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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

8

Mickie Says Jease Hatch Buys Ford Touring Car

Jease Hatch purchases a Ford touring car from John W. Pope Garage. Mr and Mrs Lesliee Ashton drove to Roosevelt Sunday to visit their sons Joe and Clarence. Stanley Ashton, manager of A K Mercantile Co, returned Tuesday for a business trip to Salt Lake City.

Jease Hatch John W. Pope Lesliee Ashton Roosevelt Ioe and Clarence Stanley Ashton A. K. Mercantile Company Salt Lake City

Davis Parents Visit Daughter From Duchesne

Mr and Mrs Allen Davis arrived Thursday evening of last week from Duchesne for an extended visit with their daughter DP Kelly.

Mra Allen Davis Kelly Duchesne

Doctor Expects Vernal Return Around June Fifteenth

Dr. M. Garrett-O'Donnell plans to return to Vernal around June 15 after visiting her mother in San Diego California. The trip keeps her away from home for several weeks while she visits family and recovers from travel.

M. Garrett-O’donnell San Diego California

Nights Bring Cool Frost to Lower Ashley Creek Water

Since Friday night a light frost and continued coolness have kept Ashley creek water at a medium level. The frosty spell eased, but the cool nights persist, stabilizing flow.

Ashley Creek

Mrs Pear Christensen and Roevoe Visit for Decoration Day

Mrs Pear Christensen and daughter Roevoe from Roosevelt visited with Mrs Christiansen's mother Aunt Cora Johnson for a few days during Decoration Day tempo.

Pear Christensen Roevoe Rooservelt

Attorney O'Donnell Departs for Duchesne Court

Attorney Thomas W. O'Donnell left Tuesday for Duchesne to attend court as the county court convenes Wednesday. Duchesne County's term opens with a long calendar of cases to be heard.

Thos. W. O'Donnell Duchesne Duchesne County Court

Lowe Ashton to drive Buick Roadster for Miss Louise Jorgensen

Lowe Ashton departed Sunday for Salt Lake City and will deliver a new Buick Roadster upon return for Miss Louise Jorgensen. He left with Charles Carter Jr acting as agent for aa rice.

Lowe Ashton Salt Lake City Louise Jorgensen Charles §. Carter, Jr Aa Rice

Mrs A A Hardy and family head to Salt Lake City then California

Mrs A A Hardy, her daughter Leon, and two younger children left Monday for Salt Lake City for a visit. They plan to travel on to California for the summer, seeking a warmer season away from home.

A A. Hardy Leon Salt Lake City California

Beaird completes Arrowhead trip from Palm in nine days

N. E. Beaird arrived Tuesday from Palm California driving his car along the Arrowhead trail in nine days and was delayed one day by bad roads. BE A Harp of Midwest Refining at Hillcreek had been in Vernal on business and returned Wednesday driving a New Nash Six bought from Verna Auto Co.

N. E. Beaird Palm California Beaird Arrowhead Trail BE. A. Harp Midwest Refining Company Hillcreek Vernal Verna Auto Company

Memorial visit of Spanish War veteran George Lane

George H. Lane, a Spanish American War veteran from Lapoint, attended Memorial services at the tabernacle on Monday. Lane was a member of the Sth S. Cavalry, L Troop.

George H. Lane Lapoint Tabernacle Mr Lane Sth . S. Cavalry

Downeys Prepate Three Month Vacation Route

Rev and Mrs Goo A Downey and Mrs Mildred Downey depart Thursday for a three month vacation. They plan to travel via Salina canyon and Zion Park highway to visit their son. M W Curry visited from Ouray. Last week Curry was elected to the Uintah State Bank board of directors succeeding Wm H Siddoway as president.

Rev Mra Goo A. Downey Mra Mildred Downey Salina Canyon Zion‘’s Park Highway M. W Curry Ouray

Vernon Auto chief reports travel through Duchesne area

Walter Barnes of the Vernal Auto company made a business trip to Duchesne and Reservation towns, Tuesday returning Wednesday. He notes the Strawberry river is very high and that to reach Duchesne one must turn at the Apatco mill and go up over the Blue Beach country to get around. The mail comes in this way to a

Walter Barnes The Vernal Auto Company Duchesne Barnes Apatco Blue Beach

Reverend Shankweiler to lead Congregational Church this summer

The Rev Paul Shankweiler of Allen t on Pennsylvania will arrive Saturday evening via the Uintah railway to take charge of the Congregational church for the summer months during Rev G A Downey's absence. Shankweiler may become the regular pastor, leaving Downey for school duties, and will reside at the Willcox teacher's home.

