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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
8
Notices describe Sundey ward conferences in Ashley and Maeser districts. Numerous local items follow, including births, operations, travels, and business trips involving residents like Mae Woed, Mr and Mrs Francis Stewart, and Gerald Hunting. The Uintah County tax collection and oil shale interests near Watson are also noted.
Aughley Forest Superintendent W M Anderson arrived at the Depress office with what he called a fine venison steak, in a flour sack over his shoulder, asserting evidence of the deer ban’s success. Bishop Joseph Horrocks of Dennett Utah visited his sister Mrs A Richardson and his two sons Leonard and Delbert staying there while at Uintah Academy. Local reports in the western county claim road work may be halted in that area.
The Ladies Aid reported a 30d financial condition at last week’s meeting, praising harmony and activity. A November 4 chicken dinner met expectations, with preparations for the annual bazaar and December dinner underway. Officers elected were Mrs Clankon- Bhip president, Mrs Ratil secretary treasurer, and Mrs Etlanks vice president. Four new members joined, and the next workday meeting is November 18 at the Congregational church.
The sheet reports Sult’s firing on November 12 1819 by Attorney Don Colton for the Uintah School District against Wm Kane and C Tray totaling 446 04 plus interest for Weber Timothy building materials for new schoolhouses. It notes contractors Ray and Kane on several Vernal buildings and mentions Laura Palmer of Mountain Home dying of typhoid on November 8. The piece also covers a correction about a federal building appropriation in Vernal clarifying 70000 total with site purchase, and mentions the funeral in Mountain Home and remaining relatives.
Vernal residents will see a Lyceum Course starting Nov 28 with lecturer explorer Y Ro Baumhardt and guests. The Salt Lake Opera Quintet performs with Lydia White Foothby harpist and Florence Summerhayes soprano, plus Lucile Rogers Marshall dramatic reader and violinist Crenevieve Malone. Tickets: 2 4 0 adults at 1380, 100 high school at 690, 100 public above children at 90, war tax not included. Performances at Orpheus Hall at 8 00 pm.
Bardine and 8 Anderson of Iteno Ney from the Davis Oli Shale Co. drillers hurried to Vernal last week to install oil equipment on their property near Powder Springs. A spindled axle broke on Helper road in fresh snow, repairs failed, the front axle snapped again, leaving them stranded for days. They walked 12 miles to Vernal through mud and slush on Saturday night.
Due to the road campaign and short open season the Irrigation and Live stock Feeding School has been postponed to December 16 to 20, 1919. The extension aims to prepare farmers and stockmen for a solid week of training on land, water, and livestock needs. Ticket refunds or holds will be available. Also notes Altha Watkins at Midview on business and a special American Legion meeting in Uintah Abstrac… with ex-service men urged to attend. Sanderson, Commander.
Revised Vernal City ordinance mandates that bicycles tricycles and similar devices on streets must carry a sounding gong to warn approaching pedestrians within thirty feet. Riding after sunset without a lighted lantern is prohibited. Offenders face fines up to twenty five dollars, or up to twenty five days in jail, or both.
Community health days in Uintah County resumed with four speeches per location as doctors swapped talks on ear eye throat and breathing obstructions teeth sanitation disease prevention nutrition and school health aims. Attendees enjoyed piano violin readings and hot cocoa lunches, with school officials praising the cooperative effort and social value of rural gatherings.
The Uintah Canning Company continues to operate turning out a solid pack of vegetables and fruits with excellent quality despite a dry year. About 40,000 dollars of honey are packed and shipped nationwide while Kraut, pork and beans, and various canned meats are also produced. The plant plans to run steadily into January or February employing 10 to 15 workers and aims to expand future output, offering a ready market for local farmers.
The coroner and jury in Tonopah Nye county Nevada report Susie Hislop aged about 38 died October 1, 1919 by self-inflicted action in Nye county. The inquest, sworn testimony and body inspection are recorded in writing by the jurors led by foreman Henry Seltz.
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