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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
7
The Arnual Express is recorded as second-class mail matter at the Vernal Utah post office under the act of Congress of March 3 1879 and 2.50 PIR LF AR EIN ADVANCE.
Dr Earl Lewis came back Monday evening from a regional business trip visiting Idaho and Wyoming. Local officials credited the journey with strengthening ties between groups and discussing ongoing projects.
Miss Olena Brady of Duchesne returned Tuesday after a brief visit with her sister Mrs Dallas HT Young.
A puzzling, fragmented quote notes a boy and actions of kicking and pulling. The speech hints at inability to perform both at certain ages and states that others cannot either, leaving interpretation to readers.
Mr and Mrs Henry Beale of Antelope visited Monday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Tatlac. Young Mrs Beale and Mrs Young are present at the gathering.
The approaching tourist season has been slowed by a late spring nationwide, retarding travel and business across the United States. Regional impacts include shorter seasons for resorts and reduced early season traffic, with hope for a catch up as weather stabilizes.
Local advocates urge treating visitors as kin, showcasing open good will and friendly advertising for the town. Supporters cite cooperative efforts by businesses to welcome travelers and promote regional attractions.
At this Saturday’s Utah Library Association convention in Salt Lake City Miva Werle Massey librarian at Vernat was elected to the executive board. She spoke on the so called tan Library Law during the meeting.
City council action includes buying a standard fire engine for the city and ordering 60 tons of salt for street and sidewalk use. Groundwork begins on a service station site near the old Dyer Cement Garage on Main Street, with completion expected in 60 days. The new facilities aim to boost tourism by improving coast and street access.
David Witmer plans to erect a two story brick structure on Main Street to replace the old store building and move west of the Red Front Garage. The new building may be leased to a well known firm eager to locate in Vernal.
A joint meeting of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary met Wednesday night in the United States Bank directors room. George Cahoon, post commander, presided and a float for the Ogden convention parade next month was planned, with each organization contributing $18 to construct a giant paper dinosaur by Roy Kay.
Mizgy Peat Shaffer arrived back Saturday after a stay in Salt Lake City visiting her brother Ernest Shaffer and other relatives.
Mra Nelson Merkley traveled to her summer home on Diamond Mountain last week to collect supplies and returned on Tuesday.
The first of the new Buick 1928 models arriving in Vernal was sold Saturday to John L. Siddoway through Charley & Carter, the local Buick agent.
Shirley Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs Ashley Bartlett of Price arrived Tuesday evening and will spend time visiting friends and relatives in the area.
Leo Camp and his Idaho family are visiting Vernal with friends and relatives. The Camp family formerly lived in Vernal and are now back for a reunion and sightseeing.
Miss Violet Wieward and Kermit Young drove to Price on Friday to collect Mrs E J Young Jr who had been in Salt Lake City for some time.
A shopper recalls nuisance from ads, saying every newspaper ad woke him during his noon nap in the store, recalling a time when ads disrupted daily routines.
Me and Mrs LeRoy Morrill and Mr and Mrs Oscar Lyman of Tri dell were in Vernal Friday on business. Mr Morrill called at the Express and renewed his subscription.
Mrs Sarah Eccles and her daughters Nona and Marie of Brooklyn New York are on an extended visit with Mrs Eccles parents Mr and Mrs William Gideon and sister Mrs N G Sowards.
A Monday contact from W oA Winward requests renewal of his Vernal Express subscription. The note notes Winward as one of the paper’s oldest subscribers dating back to the Uintah Tappoose era.
Among those fishing Trout Creek this week are Mise Vers Calder Misa Ora An derson of Fullview Milan Mable Sid dowly Miss Mazel Sowards Grant Calder and Paul Mekeot of Provo.
Van Massey suffers four wounds to his right hand from a hay hook and has blood poisoning. Doctors report no improvement as efforts continue to prevent spread of infection.
The City Board of Health urges residents to boil all Pleasant Grove water before use due to contamination from stock runoff and surface drainage making the supply dangerous to drink.
State roads open except the Castlegate Duchesne route through Willow Creek Canyon closed for weeks due to flood damage. A temporary route via Price to Kymne then Emmar Park Junction exists. The Price-Myton highway is passable but difficult with three bridges out.
Vern Anderson departed the weekly festival context for a business trip to Wyoming. Local observers note the absence during the fest, with plans for return unspecified.
Mrs Mable Hislop travels to Denver where she plans to pursue romance and engage in commercial ventures. The move signals a shift in personal ties as she settles in the Colorado capital.
I Sander, manager of the Ashley Co-op, leaves for Salt Lake City Monday on business.
M Snyder of Snyder Service Station made a business trip to Salt Lake City, the local paper notes, detailing the journey and its aims for the week.
Mr and Mrs Walter Woolley returned Monday from Paradise Park where they enjoyed a weeklong visit.
Charley Noel plans a summer retreat by Brush Creek cave, constructing a cabin in the draw for his family to spend the rest of the season together.
Mr and Mrs. Robert L Pixton announce the arrival of a baby daughter born Wednesday July 20. Mother and child are reported to be getting along nicely.
Mr and Mrs W and Henderson with their sons Charles and Ernest visited Brush Creek cave 28 miles from Vernal on the new Vernal Manila road. They report the road in first class shape.
The funeral for Don Roberts will be held at one o'clock Saturday in the Gilney chapel. A viewing will be available after eleven o'clock Friday morning at the home of Charles Batty.
Department Commander William Tooke of the American Legion selects Jeon P Christensen as one of the group leaders for the Ninth Annual contention to be held in Ogden next month.
