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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
8
Miss Aliee Markey spent the weekend in Salt Lake City visiting friends and exploring local sights. She returned with plans for future appearances and a jar of regional souvenirs.
The text notes Lyn Whitlock of Rooswell receiving medical treatment in Vernal twice weekly. It also mentions a boy who had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Wednesday morning. A nine year old girl at 241 and Mrs Ira Nelson fractured her arm while playing on school grounds.
Mr and Mrs J H Ratliff spent Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Mr Ratliff has charge of the Humphreys phosphate deposits in Uintah County.
Manager Jace Douglas of the Uin tah Gas company traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday and returned the next day.
Kir and Mrs Paul Cowan set to depart Saturday for a two week tour visiting parks in Southern Utah. Mr Cowan is identified as local manager of the M 3 TXT Co.
Mrs Lizzie Love of Kissimmee Florida arrived in Vernal last Sunday and will stay with her sister Mrs M Logen who has been ill for some time until she can be around again.
Vic Caldwell of Colorado returns to Vernal from Pot Creek trapping lions with his wife. They stayed at the Collier Camp on Diamond Mountain and the Colliers accompanied them home.
Mr and Mrs A A Hatch announce the birth of their first great great grandchild on October 2 to Mr and Mrs W S Havis of Mid west Wyoming. Mrs Havis was formerly Mrs Wilma Rich, daughter of Mrs Flossie R. Huasch.
The annual conference will be held Sunday evening on Carobie 17 in the ward chapel. Stake officers will attend and a fine program is planned with musical numbers by the R and Ladies chorus.
Miss Erma Leslid of Vernal first ward returns home after two years in California, honorably released. She will give a report of her labors Sunday evening at the First ward chapel.
Alton Hatch of the J C Fenny store earned a company prize trip to New York for the highest sales record in the past year in the territory. Several thousand employees competed for the honor. Hats off to Alton.
Ticket sales announce a Saturday night October 11 event at the Imperial stall with reserved seats available at the drugstore. Matinee for children at 1 pm invites budget ticket holders to gain free entry.
Gellien Jackman, formerly a Central School teacher, has become principal of Cannonville schools in Garfield County. He seeks to be remembered by friends and neighbors, and declares himself a loyal, hard working leader with strong debating skills.
Murray of Jensen found Indian arrow heads on Brueh Creek farm hidden in mounds raised by prairie dogs. A small corn cob, taken home, crumbled to dust in his pocket. He recalls early inhabitants left traces of dress on the place.
Miss Louise Jorgensen and Mrs Leslie Ashton departed Wednesday for Salt Lake City for a weekend visit, planning to stay until Sunday.
Mrs Atta Chatwin owner of the Alta Hotel in Jensen has moved to Vernal for the winter so her daughter Leda can attend high school.
O L Jacoson and Homer D Ford of Watson visited Vernal early this week to arrange a trip to Flint Michigan where Mr Jacoson plans to buy a new Buick sedan.
Mrs Longhurst records a war ranty deed from The Uintah Company of Denver to Tex a Production Company covering 1 042 270 acres in Uintah County Colorado. The document spans 22 pages in the county records with a recording cost of 4780 dollars.
Uttah Public Utilities commission will hear Cyril Woulstenhulme about a permit for a Vernal to East Lake City stage line with no changes or stopovers. If approved, daily schedule: Vernal 1 pm to Salt Lake City 7:30 pm, return 1 pm to Vernal 7:30 pm with lower fares. Hearing set for next Tuesday in Duchesne at 2 pm.
A series of October 5 and 7 events across Vernal and Naples wards featured musical solos duets and dances. Highlights include Iris Manwaring and Glen Guymon performances, L G Noble address, and Era Drive planning committees across wards with multiple social events and class organizations.
The article argues that Intana rules did not improve on earlier occupants of the Continent and finds no evidence that Indians created a Land Department or organized governance based on their predecessors.
The Vernal 20th Century Club held its first year gathering at Mrs Lawrence Allen’s home with twelve members enjoying luncheon and bridge. Officers were elected for the year and plans include biographies of prominent women.
Mrs J Clive Davis was the guest of honor at a Beaux Arts club surprise party Wednesday afternoon for her birthday. A luncheon was served and many gifts were presented to the guest of honor by two club members and special guests.
The first meeting of the Second Ward Relief Society was held on Tuesday October 7 in the Second Ward, marking the group’s initial gathering for the season.
At a recent UH S class meeting officers were elected. Seniors chose Wilsem Duke as president Lewis Roberts as vice president Harold Kelly secretary Dallas Hatchwell master. Junior officers include Lawrence Cohen president Werle Jensen vice president Ruth Calder secretary Marcel Young debating manager Phil Martin yell master. Sophomores elected Elmo Colton president Kam Young vice president Bernice Colim secretary Clinton Peterson yell master George Galloway boys manager Alta Fox girls manager. Freshmen officers include Helen Mar Hislop president Date Jensen secretary Don Carter yell master Kenneth Aycock athletic managers Elizabeth Hall Lyle Atherton. Senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman advisors named.
Local report lists awards by ward and exhibitor names for a fair display. Winners include Elizabeth Walker Maeser No 2 and Ione Johnson for displays. multiple categories like breakfast and luncheon menus, posters, sewing, and crafts feature participants such as Lela Smith Lola Smith Edith Collett Nina Roeper Mildred Hartle Pearl Gilaroy Wilma Smith Enid Manwaring and pink Randlett.
The piece discusses England's claim to a medal for grim jokes linked to Sir Walter Raleigh and mentions a sharp medicine quip. It notes California condemnation, 9" hump to the front, and prize notes while police explore a supposed murder site with no bodies found. Edson denies a link between golden rod and hay fever.
A mother shopped as three children vanished, leaving locals puzzled. The fragmentary report hints at a missing family incident drawing concern from nearby residents.
A health note recounts Pilsudski dissolving the Silesian Diet while a jovial English case describes a squib tossed in a pleasure garden. It exploded injuring someone, highlighting the heated picnic atmosphere between Republican and Democratic groups and the volatile prohibition issue.
After the Italian votes are counted Turati and Giurlati have been chosen to offices under Mussolini. Early returns suggest the two winners secure the positions in the government structure aligned with the fascist regime.
A Georgia man has met sixteen presidents in his career. The anecdote hints that if he had married in various Latin American republics he could have expanded his influence for as many years, implying a long, storied career of diplomacy or service.
A former Peruvian president faces trial for alleged public fund manipulation while jailed and absent from the courtroom. The tale echoes a proverb about catching a hare and keeping it caught, suggesting a strategic aim beyond mere pursuit.
An economist traces national distress to excessive production and money supply, noting Argentina’s relief from a fifty million dollar loan from the United States as the new government’s stance is announced. The report frames monetary excess as a root issue and highlights international loan relief as a countermeasure.
The Uintah County Board of Commissioners extended the delinquency period for local tax payments from November 30 1930 to December 20 1930 following a petition by 100 taxpayers and in accordance with Utah law. Chairman William H Siddoway signed with Clerk Wilson Murray attesting.
A general meeting of Uintah Basin residents is set for Wednesday October 15 1920 at 2 pm in Fort Duchesne. The agenda includes electing officers of the Uintah Basin Industrial Contention for 1941. Secretary John L Johnson urges at least two representatives from each Basin community.
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