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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
8
The text lists George H. Marrison as editor and publisher and Violet Starrison as business manager in the newspaper staff roster.
The note indicates second class mail processing for Wormnl Utah under the Congress act of March 3 1879. It records the mailing status and authority for periodical distribution at a local post office.
H. T. Hall, Ford distributor in Roosevelt, was in town on Tuesday. M. P. Smith arrived from Salt Lake City for several days visit with relatives.
Ross Bartlett of Provo, long staying in Colforaco, spent several days in Vernal this week, continuing his regional sojourn.
Horace Morrill and Ley Kitchen of Tridell were in Vernal on Tuesday for courthouse business, visiting the court house to attend matters of the court.
J Campbell of the Vernal hospital has been confined to his bed for three weeks but is now improving rapidly.
Frank Roberts of Colorado, the buyer who recently bought a farm in Dry Fork, was seen conducting business in Vernal on Tuesday.
Sheriff Lafe Richardson tours a new Star automobile assigned by Uintah County commissioners from the J. W Pope garage.
Parley H. Goodrich of Tridell and his son were in Vernal on Tuesday as Mr. Goodrich was named deputy bee inspector for his district.
Luther Stewart of Jensen a Spanish American war veteran is granted a pension of eighteen dollars per month by the U S commissioner of pensions in a current report.
Lawrence Murphy of Upateo underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix and endured a severe post operative period before returning home to Upatico.
John S Hacking of Vernal has filed with Register Le on P Christensen at the local land office to purchase 40 acres of isolated land.
Lowe Ashton arrived Saturday from Salt Lake City where he studied at the University of Utah for several years. He resumes his duties at the A. B. C. store ready to serve customers.
Mrs Julia McLea who had been hospitalized in Vernal for 14 weeks with blood poisoning is well enough to be released to her Roosevelt home on Sunday in a relief note for the family and community.
Mrs. S J Campbell reports Kenneth Wilson, of Duchesne City, who spent 9 weeks at Vernal hospital, died and was shipped to Myton for burial.
Theora Johnson returned Sunday from Provo where she attended the BH. Y. U. She has completed a special music course and becomes an assistant in BYU’s music department alongside her work responsibilities.
Mr and Mrs William Sauer of Gusher attended in Vernal on Tuesday for the marriage of their daughter Miriam Sauer to Clemens Underwood. The bride, a Vernal high school alumna, is well known in the community.
Thoritt Hatch, a University of Utah law student from Salt Lake City, arrived Monday evening. He will work in Vernal and represent Hewlett Bros and others Candy in the Basin for the summer.
Clyde Rich of Los Angeles arrived Friday evening and will stay in the Basin as a salesman and district manager for his firm. He has visited South America and Australia since leaving Vernal.
Louie S. Thompson of Fort Duchesne was in Vernal Sunday evening and attended services at the Episcopal church.
Everett Massey, who returned last week to Vernal after attending school this winter, is employed at Jensen and at Fred Wall's.
Beatrice Allen, a slate visitor to Vernal for several weeks, is linked to Dr M Garrett O'Donnell and maintains a home in San Diego California.
William H W Smart of Housevelt, former president of Uintah stake and Jater Roosevelt stake, visited Ver nal this week as a business and social guest.
Jack Miller of the Miller garage visited the town on Tuesday accompanied by W. I. Donaldson. Donaldson met with the county board of equalization.
Capalats of Dragon Utah has filed a contest at the local land office against William Gardiner of Dragon over his home stead entry. The action centers on ownership and eligibility of the parcel in question and may affect settlement timelines.
Miss Norma Hullinger daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Hullinger returns home for the summer after completing first year studies at U C Logan.
Mrs John S Hacking accompanied by her son Ike returned on Tuesday from outside points and greatly enjoyed the Strawberry festival at Pleasant Grove.
Mrs Wallace Calder traveled Monday to Duchesne to stay at the home of Sheriff Arty Mitchell and his children. The visit involved Mrs Calder and the sheriff’s wife.
Daughter of Sauer and Miss Miriam Sauer wed William Clemenau Underwood in Vernal June 9 with Justice Charles Carter presiding. Services followed Sunday at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev Fathers Grant and Howes officiating. Large crowd from nearby Reservation towns attended and a memorial service for Helen Davies and Helen Woodard was held at Oddfellow hall.
