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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
8
L. H. Woodard left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City on business. Tom Ainge, Francis Stewart and Lloyd Gilroy from Jensen were business visitors to Vernal on Monday.
The young son of Mr and Mrs J A Kirkendall of Roosevelt was thrown from a horse and seriously hurt. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Wittard Andelin stayed several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis while here in Vernal Mr Andelin is distantly related to Mr Lewis.
Andrew Murray and Joe Haslem of Jonsen were in town Thursday. Murray owns a farm on Dlue mountain while Haslem has been riding after cattle on Bluo mountain for some time.
Peterson the county agent and an external poultry specialist will spend several days this week in the Reservation section leading demonstrations on proper methods to kill and process poultry and how to market it.
Mrs May Johnson departed Monday for her home in Sputysen Duvoyl New York after visiting her mother Mrs Parua Stewar and other relatives in Jensen and putting up old meriends in Asley valley.
Wim G Adams of Bennett and J A Nolgon from Myton toured local seed grower operations as representatives of the Western Shed Growers Marketing company this week. The visit highlighted company activities and regional collaboration.
C B Bartlett represented Tri del on the board of education and participated in meetings held Saturday Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday he joined Supt Olson and toured the Deep Creek schools.
The three proposed constitutional amendments failed by a large margin as voters preferred caution. Many chose no across all measures, driven by a desire to avoid changes and stay conservative with the constitution.
Qwen Morrill and Miss Jennie Herring wed in Dudasho on Thursday November 9. Morrill is son of Alick Morrill of Roosevelt and Miss Herring is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Gjer Herring of Myton formerly Vernal. They will reside in Roosevelt.
Walter G Barnes of the Vernal Auto company, representing the Vernal Commercial club, departed Monday for Salt Lake City to secure government aid to keep the Duchesne-Helper road open in winter. He wired Wednesday that he was successful in obtaining the aid.
The Express this week offers samples of Christmas greeting cards with a wider assortment and lower prices than last year. Early orders gain access to more styles, while those waiting for the Christmas rush will face fewer choices.
W A Banks reports from Watson Wednesday that snow is nearly gone except at Rainbow and on the north hill slopes. He notes that if all the snow would remain, depth would be close to two feet. Sheep men have moved flocks to the hills and rejoice over the snow fall.
A Denver Colorado circular from Uinta Oil and Exploration urged stockholders to buy more shares as boring may resume at the Moffat walls. It notes well 2 between fifteen and sixteen hundred feet where drilling followed around the derrick and is now down eleven hundred feet.
Mr and Mrs Aldebert Colton Sr receive a telegram from son George Colton in Los Angeles saying his wife is thought to be out of danger after an operation. The Coltons had just returned and were surprised by news of her serious illness.
Mrs M P Smith and her small son are visiting her sister Mrs Ethel Martin. Mrs Smith, formerly Miss Ellen Mary Bender, with Mr Sinfeh arriving Thursday will stay over the weekend. They are expected to return to Prict where they now live. Mr Smith works for the Ohio Oil company.
Don E Roberts arrived Tuesday evening from Los Angeles to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Howell. Former owner of Park Livestock at Brown's Park, he bought it from Mr Howell and Mr Kendall. He is in town on business en route to Kansas and has just returned from Europe, staying a few more days.
H I Clawson wife and three daughters left for Salt Lake City to pursue winter work in Eastern Oregon and possibly settle there. Clawson sold Ashley Valley farm to John Hacking for a sheep ranch. Anna Clawson finished a business course in Barnes Business College in Denver. Nora and Pauline attend Wilcox Academy. The family, once from Colorado, will be missed by local friends.
Harold Davis is back from the sheep camp in the mountain and will stay a short time. He plans to rest and reconnect with family before returning to duties.
James Monaghan, a business visitor, spent several days during the past week at his ranch along Trail Creek. He conducted routine affairs and inspected operations, returning to his base after the series of engagements.
Mrs Sarah Pumphrey completed Maal proof on her homestead entry Saturday before the US land office register. The action confirms her claim to the parcel and secures legal status of the property.
Mrs J Ho Palmer arrived Friday from her cattle ranch near Voughnal Colorado and plans to reside in Vernal for the winter authorities say.
Roosevelt seed buyer Clair Johnson explored Vernal on Saturday and greeted many friends along the streets, sharing a friendly, informal stop during his business visit.
Ed G Woolley of Salt Lake City has been involved in internal business matters with the Utah State National Bank for the past several days.
In Ashley valley a large number of turkey and hog buyers gather. Local buyers participate alongside buyers from outside sections, reflecting regional demand during the market period.
