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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
5
Yurri Lynn Reynolds works at Weeks' Barber Shop during Alvin Weeks' absence. Ira Bryant and his son from independence were business callers in Vernal Monday.
James A Earnshaw of Bennett was in town Monday on official business at the courthouse.
George E. Young was in Verna on Monday and Tuesday attending court sessions and handling other business tasks.
Miss Lucille Christenzen of Richfield has been a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles A Hatch for the past ten days. Mr and Mrs Enoch Lewis of Leda were entertained at dinner on Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel H Kimball.
Final tax valuation dates are June 12 and June 18. Officials urge property owners with adjustments to file by the appropriate date to ensure proper assessment.
Orland Johnson, a student at Henagers Business College, returned home on Burklay.
Mr and Mrs Roland Lundquist of Logan visit Mrs Lundquist’s parents Mr and Mrs W Henderson.
Mrs Lows Thorne of Willow Creek visited Vernal on Saturday and is the mother of L C Thorne, a local photographer.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Foster and their daughter from Salt Lake City spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Foster’s parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Laycock.
Mr and Mrs J E Campbell have returned from California where they spent the winter and will make their home at Jen pen.
JPP and Madsen travelled to Duchesne County on Monday on official business for the pale fish and game department. They arrived to inspect game ward facilities and discuss wildlife management with local officials.
Miss Mary Manker daughter of Mrs FE A Manker arrived home in Vernal to spend the summer after attending Colorado Agricultural College at Fort Collins.
Miss Nellie Rodabaugh has served as principal of the Dragon school during the past year. She recently visited with her sister Mrs. L G Thorne for a few days before departing on a trip to the Northwest.
Mr and Mrs L Ericson arrived in Vernal on Decoration Day to visit for a few days with Mrs John N Davis and her daughter Mrs Ericson who before marriage was Miss Mima Davis.
Mrs Hannah Parker hosted her daughter Mrs J H Keller and two grandchildren for two weeks. They departed Monday with Mr Keller for their home in Fillmore.
Wilford Clark of Logan met the Uintah County Board of Education regarding his application for the Uintah high school principal position. He presently serves as principal of Kuhn High School in Idaho.
Mrs Jack Houston of Whiterocks and her daughter visited Vernal on Monday. Under Miss Winogene Blackmore of Whiterocks and Yr Delhi extension agent, the Indian Service oversees 1600 chickens across 40 clubs in the district.
Mr and Mrs FE E Wright and their sons of St Louis recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs George E Wilkins. Mr Wilkins met the Wrights on a mission several years ago and hosted a dinner for the visitors at their home.
Joseph I Cook returned Tuesday from Los Angeles California after five weeks visiting relatives and friends. She saw her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Watkins sister Mrs Ethel Rich and brother Lyle Watkins whom she had not seen for eight years. A dinner with Frank R Walker a Vernal missionary stationed in Los Angeles was enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs William Tucker of Salt Lake City visited Vernal on Monday and Tuesday while returning from Detroit in a new car. Mrs Tucker is a niece of AA Weeks and Mr Tucker a nephew of Mrs H Olson. They stayed at the Weeks home Monday night and the Olson home Tuesday. This is Mrs Tucker’s first Vernal visit in 16 years and she disliked many improvements.
George Evans of Roosevelt and the couple Mr and Mrs Dick Beeler with their son of Montwell were visitors in Vernal on Tuesday attending legal matters.
Miss Golda Massey county rec order and Miss Orble Campbell chief operator for the MS T. and T. Co. spent the weekend in Salt Lake City.
Fred Weeks, long employed in the Salt Lake section, returned last week and is again working at the Vernal Quick Lunch.
Robert Bodily and wife of Alton Utah visited relatives here for the weekend but pressed home matters kept them from staying longer.
Dr. Albert C Lloyd of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburg is in Vernal from Jensen to classify birds of the region. He will remain in the area all summer to study local avifauna.
