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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
8
Plant your roses in beda where they can be cultivated. There is still an few packages of thovernment seed Ieft. Better call and get them. Lee Webb left Sunday for Colorado points on business and expecta to return during the week.
Mr and Mrs V T Rice were in Vernal on Friday from Handlett tending some business matters.
Joseph E B Mare of Salt Lake City is in Vernal for a business visit during the latter part of the week.
Snell Millers work as bookkeepers for Raven Oil and Refining company in Rang Ely. Do not plant shrubs roses or flowers along the Tong walk to the house. keep an open lawn instead.
W Melling, driver for the U S Star Route Mall trucks, sustained a sprained wrist last week and is unable to drive.
Rosa Bartlett of Roosevelt, representative of the J. G. Peppard Bead SOD, spent several days in Vor nal.
Mrs Bell Watkins departed Sunday for Sunnyside where Mr Watkins is employed. Roscoe Hale accompanied her driving her in his car.
The band stand at the city and county park has been repainted improving its appearance. Local officials praise the refreshed look and its impact on park gatherings and civic events.
A Children's Mayflower Dance will be held at the Uintah Academy building on Wednesday afternoon May 23 at 2 PM. All youth attendees are invited to participate in the event and enjoy a afternoon of music and dance.
Lowe Ashton left Sunday for Roosevelt where he will be employed for a summer position at the Ashton Bros store.
C N Whittaker representative of Zellerback Paper Co of Salt Lake City was in Vernal Tuesday on company business.
William Preece departed Tuesday to Uintah Power and Light to oversee a crew building a canal supplying plant water from Ashley Creek. The assignment focuses on conveying water to the facility through a new canal system.
Postmaster J P Rudy of Fort Duchesne attended the Senior program of the U A class of 23 in Vernal last week and was a visitor Thursday evening.
Mrs. M. A. Workman leaves on Tree Day morning for Salt Lake City. She expects to visit friends in Roosevelt a few days en route.
Miss Ethel Adair, who had spent the past winter in Yowa, returned home last week. She arrived the evening her mother underwent a serious operation.
William and John Winn left Tuesday morning for Southern Nevada to reach their brother Joseph who has suffered a stroke and is seriously ill.
L. B. Mecham, an agent for Western States Life Insurance with an office in the Uintah State Bank building, lies seriously ill at his Salt Lake City home. He had been away for about two weeks, returning recently.
Walter G. Barnes, Vernal Auto manager, returned Saturday from Salt Lake City with a Nash Six and delivered it to a customer at Myton. On Tuesday he left again for Salt Lake City with the Gates the poem emotive for Salt Lake on bus.
Bishop Thos. J. Caldwell of Jensen Ulatah school district and Superintendent H. Olson departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City to handle school district business.
Joseph Sannes of Christiana Norway files declaration of intention and petition for citizenship awaiting June district court hearing at the county clerk's office.
Professor R H Sainsbury arrived home Thursday afternoon driving from St Johns Arizona where he has been teaching at St Johns High School during the term.
Mrs Lynn Bowthorpe and her daughter Josephine Bowthorpe returned home Tuesday after living in Salt Lake City for some time Miss Bowthorpe has worked temporarily as a deputy in the county treasurer s office
County commissioner Fred Feltch leads a crew placing a line of piling in Ashley Creek above the Jensen bridge to redirect water flow directly under the structure, preventing bank impact on either side.
Frank Schofield of Manila Utah filed a notice with Register Albert Halen to make final proof on his homestead entry before Heber J Bennion Jr district court clerk at Manila Utah on June 19 1923.
The Neal-Allén Motor company transfers all auto parts and accessories to Vermal Auto company and will devote future efforts exclusively to selling Chevrolet and Oldsmobile cars.
George W. Cahoon and his wife with their young daughter moved Monday from Deseret Utah to the new Miller home. Cahoon will oversee the former J G Pappard Lead company operations in Ashley valley, taking charge of the old work.
Onewers L McCarrell and Chan Mantle led a group of cattlemen who left Sunday with a herd bound for the Blue Mountain section to improve home surroundings and keep boys and girls at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan W. Atwood departed Saturday for Salt Lake City where Mr Atwood will undergo a physical examination as part of eligibility for vocational training.
