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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

8

Local notes from Roosevelt to Diamond Mountain features and travels

Locals report Brig Christensen of Roosevelt in Weer on business. Mrs Glenn L Bennion visited her mother in Provo, then Salt Lake City. Mrs Vina Holdaway, week in the city, leaves for Salt Lake City. Miss Mildred King returns from Watson after visiting Patsy and Nila Winkler. Mrs F J Chapman and two daughters join Mr Chapman at Blue Mountain summer home. W G Chase and wife, Mrs Haze Hackler on Price trip. Shirley Bartlett visits relatives in Price. Theodore Johnson and Ernest Eaton on Diamond mountain for ary farms. Mr and Mrs Slye Young and family of Myton visit. Dallas H Young and mother Mrs Tillie Young also there. Flooded Strawberry route delay. expected to reopen by week’s end.

Vina Holdaway Our City Salt Lake City W G Chase Price Haze Hackler Theodore Johnson Ernest Eaton Diamond Mountain Ary Farms Harl Merrel Rainbow Mine Amanda Remington St George Tempe Mary Rasmussen Ruth Goodrich Provo Merre Lloyd Lind Elmer Maeser Peter Long Annie Davis Vernal Bert Swain Elmer Angus Bingham Utah Delbert Horrocks Watson J W Richardson Rufus Orem Utah al Addercon Vira Bigelow Duchesne Lawrence Lee Eli Smith Fort Duchesne George Kump Victor Christensen B Twitchell Margie Lee Lon Reynolds WG Webb Gusher Flosh Brush Creek Eva Angus John Eléanor Jor- Rensen Myton Tyan Rosa Hoosevelt Dave Curry Ouray Raleigh Nebeker Gusher Fir Ellis Morill Tridell John Curf Ouray Valley Hyrum Richardson Jos

Christensen Family Visits County Agent in Local Stay

Mr and Mrs Leo Christensen and their two children from Tridell spent two weeks visiting at the home of County Agent and Mrs E Peterson and returned home at the start of the week.

Leo Christensen Tridell E Peterson

Mia Issarmon 8 Sowards Returns Home After Medical Care

Mia Issarmon 8 Sowards spent three weeks in Salt Lake City receiving medical attention and returned home the first of last week. She is now enjoying better health and is reported in improved condition.

Mia Issarmon Sowards Salt Lake City

Provo Student Reed Suenson Visits Former Classmate Dunn Taylor

Reed Suenson of Provo son of Prof Buenson from BYU traveled in the first of last week to visit with his former classmate Dunn Taylor. They spent time at their homes during the late week.

Reed Suenson Provo Prof Buenson Dunn Taylor

Mrs M A Weaver Returns from East After Two and Half Years

Mrs M A Weaver returns from the East where she has spent about two and a half years. Formerly living at Vernal she is welcomed back by many friends who are glad to have her with them again.

Weaver Merly

Central school notes 1926 class events and visits

Miss Vern Johnson, a Central school teacher for the past year, left Wednesday for Frovo to attend the 1926 BD U commencement. She will visit sister Mrs Theora Whetten. Uintah High School shows gilt letters from class of 27 and a 60 foot flagpole with silk flag from class of ’08, enhancing campus. Prof Elmer Miller and wife and J B Miller of Provo were guests of Mr and Mrs Snedt Miller on Thursday. they are brothers with J W A Miller, their father. The visitors returned home on Bathday.

Vern Johnson Central School Frovo Uintah High School Elmer Miller J B Miller Provo Snedt Miller Mr Miller Prof Miller J W A Miller

Miss Beatrice Anderson Miss Louise Magleby and Damaris Sutton Leave Uintah High

Three Uintah High teachers Miss Beatrice Anderson of Springville Miss Louise Magleby of Monroe and Miss Damaris Sutton of Magna left the end of the week for their homes The school regrets that Miss Magleby will not return next year.

Beatrice Anderson Springville Louise Magleby Monroe Damaris Sutton Magna Uintah High Magleby

Daughters of Mr and Mrs T G Alexander Leave for California

Doris and Sadie Alexander, daughters of Mr and Mrs T G Alexander, departed a week ago for California, planning about three weeks away. Doris has served as bookkeeper at Slough Auto Co, Sadie recently graduated Uintah High School. They will visit San Diego and Vernal via Salt Lake City, hoping to reconnect with friends in Ashier Valley.

