Post Office Notice From Vernal Utah
Notice of second class mailing status for a local publication filed in Vernal Utah under the act of Congress dated March 3 1579.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
4
Notice of second class mailing status for a local publication filed in Vernal Utah under the act of Congress dated March 3 1579.
A man camped in a dumpsite delivers a public speech about deformities while addressing nearby onlookers. The scene highlights a stark contrast between urban neglect and advocacy, with no clear audience response recorded.
Mrs William Pearce was employed in the dry goods department at the Ashley Co op, indicating her position and workplace within the cooperative store.
William Tufford of Salt Lake City spent the latter part of the past week in Vernal. He is a former resident of Moffat, Utah.
Mr and Mrs L E Jones and J C Frizzell of Rangely Colorado spent the weekend in Vernal visiting relatives and shopping.
Frank Bowden of Roosevelt assisted Tuesday with the Utah Poultry Producers Association in the internal process of buying turkeys as part of a cooperative effort.
Mrs. Mary Orser of Roosevelt spent Saturday in Vernal. She serves as an instructor at the Duchesne high school.
Cashley Tray Jordan and spouse of Roosevelt State Bank spent Sunday in Vernal visiting with Mia. Jordan’s sister, Mrs Francis Feltch, accompanied them during the stay.
Senator Thomas W. O'Donnell attended the Armistice day celebration at Duchesne and spoke as the day’s orator for the ex-service men at the commemorative program.
Mrs Bennican learned that her parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Nelson of Logan, are both ill with serious conditions. She left Friday to join them as Mrs Nelson battles heart trouble and Mr Nelson recovers from a broken hip.
Miss Bernice McNeill left Monday for Salt Lake City to visit friends and relatives. Former head of the ladies' ready-to-wear department at the Ashlay Co-op, she was accompanied by her brother Dan.
George Roddlenakin of Lapoint and Rev. W. J. Howes with George Aukton of Randlett were in Vernal Thursday visiting contacts and attending local events.
Forest Goodrich and Frank Mot risog Tridell visited Vernal on Armistice Day to take part in the local observance.
Lawrence Carter of the Ash ley Co op gents' furnishing department departed Monday for Salt Lake City for a few days' business and personal visit.
Dr Homer F. E. Rich was the featured speaker during the Armistice celebration at Roosevelt Wednesday. The event honored veterans and promoted unity, with remarks on peace and national service.
Fr. E. Gaymon of the Mesawat at Vernal Utah last p week after a winter supply of Ashley valley fruits.
Wagener of Salt Lake City went to Vernal early this week to arrange the purchase of turkeys for the Z Cc. M. I. committee.
A. R. Armistead of Lapoint bought a Nash Ajax automobile from the Vernal Auto Company during a visit to Vernal last week.
Bus Hatch has manufactured appealing cement bricks to be used in the Vernal Auto company's new service station construction. The bricks are described as highly attractive and slated for prominent exterior placement.
H N H Bollen of Barnes Hutchinson and Hollen, land dealers, with Denver headquarters, was in Ver nal Friday of last week.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs J A Chefey on Monday. The father says the boy will become the state’s biggest banker and is already eager for silver dollars.
Abe Hatch is in Vernal spending a few days with his family while managing a sheep near Rangely which keeps him largely in Colorado for the time.
Mrs Clora Wolcott returns with her husband to Deep Creek where they teach, after a brief Vernal stay during which Miss Wolott substituted at the Vogue as organist for Mabel Eaton.
Miss Erma Fletcher came home Wednesday evening from Salt Lake City where she had an operation on September 22. She feels much better now than in several years.
LeRoy Wahlquist of Myton spent Wednesday in Vernal and attended the American Levedon dance at Woodard hall in the evening. He is making preparations to fill a six months mission for the L D S church.
Mrs Taylor McClelland entertained at a wild duck dinner Monday afternoon. The guests included Mrs Jesse Evans Mr B P Kelly and Mrs Mary Davies.
Mrs. Seth B. Perry hosted a Twentieth Century club afternoon with a paper by Mrs. Robert Witmer on The Report of Quinquennial. The Vernal chapter of the P.E.O. sisters held bridge luncheons at Mrs. John McAndrews home with twenty six guests at six tables. A birthday surprise for Sadie marked sixteen years with music and dancing. U. H. Sophomores hosted a dancing party at Uinta High School gym with faculty involvement and a doughnut contest ending with dancing and refreshments.
