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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1952

Page

7

Louise Peterson and Don Walker Wed in Nevada Ceremony

A Las Vegas wedding united Louise Peterson and Don Walker in a double ring ceremony officiated by Bishop Thomas S. Adams. The bride wore an eyelet organdy gown with a red carnation bouquet. The couple, after a California honeymoon, plan to reside in Utah where Walker works for a well surveying company.

Louise Peterson Don Walker Nevada Las Vegas E. H. Peterson Feva Walker Thomas S. Adams

Wedding Plans Budding For Miss Williamson

Miss Sherron Lee Williamson and Duane Boren announce their engagement. Sherron is a Uintah High School student who will quit school to help at home. Duane works in farming and sheep ranching with his father in Mt. Wells. They plan to wed later and live in Mt. Wells.

Shirley Williamson Vernal Sherron Lee Duane Boren Leonard Boren Mt. Wells Miss Williamson Uintah High School Boren

Mrs. Raé Ashton Attends Legion Spring Conference

Mrs. Raé Ashton attended the Legion Spring Conference on National Security in Salt Lake City. She urged US citizens to confront dangers through the National organization and was greeted by her son Stewart and National Auxiliary president Mrs. J. A. Campbell who addressed a large dinner audience.

Raeeevee South Carolina Pera Legion Ans Mn Wilson Wassigoboian National C. E Legion Ashton United States Unit National Organization Salt Lake Stewart Crithe Bay J. A. Campbell National Auxiliary Campbell

Floyd Cook and Sarah Harrington Wed in Quiet Davis Ceremony

Miss Sarah Bell Harrington became Mrs Floyd Cook in a home ceremony at the bride's parents' house. Bishop Hyrum Slaugh presided. The couple, after a two week California honeymoon, plan to reside in Davis. Cook, a former Uintah High School graduate, works in farming and herding. Harrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Harrington, is a Uintah High School alumna. Also listed are marriage licenses for local couples with dates in March and April.

Sarah Bell Harrington Floyd Cook Obert Cook Bishop Hyrum Slaugh Davis Ward California Davis Cook UHS Harrington Wm. Harrington Uintah High S

Bartlett Pierce wedding in Salt Lake City ceremony

Loraine Bartlett and George Pierce Jr. wed in a formal ceremony Saturday evening March 28 at 7 30 in Salt Lake City. Sherrie Young served as maid of honor, with Les Wilson as best man. attendees included the Bartlett and Goodrich families from Tridell. The couple plans a shower in Tridell and then will establish a home in Fenton, California.

Tridell George W Bartlett Tridel Loraine George Pierce Jr George Pierce Sr Fenton California Salt Lake City Sherrie Young Richfield Les Wilson Tooele Gwen Goodich Lynn Tridell Chapel

Octogenarian Nellie Savage Receives Utah Senator’s Greeting

Nellie Savage, age 84, shown in the Vernal Express, received a letter of congratulations from Utah Senator Wallace F Bennett. Bennett praised her life story, expressed sympathy for her leg trouble, and wished her many happy returns of the day.

Nellie Savage Vernal Express Wallace F. Bennett Utah Bennett Savage

Past Noble Grands Meet For Whist And Luncheon

Ten members gathered at Mrs. W. P. White’s home with hostess assistant Bertha White for a short business meeting followed by Monte Carlo Whist. Etta Mowray won first and Stella Karren second high. a salad luncheon was served. An election meeting is set for April 23 at Anna Galbreath’s home and all members are invited.

W. P. White Bertha Etta Mowray Stella Karren Anna Galbreath

Progressive Arts Club hears Mrs Bowden on Utah colleges

The Progressive Arts Club met last Thursday with Mrs Alvin Bowden presenting Colleges of Utah. Mrs Clair Acord led a club collect and Mrs John Barton spoke on World Event. Special guests included Mrs Tack Powell and Mrs Robert Ner. Aaron Jolley to host April 10 meeting.

Bryce Erekson Progressive Arts Club Calvin Gibbs Colleges Utah Alvin Bowden Club Collett Clair Acord John Barton

Eva Hatch Hosts Ace High Club Dinner at Home

Eva Hatch served a chicken dinner to Ace High Club members at her home Tuesday last week. In the bridge game following Melba Lattner won high, Mrs. Kenneth Carroll low, and Mrs. Bus Eldridge Jr. Two members present were Eldridge and Melba Kelly. The group will meet April 10 at Eva Pope's home.

