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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

Page

12

Vernal Couple Honored at Reception for Keith Brimhall Bride

A Nov 26 reception at the First Ward chapel honored Vernal newlyweds Mr and Mrs Keith Brimhall. The bride Mariam Perry wore a white satin gown with lace and carried a pink and white mum bouquet. A Salt Lake City wedding preceded a Salt Lake homegoing and a planned honeymoon through Southern California and Old Mexico. The couple will reside in Vernal.

First Ward Keith Brimhall Paul Batty W. M. Pederson Grant Woodbury Don Batty Ina Mae Collier Hermaline Koen Erma Goodrich Oma Wardle LaVerne Koen Salt Lake City California Old Mexico Vernal

Ladies Aid Hear Lecture By Mrs G E Untermann

Members of the Ladies Aid met Monday at Mrs Ed Hatch s home for a short business session led by president Mrs Everett Pitt. An afghan finished this year s project to be given at the December 8 bazaar at the Community house. Ora Fae Wardle sang and Mrs G E Untermann spoke on field house geology and Uintah basin. Luncheon for 13 attendees. Next meeting December 13 at Mrs Pitt s home for the annual Christmas party. Mr and Mrs Emery J Johnson traveled to Salt Lake City Thursday and returned the same day.

Ladies Aid Ed Hatch Sammy Hatch Everett Pitt Ora Fae Wardle G. E. Untermann Uintah Basin

Nuptial Rites Unite Leona Galley and Lester Holt

Nuptial rites joined Leona Galley and Lester C. Holt in a ceremony held at the bride’s parents home. President Archie Johnson officiated, with Betty James maid of honor and Sheldon Galley as best man. A luncheon followed as Dellte Billings sang two songs. Holt is son of Mr and Mrs J C Holt of Lovington.

Archie Johnson Marningy Leona Galley Lester C. Holt Leon Galley Betty James Sheldon Galley Dellte Billings Mr. Holt Ee J. C. Holt Lovington

Richfield Maid to Bride Of Marlan Harvey

Announcement by Mr and Mrs Taylor Nielson Richfield states their daughter Ruth Nielson will wed Marian D Harvey son of Mr and Mrs William K Harvey Tridell in a Dec 20 morning ceremony at the Manti temple LDS Church President Lewis R Anderson to perform the rites Ruth a Utah University alumna and recent graduate of the LDS hospital nursing program will work in public health nursing in Provo after marriage Harvey served three years in the U S Army and is a Weber College alum now at Brigham Young University Provo

Ruth Nielson Taylor Nielson Richfield Miss Nielson Marian D. Harvey William K. Harvey Tridell Manti Temple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lewis R. Anderson University of Utah LDS Hospital School of Nursing Provo Harvey U.S. Army Weber College Brigham Young University

Edwin C Wimmer Weds Salt Lake Girl in Salt Lake City

Miss Ethel Florence Callis and Edwin C Bud Wimmer wed November 26 in St Pauls Episcopals church Salt Lake City. A reception followed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs David Callis and the groom is a son of Mr and Mrs E Wimmer, formerly of Ballard ward.

Ethel Florence Callis Edwin C Bud) Wimmer St. Paul's Episcopes Church Salt Lake City Wimmer David Callis E. Wimmer Ballard Ward

Thelda Mott Weds Leonard Betts in Roosevelt

Mr and Mrs Marion Mott announce Thelda Mott of Myton wed Leonard Betts of Roosevelt on November 19 in Roosevelt. The ceremony united two families and the couple plan to reside in Myton. Mrs Don Weeks and her son left for Salt Lake City for medical attention.

Thelda Mott Leonard Betts Roosevelt Marion.Mott Myton Thelda Clarence Betts Don Salt Lake City

Erma Nickell to Wed Boyd Merrell on Christmas Eve

Vernal announces the Christmas Eve wedding of Erma Nickell and Boyd Merrell. Nickell, Uintah high School graduate of 1947, has worked at Vernal Express Publishing. Merrell, Uintah class of 1944, Navy veteran, with Slough Motor Co. A prewedding shower will be hosted by her mother in their Naples home.

Vernal Mise Erma Nickell James Rickeniss Nickell Boyd Merrell Theride-elect Uintah High School Vers Nal Express Publishing Co Benedict-Elect Harold Merrell Navy Slough Motor Co Misa Nickell Naples

Daughters of Nye Sisters Hold Salt Lake Reunion

Six daughters of the late Vernal pioneer Charles A Nye gathered in Salt Lake City for a reunion their first together in years. The group includes Katie Hodgkinson Pheebe Lister Little Pierce Leone Maxwell Jessie Maxwell and Mary Wilson with brother David W Nye in Heber. They are mothers of 33 children and have over 90 grandchildren, all active in the LDS Church and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

Charles A. Nye Salt Lake City Katie Hodgkinson Vernal Pheebe Lister Little Pierce Pleasant Grove Leone Maxwell Midvale Jessie Maxwell Tabiona Mary Wilson Los Angeles David W. Nye Heber Church of Jesus Christ of Tter-Day Saints Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Third Ward M Men and Gleaner Girls Hold Fireside Chat

The Third Ward M Men and Gleaner girls held their regular fireside chat at Mrs. Ralph Preece’s home Sunday night. Mrs. Hattie Y. Johnson shared highlights from her trip to the eastern states. Christmas carols were sung and refreshments served with Miss Faun Hill presiding.

