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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1925

Page

4

Fort Duchesne merchants visit Vernal events noted

Wong sing a Fort Duchesne merchant traveled to Vernal on business last Saturday. The Mickey Fisherchestra of East Lake City performed a dance in Woodard hall Friday. Mr and Mrs L T Bofinett and Mrs Victor Jackson from Fort Duchesne were in town shopping earlier this week.

Wong Sing Fort Duchesne Woodard Hall Mickey Fis East Lake City L. T. Bofinett Victor Jackson Our City

Wool growers D R and Lind Sealey linked to Utah ranches

D R and Lind Sealey, wool growers from Ouray, were in Vernal last weekend. Mr Sealey also runs a ranch in Ferron Utah.

D. R and Lind Seeleey Ouray Weren Vernal Mr. Sealey Ferron Utah

Wanda Rudy Visits Vernal Friends

Miss Wanda Rudy of Fort Duchesne spent a few days this week in Vernal visiting friends. Rudy was a former student of Uintah High School.

Wanda Rudy Fort Duchesne Vernal Rudy Uintah High School

Property Appraisal Team Tours Vernal District

Sut Roseos E Hammond and Frank Y Stewart of the state board of equalization visited Vernal to appraise property formerly paged. The Galtr Lake City representatives assessed parcels and prepared valuation notes for tax purposes.

Roseos E. Hammond Frank Y. Stewart State Board of Equalization Galtr Lake City Vernali

Attorney O'Donnells Leave For Bragg And Salt Lake City

Attorney Thomas W. O'Donnell and his wife Dr. M Garrett O'Donnell travel with their daughter Ruth for a trip beginning Sunday to Bragg and Salt Lake City for business and pleasure.

Thomas W. O'Donnell M. Garrett O’donnell Mall Ruth Bragg Salt Lake City

Dr Earl Lewis Opens Up Modern Optical Shop

Dr Earl Lewis opens a contemporary optical shop north of the Vernal Contortionery. His equipment includes a photo opticometer, retinascope, ophthalmometer, and an illuminated test chart. He is affiliated with two optometry schools and is registered in three states by examination.

Earl Lewis Mr. Lewis

The Uintah Telegraph Posts Stolen by Campers

Officials report teleph one poles and posts taken from the Uintah Telephone line by campers and vow to prosecute offenders if apprehended. Several poles have vanished near Halfway Hollow as authorities intensify patrols and seek clues to the theft.

Salt Lake Visitors Leave Basin on Business Trip

Ross Crandall and D. 5A Boyer of Salt Lake City depart the Basin after several days on business. Crandall once lived in Fort Duchesne where he served as government stock supervisor for the Indian department. Boyer formerly taught at Duchesne County High School in Roosevelt.

Ross Crandall D. 5A Boyer Salt Lake City ZorvBalt Lake Crandall Fort Duchesne Indian Department Duchessa County Rocesvelt

Vernal Visitants and Local Titles Mentioned

Perrin Morgan of Jansen wins in Vernal Monday and earns a queen title. John Nash of Tridell is listed among Vernal visitors during the week. Misa Mario Coy starts work as a clerk at Acorn Company.

Perrin Morgan Jansen Wan John Nash Tridell Vernal Misa Mario Coy Acorn Company Atoro

Orpheus Hall Gets Interior Painting Work

Interior work at Orpheus Hall begins with painting the ceiling, woodwork, and walls. Crews will cover fixtures and prepare surfaces for a fresh finish. Project aims to refresh the hall’s appearance for upcoming events and community use.

Orpheus Hall

Freeman Moves Shop to Former Peppard Reed Site

Earl Freeman relocated his shop to the building once occupied by the Peppard Reed company J. McClain Frederick Anderson and Art Wilson, all of Watson, in Vernal on Saturday.

Earl Freeman the Peppard Reed Company J. McClain Frederick Anderson Art Wilson Watson

Hilton Family Spends Weekend in Vernal

Hilton and his wife and child, residents of Rangely, were in Vernal Saturday and spent the weekend there.

Hilton Rangely Werg

Mars Hawes Returns From Provo and Heads to Dragon Work

Mars Hawes came back from Provo last week where he had been working and left Sunday for Dragon to work. The Rector minutes note him for the winter.

Mars Hawes Provo Dragon

Superintendent F A Gross works on land matters at land office

Superintendent F A Gross of the Uintah and Ouray Indian agency in Fort Duchesne was in Internal Monday to handle land matters at the U S land office.

