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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1926
Page
8
An official notice from the Vernal Utah post office records an act of Congress dated in March. The document names James Watt as manager and publisher and lists WMV OH Wales as editor, with the entry entered at the post office in Vernal.
Roosevelt residents and visitors are listed from Vernal events this week. Miva Wit Varley, Mrs J O Orser, Moékey Swain, Lette Askion, Sd Lowe, and Charles Sehnentke are named with locations Salt Lake City Roosevelt and Vernal. A benefit dance for Marion Pall is planned in Roosevelt, and John W Pope garage delivered a coneoh to Warren Tillings of Rainbow.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Slanting welcome a ninth daughter born Tuesday May 18 at Richeng hospital. Don Carrollson of Me and Mrs Heber Wall of Altonah report a son born Tuesday.
Misa Nial Welson of Richfield Utah travels to Vernal to visit friends. The visit includes meetings with Sieg Nelson and former teachers from Uktah high school.
Roose velt attorney Ray E Dillman of Roose velt and father TF Dillman of Whiterocks were in Vernal on business Friday.
Hroyd Fletcher, formerly at the I D gs Conservatory of Music in Balt Lake City, is home on a short vacation. Treatdent William Ho Smart of Roosevelt has returned from a six months mission to the Suthern States.
Mrs Gewts and Nangely Sunny hosted guests while Mr Lewis metered to visit. Mrs Janey Coltharp and daughter were also present. Miss Louise Larson and Toate Hidtedga from Roosevelt stopped by to see Miss Mabel Siddeway over the weekend.
Mrs Hannah Warker plans a summer visit to Grove Prave and Salt Lake with relatives for health reasons and expects to be away several months. The report lists several family movements including Mrs William Griffin and son Frank returning to Kentucky and others visiting Fort Duchesse and the Salt Lake area. Patents and permits section notes multiple land filings in Vernal and surrounding areas by various individuals and entities.
Willam N Walker of Salt Lake City arrived in Vernal Saturday. Attorney Wellag Young made a trip to Salt Lake City last week. J H Arata of Rangely wag business in Vernal Saturday. Trim of Watson aperture Saturday in Vernal. Joan T and Smoot Rowley of Mt Home were in Vernal Monday. Charley Coleron of Ft. Duchene was in Vernal Monday. Delbert Harrocka viewed in Bennet Friday and Saturday. MIs Miriam Celton Ja employed at a clerk at the City Bakery. Mrs Witten Pierce has been employed as a clerk at the Vernal Drug Company. Mat Curry, merchant of Ouray, was in Vernal on business last Friday.
Work has begun on four lawns at the Federal building and the First Ward chapel grounds. Misa Deth Aller, a student at the University of Utah, traveled from Salt Lake City to Vernal for a Sunday visit with Mrs Y Pontha Calder. Harold Calder, son of Mr and Mrs Pontha Calder, arrived from Salt Lake City to spend the day with his parents. Mr Calder is attending the University of Utah.
Attractive parties are constructing sheltering fronts for the three departments under the direction of Ward FF White.
Word comes from Parla Idaho of the arrival of an 11 pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs John A Wallis. Wallis was formerly of Vernal and the father is James H Wallis.
Miss Thelma Wall and Howard Jiarrison departed Thursday morning for Salt Lake City for a short visit. Both are former students of Ulntah High School.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Price of Roosevelt visited with Mrs Maggie Timothy in Vernal on Friday of last week. Mrs Timothy is Mrs Price's mother.
C A Brown and aon of Monarch visited Vernal on Friday and met Andrew Murray or Jensen. Mr Brown praised the crops and mentioned ample water in the Monarch section this year.
Mr and Mrs Byron Thomae left for Salt Lake City Thursday morning on a business and pleasure trip. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Abner Richena of Naples. Mr Thomas expects to participate in the State Gun Club meet at Geneva on Utah Lake this weekend.
The Ladies of the Current Topics Club met Friday at Mrs Hatch’s home with Mrs Merkley as hostess. After the business meeting Mrs Chapman spoke on Rosa Bonheur, and the group enjoyed a luncheon for members and three guests.
Choir members hosted a surprise farewell at the ward chapel on Wednesday evening for Yr and Mrs Trows leaving the community. Mrs Prowse had led the choir this past year and Yr Rows was the choirmaster with plans for dancing, cake, and gifts.
The Bee Silver girls plan a gala day in June with awards for words in the stake. A program at Orpheus hall is set for 2 o clock featuring bee house activities and refreshments. Mrs Alfred Alige hosts a Thursday evening Five Hundred game with Taese, Jack Higham winning honors.
A large turkey dinner was hosted Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jessa Evana with guests including Mr and Mrs Rae Ashton Mr and Mrs Wallace Hicke Mr and Mrs Jack High and others. The gathering featured laurel arrangements with lilacs and eight thirty seating, followed by five hand cribbage and awards to Mrs Rae Ashton and Adelbert Colton Sr.
Mrs J EF Froway entertained last Thursday evening with a miscellaneous shower for Miss Blvakatun, a June bride. The home was decorated with lilies and flowering amonds, guests sat at five tables, regressive sting was played, and Mrs H B Calder won the honors. A two course luncheon was served and gifts were received by the guest of honor.
Attendees honored Hazel Williams during a Monday evening roast for cousin Harry Griffin returning to Byron Wyoming after three years in California. Ten guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment, lawn games, and refreshments at the Henderson home amid a cheerful gathering.
A small group traveled to Rangely on Wednesday and spent the afternoon with Mrs Walter Barts and Mrs F I Os Sur. Dinner was served and the ladies played bridge with Mrs Briuat Stringham aiding in high honors.
Mrs J E H Ratliff hosted a Ladies Aid gathering Wednesday at her home with twenty members and nine guests present. A missionary program followed the business meeting under Mrs James McNaughton with several musical and reading items. The next Ald meeting is at the Community house on Wednesday evening May 26.
Mrs Adair Tyrzach and Mrs Vern McCarroll entertained Monday afternoon with bridge at the Tyzach home. White lilac and honeysuckle decor created a charming setting. Guests Mirae Snell Miller and Vis L Manker received, and a luncheon was served by the hostess.
One of the season’s delightful young parties was hosted by Ruth Caldwell at the Woodard home on Monday afternoon from five to eight thirty in honor of Peron Clifford’s fourteenth birthday. The event featured lively games dancing and step dancing by Ken.
W P Ellsworth, a Ouray valley pioneer of 14 years, visited Vernal last week on business. He said his farm yielded strawberries radishes and lettuce on the free of May and he raised more than three tons of alfalfa per acre. He noted the place has never shown traces of alkali.
The Chinese people of China Row issue a challenge to the Jews of Main Street for a fast baseball game next Wednesday afternoon. The organizers say they look forward to an exciting contest and expect a spirited turnout.
Notice lists two items: Willive piano lessons planned for summer months and a four room house remodeling by Aycock at a property built last year. It also mentions George Jowhn-Stun with a date of May 12.
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