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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
8
Fragmentary notes mention James If Wallis as manager and publisher and reference Vernal Utah and a March act of Congress. The text is incomplete and outlines roles at a post office within an act context.
Walter Barnea of Trangelywan in Vernal is noted during the weekend as the man who spends fifty cents on an ad and gets value, contrasted with a competitor whose large quarter page looms.
Brigham Christensen of Roosevelt was in Vernal on business Tuesday. He visited local offices and conducted routine meetings with area officials concerning regional projects.
Mr George E Adams has been ill for some time but is reported to be improving as recovery progresses.
John T Pope of Dragon passed through Vernal on Sunday while traveling to Balt Lake City. The brief transit noted no incident and highlighted his journey between locations.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Ioka were in Vernal last weekend according to local notes. The visit marked a brief northern excursion with no reported incidents or activities.
He and Mrs Rae Ashton and Meg Loulae Jorgensen visited Roosevelt on Monday. Kenneth Spiers bought a new Nash coach from Vernal Auto. Lowe Ashton and Mick Batty drove a Cantra Cabinet to the Round Robin. W P Hillsworth of Ouray Valei agin Vernal shopping Monday. Mr Blinworth urged county commissioners on road improvements. Nay Faulaon, long of Fruita New Mexico, returns to Ashley Valley to live on a Jensen farm.
The Allan Chevrolet company delivered a Chevrolet Sedan to John Evans of Brush Creek and a touring car to Hert McKea of Vernal during the past week.
Mr Jessie Cipeon of California plans to take over the Oxford hotel in Vernal while Abe Gipson, a former Vernal and Roosevelt resident, is involved in local ties. Parence Cramer of Salt Lake City dies February 13 in a hospital. Perens Palle Minn journal and other arrivals feature in Price and Ogden rail service changes. Allen Bateman arbitrator reports on George McCurdy’s eligibility for Utah high school games.
YTG Alexander and Brian Thomann returned from Salt Lake City on Monday driving home via Colton Summit. They say the Strawberry route is clear and open to traffic. Marvel Workman, a former Verna resident, noted he just completed a trip with Jack Dempsey and mentioned the Cubs, Florida, and Dearer. Workman said he would go to Los Angeles to work with Harold Liosch on a new production. East Side West Side Me Workman has many relatives in Ashley Valley.
A string of Vernal area notes records visits by George B Young of Gueber and Louie Lara of Roosevelt, irrigation talks, and a serious injury to broncho hunter Fiza Hardy when a horse fell. Also listed are deliveries, car unloading, a council meeting, and social events at the W A Banks home with a Three course supper and Five Hundred game.
Dr J W Stevens is progressing well after a lengthy illness and expects to return to work within the coming week.
E. Johnson, formerly with the Western Newspaper Union of Salt Lake City, has been employed as a member of the Express force.
Don Tearte returned Tuesday from Price where he went to drive in new cars for the Allan Chevrolet company.
Misa Muriel Smart and Misa Fthel Neall of Uintah High faculty attended the Round Hobin basketball tournament held in Castle Dale last week.
Mr and Mrs Ira R Browning of Salt Lake City visited Vernal last week for the funeral of Oscar Eebe, the father of Mrs Browning. Mr Browning serves as a state road engineer.
A hen egg delivered to our office by Joseph Hardy stood eight inches in length and two inches in diameter, making it an unusually large specimen for observation and possible trivia.
WW MacKenzie of Redfeather Lakes Colao and A J Meeks of MaeFer Cole for Red feather Fox farms arrived in Vernal on Wednesday to discuss operations and prospects.
Ht C Langsdon of Grand Junction and KC R Cradshaw of Denver met in Vernal for several days on matters connected with the General Land Office at Denver and Grand Junction.
Arther Fulan and Leslie Racham departed Monday for Salt Lake City to enlist in the Navy and undergo preliminary examinations before proceeding to San Diego for training.
J WW Methe of Hoswell Oklahoma, a geologist, visited Vernal Tuesday and stated Neal Dome oil lands would be drilled this year. Terrid left for Drewn Veood Tezaa to visit his 92 year old father. Ver Beatrd expects to finish in about a month and help settle Astley valley with one or two families. Pd Brian of Vernal Auto Co received a letter from a long-lost sister. Elly ster learned of Mr Urian s addred in the paper nationwide, and the late Dr Hullinger was mentioned.
