Lovely Simplicity of Home Rites Unites Miss Johnson, Mr. Sweet
Miss Gloria Johnson and William F Sweet united in a 1 pm home ceremony on Sunday at the Johnson residence. Rev N Stanley officiated as matron Rex Christensen of Provo and Lynn Snyder of Logan attended. After a dinner at Hotel Vernal the couple planned a Salt Lake City residence and Utah University study schedule for the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnson
Mr. Sweet
Misa Gloria Johnson
William F Sweet
Azer Johnson
N Stanley
Congregational Church
Grace Sweet
Erle
Lis
Mia
Rex Christensen
Katheryn Bowen
Provo
Donald Dunkley
Salt Laks City
Ash Roxe
Swoahimother
Royal
Anna Faye Snow
Ty Walt
Gaits
Sweet
Monterey
Old Mexico
Salt Lake City
University of Utah
West Rmainster College
Lynn Snyder
Logan
Merkley Family Annual Fete Brings Members Together
Merkley family members gathered at Merkley Park for their annual reunion with a program, barbecue, and evening dance. The afternoon honored Henry Merkley, fatch Murray and Nellie Bartlett Merkley, gifts given to original Nelson Merkley family members. Ents included songs by the Earl Merkley family of Kamas and performances by Merkley children and relatives with Eloise Caldwell on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Merkley Famiily
Kamas
Joseph Merkley
Arvid Merkley
Irene Merkley Adama
Mary Merkley Sanders
Heber
Lorin Merkley
Junior Merkley
Eloise Caldwell
Betrothal announced for Russon-Roberts in Roosevelt circle
The betrothal of Barbers Russon and Roberta Roberts was announced linking Vernal and Roosevelt families. The couple plans a Salt Lake Temple ceremony on September 5 and a Sept 6 reception in Roosevelt with details on their education at Alterra High and Uintah High. They plan to reside in Provo after marriage and attend Brigham Young University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Husson
Aioberts
Roberta
Rere
Ervin’ Russon
Salt
Lake DS Temple
Qeceerelt
Ome
Risler
Alterra
Jay Penney Co
Uintah
Ir Roberts
Argentina
Air Corps
Pleasant View Farm
Post Rovers
Provo
Brigham Young University
Mrs Richens Surprised At Uintah Picnic Outing
Rowena Richens Uintah high school cook was surprised at a picnic outing held on the grass pasture of Mrs Blanchardy. Twenty one past and present cooks attended as they enjoyed hot lunch and visited around a bonfire during the evening fete before Richens moves to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Rowena Rich
Ena
Uintah High School
Blanchardy
Richens
Salt Lake City
Uintah High Class of 48 Plans Reunion
Uintah High School class of 1948 members plan a Saturday reunion with a daytime program and an evening banquet and dance. An afternoon outing at Green Lakes resort will feature boating and hiking. Reunion chairman Lorin Merkley notes the Gateway event as the main focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Hit School
Lorin Merkley
Green Lakes
Evenin
Merier
Murray Family Reunion Draws Descendants for Potluck
Seventy five descendants of Jeremiah Hatch Murray gathered at the city park for a first family reunion. Officers were elected and a special program with singing and readings followed a potluck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Hatch Murray
Mamie Preece
Francis Horrocks
Wilbur Murray
Joseph Murray
Francis Horrocka
Jess Stewart
Ward Murray
Johnnie Murray
Christy
Bill Murray
Ruth Williams
Stella Dustin
Josie Stewart
Hilda Morgan
Mamie
Preece
Josph Murray
