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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

8

Misa Corilla Shaffer Leaves for Salt Lake City Visit

Misa Corilla Shaffer departed Monday for Salt Lake City to spend several days visiting.

Misa Corilla Shaffer Salt Lake City

Witmers Leave for Salt Lake City Trip

Mr and Mrs David Witmer depart Sunday morning for Salt Lake City for a personal trip.

David Witmer Salt Lake City

Governor Mabey Proclaims Statewide Flag Day Observance

Governor Mabey calls for general observance of Flag Day on Thursday June 14 throughout the state. Local governments and citizens are urged to display flags and honor national symbols in a unified observance across communities.

Mabey

Moreland Family Heads to Salt Lake City

G. W. Moreland and family left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City. Mrs. Moreland will remain there for several weeks.

G. W. Moreland Familly Salt Lake City Mra. Moreland

Maeser merchant buys Buick Four touring car

William Rudge of Maeser purchases the Buick Four touring car imported last week by Charles N. Carter Jr. from a local dealer.

William Rudge Maeser Charles 9. Carter, Jr

Miss Jennia Hanson Returns From Provo BYU Trip

Miss Jennia Hanson returned on Saturday from Provo where she attended the Commercial department of Brigham Young University.

Jennia Hanson Provo The

Home of local Indian figure Grasshopper’s Bennett home burned

The residence of a well known local Indian nicknamed Grasshopper in Bennett was destroyed by a fire sometime last week. Fire crews responded and the cause remains under investigation.

Grasshopper Bennett

Prof Sainsbury and family head to Diamond Mountain

Professor R H Sainsbury with his wife and children left Tuesday for their Diamond Mountain home stead where they plan to reside this summer.

R. H. Sainsbury Diamond Mountain

Provo School Return Noted for Stella Richardson

Mrs Stella Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Richardson returned Saturday from school at Provo where she attended the B

Stella Richardson Hyrum Richardson Provo

Maeser and Naples residents attend farm bureau meeting

William H. Oaks of Maeser and Ehner Manwaring of Naples traveled Monday to Heber City for a farm bureau meeting Tuesday evening.

William H. Oaks Maeser Ehner Manwaring Naples Farm Bureau Heber City

Partridge Relative Visiting During Summer at Tridell

Lyman Partridge son of the late Prof Partridge who died in the D and G R wreck on Soldier Summit is visiting Mason Lyman at Tridell for the summer.

Lyman Partridge Prof. Partridge

Smiths Return to Kenilworth for Summer Teaching

Mr and Mrs S Augustus Smith who have taught in Kenilworth for two years returned home last week and will reside there over the summer.

S. Augustus Smith Kenilworth

Vernal Leaders Attend Uintah Basin Convention Meeting

Sander, president of the Vernal Commercial club, A. B. Thomas secretary, and Frank P. Wellman joined the Uintah Basin Industrial convention program committee at Fort Duchesne on Monday evening.

T. Sander Vernal Commercial Club A. B. Thomas Frank P. Wellman Uintah Basin Fort Duchesne

County Agent Attends State Farm Bureau Meeting in Utah

County Agent E. Peterson traveled Monday to Heber City for a State Farm Bureau meeting. He then attended the Uintah Duchesner meeting that evening.

E. Peterson Heber City State Farm Bureau Mr. Peterson Uintah Basin Fort Duchesner

Calder brothers return from BYU visit with car

Wallace Calder and Hamilton Calder returned Monday evening from Provo where they attended BYU. They brought in an Overland touring car for Zelph Calder.

Wallace Calder Pontha Calder Hamilton Calder Bishop Hyrum Calder Provo B. Y U Zelph Caler

Ladies Ald Meeting Recalls Missionary Life Papers

The Ladies Ald met Wednesday of last week with Mrs. F Collings and read papers on missionary life. Mrs G A Downey, Mr. Maggie Hatch, and Mrs. Anna Banks contributed. A delicious lunch was served. The June 20 picnic is planned at the City and County park.

