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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1953

Page

7

Uintah Basin Sweetheart candidates named for 1953 event

Marilyn Michl Vaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank C Michl is chosen by Uintah students as Basin Sweetheart candidate for 1953. Neva Ing will lead the dance at Union High School Gym February 1. Five finalists include Anita Nelson Maryol Giles Tabiena Leh Arlene Mountain Duchenne Wish and Betty Tong with judges from each school.

Ofarilyn Michl Frank C. Mich Uintah Isin Uintah Basin Associated Student Council Union High School Neva Marlyn Anice Nelson Union Migh Maryol Giles Tablena Leh Arlene Mountain Senor Associated Students of Uintahwaite Council

Club Members Meet for Canasta Evening

Club members gathered Monday evening at the home of Lara Mortensen for a Canasta session. A luncheon was served to the attendees, with several members excused due to prior commitments. high score in Canasta was won.

Ast Stenry Senedermeyens Powell Ednesday Lara Mortensen Canasta

Postmarked Moscow reviewed by Mrs Searle

A club reading event by the Reutual Arts Club featured a review of Postmarked Moscow led by Mrs Searle. Bernice Roberts and volunteers hosted a luncheon with a tray and hospitality supplied by Mrs Slaugh and her mother.

Moscow Eiveo Hay Searle Reuteal Arts Club Bernice Roberts Yaad Ee Marvin Smith Mire. Slaugh

Rebekahs Hear Report on United Nations Pilgrimage

Stella Katren reported to the Rebekah Lodge on the United Nations Pilgrimage Fund progress at a regular meeting in the Hall Wednesday evening last week. The fund is coming along and the essay contest is judged to send one or two youths on the Pilgrimage. sixteen Uintah High students entered the January contest with five top essays forwarded to the State Contest. Final results will come after state word arrives. Ruth Stevens and Ivy McCary took oaths of office and refreshments were served to 81 members. The Lodge will meet again February 15, and Mr and Mrs C R Henderson plan a February vacation to Lake Mead Boulder Dam and Las Vegas.

Stella Katren Rebekah Lodge United Nations Uintah High School Stuents Lawrence Olpin Kenneth Sowards Marion P. McKilssen Pat . Dilworth Rust Eleanor King Ora Far Wordle Dee Halt Vernal Utah Activit Idges Olarh Acord Eskelson Foorbies Ruth Stevens Ivy McCary Teal Siddoway Edith Montgomery Bea Bennien

Lorraine Corless and DeLoy Gardiner Exchange Promises

Lorraine Corless daughter of Nelo and Ed Corless exchanged vows with DeLoy Gardiner son of Mr and Mrs Carl Gardiner in a ceremony performed by Ross Merrell at 7 p.m. in the Gardiner home. The couple stood before a wedding cake on a mirror, with a pink and white theme. Attendants included LaRue Woods as matron of honor and Shirley Gardiner as bridesmaid. Best man was Marvin Haws. A reception followed at the Naples recreation hall with coordinators and hostesses listed. music by Open Shaw Orchestra accompanied the event.

Lorraine Corless Nelo Ed Corless DeLey Gardiner Carl Gardiner Biateg Ross Mer+rell Olin the Gardiner Homie LaRue ‘Woods Shirley Gardiner Liegroom Marvin Haws Carless Pelge Black Naples Garl Gardiner Ina ' Chivers Mary Elizabeth Gardiner Betty’ Corless Ie Boren Bing Alvin'Gardiner Dean Ross Raymond Lingard Arthur Harrison Gail Gardiner Dale Gardineri Alvinj Gardiner Shirley Gardiner Ha Manwaring Anerie Chivers Dixie Reynolds Frank Walker Florence Olpin Peggy Verdin Goodrich Vere Wilson Rhea Goodrich Openshaw

Open House Honors Eaton Golden Wedding Day

Open house is set for Saturday February 28th at 8 p.m. to greet Mr and Mrs Irviel Eaton celebrating their golden wedding day at the First Ward meetinghouse. A profit will begin at 8 p.m. with dancing to follow inviting friends and relatives to attend. Progressives Arts Club hosts a Valentine party at the Gateway Cafe with members and husbands attending. Lola Holly is general chair with Donna Abbeglan and Helen Millicam handling decor. The club plans a February 30 meeting at Muth Cun Ashley Valley with artists invited to bring works. Edward Davies directs and outlines programs including a Westen lesson by Lorraine Hangen and an Old Masters talk by Finest Untersmann.

