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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
8
A garbled report notes a two second glass master at the Vernal post office amid references to an act of Congress dated March 3. Names such as Che Mernal Express JAsee and WALLIS Oy Hyhor appear as unreadable entities in the OCR text.
Names such as Lawrence Allan Jg Fred Berger and Walter Merley appear in Vernal related notices. The Vernal hospital reports slow improvement for Wadnegtay Hebek ueGoy and Hill Caldwell undergoing operations with recovery ongoing. Annie K Bartlett returns from Tridel after a three week visit. Alta Cilman and Nell Levi g and Mrs Leon I Carfetensen assist county treasurer staff preparing tax notices.
D A Lamoreaux and daughter Martha of LaPoint were in Vernal on Wednesday. Mrs Lamoreaux oversees wiring club activities for that section.
Edward Gee of Ducbeene City discharged from Verbat hospital after appendicitis and later typhoid fever. He departed for home on Friday April 30.
Mr and Mrs William Witbeck Sr and Mrs John N Daivis prepare to travel to Savannah Georgia to join their husbands involved in missionary work. Also Mrs George W Mertlete Mrs Margaret Bartlett and Mrs Allen Morrill drive to Dry Fork for the Sunday school conference.
Fragment mentions individuals returning, university events, health improvements, and visits between towns. Reads as a scattered social notices snippet with names such as Kay Neal Gohon and May Ghwiler, plus mentions of Utah and Bela Lake city. No clear single event or outcome.
A brief obituary note records Mra S J Campbell departing toward Grand Junction with her daughter Miva Orbie. It notes her absence from active duties at the Vernal hospital and mentions Alexander and Alto Theme in relation to the camp bell Ming.
George A Scott regional livestock official and Colorado statistician met in Denver and Lay City to discuss plans for Colorado Utah border work. They avoided duplication of efforts with Ford era Vine Prank Lewis who wintered in Denver and visited Lewis family. Jackson arrived from Keetley Utah to see Mre WA Bingham family and Mrs Joackapp's sister Ting ham accompanied the group before resuming teaching duties.
A baby arrives in Bountiful as Mrs Lige Jée and the infant stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs Charlee T Pope relocate to Vernal from another state after spending the winter elsewhere.
Seminary History and Qodtrize class spent Saturday at the power plant near Vernal on horseback with games and canyon exploration. Sophomore outing by UH left to Remem ber the Maine in Ashley Canyon with games and cave visits. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs F J Sur in Salt Lake City with bridge and gifts. Mr and Mrs Hatch marked Mrs Hatchs seventy second birthday with cards and refreshments.
Mre Antie Mickillien of Heber City visited with her sister Aire from Friday to Sunday. Bt Hay Lewis and Mrs Thomas Hiatt of Hindleit underwent appendectomy Sunday morning at Verna hospital. The Verna family left for Malta Lakeetty for a visit and expect to return Sunday. Misag Gag Davig departed for Salt Lake City Sunday morning. Miles Day left Bent with Mr and Mrs Walter Davies of Rangely. Mr and Mrs George H Christy moved into the new house in Ashton where Vmiey Louise Jorgensen had built. Mr and Mrs Harry Van Tassell returned from Dbingban after visiting their son and wife. Grandma Dery, previously at Mrs Nettle Kichena hospital for nine weeks, moved to her daughter's. Mrs Thomas Caldwell of Mnaeser.
J Ralph Walker son of Mr and Mrs George Walker suffered a broken arm after a horse kick. He has not fully recovered from injuries from a falling tree last January.
Friends report Dr Earl Lewie is slowly improving from injuries sustained in an automobile accident and is able to do light work at his optical parlor.
Local attendees at the Dry Fork Sunday School conference include Mr JI WV Sybberta Mrs Jennie Parker Nota Gilman Florence Hansen Figta Tingham Htella Richards and Calvin Marshall as they joined the event held on Sunday May 2 at Dry Fork.
George N Larsen who taught at Roosevelt high school last winter moved his wife and family back to his Ver nal home Monday. Dr and Mrs J W Stevens, former residents of the Larsen house, moved Saturday. Mrs Stevens and two children will take a trip to California.
R A Mtylson manager of the Raten Oil company of Rangely and Walter Hart, connected with the company, left the fore part of the week for Salt Lake City on a business trip.