Dr YW KE Rlehtas purchases Mayor George Il Crubkeh’s Charrolet roadster from the Neal-Allan Motor Company, a recent acquisition Highlighting a notable vehicle swap involving local leadership.
Bishop Joseph Horrocks of Den nett arrived Monday with the Head of Education team who attended a Bennett meeting and returned home the same evening.
Alvin hk Hone of Spanish Fork Utah and Miss Chloe Lo Timoonhy daughter of Joseph Timothy of Ced arview were married November 1 by Justice Charles Carter Jr.
A Friday evening dance by the First Ward Surmlay school drew a good crowd to the Commercial Club hall enjoying splendid music.
Mrs Vetdr Case and her daughter Mrs George Hicharston were on the street when the wheel came off. Mrs Case was considerably shaken up, with both women sustaining injuries in the mishap on Monday.
The MIA of Yornal Phiatwate will entertain the fathers and mothers at the war chapel this Friday evening at 7 30. All parents are requested to be present and frel ten years younger.
Attorney Ernest 11 Burges and Roger Wilkins were business visitors Tuesday to discuss closer relations on roads and other important matters at the court house.
Focal manager of the J Q Peppard Seed company and his wife left Friday for their old home in Delta Utah to tend to business matters. They expect to return Saturday.
Miga Strange of Salt Lake City is appointed to fill the seat left by Hattie Johnson who resigned to accept a permanent post in the Vernal post office. The change places Strange as the new appointee through the school board.
The report notes very warm sunny days with nights remaining frosty. Foothills have shed their snow, leaving only high peaks with a white mantle. The scene contrasts bright daytime warmth with persistent cold nights across the region.
William Mott and his family left Friday for Salt Lake City to reside permanently. Their young daughter will be under a doctor’s care for infantile paralysis, the principal reason for the move at this time.
Mrs N G Sowards left for Los Angeles Monday to be at the bedside of her daughter Mrs George Colton who is seriously ill after an operation off her jaw. Later reports say Mrs Colton is thought to be out of danger.
Congressman Don B Colton departed Thursday for Salt Lake City en route to Washington for the special session of Congress set to convene November 20. He is scheduled to return home Monday after a brief trip.
The official court decision was not made before press time because Willow Creek results were pending. County commissioners adjourned at noon and will reconvene after seven days or when returns arrive.
Ni Hansen the Democratic candidate won the race for justice of the peace in Vernal precinct by a narrow three vote margin over Charles Carter Jr. Fi A Miller the Republican candidate for constable won the state precinct over Nick Swudla the Democratic candidate by a small majority according to unofficial ballot counts.
Pontha Calder staged a bizarre public bath on a Saturday afternoon after a political shift favored Republicans. He entered a closed car, then jumped into a cold water bath turned over, evading a large crowd and later rejoining the vehicle amid confusion about a prior reported withdrawal.
Superintendent Jozeeph T Tullis reports nine feet of snow in Willow Creek Canyon last week. The blizzard blocked service to the Uintah Basin for four days. Trucks rerouted via the Nine Mile road. funding may be sought from the Post Office to keep Castle Gate to Duchesne highway open. Tullis is in contact with Washington. Price Sun, Nov 10.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe travel along the Uintah Railway with mentions of Watson span, Vernal attendance at an American Legion dance on Saturday, and passengers including Elisla A Goo Nick Mappathana alton Cyrus Enghoersen. References to Dow, Fimiky, Iyale Chivers, Downey returning from Chicago and CG Woolley of Salt Lake City arriving via the Uintah Railway, all centered on Vernal events and travel.
Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Joseph Po Hacking hosted guests in honor of Congressman Don Ho Colton at their Maeser home. The event featured decorations, games, music and readings, with Colton sharing jokes. A delicious lunch followed before Colton left at 6 o clock Thursday. Mrs Taylor McClelland later entertained with a large dinner and refined decor in national colors with portraits of Senator King, music and cards for guests. Republican turnout appeared higher, and Mrs Benj P Kelly leaned Democratic. McClelland settled debts but supported Democratic space.
The Thalia Club issued a beautiful year book for 1922 featuring red white and blue colors on white paper with a blue ink title and roll border. Officers include Sarth MO Logan as president Mary Reader as vice president Ruby M Deads as recording secretary Rose Merkley as corresponding secretary Florence V. Kelly as treasurer Leona Lacre Absafran Elin H. Cook on Victorian Executive committee and Sarah M Logan Mary Reader Mimi Dodds Lyd2 Ro Hardy and Lily White Music committee Myrikh Jo Beecher Lila LW Cook and Afochil ownmey oversee activities.
