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Utah
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
6
Local Vernal Notes and Weekend Visits
W J Kritsas a sheepman of Wat on visited Vernal over Sunday. E H Bryson of Rangely spent the weekend in Vernal. W A Hanna of American Folk was in Vernal earlier this week. John W Pope of the Pope Garage covered a Roosevelt trip on Saturday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kritsas
Wataon
E. H. Bryson
Rangely
Vernal
W. A. Hanna
John W. Pope
Pope Garage
Roosevelt
Local Briefs Highlight Fort Duchesne and Vernal Visits
Mr and Mrs W T Rice of Fort Duchesne were in Vernal Saturday shopping Kermit Young returned Monday from a visit in Salt Lake City Lois Martin is employed as a stenographer at the J G Peppard Seed company office Attorney Thomas W O Donnell was in Duchesne this week attending district court sessions Mr Ford a government employee of Ft Duchesne was fined on Sunday T T Johnson improved his home with a brick garage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Rice
Fort Duchesne
Lois Martin
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Thomas W. O'Donnell Ig
Duchesne
District Court
Jin
Mr. Ford
Ft. Duchesne
Local notes on home repairs and travels
The John W. Davis home was reshingled and Miss Elva Eaton left Wednesday for Salt Lake City to attend a teachers institute for a few days. Sir Daniela and Mrs. Emmons visited Vernal on Sunday. Mr. Daniels is noted as a breeder of purebred sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Eaton
Weddeasday
Salt Lake
Teachers’ Institute
Daniela
Emmons
Mr. Daniels
Mrs Hodgkinson and Granddaughter Venice Visit Salt Lake Relatives
Mrs William Hodgkinson and her granddaughter Venice departed Saturday to Salt Lake to visit relatives and friends, informing local residents of their travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodgkinson
Venice
Salt Lake
Mr and Mrs Paul Davis Visit From Provo
Mr and Mrs Paul Davis of Provo former residents of Vernal camp visit for a few days. Davis is an employee of the Utah O company and son of Mr and Mrs John N Davis of this city. Mrs Davis was formerly Miss Cuba Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Davis
Provo
Davis
Utah O] Company
John N. Davis
Cuba Dayton
Thone 80 Y Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Manker
Mrs E A Manker entertained a small group at a bridge luncheon Friday afternoon at her home. Tables were set with chrysanthemums and nine hands competed while luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs T T Johnston Mrs Seth Perry Mrs Adair Tyzack Mrs Lynn Strong Mrs Robert Johnston Mrs Rae Ashton Mrs M P Smith Mrs W E Collyer and Mrs Horace Coltharp.
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Mra
E. A. Manker
Hoatess
T. T. Johnston
Seth Perry
Adair Tyzack
Lynn Strong
Robert Johnston
Rae Ashton
M.P. Smith
W. E. Collyer
Horace Coltharp
Ireland B Day Visits Vernal For Patent Business
Ireland B Day of Washington D C visited Vernal in the early part of the week to conduct business related to patents.
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Ireland B. Day
Washington, D. C
Vernal Auto Plans 1000-Gallon Gasoline Tank for New Station
The Vernal Auto company is installing a 1000 gallon gasoline tank for its new service station. Alvin Trinhelm, recently discharged after appendicitis from Vernal hospital, is described as up and around. Bir Triheilm is identified as a tourist from the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Auto Company
Alvin Trinhelm
Don
Vernal Hospital
Triheilm i
Mrs H A Seimmins Visitor From Provo
Mrs H A Seimmins of Provo formerly Mixa Blanche Dayton is visiting for a few days with Mr and Mrs pighayN Davis and family after diving ere for some time.
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Mra
Provo man joins hunt on Diamond Mountain
Robert Bullock of Provo arrived Sunday evening to join a party caving Monday to hunt deer on Diamond Mountain. He is the nephew of John K. Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bullock
Provo
Diamond Mountain
Mr. Bullock
John K. Bullock
Deer Hunt Party Heads to Wd Mountain Area
Dr. Lloyd Bhimmin Lawrence Garfer Ray Siddoway and Wallace Iidoway departed Monday morning for a deer hunt near Diamond Mountain in the Wd range.
