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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
8
A small town newspaper announces a legal notice filed with the Vernal Utah post office under a federal act in March. The item notes the paper as a second class matter and provides a year in advance reference to the law and classification.
Lee Morse from Grand Junction visits Vernal as J C Graham from Provo stays over the weekend. Marlon Wentover of Randlett shops in Vernal Tuesday as local business circles note public awareness of industry matters.
Wong Sing a merchant from the Rif Duchesne area was in Vernal on business Wednesday. He visited local shops and conducted possible trades during his trip.
Oscar Wilkins of Mt Wome, father of Bishop George EH Wilhing, had been very ill for several days according to local notices.
Rangely welcomed business visitors John Miller and WOR Hahn this week to discuss local trade and potential partnerships. Miller and Hahn toured several firms, met with executives, and exchanged ideas on regional commerce.
A Ilarmaton of Roosevelt described as a business figure in town last Friday, with brief mention of his activity and location.
Mr Myrup of Quraywag visits on Sunday as interest gathers in the Hill Creek section over a large flock of sheep.
Mr and Mrs Albertrimbo of Fort Duchesny spent Wednesday in Vernal. They were seen at the Crumbs Garage and Fort area as locals noted a casual stop in town.
W D Hanlin, Grand Janetha Cole traveling auditor for the Utah Railway, arrived in Vernal the first of the week on business. He is expected to review accounts and operations for the company amid ongoing regional transportation matters.
William Mo Andertonn of Vernal now in Western Colorado visited Vernal with J A Bullock chief clerk of Utah Power and Light, Bullock a nephew of J K Bullock. John Patey left Salt Lake for California for the winter. James Dobbie left for California to spend most of the winter in the mild coast climate. A G Frickson of Salt Lake was in Vernal on business and stayed with the Culthars. A baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Robin Williams of Vernal, daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Belcher of Salt Lake City. Edward D Samuels of Salt Lake City was in Vernal Wednesday. Mr Santhelahia bought a large grazing tract in Colorado to run sheep this summer and fall.
Mr and Mrs Joe Moysh of Fort Duchesne were visiting Verasal Wednesday. Mrs Neal Franks of Nina Mile spent the week with her daughter Mrs Ashton. Bernetta Smith of Roosevelt spent the past week with Mrs Miriam Colton.
Mr and Mrs Ered Jamon of Salt Lake City visited with Mr and Mrs T G Alexander last week. Congressman Den B Colton spoke at the M of A conjoint in Vernal Second Ward on Sunday.
Oldland of Meeker Cole was seen in Vernal on Tuesday visiting the Merchandiaing area near the town. The report notes his presence and local activity in the vicinity.
Clarence Lions of Salt Lake City served as secretary of the Utah Federated Field and Game Protection association. He was in Vernal on Wednesday for duties related to the organization.
Miss Gerber teaches at Lapoint and spent a weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Merkley.
Wise Lela Hatch has gone to Roosevelt where she will be employed as clerk in the Bracken Carpentier Mercantile Company. Burton Chew sprained his ankle while practicing football at Uintah High School on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Normen Taylor of Willow Creek visited Uintah High with their children Norman Jing and Lester who are attending the school.
Mrs W 9s Henderson learned her daughter Mary will graduate from Kelgter College in Bastlake City in two weeks with a diploma. The news confirms completion of studies and upcoming ceremony.
Louis Frankson and the daughter of Log Gates Call visited Vernal for part of the week. Mr Frankson formerly owned a ranch north of Vernal, near the Sternakey draw, and Hvedberg for several years.
David Timothy and Ernest Eaton left last week to be at the bedside of Mrs LaMfare Terry, daughter of David Timothy, who underwent a Bedousa operation at the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City. Mrs Terry has been an invalid for three years.
Moses Moore, carrier of U mail between Fort Duchesne and Ouray, with Rand Lett headquarters, was in Vernon on business Wednesday. Moore oversaw reservoir work in his vicinity.
Walter Mcoy arrives from Salt Lake City on Tuesday with a new two ton Federal Raizg truck bought from Zelph Calder Motor Company. He also brings seven registered Jersey cows in the same load.
Mr and Mrs Leslia Ashiin traveled from Roosevelt to San Fernando California on Sunday. They spent the day with their son Clare and plan to visit their other son Lowe in Salt Lake. They will return by car.
A crop study from the University of Tipols College of Agriculture shows matured seed corn yields higher than immature seed, with milk stage seed yielding 1498 bushels per acre when harvested at husking time and 497 when mature. Late plantings still favor mature seed, while early plantings see reduced gains and disease effects vary by seed maturity.
Fourth annual event features WfA delegates from Flys Second Vernal Ashley Naples G taa and Woeser wards presenting 30 minute programs. Groups travel by cay between ward houses with comic sketches songs and dramatic acts. This marks the second year the MTA Ashley valley presents this ward entertainment tour.
