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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
8
The item lists George H. Harrison as editor and publisher and Violet Harrison as business manager. It notes entry as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office under the 1872 Congress act.
8 P Dillman was a visitor in town Monday from his ranch at Whiterocks.
Charles A. Hatch resumes appearances at the Farmers market following a serious lagripps illness that interrupted prior visits and delayed sales. He reports steady recovery and plans continued vendor participation.
Willam Sewell arrived in town from Jensen and drove home in a new Ford sedan, reflecting a local buying spree during his visit last week.
Peter Harrison of Lapoint and A. N. Lyman of Tridell purchased Ford touring cars last week.
Guy Nebeeker of Lapoint purchased a Ford coupe delivered last week by Miner and Thomas.
E D Lewis, noted sheep raiser from Cub Creek country, spent Saturday in town for business affairs and related dealings with local interests.
Mrs L N Meredith left Thursday for Frusta Colorado to visit her mother for the winter, heading to spend the cold season away from home.
Orson Caldwell of Jonsen travels to Vernal on Tuesday for a stint at Camp Collett to work in the oil shale fields.
Roy Smith of Whiterocks was in Vernal last week subpoenaed to testify in the Farm Creek murder hearing. The proceeding focused on the alleged crime and involved local officials and court action.
J H Harrison, a Farm Creek farmer, served as a state witness at the hearing for the murderers of Thomas Shoades.
Reuben A. B McConkle is seen on crutches as his crushed foot heals following an accident with a wagon tongue and a stump. The incident left him with a broken or crushed foot but recovery is underway.
Spanish American War veteran Luther Stewart of Jensen was in town Moray for official business related to his enlistment in the war.
Leo C. Thorne the Vernal photographer has relocated his family to the Mrs. J. N. Meredith residence where they will stay until Mrs. Meredith returns next spring.
Mr and Mrs J H Perkins of Farm Creek returned home last week after a three day murder case hearing in which Mr Perkins testified as a witness.
On November 29 1924 John 8 Hacking plans to buy 40 acre isolated tract at the Vernal land office. The land is appraised at 33.00 per acre.
Duane Martin son of Mrs. Ethel Martin who has been working in Colorado this summer arrived home Sunday and began school on Monday at the U H 3S.
R. M. Gipson, proprietor of the Vernal and Oxford hotels, traveled to Roosevelt during the week as a business visitor. He also serves as vice-chairman of Uintah county Democratic central committee.
Joseph P. Hacking and Albert Halen filed to buy 60 acres of isolated lands in Vernal land office on November 29 1924 the tract valued at 3.00 per acre.
Charles A and James Reid returned Saturday to their home at Whiterocks after several days in Vernal as witnesses in the hearing of Ernest Trujillo Harris Atuetay Elnora Van and Nellie Trujillo.
Elmer Miller a B Y U Provo economics professor spent Monday and Tuesday in Vernal with family. He was in Roosevelt Sunday connected with stake MIA work.
George E. Thorne of Willow Creek was in town Friday and Saturday to make proof on his desert land entry on the Green River above Jensen. He subscribed for the Uintah Basin Farmer while visiting.
H. P. Ottosen of Talmage Utah made a business visit in town on Tuesday.
Sterling Collett arrived in town on Monday to recruit men for oil shale operations at Camp Collett in the Watson section. He aims to fill labor roles for the shale project and coordinated with local labor resources.
Business visitor J Davin stopped in Vernal on his return journey from Halt Lake City to the oil shale camp Hear Watson.
Prof Earl Douglass, recently back from Salt Lake City, stays several days at Klarensen residence adjacent to the Dinosaur quarry. The visit highlights ongoing paleontological work and exploration in the area.
Mr and Mrs Walter G Barnes of Rangely visited town on Monday. Mr Barnes went hunting alone while Mrs Barnes attended a party hosted by Mrs Neal and Mrs Manker.
Henry Millocam a Vernal pharmacist and Vernal Gun and Rifles club secretary left Saturday for a sheep camp with Milton Hacking. They will spend the week hunting deer in the area.
George A. Slaugh, returning from Diamond Mountain farm on Green River, arrives in town after delivering a large herd to the railroad.
