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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
8
The notice marks a second class matter designation for the post at Vernal Utah with reference to an act of Congress from March.
A jumble of names and events details trips to Salt Lake City and Savannah, returned sheep camp visits, a wrist injury from a fall, and a severe winter storm. Mentions include Ike Shatfer, Ny fece Geraldine Stewart Witt, the Tiendersen family, Violet Young, Leo Caller, T M Alexander, T G Alexander, and Willaim Witbeck. The storm severity and a planned Southern States mission release are noted.
Sheri Lafe Ilehardeen returns from Salt Lake City with newborn at Vernal hospital. Local trips include Duchesne business, Park City visitors, and Uintah County teaching staff picks. Mothers Day event at Roosevelt, theater manager Swain in Vernal, and various family visits plus a car delivery list and public notices.
The Ute Uintah High Seminary commencement will be held Friday at 10:00 AM in Uintah High School. The program includes opening hymn Des to the Heart of the Shepherd prayer by Reed Ras, lectures by Jacob M Lubbe, piano solo Merle Dingham, dedicatory address by Stella Stevens, a male quartet, readings, selections from the Seminary orchestra under Carl Hacking, diploma awards by President Wallace Calder, and benediction by Elgin Bingham.
Chapter C of the PEF O Sisterhood entertained their husbands at Mrs J H Rath home for the chanter birthday anniversary. The cheer was enhanced by white bouquets and bags of white Ulaca. Guests dined at five tables, played bridge, and awards went to Mrs John Mc Andrews and N J Meagher.
A Five Hundred luncheon was held Friday evening at Mrs Alexander’s home in honor of T WG Alexander father of TG Alexander who left Monday morning for a summer tour Colorado and southern Arizona. Guests at five hundred tables included Mr and Mrs Ad elbert Colton Sr Mr and Mrs Harmon Sawards and a long list of local residents. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Jesse Lyons and Byron Thomas Covets were laid at the card tables and sun-sheen was sparkling as the hostesses served.
A large audience gathered at the Vernal Seventh Ward chapel for a Mothers Day program. The service featured prayers, songs, a sacraments selection, and performances by the Junior Orchestra and eight young ladies who presented Memories of Childhood. The program included a tribute to mothers by six young ladies, a pennant presentation, and vocal duets and solos before a benediction.
County Clerk William Murray granted a marriage license on Wednesday to Bertie William Martinean of Mr and Mrs Wartin and Serean Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs William Reed Hoth.
Uintah High School and coach Glenn Anderson showcase a standout track squad led by Curtle McCurdy Caldwell Watkins Noel Henry Dudley and Colton. They dominate the Eastern division, sending five athletes plus the coach to the State meet in Salt Lake City to compete for top state honors.
Leaders press a vigorous campaign to curb noxious weeds and protect agricultural value. They cite costs from pests and disease, highlight the Russian knapweed spread, and stress dairy industry growth in Uintah Basin via clean barns, proper equipment, and strict hygiene.
On Tuesday May 18 Rev Charles F ebold will be ordained into Congregational ministry at the Bringsboro church. Rev Claton Rice of the Idaho Conference will supervise with pastors from Salt Lake City Provo and Ogden taking part. Visiting clergy include Rev Chan Gaffney Rev Mayo Rev H Gootwin and Rev E E Bach ellor. Lay delegates from Salt Lake City and Provo will attend. The public service begins 7 30 pm. The Ecclesiastical council meets prior to the service to examine the candidate.
Glen Bennion spent Friday May 7 with the Vernal Seminary department and shared several missionary experiences and incidents of interest during the assembly period. Frida Cithur Cuttle from the botany class presented a brief talk on forest conservation importance.
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