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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
8
Fragments urge recognition of teachers as key to forming good Americans and imply calls for parental cooperation and fair pay. The text emphasizes teachers’ high responsibility in shaping youth and hints at community backing for their role and compensation.
Mrs. J. 8S. Higham is spending several days in Salt Lake City visiting with home folks.
Zelph 8 reports Calder arrived Friday from Balt Lake City with a new Willys Knight touring car.
Ray E. Dillman county attorney of Duchesne county arrived from Roosevelt Tuesday to attend district court proceedings.
Mr and Mrs C L Hunt and their daughter Thelmd with grandchildren depart Thursday morning for Craig to visit relatives and attend the Craig fair.
Principal W. A. Paxton of the U. HI. 8. moved his family to the Ww. W. Lewis residence. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have moved to Roosevelt, indicating a series of local home changes.
Miss Linnle Simper of the Express Davis ward will leave next week for Provo to attend the B Y.
Superintendent H. S. Olson departed Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City on official duties. Miss Alice Olson accompanied him and will teach at an outside point this year.
Mrs Paul Davis formerly Miss Cuba Dayton traveled to Provo Tuesday and returned home with her bridal party after visiting Jr and Mrs John N Davis.
A. G. Young attended the Lapoint bidding on Parasise Park reservoir Thursday and submitted a bid. Directors have not yet awarded the contract.
Rev Father Louis J. Fries came back last week from Bast Lake City. He notes Rev Father Hunt will visit Vernal again with the Newman players who entertained here last year.
William Witbeck senior came back from Salt Lake City Sunday night where he had been on business and pressure. Mrs Witbeck is improved in health but did not return at this time with Mr Witbeck.
Charles M. Larsen of Raundlett returned home Thursday morning after serving as a juror for this term of district court. Larsen says the Ouray section should have good crops despite the dry weather.
Mr and Mrs F A Powell of California welcomed a baby girl born Friday at 1 45 pm Aug 29 Mother and baby are reported to be doing well The Powells are visiting Mr and Mrs Isaac Burton.
Mr and Mrs W E B Witbeck and their young daughter returned Saturday from Leigh Colorado where they spent the summer. Mr Witbeck has been confined to his home since returning due to illness.
Duchesne County will keep five high schools and operate 9th and 10th grades at Duchesne Myton Mt. Emmons and a Central high school located between Talmage and Mountain Home.
Wm. B. Wallis comes back to Vernal from a two week stay in Yellowstone park and Ida ho. He plans to remain until late in the month then resume studies at the University of Utah law school.
Mr and Mrs Ed P Gray and family came back Monday from Oakland California where they had stayed fourteen months for their daughter's health. Her condition shows great improvement and the family plans to resume residence in Vernal.
Sowards, manager of Continental Oil, returned Wednesday noon from Salt Lake City with Mrs. Ralph Lund and four children who had been visiting the Sowards. Miss Dean Bennison, soon to teach in Huntington, accompanied them.
G A Raemer traveled from Vernal Utah seeking hay fever relief and reports satisfaction with the mission. Previously he worked in the painting business in the area about 16 years ago and again in 1923, but now devotes most effort to ranching near Vernal.
William A Warthen of Roosevelt appeared Thursday as a defendant in a civil action. The case details and court venue are noted in the public records.
Roosevelt attorney Errnest H Burgess served as legal visitor in Vernal on Tuesday to attend the opening of district court. He participated in proceedings and met local officials during his visit.
Pontha Qaldor returned Thursday evening from Salt Lake City where he went to attend important business matters.
William Marshall a Uintah school board member from Lapoint came over Sunday for the board meeting on Monday.
Mrs. Ethel M. Martin accompanied Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Smith to Grand Junction Colorado on Saturday. Mr. Smith continued on business.
Miss Loufaze Jorgenson, attendee at Buyers' Week in Salt Lake City for Leslie Ashton Hardware, returned home Saturday.
Harold Calder arrived back from East Laka city after attending the rodeo. He was accompanied Saturday evening by Mrs. E. J. Young and their son.
Mrs Litster of Fort Duchesne, a correspondent there, spent Saturday in Vernal for business matters and met with local officials and associates.
T J Davia spent several days in Vernal en route to Watson from Salt Lake City and other places where he has been for some time.
Mrs Amasa Caldwell of Jensen has shown rapid improvement after a serious illness at the home of Mrs Guyletta Stewart. Neighbors note she is gaining strength and there is cautious optimism for a full recovery.
Mrs Ethel M Martin came home last week after a visit to Glenwood Springs Colorado. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs L H Allan on the return journey.
Mr and Mrs Leo C Christensen of Tridelt visited town on Monday to meet with a delegation that met the Uintah school board.
Andrew Dudley Sr arrives back Wednesday evening from Spanish Fork and other distant points after attending the Black Hawk War convention.
E. D Firmase of Spanish Fork Utah and his brother W A Firmase of Springville Utah managers of J C Penney stores visited Vernon this week with friends.
