Various Visitors and Trips Reported in Vernal News
The Vernal area saw a flurry of visits and travel this week with Bishop M. M Batty purchasing a Chevrolet touring car for Kenneth Richardson while residing in Price for six weeks. Business visitors included Joseph Marx from Salt Lake City, Matt Curry of Curry Merean company, and Charles J Neal from Rangely. Several locals hosted guests from Salt Lake City and Provo, while others traveled to Provo and Salt Lake City for health, family, or business reasons.
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Joseph Marx
Salt Lake City
Missen Mima
Gua Davis
Provo
George
Jee
G. W. Moreland
Jowler
Vernal News Roundup of Visitors and Freight Details
Ed Samuels of Utah State Bank visits from Baltimore with Mrs Richens and son Karl. George Young visits Vernal for grasshopper campaign materials. Mrs A J Johnston returns from Roosevelt after Arvin Johnston funeral in Gt. George. TW Willik, studying at the U of Utah, spends weeks in Vernal. Mr Wallia, ex-Express manager, plans California home with le ased home. James N Winn returns from Los Angeles health recovery and chats with Express. Mra Vice of Fort Nacheans leads municipal program planning with E Petersy. S Mo Waocking and Roscoe Hall return from Provo with Chinese pheasants for Gun Club. White Busy freight handles 28,000 pounds in from Grand Junction. Vernal-Grand Junction road. Outgoing freight lighter, gas hauled from Rangely.
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Grand Junction
Vernal-Grand Junction
Vernal
Rangely
Downey Delivers Farewell Sermon at Kingsbury Church
Reverend George A. Downey, longtime pastor of Kingsbury Congregational Church, preaches a farewell to a large gathering after eleven years. Frank Fisher of Yale University and conference attendee from Colorado Springs will arrive this week to assume pastoral duties and offer his first sermon next Sunday.
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George A. Downey
Kingsbury Congregational Church
Frank
Fisher
Yale University
Colorado Springs
Cole
Newton Brothers Back At Their Old Stand
Newton Brothers are again back at their old stand to mend harness saddlery and shoe repair. Their many friends will be glad to know they continue their established business.
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Newton Brothers
San Bernardino Broker Visits Vernal
San Bernardino realty broker E DB Bussey and family visited Vernal and his brothers in law Bishop M Batty and Ray Pickup of Glines ward. Bussey was greatly impressed with the country, especially the Ashley Valley, and foresees a wonderful future there. They plan to stay for some time.
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Bussey
San Bernardino
Calif
M Batty
Ray Pickup
Glines Ward
Ashley Valley
Arrested and fined Leonard White by marshal for DUI
Leonard White was arrested Sunday by Marshal H A Miller on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He was arraigned Monday before Justice Charles Carter Jr and fined 15 dollars. The offense carries a fine of up to one dollar and a maximum penalty of a fine.
Pope and party haul Ford cars to Price and back
John W. Pope led a party including Travis Moore Wells Pope Ralph Rolfe Manfred Martin Jesse York Carl Bingham and Francm Hyatt to Price to bring in a load of Ford cars. They returned Tuesday and Pope disposed of one car on the way home and sold another to Emery Johnson on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pope
Travis Moore
Wells Pope
Ralph Rolfe
Manfred Martin
Jesse York
Carl Bingham
Francm Hyatt
Price
Ford
Mr. Pope
Emery Johnson
Grand Junction Club to Contest With Vernal Gun Club
A six member Grand Junction Gun club team will visit during the Golden West days on July 4 and 5 to contest trap shooting with the Vernal Gun club. International champion Mr King will be on the Grand Junction squad. The Reservation Gun club will also attend for a second contest.
