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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
8
The Vernal Express entered its second diasn at Vernal Utah under the act of Congress of March 1. This archival notice notes registration under federal act provisions and location United States.
Mrs. Edwin Watking of Davia is reported to be improving nicely. Robert Witmer has purchased the tin shop from his brother David Cari Elmer of Myton was in town Monday.
Misa Buenna Billings leaves for Provo to attend summer school at BRYU. Elisha Campbell buys a 3 4 ton Oldemobile truck from Neal Allan Motor Car Co this week.
The Vernal Lumber company dispatched two crews to the saw mill Wednesday morning to collect lumber.
Mrs Mary Attwood of Stockmore Utah received her son in law Iain Vernal visiting from away while staying with her mother Mrs Wm Hodgkinson for a short visit.
Henry Ereckson has resigned his position as custodian of the Commercial club rooms. This notice states the departure and confirms the termination of duties at the club facility.
Wilbur Sewards, manager of the Acorn Mercantile company, has a very sick baby, prompting possible personal and business concerns as the family seeks medical care.
This week Neal-Allan Motor Car Company sold a 3-4 ton Oldsmobile truck to E. P. Evans of the Roosevelt Implement Company, signaling a local business transaction.
P. D. Allen bought a new 490 Chevrolet this week and was seen cutting a few shines around the corners of Vernal.
Walter Barnes of Varna Auto traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday to acquire a Nashar and then sold it to a banker in Myton.
Grandma Bartlett came home Wednesday evening following a two week visit with her daughter Mrs Markley in Tridel.
Mrs. S Ang. Smith was appointed chairman and Miss Thelma King secretary at a Wednesday Red Cross chapter meeting.
David Witmer expands his general store this week by adding a second-hand furniture department. The new section complements stocking in the shop and broadens offerings for customers seeking used furnishings.
Willis Johnson was taken to Salt Lake City Thursday for special treatment as his shoulder requires an operation. The move was arranged to obtain needed medical care and surgery for his injured shoulder.
At a local Red Cross chapter meeting this week Mrs W 8&8 Flenderson resigned as chairman after long faithful service.
Wilkie Fussman, an ex war service man, has given up his work with the sheep due to poor health since returning from war. He was gassed several times and sustained injuries in service. He expects to receive his war compensation soon and then will focus more on his health.
Mra Maggie Timothy visits Vernal from Ioka Utah. Miss Leola Anderson in aurav at Noell reace case. Sui Bomiilh of Whiterocks in town. Joh Wills cashier of May cole bank won a visitor jo ur nal. Aliss McNee met Irienda before departing east. Mrs Allen Pottenger and Miss Nell Nuch arrived from Aalington Hinals last Friday. Denhart of Myton visited Vernal Saturday. Mr and Miss Art Kneale from Ft Duchesne visited Vernal Thursday. Taylor from mine at Stainbow attended to business and friends. American Legion dance last Friday night a grand social success. refreshments delicious. M T Streeter building spur to Moffat railroad from Craig to Maybell, thirty titles. Mrs Eddie Young won Salt Lake Herald contest prize. diamond ring $160. Siney Lewis confined to bed but improving. A baby girl born May 19 to Mr and Mrs Edwie Collier. mother and baby well. Mr J Robertson visiting from Ti.sester Bingham and Mrs Charlea McKonkey. Mr and Mrs Orin Allen of Mansur welcomed a baby girl Thursday morning. City water department urged to notify when water shut off.
B0 acre farm located a short distance from town offers 40 acres alfalfa and grain 22 acres timothy and clover with remaining pasture. Includes full frame house outbuildings fencing machinery and a large spring of pure water with approved Indian water right asking 6400 dollars. Also offered is a 109 acre farm about 20 acres cultivated balance pasture with ample headgate and water priced at 6600 dollars per acre.
Residents and visitors are listed with travels and health updates. Gerald Stowart heads to Halt Lake City for an operation, Arthur Gray recovers in Vernal Hospital after leg injury and blood poisoning, and George Colton family relocate to Mesa Arizona. W P Ellsworth visits from Ouray, Vogue theatre manager A S Gilbert returns with high quality Srtcraft productions, and the Brooks family leaves for Montrose Colorado to farm. Education Commissioner Claxton calls national and regional conferences on statesmanship and commercial training. Ernest Untermann and son report ongoing Dyer mine surveys. road conditions delay access until late June.
Mrs Elmer Galbrath Jef, accompanied by Mrs Charles Barren and her two children Agusta and Charles, were observed Tuesday morning in Vernal.
Miss Bertha Anderson of the Willcox Academy faculty departed this morning to return to her home in Spring Valley Minnesota.
Acorn Mercantile Co and Cliva Davis traveled to reservation posits on business this week, coordinating site observations and potential partnership opportunities with local authorities. The delegation aimed to assess facilities, logistics, and market potential for forthcoming ventures.
Frank Hodson became ill on his way home Sunday evening and was so severely attacked by illness that he had to stay with Nathan Hardy for the night.
Lorenzo Samuels and Paul Davis accompanied by Walter Barnes traveled to Salt Lake City to procure new Nash cars for Vernal Auto Company. The trip aims to expand inventory and strengthen regional dealership offerings.
J W Nixon of the Intermountain Life Insurance Company made a courteous call to this office. He spent the week here in the interest of his company and its local affairs.
Miss May Carloss returns to Price after visiting her parents and takes a position as hiring clerk at the Price depot, marking a local change in staffing.
Mrs Alice Merkley won the auto prize in a Salt Lake Herald contest. She traveled to Salt Lake City to claim the car this week.
Edwin J Palmer will shortly depart for Logan to undertake a course in poultry and bee husbandry. The program is offered by the Government Vocational Training Board.
Milo Snow and his wife arrived in Vernal on Monday due to their ten months old baby’s severe illness. Mrs Snow has been confined to bed, suffering from the sickness.
Miss Stella, longtime head nurse, plans to attend the hospital's graduation exercises in Ogden this Saturday, marking a return to the community she helped lead. The ceremony will feel like home to her as she revisits familiar faces and former colleagues.
Walter Barnes of the Vernal Motor Company returned from Salt Lake City Monday with a Nash car and truck as Little Lyng Fisher is reported daving nicely since her operation.
George L Goodrich reports a few men are working on the Uintah river channel just above the Ft Duchesne bridge. The river at this point needs straightening to protect the bridge.
Dana Hillman of Paso Robles California arrived in Vernal last Friday evening and made a pleasant fall at this office. He will stay this summer to look after his bees and other interests in Ashley valley.
The doctors of Vernal thank Milas Sainsbury for excellent help during the past year as county Red Cross nurse. She is very able and efficient, and it is hoped Red Cross and schools can secure her services for next year.
Mrs Alice Pottenger and her two daughters Alice and Alvoeret ta visit Willcox Academy in country, then travel to California before returning to Illinois. Miss Bertha Anderson and Miss McNee plan to go to their homes. Miss Anderson and Miss McNee will also return home.
W W Lewis has completed the year end maintenance and repair work on his residence, marking the completion of ongoing improvements and projects planned for the season.
Office in Vernal Utah announces a meeting in May 1320 levied one mill per share against capital stock payable by June 19 1920 to Don B Colton. Unpaid stock by June 19 1920 will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, with sale set for July 6 1924 to cover delinquent assessments and advertising costs. Also notes Boy Scouts organization in wards and new drinking fountains at the park.
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