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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1926

Page

8

Watermelon Bust for Staka Choir Members

The Staka Choir celebrated with a watermelon bust after a choir practice. Guests enjoyed gifts and a birthday cake as Mrs Kenneth Spiers hosted, while Mr and Mrs Walter Madison returned home to Villa Grove Cole after a 10 day visit with Mrs Madison's parents, Mr and Mrs J E Fuller of Vernal. Games followed on the lawn in front of the Second Ward Chapel under Miss Margaret Merkley’s direction.

Walter Madison Villa Grove Cole Mra Madisons Mra J E Fuller Vernal Staka Choir Second Ward Margaret Merkley

Veral Express Classified Notice Recorded

The Vernal Express records a second class matter entry at the post Vernal Utah for a congress of March 2.50 POI in advance and related business manager notes.

Iest Vernal Utah Congresa

Buick sedan delivered to John Bension in town

Local agent Kirk Young at J W Pope Garage arranged a Buick sedan delivery to John Bension by Charles Carter. Kirk Young also reports a trip to Salt Lake City that week. Mrs Peter Case of Jensen and Mrs Georg A Case of Rainbow visited on business. N J Meagherta is vacationing at Lava Hot Springs Idaho. Thoret Slatch left for East Lake City to enroll in the University of Utah Law School.

John Bension Charles Carter Kirk Young J W Pope Salt Lake City Peter Case Jensen Georg Rainbow Thoret Slatch East Lake City School of Law The University of Utah

Richfield Bank Employee Visits Vernal Family Home

Miss Martha Jensen of the Commercial Bank in Richfield arrived in Vernal on Sunday September 19 and spent time visiting Mr and Mrs George W Caboon at their home.

Martha Jensen Commercial Bank Richfield Hema Wir Georgse W Caboon

Olsen family returns from Springville visit

Superintendent and Mrs O Olsen and their family arrived Sunday evening from Springville where Mr Olsen's relatives spent the summer months.

O . Olsen Springville Mr Olsen

City weeds reduced by mowing machine work

The aldewalky of the city has been improved greatly the last week. A mowing machine has put down weeds on many of the streets and the weeds are being gathered up.

Judges Arrive to Oversee Vernal Boys and Girls Club Fair

Miss Aston Odell and Mrs Sadie L Morris of Utah Agricultural College Logan join W J Warner and D W Murray as judges in Vernal for the Boys and Girls Club Fair event.

Aston Odell Sadie L Morris W Oh Warner FP Murray Utah Agricultural College of Logan Vernal

Baby announced by Rangely couple in Colorado

Me and Mrs Wlard Jones of Rangely Colorado are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs Vern McCarrell has been asking Mrs Jones at the home of Mrs Fyisellia McKee.

Wlard Jones Rangely Colorado Vern McCarrell Mra. Jones Fyisellia McKee

Ed Brian and Taylor McCrelland End Short Lava Springs Vacation

Ed Brian and Taylor McCrelland returned from Lava Hot Springs Idaho with improved health after a brief vacation. They enjoyed the outing and report feeling better.

Ed Brian Taylor McCrelland Lava Hot Springs Idahn Muth

Swenson Drives Whippet to Six Miles per Gallon Mark

Swenson of the U.S. faculty achieved a six mile run for a Whippet car using gasoline and averaged 52 miles per pint, reporting fuel efficiency at 48 miles per gallon over the test.

Ashley Valley

Penny store plans involve three managers in Utah

IOS Firmage of American Fork D P Firmage of Nephi and Ray Duke of Heber City named as managers of Penny stores this week as part of establishing a Penny store here.

IOS D P Nephi Ray Duke Heber City wWeyg

Spetrs Announce Arrival of Eight Round Bus

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Spetrs announce the arrival of an eight round bus on Saturday September 380. Mrs Spetra is at the home of the Enos Bennion and she and baby are doing nicely.

Mrr Mra Kenneth Spetrs Mre Spetra Enos Bennion Baby

Theernal Hotel Undergoes Cleaning and Remodeling

Theernal Hotel has been undergoing cleaning and remodeling over the past week. Eleven rooms have been plastered and caléimine, improving sanitation and warmth for guests.

