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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1922

Page

8

Fair week meeting and legal actions fill Uintah news

Suptander 27 invites a fair gathering Wednesday while Duchesne and Roosevelt attorneys W Pope and Hay E Dillman attend district court matters. Mrs Frank Smith tours Balt Lake City and Mrs Peter Nanton hosts Miss Jonnie Angua from Roosevelt at Uintah academy. Mra Andrew King and Wilda travel to Sunnyside with King employed there. Burgess from Roosevelt appears in court on multiple cases.

Hay E Dillman Stoosevellt District Court Jonnie Angua From Roosevelt Uintah Academy Peter Nanton HR HH. Burgess

Miss Hankon resigns as deputy county recorder

Miss Jonnky Hankon resigns from her post as deputy county recorder and accepts employment as a stenographer with J. G Peppard Seed Company.

Jonnky Hankon J. G Peppard Seed Company

Mr and Mrs Curry Seek Training in Salt Lake City

Mr. and Mrs. David Curry plan to test on Monday in Salt Lake City. Mr. Curry will pursue a vocational course, focusing on lengthier training in health and commercial law, as part of their ongoing education efforts.

David Curry Salt Lake City Curry

E A Manker Reports Maturity of Trail Creek Corn

E A Manker notes three ears of Whites Fiint corn grown on High Meeks dry farm along Trail creek on the Blue mountain. The corn is perfectly matured.

E. A. Manker Meeks Trail Creek Blue Mountain

Uintah academy student body president leaves for mission

Roy Wahlquist of Myton, former president of the Uintah academy student body, has departed to serve a mission in the Southern states with headquarters at Atlanta, Georgia.

Roy Wahlquist Myton Uintah Academy Atlanta

Baby Girl Arrives For Rasmussen Family

A baby girl arrived for Mrs Rasmussen and Mr Thurmar Rasmussen, gladdening the hearts of the fond parents. The newborn’s maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Gilnes.

Milburn Heads to Juniper Springs for Rheumatism Treatment

Jack Milburn travels to Juniper Springs for a two week stay to treat an attack of inflammatory rheumatism, accompanied by George Goodrich who sees him off.

Jack Milburn Juniper Springs George Goodrich

District Attorney Wahlquist Attends District Court

District Attorney Charlos Wahlquist from Myton attended the district court on Monday for the term but no criminal cases were scheduled to be tried. He returned home Tuesday morning.

Charlos Wahlquist Myton A Wahlquist

Labrum family court visit ends with return home

T J Labrum of Lapaint spent the week in court matters then left Thursday for home after visiting his daughter who stays with Whit Stidoway. Mr and Mrs Ely Adair leased the Victory Highway cafe to Charles W Hanna and Stephen Andersen, noted restaurateurs. They took over Monday and plan 24 hour operation.

T. J Labrum Lapaint Mr Labrum Whit Stidoway Ely Adair Victory Highway Charles W Hanna Stephen Andersen

Fort Duchesne Student Heads Back To School After Visit

Chester Kimball of Fort Duchesne, who attends AC at Logan, completes a month home visit and returns Friday to continue the vocational training course. He earlier made a business trip to Verna Mondis.

Chester Kimball Fort Duchesne Logan Kimball Verna Mondis

Henry Lee Seeks Water Power After Snow Damage

Henry Lee, from a saw mill on Mosby Mountain, reports late start caused massive losses last year due to snow caving in roofs, totaling over 1500 dollars. He plans to install water power to save about 15 dollars daily.

