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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
8
Albert Halon of the U S Land office was off duty with a very severe cold on Monday. Miss Maude Meeks of Salt Lake City visited last week and is staying with her aunt Mrs Abe Hatch and other relatives.
George E Adams acts for Myton on Monday addressing important business related to Uintah Power and Light company. Attorney Thos. W. O'Donnell resumes public duties after several days confined at home due to influenza.
Mrs William Richens has been seriously ill at home but is slowly improving and hopes are entertained for a speedy recovery.
The Duchesne county farm bureau forms with Chester Hartman as president L B Potter as vice president and J P May as secretary treasurer following organizational steps.
Postmaster J. P. Rudy of Fort Du Cheane came over Friday on business and was shaking hands with his friends. Mr. Rudy returned Saturday morning.
Matt Curry, after several days in Vernal on business matters, returned to Ouray last Friday evening. He reports business as being good in the Ouray sector.
Mrs William Preece has been seriously ill for four weeks with a severe case of fever. Her condition has greatly improved, and her daughter Miss Ida Preece, who has also been ill, is recovering.
Mrs James McNaughton of Vernal delivered a bouquet of carnations and American Beauty roses to the Express office. The gift was greatly appreciated by staff.
Scarlet fever quarantine at the Belcher residence has been lifted. Isolation of those with the disease prevented spread to other children in the family.
The boys and girls clubs met at Bennett on Thursday to organize for the year. They anticipate a large club with about 100 members in the Al terra Wilson and Bennett area.
A bonnie baby girl arrived at the home of County Agent and Mrs Erastus Peterson on Tuesday February 20 at 2 o'clock 4. m. Mother and child are doing fine and Mr. F Peterson is receiving congratulations from friends.
Qoberty C Swain son of Mr and Mrs Nick Swain and Miss Margaret D Abplanalp formerly a nurse at the B D 8 hospital daughter of Frank Abplanalp were united in marriage Tuesday February 97 by President A G Goodrich.
W. 8, Henderson begins another two room bungalow on the lot east of Hunt rooming house and completes a four room bungalow on the same property. He also has painted and improved the Black property across from the Red planet.
Burson, described as an Indian, is noted as the first to sigh in Fort Du Schesne farm bureau and was elected one of two members of the board of directors. He is portrayed as a vigorous advocate of farm cooperation and a progressive farmer.
Word comes that Huth Golton, son of Mr and Mrs Colton, recently returned missionary, has undergone no operation. He is at his parents home in Salt Lake City after returning he hid the flu and then suffered a bone infection that has left 14 off his legs.
Mrs Ws f Hepherson announces the arrival of a 6% pound son Richard Preece Davis born February 6 1923 at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Davia in Freano California. Mrs Davia S aes to Mrs Mary Preece and Mr Davis the son of E W Davis all well known Vernal people.
Co. C Gravey of Rooservelt was a Vernal visitor on Tuesday. Mr. Lyon Ashton has been quite fit for the past week with a severe attack of la grippe. Royal Bates, son of Mr and Mrs Jy C Bates, is employed as a clerk in the Uintah State Bank. Streets were dry enough on Wednesday that the business district was dragged. Forest Ranger and Mrs Albert E Blood from Roosevelt were in Verona during the Ashley Forest Rangers convention.
Ranger Clyde Lambert of Lone Tree Wyoming spent several days in town attending the Ashley Forest rangers meeting and related activities.
Ernest Eaton submits notice to registrar Albert Halen of intent to modify his enlarged hat with three goat proof features on Diamond Mountain. The filing indicates a planned alteration to housing or equipment in the area and seeks regulatory acknowledgement from the local registrar on the Diamond Mountain project.
Welterweight wrestling champion Muse Harriz spent three days in Vernal last week for business matters and to enjoy a gathering with many local friends and associates.
Van Fullmer Sr. of Roosevelt and Affton M Vernon daughter of Mr and Mrs Willian Vernon of Maocsera secured a marriage license Thursday and were married at the bride’s parents home in the afternoon.
Dr George H Cruikshank former Vernal mayor now in San Diego sends cheerful regards from the Land of Sunshine and Flower He is pursuing post graduate work and cannot do without the Express Ira Thomas learns his brother Bert Thomas a Cedar City high school teacher who had an appendicitis operation February 10 is recovering and expected to be out soon Previously a teacher at Wilcox academy last year.
A cold northerly wind persisted from Sunday evening through Monday night, bringing extreme cold with well protected stock and no losses reported. By Wednesday the weather warmed, melting snow and ice rapidly.
Walter G. Darney manager of Vinal Auto returned Sunday from Bast Lake city where he attended the auto show. He brought in 5300 pounds of freight on his truck from Price via Holper Duchane road. Darney says the auto show was the best yet with large crowds.
Dr N Beal, organizer of the state farm bureau and member of the state farm bureau tax commission, left last Thursday from Roosevelt for Salt Lake City. He had been in Vernal and Uintah county for the past two weeks organizing local farm bureaus and delivering entertaining and instructive talks.
Wolf Patrol of Troop 1 led by Robert Baker distributed feed for quail along Ashley creek to reach inaccessible areas near neighboring farms. The effort, aided by Eugene Francke Glenn Barnes Glenn Hemstreet Claude Baker Clydy Johnson and James McNaughton, was funded by Vernal Gun and Biffie club with feed secured at Vernal MA. Henry Melham at Vernal Drug handles further participation details.
At a Friday hearing Juvenile Judge Fred G. Bingham bound George Scott and Donnell Dow over to the next term of district court convening in March. The pair, who entered the Golden Rule store Monday evening, remain in parental custody on bond awaiting trial.