A. B. Thomas and J. S. Miller of Miller and Thomas returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where they secured the Vernal Ford agency for Ford cars.
Mr and Mrs Harold MWHullinger returned Sunday evening from Lo fan where both attended summer school at the U A C. Mr EHul Hager will teach in the Naples school.
Bishop Alfred Simper visited the Express office Saturday evening to say his youngest child, who has been ill since last winter, is progressing well and improving quickly.
E A Blakely, representing Carbon Petroleum of Utah with holdings in the Lost Soldier field, arrived Monday from Helper on business and returns Thursday morning.
Osborn Wrigley arrived Friday from Ferron Utah to retrieve the body of his brother John A Wrigley who died last week in a riding accident when the horse he rode fell with him.
Mayor Rice Cooper and his wife traveled from Vernal after attending Buyer's Week in Salt Lake City. Cooper was not present at the fair grounds during the fire.
F. H. Turner and his son William Turner visited Vernal on Saturday. The trip served to prepare William for his departure to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis who had been in summer school at Utah Agricultural College Logan returned Sunday evening and expressed relief that the fire damage at their home during their absence was not greater.
Sunday evening in Vernal Utah the First and Second wards held a Sacrament meeting where missionaries Lewis Moore just returned from a mission to Japan and Victor Marshall Ph D will teach at BYU this fall.
Mrs Charles J Bretson with daughters Beesle and Dorothy left Tuesday for Salt Lake City after attending the wedding of Charles L Erecson and Miss Mima Davis. They visited the Davis home with John N Davis and Jennie Erecson called on Miss Davis.
Mr and Mrs William Matt returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where they attended the rodeo and visited his ill brother. He said he was in the grandstand when the heat hit hard, and they had difficulty freeing their car because his brother held the key and they had separated.
Gerald Thorne a nematologist with the U S Department of Agriculture and Leo Thorne a local photographer visited Salt Lake City and Willow Creek with their parents Mr and Mrs George Thorne. They returned Monday after a weekend gathering.
William Gillman has relocated his household to a residence just north of the Centralt School building, bringing a family move into the neighborhood and potential community interest.
Mrs. C. L. Knight of Randlett and her sister Mrs Ada Waller of LaPoint were in town on Thursday.
Commissioner Roy Taylor was expected to attend the regular county board meeting on Wednesday from Lapoint, confirming his participation in local government proceedings.
Isaac M. Allen of Bennett appeared in court on Wednesday and was accompanied by his daughter Elsig as he entered the proceedings.
Miss Gua Davis departed Tuesday for Salt Lake City with Mr and Mrs Charlies L Breeson to spend a few days visiting the region and acquaintances plus return planned later.
G. M. Thompson, proprietor of the Vernal Case, who had been ill for two weeks, is back at his business serving the public.
Lowe Ashton returned home on Saturday from Uogers' week at Bast Lake city where he represented the Ashfton Brothers company.
Mrs W 5B Henderson leaves Saturday with daughter Mary to attend IH U while Helen goes to the junior high in Provo. The trip focuses on education plans and new assignments for the two girls.
Mr and Mrs Charles Carter of Jerome Idaho visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles B Carter. Mr Carter is an irrigation engineer and the group compared farming methods and water practices during the call.
Mr and Mrs George W Bartlett announce the birth of their first child on Wednesday Sept 3 1924. He is the first great grandchild of Mrs Annie K Bartlett and bears the name Bartlette.
Mrs W H Coltharp returns Sunday from Salt Lake City where she accompanied Mr and Mrs L H Woodard and daughter Mrs Sybil Collier. Mr Woodard attended Buyers' week and incidentally took in the rodeo event.
A. A. Brigman former Raven Oil and Refining president was in Vernal Tuesday on business for the company’s stockholders meeting. He was succeeded as president by J. W. Leonard who purchased a half interest in Raven Oil and Refining.
J. W. Weaver of Edgewood Colorado now based in Roosevelt visits the court over Lyman Brown estate and Leland Land and Water Co. He manages about 30,000 acres in the region and has been in the area since July 1.
Bert Evans proprietor of City Bakery sails to Seattle with Mrs. Evans and children seeking a year away for the child’s health. Will Evans will run the bakery in his absence.
Mr and Mrs Charles Carter and son Don returned from Salt Lake City where Mr Carter attended business. They were at the fairgrounds when the grand stand burned and Don was pitched and caught by rescuers several times before reaching safety.
The attorney general states voters twenty miles or more from residence may vote by applying to the county clerk for an absent voter's ballot. Applications must be filed within thirty days before the election. The opinion also notes a $1 fee on assignments for salaries or obligations filed with the state auditor.
State auditors Mark Tuttle and William Reid examined Ujatah county books and found an excellent condition. They were accompanied by their wives.
Engineer W. H. Varley, resident engineer for state road work at Ashley Creek bridge, severed three fingers and pulled out tenon from his hand when a chain on a pulley caught his left hand during a chains release. He suffered intense pain but the wound is improving.
