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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
8
A ragged listing of local notes from Vernal and Duchesne area. Campbell of Roosevelt visits Vernal on business. Several residents travel for work and leisure including to Provo Salt Lake City and Lognan. Local court sessions and a lecture by Congressman Doug Colton are announced with invites.
A fine 7% pound baby girl arrived Tuesday September at the home of Mr and Mrs David W mer. All are getting along nicely. Mrs C Collon left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs Yora Pail son.
James H. Wallis executive secretary of the Utah Public Health Association arrived Saturday evening to attend the quarterly conference session.
A brief quotation from Ballou underscores early education shaping character, noting that every word spoken within a child's hearing helps form their character and moral foundation.
William M Anderson Marrell Eaton Milas Nellie Smith and other guests departed Friday for Salt Lake City on a combined business and pleasure trip with plans to visit several engagements and enjoy local amenities.
A fine baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Wall of Jensen on Wednesday September 7. Mrs Wall is at Henderson apartments in the Mother and Babe area and is doing nicely along with the newborn.
Saturday evening a large crowd attended a social at the Uintah Academy for all stake and ward officers, under the direction of the stakes Advisory committee.
Orem Interests acquired Pope Development in the past week and paid 1600 dollars in back taxes to county Treasurer W S Henderson, settling debts and consolidating local property holdings.
At the county treasurer's office work starts next Monday morning to mail the final notices of taxes for 1921. The task will take about two weeks of steady effort to complete.
Mrs C Parker and her visiting mother left Wednesday for a visit in Salt Lake prior to the new school year. Mrs Parker teaches English at Uintah Academy.
Joseph Marion Dudley son of Marion Dudley and Miss May Meeka daughter of Hyrum S Meeks, both well known young people of Jensen, were united in marriage Saturday by Bishop T J Caldwell.
Mr Hatch and his wife, while in Duchesne for business, were summoned to the funeral of Captain Pardon Dodds, Sr. They returned on Wednesday. Mr Hatch is a brother of Mrs Dodds.
A Thursday game between Lapolni and Vernal was tightly contested. Vernal led 3 to 4 at half and the lead swapped hands in a tense final stretch as the outcome remained in doubt until the end.
Benjamin R. Taylor and Eva Bell Findlay of Vernal wed on August 27 in the Islamic cresk area with Bishop George KEK Wilkins officiating. C. C Dewey remains bail while awaiting district court action related to fall on action by Jesse Hamaker. neither he nor Mrs Hamaker will be tried this term.
A Labor Day matchup between the Indians and Vernnt drew a large crowd as YT ting horses provided entertainment. The home team powered to a 7 to 2 victory, sealing the win with strong hitting and steady defense.
Mr and Mrs Wildan y Mese left Price Monday for Richmond Virginia where Mr Mease will enter the drug business with his brother Jack Mease. Mrs Mease, who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C A Johnson, left last week to join her husband at Price.
County Attorney Charles De Molsy and an aviso traveled to Gooding Idaho last Thursday to visit their daughter Mrs Wf F Rlan. They endured and returned Sunday amid a storm. Mrs DeMolsy departed from the location for Gooding while Mr DeMolsy experienced another storm on the return journey.
Mr and Mrs John H Blood of Kaysville spent a night in Vernal last week while visiting different towns over the reservation. They visited with Mr Blood's cousin, Percy Blood, and said Vernal and Ashley were the zines place they saw during their trip.
City Recorder H Walter Woolley departed Thursday morning for Salt Lake City. He will stay until Mrs. Woolley arrives from Honolulu. He will be joined by Misses Tom Woolley, Alice Olson, Stolin Vernon, and Efcy Powell as they head to attend school at the BU University.
The Vernal Gun Club received 15,000 fin serling Rainbow trout last week and planted them in Ashley Creek. This brings total releases to about 30,000 trout for the year with more expected to be stocked in East Park Reservoir and White Rocks Canyon. Allan notes the fish came through the heat. Ed Oakes brought them on a government truck. These are Uintah County’s first releases in twelve years.
Sheriff Nighardson departed Thursday morning for Ogden to fetch Lea Pritchett of Whiterocks, held by authorities on a cattle stealing charge in the Reservation area. No details could be learned.
The Utah Press Association will meet in Brigham City on September 13 and 14. President E E Brodie and Secretary H C Hotaling of the National Editorial Association will attend. A good time is expected.
Local office advertises a range of legal blanks for sale including forms and templates. Inspectors note these are standard documents available to the public for filling and filing.