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Lloyd Bhimmin
Lawrence Garfer
Ray Siddoway
Wallace Iidoway
Wd Mountain
Diamond Mountain
Ranch sale moves Birch family to Canada
James Birch of Blue Mountain Colorado sold his ranch to Mrs. Jackson of Denver Colorado. Birch and his family relocated to British Columbia Canada on October 4.
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James Birch
Blue Mountain
Colo
Timber appraisal trip to Mosby Mountain by forest officials
George Walkup forest ranger at Whiterocks and Bert Hardy ant supervisor of Ashley National Forest travel early this week to Mosby Mountain to appraise timber and assess the area.
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George Walkup
Whiterocks
Bert Hardy
Ashley National Forest Reserve
Mosby Mountain
Christen Couple Plan Utah Visit After Logan Trip
Mr and Mrs Leon F P Christen senior depart Friday for Logan the former home of Mrs Christensen where they will stay several days before visiting Ogden and Salt Lake City on their return trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon FP. Christensen
Logan
Hackford Family Seeks Release of Dewey Held on Murder Charge
Thomas and George Hackford of Lapola t visit Vernal Tuesday to gain release for Dewey Hackford, their son and brother, jailed on accusations of murdering Frank Steffen in the county fall.
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Thomas
George Hackford
Lapolat
Vernal Tuesaday
Dewey Hackford
Frank Steffen
Hansen Sees Strong Growth of Grimm Alfalfa Seed
N. J. Hansen visited Ou ray valley to inspect his homestead and reported Grimm alfalfa seed thriving on the farm. He believes the seed will perform well in the region.
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N. J. Hansen
Ouray Valley
Merkley Hailing Demonstration Home At West Main Site
EMI Merkley has moved into a new home near the Pappard seed cleaning plant on West Main Street. Professor Emil Hansen, landscape gardening expert, has chosen the Merkley residence as a demonstration site for landscape gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emi Merkley
Pappard
West Main Street
Mr. Merkley
Emil Hansen
Seed crops reported in Lapoint by Uriah Mowrey
Uriah Mowrey and his son Ed traveled to Vernal on business. He notes very good seed crops in Lapoint this season and says Thomas Labrum has threshed ten acres to packs of seed.
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Uriah Mowrey
Son Ed
Lapoint
Mr. Mowrey
Thomas Labrum
Mrs Weaver Relocates From Uintah to Ord Nebraska
Mrs AF A Weaver departs Uintah by rail for Ord Nebraska to establish a new home. She plans visits with friends in Denver and other Colorado points along the route. A large circle of friends wishes her success in her new home.
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AF A. Weaver
Uintah Railway
Ord
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
LaPoint road improvements praised by Commissioner Taylor
Commissioner Roy Taylor of LaPoint says the road to Lapoint is in better condition than ever. He notes substantial work this year with many bridge and drainage improvements completed.
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Roy Taylor
Lapoint
Taylor
Lapointis
Ouray Valley Settler Plans Final Proof in Vernal
David Burgi of Ouray valley traveled to Vernal on Tuesday to arrange final proof on his homestead. Burgi has resided in Ouray valley about four years and says the crops and possibilities of the fertile region are unequaled by any other district of Utah.
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David Burgi
Ouray Valley
Mr. Burgi
Haws Returns After Eye Surgery Aid in Salt Lake
Jesse Haws came back from Salt Lake City Monday morning after Louis Haws received expert medical care to remove an eyeball from his injured eye. Since the operation Louis has shown considerable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Haws
Salt Lake City
Hawaadya
Louis
Salt Lake
Mr. Haws
Athletic director wed at United High in Vernal
Glenn Anderson athletic director at United High School Vernal and Miss Edna Rigby of Salt Lake City were wed this week. Mrs Anderson will return after teachers' institute, and the couple will live in Vernal for the coming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Anderson
United High School
Vernal
Edna Rigby
Salt Lake City
Natitute
Wilkins Gilroy marriage license issued in October
A marriage license was issued on October 14 to Heripy Wilkins 27 of Jensen and Edna Gil 18 of Jensen. The union was performed the same day by Justice Charles L Carter.
