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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1926

Page

8

Vernal Express Item Merged in City Notice

Partial readable snippet from The Vernal Express details a local notice involving city matters. The fragment mentions filters and names but lacks clear actions or dates to confirm the full event or outcome.

Vernal Post Office Second Class Notice

Public notice filed for Vernal Utah under act of Congress 1879 indicates a mailing matter classification. The record shows a fee 2.50 and reference to March LAR IV ADVANCE.

Vernal Utah Congress

Writing Ads Like a Pro for Your Paper

Ida Lambert of Roosevelt visited Vernal last weekend while sharing a simple method to craft effective ads. Picture facing the customer, then write an ad that clearly tells what you offer and why it matters.

Lapoint Business Visitor Spends Day in Town

A G Anderson of Lapoint was a business visitor in town on Wednesday, meeting local merchants and discussing potential trade opportunities.

A G Anderson of Lapoint

Mr and Mrs W N Preas Return From Utah Trip

Mr and Mrs W N Preas returned Monday from a trip to Salt Lake City and other Utah points, reporting the journey successful and enjoyable.

W N Preas Salt Lake City Utah

Mre J C Frizzell and Mrs Claude Riley in Vernal

Mre J C Frizzell and Mrs Claude Riley of Rangely were in Vernal on Monday visiting and running local errands.

J C Frizzell Claude Riley Rangely

Mrs Byron Thomas Returns From Visit With Sister

Mrs Byron Thomas came back this week from a brief visit with her sister Mrs Eyner Neilson in Duchesne.

Byron Thomas Eyner Neilson Duchesne

Porter Announces Birth of Baby Boy in Vernal

Attorney Robert G Porter of Duchesne announced in Vernal last week the arrival of a baby boy born on Friday. Mother and babe are doing nicely.

Robert G Porter Durchesne Vernal

Mr and Mrs George Sholes Move to Butler House

Mr and Mrs George Sholes moved the fore part of this week from the Lestie Ashton house where they have lived the past year to the house owned by Mrs Mary Butler.

George Sholes Lestie Ashton Mary Butler

Whiterocks Plumbing Work Near Uintah School Board

Jack Higham, focal plumber, and Bus Hatch, focal contractor, were working in Whiterocks last week on new washroom facilities being fitted up by the Uintah school board.

Jack Higham Whiterocks Uintah School Board

Local Family Heads West for Denver Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Asston Mrs Leslie Ashton and Lane left that week for a trip to Denver Colorado They will also visit gacks in western Colorado.

Ray Asston Leslie Ashton Lane Denver Cebho Colorado

McCurdy Boy Swallowed Byes Near Dodds Ranch

A last week notice misstated the location of an incident involving William McCurdy's son. The event occurred near the Dodds ranch at Ashley, not at the ranch itself.

William McCurdy Byes Dodds Ranch Ashley

Romneys Move to Vernest. New Coach at Uintah High

Mr and Mrs Gelden Romney and child of Provo arrived last week to make their home in Vernest for the winter. Mr Rotmey will be coach at Uintah High School this winter.

Mra Gelden Romney Provo Vernest Rotmey Uintah High School

Mrs Jacob N Lybberta Improves From Critical Condition

Word from Nap ted reports Mrs Jacob N Lybberta in gradual improvement after a period of critical illness. Her condition is described as encouraging as she receives care.

Mra Jacob N Lybberta Ben

Stringhaws Move to Williams Home in Bartlett Area

Mr and Mrs William Stringhaw have moved from the home of Mr and Mrs Augustus Smith to the Henry Williams residence south of the Bartlett area. The move occurred last Saturday.

Ord William Stringhaw Augustus Smith Henry Williams Ld Ttartlett

Baby girl born to Glenanderson couple in Shit Lake City

Mrs W Ashton reported Mr and Mrs Glenanderson of Shit Lake City are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday August 21. Mrs Anderson was one by at the Is& jaekt soar Ytr and Mrs Harold Workman and Duard Creggat of Carbonera Trialt returned home Monday after attending funeral services for Sittla Chara Wittlamaon.

W . Ashton Ytr Harold Workman Duard Creggat Carbonera Memlay Attem Sittla Chara Wittlamaon

Two Guests From Miami Depart California Home

A Miami Florida pair, staying with Ve and Lige Jackson for two weeks, left Saturday morning for their home in Los Angeles California after visiting in Toe Angeles.

