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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1949

Page

8

Shower Honors Newlyweds at Scout House

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Freestone hosted a Friday evening shower at the Scout House for their daughter Afton Freestone Campbell, now Mrs. George W. Campbell. The event featured a Valentine theme with red and white decor and a large heart centerpiece, about 125 guests, and out of town attendees from Craig and Rifle. Afton, a Uintah High School senior, wore a black afternoon dress. George Campbell is a Kansas State College graduate.

Clarence Freestone Scout House Afton George W. Campbell Casper Wye Stro Lewis Freestone Alpha Davis Delaine Watkins Ethel Feenhow Louis Freestone Dean Freestone Albert Freestone Milton Crimpbell Ronald Preece Dan Smith Harold Beard Hind Irene Craig Ernrat Beard Rifle Campbell Uintah High School Mr. Campbell Kansas State College Manhatten Kan

Tally Club Holds Regular Meeting At Farmer Home

Members of the Tally club met Wednesday January 28 at Mrs. Vern Farmer's home. Bridge was played with Mrs. Robert Olsen winning high prize, Mrs. Ray Paull low prize and Mrs. Vincent Helzen travel prize. Luncheon served to nine members. Next meeting set for February 9 at Mrs. Eugene K Sundquist's home.

Tally Club Vern Farmer Robert Olsen Ray Paull Vincent Helzen Eugene K. Sundquist

Variety Club Entertained By Mrs Russell Holley

Mrs Russell Holley hosted the Variety club at her home Friday January 28 with twelve members present. Rummy and prizes were part of the evening and refreshments were served. Mrs Kerl Fowler will entertain the club at the next meeting on February 9.

Russell Holly Grant Heath Orvel Hullinger Kerl Fowler

Utopia club hosts fine arts lecture at Mrs Jones home

Mrs Orion Jones presided as Mrs G E Unterman gave an illustrated lecture on fine art to 14 members and two guests. Hosts Mrs Edgar Jones and Mrs Bessie Swain served a three course luncheon assisted by Mrs Paul Batty Mrs Lynn Martinsen and Helen Evans. Guests included Mrs Untermann and Mrs LaMar Thacker. A no hostess meeting is planned for Feb 17.

Edgar Jones Bessie Swain Utopia Club Jones Orion Jones G. E. Unterman Paul Batty Lynn Martinsen Helen Evans Untermann LaMar Thacker

Maeser MIA Gold and Green Ball Held Friday

Annual Maeser LDS ward Gold and Green Ball took place in the ward chapel amusement hall. Queen Elva Timothy wore blue satin, with attendants Gayla Hacking and Sybil Perry. Escorts included Glade Hall and others. June crowd featured junior girls, senior scouts, and a floor show directed by Mr and Mrs Carl Collett.

Maeser Lds Ward Ward Chapel Elva Timothy Gayla Hacking Sybil Perry Glade Hall Rulon Hacking Jr Danny Turner Janice Raines Jimmy Vernon Rita Hall Boyd Ray Ashby Carol Darlene Hall Sheldon Horrocks Carl Collett Violet Caldwell MIA Bee Hive Carrie Merkley Rudy Krissman

Cultural Arts Club Hosts No-Hostess Valentine Party

Members of the Cultural Arts club enjoyed a no hostess party at Mrs. Laurence Fox’s home last week. A red and white tray luncheon was served by several members. The program featured Utah poets and authors presented by Mrs. Ernest Johnson with piano by her daughter Loreen.

Cultural Arts Club Laurence Fox Valentine Ralph Walker Wm. Jatobe Wiley Stewart Frank Walker Fox.panies Utah Ernest Johnson Loreen

Vahl Bodily Takes Salt Lake City Girl as Bride

Early February wedding performed in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City united Miss Mary Jackson and Vahl W. Bodily. The ceremony and reception were at the Winderward chapel in East Lake City with a satin gown, beaded crown, and brides roses. The couple plans a honeymoon in Twin Falls Idaho and will reside in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake LDS Temple United Mary Jackson J. Willam Jackson Salt Take City Vahl W. Bodily C. W. Bodily Gusher Haroldec Winderward Chapel East Lake City Willam H. Cardwell Jr Ellen Jackson Garn Bodily Afton Bodily Shirley Henderson Granite High School Salt Lake City LDS Church Texas Louisiana Bodily Alterra High School Texas-Louisiana

Legion Auxiliary Food Sale Saturday at Ashton Bros

Members of Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion Auxiliary sponsor a baked foods sale Saturday morning at Ashton Bros store. Proceeds fund the auxiliary. Fine cakes pies and homemade bread will be featured.

