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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1924
Page
6
Notice records a designation of second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office under the act of Congress dated March 7 1879. The OCR fragment confirms official mailing status and location but lacks further details on dates or beneficiary.
Mr and Mrs John A L Siddoway announce the birth of their baby girl on Monday, Nov 10. The report notes a Vernal visit by YP Hansen of Richfield and a stop at Leepoint for Lee saw mill manager Ell Lee. Leaone Ainge of Jonesen was in town Thursday for medical care. Attorney Thomas W. O'Donnell, a state senator elect, left for East Lake City to attend Federal court.
Seth E. Perry of this city has filed a permit for water from Clyde Spring in Duchesne county to be used to irrigate 80 acres of land.
Manager T G Alexander reports the sale of a Hudson super aix touring car to Walter G Barnes of Rangoly Colorado.
John Murray and Joseph Murray traveled to Jen sen on Thursday to obtain equipment and materials for work on the dredge above Jonsen.
Mr and Mrs Arza Adams announce the birth of their first child a baby girl born Thursday morning November 13. The infant and mother are reported doing nicely.
Ranger George Walkup of the Ashley National Forest attended business matters in Vernal after a Wednesday night stay at Elkhorn Ranger Station.
Charles L. Hunt learned from Craig Colorado that the temperature there had dropped to 10 below zero and about six inches of snow lay on the ground.
R S and Collett arrived from Salt Lake City and report drifted snow up to four feet at Soldier Summit causing many cars to be stranded along the highway.
C Hunting returned Tuesday from Cedarview where he led a crew delivering 2300 head of cattle to Chaorlea Wyman for feeding on his large ranch there.
Rutger Albert E Blood of the Ashley National Forest at Altonah has been granted a leave of absence and expects to leave soon for other sections to recuperate his health.
County Clerk Wilson Murray will draw jurors for the December term Saturday. It is likely Judge Elias Hansen will order more than the usual 26 names to be drawn.
Registration statistics for Uintah School District are being compiled this week with Willow precinct data delayed by several days due to late submissions and processing backlogs.
Co. B Morse J A Fitgwater and C T Evang from the district forest office in Onden left Thursday morning after spending Wednesday night in Vernal following a five days forest service at the Trout Creek ranger station.
Sander, manager of the Ashley Cooperative, departed Saturday for Salt Lake City to conduct store business and purchase food, accompanied by F Cramer. He reports a very successful trip.
Mre Joseph P Hacking son Ru Ion Mr and Mra John S Hackhine and son Milton Mra FOOT Corless and daughter Vera left Thursday for Salt Lake City Rulon Hacking and Missy Corless will marry at Salt Lake Temple Friday Nov 1.
Three Colorado cars passed through Vernal on Thursday reporting the Elk Springs section roads in poor condition. The travelers, bound for California, carry full camping gear and claim they are comfortable despite the rough route.
John Rhoades brother of Thomas Rhoades the Farm Creek rancher killed is kept in his hotel room at the Commercial hotel for three days and was seen on the street Tuesday looking much improved. Mr Rhoades said many people visited the hotel to see him.
W H Varley, resident engineer, will spend about four days weekly at Roosevelt overseeing the new road in Du Chesne county. He will split time between Roosevelt and local work until the two canal bridges are finished, and plans to move his family there once a house is secured.
In two districts represented by Hon William S Siddownay and Byron O Cohen, upcoming school elections seek to reappoint these trusted leaders. The text lauds their long service, notes recent high school construction, and urges voters to keep them for continued progress and high standards.
Hugh Stewart of Jensen visited Vernal on Saturday and Dr. R. J. Enochs of Fort DuChene was an Armistice Day visitor in Vernal.
A baby boy was born on Armistice Day November 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Reynolds. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rice of Fort Duchesne who stayed for the big evening dance.
Mr and Mrs William Haslem accompanied by Mrs George E Adams spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Samuel Haslem in Jensen.