Mra F OR Barnes Miami Florida Mra Lige Jackson Toe Angeles Calif

Visitors from Salt Lake City Visit Jensen Dinosaur Quarry

Vies Latra Samuels sister of Mrs Vern Shimmin and Jiromica Adama traveled from Salt Lake City to stay with the Shimmins. They joined a trip to the Jensen Dinosaur quarry then attended a rodeo at Myton before returning to Fair Lakes.

Vies Latra Samuels Vern Shimmin Jiromica Adama Salt Lake City Shimmin

Parker of Utah Publix Health Association Visits Vernal

Mr 8 Parker of the Utah Publix Health Association was in Vernal Thursday for undisclosed duties as officials planned public health outreach and community engagement.

Parker The Utah Publix Health Association

Fort Du Chene visitor spent weekend in town

Mew Merr Ingham of Fort Du tcheene visited the town Saturday and Sunday, drawing local residents and adding temporary bustle to the weekend schedule.

Merr Ingham Fort Dutcheene

Misa Blanche Martin Returns from Glenwood Springs Vacation

Misa Blanche Martin came back last week from Glenwood Springs Cole where she spent her vacation.

Misa Blanche Martin Glenwood Springs Cole

Hatch duo heads to Salt Lake City to enroll

Mr and Mrs Sam Hatch travel Thursday to Salt Lake City with Bama Tess and Boyd to enroll them at the L D S university. They plan to register the children there.

Sam Hatch Salt Lake City Bama Tess and Boyd L. D S&s University

Dugat Young and Eaton Enjoy Idaho Trip

Mr and Miss Dugat Young and Mr Bryan Eaton returned home from a visit to Stanley Idaho. They reported an enjoyable trip and said the toads through Idaho were ideal.

Miss Dugat Young Bryan Eaton Stanley Idaho Idaho

Mrs Hiatt Returns With Son From Salt Lake City Visit

Mrs Sarah Hiatt who has been visiting Salt Lake City and Sieber City during the summer returned Saturday, accompanied by her son Francis, marking the end of a seasonal trip.

Mra Sarah Hiatt Salt Lake City Sieber City Francis

Ed Brian Nightman and Taylor Mc Clellan vacation plan

Ed Brian Nightman at the ER Nal Auto Company and Taylor Mc Clellan proprietor of the Stockman Club. Jeff Friday announced a last week vacation at Lava Hot Springs Idaho.

Ed Brian Nightman Ernal Auto Company Taylor McClellan Stockman Club Jeff Friday Lava Hot Springs Idaho

Baby girl born to Sparks family in Freewater Oregon

A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Charlea R Sparks of Freewater Oregon in September. The mother and infant are doing nicely. The Sparks family were formerly of Vernal.

Charlea R Sparks Freewater Oregon Sparkes Vernal

Davis Family Tour Report From Diamond Mountain

Mr and Mrs J Ctive Davis and daughter Carma Ray returned from a ten day trip to Diamond Mountain on Wednesday. They said the cool nights and high mountain air were delightful.

Ctive Davis Carma Ray Diamond Mountain

G Alexander Travels to Salt Lake City With Daughters

G Alexander went to Salt Lake City Sunday with his daughters Doria and Sadie. Doris will continue her study at the 4 D University and Sadie will return to Vernat and register for school at the Vintage High.

T G Alexander Salt Lake City Doria Sadie Doris Sadie Vernat Vintah High

Vernon Visit Highlights Daniels Family Plan Thoroughbred Show

Mr and Mrs Shirley Daniels and family of Mr Emmanag were in Vernal on a shore visit. Mr Daniela plans to bring a thoroughbred named Rama to the Vernal fair held this fall by the Junior County Farm Bureau.

Shirley Daniels Emmanag Daniela Rama Unty Farm Bureau

Witbeck Family Returns from Summer at Weredich Cole

Mr and Mrs Willam F Witbeck and their young daughter came home Thursday after a summer at their Weredich Cole residence. Mr Witbeck plans to move to Colorado soon to ship his lambs and will be joining Jefe Mondy.

Willam Witbeck Weredich Cole Jefe Mondy Colorado

Circus figure Charles Brangcomb visits Vernal show

Charles Brangcomb of the Robinson and Gehilder circus, formerly of Dry Fork, was in Vernal with the show. Cranecomb said he was glad to see the rapid growth that had taken place in Vernal since he lived there.