Florabella Wall
Sacramento
Calif
Elmer Trevenen
Maybell, Cole
Jer ¥Arrison
Mrsable Jenkins
Delbert Horrocks
Lapoint
Pete Peterson
Marvin Peterson
Albert Snow
Woodrow Snow
Ross Snow
Perry Morgan
Luther Stewart
Paul Murray
Ethel Murray
Jensen
Christa Munay
Denver
Uintah County Ex-Residents Plan Los Angeles Picnic
Former Uintah county residents will hold a semi annual picnic at South Gate Park in Los Angeles California Mrs felix Den nemeyer secretary of the event announced Those attending should bring their own lunch and relatives in Southern California are urged to join About 150 ex residents attended the fete last year for picnic activities and fellowship Those interested may call AX 0240 in Los Angeles for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
South Gate Park
Los Angeles
Cal
Felix Dennemeyer
Dennemeyer
Thalians Praise Merkley Park Plea and Dinner
Thalians at Merkley Park held their annual meeting last Thursday afternoon with a chicken dinner and social entertainment. Members praised the park’s popular grounds and urged residents to keep the grounds clean and free of garbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalia Club
Merkley Park
Mralemstreet
Local Carpenters Enjoy Social at Roosevelt Hall
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local No. 2176 hosted a union social at Roosevelt Legion Hall Saturday. Attendees from Vernal included Mr. and Mrs. Hoyd lateh and several other couples. Pat Markey provided music and Fred Gagon tap danced. The Vernal group will host the next social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Stoosavelt Srop
Roosevelt Legion Hall
Pat Markey
Fred Gagon
Tie Gagon
Vernal
Hoyd
Lateh
Mra
Lierd Gimes
Ray Smit
Dick Murray
Lorn Williams
Tom Thnathy
Missionary Class Meets at Foster Residence
Lapoint stake missionaries gathered for a Hook of Mormon study at the Hayden Foster residence. Ruth Justice gave the lesson. Mrs. Foster served lunch to 18 class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Realdence Lapoint
Stake Missionaries of
Ballard Family Observes 2nd Birthday Fete for B Kettle
The Kettle family of Ballard gathered Saturday to honor B Kettle on his second birthday. A picnic at Big Springs in Kin ta Canyon followed on Sunday with Elmer and Lester Kettle and families from Duchenne and Myron plus Elsie Secrest and others joining from Moab Neola and Ballard.
Rasmussen Group Holds Social at Whiterocks
The Rasmussen family genealogy group met at the Whiterocks LDS meeting house for a Wednesday evening social with dancing refreshments and a varied program. Wiley Pope sang with his mother Mrs. Lloyd Pope while Mrs. Dick Smith and Mrs. Marie Paulson played piano and records. Pres. Archie Johnson led the session. After the program attendees danced and shared watermelon. The group will meet next at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jorgensen in Leota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmussen
New Whiterocks
Wiley Pope
Lloyd Pope
Dick Smith
Marie Paulson
Sesson
Archie Johnson
Calvin Jorgensen
Leota
Maids O Maeser Hold Summer Social
Maids O Mae ser held its annual summer fete on Friday afternoon on the Maeser ward lawn. Highlights were remarks by 87 year old Mrs. Sarah Rudge and Grace Colton who spoke on ward days. Nora Cook and Isle Palmer led arrangements as officers for the coming year with Nora Cook stepping down as vice president and Ellis Palmer acting secretary.
