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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

11

Udell Gardiner and Russie Broome Exchange Vows in Naples Ward

Russie Broome and Udell Gardiner exchanged nuptial vows at a home ceremony attended by close family. Bishop J Rosa Merrell officiated with an aqua dress and red rose corsage. A wedding buffet followed, and a reception dance was held at the Naples ward chapel with a Kelly green dress for the bride. The couple plan to reside in Verna.

S. Louis Thorne Russie, Broome Udell Gardiner J. Rosa Merrell Naples Naples Ward Chapel Kelly Green Ray Gardiner Alvin Gardiner Carl ‘Gardiner Neila Shirley Ede Gardiner Anh Gayla Chivers

Uintah County DUP Rag Drive Supports Pioneer House Project

Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers sponsor a rag drive for April collecting old textiles such as mats rugs carpets overalls and coats. Rags need not be cleaned and can be placed in boxes or sacks for pickup by DUP members who will call at homes. Funds from the drive support the building of the perman lasting Pioneer House in Salt Lake City.

Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Peemsgring Salt Lake Ye

Utopia Club Boxes for Finland Highlightanton

Mrs Orson R Jones and Mrs Frank Lewis hosted the Utopia club gathering to prepare boxes of food and clothing for Finland. Mrs Abe Hatch was elected president with Mrs Edgar Jones as vice president and Mrs Charles Lewis as secretary. a two course luncheon was served to three guests.

Am Project Finland A. Theodore Johnson Abe Hatch Edgar Jones Charles Lewis Johnson John Stagg Puttmam

Lapoint Junior and Bee Hive Girls Honor Mothers

Lapoint ward girls and their mothers gathered at the ward chapel Wednesday evening for a party led by Mrs. Lillie Bigelow. The program featured a duet by Mrs. Mae Warburton and daughter Shirley Kay, a solo by Bette Bigelow with Vera Bigelow on piano, and a reading by Diana Thompson, followed by Bunco and a luncheon for all mothers and daughters.

Lapoint Ward Ward Lillie Bigelow Mae Warburton Shirley Kay Bette Bigelow Vera Bigelow Reading Diana Thompson Ora Swain Joan Walker

Naples M Men and Gleaners Banquet Highlights April Showers Theme

The Naples M Men and Gleaners held their annual banquet at the ward chapel with leaders Mrs. Arthur Harrison and Ray Merrell directing. Guests included Bishop Ernest Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker. The program featured toasts by Irvin Haws Edna Rasmussen Lorin Merrell a chorus piano solo harmonica solo and vocal numbers. Tables for about 50 were set in U formation with decorations of pussy willows and jonguils. Dinner was prepared by the Gleaner girls and served by Bee Hive girls. Next Kingsbury Ladies Aid meeting plans a card party for April 21.

Naples Gleaners Ward Chapel Arthur Harrison Ray Merrell Glen Reynolds Irvin Haws Edna Rasmussen Lorin Merrell M Men Lawrence Bascom Clyde Chivers Elwin Simmons Shirley Price Vere Wilson Grace Manwaring Laura Simmons Eve Wilson Gleaner Ace] Haws Clark Goodrich Bishop Ernest Johnson Frank Walker Stake Organization Kingsbury Ladies Aid Ora Hemstreet Azer Johnson M. H Wilson Harry Ratliff L. C. Thorne

Ladies Guild Plans Cleanup and Social Evening

Mrs. Tommy Hatch hosted the Ladies Guild gathering with thirteen members and a guest, Mrs. Eddie Baxendale. They decided to clean the Community House on Saturday and held a white elephant sale won by Mrs. Clyde Johnson, followed by Bingo. The note also mentions an April 18 event at Mrs. P. A. Williams’ home.

Tommy Hatch Ladies Guild Eddie Baxendale Clyde Johnson P. A. Williams

Attractive Betty Rae Plattner Weds Douglas R. Jones in Vernal

In early spring a home ceremony on March 18 unites Betty Rae Plattner and Douglas R. Jones. Bishop Jones presided as ring ceremony, with a large local and out of town guest list and a reception at the Vernal ward chapel. The bride wore ivory satin with a lace crown veil and carried red roses and white stephanote. After the reception the couple departed for a Southern California honeymoon and will reside in Vernal.

Orson R. Jones Betty Rae Plattner Douglas R. Jones Bishop Jones Ray Plattner Casper, Wyd Rs. M. M. Cook Edgar C. Jones Cora Templeton Maybell Colo Claude J. Myers Craig Richar Ufford Max Stewart Alford Arthur Mannering Vernal First Ward Audrey Jones Plattner Jones Dale Slaugh Katherine Jackson Jolene Williams Myra Woolley Madge Campbell Bonnie Adamson Hilda Williams Alice Galley John Hodgkinson Edgar Jones Helen Evans Arthur Manwaring John Jorgensen Ernest Caldwell Glenn Brady Richard Ufford Arvard A. Rigby George Davis Frank Walker California Vernal Loyal Cook William S. Smart Sharp Lee

Beaux Arts Club Hosts Linen Silver and Crystal Lesson

Mrs H M Lundell entertained Beaux Arts club members Wednesday evening at her home. Mrs H M Snyder gave the lesson on Linen Silver and Crystal. The hostess served a dessert lunch to 12 members and one guest, Mrs Margaret Millet.