Theernal Hotel

Honey trade note from Vernal visit by Mr LeRoy Taylor

Mr LeRoy Taylor of Handlett visited Vernal on Saturday and spoke as a director of the Utah Honey Producers Association. He said the association had already sent one tar of honey to an Eastern market.

LeRoy Taylor Handlett Vernal Saturda Taylor Ia Utah Honey Producers’ Association

Lind Couple Leave for Part Lake City Mission

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lind depart for Part Lake City on Monday September 19. Mrs Lind will undergo an operation at the L D Hospital and Mr Lind will return home once her condition improves. Mrs John Chivers will care for the couple during their absence.

Elmer Lind Part Lake City Lind L. D & Hospital Mr Lind John Chivers

Vernal notes on residents and travel events

Local mentions include Ellie Young of Grass Ople visiting Vernal on business. Emery Johnson surrounds his property with a new fence improving the area. Woodard and William Collyer departed Mendsy for Glenwood Springs on business. Congressman Don Celtan attended Vernal First Ward events Sunday evening. Mies Ethynne Ashton left Sunday for Salt Lake City to register at the university.

Ellie Young Grass Ople Woodard Wiliam Collyer Mendsy Glenwood Springs Cole Don BG Celtan I Mies Ethiynne Ashton Salt Lake City L. 98 University

Local notices announce Showalter daughter to Provo school transfer

Mias Showalter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlea Showalter, left Sunday for Provo to enter school at the BD. OM Snyder departed for Denver on Wednesday September 15 after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr and Mrs William Witbeck. A marriage announcement mentioned Miss Gladys Schafermeyer, which should read Miss Beatrice Schafermeyer.

Mias Tera Showalter Charlea HE OM Snyder Denver Willam Witbeck Gladys Schaefermeyer Misa Peatrice Schafermeyer

Misa Violet Winward Visits Salt Lake City

Vernal Drug Co clerk Misa Violet Winward traveled to Salt Lake City last week and stayed a few days returning Thursday.

Misa Violet Winward Vernal Drug Co Salt Lake City

Visit by Mr and Mrs Colton's Brother From Salt Lake City

Mr and Vere John WoWilson of Salt Lake City stay about ten days at the home of Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Sr. Mr Wilson is noted as Mrs Colton's brother.

Vere John WoWilson Salt Lake City Adelbert Colton Wilson Colton

W T Jones Heads to Denver for Medical Treatment

W T Jones of Ashley left Monday for Denver to receive further medical treatment for his defect. He was to take two carloads of cattle to Denver via Craig.

W T Jones Ashley Denver Mr Jones Craig

Clarence V Ridgees Tunes Pianos in Vernal Visit

Clarence V Ridges, longtime representative for Kimball Piano factories via Henderson Bell Music Co, is in Vernal for several days tuning and repairing pianos at local customers.

Clarence V Ridges Kimball Piano Henderson Bartlett Music Company Vernal

Bookkeeper Visit Ties Vernal Firms in Short Stop

Mra Ora Harmsaton, former Vernal Auto Company bookkeeper, stopped in Vernal for a brief Saturday visit. currently employed as bookkeeper for Peppard Seed Company.

Mra Ora Harmaton Peppard Seed Company Iung Harmsaton Vernal Auto Company

State Department issues certificates to Maeser and CAMEL staff

The state department of instruction awards certificates to Drn Bo Meton kie of Maeser and Miss Camille r and all facility staff. Certificates remain in force until June 1931.

State Department of the Instruction Drn Bo Metonkie Maeser Misa Camiller

Family notes on travel and medical events

Mr and Mrs George HetHfarrison returned from Salt Lake City last Saturday. Mr Harrison underwent an operation at the LD 8 Woaphal and is gradually improving and hopes to be healthy soon. William Wilbeck and the Shaffer family visited Meredith Cole Sunday morning. from there Mr Wilbeck will go fast with the lambs. Mr Shaffer will return with W E Wilbeck and will bring the sheep back to the winter range.

George HetHfarrison Salt Lake City Sjjarrison William Wilbeck Shaffer Meredith Cole Wilbeck E Wilbeck

Wallace Calder's Tablegram From Wallace to Parents

Wallace Calder informs his parents that he is sailing for America and will reach Vernal in about three weeks. He notes two years in the Swiss German and British mission field and his ongoing labb ing.