Paul Shankweiler Allenton Pennsylvania Uintah Railway Congregational Church G. A. Downey Shankweiler Downey Shankweller Willcox

Baby boy born in Ashley ward May 23

A baby boy arrived May 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Artur Carlos in Ashley ward confirming a new birth in the community.

Gladden Artur Carlos Ashley Ward

David Karren Leaves Ashley for Blue Mountain Ranch

Mr David Karren of Ashley departed recently to join the Karren cattle ranch on Blue Mountain for an extended absence.

David Karren Ashley Karren Cattle Ranch Blue Mountain

Oil men group buys car from Neal-Allan Motor Co

Clyde Clark of the Midwest Ol! company in Hill Creek led a group of oil men in purchasing a car from Neal-Allan Motor Company.

Clyde Clark Hill Creek Neal-Allan Motor Company

Mrs Eva Hatch Seriously Ill With Rheumatic Fever

Mrs Eva Hatch wife of Clyde Hatch is critically ill at the home of A A Hatch with rheumatic fever. At this writing she is somewhat improved.

Mra Eva Hatch Clyde Hatch A. A Hatch

Erickson Welcomes Baby as Roberts Returns Car

A new Chevrolet 490 car secured at Neal Allan Motor Company was driven by Fred Roberts during a business trip from the Rainbow mine. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Adam Erickson on May 28 and both mother and child are healthy. Mr Erickson resides with Mrs Jennie Freestone.

Fred Roberts Rainbow Mine Neal- Allan Motor Company Adam Erickson Babe Mr. Erickson Jennie Freestone

Local visitors, growth and snow noted in Provo region

Mrs Sarah D Mease arrived Tuesday from Sunnyside as a guest of Mrs George E Adama and may stay in Provo on business. County Treasurer W C Henderson reports 150 new houses under construction in Provo as he returns from Salt Lake City. Rev Mr Hersey Margaret Hersey and Miss Annie Higley visited Whiterocks for Indian Day with many Indians in attendance. Snow remains on Taylor Mountain as patches persist and high water is checked by nightly freezes.

Sarah D Mease Tuesaday Sunnyside George E. Adama Mease Provo City W. 3. Henderson Salt Lake City Mr. Hersey Margaret Annie Higley Whiterocks Taylor Mountain Forestry Department

Register Albert Halen Heads to Grand Junction on Business

Albert Halen of the U S land office left Saturday for Grand Junction on important business. A A Brigman president of the Raven Oil and Refining company accompanied him as far as Watson. Halen is expected to return Sunday.

Albert Halen U. S Land Office Grand Junction A A. Brigman Raven O] and Refining Company Watson Halen

City water ditches overflow ruin newly graded streets

Citizens report frequent overflow of city water ditches washing out recently graded streets. The situation leaves streets impassable in spots and raises concern over city policy on spending for improvements while erosion defeats the work.

Snellen Johnson Faces Delay Casting Leg Injury

Snellen Johnson, who broke his leg while plowing for E. HI. Belcher, endured severe pain as swelling subsided. A cast was planned for Thursday, but casting material did not arrive from Salt Lake City, delaying treatment.

Snellen Johnson E. HI. Belcher Salt Lake City

County Officials Return From Salt Lake City Meeting

County Commissioner Lynne Ashton and County Treasurer William S. Henderson returned Sunday evening from Salt Lake City where they met with the state road commission regarding Uintah county road funds that have been overpaid to the state.

Lynne Ashton William S. Henderson Salt Lake City State Road Commission Uintah County

James Fowlks and family depart for Salt Lake City

James H. Fowlks and his wife with their baby left Thursday afternoon for Salt Lake City. Fowlks, administrator of his father's estate, expects to be away for an extended period as his presence there is essential. They have leased their home during the absence.

James H. Fowlks Salt Lake City Mr. Fowlks Ramoe Mrs Fowlks

Roosevelt hosts summer sporting events plan

Leo D. Young, a business visitor from Roosevelt, announced Roosevelt will run a series of summer sports events. The first event is set for June 16, and Roosevelt will welcome visitors from Vernal.

Leo D. Young Roosevelt Mr. Young Vernal

Principal and family curtailed trip to Utah

Principal E A Jacobsen of Lautah academy and family left Tuesday for Mayfield Utah in no way out they will visit for a time in Salt Lake city. They were delayed two weeks starting on their trip on account of the illness of Mrs Jacobsen.