Mrs Jessie Winn daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillips and Losada Burnes both of Vernal united in marriage on Wednesday June 10 Justice S Car ter performed the ceremony The groom is better known in Vernal as Anderson the name of his foster parents.
The Vernal Confectionery is applying a fresh coat of paint to the building front, greatly enhancing its curb appeal and overall appearance.
The Ladies Ald Society of the Congregational church held a missionary meeting at the Community House on Wednesday, June 3. Mrs. E. A. Manker and Mrs. Leo C. Thorne read stories. Mrs. Fred Collins will entertain the society on Wednesday, June 17, at the Community House.
Mr and Mrs Harry Underwood visiting Cirde Underwood at Gusher from Los Angeles California were in Vernal Monday and plan to return soon to California.
Mr and Mrs J H O Crickenberger visited Thursday from Fort Ducccane. Crickenberger is employed by the Indian department and serves as secretary of the Uintah Basin Industrial convention.
D P Murray state leader of boys and girls clubs spent several days in Uintah county visiting all communities in the county interested in club work.
A large group of Verna youths gathered at Mr and Mrs Don McConkle's Maeser home Monday night for a party. The noise was loud and prolonged but reportedly failed to achieve its intended effect.
Miss Nolan Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Burton and Rollin McNeill son of Mr and Mrs T C McNeill of Vernal obtained a license from County Clerk Wison Murray and were wed in a Reservation town.
Mrs E Peterson and Mrs Gene Merkiey, who attended school relations events and the M I A jubilee in Provo and Salt Lake City, have returned home after an enjoyable trip.
W Henderson and his daughters Mary and Helen returned home from Provo and Salt Lake City via Strawberry reporting the roads in excellent shape.
Mrs L T Wright and Isa William of Twin Falls Idaho visit at the home of Mrs Wright’s sister with Mr George H Harrison. They arrived Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Harrison.
Jease Hulinger, star heavyweight wrestler for B. U., arrived home Sunday with Miss Margaret Merkley and friends Theora and Orfa Johnson, Ray Stringham, and Mr Hullinger.
B O Colton member of the Ouray school board arrived from Roosevelt to handle business on the Ouray valley ditch and seek medical attention. Colton reports improved health.
Bishop Hyrum B Calder and Mrs. Calder attended BYU graduation in Provo. Their son Hamilton was among the graduates, while David accompanied them on the return trip.
Pen Taylor of J C Peppard Seed at Delta met with J L Peppard in Salt Lake City and traveled to Los Angeles California to attend a seed convention Friday night into Saturday.
Mr and Mrs C Bartlett of Tridell came over Tuesday to attend their interests here, remains two days. Mr Bartlett states that the agricultural prospects of Tridell are better than for several years and he anticipates a good crop in that section.
Miss Thora King daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew King returned Monday from Salt Lake City where she attended the US AFI. She was accompanied by Willis John son her brother in law and manager for the Vince district of the Continental Oil company.
Mayor Rice C Cooper and children depart Tuesday for Salt Lake City for business with Vernal Drug Co. They plan to visit Cooper's parents Mr and Mrs Harmon Sowerds in Provo and other relatives before returning.
Robert Witmer of Vernal and Charley Hoel of Randlett left Wednesday for a fishing and prospecting trip to Nevada. They expect to be gone several weeks and neither will seek a place to move their families, Nevada or California both suit them.
Miss Hildred Aycock daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Aycock arrived Friday evening from Provo where she has been attending the BY She has completed a special piano music course and will teach music while continuing her studies for the year
The Vernal Auto Company reports this week's sales including a Bic Six Nash enclosed touring car to SDP Herron a four door Nash sedan to S G Fletcher of Rangely brother of W L Fletcher a Bic Six Nash roadster to Dr J M Francke and a Special Six Nash enclosure to FR L Marimon of White Rocks.
Miss Iona Woolley and her brother Sam Woolley are home from Provo where Iona Woolley earned an A B degree. She will teach English and art next year at Cedar City High School.
W A Paxton principal of Uintah high school for two years left Monday with his family for Provo. They had been living in the W W Lewis residence. Mr Paxton will not teach here next year.