Mrs. John Hall of Leerton and her daughter Mrs. Fay Litster spent last week in Vernal for dental work. Mr. Litster accompanied them home on Sunday.
Red Cross posterns were placed in store windows Monday to remind members of a membership campaign running from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day.
Sheriff Lare Richardson and County Clerk Wilson Murray report that commissioners Fletcher and Feltch canvassed precinct ballots on Monday to verify results. These officials confirmed the process and authority while detailing steps taken during the tally.
John C. Mack of Dragon Utah applies to modify place of use for 144 cfa from Sweetwater creek Uintah county to irrigate 39,112 acres. The request targets reallocating water rights to different parcels while keeping the seniority and use type. Public comment may be invited by the state water board.
Williamson the state inspector visited the University of Hawaii campus on Tuesday morning. He will prepare a written report detailing findings and suggestions and returned on Wednesday.
Mrs Daphne Cooper of Vernal Utah files for .6 centum feet of water from seeps in Uintah county to be conserved for stock watering via dams and troughs in an unnamed wash.
Hyrum Pope, architect of the Uintah high school building and supervising its construction, worked through tangled points on Wednesday evening and returned to Salt Lake City on Friday morning.
County offices and both banks closed on Armistice day Tuesday and all places of business paused during the exercises. Schools closed in the afternoon allowing children to witness the dedication.
The Current Topless club will meet at the Congregational community house on November 2. Mrs J F Chapman serves as hostess and Mrs Enos Bennion directs the program. Dr H. E. Rich will give a talk on modern excavations.
County attorney elect Charles DeMoisy traveled to Du Chegne on Monday to discuss legal matters. He spent three and a half hours reviewing Hoanys notes as four inches of snow fell Sunday night and had melted by departure time.
Leland Young and his wife left Tuesday for Richfield Utah where Mr Young has been assisting his father on Project No 10 B and remained to complete the work. They had been living with Mrs Enon Rennion since their marriage.
Mr and Mrs William C Griffin of Richfield Utah, who were visiting Mr Griffin’s home, have returned home last week. Mr Griffin is a civil engineer working on a project. They were unable to stay for the unveiling of the soldier memorial.
D Martin executive secretary of the Utah Educational Association in Salt Lake City spoke Tuesday about Uintah teachers being fully organized. He visited Central School and reported a very favorable view of efficiency and organization within the local teachers group.
Supt. H N S Olson plans to depart Saturday for Salt Lake City to attend state school board matters. Board members William Marshall William Hooft and possibly T J Caldwell will accompany him and attend the meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
H A Poland and W A Ham of Craig Colorado promote Lucky Tiger Hair Remedy for soft luxuriant hair. Barber or drugstore bottles available as a seasonal sales pitch.
Mrs. Robert Witmer, secretary of the Uintah Chapter, has distributed supplies to communities for the annual roll call. Miss Fay Siddeway serves as county chairman from Vernal headquarters. The drive runs until Thanksgiving with hope every community meets its quota and Uintah County maintains its strong Red Cross support.
The Vernal horse shoe team captured the third game in the series with the Whiterocks, winning 6 of 8. A rematch is possible with Whiterocks fielding Wilford Whitlock in place of Fieldstead. Rock Springs, Wyoming may challenge Vernal next. Long of Vernal pitched nine finger throws, two capped.
Uintah school board met for routine matters in the 18st week and focused on the new high school building. The board expects the state architect to attend this week to resume work on a specific portion.
A motorist driving into Vernall late at night nearly struck the soldier monument he could not see until almost upon it due to dim electric lighting, and he reported the near miss to the Express office.
The Ver nal First ward conference Sunday approved multiple changes in ward and auxiliary officers. Wilbur Sewards’ removal to Provo left the bishop’s first counselor position vacant and Charles A Hardy from Uintah stake high council was chosen. Elmer Lindis became second counselor, Mrs May Jansen relapsed as second counselor in the Relief Society, and Mrs Lydia Shaffer sustained as president. Annie Richardson named president with Elsie Dean Workman as first counselor. New deacons and teachers were added and the Deacon’s quorum reorganized with Don Richardson president, Howard Calder first counselor, Doyie Eaton second counselor, Ary Can Cooper secretary.
