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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

8

Vernal communities bustle as summer court session nears

The district court summer term opens Monday June 2. Merchants report trade picking up. many locals and visitors from Rainbow mines, Ouray Valley Ditch company, and various towns are seen in Vernal. Numerous residents travel for work, education, or family matters, while others return from out of town to stay for the summer.

District Court Moses Moore Randlett Standrett Bualness Ouray Valley Ditch Company Eros i. FP. Lybarger Intertype Corporation Ban Francisco Calif 1 Sra

Heber Wardle Dies After Long Illness in Basin Area

Heber Wardle, longtime Glines ward resident and familiar Basin figure, died Tuesday evening at Roosevelt after a lengthy illness. He recently returned to Roosevelt from Price where he visited relatives and suffered a relapse. Funeral services are planned for Friday at 10 o'clock in the Glines ward chapel.

Heber Wardle Glines Ward Basin Roosevelt Price Glines Ward Chapel

Surfacing Progress on Project No 10 B Half Completed

Project No 10 B surfacing is about half finished. A G O Young and company oversee the work with days remaining estimated at six weeks. Delays arise from persistent travelers using the closed road, hindering construction and increasing costs. The surfacing extends from the Tabternacy building to the surfaced road through the Twist.

Dilley Visits Vernal Legion Post No 11

State Dept Adjutant A H Dilley of the American Legion Utah toured Vernal posting duties. He met with local members and encouraged activity during a state wide visit schedule. Dr WE Wich hosted him Saturday evening at his home.

A. H. Dilley State Dept Witbeck Post No A H O Dilley State Department American Legion Department of Utah Adjutant Dilley Legion Salt Lake City

State Fish and Game Commissioner to Visit Vernal Hatchery

State Fish and Game Commissioner D. H. Madson will visit the Whiterocks fish hatchery and Vernal next Saturday. He plans talks with the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club about conservation measures, but no public meeting will be held. Changes are expected at the hatchery.

State Fish and Game Henry Millocam Vernal

Uintah River Bridge Bids Expected to be Advertised

Engineer 7W M Varley reports bids for the Uintah River steel bridge near Fort Duchesne are expected to be advertised in about a month. The bridge, costing over 40 000 dollars, will be built entirely by the federal government as it lies on federal reserve land at Fort Duchesne.

Uintah River M. Varley Emoct Fort Duchesson Federal Reserve

Rainbow Trout Eggs Arrive at White Rocks Hatchery

Two cases of Rainbow trout eggs have been received at the White Rocks fish hatchery and placed in troughs for hatching. The hatchery will run at full capacity with care from local gun clubs preparing the fish for streams of sparkling water.

White Rocks

Lead Arsenate Spray Timing for Apple Blossoms

District agricultural inspector Rufus D. Johnson urges early lead arsenate spraying for apples within ten days. The spray must reach the blossom calyx cup, the sole entrance of coddling moth larvae, to protect the crop.

Rufus. D. Johnson

Clay for Brick Found Near School Sites

A Uintah school district group led by clerk A G Goodrich with Elisha Campbell and W S Ashton visited Ouray to assess clay for brick production for the schoolhouse. They found sufficient quantities and noted clay at Tridell. Returning, they were joined by KE M Chandler of Randlett.

G. Goodrich Uintah Elisha Campbell W S Ashton Ouray Tridell KE M Chandler Randlett

Second Run Shearing Starts at Bonanza

The Bonanza shearing corrals opened Thursday for a second run expected to last about ten days. William Witbock led the first sheep to be shorn, marking the early stage of the operation. The coming run will be the final shearing at the large corral.

Bonanza William Witbock

Plans for New School Buildings Delayed

The Senior high school and two Ouray and Tridell buildings plans have not arrived. Pope and Burton, architects, announce the delay delays. The school board extends bid receipt to Monday June 2 at 11 a.m. Local contractors await the plans.

Ouray and Tridell Pope and Burton Maveral

Caltharp Tours Denver and Salt Lake for Oil Business

W H Caltharp traveled to Denver Colorado last week on business then proceeded to Salt Lake City where he was greeted by re Caltharp. They then left for California points where Mr Caltharp engaged in special oil industry business.

W. S Ashton Salt Lake City Hia Ita Merle Ben Salt Lake County Lynne Ashton Charles de Molsy Provo DeMoalsy Vernal E. Peterson Peterson Montrepols Nevada W H. Caltharp Denver Colo Re Caltharp California Pointa Caltharp

Happenings In Society Involves Woman's Twentieth Century Club

Mrs N J Meagher entertained the Woman's Twentieth Century club Tuesday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected: George H. Christy president, Lola Allan vice president, Mrs Robert Witmer secretary treasurer. Executive and committees appointed. four Mah Jong games held with prizes to J M Francke and Mrs Charles DeMolly.