A large costume ball by Mutual Improvement attracted 300 attendees at Orpheus hall Friday night. The event closed a road show with Vernal First winning the cash prize and reperforming their act. A seven plate orchestra provided music as candy punch and ice cream cones drew crowds at pastel decorated booths.
Mr and Mrs Byron Thomas entertained several friends at a Five Hundred luncheon held Saturday evening at their home. Chrysanthemums in pastel shades adorned the rooms and guests dined after games at four small tables. Attending were Adelbert Collson Sr and Mrs, W. S. Henderson and others including T. M. Alexander, Harry Seaton, Mrs W A Banks, Mrs Taylor McCleland and Mrs Mary Davies.
Mr and Mrs Vern MecCarrell entertained guests including Mr and Mrs William Witbeck Jr and Mr and Mrs Adair Tyzack at their home Sunday evening. The centerpiece featured orchid and chrysanthemum arrangements. An enjoyable evening was reported.
Mrs Leslie Ashton and her son Lowe returned from Salt Lake City on Tuesday after an operation on Clare Ashton. They traveled as far as their home in Roosevelt. Lowe had been attending school at the University of Utah and they will visit in Vernal for a short time.
Uintah high school English instructor Miss Ruby Harris was hospitalized after an appendicitis operation on Sunday noon. Her mother from Salt Lake City arrived Sunday evening, and latest reports say Miss Harris is getting along nicely.
Mrs Morley previously assisted in physical education at BYU Provo and taught dance at Moapa High School Nevada. She is joined by Mr Morley, an instructor in public speaking at Uintah High.
The Vernal Auto heating plant is completed and in use to heat the new building between the main garage and service station. Contractors say the roof will be finished in ten days. Nawton Brothers Harness Co. will occupy the building.
About 150 students met on the new gym floor for a Sophomore party at U H S. The event featured doughnuts and cider, praised for flavor over recent faculty meetings.
Thursday morning about 100 teams and 200 boys work to transform U H Ss into the state’s model school campus. The public is invited to visit and see the effort firsthand.
A matinee dance was held in the gymnasium Wednesday at 400 p m following the splen did Armistica program. Ice cream and lemonade were served as attendees enjoyed a joyous time.
The junior class at the high school is supplying hot lunches to students until the new cafeteria is completed. If lunches maintain the current quality and variety, there is no rush to finish the new cafeteria.
The student body program at the university featured an immunity singing led by Mr. Prows. Beulah Samuels Miss Smart and Mr. and Mrs Morley provided readings and entertainment with step dancing, followed by a clarinet duet by Mr. Prows and Carl Davis.
The student body learns of faculty member Alixss Harris illness. Harris underwent an appendectomy Sunday morning and is recovering as well as can be expected. Mary Sander is temporarily filling in.
Mrs Hicks traveled from Lohi and spent time with friends and relatives in Bingham and Span ish Fork last week.
Mr and Mrs Fred Akhurst entertained guests at dinner Sunday including Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Mrs Lamar Samuels and two children Beulah and Ar el in a cordial social gathering.
The notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis hosting a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. James Coltharp of Rangely, joined by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lewis and Mrs. E. Forrest Adams.
Douglas Fairbanks stars as a clever thief in The Thief of Bagdad based on Arabian Nights. The November 18 and 19 showing promises groundbreaking screen art with magical adventures such as the Winged Horse and flying carpet sequences.
Read as a garbled transcript of dangerous statements. The speaker riffs on crossing a train track and river of peril with references to a mule, a rope, and a firecracker. Hazy lines mention traffic policemen, a panzer sign, and mixing acids, suggesting a chaotic or wartime setting.
Fort Duchesne on Wednesday evening November 4 the Parent-Teachers association met for an enjoyable program with Mr Dodge lease clerk delivering an educational talk and several musical numbers. A large crowd attended and a birthday party honored Robert B Litster on his twelfth birthday with twelve guests. The turkey shipment was notably small this year with only half as many barrels as expected. Mrs Rhoda Kinney of Colorado visits her sister Mrs Albert Crumbo and nurse Mary E Dinsmore leaves after two years of service. Winona Litster and Oliver C Cloward 2nd marry in Salt Lake temple with Bruce Maxwell and Mrs Phoebe Litster present.
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