F A. Gross Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency Fort Duchesne U. S. Land Office

Harness and saddles shipped to Wong Sing at Ft Du Chene

Newton Brothers dispatched a truckload of harness saddles and chops to Wong Sing a merchant at Ft Du Chesne on Tuesday. Jock Milburn delivered the road.

Newton Brothers Wong Sing Ft Duchesne Jock Milburn

Sunday School Workers Party At Orpheus Hall

The Stake Sunday school officers of the L D church invite all Sunday school workers to a party at Orpheus Hall Friday night for a community gathering and social time.

Stake L. D Orpheus Hall

Vernon welcomes former Vernal resident Howard Caldwell

Howard L. Caldwell of McGill Nevada arrived in Vernal for a week long visit with his mother Mrs Ruth Caldwell. Howard was a former resident of Vernal and a student at Uintah High School.

Howard L. Caldwell McGill Nevada Vermal Ruth Caldwell Howard Vernal Uintah High School

Miss May Nielson Receives Mission Call for Central States

Miss May Nielson of Naples was contacted Monday evening to fulfill a mission for the L C church in the Central states. Mig Nielson will depart within the next few weeks.

May Nielson Naples L. C Central States Mig Nielson

Turkeys Become Premium In Local Market This Season

Turkeys rise to premium prices with 28 cents initial offers and 36 cents last week. The birds are described as a luxury for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, reflecting tight supply and high demand.

Uiifal Basin

Social News: Five Hundred Luncheon Honors Provo Visitors

Thelma Stevens reports a Five Hundred luncheon at Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson de lightfully entertaining James A. Bullock E D Dean Ralph G Wallaworth and Arthur Williams of Provo who toured Vernal for Utah Power and Light. Thirty four dined after a two course meal with many local guests present.

J. ©. Anderson James A. Bullock E. D. Dean Ralph G Wallaworth Arthur Willlans Provo Utah, Power and Light Company Five Hundred Siddoway John N. Davis Irvin Eaton Richard Jensen Clive Davis A Qa. Nord Wwie Hicks Higham Mars Pope

Birthday Celebration Honors Harry Seaton

Mr and Mrs Lea Caldwell entertained twelve friends Friday evening with a fall flower decorated chicken supper for Harry Seaton s birthday anniversary. The gathering concluded with a game of Five Hundred and Seaton received many presents.

Lea Caldwell Harry Seaton Mr. Seaton

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Roy Coupe for Sixteen Friends

Mrs Roy Coupe hosted sixteen friends at a bridge luncheon Saturday evening at her home. Chrysanthemums decorated the rooms and Mrs Robert Johnson sang two humorous solos. At the close of the evening the hostess served luncheon.

Roy Coupe Robert Johnson

U. S club met at Mrs Bertha Merediths home

The U S club gathered at Mrs Bertha Merediths home Thursday evening. Besides the regular magazine study Mrs Pardon Dodds led current events. Guests were seated at one large table with chrysanthemums and a chicken supper was served by the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs Sarah M Logan on Thursday November 19.

U. S Bertha Meredith Pardon Dodds Sarah M. Logan

Surprise Party For Wilbur Atwood By School Friends

A crowd of school chums gathered at Miss Bertha Lewis home Tuesday evening and surprised Wilbur Atwood. The night featured games music and light refreshments served to about thirty guests.

Bertha Lewis Wilbur Atwood

Calder and Pearce Called to Northwestern States Mission

Leo Calder has received a call to the Northwestern states mission for the L D church and will depart with others in January. William Pearce has also received a call and will leave at the same time.

Leo Calder L. D Northwestern States Mr. Calder William Pearce

Miss Mable Siddoway Hosts Uintah High Guests

Miss Mable Siddoway entertained about eight couples at a Saturday night party. The evening featured games and candy making. All guests were students at Uintah High School.

Mable Siddoway Uintah High School

County Officials Attend Provo Trial Transfer

County Clerk Wilson Murray Sheriff Lare Richardson and County Attorney Charles DeMoisy left Sunday for Provo to attend the trial of Adeline D Atcheson va State of Utah, which was transferred there.

Wilson Murray Lare Richardson Charles DeMoisy Provo Adeline D Atcheson Utah

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Dinner and Dance for World War Vets

The American Legion Auxiliary organized a dinner and dance at the community house to honor world war veterans. Mrs. I. Sander, Mrs. A. B. Thomas, and Mrs. Robert Johnston led arrangements with patriotic decor and a sumptuous meal for 100 Legion and Auxiliary members.