Henry Lee Mosby Mountain Mr Lee

Calder, Winder and Calder Headed to Provo for Db Y OU

Kathryn Calder Mary Winder and Hamilton Calder left for Provo the first of the week to attend the Db Y OU this winter Rebeca Caller visited from Salt Lake City last Saturday proving up on a desert land entry at the UB land office before Register Albert Nulen Wong Sing of Fort Ducheane won a business visitor Tuesday Wong Bing drew praise from trade excursionists on their recent trip to the Uintah Basin

Kathryn Calder Mary Winder Hamilton Calder Provo Db Y OU Rebeca Salt Lake City UB Land Office Albert Nulen Wong Sing Fort Ducheane Wong Bing Ulntab

Mrs Blankenship Plans Winter Visit Across States

Mrs John Blankenship left Thursday to visit daughter Mrs Will Koehler in Myton. She will proceed to Salt Lake City to spend the winter with daughter Mrs George Roth, sister Mrs Lydia Davis, and Mrs Wit Jennfo.

John Blankenship Will Koehler Myton Salt Lake City Mra George Roth Lydia Davis Wit Jennfo

Bank cashier leaves for Salt Lake on business trip

Cashier N J Meagher of the Bank of Vernal departed Saturday morning for a business trip to Salt Lake City accompanied by William Witbeck, Sr. Witbeck returned Wednesday evening while Meagher has not yet returned. The Ashley valley reports no frost and ideal weather. Indications point to a very late fall with no killing frosts until October, hopefully later than ever before.

N J Meagher Bank of Vernal Salt Lake City William Witbeck Witbeck Meagher Ashley Valley

County Clerk Sues For Marriage License Details

County Clerk Charles A Hatch issues a marriage license to Alfred Baker of Savior county and Misa Vera Belt of Hoosevelt Miss Bell who will be 18 on September 27. The license was issued September 20 and the couple were married in Toone valt.

Charles A Hatch Alfred Baker Savior County Misa Vera Belt Hoosevelt Miss Bell Toonevalt

Mr and Mrs Hatch Return From Idaho Trip

Mr and Mrs A A Hatch returned Wednesday evening from a trip to Idaho points. They were accompanied by Mrs Loisa Malan, sister of Mr Hatch, living in Ogden. Mrs Malan will visit Vernal with them. Mr Hatch reports Idaho crops are fine but markets slow and farmers face hardship unless demand opens up. Thousands of cars of potatoes may not be dug, and wheat is 11.65 per hundred pounds f o b cars.

A A Latch Idaho Loisa Malan Hatch Ogden Malan Vernal

Vernal Tennis Tournament at County Fair Opening

The Vernal Tennis Club invites Roosevelt and Myton clubs to send players to compete during the county fair on September 27 28 29. Meons events include singles doubles women’s singles doubles and boys under 16. Father W G Hunt defeated Lowe Ashton 6 2 6 1 in the local singles final.

Vernal Fhyites Roosevelt and Myton Meon Father W G Hunt Lowe Ashton

Four Days of Court Held This Week in District Court

District court convened Monday with Judge Eling Blansen on the bench and Court Stenographer Arthur Higler in attendance. The civil and probate calendar for the week will be disposed of, with expectant return home today, Friday.

District Court Eling Blansen Arthur Higler

Helping With Income Tax Visit in Vernal

Anton Strebel district revenue tax collector has been shaking hands with old time friends in Vernal for the past few days. Strebel is aiding with income tax reports during his visit to the city.

Anton Strebel Vernal Mr Strebel

Two County Conventions Set for September and October

The Republican county convention will meet Saturday at 2 pm in the courthouse to nominate candidates for state representative, county clerk, assessor, recorder, sheriff, county commissioner, and county attorney. The Democratic convention follows the next Saturday at the same time and place, October Ly. Most new officers will serve four years.

Court House

Mrs Adams Auctions Home Then Goes to Pueblo for Visit

Mrs DBessie Adams former proprietor of the Travelers' Home hotel auctioned all her furniture and furnishings on Wednesday. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs G D Bonner she left on Thursday for Pueblo Colorado to visit for at least two weeks. Mr Bonner is taking a vacation. Mrs Adams may remain in Colorado for some time before returning. Gerald T attended Centennial High there.

