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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
8
George Ni. Harrison and Violet Harrison listed as business managers entered as second class mailers at Vernal Utah post office under the March 8 1879 act.
G. W. Walkup, a Ashley forest Fangor stationed at Whiterocks, was in town Wednesday.
Darrell King spends a few days visiting family and friends before heading back to work in Price.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jeese Thompson of Watson is seriously ill at Vernal hospital as of January 8. Dudley moved his family from Jonsen last week and is living in the Mrs. Mary Butler home.
John Kritsas, former proprietor of the Vernal hotel, is spending time in Vernal on business and leisure. He plans to explore local opportunities and relax during the stay.
S Van GC Killan, R. 8, Nelson 7, W. Cooper and James Gagan all of Roosevelt were Vernal visitors Monday.
William B. Oakley Hiley Murray and Luther E Heewart were in Ver nal Monday attending business matters and meeting with local associates. The trio discussed plans and potential ventures in the regional commerce scene.
Sheriff Lare Richardson and deputies conducted an official dragos action Friday and Saturday, focusing on vehicle stops and public safety enforcement in the county.
Miss Ida Preece returns Saturday from a three month trip visiting Lake City Provo and other Utah spots.
A number of people from the area attended the Hallowe en dance at Roosevelt Friday evening and Thursday night at Myton.
A light snow storm struck on Wedzneqiay leaving the ground completely covered at night. Some rain accompanies the wintry weather as temperatures hover.
Mrs. 8 H Dagel of Longmont Colorado visits bedside of her father 8 J Campbell Sr who was buried Sunday in a local funeral observance.
Andrew King travels from Fort Duchesne to the Gilsonite Mine area to cast a ballot and spend time with local residents. He is employed at the Gilsonite Mine.
Mr and Mrs George Bunnell and daughter of Midview attended the funeral of 8 J Campbell Sr on Sunday.
Co J Preece and W R Preece along with families from Myton spent the weekend in Vernal visiting their parents Mr and Mrs William Freece.
Ronald Campbell, son of Mr and Mrs S J Campbell Jr, arrived from Wyoming to attend the funeral of his grandfather S J Campbell. The notice records a family response and pending services.
Wi N Prenas, assistant cashier at the Bank of Vernal, is at the shear and corrals involved in sheep delivery related business matters.
Mrs. George Kilpack and Mrs. Ele Johnson of Salt Lake City visited for the funeral of her husband held Sunday. Caster N. J. Meagher of the Bank of Vernal left for Dragon where he spent three days recali ving lambs on contract.
Mr and Mrs Georges Kartren of Jerome Idaho attended the funeral of Mrs Kartrens father and are visiting friends in Vernal for a few days Thelma Johnson formerly Miss Thelma King began work Saturday as a stenographer at the Vernal stand office a position she previously held
The entry lists Nick Kritsas Nick Pappathann rine and the group Phoog And John Nitsas visiting Monday to attend a function. Billie Banka is identified as the son of Mr and Mrs W A Banks.
Fred Sargent and John Rhoades traveled from Farm Creek on Thursday. Sargent returned to his farm while Rhoades remains in Vernal for now.
Mrs Perry Wollcott formerly Mies Clelan Young visits her parents Postmaster and Mrs E J Young Jr during a trip to Salt Lake City. The family gathers for a reunion with Mrs Wollcott’s kin as they travel through the area.
Miss LaMar Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs Bud Mullins of a joint attended the U H O underwent an operation for appendicitis at Vernal hospital on Thursday She is getting along splendidly though the text is garbled
Mrs. Cora Johnson and her granddaughter Hazel left Tuesday afternoon for Salt Lake City to live there this winter with her daughter Mrs. E H Belcher. Johnson was taken as far as Provo by her son A N Johnson for a several day visit before continuing to Salt Lake City.
Local shop urges quick action for Christmas card orders and engraving services. Bring plates for engraving and select designs now to ensure delivery just before Christmas.
COLONADO SPRINGS Colo Oct 29 Patrick Murphy 103 registered at the county courthouse to cast his ballot at next Tuesday's election. He told officials he is a Democrat but plans to scratch his ballot in several places this year.
Orville Allred a 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bert Allred of Duchesne died after a prolonged typhoid illness. Funeral services were held in Duchesne on Thursday Oct 36 1924 and the body was later buried in Vernal cemetery.
Martha Alice Karren aged 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Karren, died at home after a long illness from heart trouble and dropsy. Funeral held at the ward house with Elmer Manwaring presiding. speakers included Lewis H. Goodrich and Albert G. Goodrich. Burial in Vernal cemetery. Naples Correspondent.
Miss Anna Hartman a stenographer in the Cowgill building received a prospecting permit for an oil land tract in the Rangely area. She won the permit in a drawing at Glenwood Springs land office over more than a hundred applicants. The 2557 acre parcel lies in the Douglas Creek structure within townships 2 and 3 south range 101 west.
The body of Albert H Loeb longtime executive at Sears Roebuck was removed from the Chicago residence amid crowds and police detail and interred in Rosehill Cemetery after a simple private service. Mrs Loeb remained inconsolable as mourners gathered outside the home and a closed coach carried her husband’s remains.
At a Wednesday meeting of the Eastern division of Uintah county farm bureau only two of six turkey raisers attended. With low interest and late season the group decided not to market Ashley valley turkeys this year. Western division already arranged crates grades and transport for a carload, with shipping by Uintah county and state farm bureaus.