Abe Lidell, manager of the clothing department at the Wandtch store in Bunnyside Utah, was a business visitor to VYornsal last week and returned home on Sunday.
Nile Hughes arrived Friday from the White River area where he maintains several oil shale camps for ongoing assessment work. He returned Saturday.
Earl Lewis the eye specialist visited Saturday from Price and reported roads from Price to Myton in excellent condition and the route from Price to Salt Lake City also in fine shape.
The Star mall service between Price and Vernal arrived here around noon on the old timetable. The schedule will remain through the winter until a change is required next season.
The Watson Oil Company filed a patent with the county recorder for 800 acres including the Early off shale claims numbered 33 34 36 and 27 in sections 11 and 14 Township 11 South Range 26 East Salt Lake meridian with filing dates around November 30.
According to William Workman who oversees the park thieving across the flower beds is almost nightly. He laments the motive behind stealing flowers and questions why anyone would want them.
Marcelino Trujillo son of Q Trujillo of Tridell has been ill two weeks with typhoid fever and is now home from the sheep camp at 1121. He is improving slowly.
Local office offers samples of fetter heads and envelopes with colored work as a specialty. No need to send out of town. call at the office or phone 24 and they will deliver samples.
Congressman Don B Colton left for Salt Lake City on Monday. On his return he will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening to the class of 23 at Carbon County High School in Price.
Karl Collier and Clarence Cald wall traveled from Salt Lake City and stayed several days. On returning Saturday they accompanied Forest Caldwell who will soon receive medical treatment.
Jess A Thompson of Willow Creek Utah and Lena Hatch daughter of Jeremiah Hatch were united in marriage May 10 1923 by Justice Irvin Eaton at Willow Creek Ouray Utah. ceremony witnessed by local residents and friends.
George O. Evans fresh from a vocational training course at the US A C Logan and his mother Mrs. Sarah J Evans stay in town from Bennett on Wednesday. Mrs. Evans visits her brother Brig Casto in Maeser while George plans work in a radio factory in Salt Lake City.
kK. A. Jacobsen the Uintah academy principal and teachers Miss Marefret Davis and Miss Edith Willson left for Provo on Saturday. Mr. Jacobsen plans to study in Provo for the next month and handle some business matters. Miss Davis and Miss Wilson returned to their homes.
Mrs. Sarah D Mease has sold her property here and expects to return shortly to Sunnyside. James Mease runs the Wa Batch atore confectionery department and has made good on oil stock in Port Marr wells. Patty Messe teaches and works as stenographer for Supt Kirkpatrick of Utah Fuel Co.
Mr and Mrs Seymour 8B Snow of Maeser were called to Jenson early Monday to the bedside of Mr Snow's 94 year old mother at the home of Hugh Snow. She is greatly improved and Mr Snow returned home Tuesday. Mrs S3B Snow remained to help as Mrs Hugh Snow also became ill Monday evening.
The Green River runs high for this season, dipping under two feet from the bank at Jonsen Bridge. Cold weather may limit further rise while warmth lingers, keeping old timera expectations of the highest water possible for the period.
Roosevelt cou ple Louie Galloway and Doone Pack secured a marriage license May 12 and married Saturday evening in Roosevelt. The bride is the daughter of Bishop J Austin Pack of Roosevelt Second ward. A reception followed at the bride's home.
The advisory cautions homeowners to avoid planting fruit trees in front yards and suggests keeping them in orchards or designated orchard spaces for better aesthetics and space use.
The speaker notes that while experience can yield gains, paying the price for mistakes is dreaded. The lesson implies caution in pursuing risk and emphasizes the burden of lessons learned through hardship.
A series of personnel moves and visits along the Uintah Railway are noted in Vernal. C E String and others return from Watson after work at the shearing plant. Mrs F O Elam arrives from Kansas City to be with her mother Mrs H Adair. Mrs Victor Johnston visits her Vernal sisters. Barah Johnson departs for California. Supt John McAndrews and Road Master Ed Gurr focus on Uintah railway work near Watson. String resigns to join Raven Oil in Rangely Colorado. Mr Sheehan takes the Watson office vacancy.
