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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
8
Vernal Vernal Express editor James H. Wallis outlines post office and publication details. Advertising rates effective Jan 1 1920 include display rates 30 36 or 60 cents per inch plus notice charges per word or line and advance payment. legal notices and final proof notices have set fees.
A fragment from a local notice invites readers to call and see cabinets of birth announcements. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or places. It suggests a display or sales pitch for a collection of birth notices.
Mrs. S Sanders is recovering from an operation and will soon be able to be out again. The notice notes her improving condition and anticipated return to normal activities.
Mrs James Coop is recovering among friends after a medical operation last week. The report notes her steady improvement and appreciation from her social circle during convalescence.
Mr and Mrs Smith have moved into their newly purchased bungalow from O Menzer Calder, marking their residence relocation and home purchase in the local area.
Dr. O. K. Hanson and L. J Epper son, county clerk of Utah county, traveled from Provo to Vernal last week to handle land business, reflecting official acts in county governance and property affairs.
Clair Johnson of Roosevelt was in Vernal on business Tuesday and made this office a pleasant call.
Mr and Mrs Y H Lininger of Fraser Colorado visited Mr and Mrs Bob Bradford and called on Fred Felch and Walter Barnes during the past week.
Ray Paulson of Juniper Springs Colorado spent a few days in town last week to tend to business interests and visit relatives.
G. W. Moreland a jeweler in Vernal reports a several weeks vacation in Salt Lake City. He says Vernal feels like paradise compared to the heat of Zion during his travels.
Mrs. Lee Barnes departed Tuesday morning for northern Idaho to visit friends and relatives, planning to stay until the latter part of September.
Doctor Homer E Rich took James Cook and family to Midview Sunday and brought back Mr A B Watkins and family for a brief stay. Mrs Watkins is Dr Richs sister.
Mrs Elizabeth H Cannesgieter, president of the Rebekah State Assembly, attended the Vernal Rebekah Lodge last Wednesday night. A banquet was served after the meeting in her honor.
Don Lewis and Benford Doss helped Miss Emiline Merkley escape danger in the Green River after being swept downstream while wading. Merkley was greatly excited by the incident as river currents carried her along.
William M. Anderson, supervisor of the Ashley forest, recently completed a thorough inspection of his domains. He reports stock in good condition and states that no forest fires have occurred thus far this season.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Paulson sold their Green Royver ranch to their children and will travel to Salt Lake City to visit relatives. They will then go to Rigby Idaho to see their daughter Mrs T B Matney, followed by a trip to Colorado to visit another daughter Mrs Wm Stewart. They expect to be gone about two months.
Mr and Mrs William Richardson of Naples hosted a dinner for neighbors in honor of Pioneer Day on July 24. Mrs Richardson, a veteran of the first hang cart company, recalls their trials and hopes to keep Pioneer Day cherished in memory and in guiding her children to honor the pioneers.
On Sunday evening August 1st Dr Stevens speaks on Some of the Fundamentals of Education in the Second ward chapel under NMIA of the Vernal wards at eight. A program follows with a senior girls chorus reading by Patsy Mease community singing led by Goo L Woodbury brass music by Charley Lewis and company. The public is invited.
The Express previews a full account of a big hike with human interest incidents yet to be gathered. Readers with compelling information are urged to contact the office. Also noted are a July 28 removal by Seymour Young, a Meeker Cole marriage to Leo Grimaley of Lapoint last week, and an update on Mayor D Coltons improving at Lava Hot Springs.
Mr and Mrs Geo Grey came back this week from an extended stay in Los Gatos California They report having had a wonderful trip and generous time away together plus new memories from the visit.
Wilbur Sowards, manager of the Acorn Mercantile Co., is in the mountains this week for his annual vacation.
William Carroll writes from San Gabriel California describing extreme heat with 118 degrees in the shade and no shade available, reporting on the intense summer conditions in the area.
Grandpa Freestone, once a bishop of Vornal ward, is doing nicely after a recent fall that resulted in a broken arm.
Manager T. Sander of the Ashley Co op departed last Wednesday to travel south for several weeks to order stock for the fall and winter trade.
John Blythe, an old time settler, spent last week in Vernal erecting a tombstone for his wife. He left yesterday for Wyoming where he will establish his new home.
Charles H H Colton will chair the speaker at the M I A conjoint meeting Sunday evening in Glines ward. Other features include a ladies quartet and a violin solo by James O Neeil Jr.
Lyle Fisher of the Ashley Co-op went to Salt Lake City for a few days of business before proceeding to the eastern markets with Mr. Sanders to purchase winter and fall stock for the cooperative.
Harmen Sewards of the Co-op came back last week from a vacation at the headwaters of White Rocks. He says he is bronzed and that fishing beats indoor store work.
Wm Collier of the L H Woodard Co enjoyed a weekend fishing trip and reported several large rainbow trout in Ashley Canyon. He cited several good fishing haunts and described the area as productive for anglers.
Word reaches Vernal of the birth of a fine baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Smith at Jensen. The Kelly Ashton Mercantile Co. manager wears a broad smile as mother and babe are doing well.
More than thirty Bennion relatives gathered for a reunion last week with dinners receptions and social activities arranged in a rotating sequence. Attendees included E W String fellow and family Murry C H Bennion and wife A M Palmer and wife George McCwen assistant cashier at Zion's Savings Bank Salt Lake and daughters Erma and Blanch and Miss Hattie Diamond.
