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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1951

Page

11

Wedding Toll for Yale Season Prompts Nevada Nuptials

LaDonna Jacobson and Nyle Merkley wed in a late November Las Vegas ceremony before LDS Bishop Thomas L. Adama. The Vernal couple, both Uintah High School graduates active in school groups, plan a Nevada honeymoon and soon join the army induction.

Recluiny Las Vegas Vernals Young LaDonna Jacobson Nyle Merkley Burnette Charles Anderson Merkley Bart Merkley Vernal Thomas L. Adama LDS Tecobson Jack Trilby Ogden Bishop Adams Merkley’s Asium Robert Drees Nevada Arizona Uintah High School Mersey Louise Peterson Orme Sodernist Wayne Wilkins

Nina Pope to Wed Friday Evening in Shawnee Oklahoma

Nina Pope will become Mrs. Pope Friday evening at the home of her aunt in Shawnee Oklahoma. Miss Rea Pope will serve as bridesmaid and Lyla Mastate as best man. The ceremony will be in front of close friends and relatives, with refreshments and an after-ceremony departure for a honeymoon.

Eee Rane Rues Perenof Harold. E. Hallisger Nina Jener

LDS Temple Rites Unite Vernal Couple in Quiet Ceremony

Wanda Swain and Ben J. Richarde united in marriage at the LDS Temple on Monday November 28 in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace bodice. After a week’s honeymoon in Salt Lake City the couple will reside in Naples.

Wanda Swain Ben J. Richarde LDS Temple Walter ‘Collier Salt Lake City Mrs. Richards Naples

Vernal Doctor Marries Lapoint Bride in Quiet Ceremony

Dr Matthew Mansfield a Vernal naturopath wed Ardainn Caldwell of Lapoint in a Friday ceremony officiated by Bishop L J Walker. The bride is daughter of Winn Caldwell. the groom son of M L Mansfield of Gunnison. An subsequent shower in Lapoint Ward Chapel featured musical numbers and dancing to Art Smith's Orchestra.

Ferrier Ardainn Caldwell Lapoint Matthew Mansfield L. J. Walker Mansfield Golden Winn Mana M.L. Mansfield Gunnison la Point ‘Ward Kay Wing Mae Sprouse Art Smith

Ladies Guild Plans Christmas for Sunday School Children

Members met at Mrs Vern McCarrell home to finalize plans for a Christmas event for Sunday school children on Monday evening. Miss Amelia Mankersho discussed her trip to the English countryside. Mrs Alma Jeffries won the market basket prize. The next meeting is set for December 17 at Mrs G W Beer’s home on East Wasatch Avenue.

Ladies Guild Vern McCarrell Amelia Mankersho Alma Jeffries G. W. Beer TM East Wasatch Ave UP & L Weldon Carroll Utah Power and Light Ladies Yeldon Carroll

Elaine Samuels Becomes Bride In Meeker Rites

Elaine Samuels married Nora Garr I Jones in a quiet Meeker ceremony performed by a judge at Meeker Court House. The couple will reside at Echo Parl Motor Lodge with both families and the bride’s sister Renee in attendance. A pre-nuptial shower honored the bride at Mrs Tom Timothy’s home with friends and light refreshments.

Elaine Samuels Nora Garr I. Jones Meeker Court House Ken Samuels Garr Saxon Edgar C Jones Vernal William Taggert Renee Echo Parl Motor Lodge Tom Timothy

Marva Billings Receives Fair Place Award

Marva Billings, a 4-H member and maker of jams and jelly, won second place in a local fair with a self made display. She is the daughter of Eldon and [Mrs.] Billings and received jelly jars a measuring cup an egg reminder a colander and a wooden spoon as her prize. She attends the Maker and Taste Club led by Mrs. Elmer Perry of Gilnes.

Miry Marva Billings Ujah Miss Billings Eldon Billings

Operetta Toyland Fantasy to Feature 70 Primary Youths

A unique Christmas operetta based on Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy will be presented December 14 at the First Ward Recreational Hall at 7:30 p m. Marietta Wardle presides over a program with children in speaking, dancing and singing parts to raise funds for the Vernal First Ward welfare project.

First Ward Marietta Wardle Raggedy Ann Raggedy Andy Vernal First Ward Welfare Project Fenx

W Russell Todd Elected to School Board Seat

W Hassel Todd was elected Wednesday to a second consecutive five year term on the district 4 school board. Voters from Moffatt Randiett Ballard Ouray and Willow Creek produced a total of 145 votes with incumbent W Russell Todd and Grant Pickup named in the tally.

W. Hassel Todd Moffatt Randiett Ballard Ouray Willow Creek W. Russel Todd Grant Pickup Todd

Date With Dad event draws 25 juniors for church gathering

More than 25 Junior Gleaner girls and their dads attended a Date With Dad party in the Second Ward area last Wednesday. The program featured skits and music by Naples Ward, with VeNiece Nielsen of Naples organizing and Mrs Ronald Preece assisting the stake leader. The Jenson Gleaner Gleaners handled invitations while a buffet luncheon followed.

Second Ward Naples VeNiece Nielsen Ronald Preece Jenson Gleaner

Thanksgiving visits and local ski news from Vernal and Payson

About Town notes recount Thanksgiving visits in Payson with Ed Hatch and family and Leon Glenn recovering from eye surgery. Also mentions Alt a ski trip by Claudius Banks family, Vernal ski enthusiasm, and a newborn born to Keith Caldwell with military station in California.

Ed Hatch Gayla Payson Leon Glenn Eddie Miller Eddie Orin Miller Orin Wayne

Santa Claus Letters Fill Vernal Mailbox This Week

The Vernal newsroom prints a flood of Santa letters from local children asking for dolls, bikes, dress sets, and candy. Amid family notes, Richard Slaugh of Vernal is hospitalized in Salt Lake City after a period of ill health, traveled with his wife and visiting son-in-law and daughter.

Richard Slaugh St. Mark's Salt Lake City Mr. Slaugh Salt Lake Wedoeday Mervin Vernal Snyder Texas

Uintah Schools Give 100 Percent to Jr Red Cross

Uintah County school district reports 100 percent participation in Junior American Red Cross fund drive for over 14 years. Elementary students will receive Red Cross magazines and supplies while donations fund training trips for boys and girls to the Life Saving Camp in Montana and aid to veterans hospitals and troops abroad.

Uintah Jr. Red Cross Uiited County Europe Middle East Veteran's Hospital Army Ainish County

Ladies Aid Turkey Dinner and Candy Sale Set for December 12

The Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs. Annettle Ackhurst home to finalize plans for the Tutley Dinner and Candy Sale on December 12 at the Community House. Event starts 5 30 pm and continues into the evening with public invitees. Nicoda Stevens announced the Genealogical Department of Uintah County Library has the Serman Descent book available.

Ladies Aid Annettle Ackhurst Serman Nicoda Stevens Uintah County

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