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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
8
Attorney Thos W. O'Donnell spends week in Duche and attends Duchesne county court. Lena Bennion, in training at the Dee Hospital, returned to Odgen Saturday morning after vacation at home.
David Johnston of New York City, longtime friend of Mr and Mrs CG Howell, will be visiting with them this week, sharing time and hospitality in the city.
A brief notice requests those who have taken Vernal Express kindling wood to return the mount they took. The item is described as part of a local supply, and the message appeals to the owners’ sense of courtesy and property rights. The notice implies a informal restitution without legal action.
E. H. Adair, injured from a fall from the Orpheus hall roof some time ago, has traveled to Junior Springs and will be away for an extended period for recovery.
George H Langston of Vernal has filed his intention of making proof on his additional homestead entry to be made July 16 1921 in accordance with the land laws of the United States and regulations in force.
Stanley Ashton manager of the Ashton Kelly Mercantile firm leaves for Market Week in Salt Lake City to conduct business and observe trading opportunities during the current week.
Pontha Calder and Anton Strebel left Thursday noon for Salt Lake City. Calder traveled for the M I A convention while Strebel went on various business matters.
Eugene A Delter and Miss Margaret Leona Carruth, both of Cedarview, were united in marriage on Saturday June 4 1921 by Justice Walter Woolley.
Epaham Rasmussen of Fort Du Chesne and his wife were in Vernal briefly last Tuesday. They attended Andrew Dudley's Jensen birthday party on Monday.
Harold Hullinger A Demar Dudley and J N Lybberts left Saturday morning for Logan to attend the summer session at Utah Agricultural College advancing their studies.
William F Hanson from Diamond Mountain ranch reports conditions on the mountain are in the finest kind of shape and prospects for a big crop this year.
Miss Thelma King arrives Sunday from Salt Lake City to work as stenographer at the Vernal land office. She is transferred from the Salt Lake office to Vernal.
Mr and Mrs John Bateman travel by team from Sunday for Lava springs. They will remain all summer for Mrs Bateman’s health improvement.
Rev M J Hersey delivered the memorial sermon in Myton for the C O F lodge. No Sunday morning service will be held. Regular evening services will be held at St Pauls Episcopal Church.
Leon Glenn brought his wife from Peerless Utah to stay with her parents in Ashley Valley. Mrs Glenn suffered a nervous breakdown and pneumonia, being ill for six weeks. She came to Ashley Valley to regain her health while Mr Glenn returned to Peerless on Monday.
George L Woodbury traveled to Salt Lake City Thursday morning to attend the Cannon family reunion held that week. On his return Mrs Woodbury will accompany him. Mrs Mabla Hackng was a passenger to Salt Lake City with him.
A C Hatch brother of A Hatch was in Vernal on a two day business and pleasure trip this week. He owns considerable property in and around Vernal and noted the improvements in the Ashley valley since his last visit.
Assessor George E Wilkins and County Commissioners Ashton Fitch and Taylor met with western Uintah County residents at Fort Duchesne last Monday to adjust tax differences. Few complaints were heard, and those were minor in character.
Meroo and Mra Fred Dickson of Port Ducheme quistt te with Mr ound Vira Ben Kelly L.hat week. Mr ound Mrs Frank PrP Smith returned from Los An xeton California. Browco SBulth and wife went to Lateta Colorado. Rele Chaw of Jeneen went to Mid lands Texsas for training in automotive engineering and anime school.
A letter from Patheica and son’s leaders to Uintah Stake YMCA members outlines a Father and Son outing planned for July 26 to August 2 at Camp Uintah near Grand Daddy’s Lake. Approximately two hundred attendees from the Uintah stake are expected, with departures from Vernal July 20 and camping at Stockmore. Registration hoped by June 20, with Oscar A Kirkham leading organizers. details to follow.
Duchesne county valuation set by the county assessor this year at 6,4387,037, down from 6,344,048 last year. Decreases occur across all main property classes, livestock showing the largest drop. Five counties in the state have not yet submitted assessed valuations to the state board of equalization, Daggett Emery Grand Millard and Morgan among those in doubt.
Rey Mr. Hersey returned Friday evening to Salt Lake City with his son Edward and daughter Margaret. Margaret attends Rowland Hall, Edward attends Westminster College. Mills I, two years at Westminster and business manager of The Collegiate Life, Eurosiasa and Year Book, left for Coe College Cedar Rapids to study commerce and finance. Twin Milton L finished at Trinity College Hartford and is expected home around July 1.
Utah Governor Charles Mabey proclaims June 14 1921 as Flag Day urging statewide observance. He calls on residents to display the flag and praises its ideals of freedom truth justice liberty and happiness while schools churches and patriotic groups are asked to hold ceremonies.
