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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1925

Page

4

Luncheon by P E O Chapter C at Coltharp Home

Members of Chapter C of the P E O sisterhood hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge luncheon at Mrs Horace Coltharps home starting at 2 30. Yellow chrysanthemum decor filled the rooms as 26 covers were set. Mrs William Whitbeck Jr won honors. Attendees included J H Ratliff W A Banke M P Smith W E Collyer J Mr Francke N J Meagher L H Allan William Witbeck Sr William Witbeck Jr B H Stringham Charles DeMoulsy Sr Lloyd Shimmin Snell Miller Rae Ashton Lynn Strong J W Stevens J H Fowlks W N Preas T G Alexander Nattie Coltharp G H Christy and Miss Fay SIDDOWAY Bernice McNeill Merle Ashton.

Horace Coltharp Bridge William Whitbeck, Jr J. H. Ratliff W A. Banke M P Smith W. E. Collyer J. W. Stevens J. H. Fowlks W. N Preas T. G. Alexander Nattie Coltharp G. H. Christy Fay Siddoway Bernice McNeill Merle Ashton

Vernal Visitors Spur Local Bizman Notes

Leland Fowler of Rocagrelt visited Vernal on Thursday. Gerald Ross of Loka was in Vernal on Tuesday on business. Crapo of Roosevelt was in Vernal on Wednesday on business. A. Rasmusson of Rocnvelt is here in the interest of a ginger setting machine.

Leland Fowler Rocagrelt Gerald Ross Loka Crapo Roosevelt Co. A. Rasmusson Rocnvelt Hare

Vernal Visit Recaps and Local News Items

H J Chatwin postmaster of Janson traveled through Vernal Saturday toward Salt Lake City. Carl Davis and Don Jensen returned from Salt Lake City to spend a few days. Sterling Collatt of Roosevelt visited Vernal Thursday about oil shale properties at Watson. A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Eaton early this week with mother and baby doing well. Mr and Mrs Shirley K Daniels of Mr Emmons were in Vernal Wednesday for medical treatment.

H. J. Chatwin Janson Salt Lake City Carl Davis Don Jensen Sterling Collatt Roosevelt Watson Elmer Eaton Wihother Babe Shirley K. Daniels Emmons Vernal Daniela Ed. H. Watson Midwest Oil Company Rangely Mr. Watson Silt Lake City

Local Merchant Visits Vernal and Boston Trip Updates

The text notes E. E. Heaton, a Wat son merchant, visiting Vernal on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cilva Davia departed Sunday for Salt Lake City for a short visit. It references local press circulation and advertisers in a period tone.

Mason of Roosevelt Wins In ternal Fore Part of Week

W. Mason of Roosevelt secured a win during the early part of the week on business.

W. Mason Roosevelt

Old Bad of Meeker Scouts Ulnt&ah Basin

A.Meeker colonel and staff conducted an internal inspection Monday surveying the Ulnt&ah Basin area.

A. Old Bad Meeker, Col Ulnt&ah Basin

Pioneer Stockman J H Coltharp Dies Near Bangley

J H Coltharp of Bangley Colorado a pioneer stockman of northeastern Utah and northwestern Crain was reported to have died Monday and Tuesday in an internal incident near Bangley.

J. H. Coltharp Bangley, Colo Utah Northwetern Crain

Mrs Van Tassel Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs William Van Tassel underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday at a local hospital. She is reported to be in a delicate condition and is not yet well.

William van Tassel Hely

Vernal Central Receives New Playground Equipment

Vernal Central school has received a new playground set including football, basketball, indoor baseball and volleyball equipment for student use.

Vernal Central School

Mrs Wardle Undergoes Finger Operation in Vernal

Mrs. John Wardle of Ft Duchesne underwent surgery at Vernal Hospital last week for an infection in her finger. She is sister to Ernest Eaton and Irvin Eaton of this city.

John Wardle Ft. Duchenne Vernal Hospital Wardle Ernest and Irvin Eaton

Peppard Plans Vernal Seed Cleaning Plant Opening

J G Peppard Jr Uintah basin manager of the J G Peppard Seed Company with a headquarters at Roosevelt visited Vernal Friday to finalize preparations for the opening of the Vernal seed cleaning plant.

J. G. Peppard, Jr Uintah Basin J. G. Peppard Seed Company Roosevelt

Evans joins Utah University staff as junior high instructor

Co. V Evans formerly attending the University of Utah at Salt Lake City has been employed as an instructor in the Junior High department at the U. H School. He arrived Sunday with Principal Pixton.

