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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
8
Fragmentary report notes officials visiting for city business. Mentions a mayor and city corporation, Ball Lake, and references to Thursday events with unclear context.
Claire Joinson of Hecessvelit was a guaness visiter in town this week, meeting local residents and discussing community projects with officials.
Nis Lorna Siddeway returns from Salt Lake City where she attended the University of Utah during the last winter to resume daily routines at home.
Mr and Mrs Aird G Merkle announce the arrival of their eight child, a baby boy born on a Monday in June. Mrs Merkle formerly Miss Merle Hingham.
Mubillville resident Mead and his wife with children returned to Vernal on Tuesday after spending the past two months at Balt Lake.
County Agent and Mrs FE Peter returned from Salt Lake City where they attended the June convention. Mrs George F Walker accompanied them on the trip.
CG F Wilkinson of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Tuesday as a representative of the J Peppard Seed Company in the DasIn region.
Morrill of Tri Sell visitors arrived from the Morrill reunion held at Trove after returning from the Morrill gathering.
Ma Owen Goodrich visits Mrs Frank Suan as her husband remains at the Manila Ranger station. Goodrich fills the role of caretaker while the patient recuperates at home after typhoid fever illness.
Miss Vera Calder departed Wednesday for Corvallis Oregon to attend summer school at the University of Oregon. Miss Phyllis Ae of Provo will accompany her on the trip.
Grant Hall and three children along with Miss Barnh Hiatt of Well ing Utah visited Vernal and made trips to Etlends to see relatives this week. Their parents are Mr and Mrs Henry Hall formerly of Verna.
President and Mr A Calton visited Vere nal on Monday and Tuesday. Calton, government water superintendent in Amtsh Basin, reports twenty cent beer hits jurisdiction filled to capacity.
Dr and Mrs Henderson return Monday with their daughter Margaret who has been attending school in Salt Lake City. While there Dr Henderson took a reviewy course under Dr Palmer president of the Palmer School of Chiropractic.
Friends of Dr F O Touchtel mourn his death on May 30 in Denver Colorado. He practiced in Vernal from 1902 until 1906 when he moved to Denver to specialize in surgery. His long heart illness caused his death.
Arun Massey of Art Dell and his son Fry were visiting Vernal on a Brturdas day with local residents reporting their presence and sightseeing around town.
Mrs Arthur Manwaring attended the BITA contention in Salt Lake City and returned home on Monday.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal or court record involving Ethel Martin and a Martin party. Names appear distorted and resemble a petition or notice tallied with a disputed asset or status between individuals.
Surry and Deck Carson departed this Thursday for their home in GBackfoot Tduho, marking the end of a brief stay.
Mowrrdl Gipson and Misa Jameson of Price were visiting relatives and friends in town on Wednesday.
Lyle Young of Myton underwent an operation at Ashley Valley hospital and is now recovering.
Word received states IRS official John W. Pore is in California at Improving. Further details are unclear from the fragmentary note.
Mrs Clyde Jarret and Mrs Caldwell of Epworth were in town on Monday on business.
Lawrence Fox came back Monday from a weekend underway with business and leisure in East Lake City.
Lorna Murray arrived home last weekend after attending the BOY, U. event in Provo during the winter period.
Helen Calder comes home this week after sending the boy to Provo during the past winter. The report notes the trip’s completion and Calder’s role in managing the journey for the youth.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Johnson attended a convention in Salt Lake City and plan to return home early in the week.
Mrs Tyan Batty and her two children returned Monday from a ten day visit to Galt Leze City where they attended a convention and relaxed after the trip.
Noward Calder and Harold Merri ty arrived home last Thursday after a short trip from Provo. They traveled by way of the Manila highway through Wyoming and entered Vernal during their journey.
Mrs Will Davis with her family and Mrs Trank Swaly visited Pets Diulman and Mrs Fern Houston during a Tri-4e Sunday outing. The group also included Mrs Geo Mortensen and a baby.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Merkley and daughter Margaret returned home from Salt Lake City where they attended the MIA convention. They were accompanied by Mrs Merkley’s father Merber of American Fork who will visit here. Mrs W Showalter Leslie Thacker and Richard Jensen also accompanied them.
Mr and Mrs Earl Marshill of Beckley WV visit Vernal Utah where he, a graduate of the UWS, studied at BU Forte and has worked in the east. This is Mrs Marshill’s first western trip and both are impressed with the country.
The Sceruly girls of Maeser ward meet Monday June 13 at Mrs K J Tenney's home. They spent the afternoon cooking and sewing with all members present and one visitor from Quusher Moffat ward. Doughnuts ice cream and lunch were served after the lesson.
