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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
8
Mir and Mrs Curt Dudley have granted ownership or control to Glinea Ward in a property or trust transaction. The brief notice indicates a transfer or allocation involving the named individuals and the recipient entity.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Speirs travel from Davenport Draw for a short business trip and leisure visit.
Mrs Ora Weinstreet departed for a ten day visit with friends at Steamboat Colorade, planning to tour local sights and enjoy social gatherings during the stay.
Vernal fight fans announce plans for a boxing bout to be held on the night of July 3. Organizers invite local participants and spectators to attend, aiming to showcase regional talent and generate community excitement.
Mr and Mrs William Schaefer and family are spending a week in Colorado visiting relatives.
The Roosevel golf team fell to Trichesne with a score of 15 to 18 in a tournament played last Saturday in Du Chesne.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Ross of Gimes Ward celebrate the birth of a baby boy who arrived at their home on June 15.
J A Cheney made a hole in one at four yards at Vernal Golf early Wednesday morning with C Cooper as an eye witness to the feat.
Mr and Mrs Lee Olsen are visiting Mrs Olsen's parents Mr or Mrs James Freestone for two weeks. After the visit they plan a trip to Alaska.
Mrs Ho Fritzle visited Rangely field where her husband worked and before returning to Vernal they enjoyed a fishing trip to points near Meeker.
David Calder is awarded a masters degree by Ames Agricultural College in Iowa. He plans to return to Vernal for the summer on Thursday June 18.
John Burke of Cartegle Institute visits with Mr and Mrs Stoy Kay over a dispute regarding a dinosaur quarrel. The parties discuss the case and potential resolutions amid local interest.
County recorder Mrs Addie Longhurst remains seriously ill with no improvement. Gerald Hunting works in her absence at the courthouse handling duties and assisting in the recorder's office.
Helen Lewis who has been attending school in Richfield is spending the month with Mr and Mrs Wow Yewlks. Her brother Earl came out with her but returned after a short visit.
William McCune and his son June and the McCune family of Provo visit Mr and Mrs George H Wil son. The McCunes were former residents of Eternal and Mr McCune was an early pioneer of Ashley valley. Mr and Mrs Cooper plan a weekend trip through Yellowstone Park to visit with Mr Cooper’s jokes and attend the Lions Convention in Pocatello before returning home.
Local residents from Vernal and nearby areas report several categorized travels and social events. Mre J Far Waie e returns from Glen Lake City trip with weeks away for bisl era. Mra Wardle plans a month in Los Angeles with her after Mra Dave Johnson H T Hall and Wm Warden pass through en route home from Denver. Dr and Mrs Leland Stevenson return from Washington DC. they will visit Mrs Stevenson’s parents for six weeks. Z95n parties, horseback trips, and a potential Dinosaur Museum project near Green River Gorge are noted, with ties to local group leaders and the Cockleburr Road project.
Edward Cottharp, who had been attending Henagers Business College during the past winter, is here for the summer.
Afiss Fern Ross travels with brother Reid leaving Friday for Salt Lake City. They plan to visit Provo and Salt Lake City before returning.
Mus Tertha Meredith and Misa Fiva Griffs travel to Fruita Colorado to stay for a month with Mrs Tom Painter as their host.
Allee Caldwell spent the winter studying music under Mrs Edna Crowther Hirle in Ou den. She returns to Vernal for the summer to resume home life and local activities.
At the final session in Provo the Utah Congregational Conference extended an invitation to meet in Vernal for their 1932 gathering as accepted by participants.
Mr and Mrs Salnsbury and children from St John host Idella and F berta from Tucson Arizona visiting with Mr and Mrs Davis. Mrs Davis is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Salnsbury.
Captain Stephen Abbot, formerly of Abbotsford, along with Randilett and Cole of Morris, visited Vernal this week representing Utah traits. Captain Abbot now runs ROTC at East 8th School in Salt Lake City.
Marriage licenses were issued during the past week to Roy Farnsworth and Hepe ella Stewart both of Mr Home Lynch Nichola son of Mr and mrs Wilton H Nichols of Toosevelt and Nedra Stone daughter of William H Stone of Icka.
Lilenquist of Salt Lake City has taken the Uintah county Maytag agency and will establish headquarters at Vernal. He will attend a Thursday banquet as district sales head aiming to build on a recent record in sales.
Police Commissioner Bill Taster of Beerly Hills Police and Bob Nelson formerly of Scent land Lord of the Identifica on Bureau are inspecting a site near Beverly Hills Library for an intune study of ancient remains. Mr Haslem formerly resided at Jensen.
Sarah Merkley, badly hurt in an August automobile crash near Moffat, has spent months in the LD and hospital in Salt Lake City. She returned home Tuesday and says her home never looked better as she plans to return to Salt Lake City in two weeks for further care. Friends celebrate her progress on the road to full recovery.
Mr and Mrs H Carter left Thursday for an extended trip to Denver and other outside points. They were seen departing from their residence and were joined by friends who wished them a safe journey.
Mrs Nowara L Caldre and her little daughter have arrived back from their visit to Reno Nevada where they stayed with friends and relatives during the trip.
Virginia Cooper and Beulah Sowards returned Tuesday from Provo where Cooper had been visiting for two weeks. The trip included family time and a chance to see friends and local sights.
