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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
8
Vernal Express lists year January 1 1920 advertising rates with display and business notices. Local items include Maasor Young's Balt Lake trip, Rachel Hingham visiting, Chas Carpenter off duty, Rev C A Downesy moving family, and Ben A Critchlow in Salt Lake on business.
The Easy Talker struggles to recall the guest he is introducing as the warm up act shines. towns feature a self made orator who can improvise with the dictionary and comma placements when the main speaker is absent.
Last Saturday marked the close of Vernal’s half holiday season as shops completed seasonal hours and residents prepared for upcoming celebrations. The brief notice notes local business hours returning to normal after the weekend period.
Mr and Mrs Vern McCarrel departed for their Texas home Monday morning, signaling a routine relocation. The couple planned a quick trip and expected to settle back soon after.
Dr Earl Douglas traveled from the Dinonsaur quarry on business this week, meeting local contacts and inspecting ongoing operations. The visit focused on geological assessments and potential collaboration with regional firms.
Rulon Hansen of the Vernal Drug resumes duties following a ten day pleasant stay in Salt Lake City. He reported a good visit and is back on the job in Vernal.
A H Westover who had been visiting Fort Duchesne for the past ten days returned home on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Calder of Tooele Utah are visiting this week to see friends and relatives. Remember Labor Day and help at the new fair grounds to prepare for the Fair September 28 to 30.
The First ward primary plan a Weather Day event on the courthouse grounds to raise funds for children, described as their dime day.
Hugh Colton Chas and Lawrence Carter hunted in the hills Saturday and succeeded in capturing the Hmie.
Word arrives from Provo of a rival event linked to a prominent group at the residence of Mr and Mrs Milton Marshall on August 25.
Mrs John Reader entertained the Theliah club at her home Thursday with a number of guests present. An enjoyable afternoon was spent in sociable conversation and light refreshments.
Miss Margaret Shaffer of the Ash ley Co-op returned from Salt Lake Monday where she has been spending her vacation.
A number of Vernal citizens who attended the Republican and Democratic convention in Salt Lake returned home this week. The event drew local residents to the city and showcased party platform discussions and candidate previews.
A Saturday celebration in Vernal includes an afternoon ball game between the Indian team and our local cats nine. The evening program features a dance at the Orpheus venue with music and entertainment for attendees.
The Second ward relief society will hold a bazaar in their chapel Thursday next September 9. A big dinner will be served from 1 to 3. Ali invited.
The Tayn family from Grouse Coek Utah visit Mr Tayn's brother Will Jackson in Dayis ward and relatives in the valley, expressing delight with the country.
Mr and Mrs V Thompson, who have stayed in Ver nal visiting, left for their home in Texas Monday morning. Mrs Thompson, formerly Miss Mary Mc Carrell, is noted in the brief item.
Farmers and Merchants hosts a dinner at Second Ward Chapel on Friday September 9. The notice promises a good feed and community gathering for local residents and families.
Miss Edith Lawrence and Miss Nellie Smith were entertained at dinner by Margaret Hereey at the Lodge funday evening, outlining a social gathering with hosting duties and local attendance.
Counts Farm agent J WT Witwer is expected home Sunday after attending several farm bureau meetings inUtah.
Mre C A Cawley and daughter Cornelia depart this week for Oakland California where Cornelia will attend the Clara Watson school The note adds appreciation for the correspondents and marks the first week of the contest with interest shown by readers and participants.
The local team played Ash ley nine at the ball grounds on Saturday and emerged victorious, sealing the win with solid pitching and timely hitting.
Res M J Journey of Randlett Utah assumes charge at St Pauls Episcopal church. Miss Karma Neboker of Salt Lake, guest of Miss Mary McAndrews for a week, has returned home to Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
Dr R J Evans, state leader of County farm bureau agents, will be in Vernal during the latter part of September to meet with local members and discuss agricultural issues and cooperative initiatives.
Ross Roper of Maeser was in town Tuesday on business as he plans to move his family to Idaho soon. Sarah D Rudge of the Maeser store just returned from two weeks in Brigham City Beaver City and Salt Lake. She brought Zelph Calder Sunday morning. The Strollers' club hosted a dancing party Friday night in the Calder building with the hall dressed in gold and blue.
