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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
8
Ralph Martin, a notable figure, relocates his family to Price as W. B. Weaver shows signs of recovery from a mild stroke and paralysis. Alana Price is mentioned in context with the move.
A fine 10 pound baby girl arrived Thursday July 7 and will be welcomed in the home of Mr and Mrs Asher Morkley.
Mrs. L. J. Boyer and her sons Bryce and Dilly from Logan arrived to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Fletcher.
Mr and Mrs N A Taylor of Ouray with their niece Hazel of East Lake City visited for a short stay from Tuesday to Wednesday, returning home after the visit.
Word from Salt Lake City says Mrs. Ray Mowrey and Mrs. Dot Mowrey left on July 3 for Colville, Washington to spend the summer.
The Ashley Co-op was closed Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday for the semi annual stock taking of its extensive merchandise.
The Beehlife girls of the Second ward visited Monday evening and cheered a number of aged people with cheerful songs and flowers.
With kerosene at 30 cents a gallon households can revive use of old stoves to ease household drudgery during hot days. The notice highlights affordability and relief for housewives amid summer heat.
Engineer J. E. Garn, recently in Vernal as the State Road commission resident agent, shakes hands Friday with friends made during the past winter while wrapping up his assignment.
A. E. Dayton and family departed last week to establish permanent residence in Provo. F. H. Turner of Jenzen assisted by taking out several loads of furniture for them.
The Uintah Telephone Company reports a week of pole resetting and straightening by a crew of men to enhance telephone service in the area.
Laura Evans administratrix conveyed one half interest in the Evans Estate on Little Brush Creek to Lilian W Logsdon for 5300 dollars as consideration.
Dr. David Jennings of Utah Agricultural College leads soil survey work in Western Utah County and travels with Prof. William Peterson to Watson on Wednesday for field observations.
Anton Strebel former manager of the Continental Oil Company has moved his family to Salt Lake City where they will reside permanently. Mrs Strebel and children left Saturday and Mr Strebel Sunday.
G W Converse of Lahore Colorado Fred J Clift of Dry Creek Colorado and E Clift of Chico California, ex soldiers, spent two days in Vernal. They report crops on Diamond mountain not touched by the recent frost and in fine shape.
J. H. Wittwer resigns from the Utah County agricultural department effective early August. He is expected to take a position in Nevada. No successor has yet been appointed.
Sunday afternoon Rev. M J Hersey will lead the Knights of St Paul, a boys group from his congregation formed for moral uplift, on a several day outing to Whiterocks canyon.
Dr J E Usher of Dripping Rocks bottoms was a Vernal visitor Monday returning Tuesday evening. He reports cutting his large wheat crop for hay and notes a late frost nipped the corn and other crops in his section causing considerable damage.
The article fragment notes that Liberty Bell banks will not be exchanged for Savings banks which were previously distributed, but details are missing and context is unclear.
The Utah Public Health Association announces Penny seals return with the largest interest yet, to be paid to stockholders or beneficiaries starting the 16th. Doctors Knight and Williams will head a traveling clinic from Salt Lake City, offering free physical exams to assess health, nutrition, and early disease signs for children and families, urging parents to bring their kids for examination.
A flurry of travelers and visitors reported in Vernal last week with arrivals from Frusa, Grand Junction, Pailsade, and Mack. Mrs Meredith returned home, John Carr visited relatives, H A White arrived via Alatah, and A Richardson resumed business in Vernal. New arrivals include Miss Garber Archuleta Wamaley and Cyrus Struth. Milas Vera Corloze visited her nephew Samuels.
Miss Edith Lawrence hosted the Bachelor Girls Club on Monday evening as they began The Mauter course focusing on Keeping Time. Mrs Logan presented sun dials hour glasses and clocks while Miss Jorgensen discussed watches timekeeping and the Naval Observatory. The motto Learn One Thing Every Day guided a dainty lunch to finish after the lesson.
Mosdames Siddoway Wallace Calder H Calder and Pontha Calder hosted about 150 guests Friday at the Siddoway home to honor Mr and Mrs Anton Strebel on their move to Salt Lake City. Mrs Sander and sister Margaret Meyshley organized games dancing and refreshments. The lawn dancing featured an orchestra and several musical numbers. A luncheon of chicken sandwiches cakes and ice cream was served as hosts wished the couple happiness in their new home.
Mrs William Collyer entertained fifty five guests Wednesday at 500 on the lawn of Mrs George Adams' home in honor of her cousin Miss Laura Reed of Ottawa Canada spending her vacation Prizes were won by Mrs Charls DeMoisy Jr and Mrs W Banks A delicious lunch was served
Roscoe Arbuckle presents in Paramount Screen version of She Round-Up at Vogue Theatre next Friday July 22. He plays Stim Hoover the fat sheriff in George Melford production based on Edmund Day stage hit. Arbuckle provides comic relief amid serious drama alongside Mabel J. Scott and Tom Forman. first screen dramatic outing but comedic at heart.
Fort Duchesne welcomed Henry Crumbo, a business visitor, last week for meetings and local discussions.
Glen V. Reed of Whiterocks was a recent visitor to Vernal on business.
George H Mulvey of Castle Dale spent several days in Vernal this week visiting local sights and meeting residents, returning home with stories from his trip.
A fine baby boy was born to Mrs. Guy Samuels on Wednesday. Both baby and mother are reported to be doing fine.
B E Gardner and Riley Murray from Jensen were in Vernal on business on Thursday, stopping briefly during their trip.