Co. V. Evans University of Utah At Salt Lake City U. H School

Beet vacation visit aids Vernal students in harvest

Miss Niall Nelson of Richfield visits Vernal during beet vacation, a program for school pupils at Hichfield where she teaches. Nelson previously served as a dramatic art instructor at the U. H. 8. in Vernal last year.

Niall Nelson Richfield Hichfield Miss Nelson Vernal

Marce lling 50 cents phone to Mrs Pontha Calder

In a terse personal note a 50 cent phone call is directed to Mrs Pontha Calder. The brief item records a tiny, perhaps humorous, communication with no further details on context or outcome.

Marcelling

F. H. Merter and Wife Headed to Denver Visit

Mr. Foster of Border Oil Co. accompanies R. W. Fhmter and his wife as they travel from Cole to Denver, leaving Wednesday of last week.

R. W Fhmter Denver Cole Foster The Border Oil Company

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Curtis of Glines

A baby girl was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Curtis of Glines. The mother and baby are doing well and Mr Curtis serves as deputy county treasurer.

Mrs. Martin Curtis Glines Babe Fine Mr. Curtis

Beverly Hill visitor leaves for home after year with Burtons

Mrs Jennie Durton Powell of Beverly Hill Callf has returned home after visiting with Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton for the past year.

Jennie Durton Powell Beverly Hill Callf Isaac Burton

Deer Hunt Trip In Diamond Mountain Sparks Industry Figures

Wallace Hicks manager of Gc. W. & M. Co., Kent R. Bun of John Deere Co., and BE. T. Wilcox of Salt Lake visited Diamond Mountain last week to hunt deer.

Wallace Hicks Kent R. Bun John Deere Co BE. T. Wilcox Salt Lake Diamond Thebuntain

Engbersons Visit Vernal From Dragon Details

Mr and Mrs Cyrus Engberson of Dragon were in Vernal Tuesday for a short visit with relatives and friends. The Engbersons, former Maeser residents, were spotted purchasing a new car during their stay.

Mra Cyrus Engberson Dragon Mra. Engberson Maeserae Ere

Forest Ranger Examinations Held at Vernal Office

Examinations for forest rangers were conducted this week at the Ashley Forest Supervisor's Office in Vernal. Participants included Wilmer I. Murray of Altonah Dean W. Seeley of Hayden E Fred Sargent of Dear How toe KP and A B Thonas of Vernal.

Ashley Forest Supervisor's Vernal i Wilmer I. Murray Altonah Dean W. Seeley Hayden E. Fred Sargent Dea A. B Thonas Vernal

Nurse Miss Marla Johnson Visits Vernal for Red Cross Work

Miss Marla Johnson, graduate nurse and head of the western division of the Red Cross, spent a few days in Vernal for Red Cross duties. She is a relative of Mrs. Enos Bennion and visited with her during the stay.

Marla Johnson Red Cross Vernal Tooking Af Enos Bennion

Crop conditions praised by Bert Winn in Vernal report

Bert Winn of Randlett reports very favorable crop conditions in his area for the year. He notes turkeys are doing well and the grain crop appears stronger than in years past.

Bert Winn Randlett Waa Vernal Mr. Wins

Deer Hunters Pass Through Vernal En Route to Wild Mountain

A party of Roosevelt deer hunters traveled through Vernal on Sunday bound for Wild Mountain on Diamond Mountain north of Vernal. Included in the group were J. G Peppard Jr, Ross Bartlett, H. R Sturgeon, Craig Hermston, and Vern Alfred.

Roosevelt Vernal Wild Mountain Diamond Mountain J. G Peppard, Jr Ross Bartlett H. R Sturgeon Craig Hermston Vern Alfred

Road show by M.11 .A at Vernal First and Second wards

A road show by the M.11 .A is planned for next Tuesday night at Vernal First and Vernal Second Naples, Mieser gramlines wards. The same acts will be performed in all wards with a continuous program. Cars will shuttle the actors between wards to maintain the flow.

M.11 .A Vernal Naples Mieser Gramlines

Calder Family Heads to Salt Lake City for Mission Duty

Bishop Hyrum B Calder, his wife and son Howard, Mrs. Wallace Calder and daughter Melba, and Edgar Calder traveled Thursday to Salt Lake City to visit Hamilton and David Calder before their Swiss German missions. Hamilton underwent an operation but has recovered enough to travel, and the group plans to depart Salt Lake City Friday evening.

