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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
2
The Che Hernal Express, published every Thursday, is entered as second class matter at the post office in Internal City on March 13, 1909, under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscriptions are $20 per year in advance, $10 for six months, and $5 for three months.
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Eric Cramer returned from a business trip to Salt Lake City last week. Andersen of Lapoint visited Vernal on Saturday. Clive Williams, working with the sheep for WEO, was in Vernal Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor and Red Kitchen of Ouray visited Vernal last week. Mr and Mrs Gushmert, former Vernal residents from Roosevelt, greeted friends in Vernal Tuesday. Mrs Francia Feltch left for California last week to visit. her husband joined her traveling to Price.
A Cheney cashier of the Uintad State Tank with his wife and children left Wednesday morning for East Lake City to spend a few days on business and pleasure. Dr W W Lewis of Price who spent several days in Vernal last week looking after business in eves left for his home last Thursday.
Claudius Province, employed by Guy Samuels, will visit Infernal Elis sheep camp. Reed Rich filled the camp previously and will oversee the visit.
Charles Aoerkley and his granddaughter Miss Miriam Huop returned last week from Salt Lake City after a pleasant visit with his daughters Misa Farr Noerkley and Emmeline Varle.
A married folks show titled Fools Frolle will be given in the UIES gymnasium on Wednesday evening in April. Special features include a big attraction that promises to be one of the outstanding social events of the season.
Miles Hazel Sowards a UAC student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Hermon Sowards spent the weekend with her parents and her friend Dutch Cannon of Logan. They enjoyed a very pleasant visit and left Monday morning for Logan.
Oscar Lyman of Salt Lake City Lidyd Petty of Pine Judson R Cornell of Salt Lake City Sirs Fred Todd of Myton Tom Morgan and Mrs Piette Mor gan of the K ranch Colorado were among recent business visitors to Vernal.
Faustino Maez formerly employed by Speirs and Witbeck departed Monday morning for Watson to visit his son Joe Maez for a few days. He will then travel to Cenlson, New Mexico to visit other children.
Zelph Ceaee of Salt Lake City spent several days in Vernal looking after mining interests and was accosted by Harold Calder of Calder Motor Co who will spend days in the capital city. Zaulph Calder is a son of O F Calder and a law student at the University of Utah. Mrs Ralph Wagner of Jewen is in Vernal with her eight year old son near medical aid. The boy has Brights disease since last October due to scarlet fever complications. He is somewhat better now and improvement is hoped.
Dr M C Campbell, manager, says Victory Park will reopen for the 1931 season next Saturday night. Vernal reports say considerable work has been done this spring, a new entrance, improved grounds, finished take fin, and the service station with tourist cabins moved near the entrance. Mr and Mrs Clarence Burton of Lapoint were in Vernal, as Mire Burton received medical treatment after a car overturn in Salt Lake City last week.
Raymond Searle of Calder Motor leaves Wednesday for a short business trip to Battle Lake City Miss Cora Hardy accompanies J K Bulloch on the trip. Mrs Darrell Johnston and Mr ane visit Salt Lake City. Miss Kelen Buckley arrives in Vernal from Salt Lake City to visit her sister. Mrs Chan Howard and Mrs Snellen Johnson host dinner with Vila Merry Lagsey at Roosevelt home.
Charlie Johnson, a business visitor and one man operation linked to the Uintah Railway, traveled to Vernal on Tuesday to discuss railway plans and potential development with local interests.
Victor Erp and Mr Raeder of Uintah Parlway Company visited Vernal, spending Thursday and Wednesday as business visitors.
Elliot Hampton of Salt Lake City former Vernal resident is in town looking after business interests. County Superintendent H Olsen and Primary Supervisor Miss Beatles Bailey visited the Wilson school on Tuesday of this week.
An assistant coach for Uintah high has moved into the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Datis. The note adds that the mother, Find baby are doing splendidly. Ulcetses were issued on Monday to Charles Smith Mor teren tom of Mr and Mrs Geo rf Mortensen of YVernad and Jam leta Adabell Wise daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wise of Jensen. They were married by Byron Good syle at his home in Naples.
The Misset Elizabeth and Sally Peas daughters of Mr and Mrs W Peas, Rowland Hall students in Salt Lake City, spent their Easter vacation with their parents and were driven back to Salt Lake City by their father after a very enjoyable two weeks.
Mrs Bertha Witmer travels with daughter Flor as her nephew George Vincent to Idaho Falls Idaho where they visit Mrs Witmer while son Harold and his wife reside. Harold is a Wilcox Academy graduate and has been away from Vernal for several years.
After a brief spell of springlike warmth, Vernal experienced a late day snowstorm that dumped over two inches on the ground. The system spread beyond White Ridge, bringing unexpected winter conditions to the area.
Mrs Vidella Carr and her family from Arches Colorado arrived in Ver Mal early this week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Nelis Behrman. Mrs Behrman has stayed with her daughter since the birth of a baby girl five weeks ago.
