Kneales Visit Vernal From Fort Duchesne Wednesday
Supt and Mrs A H Kneale were in Vernal on Wednesday visiting from Fort Duchesne.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
8
Supt and Mrs A H Kneale were in Vernal on Wednesday visiting from Fort Duchesne.
A marriage license was issued to William Evans and Miss Thuelma Coupe on May 25 by County Clerk Wilson Murray.
Attorney Thos W O'Donnell came back last week from a business trip to Salt Lake City where he spent several days.
Rice Cooper manager of Ver nat Drug company came back Saturday from a business trip to Salt Lake City for Buyers Week.
Mr and Mrs Brig Christiansen came from Roosevelt to spend Memorial Day with Aunt Cora John son, the mother of Mrs Christlan sen.
Warren Kempton underwent a serious operation Friday and is being nursed at the home of Mrs. Sam Murray where he is getting along nicely.
Mr and Mrs Rock Pope returned last week to Duchesne from California and will stay for the summer according to their brother Attorney M B Pope.
During the week seven house wagons four tents one bogey and several other camps occupied the ball park ground. Among them are several families.
Judge M. L. Ritchie will preside as the Fourth judicial district court convenes in Duchesne after Uintah county term at Vernalihag closes.
Mrs. Gerald Stewart and her family arrived Friday from Rainbow Mills and plan to reside in Vernal. Mrs. Stewart will assist in the L. H. Woodard Company's store.
Forest A Weeks informs Mrs Rose Merkley by telegram that an 8 pound son arrived at the home in Los Angeles on May 22 and that both mother and baby are doing well.
Lowe Ashton former Uintah academy student body president now runs Ashton Auto in Roosevelt Mir. He also plays as a member of the Roosevelt ball team.
Willcox academy students hosted a Friday evening dance at the Commercial club hall. Excellent music entertained a large crowd, with attendees enjoying the lively event.
A reader warns that low limbs extend over sidewalks creating a hazard for pedestrians and exposing eyes to injury. The overgrowth also collects dust from the street making sanitation concerns.
Mrs G A Downey will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning at the Congregational church during Rev Downey's absence he attends the Willcox academy students outing on Brush creek.
William Witbeck returned Friday from Salt Lake City bringing Mrs. Witbeck and Miss Pearl Shimmin. Miss Shimmin has been teaching school in Salt Lake City the past year. Mrs. Witbeck was visiting there.
May 26 issued license to Sterling Haws a Naples teacher son of A A Haws and Verda Hart daughter of Robert Hair both of Vernal. The couple plans to wed in the Salt Lake temple.
Charles Carter left Monday for Salt Lake City with Mrs. Enos Bennion. Mrs. Carter and son Jay who sustained a bad hand injury could not travel and remained behind, planning to depart on Wednesday with the stage.
Mrs. Mary Donaker left Tuesday for Salt Lake City to begin an extended visit. Mrs. Charles Hanna will run her restaurant during the absence. This marks Mrs. Donaker’s first absence from Vernal in 19 years.
Friends report 8 D Colton former Vernal mayor has recovered from a serious illness and is at home in Salt Lake City able to be about in his garden. Mrs elten also showing health improvement.
B O Cotton visited Vernal on Monday as a business visitor traveling from Gusher to discuss local commerce and potential partnerships. He met with regional officials and business leaders to explore investment opportunities and exchange market insights.
Soecien Miller traveled to Verne on Monday from Hangely and returned the following Tuesday.
William Ofield, a business visitor from Ladore, Colorado inspected ventures in Vernal on Monday.
Andrew Dudley Jr of Jensen visited Vernal on Tuesday for transacting business.
The notice urges spraying fruit trees now to kill codling moths that cause wormy apples. The guidance emphasizes timely treatment to protect harvest quality and prevent pest damage.
Ell Leo of Lapoint traveled to Lapoint on an on site business matter connected with buying a property there.
William Hall his wife and three children left Monday for Portland Oregon where they expect to reside.
L L Allan of the Neal Allan Motor company arrived back Sunday from Salt Lake City carrying a Charrolette coupe.
Granville Adair departed Thursday morning for Salt Lake City to take an examination with the aim of joining the U S Navy.
Miss Guy Davia left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City and Logan. She will attend the commencement exercises of the Utah Agricultural College in Logan.
Mr and Mrs William Mott move back to their former residence while Mr and Mrs Ellis Merkley relocate to the Mrs Mable Hacking home, completing a two house exchange of occupancy.
Uintah county farm bureau prints neat letter heads with the motto United We Buck Divided We're Stuck. The wry slogan frames the organization’s community outreach and civic messaging.
District Attorney M B Pope arrived Tuesday from Duchesne and will stay until all cases in which he is interested are disposed of at the June term of district court.
Rose Steinaker daughter of Frank Steinaker arrived last week from Montrose Colorado where she taught a successful school the past winter. She came in over the Uintah railway.
