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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
8
Derral King announced plans to be in Sunnyside for the winter and noted employment above J. J. May of Calason Colorado. He visited town Friday and registered at a local hotel.
Attorney Ernest HH Burges of Roosevelt was a business visitor on Tuesday. He met officials, discussed matters, and attended meetings related to local commerce and legal affairs.
Albert Blank arrived from Ouray last week to handle business matters and address upcoming obligations.
District Game Warden D J Thompson and wife of Altonah spent Saturday in Vernal to handle business matters. Mrs Myrtle Alfred to run Cottage hotel during Mrs Evans wintering in Chandler Arizona. Stanley Ashton, manager of the ABS sale Bathrday in Salt Lake City, expected back later this week. R G Alexander and George A Slaugu sold their turkeys to W K Joupson, who shipped them to Los Angeles, California.
The report notes Johnsony, once Miseene Kingys, was appointed as stenographer at the US land office after working last week for éNe work at Rangwhirs.
Sheriff Late Richardson arrived Monday after taking the Sussely boy to the Industrial School in Price. The boy stayed with his father for a time prior to the visit, according to local reports.
A fragmentary report indicates Prof Earl Naugings and Slsters Mise Dourglass of Jensens visited Vernal from their home at the Dino Taur quarry on Tuesday. Dr Doug Ings attended a business function related to gutters.
A local Red Cross campaign raised funds with volunteers and buttons visible on streets. Shabby OCR fragments show passersby and signs indicating an effort to boost donations.
Altered BL Stratford spent Saturday and Sunday in the Ashley valley appraising land for the Federal Farm Loan Association. The local appraising board went around with Mr Stratford.
G. R. Smith of Fridell traveled Tuesday for a business visit and planned return. On Wednesday Mir Smith reported a large shipment of jairkoys dispatched mainly to the Los Angeles market from his mine.
Mrs George Harrison at her home after snowfall discovers a rosy bud that blossomed into a beautiful flower. The hybrid bloom appears early and vivid, standing out against the cold and suggesting a notable horticultural development.
Epiulip Stringham Sr of Maeger notes increasing demand as 2000 day old chicks were purchased this spring. First pullets laid at five months and eleven days old. Eggs now priced at 40 cents per dozen amid growing inventory and activity.
Thompson Coal company of Radcliff Ohio reports that chapman returned from Baltimore Lake City on Wednesday of last week after going to shoot his rifle. The executive is very impressed with the valley and its potential for future development.
RowiKay, a six year veteran of the Jensen Dinosaur quarry, will move to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for a prospective position. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John T Kay of Naples ward and is described as a very promising young man.
A food sale organized by St. Paul’s Guild will be held at Neal-Allan Motor Co on Saturday November 25. Proceeds support guild activities and community outreach.
L. H. Woodard returned Tuesday from a business trip to Salt Lake City. John and Hyrum Murray were Tuesday visitors from Jensen to attend to land matters.
Miss Jonnie Hanson stenographer at J G Poppard Seed company visited Roosevelt on Sunday. F E Bourdette cattle man from Blue Mountain was a Vernal visitor on Thursday.
Miss Vilate Bennion has returned home after a lengthy visit in Salt Lake City where she had been staying for some time.
Clair Collett Harold and Frank Merrill and Gib Smmin were passengers aboard the Watson to Vernal trip on Tuesday.
Last Friday afternoon Mrs. George W. Boose entertained a number of friends at a tea party with light refreshments and polite conversation in a warm social gathering.
The report notes unusually ideal weather with a touch of winter chill at night, inviting readers to enjoy brisk morning walks. No major storms or extreme conditions are mentioned, and the overall tone is calm and positive about the outlook.
The city carried out a light sprinkling on Thursday morning to reduce dust and improve road safety during the seasonal lull. Officials noted the effort helps visibility and keeps streets cleaner amid mild weather.
Mrs Charles Merkley with Mrs Winnie Thomas left Friday for Salt Lake City. J 8 Mitchel drove them in his car.
Oswald Jensen came back Saturday from Los Angeles where he had lived for a while. He says he prefers Utah to California as a place to reside.
Mrs Ward White departed Saturday for Juniper Springs as Mr White hopes the trip will restore her health.
The cottonwood trees are swelling and nearly ready to burst due to the warm spell, with many husks and seed pods enlarging rapidly as spring advances.
Vicin Y Harmston of Roosevelt is awarded a first class teacher certificate by the state board of education certification committee, valid until 1927.
Mrs. Fred Slaugh, Robin L, Sarah Smith and Frank All were passengers from Watson to Vernal Saturday.
Burns McKowen of Bennett son of Mr and Mrs John McKowen long known to Vernal and Ashley valleys married last week at Duchesne city to Misg een Warr of Leeton formerly of Kamas.
Engineer T. C. Parker is seen shaking hands with friends on the street, glad to have him back after a long period of illness. Parker reports a strenuous bout of sickness has ended and he is recovering steadily.
Mr and Mrs John O Evang of the Cottage hotel left Thursday morning for Chandler Arizona where they go for the winter. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs George Hemmer who are there for Mrs Hammer s health.