F Collings G .A Downey Maggie Hatch Anna Banks Missionary Lfe Picaic

Mrs Julia Paulson Returns to Vernal After Visit

Mrs Julia Paulson returned Saturday to Vernal after more than a year away visiting in the San Luis Valley Colorado with her daughter Mrs William Stewart She is now with her daughter Mrs S A Smith in Vernal but will later go to the Lake Valley ranch on Green River near Jensen for the summer.

Julia Paulson Vernal San Luis Valley Colorado William Stewart S A. Smith Lake Valley Green River Jensen

County Treasurer and Mrs Henderson bring students home

County Treasurer and Mrs. W. Henderson returned from Salt Lake City on Monday. They brought Cynthia and Geneva Lyman to Treidel who had been attending school at BYU in Provo. Also Shirley and Dean Bartlett, who are fond of Ashley Bartlett from Price, will visit their aunt during the summer.

W. 5 Henderson Salt Lake City Cynthia Geneva Lyman Tridel Provo Shirley Dean Bartlett Ashley Bartlett Price

Evans family travels after accident injuries

Mrs E G Evans and her two sons depart Sunday for Panaca Nevada to visit relatives while Mr Evans recovers from injuries from a recent accident. They plan to visit Arizona. Edith Evans who accompanied them to Calente Nevada will join her mother in Phoenix Arizona. David Witmer drove them in his car.

E. G. Evans and Sons Panaca Nev Evans Arizona Edith Evans Calente Phoenix David Witmer

Haying In Full Blast In Green River Valley Fields

Haying is in full blast in the Green River section and some fields in the valley are being cut.

Green River

Mre Joseph FP Hacking and Daughter Return from Salt Lake City

Mre Joseph FP Hacking and her daughter Josephine arrived Wednesday evening after a trip to Salt Lake City. The two were greeted by family at the station and shared news of their travels.

Joseph Hacking Josephine Salt Lake City

Vernal Markets Get First Strawberries of the Season

The first Vernal strawberries arrived on June 8 brought to town by Mrs. Charles Bascom. The early fruit marks the start of the local berry season as shoppers discover sweet produce downtown.

Charles Bascom

Miss Pearl Wallis Arrives From Salt Lake City

Miss Pearl Wallis arrived Monday from Salt Lake City visiting Mrs. George H. Har Filson and inspecting her pistol.

J U Athlete Sets State Javelin Record Returns Home

Jesse Hullinger of 8 Y. U. returns home Monday with teammate John McConkle after holding the state record in the javelin throw.

Jesse Hullinger 8 Y. U John McConkle

Baby girl born to Mrs George Wilson's family

Mrs George Wilson learned from her daughter Mrs Carl J Tenny in San Diego California that a baby girl was born on June 2 to their family. Jacob Rasmusson of Lapoint accompanied County Agent Peterson to Heber City as Lapoint’s representative to meet at Heber City Tuesday.

George Wilson Carl J. Tenny San Diego California Jacob Rasmusson Lapoint Agant Peterson Heber City State Farm Tucsay

Eaton Family Returns From Salt Lake City Conference

Mr dad Mrs Irvin Eaton and son Doral arrived Tuesday evening after driving home their new Ford bought at J. W. Pope garage from a conference in Salt Lake City.

Irvin Eaton Doral Salt Lake City J. W. Pope

Snow Patches Linger North of Vernal on Mountain

Sparse snow remains in spots along the mountain slope north of Vernal. officials expect it to take some time next week before the patches disappear as the valley views are still shaded by higher terrain.

Vernal

P. B. O. of Colorado Meets in Steamboat Springs

The P. BE. O. of Colorado will hold a state session at Steamboat Springs on June 19 2021. P. E. O. Chapter C. of Vernal extends a cordial invitation to attend.

P. BE. O. of Colorado Steamboat Springs Colo P. E. O. Chapter C. of Vernal

Mrs Butler Taken to Juniper Springs for Treatment

Mrs Mary Butler confined to bed after a fall injury was moved to Juniper Springs Colorado by George Goodrich. Mrs Peter Case of Jen Ben accompanied her. Butler is slowly improving.

Mary Butler Juniper Springs Colorado George Goodrich Peter Case Jen- Ben Butler

Marriage License for G Lynn Richens and Nellie Starkie

A marriage license was issued on June 8 to G Lynn Richens and Miss Nellie Starkie. The couple plans to be married in the Salt Lake temple after leaving Monday, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Abner Richens and Mrs Edward J Starkie.

