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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
4
An official notice marks the item as second class matter at Vernal Utah post office under the ag act of Congress of March, detailing mailing designation and regulatory basis.
A tale about a man who rejected misleading ads and built a business through hard work for five years. He died owing a large debt of one million dollars. The story explores the consequences of avoiding deceptive marketing and the risks of debt.
Co. E. Berry of Craig visited our city over Saturday. John Scott left for Salt Lake City Sunday for a few days visit. Hugh Stewart, a stockman of Jen aan, was shopping in Vernal Monday.
Reginald Cook of Rangely spent the weekend in Vernal visiting friends and catching up with local acquaintances.
Mrs. S. M. Curry traveled to Salt Lake City for a brief weekend visit to spend a few days in the area and enjoy sightseeing.
A Jewett car was delivered to Thomas Caldwell last week by Johnson Auto Company, local dealers.
Representative Qwen Bennion of Mt. Emmons and W. W. McConkie of Toneta were in Vernal Saturday on business.
Archie Gregory of the Allan Chevrolet company traveled to Salt Lake City on Monday to advance the company's interests.
TM Alexander of the Vernal Auto company was ill for several days last week but is able to be around again. He resumed duties and interacted with staff and customers as normal.
Eaton spent a few days in town this week and is now working with cattle on Diamond Mountain. He appears to be steady and focused on ranch duties during this period.
Roland B Day of Washington DC spent the early week in Vernal examining the oil resources of the region. His visit focused on assessing local prospects and potential development opportunities.
George Vincett has entered the Sweeney Automobile School in Kansas City Missouri to take a course on automotive mechanics.
Mrs Thelma Grojinds and her sister Mrs Jones of Maybell Cole spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt of Verna.
Harden Bennion Utah agriculture commissioner and J A Ca pener of Salt Lake City were in Vernal Saturday and Sunday on official business visiting local offices and meeting with community leaders.
Rev W J Hawes of Randlets ill conduct a service at St Pauls Episcopal church in Vernal on Sunday evening November 29 at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the evening worship.
Tiosat Mezener of Duchesne Wan and C P Hanson of Richfield spent Saturday in Vernal. Mr and Mrs Ezra Burton and daughter Vern of Roosevelt were visiting in Vernal Sunday. Archia Lewis of the Ashley Motor Company made a trip to reservation towns the very part of the week.
Kula Dodds daughter of Mr and Mrs Pardon Dodds has been out of school for two weeks due to an ear ache.
Mrs Hay Jordan and Mrs Co L Ashton of Roonyal were in Vernal for a Saturday football game and planned time to visit friends and relatives.
Several inquiries have been directed to the Ulintah club by former service members seeking information about homesteads in the Uintah region. The movement reflects continued interest in settling land among veterans.
Howard Caldwell son of Mr and Mrs Leo Caldwell returned to his work in McGill Nevada on Tuesday morning after a brief visit with his mother.
Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton and Mr and Mrs Lamar Samuels with their children drove to Myton on Sunday and spent the day with the Cilford Young family and relatives.
Ike Shaffer of Raven was in Vernat on Sunday visiting his sister. He drives a truck for the American Gilsonite Company and was accompanied by Mr. W. E. Witbeck.
Assistant Supervisor Bert Hardy and Ranger Harry VanTasel of the Ashley Forest Service traveled Monday to conduct a timber survey on the Brush Creek watershed near Trout Creek Ranger Station.
Word was received announcing the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Herbert Snyder of Denver. Both mother and infant are reported to be getting along nicely. Mrs Snyder was formerly Miss Pearl Shimmins of Vernal.
Five currents of turkeys were shipped from Utah for Thanksgiving trade. This shipment represented the product of nearly 1600 poultrymen. There is a turkey shortage in the country.
On November 27 district fiscal agent L Stratton of the Forest Service will be in Ogden for the regular inspection and audit at the Ashley Forest Service office.
