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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1921

Page

8

City locals visit Vernal on Tuesday business

W D Dow came in from Watson and spent Tuesday in Vernal on bus iness. Henry T Howes of the Duchesne Record called at the Express office Tuesday. Superintendent Albert I Kneale of the Indian Service at Ft Duchesne was in Vernal on business Tuesday.

W. D. Dow Watson Vernal Henry T. Howes The Duchesne Record the Express Albert I. Kneale Indian Service Ft Duchesne

Fine baby boy born to Beers couple Saturday

A fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Beers on Saturday morning March 19 1921 the event gladdening their household and adding new joy to the family.

Gladden Frank Beers

Brigham City L D Church to Build Fifth Ward Meeting House

The L D and Church of Brigham city will construct a new meeting house in the Fifth ward at an estimated cost of 26000 dollars upon completion.

The L. D. & Church of Brigham City Fifth Ward

Airs Emma Fairfax Seeks Summer in Colorado

Airs Emma Fairfax formerly of Vernal leaves Parandes to spend the summer in Grand Junction Colorado. She will reside there for the season and engage in local activities and visits while based in the city.

Emma Fairfax Vernal Parandes Grand Junction Colorado

Baby Born to Howard and Lola Johnson in March 1921

A bouncing boy arrived Friday March 1921 at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson. Mr Johnson was formerly Lola Abplannlp.

Howard Johnson Johnson Misa Lola

Christian Science Services Each Sunday at 11 AM

Christian Science services are held every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the building first door east of the Golden Rule store. All are welcome.

Christian Science Golden Rule Board of County Commissioners of Uintah County Board of County Commissioners Chas A. Hatch

Uintah County Public Schools Close Early for Vacation

All Uintah county public schools close today, Friday, extending vacation by one month from last fall’s forecast. Students gain extra time off while administration notes the change impacts calendars and activities.

Uintah County

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Benford Down

A baby boy arrived on Friday March 11 1921 to Mr and Mrs Benford Down. Mrs Down was formerly Miss Ester Winn of Roosayall Utah.

Benford Down Dows Ester Winn Roosayall Utah

Miracle Man stage show at Vogue for chapel fund

The Vernal First ward presents the Miracle Man at the Vogue on April 8 and 9 with a matinee Saturday afternoon to raise funds for the chapel.

Vernal First Ward Vogue

Caldwell Stocker Wed by Justice Woolley in Roosevlet

Elis W Caldwell of Roosevelt and formerly of Dry Fork married Miss Jessia Stocker of Lapolut by Justice H Walter Woolley on Tuesday March 22. The ceremony connected two families and took place in a local justice court setting. The event marks a union between named individuals with roots in several communities.

Elis W. Caldwell Roosevelt Dry Fork Jessia Stocker Lapolut H. Walter Woolley

Oil land grab in Uintah basin nets big operators

The Utah Industrial Review reports that Standard Oil affiliates and other major operators acquired extensive holdings of prospective oil lands in the Uintah basin country, signaling a consolidation push by powerful industry players.

Standard Oil Company Uintah Basin The Utah Industrial Review

Power man gauges rivers in Vernal rounds

EH J Thorum of Utah Power and Light arrived in Vernal last week and began new rounds measuring water at the Green White and Uintah rivers.

EH. J. Thorum Utah Power and Light Company Vernal Green White Uintah

Gipson of Roosevelt Hotel Visits Vernal for Wrestling

R M Gipson proprietor of the Shortliff hotel at Roosevelt formerly of Vernal was in Vernal on business Monday. He stayed over to attend the wrestling match Monday night.

R. M. Gipson Shortliff Hotel Roosevelt Vernal Traveler's Hotel Mr. Gipson

Denver geol ogist Glenn M Ruby visits Vernal

Glenn M Ruby a well known geol logist from Denver Colorado spent Tuesday in Vernal and left Wednesday morning. He was here in the interest of Standard Oil subsidiaries.

Glenn M. Ruby Denver Colorado Vernal Mr. Ruby

Miss Bates Hosts L. T. E B. J. Ladies Evening

Miss Mildred Bates entertained the L. T. E B. J. ladies at her home last Saturday evening. The ladies passed the time with embroidery work and the hostess served a delicious lunch.

