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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

8

Vernal Visitors and Local Figures in Town Week

WiltHam Oeil of Prity visited Vernal in town Monday. J A Miller of Rangely and Bert Geleman with Fern Danforth of Heber City were in Vernal the first of the week. William Whibetch left for Kansas City to market lambs. Attorney Edward D Hatech of Heber City attended court in Vernal. A Jones supervised the Vernal Maniia forest road and was in Vernal over Sunday. Wanda Trudy underwent an operation at Vernal hospital Tuesday night. Zelphant Harold Calder trip to Denver last Friday with plans to return this week. Ming Willa Timothy operated for appendicitis at Vernal hospital. William Dudley, at Vernal hospital for four weeks, improving slowly. OFR Green of Green and Monte Ferry of Salt Lake City accompanied Senator Reed Snoot on his Vernal visit. William Workman, who worked in Idaho last summer, returned to Vernal.

Ofr. Green Green W Monte Ferry Salt Lake City Reed Snoot Vernal

Tepti Sehton and Sow worker at Roosevelt site

Clara Tistap of the Tepti Sehton and Sow company at Roosevelt is at the AHC site for a short period.

Clara Tistap Tepti, Sehton and Sow Company Roosevelt AHC

George Sarker Improves After LoHo Weoodard Fire

George Sarker, badly burned in the LoHo Weoodard fire, is gradually improving at the vernal hospital as doctors monitor his recovery and surrounding conditions.

George Sarker Vernal

Mrs Wallace Iheka Visits Friends in Lehi

Mrs Wallace Iheka left Sunday to visit friends and relatives in Lehi. Mr Iheka took her out. This news item notes Hicks, former home of Ashton manager of Shton Brothers company, was unable to be at work.

Mra Wallace Hieka Lehi Iheka Mre Hicks Pae Ashton Shton Brothers Company Qtek Unaba Ywork

Corless and Hall Return From Salt Lake Trip

John Corless and his brother William Hall return from Salt Lake City where they attended a conference and the State fair. The last day to register is October 26. Cont for legal privileges for non American citizens, but do your part at the polls. Sirs Win Hasrteen of Myton has been at Mrs Fnoa Denslong home for two weeks after an operation.

John Corless William Hall Salt Lake City Sirs Win Hasrteen of Myton Fnoa Denslong

Birth of Baby Girl in Myton Names Dart Family

A baby girl was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs O A Dart of Myton. The birth was announced by Mrs Darta at the home of Vira Enos Bennion in the city.

Mre O A Dart Myton Darta Vira Enos Bennion

Provo Student Attends Funeral of Mrs Katherine Ciliman

Clement Eaton of BUY University in Provo returned home for the weekend to attend the funeral of Mrs Katherine M Ciliman.

Clement Eaton BU Y ¥ University Provo Katherine M Ciliman

Vernal Visitors Include Taylop Family and Wilkersons

N A Taylop of Ouray way in Vernal Monday and Tuesday visiting his family. His children attend school here. Mrs Ta jor accompanied him home. Mr and Mrs Cecil Wilkerson of Roosevelt were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs George W Cahoon. Mr Wilkerson is manager of the Peppard Seed company at Roosevelt.

Ouray Cecil Wilkerson Roosevelt Jeg George W Cahoon

Massey and Shafer Return From State Library Convention

Librarian Misa Merle Massey accompanied by Misa Corilla Shafer returned from a State Library convention in Ealt Lete City last Friday. The pair attended meetings and represented the public library during the event.

Misa Merle Massey Public Misa Corilla Shafer Ealt Lete City Fis Massey State Library Ina

Chevrolet deliveries to multiple buyers via Allan Chevrolet

The Allan Chevrolet Company delivered Chevrolet cars to Joseph P Hacking roadster UK Irrigation Service yton Eugene Morrill coach Charles DeMolsy coupe G ee Harrison eouga Sanford A Green touring and two coupes to Leahy Ashton and Sons at Roosevelt in a single shipment.

