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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
4
Snell Miller of the Ashley Motor company of Vernal is in Salt Lake City on business.
Frank Bigelow of Lapoint traveled to Vernal in the latter part of last week on business.
A baby boy was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Van Massey. Mother and baby were doing nicely.
Mr and Mrs James Coltharp and their children from Rangely traveled Saturday and remained until Sunday visiting local relatives and enjoying the area.
A newborn son is reported to Mr and Mrs Ray Reader with the family adjusting to parenthood after his arrival.
Mrs Clela Young Walcott is appointed organist at the Vague Theatre replacing Misa Mable Eaton in a staff change at the venue.
A baby boy arrived suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs Qayid Karren Jr in Ashley Ward on the 27th. All involved are reported to be doing nicely.
Mrs. Fred James of Salt Lake City visits for a week with her husband employed in the city. They are staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Alexander.
J C Allred of Lapoint was in Vernal early this week on business. He owns a fine herd of pure bred Holstein dairy cattle totaling 30 head.
A communication from Veda Gardner of Denyville Utah invites Vernal to participate in a miniature fair to be conducted there and to submit an exhibit from this section.
Mrs Ethel Martin 31 vice president of the Business and Professional Women's club of Vernal left for Salt Lake City Sunday on business. While there Mrs Martin will meet with Mrs Clara Clawson state organizer to exchange ideas and information for the local organization.
Curtla Dudley is named a new employee at the Ashley Motor company. Mrs. Rose Johnson is listed as a stenographer at the Ashley Motor company.
Warreny Hullinger of Cedarview was in Vernal Tuesday. He serves as a principal at the local school.
G A Trenholm, a tourist confined at the local hospital since his appendicitis operation, departed Sunday morning for Denver.
Mrs Hopkins Jones of Roosevelt, previously at Vernal hospital for some time, left Tuesday to return home after a period of recovery and sufficient improvement to travel.
A star touring car was sold through the Papa Garage to J. C. Amler, local manager of Utah Power and Light, during the past week.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs T T Rasmussen of Lapoint on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Charles Batty of Glinesward. Mother and baby are getting along fine.
Ford touring cars have been delivered by the Ashley Motor Company to Marinda Hofeltz and Carl Preece of Vernal and James C. Allerod of Lapoint during the last two weeks.
The Allan Chevrolet company at Vernal believes the past ten days' touring cars were associated with Harry Van Tas gel and Harlan Grey of Vernal and Earl Mooseman of Whiterocks.
Archie Gregory of the Allan Chevrolet company arrived from Price on Sunday with a shipment of Chevrolet cars. He was aided by Elton Shaffer, Charles Hunt, Lee York, Jess York, and Glenn Garwin in driving the cars.
Albert Halen of Moffat arrived Thursday of Nsat week to spend a couple of weeks receiving medical aid. He has been suffering considerably with asthma. Mr. Halen was for several years U.S. Land commissioner at Vernal.
Carl Gardiner of Naples struck his foot with a pick while working at gilsonite mines near Watson. He returned home for a few days until his foot recovered enough to resume work.
Thomas McNeal of Vernal and Ambros Oldham of Meeker Cols who have been partners in the sheep business for many years are selling their interests. Mr Oldham has been in Vernal for several days disposing of his share.
The Uintah stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will host a religion class conference in Vernal this Sunday. Officers and teachers meetings occur in the morning with a general assembly in the afternoon open to the public.
A B Thomas enters the Allan Chevrolet firm as associate member with Manager Lawrence Allan. He has worked recently with the Ashley Forest service and previously with the Miller and Thomas firm of Vernal.
Hariad Abplanalp, son of Mr. and Mrs Jack Abplanalp of Vernal, fractured his shoulder while playing with Tapymates. He received immediate medical aid and is reportedly recovering well per latest reports.
Miss Yon Preece arrives home after a three month stay in Salt Lake City Provo and Springville. She is greeted by William and C J Preece and their families who accompanied her from Myton. William and C J are her brothers.
The first snow fell in Vernal on Tuesday morning leaving ground white. Salt Lake City saw about six inches the same day as blizzards raged in Wyoming to the north and zero temperatures were reported farther east.
A group gathered at the Thomases home Monday for a surprise party in honor of Byron Thomas on his thirty sixth birthday. Six tables of two hundred were played. Thomas performed violin solos and danced. T G Alexander played harmonica. The cake had 36 candles and Thomas blew them out in three breaths. Twenty four covers were set and luncheon served. Thomas received many gifts.
A Halloween costume dance was held at Woodard hall on Saturday evening with orange and black crepe paper and jack o lanterns as decorations. A five piece orchestra played music and many pretty costumes were on display.
Miss Mable Eaton hosted a Sunday afternoon trousseau tea at her mother's home with eighty guests. Refreshments were served as she and Mrs. Young prepared to marry in Salt Lake City, following her Vernal upbringing and Uintah academy ties. Mr. Young, a 4% young contractor from Richfield, accompanied them.
A large costume Halloween dance was held Friday evening at the high school by the student body. Guests passed through dark halls with ghostly figures and jack o lanterns. Miss Muriel Smart directed a skeleton dance by eight girls. Cats in costume frolicked, adding to the fright. Sweet cider and doughnuts were served. About two hundred attended.
Miss Nellie Gillman and Mrs. Jesse Hawes with Mrs. Byron Eaton hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon at the Eaton residence for Mable Eaton who will marry soon. Fall flowers decorated the home as guests enjoyed games and lunch for seventy. The honoree received many beautiful and useful gifts.
Mr and Mrs Sid McCarrol hosted twenty friends at a Hallowe en party Saturday night at their home. Decorations featured seasonal symbols and the group finished with a game of five hundred followed by a chicken supper.
The Twentieth Century Club met at the home of Mrs. L Shimmin on Tuesday afternoon. Many fall flowers were on display as members discussed business matters. Mrs Charles DeMoltsy, Sr. presented a paper titled The American Home and Its Problems. The afternoon ended with needle work and luncheon for eight members.
Mr and Mrs L H Allan hosted a Halloween party at their new home Saturday. A dummy guided guests inside while jack o lanterns witches and black cats decorated rooms. Eleven tables hosted bridge games with chrysanthemums and Halloween favors. Luncheon for 44 covers followed. invitations went to 50 guests.
The Glines area records farmers lamenting poor seed crops while the M. M. N. A. forms with officers Ivan Batty as president and Martin Fletcher, first counselor, Lowell Wardle, second counselor, and Herbert Bell secretary. Social notes cover births, dances, visits, illnesses, and local arrivals, including multiple birthday parties, travels to Vernal and Lapoint, and marriages such as Luella Abplanalp to Chris Laris.
Fort Duchesne reports a Hallowe'en party for Mary Ellen Kimball's guests with games, favors, and festive foods. Other items note Dr. Parker's free health lecture, Roosevelt services, and hospital visits. Transportation costs threaten high school trips as a truck driver may be laid off. Local meetings discuss bus options for 14 high schoolers and three grade pupils.
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hosted a Monday evening event at the Community house with games led by Mrs Mary Vander. Alonzo Morley of the U H S performed a reading and a male quartet sang several numbers. Forty attendees enjoyed lunch.
County Clerk Wilson Murray issued a license on Monday to Bradley Cloward 25 of Gusher son of Mr and Mrs A O Cloward and Catherine Litster 19 of Fort Duchesne daughter of Mr and Mrs Campbell Litster.
Tridell held a large Hallowe en party with games, dancing, and music by the local orchestra. Proceeds will fund playground equipment. Isaac Jones and his daughters visited the Bartlets and attended services.
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