Mrs George Robison of Portland Oregon and Miss Thelma Walit ig of Roosevelt visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs W B Wallis. Mrs Robison and Miss Wallis are sisters of Mr Walls.
Dr A Boyle arrived Monday from Salt Lake City and Wyoming where he has been attending business affairs. He is in charge of the excavations at the Dino Baur National Monument.
Zelph and Calder, assistants at the attorney general’s office in Salt Lake City, spent Monday and Tuesday attending court on land matters. They returned Tuesday afternoon for further court proceedings at Duchesne.
Mra David Witmer arrives in Vernal with her son Heber and daughter Berdie from Las Vegas Nevada. They are joined by Emily Smith a Berdie friend for a week visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Erell John Oaks son of Mr and Mrs E M Oaks of Vernal married Alberta Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murray on June 1. Rev George E Guild of the Congregational church officiated at the ceremony joining the couple in marriage.
Mayor R C Cooper and C 8 Carter attended the state road commission meeting in Salt Lake City last week and returned Saturday. Other representatives of the Eastern Utah Civic clubs were also present.
Attorney and Mrs Hugh W Col ton returned Sunday evening from Wellaville and Lava Hot Springs. Mrs Colton visited her parents in Wellsville while Mr Colton went on to Lava Hot Springs Idaho on business.
A list of returning students includes Grant Calder Mary Hoeft Denzil Hatch Virginia Noel Owen Slaugh Clinton Peterson Ernest Hencherman Zelpha Cook Dale Jensen Enid Johnson and Don Carter.
Mr and Mrs Leo C Thorne with Mrs W A Keithly and Miss N A Rodabaugh attend University of Utah ceremonies as Miss Mary Lou Thorne graduates with zoology honors and enters medical school. Mrs Keithley and Miss Rodabaugh plan visits to relatives in Seattle and elsewhere.
A poem depicts a vain man in a checkered tie and paste diamond, now riding in a flashy car. He speeds past danger, ignores stop signs, and cuts off others, showing no regard for rules or rights. Accidents are implied as the likely outcome of his showy driving.
Travelers Insurance Company findings show most crashes stem from rushing and careless driving. The report notes drivers underestimate the cost of a moment gained at the price of an accident, urging safer behavior despite few on the road.
Moses Moore and his son Robert were seen in Vernal on Monday as locals noted their presence in town.
H Tebbs of Salt Lake City traveled to Vernal for a business visit on Wednesday, meeting local contacts and inspecting opportunities in the region.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Murray attended the Brigham Young University graduation exercises where their daughter Lorna was among the graduates.
Miss Mignon Mitchell daughter of Clyde and Mrs Mitchell of Apalco visits at the home of Mr and Mrs J I M Fi.
Miss Dorothy Noel travels to Merrill Oregon to stay with her brother Howard and his wife for the summer, joining family arrangements and local hospitality.
Ms and Mrs E D Lew accompanied by E M Chandler Floyd Bryan and A L Barney all of Leota were in town on Monday.
The Jim Gurr family relocates to a valley residence after residing in Toka for an extended period within Du Cheane County.
Miss Nida Lloyd, a niece of Mrs Estella Pitt, returns to her Upalce home after spending six weeks at Vernal.
Miss Donna Hanks returned to Price Tuesday morning with her mother Mrs Neal Hanks to visit a few cass. Mrs Hanks spent Monday visiting with Mrs Rae Ashton.
Mr and Mrs Carl Swain have moved to the home of Avis Edwards after living in Jensen last winter. Mr Swain is employed at the asphalt plant.
Mrs Gua Raeemer bought the first ticket on the new bus route heading east. She left Saturday evening for a short visit at Geamboat Springs Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Chris Johnson of Provo visited with their son Sheriff Emery Johnson and family. They spent Sunday at the Riot at Uintah Canyon enjoying the outing and time together.
Mr and Mrs Lee Olsen of Logan visited with Mr and Mrs James Freestone this week. Mrs Olsen was formerly Miss Bewah Freestone.