Prof and Mrs William F Hanson depart Wednesday for Provo where he will teach music in the training department of the H Y U and establish a studio. They will be greatly missed by the musical-loving public of Vernal. friends and former students extend best wishes for their new endeavor.
Sea Mrs. Caro line Labeau advertises an electric washer in road condition for sale. The listing notes the item as 36-tf.
Charles L. Erecson of Salt Lake City and Misa Mima Davis daughter of the Davises were married Tuesday morning at the Davis home. Bishop Calder officiated with a small reception and a post ceremony ride through town. The groom works in the Utah Power and Light company and the bride is noted as a talented musician and community worker. The couple will reside in Salt Lake City.
Miss Mima Davis, a bride of the week, was guest of honor at a party hosted by Mrs. Loyd Shimmin at her home on Friday evening August 29. Bridge and Mah Jong provided entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs. M. P. Smith and Mrs. George H. Christy. Vocal numbers came from Miss Davis and Miss May Nielsen with about thirty five guests in attendance.
Justin Fuell son of John Fuell and Vorda Allred daughter of Louis E Allred of Neals were granted a license August 28 1924 and married the same evening by President Wallace Calder.
Mrs James Coupe and Mrs Roy Coupe hosted about fifty guests at a lawn party at the Jamies Coupe home. Bunting festooned the area with Japanese lanterns as decorations. Games and dancing provided the amusements.
Friday evening guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J William Workmans home to honor their daughter Ida Workmans sixteenth birthday. A cake with sixteen candles served as the centerpiece and games followed the dinner.
W. A. Banks family visited Diamond Mountain last week for hunting and fishing. Mrs. Thomas Kendall and children arrived in Vernal via Uintah railway to visit Mrs. Kendall’s mother Mrs. Kolb. Jasper Engberson rode to Vernal and back to Watson. Bailey Doss traveled to Mack Colorado on Uintah railway route to Grand Junction. Mr and Mrs Frank C Brown of Philadelphia staying with Supt. and Mrs John McAndrew. Mr Brown is from Uintah railway company office in Philadelphia. Rev M J Hesey rode Vernal to Watson and Rainbow on Friday morning.
Father Louis J. Fries, pastor of Vernal’s Catholic church, leaves for a month in the east via Grand Junction. He will visit Wappingers Falls, New York, and, returning, address Des Moines on Symptoms of Delinquency and Methods of Control. He will also attend the Holy Name Society convention in Washington with 150000 laymen.
Thirty boys and girls gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Hazel Sewnards home for a surprise party. Hazel travels with her father and Mrs. Lund to Salt Lake City to visit friends and relatives until school starts. She will also visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Sowards of Provo.
Vernal jeweler W. W. Lewis relocates his jewelry and watch repair business to Roosevelt and establishes a shop there. He has rented his Vernal residence to Principal W. A. Paxton.
Mrs Don B Colton was surprised by about thirty friends on her birthday. They brought a supper and served it at seven o clock. Afterward games provided merriment and she received many beautiful gifts.
Mrs. Bertha Witmer was guest of honor at a lawn party hosted by her father George Lanze lton on Saturday evening. About sixty guests attended the event with home grown flowers decorating the lawn, games and dances, followed by lunch.
Wednesday evening last twenty one guests were entertained at the home of H. S. Sowards. Mrs. R. L. Lund sister of Mrs. Sowards was guest of honor. Mrs. Lund and her children had been visiting for five weeks and returned to Salt Lake City last Saturday.
The conjoint M I A of the Vernal First and Second wards will gather in the Vernal First Ward chapel Sunday evening, September 7. The program includes a quartet, xylophone solo, vocal solos, readings, musical selections, a lecture by Elder Lewia Moore, and guests are welcome.
ENJOYS OUTNG E. G. Collier of Monticello HI visited with son William Collier and family and spent three days hunting sage chickens on the mountain. He expressed pleasure with the recreational value of the country and will depart for home this week.
Last week thieves broke into the David Witmer store and took cash amounting to 86 dollars, leaving several checks. The robbery occurred before midnight when Night Marshal William Preece found the front door window broken. Entry was gained by opening the night latch.
The Seventies Quorum of Uintah stake along with the M I A fathers and sons and mothers and daughters will host a major outing at George A Slaugh ranch on Green River. Preparations are underway to entertain a large crowd with games sports and a big melon fest.
To all our friends who aided in fighting a blaze that nearly destroyed our home while we were away we extend heartfelt thanks. from MR AND MRS CHARLES LEWIS.
John N. Davis and Sons purchased a pure bred Rambouillet yearling ram at a Salt Lake City ram sale. The ram was among the best shown and will enhance the county sheep industry.
Laura and Vera Samuels and Mr and Mrs G OO Eman were in a car driven by Ralph Mur dock when the steering wheel locked on Highland Drive causing a crash into a telephone pole. Mr Eman suffered a base of skull injury and nine hours unconscious. Laura Samuels injured the head and neck. Wells Mur dock also hurt. two others were uninjured.
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