Vernal Christmas Edition Order Push and Local Notices
Readers urged to order Christmas Edition copies as Vernal and nearby towns report a busy week with business visitors from Jensen and Fort Duchesne, land office activities, and roadwork on the Victory highway. Local residents Albert Halen and Trufus Blackburn file homestead and legal notices while residents like Phillip Stringham and Eugene Johnson return from medical and mission duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trufus P. Blackburn
Vernal
Utah
Benister Albert Halen
Vernal Visitors and Local Jobs Include Coal Firm and Co op Clerk
Geor gy E Wigelow of Lapoint and John Wiacomb from Roosevelt appeared as business visitors in Vernal on consecutive days. Miss Thelma Sprouse of Lapoint accepted a clerk position with the Ashley Co op. Haydon Colorado couple Gg W Onleh and wife stayed at a Vernal hotel on Saturday. W E Klotz Milner and P Turnlow from Hanna Utah were Vernal overnight visitors on Thursday. Ross Bartlett of Dirdsell Huller was a Vernal visitor arriving from Roosevelt on Wednesday. Allan, manager of the Pock Allan Coal company, returned Wednesday from Salt Lake City. Parley H Lambert of Bennett Utah was a transient visitor on Wednesday and returned with a coal load. Mayor Walter G Darn ea and Miss Varnes on state capitol business and pleasure are expected home Saturday. J M Mathie trucked to White Rocks Wednesday and brought trout for Brush Creek wagon. G W Davis of Star Mining and Machinery plans a few days in Vernal before heading to Los Angeles. The Horseshoe Bend placer operation has closed for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onleh
Wif
Haydon
Colo
E Klotz
W Milner
P Turnlow
Hanna
Utah
Tursays
Parley H. Lambert
Bennett
Aeew
Walter G. Darnea
Mia Varnes
State Capitol
G. W Davis
The
Star Mining and Machinery Company
Vernal
Los Angeles
Horseshoe Band
Parcel Post Shipments of Thanksgiving Turkeys
Uintah Basin ships about 70,000 pounds of turkeys by parcel post marking a cooperative effort between government and local post offices. Three and a half cars carried the load with 20,000 pounds from the Vernal office, and officials praise Superintendent Frank Davis, drivers, and postmasters for speedy dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helper
Uintah Basin
Frank Davis
Post Office
Parcel Post
EB. J. Young, Jr
Red Cross Roll Call Completed Thanksgiving Day
The executive committees of the Utah chapter American Red Cross chaired by I Sander and Mrs John N Davis have organized the county. Full returns expected from every committee within days after Thanksgiving. Communities provided a full corps of workers and posters advertised in stores. The nation faces great calls for Red Cross aid after August disasters and the Japan earthquake. Our response should be generous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uktah
American Red Cross
I. Sander
John N Davis
L. N. Meredith
Charles H. Colton
George Bacse
Robert Witmer
Avary
Red Cross
Response Is Big for Physical Education in Vernal
Secretary A B Thomas of Vernal Chamber of Commerce reports strong turnout in the boys physical education class with 60 attending at the last meeting. He proposes splitting the group and requires attendance at Sunday school with proof from teachers, urging local businessmen and fathers to visit and observe the work for Vernal and Ashley Valley youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Thomas
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Thomas
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Road Dragging Rules Revised by County Board
The county board of commissioners deny stopping dragging on all state roads except that on federal aid projects due to lack of road funds. County road agent Will John L MecConktfe will drag other state roads only when funds are available. Federal aid contracts require the road be kept in repair at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theronda
Halfway Hollow
Alco
Board of County Commissioners
John L MecConktfe
Unusual Interest in Contests at U. H. S.
