Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Vernal Express in Vernal, Utah

We have 5,107,769 pages in Utah

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

7

Miss Elaine Scoville and Lynn Goodrich Plan Nuptials

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Elaine Scoville and Lynn Goodrich was made at a party hosted by Mrs. K Hoss Tucker and Mrs. Jock Wardle. The Salt Lake City setting noted August 27 as the wedding date at the Salt Lake LDS Temple with a reception at the Seventeenth Ward meetinghouse. Scoville, 13, is daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E H Scoville of Raymond Alberta, Canada, and studied at Brigham Young University before working as a secretary for Mountain States Telephone in Salt Lake City. Goodrich, son of Mr and Mrs Byron Goodrich of Vernal, Utah, has served on an LDS mission in Salt Lake City. Shower plans include Eckersley, Mrs Charles Vannatwyn, Mr Kienonarich, Miss Dorcas, Jonep Neville, and Mrs Robert Neel.

Elaine Scovile Lynn Goodrich K. Hoss Tucker Jock Wardle Eiert Tucker Salt Lake Seventeenth Ward Mise Scoville Charles Vannatwyn Kienonarich Maz Orlreece Jonep ‘T. Neville Robert Neel

Christa Johnson Weds in Home Ceremony

Christa Johnson wed in a home ceremony officiated by Hyrum Slaugh. Family members witnessed the event, with the couple exchanging vows in a simple private setting.

Christa Johnson Augustiene Hyrum Slaugh Redresti Tomel

Hardy Family Tet Reunion Held in Vernal Park

The Hardy family reunion gathered near 1965 with about 10 attendees at Vernal City Park for Saturday lunch and programs. A. Hardy was named honorary president, with E. C. Hardy as vice president and others serving as officers. Sunday evening featured activities at the Hardy home with harmonica solos by C. Paul and Blaine Hardy, a reading by Byron Hardy, and piano and vocal performances. The family, numbering 12 living children from 30 descendants, included attendees from Price, Ogden, Wapato, and Glendale. several members could not attend.

Vernal City A. Hardy E. C. Hardy Rong Mrvand Tressurees C. A. Hardy C. Paul Blaine Hardy Byron Hardy Thomas McKeachnis Elmo Hardy Jory Cca Hardy Hardys

David Roberts Honored At Family Gathering

An evening gathering honored David Balberts and David Roberts, with an afternoon program and buffet lunch. Attending family members include Fae Men, PW Faherty and children, Evelyn Jensen, and Larry Olpin, who will soon move to Portland, Oregon for an administrative post. The event featured an outdoor meeting and preparations for a later ladies night at Gateway Club.

David Balberts Fae Men PW Faherty Pegey Joe Provo Flnants Gateway Onfc Fegerent Russell Gunite Mir Mra Larry *Olpin Portland Occ Olpin

Music Festival Lights Up Vernal Weekend With Teen Talent

Teen 4Hers wrap up a three day field trip with rain soaked and sun lit moments as they rehearse and perform at a local Music Festival. Participants DeAnn Haws Jen hans damsen Rae Davis Elaine Davis Maralea Smith Ellnor juncking and Dia Palmer Lou Vernon Lou Ann ahtlee Margie Hacking Carolyn Walt and Danie Cat det join peers in hopeful performances near Atcheson Topeka and Santa Fe route as Laura Pax plays piano and Vernal families cheer.

Rae Elaine’ Davis Maralea Smith Ellnor Diaing Palmer Lou ‘Vernon Lou Ann Ahtlee Margie Hacking Furn Carolyn Walt Danie Cat Atcheson Topeka The Santa Fe Laura Pax Plano Vernal Naples

Ashby Qualifies for Occidental Top Honor Club Trip

Raleigh based Occident Life Insurance representative Rulon Ashby earns entry to the Laurence Lee Club, Occidental’s top honor. Members are guests at an annual meeting in a nominated city and travel to the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D C, next spring with company executives in Raleigh.

