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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
8
The notice cites a school bond election on March 8 urged with a yes vote by Mickie S. The period paper also lists a flurry of local visits from residents of Vernal and nearby towns, including attorneys, cattlemen, and land bidders, with many travelers to Salt Lake City and Price for business.
Local notes from Vernal detail travel to Provo for a home visit, a grand juror exemption for Howard Woolley, ward duty reports, society day plans for March 17, and a Willcox Academy teacher’s visit. The piece mentions snow, mountain conditions, and a March 8 school bond vote.
A large Uintah stake audience gathered at Uintah high school to honor Wallace Calder, president of the Uintah stake, with a music filled program, speeches by Supt H B Olson, Ernest Eaton and A G Goodrich, and a surprise gift. Calder received an Overland touring car, a token of appreciation from ward officers and friends.
Vernal marks a big annual Gun Club Day on March 18 with school assemblies at the Orpheus and four medals for best wild game life essays awarded by the Vernal Gun and Rifle club. A dance follows the event and a Utah wildlife film screens at the Vogue. Committee members and award officials are listed.
Randlett correspondent reports William Stevens, a local schoolteacher, injured Saturday when prankish action spooked a wagon team. He was thrown beneath the wagon and suffered complete paralysis of the lower body. Rev Howes and others carried him home. Dr Thompson and Chiiaten gen. of Randlett examined him and noted improvement begins.
Conrad Cooper, UH S sophomore, subscribes for The Uintah Basin Farmer on the first day. He cares deeply about Uintah Basin agricultural and educational development and would vote for the school bond next Saturday, even if it means a life tax burden to fund education at home.
Dig preparations underway by the Junior class of the U H to stage the prom as the season’s grandest social event. The event will be held at the Orpheus on March 14.
Journal notes numerous Uintah Railway travelers including J. EB. Collier from Watson to Varnal and Mrs J Li Blackburn from Varnal to Denver. Other trips mention Iter Horace to Watson, Ed Belesquez to Watson, John McAndrewa from Vernal to Mack, Colo., and South America en route. Local staff W B Andrew and Dow visited Fort Duchesne, with Gurrs traveling to Alhandra and back. Measles strike the An drew family in Watson and county residents visited Vernal.
John Aime, convicted in Uintah county court on bootlegging, appeared for sentencing. Judge Hansen imposed a prison term in the penitentiary not less than three months nor more than two years after the case was remanded by the State Supreme Court for sentence.
The Vernal crowd will see Cyclone Workman wrestle Mike Yokel in a show billed as the greatest sporting event. Workman, a Vernal boy, aims to defeat Dern and prove his world class. Preliminary bouts are promised and patrons are assured value for their money.
A G Young contractor for Project No 10 B road and sons Leland and Dougal with A W Young arrived from Richfield where they had gone last fall. He plans to start surface work next week and finish leveling. Preliminary rock crusher preparation will occur this week and the road work will be rushed to completion.
Phillip Van of La Point was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon against Vodun Arrum of White Rocks. A jury found him guilty and Judge Hanson imposed a 60 day county jail sentence with no monetary fine.
Wool buyers in Vernal during the ten days purchased about 26,000 fleeces at 40 to 42 cents per pound. Duchesne County bought around 6,000 fleeces with about 80,000 fleeces remaining in Uintah and 16,900 in Duchesne awaiting sale. Last year wool sold for 1 to 48 and a half cents per pound.
Dan H. Hillman state apianist spent days in Vernal this week and left Thursday for Roosevelt. He reports Uintah county bees wintered fine and came out strong though some feeding will be necessary now. Hillman plans to return in May.
State auditor Mark Tuttle issued a letter directing county treasurers to be liable when real estate deeds are released for property tax delinquency without securing payment of personal property taxes. The notice cites no recent opinion from attorney Harvey H. Cluff.
Mrs. M M Shaffer travels Monday to St George to visit her father Philp Stringham and slater Mrs Hf L Meld. Accompanied by her brother Phillip Stringham Jr who was accidentally shot in the mountains last summer and is not fully recovered. They plan a two month absence, with Leo Calder taking them to Salt Lake City in under 12 hours.
The former Vernal resident Lola Rogers now living with her parents Mr and Mrs C B Rogers in Marshalltown received an ovation for her piano solo with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Rogers is teaching piano in Minneapolis.
