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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
2
Entry indicates mailing status for Vernal Utah under the 1879 act, marking classification as second class matter in a newspaper notice.
Adair Tyzack, city treasurer, last week purchased a Star car from the John W. Pope garage. Pope brought in a load of Star cars from Price, making the entire distance in high gear.
Mies Gus Davis, a teacher at Central School, is attending summer sessions at Brigham Young University in Provo as part of professional development.
An advertising car for a Robinson Brothers show was seen in Vernal on Thursday. Bills announcing the event were posted and scattered, noting a show scheduled for July 6.
Geologist F. J. Sur returned Friday from Denver and other points with a new Rickenbacker sedan.
Mrs Wallace Calder is now home after spending several days at the home of her brother in law Sheriff Arzy Mitchell in Duchesne.
Rev L H Grant and Rev W J Howes will conduct services at St Pauls Episcopal church on Sunday evening at 8 oclock. All welcome.
Mr and Mrs DeVera Carroll and Mr and Mrs Thomas Karren left last Saturday returning Monday for a camping and fishing outing.
Mr and Mrs Stringham returned from Salt Lake City last week. Mr Stringham purchased an Oldsmobile touring car which he brought home.
County Commissioner Roy Taylor of Lapoint attended the final county board of equalization and quarterly conference session over the weekend in town.
Mia and Byron Eaton along with daughter Mable visited Salt Lake City after MIT events. They returned home Friday evening with Barth Shaffer driving them in.
William C. Marshall of Lapoint attended a quarterly conference in town on Saturday and Sunday and was present for a special Uintah school board meeting on Monday.
Jesse Hawa, while at the M.FA jubilee, secured the agency for the National Monument Company with headquarters at Salt Lake City and serves as the local representative for the Utah Basin.
Miss Fern Young former English teacher at Uintah high in Vernal visits friends and will spend the summer in Roosevelt after accepting a position with The Roosevelt Standard.
Postmaster H J Chatwin traveled Friday and Saturday to Roosevelt for a Basin post office officials meeting. He was accompanied by Postmaster J Young Jr of Vernal.
The many friends of Frank Tucker welcome him back to Vernal as he assumes charge of the Kingsbury Congregational church pastorate for the summer. Tucker graduates this year from Yale Divinity School.
M K E Shaffer of the Acorn company returned Friday from Salt Lake City where he had medical treatment for some time during the MIA jubilee. He is much better but experts expect him to return for further treatment next week.
Supt H S Olson and Principal Robert Pixton are due in Ver nal from Provo tonight or tomorrow to assess the high school in early season. Mr Phruton is the new principal and aims to become acquainted with school conditions.
Eugene Harmeton and Ethridge Joshinson, both of Roosevelt, were in Vernal on Wednesday for business.
Matt Curry of Ouray and director at Uintah State Bank spent three days fishing this week. He reports fair fishing but notes very high water conditions hindered progress.
Fred Feltch a former Uintah county commissioner and current Diamond Mountain sawmill operator purchased an Nash endowed touring car from Vernal Auto Company in a local vehicle deal.
Harry Seaton who has spent time in Duchesne County and nearby towns was in Vernal on Thursday. He plans to travel to Salt Lake City and expects to return shortly after July 4.
Mra Lilte Singleton and her daughter Marie of Vernal arrived for a short visit with the family of Weston Vernon. Mrs Singleton is a sister of Mr Vernon. June 18.
Mra Brig Christensen daughter of Aunt Cora Johnson of Vernal is reported as seriously ill at her Provo home. Mra Chelsten sen was formerly a Roosevelt resident.
Congressman Don B Colton Mrs Colton and children will live at the William E Witbeck house this summer while Mr Witbeck and family spend the season in Colorado.
Reuben Fuller takes a position with the Consolidated Wagon and Machine company store. He plans to move his family from Roosevelt this week to Vernal to establish permanent residence there.
Mrs. E J Longhurst deputy probate recorder and Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunting left Sunday for Pleasant Grove to attend the funeral of Mrs Albert Richens mother of Mrs Hunting which occurred Wednesday.
