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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1923

Page

4

Vernal Notes Show Births Visits and Local News

Vernal reports arrivals and births including a son for Mr and Mrs Frank Allred and a daughter for Mr and Mrs O H Whitney. notable visitors include Mrs Homer Rich improving in bed, Mrs William Ashton and Ester Jarrell traveling to Charleston and Salt Lake City, while Irvin Eaton brought Elva Eaton and Marsala Eston home from Salt Lake. final proofs set for October 20 and October 13 for land claims. local officials attend school district meetings and rodeo activity. many residents travel to Salt Lake City and Provo for education, medical, and family matters.

William Ashton Leslie Lynne Stanley Ashton Salt Lake City San Bernardino Cank Irvin Eaton Misa Elva Eaton Business College L. D. 8. School of Music Marsala Eston Velma *Bingham

Passengers and Residents Seen Traveling via Uintah Railway

Varied travelers pass through Vernal and White River on Uintah Railway routes. Names include J. F. Sutherland, E. Moss of Indlang, Viola Natch, Francis Rolley bound for Mack and Glenwood Springs, Ellen Hatch and family, Dr J M Francke and son, Mrs Ella Ware, Beatrice Twitcholl, H A Carman, Myron Roberta, C C Moses and sons, F A Grogs guiding Indian students to Haskell Institute, Carless of White River, and T J Davis with Uts Oil, among others. Travelers head toward Mack Colorado Deshler Ohio Kongas City Missouri and Lawrences Swansea EB.

J. F. Sutherland Watson White River Missou E A. Moss Indlang Blue Mountain Viola Natch Rainbow Yvernal Misa Francis Rolley Mack Colorado Glenwood Springs Ellen Hatch Mia Luella Hatch Veola J. M. Francke Eugene Ware Francke Kongas City Mmo Eugene Mrosewell New Mexico Ella Ware William Jannia Atchoe Beatrice Twitcholl Dragon Twitcholl H. A. Carman Ouray Myron Roberta Cc. F. Moses Deshler Ohio F. A. Grogs Fort Duchesney Haskell Institute Lawrences Swansea EB. T. Carless Eddie Carless White River Law

Uintah School Board Member Attends Monday Meeting

William C. Marshall of Lapoint attends Uintah school board meeting on Monday. Wilda Hardy leaves Friday for the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Norman H. Freestone departs for Kansas City and St Joseph Missouri from Newton Brothers shop. Sarah M. Rudge takes charge of Bon Ton cafe and Vernal hotel during May Long's absence. Patriarch Warmon Sowards shows improvement after illness. Mrs J H Chatwin and family return from two months in Utah visiting relatives. Forest Slaugh seeks Expres copy from Berkeley. William Griffin and wife depart for Salt Lake City after visiting. Miss Wilda Hardy plans to return. May Ohlwhiler returns from three weeks visiting Heber City Park City Salt Lake Provo. Ray Stringham rehearses Because I Love You for Sept 26 premiere. Dr Ezra Rich visits Ogden then Duchesne for fishing trip.

Aira Sarah M. Rudge Macser Gs May Long William Griffin Dert Hardy Salt Lake City Wilda Hardy Misa May Ohlwhiler Acorn Mercantile Company Heber City Park City Provo

Visits Home With Friend to Enjoy Hunt

David Curry a University of Utah vocational student returned home with John 8. Lynch manager of the Salt Lake Ice Company to enjoy a hunting trip and visit Mrs. L. W. Curry. Lynch praised Uintah Basin wealth and natural beauty before they plan to leave Saturday.

David Curry University of Utah Salt Lake City L. W. Curry John 8. Lynch Salt Lake Lynch Uintah Mr. Curry Mr. Lynch

Happenings In Society Misa Mahle Freestone Marries

Misa Mahle Freestone daughter of Mr and Mrs George Freestone and Mark F Malop son of Mr and Mrs George Hislop were married in Salt Lake City on August 16. The couple will reside in Provo.

Misa Mahle Freestone George C. Freestone Mark Fmalop George Hislop Salt Lake City Provo

Birthday surprise for Mrs Dessie Dillman Swain

Last Monday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Bessie Dillman Swain. Friends surprised her with many gifts and good wishes in the evening. The gathering featured card games and refreshments of cantaloupes and watermelons.

Mrs Dessie Dillman-Swain Bessie Dillman- Swain

Four Vernal Couples Married in Balt Lake Temple

On August 29 four Vernal couples were wed at the Balt Lake temple. The pairs are Earl Samsalon and Kathryn Calder, Leo Calder and Louise Hacking, Perry Wolcott and Clara Young, and Ray Lind and Misa Goldle Richens.

