Uintah Gas Manager JFR Douglass Visits Salt Lake
JFR Douglass, manager of the Uintah Gas company, made a trip to Salt Lake this week.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
8
JFR Douglass, manager of the Uintah Gas company, made a trip to Salt Lake this week.
Mr and Mrs Hugh W Colton attended a weekend general conference in East Lake City. The event drew attendees from the local community and highlighted ongoing church activities.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Cook of Los Angeles visited recently with Mrs E and Gure. Mr Cook is a nephew of Mrs Gurr.
J H W Merkley and Charlet K Bain of Lapoint met Vernal area school board members Monday to discuss a new well at Lapoint school and related plans.
A survey of the Duchesne to Flintland highway is finished. Gravel will be placed on the road this fall in preparation for oiling in the spring.
President and Mrs Don B Colton of the Eastern States Mission, with headquarters in New York City, visited Ashley Valley to be joined by friends and relatives this week.
Mrs Joseph P. Hacking, Mrs Ethelwynne Colleth and Mrs Mary Crouch of Salt Lake City arrived in Vernal Monday after attending general conference.
Mrs Ethel Martin and her son Fill returning to Vernal after spending the summer near Slater Colorado. They plan to establish their home there for the winter season.
Mr and Mrs W and Stenderson left Saturday for a short trip to East Lake City Ogden and Logan to visit their children. They expect to return Sunday evening.
Mra Nelle Merkley, longtime Tridel storekeeper, was taken to Vernal on Wednesday by her son Clyde to receive near medical assistance after an incident at the W 5S Henderson home.
County Surveyor Leon P Christenson visited Balt Lake last Friday and returned Sunday. During the trip he attended a Utah Water Storage Commission meeting, of which he is a member.
Mra Rosabell Karren Woodhouse 73 sister of John Karren died at her home in Lehi after a several months illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
A district scout meeting will be held Saturday at 7 pm in the First ward chapel for scouters scoutmasters and troop committeemen. A A Anderson and Merrill Christopherson of Provo will be in attendance.
Bishop Jerry Harrison of LaPoint met Vernal school board to decide water supply for Lepoint School. Plans were discussed to dig a new well or obtain water from the community well now used by LaPoint.
Sam Welse of Salt Lake City was a Vernal visitor on Wednesday, stopping in the Uintah Valley town for a short day trip.
The report notes Marvin Singleton underwent an abdominal operation on Wednesday with no further details provided.
Lloyd Winn and Miley Judd from Uintah high school traveled to Steamboat Springs on Saturday for a faculty outing and related activities.
Mrs A B Johnson and her young daughter Mary Lou spent conference week visiting East Lake City, staying for events and local sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Johnson attended a conference in Salt Lake City over the weekend and returned on Monday.
A remembrance in the Lions Magazine for October honors Martin Ford I Man ford as a dedicated vice president of the Sebring Florida Lions Club. The tribute highlights his service and leadership within the organization.
The marriage of Robert Witmer and Mrs Laura Leona Rose, both of Vernal, was solemnized September 28 at the bride’s grandmother May Ruple home by Rev George E Guild.
Mr and Mrs A W W Nebeker of Lapoint relocate to Ouray Valley for the winter to be near their son Stanley and family. Mrs Nebeker is reported to be in poor health with a rapid decline in strength.
Mr and Mrs Esron Collett of Duluth Minnesota announce the arrival of a daughter weighing 74 pounds born October 8. Information comes from Mr and Mrs E J Young Jr of Salt Lake City, the child’s grandparents.
I Grant Vest principal of Vernal Seminary visits East with his wife and new son. Mr Vest expects to move his family to Vernal later this month.
Miss Gwendolyn Robertq and Miss DeVere Bimper of Vernal win scholarships from the Vernal Express and study at the LDS Business College. They report enjoyment in their work and coursework.
The Post Office Department awarded a contract for painting the Vernal post office interior and exterior and to install a new floor in the lobby. Mann Brothers are the successful bidders, per Pestmaster Pontha Calder.
