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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
8
A jumble of local items notes Doral Eaton recovering after tonsil removal, a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Perry Galbreather, Mrs Heuben Fuller Sr ill, Vernal Shimimin with a sprained ankle, and Marion Gillett visiting in Day home. Other notes mention Leland Newton’s nail wound, Fred Carpenter’s Salt Lake City trip, and Lewis Adames Colthirp ill, plus several business and travel updates from Vernal and area.
Ferry Preece a merchant of Altonah is dead, leaving his family and parents Mr and Mrs W lam Preece.
A compact quip notes many men serve as little more than hanging pegs for hats bought on their elders’ credit. The wry remark reflects a view of men as mere supports in financial dealings.
Alfred Davis arrived from W H Siddoway's sheep camp with a dislocated shoulder after roping a horse. The injury prompted medical attention and a brief report of the livestock operation’s activities.
Mrs. BB. R. Moyes and her children departed for Ogden on Tuesday to establish a home there indefinitely. Mr. Moyes intends to join them later.
George Lloyd and his wife spent a week visiting Mr and Mrs John N Davia and then returned to their Salt Lake City home. Mr Lloyd is a Z C MI salesman.
Dr and Mrs Van Law and their sons Billile and Earl of Salt Lake spent several days visiting Mrs Ethel M Martin. They left Saturday evening to travel to Denver.
J A Washburn and J Q Johnson, representatives of the Investors Syndicate, left Tuesday for Duchesne and spent a week in the Ashley valley in the interests of their company.
On Monday market offers summer squash string beans cabbage and roasting ears at reasonable retail prices Eggs fetch 26 cents per dozen Ranch butter 6 cents and creamery butter 25 cents per pound.
Members of the Vernal Band spent Friday evening serenading residents who generously donated for band instruments. Their music was well received. They also performed at a City park celebration on Monday.
Last week kerosene and gas declined by one cent in wholesale. Gasoline at Jensen sold for 38 cents per gallon, 40 cents in Vernal, and 45 cents in Duchesne. Kerosene was 39 cents per gallon in Vernal.
Dr H E Rich will leave Sunday for Salt Lake for a three weeks stay. He expects to meet Mrs Rich there. Mee William Reynolds and Mrs Imlock of Maeser and Mayor S D Colton will go with him. He will also meet A V Watkins at Midview.
R M Gipson proprietor of the Shurtlly Hotel in Roosevelt has renamed the establishment Hotel Gipson. The move follows the passing of the Shurtlly name, and locals expect continued popular service and hospitality from the updated hotel.
Mrs Mary Langston and Mrs Caro line LeBeau with Mrs Westover returned Tuesday from Fish Lake Marysvale and Salina. They attended the Sorrenson family reunion at Fish Lake on July 22 and 23. They were joined by Peter Erickson who visited relatives at Grasa Valley and Marysvale.
Mrs John N Davis returned Tuesday from La Grande Oregon to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Harris. Carl drove them in. Her daughter Gaes and Miss Pearl Shimmin attended with relatives who were at the last semester and summer school at the University of Oregon. Miss June Whipple of Lehi is a friend of Miss Edith Bates.
Adair Lyzack, a student at L. D. Business College, came home Tuesday evening with Mrs John N Davis.
Mrs Ivan Atwood was operated on for appendicitis Saturday at the hospital. She was moved to her home before waking from anesthesia.
A nine pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs George Taylor of Fort Duchesne on July 12. Mrs Taylor was formerly Miss Elsie Larson of Vernal.
Lyle Fisher formerly with the Ashley Co operative Company and later with Salt Lake Gilty is now manager of the Roosevelt Mercantile Company in the city.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Haslem of Nebraska paid the Express a pleasant Friday afternoon call. Mr Haslem is identified as a former teacher at the Willcox Academy.
Forest Ranger Albert E. Blood of Altonah and Vernal welcomed his father and mother Mr and Mrs John M Blood from Boston. The parents arrived after eight days on the road, joining their son for a rare family reunion featured in the local notices.
Information from the Forest Department relayed to Attorney Ray E Dillman indicates that camping homes of one acre each may now be filed in the big park on the Uintah river. The Roosevelt Standard reports the development.
Byron Thomas travels Friday to Duchesne to obtain a truckload of young trout for stocking in the Ashley and Brush creeks by the Vernal Gun and Rifle club.
Mr and Mrs George H Harrison returned Saturday in their new Maxwell car. They visited a week with their parents in Salt Lake City. Mrs Harrison's sister Thelma joined them for the visit.
JI oC Neal and his wife of the Neal Allan Motor Company returned last week from Salt Lake City where Mr Neal had gone on business. They brought in a new Oldsmobile Four touring car.
