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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1931

Page

8

Local Hospital Reports Mixed Recovery Updates

Chris Bodily underwent an operation today at the Ashley Valley hospital and is much improved after weeks of paralysis. Hazel Sowards left Sunday for Logan to attend school at the UVA C Ward White has shown improved health after a period of serious illness. Mr and Mrs W Henderson took their daughter Helen to Logan today for entry at the UAC.

Chris Bodily Ashley Valley Hazel Sowards Logan The UV A C Ward White W .Sllenderson Ifelen

Henry Davis Recovering After Operation

IRS Henry Davis who was operated on last week is recovering nicely at the Ashley Valley Hospital.

Irs Henry Davis Ashley Valley Hospital

Johnson and Collier Return from Yellowstone Visit

Bob Johnson and William Collier returned Tuesday after spending two months in Yellowstone Park.

Bob Johnson Wiliam Collyer Yellow Stone Park

Mrs William Brimhall Recovering After Operation

Mrs William Brimhall of New Mexico underwent an operation last week and is recovering. Mr Brimhall is with his wife during her recovery.

William Brimhaell New Mexico Brimhall

Navajo vest shown by Dr H E Rich from New Mexico

Dr H E Rich displays a beautiful Navajo vest from New Mexico. The garment was presented to him by Wm Brimhall.

H E Rich New Mexico Wm Brimhall

Representative Hacking Visits Salt Lake for Next Day Lease

Representative Hacking was in town Wednesday and expected to depart the following day for a visit to Salt Lake while Mrs Isaac Burton’s condition was reported.

Hacking Salt Lake Isaac Burtons

Uintah High hosts Friday get acquainted fair

The opening dance of the season will be held at Uintah High School auditorium Friday night in the nature of a get acquainted affair. All students and patrons are invited to attend.

Uintah High School

Engineers to Examine Deposits Along Green River

OS King and Jim Wright of Denver will examine deposits along the Green River for Dad Trumbel placer mine operator, with internal Friday inspections and surveys planned.

OS King Jim Wright Denver Dad Trumbel Placer Green River

Weekend trip to Provo ends with family medical updates

Mr and Mrs LeGrande Noble were in Provo for the weekend where their baby daughters had tonsils removed. Mrs Reed Morrill joined them and visited with her husband who is convalescing from a sinus operation.

LeGrande Noble Provo Reed Morrill

Newton Brothers Saddle Prize at Carbon County Fair

A handsome saddle costing more than 200 was crafted by Newton Brothers for the Carbon county fair held last week and awarded as a prize at the event.

Newton Brothers Carbon County

Schuberts Visit Vernal on Way to Colorado

Mr and Mrs C G Schubert of Salt Lake City travel through Vernal this week. Mrs Schubert, formerly Blanche E Schurtz from Ver menee, is on the trip toward Colorado.

C G Schubert Salt Lake City Schubert Blanche E Schurtz Vermenee Colora

Gerald Hunting Named Temporary County Recorder

Gerald Hunting is appointed temporary county recorder until a permanent appointment is made at the regular county commissioners meeting. He has been connected with this office for several years.

Gerald Hunting Mr Hunting

Reverend Guild Prepares to Attend Legion Convention

Reverend George Guild leaves Tuesday for the American Legion convention in Detroit. He will join the Utah delegation in Salt Lake City and travel onward for about two weeks.

George Guild American Legion Detroit Utah Salt Lake City

Vernal Club Golfers Fall To Duchesne 17 10

A match held last Sunday at Duchesne saw the Vernal Golf Club team lose 17 to 10. Lineup included J H R Douglas T T Johnston Ray Duke Dallas I E Young A V Lewis Howard Caldwell George Cahoon and N De Vere Carroll.

Wednesday moon three crippled tourists head westward

Three crippled tourists left Vernal under a Wednesday moon. One had a missing leg and used crutches while the other two relied on canes. They traveled great distances with optimism, hitchhiking as they moved westward.