Mildred Bates

Engineer Nile Hughes buys new Dodge from Vernal Auto

Engineer Nile Hughes purchases a new Dodge from Vernal Auto this week. Walter Barnes drove the car home from Salt Lake and reports the roads will be rough for some time.

Nile Hughes Vernal Auto Company Walter Barnes Salt Lake Mr. Barnes

Brother of Mrs Barber to lead hospital drug room

B Massey of Garden City Long Island will take charge of the hospital drug room and laboratory starting April 1. He has completed the X ray course and is progressing well.

John Barber B. Massey Garden City Long Island New York Massey

Siddoway Company Reports Water Proof for Uintah County

Wm H Siddoway and sons pursue proof on 100 acre feet from three unnamed washes in Uintah county. Water stored in a reservoir will cover land in NW SW34 Section 36 and E44 8E% Section 35 Township 6 South Range 24 BE. L M Water to be used for watering stock.

Wm. H. Siddoway and Sons Uintah

Carroll Receives Fine For Battery Theft

Frank Carroll pleaded guilty to stealing car batteries from Mrs Hat tle Coltharp s vehicle last week and was fined 200 by Justice H Walter Woolley The theft damaged the car parked before William Hoeft s home and occurred while Porter Coltharp lay at death s door The batteries were intended for emergency use

Frank Carroll Hattle Coltharp H. Walter Woolley Carroll William Hoeft Little Porter Coltharp

Clarence Hunter Not Guilty In Deer Killing Trial

Clarence Hunter was found not guilty of killing four deer after a Wednesday trial before Justice Walter Woolley. The jury of A Richardson, J M Shaffer, E B Gurr, and William Markley deliberated through the afternoon, delivering the not guilty verdict.

Clarence Hunter Justice of the Peace Walter Woolley A. & Richardson J. M. Shaffer E. 8. Gurr William Markley Mr. Hunter

Panach children bitten by rabid dog seek Pasteur care

Mrs. Gertrude Rich received a March 18 letter from Mrs. Dora Goodman of Panach Nevada stating two children a 10 year old girl and a 7 year old boy were bitten by their pet dog rabid. The children were rushed to Salt Lake for Pasteur treatment and are under Doctor Middleton care.

Gertrude Rich Dora Goodman Panach Nevada Salt Lake Middleton

MEA J W Young Injured in Idaho Stage Accident

Mrs W Young formerly Besala Owens and deputy county clerk here was seriously injured when a stage toppled near White Knob while en route to Cracatello Mackay Idaho. The fall fractured her back. a collar bone also broke for another passenger. driver lost control. baby unharmed. four others mildly bruised.

Stare White Knob Mackay Idaho Cracatello W. Young Young Misa Besala Owens Randlett

The Varsity Coach at Willcox Academy Debuts Saturday

The Varsity Coach a light comedy from Willcox Academy plays at the Vogue Theater on Saturday April 2 with matinee and evening performances. Bob Selby a popular college man faces suspension for poor scholarship after his aunt Aunt Serena visits, exposing the clash between athletic fame and academic standards. Ruth, a steady classmate, remains steadfast as Robert redeems himself and wins honors and Ruth in the end.

Willcox Academy Vogue Theater Bob” Selby Regatta Wook Serena Robert College Hfe Ruth Eweethart

Vernal Commercial club plans paid secretary and big drive

The Vernal Commercial club votes for a paid secretary, aims to boost funds, and launches an August membership drive to reach at least 200 members. Postmaster Young seeks back haul rate to move 600000 pounds of seed and packing house products. doctors urge vaccination against small pox. Community leaders urge support for the work of the Farm Bureau and Uintah Basin economic plans.

Leslie Ashton J. Young, Jr Vernal Uintah Basin Young Don B. Colton Uintah Packing and Provision Company Commercial Club Colton George W. Baese George H. Harrison George H H. E. Rich Vernal Commercial Club

