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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

9

Church Ceremony Unites Megginson and Christensen in Illinois

A double ring wedding July 16 at Woodson Illinois Presbyterian Church united Miss Donia Irene Megginson and Lt Grant S. Christensen. The ceremony featured family as attendants and noted relatives from Illinois and Georgia as guests. The couple to reside in Alexandria Louisiana after a reception in the church parlors.

Woodson Ilinois Presbyterian Church Donia Irene Megginson A. J Megginson Grant S. Christensen Leon P. Christensen Maeser Thomas W. Irldmn Alter Anne Vander Thomas Tham Janet Jo Anne Christensen Myrtle Butler James Thompson Janet Kay Megginson Alexandria Louisiana Leon. P

Vernal Express Report: Local Events and Notices

The Vernal Express for Thursday August 4 2085 highlights local happenings, notices, and brief updates from Uintah County. Community events, upcoming meetings, and administrative notices fill the page with concise factual items.

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Murray Reunion Plans Picnic After Genealogy Meeting

The 6th annual Jeremiah Hatch Reunion will begin with genealogy discussions and officer elections at Vernal City Park on Saturday August 6. After the business session, attendees will move to Doe's Beach for a picnic supper program and dancing. Mrs J L Stanfill formerly Genevieve Haynes, daughter of Homer Haynes of Vernal, now living in Germany, is traveling with her husband who left Lawton in March and plans to stay three years.

Jeremiah Hatch Vernal City Park Doe's Beach Germany J. L. Stanfill Genevieve Haynes Homer Haynes Vernal Lawton

Marriage of Flora Carney to Jock Hansen in Garden City

Mr and Mrs Marvin Carey of Garden City announce the July 15 marriage of their daughter Flora Carney to Jock E. Hansen. The couple’s reception was July 23 at the Garden City ward chapel, with Flora identified as the former Gladys Moon of Jensen.

Irene Wankier Returns From Chicago Confab

Irene Wankier returned after representing the Uintah Education Association at the National Education Association Convention in Chicago. July 3 to B. Adlai Stevenson and Harold Stassen were banner speakers at the two major sessions in Chicago Stadium for the 93rd annual confab. Other highlights included the Classroom Teachers Banquet for about 2000 teachers, a Future Teachers of America dinner honoring outstanding educators, and about 200 booths of school supply firms at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.

Irene Wankier Chicago Uintah Education Association National Education Association B. Adlai Stevenson Harold Stassen Banqiel Future Teachers of America Conrad Hilton

UBIC Concludes Third Day of Many Activities

Uintah Basin Industrial Days in Roosevelt continued with a parade drawing hundreds. Dr Royden Braithwaite of the College of Southern Utah spoke at the first general session praising the event. David S King of Salt Lake City outlined to speak on Youth Leadership at today’s session.

Uintah Basin Roosevelt Royden Braithwaite College of Southern Utah David S. King Salt Lake YMMIA Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Daryl Chase ABC Martha Ann Fisher ZCMI Roosevelt Stake House

Okla. Soldier Stanfill Completes Army Training

Oklahoma service member Stanfill finishes basic and advanced training in the U.S. Army at Fort Sill. This marks completion of the drill and readiness for assignment.

June Wedding Takes Place At Glines Hone

A late June ceremony at the Glines home united Nell Johnson and Weldon J. Hall in a double ring rite officiated by Bishop Hyrum Slaugh. The bride wore a gray ballerina length frock with rhinestone accents, and wore a red rose corsage. Kay Johnson served as maid of honor with Sherron G. Jackson as best man. The couple provided details of a reception at the Davis Ward chapel before Mr Hall, stationed in California, and his bride planned to join him soon.

de. Nell Johnson Weldon J. Hall George E Johnson Glines Emmett Hall Hyrum Slaugh Kay Johnson Sherron G. Jackson Marvin Jackson Davis Ward Chapel Adam Roloff

Stake Center Patio Barbecue Plans M Men and Gleaners Meet

A barbecue at the Uintah Stake Center patio will be a feature of the Monday August 8 meeting of M Men and Gleaners for the stake starting at 7 p.m. Games and a program are planned and a barbecued lamb lunch with all trimmings will be served. Tickets may be bought from ward leaders or at the door.

Uintah Stake Center M Men Ralph ¥. Olsen M-Men Gleaner Council

Miss Coltharp to Wed Brough August 12 in Vernal

Betrothal announced by Miss Coltharp and William M. Brough of Salt Lake City plans a August 12 wedding at Kingsbury Congregational Church in Vernal. Attendants include Saundra Lee Anderson, Janice Long, Carol Lee Brough. Best man Jack Olpin. ushers Eldon and Joe McCann. Both attend University of Utah geology program. 14 day honeymoon planned to Colorado Springs.

Carolyno Colthar William M. Brough Salt Lake City Harry Saunders Vernal Mr. Brough William C. Brough Kingsbury Congregational Church Miss Coltharp University Ainish High School Wasatch Academy Mt. Pleasant U of U Kappa Sigma Colorado Springs Colo

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