Raleigh, N. C Rulon Ashby Occidental Life Insurance Company Vernal Utah Laurence Lee the Occidental Raleigh

SeRAuZA MINE WORKERS CONTINUE BARGAIN TALKS

The company offered a raise and shift differentials to miners and a 18.56 per shift steady wage plan. Union issues linger as the National Labor Board weighs the dispute. On June 13 1953 a consolidation of mine employees at Craig and Bonanza faced travel barriers to Union meetings, hindering adequate representation.

Serauza Ceimpany National Labor Board Craig Abe Bonanza Iain

Roosevelt Family Injured in Auto Crash at Center Creek Turnoff

Roosevelt family members were injured and four escaped without serious injury when two cars collided Sunday at 6 p.m. on U.S. Highway 40 near Center Creek turnoff. Leland Angus and Mrs. Minnie Angus suffered knee and chin injuries, Beatrice Angus concussion, Elaine and Joan Angus escaped with injuries, and Mrs. Meine Pink and Minnie Minte also sustained head, neck and chest injuries. Mrs. Robert Pink and Janice Pink were unhurt. Trooper Myron Gale reported the California-bound Anguas attacked the rear of the other vehicle as it slowed for the turn. The injured were treated at Heber Hospital.

Creek Erest Leland Angus Minnie Angus Beatrice Angus Elaine Joan Angus Mra Meine Pink Los Angeles Minni Minte Alison Pink Angeles Robert Pink Janice Myron Gale Ian Alighway Aula Hoosevelt Californins Center Creek Road Heber

Camp Roberts Marked by Army Arrival and Local Setup

A fragmented OCR note reports Camp Roberts in Marland with units forming a battalion and arrangements for new facilities. It mentions lay of seventy areas, elites, and rooms or sections tied to local organizers and a general home base. Further readable items reference Sen Francives and a nearby location.

Camp Roberts Marland Yaleney

The Lewis Swensen Reunion at Merkley's Park

A Lewis Swensen reunion was held July 26 at Merkley's Park with a family program of songs. Caralyn Adamson performed a tip dance and Eva Swensen played a ukulele selection. Attendees included relatives from distant areas and numerous named families and individuals.

Descendents Reunion Two Day Event at Bishop Hullinger Home

The Descendents of J et bet Siney Lewis begin a two day annual reunion at the home of Bishop Harold E. Hullinger. Mrs. Asher Merkley led the program with community singing, readings about Siney Lewis by Crystal Lewis, dances and musical numbers by Lewis family members, and letters read by secretary Jane Evans from absent members.

J . Et Bet Siney Lewis Gry Lewis Harold E. Hullinger Asher Merkley Charlea P. Lewis Ian Virgini Hacking Pakity Stewart Story Mafateh Siney Lewis Crystal Lewis Gwen ‘Carroll Kong Merlene Merkley Virginia Hacking C. P. Lewis Patty Stewart Bert Carroll Rhea Carroll Lewis Joan Glen Hatch Max Stewart Lea Hacking Jettera Jane Evans Eras Iat Sas Wis Par

Reunion of Vernal Springs group draws family crowd

Last week's meeting brought together Mr and Mrs Charles Dewis of Springville and Mr and Mrs Wess Aminino of Oakland with local residents. Officers for the coming year are Glen Hatch president Lewis vice president Emilee secretary and Frank Lewis treasurer. August 1 the group traveled to Irom Springs for games and a picnic with attendees from Salina Pleasant Grove Idaho Falls Roosevelts and others.

Cles Charles Dewis Springville Wess Aminino Oakland Cal Glen Hatch Ts, Nee Lewis Prent Emilee Frank Lewis Irom Springs Fred Hudson Fame Sal Lake City Anc Willian Pea Pleasant Grove Axel Biot Roosevelt Kinda Armbrak and Son Idaho Falls Ida

Around Town Notes and Visits in Vernal Area

Miscellany of townsfolk with visits and travel notes. Mentions include Jolley Cutshaw family trips to Hutchins, Toland Stein visiting Vernal, Joe Calder furlough from Fort Ord, and residents at Uintah Basin Hospital.

