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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
3
A bustling Vernal news roundup covers residents in town and on the Uintah Reservation. Meetings, school plans, and farm bureau notices blend with travel and family updates, naming Reginald Noel, J. Cheney, Mrs. Reed, and many neighbors while referencing the Uintah Railway and local events.
Mrs. Colton arrived in the latter part of last week with R. Collett and Sterling Collett from Salt Lake City for a few days visit with home folks. She spoke at the First Ward Sunday school and friends rejoice at her health recovery as she visits sons Congressman Don B. Colton and Ed Colton.
On July 24 a baby girl was welcomed at the home of manager J Sander and Mrs Sander of the Ashley Co-op. The birth marks the second child in the family.
An 18th daughter born Friday July 20 brightened the Ashlay forest home of Supervisor and Mrs Charles DeMolly Jr. The notice lists a forthcoming sale of good condition plan on and Mrs 8 Aug Smith 30 21.
Wendell Pope and Lawrence Carter were uninjured when their Lone Ashton buggy turned turtle during the Roosevelt Pioneer Day race. Driver Pope sustained only a slight abrasion to the forehead while both men escaped with minor bruises.
By order of the General Land Office Commissioner Frances Reilly a local office stenographer is transferred to the Glenwood Springs Colorado office effective September 1 Laura W Marchie a Salt Lake City stenographer is transferred to the Vernal Utah office The moves relocate two staffers between regional offices in September.
Bert McKee was arrested Wednesday for possessing intoxicating liquor at Davia ward hall. Stephen Adama swore to the complaint. At a Thursday preliminary hearing before Justice Irvin Eaton McKee pleaded not guilty and his bond for today, Friday, at 2 p m, was set.
A blaze at 3 pm today damaged the U S government tank house near the Star Mall route trucks and between Continent Oil and Independent Gas plants. Fire crews used emergency chemicals to prevent a tank explosion beneath the house, with about $500 damage reported.
A cloudburst west of Green River Wyoming at 3 p m caused a landslide on the Union Pacific blocking tracks 2 to 4 feet deep for about 100 yards rail movements halted while section crews cleared the eastbound line and work to reopen the westbound track. Additional cloudbursts at Rock Springs and Point of Rocks threaten the line though no major breaks or tie ups reported. trains held at Point of Rocks and Bitter Creek.
Imperial tombs believed to belong to the sons and daughters of Emperor Godaigo have been found in Kyoto suburbs. The sites, linked to a 584 year old conflict with Ashikaga, are part of a nationwide search by the Imperial mausoleum board to aid Japan’s historical study.
A report notes participation by attendees at the U B I C sessions held at Fort Duchesne on August 15 16 and 17 with a tally of 30 11.
Mrs LN Meredith hosted a Thalia club gathering Tuesday evening with a pleasant social and an excellent lunch. On Wednesday, Second Ward Primary officers and teachers held a kitchen shower for Mrs Margaret Wootley Paarce at Mrs W A Hendersons home with about twenty attendees.
William Elmer Grubbs of Oravillo California and Mias Lenn Stewart of Vernal formerly of Jonsen were united in marriage by Sustica Irvin Eaton. Grubbs is known in Jonsen and Vernal for oil work on White River and Jensen. They plan to live in Jensen.
Mrs J H Ratliff entertained on the lawn Tuesday afternoon for her sister in law Mrs Maggia Weaver visiting from San Jose California for the summer. Mrs John McAndrey won the honors and a delicious luncheon was served. Mr Ratliff and his sister had not met for twenty six years until this summer.
J B Sessoma a traveling salesman for Penny Art Works and Miss Mary Rasmussen of Lapoint daughter of Mr and Mrs Ephriam Rasmussen were married in Salt Lake City on July 7 1933.
Miss Alvaretta Pottinger, once a Willcox academy teacher, wed Nelson Vance Russell professor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Warren Hall assisted by Professor George Smith and followed by a reception for over 150 guests at Arlington Presbyterian church.
Manager Ray Stringham presents a Pioneer evening at Orpheus with Chicago entertainers praised by the crowd. Jessie Knox sang with range and expression, Gertrude Miller impressed on piano, and Mrs. Della E. Knox of Myton garnered warm applause for Swannee River and other numbers.
Washington reports Utah now has sixty rural free delivery routes spanning 1,466 miles. No new routes were added in the state this fiscal year. Idaho has 217 routes covering 6,817 miles with one new route last year. Wyoming lists thirty-one routes for 974 miles with one new route last year. Nevada has four routes totaling 125 miles, the fewest in the nation.
Notice announces August 15 16 and 17 events featuring a wide array of instructors and speakers to help solve basin problems. Attendees are urged to arrange transport and attend.
The Willam Fox production Monte Cristo features a galaxy of stellar names and an epic tale of love adventure and vengeance. Shows Thursday July 26 and Friday July 27 at the Vogue theatre as part of a talent filled film program.
A Sunday gathering is announced for July 29 at 1 p m in the Utah academy building for the Stake Priesthood meeting of all quorums, followed by ward officers and teachers at 2 p m. The Dodds family extends thanks for sympathy and flowers after the passing of Mrs. Pardon Dodds Sr.
London to Swindon is a 77% mile run completed in 75 minutes at 61.8 mph. The summer schedule includes five trains with faster than four minute mile averages, the longest leg London to Bath at 106% miles at 61.1 mph. Daily non stop services connect London with key cities and resorts for seaside living while working in the capital.
George A Gurr of Vernal Utah filed no intention to make three years proof to establish his homestead claim for E% NE Section 10 Township 58 Range 21 E Salt Lake Meridian before the Vernal Land Office on September 22 1923. Witnesses Parley Gurr Orson B Calder Leo Calder and A Bascom all of Vernal Utah. Albert Halen Register first publication July 27, last August 24 1923.
Drs J J and William M Bunwell from Ophthalmic Specialists of Salt Lake will be at the Vernal Hotel Saturday August 4 offering free eye testing. References note they promote LaaRCA lenses as health and vision aids.
Vernal faced the Indians at Lapoint on Pioneer Day in a tight 3 to 2 win for the visitors. Highlights included Ike Hacking’s one handed catch saving a potential home run and strong pitching by Jease Hullinger and Frank Bwain. A scheduled game vs Mt Emmons was announced for Wednesday at the Fairgrounds at 3 pm with a large crowd expected.
FOR SALE Good cement mixer and block making machine. 27 11 Leslie Ashton How. CON TENT WANTED In exchange for Cedar wood. Call Vernal Express. 30 11 LOST Water canteen from auto near Cooks planing mill. Reward for return H Walter Woolley. 30 1
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