Vernal News Roundup Reflects Flu, Travel, and Local Loss
Miss Lola Cutler leaves Vernal to tend to family as influenza cases rise. Jerry Murray from White Rocks reports solid progress at Cedar Hutte Co. Sean C L Guilds visits Vernal Academy and falls ill with indigestion after a flu scare. Vernal boys Gordon DeMotzy Charles Carter and Lawrence Carter work patriotic jobs at Utah sugar factory during furlough. Several locals to Salt Lake and Boise areas travel for care as influenza impacts households. Mrs Kroma Hoefeltz funeral at Vernal cemetery honors daughter of James and Mary Henry with eight children left behind.
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Vernals Boya
A. T
University of Utah
Gordon DeMotsy
Charles
Lawrence Carter
Durney
Idaho
Br. P
Coke
Vernal
Salt Lake
Ft. Duchesne
Lloyd
Kroma Hoefeltz
Geo 13 Wilking
Mizad
Alton Calder
John D Linton
Chas. B. Dartlett
Joy
Myron Hacking Dies in Salt Lake City
Myron Hacking, a 21 year old visitor from Vernal, Utah, died in a Salt Lake hospital after influenza complications. He had recently traveled from a cattle shipment to Omaha and fell ill on the return journey. Fellow travelers arranged transport to a hospital, but despite three hours of medical effort, he did not recover. He leaves a widow and a 19 month old son, with his parents Mr and Mrs John Hacking and other relatives mourning. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Clarence Showalter
Orpheus
Howe
Balt Lake
Myron Hacking
John Hathing
Mr. Showalter
Howell
Myron
Omaha
Salt Lake
Jmany Friends
Meyer
W. Showalter
Eld
Wateren Colton
Myron Jiacking
John
Ife
Vernal
Uintah Academy
Nelle Hijslop
Maeser Ue
Blaward
Alfred Hall
Schedule Change Delays Helper Vernal Mall Arrival
The Helper mall now reaches Vernal late evening or the following morning due to a revised Helper Duchesne transport schedule. The misstatement last week claimed Ho o A. Manker was nominated for county chairman and Geo C. D. Goodrich re‑elected, with E. A. Manker as county secretary. both gentlemen are noted as honorable, clean, and aggressive and well qualified.
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Helper
Vernal
Eveniog
Transportation Company
Duchesne
Ho O A. Manker
Geo. CD. Goodrich
Tao
E. A. Manker
Doctor Decker Visits Vernal for Green River Property
Dr Decker of the United States Navy, an experienced officer, passed through Vernal early this week en route to the Green River country to oversee county property near Inok. He was stationed previously in Pensacola Florida and has long served the nation, reflecting well on the country.
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Decker
United States Navy
Vernal
Green River
Navy
Inok
Theatre Manager Involved In Roosevelt Liquor Check
A Vogue theatre manager, a Walter Darnen Service station employee, was stopped near the theatre as authorities in Roosevelt checked cars for liquor at the so called Double O route. Nothing illicit was found on his car, and he waited while the search concluded. In a separate obituary, Stephen J Miller died of influenza, with funeral Sunday at the cemetery. Bishop Wilkins led the service, with a male quartet and remarks from Attorney O'Donnell and Dr M Garrett O'Donnell on influenza precautions.
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Qibert
Vogue Theatre
Walter Darnen
Roosevelt
Itssema
Gilbert
Stephen J Miller
Geof Wilkins
Wallace Cragan
James St Wallis
Anton Strebel
E. H H. Belcher
Belcher
Wilkins
Thos W O’donnell
Wallace Craguno
M. Garrett' O'Donnell
County Treasurer's Office Honored for Notable Service
County officials praise the long serving treasurer and deputy for clean books and prompt audits. State Auditor Barton commended the office after a one day inspection, noting a superior system and meticulous records. Local updates include naval reassurances, mining company ties, and injuries in Vernal. Next week will feature the Soldiers and Sailors page with letters from servicemen.
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Bowlka
Ingamurth
Goodrich
Bowlki
Cybly
Arthur Manwar Ing
Kowlks
Hig
Haa
Fowlks
Thia Waa
Jby
Nichola
Barton
Treasurer G
Ila
Niekowska
Bennion Returns Home From Visit After Funeral
Enos Bennion came back to Salt Lake City Wednesday night after a long visit. He attended the funeral of his nephew T W Dimond who died from influenza contracted at the University of Utah training camp.
