Uintah Canyon 4-H Encampment Featured Camp Rules and Awards
A 4-H encampment in Uinta Canyon hosted 243 members from August 3. Lloyd Clements led campfire activities with Tamera Curfew and Carol Bennion among committee members. Ned Stringham directed recreation. gifts were given to officers. Wiley Pope and Charles Mitchell won the log sawing contest. skits by Gopher Garden Club and Jerigen earned top places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta Canyon
Teniz
Lloyd Clements
Tamera
Carol Bennion
Carma Weeks
Wiley Pope
JoAnn Washh
Clayton Ce
Néd Stringham
Logan
Alta Rust
Helen Stevensland
Theora
Angus
Jessie Eller
Clairis Acord
Ned Stringham
Donald Duck
Mr. Acord
Plac
Sisters Visit Vernal Family For Weekend
Three sisters Enna Colton Siddoway and visiting relatives from Salt Lake Mrs Marie Y Erekson Mrs Mary Y Shakespeare and Mrs Jasmine Y Hibbard stay with Maeser Young and wife in Springville Mrs Erekson will remain a week Alma Erekson and Saveiter Penny also visit Salt Lake father takes 12 year old son to movies thinking cowboys and Indians but it's a torrid love scene Father hears his son whisper Did you see the muscle on that guy when he squeezed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enna Colton
Siddoway
Marie Y. Erekson
Mary Y. Shakespeare
Jasmine Y. Hibbard
Salt Lake
Maeser Young
Springville
Erekson
Alma Erekson
Saveiter Penny
Engagement announced for Jone Jones and Leland R. Smith
Announcement from Mr and Mrs J D Jones of 497 South Vernal Avenue reveals the engagement of their daughter Jone to Leland R Smith. The couple set no date. Jone is Uintah High School class of 1955 graduate active in music and clubs. Leland is Uintah class of 1950, ex University of Utah student, currently in Hawaii on a Navy tour with seven months remaining. Five Siddoway daughters and several guests visited Vernal last week, spurring lively family activity as they plan another week’s stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jones
South Vernat Avenue
Jone
Leland R. Smith
Fath
Miss Jones
Uintah High School
Uintah
Cireles
Smith
University of Utah
United States Navy
Hawaii
Stake Mia Maids Explorers Gather For Canyon Party
Stake leaders organized eight teams of Mia Mids and Explorers for games at Merkhey's Park on Tuesday night. About 200 people shared an hamburger lunch and watermelon before returning to Vernal for a ball game. Clyde Anderson supervised the hamburger fry on a LaBell Anderson grill. The event was directed by stake Explorer and Mia Maid board members Louie Fife and Mrs Iva Huber with activity directors Carlie Goodrich and Boyd Price in charge of the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkhey’s Park
Fim
Clyde Anderson
LaBell Anderson Grill
Vernal
Stake Explorer
Mia Maid
Louie Fife
Iva Huber
Carlie Goodrich
Boyd Price
Uintah Duchesne Counties Reunion at Liberty Park
A reunion for all current and former residents of Uintah and Duchesne Counties will be held at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on August 14 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Mabel Mickelson Paramore spearheads a program with committee members Luke Clegg Arthur Wiscomb and Paramore. Also included are notes of multiple local births in Uintah County Hospital during the past week with several families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Park
Salt Lake City
Uintah
Duchesne
Mabel Mickelson Paramore
Luke Clegg
Arthur Wiscomb
Prova
Paramore
Freud
Uintah County Hospital
Lewis Shifiett
H. A Conner
Reed Tyler
Ivan Karren
Marv
Jerry Hatch
Glade Sowards
Chivers
Loyd ‘Winward
Miss Bowden Weds Jerry Ryan In Vernal Nevada Ceremony
An August wedding in Elka Nevada joined Miss Loretta Bowden and Jerry Ryan as husband and wife with Justice of the Peace George R Boucher officiating on August five. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Bowden of Naples, graduated in Uintah High School class of ’65 and was active in dramatics and clubs. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Ryan of Anson Texas, works for Empire Geophysical Co. The couple will reside in Vernal after a prenuptial gathering August four and a household shower for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ryan