N. J. Bmeagher Woman's Twentieth Century Club George H. Christy Looh Allan Robert Witmer Dlower Tra J M Francke Mra Charles DeMolly

Ladies Aid Society missionary meeting notice

The Ladies Aid Society held a missionary meeting at Mrs Jesto Evana’s home on May 14 with luncheon served by Mr Evans. The next meeting is planned at Mrs B P Kelly’s home on Wednesday May 28 at 2 30 pm.

Ladies Aid Socraty Jesto Evana Evans B P Kelly

Freestone and McConkie Tie The Knot In May License

A marriage license was issued May 19 to Floyd W Freestone and Miss Leona McConkie. The couple married the same day by Thomas Bingham, with Freestone listed as son of Mr and Mrs George Co and McConkie as daughter of Mrs Caroline McConkie.

Edla Odekirk Thelma Duchesne Qookirk Milas Leona McConkin Floyd W. Freastona Floyd W Freestone Qgeorge CO. Freeestone Leona McConkie Caroline McConkie Thomas Bingham

Gull Girls Hike For Wild Violets In Vernal Ward

The Sea Gull girls of Vernal First ward led by Mrs May Samuel and Mrs Wilda Morkley went on a Wednesday hike gathering a large bouquet of wild violets.

Sea Gull Vernal First Ward Mra. May Samuel Mra Wilda Morkley

Second Ward M I A Girls Plan Summer Health Work

The Second Ward M I A girls will continue health work this summer under Mrs. Jang Murray. A lawn party at Mrs. Shaffer's on May 28 at 4 p m honors the Senior girls with best attendance at the Sacrament meeting.

M I. A Jang Murray

Tourist Camp Ground At City Park Crowded With Visitors

Tourist travel is increasing rapidly as the new city park camp ground grows. Each night the tented city expands with arriving visitors who praise the arrangements and conveniences provided.

Large Number of Chattel Mortgages Released

Tuesday R S Jordan cashier of the Roosevelt State bank personally released 135 chattel mortgages on file at the county recorder's office in Vernal Last week he went to Duchesne and released 250 chattel mortgages on file there The move is seen as a sign of prosperity for farmers in Duchesne and Western Uintah counties

Hay S Jordan Toogevelt R S Jordan Roosevelt State Bank Vernal County Recorder’s Jordan Duchesne Recorder’s Duchesne County Uintzh County

U H S Graduate Undergoes Appendix Operation

William H. Turner, a University High School graduate, had an appendicitis operation Saturday at Mrs. Campbell Hospital. Turner attended a class dance, then returned home where he will recover and later manage his father’s bee yard and radio business.

QO. Mentzer Calder S J Campbell Calder Igy J Campbell Hospital Wiliam

When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Vogue

The elaborate Cosmopolitan production starring Marion Davies will screen at the Vogue on May 23 and 24. It is said to be a landmark in film with a budget of about a million and a half dollars, lavish Urban-designed settings, and a star cast led by Davies in Princess Mary Tudor.

Marion Davies Joseph Urban Princess Maury Tudor Princess Mary Misa Davies Charles Brandon Miss Davies New York France

Carl Curtis Wins First in State Meet Discus Throw

Carl Curtis of Uintah High School won the discus at the Utah state high school track meet in Salt Lake City on May 16 with a throw of 108 feet. Motos of Carbon High was second at 107 feet 11 inches, and Corn of East High was third at 107 feet. Lamont Holfeltz qualified in pole vault and broad jump but gained no note. Curtis was tentatively selected for a Chicago meet. the Tribune notes the discus record disappointedly remained unbroken.

Carl Curtis Lapoint U. H Salt Lake City Motos Carbon High Corn East High Lamont Holfeltz Curtis Chicago the Tribune Uintah Metos Carbon Dern

Uintah High Names Two New Teachers for Uintah High

Superintendent Olson returned from Provo and Salt Lake City with two new teachers for Uintah High. Nile Nelson of Richfield will teach oral expression and James Nuttall of Provo will handle history and social science. Fern Young will teach English Floy Karchner handles domestic arts Harold Lundell teaches agriculture. Goodrich may lead wood shop. other departments await contracts. junior high staff mostly unsigned.

H. S Olson Provo Salt Lake City Nile Nelson Richfield University of Utah Uintah High School Nelson James Nuttall BYU Fern Young Floy Karchner Harold Lundell A. M. Goodrich Mr. Goodrich

T G Alexander Takes Interest in Vernal Auto

Last week T G Alexander purchased the interest owned by Walter G Barnes in the Vernal Auto Company. Alexander will turn his truckines over to Archie Books and will begin work in the Vernal Auto office on June 1.

T. G. Alexander Walter G. Barnes Vernal Auto Company Alexander Archie Books

Uintah railway hauls wool to Watsonall thrice weekly

The Uintah railway operates three tracks hauling wool to Watsonall last week and this week, with a large stock on hand awaiting shipment. Each day the trains complete a round trip feeding the wool supply.

