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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

8

Voters urged to cast ballots next Tuesday in Vernal

Local notes report Mickie Says urging turnout for election day on November 6. A stream of visitors and residents travel between Vernal and nearby towns. Several named individuals, including Watking Evans and Ross Bartlett, appear in society notes along with travels to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Huntington, and Salt Lake City. Community members engage in jobs at the Star Mining and Machinery Co and the Vernal post office, with surrounding events at farms, schools, and the Uinta area.

Vernal Area Visitors and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs Hugh Snow of Jon sen visited in town on Wednesday. Dewey Unackford of Whiterocks registered at a local hotel Friday. A baby girl born Tuesday October 30 to Mr and Mrs John H Evans. Mr and Mrs Frank Lowry left Friday for Los Angeles to spend the winter. Mrs F A Nichola of Rangoly and Mrs M 13 Hurria of Dragon were Vernal visitors. Tuesday Mrs Lee Waobb in charge of the Cottage hotel returned from California. Mrs Arzy Mitchell, wife of Sheriff Mitchell of Duchesne, arrived Wednesday to visit relatives. B Stout of Loeton visited Vernal Monday. A large hog shipment left Friday for Watson to be shipped by rail to Oxdon. E D Smith in charge of the drive and shipment. News from Issac Norton in Brawley ordering the Express sent here for winter. J A Cheney, cashier of the United States Bank, returned from Salt Lake City with his wife and father accompanying. Cheney will visit with his son.

Watson Oxdon E. D. Smith Ange J .A. Cheney Uintad State Bank Salt Lake City Cheney William W.cheney Cheney Will Vialt

Mrs Rudge and party sail for six months to Europe

Mrs William Rudge with her sister Mrs May Long and Mrs Georges E Adama departed Vernal on Saturday for New York to board the Majestic on November 3 and sail to Europe They plan a six month trip visiting the native homes of Mrs Rudge and Mrs Long in Wales and England then France and other European countries.

William Rudge May Long Georges E Adama New York Europe Rudge Mrs Long Wales England France

Mrs Neal Visits Daughters and Sister in Salt Lake

Mrs Charles Neal returned from Salt Lake City after visiting her daughters Misses Margaret and Edythe who study at Rowland Hall. She met her sister Mrs G D Gilbert formerly Reba Garynne of this city and baby Betty Lou. Gilbert then returned home to Redondo Beach California.

Charles Neal Salt Lake City Margaret Edythe Rowland Ball Neal G. D. Gilbert Redondo Beach Calif Misa Reba Garynne Betty Lou Gilbert

Bach Secure Buck On Diamond Mountain

Dr J M Francke Robert Witmer Charles Walker Dr J W Stevens and Fred Neilson returned Monday from a deer hunting trip on Diamond Mountain in Jackson county. They report many hardships endured and strenuous effort made but each hunter returned with a fine buck to his credit.

J. M. Francke Robert Witmer Charles Walker J. W. Stevens Fred Neilson Diamond Mountain Jackson Country

Colorado Park Irrigation Seeks Diversion Point Change

Colorado Park Irrigation Co at Randlett filed with state engineer R E Caldwell to alter the diversion point of 14 G-7 second a feat on Deep Creek. The company seeks to use the same land as in the original application.

Colorado Park Irrigation Company Randlett R E. Caldwell

Deer Hunters Baese and Saderquist Bag Bucks

George W. Baese Jr of Vor nat Lumber and Lotis Saderquist each secured two bucks while hunting in Pot creek. They encountered three bucks. Baese, though young, is an experienced deer hunter who bagged his first deer in Colorado at age 12.

George W. Baese, Jr Vornat Lumber Company Lotis Saderquist Pot Creek Mr . Baese Colorado

Rich couple attend national Legion convention trip ends in San Francisco

Dr and Mrs Rich traveled to San Francisco for the National Convention of the American Legion where they met Vermalites and a theatre crowd, then visited San Diego and Los Angeles meeting local figures including former Vernal mayor Dr George Cruikshank and his daughter Tiva, and were pleased with the trip and hospitality.