Balt Lake Temple Earl Samsalon Kathryn Calder Leo Calder Louise Hacking Perry Wolcott Clara Young Ray Lind Misa Goldle Richens

Willcox Academy Opens With Three Courses Offered

Willcox Academy will open October 1 with a staff of competent teachers. The school offers College Preparatory Industrial and Commercial courses, with graduates routinely accepted by colleges without examination. Over half of recent graduates have attended or are attending college at Utah California Indiana and Minnesota. Principal G A Downey leads science mathematics French and oral expression. Other teachers include A B Thomas History English Miss May Martin Miss Helen Hematreet Mrs M F Downey and David Nicholson with junior high and athletics. a seventh grade English and junior work instructor is to be appointed.

Willcox Academy Utah California Minners Indiana G. A. Downey A. B. Thomas May Martin Chicago Helen Hematreet Barnes Business College Commercal M. F. Downey David Nicholson Geo. A. Downey

The Uintah Debuts as Uintah High School Journal

The Uintah volume one number one appeared September 11 as the official organ of Uintah High School. Printed bi monthly the sheet carries student and faculty contributions showing strong school spirit for an upcoming year. The staff will be announced in the next issue.

The Uintah Uintah High School

Brother and Sister Rally for Thomas Austin Ill in Gosport

Mrs May Long reports her brother Thomas Austin of Gosport England is seriously ill. Mrs Sarah M Rudge and John Austin visiting from Salt Lake City are his siblings. Austin visited Vernal last year and made many friends who await his recovery.

May Long Thomas Austin Gosport England Sarah M. Rudge John Austin Salt Lake City Austin Vernal

Clean-Up Day Proclaimed Ahead of County Fair in Vernal

Mayor Walter G Barnes proclaims Saturday September 22 as clean up day urging residents to tidy premises. Weeds have grown thick and unsightly. citywide effort needed before the county fair September 26 to 28 when crowds will surge in Vernal.

Walter G. Barnes

Auto Light Regulations Warn Vernal Drivers

Marshal H. A. Miller announces that all automobile lights must be adjusted as required by law. Those failing to comply will be arrested and fined. Miller notes several Vernal sites where lights remain unadjusted.

H. A. Miller

Commercial teacher arrives for Uintah High

Jesse T. Wilson of Montana arrives to teach the commercial department at Uintah High School. He is a Provo graduate and former principal of Preston High School Idaho with eight to nine years of teaching experience and is active in community work.

T. J. Caldwell Uintah Jesse T. Wilson Uintah High School Montana Wilson Preston, Idaho

Leo Thorne Moves Photograph Shop to Town

Vernal photographer Leo Thorne relocates his studio to the former Ashley Co-op block space. The rooms have been redecorated and painted creating an attractive gallery atmosphere.

Leo Thorne Vernal Ashley Co-op

Contests and Patents Reported by Vernal Land Office

Weekly notices list agricultural patents for Frank Schofield Manila 40 acres and Elmer Snow Jensen 660 acres plus Milo Snow 1640 acres. Contests include John Ronald Preece Vernal vs Vern W Shimmin and Lee Labrum Fort Duchesne versus Lyman Parish Randlett and Hatch Beers Vernal. several decisions sustained.

Albert ‘Halen The Vernal Land Office Frank Schofield Manila Utah Phillip O. Rudy Fort Duchesne Elmer Snow Jensen Albert Milo Snow John Ronald Preece Vernal Vern W. Shimmin Salt Lake City Register Department Lee Labrum Lyman M. Parish Randlett Clyde Hatch Franklin E. Beers

Blood and Sand star Valentino thrills in screen epic

Valentino stars as a bullfighter in a Blasco Ibanez adaptation with lavish sets and daring life risk scenes. The Bask Spanish romance features a titled temptress and intense passion, touted as Valentino’s greatest triumph, presented at Vogue Theatre Baturady September 16.

Rodolph Valentino Boaln Blasco Ibanez Four Horsemen Valentino Spain Vogue Theatre Baturady

May Settle in Ashley Valley

William Ford brother of Mrs E. H. Gurr and James Allen, both large sheep and cattle growers of Wallsburg Utah, visited from Friday to Monday with Mr and Gurr. They toured the Ashley valley and the Dinosaur monument and were favorably impressed with Vernal and the valley. They may return to later locate there if subhabit holdings can be secured.

William Ford Gurr James Allen Wallsburg Utah Ashley Valley Dinosaur Monument Mr. Ford Mr. Allen Vernal

Display at Ulitab County Fair by International Harvester

A special display at the Ulitab County Fair will be presented by Shor tpman Alfred of Denver for the International Harvester company. The Primrose cream separators will be shown with assistance from William Collyer of the L. H. Woodard company, Vernal representative, and Mr. Sherman.

Ulitab ‘County Fair Shortpman Alfred Denver International Harvester Company William Collyer L. H. Woodard Company Mr. Sherman

Constitution Day Proclamation Encourages Exercises

Governor Charles R. Mabey calls Sept. 17 Constitution Day observances to renew loyalty to the U S Constitution and American identity. The date marks the 126th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.

Charles R. Mabey United States of America

Premium Uintah County Fair premium book released

The premium book for the Uintah County Fair on September 26 27 and 28 has been printed, described as the most elaborate premium list yet issued.