Miss Blale McKee a Glineswerd teacher last year had surgery at Mrs Nettle Rich ens hospital on Thursday of last week She plans to leave her Maeser home next Sunday seeking recovery with family and friends near her home community
J. H. Coltharp from White River ranch says many trucks pass daily carrying material for Texaco’s planned deep test well on Emerald oil holdings at Rangely.
Mr and Mrs William E Witbeck left Monday for Salt Lake City where Mr Witbeck will undergo a nasal operation. Afterward they plan to Colorado to spend the summer where he will range his sheep.
Mrs Sam Bennton and sister Miss Cora Nelson return from Logan after a four week stay. Mrs Bennton underwent a nasal operation at the Utah Idaho hospital in Logan and comes back with her sister to spend the summer here.
The Ashley Motor company reports sales of Ford touring cars to Joseph S. Dudley of Jensen Solomon Case of Rainbow and Clarence Freestone of Vernal. The Ashley Motor company was formerly the Miller-Thomas Motor company.
Engineer Nile Hughes returned last week from the White river section where he has completed assessment work on a large number of his off shale claims. Mr Hughes and his co owners hold extensive off shale claims, many of them patented.
Mrs George Langstone came home Saturday after accompanying Mr and Mrs Kenneth Snow of Vernal to San Diego California last winter. Mrs Snow is her daughter and was taken there for her health which has greatly benefited from the change.
Dr and Mrs H E Q Rich returned Sunday from a trip to Salt Lake City and other outside points via Straw berry. They stopped at Midview to visit Mrs Rich's parent. Mr and Mrs Arthur Watkins. Dr Rich reports he encountered very muddy roads which made traveling difficult.
Dr J M Francke and Water Superintendent Frank Hatch went fishing Sunday at Ashley Creek. About ten minutes into the outing a freshet of muddy water swept the stream drowning the water and ruining their sport. They were drenched by rain before reaching their car.
J I W Stevens a local dentist returned Thursday from a trip to Chicago where he visited his brother in Northwestern University dental school completing his second year. He attended a dental clinic at the university and also spent a few days in Denver.
Mr and Mrs Gurr visited Rainbow on Sunday and left their daughters Leona and Wilda Hardy to stay with Mrs Vern Workman for the day. The Gurrs plan to return Sunday.
Rev Mr and Mrs G A Downey of Straight College New Orleans entertain Vernal friends during a visit. he formerly led the Congregational church and headed Willcox academy. They plan to stay through Sunday. For sale two corner ARghton 72venue sets inquire C E Memstreet 6-12.
Prof and Mrs J H Prows return to Vernal after their Salt Lake City wedding. The couple married June 16 in the Salt Lake temple and will live in the Ralph Rasmussen home with Mina Florence Smith, the bride. Mary Greenhow’s family connections and two Utah couples join the social notices with other June marriages.
Edith Lawrynes reports poor fishing conditions Sunday in the Upper Prush Creek area while Woodard and Mr and Mrs George E Adams with Attorney Miksa Edith Lawrynes were fishing. Ticks were numerous in the woods according to the observer.
Sunday social roundups note William Winn with Mrs Blanch Martin visiting. Venice and Nola F Pope traveled to Rangely to tour the Raven Oil and Refining plant and to view the Midwest Oil and Refining Company well under drill in the same area. Texaco prepares materials for a deep test well nearby.
Mrs Patsy Mease Gauel of Sacramento California welcomed a son on Sunday June 14 at home. She named the child Robert Lee in honor of the Civil War general. Mrs Adams, formerly a Vernal girl, is noted for musical talent and school concert honors in Salt Lake City.
Misses Merle and Hilda Ashton daughters of Mr and Mrs W S Ashton have taught in Midvale and Bingham Canyon and are now home in the Jordan district they will spend the summer in Vernal.
Vern Shimmin, an employee of the Vernal post office, is on his annual leave for thirty days. He spent part of last week on a fishing trip in the Uintah Mountains.