Uintah high school band directed by Lloyd Winn will give a free concert Wednesday at 8:60 pm in the auditorium. The program features over seventy pieces in varied formations and arrangements. After the concert a Band Mothers meeting will discuss a Band Week planned for the near future.
Mayor and Mrs Cooper returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where they went on business.
A baby girl was born on Wednesday October 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Vern Olsen. The birth was reported by the parents, Izra Boren and Vern Olsen.
Miss Dorothy Noel returns Sunday from an extended four month employment assignment in Klammoth Falls Oregon. She resumed residence in the city and will report to duties at once.
Mrs Rae Ashton department head of the American Legion Auxiliary attended a young installation ceremony for Legion and Auxiliary officers from surrounding units in Price last Saturday.
Driver E Smith came back Tuesday evening to be with Mrs Smith and the baby who remains in serious condition at the hospital though showing slight improvement after medical care.
County Clerk and Mrs F LL Noel with son Floyd returned from a trip to attend the state fair and conference in Salt Lake City. They were accompanied by Orson Calder Jr and Mrs A T Johnson who were visitors in Salt Lake the past week.
Mrs Mary B Henry is identified as a pioneer of the Ashley Valley in 1878 and 1879. The article notes she had many experiences during the valley’s early settlement and highlights her role among era settlers.
Charles F. Tucker, manager of the Red Front garage, came back from California where he spent several weeks seeking health improvement. He is only slightly improved and may need to return to the coast for the winter.
Dr Carpenter and J T Peterson met Monday with the advisory board of the district. Carpenter, director of grazing, praised the administration. The session included remarks by several board members as part of routine oversight discussions.
Mrs Clyde Watch reports the birth of an eight-pound baby on October 3 to Mr and Mrs George D Comstock of Portland Oregon. Mrs Comstock was formerly Miss Gaye Teepies of Vernal. The baby arrives on the wedding anniversary of great-grandfather Randolph Teepies of Vernal and will be named Gary Randolph.
Mr and Mrs J W Chipman of Salt Lake visited Vernal on Wednesday while returning from a summer trip through western Colorado near Oarey. They traveled over Douglas Pass between Rangely and Grand Junction and admired the scenery of western and southwestern Colorado and the Uintah Basin. Mrs Chipman was formerly Mrs Wallace Cragan, once a Vernal resident and wife of the late Ashley Cooperative manager.
The Rabbit Ears Pass road oiling is finished after a one week delay caused by a car of oil reaching Steamboat. Engineer J OG Haskins of the US Bureau of Public Roads cautions there is no definite decision yet on winter open status for the pass.
The eastern district Business and Professional Women clubs including Vernal Roosevelt and Duchesne held their annual district convention in Roosevelt with a tea at Jessie Orser’s home and a banque at the Onyx Hotel. Miss Grace Cheever and Mrs Leaver spoke while Harp and vocal numbers entertained and a large audience enjoyed a program of readings solos and a toast by Miriam Stewart.
A Merrion and Wilkins wool sale at the Union stock yards set a high price of 274 cents per pound for Idaho grade wool on a 3000 pound lot. The four day series moved about 700000 pounds with private treaty sales adding roughly 300000 pounds. Auctions and private deals pushed West wool purchases to about 1 million pounds across five days.
Promising fight card headlinesMoab rodeo and race meet October 12 featuring Billy Ayres versus Jack Howard in a 10 round main event. Ayres seeks redemption after losing to Glen Sherwood at Monticello and aims for a return bout later in fall.
The Uintah Basin Mutual Aid Society, formed years ago to aid families left unprotected by death, closed its books after receiving a letter about a new state insurance law. The society must qualify under the law or cease operations, and the board decided to abandon the group as raising funds and bonds under the new rule was impractical.
Mrs Henpeck and Mr Henpeck exchange pointed banter about a sick Hener Shae, hinting at missed money making opportunities. The dialogue suggests a strained domestic moment with social undertones.
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