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Grand Junction
Vernal
Mr King
Reservation
Along the Uintah Railway passenger visits Vernal
E H Adair was a Tuesday passenger to Vernal Geraldine Case came to Vernal early in the week from Watson Ed Fisher and Jess Woods were Tuesday arrivals in Vernal Supt John McAndrews returned home Saturday after visiting outside points A Lopas and Hallaques were Saturday passengers to Mack Colorado E T Corlvuss of White River spent Sunday in Vernal William Andrew telegraph and telephone Hneman came to Alban Tuesday and returned to Watson Thursday Mr Douglas King and Mrs W A Nanks and children went to Watson Wednesday returning the same day W A Danks Dwight Dow and L Jacobson were Vernal visitors over Sunday Mrs Phillips visited in Watson a few days last week and returned to Vernal Wednesday Mrs Adolphus Kolb of Alhandra spent the weekend in Vernal visiting friends Rev Mr Herney made a trip to Watson and Rainbow Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Adair
Vernal
Geraldine Case
Watson Ed Fisher
Jess Woods
Varnal
John McAndrews
Lopas
Hallaques
Mack
Colorado
E T Corlvuss
White River
Hunday
William Andrew
Hneman
Albandira
Watson
W A Danks
Dwight Dow
L. Jacobson
Mra Phillips
Adolphus Kolb
Alhandra
Final High School Funds Apportioned On Basis $6.71 Per Pupil
SALT LAKE CITY June 24 Final apportionments of money from the state high school fund based on enrollment were announced by Dr C N Jonson state superintendent. The total allotment amounts to 63279 10 and with 71601 70 distributed from January brings the yearly apportionment to 12480 80 The money will be paid in four installments of 671 per student. January payments for Uintah county were 800 06 and final 609 04 Duchesne county received in January 811 07 and final 631 58 Daggett formerly part of Uintah county in January received 29 36 and final 31 03.
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Salt Lake City
C. N. Jonson
Uintah County
Duchesne County
Daggett
Vernal Gun Club Receives 25 Pheasants Saturday Evening
The Vernal Gun and Stifle club received 25 young Chinese pheasants from Springville hatchery sent by D H Madsen. State fish and game commissioner George H Harrison delivered them from Roosevelt to a large farm on Ashley Creek where they were released and will receive care.
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Vernal Gun and Stifle Club
Springville
D H. Madsen
Fis
George H Harrison
Roosevelt
Ashley Creek
Road Work Cuts Down During Haying Season
A G Young, state road contractor for Twist resurfacing and project No 101, says his crew has shrunk during haying season as many workers are in the fields. He prefers keeping existing workers, even if delays occur, with 7 miles left on the Twist and substantial work on project 10 B.
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A G Young
Mark Collett Fails To Appear On Bond Forfeiture
Mark Collett, arrested earlier by Sheriff Lale Richardson on a charge of possessing squor, was confined in the county jail and forfeited his $200 cash bond after failing to appear for the scheduled preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Collett
Sherif Lale Richardson
Adair Returns to Vernal After Iowa Visit
E. H. Adair, carpenter and contractor, came back Tuesday evening from Diagonal Iowa where he had been since last fall visiting and working. He left his daughters Ethel and May there due to Ethel's ill health. Adair has been hospitalized much of the winter for a back injury and will resume work at his planning mill, staying in Vernal at least until fall.
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E. H. Adair
Diagonal
Iowa
Ethel
May
Adair
Vernal
Bids For Uintah River Bridge Expected About July 15th
W H Varely, resident engineer for the state road commission, reports from Salt Lake City that bids for the Uintah River bridge, designated F A FP No 71, may open around July 15. The steel bridge, to be built by the federal government, is projected to Cost at least 40 1000 and its plans await final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Varely
State Road Commission
Salt Lake City
Uintah River
Grumpy Bright Screen Record Set by William de Mille
William de Mille produced Grumpy in twenty working days, starring Theodore Robarts May Nervoy and Conrad Nagel. The film centers on a retired criminal turned caretaker Grumpy and a young couple whose love is tested by a stolen diamond. The gem’s recovery hinges on a gardenia worn by three leads, delivering one of the era’s most suspenseful photoplays at the Vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William de Mille
Paramount
Vogue
Emma Pearl Witbeck and Herbert M Snyder wed in Vernal
Emma Pearl Witbeck daughter of Mr and Mrs William Witbeck Sr married Herbert Munson Snyder of Denver Colorado at the bride's home Tuesday morning. The ceremony was by VYresident Wallace Calder with family and close friends present. The bride wore pale pink crepe chiffon and was attended by Gus Davis. Haller Witbeck was best man and Mima Davis played the wedding march. After a breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon at Woods Lake Colorado and will reside in Denver. Emma Witbeck is a Uintah county teacher and noted musician and social worker. The Express joins friends in wishing them a long happy marriage.
