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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
8
The Vernal Express lists George H Harris on editor and publisher duties with Violet Harris as business manager, noting the newspaper leadership.
Classified notice notes second class mailing status in Voernal Utah and cites a price of 2.50 per year in advance under congressional action.
J H Coltharp spent eight days away from his White residence starting early in the week. The note records his absence and return, detailing no further actions or accompanying individuals.
Mrs. Anna 3B Wills of Jenson is shown in Vernal on Saturday on business near the Vernal land office.
J. W Olson, instructor at the lower Hrush creek school, was seen transacting business in Vernal on Saturday.
Excellent pictures captured of Armistice day exercises by local photographer Leo Thorna, highlighting community remembrance and the event's solemn tone.
Mrs Leonard Horrocks of Park City visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Haslem formerly of Bennett now living in Vernal at their newly acquired home.
Mrs May Ruple and her granddaughter Billie Ruple depart Wednesday for Arizona and California, planning a winter retreat. Misa Ruple will enroll in a Berkeley school in California.
William Oldfield and William Whits of the Pot Creek section came to Vernal Priday leaving Monday. They report that on Nov. 5 a heavy snow fell in Brown's Park country, the heaviest at this time of the year in years.
John H. White of Randlett visited the Express office in Vernal to discuss raising several acres of sugar cane on his place. Mrs H Walter Woolley and County Agent E Peterson with Mrs Peterson attended boys and girls club meetings at Lapoint and Tridle, with Woolley representing Uintah State Bank in club activities. Splendid meetings were held in both places.
Hyrum Meeks of Jensen was in Vernal on Saturday for routine business matters, according to report.
Public notice urges residents to complete gifts ahead of the holiday season with 26 shopping days remaining. It emphasizes early purchasing to avoid last minute shortages and extend savings opportunities.
A reader muses on enjoying pleasant autumn weather and questions the appeal of California as a travel destination exploring seasonal ambiance and climate contrast.
Charles Pope of Jensen was in town Monday to conduct business at the courthouse.
The Vernal Gun and Rifle Club announces its big annual turkey shoot scheduled for next Sunday. Members and competitors are expected to gather for a popular event featuring prize clout and community participation.
Prof J. J. Prows, teacher of music at Uintah High School, was absent several days because of illness.
Mr and Mrs W B Edwards of Davis ward travel to Craig Colorado leaving Monday for business and pleasure activities.
Supt. F A Grosz of the Ute Curny Indian agency based at Fort Duchesne spent Saturday in Vernal transacting business at the Vernal U S land office.
Adair Tyzack killed an 18 pound Canadian wild goose during a hunting trip at Stewart ponds in Jensen last week. The event highlights a successful outing and local hunting activity in the Jensen area.
William Hoeft, a member of the Ultah School board, departed Saturday for Salt Lake City to attend to matters related to the school district.
A. DeMar Dudley visited Saturday from Jensen and is connected with the firm of Andrew Dudley and Sons engaged in general farming and stock raising at Jensen.
A. N. Johnson returned Sunday from a business trip to Salt Lake City with his mother Mrs. Cora Johnson. Mrs. Johnson later accompanied him on the trip’s finale reports. Mrs. A. N. Johnson, who joined them, returned earlier by stage.
Sheriff Richardson returned from an official trip to Provo East Lake city and Park City reporting roads in good condition along Strawberry road with few noted issues.
George A. Wilson secretary of the Ute Dairy association visited Vernal from Gusher Thursday. He said turkey raisers shipping from Fort Duchesne via the farm bureau anticipate top prices for their birds. He was joined by Mrs. N. B. Taylor and Agatha Clark of Colorado Springs.
Ed Joyce of Grand Junction travels Saturday by the Uintah railway as a passenger. Fred Lopez and Elisco Valdez of Watson spend Sunday and Monday in Vernal and return Tuesday. W A Banks and L Jacobson visit home on Sunday. A P Johnson of Montrose Colorado visits daughter Mrs Louise Soderquist and returns Tuesday via Uintah railway. Louis Romero travels to Watson this week. Cyrus Engberson arrives Wednesday in Vernal via Uintah railway from Dragon. Rev M J Hersey travels to Watson Thursday and plans meetings at Rainbow and Dragon before returning to Vernal.
Rosy Bartlett formerly of Roos evelt now residing in Provo arrived in Vernal as a business visitor on Thursday to network and explore local opportunities.
The Uintah State bank completed the sidewalk in front of the new portion of its building by laying a coat of asphalt.
Large numbers of citizens pay taxes at the county treasurer's office. The rush runs from now until noon on November 29.
Construction work on the Asaotah high school building progresses rapidly in sections not stalled by material shortages.
Mr and Mrs John S Hacking returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City driving a new Nash touring car purchased from Vernal Auto Company.
Attorney Thos W O'Donnell state senator elect returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where he attended to legal matters before the federal court.
Pontha Calder filed his intention with Albert Halen register of the Vernal land office to make final proof on his desert land claim on December 29 1924. Mr and Mrs Rulon S Hacking recently married return from Salt Lake City where they wed November 14 1924.
Mrs Jesse Evans and Mrs Mary Davies hosted a lively five hundred game at the O OF hall on Wednesday evening. Eleven tables filled with guests. ladies' first prize went to Mrs E. Quarr and second to Miss Julia Herriott. Gentlemen's prizes were won by Harmony Sowards and T G Alexander. A lunch was served.
A surprise party was held at the Peters home on November seventeenth with old fashioned games and refreshments. Guests included Bryant and sons Enger Hall Pack Morrison Morey Richardson Adams Morrison Caldwell Peters Hafch and others.
Mr and Mrs J C Anderson entertained at a delightful 600 party last week Lunch was served at midnight Guests included Mesdames and Messrs Harmon Sewards Sam Bennion William Siddoway Lige Jackson Wallace Hicks J 8 Higham Carl Lea Caldwell Jess Evans W H Hynderson Jay Pack Mrs K Richardson Miss Evan York Milas Leong Gurr Harry Beaton Mrs Bennion won the ladies prize and Mr Evans the gentlemen's prize
Mr and Mrs Sam Bennion entertained at a recent Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs J C Anderson Mr and Mrs Harmon Sowards and Mr and Mrs E Gurr.
A Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Biddeway with guests including Mr and Mrs Sam Bennion Mr and Mrs Harmony Sowards Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen and Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr Also Rulon Hardy leaves for Watson to work this winter The magazine style blurb describes a melodrama about a violin playing girl and thieves with a cast led by Dorothy Mackall James Rennie and others at Vogue Theatre on Thursday Nov 27 Also mentions Christmas card orders at Venal Express 46-2.
The Lewis Optical Company will be at the Oxford Hotel in Vernal on Saturday November 22. They offer glasses that fit well for eyes that need eyewear.
The text describes an oil project on 480 acres with four percent royalty allocated to local people. Each unit costs 50 dollars with a maximum of ten units per person. One well per ten acres producing about 500 barrels daily could yield a return of eight thousand dollars annually per investor, with a potential widespread participation in oil profits.
A careful examination by noted geologists of the Utah and Midwest Oil Refining Co. concludes the dome is closed with three oil bearing strata likely to yield oil. The piece warns against wildcat stock and urges investors to verify an oil dome exists, consult experts, and ensure the drilling company is reputable and financially able before investing.
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