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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1920

Page

8

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Jos Coller Naples

A baby girl arrived this week to Mr and Mrs Jos Coller in Naples. Miss Jennig Hansen works in the Ashley Co-op office. All business bonuses in Vernal closed Wednesday afternoon for the Fair. Walter and Theodore Collier left for Sunnyside to work in the mines.

Jos Coller Naples Miss Jennig Hansen The Ashley Co-op Vernal Walter Theodore Collier Sunnyside Minas

Vernal Notices Include Visitors and School Breaks

Frank Bridges of the Scoville Paper Company visited Vernal on Thursday for business. Charles Wyman of Cedarview won a Vernal gift on Wednesday and stopped by the office. Vernal schools closed Tuesday and Wednesday to allow students to visit the Fall. A baby boy was welcomed at the home of Mr and Mrs John Williams of Naples Saturday night.

Frank Bridges Scoville ‘Paper Company Charles Wyman Cedarview John Wiliams Naples Sidney McCarroll Rainbow W .A. Roan C. L. Aiken Ray Southard Watson J. Davis

Visitation by Wallis party in Vernal over Sunday

Attorney Robert H. Wallis and his wife, joined by H. Isaham and his wife of Roosevelt, spent Sunday visiting in Vernal, delivering a cordial social call and meeting local residents.

Robert H. Wallis H. Isaham Roosevelt

Local Photographer Ute Fair Duty At Ft Duchesne

Thorne, the town photographer, spent Thursday and Friday last week at Ft Duchesne covering the Ute Fair and capturing scenes for the community.

Keeneys Located in Loz Gatos California

Mr and Mrs E M Keeney who left Vernal for California are now located in Loz Gatos California.

E. M. Keeney Vernal California Loz Gatos

Frank P Wellman Wins September Correspondence Prize

Jensen cor respondent Frank P Wellman is named winner of a $5 prize for best correspondence sent in during September.

Frank P Wellman Jensen

Marriage Unites Lafel Winn and Jessia Phillips at St Pauls Lodge

Lafel Winn and Jessia Phillips of Whiterocks were married on Saturday at St Pauls Lodge by Rev. M. J. Hersey. The ceremony united the couple in a quiet local wedding witnessed by family and friends.

Lafel Winn Jessia Philliphs Whiterocks St. Paul'a Lodge M. J. Hersey

Academy and Central School Boys Aid Fair Ground Pace

About 100 boys from the Academy and Central school spent Monday working on the new fair ground. Much good work was accomplished.

Academy Central School

Royal Neighbors to Meet at Mrs Swain's Home

The Royal Neighbors of America will assemble Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs Bessie Swain for a regular meeting in October.

Royal Neighbors of America Bessie Swain

Mrs Dora Burton Returns Home After Vernal Visit

Mrs Dora Burton left for Salt Lake City on Friday after a pleasant two week visit in Vernal with her mother Mrs Clara Burton who was 80 years old on September 16.

Dora Burton Salt Lake City Vernal Clara Burton

Crucifiction Fish Fascination At Uintah Railway

Mrs. 5 M Logan of Uintah Railway displays a skeleton labeled crucifiction fish sent from Trinidad by Johnnie Blankenship. The flesh has been eaten by ants leaving a carved ivory look, and the public may view the specimen at the Uintah Railway offices.

5. M. Logan Uintah Railway Trinidad South America Johnnie Blankenship

M I A Vernal wards host opening social at Academy

The M I A of the Vernal wards invites all ages to the Academy building on Friday October 1 at 8 pm for the opening social of the winter season. Attend to show loyalty to the cause and enjoy a community gathering. The Thalia club meets at Mrs. B P Kellys home on Thursday October 7 at 2 30 pm.

Vernal Academy Thalia Club B. P. Kelly

Trapper A L Hamrick Visits Vernal Forcibly Culling Coyotes

A L Hamrick, government trapper, visited Vernal this week after trapping ten coyotes and two bobcats in under a month. The efforts occurred about four miles southeast of Powder Springs as part of pest control to reduce harmful wildlife.

A. L. Hamrick Powder Springs

Vaudeville at Vogue Delights Crowd with Southard Duo

The Vaudeville show at the Vogue theatre Thursday impressed audiences with Mr Southard and wife delivering a high energy act that drew laughter and applause. They plan another performance Saturday at the Vogue and spectators are urged to attend this strong bill by two clever stage artists.

Vogue Theatre

Ophthalmic Specialist Dr J J Buswell to Visit Salt Lake

Dr J J Buswell an ophthalmic specialist from Salt Lake will visit the Traveler's Home this Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3 no charge for eye testing references provided. Glasses are worn for health as well as vision.

J. J. Buswell Salt Lake

Ute Fair At Ft Duchesne Draws Big Crowds

The fourth annual Ute Fair at Ft Duchesne drew large crowds on Thursday and Friday with strong displays in grain vegetables and fruits. An aeroplane flight Friday evening wowed attendees as Mr McBeath, once a Nash car salesman, piloted the craft. Friday’s baseball games saw the Indians beat Myron 23 to 3 after two chilly contests earlier with Vernal, 22 to 3. The fair continued Saturday with tug of war and other events.