Hyrum B Calder Howard Wallace Calder Melba Edgar Calder Salt Lake City Hamilton David Bishop Calder Hfe

Bridge Luncheon Honors Visiting Ladies at Siddoway Home

Mrs Ras Ashton and Mrs Fay Siddoway hosted a Friday bridge luncheon at the Siddoway residence in honor of visitors Mrs James H. Fowlks Mrs Paul Davis and Mrs A J Simmons. Rose and yellow chrysanthemum decorations, thirty-two guests, five games of bridge, gifts for an ex-conor guest, two course luncheon, and prizes for top players.

Mra Ras Ashton Mias Fay Siddoway Siddoway James H. Fowlks Paul Davis A. J. Simmons Siddoway Gardens Lloyd Shimmins E. A Manker

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Vern McCarrell With Halloween Theme

A Halloween shower hosted Monday afternoon at Mrs William Witbeck Sr and Jr home honored Mrs Vern McCarrell. Guests enjoyed bridge and a three gate luncheon for thirty eight. Gifts and caps with masks added festive cheer while Ed H Watson of Midwest Oil visited Ver nal en route to Rangely. Winfield Mason from Roosevelt assists with seed cleaning plant machinery at local site.

William Witbeck Vern McCarrell Lloyd Shimmin BE. A. Manker Winfield Mason Roosevelt J. G. Peppard Seed Company

Mythology program and Halloween luncheon hosted locally

Mrs Enos Bennion hosted a C T C event on mythology with Ms T G Alexander as chair. Papers included Scandinavian Mythology by Mrs Charles Hatch and Superstition by Mrs Alexander, plus readings of Little Orphan Annie by Mrs J W Stevens. Six members and three guests attended a two course luncheon.

Enos Bennion T. G. Alexander Charlies Hatch

Shower Honors Mable Eaton Before Her Richfield Wedding

Doris Fowler and Corrija Shaffer hosted a dish shower Wednesday at the Commercial Hotel for Mable Eaton, who will wed Dugal Young of Richfield, Utah next month. James Long and others staged a mock wedding, with games and a two course lunch. Thirty two guests attended, with Miss Eator receiving gifts assisted by Miss Guss Davis.

Doris Fowler Corrija Shaffer Commercial Hotel Mable Eaton Dugal Young Richfield Utah Sting Sarah Bingham James Long Crrila Pearl Shaffer Iris White Mrs Bingham John J.rgensen Hallowe'en Theda Showalter Iris Manwaring Delma Maassey Enid Johnson Norma Riley Miss Eator Guss Davis

Venison Dinner Hosted by the Soderqulsats

Mr and Mrs Louisa Soderqulsat entertained a small group at a venison dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Herron Mrs GA Reevner and Mr and Mrs George W Baese. The evening featured visiting and reminiscences.

Louisa Soderqulsat Sam Herron G A Reevner George W. Baese

Duncan and Peterson Obtain Marriage License in Neola

County Clerk Wilson Murray issued a license to Joseph Duncan 22 of Neola son of Peter Duncan and Katie Peterson 19 of the same place daughter of G T Peterson. Justice Charles 8 Carter united them and the couple returned to Neola to greet friends with advice and encouragement for their new venture.

Wilson Murray Joseph Duncan Neola Peter Duncan Katie Peterson Sammie Place G. T. Peterson Charles 8. Carter

Surprise 12th Birthday Party For Ruth Calder

About twenty guests gathered at Miss Ruth Calder’s home to surprise her on her 12th birthday. They played games and enjoyed luncheon, with all having a jolly time.

Ruth Calder Pantha Calder

Honey Man Marries Etta Turner in Jensen

The local honey seller known as the honey man, Harry Turner of Jensen Utah, married Etta Col lene Turner of Okoma Oklahoma last Thursday by Judee Guinn. The couple will reside in Jensen Craig Courier.

Harry Turner Jensen Utah Etta Collene Turner Okoma Oklahoma Judee Guinn Craig Courier

Surprise Birthday Party for Bennion Family

A group of friends surprised Mrs Bennion and her sister Miss Coral Nelson at their home on Saturday night for joint birthdays. Mary Davies and Lynn Ashton received honors as guests, with 30 attendees enjoying a three course luncheon and gifts for the honorees.