Contests at Uintah High School draw many contestants for the Hoeft medal tryouts with four finalists to compete on Wednesday. The student body shows strong effort in orations on Thanksgiving and a special essay contest on Why America Should Prohibit Immigration for Five Years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Hoeft
Reginald Cook
Thelma Coless
Allen Adama
Videla Bohrman
Beulah Samuels
George Bartlett
Merle Dingham
Lamont Hofeltz
Doris Alexander
Glenn Wellman
Doeltha Thompson
Kenneth Snow
Earl Maraba
Mary Nuel
Aird Merkley
Ralph Alexander
America
Louis J. Fries
October Was Cold Month in Utah
October was the third severest in Utah since 1891, according to Salt Lake weather bureau chief J. Cacll Alter. The state averaged 44.9 degrees with 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.14 inch above normal. Cool conditions aided fall farm work, with moisture supporting plowing and seeding while rains delayed alfalfa seed harvest but aided late crops. Roads improved outside the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
J. Cacll Alter
Salt Lake
Lighting Vernal Streets Contract Set For Two Years
City council met Wednesday evening with Mayor absent. Councilman John N. Davis acted as mayor pro tem. The Vernal Light company contract covers street lighting for two years at 145 lights for 140 dollars per month. Lights cannot drop below 126 nor exceed 260. extra lights cost 1 dollar per month. The old rate was 69 cents. company sought 1.25, agreement settled at 140 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Barnes
John N. Davis
Vernal Light Company
Electric Light Company
Prof Owens Praises Uintah County Club Work
Prof W W Owens of Utah Agricultural College visited Vernal for the Boys and Girls club program over the weekend. He praised Uintah county for leading club activity and predicted even greater achievements next year, noting the county outpaced the rest of the state combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Owens
Utah Agricultural College
Owens
Uintah County
Engaging Society Afternoon At Mrs Francke's Home
The Woman's Twentieth Century club enjoyed a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs. M. J. Francke. Dr. Francke gave an instructive address titled Evolution. Henry Herriott hosted W G Davis, manager of Star Mining and Machinery, Mrs. S A Logan, Mrs. John McAndrews, and County Attorney J T McConnell at dinner on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Twentieh Century Club
M. J. Francke
Henry Herriott
GQ. Davis
The
Star Mining and Machinery Company
A. Logan
John McAndrews
J T. McConnell
Jensen Presents The Arrival of Kitty at Ward House
A large Jensen ward crowd attended The Arrival of Kitty directed by Miss Mary Winder at the ward house. The evening offered many mirthful moments with a cast including L. M. Norberg Ralph Rolfe Harmon B Sowards Louis Billa Lucile Calder Leona Gurr Dida Emort Fernando Ellingford Florence Hanson. The comedy moves to Vogue theatre Saturday with sells out preserve seats. a repeat show is planned for Wednesday November 28 at the Orpheus for those unable to attend Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Ward House
Kitty
Mary Winder
L. M. Norberg
Ralph Rolfe
Harmon
Brother and Aunt Visit Revered Father in Vernal
Joseph A. Fries and Milas Mary Toohey of Wappingers Falls New York travelled to Vernal for an extended visit with Rev Father Louis J Fries. They arrived Tuesday evening by the Uintah stage and enjoyed the trip despite occasional balance concerns on the Uintah railway. The journey showcased Ashley Gal’s scenic country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Fries
Milas Mary Toohey
Wappingers Falls
New York
Louis J. Fries
Uintah Stage
Vernal
Fries
Uintah Railway
Ashley Gal
Tabernacle Chair Gets an Agreeable Surprise
Carbon residents enjoyed a thirty minute informal rehearsal close where Ashley Bartlett and J Rex Miller entertained. Prof E M Williams and Mrs Williams offered humorous duets Saxophoblia and Pep. Abe Turner sang To the End of the World with Mrs Turner encore The Faun. B W Dalton and Bartlett performed I would That My Love as guests heard the pipe organ for the first time with J Rex Miller playing Andantina in D flat Price Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Btaks Tabernacle
Ashley Bartlett
J. Rex Miller
E. M. Willams
Carbon High School
Willcox Girls Win Indoor Base Ball Title Game
The Willcox girls edged U. H. S. 16 to 20 indoors at the U H S campus before about 500 fans. A Friday match at Willcox Grounds ended 10 to 13 after a tense 10 to 10 tie earlier, with Willcox taking the lead in the next inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
Willcox Grounds
Willcox Girls
The Storm at Vogue Reveals Epic Human Conflict
Universal Jewel Eight reels presents Langdon McCormick's The Storm. An adaptation that emphasizes the raw clash of men for a woman's love and the vivid drama of eternal romance. Shown Thanksgiving night Thursday Nov 9 at the Vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Jewel
Northwest
Hfe
Langdon McCormick
Illiteracy Day Speaker At Central Grade School
Olson spoke Thursday morning at Central grade schools in Principal Iversons room on Illiteracy A Menace to Our Nation. Many patrons attended. E Ryan of Roosevelt was a Var nal visitor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Central
Charles M. Iverson
E. Ryan of
Roosevelt
Priesthood and Officers Meetings Next Sunday
