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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
8
The Vernal Express announces weekly Thursday publication with postal registration as second class mail at Vernal Utah. Subscription rates listed include one year at 2.50 dollars, six months at 1.50 dollars, and three months with limited wording.
An optimistic figure in Independent IV is pushing for greater regional influence in UIITan, working within county lines to advance the agenda. The individual is noted as a Utah State Press Association member and a National Editorial figure.
Mr and Mrs E J Hurd of Denver Colorado are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Ratttt. Mrs Hurd is Mrs Matliffs aunt.
The article notes the marriage of Viola Richardson, daughter of Vernie Richardson Ganrlon, to Cody, marking a recent brideship in the community.
Mr and Mrs Ashley Benren and family recently returned from Glenwood Springs Colorado after a two week vacation spent there for a holiday break.
Mr and Mrs Cooper spent Friday and Saturday in Sitt Lake on business and returned Sunday.
Eugene Curtis of Gunnison Colorado reports Milas Margaret Rathiy will leave on Friday the eighth for Gunnison where she will teach at the high school.
Jr and Mrs Glen Jennion of Provo announce the birth of a baby girl on Saturday. The father is identified as Mr Hennion, assistant manager of Montgomery Ward in Provo, who formerly led the shoe department at the Ashley Co-op.
Miss Deane Bennion of Parts Idaho, Mr and Mrs A Palmer and E W Stringfellow of Taylorsville visited with Mrs Bennion last week. Bennion formerly taught in Uintah high school and is now an instructor at Fielding High in Parts.
Ward White, struck by a paralytic stroke some time ago, remains in similar condition with the left side affected. Mr Witte was in very good health at the time of his illness, and hopes for a prompt recovery from the affliction.
Irs A Charles to operate a strictly modern English American dining room serving four course meals during a short visit to Lonfor and Fa in America. She is sister of Met Sarah Mudge and Mrs John Jorgelsen.
Warren Richardson and Leonard Horrocks have taken charge of Texaco service station Number one near Imperial Air. Richardson recently returned from service in Scotland and Horrocks has been employed by the Texas company at their distribution plant.
Dr and Mrs Wallace eight Calder left Tuesday for Boston where Wit Calder will enter the Forses the College of Dental Surgery. They carried the body of the late Levis Gower of New York. Mrs Helmstetter of New York accompanied the party and helped ship the body by rail.
Mr and Mrs Meagher and their son left Sunday for Salt Lake City. Miss Gladys McCoy has gone to Helper to teach school during the winter season.
Mrs L G Nobe left Thursday for Provo to have her small daughter operated on for the removal of her tonsils.
Dr and Mrs George H Christy drove to Salt Lake City on Monday to attend the medical convention being held there this week.
Mr and Mrs B H Stringham return to Vernal after spending the summer at their Diamond Mountain residence.
The many friends of Edgar Calder will be glad to hear he is slowly improving after a very serious appendicitis operation.
Harry Van Tassel reports a visit with friends in Vernal this week while Mrs Van Tassell returns to Colorado on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Ted Bennion, who spent the summer at their ranch near Hayden Colorado, returned to their Vernal home on Sunday to spend the winter.
Wilson Duke sustained a head cut when he fell on the pavement at Dots Beach on Monday night. He required three stitches to close the wound.
Miss Merle Ashton has returned to Salt Lake City from vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs WoS Ashton. She has been engaged as an instructor at one of the city's schools.
A group of sixteen young people motored to Davis cabin in McKee Drawn Monday night and spent the evening as guests of Lawrence Davis. After a delicious supper at the cabin they danced at the nearby store.
Mr James Chipman and Mrs Rosebraugh of Ameri ar Utah joined Mr and Mrs H H Stringham and Mrs Chipman for Labor Day. Mrs Chipman is Ms Stringham, a mother, and Mrs Rosebraugh is her sister.
Timothy Stringham reports his daughter Sitance Mrs B H Stringham has gone to American Fork to attend high school there during winter. Hier atster Katherine leaves on Sunday morning for the Wasateh Academy at Mt Plewvart.
Misa Vesta Tebbs returns to Salt Lake City after an extended visit with Mr and Mrs C W Showalter and family. She will be gone a short time on business with Mr and Mrs Thr Ace Coltharp.
Albert RO Wigington of Bill Colorado and Ellen G Lockhart of Meeker Colorado received a marriage license on Saturday from County Clerk Wilson Murray. They were wed by Justice Charles Carter. The groom is son of Robert Wigington and the bride daughter of John Lockhart.
