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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

2

Powell and Powell wedding in Utah vows unite families

A detailed account of the Powell Jay Dayis wedding ceremony describing the bride Eva Mat Powell and groom George Harold Calder, officiated by Bishop Dodrow. The reception followed at a recreation hall with a four tier pink and blue cake, lace gown details, and many relatives from Utah and California in attendance.

Eva Mat' Powell Boyd Jay Dayis Powell Loydt Feremonys Powelly Harold A. Davig Willam Hayda el Pavia Hald Merrell Warrick Sharon Meleachnte Maryl Giijies Carol Lea Davids Donavete

Vernal Jaycees Outing Honors Members and Guests

Community gathering at Merkley Park on Saturday August 7 featured the Jaycee-ettes appreciation event for the Jaycees and their families. Sidney Noble demonstrated hypnosis with attendees Dale Gaugh, Doughbean and Hat Duke hypnotized. The Jaycee membership committee led by Sam Snyder Hert Carroll Lyle McKeachnie Drent Feltch Doug Trolfe and Bill Siggins organized activities and programs. Hospital news notes list patients and staff, with several births and congratulatory messages noted.

iVernal Jaycees Merkley Sidney Noble Dale Gaugh Doughbean Hat Duke Reycees Tylent Sam Snyder Hert Carroll Lyle McKeachnie Drent Feltch Doug Trolfe Bil 7 Siggins

Perry Family Reunion At Merkley's Park Saturday

Perry Family gathered at Merkley's Park Saturday for a reunion with games and lunch. In the evening the group met at Giies Ward chapel where John Merry presented mission slides from Australia and Europe, Ivan Persky shared Hawaii photos, and out of town visitors joined the event.

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Open house honors Mrs Calder on 77th birthday in Vernal Utah

An open house was held for Mrs Rosella Calder on her 77th birthday August 6 at the Calder home in Vernal Utah. Born August 6, 1880 in Jordan Utah to Nimrod George and Mary Charlotte Jacobs Goffe, she married Pontha Calder in Salt Lake on September 12, 1909 and moved to Vernal. She helped run an ice business, taught school, and opened Calder Confectionery before a 26 year beauty career. Mr Calder was a longtime bishop and postmaster. She has five sons and two daughters, and has been active in the LDS Church.

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Stauffer Reducing Plan Sees Vernal Test Community

Kenneth C Lovgren Stauffer Advertising Director announced a plan to include Vernal among selected communities for a new Stauffer Home Reducing Plan. Myril Dodily and Lovgren touted Vernal as an ideal test site with strong local interest and grooming. The program is supported by national magazine advertising and local distributor carding to boost promotional appropriations.

Focal Stauffer Los Angeles Kenneth C. Lovgren Myril Focal Stauffer Lovgres Nakes Loyeren Contemplar Lovgren Wpboad

Rummage and bake sale to aid Wap team trip

Vernal 3rd Ward plans a rummage sale at the old Colter Furniture store starting 9 a.m. to support sending the men’s softball team to the All Church tournament in Salt City. many items including children’s clothes and appliances. bake sale at Ashton’s during regular hours. The Var leetes club met at Mrs. Cross’s home on August 7 with refreshments served.

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Betrothal planned for former BYU pair in Logan Temple vows

Beverly Jayne Walker and John K. Ilnway announce their engagement from Afton Wyoming and Vernal Utah. Parents Loren Walker and Lee Hans share the news as the couple plans a November 1 ceremony at the Logan Temple. Walker attended Ricks College and BYU. Ilnway is BYU educated, served an LDS mission in Argentina, and was in the U.S. Army in France.

Netro Miz Beverly Jayne Walker John X Logan Temple Deseret News John K. Ilnway Lorenzo Walker Afton Wyoming Lees Hans Vernal Carthage Logan Atu Ricks College Brigham Young’ University Mrysiaws Uinta High School BYU Argentina U.S. Army France

Beck Family Holds Reunion Saturday

Descendants of Peter Stephen Beck and Rosella Freestone Beck gathered at Merk ley Park for a family reunion with 32 attendees. Joyce Briggs organized a program including letters from absent members, humorous rhymes, poems, songs, and limericks. A pot luck lunch followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Taylor with letters written to those unable to attend.

Peter Stephen Rosella Freestone Beck Merkley Park Joyce Briggs I T Winona Jennie D. Westover Renidendg Beach California Laurence Deck May Stevie Teck Pat Jean Leck May Deck Alton Deck Westover Milton Deck Germany Larry Deck Wyoming Mra Calvin Briggs Logan Mgs Alton Beck Jean Duane Deck Laurance Deck May Plljot McKinnon

Community Notes Highlights From Vernal Area

Mr and Mrs Dick Gardiner and guests spent Sunday at Rifle with friends. Vacationers Dean Voorkcles and William Seal return from Canada trip via Vancouver and Queen Charlotte Islands. Variety Club canyon party planned at Merkley Park. Maxine Conks School of Dancing opens soon. Local gatherings celebrate extended families and travel tales include trips to Salt Lake City and Yellowstone with various relatives and friends. Valerie Lynn Greenhow born to Mr and Mrs Richard Greenhow in Albuquerque. Hullinger family announcements cover relocations and summer visits in Vernal.

Canada Dean Voorkles Vancouver Prince Rupert Queen Charlotte Islands William Seal Midland Texas George G. Davis Sacramento Vernal Boyd Wanda Baucum Hall Hall Wiley.Baucum

Unclear Names and Attendees at Family Gathering in Salt Lake City

Fragmentary OCR notes list Mr and Mrs Charles F Beck and sons Bodily Denyer and others from Ver nal with Mr and Mrs Nae Taylor and daughters, Gary DB, Edgar Taylor and Lonny, including a Taylor baby, at an event in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Charles F. Beck Denyer Vernal Nae Taylor Gary DB Taylor Baby Edgar Taylor Lonny

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