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Enos Bennion
Salt Lake
T W. Dimond
U. of U
Profs Aldous Dixon and Knudson Aid Vernal Students
Professors Aldous Dixon and Milsten H Knudson of the B U Provo have spent two days in Vernal collecting applications for entry into the Students Army Training Corps. They are touring the state in this effort and report success with several applications secured so far.
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H Aldous Dixon
Milsten H. Knudson
B ¥. U. Provo
Vernal
Studenta
Students Army Training Corps
Prhey ‘Ara
Uintah Railway Hauling Contract Climate Between Watson and Vernal
The Uintah Railway hauls mall between Watson and Vernal under a yearly contract that expired last summer. An extension of three months then a 30 day addition have kept service going. It is unclear if the company will be granted the increased rate.
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Watson
Vernal
Uintah Railway Company
Conteach
Postmaster Bennion Urges Quick In and Out at Office
Postmaster Bennion posted a lobby notice urging patrons not to linger at the post office. He warns that crowds filling the office for long periods contradict control measures and pose risk. He advises customers to transact and depart promptly for their own protection and others.
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Bennion
The Silent Moment Prayers Nationwide Noon Observance
Citizens are urged to pause at noon for The Silent Moment a day of prayer for the success of American and Allied forces in Europe. Vernathia already rings the noon bell to mark the moment and calls for wider participation to honor and bless the troops with a swift victory.
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Europe
Vernathea
America
Wallis and Romney Announce Logan Temple Marriage
Genevieve K Wallis and GQ Maurice Romney of Logan announce their marriage plans to be solemnized at the Logan temple on November 1. Wallis, 18, daughter of James F Walls of Vernal, is well known in the community and has worked at Acora Mercantile and the Express office. Romney is completing college at the University of Arizona and serves as one of ten commissioned officers in his company.
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Genevieve K Wallis
Maurice Romney
Logan
Logan Temple
Misa Wallis
James IF Walls
Vernal
Acora Mercantile
Wallis
A& Bookkeeper
U. of A
Draft Board Office Closed During Flu Reign
Chairman Suellen Johnsgon announced the local draft board offices will stay closed until further notice due to the flu epidemic. Staff remain available by telephone and at designated residences for essential inquiries. Questionnaires have been issued with no further mailings until offices reopen. Physical examinations will follow questionnaire returns. order numbers are being issued this week.
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Draft Board
Suellen Johnsgon
Gil
Johnson
Jas Oneill, Jr
Died Friday Daughter of Harmon Sowards Jensen
Rosa Jane Sowards Jensen, daughter of Harmon and Mrs Sowards of this city, died Friday in Manassa Colorado from Spanish influenza. She was born March 6 1890 in Manassa and married in 1910. A devoted wife and mother with four children, she was active in the Mormon church and community. Funeral held in Manassa Monday.
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Rosa Jane Sowards Jensen
Harmon Sowards
Manassa
Cole
Jensen
Jan
Mra Jensen
Vernal Jagat Spring
Alatera
Laula Behrman
Addie Maycock
Mra Hester M Cooper
Vera Sowards
Wilbur
Hammon S
Mosea
Local influenza care strained as nurses fall ill
After days tending the ill Dr M Garrett O’Donnell grows sick herself and stays home. Wiley Collett becomes nurse at Thomas Nelson’s house where the Nelson family and Calletts suffer influenza, with Callett taking over caregiver duties as relatives fall ill.
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Garrett O'Donnell
Leovery
Wiley Collett
Thomas Nelson
Calletts
Callett
Influenza Hits Orpheum Party and Local News Toll
The Orpheum party returning from a cattle shipment fell ill with influenza, including John Slacking Myron Hacking and Mr Showalter. Mrs W Curry learned of sister Mrs Karl E Fields death from influenza in Canton Georgia, leaving five children ill. County physician notes influenza is preventable with proper masks and hygiene. Oil reduction work at White River proceeds with aim to start building next week and full operation by spring. Uintah Oil Ex ploration drill near Moffat boosts county oil prospects.
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Francke
Ute Oi1 Co
White River
Ute Company
United States
Uintah Oil Exploration Company
Moffat
Hingsbury Congregational Church Notices
Geo A Dowsey to preach at Sunday school 10 a m Sunday with preaching service at 11 am Young people's meeting at 7 20 pm at Hingsbury Congregational Church markers of a local church notice listing times and speaker.
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Geo A Dowsey
Pathor
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