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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
8
Pope and J C Benbow were here from Duchesne Wednesday. District Attorney Charles J Wahlquist was in attendance at court this week.
Mr and Mrs T G Alexander visited in town Tuesday at the Sunabike ranch in Jensen. A thunder shower settled the dust on the roads the first shower in June. Ming Christy Lofenbach of Mohrland Utah visited her cousin Aan Olaines arriving in Vernal Tuesday.
Lloyd Stewart and David Horrocks of Jensen are praised this week for exemplary jury service in a local district court case. Their dedication highlights civic duty and community respect in Jensen.
Nina Atwood was commissioned this week as a deputy in the office of Essex County Sheriff George E. Witkina. The appointment tightens county law enforcement leadership as local officials announce the move amid ongoing public safety efforts.
J J Walker moved to reinstate his water filing at this term of court. W O Donaldson attended as a juror from Gusher and H G Shuster from Ouray. Attorney Ernest H Durgess spent several days in town from Roosevelt attending district court. The Vernal Rifle and Gun Club annual ball will be held at the Orpheus Friday evening June 23. Attorney MLB Pope of Duchesne visited during the week for legal matters in this term of court.
On Flag day the city looked attractive with Nags on flag staffs. J. P Rudy the new postmaster at Ft Duchesne and Mrs Rudy were Vernal visitors at court this week as jurymen. L. Cook traveled from Tridel to attend. Mrs Sarah Mease presented the Express with a bouquet of perennial poppies and peonies from her Vernal home.
Judge Elias Hansen and court stenographer Arthur Bigler traveled Sunday from Duchesne where the county court sat. Mrs Charles Giles, longtime Ashley Valley resident, came Monday from Ogden to visit friends and relatives. Resident Engineer T C Parker began the State road survey last week, starting at the flag pole in town and extending to project No A.
Assessor George E Wilkins bishop of Vernal Second ward is pictured riding in his new Four-Ninety Chevrolet touring sedan purchased from Neal-Allan Motor Co. The image highlights his fulfilled purchase and local automotive commerce.
Dr M Garrett-O'Donnall traveled Sunday afternoon after an extended visit to Lava Hot Springs Idaho and to Los Angeles and San Diego California with relatives.
H J Nielsen a transitman on Federal Aid Project No 6 and No 6 at Moab for two years has been transferred to Vernal where he will be located for the present. Nielsen arrived Sunday night.
The child of Mr and Mrs Will Stringham fell Saturday while out on the Isard. The mother heard the child crying and learned he had a broken arm with an x ray showing a fractured bone.
Mrs Sterling Collett arrived Saturday from Willow Creek with her young son who broke his arm in a horse fall. He is staying with his grandparents Mr and Mrs S D Colton, at the Collett family's home.
The speaker dismisses rumors that almost every bridge has collapsed since the high water. He argues such talk serves no one and harms the country, noting tourists passing through will wonder about the situation.
Mrs Colton sustained an injury Monday evening after missing a landing and falling four steps in darkness. She crushed bones in her ankle and suffered extensive bruising from the fall. She remains in considerable pain but resting well.
Charles Hateh bus displays eleven large red cactus flowers with several buds. Pat Markey arrived with Iris folks from Cantlo Gate for a visit with friends. Mr Markey previously owned a barber shop in Wear'ul.
Mrs George Baese left Saturday for St Louis Missouri where she goes to visit relatives and friends It is fifteen years since Mrs Baese has visited her home.
W A Banks and E E Heaton of Watson spent Thursday in Vernal. John Romero left Vernal Sunday for New Mexico. Steven Thompson and E G Irvin were passengers Monday for Watson. Charles F E Spedden of Mack Colorado arrived Tuesday in Vernal. He attended court and returned Friday. Mr and Mrs J C Tolliver left Vernal Thursday by Uintah railway for Telluride Colorado and later New Mexico. Supt John McAndrews and Ed Gurr spent days near White River on road matters. T J Mekebbit of Atchison Kansas arrived Thursday in Vernal. he works for Newton Brothers. Exather Rosg arrived Saturday from California to handle business. Guy Bamuls, Karl Mann and E P R Alger came to Vernal Saturday from Watson.
William Richins of Maesor received a second stroke of paralysis last Thursday evening and remains in critical condition. Mr Hichina had a mild stroke about five years ago.
Mrs Charles Hatch hosted a society event at her home last Thursday afternoon to honor Miss Clara Spiers, a June bride prospect. The spring themed party featured a pink and white dining room, elaborate garlands, and a centerpiece of crepe paper and Kewples. Sixty guests attended as games and gifts followed cake revealing a ring, a nickel, and a thimble. Vocal solos and piano pieces entertained before parcel openings showcased many beautiful gifts for Miss Spiers.
Mrs J Thomas Spiers hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at her home in honor of daughter Clara Spiers who leaves for Ogden to wed Wes Thornberry of Marion Indiana. Attendants, decorations, and planned honeymoon travels to Los Angeles Chicago New York and Washington illustrate a festive community event.
Watson Thompson from Willow Creek ranch notes crops in his section are doing fine during the week. Walter Barnes from Salt Lake City plans to bring a new soda fountain, to be installed in Vernal Drug Company’s store upon his return.
Receiver Mrs E J Longhurst of the UB Land Office takes a two weeks annual vacation as she moves to a new home just south of the Rad planet.
Joe Cheney cashier of the Utah State Bank left Tuesday morning to attend the Fourteenth Annual convention of the Utah State Bakers' Association held in the Salt Lake Commercial Club rooms on June 16th and 17th.
