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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

8

Ruth Gennlon Departs for Salt Lake City Medical Treatment

Slown Lall reports that Ruth Gennlon left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City to seek medical treatment.

Ruth Gennlon Salt Lake City

Harold Calder Delivers Car on Rangely Business Trip

Harold Calder traveled to Rangely on Monday to deliver a car as part of a business trip. He conducted the handoff at the Rangely location and reported no incidents during the transfer.

Harold Calder Rangely

Mr and Mrs Ellis Morrtt Visit Ver nal

Mr and Mrs Ellis Mor rtt of The dell were business visitors in Vernal on Friday.

Ellis Morrtt the Dell Vernal

Linden Allreds Visit Vernal on Friday

Mr and Mrs Linden Allred of Lapoint were in Vernal on business Friday, traveling together for a local matter.

Linden Allred of Lapoint

Richard Jensen Returns from Salt Lake City

Richard Jensen returns from Salt Lake City where he has been for pleasure and business for a few days.

Richard Jensen Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs TG Alexander Return From Salt Lake City Visit

Mr and Mrs TG Alexander returned from Salt Lake City Sunday after attending the basketball meet.

TG Alexander Salt Lake Cite

Calder couple trip to Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs David Calder and Miss Verd Calder traveled to Salt Lake City on Friday and returned home on Sunday.

Mtre David Calder Verd Calder Salt Lake City

County Agent E Feterson Visits Gusher for Feed Loan Efforts

County Agent E Feterson and Mrs Clyde Hatch traveled to Gusher on Monday to promote government feed loan programs. They discussed loan details and eligibility with local farmers and urged timely applications.

E Feterson Clyde Hatch

Hendersons Return From Price Visit With Daughter

Mrs Henderson and daughter Florentcé returned Saturday from Price where Mrs Henderson has been visiting her daughter Mrs Roland Lundquist.

Kirs W.S Henderson Florent¢é Price Mra Henderson Mra Roland LundqulLst

Byron Hatch in serious condition after gunshot lung injury

Byron Hatch, once shot through the lung years ago, is seriously ill and suffering from complications related to that injury. Medical staff report a frail condition as the illness progresses.

Byron Hatch

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Kelly Wells

Mr and Mrs Kelly Wells announce the birth of a baby girl on Tuesday. Mother and little one are doing well. Mrs Wells is employed by CK Jones.

Kelly Wells Mrs Wells Jones

J E Campbell Returns to Vernal After California Visit

J E Campbell of Los Angeles has returned to Vernal after visiting California for several weeks. He has resumed work with the L H Weodard company.

J E Campbell Los Angeles Vernal California L H Weodard Company

Culvert Replacements Underway Citywide

Marshall Lafe Richardson supervises a week of culvert replacements around the city using discarded wooden pipe material as part of the effort.

Marshall Lafe Richardson

Henry T Coleman of Midway Historic Valley Resident

Henry T Coleman of Midway, an old valley resident, carried the mall across Diamond Mountain forty five years ago and visited with his sister Mrs Siney Lewis.

Henry T. Coleman Midway The Valley Diamond Mountain Mra Siney Lewis, &R

Mrs John N Davis Returns From State Tourney Journey

Mrs John N Davis returns to Vernal after visiting Heber and other locations. She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Carl Davis who were returning from the state tournament.

John N Davis Vernal Heber Carl Davis

Prove Guests Share Updates on Missions

Elward Gee and KR OG Clare of Prove spoke at the COC gathering at the Showalter home. Mr Gee just returned from the English mission and Mr Clark came back last week from the Swiss German mission.

Elward Gee KR OG Clare Prove Coc . Showalter Mr. Gee Mr. Clark

Miss Lorna Murray Visits Parents Then Registers

Miss Lorna Murray a student at the BYU Provo spent the weekend visiting her parents and returned Monday to re register for the spring quarter.

