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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
8
James H. Wallis is identified as manager and publisher for WMO WALLIS City Faller. The item notes second class matter status at the Vernal Utah post office under the act of Congress dated March 35 1879.
A reader quote reflects on the nuisance of people grabbing papers from the press when deliveries are late. The speaker asserts that readers are not deeply concerned, showing a casual rural newspaper voice.
3K Bullock returned from Salt Lake City Sunday evening. George Larsen teaches at Roosevelt Wagon Town. Earl Lewis left Monday for a business trip to Moab. Witbeck Sr. reshingled his home and is remodeling with a fresh coat of paint.
Mise Muriel Smart of Uintah High School sparked discussion after a family event in Provo last Friday and Saturday. Local sources note her mother’s role in supporting the gathering and regional attention focused on Uintah education.
Newt Stewart, longtime employee at the elaterite mines, returned to Vernal on Saturday. He had been away for some time, and his return marks a notable homecoming for the community.
Mr and Mrs H Frows attended the state tournament in Salt Lake City and returned to Vernal Sunday.
Hon Jensen Henry Davis Devera Carroll and Wilbur White are among the group returning from the Salt Lake City tournament. Lynne Johnson at Trocsavelt meciaalé reports on Aston Garage van in tow Monday with a developing motor display.
J M Snyder and J D Heater represented Moon and Dianna cars in Ver nal events last Friday in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Harold Lundell entertained a small group at a Kennaington last Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured sewing and social chat followed by light refreshments served to fourteen guests.
A C Emert, manager of the Utah Power and Light Roosveli office, traveled to Vernal on Saturday for business and was joined by Vic Emert who spent the day visiting local friends in Vernal.
Mr and Mrs JF Emery Johnson and family traveled to Ouray on Sunday to visit Mr Johnsons sister Peat who teaches school in Ouray and had spent the weekend in Ver Ra.
Vernal Auto Company finishes work on a new service station and expects it ready by April first. The facility includes three pumps and other fixtures already installed.
Nonald E Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Campbell received compensation for illness from his insurance totaling 546.00 dollars after a long absence.
Uintah stake announces a two day conference in Vernal on Saturday and Sunday March 27 and 28. Special speakers are expected to attend from Salt Lake City.
Mrs C L Ashton Mrs W H Bryce Mrs Rave Dillman Mrs C S Johnson and Bruce Calder of Roosevelt attended a Sunday meeting of the Utah and Roosevelt Stake with four representatives.
Local items show several Inze eggs brought to the office. Glines, noted as a leading producer, presented a large egg measured around inches by 2 inches in diameter. Mrs J P Jensen of Glines submitted an egg measuring 7% inches in one dimension and 17.4 inches in diameter.
Dr Mies Muby Herrig and Miss Killen Cannon of Uintah high school faculty visited Salt Lake City over the weekend. The Opri Ridleig family moved to Vernal Utah where Carl holds a new position.
Meeker Review notes heavier route controls for the Tezag gas well to ensure safety and proper containment. Attorney Thomas W. O’Donnell and family joined Edith Lawrence of Vernal on a Sunday visit, as reported by the Roosevelt Standard.
E Bart Swenson departed Yarnal last Friday afternoon for Spanish Fork and came back Sunday evening bringing Mrs I Morgan and noting Mrs Swenson a mother who will cleft her daughter a week or five.
The annual election of the UI TC is called for Monday March 26 at 230 pm in the Assembly hall at Duchesne. The secretary treasurer's report for the past year will also be read.
Steamboat Pilot reports Alfatta seed in Uintah Basin selling at 15 cents a pound with growers hoping for 17 cents. Estimated Basin stock around 100,060 pounds. Matt Curry of Curry Mercantile in Ouray was in Vernal last Saturday and notes the Indian Bear dance will start in Ouray on the 22nd and run one week.
The Associated 611 company halted in town last Monday and Tuesday as Mr Hall left for Rangely to set up a camp for operations. Merrill Bennion of Salt Lake City, a Utah University senior, is chosen to join seven Beehive club seniors. Mrs Thilma Stevens hosts a bridge party with Mrs J W Stevens earning top bridge honors and Mrs Rae Ashton top rook score. The event featured pink and white decor, a nine-table setup, and dainty refreshments. A large turnout included many local ladies and friends, and a missionary day luncheon followed by a poetry recital. The Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday at Mrs J F Tapman’s home with a March 24 gathering planned.
A community clean up and paint up campaign is suggested for spring. The plan emphasizes a near term, no cost approach led by residents to mobilize a collective improvement effort.
Harry Ratliff makes several improvements to his home including a concrete walk and surrounding changes. A new garage is under construction and the grounds feature additional lawn and shrubbery to enhance beauty.
The Ashley Co op undergoes changes to its storefront with enlarged market show windows and a single entry door. Dry goods display areas are being remodeled to support larger window displays.
