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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

4

Winona Watkins and Leo Walker Wed in Lapoint Ceremony

Winona Watkins became Mrs. Leo Walker in a late afternoon double ring ceremony at the home of her parents conducted by Bishop Leo J Walker of Lapoint. Best man Clement Harrison and bride’s sister Flora Watkins stood with the couple as guests enjoyed a three tier wedding cake and buffet after the rites. The couple planned a wedding trip to East Lake City and now reside in Vernal where Walker works at the Land LI Ger vice Station. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ren Watkins of Davis.

Winona Watkins Leo Walker Leo J Walker Lapoint Clement Harrison Flora Watkins East Lake City Vernal Walker Land Li Gervice Ren ‘Watkins Davis Fas The'sory of Bishop Lao J, Walker

Cultural Arts Club Hosts Reading and Holiday Gatherings

The Cultural Arts Club held a December 9 meeting at a member's home featuring Enid Cook reading the play Pygmalion and Galatea by W. S. Gilbert. A luncheon followed. Other events included Christmas party hosts Esther Club at Georgia Miller’s home and a Star of East performance, with plans for a January 19 gathering. The Power and Light Club hosted a Monday night Monte Carlo event with prizes won by Anderson and Rae Anne. Next meeting set for January 23 at Ruth Kenney’s home.

Ernest, Johnson Bos Jess 'le Enid Cook W. S Gilbert Grant Hacking Wermeuday D” Esther Club Esther Club Snet ‘Bentley Georgia Miller Wade Benton E Heu Star of East FOWER Uteh Power and Light Radles Eee Monte.Carlo Res Anderson Q Moyne Rae Anne Ruth Kenney

Fragmentary Congratulations List From Daily Ledger

A garbled OCR fragment mentions several named individuals with dates such as December 16 and affiliations like Drs. Hal Cook and Mrs. Willis Berry. It appears to be a brief notice listing congratulatory messages or acknowledgments with scattered names and ages, but the full details are unclear.

Hal Cook Aoree Willis Berry

Hospital News Notes and Names Appear in Brief

Medical updates list Mrs. Robert Mes Johnson and George Souther in surgical care along with Chester Kly ton and Mrs Joe W Call. Steven Freeston and Mrs Ted Hatch travel Sunday to San Francisco for a loan related matter.

Hospital News Robert Mes. Johnson George Souther Chester Klyton Joe W. Call Steven Freeston Ted Hatch San Francisco

Teddy Taylor and George Lewis Exchange Rings and Weddin Vows

Teddy Taylor and George Lewis became man and wife in a Nuptial ceremony at the Stake Center on November 29. The service featured Bishop C Laurence Ox officiating, a wedding march played by Robert Swain, and a reception in the recreation room afterward. The bridal party included Max Woolli, Joanne York, Donna Ellldredge, Myrna Taylor, Linn Stiener, Marvin Lewis, Janet and Patricia Hopkins, and flower girls.

Mim Tolene Teddy) Taylor George O. Lewis Stake Center C. Laurence ‘Ox Vernal Third Ward Bellet Society Toony Robert Swain Juliet Lloyd Taylor Max Woolli Joanne York Donna Elldredge Myrna Taylor Linn Stiener Salt Lake Marvin Lewis Petite Janet Patricia Hopkins David Cooper Bester Kent Taylor E. L. Bennion Wilson Tenney Irvin Jensen Bountiful Simper Marjorie Hopkins Cherie Stringham Troy Burton Mary Lou Roberts Gail Feltch Bessie Swain Dick Jacobson Wilda Schulthes Louis D. Roberts Wilford Bastion Darlene Meacham Dixie Reynolds Shirley Gardiner Servis Terry Augourgece DeLyle Billin

Connie Lundell Leal Rae Davis Win Awards in Utah Poultry Youth

Connie Lundell and Leal Rae Davis win top awards at Utah Poultry Youth program demonstrations. Senior division winner Jennie Sue Smith of Beaver County presented Preparing Egg Desserts. Junior winners include Evelyn Peacock of Emery and Suzanne Adams of San Juan County with Angel Food Cake entries. county winners and recordist C K Ferre noted the event as the most successful yet.

Coane Fe Tamadell Leah Rae Davia Reco

MIA to Sponsor Christmas Dance at Stake Center

The Uintah Stake MIA will sponsor a Christmas night dance at the Stake Center at 8 p m. The Neva Hem Breet Orchestra will provide music and a floor show is planned under the direction of Mrs Leo Bolamier. Decorations will be arranged by Sentrise Stringham Canton E Day and Charles Al. All stake members and their families are invited.