Lorna Murray B. Y Provo

Pope Family Heads to California for Mrs Pope Health

Mr and Mrs John W. Pope and their daughter Nola departed Saturday for California seeking a warmer climate for Mrs Pope who has been ill all winter and advised by doctors to change surroundings.

Nola Sgurday California Mrs

Instructors Return From Salt Lake City Visit

Fills Wilcox an instructor at the high school returned Sunday from Salt Lake City accompanied by Miss Elgin Bingham who spent the week end visiting In Provo Mira Willcox and Ralph Siddoway joined the group during the weekend trip.

Fills Wilcox Salt Lake City Elgin Bingham Provo Mira Willcox Ralph Siddoway

Davis Searle Marriage License Issued in Utah

Marriage license issued March 15 to Ray Davis son of Mr and Mrs J W Davis and Ora Viola Searle daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Searle in Lapoint Utah.

Ray Davis J W Davis Ora Viola Searle Frank Searle Lapoint Utah

Provo Student Visits Family in Bal on Verbal Friday

Marold Merkley a BYU student from Provo arrived in Verbal to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ellis Berkley for a few days. He returned to Provo Tuesday to register for the spring quarter.

Marold Merkley The BY WU Provo Ellis Berkley

Mrs Lethe Coleman Headlines Vernal Banquet and Meeting

Mrs Lethe Coleman of Midway was the guest of honor at the B PW public relations banquet Saturday evening. She served as principal speaker at the sacrament meeting in Vernal Second ward on Sunday.

Lethe Coleman Midway BPW Sacrament Vernal Second Ward

Postmaster Fitzwater Visits Vernal Last Friday

Postmaster William H Fitzwater of Duchesne was in Vernal Friday of last week for official business and local engagements.

Wm H Fitzwater Duchesns

Grand Junction visitor Donald Barr in Vernal this weekend

Donald Barr of Grand Junction Colorado spent the weekend as a visitor in Vernal, Wisconsin.

Donald Barr Grand Junction Colorado

Hampton of Salt Lake City Travels to Vernal on Business

CB Hampton of Salt Lake City was scheduled to depart for Vernal on Wednesday for business matters. He plans meetings with regional firms and to review project opportunities in the Uintah Basin.

CB Hampton Salt Lake

Pickle of Salt Lake City Official Visits Vernal Health Board

CO Pickle of Salt Lake City a representative of the state Board of health was in Vernal Monday.

Forest Supervisor J O Stewart Heads to Ogden Convention

Forest Supervisor J O Stewart departed Sunday morning for Ogden to attend a special convention.

J O Stewart Ogden

Mr and Mrs J F Rudy Visit Los Angeles Home

Mr and Mrs J F Rudy of Los Angeles visited the home of M M Batty on Monday in a brief social note from the local column.

J F Rudy Los Angeles California M. M Batty

Baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs Victor Karren

A baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Karren on March 17 prompting family joy and congratulatory notices.

Gladden Victor Karren

iL G Noble Returns From Salt Lake City Trip

iL G Noble came back Sunday from Salt Lake City after accompanying the basketball team on the journey.

iL G@ Noble Salt Lake City

Miss Margret Neat Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Margret Neat was operated on Monday for appendicitis and is recovering rapidly from the procedure and is in good condition.

Miss Margret Neat Monde

Bishop Clive Davis Retires After Salt Lake City Visit

The bishop atn Mra J Clive Davis retired Wednesday in Salt Lake City after a ten day business stay. He had been in the city for meetings and engagements related to church duties and organizational affairs.

Bishop Atn Clive Davis Salt Lake City

Massey Family Welcomes Baby Daughter

A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Massey on Monday 21. Mother and baby are doing nicely and well.

Gladden Roy Massey

Kira Roberts Leaves Glines Ward for Watson Visit

Kira Melya Roberts of Glines ward departed Friday for Watson where she will stay for several weeks during the spring season.