Manager Elmer Lind of Acorn Mortantila returned Monday from Salt Lake City where he attended the Annual Buyers Week to purchase new goods for his company.
Roscoe Hall his wife and baby left Monday with Ivan Atwood and William Hall to Portland Oregon to seek employment. All three families traveled in separate cars.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Atwood depart Monday for Portland Oregon where Mr Atwood works as a baker. They will stop briefly in Salt Lake City for a visit while driving their Nash car toward the Pacific coast.
Mrs A Chadwick and her granddaughter Misa Anna Higley, guests at St Pauls lodge from Salt Lake City, will travel to the Ren ervation to spend the summer there.
Mrs LaMar Samuels arrived Friday after a journey through California including Los Angeles San Diego and San Bernardino She was accompanied by her brother Delbert Colton who will send for his family and locate at San Bernardino
L. R. Pack arrived from Salt Lake City on Wednesday with Mrs. May Lambert and son Golden 18 formerly of Roosevelt. They are visiting at the homes of Pack's daughters Mrs. William F. Hanson and Mrs. L. H. Allan.
Mr and Mrs C B Bartlett move this week to their ranch in Tridell. Their son George serving a mission in the Northwestern states has been released and expects to arrive home June 6.
W. N. Ashton of the A. B. C. store returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where he was on a purchasing trip for the store. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Merle Ashton who has been teaching in Bingham this winter and expects to return in about two weeks.
Ralph Chew of Rock Spring Wyoming came home to Jensen after a severe arm injury. The accident on March 39 severed most of his arm but a surgeon patched the limb and he is expected to regain use. he has been released from the hospital.
James Johnston arrived from Las Vegas to visit his mother Mrs. A. J. Johnston and other relatives. He traveled 210 miles the first day and 260 miles the second day, returning Tuesday morning. He was joined by Mrs. Johnson of St. George visiting friend Mrs. A. J. Johnston who visited there last winter.
Willis Henney and John H. Goeder brought Norman Swart of Rangely to medical attention on Wednesday. He was later moved from his Oxford hotel room to Mrs. William Richous’s home for nursing under Sheriff L. Richardson’s care.
D. J. Thompson, district game warden, reports 86 000 Eastern Brook trout and about 760 000 rainbow trout eggs will be hatched and planted in Moon Lake and Duchesne county lakes. Two truckloads of Brook trout were financed by Roosevelt and Myton Commercial clubs with state officials due soon.
Albert Halen reports lands described will be entered under homestead and desert land laws at Vernal Utah. Locations include multiple townships and meridians with specific parcels. Order dated May 18 1923 sets soldier preference period June 15 to September 13 1928 and filing May 26 to June 14 1928. Land opened to general disposition September 14 1923.
Under May 23 date D H Madsen of the state fish and game commission notified Vernal Gun and Rifle club by telegraph of an unable visit. He sent Deputy Tingey to Whiterocks with 100 pheasant eggs and Rainbow eggs for the hatchery. Madsen promised to come later.
Engineer Nile Hughes arrives from his oil shale camp with supplies and reports 16 men employed at two camps on White River and Bitter Creek. A third camp at Watson is to open later this week with six or more workers.
Report from Diamond Mountain states a young boy died at the Pettis John ranch on Blue Mountain after an accidental hanging. Details remain unclear as investigators seek the cause of death.
A large group gathered Friday evening at the home of Bishop H. Dr. Calder for a surprise birthday event. The bishop’s birthday occurred the next day. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with refreshments served.
Announcements announce the marriage of Miss Ellen Sainsbury daughter of Prof and Mrs R H Sainsbury and J Clive Davis son of Mr and Mrs John N Davis. The ceremony is set for June 13 at the Salt Lake temple with the wedding party departing Vernal on June 11.
The Y L M I A of Vernal Second ward hosted a farewell for Miss Merle Pope who leaves June 2 for Logan to wed Phillip Watkins. She has served as counselor for a year and received an electric toaster as a gift.
Thelma Coupe and William Evans were married at the bride’s home Saturday evening in Vernal. Presiding was President Wallace Calder of the Uintah stake. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Coupe, wore orchid satin. Bridesmaids included Elva Eaton. attendants were Wilde Hardy Wanda Jensen Leona Gult and Vera Corles. Best man was George Rhoades. A bouquet of Bride’s Rose and carnations, a pink and white theme, and a wedding cake by Mr. Evans followed. Over fifty guests attended and warm wishes were offered for a happy life together.
Mrs J M Garrett celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary with a surprise arranged by her granddaughter Mary Ivabell and visiting relatives. The scheme drew in playmates to escort her from the parlor to a second room where the guests and refreshments awaited her.
Mr and Mrs W T Rice Randlet, Mr and Mrs J A Cedarquist Myton, Alice and Fred Todd Myton and Miss Ramsdale Fort Duchesne attended a party at St Pauls lodge after the graduation at Willcox academy Tuesday evening. They stayed as guests and returned the next day.
