Menial Express Manager Publishes Post Office Notice
The Wes Wallis managed post office matter in Varial Utah was advanced a second day under Congress March 3 act.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
8
The Wes Wallis managed post office matter in Varial Utah was advanced a second day under Congress March 3 act.
A cryptic note discusses subscriber loyalty and a new issue. Mentions Judge A E Powen in Salt Lake City on legal business and Kenneth Spekre repainting and papering his home. An unnamed group is active in erecting an order or structure at the SteUnaker draw.
About three men and a few helpers began Saturday work to shape the grounds around the Second Ward chapel in readiness for landscaping. Tasks included removing lawn strips for walkways and a driveway, grading with shale, and planting two hundred fifty shrubs to hide a nearby fence, with further planting planned for late April under Professor Emil Hansen's supervision.
Apostle George Albert Smith of Salt Lake City planned a visit to Vernal with events set for Monday and Tuesday, outlining a religious outreach in the region.
Mary Henderson left Monday for Price to spend a short time with her cousin Shelle Bartlett, daughter of Ashley Bartlett.
Mrs Fred Akhurst underwent an operation about three weeks ago and is reported to be bat up for the first time on Monday.
Salt Lake City judge G W Barth visited Vernal earlier this week regarding the Ashley Development Company case. Proceedings and potential filings were noted, with officials observing proceedings and related discussions centered on the development project.
Manager I Sander of the Tabley Co op was recalled to Salt Lake City early this week to be at his father’s bedside as he lies ill awaiting medical care.
Ruth Caldwell received word from McGill Ney that her son Howard Caldwell had undergone appendicitis surgery and was progressing nicely.
Mr and Mrs George E Thorne of Willow Creek near Quray visited Vernal in the early part of the week to photograph Leg Thorne, a local photographer, during their stay.
Roscoe Hall from Price spent ten days with relatives and friends. He and Mrs Hall left on Monday morning for outside pointe.
The Vernal Gun Club asks members and locals to report pheasant sightings in the valley. Information should be directed to the club for records and possible field checks.
Mr and Mrs William E Collyer and Mr and Mrs Briant Stringham attended a dance in Ouray on Sunday with Mr Woodard and Miss Mae Dudley.
The Vernal attendees listed include Mr and Mrs W Hender son, Mr and Mrs Vern McCarroll, Mrs William E Witbeck Jr, among others at the Indian Bear Dance held Sunday at Whiterocka.
Ve o and Mrs Arthur Wiscember and Vern Alfred Ray G Labrum and Fred Hartle of the Wilpen school district traveled to Vernal on Monday to meet with the Uintah county school board.
Clinton Summerall Wrew Sum merall of Cedarview Wallace ld redge and Mra Hi Batt of Roosevelt were in Vernal Monday whire here they visited with the John Rulst family.
Mir and Mrs Junius Romney along with Mir and Mia Park Romney of Salt Lake City visited Vernal on Monday and Tuesday to inspect the proposed Ashley Valley Irrigation project located east of the city.
Sunday Verch 28 palm Sunday illustrated service at the Church of the Healy Spirit Randlett at 7:30 pm with The Story of the Cross. Morning service at 11 o clock features regular Indian service with Litany and germven. Everyone welcome. J Howes, pastor.
Johnston Motor Company delivered a Jawelt sedan to N J Hansen last week. The handover confirms ongoing local sales activity and vehicle distribution within the region.
Ace York is in Africa making arrangements to bring in a carload of cera for the Allan Chevrolet company.
8 D Colton of Salt Lake City disposed of his interests in the Vernal Drug Company to Rice C Cooper during a recent visit to Vernal.
QC and Farnsworth representing the Imperial Playera were in Vernal Thursday arranging for the production of their entertainments in Vernal in the near future.
Six coach cars listed as delivered to multiple buyers including Carl Curtis Eour touring Marion Hatch of Hala bow and W Turner of Jensen with four coupes to J A Cheney, as recorded in the garage delivery log.
The junior promenade at Alin tah high school Friday night drew about 350 attendees. Ray Colton led the procession with Miriam Colton as partner while Miss Merle Bingham and Aird Merkley accompanied. The event featured rose arbor decorations, blue and white lattice backdrops, punch from a rock well, ice cream booths, and a five piece orchestra.
County Clerk Wilson Ourray issued a marriage license to Floyd F Bryant and Erma Elisabeth Iverson of Ouray on the 17th. Bryant is the son of Elisha Bryant and Iverson is the daughter of W Tyerson.
The MIT A contest split into North and South divisions with ward chapels hosting rounds. Winners from both divisions included Ruth Goodrich and Georgia Hae rickup in public speaking, Naples taking narrowly ahead.