Mrs. Martin Campbell Hosts O. T. Bridge Club

Mrs. Martin Campbell entertained the O. T. Bridge Club at her home last Thursday with a steak dinner for 13 members and three guests Mrs. Karl Swain Mrs. Jack Turner and Mrs. Cora Pack. Prizes were won by Mrs. Don Hacking Mrs. Derrell King and Mrs. Wendell Pope. The next meeting is set for December 16 as a Christmas party.

Martin Campbell O. T. Bridge Club Karl Swain Jack Turner Cora Pack Don Hacking Derrell King Wendell Pope

Marriages Reported in Three-Week Period

Over the past three weeks marriage licenses were issued to several couples including Peter Jo Tabia of Lander Wyoming 37 and Marjorie Pidgeon of Neola 26 on Nov 12 and many others such as Werle Givens 25 Vernal and Allee Mae Southerland 16 Paonta Colorado on Nov 13 and Glenn Herman Helten 21 Neete etse Wyoming with Phyllis Bell pene Tulsa Oklahoma 18 on Nov 15 through Dec 4 including Dellis Morrill 22 Tri dell and Doris Fern Preece 22 Vernal on Nov 15 and Joseph LaMont Anderson 22 Vernal and Donna Vivian Lewis 22 Duchesne on Nov 16 with several more couples listed.

Peter Jo Tabia Lander Wyo Marjorie Pidgeon Neola Werle Givens Vernal Albert Wilmer Brucher Afton Lorraine Cook Dellis Ivan Morrill Tridell Doris Fern Preece Joseph LaMont Anderson Donna Vivian Lewis Duchesne Alfred L. Hacking Marva Marie Batty Lester Faye Kerr Rangely June Louise Richens Roosevelt Millard Mearle Hardy Mary Bernice Humphries Donald Rex Gardner Jensen Mary Leavitt Hal V Winkler Billye Johyson Lester C. Holt Artesta Leona Gally Honwiana Secakuke Helen McKinley Ft. Ducheane Jack D. McArthur Wilma Ellen Wilkins

Kiwani Anns Meet at Gateway Cafe

Kiwani Anns gathered Tuesday evening at the Gateway cafe with hostesses Mrs. Wiley Stewart Mrs. Robert Olsen and Mrs. Rex Striegel. Theressa Hadlock and Marquita Goodrich performed a piano duet and Miss Hadlock sang White Christmas accompanied by Miss Goodrich. The group enjoyed a puppet show featuring Santa Claus and exchanged gifts. Luncheon served to 16 members and two guests Mrs. George Adams and Mrs. Paul Lunt.

Gateway Cafe Wiley Stewart Robert Olsen Rex Striegel Theressa Hadlock Marquita Goodrich Miss Hadlock Miss Goodrich Santa Clause George Adams Paul Lunt

Ladies Faculty League Holds Thursday Meeting

Miss Winona Massey and Mrs Vait Roper hosted the Faculty Women's League gathering at Miss Massey home Thursday evening last week. Club president Mrs Avard A Rigby presided over business, Mrs Lee Ralphs read a Christmas story, and Christmas recordings followed. Dessert luncheon was served to nine members.

Winona Massey Vait Roper Faculty Women's League Miss Massey Avard A. Rigby Lee Ralphs

Senior Current Topics Club Meets at Mrs Reader Home

Senior Current Topics held a regular meeting at Mrs. Harold Reader's home last Thursday with Mrs. Charles Hatch presenting the current topic and Mrs. Ed Calder presiding. Games awarded to Mrs. Ollie Boswell. Luncheon served to 18 members and one guest, Mrs. Robert B. Hudson of Alameda Cal. Next meeting set for Dec 1 at Mrs. Harmon Sowards’ home.

Harold Reader Charles Hatch Ed Calder Ollie Boswell Robert B. Hudson Alameda Cal Harmon Sowards

Progressive Arts Club Hears Talk on International Relations

Mrs Eugene Sundquist and Mrs Kenneth Sowards hosted the Progressive Arts club at Mrs Sundquist's home for their regular meeting. Mrs Bryce Erickson led the current topic and Mrs LeRoy Taylor spoke on International Relations. President Mrs Robert Olsen led a brief business session. Luncheon followed a Christmas scheme for 17 members and two guests. The next meeting will be a Christmas party at Mrs Ralph Ashton's home on December 16.