Uintan MIA ‘Bears Stake Center Neva Hem Breet Mss Leo Bolamier Sentrise Stringham Canton E. Day Charles al Atake Dad Taanlles

Naples Ward to Sponsor Christmas Dance Night

Naples Ward will sponsor a Christmas dance Saturday at 8 30 p m in the recreation hall. A Christmas tree and window decorations will create a festive atmosphere by the hall. Refreshments will be sold. Dancing will be to the Ada Pine Orchestra.

Naples

Kh Section Reports Uneven Thursday Weather and Events

Fragmentary notes from eR ANAL and EXPRESS dated Thursday December 18 1952 include scattered mentions of local conditions and brief items. The readable parts reference general news briefs and city happenings with no clear central story.

Henner

Phyllis Luck To Wed In Early Spring

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Phyllis Luck to Joseph A. Bagnall. Plans for an early wedding. Miss Luck is the daughter of Mr and Mrs McCoy Luck, a Uintah High School graduate of 1949 active in Pep and Thespian Clubs. Mr Bagnall is son of Mr and Mrs J R Bagnall of Perris California, ROTC member, University of Utah attendee, and employed with the Los Angeles Times.

Phyllis Luck Joseph A. Bagnall Miss Luck McCoy Luck Uintah High School Pep Brigham Young University Ulntahisia Club Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Bagnall JR. Bagnall Perris Calif South High School East Lake City ROTC University of ‘Utah Ee Angeles Y College Central States Los Angeles Times

Pat Johnson Won’t Be Home For Christmas

Pat Johnson remains at the Warm Springs Foundation in Georgia due to a last minute medical decision. Her family in Vernal Utah and Uintah High School mourn the absence from home this Christmas but express gratitude for her continued care and hope for a future reunion. Messages and cards are welcome at the Warm Springs facility or to Pat’s parents at 1581 South Orchard Drive, Bountiful, Utah.

Pat Johnson Warm Springs Foundation Georgia Vernal Pat Ugh Verna Uintah High School J. Wallace John Georgia Wasim Springs Foundation Warm Springs Johnson South Orchard Drive Bountiful Utah

December Court of Honor Held At Second Ward

Scouts of the 2nd Uistan District Boy Scouts of America gathered for the December District Court of Honor at the Second Ward Chapel. Troop 232 hosted and furnished a color guard as Vernaire representatives outlined the 12 points of the scout law and presented badges to new 2nd Class Scouts. merit badges were given by Bill Sloan who cited the three points of the scout oath.

Uistan Boy Scouts of America Second Ward A. A. Call Bill Sloan Carl Searle Ontmaster

Loreen Johnson and Groom Exchange Vows in Warm Ogden Ceremony

The event included a program of dancing and entertainment. Guests listed include Mrs Mary Lee grandmother and Richard Lee Shela of the bride, Mr and Mrs Jess Stiener, Mr and Mrs Brought and others from Greeley and Ogden such as Mr Mrs Marvin Lewis and Mrs L E Howe.

Carl Woolsayler L. E. Howe Ogden

Marquita Goodrich Becomes Bride in Temple

Marquita Goodrich wed Ronald G. Gerber in Ingake Temples with Mark E. Peterson officiating. The couple will reside in Taylorsville after a reception at the Uintah Stake Center. The bride wore a floor length nylon lace gown. attendants included Donna Goodrich and Marilyn Eckersley. A piano and organ recital previously featured Melba Sargent presenting students in two Monday events.

Marquita Goodrich Byron Goodrich Ronald G. Gerber Daneed Gerber Ing.a Mark E. Peterson Taylorsville Mra Gerber Phyllis Labrum Donna Goodrich Marilyn Eckersley Carrie Calder Mary Low Roberts Carolyn Wasily Conrad Gerber Lynn Wayne Goodrich John McKay Verna Uintah Stake Center Abrum Venna Johnson Elaine Hullinger Maude Goodrich Neomi Lunt Seyler Naseel Goodrich Rhea Pope Jean Odrich Laura Fox Marilyn Price Alta Rust Betty Hein Jesse Fowler Alice Fox Arletta Jones Aieces Carolyn Arnette Gwen Hollingworth Allee Woolley Roberta Astord Pali Stewart LuRne Collett Patricia Lee Ann Walker Norma Haslem Marty Tou Roberts Carolyn ‘Altis Walker Miss Johnson Hollingworth

