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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1923
Page
8
William Wallis, manager of the Roosevelt Standard, visited Vernal on Sunday to inspect operations and meet local staff.
B C Dalton visited from Q Guth tr Monday to attend a special meeting of the Utah school district.
Mr. and Mrs. Jobin N Dayla and Horace Coltharp were noted as business visitors at Hoorevelt on Saturday.
J. T. Labrum traveled to Vernal on Saturday from Fort Duchesne for business and made a pleasant call at the Express office.
Mrs Clifford Young arrived Wednesday from Duchesne to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton, enjoying a period of family gathering.
Mrs John L Bennett of Bennett has been quite ill at her home suffering rheumatism affecting her entire right side.
Postmaster J P Rudy and his wife attended a quarterly conference and visited old time friends during their stay.
The John W. Pope garage awaits a load of Fords at Watson and will move them to Vernal as soon as the roads are sufficiently dry.
Miss Della Broderick of Roosevelt is employed as stenographer at the office of Attorney Thomas W. O Donneall amid proceedings concerning Miss Edith Lawrence.
William Marshall of Lapolat attended the quarterly conference on Saturday and stayed through Monday to participate in the school board meeting of which he is a member.
Ivan V Turner of Lapoint filed to State Engineer R E Caldwell for a second allotment of water from Birch Spring Hollow in Uintah County to irrigate 80 acres.
Tennis enthusiasts prepare the court house courts for practice ahead of a champion tennis tournament on May day. Teams from throughout the area prepare for the event with organizers coordinating play and schedules.
Lamp posts and fire hydrants were freshly repainted improving street appearance. A mineral paint coat on the bell tower would greatly enhance the look of the public campground.
William Preece a special deputy sheriff from Sunnyside visited his home on Friday and described the roads as in fair shape. He previously served as sheriff of Uintah county for ten years.
Henry Erckson arrives from FProvo on Friday and plans to work at the shearing corrals again. He says his family is enjoying excellent health.
Vernal Drug Company unveiled a refreshed interior last week after a focused cleaning effort. Manager Rice Cooper led the project as the store received a new calcomine finish and updated artistic decorations to brighten the space.
Mrs. Amanda Knobles arrived back Sunday from Leeton where she visited her daughter Mrs. W. Whitlock. Her eyesight has somewhat improved after an accident last week when she splashed concentrated lye into her eyes.
Harold Calder is reported quite ill at his parents home Mr and Mrs Pontha Calder. He fell sick Thursday evening and could not take part in the play Dust of the Earth on Friday and Saturday, with friend Lowe Ashton stepping in for the role.
Uintah county faces a potential $134000 loss to send next year’s Senior high students to outside schools. Based on a conservative $400 per pupil yearly estimate, the proposed outflow would deplete local funds and be gone permanently.
Engineer Nile Hughes notes Roosevelt roads are in good shape until Ashley valley where mud slows travel due to irrigation by farmers in late fall and early winter.
Garratt Alger of Ouray filed with state engineer R E Caldwell an application to move 61 second feet of Hill Creek water from current irrigation use to a new diversion point and to irrigate 80 acres in Uintah County.
Charlie F Tucker of Red Front garage ferried two loads of passengers to Athandra on Tuesday to meet the stage the first crossings this spring. Walker Hollow roads are in poor shape making the Jonsen route impassable for traffic.
Mrs. Charles F. Tucker and her daughter Marion returned Friday from Los Angeles where they had stayed five months enjoying sunny climate and visiting Mrs Anna Elberson. They left behind a cold disagreeable spell as the rainy season began.
Reports say John Merkley injured at Tridell when his leg broke and he fell again recently, keeping him bedridden. A large local team drove over on Sunday, then fell ill and died from a mysterious disease. one horse drowned during the first accident in the dinich.
A terse note requests the return of an ax borrowed from the Vernal Express. No further commentary or detail is provided.
L H H Woodard of the Woodard company left Sunday for Salt Lake City to conduct business and was expected to be away several days.
Mr McAndrews accompanied Mrs McAndrews home from Salt Lake City after she spent the winter in California.
Keith Thomas, 16, staying with Wilson Murray and attending Vernat Junior High, will have an appendectomy performed today, Friday.
The Green River opened up on Friday March 23 as ice broke up gradually in the channel. Warm temperatures allowed the breakup to proceed slowly and without forming new jams.
The Vernal Second ward Mutuals announce a April contest between the YM and YWCA to clean their streets and sidewalks. Individuals clean their own frontage and the group with best effort shortens cleanup time. At the end the losing side hosts a party.
Mr Hersey delivered the second illustrated talk titled The Other Wise Man based on Henry Van Dyke before about 70 attendees at Rainbow Key Saturday. The upcoming lecture The Life of Christ by TM Bignewt is set for Sunday April 22 to accommodate Mr Flerney’s Uintah stage arrival.