Mis Lilian Griffita returned home in Vernal after visiting relatives in Fruita Colorado. Misa Fern Johnson Dragon Utah rode Friday to Vernal and Manuel Gonzales headed to Fort Duchesne for winter school. Miles Upham Esther Hanning and others arrived by Mack and Watson from Willcox Academy and Los Angeles. Ernest Woollard moved to Watson for a job. J R Gullo returned to Colorado Springs. Superintendent John McAndrews went to Mack.
On Thursday afternoon the Ver nal First Ward Relief Society surprised their president Mrs Archie Richardson who wished to attend Pearl Dudley's funeral at Jonsen. More than forty guests arrived during a lesson plan, with games and refreshments prepared by the uninvited Russia.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Ashton hosted a surprise party Tuesday for Rae Anton in Roosevelt. About twenty guests hid in the house as he arrived from work, enjoying games, an elaborate lunch, and a late-hour sendoff at two o'clock. Unity Rebekah ladies gave Miss Nallto Rodabaugh a farewell party at Odd Fellows hall, prior to her move to Sunnyside for a teaching position. Kingsbury Congregational women elected officers after a Wednesday business meeting at Mrs George Baese home. Mrs Banks named president, Hunt vice president, Chapman secretary, Baese treasurer, with refreshments served.
Last Friday the Royal Neighbors Sego Lily Camp No 8186 RN A held a surprise party for Mrs George Baese at Mrs William Merkley’s residence. A lunch served with forks borrowed from Mrs Reese, guests included Mrs Banks and many others, and Mrs Baese received a silver serving spoon and bluebird dish set as gifts. The afternoon ended on a cheerful note with guests enjoying time together.
County clerk Charles A Hatch grants license to Myron D Perry and Mary Belle Batty for marriage in Salt Lake Temple. The couple, both well known, left Glines ward after a shower given for Miss Batty, with Bishop and Mrs Batty accompanying them to Salt Lake City.
A pleasant surprise was given in her honor on Wednesday evening with about thirty guests attending. Games were played and a luncheon of ice cream and cake was served. Mrs Twitchell and her daughter Marjorie left for Schofield Utah on Monday where she will teach this winter.
Classified ad lists sale of a piano a Victrola and other household furniture with contact phone 84 A 36 11 inviting buyers to inquire.
A dramatic photoplay arrives next Friday September 16 from Paramount. Winston Churchill’s night event inspires the plot with a rector and settlement worker at center stage. Albert Capellani and William Carleton produce. Edith Haier leads with a strong supporting cast as it exposes society’s shams and hypocrisies through a sweeping romance.
The Genealogical Sunday event has moved from September 25 to September 18 due to Stoke Priesthood meeting conflicts. Organized by the Genealogical Board of 36 11 Uintah Stoke.
The family of Mrs. John A. Evans Sr express gratitude for kindness during the illness and death of their father and husband and for the floral offerings.
Reward will be paid for information or return of a roan cow branded E on left ribs by Mrs Ed Sumner. Phone 86 B 36-1¢. Lost ladies coat near Duchesne. finder please leave at this office and receive reward. Roomers and boarders wanted. Mrs Peter Hanson wanted good piano to rent. Phone 24 or $9 cash paid for used furniture at Witmer's Store. Wanted clean tight rag at this office.
Mrs Minnie Dodds and family express deep thanks to friends for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father. They also thank for the beautiful floral offerings and support received.
A notice states that the author has authorized his brother Leo Calder to manage his Overland car agency business. The declaration appears in a formal section and carries the authority for Leo Calder to act in place of the author. The text is dated in a newspaper notice style.
The Board of Education Yat tah School District invites bids for furnishing coal and wood to Vernal Central Ashley Maeser Glines Pry Fork Naples Davis Jensen Fort Duchesne Moffat Randlett Independente Ouray Valley Alterra Wilson Bennett and Hayden. Bids due September 23 1921 at 6 o'clock p.m. Bidder G QGQDRICH clerk.
Geo. E Wilkins outlines Sunday school and fast day services in the Veral Second Ward. The bishopric invites members to participate in priesthood meeting and sacramental services with meetings including MM and fast day observances.
Jerry Murray seeks payment from Will T Page for herding cattle September 9 1920 to August 1 1921 in Uintah County. Amount due and unpaid as of September 29 1921 is 407.25 dollars.
Leave your orders at this office for all kinds of embossed or engraved work. Call and see our samples, 27 tf.
A pageant will be given by the Beehive girls Friday evening at the Second ward chapel. Students from the Beehive group are scheduled to perform in a community event hosted at the local chapel.
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