E. A Jacobsen Lautah Academy

Seed company meeting aids alfalfa cultivation near Vernal

William Offield of Lahore Colorado reports good road conditions and little vegetation change as he travels from Diamond mountain to Vernal for supplies. A meeting at the Commercial club featured A C Harmston Ross Bartlett Alfred Bliss Stanley S Olson and C H Wilkerson of J G Peppard Seed Co with Fran Davis to discuss alfalfa seed raising. Thursday Bliss stayed in Roosevelt to assist Davis while others returned.

William Offield Lahore Colorado Pot Creek Diamond Mountain Offield

Carter party travels to meet sons amid Utah trip

Charles Carter Jr left Sr to meet his sons Charles Hi and Lawrence returning from the U C Logan. Accompanied by Lowe Ashton bound for Salt Lake City. Misses Margaret Merkley Pearl Shaffer and Wanda Jensen join. Merkley and Shaffer will attend BYU Provo summer school, Jensen to UAC Logan.

Charles Carter, Jr Price Charles Hi Lawrence U .C Logan Lowe Ashton Salt Lake City Margaret Merkley Pearl Shaffer Wanda Jensen

Uintah Railway Passengers and Local Movements

Verhal Vernal connections and Uintah railway travel noted with multiple passengers and movements. People include Angus Morrelli Cy Engbreson Mrs Frank Brennan Joseph Bodlly George T Stone and others visiting Vernal, Watson, Willows Creek and White River areas. Maintenance and travel updates mention trips to Salt Lake City and local hauling by Midwest Oil company from Hil Creek.

Angus Morrelli Kunenig Tom Jones Watson Cy Engbreson Dragon U Apending George T Stone St Batrd Pittsburg Kannan Verhal Uintah Thomas Abbot Rainbow Joseph Bodlly White River Victor Marshall F Breedenstain Vernal Midwest Oil Company Hil Creek

Ice cream social and baby shower charm society event

The Rebekahs hosted an ice cream and card social at Gold Fellows hall with Mrs Chat man winning the ladies prize and Mr Ackharst the gentleman's prize. Mrs Stevens sang with piano by Mrs Bryant Stringham. Stringham performed an instrumental piece. a shower honored the new baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Kelly with many presents.

Rebekahs Gold Fellows Hall William Chatman William Ackharst J. W. Stevens Mra Bryant Stringham Chatman W. A. Banks Tenney Mra Stringham Jesse Evans B. P. Kelly

Two Lapoint Couples to Be Married in Salt Lake Temple

County Clerk Charles A. Hatch issued marriage licenses on May 25 to John Golden Merkley and Miss Carrie Swensen of Lapoint. On May 27 Russell P. Harrison of Lapoint and Miss Mildred Swensen received licenses. The couples will wed in Salt Lake. celebrations marked Migg Swensen’s eighteenth birthday with a large party hosted by Mrs. Pardon Dodds Jr.

Charles A. Hatch John Golden Merkley Tridell John Merkley Carrie Macel Swensen Lapoint Lewis Swensen Russell P. Harrison Peter Harrison Mildred K. Swensen Migg Swensen Salt Lake Siwensen William Merkley B. P Kelly Pardon Dodds, Jr

Carroll Williams marry in May ceremony

Frank W. Carroll of Vernal wed Elva Williams of Naples on Saturday May 27 in a ceremony officiated by Rev. G A Downey. The couple are the children of William Carroll and Willard Williams respectively.

Frank W. Carroll William Carroll Elva Willams Willard Williams Naples

Judges Touring The Home Beautiful Contest In Valley

Judges for The Home Beautiful contest visit Naples Davis and Glines as coverage expands across the valley. Frequent judge visits aim to boost civic pride by urging every home to be as clean and attractive as possible.

Naples Davis Ad Glines Posalbie

Auxiliary Meeting Notice for June 5 at Vernal Club

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday June 5 at 3 PM at the Vernal Commercial Club. All members are requested to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Vernal Commercial Club

George F Richards to Attend Quorum Conference

Stake President Wallace Calder announces George F Richards of the Quorum of the Twelve will attend the quarterly conference on Saturday and Sunday June 3 and 4. A fine musical program is planned for all four sessions of the conference.