Elka
Nevada
George R Boucher
Loretta Howdert
Wesley Bowden
Naples
Thomas Ryan
Anson
Texas
Ryan
Uintah High School
Thespian
Home Economics
Uintah Band
Uintah Rexall Drug
Empire Geophysical Co
Vernal
Miss Bawden
Nada Hatch
Carma Merrell
Forty Smith Family Members Hold Annual Reunion
The F. H. Smith family gathered at multiple homes August 6 and 7 for their reunion. A Leon Christensen hosted dinner, Erland Preece presented sides, and a program featured a life history, grandchild scenes, vocal solos by F H Smith Gail Smith and Tele Hacking, a tap dance, and a saxophone solo by Lee R. Watkins. Breakfast and dinner were hosted by George Johnston and Harvey Christensen. Attendees included members from Salt Lake City Provo Ogden Kenilworth Lehi Pacloma and guests Eunice Watkins Joy Smith Jean Johnston Irvin Eaton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H Smith
Leon Christensen
Erland Preece
F. H. Smith
Gail Smith
Tele Hacking
DeLoss Watkins
Lehi
Rowe Smith
Max
Steven Christ
Jensen
Pacloma
Calif
Atd
The Jayceettes Are Newly Organized Vernal Auxiliary
A new social group, the Jayceette Auxiliary, formed in Vernal with 20 wives of Jaycees meeting at Marilyn Moffitt’s home. Officers elected include Katherine Slaugh president Gwen Carroll vice president May Helm secretary Bonnie Snyder treasurer and directors Reva Boren Joy McDaniel. The first meeting is set for September 12 and aims to assist husbands, with initial project aiding Roder concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Jayceette
Marilyn Moffitt
Vernal Jaycees
Joy McDaniel
Dorothy S. Andereson
Miles City
Montana
Katherine Slaugh
Gwen Carroll
May Helm
Bonnie Snyder
Reva Boren
Guests of Mrs Ashton Host Weekend Visitors
Mrs Rae Ashton entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Norton Mu Pearl of Detroit and Mrs Pearl a former American Legion Auxiliary president. The group traveled en route to the West Coast and Santa Rosa California. Also present were other visiting couples returning from trips and a Variety Club event hosted by American Legion members with a luncheon and games. Joye Oaks returned to Vernal from Casper Wyoming after a sister visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Rae Ashton
Norton Mu. Pearl
Detroit
Mich
West Coast
Santa Rosa
Calif
Pearl
American Legion Auxiliary
Ally
Nds
Feturnltg
Merkley
Rasmussens hold two day reunion in Naples chapel
Over 140 descendants gathered August 5 and 6 for a two day reunion at the Naples Ward chapel. Friday featured Swedish songs, a pantomime, and a dance with 130 attendees. Saturday offered a chicken dinner, business meeting, games, and visiting with about 40 participants. Attendees came from Lovell Wyoming Oakley Bountiful Kam as and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tjoland
Marke Olsdotter Rasmussen
Naples Ward
Lynn Winterton
Lon Black
Wiley Pope
LaDell
LeRoy van Dyke
Donna van Dyke
Cris Pope
Marie Paulson
Activites
Hardy Family Reunion in Vernal Marks Third Annual Gathering
The C. A. Hardy family held its third annual reunion in Vernal this weekend. Activities began at Merkley's Park with games and a pot luck lunch, followed by lawn films at the Hiram Richardson home. Israel C. Heaton MCed the program as 60 plus members joined in. A Sunday business meeting at Charles A. Hardy's home closed the two-day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hardy
Vernal
Charles A. Hardy
Merkley’s Park
Hiram Richardson
Israel C. Heaton
Norwood Hardy
Sarah Richardson
Blaine Hardy
Harold Hardy
Charles
Hardy
Elsworth Hardy
Arline, Heaton
Ewere Elsworth Hardy
Joan of Price
Blaine C. Hardy
Wapato
Wash
Raema Hardy
Loean
C. Harold Hardy
Salt Lake City
Paul Hardy
Lapoint
Norman
Mrs Ashton Attends Conference in Washington D C
Mrs Ashton, executive council member, traveled Wednesday night to Washington D C for a meeting of the All American Conference to Combat Communism. She will also attend the wedding of Priest, daughter of Ivy Baker Priest, August 20, as treasurer.