An Associated Press writer argues that a small band of Indians in southern Utah poses little threat and uprisings in the area have a long pattern of ambush flights into hills and protection by Indian agents or U S marshals rather than sustained campaigns.
The U S land office lists Agricultural Patents for heirs and homestead entries in Vernal Duchesne and surrounding areas. Contests include Labrum v Parrish and Hateh v Beers with others over homestead, oil placer, and oil gas permits. one contest was dismissed. Utah contends land for school purposes.
The Colorado state senate unanimously approved the Col ores River treaty on second reading and adopted the Colorado New Mexico agreement on the La Plata waters. Both motions carried without interpretation or reservation.
A list of visitors and passengers to Vernal and nearby towns includes Mr and Mrs Victor Johnaton of Vera Cruz California visiting Mr Johnaton’s parents in White River, Mr Whitney of Vernal Fur Lodge returning from St Louis, and many others traveling to White River Vernal Narrows Pearl locations. The report notes railway improvements with the ferry now running properly.
Earl Thompson a senior at the Agricultural College of Utah will graduate this spring after earning A grades in economics and commerce. He teaches English and junior college mathematics while serving as assistant advisor and registrar of the Veterinary Bureau men and has led Uintah and Sevier county schools. He praises the college for its democratic atmosphere, PhD faculty, and close student professor contact.
Kimbal Slaugh of Versdal, a freshman at the Agricultural College of Utah, works in the Garry building to pay his way through college. He entered easy fill, found a job in the Dairying department making cheese and ice cream, while studying dairying. He attended winter quarter 1922, returned in spring to prove up on a farm near Vernal, and plans to rejoin in fall while pursuing his major. He hopes to become a salesman for the Lorna Knitting Mills during summer vacation and notes many students can work toward their degree with ambition.
A A Berisman, president of Raven Off and Refining, returned from a business trip to Grand Junction and spent several days in Vernal before proceeding to the Rangely oil fields.
The First ward dramatic association presented The Dust of the Earth directed by Richard Jensen with Lowe Ashton stepping in as John Rider on a one day notice. the cast included Linwood Lidell and others. The show drew strong applause and a large crowd, with future performances planned for Jensen March 1 Naples April 7 and Tumult at Maeser April 20 Vernal April 21.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church met on Wednesday March 21 with Mrs David Witmer hosting. Eleven members and three guests attended and refreshments were served. The next gathering is planned for Wednesday April 4 at Mrs Jos McNaughton’s home.
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Wilson Murray to Curtis Horrocks son of Bishop and Mrs Joseph Horrocks and Miss Bersie Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Neilton Hoth. The couple are noted as respected in Bennett's young social set and schoolmates.
One of the season’s big events, the Gun club dance, is set for April 13 at the Orpheus theater. The annual affair expects 100 or more members with a lively turnout as new members join. A large crowd from the Rangely oil fields auxiliary of the Vernal Gun club plans to attend.
The Juniors of Uintah Academy host a Friday night junior prom described as the social highlight of the season and the academy’s closing year. Dance programs are noted as artistic and serve as keepsakes.
William Waller of Lapoint and Ada Glenn daughter of Mr and Mrs John Glenn of Vernal were granted a marriage license Thursday March 29 by County Clerk Wilon Murray.
On March 29 a marriage license was issued to Andrew Atwood son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Atwood of Davis ward and Miss Bessie Slaugh daughter of John Slaugh of Davis ward.
The Vernal First ward dramatic society presented The Dust of the Earth at the Vogue last Saturday night. Due to demand from attendees and those unable to attend, the performance is set to repeat at the Orpheus on Friday night, April 5.
Maurice Tourneur’s special film The Last of the Mohicans shows Friday and Saturday March 30 and 31 at the Vogue Theatre. The production recreates Fort William Henry massacre of August 20 1757 with an all star cast led by Wallace Derr y Albert Roscoe Joseph Singleton Barbara Redford Lilian Hall and Henry Woodward.
Large crowds attended a quarterly conference with talks by Billng Ellis Merlley and William Siddoway. They urged strong educational policy, possible Uintah academy restructuring, and county support for senior high schooling amid farm and civic improvements.
A heartfelt obituary recalls Nettie Douglass her bright intellect and laughter despite illness she smiled at water offered by her brother her Seventh Day Adventist faith framed hopes for life beyond and longing for hills and flowers she found beauty in nature and bore unfulfilled life longings with quiet dignity
Governor Mabey vetoes the bounty bill after a review of figures shows the plan would not better protect sheep and cattle compared with federal standards. He accepts two other measures including disclosure of public work costs and state supervision over recreational facilities.
The Vernal Amusement Association announces The Talmult to be staged at the Vogue on April 21 with Maeser participation expected in April 2013.
O H Whitney of the Vernal Fur House returned Saturday from a three week trip to the St Louis fur market and toured Denver. He reports good fur sales and says he has arranged to align with the St Louis market to improve prices and service for local trappers.
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