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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

8

Vernal Post Office Second-Class Entry Note

Entered on second class matter at the post office in Vernal Utah under the act of Congress of March 8 1879.

Vernal Utah Congress

Dan Allred Overnight Stop in Vernal

Dan Allred of Altonah made an overnight stop in Vernal last week during travel.

Dan Allred Altonah Vernal

Milas Violet Winward Joins Vernal Drug as Permanent Staff

Milas Violet Winward has been hired by Vernal Drug as a permanent employee, marking a formal and lasting placement within the company. The announcement confirms a change from prior temporary or interim status to full-time employment.

Milas Violet Winward The Vernal Drug Company

Sam Wells and Roos evelt kin visit Ver pal

Sam Wells and a brother of Roosevelt visited Ver pal last week for business, engaging with local firms during their stay.

Sam Wells Roosevelt Verpal

T J Davis Heads From Vernal On Business

T J Davis spent a few days in Vernal from Watson and left Sunday morning for business.

T. J. Davis Vernal Watson

Vernon visitors hosted by Fruita couples

Mr and Mrs W R Hazelbush and Mr and Mrs Harry Brown of Fruita Colorado were Vernal guests Sunday night.

W. R. Hazelbush Harry Brown Fruita, Colo

Stringham Reemployed With His Sheep

Wallace Calder takes over at the Ashton Bros. store, replacing Stringham who is again employed with his flock.

Will Stringham Wallace Calder Ashton Bros

Local J G Peppard rep visits Haveroost on Monday

Cecil Wilkinson a general field representative for the J G Peppard bed company traveled from Hoosevelt to Haveroost on Monday.

Cecil Wilkinson J. G. Peppard iBed Company Hoosevelt

Pope returns from Salt Lake City trip

John W. Pope returns Sunday from a combined business and pleasure trip to Salt Lake City.

John W. Pope The Pope Garage Salt Lake City

Local residents report illnesses and social notices

Mrs Alvin Weeks is confined to home with a severe lagrippe. Mr and Mrs Joseph Workman of Leeton attended the funeral of Mr Shoaden on Wednesday. Mr It M Gipson of the Vernal hotel is spending a vacation in

Alvin Weeks Joseph Workman Leoton Shoaden It M Gipson The Vernal Hotel Salt Lake City

Nelson Weeka Absent From Newton Bros Work

Nelson Weeka an employee at Newton Bros has been absent several days due to illness described as lagrippe, a flu like condition, causing concern for attendance and operations.

Nelson Weeka Newton Bros

Daughter Born to Mrs Raphael Wian in October

A daughter was born on Monday October 6 to Mrs Raphael Wian. The child’s father died last April from pneumonia.

Mra Raphael Wian

Palmer of Youghal Arrives in Vernal for Business

Mr John H Palmer of Youghal Colorado arrived in Vernal Thursday evening to attend to business interests and meetings.

Mru John H Palmer Youghal Colo Vernal

Geologist Wegerman and Coffin Visited From Denver

Chief geologist HW Wegerman and A C Coffin of Midwest Oll company traveled from Denver to the area on Tuesday for a business visit and inspection.

HW Wegerman A. C Coffin Midwest Oll Company Denver

Mrs Thomas Leaves For Pueblo After Visit

Mrs. W E Thomas, after visiting for some time with her son A B Thomas and family, departed Tuesday for her home in Pueblo Colorado.

W E. Thomas A. B. Thomas Pueblo Colo

Gates of Whiterocks Attends Mr Rhoades Funeral

Co O Gates of Whiterocks attended the funeral of Mr Rhoades on Wednesday and visited the Express office during his stay.

Co. O. Gates Whiterocks Rhoades Mr. Gates

Barber shop set in Bingham storefront by Reynolds

A portion of the W. A. Bingham store building is fitted by John K. Bullock and will be used as a barber shop by Lynn Reynolds.

W. A. Bingham John K. Bullock Lynn Reynolds

Aunt Cora Johnson Plans Winter Trip to Farmington Utah

Aunt Cora Johnson and Hazel King Johnson her adopted grandchild will leave Saturday with BE H Belcher for Farmington Utah where she will spend the winter.

Cora Johnson Hazel King Johnson Farmington Utah BE. H. Belcher

County Recorder Minnie Preece Returns From Salt Lake City

County Recorder Mrs Minnie Preece returned Sunday from Salt Lake City. Her mother Mrs Cook remained there.

County Recorder Minnie Preece Salt Lake City

Verna Drug Employee Elected JU HHJ Junior Class President

Ralph Rolfe an employee of Verna Drug company was chosen president of the Junior class at the JU HHJ during their recent election.