JL Lewis of Nhebfell son of W W Lewis spent several days in Ver nal last week seeking his children Helen and Bearl and other relatives.
A fragmented account mentions D Lews Thomas Karren W Lewis J DD Yol the Darker Hates and Ralph Alexander to raise funds for the Lewis Motor company. Mrs Seth Perry, granddaughter of the late Dr Harvey Cos Huilleger, requests information from the National Encyclopedia about the doctor’s life. Melody Johnser, daughter of Smelten Johnson, suffered an accident. the doctor tended the wound and spared two children Katherina and Mary Elisabeth. Mise Hilda Hedekinagy left for Price on Saturday. Sander pursued business for Ashley Co op.
In nine Colorado national forests, sheep permittees set a cents per head charge on grazing to fund predator control and ranger supervision on the range. Prominent locals Mr and Mrs Charles Howell and Jamie Kharas travel to Green River for health reasons. The home of Mr and Mrs Vinko Manker is leased to Mr and Mrs San Murray. Social events honor Mrs George Wocahoon and Mrs Elizabeth Higham with gatherings at the Cahoon home. A ward bazaar and dinner at Orpheia hall drew a large crowd with cherry blossoms and artificial flowers enhancing the event.
Members gathered at Mrs Charles Nunt's home Thursday for needlework and social time. The Kuesta left feeling they had a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 13 at Mrs Alfred Ange's home in Jensen.
A crowd attended a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs P Helly in Jensen. Guests enjoyed a lively five hundred game and a luncheon at the close. Several pairs were listed among the top bidders and attendees.
A Tuesday afternoon gathering of the Twentieth Century Club hosted by Mrs Thyrd Shimmin featured bright rooms, early spring decor, and a light refreshments display as members enjoyed conversation and companionship.
Mrs Smith entertained children at a May 4 birthday party for her daughter Shirley. The afternoon featured games and a lunch, and Shirley received numerous presents from her friends.
County Clerk Wilson Murray granted a marriage license on Saturday to James R Clair and Annea E Bruner, both of Jensen. They were married by Justice Charles 9 Carter. The groom is son of James H. Clair and the bride daughter of James F. Bruner.
John Johnson of Fort Duchesne and Florence Nath of Whiterocks obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray on Tuesday and were married by Resident Wallace Calder. The groom is the son of Arthur Johnson and the bride the daughter of Robert Nash.
The Limited Mall presents the Warner Brow Classic at the Verue theatre tonight. Director George Hill chose the Royal Gorge in Colorado as the film’s rugged background to intensify the drama and critics praise the mountainous setting as a cinematic masterpiece. Monte Blue stars in the tale.
Uintah club received word that the planned excursion by Salt Lake business men into Uintah Basin and western Colorado has been moved from May 24 to August 23.
Darrell King returned home last week for a visit with William Merkley of Rangely, an Infernal to spend Sunday, and turning Monday.
The Kingsbury Congregational church will host a tribute to motherhood featuring orphan donations and services Sunday morning. The program includes an organ prelude by Mrs Hattle Coltharp doxology invocation a hymn My God How Endless Is Thy Love a duet That Old Irish Mother of Mine performed by Mrs W A and others.
A church program lists scripture lessons and an anthem titled When You Go Goodbye to Mother. The service includes prayers offertory violin and piano, meditation, and a solo That Wonderful Mother of Mine. Sermon on Motherhood by the pastor, hymns, and benediction follow with organ postlude by Mrs Coltharp and a chorus of Mesdamens Banks Mariner Mausen Chapman Thorne Sufie Goltharp and Messrs Mausen Sebold.
A four day program organized by the Vernal First Ward Sunday school will be held under its auspices. It aims to engage members with religious instruction and community activities, though details are sparse in the fragment.
At Ward Chapel 1025 8th St Sunday May Sth the program includes singing led by E J Young Jr with performances by a sexophone trio Lowell and Kermit Young and How ard Harrison plus recitation by Ray Richardson and a male quartet. Leona Gurr presents tokens to all mothers as Beehive Girls and Boy Scouts stand at attention. President Wallace Calder conducts the service ending with God be With You Till We Meet Again and benediction inviting the public especially mothers.
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