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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

2

Vernal locals visit. Woodard Co adds warehouse

Locals J W Eisworth and Lester Brland of Laete and D f Wikeon of Lapoint were in Vernal on Monday. L H Woodard Company completed an addition to their machinery warehouse Tuesday. A Farm Bureau meeting was held in Vernal Saturday night. weed control was the principal topic.

J W Eisworth Lester Brland Laete F Wikeon Lapoint Ll. H Woodard Company Farm Bureau Vernal

Mrs Margaret Durfee Visited Vernal From Salt Lake

Mrs Margaret Durfee of Salt Lake City formerly from Ouray Valley visited Vernal on Saturday reflecting a travel note.

Margaret Durfee Salt Lake Ouray Valley

Uintah County Names Theodore Johnson Crop Inspector

Theodore Johnson has been appointed crop inspector for Uintah County. The Vernal Fire ward hauled about thirty loads of state last Saturday on the tabernacle grounds.

Theodore Johnson Uintah County Ward Tabernacle

Martin Murray acquitted in speeding case

Martin Murray was tried for speeding in Justice L Thornes court Tuesday and was acquitted.

Martin Murray Sne Justice L Thornes Court

Release of Gam Woolley and Denver harnessmaker William Richardson

Word is received of the release of Gam Woolley after completing a mission to Europe. William Richardson of Denver is employed as a harnessmaker at Newton Brothers.

Gam Woolley Europe William Richardson Denver Newton Brothers

Summit Monument Works seeks bids in Utah

Oven M West of Hoytsville Utah for Summit Monumental Works solicits bids over a few days. Officials invite contractors to submit proposals for monument projects in Summit County.

Oven M Hoytsville Utah

Stake Conference Opens Saturday Morning For Record Attendance

The conference is set to begin Saturday at 10 with good weather and clear roads expected to bring record crowds to the event. Local organizers urged attendees to arrive early as capacity limits may be reached.

Stake

Angus Motor founder sells interests to WLL and shifts to contracting

J E Angus has sold all interests in the Angus Motor company to WLL and plans to focus on contracting and building ventures. The move ends his active involvement with the auto firm and begins a new period in construction.

J E Angus Angus Motor Company WLL Angus J E Angus

School Board Meeting and Officer Election Planned

Parents and teachers gather for a high school meeting in the school auditorium on Monday. An officer election will be held. R Moves of Ogden and Anton Btrebel of Salt Lake City, both former Vernal residents, were in town last week.

Ogden Anton Btrebel Salt Lake City Praman O Lockhart Luna Clege Duchesne County School Board

Attorney Hatch and Court Reporter Keller in Vernal Visit

Salt Lake City attorney E C Hatch and Provo court reporter J Ho Keller were in Vernal for a brief time last week in connection with local legal business.

E C Hatch Salt Lake City J Ho Keller Provo

Manager Moves Into Herriott House East of the Railway

P W Myron, local manager of the CG W and M Co, has moved into the Henry Herriott home located east of the Uintah Railway office.

P W Myron CG W and M Co Henry Herriott Uintah Railway

Vernon Vernal area school and civic notes

John Hair will return as high school custodian for another year and supervise summer lawn care. Various residents from Wilson and Salt Lake City travel to Vernal for school matters, piano work, and city business. A marriage license was issued to Ray L McConkle and Chice M Walt on May 7. County boys clubs are forming as school ends, with extensive postschool programs planned. A penetiration crew plans to begin work on the forest highway by June 1 and July 1 for project implementation.

John Hair Witgan Murray Ray L McConkle John L. McConkle Chice M Walt Orson Fall E. Peterson

Mrs Tucker and party return to Newport by car

Mrs Charles Tucker and Mrs Marion traveled with Mrs Anne Elbertsen and her son Richard back to Newport by car, after visiting here.

Charles Tucker Data Ter Marion Newport Gaif Anne Elbertsen Richard

Local visitors and residents move into Vernal area brick home

JR Coltharp of Rangely Cole spent a brief time in Vernal on Saturday as notable work was completed on the Victory Highway between Vernal and the Colorado state line. Dire Alva Mann and Off Aren, residents since last fall, relocated this week to the brick home of David Witmer on Vernal Avenue.

JR Coltharp Rangely Cole Vernal Victory Highway Colorado State Dire Alva Mann Off Aren David Witmer Vernal Avenu

Mr and Mrs Eldon Trady Stay Overnight With Youngs

Mr and Mrs Eldon Trady of Myton were overnight guests Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dallas Young. Mr and Mrs Brady left Tuesday for points in Colorado in the interest of his sheep.

Eldon Trady of Myton Mrr Dallas Young Nrs Brady Colorado

Principal Stella Beck Leaves Post in Spanish Fork

Miss Stella Beck, the efficient primary supervisor for the past school year, left at the end of the week for her home in Spanish Fork. Community members express regret at her departure and thank her for her services.

Stella Beck Spanish Fork

Omission in Ladices Names for P F O Sisterhood Trip

By mistake the name of Mrs W A Banks was omitted last week from the names of the ladies of the P F O Sisterhood who motored to Rangely Cole and spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Walter G Barnes.

W A Banks P F O Rangely Cole Walter G Barnes

Vernal Ward Suns Day School Plans Mothers Day Program

The Vernal Second Ward Sun day school announces a special Mothers Day commemoration. The event will be held on Sunday May 20 following the observance on May 13. A dedicated program will be rendered.

Vernal Second Ward Suns Day

Local couple Isaac Burton and wife return from Beverly Hills

Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton came home a week ago Tuesday after six months in Beverly Hills California. They say their winter was most delightful and they are welcomed back into the community.

