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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
6
The Vernal Express with editor Hoe Wallis notes a public sale order registered at the post office in Vernal Utah dated March 15 1879. It lists officials including a business manager and associates connected to the notice and sale action.
Display advertising rates listed for early contracts two inches or less at 10 cents per inch over 100 inches 10c per inch non contracted 60 cents per inch. Display types bold manco type 16 and black 20 cents per line per insertion. Notices include sale wanted found and others ten cents per line per insertion. Final group notices 12 dollars. Water notices 1 dollar 50 cents. Contest notices 0 cantas per line per insertion.
The Hiotal Gipson at Roosevelt operated by Gipson faced a legal issue in Vernal on Monday. Officials described a BuA Juesq Vieltur matter connected to Gipson’s business.
A brief local notice reports Mr and Mrs WaA Wear of Meeker Colorado staying at a prominent hotel during the week, described as Vernal glastors in the hotel register, noting their visit and residence.
Henry Jackson resigned as houseman at Vernal Commercial Club leaving duties to Vern Shimmin who assumed the position on Tuesday morning.
Mrs Robert Witmer teaches in Mrs Pearl Eaton's room at Central school while Mrs Eaton attends a conference in Salt Lake City.
VAL Banks and public offices closed on Columbus Day Wednesday October 12. Few people have yet to become accustomed to the holiday as a legal observance.
President Ernest Eaton and his wife returned Wednesday evening from Salt Lake City where they attended a conference and fair. Mrs Eaton is seriously ill with bronchitis at home while he remains away.
The Expredg receives an invitation from BYU trustees to attend the inauguration of Franklin Stewart Hartig as president on Monday October 17, 1921 in Provo Utah.
Returning travelers report good roads overall with exceptions on the Myton to Duchesne and Duchesne to Fruita segments. Workmen are active on the Myton to Duchesne road.
Voters urge courtesy officials to hear praise for lowering taxes this year and hope they do even better next year. Residents express mild thanks amid fiscal debate and community concern about future financial relief.
Fire bell rang Wednesday evening as boys raced to tackle a fire in a frame building restaurant and rooming house. Flames were spotted in the attic above the stove at the Orpheus, reported to be put out before the fire department arrived.
More hunters depart Vernal for deer in the mountains than ever before this year. It is unclear whether this will yield more game brought back or simply more sportsmen enjoying a real time, but the optimism remains.
Mr and Mrs John W Pope arrived home Monday from the fair at Silt Lake city. Their daughter Ven ice accompanied them from Price where she has been since early this spring employed as deputy city recorder. They had a most enjoyable trip and report excellent exhibits at the fair.
James W. Wallis executive secretary of the Utah Public Health Association and his wife arrived Monday from Salt Lake City and left Thursday. Wallis reported a busy week establishing the health clinic in quarters at the Commercial Club rooms and praised the strong first day response.
Vernal City council ordered a notice at the Bank of Vernal announcing no loafing on the corner. The text notes a posse of loungers and comments on the difficulty for a woman to pass them.
Walter Barnes of the Vernal Auto company returned Saturday from Salt Lake City where he attended the state fair and a banquet by the Utah Auto Association at the Newhouse hotel. He reports delegates from across the state attended the banquet and notes Salt Lake City’s strong interest in this region. On the return trip he brought three new cars.
Fragmentary notice states Verdimborg of Sunbeam Colorado was not a victor on Sunday with unclear surrounding details. Limited readable names and place hint at a local event or contest without full context.
In Myton a wool fthas expedition proceeds with plans to locate Katernal for the winter, signaling preparations for cold season logistics and supply routes. Local officials and traders coordinate on routes, shelter, and fuel to sustain efforts through the season.
Mrs Sarah D Meuse visits her son James at Sunnigarde Utah and plans a short stay in Vernal. The note records a family visit during a brief sojourn.
Rally Day will be observed in the Sunday school of the Congregational Church on Sunday October 10 at 4 am. All members and friends are invited to attend. Miss Thelma King left Tuesday for Esenalanta Utah to pend her annual leave with her grandmother Mrs Cottom.
Supt Join McAndrews returned from Salt Lake City after attending the State Fair. Ellison-White Chautauqua shows planned to Vernal this week from Mack Colorado. Done Finnicum of Watson spent Wednesday in Vernal via Ponart Shaffer Withocknut to Dragon Friday. Express agent String at Watson back at work after a week in Grand Junction Colorado hospital.
Vernal First ward hosts opening meeting with the largest turnout in memory and plans a strong year ahead. An all ages invite campaign aims to enlist broad cooperation and encourage senior attendance for guidance. A Monday night ward social is advertised.
Wiley Collett departed for Long Tree Wyoming and brought a herd of registered Hornford cattle to the Utah county fair. He showcased excellent stock among his entries and efforts.
