Mickie Prompts Boost for Merchants in City Paper Bit
Local voice Mickie urges improvements to support merchants amid limited readership. Community pushes for clearer guidance and stronger coverage to boost business visibility and town vitality.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
8
Local notes from Vernal and surrounding towns
President B. O. Colton from Gusherwan in Vernal Monday. Ronald Campbell has blood poisoning in his arm. E. A. Manker made a business trip to Myton returning Monday evening. F. B. Middleton returned from Sutton Nebraska and will remain for some time on business. M. H. Rookey of Morgenthaler Linotype, San Francisco, was a Vernal visitor Wednesday. Jack Milburn of Best Shoe Shop out with inflammatory rheumatism and shows little improvement. Dr. E. Rich stayed in Salt City for the State Medical Association convention and will not return home until next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Rookey
The
Morgenthaler Linotype Company
San Francisco
Jack Milburn
Best Shoe Shop
E. Rich
Salt City
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs J 8 Doman
Mr and Mrs J 8 Doman announce the birth of a baby boy born August 20. The infant is cared for at the home of Mrs J J Campbell.
Misses Laura and Eva White Return From Utah Summer School
Laura and Eva White came back Saturday from Salt Lake City where they attended summer school at the University of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Eva White
Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Appointment of Miss Venice Pope at Vernal exchange
Manager Strong of Uintah Telephone names Miss Venice Pope of Vernal, daughter of J W Pope the Roosevelt exchange chief operator, as new appointee at the Vernal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Uintah Telephone Company
Miss Venice Pope
Vernal
J. W. Pope
Roosevelt Exchange
Local notables take regional business and education trips
Cashier J. A. Cheney of Uintad State Bank and A A Brigman president of Ravan Oil and Refining Company traveled to Watson and nearby areas last week. Reverend W. J. Hersey went to Salt Lake City on Monday with Miss Anna Highey Mrs Chadwick and Fred Todd. Miss Highey will teach in Jordan district schools this year. Charles Johnson departed Saturday with his family for Rexburg Idaho to teach in district schools there. Johnson trained at Brigham Young University last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cheney
Uintad State Bank
A Brigman
Ravan Oil and Refining Company
Watson
W. J. Hersey
Salt Lake City
Anna Highey
Chadwick
Fred Todd
Highey
Jordan
Charles Johnson
Rexburg
Idaho
Superintendent Kneale Goes East On Month-Long Vacation
Superintendent AH Kneale of the U S Indian department at Fort Duchesne departed Monday for a month’s vacation to eastern points. He is accompanied by Mrs Kneale and will visit relatives along the planned tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AH. Kneale
US. Indian Department
Fort Duchesne
Ify
Mrs. Kneale
Will
Vernal Auto staff sells Nash Four to Wallace Hicks
Walter G Barnes manager of Vernal Auto returned from Salt Lake City with a Nash Four touring car sold to Wallace Hicks manager of Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hilton of Pleasant Grove visited with Mr and Mrs C H Batty of Glines ward last week. Mrs Hilton and Mrs Batty are cousins. Mrs Batty entertained a Watermelon bust Friday evening for Attorney J Hobert Robinson and wife from Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Barnes
Vernal Auto Company
Salt Lake City
Wallace Hicks
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Clarence Hilton
Local visitors greet friends before sheep market plans
JoH and Mrs Coltharp spent several days this week exchanging greetings with old friends. Mr Coltharp had been in the Shingle Peak region with a large band of sheep that will soon be ready for market. He brought the flock by way of New Castle to avoid friction with cattle interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
Mrs Coltharp
Mr Coltharp
New Castle
Moeker Herald
Freck returns to Ashley Valley from Kansas visit
J A Freck, who left last spring for Elk Falls Kansas, visited his aged mother then returned Tuesday. He reports Kansas crops excellent with all wheat cut, corn a splendid crop, and fruit abundant for 20 years. He says he is glad to return to Ashley Valley and his home in Jonson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Freck
Elk Falla
Kansas
Fleck
Ashley Valley
Jonsen
Mrs Thomas Ray Recalled as Vernal Teacher in Adams County
Mrs Thomas Ray formerly Miss Laura Lewis a popular Vernal teacher years ago is noted as a well regarded Adams County resident. Tourists who visited Vernal recall her praise of the town and she is connected to Dr Charles Hirth and active in the Adams County Farm Bureau Ladies Auxiliary with Edith Lawrence as a former chum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ray
Laura Lewis
Adams County
Ill
Ray
Charlea Hirth
Adams County Farm Bureau
Edith Lawrence
Salt Lake city visit and local social notes
Snell Millarsa visits Salt Lake City on business this week with Miss Berneles McNeill who extended her stay there and returned home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Doman of Cedarview visited Mrs Campbal last week. George H Mulvoy toured Vernal from the Hily Creek area. Arthur Massey of Dry Fork filed proof on his forest homestead before Register Albert Halen at the U S Land Office. Registration days are October 10 11 17 and 41. If you are not registered you cant vote. Exercise your franchise by casting a vote this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berneles McNeill