Ralph Rolfe Verna Drug Company JU. HH

Representative S. C. Smith Visits from Roosevelt

Sglas C. Smith, of the J. G. Peppard Seed company, was in from Roosevelt Tuesday on company business, and stayed over night.

Sglas C. Smith J. G. Peppard Seed Company Roosevelt

Hacking Family Returns From Salt Lake Conference

Mr and Mrs Joseph P Hacking and their son Ferron arrived Tuesday from Salt Lake City where they attended a conference and the state fair.

Joseph P. Hacking Ferron Salt Lake

Fort DuChene Residents Attend Rhoades Funeral

Supt and Mrs F A Gross and Mr and Mrs L B Thompson of Fort Ducheane attended the funeral of Thomas Rhoades on Wednesday.

F. A. Gross L. 8. Thompson Fort Ducheane Thomas Rhoades

Tourists Still Pass Vernal Campground Despite Quiet

A handful of visitors from the east and west continue to use Vernal campground, with roughly equal numbers.

Vernal

Curry Merchant Back Home After City Visit

M. W. Curry of the Curry Mercantile Company at Curry left town Wednesday afternoon to return home after several days in the city attending business matters.

M. W. Curry Curry Mercantile Company Curry

Jorgenson Couple Receives Congratulations on Event

Sohn Jorgenson and his wife formerly Mrs. May Long proprietors of the Commercial hotel have been busy receiving congratulations from many friends.

Sohn Jorgenson May Long Commercial Hotel

Utah man files final proof on homestead entry

William O. Tufford of Randlett Utah files intention to make final proof on his homestead entry on November 10 1924 before Register Albert Halen.

William 8. Tufford Randlett Utah Albert Halen

Forest Supervisor and aide depart for Altonah trip

Supervisor Charles DeMoisy S Jr of the Ashley National Forest with William Neal left Wednesday morning for a business trip to Altonah and Mountain Home.

Charles DeMoisy, S Jr Ashley National Forest William Neal Altonah Mountain Home

Woolley couple back at Ashton Bros. store careers

Howard Woolley resumes work at the Ashton Bros. company store with Mrs. Woolley serving as deputy county treasurer. The pair are on vacation in Salt Lake City.

Howard Woolley Ashton Bros. Company

Vernal Auto Manager Returns From Salt Lake City

T. G. Alexander manager of the Vernal Auto company returned Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City where he went to attend business interests. He was accompanied by Lyle Reynolds.

T. G. Alexander Vernal Auto Company Salt Lake City Lyle Reynolds

Mrs Emery Stone and Mr Stone Return from Colorado Trip

Mrs Emery Stone of Jensen and her husband Mr Stone a G. A. veeran recently returned from a Colorado trip and expressed pleasure at resuming home life after their travels.

Emery Stone Jensen Mr Stone G. A Veeran Colorado

Mrs Mac Johnson Visits Relatives From New York

Mrs Mac Johnson arrived last week from Sputsen Duvyl New York and will visit her mother Mrs Parna Stewart of Jensen and other relatives. She is accompanied by her cousin Miss Mary Starr of Salt Lake City.

Mac Johnson Sputsen Duvyl Parna Stewart Jensen Johnson Mary Starr Salt Lake City

Belcher Family Plans Move to Farmington Utah

E H Belcher now a salesman in Davis County Utah visited home folks last Friday to finalize plans to move to Farmington where they will reside. He will leave Saturday for work.

E. H. Belcher Daria County Utah Farmington Mr. Belcher

Russell Harrison Visits Lapoint With Local Companions

Russell Harrison principal of Bennett school toured Lapoint on Saturday visiting residents including Mr Jarrell father of Mrs C. Ag Thompson and Mrs George Perry in his former home town.

Russell Harrison Bennett School Lapoint Harrison Jarrell C., Ag Thompson George Perry

Coltharp Trip Through Vernal for Freight Trucks

James Coltharp traveled from Colorado to Roosevelt to obtain four White trucks for hauling freight between Roosevelt and Price. He was accompanied by Mrs. Coltharp and her mother Mrs. W. W. Lewis during the journey through Vernal last week.

James Coltharp Vernal Colorado Roosevelt Price

Fort Logan Businessman Visits Town to Pay Tax

Ephriam H. Longacre a prosperous Fort Logan Colorado businessman is in town for affairs. He paid his Uintah county property tax which amounted to a considerable sum.