Uintah County Fair

O H Eaton Home Destroyed By Fire Near Vernal

Lawrence C. Young of Salt Lake City accompanied adjuster fire and auto loss claims for O H Eaton two miles south of Vernal where the home and most contents were destroyed by fire last week. A $1650 loss was paid by an Uintah Abstract Company represented insurer.

Lawrence C. Young Salt Lake City Haere O. H. Eaton Vernal Uintah Abstract Company

Lightning Artist to Exhibit at County Fair

The Mountain and Plain Paint company of Denver will showcase their lightning artist J. H. Speers at the county fair Sept 26 27 28. Vernal Lumber company will build a booth to display the artist at work for the expected large crowd. Speers arrives in Vernal early next week to prepare before the fair.

Mountain and Plain Paint Company Denver J. H. Speers Vernal Lumber Company Speers Vernal

Returned Missionary Speaks at First Ward Conference

Haller Witbeck recently returned from a Canadian mission was the principal speaker at the First ward conference Sunday evening. Dr. W. L. Wanless of the U A C Logan spoke at Sunday school. All ward conference meetings were largely attended.

Haller Witbeck W. L. Wanless Logan

Starts School at Mouth of Hill Creek

J W Olsen of Naples ward left Wednesday with lumber for the school building at mouth of Hill creek. Olsen will construct the building and, when completed, teach school there for the balance of the school year.

Hill Creek J. W.olsen Naples Ward Olsen

Colton Child Breaks Arm Again During Quarantine

Ardis Colton, four, broke her left forearm sliding a stair banister, the same injury as last spring, while the family remained quarantined for scarlet fever. This marks the third Colton child to suffer a broken arm.

Ardis Charles Colton Mrs. Colton

Quarterly Conference Set With Church Authorities

The September quarterly conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday September 19 and 20. Five general church authorities are expected to attend with public services at the Second Ward chapel and tabernacle on specified times. Stake ward and society officers meet Wednesday and auxiliary officers meet Thursday with additional sessions for music committees. Wall ace Calder Ernest Eaton and A G Goodrich stake presidency.

Second Ward Tabernacle Stake Ward Roles Society Stake Ward Wallace Calder Ernest Eaton A. G. Goodrich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mickie T. J. Davis Waten Ol Company Vernal, Tepee Frank Allred Gladden O. H. Whitney Smith L'Rnco Mra An Ia Ethel Martha Rae Ashton Ashton Mercantile Company of Roosevelt Homer B. Rich David D. Moosman, Jr Hi Snlarged Homeestead Albert Halen H. Perkins J. T. McConnell Arthur Watkins Homer E. Nich Midview Mrs. Tich Lee John McAndrews Uintah Railway Dan Williamson Sunnyside Wiliam Workman Alfred Davis Willard Schofield Desort Granville Adair Fort Douglas Dr. H. Adair Henry C. Rupie Rog William EH. Monseo Richmond G. A. John Ester Jarrell Charleston W. Va Kentucky Jarrell Bud Jarrell Glines H. Bennion Enos Bennion Mr. Bennion Diamond Mountain Thos. W. O'Donnell Duchesne Durin Cnd Adelbert Bhanno Arthur Rasmusen Lapoint Receegemenn Tt M. Gipson Gipson Hotel Moosevelt Clarence Ashton Ashton: Mercantila Company Archie Lewis Lewis DB. O. Colton Gusli L. B. Jones Hangely Mra. William Richons Hospital Clair Hocking Soren Christenson Haden Foster Mrs. Ambert Ford Wallaburg Walter J. Barney Byron Thoma W. JL. Wanlees Mra, Mauser Utah Agricultural College Uintah Darin Louis S&s. Thompson Indian Agency of William Blitchell Mayden S. J. Campbell Wils Johnson, Jr Continental Oil Company Price FR. H. Turner Jonsen Forks of Road Varnal Hotel James Westminster College Varnal Lynne Ashton Saverage Sreaka D. EB. Boam Blackman Wales Jelty Buaingas Hylas C. Smith Uintah County Fair Matters Eco Western Division Do. J. Neal Craig, Cola Roger Horrocks No‘ola W. S. Henderson Mary Henderson Elizia and Morel Bingham George W. Bartlett Tridell Uintah High Aloua Dave Sestons Wiliam C. Marshall of Wilda Hardy Norman H. Freestone Newton Brothers Kansas City St. Joseph Missouri Warmon Sowards J. H. Chatwin Mandi Ray Stringham Orpheuss Ezra Rich the Dee Hospital Ogden H. E. Rich Thomas Austin III Vogus Henry B. Walthall Beyond All Star Btarland Review Cullen Landis Buck Jones FOX News Friday Wesley Freckles Barry Booth Tarkington Penrod Tom Mix DO OR Dare Toonerville Terville Blues Boy Harold Lloyd First Ward Vernal Chamber of Commerce
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