Dbessie Adams Travelers’ Home Hotel G D Bonner Pueblo Colorado Bonner Adams Gerald T Centennial High

Rail line passengers and local events along Uintah

On the Uintah Railway J Uo Richards rode as a Saturday passenger from Watson to Vernal. Rov M J Horsty traveled to Watson Halnbow and Dragon on Tuesday for church services. Milas Ruby Wright rode to Watson on Tuesday to teach in the Watson district. Mr and Mrs Hafell Winn of New Whitlock went to Watson this week. Mr Winn will be employed at the mines. Gurr becomes special chauffeur on the Uintah Dream Truck.

J. Uo Richards Watson Vernal Rov M J Horsty Halnbow Dragon Tuesaday Milas Ruby Wright Mrr Hafell Winn New Wiilterocks

Birthday Cake for Mrs Burton in Salt Lake City

Mrs Clara Burton received a birthday cake with eighty two candles from her daughters and granddaughter. The cake was perfectly packed, and no candle was broken. Mrs Burton’s birthday, September 16, was spent at her daughter's home with relatives visiting from Canton Ohio expected this week. The family recently separated, a story previously printed in the Express.

Lake City Clara Burton Burton Begg George McKee Burton Elijah Bartlett Canton Ohio the Express

Mrs Kelly Hosts Handkerchief Shower and Dinner

Mrs. J P Kelly entertained many guests Monday evening with a handkerchief shower and elaborate dinner in honor of Mrs. Lyman Thompson who leaves soon for Price where the Thompsons will reside. Blue and white decorations and fall flowers adorned the table, and games and music provided amusement.

J P Kelly Lyman Thompson Price Mr. Thompson

Well Known Couple Wed in September Ceremony

Robert Hatch son of the Water Superintendent married Eva Caldwell daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Caldwell of Dry Fork on September 13 by Justice H. Walter Woolley. The Hatch couple are well known, and the Community joins in wishing them happiness.

Robert Hatch Frank Hatch Eva Caldwell Dry Fork Daugher B L Caldwell H. Walter Woolley Hatch Cxpras

Current Topics Club Publishes Annual Booklet

The Current Topics club issues its yearly booklet filled with announcements for the year. The club, organized for literary, social and philanthropic purposes, uses blue and gold as its colors.

Mike

Auxiliary Ships Jam and Jellies

The American Legion Auxiliary local post was asked by State headquarters to donate jelly and jam for soldiers in hospitals. Each member is urged to furnish one pint. Hospital committee members Mrs Maggie Hatch and Mrs Zora Freestone arranged shipment on Wednesday.

American Legion Auxiliary Maggie Hatch Zora Freestone

Plans for cooperative shipping of farm produce

A farm bureau works out a plan for cooperative marketing of surplus livestock and produce with focus on hogs, poultry, honey and seed. A survey of farm products will locate a suitable market. Meetings have formed committees to catalog what farmers have to sell and organize a shipping association.

Farmers’ Shipping Association

Chautauqua Dates Set for Five-Night Run

The Ellison-White chautauqua course returns to entertain the Vernal public with a stronger program. Dates are October 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12, offering five nights of music lectures and entertainment for public education and enjoyment.

Uintah sheep inspected report from state inspector

Thomas Redmond chief state sheep inspector statesUintah Bastin sheep are in good condition no evidence of scabies found on his return from main country trip spring lamb tops contracted at fair prices brightening prospects for basin area sheepmen perplexing farmers continue firing to cope with situation

Uintah Bastin Thomas Redmond Redmond

Mrs Walter Richardiy Returns From City Visit

Mrs Walter Richardiy and her son Walter returned Monday from her city visit where she spent time with her mother and other relatives.

Walter Richardiy Walter

Lapointe couple wed in community ceremony

Tuesday Edgar Mowry of Lapointe married Miss Mildred Swain, daughter of Abner Swain, planning a Lapoint ceremony. Mrs Ward White hosted the Thatla club gathering, arranged the year’s work, and planned a year book, with a luncheon served.