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Wilkins-Gilroy
Heripy Wilkins
Jansen
A. W. Wilkins
Edna’ Gil
Jensen
Forloyd Giroy
Charles
Carter
Couple Granted License to Marry in County Clerk Office
Henry Wasson 37 of Youghal Colorado and Lairn Wells of Cassion Colorado received a marriage license from County Clerk Wilson Murray on October 15 and were wed the same day by Justice Charles S. Carter Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wasson
Youghal
Colo
Wiliam Wesson
Lairn Wells
Cassion
Wditer
Birthday Surprise For Miss Eula Dodds At Home
Fourteen school chums gathered at the Dodds residence Thursday evening to surprise Miss Eula Dodds. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music and the guest of honor received many pretty gifts. Refreshments were served.
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Eula Dodds
Dodds
Farewell Party for Missionary Victor Wilkins
A farewell event at Orpheus hall honored Victor A Wilkins son of Bishop George E Wilkins who leaves for a mission for the L D S church in the Central states Harmon Sowards chaired the evening with an orchestra community singing readings by Beulah Samuels Charles S Carter and Mary Henderson a high school glee club address by Wallace Calder and a stag performance by Shave led by H Walter Woolley and Leo Calder A donation was made to Mr Wilkins and the evening continued with dancing.
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Orpheus Hall
Victor A.wilkins
andtMrp
George E. Wilkins
Eaday
L. D
Cecil Banta Receives Medical Care in Vernal
Cecil Banta of Rangely is being treated at Vernal Hospital after an incident requiring medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Banta
Rangely
Vernal Hospital
Mrs J H Prows Travels for Salt Lake Visit
Mrs J H Prows left Wednesday for a brief trip to Salt Lake City with her husband who attends a Teacher's Institute. Word from Mrs Joseph Campbell via William A Smith formerly of Vernal says Smith is now at the United States Veteran's Hospital in Fort Lyons Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Prows
Salt Lake City
Teacher's Institute
Joseph Campbell
William A. Smith
Vernal
United States Veteran's Hospital
Fort Lyons, Colo
Uintah Telephone Officials Return From Salt Lake City Trip
Manager Lynn Strong and President J. K. Bullock returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City after business discussions connected with Uintah Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Strong
J. K Bullock
The
Uintah Telephone Company
Salt Lake City
Turner and wife inspect Vernal drilling holdings
R. J. Turner and his wife of Price visited Vernal on Monday with the Interests of the Border Oil company to inspect the drill and its holdings located west of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Turner
Price
Vernal
Mrs May T Johnd Returns With Parna Stewart
Mrs May T Johnd returned Tuesday evening with her mother Mrs Parna Stewart of Jensen who has been in Salt Lake City for medical care. They traveled to Price by train and were met by Ramsey Stewart who drove them to Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May T. Johnd
Parna Stewart
Jensen
Salt Lake City
Price
Ramsey Stewart
Vernal
National Cash Register reps inspect Ashley Co op in Vernal
John C. Pritz of Berkley California and Frank A. Grady of Salt Lake City, both reps for the National Cash Reelstern company, visited Vernal on Wednesday to inspect the Ashley Co op with plans to install a new cash register system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Pritz
Berkley
Cal
Frank A. Grady
Salt Lake City
National Cash Reelstern Company
Vernal Wedneadty
Ashley Co-op
Mrs Richens Injured After Washing Machine Accident
Mrs Audry Richens, an Ashley Co-op employee, suffered a severe crush to her hand when it was caught in a washing machine wringer on Saturday. The injury was serious but no bones were broken and she is recovering well toward full use of her hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audry Richens