Salt Lake City
Thomas Doman
Cedarview
Campbal
Arthur Massey
Dry Fork
Albert Halen
United State Land Office
Strawberry festival draws success for church Ladies Aid
The strawberry festival on the court house grounds Wednesday evening by the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church was a financial and social success. A A and Mrs Urilgman, along with Thomas Johnston, and others who returned last week from a Colorado vacation visited Glenwood Springs and other western Colorado points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Court House Grounds
Urilgman
Thomas Johnston
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
Yellowstone trip ends for Ma and Mia WHH Shidoway group
Ma and Mia WHH Shidoway returned Tuesday evening from a trip to Yellowstone park with the Vernal band boys. With them were Miss Fay Siddoway, Misa Elva Eaton and Raymond Siddoway. Ralph Rasmussen, suffering from blood poisoning caused by a deer fly bite, was brought up from Jensen to the home of John Carloss, his wife's parents. Mr. Rasmussen is seriously ill but slowly improving. WW Lewis will stay in Vernal for several days. He reports better than average alfalfa seed—though the reservation area would have had a bumper crop except for the stagelike grasshoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Shidoway
Yellowstone Park
Vernal Band Boys
Miss Fay Siddoway
Misa Elva Eaton
Raymond Siddoway
Ralph Rasmunson
Jensen and
John Carloss
Mr. Rasmussens
Lewis
Cedarview
Hadlock to Depart for Ogden Post Office Work
Ferry Hadlock plans to leave on Saturday for his post office department job in Ogden. He will begin a four year course of expert accenting at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City when school opens, and Mrs. Hadlock will join him there later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Hadlock
Ogden
Hadlock
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
Hendersons host dinner for Collyer and Kirby visitors
Mr and Mrs W B Henderson entertained a number of guests Friday at their home to honor Mr Edwin Collyer and Mrs John Kirby who are visiting Vernal from Monticello. Mrs Collier is a close friend of Mr Hendersons parents in Quincy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Edwin Collyer
John Kirby
Vernal
Monticello
Collier
Mr Henderson
Quincy
111
Three Utah constitutional amendments proposed for November vote
The Express outlines three proposed Utah constitutional amendments to be voted on at the upcoming general election in November. It urges every voter to study the amendments to cast an informed ballot, whether they vote yes or no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Lybbert Returns from Summer School Plans Uintah Academy Teaching
Jacob N. Lybbert came back Sunday from summer school at U A C Logan and will teach again this year in the Uintah academy. He brought Hearts of Gold cantaloupes for Express force sampling, which were enjoyed. He notes the fruit tastes best once reaching the Uintah county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob N. Lybbert
U. A.C. Logan
Lybbert
Uintah Academy
Express Force
Uintah County
Roosevelt rider injured by mower mishap
William Blanchard of Roosevelt was severely injured Tuesday morning when his team bolted after he stopped to shoot a rabbit. The mower cut two fingers and caused serious lacerations as he was dragged. one shoe was torn off and he was dragged a distance before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Blanchird
Roosevelt
Hla
Zion Savings Bank cashier inspecting High Line Canal lands
George S Spencer a cashier of Zion Savings Bank and Trust company Salt Lake City was observed Saturday looking over the High Line canal and the lands it covers The Zion Savings Bank and Trust company assisted in forming the High Line Canal company at the time the canal was built and have shown commendable cooperation since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S Spencer
Zion Savings Bank and Trust Company
Salt Lake City
High Line Canal
High Line Canal Company
Patents Issued This Week by Land Office Officials
The last week saw patents issued to listed recipients including Albert Haten Daniel F Kelley Elmer Suent James A Kirkendall Brig ham A Warren Mecham John W Bleazard John Aime George T Langaston Joseph Arrowsmith Cyprian John and A Theodore Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Haten
Daniel F Kelley
Elmer Suent
James A Kirkendall
Brigham A Warren Mecham
John W .Bleazard
John Aime
George T. Lang Aston Joseph Arrowsmith
Cyprian John
A Theodore Johnson
Band Boys Return From Long Trip
Band Boys return from a lengthy advertising trip to Yellowstone and Vernal August 10. They met with Yair and Uintah Basin boosters, gaining support and word of mouth for local promotion. All enjoyed the journey with one foot soaking incident at Old Faithful. A full trip report will appear next week in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Fish
Yair Inuccess
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Information Bureau
Farrell Wilking
Why do people persist in calling them lost souls
A terse reflection questions the label lost souls as people know their own place and condition, suggesting the phrase misleads about awareness and circumstance. The remark implies self awareness exists despite harsh or neglected surroundings.