G. Lynn Richens Abner Richens Nellie Starkie Edward J. Starkie Salt Lake Temple Mrs. Richens

Ray Paulson Prepares Lake Valley Ranch for Hay Season

Ray Paulson, from Lake Valley ranch on the Green River, plans to purchase supplies for the haying season. About 400 acres of alfalfa will be cut for hay, and seed will be sown across the acreage.

Ray Paulson Lake Valley Ranch Green River

Davis and Sainsbury to Marry in Salt Lake Temple

A marriage license listed on June 9 shows J Clive Davis son of Mr and Mrs John N Davis and Miss Elien Sainsbury daughter of Prof and Mrs R H Sainsbury. They left Monday for Salt Lake City to be married in the Salt Lake temple June 13 and will live in Washington D C.

J. Clive Davis John N Davis Elien Sainsbury R. H. Sainsbury Salt Lake City Salt Lake Temple Washington, D. C

Local youth injury reports and recovery in Utah kin

Fred Carpenter of Manti and relatives visited with Charles Carpenter. A boy and his cousin rode a horse and the boy fell, injuring his head. He was unconscious for a time and taken to his mother awaiting Roosevelt. He has now completely recovered.

Fred Carpenter Manti Utah Big Brother Charles Carpenter Roosevelt

Improvements Planned for the Orpheus Hall

Manager Ray Stringham announces nearly $1,000 in improvements to the Orpheus hall to be completed before July 3. Work includes three shower baths, dressing room, lavatory, a ladies rest room and lavatory, plus remodeled entrance and ticket office with separate doors to reduce crowding. The management will stage three entertainments on July 3 4 and 5 to cover costs.

Orpheus Hall Ray Stringham

Rainbow trout eggs planted at Springville hatchery

W H Cook superintendent of the Whiterocks hatchery reported two cases of Rainbow trout eggs planted. Eggs were caged at Springville hatchery and brought by deputy game commissioner Tingly. Hatchlings began the day after planting. the plant should be ready for Uintah county streams around August 16 with full hatch further planted.

W H Cook Whiterocks Fish Hatchery Whiterocks Springville Tingly Cook Uintah County

Boys and Girls Club enrollment urged by county agent

Large numbers of boys and girls in nearly every community have joined the Boys' and Girls' clubs and are diligently at work on their club projects. Peterson, county agent, requests that all enrollment cards be sent in at once by club leaders to keep records current and secure a club name.

Peterson

Miss Hulen McAndrews Visits Mack Colorado

A string of Uintah rail line travelers and locals are listed with brief notes. Miss Hulen McAndrews spends days in Mack Colorado visiting her sister Mills Mary Mc Andrews. Others include Silas McUunn back to Grand Junction and Joseph Hatch visiting Vernal relatives.

Hulen McAndrews Mack Colorado Mills Mary McAndrews William Wagner Johnny McKee Vernal Montrose New Jersey Silas McUunn Grand Junction Iris Uintah Railway Lawrence West Watson E A Lowla W. E B. Dickinson Jease Evans Anna Jack Telluride Nick Pete George Pappas James Monaghan White River E EK Wickman Mra E J Stevenson Glenwood Springs Joe Hatch Frank Ray Lee Pasengers George Callas Arthur Peterson Rupert Leech Ray Warburton Rainnbow

Vernal Beats Roosevelt In Opener Of Basin League

Vernal defeated Roosevelt 16 to 9 in the first Uintah Basin league game of the season. Cal Davis pitched most of the game before Sam Woolley relieved him in the seventh. The Vernal lineup included Ray Hatch, Darrell King, Ray Siddeway, Mack Eaton, Lindsay Oaks, Clyde Hacking, and Pert Workman with Jess Hullinger and Adair Tyszack set to join Hayden next.

