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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
8
The document shows a notice regarding the Annual Express William I. Wally Malitoyant Manager, entered on second class matter at the Verna Utah post offices under the act of Congress of March 3 1879. The notice indicates filing details and official designation under the express service.
A fragmented reminiscence honors Henry Beau, known as Beau Se, who stood up for his home in Iowa. The narrator imagines a Margle monument proclaiming his lifelong loyalty and pride in his community.
John Miler of Rangely Colorado visited Vernal on Saturday. Louis Frestonea underwent appendicitis surgery at Vernal Hospital this week. E C Smith Ray Zeigle and Leslie Powell all from Rangely Colorado were in Vernal earlier this week. Mr and Mrs Clare Ashton of Roosevelt were in Vernal on business Wednesday.
A baby girl arrived Wednesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Weeks. Mother and baby are healthy. State engineer George Vie Bacon announces the appointment of William Wedle as water commissioner on Anteope Creek in Duchesne County. Owen Bennion, state representative of Duchesne County, from Mt Emmons, was a visitor in Vernal on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs John Jorgensen travel to Ouray Valley Wednesday to arrange cultivation on land near Leota. Misa Orble Campbell returns from Grand Junction to attend school next fall. Crickets are plentiful in May bell district per Jesse Trutts.
J W Abbott and his son George, representatives of the George A Lowe Company of Ogden, visited Vernal with Mr and Mrs Lealle Ashton. They observed the basin and noted a marked improvement in Ashley valley and Vernal.
George Cahoon departed for Dfillard County for a two week visit, leaving his usual duties in the care of local associates. He is scheduled to return by the end of the period.
Mr and Mrs Howard B Woolley visited town Friday with Mrs Woolley in charge of the Golden Robe at Duchesne. Mr and Mrs W S Henderson and family drove to Port Duchesne and Tridel Sunday to visit friends and relatives.
Dr White and Wieg Richardson from Fort Duchesne visited Vernal on Saturday and are employed at the Indian hospital there.
The home missionary Sun day for the Uiniah stake was moved from May 15 to May 22 according to an announcement by stake clerk N J Hansen.
Irvin Noel and I R Humphreys from the Utah Department of Education visited Unntableh School this week. They are based in Salt Lake City and work on the north side of the Ashley National Forest with headquarters at Manila and Vernal.
Carg were delivered by the Allan Chevrolet company of Vernal to Margaret Merkley a coupe to Thos Robbina roadster to Lola Smith a coupe to John N Davis and Sona a ton truck to WB Wallis a coupe.
A group of school friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John fracking to honor Mets Binghieay's birthday. Entertainment included progression and a luncheon. Gifts were exchanged for the honoree, with many attendees named among the well wishers and hosts.
A dance and gift event honored Sander, longtime Primary leader, at her home with guests including Mrs Merkley and Mrs Sowards. Hazel Brass and August Dudley wed April 29 at the Congregational church, then hosted a breakfast for 21 at Anna Brass’s home before departing to Colorado to begin married life near Littleton.
A lively stay day celebration was held in the evening at Orpheus Hall. Confetti added to the festivity as dancers enjoyed a punch service and a large crowd attended the event.
H A Tyzack of the Uintah Abstract company left Sunday for a vacation tour of Wyoming and Utah. He will first visit his daughter Mrs I C Tindley at Kammerer. Primary Officers entertained Wyoming Friday afternoon. Mrs W B Wenderson hosted the Vernal Second ward officers at her home with a brief business meeting followed by games and lunch.
Mrs Lucretia Johnston departed last Thursday for an extended vacation to Idaho to visit relatives. Her son George Johnston drove her to Lewiston where she will stay a short time with relatives.
A report as of April 9 shows 161 Utah men enrolled for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas from April 3. The camp runs July 17 to July 16 with transport, meals, uniforms, arms, and medical care provided. Major Baird will command. courses cover basic infantry and artillery training, plus physical training and morale. Uintah County seeks representation to avoid being the sole underrepresented county.
The Uintah High School auditorium hosted a fashion review by the Domestic Art Department led by Mita Heatrice Anderson. The program featured dresses from 1860 to 1921, including grandmothers’ gowns, bustles, long sleeves, full skirts, and a Virginia reel and minuet finale.
Miss Sadie Alexander entertained eighteen school friends of Norma Rae and Lester Taylor at the Alexander home as they prepare to move to HB Creek Utah. The group had attended school in Vernal, enjoyed the last winter games, and shared a luncheon.
The Twentieth Century Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Robert Witmer's home. Bridge was the main feature, with high honors awarded. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ja Cheney, and the annual election is planned.
Haws hay Morris Traws son of Mr and Mrs A Haws of Vernal and Wea Millie Kay daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kay of Nantes married Monday at the bride’s home. Immediate relatives attended. Both graduates of the UH and well respected, the couple is wished a happy and successful life together.
A high school girls day program at Uintah High School was prepared under the Girls Athletic Association. Beatrice Anderson read and the girls chorus with ukulele accompaniment by Maud Woolley performed. A girl orchestra was noted and a dance portion completed the evening event.
The closing party of the two metropolitan mutual organizations will be held at Orpheus Hall next Tuesday night. Mrs Bryant Stringham and daughter will perform instrumental numbers and ukulele selections. Kerriteter sor will provide entertainment during the dance. The event invites attendees.
A PTA gathering will be held next Wednesday evening at Uintah High School. The meeting includes a special program and the election of officers for the coming year, to be followed by a social in the high school gym after the session.
Mrs Earl Lewis and Miss Agnes Schaefer hosted guests at the Ratliff home in Vernal in honor of Miss Hazel Hrass who wed last Friday. A bridge party at the Witbeck home featured pink and white decor, a 3:30 luncheon, rose centerpieces, and prizes for top players.
A Mothers program will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the Vernal Second Ward chapel under the Sunday school auspices. The program lists songs by children and adults, solos, a talk on mothers by Mrs Mae Jorgensen, a duet by Mr and Mrs Walter Woolley, tableaux, violin solo by Gilbert Childs, and congregational singing. The Sunday school superintendent is J C Davis with assistants Charles Haatch and Charles S Carter.
Thompson T Wilford Thompson of Talmage and Madeling Bell were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace Charles Carter. The license was granted by the county clerk's office of Uintah County Utah.
The Thalia club gathered at Mrs Hunt's residence last Thursday April 28 for a business and craft afternoon. Mrs George W Baeres will host the club May 12. Pupils of Mrs Agnes Vawson will present a public recital May 10 at 7:36 PM at the Congregational Community House with a free dance and refreshments after. Public invited.
Twenty four forest officers treated 265 trees across four drainages near Ashley forest. Camps at four locations covered about three miles from base amid a snow depth up to two feet. A near 100 percent clean up was achieved with every infested tree processed. Ranger Clyde Lambert will monitor for missed trees turning from green to yellow.
The article calls attention to neglected Vernal sidewalks badly affected by irrigation runoff. Water collects in puddles due to poor asphalt bases, forcing pedestrians to wade at night. It argues for firm foundations and durable macadam for first class sidewalks like the city’s main streets.
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