Isaac Burton Beverly Hillis Cali

Bennion family to visit relatives then move to Wyoming

Mrs E A Bennion and her children plan a weekend departure to Salt Lake and Heber to visit relatives before continuing to a summer home in Wyoming. Mrs Bennion and her husband, a sheepman, have been living with Mrs Nettle Richens since last September.

E A Bennion Salt Lake Heber Wyoming Nennion

Nuss Family Moves to Kemmerer Wyoming for Work

Mr and Mrs H E Nuss and their two daughters, residents since July, were in Kemmerer for an inquest Monday morning. Mr Nuss shows 31 percent interest in the Midwest Exploration Co and plans to work in the oil fields there.

H E Nuss Kemmerer Nuss Midwest Exploration Co

Landscape Gardening at Maeser Under Secretary Wilson Murray

Wilson Murray county secretary of the landscape gardening committee supervised last week’s planting at Maeser. The work will greatly enhance the grounds as a choicé variety of shrubs were set out.

Maeser Wilson Murray

Illustrated art lecture at UH 8 auditorium

An illustrated art lecture will be given at the UH 8 auditorium next Wednesday night under the auspices of the Current Topics Club. The pictures will be hand colored of historical American paintings.

UH 8

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Spring Meeting and Picnic

Mrs J A Cheney hosted the Twentieth Century Club Tuesday with a spring themed gathering. Members answered poetry roll call and Mary Witmer read a spring paper. a three course luncheon followed with special guests Mrs Snell Miller and Mrs John L. Add Downs. honors went to Mrs Charlies J Neal and Mrs Jack High ant. attendees included Mrs Hf E Nuss and numerous other members. The Uintah High Sophomore class later enjoyed a Green River gorge outing with faculty chaperones.

J A Cheney Twentieth Century Club Cheney Salt Lake City Mary Witmer Lalendar Snell Miller John L &Ddowns Charlies J Neal Jack Highant Eve Robinson Nice Hughes Louise Hughes Hf E Nuss J Real Jack Higham Thomas Crew Jesse Evans Lynn Ashton Abe Hatch Ceorge Cahoon Robert Johnston TQ Aleander John McNaughton Charles Srott Archie Lewis Nile Cass Uintah High Shhool Green River Gorge Filyone the George Fodak Pictures Davn Stella Harris Electa Johrson Edwin Branson Irs Gilbert Childs

Stake Relief Society Leaders Convene at Vernal Ward Chapel

Stake Relief Society class leaders from all wards gathered Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Vernal Second Ward chapel under stake counsellor Mrs Wellie Calder. The meeting opened with the congregation singing With Heavenly Inspiration and prayer by Mrs Minnie J Davis. Driver Smith from Ashley ward presented the Feconeé number, followed by talks on letter teaching and teacher qualifications by Miss Stella Teck and Miss Stella Harris. The group sang We Love Our Work before President Elnora Vernon pronounced the benediction.

Stake Relief Society Vernal Second Ward Stake Wellie Calder Minnie J Davis Ashley Ward Driver Smith Stella Teck

Mrs Nile Hughes Honored at Handkerchief Shower

Mrs Nusa hosted a handkerchief shower Saturday at her home for Mrs H E Nuss. The afternoon featured guests entertaining with bridge and social time.

Nile Hughes H E Nuss Bridge

Religion Class Holds Last Meeting

The final season meeting of the Religno class for fifths and sixth grades took place Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Marion K Shaffer’s home with twelve members present. Light refreshments were served after the lesson.

Marion K Shaffer

Beaux Arts Club Tea Hosted by Mrs Siddoway

Mrs John L Siddoway hosted the Beaux Ars Club Thursday afternoon with guests. Vine rooms wore lavender sweet peas and yellow tranquills. Three tables were set with flowers in crystal baskets, bows of lavender, and matching decor.

John L. Siddoway Beaux Ars Club Vine Lavendar

Lost Sheep Run Near Coal Basin In Utah

About sixteen head of sheep branded on back with mixed ear marks unsheared reported near Coal Basin. Vernal Postoffice FM Caldwell noted in the note.

Caldwell

Luncheon Talk on History and Opera Given by Mrs Snyder

At four o clock a three course luncheon was served and Mrs H M Snyder presented a paper on History and Kind of Orchestra and Operas with demonstrations using records on the victrola. Guests included Mrs Wiliam B Wallis Mrs Menn Bennion Mrs Lloyd Shimmin and others.

H M Snyder Wiliam B Wallis Menn Bennion Lloyd Shimmin Clive Davis J L. Biddowny H B Mendenhall Haller Witbeck Dean Bennion

Gipson Hotel Opens With New Furnishings and Dining Room

The Gipson Hotel opened to the public Wednesday featuring new furnishings and recently installed plumbing in guest rooms. The dining room is attractively equipped with few guests riding through from the highway north of Vernal. Fifteen loads of shale were hauled. Marshall H A Millee is commended for his active part in the work.

Gipson Vernal Marshall H A Millee

Maeser Wins In Drama Dance And Quartet at Stake MYTA

Imperial hall hosted a district contest night with Maeser winning dance, Vernal first in drama, Naples in quartet, while drama and quartet entrants both claimed by default. Three wards advance to Roosevelt next Tuesday for further competition. Also notes on a county Field Day for grammar students and a seed packaging poem by Edgar A. Guest.

Imperial Hall Myta Contett Maeser

Mothers Day Program Draws 67 to 70 Mothers in Vernal

The Vernal First Ward Sunday School hosted a Mothers Day program that filled the house. Between 67 and 70 mothers attended and each received a copy of Curtis Mother Day poems.

Vernal First Ward Curtis Mother Days

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