Roosevelt Cal Davis Sam Wooley Ling Ray Hatch Darrell King Ray Siddeway Sam Woolley Mack Eaton Lindsay Oaks Clyde Hacking Pert Work Jess Hullinger Adair Tyzack Hayden

County Assists In Pest Poison Campaign

The county buys 1700 pounds white arsenic 600 gallons molasses and 10 000 pounds bran to destroy grasshoppers and crickets damaging crops. Farmers in the Western division will get supply at Fort Duchesne and Eastern division at Vernal Peterson. county agent aided in building a drag trough partly filled with crude oil to treat lucerne fields. Ell Lee of La Point says the drag is effective in catching hoppers. Mir Peterson leaves for Diamond Mountain to help in crickets destruction hatched by the Dillions.

Fort Duchesne Vernal & Peterson Lapoint Lucerne Lee Peterson Diamond Mountain

Duchesne County Seeks Cooperation on Road Tax Levy

A F Maxwell of the Duchesne county commission visited the state road offices to discuss roadwork and taxation. He said the current levy is inadequate for state road work and urged cooperation to review the Duchesne road situation for the coming year to determine an adequate maintenance levy. County Commissioner Fred C Ferron may also meet with state officials in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City A. F Maxwell Duchesne County Commission Duchesne State Road Commission County Commission Fred C. Ferron Fime

Daughter Born to Engineer and Mrs Mulville in Salt Lake City

Mrs J C Mulville and her husband in Salt Lake City are proud parents of a daughter born May 13. Mrs Mulville was formerly Miss Stella Sainsbury, noted overseas nurse, Uintah county nurse, and Red Cross worker. Mr Mulville is an engineer for Bamberger railroad interests.

J. C Mulville Salt Lake City Mulville Stella Sainsbury Uintah County Red Cross Bamberger Railroad

Society Happenings At Davis Home For Wedding Honor

A large guest list attended a June 7 gathering at John N Davis's home in Oree to honor Misa Ellen Salesbury and son J Clive as he prepared to marry in Salt Lake Temple and move to Washington DC where Mr Davis works in the Shipping Board. The lawn was lit for games and a mock wedding sparked merriment with Dr FF KE Rich Postmaster E J Young Mrs Ellis Morkley Richard Jonsen and a teen attendant.A late program featured music games readings and impersonations followed by refreshments and many beautiful gifts.

John N Davis Davis Misa Ellen Salesbury J Clive Salt Lake Temple Washington E J Young Mre Ellis Morkley Richard Jonsen

Rebekahs Honor Mrs LaMar Samuels With Handkerchief Shower

Unity Rebekah lodge members hosted a surprise handkerchief shower for Mrs LaMar Samuels after a lodge meeting. Guests enjoyed lunch and the event was described as a complete surprise with many beautiful handkerchiefs given.

Unity Rebekah Lodge LaMar Samuels

Mrs Coltharp Hosts Newman Club After Play

Mrs W H Coltharp entertained the Newman Club Thursday evening after the show The Big Ides in honor of the New main club players and Father D G Hunt former Catholic pastor of Vernal.

W H. Coltharp Newmain Club D. G. Hunt Vernal

Entertain at Bridge Honor Mrs L L Colton

Tuesday evening at the Martin home Mrs Ethel Martin and Mrs L H Allan entertained 24 guests in honor of Mrs L L Colton who leaves about July 2 to meet her husband in California where they will make their permanent home. A shower for the honor guest showed respect with many beautiful gifts. There were six tables of bridge, Miss Bernice McNeill securing the prize.

Martin Home Ethel Martin L H. Allan L. L. Colton California Bernice McNeill

Woodbury hosts Vernalites for Salt Lake gathering

Sunday evening Gertee J Woodbury former city treasurer of Vernal and Uintah State Bank employee and Mrs Woodbury entertained Vernal residents at a Salt Lake City home on Highland drive Those present included Mrs Merrill Bennion Mrs Ruth Bennion Mrs Homer E Rich Mrs Charles Carter Jr Mrs Harmony Sowards Mrs Howard Woolley Mrs Don B Colton and County Treasurer William S Henderson and Mrs Henderson

Gertee J Woodbury Vaernal Uintah State Bank Salt Lake Highland Drive Merrill Bennion Ruth Bennion Homer E. Rich Charles Carter Mirs Harmony Sowards Howard Woolley Don B Colton William S Henderson Henderson

Shower Honors Miss Hannah Harrison Before Her Wedding

Miss Hannah Harrison was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Alfree Kay and Pearl Evans on Wednesday of last week. Guests enjoyed refreshments and many gifts were given to the bride to be.