Mises Doris Sadie Alexander T G Alexander California Doris Slough Auto Co Sadie Uintah High School T W UO Donnell San Diego Salt Lake City Senator O Donnell Ashier Valley

Rumor of Well Drilling on Ashley Va Rey Structure East of Vernal

County records show Sam Bennion sold 30 acres to H W Woolley for 4000 dollars. County commissioners will sit as a board of equalization June 2 to 1. Mr and Mrs J H Ratliff visited Salt Lake City returning early this week. County farm bureau meeting set for Saturday at the county courthouse.

Ashley Varey Structure Vernal Sam Bennion H W Woolley

Society notes report Scout work trip and visits

No County Agent E Peterson and Scout Commissioner Jesse Haus led a trip to Tridell to organize Scout and Club work. Mrs Wm B Wallis and son Jack visit Provo with Mrs Wallis’s mother until June conference in Salt Lake City. Mrs Haller Witbeck spent the weekend in Salt Lake City visiting with SEARON. Mrs J L Lewis and family of Richfield arrived for Memorial Day. George McCurdy, former Uintah Bees star, in Vernal after attending the University of Utah. Early No 1 well at Duchesne reported 4000 feet with good water flow and likely abandonment. Trail Builders outing to Devils Cave led by Mrs Walter Collier with 36 participants. Bluebird girls hosted a program at Mrs Merley Ilkins’ home. Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs Robert L. Johnston’s house with officer elections. luncheon served.

E Peterson Jesse Haus Tridell Wm B Wallis Jack Provo Salt Lake City Blue Bird Second Ward Merley Ilkins

Grading and Maintenance Work On Victory Highway

Grading and maintenance operations are underway on the Victory highway between Jensen and the Utah Colorado line, causing lane restrictions and slow traffic as crews repair the roadway. Local motorists are advised to expect delays and follow posted detours during daytime hours.

Victory Highway Jensen Utah Colorado Line

Mr and Mrs Gent Visit Waybell Cole in Town

Mr and Mrs Johnie Gent of Waybell Cole were business visitors in town Tuesday and Wednesday and were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Herriott.

Johnie Gent Waybell Cole Henry Herriott

Arrival of a bouncing boy born on Memorial Day

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bus Hach on the birth of a son. The note wishes the child a prosperous future and compares him to his parents’ talents and drive.

Bus Hach

Memorial day exercises postponed due to funeral

Memorial day exercises were postponed on Wednesday because of the funeral of David C Caldrell. A service will be held in the Vogue on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Attendees include G R Willett F C Hants and Pete Atensen of Rangely Cole YT R Humphreys Logan and JL Williamson from Salt Lake City visited Vernal this week.

David C Caldrell R Willett Hants Pete Atensen Rangely Cole Humphreys Logan Andi JL Williamson Salt Lake City

District Court Set to Convene Monday in County Court House

District court will convene Monday at the county courthouse with Judge George Parker likely on the bench. Six probate cases and five criminal cases will be tried. A girl civil calendar is scheduled.

County Court George Parker

Mrs Deeste Caldwell Leaves Park City After Funeral

Mrs Deeste Caldwell of Park City came with her husband’s body Tuesday night. She left Wednesday after funeral services to handle business in Park City and intends to return to Vernal.

Deeste Caldwell Park City

Newley Smart Visits From Brigham Young University

Newley Smart, brother of Mrs Whi t Wallis and son of Mrs Nettle N Smart, dean of women at Brigham Young University Provo, is visiting for a few days. He graduates this year from BYU High School.

Newley Smart Whit Wallis Nettle N Smart Brigham Young University of Provo Smart BD YU High School

Mr I A conjoint to Host Sunday Evening Event

George A Slough will speak at the Mr I A conjoint Sunday evening. Hallie Will lig and Welen Henderson of the Second Ward present chorus readings. Frank Goodrich of Naples plays trombone. Mr and Mrs Troward Mendenhall of the First Ward perform a vocal duet. Graveling on Victory highway shows progress. gravel piles prepared for future resurfacing after the section is completed.