Kira Melya Roberts Glines Ward Watson

Cashier J A Then Makes East Lake City Trip

Cashier J A Then of the Uin tah State Bank took a business trip to East Lake City on Sunday and returned home on Wednesday.

The Uintah State Bank East Lake City

Badge of Paris Idaho weekend guests

Mrs Jarrison and Taft Tudge of Provo were weekend guests in Paris Idaho with Mr and Mrs Harris and other local residents noted in society notices.

Hirs E ‘T Badge Paris Idaho Mrs Jarrison Taft Tudge Provo Vernal

Mr and Mrs Ezra Eaton Welcome New Girl

Mr and Mrs Ezra Eaton welcomed a new girl who arrived at their home on Tuesday the 22nd. The notice records a family addition with no further details.

Delot Kempton Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Delot Kempton son of Warren Kempton was operated on Sunday for appendicitis at the Ashley Valley Hospital.

Delot Kempton Warren Kempton Ashley Valle, Ospital

Doctor and John Pope Fly to Los Angeles for Ten Day Visit

Dr Hs E Mich left Sunday morning with John W Pope for Los Angeles California. Dr Rich ex-S pecta is to visit there about ten days.

Hs E Mich John W Pope Los Angeles California Rich ex-Specta

Business Visitors Tad Storey and Ad Thurman in Town

Tad Storey and Ad Thurman of Trice were in town this week as Conoco representatives in the area. They met local contacts and discussed regional prospects.

Tad Storey T Ad Thurman Trice Mr Storey Mr Thurman Conoco

Mrs Florence Marshall Plans Visit to Provo and Return

Mrs Florence Marshall attends the 3 Y Ualt Provo cane event on Friday to visit family and will return to Provo to continue her studies.

Florence Marshall Provo

California Oil visitors from Rangely tour Vernal

EG Larson B Rector H Davies and J Stewart employees of the California Oil company of Rangely Colorado were business visitors in Vernal Monday.

EG Larson Rector H Davies J Stewart California Oil Company Rangely Colorado

Illness Casts Shadow Over Sanfti Leader's Family

Word reached Wednesday that A A Hawa of sfanti is critically ill. Jessa Newl Ouen and Morris Haws with Mr Lewis Hodgkinson wrote Friday morning to Manti to be at his side.

Ivan Batty Injured After Horse Accident Saturday

Ivan Batty was thrown from a horse while returning from his father’s bedside after a dog frightened the animal. He struck his head and shoulders and was unconscious for several hours.

Ivan Batty Mir Batty

Freshman Wright Noel Named Captain of U.S. S. Team

Wright Noel, a freshman wrestler at Logan, returned home Saturday after distinguished performance. He is the first freshman elected captain of the team and will not attend school in the spring quarter.

Wright Noel Us&s A Logan Noel

Keller Family Return Visit Mentioned in Vernal

J H Keller departed Vernal for Salt Lake City after a several week visit with Mrs Keller and son Paul. Hannah Parker and her sister accompanied the Kellers to Salt Lake City.

J H Keller Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Agents Demonstrate Talking Machine in Vernal

O J Haren and W Crouly, Salt Lake City agents for the RHK talking machine, demonstrated their device at the Voguée on Sunday and Monday evenings during a recent business visit to Vernal.

O J Haren W. Crouly Salt Lake City RHK

At Home Campaign Fosters Garden Prep in Vernal

The Vernal community hosts a series of Women’s Club events and society anniversaries. Mrs Anna Johnston and Mrs Lucy Rackham lead a breakfast with 18 attendees featuring fashion toasts by Miss Stella Stevens and Miss Lethe Coleman. A farming message urges home gardens of seven vegetables with milk and meat to sustain families during tough times.

