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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

11

Pretty Evening Reception Honors Newlywed Winwards

A Saturday wedding reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Collier honored Mr and Mrs Max Winward who wed July 6 at the Logan LDS Temple. Norma Loonis, late Brigham Young University student, and Max Winward, son of Mr and Mrs F W Winward, plan to live in Provo while he resumes school after a Samoa LDS mission.

Walter Collier Sad Mes Max Winward Logan Lds Temple Lloyd Winward Sharon Winward Walter Coller Fawn Collier Wanda Swain Miss Winward Miss Warren Dassles Winward Norma Loonis Flo) Loonis Hayward Calif Brigham Unioneatty Provo F. W.winward BYU Samoa California Mr. Winward

Swain Family Reunion Books and Elections Highlight

The Swain family gathered for a July Fourth reunion with a chicken dinner on the lawn followed by a business meeting electing Bert Swain as President Clint Swain as Vice President Genevieve Schaefermeyer as Secretary and Donna Swain as Assistant. A report on eulogy work was given and plans for the next reunion at Heber were set. Family performances included dances piano solos vocal solo and acrobatics with community singing to close the program. Out of town attendees listed include Jey Swain Vern Swain and families Salt Lake City Am erican Fork Bountiful Kamas Heber and Roosevelt residents.

Heber Cleon Carolyn Swain Joleen Swain Gloria, Schafermeyer Edna Gagan Rusel Hatch Ray Hatch Jey Swain Vern Swain Salt Lake City Bert Swain Tandy American Fork Clinton Swain Bountiful Chris Rushton Famiy Kamas the' Oble Swain Janki Swaint Harold Swain Flagerud Leonard Eskelson Hay Pace Roosevelt

Jack Haslem to Claim Colorado Girl as Bride

Miss Tai Kelser of LaMar Colorado will wed Jack Haslem of Jensen in September. Kelser, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Kelser, studied English at Colorado A M and will finish her senior year after marriage. Haslem, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Haslem, is a local figure who attended Uiniah High School and Colorado A M briefly.

Tai Kelser la Mar Colo Jack Haslem Jensen Ae Jae Miss Kelser J. D. Kelser LaMar Colorado A. & M Jack San Joseph Haslem Uiniah High School Joesie Eer Kelsers Haslem Lay

Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Hold Card Party

A group of 15 Vernal based Legion Auxiliary past presidents formed a Parley at the Legion Hall. They plan fundraising to support Eve Ashton for National Auxiliary President at the 1952 convention. Their first event, a card party, raised funds with bridge and canasta games, prizes awarded to several players, and flowers donated for decor.

Legion Hall Saident Sean Legion Auxiliary Vernal Eve Ashton National Auxiliary America Legion B. H Margaret Francke Anna Johnson Ann King Iva McCarey Grant Perry Nellie Reich Nite J Hi, Ratliff Ethel Martin Ellen Barr Atteg Ofaten

Ethelwynne Collett Honored at Open House

Open house on Wednesday afternoon July 25 honored Ethelwynne Stringham Collett on her 75th birthday. Guests numbered 73 as friends called at the Stringham home lawn, with a birthday cake presented by Mrs Don B Colton.

Ethelwynne Stringham Collett Beatrice Stringham Collett Don B. Colton William Stringham Alice

Unclear Event Noted With Names and Date Fragment

Fragmentary text lists names Tiyan Hall Nel Tay and Mrs Siesitt Gart with a date around July 31. Page note appears informal or garbled, offering few concrete facts or context beyond personal names and a month end date.

Waite Ted Merki Sten Hotfeltz al Alma Bult Siesitt Garthaar

Bridal Tea Honoring Mrs Dan E Roberts at Beyson Home

A Friday bridal tea at Mrs W A Beyson’s home honored Mrs Dan E Roberts formerly Lois McCarrell. Guests greeted the bride. navy dress and red rose corsage described. Attendants served and gifts were received as the couple plans marriage vows. Mr Roberts serves in Korea with the Army.

Mra Wf. A. Beyson Dan E. Roberts Lois McCarrell Dells Morrill Mra. Roberts Astors Maurine Chapman Chelsea Caldwell Norlene Clark Jackie Gardiner Elaine Wilkins Nettis Gardiner Clara Preece Hannah Winward

Annual Basin Reunion at SLC mends old ties

Announcement of the Uintah Basin reunion in Salt Lake City calls all former Basin residents to gather at the East Bowery Park. Lunch will be shared, with a 2 PM program at the band stand featuring musical numbers readings and dancing.

Salt Lake City East Bowrey Basin of Sherif Ary Mitchell di Duchesne Homer Ed Roosavelt B. H. ‘Stringham Vernal Duchesne Salt Lake Tommy Dorsey Rainbow Mariya Young Share Amies Lorna Young

Slaugh Family Reunion Held At Merkley Park

Descendants of George Jacobe Slaugh and related families gathered at Merkley Park on Saturday for a reunion featuring visiting, games, and a picnic. A Davis Ward Chapel program followed with songs, readings, and elections led by Owen Slaugh, electing Frank Slaugh as president and multiple Slaugh family members to officer roles. A second note announces a future reunion for the Vernon family on August 18, 1951 at a Park.

