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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
8
Thelma King has resigned from her post as deputy tax collector to accept a stenographer position with the U.S. Land Office, moving from local government to federal service.
Mrs C A Bathurst of Dragon returns from Mussouri carrying her father's body to his final resting place. The Uintah Telephone Co files a written protest with the state board of equalization over the assessment set against the property. Vernal office clerk Vernow moved to forest ranger on the Ashley Forest, and 81 Jones of Ogden takes his place. Clean up premises and lawn and maintain a tile mid home and surroundings. A white, if kept lawn and premises hurts you, your neighbor, your town, and its reputation. Keeping young chicks growing needs clean water. Change water in vessels as warmer days come to keep it clean and fresh.
Joseph Hall of Deep Creek plans a lengthy Canada trip starting June first and expects to return in the fall. Preston B Colton is tipped as a possible successor to W D Candland as state Republican chairman. Mauser store adds a cream and soda fountain and rear extension under new management, building a strong local reputation. G Q W Y Pris h bey and crew widen the state road beyond Cotton Summit, with plans to camp at the old Rass station in Indian Canyon. The local road conditions are reported as good on both ends.
C S Price with two private chauffeurs Doc Guthell and Ho Jotingon traveled to Vernal via Duchesne and Myton on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday in the demonstrator Nash car owned by Mr Johnson, with no incidents reported.
Vernal and Lapoint ball teama will play batl on the local grounds Friday afternoon. Both teams are exceptionally good and expect to win. Vernal has not done much in baseball for two seasons but will be at the bat for fair. Boosters urged to support the home team now that it is MINGSBURY Congregational Church organized. Sunday School at 10 30am and preaching at 11am. Christian Endeavor at 7 30pm near the track. Midweek prayer Thursday all tangled up 8 11 evening.
Local notes report births and health updates including a baby boy born to Albert Gags and wife in Jennen and a patient recovering from appendectomy. Postmaster David Bennion resigns to become cashier at Roosevelt bank. Various residents travel, weddings, and church events noted along with Memorial Day plans and community entertainment.
The paper asserts its support for the community and fairness while correcting last week's item about Samuel Woolley on Diamond Mountain. It clarifies that William Workman held the gun when it exploded, wounding Woolley in the leg and narrowly missing Potter.
W Cc Brinkerhoeft Morgan Sirice and E Hunt of Roosevelt were arrested Tuesday evening and tried Wednesday morning in Justice Pontha Caldar's court for having intoxicants in their possession. Brinkerhoeft pleaded guilty to two bottles of alcohol vanilla and was fined 7500 dollars plus costs. Attorney O'Donnell represented the defendant and Wallace Calder the plaintiff.
A recently publicized code from the National American Woman Suffrage Association in New York urges restraint and discipline as keys to progress. It counsels against overdisclosure, anger, nagging, threats, or unconfessed errors, claiming such conduct would aid their cause and victory.
Miss Gladys Bennion left Wednesday for Salt Lake to marry Wallace Gardner of Afton Wy in the Salt Lake temple on June 4. They will reside in Wyoming where Gardner has cattle interests. Vernal people regret her departure but wish happiness and God speed. Her sister Edna will visit friends and relatives in Salt Lake for four to five weeks.
Tra R Browning, state road engineer, told Roosevelt residents there is no intention by the state road commission to abandon the original plans for the Price-Myton road. He said at the last board meeting District Engineer Tuttle was authorized to make two line changes in Soldier canyon and to spend 4000 dollars on such improvements. Indications are that work on the Castlestone-Duchesne road will be completed on or before the first of August, at a cost exceeding 181 dollars.
The author compares flies sticking to a surface and dying as a metaphor for people trapped by vice. They note how companions instinctively follow into destruction, highlighting that many overlook warnings about human folly while repeating deadly patterns.
Your eyes deserve normal vision. Dr J L Lewis, optometric specialist, offers expert fitting for hard to fit eyes with full equipment and permanent location at Lewis Jewelry Store. Receive better optical service and proven results from local physician.
Governor Bamberger will lead a fact finding trip to Vernal starting June 5 for about ten days. The party will travel by automobile with a camping setup and chef aide, visiting engineers and business leaders already invited to join. exact personnel to be announced.
St Louis May 27 Recommendations to grant women full equality in church affairs including ministers and elders, and urging the church to back action by president and Congress to improve capital and labor relations were presented to the 131st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. The information report says churches should engage in paid newspaper advertising to advance the Christian cause. The assembly voted to telegram the Southern Presbyterian assembly that a federated union is premature but negotiations toward north south union may continue.
Travel details show Uintah railway passengers visiting Vernal and Dragon for mining work and social gatherings. Notables include Harry Gray associates, Watson Dowling and wife, Mrs Kabell, Mrs Williamson, Dr and Mrs Morris, and many locals moving to Dragon for mines. Wool hauling accelerates with loaded cars at Watson.
May 27 reports list visits to Cedar View and Ogden relatives, Army officers released, youths organizing a boys and girls club, folks moving to Des Moines and Salt Lake City for work or conferences, and local talks on thrift with Wallace Walls returning from Rue Bit and others buying Ford touring cars.
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