The president of Liane Mutual attended the convention in Salt Lake City during the latter part of the week, joining other leaders for meetings. Attendance highlighted ongoing discussions and networking among affiliated groups.
H B Ewart and his son visited Sunday at the home of Mr J M Bhetfer, son of Fr Duchewme, sharing a cordial afternoon in the residence.
Mass Mable Masey arrived back Sunday from Salt Lake City where he had been testing for a few days.
A marriage license was issued to Charles M Stark and Frytis Rot of Elk Springs Colorado on June 8.
Thomas Gray and Mildred Gray of Meeker Colorado received a license to marry on June 14 from officiant Wilson Murrey. The couple plans a simple ceremony in the local area with family and friends in attendance.
Cifferd B Johnson and two children along with sister Alea Hilda visited the family farm in California and spent the past week with their father Snellen Johnson, according to local notes.
Co P Pox and his son Morrill departed early in the week for the mountains to conduct extended assessment work on a mining claim lasting several weeks.
Ernest Jones and his family left on Wednesday morning for their Grand Junction Colorado home after spending time at the JF A Baker home.
June 7 inarrige veense fronted by County Clerk Whisey Murray. Walter Hamefield and Chiof Carroll of Los Angeles California were united in a ceremony recorded by local officials.
Mr and Mr W A Tanks and family, who had beer in Salt Lake City during winter, returned to Vernal on Saturday where they will make their home during the summer.
Howard Harrison son of Mr and Mrs George I T Harriton of Roo tett earned an AB degree at the University of Utah this spring. Myr Harriton, a UD If 8 graduate and former editor of the Uintahn, is mentioned in the context of the family achievement.
Mrs George Young, who recently underwent an operation, is staying in Roosevelt with her daughter Mrs Eugene Hammsten of Trose Velt as she recovers.
On June eight licenses were issued to Wm HO Weeks and Donna Erickson and Archie Perry and Fdna Hair. Both couples were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June first.
At the Lions club luncheon next Wednesday noon a trout dinner will be hosted by Green Lakes resort through the courtesy of Ed L Anderson. A program on Uintah Mountain scenery fishing and hunting is planned.
The Ladies Republican Study Club will meet at the Court House Lawn on Wednesday June 22 at 3 pm. Walter Woolley will be a speaker. Everyone is invited. A tray of ten cents will be collected to cover refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Leland Collier returned from Cedar City Sunday after visiting Mrs Collier’s parents. They will drive for Kansas to visit relatives. Leland plans to return by July 4 and then go to Cedar City again.
The Uintah County shale land in Uintah county was awarded to Utah on May 7, 1903. Eli F Taylor, registrar at the Salt Lake City land office, granted 640 acres of shale land to the state after surveys showed shale deposits. The property lies in a school section and had not been known as mineral when the right attached.
Vernal society patrons attended a June 13 luncheon where Ruth Caldwell won high honors and gifts were exchanged. Daughters of the Utah Pioneers met June 10 with varied program and refreshments. Edna Hall and Archie Perry announced their Salt Lake City temple marriage. Jolly Cookers showcased soups and desserts in midweek. Thalls Club hosted a June 9 gathering with high and consolation prizes. A campfire party at Ashley Canyon on June 16 capped the summer events with multiple attendees and activities.
A plan outlines construction of a coal by products plant in Carbon County with details of the proposed site, funding and the route between here and Helper. The project aims to boost industry and jobs in the region.
Over 2,000,900 pounds of wool were shipped from here in a ten week period, marking a significant throughput for the local wool trade and boosting regional textile output and exports.
The Tribune notes that if the government decides to appeal, the secretary of the interior will review Mr Taylor’s decision.
Frank A Davis 47 died Sunday in Bakersfield California of heart trouble. Born July 27 1884 in Vernal Utah he lived in Price nine years and Salt Lake three years. Survived by widow Mrs Frank Davis mother Mrs Hannah Parker of Vernal five sisters and one brother and a daughter Lois Davis of Bakersfield. Body taken to Salt Lake Wednesday and to Vernal for burial.
Carbon County commissioners pass a new ordinance increasing the peddler license fee from 80 to 100 dollars with June 22 effective date. The measure requires produce sellers to provide county agricultural agent statements to avoid the fee while enforcing inspection charges based on load size. Licenses remain non transferable and must be carried by the peddler in the county.
Jensen Northwestern Engineering Company of Rapid City received a $63 500 contract to gravel about 16 miles of Federal Aid Highway No 4 from Cockleburr Junction to near Colorado State Fire.
NEPIW Cornestone announced a plan for a new 235000 post office building in Kaysville. The proposal includes a tall garage and references the Golden Rule Store from recent prints.
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