Along the Uintah Railway Deep in Vernal News
J A Cheney visited Watcon and Rainbow last Friday his first trip to the area he showed interest in local industries Mrs J M Francko left Vernal Tuesday for eastern potato country Mrs Solomon Caseway a Tuesday traveler heads home to Rainbow Walter Anderson and Stvas Merrill moved to Drarton for mining work Joseph S Hacking traveled to Leadville Colorado Tuesday via Uintah railway John Vappas returned to work at Watson early week Mra Pederson Wm Duo and CE Crapo arrived in Vernal Saturday from Watson Electrical storms kept telegraph and telephone crews busy W O H Allen Uintah railway agent at Dragon vna was a Saturday Vernal passenger Mr Allen also went to Fort Duchosng and spent Monday in Vernal returning Tuesday W A Hawks Watnot agent visited family in Vernal over Sunday John Cook of Alhamdra was a Monday Vernal visitor Mra E T Corless and daughter Yorn returned to White River Saturday after a few days in Vernal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Cheney
Watcon
Rainbow
Cheney
I‘rancko
Uintah
John Vappas
Watson
Mra Pederson
Wm. Duo
CE Crapo
Oh Allen
Dragon Vna
Allen
Fot
E T Corless
Yorn
White River
Society Happenings Center on Miss Hislop Shower
A Saturday evening miscellaneous shower for Miss Jeesle Hislop drew seventy guests hosted by Mesdames L W Curry, David Curry, Andrew DBrigman and Adam Tyzhek at Mrs J W Ourry's home. Music, dancing, and gift opening followed, with lunch served. Miss Hislop will wed Albert Thomas next week in Salt Lake City before moving to Cedar City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Katherine Ca'der
Josephine Hacking
Mary
Ada Winder
Miss Hislop
Hislop
Albert Thomas
Salt Lake
Cedar City
Thomas
Outing in Colorado with Civic Officials Heads West
FH Woodard and wife Mayor George Cruikshank, Mr and Mrs William Collyer and Mrs John Kirby depart Monday for a ten day Colorado trip. They plan Glenwood Springs and Denver visits with a stop in Rifle for Monticello homeward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodard
George
Cruikshank
William Collyer
Collier
Edwin Collyer
John Kirby
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
Kirby
Rifle
Colo
Monticello
Denver
LL club hosts quiet card afternoon at Mrs Kelly’s
Mrs B P Kelly entertained Monday afternoon for the LL club a new social group with initials that hint at the club’s real name. Mrs Taylor McClelland and Mrs Pardon Dodds Jr won the honors at cards. A very pleasant time was enjoyed in a restrained manner before a delicious luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.P. Kelly
Ll, Club
Taylor McClelland
Pardon Dodds, Jr
Party at St Pauls Lodge hosted by Rev Hersey and daughter
On Wednesday evening of last week a house party at St Pauls Lodge was hosted by Rev M J Her sey and his daughter Margaret in honor of Mrs George Phillips of Myton Fred Todd of Myton and Mr and Mrs W T Rice of Randlett who were visiting the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul's Lodge
M J Hersey
Margaret
George Phillips
Myton
Fred Todd
W T Rice
Randlett
Dimendants of Gibson Family Hold Reunion in Ashley Ward
Twenty three descendants of Mr and Mrs William Gibson gathered at their Ashley ward home for a family reunion on Tuesday afternoon August 22. Attendees included two grandchildren, Dot and James L Gibson of the University of Utah, and George W Colton visiting from California. A delicious dinner was served, photos, dancing, and music followed, with refreshments served later as the party concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Gibson
Ashley Ward
James L Gibson
University of Utah
Germany
Geo. W. Colton
Tosageleg
California
Mrs Hersey Hosts Vernal Guests at St Pauls Lodge Dance
Thursday evening Mrs Margaret Hersey hosted a merry dancing party at St Pauls Lodge with Vernal guests Miss Anna Smith and Rev Paul Shankweller from the Congregational church attending. On Friday the visitors toured the dinosaur quarry fossils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hersey
St Paul’s Lodge
Vernal
Anna Smith
Paul Shankweller
Congregational Church
Dinosaur Quarry
Mrs Kelly Hosts Supper Friday for Rainbow Guests
Mrs B P Kelly entertained at supper Friday for Mr and Mrs Thomas Silka of Rainbow. Other guests included Mrs Lyman Thompson, Mr and Mrs Jesay Evans and Mrs Pardon Dodd Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B P. Kelly
S‘uppper Fcasday
Thomas Silka
Rainbow
Lyman Thompson
Mra Jesay Cvans
Pardon Dodd Jr
Improvements at Uintah Academy Begin This September
Uintah Academy opens Monday September 11 with major changes including a new ladies room at the front entrance a remodeled Domestic Science room under Mrs Parker and updated hall display boards. The building receives modern equipment and a new blue and white book catalogue will be mailed to interested readers. Enrollment of the senior high is expected to match last year’s ninth grade expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Academy
Vigorous Campaign for Colton Planned