M F Ketchum a popular Rainbow mine merchant spent several days in Vernal after being summoned as a juror. He is noted as a strong supporter of local home industry and friendly to the office.
W P Ellsworth of Ouray visited town and reported his son, previously ill with sleeping sickness, showing improvement and renewed hope for recovery after the Friday update.
Marvin Broome came in for aury duty from Willow Creek ranch. Flora Collett daughter of Mr and Mrs Colton arrived from Salt Lake City for a visit with her parents.
Azer Johnson was brought home Sunday from the cattle herd of Blue Mountain sick with the flu. Mr Jenneon had been sick for several days when William E Clarkley of Jensen, who was in that section with his car, found him and brought him to Vernal.
Nayid Eskelson J T Owings com, Matnink witness, Joseph Eskelson, James Redding, TF Bennett, district brain inspector Burns Hazlett, Joseph Arnold, Ed Yokum and Doll Yokum traveled to Vernal and stayed several days as witnesses for John Gardher cee.
J i Mishier wife and son come in Tuesday from Kansas. Mr Mishier formerly owned Daniel's ranch pens the Dinosaur quarry. They are at May in the Ozark hills of Arkansas. Mr Mishier may locate again in this country.
N J Meagher a cashier at the Bank of Vernal left Tuesday for Salt Lake City to meet his wife and children who will join him for the summer. He will also attend the Fourteenth Annual convention of the Utah State Bankers association on June 16 and 17 at the Commercial club.
Mrs Hamilton Douglas and daughters Jean and Helen arrived in Vernal Thursday from Atlanta Georgia in a Maxwell car after a 3600 mile drive. They plan to continue to Alaska by boat from Seattle and return in the fall. They left Atlanta four months ago.
Mr and Mrs Herron, longtime Avhisy valley residents, left their East Orange home for an eleven day trip. They reported good roads and spent time with Mr and Mrs Charles Howell, whose Naples home Herron previously purchased five years ago before Herron left East.
Prof Milton Marshall former Verna native and BU faculty member has been awarded the La Vern Neys scholarship at the University of Chicago. Marshall, son of James Marshall county bee inspector, was raised with help from his parents Mr and Mrs John Robinson now 77. The family credit their efforts to his education and access to higher schooling.
A large shipment of refrigerators arrives with advertised pricing and dealer names, noting Leslie Ashton HDW and a 24-11 notation. Read as a local ad or notice about stocking and pricing for home appliances.
The Frilohegiria held its first meeting at Mrs Ada Winder home. Officers elected for the season were Miks Wilda Hardy president Erma Woolley secretary Theora Jonson treasurer The afternoon included sewing and social time Mrs Winder and daughter Mary served a four course luncheon. The table featured the club emblem Ivy and colors gold and white on the menu.
Mrs Manker hosted the Current Topics club with many guests present. Mrs Ratliff read a paper on Home Economics by Mrs Mildred Powney, and five hundred was won by Mrs Ratliff. At six o'clock the ladies gathered for a luncheon at a yellow and blue table set with Colorado columbine favors.
The Legion Auxiliary held a Saturday night dance to raise funds for community work. With no electric lights the crowd danced by candlelight until midnight. Attendees called it the social success of the season, and the Harmony Clique wore new uniforms delivering excellent music. The auxiliary plans more social events this season.
A cooked food sale will be held Saturday morning at 1 o'clock at the Ashton Hardware store by the Legion Auxiliary. They will sell cakes breads pies candy doughnuts toast meat and other goodies. Proceeds go to the Home Beautiful contest. Donations should be at the store by 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Come early to secure desired items for Sunday dinner and support a good cause.
Mrs John He Reade entertained Sunday evening at an elaborate birthday dinner for Mary Ereksen who is 82. Grandmother Weist was a guest and Mrs Ereksen helped to make the first flag flown in Utah.
The Commercial Club Auxiliary aims to raise funds to build a screened camp house at the tourist camp grounds. Work is set for Wednesday June 21 as a full day of labor with teams and workers, and a large crowd is expected. The camp house will provide orange and other accommodations for visitors and ladies will serve dinner to workers.
Special programs on law enforcement problems outlined by church authorities will be held in all wards of the stake next Sunday. Special speakers will address Sacrament meetings in every ward.
Prices for various refrigerators listed by Leslie Ashton Hardware Co. details unclear in readable text.
All parents in Vernal city are urged to instruct their children not to obstruct the flow of water through the culverts and sluice boxes. Damage to streets and private property has resulted from such carelessness or mischief. The Mayor and City Council 24 It.
The Commercial Club Auxiliary calls an important business meeting for Monday evening June 19 at 7 30 pm in the club room. All members are urged to attend. Signed by 24 11 June P Allan, Secretary.
The notice explains that a label reading 6-1-22 signifies paid through May 12, 1922 and requests remittance of 32 50 for the next year. If the label date has passed, subscribers should promptly send the amount due without further notice.
Judge Eling Hansen granted a divorce to Frankie P Tkudat from Fred W Rudat. Loa B Larsen sued Harry F Larsen. divorce granted. Abbie Henry and Albert M Henry saw the case dismissed after compromise.
Harry Carey lived two months in the Mojave desert to film The Fox, a Universal Jewel Western, to be shown at the Vogue Theatre on Saturday. The production, shot in August, faced a 120 degree heat, but the rugged West scenery made the sweltering ordeal worthwhile for those who admire the vast vistas.
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