This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 48 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
2
The Vernal Express announces James Witlis as editor with William Wallia and Vankger in senior roles. The paper details leadership shifts and upcoming coverage plans for local news, sports, and community events.
Second class matter at the post office in Vernal Utah under act of Congress March 1879.
Zelph Calder returned Sunday from Salt Lake City and was visiting Vernal. Hebert Ceoaper arrived from California and Barton of the A Geology Survey of Salt Lake City appeared in Vernal Wednesday. Mulling of Fapoint has stayed in Vernal for a week while on the jury. FBE and E V Heatoh of Wat son visited Vernal Thursday.
It is reported that Marimon a merchant of Whiterock and Joan Wednesday accompanied Harold Tundell was summoned to Salt Lake City Thursday due to the death of his sister.
Doris Alexander returned Sunday from Salt Lake where she with many others from Vernal now Col Lind. Mrs FE J Young left Wednesday morning for Bale Lake to take the state examination. Hyde Bennion, administrator of the Rnos Bennion estate of Salt Lake City, was in Vernal this week on business.
Clement Laton returned from Salt Lake City after an appendicitis operation. Vern Shimmin Carl Freeman and J Anderson visited Utah canyon Sunday for a day of fishing and report good catches. Mr and Mrs John Jorgenson traveled to Ouray Valley Tuesday. Mr Jorgenson had a homestead near Leota.
The Price Fate committee asks Newton Brothers to refrain from crafting a handsome nickelplated saddle to be awarded at the fair this month. The directive aims to avoid display piece trophies and preserve charitable or practical prizes instead.
Mirga Lolasfartin is employed as stenographer at the United State Bank filling the vacancy left by William Haslem who departed for California, as reported by local officials.
JC Penney Co store manager Ray Duke came back Tuesday evening from Heber City where he had attended his grandmother's funeral.
Manager I Sander of the Ashley Coop was called to a location Saturday evening and felt on stage Sunday morning. He expects the task to be completed in ten days.
Texaco opens a new service station next week with a full page ad inviting the public to visit and sample top quality Texaco products at one of the best equipped stations in the country.
Word comes from Salt Lake City that William Witbeck, long seriously ill in a hospital for three weeks, shows improvement after passing the crisis on Tuesday. Friends hope for his complete recovery and safe return home.
Mr and Mrs Swétsen and daughter left Tuesday morning for Ogden where Mr Swenson will es h.
Salt Lake City based Attorney Board 10 schedules hearings in Vernal this week on legal matters involving multiple clients and pending filings.
Naples merchant Carl Goodrich returned after a trip to Rock Springs Wyoming on Wednesday. He reported no incidents and noted business conditions in both cities.
Mir Evans will be principal of Woodland School this year while Oro Y Byang of Woodland is named mer teacher at Uintah High School in Vernal.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Dowtharp and their two children of Salt Lake City spent the weekend in Vernal with Mr Dowtharp’s mother and other relatives. They returned home Monday.
San Francisco guests Mr Teeples and family are staying with Mr Teeples' relatives, described as visitors to the local household. The report notes their presence and acknowledges the Teeples family hosting them during their stay.
Clerks of the Ashley Coop hosted a birthday dinner at Anta Smith’s home for Mrs Audrey Ittchens. The event celebrated her birthday with a small gathering and refreshments.
A note of thanks to Manager J Anderson of Utah Power and Light Co for a fine mass of brook trout shows local fishermen achieving success in the area.
The Vernal Express asks readers to mail or drop off obituaries births marriages and other notices after 6 pm contact shows a tollfree or phone number. Mrs E T Corless previously very ill last week is now improving and friends hope for a safe speedy recovery.
Bre and Mrs Trueman Miller of Iverton Utah are the proud parents of a baby girl born Wednesday August 24. Mia Miller, formerly Mia Vera Carpenter, is the newborn.
Mr and Mrs Wee Witbeck and Jitte daughter arrived home Thursday evening from their summer home at Norie Cole. Mr Witbeck left again Saturday morning for Norie in the interest of his sheep.
Mrs Ruth Caldwell returned from Salt Lake City and Lava Hot Springs on Sunday. She attended the Legion convention at Ogden and enjoyed a vacation at the hot springs. She also saw Lindbergh on her return to Salt Lake City.
Reverend Charles E Sebold leaves Sunday afternoon for Chicago where he will begin a lecturing tour through Wilnala and expects to be away about two months. The Express offers him good luck and a safe return.
W O Robinson M J A recreation director of Salt Lake City will hold an internal Saturday evening September 17 to meet with recreation committees and MIA officers at the Orpheus Stake President Irvin Faton desires a full attendance.
Advertises Nexton Bros as a leading U S firm for well made boots saddles and harnesses. Highlights that when the company has news it benefits readers interested in quality leather goods.
The Sterling Transportation Company named Uintah Products Company as its agents for the local area and surrounding country. For any truck service to Salt Lake City or intermediate points, contact Manager R Collett Jr at phone 148.
A fleet of visitors including Pat Henderson of Dragon G T Jones and family of Craig Dr ND J Sutton and wife and daughter Florence of Logan H E Sutton and wife of Magna Mr and Mrs S A Higu and sons of Drago George Ladrd and Teonard Ward of Mack and Lester K Gottschall and wife of Satt ake City were among the numerous Vernal viators during the past week.
