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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
8
Legal and business notice rates for Vernal Express classifieds dated Jan 1 1920. Rates include display advertising 36c per inch under 100 inches, 30c over 100 inches. non contracted 60c per inch. notices 2c per word with 26c minimum. legal notices 10c per line. final proof 132.00. water notices 1500. Final proof and contest notices detail deadlines and charges.
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Robert Duval in Naples on May 31. The family announced the birth and welcomed the new arrival.
Charley Green drove his Ford into a county truck last Friday causing considerable damage to the Ford. The report notes no further injuries or details of the truck’s condition.
Miss Mary McAndrews will depart Sunday morning for a month long visit in Kansas City, delivering a brief personal trip schedule and confirming travel plans.
Rulon Hansen becomes the latest addition to Vernal Drug's team of employees, expanding the local pharmacy's personnel.
Bert Singleton underwent a periony operation at the hospital last week, with medical staff reporting stable condition and no complications.
Newton Bros have relocated to new quarters adjacent to Bon-Ton restaurant. The move places the shop next to the familiar dining spot, signaling a refreshed location for customers.
The County Road bond fund shows a balance on hand June 1 at 82 thousand 70 dollars and 97 cents. The figure reflects available funds for road projects and related obligations as recorded in the current financial statement.
The report notes a June 1 tax figure of 6 628 61 with a positive outlook. Mrs Sadie Cooper of Roosevelt visited Mrs Timothy last week. The Vernal Auto Co sold a Dodge truck to the Utah Gilsonite Co of Wat 00 this week.
Katherine Calder, who has been attending the BYU this winter, is returning to her home in Vernal this report.
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wall. Mother and baby are doing well. Miss Ethel Colton and Miss Marguerite Merktey have returned from school and friends are pleased to see them.
Bennett and Hayden farmers destroyed over 250 animal carcasses last week after they perished during a severe winter. The action closes the loss tally linked to the harsh season, reflecting ongoing agricultural hardship.
Mrs Anton Strebel and Miss Thelma King hosted a shower Thursday evening at the Etrebal home in honor of Miss Pearl Otley.
Miss Mary Winder and Miss Iono Woolley returned to Vernal Monday from Provo where they have been in attendance at the Brigham Young University the past year.
Bishop Shatty's daughter Mrs. Bearles departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City to take a course in charity and relief work as part of the Stake Relief Society program.
Mrs Mae Carpenter traveled to Salt Lake City with Clive Davis last Sunday The trip was for his mother and sisters Mima and Alfreda who had been attending school at Provo after term. The party arrived home Wednesday.
Dr J L Lewis closes his Vernal business and returns to Salt Lake City. A baby boy born May 29 to Mr and Mrs Roy Atwood. mother and child healthy. American Legion Jazz Band from Price performed at the dance. a party including Mr and Mrs Keeney Brigman and others visited Jensen for an outing.
The Vernal baseball club announces plans to organize a community team for the coming season. Local players, sponsors, and supporters are invited to join as organizers, coaches, or patrons to build a home roster and schedule.
Late Wednesday event featured Mrs Elizabeth Corey and Mrs Florence Kelly entertaining Rebekah Lodge members and guests at Odd Fellows Hall. The gathering was described as an enjoyable occasion.
Members of the Varnal Republican Club will meet in the courtroom Tuesday evening, June 8, to elect officers for the ensuing year and adopt the constitution and by laws. A special program will be given, and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
News from LD 8 hospital in Salt Lake City reports a very successful operation on Willis Johnson's shoulder after a recent auto accident with Noel Prees. Johnson is expected to be home in a short time.
A group of ladies surprised Mrs. Vern Workman on her birthday with a handkerchief shower. Cards provided amusement, followed by a dainty luncheon late in the evening. All who attended said they spent a delightful evening.
The Denver & Salt Lake Realty Co. dispatches W. M. Pollock and Willis Denhart to Denver and other eastern points to boost Uintah Basin land sales. They plan to lure buyers by contrasting eastern farm land prices with values in the Uintah Basin.
