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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
8
A father recounts his son’s breakup after presenting a letter from his girlfriend outlining marriage expectations. The note describes goals of a beautiful home, trips abroad, and a convertible, reflecting interim tensions in young relationships. Also noted are pet ownership figures: about 17 million U.S. families own dogs and around 28 percent own cats.
Joan Ellsworth entertained a group of young folks at her home on Thursday night for her birthday. After games, refreshments were served. The Relief Society held its monthly work meeting on Tuesday afternoon and its Christmas party, giving an article to add to the storehouse rather than a gift. The Watkins family gathered at their parents’ home Wednesday for a family hour and Christmas party. Will Richens’ family from Vernal visited the Jess Richens family last week. A benefi t dance in Jensen drew a few from the ward for Bob Smuin. Sunday night program featured memories of Joseph Smith with Reading, Orval Oaks, talk by Frank Johnson, a duet by Erma and Charles Goodrich, and May Jackson on accompaniment.
Carter Oil Co reports multiple Uintah County locations including No 1 Brennan Federal Gulf Oil and Red Wash Unit Nos 39 41 42 43 with tests to 2500 ft and production flows from Wasatch and Green River formations. Walker Hollow gas well No 1 Ruchtmann completed at 1400 MCF D with 72 bbl water, first Uinta sandstone completion in the basin.
A collage of children’s requests to Santa from Cedar City Jensen Utah and Deep Creek Utah. Kids ask for dolls trains toy trucks blocks clothing and candy with notes about recent moves and family members.
Glines Mia hosted a drama festival Tuesday evening featuring three one act plays Life of the Party Curtain Time and Lucky Penny directed by Lucille Watkins Hallie Searle and a combined 28 participants. Other items included the MIA theme led by Brenda Billings tales by Christie Dow and Lloyd Winward a piano solo White Christmas by Charlene White plus dancing. Stake MIA board members attended and holiday plans noted for students and locals.
In Springville, members of the Jolly Stitchers Sewing club gathered at Mrs Martin's home for a Christmas party. The event featured Bingo with progressive prizes and a dessert service for ten attendees.
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