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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1923
Page
8
Saint Patrick's Day events recapped with March 17 notes. Engineers Nile Hughes and HY Walter Woolly travel for business in Salt Lake City and Vernal. A baby girl is born to Mr and Mrs Olly Woeka. Edith Lawrence and Aurilla Hatch are mentioned in health updates. A. P Johnson returns to Montrose after visiting Naples.
William Jackson, father of Line Jackson, is quite ill at his son’s Vernal home with stomach trouble. Mrs E H Adair returned from Diagonal Iowa while her daughter Ethel remained with relatives.
T J Davin came in Friday night from Watson Street to nuke the trip due to muddy road conditions, a thirteen hour journey noted in the report.
G. X. Smith of Tridel camo over last week to attend court matters and other business. Mr Smith did not return to his home until Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Ethel M. Martin is improving from illness but cannot yet leave home. Miss Mirha Davis manages the millinery shop during her illness.
Miss Luella Abplanalo manager of the Golden Rule store returned Monday from Roosevelt where she spent last week taking inventory at that location.
Mrs Frack Watkins and her three children left on Wednesday for Sunnyside Utah to join her husband who is working there, and they expect to make it their future home.
Father D. G. Hunt was to lecture at Myton Friday for the ladies club but the bad road conditions forced postponement to a future date.
The Ulirtahr fifth issue rolled off the press on Monday. The sheet carries the same lively interest as prior numbers and reflects credit on the school and its editorial staff.
Milton D Smith of Bennett filed with the State Engineer to obtain one tenth of one second foot of water from unnamed appropriations in Uintah County for stock watering purposes.
Dalton Woods, three, son of Mr Woods known as Babe Woods, is seriously ill with the flu contracted three weeks ago and reoccurring. He shows a slight improvement now.
James F Woodward of Neola fled a notice filed with Register Albert Halen to make three year final proof on his homestead before US Commissioner Isaac R. Tuttle at My ton Utah on April 28 1923.
Henry Perking prepares to depart Friday for his former home in Wichita Kansas. He has lived in the Deep Creek country for years and has resided in Vernil for the last two months.
County officials urge early road work due to limited funds and advise residents to help by addressing nearby rut issues. Mr and Mrs John ONeill of Alta Terra celebrate three children born on March 4 augho 20 Winn 15 and an infant one year old Thay with a birthday party for friends.
County Physician J M Francke says scarlet fever elevation is clearing and no new cases are reported. He notes spread comes from nonquarantined cases after several exposures and urges careful handling of illness.
Will H Cock of Wahlerocks fish hatchery spent days in town on business. Eastern Brook trout now about 1% finches long with 300,000 stocked in ponds for future lake release. Rainbow trout planting to begin around early January.
J Olive Davis leaves for Washington DC to join the U S Shipping Board after securing the post through Congressman Don Colton It notes his Prairie connections and prior role managing the Vernal band and the joint Davis and Sand Sheep and Wool Company Friends wish him success in his new home and position
Fort Duchesne Farms Bureau opened with 18 of 34 members present. Mr Glossbrewer named general supervisor for 4 clubs, with George Young organizer for Moffat, Mr Isaaksen for Altorra, and H C Smith for Fort Duchesne. Readers appointed include Young on dogs, Hackly on dairy, Bingham on seed, Merkle on sires, Gardner on poultry, Hovey on livestock. Membership expected to double by March 24 at the next meeting.
The Cawton Brothers harness shop offers a line of harnesses tents and boots below Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck large mail order houses of Chicago. Prices compared in detail catalogs and in store show savings. Newton Brothers manufacture the famous cowboy boots favored by stockmen.
Willis Johnson Jr assistant manager at Raven Ott & Refining resigns to take Continental Oil Company office job in Price Utah. He leaves with Mrs Thelma King Johnson for their future home. Mrs Johnson resigns as Vernal Land Office stenographer effective March 10. The couple, popular in Vernal youth circles, depart with best wishes.
Fort Duchesne Farm Bureau led by George Young initiates a poison campaign to control prairie dogs. The Beaver Patrol of the Boy Scouts plans to cover several hundred acres as part of their scouting privileges. Poison distribution was ready and will be carried out this week.
Postmaster EF J Young Jr reports January 1923 receipts rising 165 percent over January 1922 and February 1923 receipts up 213 percent over February 1922. He notes no word on new bids for the federal building, which the department said would be ordered again this month.
Word from Congressman Don BR Colton states he left Washington on March 6 for his home and expects to be in Vernal in the latter part of the month.
Leslie Ashton advertises multiple houses available for sale with easy terms and prices said to be below the cost to build. The notice emphasizes affordability and quick transactions for interested buyers.
Local train and road travel reports from Vernal Uintah Railway region note residents returning home from Watson Utah and Mack Colorado. Travelers include Clyde Chivers and families, Mre Guy Samuels and Vura Q Eddie Carloss, Mik Vern Workman and children, Alyen Gardner Cyrus Will and Jian Smith, Mrs Jenkins and children visiting from Rain Low, and Hy Rasmussen bringing his family for the summer.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church met March 7 at Mrs. B Kelly's home. They planned a dinner and tour for the near future with no date set. The missionary committee discussed Chicago bunkers disposal and auditions in India read by several members. Ada Kelly sang a solo. The next meeting is set for March 21 at Mrs David Witmer's home.