Vernal

Preparations for Winter Skating at Docs Leach Hall

Preparations are under way to install roller and ice skating this winter at Docs Leach Hall. An edge is being added to the floor to hold water for freezing after the dancing season ends. A large fireplace is being constructed at one end of the hall to burn legs during skating and festivities.

Docs Leach

Winkler Sells Inter Esta Then Moves to Buhl Idaho

Mr Winkler sold his inter est in Watson and moved to Buhl Idaho where the family will make their home. He purchased the New Buhl Hotel. He regrets leaving friends in Uintah Basin and says he enjoys reading the Express Success and the paper and Uintah people.

Winkler Watson Buhl Idaho Buhl Uintah Basin Uintah

Vernal Society Ladies Meeting and Upcoming Exhibit

The Vernal Society Ladies met at Mrs Dave Hatch’s home with thirteen members and a guest. They planned an exhibit at Uintah County Show and Festival and to run a concession. A lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Rose Merkley. The next meeting is Sept 30 at Mrs George Baese Sr’s home. Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs J Caive Davis with guests including Mr and Mrs R A Bryson, Mr and Mrs Loyd Winn, Mr and Mrs Tay Duke, Dr and Mrs Loyd Shimmin, Mr and Mrs W 5B Wallis, Mr and Mrs Carl Davis, and Miss Naomi Melk.

Ald Dave Hatch Uintah County Rose Merkley George Baese J Caive Davis R. A Bryson Loyd Winn Tay Duke Loyd Shimmin Wallis Carl Davis Naom Melk

Ladies Literary Club Hosts Abe Hatch Home Meeting

The Ladies Literary Club met at Abe Hatch's home last Thursday. Officers elected: Mrs Charles Hatch president, Mrs F G Bingham vice president, and Mrs Francis Lewis secretary. Mrs Birdie Lewis Merkley read a play. Fifteen ladies attended.

Irs Abe Hatch Charles Hatch F G Bingham Francis Lewis Birdie Lewis Merkley

Golden anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Charlies DeMoisey

Mr and Mrs Charlies DeMoisey observed their golden anniversary on Tuesday September 8 with the immediate family in attendance.

Charlies DeMoisey

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Fettch

A baby boy was born at the home of Mr and Mrs Francis Fettch on Tuesday. Both mother and child are doing nicely.

Francis Fettch

Son of Hir and Mrs Robert Hunting Undergoes Operation

Robert the son of Hir and Mrs Robert Hunting was operated on Wednesday for the removal of his tonsils.

Robert Hir Robert Hunting

Baby boy arrives at Stewart home Sunday

A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy F Stewart Sunday. Few details are available in the fragment, with the notice focusing on the birth announcement and the family named.

Miss Eunice Smith Hosts Progress Hook Party

Miss Eunice Smith acted as hostess at a progress Hook party held at her home Saturday. A two course luncheon followed at midnight and guests then gathered at Docs Beach for dancing.

Mrs J R Douglas Hosts Honor for Mrs Gordon DeMolsey and Mrs Johnson

Mrs J R Douglas entertained in honor of Mrs Gordon DeMolsey, her sister and mother Mrs Florence Johnson and Mrs Johnson on September 17. The event brought together family members and neighbors for a social afternoon.

J R Douglas

Mrs J Douglas Hosts Golf Winners at Bridge Party

Mrs J Douglas entertained golf victors at a bridge party held at her home on Wednesday September 16. Attending were Mrs Arch Lewis Mrs Tom Johnson and Mrs Bob Johnson.

J . Douglas Arch Lewis Tom Johnson Bob Johnson

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Anthony Cannon

A baby girl arrived Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Anthony Cannon in Salt Lake City. Mrs Cannon and infant are reported in good health. Mr Gannon spent the weekend with his family and returned to Vernal Sunday night to take charge of the Vernal Seminary.

