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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
8
A reader suggests printing names and addresses on a box of envelopes to aid mail sorting. The idea urges the postmaster to return undelivered letters by using the recipient’s name and address clearly in one corner.
Ainge of Jenson visited last Saturday amid talk of a fresh sensation. Ray Johnson’s husband was buried Wednesday. she left Monday for Lone Tree, Wyoming, to return home after the funeral.
George A Staugh delivered the season’s first harvest to the river ranch on Tuesday, sharing fresh turnips with colleagues at the workplace.
Mr Fanny finds mail daughter of Mrs Urusula Timothy and family left Monday for Santa Cruz California where they expect to make her future home.
R M Gipson proprietor of the Artliff Hotel at Roosevelt War In Turnal Saturday on business and pleasure. Mr Gipson made this office a pleasant call.
Haying began Monday morning across communities near Vernal as the first cutting gets underway. Farmers report a good crop and favorable conditions for the season.
R H Sainsbury reports from Diamond Mountain Ranch that crops this year are a perfect picture. He notes a week down weather pattern helped, with strong yields expected across main fields and livestock conditions stable.
Tuesday marked flag day but few banners burned bright in Vernal. The city flag pole stood bare as residents reflected on patriotism and the symbol of the Union amid sparse displays.
Former Deputy Game Warden William Preece, recently ousted by Roscoe Hall at the Nutter ranch on Nine Mile, was a visitor at his home during the past week. The report notes Preece’s appearance came amid ongoing tensions between local authorities and ranch leadership.
Marshal B. Eaton appointed by Secretary of State Hefe as motor vehicle inspector for Vernal and Uintah County. He will commence duties at once.
Government trapper based at Dripping Rocks near the state line says predatory animals rot ting or roam constantly during his time in Vernal Tuesday.
J J Johnson and his brother W L Johnson, merchants of Lone Tree Wyoming, with Joseph II of Evanston, their mother, and H J Gregory from Lone Tree, traveled to Vernal to attend the funeral of Ray Johnson.
E Birchell of Ouray Utah applies to State Engineer R E Caldwell for 3.43 second feet of water from Hill creek and Willow creek to irrigate 240 acres in that section.
Wallace Southam son of Harry Southam of Naples departed Sunday night with Zelph S Calder from Salt Lake City to fill a mission in the Southern States and labor in Georgia under church auspices.
Mr and Mrs W P White and Mr and Mrs C R Atwood Jr returned Sunday from Juniper Springs. They were joined by Mr and Mrs John Gent of Maybell Colorado who expect to settle in this area.
Mr Timothy and wife from Greets Colorado returned to their home Monday after visiting relatives in the Aswhey valley for the past week. Mr Timothy is a brother of David Timothy of Vernal.
Ivan Atwood son of C B Atwood Jr returned home last week from Lake Forest EHitnels where he has been working in the Federal Bakery system. His health being poor he will remain at home until he is improved.
J T Price and family from near Breamboat Colorado arrived in Verna to inspect Ashley Valley area plans. Price is postmaster at Mystic, and A L Hamrick, a government trapper, is Mrs Price's stepfather, signaling local ties in the visit.
County Treasurer W.38 Henderson weighs a offer from WW Kim Ball Co to run their planing business in Ogden with the Last and Thomas Co. The proposal would double his Vernal earnings, but Henderson believes in Vernal and Uintah Basin and chooses to stay.
Mayor Paul Hinnson of Roosevelt visited Vernal on business for several days this week. Gunoline gas is selling at 42 cents per gallon retail in Vernal after a 3 cent drop on Saturday. Ashton China also visited Vernal from Roosevelt for several days after coming over last Saturday. W Pope of the Pope Garage left Saturday for Salt Lake City to handle business matters.
A number of correspondents fail to file notes this week due to press delays caused by high water. Reporters await clearer conditions to finish dispatches and meet deadlines.
Mra John N Davis and sons E Harold and Clive depart Monday for Salt Lake City to spend a few days on business and leisure. James T Price has sold the property to Abraham Liddell for an amount reported as 4900 dollars per county recorder records.
Word came that William Squires a well known former resident of Vernal died suddenly May 30 in Willow Springs Missouri of apoplexy. Giaorze Lo Woodbury and who returned Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City where they have been visiting. They were brought in by Zolph Calder.
Walter Barnes of Varnal Auto in Salt Lake City will return with a new Dodge car for Henry Herriott after collecting several dues in the city.
Mrs Nellie Smith returns home from Ogden where she taught during the winter Miss Miz son Johutsen of Prove la visits Miss Smith briefly Miss Tohison also teaches in the Ogden schools, continuing her duties there.
The body of George Peters son of Mr and Mrs Frank Peters of Ashley ward will arrive in Vernal Friday. Arrangements for services have not been announced at time of going to press.
Manager Stanley Ashton of the Ashton Kelly Mercantile company returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where he had gone to purchase foods during Market week. He reports market conditions are improving and there was considerable buying during the week.
The Fourth of July committees in Vernal are finalizing plans for Independence Day events. Fireworks displays have been ordered for the night show, and organizers promise the best display Vernal has seen.