Uintah Railway Watsonall Irge

Bridge construction closes Ashton Gulch road until June

Construction on the bridge over Ashton Gulch begins forcing a road closure to traffic. Timbers are laid and abutments built from stone. Traffic will detour via Uintah avenue to Lovers' Lane corner and to Reader's corner. Victory highway closes from Bender corner to the L D S tabernacle.

Ashton Gulch Fred Feltch Vernal Uintah Avenue Lovers’ Lana Corner Reader's Corner Bender Corner L. D. S. Tabernacle

Ute Dairy Association Organized in Fort Duchesne

The Ute Dairy Association was organized and incorporated in Fort Duchesne Utah with F. O Lundberg as president William G Adams as vice president E M Chandler Jacob Rasmussen and Loren Rosy as board members The group aims to help members dispose of milk and cream benefiting its dairy operations.

Ute Dairy Association Ulutah County Fort Duchesne F. O Lundberg William G. Adams E. M. Chandler Jacob Rasmussen Loren Rosy

Birth of Kenneth Leo White on Mothers Day 1924

Mr and Mrs Leo E White of 2815 Grant Street Berkeley announce the arrival of Kenneth Leo White weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces at their home on Mothers Day May 11 1924. He is the son of Mrs L O Catlin.

Leo E White Grant Street Berkeley Calif Kenneth Leo White Mr. White L. O. Catlin

Picture Play For Benefit of Soldiers' Memorial Monument

The Legion Auxiliary presents The Man Without a Country at the Vogue on Wednesday May 28 for a benefit to erect a Soldiers Memorial monument honoring World War soldiers from Uintah county. Proceeds fund the project while the Vogue is expected to be packed. notes report a heavy rainstorm between Lapoint and Vernal.

the Legion Auxiliary Edward Everatt Hale Uintah County Vogue

Announcement Miss Flora joins Den ver hat maker shop

Miss Charlotte Flora expert designer maker and trimmer of Denver Colorado is now in my employ and ready to fill orders for Indies misses and children's hats. For sale items include a new derrick rope fork saddle mare with saddle four ninety Chevrolet 1920 model good repair newly painted and good tires. Granite Penny Sale Acorn Thursday May 29. Oats for sale contact Mrs Jennie Freestone phone 59 A.

Charlotte Flora Denver Colo BEL Art & Novelty Wilbur Sowards Bert Dvans City Bakery Jennie Freestone

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William Sewell Jonson Harden Nelson Fred Anderson Rainbow Mines Ey Huth Galbroath Joseph Galbroath Haller Witbock Witbock Bishop T J Caldwell Jenson Charles 8 Carter, Jr la OtlIa Wooks Mott-Woecks Harper Shop Huperintendant H . Olson Provo Nnd J M Price A L Ithodes Joe Price W PP. Price Sonny Londe Mins Mima Davis William #. Hanson W. T. Ellsworth Mr .Elsworth Jacob Jorgensen C. M. Larsen Jung Jackson Colton Gusher Mrs. McKinney San Diego L. W. Curry Joe Peppard, Jr J. G. Peppard Seed Company Hoosevelt J. H. Melville Deseret National Bank J. N. Lybbert St. Johans Arizona Naples Ward Oswald Jensen Park City George H. Harrison Howard Los Angeles Mr. Harrison William Witbeck, Sr St. H. Sainsbury Sainsbury St. Johns Vernol Charlea H. Howell Diamond Mountain Mr. Howell Charles A Hutch Farmora Thomas Alago Lawrence Glings Inout Rolt Ho C M Chandler Ute Dairy Navociation Joseph Lindsay von Stuport Hiawatha Utah Alndasay Parenta William Richardson Wilbur Eowards Leo Wabb Jay Cale Bnell Miller Miller-Thoman Company Reg Estate Brokers Salt Lake ¢Elty VT. Rico Fort Duchoane Hice Allan Chevrolet Company Amasa Caldwell Bast Lake City Mr. Caldwell George 8. Tanner OC. 8 Vernal Seminary Tis Home Tuantz Don B. Colton Cleveland Reed Smoot O. E. Leatherwood Clarence Sorenson Jensen Mrs. Sorenson Albert Snow California Charles 8. Carter, Jr Leslie Ashton Lowe University of California HW E Rich Myton Na J Enochs P. C Johnson Ioha Johnson E Peterson Ruth Steinaker Frank Steinaker Central City Business School Syracuse Miss Steinaker Reed Bodily Joseph H. Bodily Gladys Walton Hobart Bosworth American Legion Picture THE John Gilbert Triday the King OF Wild Horses Miles Standish Batunday Betty Compson White Flower Burton Holmes Traverlouus Ladies Aid Society Bea Gull Girls ON Wire Second Ward Uintah High Vernal Auto Ashton Gulch Wis Benefit of Soldiers Joseph P. Hacking E M. Hutchings Philadelphia Fire and Maring Insurance Company Helena Montana Earl Lewis Lewis Optical Co Dalglish Bewla
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