Arma Bealrd has returned from Carrizo Springs Texas after a monthlong visit with her parents Mr and Mrs N F E Bealrd.
Bshop and Mrs Byron Goodrich and family with Mrs Sydney Calder and Miss Helen Henderson spent a very enjoyable day in the McKee Draw on Tuesday.
Mrs Myrtle Ring and her family, long residents of Safford Ar cha, have moved back to Vernal and are living in their former home near F J Youngs residence.
Coach Carl Davis travels to North Dakota to sell woollen goods this summer while Mr I Davis is expected to return to Uintahagan in the fall, confirming the staff transition and location shifts for the season.
Eldon Chipman returns Thursday to her home in Trigham City following a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Haller Erexson. Mrs Chipman was formerly Miss Theora Erek son before her marriage.
F P Fisher and Mr Wardell of Helper visiting the home of Ae and Alis Waller Erekson on Tuesday as part of the goodwill trip from their city.
Hamilton Calder attends the MIA convention in Salt Lake last week. Flo leaves with Mrs Mary Eldridge who has been visiting with her sister Mrs William Haddaway for three weeks. Clara Vernon, employed in Salt Lake, returned with him. Monday Miss Vernon plans to visit Vermal for tyg werks then join Mir aid ILaVon Vernon on a trip to San Francisco California.
Mr and Mrs Sterling A Case of the Franklin Building and Loan Association said a Federal Land Bank representative reported farmers in Uinta and Wayne counties kept up payments better than in any other state section and foreclosures were fewer proportionally. The comment covered statewide observations with improved conditions in Utah.
Miss Helen Tenney entertained TH club members at Mrs George H Wilson's home on Friday. Two course luncheon was served with coffee, tea and a cake in yellow and green. The table featured bittercups, ferns and yellow candles, and the meeting adjourned after a pleasant afternoon.
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held last Thursday for Mrs Aird Merkley, formerly Miss Merla Bingham, with Mrs Tipland Lundquist assisted by Barta and Helen Henderson. Guests enjoyed a luncheon and a themed program that included a clever pictorial book. The honored guest received many useful gifts.
Werkley Bingham and Merle Merkley were married in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening after traveling with the groom’s parents Ellis and Ellen Merkley. Both are Uintah High School graduates. Ms Bingham attended Brigham Young University and worked in Uintah High and the Board of Education office. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bingham.
Mrs Lydia Cook’s birthday was honored at Mrs A A Brig ran home with a large crowd of friends. Ada Winder ong Loma and Merle Cook performed readings and a duet by Berda Bastian and Rose Walker Ketch. Gertrude Fred Ickson of Roosevelt spoke and a luncheon followed. Reth-Walkup, Virgil Rebb and Wilma Walkup later secured a marriage license, and they wed on Monday June 11th.
The ceremony took place on the same day at the home of bridal aunt Mrs Curtis Atwood with Alfred Simper officiating. The groom Robb is the son of Homer W Robb and Mrs Robb, daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Walkup. Both parties hail from Whiterocks and plan to settle there.
Mr and Mrs R N Sainsbury of St John Arizona announce the engagement of their daughter Freda to Harold Davis son of Mr and Mrs Johan N Davis The marriage will be at the Salt Lake temple on Wednesday A formal luncheon in honor of the bride to be will be held today from 4 to 830 oclock at the home of Mrs John N Davis The rock will be decorated with spring flowers and about 150 guests are invited The couple are popular in Vernal with many friends wishing them happiness
Mrs Jesse Haws entertained the Utopia club ladies at her home on Saturday with Miss J C Anderson assisting. A luncheon was served on the shaded lawn scented with pink and white peonies. After a short business meeting the afternoon was spent playing a winequet. The guests included Mrs Priestla ator and daughter Powe Yer Pring. The club will meet again on May 2 at Mrs Leal’s home.
About eight members gathered for the last regular Feaux Arts club meeting of the season at Mrs William B Watts home. With much business to cover, the gathering adjourned to the fall, after a very successful year.
Ruth Calder hosted a lumber party on Saturday with Grace Slaugh Merle Jensen Helen Tennes Dorothy Merkley Cornea Peterson Inez Pack Made Hall and other T H Club members. They swam ate supper at a bonfire, and enjoyed a sunrise breakfast at Stenaker Draw.
Mrs Joan Bingham learns her parents Mr and Mrs Gustav Loeffler left Salt Lake City June 1 for New York and sail June 10 for Saxony Germany. Several Utah ties appear, including births, trips to Zion and Grand Canyon, medical travels to Roosevelt and Salt Lake City, and community notices about residents like Arvid Merkley, Vern Freston, and others.
Monday afternoon visitors include Mrs Hattle B Hacking of La point staying with her brother Jos eph Bodily as a juror. Others travel for business, ranching, or medical updates. real estate ads list two four room homes for sale on easy payments in Lapoint and nearby areas.
The Uintah School District invites bids by June 29, 1931 for transportation on multiple routes. Routes include Broughs Beach to Leota, Avalon to Randillett via Woolleys, West Randlett to Randlett via Hugh Cavens Jr, West Randlet to Ft Duchesne via Dudleys Walkers and Bottle Hollow, Alterra Bench to Ft Duchesne, Bottle Hollow to Alterra Bench, Moffat to Ft Duchesne via Lawrence Younes, Independence to Wilson, North Wilson to Wilson, and South Lapoint to Lapoint.
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