Dumblem Business and Professional Womens Club Anna Johnston Mra Johnston Lucy Rackham Louise Jorgenson Stella Stevens Lois McCoy Pearl Shaffer Mra Mmay Jorgensen Lethe Coleman Irs May Jorgensen Alice Pedersen

West Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers Hostess Event

Mrs Fuller Witbeck hosted the West Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Friday afternoon at her home assisted by Mrs Otis Weeks and Mrs Harmony Sowards. The lesson on early freighting and the stage coach was presented engagingly by Mrs Wif Howard, Mrs Haller Witbeck, and Mrs George E Johnston. Three Uintah County pioneers added music from their experiences. Luncheon served to fifteen. The organization meets April 1 with Mrs Kenneth Speirs.

West and Dup Fuller Witbeck West Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Otis Weeks Harmony Sowards Wif Howard Haller Witbeck George E Johnston Uintah County Florence Wills Yolannah Odekirk Mary Kolb Kenneth Speirs

Dinner Party For Free Force Post Members

Mr and Mrs Leonard Perry entertained at an eight o'clock dinner party Saturday evening at their home for members of the post of a free force and their partners. Mrs Perry was assisted by her daughters Nilah and Phyllis Rae Hiatt. Musical members were enjoyed during the evening given by Mr and Mrs Vern Shimmin and Mrs Frank Slaugh. Those present included Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr, Mr and Mrs Jesse Haws, Mr and Mrs Frank Slaugh, Mr and Mrs Vern Shimmin, Richard Jensen, and Mr and Mrs Pere Ty.

Utopia Club W. S Henderson Misa Anelta Merkley Ruth Hingham Iona Steele Kalma Young Bsron Collett Florence Henderson Earl Freeman Fred G Bingham Charles Hatch Leon P Christensen Elgin Bingham T G Alexander Fort Freeman Nir Chis P Lewis Leonard Perry Free Force Perry Miss Nilah Phyllis Rae Hiatt Vern Shimmin Frank Slaugh E J Young Jr Jesse Haws Richard Jensen Pere Ty

Second Ward Easter Program in Vernal Schedule

Special Easter program for the Second Ward will be held Sunday morning in Vernal. Featured acts include vocal solo by Gladys Teeples reading by Kenneth Samuels solo by Mrs May Jorgensen violin duets by Tone Johnson and Theda Showalter and by Mr and Mrs O Norman Olsen, a story, Leatha Hall solo, an Easter talk by J B Crapo. The public is invited.

Second Ward Vernal Gladys Teeples Kenneth Samuels May Jorgensen Tone Johnson Theda Showalter Leatha Hall Alfred Caldwell O Norman Olsen J B Crapo

Easter Program in Vernal First Ward Chapel

The Easter program in Vernal First Ward Chapel includes MIA chorus selection reading Doro thy Merkley vocal solo Leona Glenn solo Lorna Siddoway a fast er talk Wallace Calder and violin Weldon Bastian. Public invited. A St Patrick motif featured at a Dechite party hosted by Vernal Second Ward girls for mothers with games and refreshments.

First Ward MIA Chorus Reading Dorothy Merkley Leona Glenn Lorna Siddoway Wallace Calder Weldon Bastian Wanda Murray Fate Lowing Ells Mykley Wr Watkins Sim “Murray Fred G. Binghans Otto BK Bonwlils J Winder Farta Henson Oral Wetkne Margaret Mlerkley Ruth Bingham wNella Mierkley Lois Veatkins Wanda Murea Ardith Ladlock Lenore Lewis Ruth Winder Huby Watkins Barbera Bennion

Batty Injured after Horse Slip Tramples Manager

Batty of Giles suffered a serious accident Friday when the horse he rode slipped. The animal fell on him, trampling his chest and neck while he struggled to rise. He remained in critical condition for several days but was improving at the present time.

Mom Batty Giles Mr Batty Call Mgr. Gatty

Local visitors including Mr and IRS members in Vernal

Mr and Mrs Bradshaw and Iehi visit Vernal this week along with Rob as part of a touring group calling on community officials and nearby residents.