W. J. Thomas, head of the Vernal Light Co power plant, was in town Monday on business. Mrs. Thomas, who has been seriously ill, is now at home but confined to her bed.
Wednesday afternoon Supervisor Charles DeMolly Ranger A A Hardy Ranger Harry Van Tassel L H Allan president of the Vernal Gun and Rifle club and George Walker left for a deer hunt.
Martin Murray 16 son of Mr and Mrs J B Murray left September 24 to attend Halo Auto and Fractor School in Kansas City Missouri and reports he is getting along fine and enjoying his work.
Collett left Tuesday for Camp Collett after several days in Vernal. He is putting on a crew of about 26 men to perform development work in the oil shale, with a smaller crew staying through the winter.
W F Olson a Prica florist spent several days in town renewing old acquaintances. Olson previously worked as a field man with the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company, part of his territory in the Unish Bastin region.
Ramsey Stewart of Jensen travels with his sister Mrs Mae Johnson of New York and cousin Miss Mary Starr of Salt Lake City. Mrs Johnson plans to return home next week.
S D Herron has moved into a new bungalow west of the Couture hotel while awaiting Mrs Herron’s return from the East. The couple plans to occupy the entire home after her visit.
Friends report Mrs Cramer is practically out of danger after a serious operation at the L D S hospital in Salt Lake City. The patient’s condition began to improve on Sunday following the procedure conducted on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs W S Ashton returned Tuesday evening from Salt Lake City where Mr Ashton left Ver nal earlier. He visited daughters Hilda and Merle who teach in Salt Lake City and Bingham.
Alfred Meeks of Meeker Colorado visits town on Thursday with his family seeking Rambouldlet bucks to import. He notes many local farms in his area run sheep and would benefit from the breed.
County Attorney J T McConnell arrived Monday evening after a trip to Moffat Myton and Duchteline with SPB Barron of St Louis and Mr Childs of New York. The party traveled with the Thog Ince moving men who were taking pictures of the holdings of the Utah Gilsonite company.
Work on the new home of Mrs S R Bennton is advancing quickly. The bungalow will be modern in every detail and rises in front of the old residence that burned this summer. Mrs Bennton and her daughter Vinnie expect to move in within about six weeks.
W. P. Ralra of Myton was an overnight visitor in Vernal on Tuesday.
Mrs Walter G Barnes hosted Vernal chapter of the Yr E Q at her Rangely Colorado home. Members present included Mrs BE A Manker Mrs Sybil Collyer Mrs John McAndrews Mrs Julia Harriott and guests Mrs M K Smith Mrs J Miller and Miss Bernice McNeill. A most delightful time with a delicious lunch followed the regular meeting.
Mrs George H Christy entertained the Woman’s Twentieth Century club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs T Johnston presented an Interesting paper titled The War on Literacy.
Mrs Richard U Wadlock left Tuesday for San Jose California where she will spend the winter.
Mrs Guy Pritchard, who recently underwent a severe operation at a Salt Lake City hospital, is improving rapidly and expected to recover fully. Her condition has shown steady improvement since the procedure.
Mr and Mrs Leo Webb arrived in town on Thursday from Lay Colorado and plan to locate permanently in this section.
Mr and Mrs James Anderson entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs B J Young Jr Harmon S Sowards Mr and Mrs EB Gurr Mr and Mrs Sam Bennion Mr and Mrs William Henderson and Mr and Mrs Jess Evans.
Mrs Bell Hill mother of Mrs Zeb Edwards arrived Tuesday from Green River Wyoming and will reside with her daughter as her new home arrangement.
Miss Bernice McNeill returned Monday from Salt Lake City where she spent her vacation days as manager of the dry goods department in the Ashlay Co op.
E A Manker hosts a Monday evening event at the Commercial Hotel in Mah Jorsy with about thirty five guests. Mesdames Neal and Manker served as hostesses. Mah Jongg and bridge were the entertainment. Miss Ju Na Herriott won the bridge prize and Mrs J A Cheney won the Mah Jongg prize.