The Vogue presents the film Brawn of the North for two nights Friday and Saturday with Strongheart the wonder dog from Silent Call. A Burton Holmes travelogue will screen Friday evening as part of the program under manager Edith Lawrence.
Amitia Girls invite attendance at a dance Friday March 9 at Uinta Academy. The Shall will decorate in their colors with splendid music and free punch available.
Salt Lake City reports at the National Honey Producers league convention in St. Louis five color grades for comb honey were adopted. Grades are water white white light amber amber and dark with two subsidiary grades for Intermountain states. Utah honey is noted as predominantly white from alfalfa and sweet clover sources.
The Bank of Roosevelt promotes County Agent E. Peterson aid to finance boys and girls in projects needing financial assistance such as calf and pig. In Uintah county territory seed by the bank this help enables club members to secure a pure bred calf or pig and improve stock. The bank is commended for foresight in helping future farmers start in the rising direction and fostering the proper spirit of securing the best.
Six University of Utah students compete for the Jacobsen Medal today at 10 30 am in Uintah academy boat oration. A large crowd is expected as finalists are chosen from keen earlier tryouts and a Monday contest will determine the winners. Contestants include Arza Adams Reginald Cook Mary Henderson Evelyn Hanten Glenn Wellman and Clive Sprouts with topics See the Gog The Salary Not the Pay Envelope Life to What We Make It Facing the Mistakes of Life Ira Dream of the Pioneer Things Worth While in the Life of Washington and Lincoln.
Inter-Mountain Shearing circuit manager BL Irving reports start in Arizona on March 30 or earlier if weather allows. Milo Tadlock and Hy Hullinger from Vernal are booked. contract in Black Rock Utah for 15 men to begin April 18. Prices are 12 percent with board. more shearers sought in Idaho and Wyoming.
All rangers of Ashley National Forest met with Forest Supervisor Charles DeMotfsy for a week long gathering. Attendees included George W. Pickup Manila Clyde Lambert Lone Tree Albert KE Blood Altonah Thomas RR Parry White rocks Bert Hardy and Wary Van Tustel Vernal. They met to discuss work plans for the coming year grazing privileges allotments and other forest matters.
The district court March term jurors report Tuesday March 6 for service. Names include Hyrum Gurr Hayden George Thorne Ouray John Nerkley Tri dell George Dudley Randlatt Wil ford Whitlock Leeton T J Caldwell WF Billings Jenson E C Heller Tiros Todi Roosevelt O N Olzan John E McNaughtan William Merkley Jane M Jones John Nail son GO HT Eaton James Eckleson Arthur Manwaring James Chivers George A Slaugh Joseph A Weekee George Meleo O F Calder Albert Goodrich A C Emert and Sam Bernion Vernal.
County Treasurer W S Henderson warns that seizure of personal property for delinquent tax payments will be costly. Notices sent to delinquent owners prior to final seizure set for March 4, 1922. Bonds have been posted in many cases, but additional costs will rise if seizures proceed under the law.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church met on Wednesday, February 21, with Mr. C. L. Hunt. Members read sketches of Washington and Lincoln by Mrs J. F. Chapman and Mrs. Harry Ratliff. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be a missionary gathering at Mrs. B H YP Kelly's home on March seventh.
Hay Gagon of Roosevelt married Miss Velya Hancock of Bluebell and former Vermi girl Levison Hancock daughter, with Justice N J Hanson officiating the ceremony.
The Uintah academy presented The Fifteenth of January at the Vogue to an eager audience on Saturday evening. Mrs I Sander praised the cast and noted 21 performers delivered lively portrayals with no dull moments. Standout young actress Preppa Rich drew praise for Little Frank Burton as the show delighted the audience.
A large turnout of men filled Uintah Academy assembly room for stake priesthood exercises at 1 p m presided by Stake President Wallace Calder. He outlined new quorum work opportunities for younger priesthood holders, then officers met at 3 p m where Elder Alvin Weeka shared a report on missionary experiences in the northwestern states.
The Craig club plans an aggressive ad campaign with a $12 yearly dues and funds pledges from about thirty business and professional men at $25 each. The effort aims to attract outside investment in Moffat and Routt County lands and to spark development of local natural resources. Hayden also plans a parallel campaign to support this push and secure broader financing.
General inspector of the U S Land offices arrived in Vernal last Monday night to examine the Vernal office. He left Wednesday morning and complimented the local office highly for its efficient conduct.
A past notice about Mrs Sarsh R Holdaway’s death in Provost led to a correction stating David Simpson Hut taker Jr of Cottonwood Utah was the first white child born in Utah in 1847. The article notes a Vernalité source confirming the claim.
A party found a can of coal oil and a nose spray in a car and seeks repayment for trouble. The incident is noted with a request to the cooperative authority to reimburse costs. The message includes a date code 9-21.
The Legion Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting Monday evening March 6 at 7 30. Each member is urged to bring one new member to boost the 1922 membership. Dues are sixty cents per year. Yell MacGie Hatch secretary.
Dr David Friday predicts corn at 1 a bushel next year and wheat rising, based on expected small 1923 crops and higher demand. He spoke in Kansas City as an ICC hearing witness, noting Europe’s improved demand and a surge in livestock globally.
Gerald Stewart a well known resident of Jetten died Wednesday after an operation at Grand Junction Colorado hospital. He had worked at Rainbow mines where his family now resides. Funeral plans for Jensen were not learned at press time. His sister Mrs Mae Johnson of New York may attend the funeral.
George E. Adame Abner Richens and Horace Coltharp directors attended a board meeting at Roosevelt then with Manager H T Hall left for Uintah canyon for an inspection tour of the power hauls. They expected to stay through Wednesday or Thursday.
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