Mrs Adams hosted about 75 children from the community on Saturday at 2 o'clock. The home was opened for games and overseas prizes for best performances. A lunch delighted the youngsters and departed guests received cheerful good wishes, making it the best time yet.
The Woman's Twentieth Century club members were delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon November 4 at the home of Mrs J A Cheney with a Kensington tea.
The Current Topic club met at Mrs. Enos Bennion’s home on Friday November 7 with six guests and club members present. Autumn decorations set the scene for a luncheon and an autumn themed program featuring Mrs Mary Hatch Rave on Edgar Allan Poe and readings by Mrs J F Chapman and Mrs Ada Winder. A vocal solo by Mrs May Calder followed, and roll call led to discussions of current topics. Prizes went to Mrs Leon P Christensen and Mrs May Calder with a booby prize awarded as well.
Miss Vera Corless daughter of Mr and Mrs E T Corless and Rulon J Hackingson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Hacking secured a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray on Wednesday November 12 1924. They left for Salt Lake City to marry Friday November 14 in the temple. The Express extends best wishes for a long and happy married life.
Mrs Enos Bennion hosted a Hallowe en party at her Second ward home for the Primary and Sea Gull girls. Eighteen girls attended in costume including Blanche Martin as a ghost. Mrs Sarah Bingham led games and ghost stories were told. refreshments followed.
The Ladies Aid society of Kingsbury Congregational church hosted a chicken dinner on election day and reported strong community support. The group extends gratitude to the public for its backing and attendance.
The Vernal Gun and Rifle club announces its annual banquet for members and invited guests later this month. The program aims to broaden activities and will feature speakers from across the county, inviting nonmembers and Reservation Gun club members from Whiterocks.
Mrs Cramer is improving rapidly after a serious operation at LDS Hospital. Eric A Cramer traveled to Salt Lake City, visiting his wife who was taken to her mother's home, Mrs Soren Neilsen, on Friday. He reported steady progress and hopes she can return home soon. The trip involved a week of stormy weather in Salt Lake City.
A herd of about 300 cattle will depart the valley Saturday for Dragon to be loaded and sent to Omaha Nebraska for market. S C Hunting will have charge of the shipment.
At the monthly Second ward meeting a new schedule for stake and ward meetings was adopted. Events run 1:00 pm First ward for Y M I A and L M I A and social committees, 1:50 pm department work for Sunday school workers choristers and organists, 2:40 pm general stake Priesthood and officers assembly, 3:10 pm union meetings for Primary and Relief Society, with one bishop’s counselor attending from each ward.
Jack Holt stars as Robert Pitt in a Paramount comedy melodrama set in New York debuting with laughter romance and novelty. Sir Spencer Deever, pressed by impoverished relatives, aims to woo Molly Creedon while Spennis pursues a chorus girl, with a lighthearted battle of wills at Vogue.
Vernal Express announces orders for Christmas cards with delivery before Christmas. Customers can place orders now to ensure timely mailing.
The hundredth birthday celebration of Dr. Harvey C Hullinger will be held Tuesday December 2 1924 at Orpheum hall. Residents and guests from nearby areas are invited to attend. A program of old time songs and dances is planned to mark the occasion.
State Board of Health and the U S Department of Labor announce Miss Metta Nelson of Salt Lake City will visit Monday November 17. In conjunction with the stake Relief Society board she will supervise a free baby health examination at the doctors offices in the United States Bank building. Examinations cover only the exam and are open to the public. All doctors will be in attendance.
Family expresses thanks to all who offered cheer and sympathy during Mary J Thomas illness and death. Gratitude is extended for flowers sent or delivered to the home. W J Thomas and family note the appreciation. Also an advertisement about Christmas ecards from the Venal Express.
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