On Saturday night the Scouts of Vernal First ward were entertained with a lamb barbecue at the DB H Stringham cabin on Blamond mountain. A program of games and music was enjoyed before and after the barbecue, and ice cream and other refreshments helped complete the feed.
Mr and Mrs Roy Kay came home Wednesday after a two week vacation in California visiting Los Angeles Pasadena and San Diego. Mc Kay will resume supervising excavation of prehistoric remains at the Grove River site for the Carnegie Museum.
H M Snyder runs Texaco Service Station No 2 near the Farm Bureau Building and brings extensive service station experience. He previously operated the former site of Cota cobdlerock station 4 and served for years as an agent for Oakland and Pontiac cars.
Bil Gurr Clint Ereckson and George Bull traveled to Rock Springs Sunday and returned Monday. They met with Paul Edkins, agent for Cono, and with Dasin, Former Uintah Dasin agent for The Teaco Romping. They attended Rock Springs Labor Day celebration via the Vernal Standa highway.
Isan W Atwood returned Saturday from Green River with part of the Peabody Museum group. He has worked with the group for three weeks and joined their study of the South Ll yton Three Rock Creek Uintah River Dry Fork Ashier Creek and Foot of Red Mountain. The party plans to return in about two years to continue studies of ancient ruins and pictographs in the Vera area.
On Tuesday of last week the Vernal first ward Scouts hosted a cooking demonstration at Calder's Boat Park before the meal. Participants and contests were held, with business talks by local men after the repast. Eagle Scout Dale Jensen spoke about a trip to Yellowstone Park, while the meal courses listed Calder family as chefs and helpers.
Vernal First and Second wards hosted a gypsy themed fall commencement of the Mutual Improvement Association at a grassy clearing near Calders Creamery with archway decor and bonfires. The program featured vocal duets, instrumental duets, dances, and a gypsy fortune tellers display, followed by a watermelon party at Doc's Beach and a dancing gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs T T Johnston with about thirty couples in attendance.
A reception honored Mr and Mrs A DeMar Dudley at the Jensen ward chapel after their Salt Lake temple marriage on September. Mada Shelley of American Fork Utah was the bride. The event drew many friends from Jensen Verral and nearby communities who enjoyed dancing, games, and displays of presents amid a crowded hall. An accident delayed some attendees travel from American Fork. The Ray Stringham orchestra provided music as the couple, son of Andrew Dudley, were wished a long, happy marriage.
A birthday party at the home of Mrs Benjamin F Kelly in Jensen on Thursday September 3 honored Mrs George W Biese Sr. Guests included Zelda McLean and Emil Sundquist with prizes. Mrs W B Chase received consolation. Hostess aided by Mrs Clyde Hatch served a luncheon and gifts were given to Mrs Boece and other attendees.
A group from Vernal spent a weekend at McKee Draw with a camp fire Saturday night and a store dance. The trio of days featured mountain scenery and social gatherings. Participants included Mr and Mrs Narman, Mr and Mrs J Anderson, Mr and Mrs Wimes Freestone, Mr and Mrs Abe Hatch, and Mr and Mrs E J Young.
The Thalla cub met Thursday afternoon at the home of their president Mrs B P Kelly at la ser. Seventeen members were present twelve being from Vernal 11 being social day five hundred was played Zelda McLean won first prize Edna Surdqu 4 second prize and Mrs Warren Case the booby sprite The hostess served a most delicious chicken diner.
Miss Rowena Stringham entertained friends at a Monday dinner party at her home. Music from the radio accompanied a three course meal. She departed the next morning for Diamond Mountain where she plans a summer stay.
The Ladies Aid met at the Community House on September 2 for their first fall gathering. Annual officer elections named Mrs W D G Chase president Mrs Robert Thorne vice president Mrs E A Lanker secretary and Mrs Mattie Weaver treasurer. The next meeting is set for September 16 at Mrs Maggie Hatch's home.
The annual election of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday at 2:30 pm in the United State Bank directors rooms. Mrs J A Cherey was chosen president, with Mrs Wm Collyer as first vice president and Mrs W E Witbeck as second vice president. Other officers named include Mrs Glen Lambert secretary, Mrs J O Stewart treasurer, Mrs Clyde Hatch historian, Mrs John N Davis chaplain, and Mrs Vern McCarrell sergeant at arms.
rs B W Bradfield and Mrs I Tr Smith with children of Salt Lake City returned to their home after visiting for some time with Mrs Ethel M Martin. Mrs Bradfield is Mrs Martin's mother and Mrs Smith is her sister.