Dr. Obdera. HH E. Rich San Francisco American Legion National Convone Sion Mra H E Rich National Convention of the American Legion Frank Smith Carpenter Thei Street Myrtle Hoeft Fred Hoeft San Diego George 4 Cruikshank Vernal Tiva de Cruikshank Los Angeles

Uintah Railway passenger movements through Vernal

Ed Esquibel traveled to Vernal from Watson on Friday. Several passengers queued the Vernal route including Masdames Usorgo Adama Wil Mom Mudge and May Long heading to New York City then to Southampton England. Names such as Loran Slatch Nick Pappathanasion Dc Murray Loora Dow and Mra Harria appeared among outbound and return trips with multiple excursions to Ouray Mack Fort Duchesne and Fort Duchesne destinations noted alongside hotel meals and stage routes.

Ed Esquibel Watson Masdames Usorgo BE. Adama Wil Mom Mudge May Long New York City South Hampton England Loran Slatch Wat Nick Pappathanasion Dc. Murray Loora Dow Mra Harria Major Ouray E. T. Corless White River Charles F. Tucker Red Front C. A. Bobzoln Vernal Ulntah

Willie Lewis Bound Over to District Court

Willie Lewis son of Mr and Mrs W D Lewis was bound over to the December term of district court Juvenile Judge F G Bingham had no jurisdiction over the child because of the nature of the offense He was given over to the custody of his father.

Wille Lewis W. D. Lewis F. G. Bingham

Congressman Don B Colton Heads to Washington and Chicago

Congressman Don B Colton leaves for Salt Lake City then Washington with his family for a few days. They will visit Chicago briefly. Colton has committee work to attend to before Congress convenes in December.

Don B Colton Salt Lake City Washington Chicago Mr Colton Congress

Aged G A R Veteran Returns From Visit

Aged G A R veteran Harvey C Hullinger returned Saturday from Lapoint where he spent two weeks visiting his daughter Mrs El Lee. He enjoyed the trip but was glad to be back home.

Harvey C. Hullinger Lapoint el Lee Hullnger

Judges Named for Vernal City Election Precincts

The Vernal Second precinct will have judges C. W. Showalter Mrs Richard Pope and Sam Bennion with city hall as polling place. Vernal First precinct judges A N Johnson Mrs E A Manker and Harold Sowards at the court house as polling place. It is your duty to vote.

C. W. Showalter Richard Pope Sam Bennion City Hall A N. Johnson E. A. Manker Harold Sowards Court House

A Splendid Hallowe'en Quiet in Vernal Youth Pledge

Hallowe en Wednesday passed off quietly in Vernal with little property damage. Youthfulness and community spirit were evident as lively pranks amused both young and old. Properly run parties and dances aided the festive mood and kept mischief minimal.

Hallowe'en

New Law Firm Forms In Duchesne Porter And Pope

Robert G. Porter and C. D. Pope form a general practice partnership named Porter and Pope with offices in Duchesne. Both are established in the county, Porter practicing for years and Pope a Duchesne attorney for the past year, linked to the Pope family.

Robert G. Porter D. Pope Porter and Pope Duchesne Mesara Voter Pope Porter Ted Pope

The Younger Generation Sports Page Quip

An exasperated father says I have a mind to give you a whipping, while the athletic son replies maybe you can but if you succeed it will be some item for the sport page in the Boston Evening Transcript.

the Athletic South T the Sport Page Boston Evening Transcript

Tennyson and the Gas Bill in a Western Town

An attorney for the gas company quips about honor and a light brigade while addressing a crowd in a Western town. The joke turns to a pun about a charge as residents react. The piece ends with a rural or religious moral about Sunday labor and biblical instruction.

Licht Brigade

Golden wedding anniversary in Genex ward house

Happenings in Society notes the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Siney Lewis Sr at the Genex ward house on Friday Oct 19 with about 100 guests including many descendants. A program featured community singing, talks, readings, jokes, a grand march, and a large wedding cake. Mr. Lewis, 76, and Mrs. Lewis, 66, were presented gifts by their children, with Congressman Don B. Colton delivering the presentation speech.

