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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

12

Pioneer Resident of Ashley Valley Reaches 92nd Year

Mrs. Cuotin Priness Massey, a lifelong Ashley Valley resident, was honored at Camp Alabs DUP Mother and Daughter meeting as one of the area’s oldest residents. Born April 2, 92 years ago, she moved from Boone County WV to Colorado before settling in Utah. She has 15 children, 68 grandchildren, 162 great grandchildren, and 22 great great grandchildren.

Cuotin Priness Massey Camp Alabs Dup Ashley Valley Massey Dagmar Aycock Mable Johnson Lynn Ross Roosevelt Boone County West Virginia San Juan Valley Colorado Utah Daniels Canyon Heber City Vernal

H E Seeleys Feted on Golden Wedding Day at Vernal

Mr and Mrs Seeley celebrated their golden wedding with family in Vernal after 39 years there. Born in 1878 and 1801 respectively, they lived on ranches in Utah and Idaho and were active in county education, cattle, and grazing boards. Their two daughters and several grandchildren attend the celebration amid reminiscences of early homesteads and public service.

Seetis Vernal Dancay Mies Beulrs Oyen Wat Thor Prowest Astley Mr Seeley Foe Mona Waly Tncharate Duchesne Ashiley Salt Lake City Salt Lake Oval Seeleys Hazelton Idaho Seeley Umtah County Educstion HPW Umtah Cattle and Horse Growers Association Taylor Grazing Board Seeley's Marvin Blanche) Smith Erland Hope) Preece

Utes Win Medals At BYU Track Meet

Utah high school athletes compete at the BYU Invitational in Provo with ten Ute participants. Medalists include Dean Lundell fourth in the 440 yd dash and Francis Howden fifth in the 880 yd run. Utah placed third in the mile relay with Winward Ross Lundell Bartlett. Medley relay members Staugh Stong Smith Walker placed fifth. sidelay quartet Guillory Gross Sawyer Lee placed fourth. Competing schools hailed from Utah Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Nevada.

BYU Utes Dean Lundell Francis Howden Winward Ross Lundell Bartlett Staugh Stong Smith Walker

Kiwanis Club Guest Speaker John Talmage at Vernal

Kiwanis members hear Deseret News editor John Talmage discuss The Freedom of the Press at a Thursday meeting held at Hotel Vernal. Guests include Ted Mohr Rev Stuart Oldrich and Kiwanis Anns as the club reports on April divisional meeting in Salt Lake City and San Francisco convention plans.

John Talmage Deseret News Kiwanis Club Hotel Vernal Craig Om Johnson Uintah High School Wacatch Choir Ted Mohr Mra Stuart W Oldrich Frank Couture Glenda Rae Brown Lee Walker Claude Bruce Salt Lake City Marrs San Praetaro

Mrs Walter Busch Wins Ashton Bros Sewing Machine

Mrs Walter Busch topped hundreds of entries in an Ashton Bros Co sewing machine contest to win a Bernina for explaining why she would like to own a Swiss precision sewing machine. A panel of local citizens awarded $25 purchase certificates and additional machines to runners up, reflecting strong public enthusiasm.

Ashton Bros Co Walter Busch Bernina Busch

American Legion District Elects Officers at Roosevelt Meet

Denny Murti of Roosevelt was elected commander of district No 9 at the district convention. Dune Hacking of Vernais, outgoing commander Earl Duns, and others gained posts. An adjutant will be appointed. installation set for the department convention in Brigham City on June 23. Special guests included Tasker, Jensen of Ogden, and S. Horsely.

Denny Murti Roosevelt American Legion Dune Hacking Vernais Earl Duns Altonah Martin Department Brigham City Si Tasker Parley Jensen Ogden S. Horsely William Sutteer National Executive

Funeral Services Held in Naples For Joel A. Evans

Funeral services for Joel A. Evans of Island Park were held in Naples with a large turnout. The Vernal born 1900 LDS Church member died after a lengthy illness, leaving sisters, stepdaughters, and many relatives. Pallbearers included family members and local friends as burial occurred at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery.

