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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1958

Page

7

Vernon-Redg Appears On TV and Movie Pact

Vernal area news notes Rodd Dana known as Roger Francke appeared on KIVT Channel 4 December 14 in Vengeance Trail opposite Keith Larson. He has TV and film credits and is training at Twentieth Century Fox while studying theatre arts at Pasadena Playhouse. Also covers Safeway Christmas party Camp Escalante Dum Jensen Camp Buena Vista wedding news and local hospital reports.

Rodd Dana Roger Francke Mra J MyFrancke KIVT Northwest Passage Illy Keith Larson Tie Jerry Lewis Redd Devengg Warner Brothers Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Art New York City Bella Covalis Hudson Gulla Theatre California Margart O'Brien John Drew Larrymore NBC Reddig Twentieth Century Fox Studios

Congratulations to area families on newborns this week

Mr and Mrs Larry Faddis welcomed a boy on December 15 followed by Mr and Mrs Darvel Cook with a boy on December 16 and Mr and Mrs Walter Eager with a boy also on December 16. Mr and Mrs Donald Bowles welcomed a girl on December 21 and Mr and Mrs Richard Karren welcomed a boy on December 22.

Larry Faddis Darvel Cook Walter Eager Donald Bowles Richard Karren

M Men and Gleaners State Holiday Party

The M Men and Gleaners of Ashley Stake plan a holiday party Saturday at 800 pm in Glines ward chapel. Attendees should bring a 25 cent gift for exchange. refreshments will be served. organized by stake M Men and Gleaner council under Valda Massey.

Ashley Stake Glines Ward Golden Gleaners Stake Stake M Men Gleaner Council Valda Massey

Frank Watkins Feted at Party On 85th Birthday

A surprise birthday party honored Frank Watkins on his 85th birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Stan King. Attendees included Phil Watkins and Ann, M. and Mr. Orlan Watkins and family, and Isabelle Watkins. Watkins, a Vernal resident since age 10, was born December 21, 1873 in Midway Utah. He married Isabelle Mc Kowen in Vernal in 1897 and they had 10 children, nine living. He worked in a Vernal butcher shop with the Eaton brothers and has lately pursued rock collecting as a hobby.

Frank Watking Stan King Phil Watkins Ann Orlan Watkins Isobel Watkins Watkins Vernal Midway Utah John Harriett Steel Watkins Ted Billy Gillman Isabelle McKowen Eaton Brothers

Two Stake Dance for New Year’s Eve Scheduled

A joint Ashley and Asatah Stake New Year’s Eve dance is set for December 31 at the Stake Center starting 2 pm. Burchinal’s Orchestra will provide music for ages 14 and up from both stakes, with invitations and noisemakers to add to the merriment.

Ashley and Asatah MIA Aly Stake Center Burchinal Fox Five

Student Teachers Return to BYU in Vernal Assignment

BYU seniors Miss Jean McCune and Miss Donna Bird return after six weeks as student teachers in Vernal. McCune taught economics at Ashley Valley Junior High under Mrs Carol Squire. Bird taught at Uintah High under Mr Freda Davis. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Leo Hacking and will be joined by James Knight on January 5 to train at Uintah High under Valda Magrey, Carl McPhaniel, and Ray Udy. He attends BYU majoring in geology and minoring in math.

Jean McCune Donna Bird BYU Vernal Miss McCune Fillmore Utah Ashley Valley Junior High School Carol Squire Bird LaMar Bird Los Angeles Uintah High School Freda Davis Leo Hacking James Knight Glen Knight Valda Magrey Carl McPhaniel Ray Udy

Lions Club Christmas Party Celebrated With Program and Dance

The Lions Club held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 10 at the 7 11 Cafe. Dinner followed by a program The Bittle Match Girl enjoyed music by April Moss and Lynda Mur dock. Kathy Cundick played as the Wittertech Girl with Lucille I dwell as reader. A quartet performed Joseph Rust Elaine Walker Budge Wallis and Glen Ver don. A family scene by ry Van Price and family and a grandmother portrayal by Francis Merrell accompanied Deck the Hats. Santa Claus read letters from the Lions and dancing to the Art Smith Orchestra wrapped the evening. Elizabeth Sowards chaired the event with Janet Walld Lucille Caldwell coordinating reservations Crystal Anderson also listed.

April Moss Lynda Murdock Melba Sargent Kathy Cundick Wittertech Lucille I . Dwell Joseph Rust Elaine Walker Budge Wallis Glen Verdon San Ry van Price Deck the Hatls Francis Merrell Maxine Conk Santa Claus Art Smith Orchestra Elizabeth Sowards Janet Walld Lucille Caldwell Crystal Anderson

Birthday Milestones for Three Youngsters Highlighted

Three youngsters reach first milestone as Kenneth McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Shoe Mc Donald of Roosevelt December 28, Robert Praetorius son of Mr and Mrs Walter Praetoria December 20, and Shirley Ann Atwood daughter of Mrs Nancy Atwood of Artesia Colorado January 3 celebrate birthdays in a community notice.