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William Witbeck
Emma Pearl
Herbert Munson Bnyder
Denver
Colo
Wallace Calder
Familly
Gus Davis
Georgette Crep
Haller Witbeck
Mima Davis
Snyder
Elmer W. Snyder
Indiana
Pann
Colorado
Endicott-Johnson Corporation
New York
Woods Lake
Colorado Mountains
Uintah County
Central School
Vernal
the Express
Mildred Downey Surprised at Wilcox Senior Party
Mrs Mildred Downey was surprised by classmates and friends at the J H Rati home lawn on Saturday evening. They enjoyed an outdoor supper and games and later honored her with handkerchiefs and a Willcox Academy class pin, 1924, marking her three years as a class advisor. An hour of singing followed before goodnights.
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Wilcox
J. H. Rati
Willcox Academy
Pearl Shimmin Honored at Mesdames Witbeck Shower
Friday afternoon about 30 guests gathered at the Witbeck home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Pearl Shimmin, a bride of the week. Bridge was the main entertainment and a dainty lunch was served as guests presented many beautiful and substantial gifts.
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Mesdames
W. E. Witbeck, Sr
Vern Shimmin
Witbeck
Pearl Shimmin
Bridge
Children’s Day at Congregational Church observance
Sunday, June 22, the Congregational church observed Children’s Day with a large crowd. The program featured songs including God in Love and We are Little Mamas, readings and talks by Effin Alfreda and five boys, a talk by Rev G A Downey on The Duties of Mothers, and a collection for Flower Song and Sky Happenings.
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Congregational Church
God
Verne Hemstreet
Lucile Tate
Gertrude Ackhurst
Barbara Banks
Effin Alfreda
Galilee
Marjorie Twitchell
Vieva Downey
Dorothy Banks
Effin Alfreds
Betsy
Five Boys
G. A. Downey
Zufelt-Hale to Wed in Salt Lake Temple
Ernest Franklin Zufelt of Duchesne and Migs Etta Hale of Duchesne obtained a marriage license in Vernal and traveled to Salt Lake City to marry in the Salt Lake Temple, according to local notices.
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Ernest Franklin Zufelt
Duchesne
Frank Zufelt
Vernal
Migs Etta Mao- Me Hale
Frank B. Hale
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Temple
Indian Pageant Work At Uintah Basin For U B I C
Miss Stella Richards and Miss Mary Winder work on the Indian pageant for U B I C at Fort Duchesne Whiterocks and nearby towns. E B Merritt will attend. The pageant aims to depict the progress of the Ute-Ouray Indian agency and may be the basin’s greatest. Supt F A Grosg will translate as needed. J Marton Dudley collapsed on arrival at work and is hospitalized likely needing surgery for appendicitis.
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Stella Richards
Mary Winder
Fort Duchesne
Whiterocks
Tha U B. I. C
E. B Merritt
Washington, D. C
Miss Richards
Naples Ward
Ashley Valley
Uintah Basin
Ute-Ouray Indian Agency
F. A. Grosg
Inter-School Contest Set for Myton Loving Cup
The U B I G inter-school contest will be held Tuesday evening July 1 at the Myton Opera house between Martha Lamoreaux of UV HS and Evan Phillips of D H S. The Myton Commercial club arranged a strong program, with a large Basin crowd expected. The winner earns the U B C loving cup for his school for one year and will give the oration at the U B I C in July. A big Vernal audience, especially students, is anticipated for a splendid free program.
