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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
8
Mrs Dr Rose left Saturday morning for Santa Barbara California to spend the winter. E J Newton wife and family also departed Saturday for Salt Lake City. Isaac Newton escorted them as far as Roosevelt.
Attorney Thos W O Donnell left Monday for Provo and Salt Lake City to handle legal business. He will be gone several days.
Representative 1 Sander was summoned to Ogden due to the illness of his big brother Mr Sander left on Friday morning leaving the district to attend family matter in Utah.
Henry Millecam, popular clerk at Vernal Drug, returns Thursday evening from Salt Lake City where he went to take a late pharmacist examination.
Lonnie McAdams of Fort Washakie Wyoming and Margaret Murray of Lapoint Indians were married Saturday at the courthouse in a ceremony conducted by Justice H Walter Woolley.
Tuesday morning Baldy mountain stood white with snow while surrounding peaks in the Ashley valley remained snow free.
Mrs Urgula Timothy, who left Ver nal to visit her son in Pocatello Idaho, reports she is enjoying the visit and her health is much improved. She expects to be home soon.
State Road Commission official J B Garn and his wife have moved into the Ray Read er home. Mrs Reader has gone to Grand Junction to visit while Mr Reader stays with the sheep.
Hick Murray, brother of Jerry Murray, arrived in Vernal last week from British Columbia where he has lived for the last few years. He will stay briefly before returning home.
Dillman, from Hammet Idaho, arrived Friday in Vernal on business and planned a brief stay in Whiterocks after a few days. He greeted many friends during his Vernal visit before departing on Wednesday.
Joh L McConkle received a letter from his son John at B Y U noting the largest normal training class in the institution’s history. He states Amasaldwell, Charles Johnson and he have joined.
On Thursday evening at the Forest Dale ward chapel in Salt Lake City a farewell party was held for Lynn Bennion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bennion. Bennion departs soon for a mission to the Central States, marking the start of his service.
Miss Sella Sainsbury former county nurse and Mrs John Eo Mec Naughton assisted at the Health clinic. They departed Monday morning for Fort Duchesne to assist at Fort Duchesne Roosevelt Myton Duchesne and Price.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Perry have moved into the brick bungalow recently vacated by Mr J W Stevens who moved to Maeser. Mr Perry is manager of the Vernal branch of the Consolidated Wagon and Machine company.
As the social season opens this year, those hosting parties and entertainments must submit items by Wednesday noon for the society column. Neglecting to send details may leave the event unknown to readers.
Roger Horrocks and his wife visit Forest Ranger and Mrs Harry Van Tassel, who are sisters with Mrs Horrocks and Mrs Van Tassel. They plan to visit Mr Horrocks' brother David at Jensen before returning home. They will bring a load of apples back.
W N Preas assistant cashier at the Bank of Vernal left for Kansas City Missouri last Thursday for a three to four week vacation. He plans to attend the aviation meet where President Harding and General Foch are expected to be present.
Election judges for the north side are B P Keally Frank Abplanalo and Andrew King The south side judges include Clarence Showalter Mrs Jane Pope and Sam Rolfe Polling places are the courthouse and city office Registration deadline is Tuesday November 1 Those on the north side register with Mrs Hyrum Swann and those on the south side at J B Roark home
The Utah Public Health Association traveling clinic ends in Vernal and thanks are extended through the paper. Gratitude is expressed to the citizens, Commercial Club, medical professionals, Vogue theater staff, churches, schools, Vernal Express, and local business people for cooperation, encouragement, and hospitality that aided the clinic’s success, signed M. B. Parker.
James Handcock has started working as a clerk at the Golden Rule store, taking up his duties last week.
The Ashley Co-op displays a striking Hallowe en window evoking strong attention with artistic design and charm.
James O Nord reported from the saw mill that the mill crew secured three decor during their hunting trip on Monday.
Ed Samuels arrived Saturday from Salt Lake City on business and will spend a few days in town before returning.
Laurence B Cunningham of New York City and Mrs Marie Paul Son united in marriage on Saturday October 22 1921 by Justice H L Walter Woolley in a city ceremony.
Dr Marion S Parker from the Utah Public Health clinic spoke to Willcox Academy students on Tuesday of last week. The informative address was well received by the audience and praised by attendees.
I Shaw opens Farmers' Butcher Shop in a building formerly used by Denver and Salt Lake Realty. Mr Saw launched operations on Wednesday, marking a new local business in the neighborhood.
WFF Burton and his wife who recently sold their Lapoint farm will leave early next week for McMinnville Oregon to spend the winter. They will tour through in their car.
Mrs John E McNaughtan learned Thursday of the death of her father J Erp from Bright's disease. She was at Roosevelt as a social nurse with the Utah Public Health Clinic when the telegram arrived in Gibson City Illinois.
John W Blankenship, the valley’s oldest resident, arrived February 12, 1873, and now, though frail, is able to sit up in his room and, on sunny days, is escorted to the porch for a few minutes of fresh air and light activity.
AdAdair a prominent stockman and Shorthorn breeder from Hayden Colorado arrived in Vernal Monday night for a stay on business. He is linked with I Bolton who ran a herd of Shorthorns at the county fair last month. AdAdair is among Hayden’s earliest settlers arriving when only a few families lived there.