George A Slough Hallie Willig Welen Henderson Ll Second Ward Frank Goodrich Naples Troward Mendenhall First Ward Twelve Mile Bridge

County wool drive ends with $50000 in aid and civic prize

E Peterson returns from Craig Cole where 140000 pounds of wool were delivered for county farmers. The pool includes a 43 pound minimum while the owner earns as much as the largest shipper. A Stake priesthood meeting yielded a civic pride talk by President Wallace Calder and a silver loving cup presented to Vernal city as a top Utah community beautification trophy.

Peterson County Craig Cole Wallace Calder E Peterson Vernal City Utah

Memorial Day Visit From Kamea Patrons

Mrs Mary Paice and her children Prank and Clara Pareall of Kamea, with Wes Fred George and their daughter, traveled by car Tuesday evening for Memorial Day. They stayed with Mrs Thegs Pace of Vernal, then visited Mr and Mrs Fatlan Pitt and Mrs Mauc Carpenter in Maeser on Wednesday afternoon. They returned home Thursday.

Mary Paice Clara Pareall Kamea Wes Fred George Park City Thegs Sidney Pace Vernal Fatlan Pitt Birs Mauc Carpenter Maeser

Vernal Beats Arcadia 10 to 4 in Season Opener

The Vernal home opener Saturday afternoon ended 10 to 4 as Arcadia triumphed over Vernal. Young pitcher O'Neil, son of the late county clerk, showed promise and drew attention for future strength under manager Ray Hatch who aims to build Vernal into a strong team.

Vernal Arcadia Young O'Neil James O Keille Ray Hatch

Community Day Helps Vernal Cemetery Upkeep by Hunters

Nine year old members of the Hunt ers group spent Monday afternoon improving grounds at Vernal Cemetery under Mrs Otis Weeks supervision. After two hours of work the boys returned to be served with refreshments.

Hunters Mrs Otis Weeks Vernal Cemtery

Marriage License Granted to Charley Ballard and Misa Burdeck

A marriage license was issued on May 23 to Charley Orville Ballard of Littleton Cole sen, son of Ernest Ballard, and Misa Hilda Charlotte Burdeck of Meeker Cola, daughter of Vernon Burdeck. They were married by Icy Chas e Sebold.

Charley Orville Ballard Littleton Cole Sen Ernest Ballard Misa Hilda Charlotte Burdeck Meeker Cola Vernon Burdeck Icy Chase Sebold

Don Bench and Anna Colton Secures Marriage License

Don Bench and Anna Colton of Du Cheene traveled to Vernal on Saturday to obtain a license to wed. The groom is the son of F W Bench and the bride the daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Colton of Maeser.

Don Bench Anna Colton Ducheene Vernal F W Bench F E Colton Maeser

Jensen couple wed in Duchesne by Wallace Calder

Joseph Fielding Jensen and Miss Effie Viola Jensen of Duchesne were licensed to marry by County Clerk Wilson Murray on a Saturday. Jensen is the son of J Jensen and the bride is the daughter of Y Jensen. They were married by President Wallace Calder.

Joseph Fielding Jensen Effie Viola Jensen Duchesne Wilson Murray Jensen J © Jensen Y Jensen Wallace Calder

Bee hive girls honor Mrs Childs with handkerchief gift

The fifteen Bee-hive girls of Vernal first ward under Mrs Mary Freemantle’s direction presented Mrs Gilbert Childs with pretty handkerchiefs on Thursday afternoon as a compliment to her as their other Tree hive leader from the past year in Mutual work. Mr and Mrs Childs left early Saturday morning for Sanpete county.

Vernal First Ward Mary Freemar Gilbert Childs Childs Sanpete County

Trail Builder class excursion to Remember the Malone Canyon

The Trail Builder boya of the Ver nal first ward primary enjoyed an outing and nature hunt Friday of last week under their class leader Mrs Jay Pack Early in the morning with saddle ponies they wended their way up the canyon to Remember the Malne where they spent the day with games hunting wild flowers and a delicious lunch They returned home tired but rejoicing over the pleasant day outing.

Vernal Second Ward Devils Cave Walter Collier Coller Collier Lawrence Siddoway Themas Bingham Marvin Jackson Ofrs Collier Sarah Bingham Deeps Boya Vernal First Ward Mrs Jay Pack Malne

Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Congregational Church

The Ladiea Aid society met Tuesday at Mrs E A Manker's home with a brief business session. A paper by Alice Follythe on Women of the Future was read by Mrs Manker, followed by a humorous reading by Mrs C E Sebold and a recitation by Mary Wanker. A lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet next Wednesday with Mrs I P Kelly in Jensen.

