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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1923
Page
8
In Vernal the Second Ward forms a Boy Scout troop with Mrs Ethel Murray and Mrs Lloyd Gilroy assisting. A Vernal visitor notes the birth of Bryant Stringham Jr. born March 3 weighing eight pounds with rapid early gain.
John J Horrocks of Hayden, brother of Mrs A S Richardson, was a boness visitor in Vernal this week.
Easter Sunday falls on April 1 this year with old time customs urging early spring weather and seasons.
The streets in all sections of Vernal have been dragged by Marshal H. A. Miller and his force and are in most excellent shape.
Nile Hughes, an engineer, arrived Tuesday evening after spending time in Salt Lake City to handle business matters. The trip involved unspecified engagements with local industry contacts and potential project discussions.
Irvin Eaton traveled to Fort Duchesne on Tuesday to escort Mrs. John Wardle back home after her visit with sister Mrs. Ethel Hunting.
Mita Edith Lawrence and Mia Othel Martin have both been seriously ill for some time but are improving and friends hope they will be out again soon.
Miss Verona Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Gardner of Jensen has returned from Neola after a six week stay visiting Mrs J B Meecham at her home.
Miss Mary McAndrews departed Friday for an extended visit in Salt Lake City. She traveled with her father, Supt. Johan McAndrews of the Utah Railway, from Mack, Colorado.
Nisa Eliese Glines daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Glines arrived Tuesday from Salt Lake City and is spending her vacation here. Glines is a telephone operator on the Salt Lake Exchange.
Vera Workman visits In Yermal while her husband remains at Fruita Hospital after ulcers on his stomach were discovered. He is reportedly improving.
Sheriff Late Richardson spent days on the Reservation section and was at Fort Duchesne when word came that his mother Mrs. Sarah Simms had died. He could only grieve at her bedside.
Emery Freestone, after six months at McCleary Washington’s largest lath and door factory, came home Tuesday evening and expressed relief at returning home. His stay indicates the plant’s size and reach in the industry.
The father of Attorney Ernest H Burgess of Roosevelt died at his American Fork Utah home on March 19. Born in Nauvoo Illinois in 18339 he pioneered in the Dixie country of Southern Utah. He leaves three sons in American Fork.
The article notes Wednesday as the official start of spring, following a frigid night with a white snow mantle and strong winds. Despite the chill, the days that follow show signs of real spring arriving.
A daily meeting is set at the Ashley firm bureau this Friday evening. Speakers include Hyrum B Cal der E D Smith and E Peterson county agent. The program promises entertaining features and a lively mood with a general good time in store.
Muse Hartig of For Duchesne, Utah champion lightweight wrestler, spent last week in Vernal and tried to arrange a match with George Perks but weight differences proved insurmountable. Hartig returned home Sunday.
Ray Siddoway son of Mr and Aire William H Siddoway returned from Logan after completing his courses at Utah Agricultural College. He will not return until next fall and is identified as a former U A basketball star.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lyon announce the birth of a fine baby boy at their South Fork ranch on March 11. Ed Lewis Worral was reported to be in the area on business near the ranch last week.
Attorney Thos W O'Donnal arrived home Tuesday evening from attending court at Duchesne and a brief business trip to Salt Lake City.
Granville Adair failed to pass the army examination, scoring just one point at Fort Douglas and then returned home Thursday evening.
County official Roy Taylor, visiting from Lapolat, joined the county commission on Tuesday for a session to adjust personal taxes and discuss local fiscal matters.
Misra Nellie Douglass, stricken with paralysis, passed away after a long illness eight years ago at her brother Professor Earl Douglass’s home near the Dinosaur Quarry at Jensen.
Citizens rushed to windows as the orange Elgin car roared through town driven by LL J Belanger. The city marshal struggles to rein in the high powered motor as residents watch the dangerous speed incident unfold.
Mr and Mrs Eli Lee from Lapoint returned home after a trip Tuesday when they announced a pan order for 200000 feet of lumber to be sawed as soon as work can start at the mill. They currently have 74000 feet of logs on the ground.
John Merkley fractured leg when he and his son crashed through a bridge over a canal while riding work horses last winter. His leg was placed in a cast on Tuesday evening and he rests at his sister Mrs Sarah Coltharp’s home in Vernal.