A state Republican executive committee authorized chairman Dasig to lead a speaking tour across twenty five counties to promote Colton's bid for Congress in the First district. The panel includes John C Neavle, Charles DeMoaisy, Vernat W OW all legend, and A FR MelIntyre, with Brigham City A Andeson Munti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Colton
Congress
John C Neavle
Len
Charles DeMoaisy
Brigham City
Andes
Munti
MelIntyre Oeden
Dasig
Moffat County Fair Opens in Craig This Week
Craig prepares for the Moffat county fair on September 7 and 8 with 2500 dollars for prizes especially in agriculture. Bucking contests have 150 dollars and roping 75 dollars. A right wing sports lineup includes seven baseball teams. Vernal and Ashley valley residents are expected to attend this first fair of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Moffat County
Ashley Valley
Red and White Atto License Plate Design Drafts
A 1923 Utah license plate proposal featured a red background with white lettering and the state name spelled out instead of abbreviated. The design was designated by H E Crockett and a Portland firm had secured the contract to furnish the plates though colors were not finalized when awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H E Crockett
Hcense Pirates
Utah
Portland
State of
Tol
New Parking and Hitching Posts at Tabernacle
During the tabernacle lot cleanup the hitching posts on the main street were removed and parking was arranged on both sides of the street in front of the tabernacle. Cars will park 45 degrees to the right per Vernal city ordinance. Posts were moved to the streets south and east of the tabernacle grounds to provide proper horse tying without using shade trees, in line with city rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Mountain sheep herd spotted on Blue Mountain
FE Stewart of Jensen reports, per John Cox of the State Fish and Game department, a herd of 37 mountain sheep roaming the Blue Mountain area. An old black sheep is noted, an unusual occurrence. Three additional herds were reported in separate Uintah sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Stewart
Jensen
John Cox
State Fish and Game Department
Ctiga
Blue Mountain
Uintah Mountains
Jensen Auction and Field Day Big Fun Event
A Jensen Auction and Field Day will feature a Sept 8 program with an evening dance at 7 p.m. in the Ip m venue. Organizers describe a lively community gathering with auctions, games, and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Water Applications Filed From Local Springs and Creeks
J Morgan Calvery of Myton seeks one hundredth of a second foot from an unnamed spring for stock watering. Robert Marshall of Roosevelt requests half a second foot from Desert Spring in Uintah county for stock watering. Jacob Rasmussen of LaPoint applies for one second foot from Deep Creek in Uintah county to irrigate 5142 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Morgan Calvery
Myton
Robert Marshall
Roosevelt
Desert Spring
Uintah
Jacob Rasmussen
Lapoint
Deep Creek
Big County
Paramount Week at Vogue Theatre With Paramount Pictures
The Vogue theatre will observe the fifth annual Paramount week with all Paramount pictures from the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. Titles include Don't Tell Everything and Misa Lulu Wyett with the schedule listed across Monday to Saturday. The event is promoted as the best set of shows this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Lincoln
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan of the Apes
Universal
Elmo, the
Mighty
Elmo
Universal Jewel
Vogue Theatre
Paramount
Paramount Pictures
Dplayers-Lisky Corporation
Misa Lulu Wyett
Big Sports and Auction Draw Crowd at Jenson
A bustling event at Jenson draws a large crowd for a day of sports and a major auction. The program includes a September sale and a featured dance, with commentary slated at 1 pm. Organizers emphasize community turnout and lively competition across activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson
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Evan
B. 0
Gusherwan
Ronald Campbell
E. A. Manker
Middleton
Sutton, Nobr
Business Matera
Snell Millarsa
George H Mulvoy
Hily Creek
Inkxpects Valley Lands
Band Boys
Long Trip
Uintah Railway
William Gebson
Moffat County Fair
Craig, Colo
ATTO
OP Mountain
Wallace Reid
Gloria Swanson
Elliott Dexter
Tullday
the Blue Fox
Lulu Bitt
DeMille
Lois Wilson
Milton Sills
Theodore Roberts
Lionel Barrymore
Priday Hthel Clayton In
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Coller’s Mine
Brush Creek
Levy Jacobsen
West City Investment CO
Kearns
Witmor’s
sTorn
Jess Evans
Carine
J. F. Chaffin
Capital St
Main Street
Blue Bell Mine
Warren Kempton
EOST
TOST
Cole
Saln
Piper
Pach
J M. Fisher, Jr
Elbertz
J. M. Fisher, JR
Sugar House Station
Jense Relief Society
Commercial Club
Mnia
Coray
Episcopal Church
Fintie
Big Sacrifice
E. J. Phillips
N. J. Meagher
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