More than fifty people plan to travel to Salt Lake today and tomorrow on the Junior Temple trip. Buses are driven by Leslie Thacker and Ronald Preece.
Wright Noel, employed by J H Ratliff at the Placer Mining camps near Denver, is in a Denver hospital receiving treatment for a knee condition after six months in service.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Kay and their two daughters arrived back in Vernal on Tuesday after spending the winter in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mr Kay plans to stay in Vernal through the summer months.
Vy J Duke formerly of the Duchesne Drug company now based in Heber City appeared in Vernal to demonstrate drug products at the Vernal Drug company on Wednesday.
Mrs Jane Loftus county health nurse conducts a weekly home nursing course for mothers and young women at the Central school building each Wednesday night at 8 o clock.
Mr and Mrs A W Lewis and family along with J R Douglass returned from a short visit to Salt Lake City on Wednesday. They were accompanied home by Loraine Lewis who has been a student at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City during the past winter.
Mr and Mrs Willis L Johnson were surprised Sunday as three daughters returned home. Jen nie J Nelson teaches at Weston high school Idaho, Leslie Cornlbie lives in Spanish Fork, and Enid Johnson attends the USAC program in Logan.
Mrs Ruth Bennion traveled to Epringville for the 100th birthday of Mecront Miner described as Utah’s oldest man. Nearly 600 relatives attended the celebration with most of his children present and a son arriving from Pittsburgh to join.
Will Haslem of the Heverly Hillis police force in Los Angeles and Mrs Haslem visit Vernal on Monday. They greet friends and relatives including Mrs Samuel Haslem of Jensen. Mr Haslem is pleased with the crops noted this year and expects some improvement over last year.
A lively Saturday night event for the Junior Current Topics club featured husband partners, costumed guests, and a cookery style progressive dinner at multiple homes including Bennion and Newell residences. Prizes crowned Freckles and Huckelberry Finn personas, with games led by Mrs Ferron Hading. Milas Lucile Christensen attended as a special guest.
Mrs Clark Newell led her First Ward Sunday School class of thirteen girls on a hike and picnic Tuesday in the canyon and Dry Fork area. They also visited Docs Beach.
Mrs Mary Fisher, seriously ill, shows notable improvement after a visit from her daughter Mrs Joseph Bodily. Also present were Robert Bodily, 91, and Mrs Bodily from Alton Utah who came Sunday to the residence.
Postmaster Henry J Chatwin of Jensen visited Vernal on Tuesday en route to Salt Lake City for the postmasters convention. He will finalize details for the Joseph Chatwin family association tenth annual reunion set for June 21 to 23 at Lakes Hot Pots in Midway.
Among attendees on Sunday were Mr and Mrs A V Lewis and family, Mr and Mrs J O Stewart and son Donal, Mr and Mrs John Jorgensen, E EB Hampton, Mrs E A Manker, Mary Manker, Mr and Mrs D P Meher, Glen Lambert, J R Douglass, J 8 Neihel sel and family.
Eleanor Rogers sister of the late H C Rogers well known in Vernal arrived Wednesday from Longmont Cole. She will stay a few days and then go to Salt Lake. Miss Rogers was formerly a missionary to Africa for the Church of England, with her home in Cornwall. She spent 18 months nursing her brother before his death in Colorado.
The marriage of Miss Lucie Allred of Salt Lake City to Calvin L Foss Jr will take place June 20. Foss is studying dentistry at USC and is a son of Mr and Mrs Calvin L Foss of Preston Idaho. The wedding will be at the Salt Lake temple with rites at the sorority house.
Helen Cook, a Vernal High School instructor, wed Mark Joseph Brock in Exl Lake temple on Tuesday. Cook, daughter of Eliza Bryson Cook of Parla Ida, was married during the past winter season. Girl Scouts from Vernal are preparing for a Yellowstone Park trip with 932 expected to depart later this month, packing tents and camp gear in patrols of eight.
Misa LaRue Carroll of Apalco is employed at the Gipson Hotel, marking a new staffing development for the property.
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