Vernon Rail Passengers and Arrivals Chronicle

A stream of travelers reached Vernal and nearby towns this week. J J Palmer returned home via Watson on Saturday. Adolph Esombel Bill Gun arrived from Watson on Sunday. J Co Mueller and J O Bradfield, traveling salesmen, arrived Monday via Uintah railway to visit Vernal and Preservation towns. H K Hairfax Gordonsmaih came from Grand Junction. H H Young arrived Tuesday. R E Eldridge of Dragon joined his family in Vernal on Wednesday. Dan Flynn of Carbondale Colorado headed to the Reservation on Wednesday. UW Espey, traveling salesman, arrived Wednesday via Mack and Watson and handles company business in Vernal. Edn D Stout of Jenson traveled to Mack Colorado last Saturday. J 8S Toppan of Dragon traveled to Vernal Thursday and attended Saint Patrick's dance at the Orpheus hall. J K Bullock traveled Sunday en route to Salt Lake City. Wm Abrahame and Gordon Carroll traveled to Mack this week on their way to Friend Nebraska. Apostle Melvin J Ballard returned to Salt Lake City Monday via Watson and Mack Colorado. G M Ruby left Vernal Wednesday for Carbonera to drill oil wells.

J. J. Palmer Watson Adolph Esombel Bill Gun Watson J Co Mueller J. O. Bradfield Uintat Railway H KE Hairfax Gordonsmaih Grand Junction H Hf. Young R E. Eldridge Dragon Vernal Dan Flynn Carbondale Colorado UW Espey Mack and Watson Edn D. Stout Jenson Mack J 8S Toppan Orpheus Hall J K. Bullock Salt Lake City Wm. Abrahame Gordon Carroll Friend Nebraska Melvin J. Ballard Watson and Mack Ruby Carbonera

Irish Theme Fetes Highlight Society Gatherings

The Current Topics club met March 18 at Mrs. Sybill W Collyer home with plans to donate one dollar per capita to Utah State Federation. Delegates may attend the June Salt Lake City council. The Thalia club met March 17 at Mrs M Logan to study railway rate and parcel post systems. An Irish Nobility troupe entertained with comedy songs and dances, ending with a green Irish themed luncheon and departure at 5 30 p m.

Sybill W. Collyer State Federation Federated Clubs of Utah Council Salt Lake City Uintah Basin E. O. Leatherwood State Federation of Women's Clubs W. A Banks St. Patrick Dryant Stringham Oral Tenney E. D Lemmon Charlies Neal Ireland St. Mary’s Academy J W Btevens Thalia Club Marie Lewis Saint Patrick Kelly Shannon J. A. Newland Mother McCree Pearl Johnston J .A. Newland Karl Tenney Marle Lewis W. A. Banks Joh N Davis John H. Hacking John McAndrews Anton Strebel

Birthday celebration for Mrs E Gurr

Tuesday marked Mrs E Gurrs birthday with a small gathering at her residence. Guests included John Cook, Mrs Jessa Evans, Mrs B P Kell, Mrs S M Kasen, Sid McCrrell and others who enjoyed cards conversation and an elegant lunch before departing with best wishes for many returns of the day.

E. Gurr Gurr Gurr Iainy John Cook Jessa Evans B. P. Kell S. M. Kasen Sid MccCrrell

Birthday Celebration For Fay Hu Ninth Birthday

A party after school honored Fay Hu daughter of Mr and Mrs Ge L Hu with games and fun. Attendees included Neva Burton Nerva Burton Ruth Johnson Jennie Johnson Mary Lou Thorne Annie Evans Mildred McCarroll Helen Banks Ella Workman Grace Workman Effie Alfreds Evelyn Alfreds and Melba Huma.

Fay Ge. L. Hu Neva Nerva Burton Ruth Jennie Johnson Mary Lou Thorne Annie Evans Mildred McCarroll Helen Banks Ella Grace Workman Effie Evelyn Alfreds Melba Huma

Thalla club hosts interesting Asia lesson and program

Thursday the tenth the Thalla club was entertained by Mrs Karl Tenny. The Open Door in Asia lesson by Mrs Stanley Ashton and Mrs A W Johnson. Paper The Diplomacy of John Jay read by Mrs Pardon Dodds. Vocal solos by Mrs J A Newland and Mrs Pearl Johnston. Community singing, lunch. Guests included Mrs Butts and Mrs John N Davis.

Thalla Club Karl Tenny Asia Stanley Ashton A.W Johnson John Jay Pardon Dodds Marie Lawis J A Newland Pearl Johnston Butts John N. Davis Richard Jensen Wm Stringham George Wilson

Linger Longer Club Social Supper Delights Members

Mrs Logan hosted the Linger Longer club event on Saturday night March 19 at five hundred. Prizes were awarded to Vanda Ward first and Mrs James McNaughton second for ladies. B T L Kellegent and Don Lewis also claimed prizes. A dainty lunch followed a card and music session with attendees including Lynn Strong Pardon Dodds B P Kelly Lemar Samuels Marie Lewis and guests Prosser Anni Smith Agnes Blake E 8 Gurr Vern Workman Jesse Evans.