Kenneth McDonald Shoe McDonald Roosevelt Robert Praetorius Walter Praetoriaa Shirley Ann Atwood Nancy Atwood Artesia Colorado

Utah Juvenile Judges Seek Salary Increases

Utah juvenile court judges led by Judge Monroe Paxman urged higher pay, arguing current salaries of 550 to 600 dollars monthly lag behind district judges at 825. Some work part time and supplement income. governor Clyde warned against large raises, suggesting at most 15 percent. A 50 dollar monthly boost was later proposed, to be requested via the Board of Examiners through Public Welfare.

Utah Board of Examiners Monroe Paxman Fprevo Guy George D Clyde Lamont F. Toronto Atty Gen E . Callister Paxman Clyde John Farr Larson Diref Bureau of Childrenn Services Board of Examiner Department, of Public Welfare

Gulf Oil Plans Another Uintah County Wildcat

Gulf Oil Corp proposes a new wildcat in its Brennan Bottoms pool area Uintah County Utah. The Northwest Brennan Federal No 1 will be drilled at 1080 feet from the north line and 1900 feet from the east line in Section 11 Township 7 South Range 20 East to a depth of 7000 feet in the Green River formation.

Gulf Oil Corp Brennan Bottoms Uintah County Utah Brennan Federal Township 7 Range 20 Green River

Local gala honors winners and committee members

Cotations Muriel Wallis, Dor othy Seager and Jessie Peder won at the event. A welcoming committee included Mary Roth and Jessie Pederson. Lighting duties were by De Ray 5 and Spenslove, with Isla King and Vern Goe assisting the chairmen.

Muriel Wallis Dorothy Seager Jessie Peder Won Mary Roth Jessie Pederson de Ray 5 Spenslove Isla King Vern Goe

Ashtons Hold Annual Christmas Party at Hotel Vernal

Ashtons entertained their employees and spouses at the annual Christmas party held Tuesday night at Hotel Vernal. The event featured room and table decorations, candlelight mood during dinner, and 64 in attendance. Gifts were exchanged with Ralph Rolfe as master of ceremonies and remarks delivered by Mrs Eve Ashton, Ralph, and Stewart Ashton.

Escalante J. G. Penney J C Penney Company Bob Turner Newell Behunin Coke Jeffries Ashtons Hotel Vernal Ralph Rolfe Eve Ashton Ralph and Stewart Ashton

Loyal Kiwanis to Install Vernal Officers Saturday

Loyal Kiwanis of Vernal plans its annual officer installation for Saturday at 9 pm in Vernal. Lt. Gov. Clifton N. Memmott will install officers and introduce new members as the club honors past presidents. Officers named: Robert W. Johnston president, Delbert G. Brown vice president, Claude M. Bruce secretary-treasurer.

Kiwanis Iiwanig Club Intel Cliften N. Memmott Division J. Meagher, Jr Vern Robert W. Johnston Delbert G. Brown Claude M. Bruce Patt M. Armatrong Frank 8. Coulture Oscar Dick Russell G Holley Donald B. Showalter A. Ri, Tassamer Ig. Wayne Marre Mr. Meagher Dave Turner America Aubrey Baker Stuart Oldrich Mr Meagher Donna Gardner Wayne Marrs Gilbert Brown Russell Holley Memmott N J Meagher, Jr Memmatt Robert W Johnston Delbert E Cayada Frank

Vernal Lions Aid 22 Needy Homes

The Vernal Lions Club boys and girls committee distributed 22 Christmas baskets to needy families. Chairman C F Pederson reported the baskets included chickens candy nuts fruit vegetables and some toys to assure a good Christmas dinner for the residents of the Vernal area.

Vernal Vernal Lions Club C F Pederson

Gary Haws Named Cougar of the Work at BYU

Gary Haws of the College of Education at Brigham Young University was named Cougar of the Work by Associated Women Students and Associated Men Students councils. The award cites his high grades and extensive extracurricular work, including a church mission to Mexico.

Gary Haws College of Education Brigham Young University Provo Haws Lynn Anderson AMS Gary Asnel Hans Vernal LDS Church Mexico Uintah High School Gardner Jewelry

Christmas Basket Size Based on Family, Pederson Says

Mr Pederson states the basket size depends on family size and there is enough to guarantee a good Christmas dinner for each member.

Pederson

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