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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1918

Page

8

Death in influenza era claims Hatch J Murray aged 18

A series of influenza related notices recount the death of Hatch J Murray, 18, son of Mrs. Ann Murray, after a brief illness that began at Newton where he worked. The item notes his youth, character, and loss to family, plus other pandemic era snippets including hospital efforts, local business changes, and nursing volunteers.

United States Hatch J Murray Mra Ann Murray Newton Mra Murray Verna

School Board Election Set for December 4

The Express reports a December 4 school board election for three board of education seats. Incumbents Wolf Oaks C B Bartlett and Bishop A Goodrich Oaks announces intent to run again. Bartlett's stance unclear. The current board is praised for improving school facilities and development, urging voters to reelect the incumbents for continued service.

Ags Board of Education Wolf Oaks C DB Bartlett Woodrich Goodrich Oaks CBS Bartlett

City Council Passes Mask Wearing Ordinance

The city council held a special session Wednesday and unanimously passed a mask requirement ordinance after debate. Councilman Bates moved to quarantine all influenza sites and post notices at every approach to Vernal enforcing mask use for anyone entering or passing through the city.

Clity Council Salt Lake Ogden United States Bates Vernal City Utah

Utah readers urged to invest in US funds for public gains

A motivational appeal highlights a proposed $1.5 million distribution to Utah households from federal funds, tied to purchases of War Savings Stamps and War Savings Bonds. The piece discusses statewide benefits, pledges, and the potential for public building and road improvements, urging citizens to support investments before the year ends. It also notes local progress on telecommunication and university reopening plans amid pandemic-era measures.

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Clearange Sale At Elite Millinery Opens Early

A fragmented ad announces a clearance sale at Elite Millinery with large reductions on all hats and styles. The notice urges customers to come early on November 11 as stock is said to be excellent and limited.

Great Reductions

Verna Emergency Hospital shows strong operating order

The Verna Emergency hospital reports smooth running with four discharges and plans to expand care to twenty five patients if needed. Wm M. Anderson was elected chairman and coordinates operations with two trained nurses on site and volunteer help from local citizens.

Verna Wm M . Anderson Mra Dan AR South James H Wallis Marton Reuben McConnie Uarl Freeman J Tangreen Sam Rolfe 43 O Moyes Chiildren Mra Shiner Jinn Anderson Lou Colton Anderson

Lula Lright Cheerful Singer Remembered in Vernal

Hush speak softly the angel of death has again been in our midst. Lula, not a mother this time but a singer, came to Vernal for two sisters and remained as a cherished chorister and Sunday school helper. Her hopeful, encouraging manner with children inspired many, and her work in the church left a lasting harvest of labor and love.

Brigham Loung University Temple Hui Lula Hhiong

Vernal Second Ward News Briefs and Local Snippets

Word from Monday notes Mrs. Vernon blood of Vernal Second Ward as her husband wounded in France. Wm Noble of Vernal visiting sister and family, Stoose velt visitors last Saturday. Mattie Allen and children of Whiterock visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Guyder. Three boys caught taking eggs from Leon Allen’s hens. justice fined them $5 each. Mr Ellis, sixth to eighth grade teacher, shows strong pupil interest and home visits, praising good teaching in the community.

France Knoble Vernal Witlock Wilford Eughland Ellie Misa Lowe Stoosevelt Mattie Allen Whiterock Sam Guyder Leon Ellis

Jensen Chronicle reads births and illnesses in town

A baby girl arrived November 2 for Thomas Ainge and family. many relatives present for Ainge’s celebration. Two new influenza cases surface as Navy 17 and Aunt Parney Stewart’s group recover at home. Mra William Oakley nurses her sister and Ramsey. Mra Della Poulson seeks nurses for mother and sister Mia Seymour Show and Geyleva ill at Maeser. Subhead mentions Stewart Rangles and a note from Consolidated Wagon & Machine Co.

Gladden Thomas Ainge N Dillings Navy Parney Stewarts William Oakley Mra Johnson Ramsey Della Poulson Jensen Mia Seymour Show Geyleva Maeser

Addresses of soldier boys from Uintah Co

List of American forces members and units with locations in France and at various U S bases. Names include Rolland Bascom Chester Kimball Ernest Bell Harold Brimhall Joseph Brimhall and many others with units such as 348th FA 4th Div 363rd Inf 47th MGn and A P O 776, plus camps at Camp Lewis Fort Logan Camp Kearny Camp Bowie and Camp Kearney, detailing post and shipboard assignments and theaters in Europe and the Pacific.

Bowers aAm &x France Rolland Bascom Ernest H Bell Henry JF Gray Chester C Kimball Camp Lewis Wash Kimball Marine Barracks Oval Sta Jet Guam Merkley John W McKeachnie Marine Detachment New London Joseph Marlon Allen Chas H Johnson Winn Kearney Robert L Johnston Workman Brooklyn Thomas P Cloward Hoop Eldegd Cloward Ft Rosecrans San Diego Cal Joseph Brimhall Amer Lakes Harold M Brimhall S Logan Utah Alero Murray Stanley Naylor Jones Chester Garrett & S Ericcson European Waters Care Network City Lisut Thorne Gamp Jackson Carolina Wil Hastem Holy Camp Sur-geena Offica Bowie Tex J PD Keiser Aero Squain Eaton Price London Eng A Joan Westwood Corong Iv U 6 Naval Force New York

Influenza Report From the Valley Ward

The ward reports few flu cases with only one new case this week Mrs Ethel Johnson contracted it while nursing at the emergency hospital and Mr Johnson cares for her. Several residents aid in home relief work and many stay at the emergency hospital as cases decline across the community.

Aasser Ethel Johnson Ashe Mr Johnson Sarah McKee Willam Siddoway Wallace Alice Colletts Clarence Colletts Davis Vivian Tlitchcock Khollef Society Vernal Mra Tan Hvah McConklea Orth Liberty Folka George Lingham Steuben McConkie Carl Wiehens Indian Canyon Mra Gilbert Anderson Lapoint Clarence Bird George Springville William Richens Salt Lake Walter McCoy Edith Mra McCoy Edith 411

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