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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
3
The article explains the five Ws Who What Where When Why as essential for any news story. It cites an example of John Jones hanged himself in his barn last night as a case where ill health caused the act.
The Express announces a new section publishing correspondents by name to cover neighborhood news. Reporters are urged to submit clearly named items on one side of the paper, double spaced, with copy due Tuesday for print. External reporters are welcome to visit the office to meet the news editor.
A Vernal column reports Maeser MIA meeting with Mrs Gee Riddle reading and Lucile Hacking singing. Notes include Josephine Hacking joining Ashley Co op as clerk, school visits to a clinic, and numerous family health and travel updates. Byron Collett to depart for Australia, and a social honoring upcoming mission departure for Byron Collett. Local births and travels also listed among community notices.
Randlett reporters recount arrivals and trips by Hamlin and Abe Meeker family and Bishop Wall plus business trips by Chas Gibson and WV Foster to Vernal. Community notes cover church services, fundraising, clinics, Campfire Girls enrollment, health talks, school events, fires, deer hunting, family visits, illnesses, and local travel with numerous names and places in Uintah and nearby towns.
Guests enjoyed musical selections followed by a light June reception. Byron was surprised with a handkerchief by guests who arranged the moment in advance. Grant Carpenter and George Reynolds returned home from Juniper Springs notably improved. Mrs Ab Price and children with Milton Carpenter visited from Bennett then returned home. Ruby Anderson stayed with Mr and Mrs Php Stringham while Vera Carpenter sprained her ankle last week, causing trouble.
DRY FOR Mrs B L Caldwell reports two good rains then frost improving fall plowing. Joseph Engberson expected home soon with her iron. Ernest Caldwell’s home from Canada says crops heaty this year. Ruth Caldwell visiting sister Mrs Josh Hall, then living with parents. Hunters went out. Uintah academy students enjoy school. 6181 bushels grain threshed, no shrinkage. Frost missed area. missionaries E J Young Jr and Arza Adams spoke last Sunday.
Mrs Minnie Peterson reporter notes Mohiland residents Mrs Leslia O Driscoll hosted visitors this week. The Parents and Teachers re organized on Monday October 17 with Mrs W I Whitlock elected president and Mrs Myrtle Lambert secretary and treasurer. Mrs Elmer Perry is slowly recovering after illness. Sam Snyder and Frank Peterson among attendees.
Post office officials report thousands of undelivered letters were left in mall bags sent for repair. Inspectors say about 70 letters per day are taken from presumed empty bags routed to Washington for mending. Postmaster General Hagg vows to end lax service and improve department reliability.
As families plan Thanksgiving celebrations, a local shop promotes a early Christmas shopping push. The ad highlights new gift lines and seasonal novelties, inviting readers to visit and view the large assortment. The store touts its soda fountain, service, and quality as a draw.
Mr and Mrs Austin Peterson welcome a baby girl born Monday October 17. Bishop and Mrs C A Oakey traveled to Salt Lake to visit relatives with a ward conference held there October 22 23. President Lambert and Colton plus High Counselors Fred Musser J R Lambert C H Colton present. Mrs R Hofeltz visits Mrs John O Driscoll. Otto Bisel and Don O Driscoll left Hayden October 24 for a visit to Kamas. Mrs James Hearle returns from hospital. Jesse Neilson family moves to Cedarview. Bernice Ferguson works for Mraz. Austin Peterson and Mrs Breedon undergo operation at Roosevelt hospital. A new store and post office building is being erected by James Henrie. Parent Teachers meeting discussed Health clinic visit. Hayden school dismissed October etc for Fort Duchesne health exam. Mrs J J Horrocks recovering from illness. Creame ry work suspended due to illness of Lloyd Nelson.
Miss Christiansen, a teacher at Gimes ward school, was involved in an incident on the Central canal bridge. No further details provided.
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