Reflections What Price Christmas in Uintah
A poem from the Uintah Poetry Society laments holiday frenzies and inflated toy prices. It questions consumer rush and suggests meaningful gifts bring genuine happiness, health, and security for all.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
12
Local Residents List for December Dates
The notice lists individuals by December dates from the 8th to the 14th including names such as Duane Hall Geraldine Merkley Mindy Winn Francis Southam Cindy Vincent and many others. It mentions David Eaton a 10 month old son of Mr and Mrs Nick Eaton who spent 3 days in hospital and is now home doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Hall
Geraldine Merkley
Mindy Winn
Francis Southam
Cindy Vincent
Greg Clark
Bruce Rust
Michael Smith
Amy Hall
Laura Morrison
Mindi J. Abplanalo
Valarie Tanner
Paul Alvin Kay
Carolyn Price
Tanet Williams
Debbie Meek
Beth Wall
Varlan i Scont
Wilkins
Shellie Mae Beynon
Eric Mott
Arliss McKee
Shane J. Lemon
Betty Jo Hall
Janell Alexander
Edris Karren
Scott Woodhouse
Shelley Wall
Larry Mallahan
Robert Powell
Teressa Ann McConkie
Marc Abplanalo
Rusty Oldson
Brett Allred
Lory Schiller
Paul Tingey
Sheila Anderson
Joanne Hunsaker
Carolyn Milkey
Kaylyan Birch
Karen Merkley
Virginia Clayton
Francis Palmer
Wayne Jenkins
Mike McCarrell
Clary N. Gardner
Mark Ga
Harold Merkley
Ervin Wilkins
Carolyn Slade
Melba Allred
Scott Waltemeyer
Steven Woodhouse
Path Lynne Anderson
Bonnie Cezart
Bobby Joe Welch
Grace Osks
Dee Hall
Michele Peterson
Eileen Haslem
Vicki Price
Jake Bullard
Joan Christensen
David Eaton
Nick Eaton
Ed Harringtons Return From Thanksgiving Family Trip
After a Thanksgiving vacation, Mary Harrington returns to her Knight Adjustment Bureau office. The Harringtons toured Riverton and Shawnee Wyoming visiting Ed Harringtons parents and sister, then Alexandria Nebraska to see grandparents. They spent time in Cozad and Great Bend visiting relatives before finishing in Denver at the Casa Barita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrington
Knight Adjustment Bureau
Mary
Sharlet
Riverton
Wyoming
Mr. Harrington
Shawnee
Alexandria
Nebraska
Mrs. Herrington
Cozad
Local Couples Listed for December Events
A list of engagements or social events notes couples with December dates. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tripp, Higley, Richens, Dee Hoss, Curfew, Martinsen, Shipton, W. Traveller, Michael Perry, Gene Jones, Gary Bascom, Mac Atwood, and Wendell Mathesen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Tripp
Higley
Vernon Richens
Dee Hoss
John Curfew
Donald Martinsen
Keith Shipton
W. Traveller
Michael Perry
Gene Jones
Gary Bascom
Mac Atwood
Wendell Mathesen
Art Council to discuss Utah Symphony concert in Vernal
Uintah Arts Council will meet December 15 at the Uintah County Library to plan bringing the Utah Symphony to Vernal for an evening show in March. Chairman Tom Murphy says discussion will cover fundraising, advertising, membership drives, council projects, and by laws read and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Arts Council
Uintah County
Utah Symphony
Tom Murphy
Sinon
All 35 Family Members Visit Phi Watkins Home
Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Watkins were their daughter An and her husband Johnny Phillips and their Carson California family. The Watkins welcomed all of their children grandchildren and great grandchildren to visit throughout the afternoon and evening Sunday totaling 35 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Watkins
Johnny Phillips
Carson
California
Watkins
Vernal Duplicate Bridge Club invites players
The Vernal Duplicate Bridge Club reports Wednesday morning session winners Juanita Oden and Dorothy Sharp with Pearl Johnston and Anne King close second, and Thursday evening winners Ruby Batchelor and Dorothy Sharp with Mel Sandras and Barbara Gibson second.MES ODEN invites new players to 9:30 am Wednesdays and 7:30 pm Thursdays at the Episcopal Church Parish House, notes duplicate is contract bridge, no membership needed, calls Juanita 799 4001 for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Duplicate Bridge Club
Juanita Oden
Dorothy Sharp
Pearl Johnston
Anne King
Ruby Batchelor
Mel Sandras
Barbara Gibson
Lee Cheeves
Ralph Hodgkinson
MES. Oden
Episcopal Church
Juanita
Congratulatory Births in Uintah County Hospital
The Uintah County Hospital announces newborns this week. Boys listed with mothers include Marvin Brent Jackson November 23 Wesley Shane Gardner November 23 Neal M. Sorensen November 22 Creg Wilkins November 23 Elden L. Swett November 22 Mark Wayne Berrett November 24 Lynn Edward Miller November 27 Gregory M. Cochran November 27 Steven C. Hunting November 28. Girls listed with mothers include Michael T. Baker November 27 Gary Dwight Miller November 27 Steve Allin Drake November 27 Dennis E. Hatch November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital
Marvin Brent Jackson
Wesley Shane Gardner
Neal M. Sorensen
E. Creg Wilkins
Elden L. Swett
Mark Wayne Berrett
Lynn Edward Miller
Gregory M. Cochran
Steven C. Hunting
Russell. MeBride
Michael T. Baker
Gary Dwight Miller
Steve Allin Drake
Dennis E. Hatch
Local marriage licenses issued in Roosevelt and Vernal areas