Arch Gregory and four others delivered five Chevrolet cars to Allan Chevrolet Company including a coupe a roadster and three touring cars. Mr Allan reports that by Wednesday evening all but two cars had been sold.
L. H. Allan manager of the All-Inn Chevrolet company begins laying foundation for a brick five room bungalow on a lot east of the J C Bates home. Further work waits on a new kiln of brick to be burned.
Prof. Earl Douglass, with John T Kay and Golden York, travels to Salt Lake City to assist at the University of Utah assembling dinosaur fossils. Douglass is planned to return Friday evening to meet Prof. E Casa who leads a Michigan University expedition.
Cecil Wilkinson of the J G Pepper Seed company headquartered at Roosevelt was in town on Thursday. He returned Monday from Cortez Colorado and said the seed crop looked favorable there. Rain absence in that area was offset by moisture that did much good.
Reports from Reservation ranger stations indicate heavy precipitation during last week's storm. Dry Gulch at 8000 feet logged two and one half inches, Elkhorn along White Rocks Creek at 6950 feet reported twenty two inches, while Ashley Creek watershed reports are missing.
H E Peterson and family from Englewood Colorado spent a night in Vernal while en route to Burbank Chicago for relocation. He praised Vernal’s tourist camp ground calling it among the best he had seen and renewed his subscription during a Pleasant call to the office.
Norman Olsen advertises a beginner and advanced band program in Vernal. Private lessons available and instrument guidance provided before enrollment. Contact Norman Olsen at 135-X for details.
Betty Jane, six days old daughter of Rulon J and Vera Carless Hacking, born June 2, died early Monday. After a weak heart condition developed the infant weakened until death. Funeral services were held at Vernal cemetery under the First Ward bishopric with Bishop Hyrum B Calder presiding and a quintet providing music.
O Norman Olsen comes back to Ashley Valley with his family from Nephi where he taught music at Nephi High School. He says Ashley Valley is unmatched in beauty and progress among Utah valleys and towns and will teach at Uintah Junior High next year.
A defective chimney flue caused heavy smoke at Rulon Hacking’s home Saturday evening. The fire was quickly extinguished with bucket water, and losses were slight. Mrs. Hacking’s illness caused added concern among residents.
The Uintah stake will hold a two day quarterly conference at the stake tabernacle on June 20 and 21. Sessions are 10 a m and 2 p m each day with attendance by visitors from general authorities noted. Wall ace Calder Ernest Eaton and A G Goodrich compose the stake presidency.
Mrs. Moses Moore of Randlett traveled to Grand Junction and back by Uintah railway. Mrs Dennis and Mrs Merl Alfreds rode to Macken and Gunnison respectively. Frank Smith returned to Dragon from Vernal. Rio Grande officials with J Samuel Pyeatt visited Vernal then Salt Lake City. E T Corless resigned from White River, moving to Vernal.
Uintah County warns stock drivers to repair road damage caused by cattle or sheep movement or face prosecution. By order of the Uintah County Commissioners, Chairman A S Richardson.
It showcases vivid drama and human characterization, capturing youth seeking new sensations and a powerful tale of mother love. The film promises to move every man woman and child and headlines the Vogue on June 16 and 17.
Announced private lessons offered in violin piano saxophone or any band instrument. Inquire with Q Norman Olsen at phone 135 X. 24 tf.
Mr and Mrs Rulon J Hacking express gratitude for the expressions of sympathy and the floral offerings received after the illness and death of their infant daughter Betty Jane.
About 100 persons attended a Randlett farm bureau and boys and girls club meeting on a Wednesday evening. County Agent E Peterson, D. P. Murray, Logan, state club leader, and local residents including Mrs. Jane Murray, Miss Stella Richards, Linn Powell, the Misses Adaline Engber son, Jewel Wellman, Vera and Theora Johnson, and H. Walter Woolley participated. A brief program featured talks and a fine musical segment followed by an hour of dancing.
Be ready for the Big Closing Out sale at Witmer's store featuring furniture including dressers beds springs mattresses chairs rugs dishes bicycles stoves and dry goods. Customers set prices and receive goods with 24-11 noted. Wedding announcements at The Express.
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