Witbeck Post No. 11 American Legion Auxilary Ashton Bros

Progressive Arts Club Hear Talk on American Homes

The Progressive Arts Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Vincent Helzen with Mrs. Paul Lunt as hostess. Mrs. Hugh Caldwell chaired the program featuring Mrs. Wiley Stewart speaking on the American Home and Mrs. Vernon Richards reviewing the United Nations. After a brief business meeting, luncheon was served to 11 members and two guests, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Louie Siddo.

Progressive Arts Club Vincent Helzen Paul Lunt Hugh Caldwell Wiley Stewart Vernon Richards United Nations Stewart Louie Siddo“way

O. T. Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Ross Home

Mrs O R Ross hosted the O T Bridge Club Monday evening with 12 members and two guests, Mrs Lloyd Watkins and Mrs A P Voorhies. A full dinner followed by bridge prizes went to high scorer Mrs George Roth, draw winner Mrs Franc eelehy, and low to Mrs F G Eskelson. Next meeting set for Feb 10 at Mrs Donald Barr's home.

O. R. Ross O. T. Bridge Club Lloyd Watkins A. P. Voorhies High George Roth Francs Eelehy F. G. Eskelson Donald Barr

Campus Capers By A Ute Coed

A campus pageant reports a Mendelssohn chorus performance on Feb 4 at VHS with Helen Twitchell and Cherie Gurr among the audience. The feature covers Prom plans led by Mary Allee Calder, a Girls League debate on public displays, and Uintah Utes versus Duchesne Eagles on court with a 24 19 final and a spirited postgame dance toppled by the Ute Stomp.

Rebekah Lodge to Meet February 16 at IOOF Hall

The Rebekah Lodge holds its regular meeting Feb 16 at the IOOF Hall. A Valentine and card party follows with hostesses Bill and Lou Havens, Ruth Stevens and Rhoda Robinson assisting.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bill Lou Havens Ruth ‘Stevens Rhoda Robinson

Vernal News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel

Grate Manwaring J D Jones traveled to Salt Lake Sunday. Aegglenn spent the weekend in Salt Lake City on business. Mrs Albert Hodgkinson returned Tuesday after three days in Garfield Salt Lake City and Provo. Miss Gloria Wallis BYU student weekend in Vernal then Provo Sunday. Laftell Anderson Uintah Packing Co owner and wife left Friday for San Francisco for a meat packers convention February 10 11. Mrs Kenneth Tidwell and daughter Beverly of Garfield arrived Vernal Tuesday evening for a week or ten days with her parents. Mr and Mrs Albert Hodgkinson visited Vernal Wednesday at the county courthouse. Marden Broadbent livestock extension specialist met 4-H members on show animal care. Mr and Mrs Clark Larsen of Moses Lake Wash left Vernal after attending funeral services for Mrs George Taylor Roosevelt. Miss Carlie Goodrich recently employed in Washington DC chosen to stand in wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Calvin Madsen and attended Truman inaugural. Mr and Mrs Karl Collier returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City after special business and were caught in a heavy snowstorm. They reported seeing 25 plus cars off the road. Mr and Mrs Walter Hazelbush and grandson Robert Allen left for Golden Gate Cal to attend funeral services for Robert Hazelbush killed in action in Luzon. Mr and Mrs Harold Calder and three sons met snow on return from Bountiful and spent night in Park City. Prof Don C Carter former Vernal resident now sociology professor at USAC Logan named chair of Annual Boy Scout Pow Wow March 17–18. Carter, an Eagle scout, leads youth activities and serves as committee chair for Cache Valley Boy Scout council. He previously worked as child welfare consultant and directed boy’s camp for Los Angeles probation department.

Don C. Carter USAC Logan Carter Cache Valley State Department of Public Welfare Boy’s.camp Los Angeles

Beaux Arts Club Hears UNESCO Talk at Coltons

Members of the Beaux Arts club gathered at Mrs. Hugh W. Colton’s home Wednesday evening. Nancy Colton gave a talk on UNESCO and A. M. Rich provided a resume of world happenings. A salad luncheon was served to 15 members and one guest, Mrs. J L Siddoway.