He High Club Eva Hatch Ace High Club Melba Lattner Kenneth Carrol Low Bus Eldridge, Jr An Eldridge Melba Kelly Roup Eva Pope

Veterans Post Opens Membership to All Eligible Veterans

The organization led by Henry Litster and Albert Daniels, with chairmen Mr Daniels and Mr Cuch, lists members including Wilbur Cuch, Richard Curry, Julius Murrey and Ruben Six killer among its leadership. Although organized in Indiana, the post is open to all eligible armed services veterans.

Henry Litster Albert Daniels Mr Daniels Mr Cuch Mr Parrlette Wilbur Cuch Richard Curry Julius Murrey Ruben Sixkiller Henry Cuch Lorenz LaRose O Curry Russell Cuch Albert Harris Indiana Indian Post

Legion Post Organized At Ft Duchesne

American Legion Post No. 128 formed in Fort Duchesne with 26 charter members, mainly Ute WWI veterans. Key officers include Commander Francis McKinley and Adjutant Jason Cuci, with temporary committees for Finance and Membership to plan activities.

American Legion Fort Duchesne Francis McKinley Harvey Natchees Albert Daniels Jason Cuci R 0. Curry Jasper Cuci Jr Lane George Alfred P Parriette Cudi Tan Curry Neal Connelley Natchees

Food Sale Aids Rose Garden Revitalization Efforts

The Vernal Garden Club will hold a food sale on Saturday April 3 at 1 pm at Ashton's store to raise funds for re stocking and enlarging Vernal's rose garden. Contributions from any supporter are welcomed. The club met Monday evening at M E Staley's home where Blain Taylor of Salt Lake City showed films on rose planting care and orchids in Hawaii and offered gardening guidance.

Vernal Garden Club Ashton's Vernal M. E. Staley Blain Taylor Salt Lake City Hawaii Taylor

Tally Club Fetes Departing Member

Mrs. Russell Holly hosted a going away party for Mrs. Eugene Sundquist who leaves for Salt Lake. Ten Tally Club members and six guests attended at her home Wednesday. An enjoyable afternoon included a dessert luncheon. The club will meet again in two weeks.

Russell Holly Eugene Sundquist Salt Lake Tally Club

Ladies Guild Hears Popular Book Review

Leary Jurobe presented a review of Honeymoon For Seven to Ladies Guild members at Helen Banks residence Monday evening. Mrs John Baughman won Market Basket and will host April 14 gathering. The 5.0.8. Club met at Helen Schaefermeyer’s home with Neva Hemstreet as co host. Eight members attended a chicken luncheon. Mary Helen Giles of Powell Wyoming was special guest. Next meeting set for April 21 at Mrs Ray Smith’s home. Central PTA announced a meeting in Central School Library Monday at 8 PM to elect officers. Mrs Wm Jacobe will discuss child guidance. All members urged to attend.

Leary Jurobe Ladies Guild Helen Banks Market Basket John Baughman Helen Schaefermeyer Neva Hemstreet Mary Helen Giles Powell, Wyo Ray Smith Central Pta Central School Pta Central School Wm. A. Jacobe

Manward letter from Ferdinand Manning Jr at Francis E Warren AFB

Ferdinand Manning Jr thanks readers for past Winter Service News and announces his discharge after four years in the service. He asks to continue receiving Uintah County news and the newspaper’s morale-boosting updates from Francis E Warren AFB on February 22.

Francis E. Warren A.F.B Wintah Uintah County Ferdinand Manning, Jr

UP and L Ladies Hostess Bingo Night List

Shirley Bullock hosted eight UP and L Ladies at her home on March 26 with Glenda Rae Brown and Dora Carrol taking first and second in Bingo. Laura Rasmus een won a draw prize. Wayne Bullock photographed the event. Next meeting set for April 23 at Ruth Kenny’s home. Legion Auxiliary units in Uintah Basin invited to a Ver nal meeting April 11 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs Loyd Shimmin will present a Child Welfare program. Hospital notes list both medical and surgical patients at Uintah County Hospital over the past week.

