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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1923

Page

3

Maeser Mrs Otella Carroll Hosts Macaer Primary Ladies

Mrs Otella Carroll Maeser, president of Macaer Primary, entertained officers and teachers Friday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs Clair Hacking, Mrs Ella Stringham, Mrs Thelman Stevens, Mrs Iva Caldwell, Mrs Ethel Winn Collett, Mrs Maud Thacker, and Mrs John Holfeltz. The group spent the day sewing for an upcoming bazaar and enjoyed a luncheon at five. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Lamar Thacker visited Dry Fork with Mrs Thacker’s parents, Mr and Mrs Dan Adams. Annie Smith hosted a Sunday dinner party at her parents’ home with guests.

Otella Carroll Macaer Clair Hacking Ella Stringham

Mutual Sunday program at church draws varied visitors

A large group attended Mutual Sunday evening including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and many others. Charles Lewis led singing while H B Olson spoke on Preparedness and Coltoin spoke on The Sacrifices of Our Forefathers. A canal work crew was noted and several residents reported travels and family visits.

Frank Smith Lamar Samuels Vernie Richardson Lucy Rackham Mias Virate Sonic Mis Bernice Meaul H. 8. Olson Chas, Lewis O. Norman Olsen Alta Olson Alfreda Davis Mutual Charles Lewis Wilda Timothy Zing Ashby Chas. Coltoin Loullo Thacker Warren Jones Allen Jones Wells Ashby Olson John Hacking Marvin Mitchell Neola Arza Mitchell Duchesne City James Hacking Nathan Hardy Grand Junction Colo Ab Price Helper Grant Carpenter A. G. Anderson Salt Lake City Kamog Hattie Hacking Joseph P. Hacking William Rudge Rudge New York George Fisher Boneta Marion Fisher

Fort Duchesne Notes On Teachers Visitors And Travel

Miss Edith Johnson leaves Fort Duchesne to teach in Vernal as Mrs V T Rica becomes the new primary teacher. Crandall family visits Salt Lake City and Springville. Ford cars given to employees Hugh Owens Sr Frank Smith and Hy lay Smith. Bruce Maxwell visits Whiterocks. Local women visit relatives in Fort Duchesne and Vernal. Fred Dickson installs sanitary drinking fountain at the school. William Mann travels from Salt Lake City toward Grand Junction as a sheep killing trial witness. his wife joins him later in Price. Fred Price walking from San Francisco toward Pittsburgh at 870 years old travels eastward in three weeks.

Edith Johnson Vernal V. T. Rica Misa Johnson Ross Crandall Baby Marjory Faith Crandall Salt Paneelty Springville Ford Hugh Owens Frank Smith Whiterocks Hy Lay C. Smith Bruce Maxwell Price Salt Lake City Alfred Mann Fred Price San Francisco California Pittsburg Penn

Surprise birthday gathering for Nelile Merkley at her home

A Saturday evening gathering at Mrs Nelile Merkley s home drew about thirty relatives and friends in a surprise social honoring her birthday. Notables present included Mr and Mrs Ross Bartlett of Roosevelt and Mrs Anna K Bartlett. A community singing rehearsal led by Morley Jones drew a large crowd, and a cleaned meeting house prepared for a forthcoming conference.

Nelile Merkley Ross Bartlett Roosevelt Vernal Anna K. Bartlett George W. Bartlett William S. Henderson Mary Henderson Parley Goodrich Naples Golden Slaugh Alma Mecham Morley Jones Russel Harrison

Dinner salutes guests before California trip

Mrs. Jack Miller hosted a Friday dinner for Mrs. N A Naylor and Miss Mary Naylor who then left Monday for California. Other guests included Mrs. Domgnard Mr and Mrs Robert Woodhave and Mr and Mrs Jack Miller. Mrs Naylor plans to spend time in California. Miss Naylor expects to return in a few weeks. Bert Whitemore of Myron and Mr Csgath of Independence visited Sunday. Otto Mayhaw's young son broke his arm last Friday but is recovering well.

Jack Miller N. A. Naylor Mary Naylor California Domgnard Robert Woodhave Jack Miler Naylor Misa Naylor Bert Whitemore Myron Mr. Csgath Independence

Naplea Ward House Shines After Clean and Varnish

Naples residents report the Naplea ward house looks much better after a thorough cleaning and varnishing of seats and woodwork. Halloween parties were held at Byron Goodrich and J. W. Olsen homes for youths with enjoyable times. A fire from vines at Goodrich’s house caused a scare but neighbors and boys acted quickly to prevent harm. A Primary party on Saturday featured music, songs, recitations, games, and crafts with nuts and candy for children. Sea Gull pins were given to the two Sea Gull classes. four girls and three boys graduated from Primary. Jim and George Richardson left for Roosevelt with two loads of alfalfa seed.

Naplea Ward Hallowe'en Byron Goodrich J. W. Olsen Atudharm Jim Richardson George Richardson Roosevelt

Accident near Roosevelt injures Frank Lee

A Sunday evening incident as Frank Lee and Isabell Cook traveled from Roosevelt toward Leeton ended when the frightened horse rolled into a ditch. Lee was thrown and injured his back and leg, brought home by his mother and possibly headed for Vernal. Nearby news notes additions about local visits, sickness, and social events including a Sunday school dance and a party at the Harrison home.

Frank Lee Isabell Cook Roosevelt Leeton Frank Mr. Lee Vernal Gilbert Anderson Salt Lake City Victor Christenson Eva Hatch Rile Blackburn Nelson Nyberg Henry Lee Jacob Nelson H. Mullins and ‘Sons Thomas Rosa Heiner Utah Clyde Gerrald Helner James Mershall Moffat Sarah Searle Payson Utah County Sanpete County Myton Williams Peter Harrison Luke Clegg Pearl Harrison William C. Marshall Hayden Foster Luke Olege Lucy and Roselin Jones Bell Angus Blane Perkins

Hatch Family Visit From Rainbow Mine

Mrs. Joe Hatch and children are staying with her mother Mrs. Robert Green while Mrs. Hatch visits from the Rainbow mine. The note records a small family gathering and travel context.

Joe Hatch Rainbow Mine Hatch Robert Green

Wintering in town brings wide welcome for locals

Virgil Burke and brother Jesse returned from Idaho where they worked on a threshing machine for months. Miss Sarah Smuia visited from Helper. Mike Alma arrived from Kenilworth to claim his sister Katherine for the winter. he used Carl Gardners car. Several locals, including Alonzo Atwood and Byron Kendall Jr, returned from a deer hunt in the mountains. James Duvall heads to the mines for winter work. Mrs. George Thompson Sr and children, fresh from Provo, visit. A Naples versus Davis basketball game favored the quialting team. Iva Adama returns from Rainbow mine to spend the winter in Roosevelt. Halloween pranks produce no damages. Paul Watkins haul grain from the mountain. Stephen Atwood resurfaces his house. Fifth and sixth graders enjoy a Halloween party with a program led by Harold Hullinger, followed by games and refreshments as plans for Thanksgiving rise. Local chicken raisers report strong sales. Lena Collier relays news of twin boys born to former ward residents Logan Brimhall and spouse. Mrs. George Walkup and children visit from Whiterocks.

Virgil Burke Jesse Idaho Sarah Smuia Helper Mike Alma Kenilworth Utah Katherine Carl James Duvall George Thompson Provo Naples School Davis Iva Adama Rainbow Mine Roosevelt Hallowe’en Paul Watkins William Gillman Stephen Atwood Harold Hullinger Lena Collier Logan Brimhall George Walkup Whiterocks

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