Ephriam H. Longacre Fort Logan Colo Uintah County

Local Youth Undergoes Surgery After Track Accident

Buster Hatch had his shoulder injured when his racing bar turned a fp stop on the fair ground track recently. He underwent tonsil and adenoids removal Monday and has since been quite ill.

Buster Hatch Fair Ground

Denver Plans to Enlarge Moffat Tunnel for Water

Denver would enlarge and cement the Pioneer tunnel to serve as a water carrier. The water commission would bear over a million dollars in costs if the Pioneer tunnel is turned over to Denver after the main tunnel is finished. Denver seeks to divert Western Slope water to the Eastern side for irrigation and has filings on about 300,000 acre feet.

Denver Water Commission Moffat Tunnel Commission Pioneer Tunnel Denver Pioneer Denver Water System Metropolis

New Uses Found for Utah Gilsonite Ores

Co. W. Walker manager of Absopure Gilsonite near Castle Peak south of Myton reports about two thousand tons blocked out with monthly shipments around seventy tons. He notes fair demand at nominal prices and that freight shortages limit growth to five hundred tons monthly unless rail transport becomes available. Two cars planned for shipment to France for use in pencils mats boots belting and more.

W. Walker Absopure Glilsonite Company Castle Peak Myton Walker France

Health Education in Public Schools urged

Salt Lake City news notes a letter from Dr. C. N. Jensen urging health education in Utah public schools. He notes the state lacks a health director and calls using the state board of health, Utah Public Health Association, University of Utah, and Utah Agricultural College to carry health training until duplication issues are settled by legislation.

Salt Lake City Utah C. N. Jensen State Department of Education State Board of Health Utah Public Health Association University of Utah Utah Agricultural College Jensen Tribune

Spill Merchandise Over Highway

W C Dent Bros freighting between Grand Junction and Vernal had a truck spill on a grade east of Jensen. Dent and a passenger escaped injury, but the cab was damaged and some merchandise was lost. If the truck had gone further it would have toppled 30 feet down an embankment.

W. C. Dent -Bros Grand Junction Vernal Jensen Mr. Dent

Vernall Express Announces New Stock of Meats

Local ad notes new meat stock available from Vernall Express with a line about wedding stationery and invitations.

Cali Vernall Express

Engbersons Return to Dragon After Vernal Visit

TheEngberson brothers Cyrus and Joseph returned to Dragon Saturday after a several day stay in Vernal. Ike Shaffer rode to Watson en route to Mack Colorado while FE W Thomas left Vernal Tuesday via Uintah railway toward Pueblo. Mrs HS Sowards traveled to Mack Colorado Thursday en route to Romeo California. Earl Mott went to Atcheon Thursday via Watson and E H Longacre rode to Mack Colorado. Supt John McAndrews came home Thursday from Sacramento California after attending the mining congress.

Cyrus Joseph Engberson Dragon E. H. Longacre Mack Colo John McAndrews Sacramento Calif

Unity Hubcca Lodge Hosts Birthday Party in Honor

Mrs Robert Johnston and Mrs Jonas Evans hosted a Wednesday evening event at Unity Hubcca Lodge No 24 in honor of Mrs S M Logan's birthday. Nine members and sixteen guests attended with Five Hundred and Mah Jongg games. Mrs E A Manker won Five Hundred and Mrs Soth Perry won Mah Jongg.

Robert Johnston Jonas Evans Oa Wedoeaday Unity Hubecca Lodge No 24 Mru M. Logan Mra Logan Lodge Tmumbera E. A Manker Soth Perry

Miss Rogers to Play in Sheve Memorial Concerts

Miss Rogers a Vernal girl joins Mrs. Rogers and Lois Rogers on an eastern trip to join Sheve Memorial concerts. They will perform in Chicago Rochester New York City and Hamburg Berlin and other German cities with Professor Sheve's works and piano pieces. The journey includes Europe study in Germany and a return via England and France arriving in New York in June.

Marshalltown Iowa Miss Rogers Rogers Cc. W. McClure E. B. Sheve Grinnel Lois Rogers Minneapolis Seach Sheve Misa Rogers Hamburg Berlin Germany

Could You Beat This Cricket Story

A July 15 1924 letter from P A Gray secretary of the Pueblo Colorado tourist information bureau describes a Missouri Missoula traveler warned against camping in western Utah due to a pest. The insect is two inches long resembles a potato beetle brownish red four legs and hops like a flea. It was found near Vernal Valley and appears to be moving toward Colorado.