Chevrolet Allan Chevrolet Company Joseph P Hacking Yton Eugene Morrill Qoach Charles DeMolsy Gee Harrison Eouga Sanford Leahy Ashton and Sons Roosevelt

Hoy Cousé and companions visit state fair and towns

Hoy Cousé proprietor of the Vernal Electric Stop returned from My Lake city on Friday to attend the State fair. Ronald Campbell traveled with the Misses Alta Thomas and Marie Hall to visit Grand Judetson with the Misses Orble and Maud Campbell.

Hoy Cousé Proprieter Vernal Electric My Lake City Ronald Campbell Alta Thomas Marie Hall Im Grand Judetson Orble Maud Campbell

Local Return Mention Signals Community Ties

A fragment notes Niels Berkboren returning from Frevo last week and references Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gowarde Vr Sowards in a family or neighbor context. The text suggests a connection to a brother ofdirs Herhman in the same local circle.

Niels Berkboren Frevo Wilbur Gowarde Sowards Dirs Herhman

Swain Funeral Attendees From La Point Hoosevelt

Bir Swain and wife with two children Orpha and Dertrum of La Point and Mr and Mrs E Ve Swain of Hoosevelt attended the funeral of Tawasna Swain on Monday at Vernal.

Bir Mre Swain Orpha and Dertrum Lapoint E Ve Swain Hoosevelt Tawasna Swain

Punctuation and spacing mark Ashley County oblique notes

Mrs Clara Burton perkam one of Ashley Valley's oldest mothers has been ill at home for a month. Mrs Burton served as postmistress in Vernal and Clinton Breken was clerk at the Ashley Co op. Mrs Helen Pickup taught at the Glinea school and accompanied Mr and Mrs Don McConkig to Randlett where Mrs McConkles teaches.

Clara Burton Perkam Ashley Val Fey Jane Gallky Olines Mra Burton Waa Vernal Frat Clinton Brekeen Ashley Co-op Mies Helen Pickup Glinea School Wra Don Me Randlett Mra McConkles

Lewty Motor opens Roosevelt branch led by Felteh

A .V Lewis visited Roosevelt earlier this week to promote Lewty Motor Company’s new branch. Francis Felteh will oversee the Roosevelt location with Mr and Mrs Felteh moving to Roosevelt to establish the business presence.

A .V Lewis Roosevelt Lewty Motor Company Francis Felteh Mre Felteh

Nurse Roy Smith Returns Home After Appendi citis Recovery

Roy Smith of Whiterocke, who underwent surgery at Vernal hospital eight weeks ago for appendicitis, recovered enough to resume work as an instructor at the Indian school. Last week she was readmitted for further treatment.

Ira Roy Smith Whiterocke Vernal Hospital Eent

Men About Jesus study series at Congregational church

The Sunday program outlines a study series called The Men About Jesus focusing on the temperaments of the Twelve Apostles. Last week covered Vit er and Them. next Sunday Rev Sebldill will discuss Simon Zealot, described as a flame of fire, and James the man of alliance. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

Iscuseton Jeane Veter Werg Sebldill Simon Zelotea James Allence

Victory Highway Resurfacing Between Vernal and Twelve Mile Bridge

Repair work on Victory highway between Vernal and the Twelve mile bridge west of Vernal proceeds under state road foreman George L Goodrich Supervising crews four teams clear grade and level the road while culverts and stream channels are upgraded to prevent washouts Five miles east at Cane Hollow fills were washed in recent storms and new culverts will divert water to protect the roadbed

George L. Goodrich Victory Highway Vernal Twelve Mile Bridge Aravel Goodrich Pita Renalr Cane Hollow Jeneen

Birthday party honors Mrs George Haese Sr at Baens Home

Social event hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Herron and Mrs George Haese Sr featured a five hundred game won by Mere Jack Milburn and plates served after gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hig han Milburn Hatch L Soderquist and others. Rebekah Post Grand Club met at Gold Fellows Hall with readings by Mrs Logan and music by Mrs Florence Kelly and Mrs Bertha Veredith. Mrs Logan received a birthday couch pillow and refreshments as a surprise. A marriage license issued in Duchesne County joins Grace Halstead of Duchesne to Edward C Solmonson of Arcadia and Grace Halstead's husband is a public official.

