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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
7
The Uintah High Junior class staged its annual Prom and Post Prom themed Fantasia. Highlights included a Merlin dragon display, cloud-lit castle decor, and a fashionably dressed crowd at the Uintah Stake Center. Prom king and queen were crowned, and a floor show featured dancers from Brigham Young University and local girls.
Sybil Perry and Glenn T McKeachnie were married in candlelight Easter Eve ceremonies at Kimball Nebraska with a double ring service. The bride wore aqua lace and a crown of orange blossoms. the groom's party included Granton Hall as best man. Guests, reception, trip to Salt Lake, and open-house at the groom's parents followed.
Peggy Chivers exchanged vows with Verdin Goodrich at her Naples home in a candlelit ceremony read by Bishop J. Ross Merrell. The couple, attended by family and friends, planned to reside in Naples after a reception and upcoming wedding details including Beaux Arts and PTA club notes populated the day.
Announcement by Mrs Rosalie DeJournette reveals engagement of Joan DeJournette to Glen Hatch. Both are Utah graduates. Joan is a University of Utah freshman living in Carlson Hall, Glen is a junior at the University, both plan a spring Salt Lake City ceremony at the bride's mother home.
Junior class members and guests wrapped up a successful prom with a progressive supper, visiting multiple homes for courses from soup to dessert. Special guests included Hennie Adamson, Garth Fisher, and others, with couples from the group and several host homes noted for hospitality and timing.
Seminary plans graduation exercises Sunday April 22 at the Stake Tabernacle. Diplomas will be awarded to 47 students in a program of talks chords readings and instrumental numbers themed Youth of Zion Fal fer. The graduation committee directs the event with J Johnson and Frank Walker leading. student members include Garth Fisher Marion Cook and others.
Mes Sterling Erckenbrack state president of the Lady Woolgrowers Auxiliary was principal speaker at the annual luncheon at the Hotel Vernal Friday afternoon. She urged girls to enter the “Make It Yourself Wool Contest” and to obtain materials now. The event featured decorative tables with a miniature sheep wagon by Victor Korren and daffodils. Program numbers included two vocal selections by Mrs Jude Hacking and a pantomime by Dale Ross and Mary Ann with Mrs Roy Showalter as mistress of ceremonies. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs Stephen Stingham, Mrs Howard Williams and Mrs W A Banks. Mrs Kenneth Stringham and Mrs Russell Montgomery retained as president and secretary-treasurer. Mrs Ethel Martin elected vice president.
Walter Davis and Wilma Yoder were married in Reno First Methodist Church on Monday. The reception for the couple and families followed at the groom’s parents’ home. They plan a honeymoon to Roswell New Mexico and will reside in Craig Colorado where Davis is in business.
MIA drama directors Jensen and Meri Snow staged two plays last week. The first, I Like Dating If It Weren’t For Men, featured Stella Vans and Emma Lou Stewart with Rhea Oxborrow and others. The second, The Neighbors, starred Rowena Hatch, Rhea, Stella Evans, Barbara Snow, and Marion Cook among others. Dinner followed hosting Darwin Cork Hacking and Lowell Gray who left Monday for Army duty at Fort Doug.
The Vernal section’s social and local news notes multiple residents and visitors, including the Aeon Thomas saw mill starting its season at the Thomas ranch near Dry Fork. Family trips, schooling, LDS mission updates, and visits to relatives in Salt Lake City Ogden and Vernal are listed with numerous mentions of residents and travel, reflecting a lively town snapshot.
Stake leaders Lorin Merrell and Clara Preece will direct the Tuesday meeting in the Stake Center Recreation Hall. Ward nominees for president and secretary of each organization will present, followed by secret ballot voting for officers. All wards urged to attend with representatives to ensure a representative vote. UTOPIA club met with Mrs Le Roy Taylor hosting. LeRoy Taylor spoke and a west round table discussion followed. dessert luncheon served for eleven. next meeting at Mary Manwaring’s home in April.
Congratulations are extended to several families for newborns April 9 10 and 11 including Gerth Colton Hamilton Beck Freestone and others. The Social Whirl section lists events at Camp Thornberg Thallas Progress and other clubs with dates April 11 to 23 featuring meetings, dances, and society activities.
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