Beaux Arts Club Hugh W. Colton Unesco Wi Nancy Colton A. M Rich J. L. Siddoway

No-Heaters Party Meld Held At Mrs W Pope Home

A small gathering titled No-Heaters Party meld took place at the home of Mrs W Pope on Thursday evening. Mrs visor Karren will entertain the club at their next meeting on Feb 2M.

W Pope Renee Pearl Visor Karren

Gold and Green Ball Planned at Ward Chapel

The annual Gold and Green Ball will be held Tuesday at Ward Chapel. Miss Jeone Gardiner is the Queen for the occasion. Music will be provided by the Naples Orchestra as Ashley Wardans prepare the event in Naples.

Ashley Waral RTA Vwi Iti Sa Jeone Gardiner Naples

Mrs. O. A. Ross Hosts Finesse Club Meeting

Finesse bridge club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. O. A. Ross. Eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Lloyd Watkins, attended. Mrs. Rulon Hacking won high prize. draws were won by Mrs. Pearl Johnston and Mrs. Dick Tiffany. Hostess served a salad luncheon.

O. A. Ross Lloyd Watkins Rulon Hacking Pearl Johnston Dick Tiffany

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Friday Planned

Mrs. Dave Hatch announces a Friday 2 30 p m gathering of all auxiliary members at Mrs. Frank Couture s home. Business topics to be discussed and final plans set for the food sale the group sponsors Saturday at Ashton Brosse.

Dave Hatch American Legion Auxiliary Frank Couture Ashton Brosse

Junior Current Topics Club Hosts Meeting at Henderson Home

Mrs Charles Henderson and Mrs Orlan Johnson hosted the Junior Current Topics club gathering at the Henderson home Wednesday evening with 17 members and guests Orpha Kay and Pally Hazelbush in attendance. Mrs Paul Batty read a play and a salad luncheon was served. Next meeting date to be announced.

Charles Henderson Orlan Johnson Henderson Paul Batty Orpha Kay Pally Hazelbush

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Tally Club Members Variety Club Russell Holley Andre Murphy Wanda Vendrix Paré Vernal East Main Vahl Girl Legion Auxiliary Mendelssohn VHS Helen Twitchell Cherie Gurr the Green Chapel Bryce Caldwells Kathryn Melva Jean Clark Merlene Davis Dale Openshaw Stanley Anderson Republic Carrie Calder Marquita Goodrich Mary Allee Calder Kathryn Clark Lorain Bardy Elaine Wilkins Duane Paulson Davis Utes Ute Uintah Utes Duchesne Joy Twitcher Helen Hein Josdick Hullinger Eavy G. Michl Carole Calder Eagles Kent Taylor Wilma Mann By Grate Manwaring J.D. Jones Salt ‘Lake Lewis Abegglen Len Salt Lake’ City Albert Hodgkinson Garfield Provo Gloria Wallis BYU Laftell Anderson Uintah Packing Co San Francisco Kenneth Tidwell Beverly County Court House Marden Broadbent 4-H Clark Larsen Moses Lake Wash Dick Gardiner Larsens George Taylor Roosevelt Larsen Carlie Goodrich Washington, D. C Calvin Madsen Miss Goodrich Karl Collier Colliers Walter Hazelbush Robert Allen Golden Gate Cal Robert Hazelbush Luzon Harold Calder Roger Richard Billy Bountiful Park City Unesco Thomas Turner Claudius ‘Banks Frank Michel Dean Mooh Mra Ted Cl8vand Bo Weissa Floyd Evans Hubert Clark Tycheens Dee Chivers David Roberts Tiebert Wi Jones Artesia Martin Oaks Wilbur Oaks Hospital News Uintah Basin Hospital William Winn Franklin Hintz Straussie Birchell Johnnie Cotton Ruth Parker Rangely Reginald Freestone Julia Freestone Clara Turner Jensen Allan Brewer Grant J. Richens James Ronald Jensen Sterling Ivan Bafer Ashley Ward Iota Mrs. O. A. Ross Tanelia Klenzqrom Porua Garden Gate Floral O.P. Skaggs Mttcs CTA Foyer Vary LFS Utah Motor
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