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.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
8
Entered on second class matter at the post office in Vernal Utah under the act of Congress of March 8 1879.
Dan Allred of Altonah made an overnight stop in Vernal last week during travel.
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.
Sam Wells and a brother of Roosevelt visited Ver pal last week for business, engaging with local firms during their stay.
T J Davis spent a few days in Vernal from Watson and left Sunday morning for business.
Mr and Mrs W R Hazelbush and Mr and Mrs Harry Brown of Fruita Colorado were Vernal guests Sunday night.
Wallace Calder takes over at the Ashton Bros. store, replacing Stringham who is again employed with his flock.
Cecil Wilkinson a general field representative for the J G Peppard bed company traveled from Hoosevelt to Haveroost on Monday.
John W. Pope returns Sunday from a combined business and pleasure trip to Salt Lake City.
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
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.
A daughter was born on Monday October 6 to Mrs Raphael Wian. The child’s father died last April from pneumonia.
Mr John H Palmer of Youghal Colorado arrived in Vernal Thursday evening to attend to business interests and meetings.
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.
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.
Co O Gates of Whiterocks attended the funeral of Mr Rhoades on Wednesday and visited the Express office during his stay.
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.
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.
County Recorder Mrs Minnie Preece returned Sunday from Salt Lake City. Her mother Mrs Cook remained there.
Ralph Rolfe an employee of Verna Drug company was chosen president of the Junior class at the JU HHJ during their recent election.
Sglas C. Smith, of the J. G. Peppard Seed company, was in from Roosevelt Tuesday on company business, and stayed over night.
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.
Supt and Mrs F A Gross and Mr and Mrs L B Thompson of Fort Ducheane attended the funeral of Thomas Rhoades on Wednesday.
A handful of visitors from the east and west continue to use Vernal campground, with roughly equal numbers.
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.
Sohn Jorgenson and his wife formerly Mrs. May Long proprietors of the Commercial hotel have been busy receiving congratulations from many friends.
William O. Tufford of Randlett Utah files intention to make final proof on his homestead entry on November 10 1924 before Register Albert Halen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local ad notes new meat stock available from Vernall Express with a line about wedding stationery and invitations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mrs Aston Odekirk and Elmer James of Vernal wed at the courthouse on Tuesday October 7, 1924, officiated by Justice Orlo Carter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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