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County Attorney O'Donnell returned Saturday night from a trip to Whiterocks on legal business.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
1
County Attorney O'Donnell returned Saturday night from a trip to Whiterocks on legal business.
About 1000 attended Sunday sessions of the Nah Stake June quarterly conference at the tabernacle with speakers including Elder Melvin J. Ballard and Don B. Colton. IvAn Batty and local leaders introduced doctrinal talks, a drive for 38000 to finish improvements was approved, Vernal Seminary site purchased from stake funds, and over 1200 subscribed for related expenses. Musical numbers highlighted the program with solos and a saxophone performance.
A marriage license was lagued September 7 by County Clerk James C. Hacking to J. C. Peter son 24 and Mary LaVerne Davia.
The Vernal Trading company store closed on Monday and Tuesday September 9 and 10 for the Jewish New Year. The store will also be closed next Thursday the 19th for the Jewish Fast Day.
Herbert Tyzack of the Uintah Abstract Company fired on a homestead near Deep Creek after months of familiarity and investigation. His number is 2025 and the act is regarded as a good proposition.
Dr G H Christy sustained a bruised leg and general shake-up after an incident with a fractious team on Wednesday night. The horses and buggy were uninjured, with the doctor noting the horses overshot the dashboard while attempting to kick him.
James H. Wallis, executive secretary of the Utah Public Health association, is elected to the National Tuberculosis association board for the third time at the Minneapolis convention opening. Doctors discuss surgery for lung tuberculosis including thoracoplasty and artificial pneumothorax to rest the lung and hasten healing, with Dr. Peters favoring artificial pneumothorax and Dr. Bronfin noting the rib removal option in certain cases.
The Vernal chapter of the Business and Professional Women's club elected officers for the coming year at a luncheon at the Vernal Confectionery. President Sarah M. Logan, vice president Ethel M. Martin, secretary George H. Harrison, treasurer Edith Lawrence, with Enos Bennion and E J Young Jr also present. The chapter has its national charter and members received pins. A July 6 meeting will feature Miss Lawrence presenting the emblem history, "The Liberty Queen."
The county board of equalization had its busiest day with full attendance but few changes made. County clerk and auditor Wilson Murray and deputy Nora Gilman will correct the assessment roll and submit it to the state board by Monday July 6.
A. A. Anderson of Provo organized Uintah county Boy Scout activity. The court of honor includes A. G. Goodrich and Wallace Calder among others. district council chaired by W. S. Henderson with Vernal officials. A four group finance drive aimed at over $300 raised public support. by noon 100 percent secured. Anderson then left for Provo for a large scout meeting.
Uintah County shows strong representation among recent graduates with six local graduates from Utah universities. Calder and Woolley earned U of U degrees, Noosman and Morrill also from Utah State and UC Berkeley graduates. McAndrews completed her degree at UC Berkeley while Miller and Schaefermeyer earned Westminster Junior College credentials.
J. A. Cheney cashier of the Utah State Bank departed Wednesday for Colorado on a business trip and expects to return Friday evening or Saturday.
Dr. M Garrett O Donnell sustained a deep cut on her right hip when John Winn's Ford struck the rear of her Overland coupe at the Johnson McAndrews corner. The cars collided near the center of the intersection. the Overland tipped on its side, the doctor crawled out, and was later taken home to rest. Flora Winn and William Haslem assisted. the Ford sustained little damage.
Irvin Eaton, executive officer, says Fathers and Sons outing set for July 7 8 9 at Trout Creek Park. Autos will carry supplies ahead, camps prepared before the main group arrives. Scouting will be a major feature as every Scout in the Utah stake plans to attend. Full details to be published next week.
Dr. M Garrett O'Donnell Vernal city physician reports the recent clean up campaign led by Mayor Rice Cooper drew strong citizen response. He notes progress on sanitary out buildings garbage disposal and a drop in flies as warmer weather nears. He urges continued effort and cooperation among neighbors to reduce the fly menace with inexpensive chemicals.
Tuesday evening about 8 15 Ed Wentzel driving a new seven passenger Buick on the Victory highway near Roosevelt avoided a collision by swerving to the side. The car struck a bridge tearing off the railing and crushing the front end. The occupants Miss Margaret Winters Mrs Harry Sprouse and Mrs Liddle Winters plus a baby suffered cuts, bruises, and shock. Wentzel collapsed but recovered by next day. all were treated in Roosevelt by Dr Whitmore.
Rev D H Munich reports John L Oakeson 76 was taken to a Salt Lake City hospital last week for a serious operation on a shattered shoulder socket joint. The operation occurred Saturday and he remains in the hospital for at least three weeks, with a favorable recovery outlook.
Rev Father Louis J Fries, long time Vernal mission pastor for Uintah and Duchene counties, leaves for Salt Lake City to take a new pastorate. Aided Vernal by buying property and building a chapel and rectory, guiding 200 Catholics in the Basin, with 140 active communicants. Father P Reinfels of Mazna Utah becomes the new mission pastor.
Supervisor Arthur G. Nord of Ashley forest completed a nearly two week inspection in the Reservation section and returned Sunday evening.
Uintah school board meets in special session to adopt a 1925 26 budget totaling 165 975 dollars with teachers salaries at 94 600 and a planned sinking fund of 6 900 to retire bonds. Administration salaries include board 2100 clerk 2700 and superintendent 3500.
Vernal prepares for Golden West Days with big prizes and top talent in horse events bucking contests and rodeo style sports. A special Indian team faces Vernal ball club while entertainment includes music dancing picture shows and a new dancing floor at Woodard hall. Spectators can enjoy parks picnics and shade at the courthouse lawn.
Word arrived Saturday that Mrs. Albert Richens died at her daughter’s home in McGill Nevada during a visit. No cause or details were learned and her children traveled to Pleasant Grove for the interment, with a full obituary to be published next week.
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