Eugene. Sundquist Kenneth Sowards Progressive Arts Club Sundquist Bryce Erickson LeRoy, Taylor Robert Olsen Taylor John L. Siddoway, Jr Ralph Ashton

Mrs Ray Paull Entertains Tally Club

Members of the Tally club were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs John L Siddoway with Mrs Ray Paull as hostess High prize at bridge was won by Mrs Paull Batty travel Mrs Eugene Sundquist and sow Mrs Robert Olsen Plate lunch eon was served to nine members and three guests Mrs Victor Walt Mrs Paul Batty and Mrs Siddoway Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Vincent Hel zen on Dec 22

Tally Club John L. Siddoway Ray Paull Paull Batty Eugene Sundquist Robert Olsen Victor Walt Paul Batty Siddoway Vincent Helzen

Beaux Arts Club Tuesday Meeting and Christmas Plan

The Beaux Arts club met at Mrs. Grant Calder’s home Tuesday evening with thirteen members present. Mrs. William B. Wallis gave a talk on Home Beautiful and a short business session discussed forming a club hobby. The 4th annual Christmas party is planned for December 15 at Mrs. Loyd Shimmin’s home.

Beaux Arts Club Grant Calder William B. Wallis Loyd Shimmin

Cultural Arts Club hosts talk on United Nations

Cultural Arts club members were entertained at Mrs. Francis Gardiner’s home with Mrs. Sam Woolley assisting. Mrs. Charles Lewis spoke on United Nations and a luncheon followed. The next meeting will be the annual Christmas party at Mrs. Albin Anderson’s home with Mrs. Verdin Johnson assisting.

Cultural Arts Club Francis Gardiner Sam Woolley Charles Lewis United Nations Albin Anderson Verdin Johnson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for December 10

Mrs. Dave Hatch president announces a Legion Auxiliary meeting to be held Friday December 10 at the Legion Hall. All members urged to attend and bring their favorite recipes written and signed. Mr and Mrs Sidney Lewis visited Vernal friends after four days at the Lewis home. former Vernal residents returned after four years.

Dave Hatch The American Legion. Auxiliary Legion Hall Sidney Lewis C. P. Lewis Siney Lewis Vernal

Local residents make widespread travel and enlistments

Gilbert Bennett Ralph Preece Douglas Chew and Morgan Hall flew to Wichita Kansas Tuesday to bring a new plane back for Mr Chew and Mr and Mrs Keith. Gordon Richards and Carl Searle enlisted in the Air Force and left for Wichita Falls Texas for stationing. Charles Preece surprised his parents by returning home for Thanksgiving after 14 weeks with the air corps. Katherine Jackson and ROTC sponsors traveled to San Diego for a USAC football game. The Hudsons of Ada Meda California visited in Logan and travel home via Westfield New Jersey.

Gilbert_Bennett Ralph Preece Douglas Chew Morgan Hall Wichita Kan Mr. Chew Gordon A. Richards Lloyd Richards Carl Searle L. Jay Searle Air Force Mons Day Wichita Falls Tex Charles M. Preece Karl B. Preece Charles Ray Johnson Roosevelt Texas Air Corps Katherine Jackson Lige Jackson USAC Logan San Diego Cal

Rebekkah Lodge Christmas Party Set for December 15

Members of the Rebekkah lodge will hold their Christmas party on December 15 at the 100F Hall. The banquet begins at 4 pm followed by a regular meeting. The highlight will be the Christmas tree.

Rebekkah Lodge Rebekah

For Rent Furnished Apartment With Radiant Heat

Classified fragment indicates a furnished apartment for rent with radiant heat. Contact 3051 Mrs William EF Ackhurst. appears in a mid-century local ad column with incomplete details. Also mentions room and sale items, and a note about camel water conservation.

Wiliam Ackhurst Witbeck

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Cosina Perry Bill Backus Val Larle Preece Emery J. Johnson Thursany Lester Holt Marlan Harvey Edwin C. Wimmer Pope's Store Maeser E.priges Erma Nickell MR. and Mrs. Now Dellis Morrill LDS Temple Ladies Faculty League Mrs. Ray Paull Legion Auxiliary Merry Christmas the Bicycle Shop Jack MN. Cook About Grace Manwaring Keith Basson Wilford Bassan Salt’ Ake Paty Howard Joe Dodds Mrs. Morgan Hall Charley Salt ‘Lake City Karma Laughton Lella Ruth Preece- Charles Hamilton Base Alaska Robert B. Huds ‘Bon Adameda Hudsons Westfield N. J Standard &Nc Plj Gines Astrade Woodey, Searle Phone Ptear Woodey Searle Searle's Saving Center Parrot Cowboy Boots le Toy Sale Yrams Metal Toy Cars Bow and Arrow Dolly’s Homemaker Wing’s Store
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