Anthony Cannon Salt Lake City Gannon Vernal Vernal Seminary

Brysons Visit Vernal with Rangely Officials

Mr and Mrs R A Bryson of Rangely visited in Vernal over the weekend with Mr and Mrs John N Davis. Mrs Brysons parents Mr Bryson is superintendent of the Raven Oil and Refining company of Rangely.

R A Bryson Rangely Vernal John N Davis Brysons Bryson The Raven Oil and Refining Company

Missionaries Plan Open Air Meeting at City Park

The returned missionaries society schedules an open air gathering at City Park on Saturday night at 7 30. The general public is urged to attend with Elder Warren Richardson in charge.

Returned Missionaries Society Warren Richardson

Three Town Golf Meet Set for September October

Roosevelt Vernal and Duchesne sponsor a three town golf meet with games at Vernal on September 27, Duchesne on October 4, and Reveil on October 11.

Roosevelt Vernal Duchesne Vernal Reveil

Vernal Missionaries Impress East Readers in New Britain

Four young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints led by Evelyn Green of Vernal Utah conducted a public meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. They spoke on Mormon beliefs and defended marriage rites, arguing their temple ceremonies bind spouses for life and eternity.

East New Briton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Evelyn Green Utah Odd Fellows Hall Joy

Birthday fete honors Miss Venna Anderson sister

Miss Afton Anderson entertained at her home Monday evening for Venna’s sixteenth birthday anniversary. The guests played progressive Spoof with Venna Hadlock winning high honors and Ruth Winder taking consolation. A delicious luncheon was served to eight guests.

Afton Anderson Vennas Venna Hadlock Ruth Winder

Student Body Program Delights Faculty and Town Guests

Enthusiastic student body presents first yearly program at the University with violin quartet Roses of Picardy and Karma Young Lorna Murray Barta Henderson Weldon Eastian. Awards to faculty by Isa belle Ditman. Male quartet The Story of a Tack. Verbal readings by Helen Tenney and Vernon Collier. Dance by Sere Johnson. Skit A Friday Afternoon Program cast from students. Well attended by students and town visitors.

U H Roses of Picardy Karma Young Lorna Murray Barta Henderson Weldon Eastian Isabelle Ditman Humber Wedon Bastian Frank Postma Vernon Collier O Donnell Getrich Helen Tenney Veral The Vonda Spetrs Sere Johnsonskit Studits

Royal Neighbors Honor Mrs Caldwell Friends

Mrs Ruth Caldwell entertained the Royal Neighbors at her home Monday. Five Hundred was the feature game and Mrs John Jopensen wore high honors. A chicken supper was served by the hostesses.

Oyal Ruth Caldwell John Jopensen

Stake Chole Party Planned at Calders Scout Park

Choir members plan a party at Calders Scout Park tonight with music games and refreshments. Entertainment committee includes Maud Taglley Caldwell Warren Jones Wanda Johnson and others. Refreshment committee lists Creet Johnson Cecil Billings Frances Woolley and Mrs Tom Caldwell. Olsen is chorister Vanessa Johnson is pianist Mrs Frank Flaugh is organist.

Stake Calders Scout Park Ifhursday Maud ‘Taglley Ee Caldwell Warren Jones Wanda Johnson Creet Johnson Cecil Billings Frans Woolley Tom Caldwell Cormi Tee O ' Olsen Vaneda Johnson Frank Flaugh

Miss Vera Calder Returns From Four Months Europe Tour

Miss Vera Calder, an instructor at Uintah High School, returned Saturday after a four months tour of Europe.

Vera Calder Europe Calder Uintah High School

Verna residents wed in September ceremonies

Warriaries Carl Johnson of Roosevelt married Amita Mott of Duchesne on September 11. William J Gardner, son of William John Gardner of Wats and Nellie Rose Greenhow of Vernal, wed on September 12. Lawrence Chavis, son of J if Davis and Dorothy Haller of Monroe, married September 14. Mathew Zager and Vida Amanda Henry tied the knot on September 14, both from Verna. Owell Frank Brown and Ella Mae Birkes, from Vernal, wed September 15.