Pic Joe Calder Fort Ord Cal Heav Ents Leo Fort ‘Ort

Naples visit fills Owen Bodily home with guests

The Bodily home in Naples hosts a steady stream of visitors including Floyd Blackwood Archie Blackwood Herman Craft and families from Los Angeles Boise and Roosevelt as well as relatives from Salt Lake City and Montana. Many travel to attend or assist with family events and care for relatives undergoing medical care.

Eee Bama Gwen Floyd Blackwood Archie Blackwood Marefield Cal Herman Craft Howard Los Angeles Ag i Beally Jamey Boise Ida Bodily Gusher Bell Tack Roosevelt Lloyd T. Pope Leon R. Powell Pope Lyle Gibson Gibson Turi Ee Owen Ware Mira Youngstown Silt Lake Ernest Burke Feralty Tex Wilcox Ariz Morris Defrant Salt Lake City Charles Olsen Ted Dan Glen Openshaw Olsenamily Deans Anderton Rock ‘Springs Wyo Era Linus Openshaw Fred Geetek

Relief Society Convention Set for August 12

The Relief Society plans a convention on August 12 with morning sessions including general board meetings and stake discussions. Leaders will conduct the event as part of a broader program for members and attendees.

Relief Society Bors

Tourist's child falls from trailer near Artesia

A tourist party on Highway 40 near Artesia found their small child missing from a trailer. Sheriff Mead helped locate the child three miles east in a bur pit. The child was rushed to Rangely hospital for treatment after discovery on Sunday morning.

Jimmie Lae Masadena Sheriff Mead Artesia Rangely Hospital Bob Mott Elk City Ida Page Uintah County John Scott Whiteriver Ora Gray Matte Jacobent Elmo Slack Rodney Denver Warren Frank Kimball Grace Sheley Bi Mont Ree Jarry Trouth Leo Mayden Buddy Witchita Kaw Faye Muller Vernal Muller Haliburton Otis Herzfield Arkansas Herefield California Umna Wth Harper Beerlen

Relatives Attend Wardle Reid Funeral Aids

A list of relatives from Utah and nearby towns attended the Wardle Reid funeral in Salt Lake City. Names include William Stone Jon Willisn Dy Gerald Ross Merleen Stott Loran Johnston Fannie Shelton Pat Miniek Fontells Calder Mohs Johansen Lynch Nicholla Roosevelt William Garrett Stone Jane Sorensen Tooele Leland Peairson Cecil Peterson Samantha Peterton J M Peterson Joe Duncan Thad Wilkerson Neola Jack Gingell and Witmer Murray Myton.

Wardle Reid William Stone Jon Willisn Gerald Ross Merleen Leon Stott Loran Johnston Fannie Shelton Pat Miniek Fontells Calder Salt Lake City Mohs Johansen End Pon, Ryan Bonéta Lynch Nicholla Roosevelt William Garret Stone Joha Jane Sorensen Tooele Leland Peairson Cecil Peterson Samantha Peterton J. M. Peterson Joe Duncan Thad Wilkerson Neola Jack Gingell Witmer Mursray Myton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elaine Scoville Lynn Goodrich David Roberts Karts Club LaVon Muierheter Senne Vo Frgy Jensen Jr. Art Club Eee D.U.P. Ulniab County James Chivers Mnetah Duchoine Het Thonnaurg Teen Times Jn Auto Gras Lewis Swensend Norma i Iaebek Arben Jollay Uiniah County Centsat Genichiean Cabout Town J. Arden Jolley Thenlyre Les Cutshaw Hutchins Hutchin Rona Nebecer Toland Hein Carl W. Stein Dugway Proving Grounds Derrid Bastian Galt Lake Pearl Eston St. George Tri Vernal Carlos Roberts Kathy Prem Nd Roberts Moat Rs Ala” Peatrens Miylom Yourence Arvene Cooper Pout la Ot Te Uintah Basin, Hospital Sayle Nelson Dats Moya Horstie Hoa Thorne Vermal, Utah Owen Bodilys Tees Uintah County Fairgrounds Artelia Norm Agia Ter Diane
Search Courier

Search the Vernal Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Vernal Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication