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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1921

Page

6

Advertising rates and postal notice snips for Vernal Utah

Entry details second class matter at Vernal Utah and prepayment rules. Displays list rates per inch for 170 inches or less 36 cents per inch and over 100 inches 20 cents per inch. Business type 10 cents per line and 16 cents for 12 point. Legal notices enforce 10 cents per line per insertion with minimum 26 cents. Water notices 16 dollars final proof 12 dollars contest notices 10 cents per line per insertion.

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Marriage license issued in Vernal for Harrison and Kidd

VERNAL reports a marriage license saved Tuesday for William D. Harrison and Flora Mamico Kidd both of Vernal. The notice lists Melvin Thomass of Galt Lake City as assisting and notes he will remain in Vernal for the winter for registration and related duties.

Mrg Melvin Thomass Galt Lake City William D. Harrison Flora Mamico Kidd

Andrew Kitrig Expands Home With Additional Rooms

Andrew Kitrig undertakes extensive improvements at his residence by enlarging the dwelling and adding several new rooms. This work expands living space and signals ongoing investment in the property.

Andrew Kitrig

Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr Heads to Provo for Winter Visit

Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr. left Sunday morning for Provo to spend the winter there visiting her sister Mrs Kent Farnsworth.

Mra Pardon Dodds, Jr Provo Kent Farnsworth

Caldwell and Thompson Wed at Lapoint Courthouse

Lawrence E Caldwell and Miss Zina Thompson, popular Lapoint youths, were married at the Courthouse Saturday by Justice H T Walter Woolley.

Lawrence E Caldwell Zina Thompson Lapoint Walter Woolley

Vernal welcomes Joseph Sannes after return from Spanish Fork

Joseph Sannes, a former Vernal resident, has returned from Spanish Fork and plans to make Vernal his future home. He is noted as the brother in law of W. E. Farrar.

Joseph Sannes Vernal Spanish Fork Mr. Sannes W. E. Farrar

Maeser Grower Plans Exhibitable Biranberries

A. G. Anderson of Maeser has grown large overbearing biranberries and A. Manker will seek to preserve some fruit in its natural state for exhibition purposes.

A. G. Anderson Maeser HE. A. Manker

Vernal City Election Registration Day Notice

If you did not vote at the last presidential election in Vernal city you must register to vote in the city election. Registration day is November 1.

Vernal City

Ill at Cottage hotel man shows improvement after operation

John O. Evans, long ill at his Cottage hotel home, has shown reported improvement after a serious operation four weeks ago. Friends will be glad to hear of the improving condition as he recovers at home.

John O. Evans Cottage Hotel Hila

First to fourth graders visit local health clinic and shops

The Misses Gus Davis and Alta Olson teachers from Ashley school led their grades to the health clinic on Tuesday afternoon. They also visited Vernal Express print shop and Hadlock’s blacksmith shop in Vernal.

Gus Davis Alta Olson Ashley Health Clinic Vernal Vernal Express Hadlock’s

Professors Jacobson Olson and Calder Attend Utah Education Convention

Professor E A Jacobson and H Olson along with Primary Supervisor Mrs Kate Calder departed Monday for the Utah Educational Association convention in Salt Lake City. Jacobson will also attend a LDBD church schools convention in Provo before returning.

E A Jacobosn H. Olson Kate Calder Utah Educational Association Salt Lake City Jacobsen LDBD Provo

Dr George H Cruikshank Returns From Colorado Trip

Dr George H Cruikshank, a mayoral candidate for the Vernal Boosters Party, returned Wednesday from a three day trip to Colorado. While away he enjoyed a two day mountain outing and says he was not disappointed as he achieved his objective.

George H Cruikshank Vernal Boosters Busihes Colorado

School census underway in all districts urged

The school census is being taken in every district and all citizens should ensure every school age child is registered. Each unregistered child costs 2500 from the state school fund, so verify registrations before month’s end.

Yard cleanliness guides for a tidy home

The passage urges inspecting the yard to plan for removing fruit and rubbish left since the last installment. It suggests judging occupants by yard condition and stresses pride in cleanliness and tidiness.

Mrs Hunt Visits Vernal Then Heads to Salt Lake

Mrs William Hunt and her son John, traveling from New Mexico, arrived in Vernal on Saturday to visit Mrs William Hodgkinson. Mrs Hunt is the mother of Samuel Hunt, who was injured here three years ago. On Thursday the two ladies left Vernal for Salt Lake City and Murray for an extended visit and Mrs Hunt will return to New Mexico later.