Uintah MIA announces Speech Festival plans and lineup
Uintah stake reveals an August 28 festival at the stake center recreation hall. Program includes debates readings and musical numbers led by Vera VanLeuven with Bob Lundell as moderator. Participants listed include Nila PerryDonna LundellJack WallisKeith Dexter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake
Uintah Stake Center
Vera VanLeuven
Stake
Nila Perry
Donna Lundell
Jack Wallis
Keith Dexter
Bob Lundell
Travelopus
Ter
Third War Special Interest Group Picnickers Meet
Merkley Park hosted a Third World War MIA Special Interest group outing Tuesday evening with 32 attendees. They enjoyed a corn roast and games as a bonfire program featured community singing led by Martin Curtis, class supervisor, and Mrs. Cart Heln, class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkley Park
Third Warch Mia
Martin Curtis
Cart Heln
Doors Open at Fifth Annual Flower Show Friday
The fifth annual flower show opens Friday at 2 p.m. in the Field House of Natural History. Local floriculturists display ornate arrangements from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Public viewing begins at 2 p.m. Ellen Voorhies chairs the Vernal Garden Club project with helpers Thelma Wright Alma Jeffries Bea Bennion Eva Pope Vernie Bennion and Ellen arr. A record number of exhibitors is expected in eastern Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History
Ellen Voorhies
Vernal Garden Club
Junior Gleaners Finish Overnight Camp in Canyon
The Junior Gleaners of the stake returned from a two day outing in Dry Fork Canyon. Led by Mrs Ronald Preece the group left Wednesday at 4 30 for a two mile hike. Girls earning Silver Gleaner awards completed the two events and a campfire program closed the day. A sunrise breakfast preceded the campers breaking camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Fork Canyon
Ronald Preece
Stake
Preece
MIA Officers Host Outdoors at Uintah Stake Event
MIA officers and partners gathered for a mid-summer outdoor party Monday at Miss Beatrice Stringham’s Maeser residence. Thirty-four guests enjoyed a grilled hamburger supper and croquet while Alvin Weeks and Mrs. C. Brian O’Neil oversaw arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Don B. Colton from Salt Lake City joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake Mia
Maeser
Beatrice Stringham
Alvin KE. Weeks
Brian O'Neil
Stake Mia
Don B. Colton
Pelt Lake City
Merkley Family Reunion Attended by Beaver Visitors
Mr and Mrs Aird G Merkley and family and Miss Northen Stoney of Beaver visited Vernal last weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred G Bingham. The group attended the Merkley family reunion Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Aird G. Merkley
Northen Stoney
Beaver
4 H Club Concludes Successful Uintah Camp at Red Springs
About 170 4 H club leaders and members from roughly 25 Uintah county clubs wrapped a three day encampment at Red Springs 35 miles north of Vernal on Manila highway. Mary Ann King was elected mayor with Nancy Kalgreen as assistant mayor and Danny McKee as chief of police. Renle Henderson was editor of the camp newspaper. Stella Jenkins earned first prize for the cleanest camp. Carma Cook’s camp second. Carol and Carry Calder third. The Super Duper camp won top honors for best skit with Snazy Stitchers second and Macser Meat Makers third. Notables included A Golden Kilburn and W E Tangren guests. Forest Service representative present. Twenty one Indian club members from Whiterocks participated, first time Indians joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Red Springs
Vernal
Manila
Freda Davis
Clair R. Acord
Shey
Mary Ann King
Nancy Kalgreen
Danny McKee
Extension Service
Soil
W. E. Tangren
Osther Roper and Vernal Visitors Stay Over
Mr and Mrs Walt Roper hosted weekend guests Osther Roper and daughter from Provo. Stella H Oaks and children Pallin Merrill and Evelyn were Vernal visitors to the Caldwell and Denne Meyer home. Felix Denne Meyer returned home today after a Los Angeles trip with friends. Sam Hatch hosted Vernal visitors during their local stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osther Roper
Provo
Walt Roper
Stella H. Oaks
Pallin, Merrill and
Evelyn
Chellus M. Caldwell
Felix Dennemeyer
Los Angeles
Cal
Vernal
Mra
Sam Hatch
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Merkley
Childrens’ Fames
Davis Merkley
Imperial Hall
Mrs. Richens
Uintah Club
I Picnic Plang
Thalians
B. Kettle
Rasmussen Group
Whiterocks
O' Maeser
Uintah Mia
MIA Officers
Mra. Davis
Jensen Club
Davis Gald
Acord
Davis
Henry’s Sinclair
Henry Pehacek
Mgr
West Main
Ubl
Parker
Klenzo
Cape Cod
Elkays Aerosol Room
Deodorent Alpha
Bouth
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