Miss Jenne Hansen daughter of Mrs Peter Hansen and George N Laraen left Wednesday for Mant1 to marry in the Manti temple Thursday They returned to Roosevelt for the term and plan to move to Vernal after school closes Misa Larsen well known in the community has taught in public schools and serves as Vernal city councilman
A Saturday evening dance at the high school gymnasium hosted by Mr and Mrs L H Altap Dr and Mrs H Christy and Mr and Mrs J A Cheney featured a five piece orchestra. Pink and white carnations decorated the punch table where Miss Mary Winward and Miss Georgia Rae Pickup presided. Ladies received fans and pom poms while gentlemen wore whistles. Invitations were issued to two hundred.
Mr John Harmon and his young son John Ray visit the home of Mr and Mrs Henderson in Price. The report also mentions Miss Ethelynn Bartlett daughter of Ashley Bartlett, formerly known as Nar mon, and her recent residence.
Charles T Davis of Salt Lake City represents Mil ligan and Morrison originators and breeders of black foxes. Mr Pavia, longtime Ashley alley resident, was called on a Mission to England during his stay here.
Assistant Division Manager Cy phers of Salt Lake City and District Superintendent Tad Storey of Price for Continental Oil met Vernal local manager Harmon Sewards on Monday. They conducted surveys and inspections of the locality to review operations and facilities.
CoG Gurr departed for Glenwood Springs for health reasons last Thursday. Ila traveled with her son William and daughter Leona who returned the next day. Latest reports indicate Gurr's condition has somewhat improved.
Harold Calder of the University of Utah spent a few days in Vernal to attend the Uintah High School junior promenade. He was accompanied by Miss Blanch Clegg and Miss Beth Alder, UU students, who visited Vernal for several days before returning to Salt Lake City on Tuesday morning.
District Manager Holt of Mountain States Telephone arrived from Salt Lake City to Price last Monday to oversee trenching for the Hine line extension toward Green River and Grind Junction Cole. By August the old central system will be replaced with modern instruments and switchboards capacity increased at Price and nearby towns.
Mrs W J Meacher hosted the Twentieth Century club at Mrs N J Meacher’s home Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs T T Johnston presided, Mrs L H Allan led a caper on Law Observance and Liberty. Luncheon was served to eight members and one guest.
Uintah County commissioners praised for orderly finances after a state audit covering July 1 1925 to December 31 1925 shows funds accounted for with few exceptions and a strong record of economical county government The audit notes good record keeping and notes a $69000 asset over liabilities including cash on hand exceeding $6000
The first consignment of 3 000 fleeces of wool was purchased at Vernal this week by Draper and Company at 32 and a half cents per pound. This signals an active market and a rise to normal levels. Estimates place over 100 000 fleeces in Ashley valley ready for the market, with wool sales likely to boost general Bas county business conditions.
Mrs W Henderson held a small dinner Tuesday night for her visiting niece Mrs John Harmon of Blice. The color theme was red and white. A four course dinner was served to Mrs John Harmon, Mr and Mrs Fred Bingham, Miss Martha Lamoreaux of Lapoint, and Elbert Smith of Tridelt.
Members of the Thalia club met at the home of Mrs B Phel ly Thursday evening for social time and needlework. The hostess served refreshments.
Proclaimed for Saturday and April 2 and 3 citizens urged to clean paint and repair property to improve the town for visitors. City marshal authorized to remove conveniently placed rubbish on April 3 and 4 with advance notice. mayor Rich G Cooper calls for communal effort and May Day festivities.
Mrs I Itay Stringham entertained Tuesday afternoon at her home for the eighth birthday of daughter Helen. About twenty eight little guests joined games and a candy and peanut shower. Refreshments were served and a birthday cake of eight candles stood as the centerpiece. Helen received many gifts from her friends.
At a Utah Honey Producers association board meeting in Price John G Paton of John G Paton Company New York renewed contracts for 1926 honey with the Utah cooperative. The firm had previously offered one and a half cents per pound in 1924 and the group aims to raise prices through cooperative marketing and improved production practices.
The Ninety sixth Annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints begins in the Tabernacle Salt Lake City on Sunday April 4 at 10 am with sessions planned for Monday and Tuesday April 6 and 7, 19.
The Colorado Stockgrowers association reports a seasonal rise in lamb receipts at livestock markets and a drop in wholesale lamb prices since early February, urging consumers to consider shoulder and breast cuts as economical options while noting lamb's healthful qualities and English popularity.
Warren Lawes of Sing Sing has the screen role of John Harrington in Belasco's The Nave, the dean of the college on the Hudson, in The Man Who Found Himself directed by Alfred E Green, due at the Voguze Theatre Saturday night. Harrington, a veteran actor, recently debuted as a crafty fake blind beggar in Street of Forgotten Men and was then cast as the prison warden in The Meighan story based on Booth Tarkington's original screen script.
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