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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
11
The annual Junior Prom and Post Prom dominated local social life with May Alice and Wayne Batty leading as prom chair and vice chair. Dancers and guests wore lavender, pink, red, and turquoise gowns, sparkling with sequins and lace as Reynolds Orchestra provided the music in a Southern Mansion themed setting.
Mr and Mrs L E Clark of Alterra announce the engagement of their daughter Hope to Max Morrill son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Morrill of Myton. Miss Clark is a sophomore at Alterra high school and an active Ballard LDS ward member. The wedding is planned for the Mant temple in early June.
Beaux Arts club members were entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs Zelph S Calder. Before meeting at the Calder home the group attended a Variety program sponsored by the Activities Day committee at Uintah high school. Refreshments were served by Mrs Calder to 12 members and two guests. Mrs Doyle Landon will entertain the club at their next meeting on May 4.
The event showcased LaVaughn Murray in white crepe and Maurine Slaugh in yellow net with gold accents. Ve renna Gardiner wore blue net with ruffle trim while a floor show highlighted a waltz by Joan De Journette et al and a tap dance by four couples. Delmar Bastian sang Old Man River before Mary Alice Calder crowned Wayne Batty and Beverly Siddoway as prom king and queen.
Announcement by Mr and Mrs Alva Hutch states their granddaughter Joy McLean will wed John Stone son of Mr and Mrs Jess Caldwell. Joy is a Uintah high school senior and John is a 1946 graduate now employed by Caldwell Ment Co. No wedding plans announced yet.
Utopia club members heard a book review by Mrs. Ralph Preece at Mrs. Howard’s home followed by a luncheon for members and guests. Esther club elected officers with a May 16 meeting planned at Mrs. Ray W. Pease and a dessert lunch for 12. Community Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Ratliff’s home with 12 members and two guests, planning for May 4. Also noted are four marriage licenses issued in April by the County Clerk and Sr. Current Topics club host on citizenship and United Nations topics with 13 members attending and a guest.
Mrs John Millburn hosted the Thalia club Thursday afternoon for 14 members at her daughter Mrs Frank Couture's home. The group played 500 with Mrs Ora Helm street winning high and Mrs Austin White drawing. A salad luncheon was served. Mrs W P Price attended remotely from Bonanza and will host next May 4.
The Ladies Guild was entertained Monday evening last week by Mrs. Philip Williams. Movies of Florida spoke, Gilbert Parks arranged, and Mrs. Floyd Hall won the Market basket. A dessert luncheon was served to 10 members and Mr and Mrs Parks. Next meeting is a pot luck dinner at the community house on May 2.
Aston Fullmer and Ethel Brown hosted the Utah Power and Light Ladies at Mrs. Fullmer home in Maeser Menday evening. Members played games with Mary Winn winning high prize and Leafy Moore low. Hostesses served a dessert luncheon. Next meeting set for May 9.
Mrs. Merrill Goodrich hosted the Bridgette club at the Gateway Cafe on a Monday evening. Sixteen members attended with six guests including Mrs. Steven Stringham and Mrs. Leon Brady. High prize went to Mrs. Dean Voorhies, high guest prize to Mrs. Don Richardson, consolation to Helen Jones, and a draw to Mrs. Stanley King. Next meeting set for May 9 at Mrs. Voorhies home.
Members of the Camp Tokawanna DUP met April 14 at Mrs Theora Warren’s home with hostesses Mrs Mae Calder and Mrs Nellie Eaton. Lila Robins reported on the national DUP convention in Salt Lake City and Easter bonnets were made with Mrs Mamie Preece winning first prize. Next meeting set for May 13 at Mrs Ella Feltch’s home.
The Third Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors the movie For the Love of Mary at the Main Theatre on May 4 and 5 to raise funds for building. Theatre owner Francis Feltch aids the drive.
Mr and Mrs Henry Schoefermeyer spent the weekend in Salt Lake City and many locals visited Logan Vernal and Salt Lake City. Residents headed to medical care, carpenters attended a carpet laying school in Salt Lake City and BYU students joined the Vernal weekend scene.
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