Wallace Calder Mra Pontha America Vernal

Local Salt Lake City Visitors At Basin Trip

Rulon Hanser of Salt Lake City traveled to the Basin with Wallace Saunders also from Salt Lake City. Mrs N J Hansen and Miss Evelyn Hansen accompanied them. Evelyn will register at the University of Utah and Mrs Hansen will visit during the conference.

Rulon Hanser Salt Lake City Vernat Wallace Saunders N J Hansen Misg Evelyn Hansen Evelyn Will the Universality of Utah Mra Hansen

Stella Dallas film tells tale of a mother's heart

A Vogue screening notes Stella Dallas stars Ronald Colman and Atlee Joyce with Lois Moran and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The heart story follows a typical girl whose choices affect many, making her the talk of Main Street and Broadway. The piece highlights sacrifice and emotional appeal across communities.

Stella Dallis Stella Milions Balle Bennett Ronald Colman Stephen Dallas Atlee Joyce Helen Worrison Lois Moran Chili Wonder Laurel Jean Hersholt Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Richard Grovesnar Stella Dallas Hamlet Miain Street Broadway the Vogue

Good money talks loudest in public conscience

A compact reflection on money's influence in society noting how wealth shapes opinion and power. It suggests that financial signals dominate discourse and drive decisions in public life, urging scrutiny of monetary sway.

Shallow Man Reaches Deep Picture Moment

A brief caption notes a shallow man capturing a deep moment in a single frame. The image presents a stark contrast between surface appearance and inner meaning, inviting viewer reflection on perception.

Richards Daughter Misa Donette Married in Salt Lake Temple

Word arrived that Misa Donette Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs David L Richards married September 14 to Leman Anraon in the Salt Lake Temple. A reception and dance followed Saturday evening at Pleasant Grove. Richards, once Naples popular, was energetic and ambitious in pursuing education and has many admiring friends wishing the couple a happy life.

Misa Donnette Richards David L. Richards Leman

Legion honors retiring leaders at Community House banquet

The American Legion and its Auxiliary will honor Dr Worner E Rich retiring state vice commander and Mrs Rich state president with a 7 30 p m banquet at the Community House. A good program is planned with the Buddies and their sweethearts and mothers to enjoy the evening.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Worner E Rich

Banquet Gatherings Highlight Local Social Clubs

Entertaining at dinner featured Mr and Mrs Vern McCarrell Mrs W E Witbeck Jr and daughter Ellen Elizabeth and Mrs Haller Witbeck as guests of Mr and Mrs Adair Tyzack. A Business and Professional Women banquet at the Commercial Hotel drew about twenty attendees with Mrs E J Young Jr speaking on the organization's purposes. The Vernal Second Ward Mutual Officers hosted a Monday gathering for social talk and early Winter plans with singing and needlework and refreshments served.

Vern McCarrell W E Witbeck Jr Ellen Elizabeth Haller Witbeck Adair Tyzack Commercial Hotel Mra E J Young, Jr Harris Hatch Second Ward Thea Hoe

Visiting relatives from Hollywood tour includes Atlantic Coast stops

Giutata At Reader Moni Mir and Mra EB F Rain of Grand Sunction Mr and Mrs Thomas and Hudson and son Robert of Hollywood California are visiting Mr and Mrs J Harold Healer and Mrs Haln. They visited Boston Camden Maine the White Mountains New Hampshire New York City and Philadelphia for Sesqui Centennial Lapositka.

Mir Thomas & Hudson Robert Hollywood Calif Harold Healer Mra Mira Hudson Atlantic Coast Boston Camden Maine White Mountains New Hampshire New York City Philadelphia

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Lize Jacksong at Home

Mrs Wallace Hicks and Mrs A Y Lewis entertained for Mrs Lize Jacksong’s birthday Monday afternoon at her home. Guests played five hundred with George Cahoon receiving high honors and Mrs Jesse Craig second place. A lunch was served for four tables. Guests included Anna Jachoon, Mary Davis, Mina Jensen of Richfield, Wesdames Taylor, McClellan, Geo Cahoon J, Hirham Earl Freeman, Howard Woolley, Henry Millicam, Lynn Strong, Leslia Anderson, Marts Pope, A V Lewis, W Mo Hicka, and George W Baeng. The honoree received many gifts.

