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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
8
A humorous portrait of the town chief, lively and upbeat, contrasting with gloomy locals. He faces daily duties with pep, avoids worry, and keeps spirits high, offering a cheerful example for residents.
Uintah Stake clerk N J Hanson, confined at home with a severe eczema, was mentioned. Bishop Joseph Horrocky of Hennett appeared in town during the week serving as a juror. District Attorney Charles J Wahlquist of Myton was in Vernal for the district court term.
Attorney Hay E Dillman was in Vernal this week handling court matters. He was not a business visitor but attending official legal proceedings.
W QGéehling a prominent sheep man from Rainbow was a business visitor in Vernal on Monday.
Mrs Edith Allred of Bannett visited Vernal this week to attend to matters at the courthouse.
Attorney Marcellus B Pope of Duchesne served as a court visitor during the week handling several legal matters for the docket.
The Ward Relief Society plans a conference next Sunday at the Vernal First Ward. A special program and special music will be presented.
Mrs O O Snyder, mother of Mrs T C Parker, arrived Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City for a nineay week. Her visit follows the prior connection with her daughter.
A U. A. Friday night athletic dance drew fewer attendees than expected yet featured splendid music from the Harmony Clique whose performance energized the event.
Mrs T C Parker, a teacher at Uintah Academy, has been listed as ill for two weeks but shows signs of improvement. No further details about her condition or return date are provided.
Seth Perry the local tailor has been ill with influenza for the past week and unable to work at the shop. Mrs Perry was ill at the same time.
Principal James W. Chriastiansen of the Central school was absent two days last week due to illness. He was in his classroom on Monday.
James Coupe, the miller at the Vernal Milling and Light Company's plant, returned downtown on Monday for the first time after a ten day illness. He had been confined by a spell of illness, and his appearance marks a tentative recovery at the local facility.
Miss Edith Abtes fourth grade teacher at Central School was unable to attend Monday and Tuesday because of illness. Mrs Chapman taught in her place.
Bruce Calder and his wife with Mrs Frank Orser came Sunday to attend Mrs Kate Calder’s funeral held Monday. They left Tuesday morning after the services.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Chivers announce the arrival of a fine baby boy on Sunday March 12. Mrs Chivers is staying at her sister Charley F Carpenter’s home in Vernal.
Dr G W Greens, formerly a Vernal physician now relocated to Price, has discontinued medicine and moved to Tulsa Oklahoma to engage in the drug business. He plans to practice pharmacy operations in his new location.
Monday Hugh Stewart, W E Knox and R Q Evans of Jensen were in Vernal on business. They took four and a half hours to travel in an empty wagon. Stewart predicts the bottom will go out of the roads this week. TM.
Readers note early signs of spring as movers transport household goods amid lingering winter. Mud hampers housecleaning and worries rise among homemakers while nature shows subtle warmth and renewal.
Uintah Academy and Ashley Valley Public Schools closed Monday afternoon to honor the memory of Mrs Kate Calder who was buried that day. Mrs Calder, during her long service of teaching, had come into contact with more children than any person in Uintah County.
W. E. Knox, son-in-law of Hyrum S. Meeks of Jensen, arrived from Hiawatha with his family, accompanied by R. Q. Evans. They have homesteaded land in Snake John country and will make Jensen their home, Knox driving his car through the area as the first traveler after the big storm.
An old classified notice advertises a genuine non akid FICK tire sized 30x3% for $10 856 with contact on November 11. The line emphasizes a phone call for the bargain and lists L H Woodard as the seller.
The Witbeck Post Auxiliary is growing weekly and urges members to invite eligible wives mothers and sisters. Leaders emphasize the group will be one of the nation’s largest and call on men to spread the word to boost local membership and support.
Tuesday evening March 7 Mrs Guo A Downey hosted the Thalia club for a Whittier Snow Bound vignette with Misa Upham guiding a living room tableau Elva Griffis Willan Schaefermeyer Mabel Ratliff James Hemstreet Aden Hemstreet Vieva Downey and Marlas Aiken depicted household figures Candles replaced electric light as Mildred Downey read Snow Bound and a community songs session followed A lunch and shamrock favors concluded the event Also Tuesday afternoon Mrs George Baese hosted the Thalia club with Prdson Dodds Jr in charge readings Wearin O the Green Pass on the Pralsa Irish instrumental selections J F Chatwin Irish jokes and a lavish lunch
The American Legion Auxiliary led by John C Bates plans a bulletin with trees shrubs and flowers proven to grow in Ashley valley. It will share information from residents and may include personal home visits when roads improve. President Wallace Calder supports the movement to beautify homes and surroundings.
If John D. holds onto Hfe for longer, he will be gauging his wealth. The remark suggests a link between asset retention and perceived net worth, implying a strategic or speculative decision.
Last week Sherif Littehardaon made a trip into the Myton section in the interests of his office.