Foundation work for the boiler room of the new heating plant at the Uintah stake tabernacle building started Monday. About three thousand five hundred dollars will be spent on a new heating system to warm the building in four hours during cold weather. The floor above will house the rest room and toilets, with classrooms planned in the basement using space from the furnace room. Work proceeds as funds permit.
Mr and Mrs H Ratliff motor to Price Friday to visit daughters Margaret and Mable who have been attending school in California and living with their aunt. Both are graduates of the former Willcox academy.
Mrs Eunice Naylor wife of Lieut G A Naylor and former Vernal educator arrived Sunday to spend the summer with her sister Miss Louise Jorgensen in Price. Miss Jorgensen met her at the train and Mrs Naylor plans a trip to Chicago for a national coaching school after a World War I injury.
Westminster College in Salt Lake City sent faculty led by J E Caster and teachers Miss Julia Porter Miss Marian Sylvester Miss Margaret McVey and others with students John Ivor Taylor William Schaefermeyer Weldon K Bullock and more on a six day southern Utah excursion June 5 to June 12 visiting Bryce Canyon Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. The group traveled to Vernal and enjoyed local scenery.
Notice to Uintah Stake bishops and ward members that a summer course in Choir and Chorus conducting and Music Fundamentals will start. Those interested should contact their Bishop or J H Prows before June 29 or 30. Phone 42 Y.
Richard Dix returns from war in France to a cold Jordan family estate. Lois Wilson stars as the heiress who learns her late mother wanted the son back to uphold Jordan traditions. The Pulitzer prize play gains new life on screen and in hall of fame. Vogue notes its lasting prestige.
Engineer Nile Hughes and his wife left Friday morning for Glenwood Springs Colorado and other destinations for a vacation. They were joined by their daughter Louise Hughes and Grace Howes of Roosevelt daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Howes.
Used Kimball plane listed for sale. Inquiries contact Norman Olsen at phone 135 X for details and availability.
Community notices that a person named J H Prows in Vérnal invites beginners and students to discuss suitable instruments for band or orchestra. Call 142-Y to arrange guidance and orders.
For sale one Deering mower one sulky plow one hay rake one spring tooth harrow one grindstone and other farming implements. Inquire M A Weaver. 26 11.
Edward Hoeft, Poundkeeper of South Ashley precinct in Uintah County Utah, will auction a four year old brown horse described as barb wire cut on the right hind and Spade brand on the left thigh if unclaimed. Sale set for Monday June 29 1925 at 1 pm at his South Ashley location.
Hildred Aycock announces piano instruction for the summer with beginner specialties. Lessons available in any ward where enough pupils can be enrolled at regular intervals. Completed four special music courses at BYU. Inquiries to Hildred Aycock, phone Black 542.
A list of local residents traveling or returning to Vernal and nearby towns. Mrs Witmer rode Thursday to Mack Colorado en route to Grand Junction to visit friends. A D Morrill went to Baxter Pass for recent employment. Mrs Kendall left Vernal to return home at Dragon after visiting friends. Geto Badilin and Jisses Valdy resumed work at Watson. Rev Downey and Mrs Downey arrived in Vernal from New Orleans. Helen McAndrews returned from Mack with her sister Mrs Sprague. Mrs Banks and children also traveled to Mack Colorado.
Classified item invites readers to call Miss Nelson at phone number 96 A for a real good Marcell. The note provides no additional context or dates.
The Carlier Wave a weekly radio program guide published in Salt Lake City reaches Uintah Basin on the Thursday before the Sunday issue. Subscription price is $2.00 per year via THE VERNAL EXPRESS order form available at the newspaper office.
Beginning Sunday June 21 and each Sunday through September 27 the Denver and Rio Grande Western will sell round trip tickets for Sundays only on all lines in Colorado Utah and New Mexico where one way fares do not exceed 600 at a rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip mo thehets to be sold for less than 200 25-4.
Notices offer private or group lessons in band and orchestra instruments including piano. Contact Nor Van Olsen at phone 13 25 tf for details and scheduling.
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