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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
8
A collection of local notes from Vernal Utah recounts a merchant’s exile and return to his hometown, calls for neighborly fellowship, and notes on residents’ travels, health, and community events including May Day closures and whooping cough cases.
Mr and Mrs J A Cheney returned Thursday from Salt Lake City after a brief visit and business. Murray Merkley of Tridell came to Vernal on Tuesday with a load of grain and was accompanied by his daughter Dora.
Word from friends says Vivian Watkins now of Provo is a strong probable Republican candidate for attorney general, with support building among party activists and voters. Watkins is noted for prior legal work and backing from local GOP figures.
Lafe Richardson was appointed state vehicle inspector by the secretary of state and assigned the entire Eastern Utah region as his field. He left for Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
The Strawberry road will be opened for travel May 10. Mud is deep in stretches that could have been avoided if the state road commission had cleared snow drifts.
The county plans to unify boys clubs under a central committee to coordinate club work and scouting. Clinton E Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs Peterson, recently home from Salt Lake City after tonsil and adenoid operation, reports good recovery. George Johnston starts building a new house between the Wampton and Lauretta Johnson properties, Spanish style popular on the coast. Express congratulates Postmaster BE J Young Jr on a four year reappointment for efficient service.
Les Ashton comes home from California and reveals plans to build a house in San Fernando near the old Mission, selecting a beautiful site in the Ashten Valley as the choicest part of the country this spring.
A silver cup once held by the American Farmer is being returned by E Peterson county agricultural agent to Vernal as third best community in Utah. 58 other communities competed. award will be presented at a public meeting soon. Delegates to the State Republican Convention in Salt Lake City were elected at the county contention led by J K Iuiluck, John N Davis, Mrs John N Davie, Lafe Richardson, Mrs Josh Hipckne, Alfred Powell, Harmon Edwards, Perry Owen, and Ernc Faton. A mountain pest control plan will curb the ear dog and draw and dia-fount mountain infestations during the coming month, aiming to save thousands for stockmen and farmers. The Current Topics Club sponsors a school exhibit at Vernal Library from Bridgeport Mass, open daily 1 to 5 pm, showcasing the National Federation of Women’s Clubs exhibit.
A county field day will be held at Uintah High School with educational and athletic events for schoolchildren. The last Parent-Teachers meeting at Central School drew over a hundred parents with performances by students and exhibits of work. An upcoming Mothers Day program is announced for Vernal First Ward Chapel with music readings and a booklet presentation to mothers.
Washington reports James W Good former Iowa congressman leading Hoover forces predicts no barrier to Herbert Hoover securing the presidential nomination after Ohio Massachusetts and Nebraska results. He cites strong Hoover support in New York Pennsylvania Tennessee and agricultural states, with editors in Nebraska backing Hoover over Smith if nominees.
F W Marion of Castle Dale Utah arrived in Vernal Tuesday evening with his family to take charge as the new manager of the Consolidated Wagon and Machine company. He is located in the Henry Herriot residence just north of the GC W and M store.
Mrs Guyletta Stewart a Woodard Furniture clerk had her tonsils removed last Thursday and is recovering. Mrs W S Henderson served in her absence on Monday during Stewart's absence and is noted handling duties.
Mayor R Cooper and family travel to Salt Lake City for business while Mrs Aycock seeks medical aid and William Newton attends a blind baroque event at the Hotel Utah. Roosevelt trip honors a film showing at Utepny theatre with prizes for the electric Pragidaire. Ralph Alexander rescues three week old baby eagles found near his sheep and cares for them at home.
Mr and Mrs Everett Carpenter and son Ralph arrived in Vernal Tuesday evening from Los Angeles where they spent the winter. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Henry Herriot, sisters to the two ladies. The Carpenters and Ralph previously lived in Vernal and left Thursday morning for their home in Imremling Colorado.
The exhibit, open until May 9, features outstanding industrial art work. The Current Topics club should be commended for securing educational projects that inspire visitors.
Members of the Current Toples Club met at the home of Mrs T G Alexander on Thursday of last week. Interesting papers on flowers were given by Mrs George W Cahoon and Mrs I Jay Stringham. The Thalia Club also held a party at the home of Mrs George W Baese Sr. with a 500 game where Mrs Jack Higham won first prize and Mrs Frank Swain second. A two course luncheon was served by members.
The Misses Barta Henderson Helen Evans and Norma White entertained at the Henderson home Wednesday evening in compliment to Miss Louise Magleby their physical education leader Thirteen guests were present who spent the evening with progressive Co otle high honors being awarded to Miss Vonda Splera and Miss Leatha Hair and consolation to Miss Estella Woodruff The guests were seated at one large table with pink and lavender streamers and pastel place cards plus an apple blossoms centerpiece A luncheon was served and guests departed saying they had a most delightful evening.
A prettily arranged surprise birthday party at Mrs Earl Freeman's home Monday evening drew twelve guests. Mrs James Freestone and J Anderson received high honors, with consolation honors to Mrs Earl Freeman and Mars Pope, followed by a delicious luncheon hosted by the host. The honored guest received many beautiful gifts.
The P E Sisterhood motored to Rangely Thursday to meet with Mrs Walter Barnes. The ladies included Mrs KR oA Manker Mrs J OH Ratliff Mrs E Sebold Mrs N J Meagher Mrs C J Neal Mrs Vern McCarrell and the Misses Margaret Neal and Margaret Ratliff.
A notice promotes using the EXPRESS Want Ad Columns for buyers seeking items or services and sellers or traders listing goods. It emphasizes quick placement and broad reach through the newspaper’s classified section.
Mary B Calder, longtime Utah pioneer matriarch, recalls hardships from 1846 wagon accident to crossing plains in 1847, founding Taylorsville, sharing scarce rations, and storing grain for future harvests. She later ran Calder Park with husband George Calder, raised fourteen children, and became a community figure in Vernal and Salt Lake City.
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