Henry Bottom and Chris Anderson of Duchesne submitted an application to the Public Utilities Commission seeking permission to operate a utility line between Heber City and Vernal via Crawford Valley and Duchesne.
Domestic and foreign corporations must file capital stock return forms in the collector’s office by July 31 to avoid penalties. DC Dunbar mandates the deadline for submission to ensure compliance and avoid fines.
Walter Barnes manager of Ver nal Auto Company and his family departed Monday for a Denver vacation. While departing, Mr Barnes noted Rangely to Meeker road as a helpful route for motorists.
Mise Emmeline Merkley popular clerk at the Ashley Co-op wed William H Varley in Salt Lake City last week. Varley is an engineering crew member on state road work last winter. They will reside in Colorado where he is engaged in construction work.
W A Banke and L Jacobson of Watson visited Vernal for Pioneer Day and returned home Tuesday. William and Elena Griffis came home last Saturday after visiting Mrs Lillian Griffin at Harrison mine. Mr James Fowlkes is home again after a few days at Dragon. Duane Watkins Geogie Scott and Ora Cook arrived in Vernal Sunday evening after an absence. Abe Hatch T B Thompson and J Ho Carr were Sunday passengers to Mack Colorado. Laura M Reed, visiting uncle L Ms Woodard, left Vernal Tuesday for home in Canada. Mrs E T Corless of White River returned Tuesday after weeks with her daughter Mrs Guy Samuels. Miss Huldah Lamb is back at work in the Watson Telephone Office after two weeks visiting Grand Junction Colorado and Provo Utah.
Wednesday evenings honor Mrs Woolley formerly Ona Billings. Clerks' surprise ceremony with Mr and Mrs Sandor hosting, pages, flower girls, and a magistrate. Colorful gifts, luncheon, guests include W S Henderson and Enos Bennion. Bachelor Girls Club porch lesson on Benjamin Franklin led by Miss Jorgenson with Miss Edith Lawrence and Mrs S M Logan aiding.
A large crowd is expected at Uintah Academy Monday night for a farewell party honoring Mr and Mrs J H Wittwer as he leaves to resume work in Nevada. Wittwer has made many friends during his service promoting farmers interests and a second party was held at Moffatt Wednesday night.
Raymond Wilson and his wife from Gladstone New Jersey were hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Tenney two evenings last week during a coast to coast journey. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson, Mr and Mrs George Wilson, Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Sr, Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Jr, and Mrs LaMar Samuels. The party planned onward travel to Sault Lake and Yellowstone Park.
Photoplay adaptation of Robert W Chambers novel featuring Marion Davies as the heroine. The Restless Sex portrays feminism as desire for excitement and status, with Ralph Kellard and Cariley Blackwell in supporting roles under director Robert Z Leonard for Paramount.
An advertisement by Mr Woodard claims eight issues of the paper will feature a large offer to readers. The notice promises cash values and a cash incentive, aiming to draw attention and entice participation across multiple issues.
Mrs Siddoway entertained about 150 guests Wednesday evening at her home in Falls, Idaho. The event featured dancing and games led by Fr. Bingham with humorous stunts. A splendid luncheon was served. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Ray E Dillman and Mr and Mrs Frank Orser and Mr and Mrs Lynn Orser of Roosevelt.
A notice states Harry Underwood of Rifle Colorado informs Clyde Underwood of Moffat Utah of a legal matter dated 28 21. The fragmented text indicates cross jurisdiction communication between two individuals with tied locations.
Mrs Pontha Calder hosted fifty guests Friday in honor of Mrs Mary Sid doway-Taylor and Miss Eva Fijel- Stead visiting with Mr and Mrs W H Siddoway. Mrs W S Henderson and Mrs F G Bingham organized the plans and kept the company amused with an improvised theatre performance.
A weathered Alexandria landmark, built around 1640, preserves walls and interior from early colonial days. The Potomac frontier fort site hosted Braddock’s forces and hosted the Governors Council where tensions grew toward the Revolution. General Washington visited often and legend says his commission was handed here.
A brief note on proper chewing gum disposal attributes Li'l Gel as a perfect lady who does not throw used gum on floors shoes or seats. It urges cleaning up after chewing and keeping tables windows chairs doors and trees free of gum as a courteous habit.
News comes on press time of the death of Mrs William G Gardner of Naples ward AEC. Rowden, a Craig visitor, registered at a local hotel on Sunday. T L Bennett of Fort Duchesne and Wallace Stark of Qura were in town Saturday. Harvey Jenkins of Phoenix, a son in law of John O Evans, visited with his family. Weather is extremely hot and cattle on the mountain ranges are dying for want of water as many streams and springs have dried up.
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