Music Department At High School Presents Concert

Uintah High School hosted a mid winter concert and carol sing directed by Lawrence with performances by Uintah High School Band Girls' Sextette Double Mixed Quartet Hungry Five and others Loreen Johnson accompanied on piano Friends of Charles Hoel report his recovering from injuries in a Fillmore blaze and living with sister Maude Batty in Lancaster California Troop 233 and 733 scouts earned Star awards with mothers receiving miniature Star awards for support Roger Hacking and Floyd Clark received Star awards and D Jones and W Peronond Meagher accompanied district advancement events at Uintah Basin.

Uintah High School Lawrence Higniante Ts Misi Loreen Johnson Music Department Charles Hoel Fillmore Bute Maude Batty Lancaster California Phave Roger Hacking Floyd Clark D. Jones W. Perenond da Meagher Vin District Hiley Uintah Basin Ezeen

Marriage Liceuses James Miller Weds Margaret Wilson

James Alvin Miller 21 and Margaret Wilson 14 wed in Calo. Bee 47, resident of wee Calo, attends ceremony.

James Alvin Miller Margaret Wilson Bee Wee Calo

Lola Christensen Attends National Food Convention

Lola Christensen president of the Utah School Food Service Association attended the American School Food Service Association convention in Los Angeles from December 11. Christensen and thirty Utahns heard talks on the theme School Lunch Becomes of Age. The Utah group earned its charter to the national body. Dr. Oliver E Byrd urged delegates to view the lunch room as another classroom and to shape learning around it. Mrs Christensen's husband Marvey Christensen accompanied her.

Lola Christensen Utah School Food Service Association American School Food Service Association Los Angeles Mia. Christensen Utah Foods Group Oliver E. Byrd Stanford University Christensen Marvey Christensen

Civil Defense Committee Holds Meeting in Vernal

Uintah County Civil Defense Committee met Monday night at the City Office with twenty nine members present including central committee and ward representatives. Discussion covered signals, ambitions for civil defense, and organizing ward groups for future emergencies. Starvey Hullinger chaired the committee and officials planned ward assignments and generation of necessary organizations.

Uintah County Civil Defense Committee Earl Staley Starvey Hullinger

LDS Leader to Speak on CBS This Sunday

Stephen L. Richards will address viewers on CBS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints program between 8:00 and 8:30 am Sunday. The First Presidency counselor will discuss "The Supreme Gift" with music provided by the Tabernacle Choir, bringing a nationally broadcast Christmas message to Uintah Basin residents.

Uintah Basin CBS Church of the Ate Stephen L. Richards Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir

Former Home Demonstration Agent Retires After Nine Years

Uinta County's former Home Demonstration Agent uby Smith retires after nine years serving Uintah and Tooele counties. She built a strong 4-H program and emphasized nutrition while in Uintah, and previously spent fourteen years with Utsh Power and Light. Now residing in Tooele, she has served as Home Demonstration Agent for some time.

Uby Smith Uintah County Uintah Tooele Miss Smith Utsh Power and Light Company Alvingdem: Suatret'ans American Red Croat

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Eva Hullinger Eno Eva Haneous Pee Robinson George C. Lewis Teddy Taylor George Lewis Connie Lundell Rae Davis MIA Melba Sargent Melba US Sargent Geraldine Washburn Nina Ree Bingham Roland Bingham Wayne Jones Dixie Belcher Susan Harnett Carol Richens Howard Co Diane Busch Juanita Busch Michael’ Batty Gordon Gee Jerry Jones Larry Knight Eleaine Anderson Delanna Phillips Darlena Phillips Linda Broderquist Elaine B . Shorree Jones Fileen Clark D'Ann Jackie Gardner Sharidon Merrill Floan Yoast Susan Sowarda Juleane Warhburtt Lynda Murrock Clark Naylor Boyd Erickson Karren Uck Patricia Lipphardt Colleen Bingham Emma Jean McNaughton Ellen Morgan Neon Slaugh Ana Aycock Barbara Pederson Anette Batty Mary Lou Richardson Lynda Murdock Juliane Washburn Janet Johnson Laure Fox High School Thorne Studio Roosevelt Mischel’s Beauty Studio
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