Genex Ward House Siney Lewis Charles Lewis Presement Eaton M. M. Batty Aston Hanson Jonnie Lowla Biney Lewis, Sr Iesolo Nola Lewis Dirdia Merkley Harold Hullinger Selactions Norman Olaen Jennie Hanson Archie Johnson Roy Lea Bert Evans Lewis Don B. Colton

Hallowe'en Dance Big Success at Vernal High School

The Hellowe'en dance held by the Home Economics club at Vernal High School drew a full crowd and high praise. Characters varied and lively, prizes awarded for best sustained costumes, lunch by Domestic Science girls praised, and social events noted as a top effort. Mrs. W. S. Henderson won for gypsy costume. Ivan Perry, Cecil Billings, Matt and Jeff, and Don Hacking were honored. Mrs. William Mott plans a shower at her home Tuesday for Mrs. E. L. Oaks, formerly Mrs. Ida Swain.

Home Economica Club W. S Henderson Ivan Perry Cecil Billings Matt Jeff Don Hacking Frog Mra William Mott E. L. Oaks Ida Swain

Entertaining Haloween Guests by Mr and Mrs Weeks

Mr and Mrs O A Weeks entertained twenty five guests at a Halloween party and supper Wednesday evening. A delightful time was enjoyed, with guests playing various season’s games and making merry.

Mrs. O A. Weeks

Clifton man seeks water right for irrigation project

Mra Jessie Davy of Clifton Colorado has filed an application with engineer E Caldwell for a four point six second test of water from Kat Hole creek in Lincoln county to irrigate unspecified acres of land.

Mra Jessie Davy Clifton Colo E. Caldwell Stu Kat Hole Creek Lintith County

Pink Gods at Vogue theater previews new South Africa tale

Paramount presents Pink Gods starring Bebe Daniels as Lorraine Temple in a diamond rich South Africa set. The novel based plot follows temptation through jewelry, thrilling adventures, and a cast including James Kirkwood Anna Q Nilsson and Raymond Hatton adding strong roles. The film debuts at Vogue theater Saturday November 3.

Paramount Vogue South Africa Cynthia Stockley Autohr Bebe Daniels Lorraine Temple

Assistant Postmaster Moves to California for Health

Floyd Hume assistant postmaster at Vernal left Monday for Huntington California with his wife and child to make their home. They travel with Mrs Hume's parents Mr and Mrs George McCurdy. Hume will stay employed by the federal government hoping for better health for his wife. The Express joins well wishers in their new venture.

George McCurdy Huntington Calif LaVista Floyd Hume Hume Deere Area Vernal Uncle Sam The Express

Halloween Dance at Orpheus Draws Crowd in Costume Fun

The Hallowe en dance at the Orpheus on Wednesday night drew a largely attended crowd. Most guests wore costumes and the decorations were praised. The event featured excellent music, real fun, and no rowdy behavior. The management earned congratulations on a successful evening.

Orphaus

Conjoint Meeting Programs in Vernal Wards

The Vernal First and Second wards announce a Sunday evening conjoint meeting at 7 30 p m in the Second ward chapel. Three short talks on How When and What to Read by Rulon Hanson Mary Winder and Fernando Ellingford plus piano solo and readings by Hildred Aycock Mrs Mary Winder and others. A 30 minute talk by Pres Wallace Calder on The Faith of Our Fathers. Additional magical numbers will be presented. Public invited to attend.

Second Ward Rulon Hanson Mary Winder Fernando Ellingford Hildred Aycock Pres Wallace Calder Our Fathers

Schools Inspecting Uintah Basin Find Mixed junior high Progress

I N Williamson state supervisor of vocational education reports Ver nal and Roosevelt high schools in good shape. He notes ninth grade programs in other areas could improve with better equipment, and school authorities are dedicating attention to the matter.