Sam Herren Geree MW Haese George VV Haese Sr Baens Rebekah Post Hell Gold Fellows Hall Wary Witmer Lillian Griffis Sf Logan Tennyson Florence Kelly Bertha Veredith Wils N Murray Edward C Solmonson Arcadia Fila Grace Halstead Duchesne

Uintah School Board approves bond refinancing to 4% rate

The Uintah School Board accepted a refunding proposal from L D Burton to reduce existing bonds from 6% to about 4% for the first building program. The $130 600 issue will be partly paid from the sinking fund, with the rest refinanced by another bond. The board also notes a $129 000 bond remains, bringing total indebtedness to about $250 000.

Uintah School Board Salt Lake City Lower Taliea D L Burton and Company Tt Tg Ultah Teachers Association Utah Educational Association Alterra Wilson School Uintah High School William Merrell

Current Topic Club Welt Meeting Leads Social Evening

The Current Topic club met Friday Oct 8 at Mrs. Leon P Christenses home. The room was decorated in Halloween colors and after the business was dispatched the ladies enjoyed social time and light activities.

Mra Leon P Christenses Hema Buseas

Fat New ALD Mett at View and Bold S

The text describes a meeting at Mrs Sebold s home on Wednesday Oct 6 with a missionary hearing by Mrs Sebold about a recent visit to Mazico. A lunch was served by Mrs Harry Ratliff and the next meeting is announced for Mrs Hombtreet s time.

View & Bold Mra Sebold Mazico Harry Ratliff Mra Hombtreet

Cardinals Win Final World Series Game Over Yankees

St Louis claims the last game to clinch the series with a 4 6 score in a season finale. The Cardinals dominate the World Series with decisive wins and player payouts totaling 5 584 51 for the St Louis team and 3 437 75 for Yankee players.

St Louis Cardinals New York Yankees St Touis Cardinals Yankees Ale Cardinals Yankees

Twentieth Century Club Meeting Notice

The Twentieth Century Club will meet at Mrs Rag Ashton’s residence on Tuesday October 19. Attendees will gather for a local civic event and club activities.

Twelteth Century Club Mre Rag Ashtons Residence

Wards Plan Tie Hoag Show With Fifteen Minute Segments

Six wards will each present a fifteen minute segment for a tie hoag show with specials to cover possible delays. The complete ward officer list will be released next week.

Tie Hoag

District Court Convenes With Judge Parker Presiding

The October term of the fourth judicial district opened with Judge George F. Parker and Clerk J I Keller presiding. Six probate cases six law and motion cases and seventeen civil cases formed the calendar. no criminal cases were scheduled. Court adjourned due to a legal holiday on Tuesday.

District Court of the Fourth Judicial District George F. Parker J i Keller

Birthday Cards for Any Family Member At This Other

A short notice offers birthday cards suitable for any family member at a local shop. The item emphasizes affordable options and quick selection for celebrations.

Road crews advance Vernal Manila Forest Road project

Forty two teams work along the Summit section north of Vernal grading and bed formation for the forest road. Fred Feltch leads the right of way clearing, with completion expected this fall and construction extending into early next year. The Brush Creek four mile forest service project nears completion and bridge replacement will follow.

Conste Manila Vernal Little Brush Fred Feltch Four Mile Brush Creek Forest Service

Card of Thanks for infant burial assistance

We thank those who kindly assisted during the burial of our infant daughter Me and Mrs Frank Swain_Oxt 16.

Frank Swain

Attractive Signs Erected By Vernal Business Houses

Attractive sign boards have been erected by the Zelph S Calder Motor Company and the Ashley Cooperative Company in the vacant lot beside the Palacy Meat market on the east. The structures fill a large vacant space in the business section and give the city the tone of larger municipalities.

Zelph S Calder Motor Company Ashley Cooperative Company Palacy Eist

Uintah Stake missionary appointments listed for Oct 17

The Uintah Stake announces Sunday Oct 17 missionary appointments for several wards including Ashley, Davis, Glines Pentha Calder, Lapoint, Lib ley Shaffer, Maeser, Naples, Vernal First and Second Wards. Meetings are at 12 30 pm for all wards except Vernal wards at 7 30 pm. Public invited.