Joseph Varatki, former general manager of the Electrical Ice Cream and Ice Plant in Vertigre, Nebraska, visited home after a weeklong trip to Vernal, Hyramit Cry der, and Fonthe Calder. Many of his friends, including Atr Yar atki and his Cal der creamery acquaintances, were glad to see him again.
Roland C Lundquist and June Bart Lett along with Misa Helen Henderson traveled from Price on Saturday evening. Mixy Henderson has been visiting relatives for two weeks. Fane Bartlett, son of Ashley Bartlett, visited relatives briefly before departing for a mission for the LD church to Great Britain. Mrs Lundquist, visiting here for two weeks, returned with her husband Menday to their Price home.
Tratlete Calder returned from East Lake City and attends a telet court in Vernal with Judge Marin Larsen District Attorney M I Popa and court reporter Joi Keller of Prova. The appearance marks ongoing legal proceedings this week.
Vira Beatrice Twitchell and her daughter return home following a year with sister Mia Tillian Snow in San Diego to aid Mia's health journey in Southern California.
Mrs David Witmer hosted a Sunday party for her daughter Derdimay’s sixth birthday. About twenty guests attended games and music and were served a delightful lunch.
Vira Itebesu Calder and two daughters of Salt Lake City arrived Wednesday evening with Attorney J Robert Stobinson. Mr Stobinson visited briefly at the home of his wife's father, C G Calder.
Attorney and Mrs Robert G. Torter of Duchesne were in Vernal today on their way home from Denver and Fort Collins where they had been visiting. In Fort Collins they enrolled their daughter Martha Page in high school.
Nareld Davis and Zelph Calder returned home after days in Salt Lake City visiting Colonel Lindberg and attending his speech before thousands. Mr and Mrs Tf M Snyder and two daughters, and Miss Erma Bairdlefg left Tuesday for Salt Lake City due to William Witbeck Sr illness. Witbeck remains not improving rapidly.
City Council met Wednesday evening with Mayor St C Cooper and Clerk Walter Woolley among others. Discussion covered the proposed sidewalk program and it was decided to advertise for bids at once.
Andre Byron Thomas and party from Dry Fork ranch returned Tuesday evening and settle into their new home. They are building a herd of cows and feature other weathered chores. Mr Thomas holds the contract to drive the school truck from Dr. Tork to Verial for the current school year.
Ward confers Sunday evening at 7 30 with all members invited. President Wallace Calder and other stake officials will attend. An excellent program of sacred music awaits attendees.
Mrs E Young Sr Mra Marie Frekson Mra Mary Shakespeare and Seymour Young all of Murray join relatives in Wednesday evening visit amid BE J Young Sr illness. High school faculty member EM Bronson Deane Hennson Electa Johnson Damaris Utton and others from Salt Lake Provo Magna Sandy gather. Mr Childs returns to lead music department with wife after late May marriage.
The article notes Senator T W O Donnell as a suggested first honorary member of Ashley Valley clubs for his public service and business leadership. Charles Henderson Grant Calder with companions traveled to Salt Lake City and various Utah towns to attend a Labor Day event, reporting good road conditions and a six hour Salt Lake to Manila trip.
Card thanks neighbors for support after a death and funeral of a wife and mother. Commitee formed to present a membership certificate to Senator O Donnell. Lions Club backs Boys and Girls Clubs Achievement Day and the local PTA. Other business to be addressed Wednesday.
Mire Lula Burress and Lewry DeVeaut become engaged, announced by Mire Lula’s parents Mr and Mrs Burress and Lewry’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Shurtliff at their Roosevelt home.
Me and Mrs Nathan announce the marriage of Mire J Chivera to John E Palmerton of Mr and Mrs John Palmerton. Chivera is from Vernal and Palmerton from Noedles. Glen McDennion of Vernal weds Camille Crandall of Provo at East Lake Temple Wednesday afternoon with reception at Bennion home next Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Green.
Vera Calder hosted a Sunday school officers gathering Monday evening at the family residence in Vernal. The well lit rooms displayed flowers while games, singing and recitations entertained attendees. Refreshments were served to Tiahop Mrs HoH Calder James Si Wallis Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen Mr and Mrs Gilbert Childs Mr and Mrs Howard Mendenhall Mrs Mary Sankr Supt Olesen Lee Morrill Mabel Siddoway Alten Hatch Mab Nicholson and others.
Stake authorities list home missionary appointments for Sunday September 18. Names include Gimes Horace W Woolley, Wallace Calder, Jensen John L McConkie, George E Witkina, Lappin William HH Suddoway, Warren Jones, Liberty Pontha Calder, Myr tle Dudley, Macned John N Davis, A A Hans Niples James B Shaffer Ernest Johnson, Vernal First Ward Charles A Hardy John D Karren, Vernal Second Ward Joseph f Hacking Mary Winder Ashley Lewis Gardiner Thomas Caldwell Davis Joseph A McKee Vir den Johnson.
Ashley Valley endured severe electrical storms last week with vivid lightning and thunder. Widespread rain and hail followed as Vernal reported lightning strikes, a fire damaged a Chevrolet coupe, and bricks were dislodged from a high school corner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.