A special program for the ladies will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Second Ward chapel with music by the Vernal Seminary. At the same time the Stake Priesthood will meet at the Vernal First Ward chapel. The regular union stake officers meeting follows at 2 p.m. in the Second Ward chapel with all organizations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconda Ward
Vernal Seminary
First Ward
Second Ward
Capon Club Project Aims For Uintah Boys and Girls
County Agent E Peterson plans a capon project for the Boys and Girls clubs in Uintah county next year. The goal is $10 000 income from raising at least 3500 capons, or two car loads, with capon clubs to begin detailed plans soon. Previous 1923 county results bolster confidence for 1924 poultry programs and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Petersons
Peterson
Uintah
Uintah County Accepts Gun Club Challenge
Uintah County riflemen led by Marshal H A Miller accept a challenge from Vernal Gun and Rifle Club for a future shoot. Gun club captain Byron L Thomas has his team practicing and predicts victory, while acknowledging strong county shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Uintah County Riflemen
Marshal H. A. Miller
Byron L. Thomas
Dr Rich Speaks On Illiteracy At Maeser School
Dr H. E. Rich delivered a talk on Illiteracy at Maeser School on Thursday. The audience including the school and parents gathered in Principal O Norman Olsen's room and found the presentation highly entertaining and informative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Rich
Maeser
H. EB Rich
O. Norman Olsen
New Sport for Vernal Gun Club Members
Vernal Gun and Rifle club awaits the Ideal Eilot artificial quail shooting trap ordered for the grounds near the A. A. Hatch farm east of town. Arrival is expected any day and installation will follow. Members include skilled shooters, and high scores are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
A. A. Hatch Farm
Las
Local School Agent Offers Free Typewriter Course
J. T. Wilson of the Commercial department has accepted the agency for the Underwood Typewriter in the locality. He offers a free touch typewriting course with every machine purchased, presenting a practical way to spend long winter evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wilson
Commercial Department
Underwood
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Annas Emma Bethers
We thank all who assisted during the long illness and death of our mother Mrs. Annas Emma Bethers. Grateful for flowers and kindness shown from Mrs. Eliza Emp ey, brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annas Emma Bethers
Community cattle shipment meeting notice in Uintah State Bank
On Monday afternoon November 26 at 2 pm in the directors' room of Uintah State Bank, those wishing to join the community cattle shipment to Denver should be present. The drive starts Tuesday November 27. HH Howell advertises a bargain sale in Underwood No. 8 in good condition. The VernaI Express Christmas edition will be out December 14. Found a measuring cup. owner to claim at the office and pay for ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintad State Bank
Denver
Howell
Underwood No
Verna! Express
Health fund drives community health through small gifts
E. O. Howard of Walker Brothers Bank presided as Utah Public Health association president for a sixth term. The passage notes tuberculosis relief is democratically financed by pennies from every man, woman, and child, tying local philanthropy to national efforts. Board members and officers include James H Wallis, Mra. W. C. Howe, Edgar A. Bering, Dr. Merrill, Dr. Sears, and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acta
E. O. Howard
Walker Brothers Bank
Utah Public Health Association
James H Wallis
W. C. Howe
Edgar A. Bering
H. G. Merrill
Hober J. Sears
Mra. Clartesa
George H. Thomas
Golden Rule Store to Move Out Vernal Stock
F. W. Cooper manager of the Golden Rule stores in Magna Vernal and Roosevelt plans to dispose of the stock at Vernal and Roosevelt. He will move the Vernal store to near Magna, his headquarters, with the entire stock from both Vernal and Roosevelt to be sold at Vernal and Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Cooper
Magna
Vernal
Roosevelt
Mr. Cooper
Verna
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Bill Booster
Andrew Dudley, Sr
Jensen
Hugh Btowart
L. T. Bennett
Yenat
Fort Duchesne
Monay
Hugh Snow
Jensey
Elster Snow
Albert Halen
Wells Pope
Taylor Mountain
Clara Hislop
Leslie Ashton and Sons
Yermal
Ree Ashton
A. B.C
Lloyd Stewart
Ezra
Stewart
Tabernacle
Ernest Eaton
A. G. Young and Company
Eacehuninean
Joseph Patrick
Decker-Patrick Company
Salt Lake City
W. 8
Leslie Ashton
Mr. Patrick
Ashay Valley
Moe
Phillip C. Stringham
A. Theodore Johnson
Q. J. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Orpheus
Eugene Johnson
Central States
Johnson
Grand Junction
East
Georgy E. Wigelow
Lapolnt
John Wiacomb
Roosevelt Was & Business
Misa Thelma Sprouse
Lapolnt Hips
Ashley Co-op
Ross Bartlett
Dirdsell Huller Company
Allan
Pock-Allan Coal Company
J. M. Mathie
Whiterocks
Brush Creek
Merry Givistitas
Prof. Owens
Mrs. Francke
Twentieth Century Club
Rev
Father Pres
VOGUE
Herbert Rawlinson
the Queen OF the Turf
Travellaugh and Starland Review
Wednesday Jones
Carmen In
Goldwyn Graphic
House Peters
All Star
FOX News
Buck Jones
LOVE
OUR Gang
Thomas Meighan
Paramount Scenic
Rudolph Valentino
the Young Rajah
Vernal Gun Club
Eliza Empey
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