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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1953

Page

7

Bridal Vows Mark Yuletide Snowflake Wedding

Emma Broadbent wed Keith Dexter in a mid winter ceremony at the LDS Temple. The couple, both affiliated with Brigham Young University, plan to move to Fontana California as Mr Dexter teaches. Friends and family attended a reception in Snowflake Arizona with the couple exchanging rings and future missionary assignments noted.

Emma Broadbent Keith Degter LDS Temple Mra Hyrum Retavent Snowflake Arizona Leo Dexter Vernal Snowflake ‘Ward Bhowllake Fontana California Dexter Zunior High School Brigham Spunk University Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Uruguay Lea"Dexter Kate Pake

Miss Elinor King Betrothed to Loyd Carlson

Announcement from Miss Elinor King and Loyd Carlson reveals their betrothal. Miss King, a Winter High School cheerleader and junior prom chair, is active in clubs. Mr Carlson, a Union High School senior, is Hop Chairman and a Boy Stater. The couple plan marriage after graduation.

Miss Elinor King Loyd Carlson Elinor King Parente Pbtder Stanley QR. King Carmen Thure Carlson Inoosevelle Winteh High School Misa King Chaiman Carlson Jaba

Marital union and New Year events in Vernal and Imperial

Goldie Kimball and Ferrell Slaugh were married in a quiet December ceremony officiated by Bishop dite veam slaugh with 188 guests. The couple will reside in Vernal. A New Year’s Eve dance at Imperial Hall featured Eddie Land and his Saxophone with free confetti and roller skating plans. Local residents Edward and Harold Davis hosted weekend visits with Merkle and Merkley families from Salt Lake City.

Victoria Diye ‘Veam ‘Slaugh Shekide Vernal Immperial Imperial Hat Orvel E Hull- Inger Eddie West Hullinger Imperial Hall Edward Davis Salt Lake City Mr. Davis Harold Davis Bryce Merkley Arents Davises Asher Merkleys Merkley Morlene Davis

Yuletide Nuptials Unite Couple in Vernal Ceremony

Katherine Wilkerson of Roosevelt and Albert James Atwood of Vernal wed on December 23 in a Vernon church ceremony. The couple exchanged wedding vows in a formal service led by Bishop Witamine, with relatives and friends attending.

Opewne Catherine Wilkerson Roosevelt Albert James Atwood Vernal Mney Lem Lea Imeetinghause

Pep Club Alumni Banquet Highlights Winter Theme

The 27th annual Pep Club Alumni Banquet showcased a “Winter Wonderland” theme with performances by alumni and current officers. Toasts by Elinor King and Corena Mondragon preceded songs and dances by Doris Caldwell Enola Murray and others, as Renee Henderson led as club president with new officers elected Merle Siddeway president, Lorna Thomas vice president, and Lorna Mayberry secretary-treasurer.

Alumnic Bank Puck Moncey Elinor King Carol Dean Freestone Corena Mondragon Doris Caldwell Enola Murray Tand Connie Oaks Sharon Erickson Janet Johnson Shannon Watkins Gayla Stewart Elaine Massey Kathleen Showalter Renee Henderson Merle Siddeway Lorna Thomas Lorna Mayberry Jaynie Odekirk Jean Hodgkinson Connie Lantell Alene Calder iSharon Erickson Shanna‘ Watkins Tae Oxborrow Marie W. Nelson Nading Odekirk Verte Stringham Norma Richardson

Textile Painting Class Offered Next Month

A textile painting course will be taught next month by Mrs. Ans Gerson. The lesson promises freehand painting with no artistic ability required and no stencils. Participants will learn to make various household articles for gifts and receive additional helpful suggestions. contact Mrs. Gerson before January 11.

Vail Anderson Shell Ans Gerson

Showalter Motor Holds Annual Christmas Party

Showalter Motor hosted its annual Christmas party for employees and their wives at the Showalter Motor Barn in Vernal last evening. Twenty couples attended with Ext Calder as toastmaster. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Showalter, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughin C. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Onel Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Murdock, and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Gee, who received a prize.

Showalter Amazion Hota Calder Mia Roy Showalter Vaughin C. Barnett Onel Barnett Lynn Murdock Elwood Gee

Explorers to Hold Ice Skating Party at Stewart's Lake

The Diarah Explorer District hosts an ice skating party and roast on Stewart's Lake in Jen an Saturday January 2 under the direction of Advisor Rett Preece. Third Ward explorers Robert Stringham and Jerry Cross lead the event, with monitoring and hosting duties assigned.