The American Legion Auxiliary I. Sander A. B. Thomas Robert Johnston Legion and Legion Auxiliary

Bennett Church Foundation Shaped in Vernal

Al Rasmussen and John Haslem of Bennett report the Bennett church foundation is in place in Vernal. The building is expected to be finished some time during the coming winter.

al Rasmussen John Haslem Bennett Rasmussen

Winns Called to Logan for Brother’s Illness

William and Elisha Winn were summoned to Logan last Saturday due to their brother Joseph’s illness. They left the same day and expected to reach Logan by Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Joseph resided in Vernal.

William Elisha Winn Logan Last Murday Joseph Logan Lnto Vernal Yearg Az

Student Lowe Ashton Returns to Utah for Studies

Lowe Ashton aged student returns to resume studies at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City after visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Ashton. He helped transport his brother Clare from a Salt Lake City hospital to their Roosevelt home.

Lowe Ashton Leslie Ashton University of Utah Salt Lake City Lowe Clare Roosevelt

Bridge Luncheon Honoring Mrs Glenn Anderson in Vernal Visit

Miss Merle Ashton hosted a bridge luncheon with Fall flowers, four tables, and a two course lunch. Gifts were presented to Mrs Glenn Anderson and Mrs M P Smith who plans Salt Lake residence. many guests attended including Mrs W W Preas, Mrs E A Manker, and others listed.

Merle Ashton Glenn Anderson Vernal M. P. Smith Salt Lake Miss Ashton WW. N Preas E .A. Manker Adair Tyzack J. H. Rath Horace Coltharp W E Collyer G. H Christy William Stringham Lynne Ashton Lynn Strong Georgy H. Wilson Rae Ashton Bryant Stringham Fay Siddoway Siddoway Louise Jorgengen

Local buyers mobilize for horses and mules trade

D. C. Womiach of Salt Lake City is in town this week buying horses and mules for outside markets. Horses will supply polo slavery and mules will be shipped to Phoenix Arizona. Elza Hardy and Al Hunting left Tuesday with about ten head from Vernal and will gather herds from Lapoint Roosevelt Heber City and other points on their route to Salt Lake City for shipment.

D. C

William Wardle Arranges Fort Duchesne Coal Purchases

William Wardle of Fort Duchesne was in Vernal on Monday making arrangements for coal supplies for Fort Duchesne consumers.

William Wardle Fort Duchesne

U S Land Office Official Returns From Utah Trip

Register Leon P. Christensen of the U S land office at Vernal returned Wednesday from a business trip to Salt Lake City and Provo.

Leon P. Christensen U. 8 Land Office Vernal Salt Lake City Provo

Verna Man Buys Home of William Tufford at Gusher

R B Allred of Verna has purchased the residence formerly owned by William Tufford at Gusher and plans to move his family there this week.

R. B Allred Verna William Tufford Gusher

State Fish Hatchery Whiterocks Receives Healthy Shipment

A shipment of fish has arrived at the Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery. The facility is noted for producing some of the healthiest and most desirable fish in the state and its location is regarded as optimal.

Ex&e Whiterocks

Merrinor Family Arrives in Vernal for Winter Stay

P J Merrinor his wife and two children from Tulsa Oklahoma arrived in Vernal Tuesday and plan to live here this winter. They traveled two weeks facing rough muddy roads. Merrinor, a radio expert, hopes the winter here will improve his health. Mrs Merrinor is sister of Mrs Leo C Thorne.

P J Merrinor Tulsa Okla Vernal Merriinor

Ophthalmic Specialist at Commercial Hotel November 29

Dr W M Busvetl, ophthalmic specialist, will hold a clinic at the Commercial Hotel on Sunday November 29. No charge for eyeglass fittings or testing announced.

W M Busvetl

Notable wedding in Salt Lake City for Vernal pair

Mrs. T C McNeill and F J Sur married in Salt Lake City Tuesday of last week. They arrived Tuesday evening. Sur has lived in Vernal for a year and is a geologist for the Border Oil company of Colorado. Miss McNeill is noted as one of Vernal's popular young ladies. Their Vernal friends wish them success and happiness.

