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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

8

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.

Varmal Utah Congress

Mickie Says 0 Run a Mile For a New Subscriber

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.

A E Powen Salt Lake City Kenneth Spekre

Second Ward Chapel Grounds Improve With Landscaping Work

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.

Leame Second Ward Uiniah Emil Hansen Aio Nile Hughes Don Ahape Hansen Stake Tabernacle

Apostle George Albert Smith Tour Schedule

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.

Apostle George Albert Smith Salt Lake City

Henderson Heads to Price for Brief Cousin Visit

Mary Henderson left Monday for Price to spend a short time with her cousin Shelle Bartlett, daughter of Ashley Bartlett.

Mary Henderson Price Shelle Bartlett Ashley Bartlett

Mrs Fred Akhurst Recovers After Three Week Operation

Mrs Fred Akhurst underwent an operation about three weeks ago and is reported to be bat up for the first time on Monday.

Fred Akhurst

Judge Barth in Vernal on Ashley Development matter

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.

G@ W Barth Salt Lake City Ashley Development Company

Manager I Sander Called to Salt Lake City

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.

I Sander Tabley Coop Salt Lake City Aler

Mrs Caldwell Told Of Son Howard Caldwell Operation

Ruth Caldwell received word from McGill Ney that her son Howard Caldwell had undergone appendicitis surgery and was progressing nicely.

Ruth Caldwell McGill Ney Howard Caldwell

Thorne Family Visit Highlights Willow Creek Photographer

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.

George E Thorne Willow Creek Quray Thorne

Roscoe Hall Visits Relatives Before Monday Departure

Roscoe Hall from Price spent ten days with relatives and friends. He and Mrs Hall left on Monday morning for outside pointe.

Roscoe Hall Price Mrs Hall Outside Pointe

Vernal Gun Club Seeks Pheasant Sightings in Valley

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.

Vernal Gun Club

Collyer and Stringham Attend Ouray Dance

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.

William E Collyer Briant Stringham He Woodard Mae Dudley Ouray

Vernal Residents Attend Indian Bear Dance at Whiterocka

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.

Whiterocka W . Henderson Vern McCarroll Wiliam E Witbeck

Wilpen School District officials meet Uladah County board

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.

Veo Arthur Wiscember Irs Alfred Ray G Labrum Fred Hartle Wilpen Vernal Ulatah County

Notable visit by Vernon residents to the Rulst family

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.

Clinton Summerall Wrew Summerall Cedarview Wallace

Romney party tours Ashley Valley irrigation project

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.

Mir Junius Romney Mia Park Romney Salt Lake Ecity Ashley Valley

Palm Sunday Service at Church of the Healy Spirit Randlett

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.

Church of the Healy Spirit

Johnston Motor Delivers Jawelt Sedan to N J Hansen

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.

Johnston Motor Company N J Hansen

Ace York Arranging Carload of Cera for Allan Chevrolet

Ace York is in Africa making arrangements to bring in a carload of cera for the Allan Chevrolet company.

Ace York Frica Allan Chevrolet

Colton Sells Vernal Drug Interests During Utah Visit

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.

Colton Salt Lake City Vernal Vernal Drug Company Rice C Cooper

Imperial Playera Entertainments Planned in 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.

QC & Farnsworth Imperial Playera Vernal

Star car delivered from John W Pops garage十八

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.

John W Pops Garage Carl Curtis Eour Marion Hatch Halabow Turner Jensen J A Cheney

Annual Alin tah High Junior Promenade Shines

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.

Alintah High School Louisa Dingham Vanda Splera Barta Clenderson Helen Mason Cora Jimson Dorothy Merkley Vanda Johnson Ray Thomas Ray Colton Miriam Colton Misa Merle Bingham Aird Merkley

Bryant Iver son marriage license granted in Ouray

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.

Wilson Ourray Floyd F Bryant Erma Elisabeth Iverson Ouray Bryant Elisha Bryant W Tyerson

MIT A Contest Second Meet Divides Stakes Across Wards

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.

Maeser Ruth Goodrich Naples Georgia Haerickup Guinea Leon Powell Conrad Cooper Charlotte Carlosa Ashley Orpheus

Miss Jenne Hansen Weds In Mant1 Temple

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

Jenne Hansen Mra Peter Hansen George N Laraen Mant Manti Rooosevelt Anven Ir Larsen Offica Vernal

Dance party at the high school gym hosts two hundred guests

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.

Christy Wirse J A Cheney Mary Winward Misx Georgia Rae Pickup

Local visitors and family ties noted in Price

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.

John Harmon John Ray Price W .& Henderson Big Wick Narmon Ethelynn Bartlett Ashley Bartlett

Black Fox Breeders and Mission Mention in Utah Note

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.

Charles T Davis Salt Lake City Milligan and Morrison Mr Pavia Ashley Alley England

Officials survey Vernal area with Continental Oil leaders

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.

Cyphers Salt Lake City Tad Storey Price Continental Ojl Company Harmon Sewards

Gurr Leaves for Glenwood Springs for Health

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.

Cog Gurr Glenwood Springs Cole Hia Ila William Leona

Journalists notice Harold Calder visiting Vernal for junior promenade

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.

Harold Calder University of Utah At Salt Lake City Uintah High School Blanch Clegg Beth Alder

District Manager Holt Leads Bell System Digging for Line Extension

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.

Holt Mountain States Telephone Company Price Salt Lake City Green River Grind Junction Cole Rocky Mountain Bel Ford Central Fe

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Meacher Home

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.

Twentieth Century Club N J Meacher T T. Johnston L H Allan Gave & Caper

Uintah County Audited For Sound Finances And Assets

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

Uintah John Holden

First Lot of Wool Bought at Vernal for 30 Cents This Week

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.

Vernal Draper and Company Ashley Valley

Dinner party honors Mrs John Harmon visiting relative

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.

W . Henderson John Harmon Blice John Harmon Wr Fred Bingham Martha Lamoreaux Lapoint Elbert Smith Tridelt

Thalia Club Met at Mrs B Phel ly Home for Needlework

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.

Thalia Club Mra B Phelly

Proclamation Declares Clean Up Days For Vernal Spring

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.

S‘ray

Birthday Party for Helen Stringham Marks Eighth Year

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.

Mra I Itay Stringham Helen Fink Candlea Hielen

Utah Honey Producers Assn Receives Recognition at Price Meeting

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.

Utah Honey Producers Association Price Utah John G Paton John G Faton New York City Utah Association New York John G. Patton

Ninety sixth LDS General Conference Opens in Salt Lake

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.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tabernacle Salt Lake City

Lamb Tops Meats as Best Buy Says Colorado Stockgrowers

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.

Denver Cole Colorado Stockgrowers Association England

Harrington Sings Wardev in View Production

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.

Warren Lawes Sing Sing John Harrington Belascos Tha Nave College On the Hudson Thomas Merghing Paramount Alfred E Green Voguze Night Harrington Herbert Brenon

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