Alan Reynolds George O Dean and William Reed of Alterra were in Vernal on Monday and Tuesday at witnesses for Joseph Rawlings who was making proof on his homestead before Register Albert Halen left the Vernal land office.
General Manager James H Hood led a Vernal visit with Mia Hood and Homer Ford, touring Fort Duchesne Roosevelt Myton and other reservation towns. The group returned to Vernal Saturday, with many local residents and guests from Watson Rainbow and Rainbow areas joining a dance hosted by Mr String at the Watson hotel, celebrating Uintah Railway staff departures.
Miss Eva Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Kelly will graduate from St Mary's academy next Wednesday specializing in gymnasium work and elocution. Mrs Kelly and Mrs Cir Howell travel to Salt Lake for commencement exercises with Miles Kelly, Patsy Mease, and Vernal’s artist graduate, all due to graduate in Salt Lake City on June 15 with high honors.
The Second Ward YL BM IA and Stake Sunday School honored Mrs. Mable Hacking as she leaves for Salt Lake City for training. A lively program featured songs, readings from Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, duets, and a burlesque on ward officers. Beehive girls served lunch after a festive afternoon.
On Friday May 27 the Currant Topic Club was entertained by Mrs Byron Thomas. Thelma Stevens reviewed the book Experience by George W Hobart and a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess.
Vilate Bennion entertained at a Friday lawn party honoring Lena Bennion. Activities included fiveyames and later refreshments at midnight. Guests listed include Lula Neilson Merle Pope Jennie Hanson Reva Eva York Ora Pope Maude Bianche Olive Wartin Mary Allen Nellie Colton Yona Margaret Woolley Margaret Merkley Nellie Hanson Cal vin Marshall Victor Marshall Harold Lewnards Wallace Hamilton Calder Ted Allen Bill Evans Ace York Jack Shaffer Harold Hullinger Sam Woolles Ruton Hanson Qwen Johnston Mr Findley and family.
Miss Claire Spiers of Maeserhaa Rone travels to Salt Lake City for an extended summer stay. This move sets the stage for a season of personal and local engagement in the capital region.
One of the season's delightful dancing parties hosted by Chapter C of PEO at the Commercial Club hall on Wednesday evening June 8. Net receipts reached twenty two dollars and twenty five cents to fund needed articles for the Ladies' rest room. Attendees praised the event and hope for more charity dances soon.
Last Saturday night the Linger Longer Card club surprised Mrs 2B P Kelly by a birthday party. Guests arrived while she was away. On return she found her house full of friends who brought handsome presents including flowers cut glass and embroidered and crocheted items. The evening featured music cards ice cream and cake.
A Monday evening birthday surprise for Mrs EA Manker featured guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Howell, Mr and Mrs Fred Akhurst, Mr and Mrs BP Kelly, Mrs William Akhurst, Mr Jind, Mrs Charles Neal, and Mesdames Witheral, Carl Tenny, J H Rathie Chadwick. Miss Higley James Karis ra Manker received many beautiful gifts and a delicious lunch followed a pleasant evening.
Mrs A Q JonYs of Fort Duchesne visited Vernal on Friday for business matters. She was seen at local offices and departed the same day.
A L Williams, living six miles from Vernal in Stein leer, reports rye of height 6 feet from a sample and notes 30 acres of rye. Last year he yielded 33 bushels from 34 of an acre. Wheat yielded 25 bushels. This year he farms 4 acres of wheat, 2 acres of sweet clover, 4 acres of corn, and 6 acres of oats. Oats stand about 15.8 inches tall and are just starting to head. All crops are grown without irrigation.
The cast of The Right to Love includes Mae Murray David Powell Alma Tell a renowned stage and screen player with a role in Mr Fitzmauree On With the Dance Holmes E H Herbert a leading man for Elsia Ferguson and other stars He plays Sir Archibald Falkland Macre Harlam famed for film work with Dal ton Houglas Fairbanks Paulie Fredericks and others is the suave heavy Also in the company Frank Losee Marcia Harris and Hittle Lawrence Johnston Vogue Friday June 17.
On page four of this issue the Express presents the children's tale Was It Ralph's Fault a continuing story of child life and interest. The installment will run weekly, capturing both young readers and adults who will eagerly await each new part.
Washington June 3 an appropriation of sixty thousand dollars to buy land adjoining the federal building in Salt Lake City is carried in the deficiency bill as it passed the senate today The amendment was secured by Senator Smoot and identical with his amendment to the sundry civil bill which the house last session refused to accept A fight in conference is expected to retain the appropriation or the option on the property will expire Mrs Mob Johnson and daughter Edith of Lapoint were visitors in Vernal on business Wednesday
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