Stewart's Lake Jenan Tetons Third Ward Rett Preece Robert Stringham Jerry Cross

Uintah Woolgrowers Meet on January 16

The Uintah Woolgrowers Association holds its annual meeting at Hotel Vernal on Saturday January 16. Election of officers and focal reports begin at 10 a.m. Present officers are Roy Showalter president Howard Williams vice president and Ken Stringham.

Uintah Woolgrowers Association Hotel Vernal Roy Showalter Howard Williams Ken Stringham

Vernal Holiday Gatherings Reach Across States

In Vernal many residents hosted relatives during Christmas week. Family members visited from East Lake City, Dixon California, Tucson Arizona, Montwell Utah, and more, with updates on furloughs, military assignments, and new duties. Several locals traveled to San Diego, California, and Fort Lewis Washington, while others planned visits to Nevada, Oklahoma, and Panama City Florida.

Ann Wallace Calder Neldon Calder East Lake City Glade Calder USAG Legat Arlene Parry Montwell Utah

Itah Wool Growers Association Officers Meeting Schedule

Reports of the Itah Wool Growers Association officers will be made at 1 30 pm. A banquet is planned at Hotel Vernal at 7 30 pm. The event outlines officer reports and a separate dinner gathering.

Itah Woollgtowers Association

Birthday for Alice Billings on Christmas Day

Alice Billings celebrated her 88th birthday on December 25 last Friday with 40 family members gathering at Driver Smith's home. The Christmas dinner featured a cake placed before her, with a long distance call from relatives who could not attend and remarks from Mrs. Wiley Collett. Her five children include Mrs. Driver Smith, Mrs. Wiley Collett, Mrs. George Taylor, Miss Billings, and Eldon Bull.

Alice,o. Billings Driver Smith Mrs. Billings Wiley Collett

Darius Burke Receives Accounting Diploma at Park Business College

Darius Burke son of Mr. T and Mrs. Melvin Burke received his graduation diploma from Park Business College in Denver. He completed the course in a year and a half while working part time and spent Christmas with his parents before returning to Denver to begin employment with Petroleum Information.

Dale Hayes Elizabeth Cit North Carolina U. S Norma Jem von Haslem Jay Murray Ft. Collins Colorado von Haslema Francia D. Gardiner Verlin Ft. Lewis Wash Ft. Ord Cal Bob Lundell Harold M. Lundell Salt Lake City Wish Darius Burke Melvin Burke Herne Sounting Park Business College Denver Darius

Beauty operator to attend California school in Los Angeles

Alice Kidd leaves Vernal for two weeks to attend the Doran and Comer School of Advanced Art Styling in Los Angeles. The program begins January 18 and includes private training on cutting the latest hair trends alongside her regular instruction. Kidd has operated as a beauty operator in Vernal since 1946 after graduating from the Christ Beneal of Beauty in Salt Lake City.

Alice Kidd Vernal Doran and Comer School of Los Angeles Cal

Ackhurst Buys Four Heifers From Smoot Brothers Dairy

Mr and Mrs William B Ackhurst of Vernal visited Smoot Brothers Dairy Farms at Centerville and purchased four registered Jersey heifers bred to Ching W R Basil. The herd includes century‑level producers such as China Pretty Lady and contenders like Figgis Stella, Belmont Jewel, Belmont Jogle, and Belmont Royal Pin Needle, with high milk and fat yields and multiple show titles across Utah Idaho Nevada.

William B. Ackhurst Vernal Smoot Brothers Dairy Farms Centerville Ching W. R. Basil Smoot Smoot Brothers Belmont Jewel Smoot Farm Belmont

Missionary Returns From Japanese Field And Army

Jere Mish BH Clark of Gusher is back after three years in Japan on a church mission and a five month period in the army including ten months in a German prison camp. He will resume studies at Brigham Young University after a rest. Clark notes over 800 LDS members in Japan and about 70 missionaries active, especially among youths. Coach and Mrs Grant Moser visit family in Logan and Preston for Christmas and plan to return after New Year.

Japan LDS Church Jeremish BH Clark Gusher David H. Clark Brigham Young University Provo Othas Nation Mrs Grant Moser Logan Preston

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