County Agent E Peterson promoted club work at Davis Naples and Vernal schools. Naples boys aim to join calf clubs with pure bred calves and sheep clubs. Sterling Haws and Miss Stella Richens will lead the boy and girl clubs respectively with J N Lubbert assisting calf and sheep groups. Peterson anticipates about 150 youths in Vernal engaging in club work.
The U A Basketeers beat the All Stars 34 to 32 in a five minute OT after a 39 39 tie. First half 18 12 UA leads as Sam Woolley Darrel King Car Davis Veley Hatch LeRoy Goodrich and Clark Larson Ike Hacking Clyde Hacking David Calder and Clarence Palmer starred. Proceeds go to the American Legion. Tre V J H school band performed.
Uktah academy held a debate on foreign immigration restrictions. Sophomores Reginald Cook and Gerald Watkins argued the negative with Juniors Adrian Perry and Glenn Wellman for the affirmative. Judges Ellis Merktey Mrs T C Parker and Prof E A Jacobsen favored the negative two to one.
Rev M J Hersey rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church will conduct services on Good Friday March 36 1923 at 8 pm All are cordially welcomed by the church
Governor Mabey vetoed the bounty bill passed by the last legislature over a provision delegating animal control to the U S agency. With the veto the existing bounty remains in effect and old provisions stay active.
The Carbon county high school basketball team competed in the 1922 state tournament in Salt Lake City and lost a close final to determine the state championship. Congratulations are extended to the team and coach.
Indians WED Joseph Secakuku from Grand Canyon Arricona and Ada Harris from Fort Duchesne on March 19 1923 at the courthouse by Justice No USJ lCOHinsen.
Miz Mary McAndrews travels Friday toward Bast Lake city to meet Supt John McAndrews in Mack Colorado and accompany to the city. Miss Annie McWhalen of Salt Lake City arrives in Vernal as guest of Mrs John Glenn. Mrs Mary Sutton Rampstead of North Andover Mass arrives in Vernal en route to Fort Duchesne. Curt Bo Turner makes a Saturday Vernal trip. Will Gurr and Duvie Watkins, after weeks at White River, go to Vernal to visit relatives.
The Uintah academy offers a free Sunday noon concert at the Tabernacle from 1 to 6 o'clock with Moonlit Meadows, Joy of Song, June, Springtime, Lullaby, Old Favorite, and various solo and glee club performances. Doors stay locked until ten minutes before the afternoon session to help late arrivals plan.
Announcement from the Uintah Stake reports John A. Widtsoe commissioner of education and Quorum member will attend the quarterly stake conference next Saturday and Sunday. Poor road conditions may delay his arrival, with Uintah railway officials saying they cannot guarantee arrival before Sunday evening.
Word came Wednesday evening that Mrs Alice Morrill, Tridel teacher and Express correspondent, is seriously ill at her home. She was taken suddenly Saturday and has grown worse. Mrs Ross Bartlett, visiting at the Henderson residence, was notified, and County Agent E Peterson assisted.
Kenneth Collett eight year old spectator at a Central School ball game stepped too close to the batter and was struck by the bat ending with a broken nose. He is the son of Mrs Aston Odekirk and was taken to the doctor's office by his teacher Mrs Margaret Bartlett where the injury was dressed. Only the nose was injured.
Father Dr Hunt will deliver a lecture to the Ladies Club in Myton this Friday on Conscious and Sub conscious Development. He will discuss Prof Cone's theory and the mind's influence in healing with special attention to its growing popularity.
All public schools in Uintah county will close on Friday May 4 with six weeks remaining in the term. Cooler weather helps keep students engaged in regular school work.
Cecil Billings son of Mr and Mrs A N Billings of Glines returns home from a four year mission to the Tabitti Islands in the South Pacific. He had resided in Jensen before leaving for his mission and is welcomed back by his family.
Aston Stringham led the Current Topics club program with Mrs Chapman as hostess on Thursday. Tapers on Natural Wonders of Utah were read by members with all taking part. Mrs John N. Davis and Mrs Enos Bennion gave talks on Early Musicians of Utah. Mrs Chapman served a mondo-Helous Junchoon.
The P E O Blstarhood held its first meeting in Bmfard to elect officers for the coming year. Anna Hanks was elected president Oral Coltharp vice president Sybil Collyer recording secretary Julia Harriott corresponding secretary Alice Barnes treasurer Mary Ratliff chaplain Gladys Ackhurst guard. After the election the group played bridge and enjoyed lunch hosted by Alice Barnes.