Irs Rob, Bradshaw Iehi

Holy Week Observed With Nightly Services At Community House

Holy Week events run each night at the community house starting at seven forty five. Speakers include Mr Travoed Tuesday and Mr Chamberlain Wednesday. Rev George Guild to officiate Holy Communion Thursday. Good Friday Service planned with Easter preparations in Sunday School and church. Harold and Chamberlain travel missionaries. Public invited to all services.

Travoed

Funeral Services Held Saturday at Lapoint for Mrs Acil Caldwell

Funeral services were held Saturday in Lapoint for Mrs Gala Rudy Caldwell who died Wednesday at her home from acute pneumonia and heart trouble. Born August 22 1897 in Vernal Utah she was the wife of Acil Caldwell and leaves children Elmer Halph Erma Ina Kaleen and Lorna plus her parents and many siblings. The service featured Bishop J C Hacking and choir with several speakers and hymns. Interment was in the city cemetery with grave dedication by Charles P Bingham Ballard ward.

Jeans Hacking Eva Caldwell Hatch Chris Bodily David A Lameroux Charles P. Bingham Ballard Ward

U H Operetta Set For Friday And Saturday Performances

The University of Houston operetta will be staged Friday and Saturday with efforts aimed at pleasing the audience. Directors include Glen Guyman from the dramatic art department who supervised the production. The college May day garden design was developed under Miss Coy Fife of the domestic art department.

Glen Guyman The Coy Fife

Scoutmasters Training Course Held Last Sunday

Scout Executive A A Alderson of the Timpangos Council presided over two leadership meetings in Vernal Seminary. Nearly every troop in the stake attended as topics included the annual summer scout outing to Diamond Mountain and a potential Roosevelt section venue. final site to be chosen with Sheriff J Emery Johnson, who will guide the mountain camping trip in April.

A A. Alderson Timpangos Council Prove Vernal M Roosevelt Diamond Mountain Mr Anderson J Emery Johnson

Wison Duke Arrives in Vernal After Six Months at Logan

Wison Duke who has attended the USAC at Logan for six months arrived in Vernal on Wednesday, marking a transition in his local schedule and activities.

Wison Duke Logan Vernal

Snow Drift Hits Forest District with Fresh Snow

Forest Ranger Bert Hardy of Manila reported two to three feet of fresh snow in the area over the past week with considerable wind and heavy drifting affecting trails and access.

Bert Hardy Manila

Mr and Mrs Ira Gardiner of Jensen In torn Monday on

Mr and Mrs Ira Gardiner of Jensen were involved in an incident described as torn and confusing on Monday, leaving few further details. Authorities investigated the event and reported no serious injuries at this time.

Ira Gardiner Jensen

Price official visits for government mail business

Cc f Cluff of Price superintendent of government mail was in town Monday on business.

Cc F Cluff Government

Anderson Delivers Spirited Naples Scout Talk

Principal speaker tt Anderson addressed Naples Sunday evening on scouting and its importance in developing character and service.

Tt Anderson Naples

Audit on Uintah School District Shows Lower Operating Cost

Audit by W H Henderson and Driver E Smith for Uintah School District, filed with state auditor Ivor Ajax, reports average annual cost per pupil fell to 7 618 in the last school year from 9 141 prior. Total district income reached 168 24 239 with 163 28009 from taxes, most from the local levy and remaining from state and federal sources.

Uintah Henderson Driver E Smith Ivor Ajax Tribune

Ralph G Alexander Returns From Salt Lake Trip

Ralph G Alexander came back from Salt Lake Sunday with Mr and Mrs H B Millicam, their son Henry and Reuben McConkle. He received medical treatment for his injured foot while in Salt Lake and planned to attend the basketball tournament.

Ralph G Alexander Salt Lake H B Millicam Henry Reuben McConkle Alexander

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