A $225 phonograph given away by the five and ten cent store went to Jo Lopez who held the key to a padlock. Lopez is a crippled boy who uses crutches. The crowd was glad the prize found a winner. The hinges were gone Saturday but no one tried to open the lock until election day. Lopez visited last Saturday.
Gasoline in Vernal fell to 3.08 per gallon retail the lowest ever reported. The decline occurred during the week with other Uintah Basin towns seeing similar cuts. Supply comes from Rangely refined by Raven Oil and Refiting, then distributed to Continental Oil. Emerald Oil claims Raven price is superior to external brands.
Duchesne and Uintah county school boards met jointly to discuss matters of mutual concern. President Mr Lockhart of the Duchesne board and members from Uintah attended a visit to the Reservation schools under their charge for the year.
For the next Parent Teachers meeting Thursday November 23 a most excellent program has been arranged A pawong of the school is urged to be present Community singing vocal solo Mrs Walker reading by pupils violin dust Att end Mre QC Norman CleempeCtaire Pontas W G Pouwell goer a discussion with reports of committees
Maybelle Rathi and Mira Hathifi led the ceremony as Wakaopi Wwohow camp presented Poich Beasey awards to the top camper. Georgia Smith and Melba Kelly received Wood Gathers honors with refreshments of candy served during the event in Vernal.
Richard Bedell and Eve de Merincou face danger after a wrecked airplane crashes into a tree on Trumpet Island during a vivid Vitagraph special at Vogue theatre. Gouverneur Morris wrote the original tale, with Vernal Paper preceding the feature.
Due to crowding the Board of Education rents the store room under the hall and will place Mrs Robert Witmers Feade and Miss McKee's grade in the Vernal Junior high building. The current rooms will be remodeled and another teacher added in the Junior high. Carpenters are at work and the move is hoped by next Monday.
Uintah Academy joined a national push for Better English during Good English Week observed November 6 through 11. Classes wore colors, slany slang faced pennies, and performances included class letters, a funeral for Bad English led by Fernando Ellingford, and seniors singing songs about good English.
John L McConkie reports word from the state road department and Utah State Automobile Association that a twenty five dollar reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone damaging highway signs. The joint effort seeks to recover funds spent on erecting signs along the Utah Highway system, with vandals having rendered several signs along the Victory highway near Vernal inoperative. Local authorities urge those with knowledge of the destruction to come forward.
Justice Irvin Eaton presided over the trial of John William Doss charged with insulting language to females. Jurors Archia Smith James R Colttarp Elijah Jackson and Howard Woolley heard the case with Thomas W O'Donnell for the defendant and City Attorney Wallace Calder for the city. The women insulted were Rose and Sophie Oslek. The jury stood three for conviction and one for acquittal, and another trial was scheduled for later Friday.
In the Fourth Judicial District Court of Utah Uintah County Alice T Barnes sues Ore Carroll and others A sheriff sale is set for the th day of December 1922 at 2 PM at the court house front door Vernal Utah Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 4 Block 14 Plate A Vernal City survey and describes a parcel in Sec 23 T 45 R 21 E Salt Lake meridian including buildings and improvements in Uintah County Utah
In Vernal City Uintah County Utah an estray burro color gray branded P on left flank is to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the Vernal City Exytray Pen corner Northwest of First East and Second South on November 20 1922 at 2 pm. The animal was taken up on November 8 1922 by HA Miller Poundkeeper for Vernal City Utah.
The local land office issued several gas permits this week to Edward M. Ashton of Salt Lake City for 1280 acres in T14S 20E Nellie Jones Robinson of Salt Lake City 2560 acres in T14S R8 Eu J W Knight of Provo 2560 acres in T14S R18 BE Hugh J Robinson of New York 2560 acres in T38 R6 and 7 W George E Robertson of Salt Lake City 2560 acres in T14 15 18 E Dorothy Rasmussen of Salt Lake City 1280 acres in T11 12 8 R20 E J P Critchiow of Salt Lake City 2560 acres in T13 14 8 R21 E Alvah Lee of Salt Lake City 158 R18E 3 L M
A large number of stock raising homesteads, pending long, have been designated and applications approved. Listed: William E Whitbeck 640 acres in T2N R23E. Andelina D Acheson 320 acres in T28 R23E. Clarence Freestone 608 acres in T2S R33E. Charles M Taylor 640 acres in T2N R24E. Stephen L Thompson 660 acres in T5S R25E. David D Moosman 200 acres in T139 R23E. Felix Romero 320 acres in T1N R24E. S. L. M.
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