Uintah County's relief drive oversubscribed by over 97 as Chairman W H Siddoway, chosen by Gov George H Dern, leads the campaign with aid from Mayor R C Cooper, Lawrence Allan, and Rae Ashton. Initial allotment was 500 later reduced to 400. committees report 497 raised. Communities listed include Tragon 30 60, Rinbow 25, Watson 31 50, Whiterocks 90, Fort Duchesne 44 60, Jensen Ouray Ls Vernal 312.
Mr and Mrs E J Young attend Sunday gathering hosted by Mrs Calder and family. President and Mrs Wallace Calder, Mr and Mrs William JH Hiddaway, Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen, Bishop and Mrs Hyrum Calder, Mrs William Witbeck Sr and Mrs John N Davis also appear in the guest list.
Mra Azer Johnson celebrated at a Friday birthday dinner hosted in Maeser at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Johnson Sr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A Nord, Mr and Mrs J C Anderson, and Mr and Mrs George Campbell along with the guest of honor. The table featured a birthday cake.
Mrs Jesse Evans entertained a number of young boys on Monday afternoon for the sixth birthday of her son Jack. A birthday cake topped with six candles drew interest from the little guests. Games and refreshments followed. The event honored a beloved child in the community.
A lively Saturday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs E Toung’s home, hosted by Mrs Leon F Christensen, saluted Mrs Loung for tutoring in the Mutual Organisation. Mrs Haller Witbeck and Mrs Vern Shimmn led games as a crowd of about forty enjoyed refreshments.
The Uintah Basin round robin at Roosevelt drew strong interest with Whiterocks edging Vernal 24 to 11 on the final night to win the $190 prize from Peppard Seed Company. Vernal's L Carter Mick Batty Ray Siddeway and others played. Castle Dale, Blanding and Mt Emmons entries also competed.
Ulotah county to host a leaders training school the week of March 22 featuring agriculture cooking sewing farm management poultry dairying sheep and wool generative stock and all farm crops. Utah Agricultural College experts from Logan will join at Uintah High School for classes and labs.
State road commission announced rapid work on Hebert Fruitland road with reopening expected by week’s end. Several roads statewide have been closed but crews push to clear them. Provo canyon road is in good condition and other sections report near completion.
A solo program by Vernal First and Second wards will be held in the Second ward chapel Sunday evening. Readings by Mrs Earl Swenson and Carma Rae Richardson, vocal solos by Mrs Mae Jorgen and George Adams, piano and trombone pieces, a brass quartet, and a talk by Superintendent Hf S Gotsex are listed along with participants including Roy Lee, Mrs Wm M Mansen, Mrs Nattla Coltharp, J H Prows, Lowell Young, and Howard Harrivon.
George McCurdy forward for Vernal High led scoring in the eastern division round robin tournament at Nasile Dale last week with 23 field goals and 2 fouls for 48 points Vernal center Davis was a close second with 43 points Jonsen guard of
Daggett County audit covering 1923 1925 found numerous errors in accounts though funds were accounted for The report notes a general fund surplus of 2213 as of December and urges separating the joint assessor sheriff office to hire a clerically trained assessor as part of system improvements The audit was filed with State Auditor John Holden by R C Smith of L Timpson and Company Salt Lake City
Royle girl Joan Daisy Royle a stylish mannequin falls for Fred Ketlar a Chicago dance hall bandleader. After a failed marriage to Adele Ketlar’s estranged wife Adele is found murdered in the aftermath of the tale involving bootlegger George Barat and his gang.
Item listed by William Gillman announces sale of a universal good luck range. The notice includes no further details on price, condition, or delivery, and provides no contact or location information.
Martha Wall and family thank all who assisted in funeral arrangements offered floral tributes and sympathy for their husband and father. March 6.
Card of thanks from Mrs Oscar Beebe and family for the kind and thoughtful help shown during their recent bereavement dated March 5.
We express deepest gratitude to the people of Dragon and Vines for their kindness during the illness and death of our baby MR and URS PARKER. Your support and sympathy brought us comfort during a difficult time.
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