T. C. McNeill F. J. Sur Salt Lake City Tues- Bernice McNeill Mr. Sur Vernal Colorado Miss McNeill Tal

Shower Compliments Mrs Smith Before Winter in Salt Lake

Mrs M F P Smith was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs W E Collyer and Mrs Rae Ashton at Collyer home. Guests enjoyed bridge games at four tables, a two course luncheon, and sixteen gifts awaited the guest of honor as she prepared to spend the winter in Salt Lake.

Catholic Altar Society Samuel D. Herron W. E. Collyer Rae Ashton

Primary social closes First ward meetings this year

The First ward primary offers and teachers entertained the children at a social Monday afternoon at the First ward chapel. Games were played and refreshments served. This social concludes the Primary meetings this year.

First Ward

Current Topica Club Entertained

Mrs. Glenn Alexander hosted the Current Topica club Friday afternoon at her home. After the meeting the hostess served lunch to the members in attendance.

Glenn Alexander

Primary officers plan projects for Salt Lake hospital

First ward Primary officers and teachers will meet at Mrs Wallace Calder home this week to finish articles for the Children's Convalescent Hospital in Salt Lake The stake Primary board plans a Thanksgiving party Saturday with about 150 expected The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet in early December to elect new officers for the coming year

First Ward Wallace Calder Children's Convalescent Hospital Salt Lake Stake Primary Board Aurillary of the American Legion

PLO Sisterhood Meeting Features Chrysanthemums and Music

Mrs W E Collyer hosted the P. ELO sisterhood meeting with chrysanthemums on display. A musical program followed the business session including piano duets, solos, a reading, and a prize for a musical game won by Mrs J H Ratliff. Luncheon for thirteen completed the gathering.

W. E Collyer P. Elo Ma. Collyer E. A. Manker W.N Preas M. P. Smith EL. A Manker Bryant Sringham J. H. Ratliff

Morrill Lamoreaux Marriage License Granted

Saturday November 14 County Clerk Murray issued a marriage license to Ivan L Morrill 28 of Tridell son of Hyrom Morrill and Wanda Lamoreaux 21 of Lapoint daughter of D A Lamoreaur in Wag district.

Value of Autos Surpasses Utah Livestock in State Valuation

The Utah State Board of Equalization announces new assessment rolls with a special column for automobiles. If 80 000 cars exist and average 300 dollars each, auto value could exceed livestock, Utah’s basic industry, observers say. Licenses issued reach 90 000 to date.

Utah State Board of Equalization

Little Annie Rooney Heads to Vogue Theatre Soon

Mary Pickford returns to ragamuffin comedy in Little Annie Rooney a United Artists release opening November 28 at the Vogue Theatre The film largely unfolds in New Yorks Lower East Side with Old Brooklyn Bridge and blends light humor with pathos to tug at heartstrings without dull moments.

Mary Pickford Little Annie Hooney United Artists Corporation Vogue Theatre Little Annie Rooney Lower East Side New York City Brooklyn Bridge Annie Rooney

Mr and Mrs M P Smith Headed to Salt Lake City Home

Mr and Mrs M P Smith left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City where they will make their home.

M. P. Smith Salt Lake City

Tourists Continue Camping At Outr Park Despite Frost

Despite chilly mornings and frost, visitors linger at Outr tourist park enjoying outdoor stays. The scene shows families and solo travelers lingering near tents and caravans, embracing clear air and quiet scenery.

Outr

Stake Relief Society Plans Event at VerNal First Ward Chapel

Stake Relief Society officers will entertain Belief societies of the stake at the Ver nal First ward chapel on Saturday, November 28. The program will be directed by the Stake president. Mrs Parmel has Batty.

Stake Relief Society Vernal First Ward Stake Mra Parmel Batty

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George H. Naxnis Violet Verhal Utah Congress Mickie Sears Aper Mns Thelma Stevens Society H. BB. Cub R Altar Society Miss Mable Siddoway Legion Chicago Aston Bingham Maeser Mary Redmond Wilson Uintah County Uintan State Bank T. Vernal M. FP. Smith Fnatertaing Prp EL. O. Sisterhood Morrill-Lamoreaux VOGUE Louise Fazenda Sidney Chaplin Evelyn Brent In Mary Flynn Aubrey Lewis Stone Florence Vidor Universal News George O'Brien Billie Dove Mary Pickt Little Annie Booney Dad Ernal Express ST. John's Church Choice Line Farmers’ Market Chas. A. Hatch Ford Cars J. W. Pope Garage Nash Vernal Auto CO
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