Ashley Co-op
Ashe
Many Vernaltes Leave for Bucks Hunts
Vernal population declined this week as many residents departed for deer hunting. Foregoers headed out days before opening to be on site for buckskin season. Weather remained clear since Tuesday with deer driven lower by prior storms, hampering success for some hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Harold
Clive
Faul
Carl Davis
E. B. Hampton
C H. Boyles
Lawrence Allan
Wells Pope
Orson Calder
J. M. Franke
Zelph Calder
E WW Crappo
Carl Hadlock
Ottis Weeks
J W. Stevens
Harry Burton
William Stringham
Harry VanTassell
Bert Thomas
Five Hundred Luncheon Hosts A Five Hundred Party
Lynn Strong entertained sixteen ladies at a five hundred event Saturday evening. Guests at four tables played then enjoyed a radio program and lunch. Attendees included Mrs Henry B Millecam Mrs Rae Ashton Mrs T G Alexander Mrs Byron Thomas Mrs Roy Coupe Mrs Bert Hardy Mrs Purdon Dodds Mrs Lama ur Bamuels Mrs Adelbert Colton Mrs W M Hicks Mrs J B Higham Mrs Lige Jackson Mrs Jesse Elaws Mrs Archie Lewis Miss Iria White and Miss Pearl Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmirs
Lynn Strong
Henry B. Millecam
Rae Ashton
T. G. Alexander
Byron Thomas
Roy Coupe
Bert Hardy
Pardon Dodds
Lama
Ur Bamuels
Adelbert Colton
Pleasant Five Hundred Party at Mausen Home
Friends of Mr and Mrs William Mausen gathered Saturday evening for a Five Hundred game at their home. Mrs Mansen Mrs Hattie Coltharp Eula Dodds and Myrtle Hoeft entertained with music. A minstrel show ended the fun with merriment and refreshments served to listed guests including Mrs 8 M Logan Mrs Bertha Meredith Mrs W A Banks Mrs Jennie B Powell Mrs Hattie Coltharp Mr and Mrs Jas McNaughton and Misses Jennie Eula Dodds.
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Kirs
William Mausen
Eveniong
Mansen
Hattie Coltharp
Eula Dodds
Myrtle Hoeft
Jennie B. Powell
Jas. McNaughton
Jennie
Birthday party honors Mrs. Ruth Caldwell
Twenty five friends gathered at the Caldwell home Tuesday night to celebrate Mrs. Ruth Caldwell’s birthday. The evening featured Five Hundred games and a luncheon. Many beautiful and useful gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Caldwell
Lee Caldwell
Caldwell
Party for Shirley Coupe Marks 11th Birthday
About a dozen friends of young Shirley Coupe attended a Tuesday afternoon party celebrating Master Shirley's eleventh birthday. Games were played and a luncheon served. The house was decorated in Halloween colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Coupe
Master Shirley
Hallowe'en
U H S Juniors Host Bonfire Roast in Pasture
The U H S junior class held a bonfire roast in the Frank Smith pasture Friday evening for about 150 students. Games sparked around a large bonfire as groups sat on the ground sharing stories, with fourteen cars and two hay racks providing arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. H.S
Frank Smith
Halloween Party at WU High School Promises Thrills
A Halloween party will be held at Ulfntah High School on Friday October 30. The event aims to be the season’s highlight with a real Halloween spirit, mystery and thrills designed to excite attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulfntah
Utah Auto Chief Sees Basin Route To Boost Travel
Y W D Rishel of the Utah State Automobile association returned from a Western clubs conference in Vancouver B C He emphasized Utah can be the Pacific coast travel hub if roads improve He urged building the Snowville route from Ogden to the northwest and a road into Salt Lake City from the east via the Uintah Basin to attract Denver and the Rocky Mountain National Park bound tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y W. D. Rishel
Utah State Automobile Association
Conference of Western Automobile Clubs
Vancouver
B. C
Utah
Salt Lake City
Pacific Northwest
Northwest
California
Snowville
Ogden
Uintah Basin
Denver
Rocky Mountain National Park
Naples Local News Roundup and School Notes
