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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
8
Entry describes second class matter designation at Vernall Utah under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879 indicating postal publishing status.
Ross Bartlett of Provo spent Tuesday and Wednesday in town handling business matters as noted in this regional column. The piece highlights local advertiser interest and the value of ads in the community journal.
H R Duffy Sturgeon of Roos evelt was in town for several days this week attending important official business and meetings.
Manager R A Bryson of the Raven Oil and Refining company was in town on Tuesday on business from Raneely.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Taylor visited Friday evening from Fort Du Chesne. Mr Taylor manages a large apiary and is currently busy with work there.
Mrs James Coupe and her son Shirley Treft left for California on Wednesday morning. Shirley will stay in California to attend school there.
Mr and Mrs Warren L Billings traveled to Vernal and Jensen from the Rainbow mine visiting Mr and Mrs H R Wall over Friday and Saturday.
William Witbeck Sr. returned Friday after visiting his daughter Mrs. Pearl Snyder in Denver. He was met by relatives at Craig, Colorado, marking a family homecoming after the trip.
W. W. Lewis spent the week in Vernal from Roosevelt preparing a storefront for a jewelry shop and plans to move his family back to Vernal, despite scorn.
Airs J V McLean of Roosevelt is slowly improving at the Vernal hospital after a severe blood poisoning illness though she cannot yet leave her room.
A. A. Gill of the Mid west Oil and Refining company in Rangely field purchased a Hudson coach from the Vernal Auto company on Tuesday filling a transportation need for the firm.
Bishop Horace Morrill and Mrs Morrill of Tridell attended the Priesthood and officers meeting on Sunday marking his first long trip since his serious illness.
Postmaster and Mrs. J. P. Rudy of Fort Duchesne visited the valley Saturday afternoon and attended the U. H. & Senior play at the Vogue that evening in which their daughter Wanda participated.
Attorney Thomas W O'Donnell defended Jasper Pike at Roosevelt on Saturday after Pike was arrested on a charge of unlawfully rapping heaver. The jury acquitted Pike of the charge.
Sheriff Lafe Richardson returned Saturday evening from Salt Lake City where he escorted William McCurdy to the penitentiary. While outside he observed Nellie Trujillo and Eleanor Van confined there for the Rhodes murder.
Congressman Don B Colton returned Friday from Salt Lake City where he had been since the first of the month. He also visited Ogden Logan and nearby points. Mrs Colton will not return until June after school closes.
William Winn arrived Saturday from Salt Lake City to collect his car, accompanied by Mrs. Ion Larkin formerly Iva Hiatt. Kermit Young rode with him to Price and then proceeded to Miller and Thor in a separate car.
Newt Stewart arrives from Castle Peak where he has been employed in the mines. He awaits capitalists from Pueblo Colorado who will assume control of the Star Mining placer operation at Horseshoe bend along the Green river.
Thomas Silka arrived Friday from Watson and spent two days in Ver nel, the local coverage notes his weekend stay and movements.
A F Reynolds of Ducheane paid an overnight call Tuesday. 70 YP Grande visited Wednesday and Thursday from Fort Ducheane. VY Tr Atea, Fort Ducheane principal, attended as a Vernal investor on Saturday. W L Breeze, J B Rhodes and S P Collum, from Craig Cole, were in town Tuesday. County commissioners met Thursday April 30 and transacted much business. Waylor FE Delaney of Roosevelt and Leland Fowler of Roosevelt Gipson hotel were in town Friday.
I Sander manager of the Ash ley Co op returned Tuesday from East Lake city on business connected with his company.
Charles F. Carpenter fell ill with the flu and was seriously ill Saturday and Sunday. He remains confined to his room as his condition is reported.
A. A. Brigman formerly with the Raven Oil and Refining company arrived Wednesday evening from Oakland California on business and expects to stay for some time.
Joseph E. Jenkins of Vernal filed notice with Register Albert Halen of the Vernal land office of his intention to make final proof on his lands entry on June 17, 1925.
Mrs Eff le Mitchell wife of Sheriff Arzy Mitchell of Duchesne was brought to her parents’ home in Maeser on Tuesday where she lay quite ill Dr H E Rich attended and examined her after the move
Mr and Mrs Paul Davila of Provo are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday April 28. The word came to Mr and Mrs John N Davis the grandparents Mr Davis was formerly Miss Cuba Dayton.
Mr McKowen and Mrs McKowen of Bennett accompanied Mark Murphy to Vernal to see his brother Lawrence Murphy of Apalco who is seriously ill after an appendicitis operation at Vernal hospital.