Irviel Eaton Progressive Arts Club Valentine Gateway Cafe Fugste Howora Calder Lola Holly Donna Abbeglan Helen Miliecam Muth Cun Ashley Valley Antigts Uintah County Ke Neepsar Edward Davies Aket Westen Lorraine Hangen Finest Untersmann Talone Cowsey Ariist Charles Dase Hn Jorgensen

Beaux Arts Group Attends Family Relations Council

Beaux Arts members joined the Family Relations Council for a regular meeting. After discussion the group visited Mrs Jolley’s home for a social session, with a Valentine’s theme and roses, and will reconvene February 14 at Mrs Landon’s residence.

Beaux' Arts Family Relations Council Safinine Ren Ona Mn Jolley Sane Zreug Doyle Y, Landon

Uintah High PTA Fashion Contest Returns This Fall

The Uintah High PTA announces an annual fashion contest for youths aged 14 to 22. Winners in junior and senior divisions advance to the State Fair for state honors, with top state articles advancing to a national contest. Contact Mrs. Plane or Freda Doyle to enter or learn more.

Ashley Valley Prowers Association Gila Plane 2 Suineharn Bavelgrowers Freda Doyle

Ina May Collier Returns From Mexican Mission

Ina May Collier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Collier, returns home after two years with the LDS Spanish American Mission based in El Paso. She reports activities in Uintah Stake Conference and her ward in Jar. 25. Her labors spanned Laredo Corpus Christi Kingsville Houston and Del Rio aiding Mexican people. She plans to remain in Verice until Brigham Young University begins its next term to pursue secondary education.

Ina May Colles Edwin Collier Ieee el Paco Brighamoung University T To Atu Bhe

Annual Stake Priesthood Party Set for February 18

The Uintah Stake Center hosts the Melchites de Priesthood holders and partners for an annual event at 7 30 p m with dancing and a planned program. Under the Melchizdeek Priesthood Committee guidance the evening includes refreshments arranged by gularians, a luncheon follow up with singing a one act play clown acts and jokes toastmasters Frank Walkers and Roy Nash.

Uintah Melchites de Ander Staka Melchizedek

Welcome Home Ray Woods Party Honors Soldier Return

Friends gathered at Emma Lou Stew an home Sunday evening to welcome Ray Woods back from Korea. The group played games and cards before hostess served fried chicken to 23 guests including Ray's cousin Jimmy Redder of Salt Lake City.

Emma Lou Stewan Ray Woods Korea Ray Jimmy Redder Salt Lake City

Thalia Club Hears Desert Luncheon At Hatch Home

Members of the Thalia Club met Thursday at Elizabeth Hatch's residence for a desert luncheon. The afternoon included prize drawings with Edna White winning the drawing. The next meeting is planned for February 19 at Edna White's home.

Thalia Thalia Club Elizabeth Hatch Sery Edna White

Woolgrowers Ladies Hear Convention Reports in Salt Lake City

At the Wool growers Lady Auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. Abe Hatch in Vernal plans were set for a 100 percent wool make it yourself with wool contest and fashion show in September. A desert luncheon was served to nineteen ladies.

Salt Lake City Woolgrowers Lady Auxiliary Abe Hatch Vernal Hatch

Whiterocks Man On Honor Roll Of Ohio State

Whiterocks resident David J Murray is listed on Ohio State University's honor roll for the term. The junior dean notes students must average 3.25 or better. Murray is the sole Utah resident among the honorees with a 4.00 average cited in the brief.