A May Day window at Vernal Auto features a hen with several large eggs in the lawn decoration. The card reads Be a Booster and urges visitors to follow the hen’s example of striving to produce something better amid keen competition.
Olson superintendent of Uintah County Schools and T J Caldwell went to Salt Lake City to secure teachers for Savior High School and other school matters. Olson plans several hires but no definite contracts were made yet.
George W. Cahoon of Deseret Utah took charge of field work in Ashley valley for the J. G. Peppard Seed company and will stay at least until the alfalfa seed is threshed in the fall. He will establish an office in Vernal later and expects better seed production than last year as acreage contracted for seed increases.
The Colorado State Highway Commission awarded Northwestern Construction a contract to finish a Victory Highway section from near the Spencer ranch to the county line. The prior segment was completed last year.
D L Richards and daughters hosted the Naples ward bishopric and their wives along with about forty guests at the Richards home Wednesday evening. The social event featured games and music followed by refreshments.
The American Legion schedules Memorial Day events on May 30 with cemetery services at 10 AM and a 3 PM address at the Vogue Theatre by Congressman Don B Colton. Special music is planned and a full program will be issued next week.
On Tuesday last Rev Father Louis J Fries, head of Catholic work in Vernal, bought Mrs. Sarah D Mease’s home. He plans to remodel it into a chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will begin there from the coming Sunday, replacing services at the Vernal Commercial Club rooms.
Mr. Paul Shankweller will deliver a sermon at 11 a.m. next Sunday at Kingsbury Congregational church. The topic is What Will Be the Religion of the Future the Recession of the Spirit or the Religion of Authority. All are welcome.
Wayne Dudley of Jensen Mercantile begins a five room bungalow on a corner lot half a mile from the store. He bought the land from Albert Snow. Frank Smith of Vernal handles the carpentry work.
A group of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. A. A. Hateh on May 4 to honor her 71st birthday. They spent the evening playing 600 and enjoyed a delicious lunch as Mrs. Hateh received many beautiful presents.
The Utah Public Health association reports fifteen Utah schools won national pennants in the National Tuberculosis Association health crusade tourney. Winners include Central City Efebe City Helper Lincoln Logan and Riverton schools with their teachers listed. trophies expected from New York soon.
Director Georg Fitzmaurice again crafts a distinct success blending suspense and romance with fine scenery. James Kirkwood stars with Anna Q Nilsson Norman Kerry delivering strong support in the chief roles at the Vogue theatre opening Friday May 18.
Reports from Mrs William Richens home indicate Mrs E H Adair has shown a slight improvement in condition after a serious operation on May 8. She remains in a critical state but hopeful signs are noted for her recovery.
Drs Jr and Wm M Buswell ophthalmic specialists from Salt Lake City visit Vernal at the Vernal Hotel on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27 with no charge for eye testing. They continue at Jensen on May 28 and Lapoint on May 29 offering health and vision glasses and references.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Ashton with Miss Louise Jorgenson drove to Roosevelt Sunday. Mrs Rae Ashton and the children accompanied them home and will stay a few days for a visit.
In 1922 the ninth grade was dropped leaving a senior high school. Uintah Academy enrollment started at sixteen, grew to 262 with four-year courses, then 160 with only the senior high. From 1898 to 1923 the academy produced 328 graduates, ending with a 32-student class in 1923. The school closes as a Latter-day Saints church school, marking a farewell to students and teachers amid reflection on its moral and scholarly impact. Final business of the school will close July 1, 1923 and a report will go to the Church General Board.
Otis J. Horrocks son of Bishop and Mrs Joseph Horrocks and Nellie Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Adams both of Bennett secured a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray on May 16 and will be wed in the Salt Lake temple. A departure party was held in Bennett prior to their trip to Salt Lake City. Horrocks works at the Rainbow mine and they plan to live there after returning.
Revelation is the subject of the lecture to be given by Father Fries at St Pauls Episcopal Church Monday evening at eight o clock. The public is invited to attend this lecture.
The city council held a Wednesday session primarily for routine matters. Mayor Walter G. Barnes was absent on business in Salt Lake City. All council members were present for the meeting.
Classified notice offers arsenate of lead for spraying dated 2011 from Vernal Drug Co. with limited readable details on the product and seller.
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