Last week B. P. Kelly of the Kelly Mercantile company moved the stock of the Variety store to his Jensen shop. The transfer followed a sale conducted by Mar. Bhat H. A. Miller to satisfy their creditors.
Better Homes Week runs June 4 to June 10 with national scope. Nearly 1000 cities and towns joined the opening venture last October.
Members of the Current Topics club entertained with a social dance Saturday evening at the Vernal Commercial club hall. A most enjoyable time was enjoyed by the crowd present.
Rev Father L J Fries will lecture on The Fall of Man Monday evening June 4 at 8 oclock at St Pauls Episcopal Church. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Twentieth Century club held a meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert Witmer. Officers elected for the coming year are Mrs. M. J. Francke president, Mrs. N. J. Meagher vice president, and Mrs. Seth B. Perry secretary-treasurer.
Holy Communion will be held Sunday at 12 a.m. at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev M J Hersey officiating. Evening prayer follows at 8 p.m. All are cordially welcome.
The First Ward Boy Scouts hosted a Beehive Girls lawn party at the Henderson home last Thursday evening. About 20 scouts attended with Scout master Asher Merkley, and 40 to 50 guests joined in games and refreshments of punch and wafers for a pleasant gathering.
The Vernal baseball club makes its season debut at Roosevelt on Saturday June 2. A return game at Vernal follows on Saturday June 9 with Roosevelt traveling to Vernal to play the Vernal team.
We invite you to call in and see our line of boxed stationery and correspondence cards while our lines complete. Vernal Express.
William Winn and John Winn journeyed from Nevada to fetch their seriously ill brother. He plans to travel soon to Oregon for further care and reunite with family.
The Newman club players from the University of Utah bring the comedy drama The Big Idea to the Vogue theatre in Vernal on June 7 and 8. The group, noted for capacity crowds in Park City Eureka Salt Lake City and Price, expects a warm reception led by Rev. Father D. G. Hunt.
Last Thursday the Second ward Y M I A held a well attended event at U A hall with 125 participants in costume. Mothers and daughters appeared youthful in each other’s clothing and some wore parents or grandparents outfits. Prizes went to Mrs Glines and Mrs A Theodore Johnson for best lookalikes. The program featured games matches and a lively dance followed by luncheon.
Miss Merle Ashton returns from Bingham where she taught to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W Ashton before departing for Salt Lake City then a Europe tour via Canadian Lines. She plans to leave Montreal around June 20 for Scotland and a European itinerary visiting principal cities and battlefields returning this fall. Ashton will depart Salt Lake City June 10.
The Camp Fire girls and Willcox academy students left Thursday morning for an outing on Brush Creek and will stay over Sunday. Principal G. A. Downey and faculty accompanied the group.
Paramount film The Bachelor Daddy based on Edward Peple novel features Thomas Meighan and director Alfred Green. The story follows a horse ridden by Meighan in Mexican stone scenes and shown Friday night at the Vogue theatre. The horse won rodeo prizes in Arizona with the saddle and lariat used in the film.
A pithy reflection notes that a husband never fully understands his spouse, suggesting ongoing discovery of a wife’s thoughts and feelings. The line emphasizes unseen motives and evolving perceptions within marriage.
The Adair family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of Mrs Lydia Be Adair loving wife and mother. They thank those who helped in any way and for the flowers given as tokens of respect. E H Adair and family.
I extend appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown to me and my family during the illness and death of my mother Mrs Lydia E Adair. I also thank the Sezo Lily Camp 8186 Royal Neighbors America for the floral offering to the funeral. Violet Camp 690 Chanute Kansas 23 11.
Monday afternoon at 3 30 p m the Legion Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting in the ladies rest room at the Commercial club Members are asked to bring one new member to grow the group Special business will be trans acted Maggie Hatch secretary 22 11
A big dance will be held at the Orpheus on June 8 to raise funds for the Verna base ball team. The event invites community support for the charitable cause.
A drive inaugurated in June aims to double attendance at Sacrament meetings in the L D S churches across the Uintah stake. The effort focuses on increasing participation and engagement within local congregations.
Reports from Jensen indicate the Green River is higher now than at any time last year. Officials note peak floods usually occur between June 16 and 20.
Provo judge M L Ritchie of the Third Judicial district will convene court Monday morning June 4 in Utah county court. The session is expected to be long with several important cases to try as Judge Elias Hansen remains on the bench at the Utah county court due to pressing matters.
Citizens of Grand Junction and Vernal plan mutual visits in late June to strengthen ties between the two cities. Business leaders note the Basin and Grand Junction both benefit from closer acquaintance and collaboration.
For sale hens with small chicks offering contact through phone numbers 24 or 99 or call at this office two two tf small classified notice from the office.
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