William Haines Smart travels from Roosevelt after several days with family, transacting business in Varnal en route to Denver Colorado and other points this week.
Mrs Irvin Eaton and her daughter Elva travel to Salt Lake City to visit Mr and Mrs Ralph Siddeway. Elva will also attend the U E A meetings.
Mrs JL N Mered was honored with a shower last week. Gifts and entertainment were provided as attendees celebrated her. Meredith plans an extended visit with her mother after departing Thursday.
County surveyor Leon P. Christensen and Engineer Nile Hughes work in multiple sections replatting farm lands for appraisal across the county.
The Ashley Co-op enlarged their store room at the rear of the building and improved its appearance. They are also erecting a large sign along the full length of the front of the store.
During the week Uintah avenues have been leveled on both sides of the new asphalt by a county tractor with surplus dirt from the excavation hauled away, marking progress in street improvements.
E A Cramer came home from Salt Lake City on Wednesday night via the Strawberry route after visiting Mrs Cramer who underwent a serious operation. He was accompanied by his father in law Soren Nielsen who will stay here for a time.
Mrs Robert Witmer hosted a Rebekah Lodge event in the I O O F hall last Wednesday honoring Mrs David Witmer for her birthday. A features game of Sues Bridge entertained guests.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis return from Salt Lake City where they wed on September 18, 1924. Mrs Lewis, formerly Miss Francis Paxman of Salt Lake City, was an Atenographer for Heber J. Grant of the LD and Church. The couple will reside permanently in Vernal.
William C Diehl who has lived here with his father in law John Rhoades in the Thomas Rhoades Farm Creek murder case departed Sunday for Mirersville. Paur Rhoades remains to await the December court trial of his brother.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Stringham were summoned to the bedside of their daughter Bee Stringham a teacher in Hurricane Utah after a nervous breakdown. Mrs Joseph P Hacking received word that Bee had been moved to a hospital in St George for treatment.
The county treasurer's office received a Brant Automatic cashier this Wednesday. The new machine prevents giving incorrect change when the correct key is used in a truck.
Miss Myr Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs John Robbins and Ezra Stanley son of Mr and Mrs O H Stanley were married by Bishop Alfred Simper of Davis ward on 22 1924 in Murray County Clerk office records show the County Clerk performing the license.
James B. Tucker and Lee B. Baker spoke at Sunday morning services following a Friday Democratic rally. Baker, newly returned from Europe, offered travel impressions while Tucker addressed education.
Byron Thomas William Watkins Charles Smuin and William Smuin arrived Thursday evening from Diamond Mountain with four fine bucks. They reported plenty of deer on Diamond Mountain and noted their heads show over the eras of the truck.
Miss Laura Murchie a stenographer at the United States land office in Vernal has been transferred to Wyoming and left Saturday. Mrs Thelma King Johnson who formerly held the position will take her place and report for duty November 1. Miss Nora Gillman is temporarily employed as a stenographer.
Bebe Daniels and Anétnio Moreno headline a Saturday night program at the Vogue theatre on October 25. The rapid adventure romance features flying wings and edge of seat thrills as the pair swirl through peril to a final embrace.
The U H S student body dance Friday night in the school auditorium was well attended. Social activities at U H S this year are above par.
Supervisor Charles De Moisy of the Ashley National Forest conducted a forest examination for a record number of applicants in Vernal. The test drew Wallace Oaks Robert Shiner Stanley Harrison Ralph Gili gain E Fred Sargent Dean W Seeley and Edward Loranger from Vernal Whiterocks Hayden and Cedarview.
Dr J J Buswell of Salt Lake City will be at the Vernal Hotel in Vernal on Sunday and Monday October 26 and 27 for eye testing with no charge. The notice notes glasses are worn for health and vision.
FOR RENT Unfurnished rooms Mrs Mamie Hardy Care Travelers Home Vernal. FOR SALE 150 ewes Bargain price Phare Black 442 or see 43 1t Pp. C Stringham CHICKEN DINNER The Ladies Aid will give their annual chicken dinner Election day at the former Willcox Academy building 42 3t NOTICE Marcelling by appointment Phone 169 X 43 1t
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