year old Marilyn and Ralph Ashton enjoyed a lavish feast with a birthday cake as guests John Thivia Mr and Mrs J Cliva Davis and others joined. The evening featured dancing led by Matson Tipton and local arrangements overseen by Irmin Batn.
Lewis Murray of Jensen and Ida Willis of Vernal obtained a license to marry Wednesday of last week. They were married the same day by President Wallace Calder. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Murray and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Ida Willis.
County Clerk Wilson Murray recorded a license on June 30 for Reuben Snyder of Myton and Della Lambert of Roosevelt. They wed that evening by President Calder. Snyder is son of Mr and Mrs C A Snyder and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Lambert.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Representative Hayden of Arizona reintroduced the vetoed Indian leasing bill to reopen debate next session. The fate depends on Supreme Court rulings on executive order lands and Navajo permittees, with Hayden urging full royalty to Indians regardless of court action. Senator Borah praised the president’s action as aligned with his wishes.
The state valuation for taxation is projected to reach about 689.15 million this year, with mines and utilities up by 23.26 million over 1925 and other property rising by more than 6.27 million. The final figure awaits adjustments by the state board and county-level changes. The mines and utilities valuation is fixed at 231.04 million.
Bank commissioner Seth Pixton says the Bank of Duchesne and the Wyton State Bank will likely close within months. Duchesne has paid about 25 percent of obligations and Myton State Bank about 49 percent. Duchesne paid none, Myton 30 percent and expected 10 more. Duchesne closed March 4 1921 with resources of 25,824,283 and deposits of 73,351.48. Myton closed July 18 1922 with assets 1,671,406 and deposits 692,835. Conditions in the region show good crops but rain is needed as drought risks loom.
Card advertisement offering carbon and typewriting paper in any quantity from Vernal Expresa Publishing Co.
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