Willam P. Johnston and Mrs. Nancy Redmond of Roosevelt were married Monday in the Catholic church with J. Meagher and Mrs. 8. D. Herron as witnesses. Father Loula officiated with Nuptial Mass at 10 o'clock a.m. Father Fries celebrated.
At the U B I C reorganizational meeting in Fort Duchesne about 50 attended. W L Woolf of Roosevelt was elected unanimously to succeed J P May as president. R M Bud Gipson of Vernal became vice president. Crick enberger of Fort Duchesne named chief clerk and secretary treasurer. A central and general committees were chosen with chaired by E Paterson, Ross Bartlett, and Roy Taylor. Next meeting March 20 plans include an auxiliary women’s department. committee to draft constitution and by laws to be formed with May and others.
Bonita and Don Jose dell Guerdia inhabit a stark set in Singed Wings a Paramount drama featuring Bebe Daniels as Donita and Robert Brower as Don Jose. The bleak walls cracks and ghostly shadows render a water front room from San Francisco. Katherine Newlin Burt notes the setting reflects the story.
A farmer argues for funding school bonds with a plan to tax $2000 assessment or $56.40, rising to $58.90 after bond passage, claiming two rafters gained for his house. He urges building the school first to free funds for improvements and denies rumors of extra room at the old academy. Teachers reportedly note changes, urging a yes vote to secure a county high school building.
D I Madsen state fish and camp commissioner will visit March 18 to award Vernal Gun and Rifle club medals. Gun club day features events at the Orpheus in the afternoon and an annual Gun club dance in the evening, with Utah film likely three shows at the Vogue.
Indian war medals were forwarded by the state boards of examiners last week to Peter Swenson Godfrey Hafen of Salt Lake, Willard Orton of Parowan and Robert Beaty of Vernal. Medals honored journeys suppressing Indian insurrections from 1850 to 1872.
A long letter from James J. Cook of Spring Creek ranch Lapoint Utah is opposed to the 120000 school bond. The paper cannot publish unqualified statements and notes it did not reach Cook for timely qualification. If he qualifies his objections the letter may be published.
A slipping foothills novel by Robert Stead known for The Cow Puncher and The Homesteaders is set to begin as a serial in the Express next week starting March first. The Cortlands has drawn many readers and will close next week leaving fans eager for the new installment.
Miss Stella Richards is congratulated on The Settling of the Ashley Valley, an original pageant staged at the Washington Opera in Naples. The article lauds its beauty and originality and notes Richards researched every detail for accuracy. A Vernal reproduction is hoped in the near future.
Clyde Cornwall, recreation director of the L D S church, will be in Vernal Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 12, 13 and 14, giving class and demonstration work for Uintah stake at the First ward chapel. He has recently met with success in music, drum, dancing, special activities and scouting and will likely do a great deal of good in Uintah Stake. He is in Roosevelt on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
W. S. Henderson, chairman of the Central committee, has hired a deputy in the county treasurer's office and pays him from his own pocket to devote full time to the school bond issue campaign, in which he is a strong supporter.
The Vernal Express announces a shift to first class mail for faster delivery to subscribers and invites reader feedback if service remains lacking. It endorses a school bond election on March 1st with a “YES” vote urged by the editor.
Vernon and Uintah county celebrate as the Vernal Utah high school team overturns a 19 6 halftime deficit against East High Salt Lake to win 26 24. Merrill exited early, Haws replaced by Iowa Hacking, then reentered to fill Merrell’s spot. The squad later faces Panguitch 30 17 loss, and Friday meets Manti after a 28 27 Leh victory.
The Roosevelt Gear Jammers played a strong game Saturday night against the Vernal Counter Jumpers. After a slow first quarter they gained momentum but were unable to overcome the Jumpers, final score 15 to 11 in favor of Vernal.
Spark Plugs edged Chalsis Files 35 26 in a brisk basketball game Saturday evening. Both teams showed solid play with Spark Plugs pulling ahead early and maintaining the lead to the final whistle.
Pair 6 year old Molly mules and pair 4 and 5 horse mutes, all worked all winter in good condition. One 3% wagon. J. A. Graham at Kabell Bridge. 10-21 election on March 5th.
A controversial appeal urges Uintah County voters to approve a school bond, arguing a Yes vote preserves education for Uintah Basin youths and protests a No vote would harm the region’s students. The notice also mentions the Big Annual Gun Club Ball scheduled for March 18 at Orpheus, from 10 to 19.
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