Harold Davis paraded the street in a natural disguise resembling a western miner and frontiersman. He denied plans to join the William S Hart movie corporation, though he is considered a good actor by observers.
Mrs Sybil Collier accidentally swallowed a pin at a P E O club dance in the club hall last Wednesday. The pin lodged in her throat causing intense pain and swelling. Mr Collier took her to Salt Lake Sunday. HH Woodard received a message that no operation was needed and she was improving. return date unspecified.
A large crowd attended Wednesday evening services at St Pauls Episcopal church. Bishop A W Moulton of the Episcopal District of Utah spoke on a scholarly discourse assisted by Rev W F Rhuckley and Rev M J Hersey. Dr George H Thomas read the evening lesson. Services held in Duchesne Milton Roosevelt Whiterocks Fort Duchesne and Vernal, with travel hindered by high water preventing a Randigtt stop.
The Duchesne River surges to record heights threatening properties while bridges at Duchesne and Myton hold under precautionary measures. Work continues around Fort Duchesne to save the crossing and crews labor day and night. Ashbey creek crossings are out except at Wm. St. S Dodoway’s and Pike’s Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway. Tourist traffic remains unhindered so far.
A string of passengers and visitors are recorded in Vernal as Uintah Railway and related routes bring people from Mack Colorado, Denver, Grand Junction and Watson. Names include W C Dorsey, Wallace Wall, WE Hubbard, Walter and Fred Kimball, Charles Lamb, Paul Armstrong, Ernest Smith, Fern Johnson, R T Feltch, A Tanke, L Jacobson, J Zakaris Trujillo, John McAndrews, E S Gurr, Hulda Lamb and Andrew Iineman.
The Linger Longer Card club entertained Del Colton Sr’s household with a surprise party honoring Mrs. La Mar Samuels and Mrs. Del Colton Jr on June birthdays. Guests enjoyed cards music and conversation with piano by Mrs. Karl Tenney and guitar and speeches by Bert Hardy. Each honoree received a birthday gift and well wishes for many returns of the day.
Special music planned for the four conference sessions on June 18 and 19. The program lists congregational hymns, choruses by Relief societies, solos, and various anthems performed by the Vernal wards, Girl’s chorus, and YMIA with directors and soloists named.
Last Friday afternoon Mrs James McNaughton hosted the Royal Neighbors of America on a shady lawn among flowers. Guests enjoyed fruit punch and wafers and expressed regret when it was time to depart for home.
Rebekah Lodge held a handkerchief shower for Miss Gertrude Prosser with a card party for the Linger Longer club. Prizes went to Mrs. Pardon Dodds Jr. and Mr. Lynne Strong, with Mrs. W. A. Banks winning in the guessing game. Mrs. Marie Lewta performed two piano selections as attendees enjoyed refreshments.
On Wednesday June 8 the Ladlea Aid Society of the Congregational church met at Mrs James Mc Naughton’s home. After an interesting meeting the hosts served strawberry short cake and coffee which the guests greatly enjoyed.
Rex Beach photodrama The Silver Horde adapted from the novel and directed by Frank Lloyd stars a large cast. A thunderous drama of powerful men and women clashing with nature in the open snow country.
The Burton family thanks all who assisted during the sickness and death of their daughter and sister Nerva. Mr and Mrs Ira Burton and family express gratitude for care and support during this time.
The Alfred Johnson family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and acquaintances who assisted during the sickness death and burial of Ray Johnson loving husband son and brother.
Memorial services will be held Sunday evening at oclock at St Pauls Episcopal Church by Rev M J Hersey for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Members of the two Verbal camps will attend in a body. The public is invited and will be well repaid for going.
Vernal announces a weekly Thursday half holiday from 12 noon to 2 pm causing Express to publish Thursday afternoons for rural routes from Fort Duchesne and Roosevelt to meet Friday morning deadlines. The note mentions Friday press day and a splendid game being played.
The Davis family extends thanks for the kindness shown after the passing of George A Davis. Gratitude goes to friends for sympathy, the Davis ward Sunday school for tribute, flowers at the grave, coral tributes, and the enduring faith in family bonds. Signed by William G Davis, Charles H Davis, and Mrs Joseph Murray, Mrs Hattie Thompson, Mrs William Morrison, Mrs A H Sellers.
County officials held routine tax adjustments and scheduled the final board of equalization meeting for June 20. Daggett county funds were moved from county books to the general fund, and three candidates were chosen for county road commissioner: William H. Siddoway, Hiram Richardson, and Archie Allen, with instructions for the clerk to inform the State Road Commission and ask for selection among the three names.
William S Hart stars in Sand as a western hero who work at Condor station after a train robbery. He befriends Young and Mary, opposes Garber the town’s power broker, clears the robbery, exposes Garber and his gang in a second hold up, and wins Mary.
Fragmentary text references a show in town with unclear details and several names including Younes Seth and Clarence Marshmallow Suir Mart. Context unclear about date, place, or event outcome. reading suggests a garbled report or overheard dialogue with missing verbs.
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