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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
2
The Vernal Express notes Mr and Mrs Asbeel York welcome a baby boy born Friday November 16. William Marshall, former bishop of Lapoint, was in Vernal on Monday as a business visitor.
Sander, manager of the Ashley Co op, departed Monday morning for a business trip to Ball Lake City. The move follows routine duties and aims to advance ongoing cooperative plans.
¢c i. Bartlett and his son George W. Bartlett along with Davis Morris of Tridell were business visitors in Vernal on Monday confirming regional commerce ties and local contacts.
Fred Sargeant of Manila departed Wednesday morning for Whiterocks with his wife and their infant, who have been staying at Richena hospital.
Police officers visited the Lapoint and Tridel Mutuals area Tuesday evening noting residents including Mrs Harmon Sowara Ms Driver Smith Joesa Haws and Arthur Manwaring.
J Pp Jensen, 74, of Giles, shot a six point deer considered a large year trophy. The hunter mounted the head and prepared a fine display.
Myr and Mra William Flack of Whiterocks visited Vernal on Wednesday of last week. They were accompanied by George N Shaffer principal of the Indian School at Whiterocks.
Regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary scheduled in Uintah Bank directors room at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. All members are requested to attend.
The monthly priesthood meeting for all organizations will be held Sunday at two o'clock in the stake tabernacle. After the special program under the direction of the Stake Presidency, departmental work will be conducted.
The State Board of Education issued a professional high school certificate to Miss Stella Harria of Uintah High and a first class certificate to Vera Johanson of the Central School. Both certificates are valid until June 4 1932.
George A Slaugh receives Express thanks for celery from his Vernal farm. Jie ships a truckload to merchants for Thanksgiving. The produce stands out among offerings in Salt Lake City.
Reports from Ulatah County show commissioners directing shale and gravel work for a road project from the mail highway to Fort Duchesne. Parley H Y Goodrich leads the effort in person while Denver writer Gole But ton A Chew shares a note from Vernal asking for the Vernal Express and a money order to reach home.
Karl Godrich of Kaplha on a business trip was detained in Rock Springs Wyoming until late. He later attempted to cross the mountains but was taught to a biiizard and forced to turn back. He went via Salt Lake City, arriving home Saturday night.
The Vernal Express reports it has settled into the brick building on Main Street formerly used by the L I Atlant Chevrolet Company. Heavy machinery was moved Wednesday and installed by Saturday night. The paper invites friends to visit the new location.
Mra Agnes I Crandall of Provo arrives Tuesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter Mra Glen Hennlon. The relocation of Allen Chevrolet to the Red Front garage is noted.
John J Jones of Salt Lake City spoke with city merchants this week about a seasonable line of ladies wear. The coverage notes shopper interest and potential new stock arrivals downtown.
Mrs Pearl Harrison teaches at Jensen while visiting Fort Duchesne and waiting for friends and relatives.
George Ashton, secretary of the Colorado Park Irrigation Co, arrived in Vernal for a pair of meetings on Friday and Saturday during the current fast week, to discuss company affairs and local irrigation projects.
Mrs Art Teeples lies seriously ill as her daughter Mre Sam Hatch and her brother Archie Teeplee of Lapoint depart Monday morning to be at her bedside in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Sarah Harvey and her son James traveled from Tridell on business Tuesday. They were joined by Mrs Mary Glines who lives with Mr and Mrs W Henderson. Mr Clines spent the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives in Tridel.
Carl Searle son of Ray Searle attends South Junior High Salt Lake City elected class president visca president of the Athletic association president of the Spanish class and captain of Patrol of Scouts through school activities in 1930s era report.
Superintendent HM Tidwell leads a large Indian crew re pairing Government roads through Bastin and another crew rebuilding bridges between Fort Ducheate and Myton damaged by last summer's cloud bursts.
Mrs A N Johnson left Thursday morning November 24 to Huntington for the funeral of her mother Mrs Sarah Elizabeth McCullough DeFrieze who died November 3 after a long illness. DeFrieze was born May 26 1861 and lived in Ashley Valley for several years, known to many in the community.
The county agricultural agent Exeter zon will cooperate with a large pool to market rabbit pelts. People with pelts should bring them with their name and address attached to County Agent Peterson for sale.
David Moogman a former resident of Vernal arrived Tuesday evening by Navy 2 for a week of visits with friends. He has spent the summer here and will return to Philadelphia with his husband, then proceed to Washington DS about two months later.
About fifteen couples attended a ward social in Vernal First Ward, with games entertaining guests early. An orchestra provided music for dancing, guided by Mi s men Gilbert Cillois, Lawrence Divi, and Corwin Match, assisted by Fidronson Vt mén leader.
Vern Gillman of the highway maintenance department has spent three months in Myton and Roosevelt supervising Victory highway for the state. He plans to winter in the Strawberry country to oversee efforts to keep the route open to Salt Lake City. Operations begin immediately and a large amount of lumber will be used to construct storm fences.
President Anita Stoker and her two counselors Irefmella Anderson and Clara B Marsh were honorably released during the Lapoint sacrament meeting on Sunday evening November 6. Anderson was chosen as president with Celesta Rasmussen as first counselor and Annie Warburton as second counselor.
The Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion committees draft resolutions honoring William Witbeck father of Evan and Alden, two fallen comrades. The resolutions express sympathy to his family, record the notices in the Legion records, and send copies to the family, the Vernal Express, and the American Legion Magazine. The poem lauds Witbeck as a friend and brother and contemplates reunion in heaven.
Tridell ward hall hosted a twofold reception for Bishop Horace Morrill to dedicate the new building and honor his long service. Notables present included Alyse Goodrich, Wallace Calder, Grant Morrill, and other ward leaders and committees. The program featured songs, solos, and a prize desk gift, with praise for Morrill’s enduring work and persistence.
A sad accident occurred last week Wednesday when Mrs Elizabeth Witbeck spilled boiling water while carrying hot suds to the washing machine. She tripped over a rug and was scalded across the chest, left arm, and part of her face. She is under medical care and improving with nurse Miss Rhoda Morrill attending.
The family of William Witchek thank friends for kindness during his long illness. They note appreciation for floral offerings singing and comforting words from speakers and helpers. Signed Mrs William Witchek and family.
Counsellors announced Tima Jarrell as secretary and Gala Caldwell released from the Primary board. Clyde Sprouse was selected as ward secretary amid a restructuring moment in YMMW IA.
Rev Charles E Sebold and Lea C Thorne returned from Ogden where Utah Congregational conference held two days with Vernal chosen as 1928 meeting site. Dr Goshen attacked Utah church hierarchy over school control and politics. Miss Louise Jorgensen opens floral agency with Utah firm, taking orders for flowers.
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