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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

7

Moon Wedding trip ties Jensen in Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs Robert Moon married in Colorado Springs and honeymooning in Jensen visit with Dean Moons and Woodrow Snows before residing in Craig for two years. Moon formerly Neva Rainwater of Colorado Springs, son of Willam Moon of Jensen, lived in Craig after long Rio Blanco and Meeker service. Also notes local club events with Rebekah Lodge installation, Valentine parties, Thalia Club, Ladies Golf Club, and Variety Club activities with attendees and luncheon details.

Jensen Dean Woodrow Snows Vernal Ervin Robert Moon Colorado Ghrings Cola Mongay Moon Neva Lee Rainwater Colorado Springs Craig Rio Blanco Meeker Cole Willam Moon Jensen See

Social calendar entries for February clubs and events

February social calendar lists multiple clubs and meetings from the Bridge Club and Kiwanis to DUP Camp Utaha and church guilds. Events span Feb 14 through Feb 28 with recurring club gatherings and special mentions like Beaux Arts and St Pauls Women’s Guild.

Kiwanis Club DUP Tokowaneb Kiwani-Arns Esther Club Progressive Arts Club Rebekah Lodge Vernal Bpw Cultural Arts Club Beaux Arts Club Ladies Golf Club Lady Luck Club Merry Mrs. Club Variety Club Thalia Club Kingsbury Congregational Church Guild Jaycee-cttes Utopia Club St Paul's Women's Guild Utaha Klwants Club OT Bridge Club

Leo Thorne Honored at Tower on 74th Birthday

A family dinner honored 74 year old photographer Leo Thorne at his Vernal home. Present were relatives including Robert, Louis, Rhoda, Kethy, Lawrence, and Fannie Offield. Thorne has practiced photography in Vernal for over 50 years and remains active in the community.

Leo Thorne Tower Thorne Mia Robert Thorne Louis Thorne Rhoda Kethy Robinson Lawrence de Ved Fannie Offield Mr. Thorne Vernal

Miss Joy Kidd and James W Short Speak Vows in Ashley Ward Chapel

Joy Kidd and James Walter Short exchanged vows at Ashley Ward Chapel in a double ring ceremony officiated by Reverend Alvin Gardiner. The bride, a Uintah High senior, wore white lace over satin with a pearl tiara and carried white roses and red carnations. The wedding, with attendants including Mrs Loris Fay Twitchell and Hetty Short, featured a reception, organ and vocal solos, and a three tier cake cut with a knife from England. The couple plans a temporary home in Uintah, Utah.

Miss Joy Kidd James W. Short Ashley Ward Chapel Joy Kidd James Walter Short Alvin Gardiner Thomas E. Kidd Mr. Short Waller Short St Louis Missouri Orionor Loris Fay Twitchell Shirlene Karren LeAnn Devine Hetty Short Recreation Hall Alma Preece LuRae Caldwell Fern Reynolds Edna Caldwell Reading Anna ‘Smith Boyd ‘Erickson Neva Hemstreet May Freestone Stella Freestone Fern England Mneser

Yannie Offield Feted On 83rd Birthday in February

An afternoon honoring Mrs. Fannie Offield on her 83rd birthday was held at Mrs. Charles Hatty’s home Wednesday February 6. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Marva Hacking and Mrs. Ora Hemstreet. A plate luncheon was served as friends, including Mrs. Hope Cor Jess Mrs. Andrew King and Mrs. Nathan Hardy gathered for a visit.

Rebekah Lodge Ethel Yourdon Unity Hazel Stevens Iva McCary Estella Dustin Alma Jefiries Valentine's Monte Carlo Ella Ainge Ruth Williams Doris Waite Marjorie Sewards Lucy Cowley Valentine Lorna Thomas Fannie Offield Charles Hatty Marva Hacking Ora Hemstreet Hope Cor Jess Andrew King Nathan Hardy Marva .Hacking Ora Hem Street

Hotel Vernal Kitchen and Coffee Shop Remodeled

Extensive remodeling of the Hotel Vernal kitchen and coffee shop is under way and expected to finish by March 1. New ovens and a broiler are being installed while the coffee shop will be lengthened about 10 to 12 feet and extended to the parking lot walk to improve service, manager R Peterson said.

Vernal R_ Peterson Peterson

Vernal 4th Ward Gold and Green Ball Highlights

About 200 attended the Vernal 4th Ward Gold and Green Ball Tuesday night with the theme Three Coins In a Fountain. The Junior Gleaners sang the theme song and Maxine Conk's class performed two dances as a floor show. A fountain centerpiece with real water drew crowds while Wilbur Murray served as master of ceremonies and Rendles bach Orchestra provided dancing music. Mr and Mrs Hugo Hullinger and their three children plan to move to Bountiful where Mr Hullinger will work as a maintenance carpenter for Sperry Utah Company.

Maxine Conk Wilbur Murray Rendlesbach Hugo Hullinger Vernal Bountiful Mr. Hullinger Sperry Utah Company

Gold Green Ball Held At Naples

The Gold and Green Ball took place Tuesday night in the ward recreation hall with a 1800s to present day theme. Decorations included silhouettes huge red valentines and cupids, chaired by Vergie Gee and Helen Collier. A floor show during intermission was directed by Philip Manwaring and Norma Jean McLean with participants Ferron Harrison Carolyn Goodrich Edward Hullinger Alpha Harrison Glendon Manwaring Janet Clark Wiley Pope Joan Harrison Nila Kay Southam Carl Swain Barbara Jean Litster Gerald Harrison Norma Jean McLean and Philip Manwaring. The theme song was performed by Lloyd Clement and Laurence Cooper with Ada Openshaw on piano. Ellen Pope and Carla Sue Clement presented a musical number. Estel Manwaring supervised refreshments in the Relief Society Room. The Hee Hive girls handed out dance programs. The Openshaw orchestra provided the dancing music.

