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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1957

Page

7

Carol Ann Meeks and Donald W Treese Married in Rawlins Wyoming

Carol Ann Meeks wed Donald W Treese in a Friday January 18 double ring ceremony at the LDS Church in Rawlins Wyoming. The bride, daughter of Elbert and Verna Meeks of Rawlins, wore a Chantilly lace gown with a pearl and rhinestone crown. The groom is the son of William and Gladys Treese of St Joseph Missouri. A reception for 75 followed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Rawlins after a wedding trip to St Joseph Missouri.

Carol Ann Meeks Donald W. Treese Rawlins, Wyoming Jensfn Carol Anny Meeks LDS Church Rawlins Wyoming Elbert, Meeks Jensep Vernat William Reese Bra Gladys Treese St. Joseph Wilford Vander Kool Jace Noletta Helnrick Wanda Meeks Leila Edwards June Edwards Sharron Dexter Marlon Meeks Dave Chase Pete Helmick Jack McMichael Emmett Haskins Treese Wilford van Ger Kooi

Elders Serve Turkey Dinner at Glines Ward

The Second Quorum of Elders of Ashley Stake and their wives held a turkey supper at the Glines Ward house on a Saturday evening. Men prepared and served the meal while slides, readings, and a film provided entertainment. Special guests included President and Mrs. Laurence Fox and ward bishopric members and wives.

Glines Ashley Stake Glines Ward House Earl Goodrich Burnell Haws Laud Laurence Fox Leland Workman Lee Murray Kenneth Carroll Ralph Olsen Norman Has Jem Burnell Haws

Three Act Comedy in Vernal 2nd WardPlay Sidney

Vernal 2nd Ward staged a three act comedy titled Sidney on January 28 directed by Ruth Robertson. Cast included Ann Hardman as Sidney Connie Wardell Debra Lawton Ralph Walker Harold Lawton Wilma Smith Myra Lawton Lynn Cundick Allen Merkley Colleen Feltch with Donna Nelson supervising and Dale Wattson leading the executive team. Proceeds from concessions funded group activities. DUP Camp Utahn hosts January 30 dessert luncheon at Ruth Anderson home with 17 members present. Africa's Contribution to Utah lecture by Oleta White.

Vernal 2Nd Ward Ruth Robertson Sidney Sidney Lawton Tom-Boy Ann Hardman Connie Wardell Debra Lawton Ralph Walker Harold Lawton Wilma Smith Myra Lawton Lynn Cundick Rodney Carlton Allen Merkley Drew Ferris Colleen Feltch Carry Martin Donna Nelson Ted Walker Arvin Nelson Karren Hardman Dale Wattson Adella Trottier Rhonda Farnsworth Heehive Mary Lemon Deom Merkley Africa Utah Oleta White Alta Gardiner Ruth Anderson

Social Calendar Busy in February Across Local Clubs

February social calendar lists events for Variety Club Thalia Kiwanis Ashley Lodge Kingsbury Congregational Church Guild Eastern Star Duvoromy Chapter Roosevelt Lady Lions B and B Club Utopia St Pauls Women O T Bridge DUP Camp Tokowan Jaycecettes Nebekah Lodge Kiwanis Kansns Kather Club Vernal BPW Cultural Arts Club with about 120 attendees.

Variety Club Thalia Club Kiwanis Club Ashley Lodge F.& AM Kingsbury Congregational Church Guild Order of Eastern Star Duvoromy Roosevelt Lady Lions Utopia Club Paul's Women's Satesey

Miss Janet Hatch Engaged To Bruce Millecain

Mr and Mrs Sammy Watch announce the engagement of their daughter Janet to Bruce Millecain son of Mr and Mrs Henry B Millecain Sr The couple became engaged during Christmas holidays The prospective groom is a Uintah High school graduate and is employed by D E Casada Miss Hatch is a Uintah High School junior active in the pep club and activities No definite wedding plans yet.