Ladiea Aid Society of the Congregational Church A “Manker Ales Folythe Law Enteen Women of the Future Mrs Manker Irs Sebold Cave Mary Wanker Kelly Jensen

Fly Tot insecticide promotes safety and efficacy claims

An aged ad promotes Fly Tot insecticide from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research claiming favorable conditions and a fast kill for all household insects. The notice urges buyers to insist on Fly Tot, describing it as safe, stainless fragrant and ready for use, with an endorsement by Ady J. on a Saturday in June.

United States Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rev

Local families visit in Idaho and attendance at funerals

Mrs Hattie Haws and son Wilford travel to Idaho to visit relatives while Mr Alta York’s family plans and Mrs YWel en Thomas and children arrive from Rainbow mine for days. Several attend the funeral of Mrs Harriet Goodrich and related kinship ties are noted among residents including Temple excursion plans and local work shifts.

Hattie Haws Wilford Idaho Ywelen Thomas Rainbow Mine Elmer Manwaring John Cook Roosevelt Parley

Community Notes From Vernal Ward and Surrounding Areas

Local residents report health improvements and social visits in Vernal and nearby towns. Attendees at Sunday meetings include Lena Abegglen, Tider Lamoreaux, and Bishop J Hacking. Travel and family updates feature Peter Long, Elmer Angus moving to Utah, and various relatives visiting from Salt Lake City, Payson, and Roosevelt.

Estray Cow in Vernal City Sale Notice

Notice of sale for an unclaimed estray red cow at Vernal City estray pen. Cow taken up May 23 1923, north east corner First East and Second South, Vernal Utah. Auction June 4 1923 at 1 pm, Poundkeeper H F Miller presiding. Cow brand double reversed Y over bar with left ear cropped right ear trap and slit.

State of Utah Uintah Vernal City First East Second South

Water stock and land for sale near Leota Cah Utah

For sale or rent shares of water stock in Ouray Valley canal offered for 1928 assessment. Also land for sale with or without water cut two miles east of the C M Larson place near Leota Cah. Make an offer. R E Knowlden 3552 5 13 East Salt Lake City Utah J.

Ouray Valley M Larson Leota Knowlden Salt Lake City Utah

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Christensen Roosevelt Glenn Lbennion Prove Mildred King Patsy and Nila Winkler F J Chapman Mr Chapman Blue Mountain Shirley Bartlett Ashley Bartlett Slye Young Dallas H Young Tillie Young Green Fider Harold Davia New York Sata Eider Areva Adama Emal Daughters of Mra M H Cook John Hodgkinson Fifth West William Akhurst Ray Stringham Cooper J H Ratliff County Farm Bureau County Court House Haller Witbeck Searon J L Lewis Richfield George McCurdy Uintah Bees University of Utah Hatter Witbeck Colorado Blue Bird Girls Robert L. Johnston Twentieth Century Club Vern McCarrell Mra Hriant . Stringham Rae Ashton N J Meagher Thomas Joh Unston Lloyd Summin W E Wirbeck Adair Ty Ballard Burdeck Benth Colton Ladiea Aid Alta York John Kay Eliza Cook Vilate Jensen Soldier & Immit Lapoint Jack Kump Friesthood Lena Abegglen Tider Barnum Lamoreaux Minnie Davis Crystal Lewis Stake Relief Society Board J . Hacking Lavern Hansen Sunnday Payson Salf Miller Mondaly Hobart Bosworth and Marion Nixon Tulsday Ralph Lewis Mickey McQuire Vedatsova Leatrice Joy Blue Danube Universal News Thursd George O’brien Lois Moran Beau Sabreur Noah Beery Gary Cooper Evelyn Brent Patent Leather Lindberg Fruita Mes Co Cola Poultry Association FM Green J Graham Meeker Colo Mit Lewis Motor Comi Chevrolet Slaugh Auto CO Oood Farm Moore Reservoir Moses Moore Randlett Jt Ee W Pope Garage Henderson Mitt David Witmer LE Green Vernal Express National Forest Timber For Sale Vernal Utah Ashley National Forest Uminyan Sprayre Bank Vernal
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