Citizens applaud weeks of road work led by Marshal Lafe Richardson with the new outfit. Major improvements have transformed formerly hazardous routes, and residents hope the progress continues.
Mrs C T Pope and Miss Merle Massey traveled with Mr and Mrs Fred Wall to Salt Lake City on Monday to meet their aunt Mrs FOL Harrison of Boise Idaho. Mrs Harrison is visiting at the home of her mother Mrs J D Massey and expects to remain for some time.
Mrs Hannah Parker reports the death of her son Fred Davis who died after a long illness at L. D 68 hospital in Lake City. Brothers John and Tom McKeach will retrieve the body Wednesday morning. Funeral services have not yet been arranged.
QC Alexander reported Wednesday that his father TM Alexander of Denver Cole is very ill. Mr Alevender was taken to a Denver hospital last November and about a month ago was moved to his daughter Mrs James’ home. In recent years he spent much time in Vernal where many friends will be saddened by the news of his deteriorating health.
O L Juchen and associates delivered ore from the Yonanta mine to Vernal and then to Watson in a large Moreland truck. Juchen and Harden Nelson, with Jacobsen, departed Vernal March 14 for Los Angeles to handle business before returning. The truck, bought through Harold Cakser Motor Co, carried ore to the Watson area later that week.
Glen Guyman hosted an elegant late night event for drama students at the Imperial last Saturday. The hall featured futuristic Junior Prom decor, card tables, parlor lamps, and a center diamond table on a Navajo rug with yellow rose bouquet. Progression Rummy winners were Mrs Loma Riddesay and Miss Barta Henderson. prizes went to Wil Sor Duke and Weldon Bastian. A staged program titled The Actors Riot followed, with ice cream bricks shaped as playing cards and French pastry. Guests received two favors. the evening concluded with a musical program and refined service.
Mr and Mrs Colton and family report improving health among relatives in Salt Lake City. New baby daughter born to Helen Colton in Washington, D C, on the great grandfather’s eightieth birthday. Phil Stringham and family returned home from St George, while other locals travel for visits and work. Relief Society events, birthdays, and church activities fill the week with community news from Duchesne, Vernal, and surrounding areas.
Mrs G ixander entertained the Utepla club at her home on Saturday March 2 with a luncheon for ten members. A business meeting followed, after which Mrs Jesse Hawi read a paper on the preparation of luncheons and table decoration.
Mrs Abe Hatch hosted a bridge luncheon at her home on Wednesday afternoon March 25. Twelve guests sat at small tables with an Easter theme. Vocal solos were performed by Litle Dean Hatch. Honors at bridge went to Mrs Jesse Haws and Mrs C T Lewis.
The Vernal First ward hosted a successful dancing party at Imperial Hall on Friday March 20. Mrs Lorna Siddoway and Wielda Bastian sang a duet and six couples performed the Gold and Green waltz. The organizing committee was led by Lyte Carpenter.
Charilie Rich of Altonah, a former Vernal resident, was brought to Vernal this week for medical care. He is reported seriously ill at the home of his niece, Mrs Snellen Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Carl Tenney and their children from Casa Grande Arizona arrived here on Wednesday March 18 to visit Mrs Tenneys parents Mir and Mrs George Wilson of Maeser.
Mrs Jennie Freestone was celebrated at a West Camp D of UPF meeting on Friday March 20 hosted by Mrs Henderson Ona Woolley and Mrs Siddoway. The afternoon featured readings by Mrs Tarrill and Mae Jorgersen vocal solos, a life history read by Mrs Lexis, a poem by Mrs Witbeck, and a luncheon in 81 Pecrick colors with a decorated birthday cake. Twenty nine guests attended the event.
Six birthdays in the James H Wallis family were celebrated last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs George H Harrison in Roosevelt. Elaborately decorated cakes lined the festive board and a special showing of talkies at the Utopia theatre was one of the many features of the occasion.
Mrs Lesiie Ashton enjoys her voyage around the world and has sent a copy of the special Bergenland edition of the Shanghai Evening Poet and Mercury. The Mercury prints details of the steamer passenger list with Mrs Ashton’s name appearing among those listed.
Congressman Don Cotton and County Attorney Hugh W Cotton traveled to Salt Lake City on Saturday to attend their father's birthday. They returned Monday.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lundell announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home on Friday March 2. The mother reports the child is a little larger than usual and both parents say they are getting along nicely.
A large group from Ashley Valley plans to travel to Salt Lake City next week for the general conference. For the first time in years all general church authorities are expected to be present, marking a significant gathering for attendees and church leadership.
A local retailer promotes Express and Pathfinder seats for upcoming use, pricing the combo at 4249. The ad emphasizes value and urgency for customers planning seating upgrades.
Elizabeth Karren offers exchange of two year old ewes for cattle. Contact 71-14 1026-A2 for arrangements and safety.
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