UP & L Shirley Bullock Up&l Glenda Rae Brown Dora Carrol Laura Rasmuseen Wayne Bullock Ruth Kenny Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Uintah Basin Legion Hall Vernal Loyd Shimmin

Local residents relocate and travel notes from Vernal area

Mrs George Isley sails to Yokohama with U S Government in Japan. Maude P Smith returns to Vernal after four weeks in Baise Idaho for her son’s illness and grandson’s death. Mrs Kent Marsden and baby depart after month with her parents Otis Weeks. Mrs Donald R Davies plans Salt Lake trip with Roosevelt daughter visiting kin. Lorin Williams and F W Carroll attend State Carpenters Union Convention in Salt Lake City with Mrs Williams and Mrs Carroll. Harrison of Lapoint attended funeral of Ann Hudson Murray Whalen and stayed in Vernal.

Mre Maude P. Smith Vernal Baise Idaho Joseph L Smith Kent Marsden Baby Otis Lorin ‘Williams F. W Carroll Carpenters’ Union Salt Lake City Salt Lake Williams Carroll Margaret Harrison Lapoint Ann Hudson Murray Whalen Charles D Anderson

Shriners Convention Attendees and Draft Notice

Clyde and Azer Johnson and Harold Reader attended the Shriners Convention in Salt Lake City last week. Robert Lee, son of Blaine and his wife, left Vernal to return to Arizona for draft board duties. He has worked in Ft. Huachuca in a government purchasing office since January. The Ashton family from Heber visited Mr. Ashton’s mother who is recovering from a tongue and vision setback.

Clyde Azer Johnson Harold Reader Salt Lake City Mr. Tender el Kalah Robert Lee Blaine Lee Vernal Arizona Hobert U. S Ft. Huachua Armed Services Lowe Ashton Merry Heber Mr Ashton Leslie Ashton

Lundell Addresses PTA On School Finances And Problems

Uintah School District Superintendent H M Lundell spoke to the High School PTA on Current Educational Problems emphasizing funding sources, fund flow to the Uniform School fund, and distribution. Dale Ross performed a Regional Music Festival piece and Miss Marquita Goodrich offered Jealousy, as the meeting adjourned for Variety Night rehearsals.

H. M_ Lundell Uintah PTA M. Lundell Ind Ben Samuels Dale Ross Marquita Goodrich

Fine comedy slated by First Ward

“Ane family Upstairs” a three act comedy will be presented by members of the Vernal LDS First Ward next month. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Kenneth Stringham. Tickets are on sale by ward members.

Vernal Lds First Ward Ahusaleys Kenneth Stringham

Faculty Women Attend Variety Night at UBS

Members of the Faculty Women’s League attended the Variety Night sponsored by the High School Dramatic Department directed by Jarrett Jarvis. After the performance they met at Mees Harold Hullinger’s home with President Barbara Snow presiding and light April Fool themed refreshments. Hostesses were Mrs. Hullinger, Mrs. AL A Call, Mrs. Doyle Landon, and Mrs. Laurence C Cooper.

Women's League High School Dramatic Department Jarrett Jarvis Mees Harold Hullinger Barbara Snow Hullinger AL A. Call Doyle Landon Laurence C. Cooper

Red Wash Briefs and Local Visits

Red Wash visitors this past week included E. M. Pinkerton USGS Washington DC Sir Schwabrow USGS Casner Wyn from Denver George Dodge and Robert Austin Mr Grant from Rangely guiding a field tour with Gresielt Jane and Sonress of the Standard of California San Francisco were in Wednesday accompanied by Jack Arnewster Utah Pipeline superintendent from Salt Lake Jim Nolan and family visits noted Mrs L T Steelers recovering from surgery and due home Tuesday relatives from Denver gathering Marlon Callan and family dined with the Meirans Artie Cook Wilson Creek guests of the Gressetts and others including R A Ox and wife Wilson Creek visitors. Further notes list births and Legion and Ladies Guild events with several names and March dates.

Red Wash E. M. Pinkerton USGS Washington, DC Sir Schwabrow Casner Denver George Dodge Robert Austin Grant Gresielt Mr. Johnson Mr. Sonress Standard of Californialio San Francisco Jack Arnewster Utah Pipeline Salt Lake Jim Nolan L. T. Steelers Marlon Callan Family J Reneely Artie Cook Wilson Creek Rat Wash Gressetts R. A. Ox

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