A Uintah High School faculty program Friday May 6 featured a student bed and a varied devotional sequence. Highlights included Mr Richens in a piano duet with Mrs Pixton and Norman Olsen, Velinado Gilbert Childs and O Nor man Olsen in a reading, Camiile Crandall in step dancing, and N GQ Sowards with Gilbert Childs and Olsen in a second duet.
Miriam Coltin acted as hostess for a candy pull Thursday evening in compliment to Misa Clernetta Smith of Roosevelt Rock. Other games were enjoyed with Misses Ella Cook Adeline Inez berson Pernetta Smith Evelyn Johnson and Bessie Noel in attendance.
The Cureng Tople Club met at Mrs T Alexander's home on Friday with eleven members and one guest present. After business the group socialized and enjoyed a three course luncheon prepared by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Tyron Thomas's school.
The Ashley Cooperative honored Miss Vilate Bennion on her birthday Tuesday evening at her home. Guests enjoyed a social evening with fancy work and music, and presented Mrs Bennion a set of dishes. A luncheon was served to attendees including Mrs LaMar Samuels and others.
The Mask and Buskin club held a dancing party at the Congregational Community Hour Saturday night. The hall was decorated in Halloween style. Refreshments were served and a unique dance program was arranged for the occasion. A short program was also given.
Mr and Mrs William Colter entertained Saturday evening at a bridge party with autumn decor featuring chrysanthemums. Mrs F J Sur and Mrs Cheney won high honors at bridge. several couples present.
Fourteen school friends gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Henderson to celebrate Ernest Henderson's birthday. Rousing games, gifts for the guest of honor, and a three course luncheon followed a social afternoon. A second note mentions Mrs Agnes Bennion, a pioneer of Ashley valley, with Miss Violet Bennion hosting twenty five friends of her mother for needlework and social time.
Mrs W Stringham and her children returned last Thursday from a three weeks visit with Mrs George Jullons at Grand Junction Cole. While there she visited the greenhouse out of the city owned by Mr Watnon s'tve. The nice buildings are beautiful with an attractive display of choice plants. Mrs Waterson is courteous and shows visitors through the greenhouse. On the last visit she received a half dozen Chrysanthemums in the choicest shade, flowers as large as a bread and butter plate.
The Twentieth Century Club gathers Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J A Cheney’s home for sewing. A delicious luncheon is served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs George H Christy’s home.
The junior girls of the Second Ward Vol A hosted the M men at the Seminary building on Tuesday evening with games and dancing enjoyed and luncheon served to sixty attendees.
Twenty guests hidden by Misa Beulah Samuels surprised Sadie Alexander at her birthday party Monday evening at the Alexander home. Beulah Samuels led lively games with Ben Long Lawrence Davis and Harold Colton winning prizes. The hostess served light refreshments and the guest of honor received many gifts.
The Uintah High eighth grade hosted a Saturday evening party in the school gym. The hall featured a blue and yellow color theme with games and dancing and refreshments served.
Margaret Azdgard a motion picture actress working on location near Santa Ysabel California was injured when kicked on the head by a running horse during Fox hunting scenes for the George Fitzmaurice production The Dark Angel a coming First National picture.
Mrs George Iesa Sr entertained Wednesday afternoon at her home with a beautifully decorated room and fall flowers. Five hundred wig played with guests while Mrs F J Sur received high honors. Hidden were Mesdames J S Higham Wallace Hicks Roy Coupe Benj F RKetly Sam Herron Dave Hatch J Sur and see Jackson.
A Welcome home party was held Wednesday evening at the Orpheus under the direction of the Vernal First and Second wards for returned missionaries John N Dawa, Wm Witbeel, Mary Winder, Glen Dennison, and Wallace Calder. A program by the US Service Bureau preceded dancing and refreshments.
Sponsored by Samuel Goldwyn the shoot with Ronald Coleman Wilma DGanky and fifty riders plunged into a stream. Miss Axilgard was thrown and a pausing horse kicked her. She struggled to her feet and fell back into the water, pulled out by company members. The scene will be shown at the Vogue theatre on Wednesday November 17.
Local ad from the Vernal Express promotes an attractive line of Christmas cards. It invites customers to view the selection and order any amount in any style.
The La Drama club held its meeting Thursday evening in the 7 FF 4S andiltertum. After electing several committees to arrange matters for the La Prams ball and other business was taken up. Members then went to the gym where a dancing party was held and a good time was enjoyed by all.
A local notice announces a specialist sale event titled Christmas Day Fish Pend to be held November 20th at 2pm in NLZ. The listing highlights sale items and confirms the time, date, and venue for attendees.
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