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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
8
The Vernal Vernal Express lists advertising rates including display at 50 cents per inch for up to 160 inches, 30 cents for over 160 inches, and legal notices at 10 cents per line per insertion. Final proof notices cost 12 dollars, water notices 15 dollars, and notices must be prepaid.
Miss Mary Blankenship returned Saturday from several weeks visit to Salt Lake. John C. Jacobson and David O Mackay, Roosevelt citizens, are visiting in Vernal. Mr and Mrs Marion Dudley of Jonsen left for Juniper Hot Springs last week. Mrs Dudley is in poor health.
Inspectors found that the Jensen School required a full roof replacement due to damage from March winds. The project aims to restore structural integrity and weatherproofing, with project scope pending contractor bids and funding approval.
Bishop George E. Wilkins, Orson Calder and A. B. Richardson agreed to travel to Roosevelt on Thursday for a business trip.
Mrs Albert, dean of Salt Lake City, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Carpenter in Vernal for several months.
Julia and Edna Herriott of Vernal have completed a winter session in Tacoma Washington where they attended a business college.
Mr. P. J. Hansen, manager of the collecting department of the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company, spent several days in Vernal last week.
Harold Soward son of Harrison Soward returned from Juniper Hot Springs last week. He is immensely improved and is able to walk without his crutches, it is said.
Mr. Mitchell of the Cottage hotel with a Tridell farm delivered over 800 pounds of new potatoes last week and sold them at eight cents a pound in local markets.
Mrs. Lynne Reader, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeMolly, arrived Monday from Arizona to spend several weeks with her parents.
Miss Hulda Julious of Grand Junction visits, bringing news of Vernal ties and a wide circle of friends.
Beehive girls of the Vernal Second ward had a merry time bathing in Calder's cap. many other swimmers joined in and took several dips in the pond before it was drained.
The list includes Ben Chew buying a Waterloo Boy tractor and a John Deere tractor plow, along with Sunshine ranch 500 lbs of binding twine. T. J. Caldwell purchased 800 binding twine.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church held a social gathering at Mrs Joseph Galbrait's home. About 25 attenders enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is planned for July 22 at Mrs David Wittmer's home.
Jacob Lybbert of the Uintah academy left with his family for Yellowstone National Park last week. He was accompanied by Arthur Manwaring, a local probation officer, and their family.
Representatives of the State Board of Equalization were at the Denver and Salt Lake real estate company office to conduct investigations into setting land valuations.
St Pauls lodge opened last week under Mrs Homer Smith to accommodate students for the Vernal Summer school after a two year closure.
Byron O Colton of Moffat was appointed to fill Leonard Harris unexpired term on the school board at the board meeting held in the board rooms last week. The term expires in December 1920.
P J Enos of Deere and Company was in Vernal last week to inspect and adjust machines at C W and M Company. The work aimed to improve resale value and serviceability of the equipment.
Mrs John Boyer of Salt Lake visits relatives while Mrs Charles Johnson of Macacr ia is bedbound. T J Caldwell of Jonsen recovers from a broken leg. Mrs Mary Boffe of Salt Lake visits with daughter Mrs Pontha Calder. Mrs Ed McMullen of Heber visits her brother A E Dayton for weeks. A baby girl arrived at Mrs T C B8tringham of Maoser on July 16. John Harper welcomed a baby girl born July 15. more congratulations follow.
Mrs Wilford Whitlock of Lecton Bennett secured the eternal visitor honor in the early part of the week, reflecting a notable local achievement.
William Preece, a local game warden, is happy to inform friends and residents that he is up and about and feeling fine after a period of illness or rest.
Mrs Anton Strebo departed Saturday morning for Provo after being summoned due to her sister Mrs King's illness.
Mayor S D Colton departed last week for Lava Hot Springs Idaho to attend mining matters and is not expected to return for several weeks.
Audrey Whitlock of Loeton has spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs Harmon Knoble and plans to return home soon.
A. Richardson came back from Tennessee Pass Colorado where he had been tending to his flocks.
Mr and Mrs James H Wallis have left Vernal after years there to establish a home in Salt Lake City where Mr Watlisa is to join the State Board of Health in a new posting.
Zelph Calder, back from Salt Lake, arrives on an Overland Light tour to oversee Verna’s agency and plans a demonstration and exhibition at Uintah State Bank at 1 30 today.