Mr and Mrs Enos Bennion entertained over thirty Bennion family members plus about fifty couples at a well appointed Monday night lawn party. A canvas was stretched on the lawn with arc lights for atmosphere. Dancing games and refreshments followed with old time square dances Virginia reels and Gilbert's orchestra providing music.
James H. Wallis, once a leading country journalist, leaves the press to join Utah public health work as executive secretary of the Utah Public Health Association. He edited health notes for country papers and served as adjudicator in the state clean town contest. The Richfield paper praises his brilliance and hopes for a swift return to country journalism.
466 acre Uintah basin farm near school and Vernal with house orchard outbuildings fences 3 horses 21 cattle 12 hogs and crops included for 10600 if sold soon 80 acres near Vernal 25 hay 10 oats 30 pasture balance orchard with 1000 rods fencing farm and crops plus machinery for 6500 stock ranch near Vernal suitable for sheep or cattle good improvements and crops 3000 Vernal business property for dwelling 80 acre stock farm near Vernal with 30 cultivated acres 10 meadow and rich pasture log house and orchard crop and machinery for 7600 multiple near Vernal listings and related properties across Uintah basin.
Keith Britt Jas H Karren T T Taylor and Mr Hatch returned to Rainbow list Friday after Vernal trip Will A House and Virgil H Massey rode to Mack Supt John McAndrews left for Leavenworth Kan due to a relative's illness and death Charles Thompson Diack mar shall Fred Harvey Elmer O Nefil Milo Hadlock headed to Watson for mining posts Frank Allred Alvi Allred Litton Stanley and Stanley Harrison to Dragon for American Asphalt Association W N Uintah Railway car reporter visited Vernal I Sander Ashley Co op manager left for St Joseph MO via Uintah Railway O A Little Wm Wolser B C Fox and Joe Martinez traveled to Mack Colo Mrs Elizabeth H Cannagelter of Murray UT left for Moab after Vernal Roosevelt visit W A Banks of Watson visited Vernal this week Mr and Mrs E T Corlcas returned to White River after Vernal Myton trip Miss Rutherford of Watson visited Vernal last week.
Olson praises Uintah Basin residents for educational progress under Earl Thompson, stresses need for adequate teachers and funding to avoid school cutbacks, overcrowding, and half day sessions, and urges teachers to raise standards while serving the people.
The Uintah County Education Association adopts resolutions of condolence for Mr and Mrs Frank Billings and their family after the death of their daughter and sister Buena Billings on July 27 1920. The secretary Chas M Iverson notes the group’s sympathy and directs a copy to the family and publication in the local paper.
Arrangements by Vernal First and Second ward officers set a five week course for Parent classes. Miss Matilda Peterson will lead, bringing experience in parent class work and in writing outlines for instruction. Parents will meet in the regular Sunday school and then move to the Orpheus for instruction.
Protests were filed against alleged mistreatment of Vernal tourists by Meeker Colorado during a banquet of Vernal business leaders held Wednesday night in Rangely. Anton Strebel chaired. speeches were made by attendees. A committee including Cashier Meagher of the Bank of Vernal Walter Barnes and Strebel was formed to confer with Meeker Commercial Club directors about the issue. A joint meeting with the Club governors sent a telegram protesting Meeker treatment. no reply had been received by press time.
Ferry Preece rests at his father’s Vernal home with pneumonia and is said to be improving. In Vernal last week, Joseph T Tullis, superintendent of government truck mail service into Vernal, and William Taylor of Ogden, chief clerk of the railroad mail service, conducted a tour of inspection.
Mrs Homer E Rich is en route to Yellowstone Park from Jackson Hole Wyoming after improving health following a stay at Lava Hot Springs. The letter received last week confirms her travel plans and condition.
Miss Stella Sainsbury traveled to Ogden last week to visit friends and plans a month long Yellowstone park tour. During her absence Miss Oral Carl will assume charge of her work.
Mrs R J Massey of Vernal traveled to Provo to visit her daughter Miss Merley. After the visit she will go to Elko Nevada to stay with her son Bruce while recovering, then plans to return to Vernal.
Dr. G H Cristy’s routine trip to Lapoint turns chaotic after a broken brake spring near Vernal. He repairs, encounters two stumps, loses the car, hires help, and in a mud-bound rescue reaches a patient by 2 a.m. Then he walks a mile through mud to continue care and finally sleeps at 8 a.m.
Prof. M C Merrill horticulturist and experts B L Richards Harold Hogan and Frank R Arnold editors and inspectors visited the valley this week. They inspected many ranches and provided valuable advice to farmers of the region. A full report of their trip will appear in next week's issue.
Dr. J. J. Buswell of Salt Lake will be at the Traveller's Home on Saturday and Sunday July 31 and August 1 for eye testing at no charge. References. Glasses aid health and vision. He cites four hundred Vernal patients about the McCormick system.
Roosevelt Utah on July 28 the Roosevelt Banking Company closed its doors for a founder-based reorganization, likely to stay shut several days, according to President Owen Bennion. Benford Cosa and Frank Barnes attended a sociable Oakley gathering on Green River July 28, enjoyed a river swim lunch and a game of walting, then were chauffeured to Vernol by Don Lewis around midnight.
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