George Michael of the Superior Motor Company in Salt Lake City visited town last week. He was converted to the LYD 8 church by Joseph Hack ing of Maoeser twenty six years ago when he lived in Germany.
Dr Harvey Coe Hullinger was ill for a few days but now shows considerable improvement. He will celebrate his 101st birthday later this month. His photograph was taken for use in the Christmas Seal sale by the Utah Public Health Association.
W. A. Chamberlain and wife of Ogden arrived Friday to inspect the Basin with the intention of locating there. They toured the Ouray Valley Saturday to view homestead land in the locality. Mr Chamberlain has extensive experience in beekeeping work.
Mr and Mrs William Gillman and Thomag Robbing travel with Mr and Mrs Lige Jackson Mr and Mrs Leslie Anderson and Mr and Mrs William McKee left last Thursday for Pleasant Grove to attend the funeral of Mrs James Gillman Mrs Gillman was a sister of Thomag Robbing.
The Indian Bureau condemns and orders sale of wild ponies and mustangs roaming western reservations. An estimated 100000 head are to be disposed of, with many sold to fertilizer companies for 2 to 5 dollars each.
Mrs Briant Stringham was host for a bridge luncheon and hobby party at her home. Guests wore hobby costumes or represented favorite objects as chrysanthemum decor brightened the rooms. Five bridge games preceded a two course luncheon for twenty nine. Mrs LH Allan won for most hobbies guessed and Mrs T T Johnston for best representation Joy through health and sanitation. Thirty six invitations issued with many attendees listed.
The stake officers entertained all ward officers and teachers at the First ward chapel Saturday afternoon. Decorations by Mrs Catherine Stringham and Miss Lela Preecy featured Thanksgiving symbols. President Mrs Claire Hacking presided over the program with items by Little Girls and Wanda Merkley. Mrs Ethel Rich and Mrs Ona B Woolley led the refreshment committee. lunch was served to seventy attendees.
J W Carlson, supervisor of the Uintah Basin experiment station at Fort Duchesne, traveled to Vernal on Saturday to see the football game and handle business.
MFP Smith, geologist, arrived in Vernal Monday night from Rangely and reports promising conditions for a road well at Range ly in a very few days.
Mrs Wilkerson of Duchesne underwent a minor operation at the local hospital Tuesday afternoon and is reported to be recovering as rapidly as can be expected.
Therbert McCarroll son of Mr and Mrs Lonie McCarroll of Maeser was operated on Saturday at the Vernal hospital for appendicitis. He is getting along nicely.
Allan Chevrolet shipped three vehicles over the last two weeks. Dr Homer E Rich received a coupe, Clarence Killian of Mt Home received a coach, and Harmon Saw ards took a one ton truck.
The Bal first and second ward associations held a district dance for members. In the first ward on Tuesday night a large crowd attended and enjoyed the event.
Ray Colton broke his wrist during a Saturday football game. He did not realize the injury until later that night when the pain prompted a medical exam. The injury did not stop him from continuing to play.
Misa Ethel Neal and Miss Muriel Smart, Uintah High School instructors, traveled to Salt Lake City and Provo on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving at home. They will return Sunday for Monday classes.
Mrs Jessie Orser of Roosevelt, assistant cashier at Roosevelt State bank, brought her son Billy to Vernal on Monday for an X-ray of a broken arm from a wagon fall. Local physicians set the elbow fracture.
During the final government inspection of the new Federal building, chief plumber Jack Higgam faced notes from experts noting a pie defect in his work as they recorded final remarks on the project.
Word reached from Phil Mellon and his wife that they are now living in Los Angeles amid Mr Mellon’s supervision of construction on a new Federal building here. He expects a call to Salt Lake City soon to oversee additional federal construction projects there.
Local notice promotes the Vernal Ex press Christmas card sale with a call to action to pick out designs quickly and place orders for delivery or pickup.
The Stake officers and ward officers plus teachers gathered Friday evening at Orpheus hall for a Sunday school social. Eugene Morrill chaired the program with addresses by Theodore Johnson and George N. Larsen. The High School glee club performed, Mrs. Alice Morrill read, games followed by dancing, and autumn themed punch was served.