William Hunt John

Local residents visit Ho Har Dawon family on Sunday

Attorney and Mrs Robert HH Wally and children of Duchesne visited Mr and Mrs George Ho Har Dawon over Sunday. Morris Bennion resigned as chief clerk in the Vernal post office with effect recently. Floyd Fame the senior clerk became chief clerk.

Robert HH Wally Duchesne George Ho Hardaon Morris Bennion Vernal Floyd Fame

Women prepare ticket for city election rumors rise

Rumors in Worunl streets say women plan to cast their data into politics and form a women’s ticket for the upcoming city election.

Provg Worunl

Mary Sturgeon Way Arrested for Assault on Daughter-in-Law

Mrs Mary Sturgeon Way was arrested on a charge of assault and battery against Laura Newton her daughter-in-law. The offense occurred Thursday evening and the trial is set before Justice Irvin Eaton.

Mra Mary Sturgeon Way Asault Laura Newton Irvin Eaton

Vernal Post Office Names Miss Jesslo Hislop Clerk

Miss Jesslo Hislop, long serving cashier at Ashley Co op, is appointed clerk in the Vernal post office and started duties last Monday. Amy Smith takes Misa Hislop’s place at the Co op.

Jesslo Hislop Ashley Coop Vernal Amy Smith Misa Hislop Coop

Appointed Collector Names Deputy in Utah Zone

Internal Revenue Col lector James H. Anderson of Salt Lake City announced Anton Strobel formerly of Vernal as a deputy collector to replace Walter Woat. Vernal serves as headquarters for the collection zone covering Carbon Uintah Emery Duchesne San Juan and Grand counties.

Internal Revenue James H. Anderson Salt Lake City Anton Strobel Vernal Walter Woat Carbon Uintah Emery Duchesne San Juan Grand Countiea

State Road Work Denied Without Sanction, Uintah Funds Cited

Uintah County roads are barred from any maintenance work without State Road Engineer ok. County Agent John L. Mc Conkie received a letter from A Mc Neil of the State Road Commission denying such work except after rainstorms. The commission cites limited funds with under $300 in maintenance and over $1400 in warrants, threatening action if instructions are ignored.

John L. McConkie McNeil State Road Commission Howard C. Means McConkin Uintah

State Industrial Commission Hears Vernal Mine Accident Case

Wednesday William M Woerr and stenographer B Y Spry held court in Vernal to hear the case of Clarence Collett, injured in the J E Rich coal mine nearly a year ago. The miners were leased to J R Parker and Monroe Hatch, with Commissioner Knerr and attorney J C McConnell representing Collett. Rich Hatch and Parker were named in the proceedings.

William M. Woerr State Industrial Commission B. Y Spry Salt Lake City Vernal Clarence Collett J E Rich Rich J R Parker Monroe “Browny" Hatch Knerr Collett J C McConnell Rich, Hatch and Parker

Second Ward M. I. A. Officers Entertained at Beehive Event

The Beehive girls and Boy Scouts of the Vernal Second ward hosted M. I. A. officers in the Academy building Friday evening. An entertaining program followed by games and dancing delighted attendees. Punch and cake were served during the event.

Vernal M. I A Academy

Thursday PTA meeting at Central School this October

The first meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is set for Thursday October 27 at Central School at 730 PM. Teachers seek better acquaintance with patrons and to organize for the school year. Parents are urged to attend with a program including chorus readings piano solo and talks by Superintendent Olson and Principal Christiansen.

Marguerite Morkley Pearl Shimmin Alice Bartlett HY 8 Olson Myrtle Hooft Chas Lewis O N Olsen W Christiansen

County Farm Agent Status Deliberated by Commissioners

County commissioners held a special Friday evening meeting to explore securing a county farm agent. No definite decision was made as data on feasibility is gathered. a follow up session will determine the plan. No farm agent has served since J H Wittwoer departed last spring.

Hf Wittwoer

A Train Load of Paper for New York Directory

The telephone directory project for New York City requires 1320 pages per book and five pounds per book. The total paper weighs about 2000 tons, with 30 tons per car, and a 100 car train will pull the paper into the city. Over a million copies will be distributed.

Telephone Directory New York City

Along the Uintah Railway travel and readers in Vernal

Vernal residents welcomed travelers including William Knobled returning home from oil wells near Dragon. C J Bradfield and Julius Mueller toured as salesmen keeping watch over bunions interests. Mrs Miller of Gunnison met her sister Mrs Converse, both headed to Gunnison for winter. Reverend M J Hersey rode to Dragon for services, while John Barker of Dry Fork traveled to Mack Colorado last Tuesday.