Mr and Mrs Horace Colthatp hosted a large number of guests at their home on Wednesday evening for cards and dancing. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess.
Joseph Murray of Jensen son of Hyrum Murray and Mrs Ethell Murray and Miss Mable Woodward of Monarch daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley A Woodward were united in marriage Thursday March 22 1923 by Justice N J Hansen. Mr and Mrs Murray will reside in Jongen.
Joshua T. Hudson of Mangely Colorado and Arminta Hammel of Rangely were married by Rev. G A Downey on Tuesday March 20. Hudson is a stock man and Arminta has run the Rangely hotel. she is the daughter of J H Coltharp.
Uintah academy prepares elaborate music for Sunday conference with orchestral and choir pieces. The program lists sacred anthems and hymns performed by academy choir, Ladies' and mixed glee clubs, soloists Clela Young and Theora Johnson, and accompanist Theora Johnson.
An excellent program is arranged for Mutual Sunday evening at 7 30 in the Tabernacle featuring community singing prayer vocal duet by Miss Mima Davis and Mrs C J Neil reading by Miss Helen Nelson a violin trio by Miss Elina Cooper Everett Massey and Edwin Shelton cornets by Charles Lewis and Harold Calder and a talk by John A Widtace All are cordially invited.
Government garden seeds remain available for free distribution funded by Congressman Don B Colton and Senator Reed Smoot. Call to claim packages. none designated for children.
Fifty two guests attended the First Ward annual day observance with President Sarah Richardson presiding. A program of music and readings included Miss Minnity Davis and Mrs John Siddeway singing, Vera Calder reading, a piano solo by Ruby Wallis, and a sketch of past presidents. Bishop Hyrum Calder and John N. Davis gave talks. A social time followed with games and a luncheon.
Erma Cloward 19 granddaughter of Mrs Amanda Nichols of Maeser died Thursday morning at 8 30. She had been an invalid since infancy with funeral arrangements awaiting relatives instructions.
Albert Halen lists weekly issued items including Agricultural Patents for Archie Johnson of Vernal Utah 200 acres T25 R23 EL 8b Margaret Ingersoll American Fork Utah 160 acres T49 R0W USM Elizabeth Thompson Vernal Utah 40 acres T6S R21E 8M Coal Prospecting Permits to Joseph S Dudley Jensen Utah 40 acres T48 R2288 L M
Word reports Reed and Grant Morrill along with Cynthia Geneva Oscar Lyman Darrell Goodrich and Charles Merkley gave a devotional concert at Brodhead University Provo last week. They were highly complimented for Reed Morrill’s baritone voice and Grant Morrill’s piano.
Engineer Mr Stewart advocates keeping the Castlegate-Duchesne road open through winter with snow fences and minor track-laying work. He suggests abandoning the Price-Myton route as a state road while Uintah county implements a patrol system on the Fort Duchesne Vernal stretch. State officials back the plan to maintain the federal aid road through Twist canyon.
Classified ads will be on page 7 column 5 in this and subsequent issues due to crowded local pages for locals social and sporting news. Ads received after Wednesday will be too late for these columns. Want ads pay big use them.
Mrs Annie Snow of Jensen turned 93 into 94 with an elaborate birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Hugh Snow. About 50 relatives and friends attended at their Jensen home. She is mother to Hugh Albert and Seymour Snow and grandmother to Mrs Hester Barton of Ainsworth Nebraska.
Saturday and Sunday show by Vernal First ward Sunday school and M I A presents the four act Dust of the Earth under the Vernal Amusement Quandation with Richard Jensen directing. Cast includes Linwood Liddell Mrs E J Young Miss Ellen Sainsbury Alden Shaffer Ray Stringham Harold Calder Corella Shaffer Floyd Hume Dick Jensen and Leona Gurr.
County Farm Bureau members praise new officers and urge confidence to drive cooperative goals. Speakers highlight price stabilization, community exhibits at the Uintah county fair, 600 youth club members, and the first Uintah basin hog shipments totaling $15,000 with $70,000 sold in the first year.
Classified note offering a sectional book pages and desk combination for sale with inquiry instructions to contact the office.
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