Uintah Basin I. N. Williamson Vernal Roosevelt Tribune

Legion Auxiliary Notice Meeting in Vernal Chamber rooms

A meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held in Vernal Chamber of Commerce rooms on Monday Nov 9 at 7 20 p m. Important business will be transacted and a full attendance of members is urged. Maggie Hatch, Secretary.

American Legion Auxiliary Vernal Chamber of Commerce Maggie Hatch Ashley Valley Ashley Valley Poultry Association W.S Ashton

Davis Teachers Face Auto Crash in Provo Misadventure

Harrod Hullinger and Miss Jennie Lewis of the Davis school, traveling from Salt Lake City after attending the U A, had a mishap in Provo. Hullinger braked as a street car approached, but struck it, disabling the car and mashing fenders. A hotel window fell and broke, and lights were found misadjusted after the crash. An officer intervened. Hullinger left Jesse Hullinger to handle the matter later, and the party continued home.

Harrod Hullinger Jennie Lewis Davis School Salt Lake City U. A Provo Necrosaidy Hullinger Jesse Hulinger

Nine Vernalites Attending University of Utah

Salt Lake City October 31 the following students are attending the University of Utah from Vernal Edwin Harold Calder Thora Colton Clinton Harold Erekson Wilda LaMar Hardy Ernest Milton Johnson Calvin Fillmore Marshall Winfred R Martin Leia Preece Gladys Smith The total enrollment at the University is 2248 nearly the same as last year though there are 150 fewer welfare vocational students and entrance requirements are being rigidly enforced.

Salt Lake City University of Utah Vernal Edwin Harold Calder Thora Colton Clinton Harold Erekson Wilda LaMar Hardy Ernest Milton Johnson Calvin Fillmore Marshall Winfred R. Martin Leia Preece Gladys Smith

Gusher Figure Lester Bwobe Visits Town on Wednesday

Local report notes Lester Bwobe 44 11 from Gusher was seen in town on Wednesday, highlighting a brief appearance by a notable resident.

Lester Bwobe Gusher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mickie Will Watking Jess Evans Ross Bartlett Airdsell Hull GC. F. Loneberger General Land Office Vernal and Vicinity Grand Junction Cole J. W. Young Fred Daniels Mooker, Colo California F. H. Hopkins Weston, Mo Dayls Wari Mr. Hopkins Spene Moffat Tunnel Vern Shimmin Varnal Sunday Shimmin Olson Baying U%n'tah County Olsen Leonard Perry Perry Irene Dudley Brush Creek Heroine Jonson D. H Finghrety Star Mining and Machinery Company Horseshoe Bend Green River Big Home Dave Adams George Adams Kemmerer Wye Little Emma Eer H. E. Rich Rebena Calder Byron Nebeker Salt Lake Elty Mr. Calder Ugus Hessle Rincek Hugh Snow Jonsen Wadnesday Dewey Unackford Whiterocks John H. Evans Frank Lowry F A Nichola Rangoly, Colo M 13 Hurria Dragon Utah Lee Waobb Cottage Hotel California Points Arzy Mitchell Sheriff Mitchell Stout Loeton Gushor Michigan Stouthan Issac Norton Brawley Mra Hurton Jennie Burton Powell Salt Lake Bach Secure Buck Colorado Park DR. and Mrs. Rich Return Uintah Railway Willie Lewis Tennyson and Tir Mrs. Siney Lewis Halolwe MUS. Swain Oaks Mabel Julienne Scott Max Linder Ton Moore MR. Barnes Eictograpie Wm. Russell Boston Blackts Fox News All Star Hal Rosch Palomar Marjorie Daw Forrest Stanley Harold Lloyd Orpheus Legion Auxiliary Notice Davis Auto State of Uintah Vernal City Estraya Ware Ray Kimball Maeser Glenn Oaks Ashley H. E. Seeley Glines Sim Ross Jensen Andrew Murray Naplea al Hunting C. H. Howell Ashley Valley Forest Grazers Association Ernest Eaton H & Sowards C. E. Hemstreet First East Second South Saldestray H. A. Miller
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