Naples Joel A. Evans Kula Southam Lois Mae Litster Laura Simmons Evelyn Richardson Warren Richardson Ryans Island Park Chellus Caldwell Joh Stegg Charles Olsen Eldon Clifford Kettle Clark Feltch Carl Richardson Carl Staley G. E. Untermann Asher Evans Vernal Memorial Park Mr. Evans Vernal John A Elzina Bascom Evans LDS Church Lily Taylor Ruple Island Park Ranch Green River Dinosaur National Monument Mes Brace Mary) Kettle Fruita Colorado Steven Sarah) Adams Pleasant Grove Sid Pressie) Pace Mra McCarrell Clifford Leslie Leong Fruity Steven Adams Vero Davis Dean Lambert Salt Lake City Charles Hazelbush Ft. Morgan Pearl McCarrell C. C. Brimhall Fruitland New Mex Wayne Brimhall Cortez New Mexico Neldon Smith Greenville California Warvey Adams Salem Utah Art Brown Enid Litster Roosevelt Fern Cable Granger Melvin Pearson

Cultural Arts Club Meeting at Margaret Caldwell Home Jensen Luncheon

The Cultural Arts club gathered at Margaret Caldwell's Jensen Luncheon for 17 members and guest Gracia Hirsch. Helen Walker led current topics with Louisa Hacing presenting the program "Patent Night" while Caldwell performed piano and sang. Gracia Hirsch soloed and Caldwell joined for a duet with Pra chi a tap dance by Maurine Anderson and jokes by Leora Jacobson and Geneva Adamson. The next social is May 2 at Bernice Thomas's home.

Margaret Caldwell Jensen Gracia Hirsch Helen Walker Treport Louisa Hacing Gracila Hirschi Gracia Prachi Maurine Anderson Leora Jacobo Geneva Adamson Bernice Thomas

Newly Elected Auxiliary President Leads AtG304 Banquet

The AtG304 banquet at region hall announced Thelma Dunsmore of Allonah as auxiliary president succeeding Florence Lott of Myton. Elected district officers include Edna Baines of Jenten as first vice president. Special guests were Department President Lucy Lareen of Magna, Secretary Ruby Farnsworth of Salt Lake City, First Vice-president Mar thal Stewart of Provo, and Third Vicepresident Jen Kal Tas.

Thelma Dunsmore Allonah Florence Lott Myton Edna Baines Jenten

Fay Jones to Present Pine Selections Saturday

Fay Jones, a sixth grade student at Matser Elementary, will present a piano and voice program in Maeser Ward chapel Saturday at 7 pm. She has led school activities, earned A grades, and serves as assistant organist in the primary this winter. Her program includes Sea Sylphes, Valse Brilliante, Under the Leaves, Puck, Over the Waves, Espana, Mesic and Hat Dance, Intermezzo Music, and A Heart That's Free. Her sisters Sally Ann and Arla assist with selections and singing, including Distant Dells, Starlight Waltz, Called to Serve, Dickory Dock, Ding Dang Bell, and Hewing in the Park.

Francis Thome Puck Edward Grieg J. Rosas Espana Emil Waldteutel Dewey Agay Z. Frank Alfred G. Robyn Fay Sally Ann Distant Dells L. Etrewbhog Brojnard Walter G Tyler Arla

Bob Wills Set for Vernal Swing Night Wednesday

Western recording star Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys appear at the Imperial Trail in Vernal Wednesday dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m. Wills has introduced over 400 songs and many recordings sold in the millions. His hit “San Antonio Rose” nears four million in sales and he has appeared in 28 motion pictures.

Bob Wills Imperial Trail San Antonio

Roosevelt Realty ad and family thanks notes compiled

Classified items advertise YOK RENT drone Turn apt sale of pasture 14 acres and business investment in Roosevelt with modern homes, terms, down payment and ROI. Card of Thanks from Mrs Brooks and Coltharp family express gratitude to neighbors and bishopric for support during illness and death. For sale small modern grocery and market doing 250000 yearly cash volume. owners retire. Sealed in Craig, Colorado.

Ron Sale Roosevelt Apt Roosevelt Realty Company Third Ward Joe Brooks W. H. Coltharp Coltharp L. S. Short East Side Craig, Cola

Marriage Licenses Listed Across Several Counties

Marriage licenses granted for multiple couples include Jack Barnes and Donnas Conyers of Hayden on April 14, John R. McLanghiln and Cherie Gurr of Vernal on April 18, Max Ray Cullum and Shirley Rose Anselmi of Artesia Colorado on April 20, Alfonso Cudh and Clara Beravice of Ouray on April 21. In Vernal, Maurice Jensen and Ermon Rowley hosted visitors from Jensen Market and Uintah Packing at the modern plant inspection.

Jack Barnes Donnas Conyers Hayden John R. McLanghiln Cherie Gurr Vérnal Max Ray Cullum Shirley Rose Anselmi Artesia Colo Alfonso Cudh Clara Beravice Ouray Maurice Jensen Jensen Ermon Rowley Hunngton LaBell Anderson Uintah Packing

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