Unity Rebekah Lodge hosted Mrs Will Johnson Jr at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday for a handkerchief shower and card party. The social event celebrated Mrs Johnson preparing to move to Price Utah for her future home.
Miro and Mra Frank Swain become proud parents of twin boys born Sunday March 11. The boys weighed 8 and 9 pounds. Mrs Swain, formerly Bessie Dittman, smiles with joy as the family grows.
Vernal Junior High defeated Willcox 26 to 18 to clinch the championship in a closely contested final. The first half finished 7 to 5, with a tight defense and steady offense from both teams.
The County Treasurer reports 1915 to 1920 deputy costs averaged 195 per deputy per year, falling to 115 under current management, a 69 percent reduction. Cost per dollar collected on assessment rolls dropped from 0.06738 to 0.06961 or about 7 percent, while overall tax levies rose 37 percent over six years. Tax sales averaged 5.80 annually 1916–1920, rising to 12.567 in the past two years, an 118 percent increase. The work gauge is tax rates handled yearly and collection charges. no changes were made in deputy staffing. The report, February 1923, is reproduced at business and tax-payer request.
A fragmented notice notes an individual claiming ownership of a suitcase and seeking to publicize the claim through an advertisement paid to this office. The text provides no clear name or location.
The February meeting of the Current Topica club was held at Mrs Walter Barnes home. Mrs Karl Toony resigned as member and secretary, and Mrs Sybil Collyer was elected secretary for the rest of the year. Members opened with quotes from The University of lound Knocks. A book review of The University of Hard Knocks by Charles Hatch followed, with witty and funny stories. A luncheon was served before departures.
On Saturday afternoon March 10 county clerk Wilson Murray issued a minor married license to Clarence E Johnson of Roosevelt son of Mr and Mrs Clarence I Johnson and Miss Cora Collett of Salt Lake City daughter of Mr and Mrs R Collett. The marriage ceremony was performed by Justice Irvin Eaton.
The U A Junior prom will be held at Uintah academy March 30. It promises to be the most classical and formal junior class event yet and will emulate traditions of higher institutions of learning.
The advanced Senior class of the Vernal First Ward invites all those past age 20 to attend a special Sunday evening gathering promising something exceptionally good in store.
A church program at the Vernal Second Ward Sacrament Meeting is set for next Sunday, March 18. The event features musical selections including guitar and saxophone solos, violin duets, a chorus, and an orchestra directed by O N Olsom, with readings by Helen Nelson and others. The public is invited to attend.
A terse note records the cost to build with a line item listing 11 1Lt and a figure of 200 8 00. The text centers on military payroll or procurement details connected to Leslie Ashton.
The Uintah Stake announces the first quarterly conference for 1923 to be held Saturday and Sunday March 24 and 26. Saturday sessions begin at 9:30 am with a joint Priesthood meeting, followed by separate quorum sessions at 10:30 am. Relief society U.M.O. and Primary will wear department clothing. Saturday morning sessions take place at Uintah Academy. Public sessions are 2 pm Saturday and 10 am 2 pm Sunday in the Uintah Tabernacle with special music by Uintah Academy.
A terse classified ad offers selling trading and buying through W W Lewis with a repeated name and date hint 11 21. The fragment implies a general goods market or small ad section.
Dre J J Buswell and Wm M Buswell ophthalmic specialists from Salt Lake City will hold eye testing sessions at the Vernal Hotel on Saturday and Monday March 26 and 28 with no charge for tests. They emphasize glasses improve health as well as vision.
E H Belcher identifies as agent for Utah Nursery offering first and shade trees flowering trees and bulbs. Orders must be in before April first to ensure availability for planting season.
Described estray animals will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder at the Lapoint estray pen in Lapoint Utah on March 21 1923 at 2 p m One brown horse four years old weight about 90 pounds with white face One bay mare with small white spot on withers and suckling colt No brands One bay yearling colt with star on forehead Nicholas Charles Taylor Poundkeeper
Dramatic offering "Wan Vvoilan Marriage" presents a female triumph across ages from Amazons to medieval knights. Dorothy Phillips stars in a spectacle of drama humor and sacrifice praised as unmatched in entertainment value.
Mrs Clara B Burton promotes a scarlet fever remedy she claims to have used with success after others failed. The instructions call for digging stinging nettle root, washing and scraping them, cooking the parsalps with plenty of water, straining the juice and letting the patient drink freely for immediate improvement.
Bids in writing will be received by the undersigned before Monday March 26 1923 covering the position of a watermaster for the season of 1923 The Directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids Didders must be able to measure water Ashley Upper Irrigation Co 11 21 N J Hansen Secretary The apron and food safe given by St Pauls Guig will be held Saturday March 17 at 1 oclock first door wear of Bank of Vernal 11-11 a Dont Borrow the Express Sub acribe
Saturday March 17 marks special butter wrapper day with limited time pricing. Orders must be placed now to take advantage of one day only discounts.
The mail truck ran off the grade and bogged in mud on North Myton Beach while avoiding a high center. It arrived in Roosevelt late Sunday evening and stayed through Monday noon.
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