Alfree Kay Pearl Evans Hannah Harrison

Three Cousins Break Arms Within Week

Elf Lee brought his son Seth eleven from Lapoint to have his right upper arm set after a fracture two weeks earlier. An X-ray confirmed the break. Last week Clyde Lee eleven from Lapoint broke his arm while climbing a tree to secure magpies, and soon after Mrs Jack Hall’s Leeton daughter, sister to the Lees, fell from a horse and also broke an arm.

Elf Lee Seth Lapoint Clyde Lee Henry Lee Jack Hall Leeton Lee

Marie Calder Undergoes Operation in Salt Lake

Pantha Calder traveled to Salt Lake City to be with his daughter Marie Calder who underwent a serious operation on Wednesday. Five doctors attended. The latest report said Miss Calder was resting as well as could be expected. Mrs Pontha Calder and her daughter had previously gone to Salt Lake two weeks earlier.

Pantha Calder Salt Lake City Marie Miss Calder

Fire in Maeser but Firefighters Save Reynolds Home

Last Friday afternoon A Bascom and two sons working near the Fred Reynolds home in Maeser spotted a blaze on the Reynolds roof and, arriving in time, prevented extensive damage. Reynolds was away and Mrs Reynolds had several children asleep. The fire was due to a defective flue and was extinguished before much harm occurred thanks to Bascom and the two sons.

A. Bascom Ang Fred Reynolds Maeser Reynolds Mr. Reynolds

Sacrament Times Updated for Vernal Wards

The Vernal First and Second wards set Sunday Sacrament meeting at 7 30 pm. Fast day services start at 2 00 pm and conjoint Mutual follows in the evening.

The Big Idea Plays To Big Audiences

The Newman club players from Salt Lake City presented The Big Idea at the Vogue in Vernal. Ten cast members, mostly University of Utah students, impressed a large audience over two nights with three curtain calls. The ensemble included Austin Gibbons Ed Kearns Aline Griffin Margaret Jenkinson Dan Laramie Patricia Hodgson Catherine Collins James Callahan James Bird and Thomas Martin.

Newman Club Salt Like U of U D. G. Hunt Vernal Austin Gibbons Ed Kearns Aline Griffin Margaret Jenkinson Dan Laramie Patricia Hodgson Catherine Collins James Callahan James Bird Thomas Martin

Kicher Bank Trial Goes to Jury in Salt Lake City

The case of C. D. Kicher former vice president of the First National Bank of Myton charged with misapplication of national bank funds was in the hands of the federal jury in Salt Lake City on Monday and had failed to reach a verdict at a late hour.

C. D. Kicher First National Bank of Myton Salt Lake City National Bank

Who Are My Parents at the Vogue

A vivid original film praised for eye pleasing visuals and daring twists. It dazzles audiences with an unusual theme unmatched by any prior picture and carries its ensemble cast to a memorable screening at the Vogue on Friday June 15.

The Vogue

Religious Tolerance Sermon At Congregational Church

Rev G A Downey will lead next Sunday at 11 am with the topic Religious Tolerance Or Respect for the Other Man s Faith. He was injured in an outing when a wagon incident left him confined to his room with a badly injured leg.

G. A. Downey Congregational Church Mr. Downey Willcox Academy

Music Lessons Ten Week Course at Uintah Academy

Lucile Hacking offers a ten weeks music lessons course starting Wednesday June 20 at the Uintah Academy building. Call 180X 24-11 for details and enrollment.

Uintah Acaemy Lucile Hacking

Orpheus Hall to Reopen After July Fundraiser Plan

Ray Stringham announces a fundraising plan to repair Orpheus Hall in Vernal. Three July shows on the 3rd 4th and 6th will add a small extra charge to cover expenses and upgrades. Work begins June 13 and aims to finish before opening night July 3 with support from the mayor and commercial club.

Onpheus Hall Expresa Vernal

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