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Myton Operno House
O'Donnell
UV. HS
Martha Lamoreaux
Ashton
Evan Phillips
Myton Commercial Club
Basin
U. B. Cc
Vernal
Myton
Forest Road on Taylor Ready for Outing Trip
Ranger Harry Van Tassel from Brush Creek Mountain reports nine man crew rebuilding Brush Creek forest road and preparing to move camp to Taylor Mountain. Road to Trout Creek Park will accommodate 80 autos and be ready for Fathers and Sons outing with best conditions in years.
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Harry van Tassel
Brush Creek Mountain
Brush Creek Forest
Taylor Mountain
Trout Creek Park
van Tassel
Red Cross to Help Ex-Service Men Fill Bonus Papers
Mrs Robert Witmer, secretary of the Uintah chapter of the American Red Cross, has instructions from the government to assist ex-service men in filling out papers to receive bonuses under the new congressional law. The first payment is due March 1, 1926.
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Red Cross
Robert Witmer
Uintah
The
American Ex Cross
For Sale Or Trade Local Car And Home Notice
FOR SALE OR TRADE Hupmobile touring car inquire of ROY MILLS 14% miles east of town 26-2t FOR TRADE Good modern home in city will trade for team and sheep PO BOX 116 Vernal 26-08 CASH PAID for Fresh Eggs CALDER CONFECTIONERY 26-2t
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Hupmobile
Roy Mills
Elty
O. Hox
Calder Confectionery
Public notice on obituary submissions for Express
The notice requests that all death data be sent in promptly for obituary notices printed in the Express. It warns that forms close at Thursday noon to ensure accuracy of names and dates and to avoid omitting notices.
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Express
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Bishop M. M Batty
Kenneth Richardson
Matt Curry
Curry Mereanie Company of
Curry
H. Conover
Utah State Board of Health
Lewis Jasperson
John N. Davis
Charles J. Neal
Carl
Midview
Elfreda Ramund
Gona
Nile Hughes
Tueasday
Charles §. Carter, Jr
Ashley Coop
Mra Pope
Joseph Case
Misa Vilata Bennion
Mra S. H. Benniion
Marion K. Shaffeffr
Acorn Mercantile Company
Edward Jasperson
Thelma Grady
Florence
Clinton
Glade
Milas Cook
John N Davis
Vernal Auto Company
Essex
Roy
Louis J Fries
Hangely
Fries
Sam Hurron
Rangely Fitha Sferron
Maaker
J. A. Washburn
California
N. A. Peterson
Miss Pearl Shimmin
Herbert Snyder
Mr. Witbeck
Toledo
Ohio
Utah
Summit Counties
Coalville
Ed Samuels
Uintah State
Hank
Balt Lake City
Mra Neattle Richens
Karl
Galt Lake City
George E Young
Guaher
Mra
A J Johnston
Arvin Johnston
Abe
Gt. George
Atage
Wao TW
Willik
University of Utah
Wallla
Roosevelt Standard
Lemmon
James N. Winn
Los Angeles
Mr Winn Ia
Mit
Roscoe Hall
Bast Lake City
San Bernardion Realty
Grand Junction Club
Vernal Gun Club
Uintah Railway
BR. HW
Adair Returng
Douglas King of
Storrs
James McNaughtan
Uintail County
Mildred Downey
J. Marton Dudley
Kelly Mercantile Company
Jensen
Mrs. Campbell Hospital
Mr. Dudley
Roy Stewart
Andy Grump
Sassue Hayakawa
Starland Review
Harold Bell Wright
Ren Turpin
John Bowers
Marguerite de LaMott
Ben Turpin
Peggy
Gladys Brockwell
Clydl Cook
Alice Brady
Burton Holmeds
U. B. I. G. Loving Cup
Forest Road
Taylor
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Vernal, Utah
Nev. Touls J. Fries
A. Br, Pastor
Father Fries
Newton Bros
Aun Plass
Vernal Drug Company
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