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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1926
Page
5
The notice catalogs numerous 1921 1922 land purchases and lot sales in Leeton Lapoint Randlett and Independence towns, listing lots blocks and acre amounts with prices. Names such as Alberta Sorensen Clara B Marshall John Jensen and Rosetta Jensen appear among buyers and sellers.
Thomas J Ellingford buys 3 E Hail place and plans a future home in Tridel. Oscar Lyman buys 40 acres from C B Bartlett, to live in Utah County rather than Provo. Lyman family to visit Provo and Manti next week. Mrs Alicea Morrill seeks treatment in Provo with daughter Rose Bartlett nearby. Bartlett family visits from Vernal and Provo for a few days. Leland Morrill and Stephen M Roses move to Roosevelt on business. Ross Ross and family also travel. Aaronic Priesthood program at Sacrament meeting. Murray Merkley conducts. Evening service at YWM and Y LL.M. and a joint testimonial session noted.
The Naples stage show The Dutch Detective drew a fair audience Friday, sparking laughter. Post play dancing attracted many youths from several wards as families share news of births, injuries, moves, and visits including Elva Merrell, Grace Richens, and Elmira Harrison kin.
Uintah soared with five runners matching larger schools as 23 of Utah’s 100 high schools scored in the state meet. George McCurdy and Arthur Curtis starred in basketball and track, with Curtis tossing 110 feet and Caldwell edged by on the final lap before an injury setback.
The annual girls day program launched on Friday May 1 with a school assembly called at 2:30 PM. The event featured student presentations and a brief program marking the occasion, highlighting the talents and activities of the girls' groups.
The program included the Girls orchestra selection with Misa Noall and a prayer, plus songs by Senior Glee. Performances featured Misa Harrig in Benler play prep, and readings by Charlottle Cortoss Meda Walker and others. The event closed with a track meet on the field.
On Sunday evening at 730 Rev Sebold will begin a series of services.
A forum on the subject will follow the regular service and invite all audience members to ask questions or share views. The event aims to explore religious topics and encourage participation from attendees.
The Vernal First Ward Sunday School will host a Walter Johnson program this Sunday at 7 25 for boys attending Sunday school. The event features musical acts and readings including Kalma Young, Marie Christensen, Floyd Fletcher, Elva Katon, J Clive Davin, and a duet by Mr and Mrs Vern Shimmin. Eight signed Walter Johnson baseballs, autographed by the Washington Senators pitcher, will be awarded to the top eight attendees after six months.
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