Misses Nellie Fletcher and Margaret Wardle hosted a cleverly arranged party in Mrs Myrtle Erekson's honor at her home on Wednesday evening. The living and dining rooms featured garden flowers, light refreshments were served, and about twenty five guests attended.
Members gathered at Mrs Tenney’s home with Mrs George Wilson in charge. A chapter from the Battalion’s history was shared in a community group style. Selections were performed by Mrs Nellie Hacking and Mrs Tenny, and refreshments followed.
Uintah county's teaching staff members returned last week from the National Education Association gathering in Salt Lake City, held from July 4 to July 10. The group included George NM Larsen, Mrs O M Calder, Charles Lewis, R H Sainsbury, H L Reid, Jacob N Lybbert, Kata Calder, Emelinae eres, Winnie Wood, and Mary Mc ee.
The First and Second Ward MIA presents a Sunday evening program on July 18 at 8 o’clock in the Second Ward chapel. Featured are a ladies quartet Mrs C J Neal Mrs Pearl Johnson Jessie Hislop Katherine Calder, readings by Huldan Julious with address J R Johnson, and instrumental selections by Charley Lews and company.
David O Mackey and wife hosted Joseph Sharp of Salt Lake as he touted fifteen oil rigs en route. Sharp, representing a major company, said Uintah basin oil outlook is the most promising in the country and forecast Vernal’s largest population rush in months.
Thursday afternoon Mrs Walter McCoy entertained the Thalia club and about fifty ladies at her Maeser home. The gathering featured visiting and games, followed by an elaborate luncheon. Guests departed hopeful for a return visit soon.
Mrs John N Davis was greeted by about one hundred neighbors and friends at her home Monday evening in a surprise birthday party. Guests danced on the lawn, played games, and enjoyed a luncheon before departing with best wishes.
A sequence of farm offers with varying acreages near Vernal and Roosevelt. Properties include 11 percent acre plots, well-improved 26 and 120 acre farms, 160 acre relinishment with irrigation, and a five-minute hail storm risk note. Prices range from $950 to $10,000 with crops, livestock, and equipment included where stated. Real estate and insurance pitches urge prompt action.
The report lists residents and visitors around Vernal and Watson and Rainbow. Names include Mrs White, Mrs Castro, Mr Knobles, F A Siddoway, Ren Johnson, David Snyder, Roy Publicans, Emmett Rowley, Wm Gardner, Jesse Hamaker, Leon Duke, Ren Watkins, John Watkins, and families. They travel to Mack, Rainbow, Watson, Jensen, Athandra, and Vernal for work, residence, or visits. Mr Watkins will head the Uintah Railway Ferry boat.
Virgil Wyatt of Salt Lake arrived last week to assume editorial charge of the Vernal Express during the absence of James H Wallis, publisher.
Travel from eastern states is exceptionally heavy on the Pikes Peak highway through Vernal this week as many passing tourists head toward Yellowstone Park.
Mrs Venna Adams deputy county treasurer left last week for Salt Lake City and will visit parts of Idaho and Wyoming before returning home about the first of August.
H. M. Nordely, employed in the mechanical department of the Vernal Express, left for Salt Lake City last week, signaling a brief disappearance from his duties while on assignment or personal travel.
Mr and Mrs J T Brooks visiting relatives will return to their Montrose Colorado home in several days Mrs Brooks formerly Madeline Johnson a school teacher at Maeser Utah
Harley Mowrey, the last surviving member of the Mormon Battalion, now lives in Lapoint and is expected to return to Vernal for the Pioneer Day celebration on July 24.
Local physician warns typhoid risk rises with many dead animals and extra water in Ashley valley and Roosevelt area. County and doctors offer vaccination for one dollar, seven dollars elsewhere, to prevent an epidemic. Deadline set for September 1. Residents not vaccinated in two years urged to reapply.
Vernal’s representatives returned from Salt Lake City where about 6,000 delegates attended the fifty-eighth NEA convention. Uintah delegate Mr. Charles Lewis reported that most administration plans were carried, Frank M. Hunter of Oakland was elected president, and equal representation was a key achievement. Local teachers may feel the NEA’s broad influence.
Vernal boys rallied in the sixth to threaten the Indians but an error and strikeout ended the bid. The Indians extended their lead in the eighth with three runs as Vernal stoutly resisted. Frank Swain relieved late and showed strong form, though the comeback fell short. Dick Eaton broke his wrist in a practice game the night before, forcing Lyon Thomas to substitute for him. Attendance and standings noted, coverage of substitutions and injuries.
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