Vernal P A. Gray Pueblo Colo State Agricultural College Fort Collins Information Bureau Missoula Montana Utah Vernal Valley Colorado

Vernal U S Land Office Receipts Hit $25 090

Inspector George A. Cunningham praised Register Albert Halen after reviewing the Vernal land office results for the year ending June 30 1924 totaling 25 090 35 in money sent to the U S treasury and fees and commissions. The report lists 2151 homestead applications 15 desert applications 96 prospecting permits 75 final proofs 78 patents and 308 receipts among other items and notes nearly 2200 letters handled.

George A. Cunningham Albert Halen U. S Land Office

Chamber of Commerce Banquet Set for October Event

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce will hold a community banquet on Tuesday evening October 24 at 7 00 p m at the Commercial hotel. All business men and chamber members are invited to attend. dinner will be served promptly at 7.00.

Vernal Chamber of Commerce Commercial Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Allan Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting

Mrs L Allan entertained the Woman's Twentieth Century club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs L M Meredith read a very interesting paper on American Citizenship. Luncheon was served by the hostess.

L. H. Allan Woman's Twentieth Century Club

Arkwell Program and Dance for Miss Winder

A large crowd attended a farewell party at the Orpheus in honor of Miss Mary Winder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Winder, who left for a mission. She received a travelling bag from the Second ward ladies. Harmony Sewards led a program of readings, music, and dance with participants including President Wallace Calder, Miss Ninl Nelson, and Prof. J. H. Prowa.

Farewall The Orpheus Mary Winder E. J Winder Miss Winder Wa Second Ward Sewards Wallace Calder Ninl Nelson J. H. Prowa

Mesdames Brigman and Tyzack Entertain at Commercial Hotel

On Monday evening September 29 Mesdames A A Brigman and Adair Tyzack entertained thirty guests at the Commercial hotel. The event featured bridge and Mah Jongg with Mrs B A Manker winning at bridge and Mrs Lloyd Shimmin at Mah Jong.

Mesdames Brigman and Tyzack Commercial Hotel Mesdames A. A Brigman Adair Tyzack Pridge Mah Jongg B. A. Manker Bridge Lloyd Shimmin Mah Joncee

Mr. Halen Hosts Dinner for Local Residents

Albert Halen register of the Vernal land office hosted a chicken dinner at the Commercial hotel Sunday evening for Lawrence Carter, Mrs Carter, Lee Caldwell, Mrs Caldwell, and Eva Kelly.

Albert Halen

Jorgensees Host Guests At Chicken Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Jorgensen of the Commercial hotel entertained Mr and Mrs A G Young and Mr and Mrs Leland Young of Richfield Utah at a chicken dinner Tuesday evening.

John Jorgensen Commrcial A G. Young Leland Young Richfield Utah

Surprise Birthday for Continental Oil Manager at County Fair

During the county fair period Har mon S. Sowards, manager of Continental Oil, celebrated a birthday. In a busy time with no public acknowledgment, neighbors later gathered at his home Saturday evening for a surprise and an enjoyable gathering.

Harmon S. Sowards Continental Oil Company

Goose dinner hosted by Vernal Gun Club president

Mr and Mrs L H Allan entertained Mr and Mrs J A Cheney and Dr and Mr H E Rich at a wild goose dinner held Sunday evening at the Commercial hotel. Allan is president of the Vernal Gun and Rifle club.

L. H. Allan J. A. Cheney H. E. Rich Commercial Hotel Mr. Allan The Vernal Gun and Rifle Club

Farewell and Welcome Home Party at Vernal First Ward

A missionary welcome home for Lewis Moore and a farewell for Wallace Calder are planned at the Vernal First Ward chapel. Moore returns from a Japan mission while Calder departs for a British Isles posting, with services scheduled Friday evening and Monday morning.

First Ward Lewis Moore Wallace Calder Vernal First Ward Moore Japan Salt Lake City

Jolley and Timothy Granted Marriage License in 1924

Miss Aligé Jolley of Hayden and Parley Timothy of Roosevelt received a marriage license on Tuesday October 7 1924 and were married the same day by Justice Charles S Carter Timothy listed as a carpenter.

Aligé Jolley Heber Jolley Hayden Parley Timothy

ODERKIRK JAMES MARRIAGE IN VERBAL VERNAL COURT

Mrs Aston Odekirk and Elmer James of Vernal wed at the courthouse on Tuesday October 7, 1924, officiated by Justice Orlo Carter.

Aston Odekirk Elmer James Vernal Court House Orlo Carter

Mae Johnson Surprises Mother With New Star Touring Car

Mrs Mae Johnson bought a Star touring car from John W Pope garage on Monday and drove to Jensen to present the vehicle to her mother Mrs Parna Stewart as a surprise gift.