William Knobled Vernal Dragon C. J. Bradfield Juliuse Mueller M Miller Gunnison Colorado Ida M Converse Hamond Mountain Miller Mra Converse Lintah

Happenings in Society Edith Lawrences hosts Hatchelor Girls club

Miss Edith Lawrences entertained the Hatchelor Girls' club with a lesson on The Golden Age of Greece led by Mrs Logan. The group discussed Greek customs gymnasiums theatres and literature then planned Banks and Banking topics. A Greek themed lunch followed after an Athens style visit to the Acropolis.

Edith Lawrences Hatchelor Girls Greece Mra . M Logan Athens Acropolis

First Meeting of Current Topics Club Opens Year

Mrs C J Neal hosted the Current Topics Club as members and many guests gathered for the year’s first meeting on Tuesday afternoon. No special program was planned. members answered roll call with quotes from James Whitcomb Riley. About five hundred people attended, with Mrs Hattie Coltharp and Mrs Woodard earning honors. A delightful lunch was served.

C J Neal James Whitcomb Riley Hattie Coltharp L Woodard Neal

Thalla Club Meeting Discusses West Indies History

Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr hosted a Tuesday afternoon Thalla club session on the History of the West Indies. Members studied Jamada Haiti and San Domingo with reading on Toussaint L Ouverture. Nearly all members attended and a elaborate lunch was served.

Thalla Club Pardon Dodds, Jr The West Indies Haiti San Domingo

Surprise birthday for Miss Freda Sainsbury

Friends gathered Saturday evening at the home of R. H Sainsbury to surprise Miss Freda Sainsbury for her birthday which fell on Sunday October 16. The party featured games and music followed by a lunch served by hostess Mrs Sainsbury.

Freda Sainsbury R. H Sainsbury Sainsbury

Old Fashioned Candy Pull entertains local youths

Mr and Mrs William Martain hosted a Friday evening candy pull at their home with Blanch and Lois among the young guests. The gathering featured games dancing and music with attendees including Mrs Eva Hatch Mrs Grace Lambert and several Misses Delorous Saber Jennie Noel Noel Clara Jennie Mary Noel Lilian Lampton Hildred Acock and Laura Young.

William Martain Blanch Lois Eva Hatch Graceé Lambert Delorous Minnie Saber Clara Jennie Mary Noel Lilian Lampton Hildred Acock Laura Young

Traveling clinic schedule to Utah communities

The Utah Public Health Association traveling clinic departs Saturday for Fort Duchesne and operates Monday to Wednesday. It moves to Roosevelt Thursday and Friday, then Myton Monday and Tuesday. It returns to Duchesne for two days Wednesday and Thursday November 2 and 9.

Utah Public Health Association Fort Duchesne Roosevelt Myton Duchesne

Ex-servicemen Begin Vocational Training in Vernal

Two veterans, including Penfield and Owen Johnston, start hands on training in Vernal. Penfield begins photography under LCG Thorne for at least six months then moves to a motion picture studio for advanced photography. Johnston trains in rubber vulcanizing at his own shop with expert instruction. More men soon to join in other trades.

Vernal MG Penfield Lcg Thorne Owen Johnston

Wisconsin retailer touts newspaper advertising value

Mr John L Meyers, a leading Wisconsin dry goods businessman, told the Wisconsin Retail Dry Goods Association that he has supervised nearly eight million dollars in advertising. He urged members that local newspaper advertising offers economy, flexibility, efficiency, and proven results and that other ad venues often fail without newspaper support.

John L Meyers Waukey Business Main Wisconsin Retail Dry Goods Association Meyera

Classified Notice About Item Drop At Office

Child's black coat left between Liddell's and Hackins corner and left at his office. Mrs Archie Weeks listed with phone 132 for contact.

Liddell's Hackin’s Archie Weeks

Doctors and Nurses of Health Clinic Entertained

Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Nic Adair entertained the doctors and nurses of the health clinic and a few friends at a 6 o clock dinner at the Victory Highway Cafe An elaborate dinner was served by the hostel which will long be remembered by the guests Those invited were Dr John Roy Williame and wife Dr Viola Russell Dr Warren S Colton and wife Marion Parker and Miss Sophie K Larsen of the Utah Public Health association Miss Stella Sainsbury Miss Fay Siddoway Mr and Mrs John E McNaughtan Dr George H Cruikbank Dr George H Christy and wife Dr Homer EB Rick and wife Thea W ODonnell and wife Dr M Garrett ODonnell Dr J M Franke and wife Mayor S D Culton and wife and Mr and Mrs George H Harrison

Nic Adair Victory Highway John Roy Williame Viola Russell Warren S Colton U. S Public Health Service Marion Parker Sophie K. Larson Utah Public Health Association Stella Sainsbury Fay Ssiddoway John E. McNaughtan George H. Cruikbank George H Christy Homer EB Rick Thea W O’donnell M. Garrett O’donnell J M. Franke Culton George H. Harrison

Chautauqua Visitors Boost Uintah Academy Program

Uintah Academy faculty hosted Chautauqua members with the Patton brothers who visited Dinosaur quarry and Roosevelt last Friday. Miss Barton the Chautauqua director joined the trip and the visit earned praise from students and locals for Vernal hospitality. Capitan T D Upton and Mr Dietrich also delivered worthwhile programs for the school.