Gregory Wayne Bowker and Toni Kay Brunnert of Roosevelt received licenses on November 25. Marty Mangum and Shaneen Rasmussen of Vernal received licenses on November 30. Raymond E. White and JoAnn Harrison of Vernal received licenses on December 2. Stan LeRoy Hoopes of Whiterocks and LaRae Allred of Gusher received licenses on December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Wayne Bowker
Toni Kay Brunnert
Roosevelt
Marty Mangum
Shaneen Rasmussen
Vernal
Raymond E. White
JoAnn Harrison
Stan LeRoy Hoopes
Whiterocks
LaRae Allred
Gusher
Banquet Honors Marriott Couple in Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Hugh W Colton attended a Salt Lake City banquet honoring Mr and Mrs J Willard Marriott with over 800 guests. Speakers included Spencer W Kimball N Eldon Tanner Gerald Ford Marion G Romney and Ezra Taft Benson. Utah Symphony performed and Scott Matheson gave a special presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W.colton
Atyp.a
Salt Lake City
J. Willard Marriott
Spencer W. Kimball
N. Eldon Tanner
United States
Gerald Ford
Marion G. Romney
Ezra Taft Berson
Utah Symphony Ensemble
Scott Matheson
American Honor Society
Hospital Donates Library Books To Uintah County Library
Uintah County Library adds thirty two books on pregnancy birth parenting nutrition and family planning purchased with Prenatal class fees from Uintah County Hospital. Nurse midwife Marilyn Crane Rice says the donation provides ready access to current maternal child health information for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Uintah County Hospital
Marilyn Crane Rice
Dinah Dancers Holiday Schedule Announced
Dinah Dancers publish a holiday schedule with Wednesday beginner square dance lessons led by Ron Pederson. Special dances are set on December 1 and 1s with guests and a December 10 session by Fred Brown. Grant Best guests December 17 for the Christmas Dance with potluck. New Year’s Eve follows hosted by Curle Cues at Roosevelt Elementary School beginning at 9 p.m. All Vernal dancers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Pederson
Dinah
Fred Brown
Grant Best
Sandy
Utah
Grant
Curle Cues
Roosevelt
Charley Timothy Celebrates 74th Birthday at Home
Charley Timothy of Guinea marked his 74th birthday with a family dinner at his home on Saturday November 26. Relatives attending included Lavern Wall and family of Kearns, Garn Anderson and family of Dutch John, and Duane Holmes and family among others from Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Timothy
Guinea
Lavern
Connie) Wall
Kearns
Garn
Carolyn) Anderson
Dutch John
Duane
Gayla) Holmes
Doug Timothy
Pil Timothy
First child born to Everett Billings
Mr and Mrs Everett Billings are the parents of a six pound twelve ounce son, Chris Everett, born December 2 at 9 30 p m at Uintah County Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eldon Billings and Leonard Kimbel of Vernal and Mrs Betty Kimbel of Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Billings
Chris Everett
Uintah County Hospital
Eldon Billings
Leonard Kimbel
Vernal
Betty Kimbel
Seattle
Washington
Isadora Duncan Visit With Xi Alpha Xi Sorority
Members of Xi Alpha Xi Sorority hosted Isadora Duncan at a Monday evening gathering in the Multi-purpose room. Doris Huffaker and Donna Hans led a discussion on Ms. Duncan life and dance career, with Virginia Blackstock aiding and Mrs. Blackstock performing a Modern Dance tribute in an Isadora Duncan style. The group then met at Doris Huffaker’s home for a business meeting. Later, Arlene Taylor’s home hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for fourteen members and guests with fall decor and candy turkey place markers, followed by music and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X'Alpha Xi Sorority
Isadora Duncan
Uintah County
Ms. Duncan
Doris Huffaker
Donna Hans
Virginia Blackstock
Arlene Taylor
Xi Alpha Xt Sorority
Double ring rites unite Osiek Wagner in Vernal
Sherry Anne Osiek and Dennis Lynn Wagner wed November 18 at the Davis Ward Chapel with Bishop Rex Smuin officiating. A reception followed as family and friends gathered. attendants wore blue gowns and carnations complemented the wedding cake decorated with blue roses and miniatures atop a moon with bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenness
Dennis Lynn Wagner
Davis Ward Chapel
Sherry Anne Osiek
Rex Smuin
Sarah Wagner
Brenda Wagner
Bridal shower honors local couple before move to Vernal
Cindy Dyer Ruthie Statham and Anaya Starnes hosted a personal bridal shower for the couple with special out of town guests James and Leona Christensen and Mrs LaMont Palmer and daughter Tena of Cleveland Utah. The couple are now making their home in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Dyer
Ruthie Statham
Anaya Starnes
James and
Leona Christensen
LaMont Palmer
Tena
Cleveland
Utah
Vernal
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Uintah Poetry Society
Cee
Ed Harringtons
North Vernal Ava
James Chivers
Vernal Express
Vivid
Laprang Publising Co
Ain
Pee c
Art Council
Phi Watkins
Bridge Club
Pat Jones
The
Ladies Petroleum Club
Snoopy
E. Main
H. Coltons
C. Timothy
Gunne Sax
Aus
Crys
Meet of Xi Alpha Xi
Osiek-Wagner
Sherry
Robert Osiek
Dennis
Kilton R. Wagner
Tena Wagner
Dana Osiek
J. Hiobin Osiek
Jimmy Richardson
Groom
Stan
Reed
Brad
Tony
Roger Wagner
Russ Anderson
Cary Osiek
Kellie Mons
Lori Sulser
Debbie Sulser
Betty White
Kay Anderson
Terri Miller
Rebecca Kirk
Key Sulser
Lori Largon
Annette Oldaker
Bath & Scent
Unique Shops International
Bernat-Bargello
Bacilla
Ave
Wain
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