Mrs. E. Gurr hosted a Thursday chicken supper in honor of her husband’s 69th birthday. A cake with 69 candles was prepared by Mrs. Jessa Evans and Mrs. Robert Johnston. The evening included five hundred, and Mr Gurr received many gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harmony Sowards, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Higham, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ashton, Mrs. Taylor McClellan, Mrs. Mary Davies, Mrs. Jesse Evans, Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mrs. B. P. Kelly, Miss Coral Nelson, and Sam Bennion.
A group of close friends gathered at Mrs. Bertha Merediths home Saturday evening to give a genuine surprise party in her honor. The evening featured a game of 660 and a two course luncheon for thirteen. Mrs Meredith received several pretty presents.
Mr and Mrs Fred Akhurst hosted dinner Sunday for Mrs C E Hemstreet and four children, and Mr and Mrs William Akhurst with three children joining them.
Ir and Mrs Lynn Ashton Sam Bennion and four children and Miss Coral Nelson were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harmon S towards Sunday.
Mr and Mrs William Evans entertained Mr and Mrs J Emery Johnson at dinner Sunday. After dinner, guests enjoyed cards and conversation in a cordial social hour.
About twelve United Way of Harbor students attended a surprise party for R Howard Harrison at Miss Mable Siideaway home on Friday night. The guest of honor was surprised when he walked in, followed by a progressive “Stung” entertaining feature. After a seasonable hour, refreshments were served.
The Vernal Second ward Primary officers and teachers hosted a Monday afternoon social for the children. The program featured Thanksgiving stories readings and songs by Ada Winder Florence Roberts Henry Millecam Gwendolyn Young Lois and Elizabeth Walker Essie Jane Sowards Laurel Woods Walter Richardson Geneva Bingham Iris Manwaring Elaine Siddoway Aston Carter Theda Showalter and Enid Woods. Afterward popcorn balls were served and the social ends this year’s Primary meetings.
The Ladies Ald society gathered at Mrs Joseph Galbreth's home on Wednesday November 18 to study China. Mrs James McNaughton chaired the program. articles on current Chinese conditions were read by Mrs Bertha Meredith Mrs J F Chapman and Mrs Pardon Dodds. A Japanese piano duet Cherry Bros 80m was performed by Mrs Agnes Mansen and Mrs Hattie Coltharp. Luncheon followed and Mrs Fred Collings will host December 2.
Readers are urged to call in and choose cards quickly as Vernal Ex press reports high demand and rapid selections for an early card pickup.
Margaret Boyd discusses the impartial role of judges amid political pressure. She cites ancient Sparta and modern graft scandals to show how ambition and influence threaten justice, urging judges to prepare for fair sentences without bias. She quotes Bacon on the need for steady, equal judgment.
A testimonial from Mrs 8B Brinkley touts Adlerika for gas relief and sleep improvement. The ad promises rapid weight loss and reduced bloating by evacuating old waste matter, claiming it also helped her husband. Vernal Drug Company markets the product.
Paramount production by Cecil B De Mille from Jeanie Macpherson screenplay based on Wallace Irwin novel arrives at the Vogue Theatre Friday December 4. Rod La Rocque Vera Reynolds Lillia Rich Warner Baxter Theo dore iosileff Julia Faye lead a cast praised for beauty and high standard supporting players include Henry Walthall Robert Edeson Robert Cain.
On Sunday November 23 the first Advent Sunday the Church of the Holy Spirit Randlett holds a regular Indian Service and a Holy Eucharist at 11 o clock The services are led by Rev M M Fryer and Rev W J Howes All welcome.
The Ashley Motor Company delivers Ford cars including roadsters for Frank Bigelow of Lagpoint Elmer Merrill Lapoint Marvin Peterson of Watson a roadster for B Merkley of Lapoint Merton Lyon of Vernal a roadster and Arthur Woolley of Lapoint a roadster.
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