Wallace Hicks A YY Lewis Lize Jacksong Ira George Cahoon Jesse Craig Thosy Beaide Iereé Anna Jachoon Mary Davis Mina Marla Jensen Richfield Wesdames Taylor McClellan Geo Cahoon J

Mrs Harmon Sowards Hosts Lawn Party for Daughter’s Birthday

Mrs Harmon Sowards held a Wednesday lawn party at her home on September 22 in honor of her daughter Egsle Janes eighth birthday. About 30 guests enjoyed outdoor games and Misa Sowards opened many lovely elfa then the hostess served refreshing treats.

Harmon Sowards Egsle Janes Misa Sowards

High School Hayrack Ride Ends With Milestone Party

About 39 youths from the High School rode hayracks to Rock Point near Seward B ranch Saturday night and enjoyed a watermelon boat. A large camp fire kept spirits high as marshmallows toasted. Mrs Lige Jackson hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Lois eighth birthday with ten guests.

Rock Point Seward B Ranch Mra Lige Jackson Lois Boya

Semiannual Conference of LDS Church Set in Salt Lake City

The ninety sixth semiannual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will convene in the tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday October 3, 1924 at 4 p.m. Local sessions continue Monday and Tuesday October 4 and 6. The general priesthood meeting is Monday October 4 at 7 p.m. Arrangements advised to avoid conflicts with reunions. Signed Hebert Grant, Anthony W Ivins, Charles W Nibley.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tabernacle Salt Lake City Utah Prieathood Hebert Grant Anthony W Ivins Charlies W Nibley Firat

Stake M I A Officers Party At Orpheus

A get acquainted Stake and Local M I A party was held at the Orpheus on Friday evening September 17 with about 180 attendees including stake presidency high council and ward bishops. Activities included singing games dancing a pantomime and a Taps salute. talks on Mutual responsibilities were given and announcements made of recent Young Mena and Young Ladies MIA reorganizations and upcoming stake convention plans.

Orpheus Stake Mit Stake Presidency High Council Bishories E J Fowler Wallace Calder EO Peterson Mary Satcher Irma Woolley J M Shaffer Young Mena Jensen and Maeser Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association Vernal First Ward Mra E J Young Ir Vern Shimmin Misa Peart Shaffer Misa Vergil Engerberson Mre Vera Shimmin Hosgen Mra Haller Witbeck Wmlles Peart Shaffer Engerberson Celal Glines Ward Vernal Firet Ward Ward

Car plunges off Indian Creek Pass injuring couple

Sunday a car driven by Mrs H Koch ran off the grade at Indian Creek Pass fell about a hundred feet and burst into flames. Hydraulic brakes failure is blamed. Mr Smith of the Intermountain Pure Bred Livestock Association assisted, rescuing Mrs Koch. Mrs Koch received radical attention in Duchesne while Mr Koch sustained bruises. The wrecked car, a new Diana, was a total loss. insurance status unknown.

H Koch Indian Creek Pass Mra Koch Grant Hotel Duchesne Frice Mr Smith Intermountain Pure Bred Livestock Association Smith Koch Gon Elsworth Roosevelt Ellsworth Grant Mrs Koch Jeff

Relief drive urged for hurricane sufferers in Southern Florida

A telegram to Sander, head of the Ulatah Red Cross chapter, requests chapter help for victims of a hurricane that hit Southern Florida early this week. The Ulatah State Bank and the Bank of Vernal are designated as depositaries for contributions.

Sander W Ulatah The Red Cross Florida Ulatah State Bank Bank of Vernal

Health and accident policy as a vital investment

Do not let your health and accident policy lapse. Protect your finances by keeping coverage current and choosing reliable places to manage the policy. Ensure payments are timely to maintain benefits and security.

Harry Yarnall Pioneer of Ashley Valley Dies in Hotchkiss Colo

Alire Waa reports from Decatur Illinois that Harry Yarnall died in Hotchkiss Colorado last Friday after battling cancer. Yarnall was known as a pioneer of Ashley Valley and is remembered by local residents and former associates.

Harry Yarnall Ashley Valley Hotchkiss, Colo Alire Waa Oran

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