Ft Duchesne McBeath Barnes Auto Company Nash Cars Myton Indians Utes Myron Indilane

REXALL STRAW VOTE INUINTA COUNTY UPDATE

A Boston bulletin on presidential straw voting shows Harding leading in northwestern and middle states with 61103 to 25003 for Cox and strong Southern results for Cox. Combined electorial votes: Harding 361 Cox 160. Utah: Harding 520 Cox 200 male votes. women vote Harding 64 Cox 22. Vernal urged to vote.

Uintah Drug Co Boston Mass United States Harding Northwestern Middle States Cox Southern Utah Vernal

Young Receives Appointment as U S Land Office Register

Word from Washington announces Bert Young appointed to the U S Land Register to fill the vacancy created by Peter Hansen's death. The community praises his capability and notes his prior work as receiver. It is understood Miss Roba baugh will assist as Receiver.

Washington, DC Bert Young U 8. Land Register Peter Hansen Young Tme Misa Rodabaugh

All Interests to Unite in War on Forest Fires

A national conference of foresters lumbermen and paper products groups and all interested agencies is set for September 28 in Albany New York to map a nationwide plan to eliminate man made forest fires. Agencies agree the fire menace must be reduced before a lasting national forest policy can be built. The conference aims to unite diverse interests in a logical effective action plan.

Albany New York

Will Teach Extension Classes in Vernal

Professor E. E Erickson of the University of Utah will teach extension classes in Vernal this winter. The Extension Division offers correspondence courses with fifty already arranged and more planned, plus lectures and educational motion pictures. Last year classes ran in 34 towns with 115 towns and six states represented by correspondents. Demand is higher this year and industrial courses may expand. Details available from the Extension Division, University of Utah.

E. E Erickson University of Utah Vermal Extension Division Utah

Auto thieves steal Hatch Murray’s Paige car near Mease Drug store

Thieves took Hatch Murray’s Paige automobile Tuesday evening from in front of the Mease Drug store. Engine trouble forced a retreat. next morning the car was found about three miles out of Vernal near the High Line canal. Names of those implicated were not yet known.

Hatch Murrays Paige Mease Drug Store Vernal High Line Canal

Prairie 160 Acre Farm Near Hoar Town at Bargain Price

160 acre farm near Hoar Town and school offered at a real bargain price for immediate acceptance. Includes small house and sheds with some fencing and fair water right. Sixty acres cultivated and forty more can be irrigated and farmed. Price $1800.00.

Ashley Valley Neola Roosevelt Great Land Bargain Office Uintah Basin

County Fair and Rail Line Passengers Listed

Uintah Railway and local mines activity shown by Thursday to Vernal riders and Tuesday travelers to Vernal via Watson. Names include F H Hopkins William Workman D O Mackay E T Corless Smith McCarroll and Hulda Lamb among many others. Several residents return or relocate to Rainbow Rainbow workers and Dragon mine connections noted.

F H Hopkins Vernal William Workman Watson D O. Mackay Davis Hulda Lamb M W. Cooley E. T Corless Vera Lila James McNaughton American Asphalt Association Country Boy Mine M. W. Cooley Mack, Colorado L W. Curry Dinagaur

Feeblemindedness and its detection in Utah

An article discusses feeblemindedness defined as lifelong mental defect due to brain development, estimating prevalence in Utah. It cites census findings, advocates a measuring scale like the Porteus tests, and urges teachers and parents to learn about the issue and obtain the tests.

Lfe Utah Vineland New Jersey

Conjoint Program in Vernal First and Second Wards

A joint program scheduled for Sunday evening October 3 at 7 30 pm at the Vernal Second Ward chapel features general singing by Merrill Bennion's double quartet and the Vernal Second Ward Relief Society. Piano solo by Misa Hazelwood, readings by Mr and Mrs Olsen and Jennie Hanson, and a reading by Miss Fern Whiting accompany the program.

Vernal First and Second Ward Second Ward Chapel Merrill Bennion Vernal Second Ward Relief Society Misa Hazelwood Mrs Olsen Jennie Hanson Fern Whiting

Utah War Records Weigh Mabey Against Taylor

Secretary of State remarks compare the wartime service of gubernatorial candidates Charles R Mabey and Thomas N Taylor. Mabey served as an army officer at Fort Sill with higher salary, while Taylor, active in the Utah Council of Defense, spent much time statewide at personal cost without pay. The speaker questions which record weighs more.

Utah Mabey Fort Sill Oklahoma Thos N Taylor Utah Council of Defense Salt Lake City Thomas N Taylor Charles R. Mabey

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Rexall A. F. Young U. 8. Land Roosevelt Fair Manker-Henderson Realty Company Vernal, Utah Dorothy Gish Margaret Clark METRO Irene Castle Sennett Nell’s Goldwyn Production Miles Buick F L. Noel B.G Shuster Ouray St. Paul's Church J Hersey Denver ASN Arctic Vernal Auto Salt Lake Bath Consolidated Music Company East 1St South Street BIG Socialist Rally J. O. Walters Uintah County Ashley School Maser Charrles R. Mabey League of Nations Legase Ford John Widmar City Bakery Wae Bersha Whitmer George L Goodrich Clara Samuels Herbert Art Chas M. Iverson JCS Collier Blue Bell Mine Cal Cook & Kempton John W. Pone John W Pope Ft. Duchesne Snellen Johnson Jacobsen Uintah Academy Gilson Asphaltum Co Homer Ularie
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