Lewis Haws left for East Lake City last Friday for medical aid after an eye injury. Supt Olson visited Naples school. Albert M Goodrich harvested onions praised for their size and weight. First Parent Teachers meeting held October 14 presided by Lewis Gardiner with Joseph Coller as president and Florence Hansen secretary. Arthur Manwaring reported on school. Goodrich spoke on industrial and educational training. Jacob N Lybbert sang, Violet Powell read. games and ice cream followed. L M I A party at Ada Cook’s home featured singing and candy making. Ada Cook Iva Manwaring Violet Powell Elma Lubbert Stella Richards attended. Davis and Naples schools played baseball last Friday, Naples winning both games. Mr and Mrs George Searle moved to their Naples home after three Jensen years. house built by the late Bradford Bird. Rulon Hansen of the Stake M I T board visited Mutual Sunday night. Calvin Marshall, Margaret Merkley and Florence Hansen also attended. A large number of girls were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Haws
East Lake City
Olson
Naples
Albert M. Goodrich
Lewis Gardiner
Joseph Coller
Florence Hansen
Arthur Manwaring
Albert G. Goodrich
Jacob N. Lybbert
Violet Powell
Ada Cook
Iva Manwaring
Elma Lubbert
Stella Richards
Davis
George Searle
Jensen
Bradford Bird
Rulon Hansen
Stake
Mutual
Calvin Marshall
Margaret, Merkley
Argentine Love at Vogue Features Dancers and Trade
Bebe Daniels and Ricardo Cortez star in Allan Dwan’s Paramount drama Argentine Love. The story follows a beautiful Spanish girl in Alcorta loved by an American engineer and a powerful local suitor. The film adapts Vincente Blasco Ibanez’s romance. Shows on Friday October 28 at Vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebe Daniels
Ricardo Cortez
Allan Dwan
Paramount
Vincente Blas- Corbanez
Spain
South America
Bebo
James Rennie
Juan Martin
Alcorta
Eighteen Vernal Students Registered at B Y U
The Brigham Young University enrollment list shows eighteen Vernal students among the registrants. Named are Hildred Aycock Carl R Bodily Vera Calder Anna Colton Floyd E Fleetcher Evelyn Haneen Clarence Palmer Theora Johnson Don Mc Conkie Mary Noel Lloyd Oaks Donnetta Richards Mable Richardson Reed Roos Alton Vernon Orson Verion Hilda Williams Erma Woolley. Also from Randlett Clark Larsen Mary Stevens and from Apalco Dora Lloyd are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham “Young University
Vernal
Hildred Aycock
Carl R. Bodily
Vera Calder
Anna Colton
Floyd E. Fleetcher
Evelyn Haneen
Clarence Palmer
Theora Johnson
Don Mc Conkie
Mary Noel
Lloyd Oaks
Donnetta Richards
Mable Richardson
Reed Roos
Alton Vernon
Orson Verion
Hilda Williams
Erma Woolley
Randlett
Clark Larsen
Mary Stevens
Apalco
Utah
Dora Lloyd
Cooked Food Sale At A B C Store By Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire Girls hold a cooked food sale at the A B C store on Saturday October 24 to raise funds for their group. Organizers advertise treats and plan proceeds for activities and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Eye specialist Dr Alexander to visit Vernal hotel
Dr F J Alexander of Alexander Optical Co will hold a professional eye care visit at Vernal Hotel in Vernal on Saturday October 31 from 10 am to 2 pm to provide reliable eye attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Alexander
The
Alexander Optical Co
Vernal, Vernal Hotel
To & P
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George Fr. Harrison
Violect Harrison Business Aanager
Mickie
Kermit Young
T. T. Johnson
John W. Davis
Thelma Stevens
Thone
Uintah County Club
Winran SrTrate Bank Vernal
Anderson-Rigby
Wasson-Wells
Bpive Hundrd
Voibuiz
Glenn Hunter and
Bessie Love
Fred Thompson
Silver King
Jimmy Aubrey
Colleen Moore
Universal News
Layax
Fiuiday
Ricardo Cortez and
Marie Dresser
City
Pathe Comedy
Anita Stewart
Curwood
Baree, Son OF Kazan
FOX News
Buster Keaton
Iron Horse
Auto Association
Commercial Hotel
Ford Cars
J. W. Pope Garage
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