Whiterocks Ohio State David

Mr and Mrs Gardiner Plan Vernal Home

The couple will reside in Vernal. Gardiner is employed by the Grant Southam Trusting Company and Mrs Gardiner has worked at the Basin Laundry.

Mrs. Gardiner Vernal Mr. Gardiner Grant Southam Trusking Company Basin Laundry

Primaries Conduct Penny Appeal in Uintah Stake

The Uintah Stake Primaries run a Penny Appeal during Fe to fund the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Each family, including non-Primary members, donates one penny per year of age, supporting care for Vernal children and others. Dr. Siddoway and Salt Lake City doctors donate time. families paying cover their costs to keep aid flowing. Smiles and health return to children through this small birthday penny effort.

Uintah Children’s Hospital Salt Lake City Jose

Calendar of Events February page

Calendar lists multiple activities including 2-County Cancer Channel events at Duchess, 13-44-Young Farmer's Convention, 14-Sweetheart Ball, 16-Wrestling, 19-Stake Basketball, 23-American Legion, 24-Riding Club Meeting, 23-Naples Davis Cancer meet, and 2-Dollar Days with notes on dates and locations for various community groups and activities.

County Appropriations and County Actions Detailed

County commissioners allocate funds and appointments across departments. Transfers include veteran penalties, a county physician, and a new county recreational committee member. Residents protested land use near US 40 and a road mouth project. County matches state funds for magpie control, deputies receive pay raise, and facility permits granted.

Merkley Brary Colorado River Committee Dudley Swain aup+orvise Wintah Moe Samuela Papatae Tae Kale Kenneth Barker Ie E. Booadieve Davide Rey Echo Park Committee Chamber of Commerce Echo Park George Pickup Fred Weeks East Side

Helen Armstrong Ballard and Alfred Stirk Wed Jan 30

Local notes record the wedding of Helen Armstrong Ballard and Alfred Stirk on January 30 with cues from Bracken and mentions of relatives. The piece lists visitors, illnesses, meetings, and social events from Vernon to Roosevelt, including Sunday School, PTA, and quilting parties, along with several names and households.

Ballard Helen Armstrong Alfred Stirk

Services Held for Velma Kidd at Glines Ward Chapel

Funerary services were held Tuesday for Velma Kidd, age 10, at Glines Ward Chapel with Bishop Ern est M Johnson and High Counciman Harmon Sowards officiating. Music by Myron Perey and others, burial in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery, survived by parents Mosiah and Leving arlson Kidd and four brothers. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Bodily Lapoint and others nearby.

Glines Velma Kidd Glines Ward Chanel Hea Sescha Thomas EB Kidd Norman Fletcher Myron'sereg Sues Keita Beta Yron Perry Hall Grayton Curtis Colton McKeachnie Harold Cook Isle of Our Brothers Ce Dorial Vernal Memorial Park Joseph C. Price Miss Kidd Mosiah Levingarlson Kidd Earl Donald Dale Kidd Vernal Robert D. Bodily Lapoint Leonard Rogers Marion Rogers William Wilson Loota

Garden Club Opens Season With Rose Culture Lesson

The Vernal Garden Club invites members to its first meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Fran Feltch’s home. A lesson on Rose Culture will be presented by Mrs. Feltch.

Artesia PTA to Sponsor Movies Each Friday Night

The Artesia PTA plans weekly Friday night cinema at the schoolhouse with a film shown each week. Many local residents and families are listed as visiting or accompanying others, including updates on births, moves, and community events.

Artesia Pta

Myon Roberts Dies in Vernal Funeral Plans

Mrs. Hay Kimball Artie Roosevelt and Mrs. Wallace Goodrich Dezzie lead obit notes for Myon Roberts. Survived by sister Sylvia Allred of Gusher, Arti'ona, 25 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

Myon Roberts Hay Kimball Artie) Roosevelt Wallace Goodrich Dezzie Henry H. Merk Tey F Alice Oral Shiotz Zella Vernal Due Arti Ona Sylvia Allred Gusher

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