Charles Brangcomb Robinson and Gehilder Circus Dry Fork Ir Cranecomb Fflace

Families Return Home After Weeklong Visit

Mra and A Jacobsen and Mr and Mrs Ernest Shafer left last Saturday morning for Siglt Lake after a week visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Lynn Strong and Mrs Shaffer, who are sisters and their mother.

Mra & A Jacobsen Ernest Shafer Siglt Lake Lynn Trong Mre Strong Mra Shaffer Jacobsen

Larsen family to spend winter in Roosevelt area home

Mr and Mrs George Larsen and family left Thursday for Roosevelt to make their home for the coming winter. Mr Larsen will teach again in the Roosevelt high school. The Smithard family will occupy the Larsen home in Vernal.

George ” Larsen Roosevelt Larsen Roosevelt High Smithard Vernat

Davis Family to Utah Trip for Visits and Return to Vernal

Mr and Mrs John N Paris and Mr and Mrs Carl Davis with George Davis departed Wednesday for Salt Lake City. They plan to visit Logan and attend to AC business before returning to Vernal in a few days.

Mur John N Paris Carl Davis George Davis Salt Lake City George Logan Dir Davis John N Davis Vernal

Gillman Funeral Attendees From Pleasant Grove

Relatives from Pleasant Grove attended the funeral of Mrs Jorace Gillman. Those named include James Gillman II Clyde Gillman Glenn Gillman Mr and Mrs J W Gillman and two children Mr and Mrs Vern Gillman and child Mr and Mrs J C Gillman and son Mr and Mrs Leonard Harris Mrs T L Jarman and Mrs Eldon Swenson.

Pleasant Grove Jorace Gillman James Clyde Glenn Giillman J W Gillman Ern Gillman Ray Gillman J C Gillman Leonard Harris T L Jarman Eldon Swenson

Sanpete County Fair Draws Big Crowd and Pre-Sales

Daly reports the Sanpete county fair and Blackhawk reunion drew between twelve and fifteen thousand attendees. About 3800 dollars worth of tickets were sold in advance, marking the largest fair in the county’s history.

Ywd Daly Serna Confectionary Ir Daly Sanpete Blackhawk

Travelers Return From Yellowstone Trip With Snow Observed

Four men led by Arthur Fassey Werle and Jessie Wancey with Fred Wall returned Tuesday from a four day journey to Yellowstone National Park. They traveled via Salt Lake City and returned via Craig Cole reporting splendid scenery and snow on higher peaks as they departed the resort.

D “Fassey “Werle Arthur Land Brerett Wancey Jessie and Fred Wall Yellangtone National Park Salt Lake City Craig Cole

Richards announce marriage of Dannette Linden native

Mr and Mrs David L Richards announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Dannette Lindy Anderson of Linden Utah to a Salt Lake City man. The bride to be is employed in Salt Lake City and plans a ceremony in Salt Lake City.

David L. Richards Dannette Lyman Anderson Linden Utah Salt Lake City

Ladies Aid elects officers at Baese home

The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs George W Baese's home on September 8. Officers elected included President Mrs Charles L Hunt, Vice president Mrs George W Baese, Secretary Mrs Benjamin F Kelly, Treasurer Mrs Joseph Galbreath, Reporter Mrs George W Baese, Chaplain Mrs Charles Sebold. A social hour followed with a lovely lunch.

George W Baese Charles L. Hunt Secretar Benjamin F Kelly Joseph Galbreth George W Hkhaese Charles Sebold

Mrs Larsen Hosts Lucy Ilwelva Hittle Birthday Lawn Party

Mrs George N Larsen entertained Tuesday afternoon for the ninth birthday of her daughter Lucy Ilwelva Hittle. Guests enjoyed outdoor games on the shady lawn and a three course luncheon followed a pretty cake with mine candles. Lucy received many lovely gifts.