Roosevelt attorney Ernest H. Burgess was among those attending court during the week.
The many friends of John Mc Andrews are glad to see him again on the streets after a two weeks serge of sickness.
Mrs and Mrs W K Johnson of Lapoint stopped in Vernal this week and made a pleasant call at the office.
T. J. Davis of the Ute Oil company came in Tuesday from Watson. Mr. Davis expects to return the latter part of the week.
Sam Haslem of Jensen was a business visitor in Vernal early in the week. He reports very muddy roads between Vernal and Jensen, noting travel conditions and impact on local transport.
Judge John Roark is reported to be quite ill at his home with Brights disease. He has been unable to be on the streets for some time.
Staniey Jorgensen and his sister Louise Jorgensen visited this winter and left for Lehi last week. He left his car in Vernal and plans to return later to retrieve it.
Will Johnston reports six feet three inches of well packed snow at Johnston sawmill located at eight thousand six hundred feet elevation.
Fred Overman the Jensen mail carrier worked from about 10 a.m. to nearly 3 p.m. on Tuesday delivering the mail using a cart and a horse to transport the load through town.
Mrs Gertrude Rich of Tonopah Nevada says her son Clyde is dangerously ill with the flu in a Tonopah hospital. She adds that eight men died in two days at one hospital there.
E H Belcher reports from Salt Lake City that Mrs Belcher underwent a serious operation at the L. D. hospital on Saturday. She has recovered from the anesthetic and is getting along as well as could be expected.
A call urges the government to appropriate sufficient funds to build a road through Duchesne and Uintah counties so mail can be brought into the Uintah Basin without delays this year. The plea states no strings should be attached and simply build roads.
Principal E A Jacobsen of Uintah academy addressed the Vernal First ward Boy Scouts Sunday evening on teaching an avocation. Forester Harry VanTassel will speak next Sunday on forestry and Bishop H B Calder on dairying. George L Woodbury deputy scout commissioner attended with the Second ward scouts.
A lively evening is planned at the Orpheus club with a good time expected as the local dance kicks off tonight. Attendees are urged to arrive early for a smooth start and enjoy music and social mingling.
Watch our west window for special bargains each week. Leslie Ashton promotes weekly deals and advertising, highlighting clearance items and discounted merchandise.
Rebekah lodge members held an St Patrick banquet at Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday evening. Decorations were beautiful and appropriate, green lemonade pleased attendees. The gathering featured conversation and ladies sewing embroidery crochet and tatting.
Arthur Brisbane warns in a prominent editorial that thousands in the United States are marked for death due to bootleg liquor. He cites counterfeit labels and imitated bottles, noting immediate and long term harm as whiskey causes varying, often deadly effects.
Frank Brownlee wrote the source story for the film and J Park er Read Jr produced it with Goldwyn distributing. The plot centers on a stirring sacrifice for a friend amid an absorbing love story described as a battle of hearts and notable scenic scenes. The Vogue presents His Own Law on Saturday March 26.
The Bachelor Girls club met Monday evening with a Napoleon topic by Yesson and a Soldier Bonus Bill discussion. In honor of St Patrick Mrs Logan read Moore’s The Harp That Once Tara's Halls. Miss Lawrence read A Canadian Boat Song by the same author. Memberg sang Where the River Shannon Flows and Mayyour neen. Dinner was served.
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Swain hosted the Royal Neighbors and their husbands and friends about forty guests attended. The evening featured card playing and a delicious lunch followed by dancing until the late hours. All guests reported having a splendid time.
The Uintah county teachers express appreciation for Mrs Kate Calder a leader in education and Primary Supervisor in the Uintah School District She is mourned as a valued member of the association and family sympathy is extended to the bereaved WATCH OUR WEST WINDOW 11 11 LESLIE ASHTON HDW Co
The Vernal Express launches a weekly department at the request of Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion to publicize post activities and aims. Post Commander Dr Homer Rich and Adjutant Albert Thomas will lead, urging all members to submit items of interest for readers and buddies.
Salt Lake ophthalmic specialist Dr J J Buswell will be at the Travelers Home on Saturday and Sunday March 18 and 19. No charge for eye testing. References state glasses are worn for health as well as vision. 10-2¢
March 20th is observed across the United States as American Legion Employment Day. A special effort will seek to place unemployed ex service members into jobs and assist veterans in finding work.
The senior class of the U A will present the three act comedy Green Stockings next Monday night March 20. Participants have been practicing diligently and the public is promised a good play.
All persona having stray cattle in their possession are requested to shear them for brand and advertise gime at the expense of this association Uintah Cattle and Horse Growers Association. By Willis L Johnson, President.
Mrs Thomas Ainge Mrs Francis Stewart and Mrs Andrew Murray of Jensen traveled Wednesday evening toward Monarch to be by the bedside of their mother Mrs George Yeager who is dangerously ill They departed Thursday morning by stage for the hospital and to help.
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