Sam Bennion

Ladies' Aid Entertained by Mrs Herriot Group

The Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs Henry Herriot's home on Wednesday October 22 for an interesting meeting and pleasant afternoon. A delightful lunch was served. Mr Joe Galbreath will entertain on Wednesday November 18.

Ladies’ Aid Society Henry Herriot Joe Galbreath

Five Hundred Luncheon Held At Bennion Residence

Mrs. Sam Bennion and her sister Miss Coral Nelson hosted a Five Hundred luncheon Monday evening at the Bennion residence. Sixteen friends attended. Mrs. Jessa Evins and Harmon S. Sowards won first honors and Lynne Ashton won the booby prize. A reasonable hour lunch was served.

Sam Bennion Coral Nelson Bennion Jessa Evins Harmon §S. Sowards Lynne Ashton

Dinner honors visiting ladies at Coltharp home

Mrs. Horace Coltharp entertained ten guests at a Monday afternoon dinner in her home. The gathering honored Mrs. I. O. Butts and Mrs. Bert Hovey of Salt Lake, who were visiting the city, with a centerpiece of yellow chrysanthemum blooms.

Horace Coltharp I. O. Butts Bert “Hovey Salt Lake

Surprise Birthday Party For Edgard Calder

A group of U. H. 8 students gathered at Miss Mable Siddoway’s home then traveled to Mr and Mrs Pontha Calder to surprise Edgard Calder on his 17th birthday. The party featured Halloween decor, fortune telling, dancing to radio tunes, and a luncheon for about thirty guests after Mutual class.

Edgard Calder Mable Siddoway Damasse Pontha Calder Gerve Edgar Mutual The

Handkerchief Shower for Mrs. Jennie Powell

A group of friends hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Jennie Burton Powell at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton on Sunday afternoon. A fine program delighted the guest who later left for California. Many beautiful handkerchiefs were received.

Jennie Burton Powell Isaac Burton California Powell

Bor der Oil geologist heads to Denver for Utah drilling

F. J.8 Sur, a geologist for Bor der Oil, traveled to Denver last Thursday. The company plans to start drilling their nearby Vernal well within a few days.

F. J Sur Border Oil Company Denver

Alfalfa Seed Exhibit Leader Plans Chicago Trip

E. E. Snith of Bountiful in Vernal to arrange seed samples for the alfalfa exhibit destined for the Chicago International exhibition. He lines up the seed from this section and records samples for shipment.

E. E. Snith Bountiful

Soldier Billy Smith Improves at Disabled War Veterans Hospital

Billy Smith, a patient at the Disabled War Veterans hospital at For Uytns Colorado, is reported improving under care. The facility currently houses 400 soldiers.

Billy Smith For Uytns Colo

The Tron Horse and The Iron Horse at Vogue

A William Fox special The Tron Horse recounts the first continental railroad with re enacted scenes including an Indian lassoing a train from New Colorado. Madge Bellamy George OBrien Cyril Chadwick and others star in a detailed film about building the first great railway to be shown November 5 and 6 at the Vogue.

New West First Continental Railroad William Fox New Colorado Hayes Madge Bellamy George O’brien Cyril Chadwick Fred Kihler Gladys Hulette Farrell MacDonald Pontrays

Local notes and visits in the valley community

Ashley G. E. Gartrell travels to Nebraska to oversee property while retaining his home and plans to return soon. Bishop Karl Preece buys a new Ford touring car. Miss Kathryn Hughes visits in Yampa. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chew of Sunnyside visit relatives. Walter Barnes and Clark Feltch return home from Clay Basin. Daley Van Tassel injures hand in car crank accident. Seeley and Sim Ross buy Hopkins and Sparks cattle. An eight pound baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. David Karren Jr. Nora and Ruby Lange escape injury after horse and buggy collision with Mr Auple. Thelma Oaks stays with Karren family. Peter Long begins work on a new bungalow. Local stockmen return from marketing with better prices.

G. E. Gartrell Nebraska Hve Gartrell Dmgon Bishp Karl Preece Kathyrn Hughes Yampa Colo Fred Feltch Mark Chew Sunnyside Walter Barnes Rangely Feltch Clark Feltch Clay Basin Daley van Tassel H. E. Seeley Sim Ross Hopkins Charles Sparks Peter Long

Subscriptions Boost Value For The Uintah Basin Farmer

A plea to readers to refer neighbors and subscribe, noting that each new subscription increases pax value for the Uintah Basin Farmer newspaper. The message emphasizes community growth through wider readership and sustained local reporting.

Uintah Basin

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