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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
2
In Vernal Express a note identifies James Iowald, Jallice, and Vwillam H Wallis in management roles. The piece outlines organizational leadership duties and specifies Wallis as manager overseeing operations and staff.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a matter before Congress regarding the post office at Vernal Utah. Details are unclear but pertain to official action or inquiry concerning postal affairs in that locality.
Q A Kelligg has been appointed general livestock agent of the Bb and RadwirrR viceyJ Vahton declared taking effect September 24 1927.
The Gibsons departed Monday for Salt Lake City to attend the State Miler event. They were joined by Cait, and the party plans to engage with the competition and related activities during the visit.
Messrs Charles Carirraft and supporters travel to Salt Lake City on Wednesday with President Wallace Calder and Counselor Ernest Eaton, joined by Sander, manager of the Ashley loop, in a regional transportation visit.
Bishop James TH Wallis with Mrs Wallig and Mrs Wm T Wallis left Wednesday for Salt Lake City to attend the general conference and Relief Society session. They expect to return Tuesday. Itoward tfarrison drove them out.
Dallas II Young asks the Express to deny that the highway near the Twelve Mile Bridge caused Henry Haht’s death by bad road conditions. The inquiry doubts whether the young man fell asleep at the time of the accident.
The text notes Mr Walker driving a new Ford to Craig and purchasing frontic techs. It cites Denver branch of Monroe Co reporting Ford starting around October 8, tied to disaster relief for farmers and ranchmen after a flood in Carton county. Mentions 35 victims needing relief and heating needs for homes, plus Tokawaa town learning of seven deaths of Mrs Busle Wait and funeral arrangements in Roosevelt.
Unclear text records multiple social notes including births visits and travels. Mrs Bryant Stringham and Mrs J Aheney visit Salt Lake City. A baby girl born October 4 to Mr and Mrs EB oA Cramer. Thelma Massey and Merle Massey attend Crate fair in Moffat county and visit Colorado points. Various residents travel to attend conferences fairs and family events with noted health updates for L H Woodard and J A Cheney.
The text notes Sander and We along with Sita, Cirtey left Wednesday for Salt Lake City to attend a general conference and the State fair.
Mirn Way Johneco arrived in New York on Thursday to spend time with relatives and friends in Eruat and Jensen.
The usual preaching service of the Congregational church will be held on Sunday Oct 9 at eleven in the morning. Rev TF Wo Hoga of Salt Lake will preach and the public is cordially invited.
Mrs. H. E. O. Massey, visiting her sister Ire i for some time, departed Monday morning for Salt Lake City. From there she plans to travel to Oregon for the winter season.
The county library announces new books arriving for teachers and patrons. The collection includes Thea Wook House and other titles soon to be shelved, offering educators and readers access to fresh literature.
Mr and Mrs W Henderson and children Helenna and Royal toured Trifell on Sunday and spent the night with Mrs Nellie Merkley. On returning they were detained by Mrs Merkley who spent Monday in Vernal on business.
The notice outlines the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Ninety eighth Sami annual conference at the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City Utah. Sessions begin Friday October 7 1927 and continue Saturday with General Priesthood meeting Saturday October 8 at 7 o clock pm. Registration costs ten dollars by October 9.
Mrs Kenn Speiry and Mrs W Syverderson hosted Jensen on Wednesday as they met Mr Sperry who tended his sheep. A winter camp meal offered a real sheep curry dinner with a long dinner table adorned with a blue hat and a fed dinner service.
Vir and Mrs Weeky and their daughter Kila Heth travel Monday morning to Salt Lake City to attend the state fair and visit relatives. Lisa Florence Weeky accompanies them. she has been employed at Vernal confectionery for a year and a half. The article notes local postal rate changes and savings from new post and press options, with cost estimates for the community paper and postage.
A letter urges a traveling grocer to barter goods for butter eggs and farm produce and to donate a few dollars or provisions to help the neighborhood road or bridge project. The writer mentions a poor widow and asks for financial support before patronizing the seller.
Mr ani Mra Hyron Thomas and their little daughter spent Thursday at Ferial. The Thomases are enthusiastic about their new location. Bay Dry Fork is the best place in the area and they hope every settlement adopts the Thomas spirit.
Agricultural agent from the Moffat road and D D Dulaney of Crate Cole met in Vernal this week to arrange freight shipments between Craig and Vernal. Dulaney plans a tri weekly pedal to Craig, and Milburn hosted the Thaldla club at Leona Hieve’s home with a paper on August Wilhelm von Geibnitz.
Reported chicken thefts have troubled rural households this season. In January two incidents appear near Jane Henrys place and Heber Olekirk line, with many birds taken from each. Residents warn neighbors to secure coops as culprits remain at large.
Uintah County teachers gather in Vernal for a two day institute starting Friday and Saturday. State representatives Wil and JoT Wik plan attendance with Lintho Caunty officials and Matilia Petersen guiding sessions at the high school.
The passage records multiple local residents preparing for missions in Northwestern states and visiting relatives in Salt Lake City. It notes farewells for Orson Vernon and others, family trips, church and school events, and social gatherings in Roosevelt and Vernal areas.
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