M. Logan Vanda Ward James McNaughton B. TL. Kelleggent Don Lewis Lynn Strong Pardon Dodds B P Kelly Lemar Samuels Marie Lewis Miss Prosser Anni Smith Agnes Blake

Social evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis

Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis entertained last week for a few friends with cards and games. A luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present included Mr and Mrs Aquatus Smith, Mr and Mrs Heber Olson and daughter, James Evans, Miss Ida Potter and Miss Leon Hardy.

Charles Lewis S Aquatus Smith Heber S. Olson James Evans Ida Potter Leon Hardy

Linger Longer Card Club Saturday Night

On the twelfth Mrs B YP Kelly hosted the Linger Longer card club with Five hundred as the game of the evening. Prizes went to Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr for ladies first and Mrs Jesse Trans for ladies second. gentlemen first to Marie Lewis and second to C H Howell. After cards a mental music and community singing followed by a fine lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr, Mrs Jesse Evans, Mr and Mrs C H Howell, James Karig, Mrs Marle Lewis, Mr and Mrs E A Manker, Mr and Mrs Sid McCarrell, Mr and Mrs Lynne Streney, Mrs TaMar Samuels, Mrs Vandaward, Mr and Mrs Vern Workman.

B YP Kelly Pardon Dodds, Jr Jesse Trans Marie Lewis C H Howell Tostru Jesse Evans James Karig Marle Lewis E .A. Manker Sid Mc-Carrell Lynne Streney TaMar Samuels Vandaward Vern Workman

Birthday surprise for Mrs Abbott at Maeser home

A party of friends surprised Mrs Thomas Abbott at her Maeser home on Friday the eleventh with a miscellaneous shower of fancy work and other useful articles. The occasion was Mrs Abbott's birthday. Luncheon was served and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed by all. Guests included Mrs Jack Alfreds of Craig Colorado, Mrs Ed Colton, Mrs Elizabeth Cook, Mrs Jessa Evans, Mrs Charles Howell, Mrs Charles Hunt, Mrs 2 P Kelly, Mr & Mrs Manker, Mrs McCain, Mrs Sid McCarrell, Mrs Lymon Thompson and Mrs Archie Weeks.

Thomas Abbott Maeser Abbott Jack Alfreds Craig Colorado Ed Colton Elizabeth Cook Jessa Evans Charles Howell Charles Hunt P Kelly OA Manker

Saint Patrick program at Unity Rebekah Lodge event

Wednesday evening Mrs Ora Hemstreet and Mrs M Logan hosted Unity Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows. Miss Nelle Rodabaugh read on Saint Patrick, followed by music and social time. Refreshments included green lemonade, and all enjoyed the evening.

Ora Hemstreet Mra . M Logan Unity Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Nelle Rodabaugh Saint Patrick

Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs Stapleton's last Wednesday

The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Stapleton for a pleasant afternoon with a delictang lunch. Visitors included Mrs Collins Mrs Searls Mrs Freestone and Mrs Freestone. Next Wednesday March 30 they meet with Mrs L Hunt.

Stapleton Mrs Collins Searls Wl Freestone Mra .Alfreds Mrs Freestone L. Hunt

St Pauls Guild to hold apron and candy sale at Moenge Drug

St Pauls Guild announces an apron and candy sale at Moenge's Drug Store this Saturday with hours stated 12 to 1. The event aims to raise funds for guild activities and community projects.

St Paul's Guild Moenge’s

Easter Program At Vernal Sunday 10:30 A M

The Vernal program features an Easter Story by May Calder and recitations by J Idella Laingbury with a Ladies Quartette including Misses Davis Hislop and Mrs Neal and Johnson. Vocal solos by Mrs Chas Neal and Johnson and Ashley Bartlett accompany piano by Pearl Shimming. An Easter Reading by Margaret Merkey and a talk by R H Sainsbury round out the program.

May Calder Chas Neal J .Idella Laingbury Misses Davis Hislop Johnson Margaret Merkey Pearl Shimming Story Zelpha Cook R. H. Sainsbury Ashley Bartlett

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