Dr and Mrs W L Sutherland of Roosevelt welcomed twin girls born Tuesday, expanding the family. The announcement notes the birth date and the parents live in Roosevelt.
Miss La Vonne Garber of Nucla Colorado is visiting friends Mrs. Bessie Adams and her daughter Mrs. G D Bonner. The note records a social visit among local residents and mentions no further events or dates.
E. Y. Deshayes and his mother in law Julia Cage arrived from Dragon to take the infant for medical care, seeking treatment for the child.
The Uintah Drug Company displays two oil paintings titled Rocks In Jones Hole by local mining figure Ernest Untermain, highlighting his artistic work alongside his industrial prominence.
Our weekly half-holiday shifts to Friday this week to honor the Steamboat Springs Commercial Club during their community run.
Frank Johnson, driver of the Vernal-Helpar stage, had car trouble Wednesday night and was forced to return to Vernal for assistance. He arrived in town around midnight.
John E McNaughton of Vernal filed with the state engineer for the appropriation of 4.35 second feet of water from Mosby Creek in Uintah County to irrigate 304 acres of land.
John McNaughton former principal of Jensen school left Thursday for Bloomington Illinois. He plans to sit on land recently opened for entry and will visit eastern points with Mrs McNaughton until the new school term begins.
Mr and Mrs J P Chapman and children have returned from Steam Boat Springs Colorado where they traveled to meet Mrs Chapman s mother Mrs James Williams of Wood River Nebraska who will spend the summer there They also spent several days at Janiper Springs on the way out.
An old clipping offers fishing tackle at Cal dersa Confect and advertises a new savings account from Uintah State Bank. The fragment notes a date 26-1 and currency symbol £, suggesting period pricing within a local commercial page.
Program for the Vernal Second Ward Sunday School on July 24 features selections by Band Blory Mrs A T Johnson Quartet George Woodbury and Company reading Margaret Merkley flute selection A Haring Pioneer Life Ashley Bartlett Music William F Hanson story Beehive Girls Selection Louis Bingham Chorus and a Beehive Girls Band closing with a 28 21 score note
A list of warranty deeds and patents filed at the recorder’s office since July 1 includes transfers from Hyrum Meeks to William Sewell for 2000 dollars and to awntutate Sewell for 3000 dollars, plus minor transfers and a patent from United States to Wallace Potter. Other entries show Minute Pearce to C W Melling for 10 dollars and Screvenius Gardner to D H and Pamelia Wetzel for 500 dollars, with N H Deruse to Harry F Elliott for 400 dollars and John F Chapman to John Powell Speece for 1 dollar.
Trieda Lyman, ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Lyman of Tridell, died of heart disease at Bishop Bartlett’s home where the family was staying for medical aid. Her father recently returned from a mission and had spent much time in Omaha and Lincoln. The body will be taken home for burial.
A total of 782 dollars in bounties was paid in June to Uintah County trappers by County Clerk Charles A Hatch. They exterminated 106 coyotes 15 hab cats 2 bears and 4 grey wolves. The effort saves cattle and sheepmen thousands annually.
Former president William H Taft was sworn in as chief justice of the United States in a simple ceremony in the Attorney General’s office. Present were Taft’s brother Henry W Taft and John T Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee, with Supreme Court justices absent.
Steamboat Commercial Club members arrived in Vernal Thursday afternoon with their bail team. A banquet and a community run to Ashley valley and Dinosaur quarry are planned. A Steamboat Colts vs Vernal ball game will be played, and the local half holiday will be observed Friday afternoon in honor of the visitors.
Dr. George H. Cruikshank and his daughter Elya left last week to view Steamboat Springs. They expect to return with the crowd from Steamboat making the sociability run.
Uintah State Bank promotes unique Liberty Ball banks for boys and girls with a new savings account requiring a single one dollar deposit. The advertisement emphasizes universal eligibility and a low entry amount.
The United States Land Office has moved from the County Court house to the Vernal Commercial Club rooms. The spaces feature skylight and ventilation, making the hall and main room bright and commodious. Register Albert Halen and Receiver Addie Longhurst are pleased. Thelma King, the official stenographer, recently transferred from Salt Lake.
A penny saver promotion promotes a Liberty Bell replica obtainable through Uintah State Bank savings. Deposit one dollar to open a savings account and receive the item. The ad targets children as a friendly incentive and lists Calder’s Contect as the seller.
Ashton Hillman seventeen year old son of Dan H Hillman state inspector of apiaries wrote his father about his swift promotion after two days service aboard the oil tanker Lansing on the 8 8 route from Vancouver to Honolulu and South American points. He started as wiper and in two days was advanced to fireman with a ten dollar monthly raise. The ship docked at San Francisco bay and then sailed to Honolulu carrying two million gallons of oil. He says he liked his job.
A Liberty Bell bank promotion offers a one dollar deposit to new savers. Each new depositor receives a bank with four percent interest while in use. The fragment ends with a stray number and unclear continuation.
Miss Gladys L Christensen and Miss Rozina Skidmore inspect Vernal and Reservation clubs this week. Skidmore reviews farm economy demonstrations at Uintah Academy while Vernal clubs learn canning and baking. County officials Wittwer and Slaugh join activities with a concluding leaders and mothers gathering at Uintah Academy on Friday night.
Hilda Ashton daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Ashton has returned from Salt Lake City where she has been attending the University of Utah.
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