Warriares Carl Johnson Roosevelt Amita Mott Duchesne William J Gardner William John Gardner Wats Nellie Rose Greenhow Henry Greenhow Vernal Lawrence Chavis J If Davis Dorothy Haller R Ifaller Seth Monroe Mathew Zager Vida Amanda Henry James Henry Verna Owell Frank Brown Robert E Brown Ella Mae Birkes Chase Birkes

Local Residents Share News on Visits and Travel

A collage of social notes lists residents visiting relatives in Salt Lake City Roosevelt Bainville and Bingham. Ruth Brighton heads to Pleasant Grove to attend high school while several families including the Earnshaws and Jorgensons host and travel over the weekend and into Monday.

Ruth Brighton Pleasant Grove Arming Miller Salt Lake City Jost Rasmussen Marlon Hatch End Bainbou Ottis Horrocks Della Jorgensen James A Earnshaw Sory Wayne Joseph Neilson Irs Neilsons Carol Earnshaw Kenneth Birch Salt Lake Lavina Rasmunen Bingham Mira. Leal Timothy James A. Earnshaw

Maeser Community News Highlights and Visits

Mrs Luella Merkley and children visited her sister in Tridell then Spanish Fork. The Trail Builder group contested ward games with the locals, and the spot ball team recorded a win. Several families visited, school preparations continued, and the Maeser Primary Home Coming showcased student work and exhibits. Notable attendees included Mrs Hacking, Mrs Bingham, Mr Bodily, and Mr Woodruff family members.

Luella Merkley Tridell Golden Merkley Will Ashby Sunnyside California Spanish Fork Thomas Hall Wells Ashby Trail Builder Court House Wiliam Dotson Edmie Dotson Coalville Utah Mark Hall Lyman Wyoming Ethelwyne Collett Jolly Baers Club Lee Viele Shelley Idifo Peet Beduy Sally Ti Sky Isabel Lucille Johnson Frank Ho Smith Benjamin Johnson Salt Lake City Wallace Oaks Leo Smith Calei Ten Samuels Clara Samuels Salt Lake Samuels Todaho Arch Jenkins Jerkins Maeser Hilda York Abisa Children Stake Board Clair Hacking Sarah Bingham George Cahoon Gratrie Stringham Ed Bodily Verdin R Johnson June Green River City Wyoming Marie Anderson J © Penny Roosevelt Owen Woodruff Asel Glinet Apostle On Woodruff Eugene Woodruff Glines Elmer Tind Laddie Irvine Woodruff Brothers Lewis Timothy Fred Anderton Daughters of the Pioneers Maud Carpenter Ladde Irvine Joseph Hacking Thora Ashby Basin Hospital Wilbur Oaks Provo George Perry Virginia of Lapoint Mira Virginia Jarrell Joseph Doduy Carl Michens Morgan Merkley Ab Price

Rodeo Visit Delights Bennett Group in Myton

A group from Bennett enjoyed a rodeo in Myton with Jefe for Salt Lake leading the outing. The event drew several team members and supporters, showcasing local rodeo culture and community travel.

Jefe Salt Lake Bennett Myton

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Pang Kelly Merc. Co Jensen, Utah Calder Bros Vernal Society Guy F Stewart Doc’s Danang Sttinguiam Ofchelstra Mervin Thomas Aci Caldwell Pear Eatra Lady Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery Min and Bill FOX News Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Bill Rogers Joan Crawford COANC Seth Pfrry M Young I Young Diamond Mountain P C Stringham & .ii Henderson Nate Shelpwey Joseph P Hacking H Siddoway WM Murray Mark M Hall Slaugh Addie Longhurst E ! Longhurst Imperial Sheriffs Sals District Court State of Utah Federal Land Book of Berkeley John Martin Lundberg John Lundberg Vivlan Lundberg Vernal Uintah County Thirtyone Uintah Special Meridian Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Company J Emery Johnson Uintah Co
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