Jacob N Lybbert Uintah Academy Patton Brothers Dinosaur Quarry Roosevelt Lowell Patton Gard Pittsburg Dr. Douglass Capitan T D Upton Mr Dietrich

Chautauqua Course Faces Poor Patronage and Slim Prospects

The Chautauqua five night course last Thursday fell short of expectations with limited patronage. Praise went to Captain T D Upton for his lecture and the Patton brothers for their musical number. Ellison White faces doubt about returning to Uintah Basin as locals demand a stronger program or they may refrain from future support.

Neiither T D Upton Patton Brothers Uintah Basin

Large Gilsonite Vein Developed Near Ouray

George T O'dell president of Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co returned from Ouray after overseeing Gilsonite claims in the region and Fort Duchesne. The firm sold two claims for 50 000, they own 24. A vein mapped at one foot is now seven feet wide, among the widest fissures in the country, with Price emerging as a large Gilsonite market. O'dell says mining will create many jobs as operations expand.

George T O'dell Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company O’doell Ouray Fort Duchesne O’dell

Jensen stockman Frank Bourdette in town for rheumatism relief

Frank J Bourdette prominent stockman of Jensen visited town on Thursday and has suffered a severe rheumatic condition for some time seeking relief during the stay.

Frank J Bourdette Jensen Bourdette

Coal and goods for sale in Vernal classified notices

Classified items from Vernal include Strebel mine coal at 3.75 per ton and 5.75 delivered, 60 acres pasture for sale near Vernal with fence, a four speed Ford Coupe, a kitchen table, a typewriter, a fan, and a bishop priesthood meeting announcement with service times listed for First Ward. The ads feature names such as John McLean and Mosiah Kidd.

Strebel Mine John McLean Vernal Strobel

Bids invited for Quint section of Fort Pouchesage Road project

The Utah State Road Commission calls for sealed bids by 2 pm November 4, 1921 for surfacing 6.7 miles of the Quint section of the Fort Pouchesage Vernal road in Uintah county as part of Federal Aid project No 10. Plans available for $5 from the commission or Ogden office. bids must include a $1000 bond. right to reject any bid reserved. Howard C. Means signs as State Road Engineer.

State Road Commission of Utah State Capitol Salt Lake City Fort Pouchesage-Vernal Uintah County Roosevelt and Vernal State Road Commission Salt Lake City Bureau of Public Roads Colonel Hudson Ogden Utah State Road Commission Howard C. Means

Voters Urged to Register Ahead of November City Election

The notice states all residents who did not vote in the last presidential election must register to vote in the November 8 city election. Voters north of Main Street register with Mr. Frank Swain, while those south register with Judge Roark. The next registration day is Tuesday November 1.

Main Street Frank Swain Roark Hame

Vernal Second Ward Priesthood Meeting Notice

The Vernal Second Ward announces a Sunday School session and Fast Day services led by Bishop Priesthood with Sacrament administered in the morning. George E. Wilkins presides or attends as indicated.

Vernal First Ward H. B. Calder Vernal Geo. E. Wilkins Priesthood Meeting Sacrament &M.ia

Red Cross Membershp Drive Set From Armistice Day to Thanksgiving

Mrs C A Johnson president and Mrs Robert Witmer secretary treasurer lead a local Red Cross drive starting Armistice Day and running through Thanksgiving to enroll new members. A five person permanent committee chaired by Representative I Landor and including Mrs John W Davis Frank P Wellman W S Henderson and Dr George H Cruikahank will oversee the effort and year long activities.

C. A. Johnson Red Cross Robert Witmer Witmer I . Landor John W. Davis Frank P. Wellman W. S. Henderson George H. Cruikahank

McNaughton Applies for Water Rights on Mosby Creek

John E. McNaughton of Vernal seeks 435 second feet of Mosby creek water to irrigate 204.04 acres. He plans two reservoirs to release water into Dry Fork creek and convey it to Mosby creek under State Engineer R. E. Caldwell's supervision.

John E. McNaughton Vernal R. E. Caldwell Mosby Creek Dry Fork Creek

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