Uintah Ashley Bingham

Golden wedding anniversary of Ve and Vre John G Ekker

A pleasant party was held at Leota to celebrate the golden wedding of Ve and Vre John G Ekker. They were married at Salt Lake City in the Endowment House on October 2 1876. Mr Ekker came to the country in 1868 from Holland at age 17. They later lived in Tooele county Mt Pleasant and Giles Wayne, with nine children born to the couple, three of whom died from diphtheria and illness in-laws.

Tounty Hanksville Ekker Leota Aso Vre John G@ Ekker Salt Lake City Mr Ekker Thia Country Holland Mary C Manfal Tooele County Mt Pleasant

For Sale Overstuffed Brown Leather Chair

For sale an overstuffed brown leather rocker described as a real bargain. Details mention it sat at this office or contact by phone 99 Oct Ltt.

Railway repair work and local visits in Vernal

C A Johnson of Uintah Railway spent Tuesday night and Wednesday in Vernal to repair telegraph and telephone lines. Jack Lumpkin from Vealson visited Vernal this week. Gurr stayed at his Altonah ranch. W A Banks visited family in Yernal. Vern Workman and children from Rainbow visited EB and Guir. Delos Anderson helped at Watson telephone office while Lumpkin vacationed. Carloads of sheep were loaded at Dragon for shipment east.

Johnson Uintah Railway Company Jack Lumpkin Vealson Vernal Gurr Altonah Banks Yernal Watson

Moffat Gusher Family News Includes New Baby Boy

Mrs Clyde Underwood returns from California and announces her daughter has a new baby boy Oscar Nielsen. Harvey Nielsen visits the Gusher Service Station en route to Provo to join his son in the iron works. W H Allen, a property owner, leaves for an extended visit with relatives in Itnels. residents express regret at his departure.

Clyde Underwood California Oscar Nielson Harvey Nielson Gusher Provo Nielson H Allen Ft Gusher Shotly

Local residents report moves and daily life notes

The Eaton family plans a move from the Miller residence to a site east of Urs Miller's Roosevelt home with a new occupancy next week. Several locals, including Harvey Nielson, Henry Merkley, and Mary Colton, are noted for travels, illnesses, or farm tasks. A school program honored Columbus Day, threshing completed by Henry Werkley Chris Bodily and Mr Colton, and various visits between Vernal and nearby communities are listed.

Eaton Miller Urs Miller Roosevelt Harvey Nielson Little Water Henry Merkley Hogs Warrison Justice Tuesaday Starvey Nielson May Aiken Perry Walcot Ruby Hallett Seymour Young Miles Colton Viola Gosher Mary Callata Colton Vernal Moffat Columbus Day Henry Werkley Chris Bodily Mr Colton Jimmy Warrell Gusher Half Way Saale Twelve Mile Bridge Lawrence Young George Tean Guck Bill Savera Gerze

Building Reoccupied by Farmers Market Relocation

A notice states the former Farmers Meat Market at the YW Lewis Jewler building is now occupied by a new tenant moving in on October 15. The item notes change of occupancy and location details.

Farmers Meat Market Lewis Jewler

William Gillman and family thank you after loss

CVRD OF TILINKS thanks everyone for kindness during the long illness and death of our wife and mother William Gillman and family note dated October 16 and signed by the family.

William Gillman

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Mickie WiltHam Oeil J A Miller Rangely Bert Geleman Fern Danforth Heber City William Whibetch Kaneta City Edward D Hateh A & Jones Maniia Forest Misa Wanda Trudy Zelphant Harold Calder Denver Ming Willa Timothy William Dudley William Workman Idaho Baldy Suan Birthiay Party Sonor Wes Logan Solionton Halstead Welt Meeting Twentieth Century Club District Court Parker Manila Forest Tpilinas Vernal Business Kerry ( “the Love Thief COMED Tli Richard Talmedg Mysterious Stranger Coutin Widaefsd Norma Shearer and Conrad Nagle Universal Nils Thursdal Buck Jones THE Fighting Buckaroo Animal Comed Jerry the Giant Lois Wilson and Wallace Beery Karry Langdon Comedy Satlord VA Bebe Daniels Mare Nosirum Uitah Cvrd OF Tilinks Uintah State Bank Vernal, Utah
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