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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
8
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Miss Cuba Dayton a teacher at Lehi Utah was reported ill with torrellitis after arriving Wednesday with Zelph Calder. The pair traveled from Lehi where Dayton has taught during the past winter, following an illness scare.
Yelma Lillian Myrup of Ouray Utah filed for 467 second feet of water from Hill Creek in Uintah County. The claim covers 320 acres of land with seasonal use from April 1 to November 1 each year.
A large force of men are busy with building 800 feet of drain from the court house. The present drain pipes will be lowered, which will give much better satisfaction than there has been.
Wet cool spring has made wood violets and wild cyclamens especially abundant this year with many large bouquets gathered from fields around Vernal.
Rer M J Horsey procured three pincushion cacti in the hills and planted them at the front of Paul’s Episcopal Church. The red blooms add color and enhance the church lawn’s attractiveness.
Bidding was lively at the delinquent tax sale held by County Treasurer W. B. Henderson Friday at the courthouse. Most parcels of land sold brought substantially higher prices than the taxes due, signaling strong interest among bidders.
The Misses Pottinger Misa Russell and Miss Rolfe teachers from Willcox academy depart for Salt Lake City on Saturday. They plan visits to Butte Coeur d Alene Spokane and Portland and expect to return home around June 12.
The Watson Oil Company of Mack Colorado filed for two ten second feet water rights from the White river in Uintah county. The water would be used continuously at the company’s plants to distill and refine oil from shale.
Professor Earl Douglass and Mrs Jenson visited Vernal on Wednesday and Thursday. Douglass lectured at the Commercial Club Wednesday evening on the topic Possibilities of G1 in the Uintah Basin.
Charles Davis travels from Chandler Arizona toward Provo to visit his elderly father George A Davis on a Wednesday. The elder Mr Davis has been ill through the winter and his many relatives look forward to his return home.
Mr and Mrs J A Newland plus Mr and Mrs J E Garn departed Vernal Thursday morning at six o'clock for Blackfoot Idaho. Newland, longtime manager of Uintah Packing plant, has been in Vernal for an extended period.
Mrs Mae Johnson of Spuyten Duyvil New York passes through Vernal en route to Jensen to visit her mother Mrs Patny and her siblings. She is noted as the furthest paid in advance subscriber on the Express Hat having recently renewed for four years.
Mrs. Hattie Knudeson of Fort Duchesne underwent a major operation Wednesday morning May 11 at St Mary's hospital in Grand Junction Colorado. Word from her daughter Nona Guy Connaughton states she is doing nicely and intends to behave the hospital. May 26.
Zelph S Calder, agent for Overland, arranged credits at the University of Utah during a Salt Lake City visit. He learned the Overland car price has fallen to a historic low, with reductions taking effect June 1. Calder expects delivery capability once the new prices are in place.
E Q Thorum of Utah Power and Light reports the Green river at Jensen is nearly as high as last year with last year’s peak on June 1 at 24 feet. He expects a rapid runoff due to delayed snowmelt from cold weather and cautions there will likely be very high water this season.
Reading lists various medical updates including tonsil removals for Alva Ellifrite and Jay Hall's illness, Alva Wrallace Wall’s tonsil operation, Gertrude Rich moving to a cement building near the Public Library, and a May 22 birth to Mr and Mrs Caryle Reynolds. Also notes Leola Anderson’s return from Salt Lake nursing, appendicitis cases for Ira Burton’s daughter and Mrs Wallis, and multiple residents traveling to Salt Lake City for medical or familial reasons. County Attorney Charles DeMols returns from Salt Lake on legal matters.
Lrank Brine of Red Front Garage suffered a severe foot injury when a gas engine he was installing for power slipped and mashed his instep. The accident occurred as he adjusted the engine, causing extensive damage to his foot.
Herbert Tyzack was bitten by a dog while going to the home of W Winward. The animal attacked his left hand tearing the palm and back, causing a painful and serious wound. No further details on the dog or circumstances are provided.
State Inspector Dan Hillman arrived in Vernal from Neola Sunday evening to inspect apiarists in Duc hhesne county. This week he will be assisted by Deputy Inspector Thos Marshall as they review beekeeping operations in Wintah county.
Mr and Mrs J E Garn left Thursday for Price to reside temporarily as Mr Garn completes his role as resident engineer on the State Road project. They expressed a wish to return to Vernal to live once the work is finished.
Glines ward Boy Scouts and Maeser troop met Monday night with 35 attendees including Scout masters. They hiked through the mud for an enjoyable outing. Stake Scout Master George L. Woodbury shared valuable information with the scouts.
Denver oilman James Doyle has leased from A Johnson and Mrs Harriet Johnson their interest in four Doyle oil shale claims. Doyle will pay royalties on production from the leased claims.
Roosevelt residents cleared two blocks owned by L D 8 church west of State street to create a city park. A grand stand and band stand were built with finance from the Roosevelt Commercial Club. A future swimming pool is planned and weekly summer concerts led by Walter H R Burgener will accompany a Wednesday ball game between single and married men.