Mae Johnson John W. Pope Jensen Parna Stewart

Contests and Land Office Applications Summary

Weekly report from the Vernal Utah land office lists agricultural patents, oil and gas permits, timber and stone filings, homestead entries, and isolated tract claims. Notable items include Karl Goodrich 320 acres and Clifton McCoy 636 acres suspended. Keeler shale claims totaling 2720 acres. several contested applications rejected or dismissed due to suspension orders.

James T. McConnell Utah Harry C. Ruple Karl I. Goodrich Clifton W. McCoy Vernal S. R Lester E. Akeland Ouray John L. Siddoway L. M Reuben S. Collett Salt Lake City Keeler Byron O Colton, Jr Louella C Hamilton Byron O. Colton Louella Hamilton Isabrand Sander, Jr Orlando J Bracken Charles L. Knight Harry Carlton Reuben Wilson William P. Hamilton Mallen G Knight Laura H. Pettit

Grand Junction Laundry Bids For Uintah Basin Trade

John H. Stevie of New Method laundry valued at 60000 dollars met in Vernal to arrange service for Uintah Basin. He plans Vernal Roosevelt Myton and Duchesne agencies, with opening in three days after dispatch.

Grand Junction Laundry Uintah Basin John H. Stevie New Method Vernal Stevie Roosevelt Myton and Duchesne

Quail Season Opens in Ashley Valley

Quail shooting starts next Wednesday morning in Ashley valley with an extra supply of quail this year. A protected half mile along Ashley creek and a game preserve mile strip ensure persistence. The Vernal Gun and Rifle club, with local sportsmen, stocked the valley and invited nearby clubs to join the hunt.

Ashley Valley Ashley Creek Mile Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Reservation Gun Club King’s Peak

Card of Thanks John Rhoades William C Diehl

Acknowledgement of gratitude to friends and neighbors from John Rhoades and William C Diehl for support and assistance extended during a recent personal event. The note expresses appreciation and goodwill.

Thomas Rhoades John Rhoades, William C Diehl

Whiterocks Horseshoes Challenge Ash Ley Ward Team

The Whiterocks horseshoes team issued a challenge to Ash Ley Ward winners of the county fair contest. The challenge has been accepted and arrangements are being made for the upcoming game.

Whiterocks Horseshoes Ashley Ward

Post Office Building Bid Notice for Vernal Utah

Treasury Department announces sealed proposals to construct a two story brick post office in Vernal Utah including mechanical equipment and approaches. Bids open November 3 1924 at 3 pm in Washington. Drawings available from Vernal site custodian or Supervising Architect Jas A Wetmore.

Treasury Department Washington, D. C Vernal Utah Jas. A. Wetmore

Hunting Was Fine at Stewart Ponds Says Report

George W Cahoon Henry Mille cam Lynn Strong Adair Tyzack and Frank Siddeway report hunting at the Stewart ponds Sunday was fine though ducks and geese flew extremely high in the sky.

George W. Cahoon Henry Millecam Lynn Strong Adair Tyzack Frank Siddeway Stewart Ponds

New Teacher Joined Uintah High School Staff

Othniel Kellett is employed by the Uintah board of education as an additional teacher at U. H. S. He will teach mathematics with one period of history.

Othniel Kellett Uintah Board of Education Kellett

Donates Liberally To Uintah Soldier Monument Fund

James Hansen a prominent farmer and horticulturist of Maeser ward donated $6.00 to Uintah County Soldier fund after being solicited by the Maeger committee. He expressed willingness to aid the patriotic cause.

Uintah Soldier Monument Fund James Hansen Maeser Ward Uintah County Hansen Maeger

Mrs Manwaring Recovers After Major Operation

Naples ward resident and Express correspondent Mrs Elmer Manwaring underwent a very serious operation Monday and is recovering well at Vernal hospital following the procedure.

Elmer Manwaring Naples Manwaring

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Bernal Express George II. Harrisbon Violet Ilarnson Moffat Uintah Railway M. Trogan Sheve Memorial U.S. Land Office Mrs. Allan Clud Arkwell Miss Winder MR. Halen Mrs Jorgensee Jolley Timothy Oderkirk James Herbert Rawlinson Andy Gump Johnnie Walker H. C. Witwer Way OF A Man Milton Sills and Anna Q. Nilsson Buck Jones Cupid’s Fireman Cullin Landis All Star Lois Wilson Elliott Dexter May McAvoy FOX News Ruth Wabash U. S. Land Office Vernal Land Office Howard Stevens Stake and Ward Boards of Education Stake Chas. H. Colton Vernal Express St Paul’s Episcopal Church
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