George N Larsen Lucy Ilwelva Httle Lucy

Shower Honors Mrs Earl Baese Bride at Senior Baese Home

Mrs George W MTaese and Mrs George W Baese Sr hosted a Saturday afternoon shower from three to six at the Senior Baese home for Mrs Earl Baese a recent bride. Guests enjoyed yellow and lavender decor, games, and a two course luncheon followed by gift opening with Mrs Clyde Wateh assisting. Attending were Mesdames Sam Herron Henry lerriott Fred Akhurst William Merkley John Willburn Dave Heteh Clyde Hatch Bert Evans Charles Hunt Louis Gooderquist Benjamin P Kelly E A Manker J Higham and the Misses Venda Slaugh Wilda Slaugh Erma Hateh Melba Kelly Amelia Manker Fay Hunt.

George W Mtaese George W Baese Sr Baese Earl Baese Clyde Wateh Meadames Sam Herron Henry Lerriott Fred Akhurst William Merkley John “Illburn Dave Heteh Clyde Hatch Bert Evans Charles Hunt Louis Gooderquist Benjamin P Kelly E A Manker J & Higham Venda Slaugh Wilda Slaugh Erma Hateh Melba Kelly Amelia Manker Fay Hunt

Miss Pauline Larsen Surprised at Farewell Party

Miss Pauline Larsen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Larsen was honored at a surprise farewell party hosted by her friends at her home Tuesday evening. The event featured entertaining video games and a luncheon for twenty three guests.

Pauline Larsen George Larsen

Young Vernal Pair Wed in Buhl and Return Home

The Vernal groom, son of George Baese Sr, married Kate Burke daughter of Virgil Burke formerly of Vernal now of Buhl Idaho on August 19. After a brief visit they came to Vernal and stay with George W Baese Sr while planning to start housekeeping and the groom works at Vernal Lumber. The community sends congratulations.

Farl Baese George Baese Wises Kate Burke Virgil Burke Vernal Buhl Oulearth Warrie George W Baese Tha Yung Vernal Lumber Company

Old Folks’ Valley Tea Honors Pioneers at Hughes Home

Last Thursday afternoon at the Hughes residence Mrs Pardon Dodds and assisting Misses Eula Jennig Velda Modds Bessie Virginia Murray Louisa Hughes hosted a social in honor of valley elders. Cholee bouqueta and gazebo flowers decorated, thirty guests weighed for prizes in heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Thomas Bingham oldest pioneers, Mr and Mrs Joseph Hard oldest couple, Aunt Deb Johnson and Grandpa Holiday oldest persons. An old time dinner followed and bouquets were given to each guest.

Nile Hughes Pardon Dodds Eula Jennig Velda Modds Bessie Virginia Murray Louisa Hughes Hughes Hinor Perana Thomas Bingham Joeph Hard Deb Johnson Grandpa Holiday

Surprise birthday party honors Fred Weeks twenty first

Mr and Mrs A A Weeks and their daughter Florence hosted a surprise party Saturday night for their son Fred’s twenty first birthday. Guests enjoyed indoor games, refreshments, and a pink and white cake with candles. Fred received many gifts at the gathering.

Florence Fred

Dinner Party Honors Mrs Jacobsen and Mr Shaffer

Mr and Mrs Henry Millecam entertained at dinner Thursday evening of last week in compliment to Mrs I A Jacobsen and Mr and Mrs Ernest Shaffer of Salt Lake City. A bouquet of gladioli formed the centerpiece for the long dinner table. Five o clock dinner was served. Guests included Mrs I A Jacobsen, Mr and Mrs Ernest Shaffer and two persons, and Mr and Mrs Lynn Strong and son Max.

Henry Millecam O I. A Jacobsen Ernest Shaffer Salt Lake City I. A. Jacobsen Lynn Strong Max

Social hour entertained by ladies at Salt Lake and Provo

Mrs Poncha Calder hosted a Friday afternoon gathering in compliment to Mrs Mary Seffe Mrs Beth Alder of Salt Lake and Mrs Dorothey Cassidy of Provo. The decor featured beautiful garden flowers and a program included indoor games clever stunts and a dainty snack served to guests.

Poncha Calder Mra Mary Seffe Misa Beth Alder Salt Lake Doroethy Cassidy Provo Max Flowers Pala Abaedes Alty

Business and Professional Women Meet in Uintah State

The Business and Professional Women’s monthly gathering at Uintah State Peak Replita discussed convention insights from Pro Yo Were chaired by Mrs Ethel Mia Martin, Mrs Lamar Samuels, and Misses Anna Smith and Gus Davis. They finalized Chrysanthemum show plans and noted Vernal’s $5 prize for perfect national magazine subscriptions and a hardwood gift from the state for full participation.

