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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

11

Coy Durfee Weds Roosevelt Miss

Verna Jeane Freston of Roosevelt and Coy Lee Durfee of Randlett announced their marriage. The ceremony took place in the Salt Lake Temple with family as attendants. A reception at Roosevelt chapel followed, and a wedding dance was planned in Randlett.

Verna Jeane Freston Roosevelt J. V. Freston Coy Lee Dursee Kandlett Bishop Ralph Durfee Salt Lake Temple Weldon Freston Roosevelt Chapel Randlett Chapel

Mayberry Wedding Reception Follows Pre nuptial Events

Miss LuRae Collett and Byree Caldwell wed in a Logan LDS Temple ceremony. The couple and families hosted a reception at the Stake Center with a wedding breakfast at Mrs Ivor Jorgensen’s Ogden home and a honeymoon at Payette Lakes.

Firemen Wives Enjoy Local Social at Merkley Park

Firemen and their wives gathered Tuesday evening at Merkley Park for a party organized by Wesley lobbing. About fourteen couples attended with Mayor Mille as an honorary member of the State Firemen's Association. Officers were elected during the event, including Jaye Shimmith as president and Mrs. Leonard Casterline as vice president.

Hambure Merkey Park Wesley Lobbing Gene Welch Kirs June Hecking I Millocam iMayor Mille Cam I State Firemen Associa Me HeauxtArts Leon Christensen Prine Iira Filleh Jaye Shimmith Walls Dent Zelph Calder

Rea Pope Verd onwedding in Logan Temple

A double event highlights a Utah community gathering with a Logan Temple ceremony uniting Rea Pope and Verdon Manwaring on July 27. The same week features a John Sams Hacking reunion at Merkley Park with Donald Hacking named president and a Naples ward reception for the couple, including captions of outfits and attendants.

Rea Pope- Verdon Manwaring

Testimonial Honors Helen Richens at Farewell Event

A Sunday farewell honors Helen Richens who leaves for Central America. program includes a musical reading by Val Larte, talks by Bishop Porter I Mes Fell, Hel en, Naomi Gilbert, and Bishop Niles Haslem, with a closing song by Melba Allred and Norman Haslem. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Pat Merkley and many from Utah and Arizona.

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Golden Wedding Open House for Mr. and Mrs. J H Ratliff

An open house honors Mr and Mrs J H Ratliff on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The event at 201 West Mira invites friends to join celebrating 22nd with a simple program and refreshments. The notice includes names of attendees and organizing details.

J.H. Ratt Mira Hatiis

Golden Wedding To Honor A T Johnsons

The Golden Wedding marks the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. A reception starts at 7 pm in Ward Chapel on August 20 with a program and dance reviews planned. Dr. and Mrs. N J Whetten of Starrs Conn are related. relatives and friends are invited with no gifts requested.

Ward Johnson N. J. Whetten Starrs, Conn

Decendants of Andrew Johnson Reunion Via Family Gathering

Family of G Harry Southam hosts the annual reunion at Merk on September 5 at 1 pm. Attendees include numerous Johnson descendants and relatives with readings, storytelling, and a barbecue meal planned.

Andrew Johnson Outham G. Harry Southam Pam Merk. K "An

Rasmussen Family Holds Annual Reunion at Merkley Park

The Rasmussen family reunion drew about fifty members on Friday August 7 with a wiener roast and campfire. Saturday included community singing led by Mrs. Merle Anderson, a noon dinner for nearly 100, games for children, and a business meeting. Elizabeth Boren 77 of Vernal was recognized as the oldest attendee and Linda Sue Clark weeks old as youngest. Heber Potwell will lead again this year.

Donald Hacking Salt Lake City Howard Williams Merle Anderson Provo Orval Anderson Mra Elfle Marchant Balt Loke

Nuptial Vows Exchanged by Popular Vernal Couple

JoAnn Hatch daughter of Mr and Mrs Golden Hatch married Marton Caldwell in a ring ceremony at the Caldwell home. Attending were family and close friends. The bride wore a powder blue taffeta gown with blue nylon veil and pearls. bridesmaid wore green satin. A reception followed at Venus First Ward recreation hall with family greeting guests and a decorated cake centerpiece. Master of ceremonies Challus Caldwell announced a program of duets solos and dancing as guests enjoyed the celebration.

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