The Ashley Coopers install a well known Moreton sanitary candy showcase with a 450 pound candy capacity. It will be protected from dust dirt and customers fingers.
Miss Vera Calder came home Saturday after a brief stay in Salt Lake City. She was accompanied by Miss Ora Anderson of Fairview and Paul Dickson of Provo who will visit here for some time.
Mr and Mrs C E E Johnson of Hayden visited Mr and Mrs Snellen Johnson and were joined by Alton Johnson of Hayden. They spent the 24th together and returned Sunday evening.
Misa Nono Erekson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Erekson of Provo and former Vernal residents stays with cousins Ciss Theota and Dorly Erekson. Migs Erekson arrives Saturday and plans to stay for a time.
Mr Loy Sprague and his son Lucian left Sunday for their home in Mack Cole. They were here for some time visiting Mrs Sprague’s parents Mr and Mrs John McAndrews and were accompanied by Mr McAndrews who will stay there for a period.
The office of the state treasurer reports receipt of 1333371 from federal highway money. Of this amount 846231 will fund four bridges on the Fort Duchesne road in Uintah County. Local residents and visitors are noted in Vernal for funeral services and family travel, including the Merkleys, Fullers, Preece, and McKenzies from Salt Lake City, with other relatives visiting from Riverton and West Jordan.
A large corps of workers from Ulstah County has been secured to assist UBI playground activities. List includes May Henderson, Ruby Hansen, Beulah Samuels, Theora Johnson Whetton, Malzie Had Seatrice Stringham, Sterling Haws, Verda Hawa, John Stagg, Ruth Bennion, May Johnson, Pearl Eaton, Pearl Shaffer, Lela Batty, Mina Hodgkinson, Muriel Wallis, Kathrine Dudley, Myrtle Dudley, Sareh Bingham, Hildred Aycock, Mary Noel Mavig, Vera Calder, Estella Richardson, Elden Cook, Roy Oaks, George Erekson, Maud Martin, LaMar Cook, Owen Slaugh, Harold Merkley, Aston Bingham, Norma Wardle, Zelda Abplanalp, Elya Wilkins, Erma Hatch Siddoway. Parents can rest assured the playground work will be a popular feature. A large number of workers are secured from Duclesne county. An important meeting will be held after Sunday noon priesthood meeting in the Seminary building at 4 o’clock.
Uintah County officials resist a proposed increase of $590,429.60 in assessed property valuations. The Uintah Club formed a committee to protest to the State Board of Equalization and called for a public hearing before any raise. County officials Parley H Goodrich and others met in Salt Lake City to press their case.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Whetten spend a week fishing at Whiterocks canyon joined by Mr and Mrs J Larrar Bird of Maeser for the excursion.
E D Samuels and Mr and Mrs Vern Shiremin travel back from Oak Creek Colorado after visiting for a week due to the serious illness of Guy Samuels. The family notes the outing was cut short by the health emergency and they are returning home Mon- Gay.
Me and Mra Joseph Paulson and two children from Lake Salley ranch spent the past weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sanes On returning they were accompanied by Misa Valeska Sannes who will spend a week with Mr and Wrr Paulson.
Mrs Joseph Hardy and her two children Evelyn and Homer of Denver are visiting with Mrs Hardy and mother Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds of Maeset along with Mrs Gladys Jamison of Salt Lake City and other relatives.
The YBIC dances this year will feature heavy canvas covering and mock fighting effects. The Washington Wanderer’s splendid musical aggregation will supply the film accompaniment. The opening dance is next Tuesday night and promises special interest.
Mr and Mrs Co T Corlses traveled from Ok Creek Colorado where Mirg Corlesy had visited for a month with her daughter. Mr Samuela, who recently had a serious operation, is now making a remarkable recovery with his family.
GO Van Tassel leaves the Ash ley National Forest ranger post to engage in farming in Ashley valley effective July St. Glen A Lambert, formerly of 4ne Hole in the Rock district Lone tree Wye, to succeed pending final announcement. Van Tassel has served as forest ranger since 1918.
Dr and Mrs H E Rich and daughter Pereppa leave on Tuesday week for Ogden and then Paris to attend the war veterans reunion in December. The Express wishes them a safe journey and farewell.
Ten days of rising tramp activity in Vernal sees fifteen to twenty youths bumming rides, increasingly confrontational toward motorists. The piece urges motorists to refuse free rides to curb a growing sense of entitlement and discourage habitual borrowing of others possessions.
A reflective piece urges noticing small joys and gains while ignoring losses. It encourages focusing on people’s virtues and avoiding fault finding to foster happiness and better harmony in daily life.
Wild horses in the Uintah foothills will be rounded up for export to France. Iver Hyland has driven 1479 animals into Bitter Creek corrall in three weeks for Chappel Brothers Rockford Illinois to butcher. Prime meat will be canned for France. other parts used as fertilizer. The Rockford abattoir handles 200 head daily. sickly or light horses fetch lower prices. An estimated 220000 head remain to be gathered from Montana Wyoming and Utah.
The Uintah Club met Tuesday evening in the Uintah State Bank directors’ room. Present were J C Anderson as president, Dr H E Rich, John Bristol, I Sander, W B Wallis, H B Calder, A G Nord, W S Henderson, Dr G H Christy, J A Cheney, J & Higham, and Leg Thorne. No officers were elected. a questionnaire will be sent to gauge interest in continuing the club and preferred format. The group also discussed Green River businessmen’s Vernon visit plans and the State Board of Equalization’s proposed rise in vint a county property valuations, with details elsewhere in the issue.
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