Deputy Game Warden D J Thompson traced protected elk in Dagget county for a week, reporting at least fifty animals range from Carter station to Beaver creek head amid heavy snow. He crossed McKee draw on horseback, noting one and a half feet of snow and that he was the first person this season to use that road.
Uintah School District will operate minimally after June 1 with Clark A.G Gooditch spending about one day weekly in the office to handle urgent matters. The Board of Education received no petition supporting a new school seven miles east of Myton on the Duchesne River, though residents claim 27 school age children. No funds exist for building. the board offered to furnish a teacher if the community provides a suitable meeting place.
A string of Vernal visits and rail travel notes includes Mra Eliza McConkle returning home to Vernal from Moab and several passengers headed to Mack Colorado Grand Junction Fruita and Kansas City. Mentions Dan Williamson Danville workers and Uintah Railway staff plus a Green River flood near Alhambra Ferry with no reported trouble.
Thalia club hosted Mrs J A Nowland for four hours of songs games and refreshments at Mrs Pardon Dodds Sr home. Guests included Mrs Stanley Achton Mrs Lynne Ashton and others. Linger Lounger club honored Mrs Bert Hardy with a handkerchief shower and a five hundred evening with prizes and lunch. Miss Nellie Rodabaugh received a farewell handkerchief party from Unity Rebekah Lodge at the IOOF hall prior to her move to Kansas City Missouri.
Rev. Mr. Hersey entertained Mr. and Mrs George H. Harrison at dinner Wednesday evening at St. Pauls Lodge. The host pleasantly entertained his guests after the dinner.
Leaders are chosen for multiple local Youth Clubs including Jensen Naples Maeser Ashley Vernal Uintah County. The total enrollment lists 26 girls and 175 boys with expectations of strong results at the Uintah County fair this fall.
In the Screen Classics feature Toys of Fate Nazimova appears as Azah the gypsy princess and demonstrates bareback riding. She leaps to the back of a horse with Greggo seated, insisting she can ride without a saddle. The star, though not known for stunts, acquits herself admirably in the riding scenes.
Mrs Jesse Evans hosted the Thalia club with a discussion on railways during and after the war. The group reviewed a paper on the Panama Canal and debated private versus public ownership. A lunch followed with piano selections by Miss Kate Hazelwood and Mrs Marie Lewis. guests included Mrs A C Emeret, Mrs Robert Witmer, and Miss Kate Hazelwood.
A cheerful group of 23 youths headed May 23 for a Green River Gorge camping trip led by Boy Scout master Leo Thorne and guardian Miss Julia Russell with Camp Fire Girls and teachers. They traveled by horse teams, arrived late afternoon, settled for four memorable days of hiking and learning, with Mr Downey joining Tuesday and the group returning Thursday evening tired but declaring it the best outing yet.
Mr and Mrs J E Garn were honor guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Anton Strebel on Thursday evening May 19. The event featured candlelight as a substitute for lights due to Vernal darkness, with cards as the evening’s diversion. Other attendees included Kelly Ericson, Mary McAndrews, Mildred Bates, and Mima Davis.
Mrs Mike Cook Mrs E H Bel cher Mrs Frank Siddeway and Mrs Anton Strebel entertained about forty friends of Mr and Mrs J A Newland at the Strebel home on Monday night. The evening featured cards games and singing. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.
So far nothing definite decided. The Willcox andenty have decided to teach the grades next year. It will cause nearly one hundred pupils to be sent to various schools. Provision will be made for an extra teacher and one room at the Central school. This will make thirteen teachers for the Central school. A large number of teachers will leave next week for summer schools. Superintendent Olson will attend summer schools at BYU in Provo.
Mr and Mrs Vnew Land entertained Mr and Mrs J A Newland Saturday evening at Mrs Johnson's home. Lively games, comic singing, a midnight bea trete, dancing, and a two course supper followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs J A Newland, Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr, Mr and Mrs Snell Miller, Mr and Mrs J O Butts, Mr and Mrs Ji Emery Johnson, Frank Pope, Anna Clawson, L C Findley, Orn Pope, Dell Williams, Roland Williams, Merle Pope, Lula Neilson, and Mrs Iva Larkins. Guests departed about 4:90 AM after a very enjoyable time.
Last Friday in Davis ward Charles Tucker of Red Front Garage pursued a gas thief at a prom after a youth siphoned four gallons from an open can. Tucker and others recovered the coils stolen from a car and warned the youths that motor thefts plague gatherings, urging boys to quit stealing or face consequences.
Roscoe C Glassman of Ogden has been named Utah state representative for the War Risk Insurance Bureau and opened an office in room 2038 Boston Building Salt Lake City. A staff of clerks will process back claims for compensation burial and transportation of bodies from overseas and dependents claims. Time limit for renewing war risk policies ends July 1. Glassman will work to reinstate veterans and will cooperate with the American Legion Red Cross and other groups to reach isolated cases.
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