Navles—Wepier Ward Recreation Hall Maggie Vergie Gee Helen Collier Philip Manwaring Norma Jean McLean Ferron Harrison Carolyn Goodrich Edward Hullinger Alpha Harrison Glendon Manwaring Janet Clark Wiley Pope Joan Harrison Nila Kay Southam Carl Swain Barbara Jean Litster Gerald Harrison Philly Manwaring Lloyd Clement Laurence Cooper Ada Openshaw Ellen Pope Carla Sue Clement Estel Manwaring Mii Relief Society Hee ‘Hive Girls Openshaw Orchestra Biusle Foe

Vernal 4th Ward Comedy Opens With Notable Cast

Vernon area residents enjoyed a Tuesday February 5 performance of Opened By Mistake directed by Alberta Oaks. About 150 attendees watched Paula Hodgkinson as Mrs Procter and Erma Goodrich with Ercel Oaks as Mr Bixby. Remaining cast included Elaine Walker Janet Bixby Joycelyn Hodgkinson Louise Bixby DeNise Williams Norman Thelda Gregg and audience members and local officials attended.

Vernal Sth Ward Eact Alberta Oaks Paula Hodgkinson DeNise Williams Louise Norman Thelda Gregg Janet Lloyd Clement Clyde Anderson Carlie Venna Goodrich Tom Howells

Uintah Basin Rose Prom Sweetheart Crowned

Miss Carolyn Burdick Ashley, 14, of Duchesne, was named Uintah Basin Sweetheart at the Basin Sweetheart Ball held at Uintah High School. She is a junior, has four years in band, and sings in the choir. she plans to attend the Rose Prom Saturday night at the Stake Center with eight o'clock dancing to Rendelsbach orchestra.

Untah Stake Center National Guard Armory Glines Ward Chapel Ashley Stake Vernal 2Nd Ward Knife and Jensen Ward Uintah-Union Uintah Stoke Quarterly Carolyn Burdick Ashley Uintah Uintah Basin Carolyn Burdick Maxine Burdick Duchesne Basin Uintah High School Glenna Dart Union Julane Goodrich Stake Center Rendlesbach Ashley Stakes Mia

Meeker Group Visited Vernal Lodge on Westward Scroll Journey

A Meeker Colorado delegation visited Vernal Lodge on February 12 with a casket carrying a scroll and gavel from Arthur Illinois and destined to California. The scroll lists over 75 lodges and aims to boost lodge visitations and uphold grand principles. Vernal may visit Sandy Utah next to continue the cross country relay. A post session buffet was served. LaMar Hawkins and Cal Sorenson returned from San Francisco after attending the carpet and furniture market.

Meeker Colorado Vernal Lodge Arthur, Illinois California Sandy Utah LaMar Hawkins Cal Sorenson San Francisco

Ashley Stake Fireside Planned Sunday in Glines

Fireside event hosted by M Men and Gleaner at Glines word chapel Sunday at 4 30 pm under Modena Bell. Speakers include Dells and Doris Morrill a recently returned missionary couple from Australia. Mr and Mrs Morrill are stake M Men and Gleaner leaders.

An' Ashley Glines Word Chapel Modena Bell Dells Doris Morrill Australa Mrs

BYU Freshman Valoy Eaton Makes Mark

BYU freshman Valoy Eaton, former Uintah High star, scored 20 points to help BYU’s win over Mews and added 12 in Durango. He sits second in total scoring with 118 points per game. Mrs Jessie Fowler plans spring return to Vernal after visits to Oakland and El Paso to see her daughters.

Valoy Eaton Uintah Valoy BYU Mews Durango Eaton Lo Jessie Fowler Oakland California Fae Qehler Jessalyn Fowler San Francisco el Paso Texas At Hart Fowler

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Mehry Mhs Lloyd Winward Allen Gentry Anale Thalia Clus Zina Anderson Elizabeth Watch Zora Milburn Ruth Willams Lois Clayton Leo Conk Barbara Mott Audrey Perkins Mra Marian Casterline Donna Sundquist Helen Allen Maureen Syeesions Thureday Photography Valley Terry Haniock Jean Quks Hen Butler Dorothy Odonley Stanford Gardner Vera M. Gagan Roosevelt James M. Davis M. Rode Erland Preece May Coop James Lee Alfred Kidd John Thompson Caroline Unca Sam Cora Pack Jerry Thomas Dennis Sbilby Joseph Bryant Atonzo. McMickell Bryce Mackay Chas Crow The Russell Holley R. Bruce Christian Dana. Price Dwayne Anderson Alvin Bowden Eis . Jubtweds Mra Jaches Waller Maesar Yannie Offield Nia PRG Bradshaw Auto Parts Weat Main Naples Vernal 4Th Ward J Mia Maid Explorer Grant Mildred Hacking Meeker Group Lodge Glines Simmons A.&l Wallace Anderson Foe Ken Richardson Eilenvian St. Tell
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