Town Visitors and Guests Share a Sunday in Heber City
Mr and Mrs Lowe Ashton and daughter Mary of Heber City spent Sunday visiting with Ashtons mother Mrs Leslie A Ashton. A vacation was spent by Mr and Mrs Jack Boren at Moon Lake enjoying the Uinta Mountains. Mrs John R Taylor of North Hollywood staying several weeks visiting her mother Mrs W H Siddoway. Sharon Swenson of Preston Idaho visiting Jane Jones at the J D Jones residence for Muriel Colton and Paul Johnson wedding. Jane headed to Salt Lake City for Liberace concert. Denver visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs 3B Blackburn are Mrs Charles T Beck and two boys Allen and Adron. They spent two weeks here and in Wyoming visiting Mr Beck's brothers Alton and Lawrence Beck. Visiting from Houston James Horrocks and son Jimmy at Blaine Lee's home. Mr Horrocks is Mrs Lee's brother. They left after two days. Horrocks moves to Salt Lake City for Telephone Co transfer. Mrs Jorrocks and baby joined him in Salt Lake City Saturday. Mr and Mrs Von Clark and family from Los Angeles visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Eine Hatch and Pearl Clark. They enjoyed a picnic at the Tomlinson home in Randレット and planned another picnic at City Park with a swim in the pool before leaving Thursday. Also visiting the Clark family and Mrs Melvin Williams and Mrs Orletta Stewart were the Mr and Mrs family of Grand Junction Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Siddoway
Ray Papi
Eloise
Salt Lake City
Billy
Robby
Howard
John Siddoway
Roger
G. Peterson
Gerry
Susan
Provo
Norman Rockwood
Polly
William
Mill Valley
Calif
William Vincent Waynie
Randy
Bountiful
Vernal
Keith Squires
Carol
Jane Jones
J. D. Jones
Sharon Swenson
Preston
Idaho
Muriel Colton
Paul Johnson
Jane
Denver
3B. Blackburn
Charles T. Beck
Allen
Adron
Beck
Donna Blackburn
Wyoming
Mr. Beck
Alton
Lawrence Beck
Houston
Texas
James Horrocks
Jimmy
Blaine Lee
Horrocks
Lee
Jorrocks
Isaturday
von Clark
Los Angeles
Mia
Eine Hatch
Pearl Clark
Arthur Tomlinson
Randilett
Clark
Melvin Williams
Orletta Stewart
Grand Junction
Colo
Hopkins Represent Utah at Western States Higher Education Meeting
Mr and Mrs C T Hopkins returned from Cheyenne Wyoming Tuesday evening after attending a meeting for the Western State Commission on Higher Education. Mr Hopkins represented Utah by appointment of Governor Lee. The Hopkins were guests of Governor and Mrs Harold Simpson Sule in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Tr. Hopkins
Cheyenne
Wyo
Western State Commission On Higher Education
Hopkins
Utah
Lee
Harold Simpson Sule
Efieribarr
Birthday dinner honors Ed Watkins on 74th birthday
A birthday dinner at Ed Watkins home Saturday celebrated his 74th birthday with family and friends. Attendees included Edward Watkins, Edwin Watkins, Bishop and Mrs. Alfred Simper, Thad Stringham, Bruce Watkins, Paul Watkins, Erma Goodrich, Venna Goodrich, Gary Postma, and great grandchildren Gwen and Kent Watkins and Susan Stevens. The group enjoyed a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Watkins
Andr
Edward Watkins
Edwin
Bishop
Alfred Simper
Thad Stringham
Bruce Watkins
Paul Watkins
Erma
Venna Goodrich
Gary Postma
Gwen
Kent Watkins
Susan Stevens
Heaton Receives Doctorate From Indiana University
Israel C. Heaton, a former Vernal teacher, earned a Doctor of Recreation degree from Indiana University this year. He has held a recreation director title since 1952 and holds a master’s in physical education from Utah State Agricultural College. Heaton leaves USAC to join Los Angeles State College for recreation program leadership. previously 12 years at USAC and earlier teaching in Naples. His wife Arlene Hardy, daughter of Charles A. and wife, and they have three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel C. Heaton