Walter Barnes of Vernal Auto leads Byron Thomas Dr J W Stepheny and Lewla Froo to the Diamond Mountains to secure the deer quota permitted by law for a licensed hunter.
County Attorney and Mrs Charles DeMolsy returned from Gooding Idaho where Mrs DeMolsy visited her daughter Mrs Idabel Ryan. On the return trip they visited their son Gordon in Salt Lake City and attended the state fair.
County commissioner Fred Folteh says during a Salt Lake City trip he met with the State Reds commission and they promised a blog for the hard surface ing of the Vernal Fort Pouchesno Fond will be published soon for public viewing.
At Hugh Snow's Jensen a threshing accident involved a no hot cylinder box on Joe Dudley's thresher. No fire started and about $300 in bolts were saved. Snow lost a grain stack valued over $100. No wind, machine and stock yards saved.
Secretary William M Anderson of the Vernal Commercial club and former Supervisor of the Ashley National Forest, Sheriff JL Richardson and Supervisor Charles NdMolly left today for special known places in the forest to try their luck at a deer.
John McAndrews returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where 16 attended the state fair. McAndrews said theUintah county exhibit attracted great attention with shale oil and Gilsonite exhibits center stage, drawing immediate interest from every passerby.
Our desks are adorned with two bouquets sent by EH W Evans gardener of the city and county park. The flowers show the blooms he tends at the park and his fall display won first prize at the county fair. He supplied larger bouquets for the Public Health Clinic and the Commercial Club rooms.
L T Bennett Uintah and Duchesne counties state stock inspector visited Vernal this week spending several days on Diamond Mountain inspecting 1650 head of cattle driven to Craig Colorado to be loaded and shipped to the eastern market All cattle were in splendid shape Bennett returned to Fort Duchesne Thursday morning
Commissioner Fred Feltch and Mark Chew returned from Salt Lake City with Uintah county mineral and agricultural display awarded a silver loving cup. Feltch praised the exhibit’s preparation and crowd appeal while George A Slaugh’s watermelons attracted special notice. Enos Bennion and John McAndrews supervised exhibits as all items remained secure until the fair’s close.
Mr and Mrs George W Colton of San Jose California traveled to visit relatives but their car axle broke within a quarter mile of Mrs Colton's father's residence. They had to seek help to return home and expect to visit with their parents for game time. Mrs Colton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs N G Soowarda.
Wednesday of last week the Rebekahs honored Mrs S M Logan on her birthday with a program and luncheon at the fraternal hall. A large cake by Mrs B F P Kelly and pink ice cream by Mrs Hem Street accompanied the celebration. Mrs L N Meredith sang a favorite song for the guest, and all enjoyed the surprise gesture.
W E Winch, appraiser for the State Land Board, visited the area to appraise and classify land. His purpose is to help determine the advisability of loans and to show residents they can secure money on land mortgages.
Colorado towns including Craig and Vernal back a regional gasoline tax similar to Tri county efforts. Craig Vernal Transportation head J Stanton supports the move hoping it keeps the Craig Vernal road open this winter. Maybell’s top user also favors the plan and will back the tax. Both men are large fishers in the local economy and seek organized Tri county Road association to secure better roads and the shortest route.
Allan and Neal of the Neal-Allan Motor Co. with William Stringham William Collyer and Howard Leonard of Price depart noon in a Oldsmobile Pitman hunting special for Pot Creek country. They expect to be away about a week. Allan is president of the Varnal Rifle and Gun Club.
President Wallace Calder of the Uintah Stake attended a semi annual LDS church conference in Salt Lake City and joined the Calder family reunion at the old family home near Calder park now Winchmere. The home is a club house for the nearby golf links and many Callard relatives gathered for the event. The conference was described as excellent and possibly the best attended in church history.
The Spanish dancing girl Pereda, famed for her twinkling toes and Spanish numbers, stars in The Woman and the Puppet at Goldwyn, with Geraldine Farrar and an adoring husband on tour. Born to Spanish parents, Pereda began dancing at age twelve and later toured Spain and New York before joining the Vogue screening on Saturday October 22.
The Vernal Express urges readers to subscribe to the Home Town paper to comfort those far from the old place. The piece invites residents to gift copies or submit names during the November 7 to 12 subscription drive, highlighting weekly news from "home" as encouragement for those in cities or distant states.
A Tuesday fire swept through the state fair causing about £13 400 in losses to six buildings including the merchandise hall and adjacent structures. Firemen freed animals from sheds while some workers were burned trying to save the Franklin D Dorbrandt air show airplane stored in the Merchants building. New structures will be built for next year.
Citizens of Vernal are called to a mass meeting Monday evening October 17 at 7 30 at the courthouse to nominate officers for the upcoming city election.
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