Mir and Mrs Lowe Ashton of Duchesne Mr and Mrs Clare Ashton of Roosevel Airs Watt Bryce and Dr R Q Warnock visited with Mrs Leslie Ashton and fraid Mrs Hae Ashton Sunday.
Ellen Long departed Wednesday morning for an extended visit with friends in Grand Junction.
Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas of Brigham City returned Wednesday after a several days visit with Mr and Mrs W S Ashton. Mrs Thomas was formerly Miss Elida Ashton.
Mr and Mrs Horace Coltharp and family come back from their summer residence on the mountain where they have spent the past season.
Jesse Haws of the local post office announces a rural carrier vacancy due to the retirement of David L. Richards at the end of September. The civil service examination is set for September 2, 1931 in Vernal with a salary of 1800 dollars for 24 miles and 430 dollars for each additional mile.
Mrs Clyde Nelson will move with her two daughters Welen Mar and Miriam Hislop to Mit Pleasant to enroll at Wasatch academy for the coming winter term.
Mr and Mrs Martin of Wink Texas spent several days visiting with Mrs Ethel Martin. Ale Marti is connected with the Shell Oil company where he has been employed for six years since leaving Vernal.
WE Lilenquist wins the Intermountain division contest and earns a $73 shotgun and 9 banquet ate price. He sold thirty six washing machines in the territory during the past two months. He was assisted by Charles and Aaron Lewis, who will be appointed local agents.
A city election will be held in November for the election of city officers for the ensuing two year period. Mayor Hf B Calder, Recorder K G DeMotsey, Treasurer Mrs T T Johnston, and Councilmen Irvin Faton, W G Wendeson, B HL Stringham, A VY Lewis, and T G Acaf are the present members.
Daggett County with the Daggett County Sportsmen's Association and Ashley National Forest officials and the U S Bureau of Fish and Frest Survey restocked local streams and lakes. A 130 cms shipment from Saratoga hatchery was rail shipped to Green River Wyoming then by truck 63 miles to the area. All trucks and workers were supplied by local sportsmen. This and a previous shipment from Whiterocks hatchery are the county's only restocking in three years.
Northern Bohemian peasants excel in crafting gusteal instruments and exporting string reed and brasa instruments. An estimated export value reaches about 6 million dollars, highlighting a growing regional craft and trade.
A representative group met at the county courthouse Saturday to form a relief committee for Uintah County's unemployed. Wm H Slddoway chaired, with Hugh W Colton as chairman and E Peter Bon and Rev George W Guild as vice chairs. The panel named executive members and outlined winter relief plans, seeking funds and local employment while urging residency proof and prioritizing one breadwinner per family.
Rumors say Duchesne County High may join Regional football for the first time, as Uintah’s entry and Brilant prospects spark fan expectations. Principal Frank Williams and coach Lynn Taylor, both strong athletic figures, could lead the Mountaineers into a new era of school sports.
Governor George H Dern urged state agencies to launch a safe driving campaign focusing on school children starting the new year. Police, schools, religious groups, and local businesses are asked to cooperate to make highways safer for children.
Harold Merkley and Lewis Roberts spent several days in Salt Lake City Provo and Payson during the past week returning Monday Merkley is employed by the Ashton Service Station and was part of the group touring the area for business and leisure purposes.
Office listing notes paper and legal form materials including Tyrecriter Ribbens and carbon paper for sale at the specified location 910ut.
New sampea cards arrive priced as low as 3 dollars for a set of 25 with personal name printing. Call orphona and they will call to show selections. Also notes a Green River to Boston railroad ticket and a $5 reward for return to Ivan Watwood in Vernal.
A fragmented notice describes a missing buck sheep on Diamond Mountain with brand markers and half crop ear details. It also advertises COLLIER FURNITURE AND SECOND HAND STORE offering dining room, overstuffed sets, baby beds, and repair services at reduced prices.
Rental card cites lower cost to rent furnished cabins than maintaining a house with natural gas water lights and laundry included. Rents from 12.59 dollars and up after September 15th, with private baths toilets and hot water systems, according to WS Henderson.
Uintah Stake announces a temple excursion to the Salt Lake Temple in October led by Arthur Manwaring. At the Union meeting the stake choir performed splendid selections under Chorister Norman Olsen who invited all state singers to join the stake and attend Thursday night practice at the tabernacle. L G Noble is president with Warren Richardson as counselor and Jesse Haws named new stake presidency.
Governor George H Dern designated September 17 as Constitution Day and urged Utahns to hold fitting ceremonies in every city and town. He called on schools to conduct exercises to instill pride in American citizenship and the principles underpinning government.
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