Sammy Watch Janet Bruce Millecain Henry B. Millecain Uintah High School D. E. Casada Hatch

Kendall-Morgan Plan Nuptials Set for February Twenty Second

Announcement reveals engagement of Bon Inte Morgan to Sterling Kendall, son of Charles Kendall of Vernal. Kendall is UHS graduate and ex USAC student, now Air Force at Lowry. Ceremony planned as a home wedding in Logan on February 22.

Glines Mya Cecil J. Morgan Logan Snax Miss Bon- Inte Morgan Sterling Kendall Charles Kensdall Vernal Kendall UHS USAC U.S. Air Force Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado

Feb 20 Card of club notices across Beaux Arts and Ladies Golf

A set of club notices dated February 20 shows activities for Beaux Arts Club Ladies Golf Club Lady Luck Club and Progressive Arts. The items indicate meeting or event listings without detailed outcomes.

Beaux Arts Club Ladies Golf Club Lady Luck Club Progressive Arts

Massey Family Prominence in Vernal Area Development

A lengthy feature honors Cynthia Frances Massey as the matriarch of a sprawling Vernal area family. The 92 year old matriarch is noted for 15 children, 70 grandchildren, 207 great grandchildren, and at least 28 great great grandchildren, with only five deaths in 85 years. The article traces the Massey origin from Boone County West Virginia to Uintah Basin Utah, detailing John D Massey’s road work, veterinary career, and the family’s migrations from Heber City to Ashley Dry Fork and beyond, listing many descendants and places.

Vernal Cynthia Frances Massey Imediate Come West Massey Boone County West Virginia John JD Massey San Juan Valley Colorado Uintah Reservation Daniels Canyon Heber City Irving George G Lewis van Johnny Charles Millard Casper Wyo Arthur Jesylo Bt. Wall Brigham City Merle M. Ross Roosevelt Sewell Ranier Oregon Everett E Los Angeles Calif Hazel M Gurr Needles Catit Thelma M. Whitney Orem Utah Ira B Viola M. Pope Elbin Lee Susie Massey Uintahi Basin John D Massey Heber Duchesne Basin Uintah van Masseys Old Ashley Mable Pearl Dry Fork Mountain Dell Odia Mission Texas le Preal Massey Southam Lois M Hatch

County Officials Announce Local Leadership Changes

County President Hilda Morgan was present at the meeting. Darlene Evans of the camp was recently appointed as the new county secretary, signaling shifts in local governance and organizational roles.

Hilda Morgan Darlene Evans

Scout Circus and Sweetheart Ball: February Events

Read of a series of February events including Scout Circus at Stake Center, Sweetheart Ball at UHS, Lincoln's Birthday observances, Ward Gold and Green activities, Board of Education meeting, Valentine's Day events, Rose Prom at Uintah Stake Center, Fireman's Ball, County Commissioners and City Council meetings, and Uintah Union basketball games. The schedule spans February 2 to 24 with multiple venues and stake center venues.

Stake Center UHS Associated Student Council Naples Board of Edication Uintah Stake Center Uintah Union Uintah Stake

Vernal Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

James Short aged 22 and Joy L Kidd aged 17 both of Vernal were issued licenses on February 4. Tom Woodard aged 39 and Dorothy Romiinger aged 39, also of Vernal, were licensed on January 28.

James Short Joy L. Kidd Tom Woodard Dorothy Romiinger

Engagement Alert for Jean Oaks and Terry Hadlock

Mr and Mrs Lindsay Oaks announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Oaks to Terry Hadlock son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hadlock. The couple plan a February wedding at 7 pm at the bride’s home with a reception to follow. Jean is a junior at Uintah High School active in the pep club. Terry is also a junior and a basketball star at UHS.

Lindsay Oaks Jean Terry Hadlock Charles Hadlock Miss Oaks Uintah High School Hadlock UHS

Lighthouse Keeper Loses Job Over Nightly Light Dousing

A lighthouse keeper was dismissed after repeatedly leaving the beacon lit during bedtime. Colleagues cited safety and cost concerns, while officials noted ongoing enforcement of strict darkening protocols. The incident sparked debates about duty and risk at sea alerts.

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