Mr and Mrs A G Young returned Sunday to Richfield after spending time in Vernal. They formed many friendships and leave with kind thoughts for Vernal people. Mr Young has been here over a year as a road work contractor on projects No 105B and No 10A, the latter handling all construction and resurfacing. Mrs Young has been here since last fall.
The family of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Banks mourns the death of their infant son Bil He born January 22 1924 who died after a serious intestinal obstruction operation at Vernal hospital. Funeral services were conducted at Kingsbury Congregational church with Hon M J Herecy presiding. Surviving children are Claudius Harold Helen Margaret Barbara. The Express offers condolences to the bereaved family.
The Orpheus management donated the use of the Orpheus hall for the dance election. The Legion Auxiliary benefited from the venue and a $28 net was raised at the dance. Messrs Harmon Sowards and Jesse Evans funded most of the freight for bringing the bronze Dough Boy statue from Price.
During the week the Vernal Express lists donations for the soldier monument fund. Contributors include William Collyer with $500 and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Emert who gave $500. Emert is manager of Uintah Power and Light at Roosevelt and formerly resided in Vernal.
Hamilton Calder a local fellow attending Brigham Young University was chosen as official scribe for the Alpha Delta Commerce fraternity. This position is the second highest office in the fraternity's commercial body.
The Vernal Confectionery shows major upgrades with new interior decoration new showcases and linoleum flooring. Propriety owners R M Tilffaffry and W M Taylor oversee the business and line of Edison phonographs.
Rangely Col e resident WR Sayers lost a finger in a revolver discharge and suffered blood poisoning leading to hand amputation. He had left for Denver weeks ago and is now in a hospital there.
The Vernal team defeated Whiterocks to clinch a 6 to 4 advantage in a 10 game series. The final game ended at six o clock with horseshoe throws from the cars hitting the pegs. A third game is scheduled in Vernal next Sunday.
Clarence Cradlock of Lapoint requests 1.5 da s water from Deep Creek to irrigate 105 acres. Charles Bebeo of Verral seeks 0046 cf s from an unnamed wash in Uintah to impound and water 3000 sheep. Moroni Gerber of Springville files 628 cf 8 from Deep Creek in Uintah Uintah to alter dispersion point and irrigate 377 acres.
Orders for Christmas cards are arriving daily at Venu Express as shoppers rush to complete gifting plans. The ad notes a 46 to 32 percent sale range encouraging early purchases.
Mrs J C Anderson and Mrs J L Evans entertained many friends for the honor of Mr and Mrs E B Gurrars daughter Mrs Vern Workman who is visiting from Rainbow Mine The amusement was five hundred prizes awarded to Mrs Boturton for ladies and Mr Bennion among the gentlemen Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs R M Gipson entertained thirty five invited guests at a Hallowe en party The regular hotel dinner was given over Guests enjoyed games cards dancing and music as rooms were decorated in Halloween colors with a spooky appearance
Miss Mary McAndrews daughter of Superintendent John McAndrews of Uintah Railpray and Mrs Mc Andrews of Vernal married L C Sprague general manager of the Uintah railway at Oakland on November 1. They will honeymoon in the east and return to Mack Colorado where they will reside. The Express joins well wishers for a happy married life.
Miss Louise Jorgensen former president of the Legion Auxiliary of the Witbeck Post No 11 underwent a nasal operation at the L D S Hospital Salt Lake City. Report says only one side was operated on and the procedure was severe and painful without anaesthetic. Recovery will take several days before she can endure the rest of the operation.
Friends learn Mrs. William Witbeck came home last Friday and is rapidly recovering after a serious September goitre operation at L D hospital in Salt Lake City. If weather allows she plans to attend Uintah county soldier memorial unveiling, escorted by her husband Mr Witbeck.
Federal and project No 10 B road work is finished except for bridges over the Ashley Upper canal and the High Line canal. Engineer Varley and contractor Young inspected the road noting minor flaws due to recent storms and that gravel surfacing spans 18 feet width with 6 inch depth and 3 feet dirt shoulders.
The Campbell family expresses gratitude for prayers and sympathy shown during the illness and death of beloved husband and father. They also thank friends for flowers and support, signed by Mrs J. Campbell Sr and family.
Order a take now for Christmas cards will be ready for delivery in time for mailing before Xmas. Order yours at the Vernal Express, 46-21.
At the Vernal council meeting J Emery Johnson was appointed to serve as night marshal after the resignation of William Preece. James Dobble temporarily filled the place, and four asphalt rate and piping items were bought. The council urged all businesses to close on Armistice day during the unveiling of the soldier monument.
Dorothy Dalton transitions from glamorous insider to rugged rancher in Paramount’s Fog Bound. The Vogue Theatre shows Saturday November 8 with David Powell opposite Dalton in exotic Florida beach scenes and daring society revels.
Word from Howard Ellis who recently joined the U S Marines and is now aboard the dreadnought Mississippi stationed at Woramerton Washington. He will probably leave soon for other ports. Ellis is the son of Mr and Mrs Ellis J Ellis of Maesar.
Over 41000 sheep moving from Colorado into Utah near Mack in late October were reported healthy by Thomas Redmond, Utahs chief state sheep inspector. The herd appeared free from parasites and none required dipping.
Annie Weist a 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Weist saved her life after her clothing caught fire while lighting a stove fueled by gas in her kitchen The explosion burned her body and head but she rolled into a quilt and smothered the flames Her face and neck are unharmed her hair singed and she is praised for fortitude while awaiting medical care and expected to recover rapidly
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