Mrs J W Curry has returned from Salt Lake City where she visited her son David Curry and his wife for some time. She reports Mr Curry is enjoying vocational training at the University of Utah.
A F Bites of the Peppard Seed company and wife returned Friday from Delta where they went on business. The trip out by Strawberry was very disagreeable but the return trip was fine. Miss Melle Cropper, Mrs. Bliss's sister, accompanied them.
James Me Bolittio from San Bernardino writes to renew his subscription and notes they are selecting brands. He adds, with exceptions about a winter season and Utah hag, that all skinned to a frazelé, and says they are always glad to receive the Express.
About 40 ex service men were interviewed at the Vernal Commercial club by Mr Blanch and Dr. Baker from the Denver office of district No 11 regarding government life insurance. The program explains insurance costs 25 percent less than regular plans and outlines six available policies. Ex servicemen have until 1926 to convert, with tests becoming harsher the longer they wait.
The article describes Wallace Reid’s Beverley Hills residence used as a training camp during filming of The World’s Champion at the Vogue theatre. The Paramount project follows an adaptation of a Thomas Todburn and A E Thomas play with direction by Philip E. Rosset and Lois Whison as leading lady.
Mrs Sarah Rudge entertained the Thalia club at her home with a paper by Mrs Judy Dodels on the evolution of the flame candle to modern decor. Guests included Mrs May Long and others. A turkey dinner, music, and a handkerchief shower for Mrs L N Meredith marked the pleasant evening with about twenty attendees.
Mrs Irvin Eaton arranged a surprise party for Irvin Eaton on his 48th birthday Monday evening near a stake meeting. Guests included W H Siddownay, William Witbeck, Calder family, Ernest Eaton, L L Colton, Christensen, Davis, Olson, James Christiansen, Davis, Ray Stringham, Elmer Lind, Jotré-Howe, RH Sainsbury, Smith family, and Annia Smith. A birthday dinner was served by Mrs Eaton and her daughters Elva and Marzella.
County Clerk Charles A Hatch issued a marriage license to George Victor Wilking and Merle Southam. The couple, son and daughter of local families, left for Salt Lake City to be married in the temple.
Lawrence Young and Miss Thelma Rudy, both well known in the Weir area, were married Saturday evening at the home of President Ernest Duton. Miss Rudy, daughter of Postmaster and Mrs J F Rudy of Fort Dutonnes, and Mr Young, son of Mr and Mrs George I Young of Gusher, were celebrated for their popularity in the community.
Washington November 13 1922 war savings stamps of 1918 mature January 1 1922 receive full face value on redemption. To aid continued savings the treasury offers exchange for treasury savings certificates in denominations 25 10 and 1000 with maturity 90 days, priced at 20 50 82 090 and 829 00 respectively. Exchanges run November 15 1922 to January 15 1923 with immediate payment for larger certificate portions.
Donald Chase reports from Vernal Utah on the town erecting a federal building with a post office shipped brick by brick by parcel post. Government officials balk at high costs and rail service issues as materials move to Vernal for assembly.
Next Sunday the First Ward Sunday school will present a Thanksgiving program before class exercises. A permanent ten piece orchestra directed by Kenneth Richardson will perform with readings by Miss Sanutary, Olson on cornet, and vocal solo by Miss Jewel Wellman. You are cordially invited to be present.
A Vogue Theatre screening this Saturday November 25 features Lon Chaney in The Trap. The article praises his versatility in prior roles such as The Penalty and Quitside the Law and notes his stellar performance in the new Universal-Jewel production.
Timothy of Roosevelt and Gwendolyn Brown, a Uintah Lights and Power employee, met in Vernal on a Tuesday. In a swift romance they wed that evening at Duchesne County Clerk, then planned to live in Roosevelt.
A bill introduced by Representative Foster proposes pensions for veterans and widows. It includes $72 monthly for Civil War and Mexican War veterans, $650 monthly for widows, $6 per child, $60 for War of 1812 widows, and $50 for Civil War nurses.
The quarterly conference is set for Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3 with sessions at 7 p m and 7 p m each day. Saturday morning sessions will be at the Uintah Academy building focusing on departmental work for all auxiliary organizations and the general assembly for the public. All remaining sessions occur at the stake tabernacle with music by the Uintah Academy music department providing suitable numbers for each session. Sunday November 26 will be observed as a regular fast day due to the conference on the following Sunday. Baptismal services will be held on Saturday November 25. Stake Presidency Wallace Calder Ernest Eaton A G Goodrich.
The Catholic Church of Vernal will hold a public thanksgiving service with Father Wunt delivering the address. The service starts at 4:10 am in the Commercial Club hall and the public is invited.
A church note announces a chicken pie dinner at the Congregational Church on Wednesday December 6 with an Alto sale of useful and fancy articles at the Fish Pond. The event lists 100 seats and a dinner price of 25 cents.
Miss McKee's room and Mr Witmer's room moved into the lower loge of the building while Mrs Witmer notes conditions are bad but improved from the old shock building crowded with Vernal Junior High. Children prep the lot for a playground and better playing conditions are expected soon.
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