Uintah State Peak Ethel Mia Martin Lamar Samuels Anna Smith Gus Davis Vernal Testate Organization

Reddick and Turner Receive County Marriage License

Roger Warren Reddick of Price Creek Cole and Martha Jane Turner of Jenaen were issued a marriage license by County Clerk Wilson Murray on Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Charles Carter. Reddick is the son of Mr and Mrs B C Reddick. Turner is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Turner.

Wilson Murray Roger Wharren Reddick Price Creek Cole Martha Jane ‘Turner Jenaen

Mutual Meet Opens Vernal Ward Season With Choir and Talk

In the First Ward Chapel the two Vernal wards opened their Mutual night season with a diverse program. Arch ie Johnson spoke on the Mission of Joseph Smith while musical offerings included Seeds of Kindness and Love At Home.

First Ward Joseph Smith Archie Johnson Glines Ward Wallis Teeples Bisters Charlotta Corless Eaten Calder O N Olsen Urs Jennis Larsen Trombetg Gilbert Childs The UTES Mra Frbert Pixton Mr Johnson Genediction Eugene Morrill

Editor G H Harrison Recovering From Recent Operation

G H Harrison of the Expresa is recovering after an operation in Salt Lake City. Mrs Harrison and her sister Miss Peart Wallis were in a car struck by a streetcar. both escaped serious injury, car wrecked. Streetcar operator was B E Seamons on street car number 49. The couple will not return home for about two weeks.

Wire Gerge H. Harrison Expresa Vernal Salt Lake City Harrison Peart Wallis E Seamons

Indian Water Projects Are Being Inspected in Uintah Basin

W M Reeds chief engineer of Indian affairs in the United States from Washington DC, with Charles F Burke Indian commissioner, visits Uintah Basin to review irrigation works. Charles A Engle, supervising engineer of Blackfoot Idaho, F C Gywn project engineer of Myton accompany. The project spans 7000 acres with 745 miles of canals, 22 miles of pasted ditches and 136 bridges. They spend one day in Vernal.

W M Reeds United States Washington, DC Charles F Burke Uintah Charles A Engie Blackfoot Idaho F C Gywn Myton Reed Engle Vernal

Primary Supervision In County School Program

Miss Helbrook of Provo appointed to supervise about 40 county teachers in Udatah county elementary schools. She will oversee grades up to the fourth, visit classrooms, and implement a uniform reading program with standard tests to raise reading habits and teaching quality across the county.

Udatah Rabecal Holbrook Provo Miss Helbrook Miss Holbrook

Federal Land Road Contract Let Between Myton and Roosevelt

The State Road Commission awards the federal highway project costing about 161,706.36 dollars to Lyon Construction Company of Ogden for a 9.5 mile stretch between Myton and Roosevelt. The engineer’s estimate was 167,900.62 dollars. the contractor was not yet authorized to begin work.

Myton Roosevelt State Road Commission Lyon Construction Company Ogden

Contract Award Withheld Pending County Settlement

The authorization is to be withheld until the commission receives word that Duchesne County has settled with leaseholders. The company will have 1175 days to complete the project as reported by Tribune.

Duchesne County

Card of Thanks for Burial Support and Flowers

Horace Gillman and family express heartfelt thanks to friends and all who assisted during the burial of their wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Horace Gillman

Thanking those who aided after our baby's death

The Williams family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and support during the death and burial of their darling baby Mr and Mrs Dan Williams with heartfelt gratitude dated Sept 10.

Wa Wiah Dan Williamsow

Public Auction Notice of Unclaimed Animals

Stephen Adams Poundkeeper at Davis Precinct announces sale of four unclaimed animals including a gray mare AF brand left shoulder a bay colt three years old a bay colt two years old and brown colt one year old. Goods held to secure a $212 debt from September 9 1926. Auction at his Davis Precinct location on September 20 1926 at 1 o clock.

Davis Precinct Jess Burke Stephen Adams

For Sale or Trade Items in Vernal Utah

Henry Pehacek of Vernal Utah lists sale or trade items including buggy and harness wagon lathe forge rise one ton chain hoist drill press Columbia phonograph and a truck tire and rim. Notices show dates September 16 and October 1 with a man named Henry Pehacek and a finding at the city marshal’s office on September 10.

Columbia Phonograph Henry Pehacek Vernal Utah

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