Stake Wallace Calder George F. Richards Quorum of the Twelve

Davis and Emmons to visit Whiterocks Indian school staff

Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Mrs H Emmons teachers at the Whiterocks Indian school will arrive Friday evening to spend the weekend visiting Rev M J Hersey at the St Pauls Episcopal Lodge Davis is principal of the Indian school and a district farmer.

Frank Davis H. Emmons Whiterocks M. J. Hersey St. Paul's Episcopal Lodge Davis

G A R Veterans of County to Be Honored

The American Legion plans a testimonial this month for three G A R veterans in Uintah County. Honorees include Dr Harvey Hulliger 98, Utah’s oldest Civil War veteran, Emery Stone in Jensen the youngest veteran in Utah, and Charles Hammaker of Vernal, all noted for active minds and community involvement.

American Legion Uintah County Harvey Hullliger Utah United States Hale Emery Stone Jensen Charles Hammaker Vernal

Political pot boils as Utah conventions loom

As conventions approach candidates announce for congressional and senatorial races. Don Colton Vernal Republican seeks reelection in the First District. E C Leatherwood Salt Lake seeks reelection in the Second District. J W Funk Cache County Democrat names candidate for the First District. Ernest Bamberger Utah Republican national committeeman seeks Senate. William H Wattis Ogden financier and Utah Construction president also seeks Senate. Mentor William H King will not run. W W Armstrong urged to run if possible. Democratic convention set for July with Republican later.

Don B. Colton Vernal E. C. Leatherwood Salt Lake J. W Funk Wade Colton Cache County Ernest Bamberger Utah United States Senate William H. Wattis Ogden Utah Construction Company William H. King W. W. Armstrong Salt Lake City

Jury List for Court Convenes June Term

Twenty five men have been selected for the June term of district court to convene Monday June 12 with jurymen to report Tuesday June 13. Names include M F Ketchum Rathhean William Sprouss Delroy Angus LaPoint John W Cook W I Caltharp John D Karren Louis Dot quest Nathan C Chivert Josfin Walker Archie Brooks Wilum Witbeck Nathan C Hardy H E Seely Nephi Preece Grant F Carpenter Stephen Adams John Wat kin Thomas HeQuilligan Vernal Joseph M Walker Fort Duchesne David Horrocks Lloyd Stewart W H P Donaldson Gushor Marion Broome Willow Creek Robert L Cook Tridge t B C Shuster Randlett

District Court M.F. Ketchum Rathhean Iiam Sprouss Delroy Angus Grant Car. Penter Stephen Adams John Watkins Thos

May 24 Breaks Heat Records Across Nations

The May 24 hot test day set record highs in many regions worldwide. Cool nights helped avert higher water levels, as observers noted unusually warm daytime temperatures this year.

County Board of Equalization Opens Sessions in June

The county board of equalization begins its first session Thursday June 1 and remains in regular session through Saturday June 2 and again Monday and Tuesday June 6 and June 6. The final session is Monday June 19 after which no tax adjustments will be made.

County Board of Equalization

Cappy Ricks at Vogue Theatre Friday June 2

Paramount star Thomas Metghad portrays a brawny sailor’s mate in Cappy Ricks. Filmed in Boston and off Maine, sea scenes include a tug rescue and perilous rock navigation with Meighan and crew. Agnes Arg as lead and strong supporting cast star in this sea drama.

Thomas Metghad Paramount Cappy Ricks Vogue Matt Peasley Mr. Molshan Meighan Boston Maine

For Sale Fine Baby carriage Age One Third Price

Classified item: a fine baby carriage offered for sale at one third of the original price. Contact Bert Young for details and inquiries dated 22 11.

F. L. Noel Kabel Ranch Bert Young

Baby girl born to wife of Stephen Adams in Naples

A baby girl was born Monday May 29 to the wife of Stephen Adams in Naples. Both mother and babe are reported to be getting along fine.

Stephen Adams Naples Babe

Reduction in Conference Rates Opens June Travel

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad sets a 1 percent fare for Salt Lake City tickets bought June 6 to 10 for the L. L. Y. M. M. I. A. conference June 8 to 11. Previously only conference travelers could use discounts with return tickets needing validation. This year the open rate applies to any round trip, and other roads are expected to follow, signaling a broad open rate agreement.

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Salt Lake City

Ophthalmic Specialist Dr J J Buswell Visits Salt Lake City

Dr J J Buswell ophthalmic specialist of Salt Lake City will be at the Travelers Home Sunday and Monday June 11 and 12 to test eyes at no charge. References available. Glasses worn for health as well as vision.

J. J. Buswell Salt Lake City

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