A typographical error appears in the Citizens party advertisement on page six where the word begger should read bigger, affecting the last paragraph of the notice. The correction clarifies the intended wording.
A report of passengers and travelers connected to the Uintah railway and Vernal region. Mentions Mre Jo Harold Reader heading to Mack, Mrs Esther Rose via Uintah to California, Stephen Blunzo to Watson, and William Knobles returning to Dragon. Includes Thomas Austin from Southampton, Essie Hatch to Rainbow, and various locals visiting Vernal, Watson, and Grand Junction with multiple other names and destinations. Also notes agents and workers like road master E S Gurr and W A Moanks.
The Bachelor Girls met Monday with Misa Louise Jorgenson hosting a program on Friendship led by Marcus Tulling. Members recited Longfellow poems as Mrs. Logan guided a San Fe tour, describing the Palace, New Mexico History rooms, old San Miguel church, and a Curiosity Shop, followed by a lavish chicken dinner.
Last Friday night Sogo Lily Camp No 8186 Royal Neighbors of America held a surprise party for Mrs Lee Caldwell II. Eight touring cars brought friends to her home at eight. Guests sang, danced, and presented a silver tray and twelve spoons. Lunch followed as well wishers departed.
Uintah and Duchesne county students at BYU organized the Uintah Basin Club. Hamilton Calder was chosen president with Iona Woolley as vice president and Stella Vernon as secretary and treasurer. The first party on October 15 featured candy making and a lively gathering. More events are planned for the term.
Invitations go to ex service men for a banquet by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion at Vernal Commercial Club Assembly Hall on Armistice Day November 1 at 6 pm. All ex service men and one partner invited or not. Parents of fallen soldiers invited. Elaborate banquet and program promised. every ex service man should attend with a partner.
In February 1922 the Boy Scouts of America will observe its twelfth birthday. Boy Scout activities in February are being organized nationwide to mark the milestone with an adequate celebration across the Scout world.
Calder Brothers Creamery advertises cheese for sale at 10 cents per pound while supplies last. Buyer needed to visit the creamery at 43-11 to purchase.
The Rebekah Lodge hosts a social card party and oyster supper on Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Admission is 25 cents, with additional costs for the oyster supper. Proceeds support lodge activities.
The Thalia club met with Mrs George A Downey Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Spanish American war and Porto Rico. The gathering was notably engaging and the hostess served a delicious lunch.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs J F Chapman’s last week. They spent the afternoon sewing and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by Mrs Chapman. The group plans to meet with Mrs G A Downey this week.
The Current Topics club met with Mrs. Harry Ratliff Friday. Mrs J Neal gave an interesting report on the Council of the Federation of Womens clubs held in Salt Lake City last spring. Each member presented a short sketch in Famous American Women. The hostess served a lovely lunch.
County Club agents report three club girls won prizes at the state fair. Jewel Wellman won first in club apron and second in sofa cushion. Genevileve Blackburn took second in club apron. Vera Calder won first in table runner and second in Pillow slips. Sewing was the only club work sent. no boys’ club work was exhibited.
Mark M Hall, born in Vernal, seeks to become a United States citizen at the December term of court. He previously moved with his parents to Canada and was naturalized there, now returning to Vernal and pursuing U.S. citizenship.
Threshing finished in Dry Fork showing 6181 bushels of grain a bumper crop for the little valley. They escaped last July's late freeze which damaged other areas and the grain is plump and sound likely to seed supply this year. Residents rejoice at the remarkable harvest.
The schedule lists church activities led by H B Calder including Sunday school at 10:30 a m Fast Day services at 0 2 p m and Sacrament M I A service at 7 30 p m in Vernal First Ward priesthood meetings and related events.
Geo. BE Wilkins leads the Vernal Second Ward events with a Priesthood Meeting Sunday school and Fast Day Services. Sacrament and MIA are noted for observance in the church program.
The Vernal Express offers a limited time deal including four magazines with new or renewing subscriptions. The titles are The American Woman Good Stories Mother’s Magazine and Farm Journal. Rates appear in another section of the paper.
Photoplay William Hart's Paramount picture O'Malley of the Mounted screens next Friday at Vogue. From Canada where O Malley hunts a murderer to the finale he resigns to spare the man he loves sister, the action never flags. Eva Novak leads a capable supporting cast in a tale of daring adventure.
Calder Confectionery presents a proposal about aluminum ware offerings at its storefront located at 42 11. The item outlines potential pricing and product lineup for customers seeking aluminum kitchenware.
Friday afternoon a busy group of 94 teachers and pupils cleaned grounds and rooms at Central School. Desks were gar nished and appearances improved inside and out. Students plan a Halloween party tonight at Central School, strictly invitation only.
Daniel Bigelow, aged father of Mrs M M Batty, died suddenly Saturday morning at his daughter's home. He had just arrived the evening before and planned to spend the winter there. He was nearly 90. The remains were taken to the old home at Wallsburg for interment.
B P Kelly Pardon Dodds Lynne Strong Elza Hardy with Forest Rangers A A Hardy and Harry Van Tassel returned from a hunting trip to the Baldiles and on the breaks of Green River. They did not have great luck but ate venison and enjoyed excellent fishing. Mr Hardy reports weather in the mountains was warmer in October during the hunting season than in July.
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