H. M. Lundell Beaux Arts Club H. M. Snyder Margaret Millet

Bridge Luncheon Honors Bride at Mrs Montgomery Home

Mrs Russell Montgomery hosted a Friday bridge luncheon for her daughter in law Mrs Jimmy Montgomery. Prizes went to Mrs Roy Showalter Mrs Kenneth Carroll and Mrs Stanley Robbins. The home displayed spring flowers and 16 guests enjoyed a dessert luncheon. The bride Maxine Hitchen received many gifts.

Russell Montgomery Bridge Jimmy Montgomery Roy Showalter Kenneth Carrol Stanley Robbins Maxine Hitchen

Past Noble Grands Form New Rebekah Lodge Club

Twenty two past Noble Grands of the Rebekah Lodge gathered at Mrs. Ray Mowrey’s home to organize a new club. Twenty two attended and elected officers with Mrs. Mowrey as president, Mrs. Iva McCary as vice president, Mrs. Bertham White as secretary, and Mrs. C. R. Halstead as treasurer. A dessert luncheon was served and the next meeting is set for May 25 at Mrs. Leland Bennion’s home.

Rebeksh Lodge Ray Mowrey Mowrey Iva McCary Bertham White C. R. Halstead

Sr Current Topics Club Hear Hook Review

Members of the Sr Current Topics club met Thursday evening at Mrs Elwood E s home. Mrs Zelph Calder led the business session and Mrs Ralph Preece reviewed Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrick. A dessert luncheon was served to 12 members and three guests. Mrs Russell Montgomery will host the next meeting April 25. Van Moss of the North Salt Lake stock yards visited Vernal Saturday.

Sr. Current Topics Club Elwoode Zelph Calder Ralph Preece Bess Streeter Aldrick William Jacobe Beatrice Schofield Preece Russell Montgomery

O T Bridge Club Hosts Regular Meeting

O T Bridge club held a Thursday meeting with 12 members and one guest. Mrs Francis Feltch hosted a bridge night with high prize to Mrs Rulon Hacking and second prize to Mrs Ralph Alexander. A full course dinner followed. In a separate Thalia club gathering, 11 members enjoyed Five Hundred with prizes to Mrs Johnne Millburn and Mrs Dave Hatch. Hope Jackman resigned from Uintah Basin hospital.

O. T. Bridge Club Francis Feltch Rulon Hacking Ralph Alexander Leland Bennion Derrell ‘King Victor Waite

Uintah Girls State Delegates Named for Utah Event

Mary Calder Alice Lee and Doris Karren as alternate have been selected to represent Uintah at the third annual Utah Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, June 28 to July 3 at Utah State Agricultural College Logan. Nancy Colton was governor last year. participation limited to 120 girls. aims to educate on duties and rights of citizenship. Luan Henderson, Girls State chairman for Witbeck Post No. 1, says delegates will return with community interest and sense of government responsibility.

Mary Alice ‘Calder Joan Lee Doris Karren Uintah Utah American Legion Utah State Agricultural ‘College Logan Nancy Colton Unitaly Cleone W. Merkley Lois Vello Luan Henderson Witbeck Post No. 1

Vernat Rodeo Society Members Attend Meeker Meeting

Attendees at the Western Slope Rodeo and Race Meet Assn. gathering in Meeker Colorado include Woodey H Searle Karl Alt en C R Halstead Vernat men and other locals aiming to boost the 1949 Vernat rodeo.

Woodey H. Searle Karl Alten C. R. Halstead Assn Meeker Colorado

Naples 4 H Needle Club Reorganized Officers Elected

Naples 4 H Needle Club members met April 10 at the Naples LDS ward chapel to reorganize for the year. Miss Ruby Smith Home Demonstration Agent attended as officers were elected Jean Goodrich president Betty Richards vice president Edda Harrison secretary Joan Richards song leader Norita Gardiner reporter.

Naples Needles Club LDS Ward Ruby Smith Jean Goodrich Betty Richards Edda Harrison Joan Richards Norita Gardiner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russie Broome Gardiner Lewis, Thorne Vntah High School Carl Gardiner Verna DUP Utopia Club Frank Lewis Lapoint By By.d V.D. Flying Colors B.V.D Ruggers B.Y.D. ,Jgpere Shirts Russell Axe Ladies Aid Clean Community House Utah Power & Light CO Hemenance Ary Nesday Beaux Arts Beauty Shop Rebekah Lodge Sr. Current Topics Hear Hook Review van Moss North Salt Lake HUSKY West Main Thalia Club Hope Jackman Uintah Basin Hospital Needle Club Frank F. Goodrich Ae i Nannette Frye
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