William Vernon Cynthia Vernon

TIMES PA SPOTLIGHT ON SOFTBALL IN BASIN LEAGUES

In ye old It park exciting softball games unfold as Lorraine Holmes Earl Slaugh Peggy Sm win and Wade Slaugh lead Basin Chevrolet vs Trail are championship contenders. Girls league at ward fields draws crowds with Friday games shaping the title. Local social notes mention Salt Lake visits and a pajama party at Dixie Jo Reynolds home with Fae Goodrich and others.

Gale Young Lorraine Holmes Earl Slaugh Peggy Smwin Wade Slaugh Tueads Basin Chevrolet The Trail Deloris Jeffries Virginia Granger Joan Cutshaw George Conrad Jerry Cutshaw Basin Ward Fields Dixie Jo Reynolds Fae Goodrich Shirley Martinsen Janett Goodrich Lauis Goodrich Shirley Jopaticn Ila Manwar- Ing Far Openshaw

Oscar Wilkins Family Holds Saturday Reunion at Merkley's Park

About 160 relatives gathered Saturday July 28 for a Wilkins family reunion. Officers were elected with Bert Wilkins president and Edgar Miles headed recreation. The event featured games, dinner, a Mountain Home program and a dance. Out of town guests included Carl Miles and family of California and Bert Wilkins and family of Salt Lake City.

Oscar Wiiltans Merkley’s Park Bert Wilkins Edgar Miles Mada- Une Wilkins Mame Walker Mountain Home Carl Miles California Salt Lake City LaNfar Palmer Palmer Emmy Palmer Blackfoot Idaho

Naples Ward Reunion Marks July 24 Celebration

Naples residents gathered for the annual Ward Reunion held with a July 24 celebration at the chapel. The day began at 10 am with a miniature parade led by Wayne Luck in a tiny police car, followed by floats, Sunday School classes, and a program directed by Primary officers. Bishop J. Ross Merrell gave a welcome, with performances by Graham Hollingworth and Lola Litster, a fashion show, games, and civic acts. An 8:20 pm program featured the Duvall family, harmonica performances, and a state quartet among others.

Naples Naples Ward Uitte Wayne Luck Bob Luck Ollawin A.eong Duvall Harmonica Mannaniey State Quartet

Annual Wardle Reunion Draws Large Crowd in Glines Ward

A Saturday evening Wardle reunion at Glines ward chapel drew more than 150 family members for a pot luck dinner and program. Lang, Bertha Wardle Fletcher family performed piano and dance pieces while current officers were elected with Laren Ross as president and Ellen Rawlings as vice president. Outgoing officers Gerald Ross and Marguerite Curtis guided festivities, followed by dancing. Local and out of town visitors from Roosevelt, Salt Lake City, and other areas joined the event, with many relatives listed among attendees.

Dale Ross Shirl Rawlings Laren Ross Ellen Rawlings Fontella Calder Marguerite Alan Norman Fletcher Gerald Ross Clarice Timothy Don Wardle Marguerite Curtis Louis Laris Pat Rawlings Fritz Burton Nedra Nickel Roosevelt Garrett Stone William Stone John Mona Johansen Bonita Galen Whett Kansas City Denver Kath Abegglen Talay Woodey Searle Diamond Mountain Elsie Dean Workman Pendleton Ore Evan Richland Ft. Lewis Wash Kenneth Northwest

Around Vernal News and Summer Visits

Local residents list summer visits and travel from Vernal Utah to Denver Salt Lake City and California. Families include the Marx Colton Rich Mayberry and Colton clans visiting kin in Salt Lake Springville Vernal and Duchesne. People travel for reunions stores ROTC camps and pageants with relatives in Idaho California Texas and Oklahoma.

Troy Mayberry Tom Maybe Ds Vernal Italy Thom McAnn Salt Lake City

Family of Mrs. William Martin Meet at Park

The family of Mrs. siluant Martin gathered at Merkley's Park for a reunion the first time in 17 years with many relatives present from out of town including Mrs. De Barrett and her sons Charles and Richard from Jew Wash Mayden and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin of Hiawatha Dome Wyo.

Siluant Martin Merkley’s Park de Barrett Charles Richard Jew, Wash Mayden Jim Martin Hiawatha Dome Wyo

Naples ward social reopens with Old Country program

The Naples ward gathering featured LaVott and DeMar Duvall and Vergle Gee among attendees. Mrs. Ted Hendy served as director for The O Store event, while the evening mainly shifted away from dancing as several former residents attended the affair.

LaVott DeMar Duvall Naples Ted Hendy

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