This week marriage licenses were issued to Thomas V. Mice Brumback of Mee ker Clorado and Ester Myers of Mo ab Utah, and to Warren Hislop and Veda Beatrice Workman of Vernal, detailing their intentions to wed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Mr and Mrs Emmons of the White Rocks Indian school were entertained at dinner at the St Pauls lodge by Rev Kersey Monday.
Mrs Lyle Fisher sends her children to Salt Lake City to start a new home while Mr Fisher stays in Vernal for a few days. The departure will be missed by many friends in the area.
Mir and Mrs Robert Johnson Mr and Mrs Morris Pope Miss Bertha McConkie Basil Fowler and Howard Woolley returned Monday evening from Baldy mountain where they had been on a hiking trip.
Miss Venice Johnson and Miss Holbrook, visiting Vernal and Roosevelt, returned to Salt Lake City Monday. Johnson is from Vernal but has resided in Provo and Salt Lake City in recent years.
A party will be held for Miss Katherine Calder Monday evening September 6 at eight o'clock at the Vernal second ward chapel. Miss Calder will depart for the California mission next Wednesday. All are welcome.
M Koontz the Moffat county constable visited Vernal today after his appointment as humane officer. He will carry out duties with the cooperation of the county attorney and county sheriff to enforce welfare and protect animals.
Last Wednesday evening the Rebekahs were entertained at a melon party in the IOOF hall. Mesdames Blankenship and O'Neil hosted the event. Several friends of the Rebekahs attended and all spent a pleasant evening.
McC Brennen a truck and tire representative for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company visited Vernal this week to arrange service with Vernal Auto Company. Look for an advertisement in this paper soon.
Property listing describes a 15 acre farm near town with seven room house two barns orchard and pasture priced at 3600 dollars with full water rights on productive land including fruit. Also offers 36 acres cleared and cultivated 70 acres tillable all irrigable priced at 1600 dollars.
A roundup from Vernal details Mr and Mrs J C W Needles returning to Missouri by the Uintah railway, and Dave Hislop visiting from the Harrison mine in Waton. Others travel to Rainbow or Rainbow-related events, with farewells for Mrs Green to Grand Junction and a Tom Mix screening debut at Rainbow's new amusement hall.
Mr and Mrs George Hartlett were visitors in Verna this week, staying with local friends and sharing hospitality during their trip. The couple toured the town, enjoyed gatherings with residents, and exchanged memories of past visits.
Misses Lucile and Josephine Hacking left for Salt Lake Tuesday morning to continue their school work. Their cousin Heber Taylor, who has been spending time here, accompanied them on the trip.
Farmers and Merchants hold a dinner at the Second Ward Chapel on Friday September 9. A good feed described as a filling meal for attendees.
Government experts say oil supply in the United States is more favorable than in months. June production jumped to 37,219,060 barrels, with a daily average of 1,240,623. Imports from Mexico rose and are expected to double in a year, with present imports around 50,000,000 barrels. Consumption has remained steady then declined. Dr. White of the Bureau of Mines predicts California may rely entirely on midcontinent sources and Mexico within two years. Gasoline production reached a May record due to new refining practices and use of lower grade feedstock. a claimed California gasoline ring was publicly retracted by the parties involved.
Prof E A Jacobson of Uintah Academy left for Hober City on Tuesday to accompany his family here. They expect to reach Varna Saturday or Sunday where they will make their home. We are pleased to welcome them.
Frersone invites visitors to view a moth display this week. Specimens collected by Mrs E E Cooley include rare species such as the Sea Horse Hippocampus with males females and youngsters, the Atlas moth with a one day life and six inch wingspan found in the Philippines, and the Maphro Cypris moth from Colombia SA noted for its many colors.
Merrill Bennion reports Vernal is among cities where the Civil Service Commission will hold an exam for railway mail clerk within the next month. The post opens to men and women over 18 with a high school education, salary starts at 1600 dollars yearly, and vacancies suggest quick appointments as older clerks retire. Inquiries can be made at the Vernal post office with Mr Bennion for requirements.
The Monday event in Vernal drew residents from Vernal Fort Duchesne and Randlett. Piano duets by Mr and Mrs W T Rice Radlett and Vernal Ladies quartet pleased the crowd. Misses Marle and Clare Spiers delivered readings. Ashley Bartlett’s Out where the West Begins earned an encore with Little Boy Blue. Mrs Albert H Kneale and Miss Gross Fort Duchesne performed, with Miss Gross’s solos praised. Rev Hersey spoke of a lodge opening a home for Isdfies and school girls and offered ongoing service to Vernal.
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