Vernal
Indiana University
Heaton
United States
Utah Sine Agricultural College
Dr. Heaton
USAC
Los Angeles State College
Naples
Ar Une Hardy
Charles A. Hardy
Dauhters
First Ward Hayride Invites MIAs for Aug 23 BBQ
Vernal First Ward invites members listed as MIA aged 12 to 100 to a hayride and free barbecue on Tuesday evening August 23. The pickup will occur at homes between 7 and 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal First Ward
Tas Bam
Hospital Patients At Uintah County Hospital This Week
Medical patients at Uintah County hospital were Erland Preece Phillip Danny Kurtz Arol Knudson Mrs Matilda Manzaneros Lawrence Lee Lorin Atwood Mrs Her bert C Bowman Marion Dud ley and Lawrence Gurr. Only surgical patient was Mrs Harold Veazie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital
Erland Preece
Spear
Phillip Danny Kurtz
Arol Knudson
Matilda Manzaneros
Lawrence Lee
Lorin Atwood
Herbert C. Bowman
Marion Dudley
Lawrence Gurr
Harold Veazie
Uintah County marriage licenses issued last week
Marriage licenses issued by Uintah County Court last week include Paul Wayne Johnson of Preston Idaho and Muriel Colton of Vernal, license issued August 4. L. S. Starks of Anthony Kansas and Elverda Greene of Anthony Kansas, license issued August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Paul Wayne Johnson
Preston, Ida
Muriel Colton
Vernal
L. S. Starks
Elverda Greene
Anthony
Kansas
New Baby Boy for Mr and Mrs Hales of Vernal
Marti and Clair Hales of Vernal announce the birth of a baby boy born July 31 weighing 14 ounces at Hive Pound. They already have two older boys and Mr Hales works at the Vernal Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marti
Clair Hales
Gaysvill
Hales
The
Vernal Express
Alma Jeffries Chosen State Legion Auxiliary Vice President Saturday
Alma Jeffries was chosen vice president of the State Legion Auxiliary at the State Fireman's Convention in Brigham City last weekend. Attendees from Vernal included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Welst and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Jeffries. Alma Fullmer of Springville was elected president of the Fireman's Association and Erma Casey of Richfield will be auxiliary vice president. About 500 firemen and auxiliary members attended, naming Price as next year’s convention city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham City
Alma Jeffries
Clo Ay
Vernal
Eugene Welst
Wes Robbins
C. R. Jeffries
Weist
Alma Fullmer
Springville
Fireman’s Association
Erma Casey
Richfield
Price
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Jone Jones
Leland Smith
Benedict Eied
Clifton C. Smith
Johnny Jr
Kay McDowell
Seventeen Magazine
Aby
Alice's
West Maite
Duchesne Counties
Reunion
U. S
Miss Bowden
Jayceettes
Mrs. Ashton
Variety Club
Eee Joye Oaks
Frontier Alrines
Connie
Casper
Rasmussen
Mra. A
Theodore Johnson
Linda
Kathy Aller
Blitdie Allen
Lorna Pope
Shana Lee
Gloria
Connie Wardell
Karl Pope
Steve Case
Dee
J. A. Black
Sterling Threet
Lovell
E. Atwood
Richard Lowe
Lillia Carter
Wm. Askew
Norman Rasmusser
Charles Rolfe
Oakley
Bert Rasmussen
Vern Rasmussen
Eifle Powell
Ethel Rolfe
T. T. Rasmussen
Warren Billings
A. Theodore Johnson
Allen Price
Tile Bell
Venna R. Wardell
May T. Johnson
Eabout Town
Lowe Ashton
Mary
Heber City
Mr. Ashton
Leslie A Ashton
Jack Boren
Moon Lake
Uinta
John R. Taylor
North Hollywood
W. H. Siddoway
Taylor
Mary Siddoway
Indiana
Hospital News
State Legion Auxiliary
Reva’s Beauty Shop
2Nd West
Thorne Studio
West Main
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