Congressman Don B. Colton spoke to Weber College students urging them to distinguish wheat from chaff and to be open to the truth. A special musical program accompanied devotional exercises led by Lester G. Hinchcliff, head of the college music department.
Dr. M. Garrett O'Donnell city physician applauds Vernal citizens for the Clean Town campaign last week and plans spring inspections across the city soon.
John W. Pope traveled to San Francisco and Oakland on business and pleasure. He witnessed Atlantic and Pacific fleet maneuvers before their departure to Hawaii and photographed aboard the USS Mississippi. He also photographed the Star cars plant in Oakland.
The Vogue Saturday evening hosted a crowded performance of The Dear Bishop a three act comedy by the U H S seniors under Miss Nial Nelson. The cast and orchestra under JooH. Prows received multiple ovations for clever acting and polished music education.
The annual girls day at the Uintah high school was observed on Friday with J U G club hosting. A chapel program featured folk dancing and a girls track meet on campus in the afternoon, ending with an evening dance in the assembly hall.
The M I A conjoint program for the Vernal First and Second wards is Sunday evening May 3 in the First ward chapel with guests invited. Program includes readings by Mrs Rae Ashton and J C Anderson, violin and vocal items by local residents, duets, a talk by Clela Walcott, and a ladies quartet among others.
A. A. Hardy of Ashley National Forest promotes National Forestry Week with a vivid window display at Allan Chevrolet. The scene features forest preservation messages, slogans, and mountain campsite imagery to highlight recreational value and conservation.
The Strawberry Valley stage route between Vernal and Salt Lake City opens today May 1. J W John E aton, manager, announced the line runs on the same schedule as last year.
Several entrants compete in extemporaneous speaking, debating, and dramatic events at U H S. Winners advance to the state finals in Salt Lake City for high school day at the University of Utah, with separate boys and girls drama contests and a larger field of girls.
George H Barney 49 died April 18 in Centerville Utah from Brights disease. He was buried April 22 in Panguitch with services at the stake tabernacle. Barney funeral included Mrs Showalter and son Roy among attendees. He served 19 years as Powell National Forest supervisor and later farmed, active in church as stake high counselor. He is survived by his widow his parents four children and five sisters.
Seven U H S athletes plus Principal W A Paxton and Coach Harold Lundell attended the Invitational field and track meet on the BYU campus in Provo. Davis placed fourth in pole vault while McCurdy was fourth in the half mile and Curtis took third in discus as all ran heats in sprint events.
Eugene Morrill of Tridell, son of Bishop and Mrs Horace Morrill, attending the U A C at Provo, broke the state shot put record with a 42 foot four inch throw at the Intercollegiate field and track meet against BYU. Morris graduates this year.
Utah state board of health officials Dr. Richards and nurse Misa Conover will hold a countywide health clinic at the Vernal doctors office in Uintah State Bank building on Wednesday May 6 for children ages one to six. They will be assisted by local doctors and school nurse Mrs. Murphy and expect many participants from across the county.
Vernal Auto moves existing building to clear ground for a two story garage and service station on the old site. Work begins with tearing out portions of old structures under the direction of D. D. Herron who has interest in the Vernal Auto. Estimated cost around $30,000 with brick and cement work soon to follow.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday May 6 at 2 30 pm at the Community House. Full attendance requested as time will be spent making pop pies. Pearl Johnston secretary.
The family thanks everyone for courtesies, condolences, singing and floral offerings during the sickness and death of Alton Bennion and Mrs Ashley Bennion.
Register Albert Halen of the Vernal land office lists weekly filings for oil and gas permits, mineral patent applications, desert land entries, state selections, and contest notices. Names include Harry Duberstein Price Utah. Nell N. Thornburg Salt Lake City. Ellen Dill Denver. William H. Grant Denver. W. Irsfelt Myton. Lois N. Walker Myton. Lawrence Bennetts Fort Duchesne. Virgil L Neal Myton. Paul A. Brizsham Myton. R. J. Eneechs Fort Duchesne. Elroy W. Clark Denver. Raphael Nickels Salt Lake Denver. Thomas J. Davis Watson. Jennie T Slaugh Vernal. Garbert R. Beebe Vernal. Reuben Hunting Vernal. Acres range up to 2660 with locations in T/R/S sections. several entries show 2560 acres. Notices issued and a contest filed are noted.
Popular music composed by Prof. Wm. F. Hansen offered at a sale price of 25 cents for a few days. Regularly 40 cents. Available at the Vernal Express office.
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