A WN Johnson reports the Colorado Pacific moved in with sixteen men to start drilling at the Grey holding Lew Dick well. The team aims for faster results and a steady flow of oil from the operation.
Home missionary appointments for the wards of Uintah stake for Sacrament meeting Sunday March 1 follow. Names include Ashley Fred G Bingham and Raymond Siddoway, Davia FE W Woolley and Lewis Moore, Gibneas John L. McConkle and Carl Richens Lapoint, Lewis Gardiner and Thomas J Caldwell Liberty Archfa 8 Richardson and William DB Wallis, Maeser Joseph A Mchee and Harmony Sewards, Naples Joseph H Bodlly and C Lercy Richens Vernal First James M Bhaffer and Ivan Batty Vernal next months Calder and Lucile Verrill Jensen Charlet A Hardy and Wallacs Southam.
At a Uintah Club special meeting Sander was selected to represent the club at a Duchesne County roads meeting. The group designated the Strawberry Route as the feasible outlet for the Uintah Basin road plan, potentially creating an all year road if other communities agree.
Mrs Richard Jensen entertained many boys and girls Wednesday afternoon at her home for Dale Jensen’s eleventh birthday. The guests enjoyed games and refreshments, and a birthday cake with blue and white candles was the centerpiece. Dale received a quantity of useful presents.
The Tickeyw Campfire girls led by guardian Mrs E A Manker biked to Ashley Creek north of town on Monday seeking a daytime outing.
Uintah and Roosevelt Stakes officials arranged a Friday April 16 Vernal meet to decide volleyball for girls and basketball for boys with events at Orpheus hall. Winners include Maeser ward in girls chorus and Second ward in girls chorus, public speaking by Miss Pickup and Ruth Goodrich, and Ver nal ward ensembles by default in several categories. Next week districts will reconvene to determine overall winners.
Prospective wedding near Easter for a Vernal debutante is reported as preparations begin. Mra Rae Ashton hosted a Friday afternoon party for her son Stewar t's sixth birthday with children enjoying games a luncheon and a cake featuring miniature rabbits and chickens. Stewart received numerous gifts cherished by a young boy.
The Current Topic club held a card and dancing party at Woodard hall in Tutricka with a four color scheme of green white pink and peach blossoms. Four girls under Mrs Alfonzo Morley performed a colonial costume dance while Misa Muriel Smart and Mrs Maurne played piano as a three piece orchestra supplied music. Green cider and wafers were served at a booth for about a hundred ten guests.
The First Ward Relief Society held an afternoon gathering in the ward chapel for its anniversary. Mrs Wallace Calder spoke on relief work, Mrs J H Prows sang, the Gleaner girls presented a playlet titled Appreciation For Our Mother, and Dean Hatch and Gowena Eaton performed dances plus an Irish joke. Mrs Alonzo Morley led the gates and a two course lunch followed.
The Mistes Fern Ross and Orfa Johnson entertained at a Saturday dinner and card party at Johnsons home. The St Patrick theme was carried out in all appointments. Five guests joined fourteen cover guests for the evening of cards after the meal.
Hurley Emerson Hurley and Misa Alta Lambert obtained a license from the County Clerk and were married the same day by Justice Charles Carter. Hurley is the son of L N Hurley and the bride is the daughter of H Lambert.
County Clerk Murray issued a marriage license to Albert Jensen of Park City and Dowie Dean of Fort Ducheane on the 10th. Jensen is the son of James Jensen and Misa Dean, daughter of Per ry Dean.
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk on March to Leon Galley of Vernal and Nancy Dickson of Vernal. Galley, son of Lewis Galley, and Dickson, daughter of John S M Dickson, were married by Bishop John Eaton the same day.
A car driven by Vernal Mayor Rica C Cooper overturned near Myton while approaching Vernal Sunday afternoon. Cooper, J EK Bullock of Uintah Telephone and William Taylor of Vernal Confectionery escaped injury as the top tore out. The vehicle, driven back to Myton, required a fresh oil and gas fill before continuing.
The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce will tour the eastern Uintah Basin and western Colorado to study trade conditions with Basin towns and nearby Colorado communities. The trip includes a stop at Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen to collect data and photograph one of Utah’s great wonders.
Emery County School Board faces accusation for hosting dances and shows in the Huntington high school building. Attorney general Harter H Cluf reports the concern to Hunt city attorney R A Howard.
Cedar City reports March 1 with six carloads of alfalfa seed sold at 16 cents per pound. The seed tested high in quality according to the Tribune.
Mr and Mrs John Hacking and W Bodily of Fort Ducheane installed a Colt Light system for lighting their home and outbuildings. Neighbors and friends have been interested to see the new illumination in use. W E Cloward, solicitor.
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