Edgar Mowry Lapointe Uriah Mowry Hcense Tao Mildred Swain Lapoint Abner Swain Ward White Thatla Club

Congregational Church Elects Associate Pastor

Mr Paul Shankweller was elected as associate pastor at New G Church and will alternate with Downey in preaching and handle most parish work. Next Sunday he will preach on the Lord's Supper and that ordinance will be observed, followed by Life of Christ pictures.

Paul Shankweller Wa New G .A. Downey

Return From Fair Boosting Trip to Colorado

E. A. Manker and R Bennion returned Sunday from a several days trip to Colorado points lining up entertainment for the county fair. They were assured of splendid support in this one with a ball team from Craig racing and bucking horses from various places and possibly the wildest horse in the entire west. At all their stops large numbers assured them they would be in attendance at the fair and wild west show.

E. A. Manker R Bennion Colorado Craig West

Beaver Display Planned at Uintah and State Fairs

D. J Thompson district game warden arranges a live beaver display for the Uintah county fair and the state fair in Salt Lake City.

D. J Thompson Uintah County Salt Lake City

Vivid cattle stampede in Sky Pilot at Vogue Theatre

A dramatic cattle stampede sequence in The Sky Pilot showcases four thousand cattle moving toward the camera. Catherine Curtis directs with Ralph Connor’s novel serving as source material. The film, released on Associated First National, plays Vogue Theatre on Saturday September 23 with extensive camera setups and a cast including Gollen Moore John Bowers David Butler and Harry Tod at.

Cathrine Curtis Vogue Theatre Golleen Moore John Bowers David Butler Harry Todat Ralph Connor

Ophthalmic Specialists to Visit Utah Hotels

Drs J J and Wm M Buswel of Salt Lake City, McCormick College graduates, will test eyes at Hotel Vernal Sunday and Monday October 1 and 2 at the Atta Hotel Jensen October 3, Lapoint and Whiterocks October 4 Neola October 6. No charge for testing eyes. Glasses worn for health as well as vision. Prices $8 to $21.

Orson Fall Attends Business from Dry Fork Farm

Orson Fall traveled from his farm on Dry Fork on Tuesday to handle business matters.

Orson Fall Dry Fork

Found Childs Black Button Shoe Near Park

A black button shoe for a small child was found near the off ball park. The finder says the owner may contact this office and pay for the advertisement to claim the item. 38-1t.

Ball Park

Editor Visits Vernal on Yellowstone Trip

A. W. Barnes former owner of the Loveland Daily Reporter Loveland Colorado visited Vernal on his way home from a two week trip to Yellowstone park. Barnes sold his paper to R. J. Ball and R. L. Etter. He was impressed with Ashley valley and its climate.

A.W. Barnes Loveland Loveland, Colg Vernal Two Werk Yellowstone Park

Roy Atwood Visits Vernal From Tridell on Monday

Roy Atwood of Tridell traveled to Vernal on Monday as a business visitor. The trip reflected ongoing regional commerce and networking between small communities.

Roy Atwood Tridell

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Utah Suptander W. Pope of Duchesne Legs Frank Smith Balt ‘Lake City Albert Crumbo Muse Harris Crumbo Ducheste Andrew King Wilda Sunnyside John Mr King Tennis Club Uintah Railway Watson Ditrict Clara B. Burton Jam Congregational Church YoRus Carne] Myers Tusaday Basil King Harthbound Mae Murray Buster Keaton Agnes Ayers Rudolph Valentino Priscilla Dean John WN. Davis Phono Frank P. Wellman Ramboulet Rams John N Davis Collier‘s Mine Brush Creek Vernar Henderson Slaugh Main Street Blue Bell Mine Warren Kempton Oliver Alberta Joseph Herbert Haler Erekson Bluebell Mina Kempton Corless Witmer’s Wim H. E. Rich Ferrel Wilkins E. D. Lemmon Leo C. Thorne Stee Ray Stringham Buick Jensey Vernal Auto Company Hemstreet Earthbound Peacock Alley
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