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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
5
A patchwork of community items from Provo area society pages notes bridge club entertainments at the High School, a family dinner honoring a cousin, and prizes won by ladies. It also mentions Velda Duvall engagement, a service member training abroad, and Waves reception plans. No dates clearly fixed. several names and places appear.
Shoppers find a range of Mother's Day gifts and sale items in local shops this week. Dwarf fruit trees, Windex, cleaners, girdles, and new clothing, plus hardware and housewares, are advertised with discounts and promotions across Gamble, Quality Shop, Ashton, Verna Drug, Hackings Appliance, Perry's, Uintah, and Ashley Valley Market venues. Local residents Mr and Mid Lavi Kitchen and son Melvin visited Vernal on Monday.
Overseas and domestic service notes detail First Lt Kenneth Goodrich on four days leave with his parents in Gump Sutton South Carolina after boat training at Farragut. Lt Clyde B Johnson and Lt Clayton T Findlay spent two days together in India while Johnson serves on a merchant ship and Findlay serves in the army air corps. Grand Junction resident Darrel Cole’s father Dr Barr and D M Winicum enjoy a weeklong visit.
Mrs Armstrong’s husband a major in the army hosted a social featuring handmade pottery and a hand blocked luncheon. Prizes awarded to Seeley Tyiny Iverson and Mrs Harold B Wycoff among guests. A desert luncheon was served. Seaman second class Sert McNel on first leave from Naval Training Station Far eee Ideho attended as a special guest. The event was organized by the Macser Gleaner Girl and supported by M Men, Junitors and Gentor Scouts. Mr McMett left Wednesday to report back to his bade.
A fragmented town note recalls a Vernal Day event titled Spring Frolic on the 9th with plans for a lively celebration. Attendees include local groups and committees, with activities hinted at across street corners and community spaces.
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