Clerk O Neil issued licenses this week to Jesse A Hawes and Lena Eaton of Vernal to Witmer and Mary Barnett of Vernal to Win Peterson of Neola and Lillian Reid of Vernal.
Announcement that a Vernal Ex-Wreas page will focus on Uintah County Farm Bureau work edited by county agent J. H. Wittner. Details promised in the next issue.
The Vernal Business Men's Association debated a weekly half holiday for summer. All but two members supported the idea, but unanimity was required, so the plan was abandoned.
The Vernal Motor Company repairs the former Newton Bros Harness Shop to house new cars and supplies. A showroom and ladies’ rent room will be added when opened to the public. Manager Walter Barnes plans a fine display of Dodge, Essex and Nash cars in the new building.
O M Calder and Miss Fontella Stone of Vernal married in the Salt Lake Temple early this week. The couple are respected educators in Uintah County and plan a reception in Vernal upon their return next week, with details to be published.
Lapoint Hayden and Bennett committees met County Commissioners at Lapolint last Thursday to clear up rumors about road work and expenditures. The meeting aimed to state the commissioners intentions and reassure western county residents about this year’s road projects.
A farmer expresses strong support for Uintah County girls clubs and offers to loan up to 1000 dollars at six percent interest to individual club members for purchasing project stock. Loans must be used for club work, with a maximum of 36 dollars per member, to assist the fall shipment of purebred dairy cattle.
Income tax collector mentioned in Veruut prize winners on Thursday and Friday. Recent visitors include Mable Hacking and daughters Ralphina and Marie who visited Provo and Salt Lake Thursday morning. Attendees at the Board of Equalization included W J Jackson from Ft Duchesne Elbert M Chandler of Randlett W L Whitlock of Leeton and Etha L Wouldhave of Glenwood Springs. First prize $40 to Vernal Central School. Second prize $26 to Glines School. Hugh Colton has joined Barnes Auto Company as bookkeeper and drove a new Dodge truck to Vernal for the job.
The Uintah Stage Company bought a twelve passenger Oldsmobile truck that will leave Vernal each morning at 6:00 A M with Mrs Roy Hodgkinson Jean and Harry Young and Billey Woodruff a traveling salesman The stage will connect with the train at Helper at 3:45 P M and with the Salt Lake and Duchesne stage line at Duchesne The Board of Education announced awards from James H Wallis in the Clean School contest praising improvements across Uintah County Maeser and Wilson schools receive special mention
County Commissioners sit as Board of Equalization this week. Anyone unsatisfied with their property assessment can seek readjustment. A number have already appeared before the Board and received attentive patient consideration.
On Tuesday June 1 Supt Earl Thompson received a long distance message from the Granite District Board of Education asking him to attend a meeting on Thursday June 3. Thompson left Vernal Wednesday for this purpose. The object of the call is not known and he was surprised. It is believed they may be considering him as their next superintendent.
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Benj. P. Kelly found about twenty ladies at her home to remind her of her birthday. She received many handsome presents and enjoyed cards and music. A delicious lunch was served late in the evening. It was an afternoon remembered by those present.
Anton Strebe resigns as manager of the C. W. and M. Co to join Continental Oil Co. Leonard Perry succeeds him. J. Christensen also becomes a new employee replacing Miss Oakley in the office.
Sunday evening Earl Wardel and Don Batty stopped to fix harness near Williams Market when James Hanson crashed into them breaking a wheel and damaging the tether. The horse and boys escaped injury.
Jesse A. Hawes and Milas Lena Eaton were married Saturday May 29 at the bride’s parents home Mrs Byron Eaton. Bishop F E Remington officiated the ceremony. A reception followed with many friends and relatives in attendance. Hawes had been given a bridal shower Thursday evening by friends.
Byron Eaton city marshal Vernal reports a dark sorrel horse about 1300 pounds eight years old branded 9 quarter circle on left thigh and brand on shoulder either 10 or 10 taken up on June 8 1930 and to be sold June 14 1930 after recovery or disposal by the officer.
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