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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1949

Page

12

Staksweetheart Rose Ball Draws Large Local Crowd

A large crowd attended the Stake MIA Sweetheart Rose Ball at Glines chapel on Thursday evening honoring Junior Girls, Senior Scouts, Gleaner Girly and Master M Men with ward officers and Golden Gleaners. Glines ward won best attendance. Naples and Vernal First wards took second and third. Games were led by Mrs. Ernest Johnson. floor shows by Vernal wards and Mrs. Darrell King. Vocal solos by Tamera Hacking and others. Valentine candy served by youngsters. Hall decorations featured a white picket fence with red roses. Arrangements led by Mrs. Hacking and others.

Unitgh Glineschapel Ward Aid Stake Glines Ward Naples Vernal Ernest Johnson Colleen Biings Maughn Colton Darrell King Ray Hatch Eugene Sund Quist Tamera Hacking Leo Hacking Gwen Goodrich DeMar Duvall Glen Openshaw Opal Timothy De.rylp Billings Colleen Billings Anna Lou White Ronnie Jensen Grant Hacking Janis Fisher

Ward Holds Cold And Green Ball At Ward Chapel

The ward Gold and Green Ball for Tridel was hosted Thursday evening at the ward chapel. Red and white decorations framed a Valentine ambiance as Fay Cook was crowned Gold and Green queen with attendants Alice Anderson and Barbara Morrill. Jay Harvey served as escort and Steven Ross as crown bearer. A Bee Hive floor show and a tap dance by Loraine, Diane and Barbara Hullinger highlighted the event.

Camp Thornburg DUP to Sponsor Basket Dance

Mrs. Neva Ashby announces Camp Thornburg DUP will sponsor a married folks basket dance at Maeser ward chapel on February 18 at 9 00 p m. Couples should bring a basket lunch for two and join the fun.

Camp Thornburg Dup Neva Ashby Camp Thornburg Maeser Ward Chapel

Grace Jones Weds La Mar McCourt in Wellington Ceremony

Miss Grace Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Jones of Springs Glen Utah formerly of érnal became the bride of La Mar McCourt son of Mrs Rose McCourt of Price in an evening rite on February 5. Bishop Grant Gerber officiated at his Wellington home. The bride wore blue taffeta. About 100 guests attended a reception after the ceremony and the couple will reside in Price.

Grace Jones Claude Jones Springs Glen Utah Érnal la Mar McCourt Rose McCourt Price Grant Gerber Wellington

Lady Lions hear UNESCO review and Polio drive gift

Members and guests of the Lady Lions met at Gate Way Cafe on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hugh W. Colton presented a review on the aims of UNESCO. The club contributed 10 to UNESCO and the Polio drive. Mrs. G. E. Undermann gave an illustrated Natural History lecture. A full course dinner was served to members and five guests.

Lady Lions Club Gateway Cafe Hugh W. Colton Unesco G. E. Undermann Untermann Hatch Sundquaist Lucille Lipphardt W. D. Granger Henry Millecam Jr Mary Hoth Lucille Watkins Losena Anderson Lena Haws Rose Millecam Sada Sweatman Jennie Feltch WirsSinia Rigby Catherine Stringham

Mrs. Eugene Sundquist Hosts Tally Club Meeting

Mrs Eugene Sundquist entertained the Tally Club at her home last Wednesday evening. Nine members and three guests attended a salad luncheon. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Max Cluff and Mrs Vincent Helzen. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Kenneth Sowards with Mrs Grant Peary on February 23.

Tally Club Eugene Sundquist A. H. Waker Max Cluff Bus Eldridge Vincent Helzen Kenneth Sowards Grant Peary

Former Vernal Girl to Marry Former Vernal Girl

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Joann Duke of Salt Lake City formerly of Vernal to William A. Lewis. The wedding is set for February 21 at the Lewis home in Salt Lake City with a reception to follow. Harold Duke of Vernal will serve as best man.

Joann Duke Mrs. Ray, Duke Salt Lake, City Vernal William A. Lewis C. Edward Lewis Lewis Salt Lake City Harold Duke Mr. Lewis

Shower Honors Bride at Artesia Fleet Shower

Mrs. C Colletts Mrs. C Norton and Mrs A A Tucker hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lee Hoffman of Denver at Mrs Tucker’s Artesia home. Festivities included bingo with prizes for Hoffman Robison Herron Ingram and Erma Christiansen won the door prize. A luncheon followed for guests and their husbands. Attendees included Alice Robison Erma Christiansen Phyllis Herron June Priddy Mary Jane Bryan LaVerne Ingram Ted Crites.

C. Colletts C. Norton A. A. Tucker Tucker Artesia Miss Lee Hoffman Denver Miss Hoffman Alice Robison Phyllis Herron LaVerne Ingram Erma Christiansen Phylllis Herron June Priddy Mary Jane Bryan LaVern Ingram Ted Crites

Cultural Arts Club Hosts No-Hostess Party

Members of the Cultural Arts club entertained their husbands at a Monday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson home. A chili supper was served at small tables with fine covers and napkins. Afterward the group attended the Valentine dance at Glines chapel with couples including Gardiner Hacking Jacobe Rust Stewart Searle Smith Walker Walker Becker and Johnson.

Cultural Arts’ Club Ernest Johnson Glines Chapel Francis Gardiner Grant Hacking Ferron Hacking William Jacobe Dick Rust

Utah Power and Light Ladies Hold Valentine Party

Mrs Andy Anderson and Mrs Shirley Bullock hosted Utah Power and Light Ladies at a Valentine party, all members dressed as little girls. Lucille Allred won best costume, with Mary Winn and Ethel Brown taking prizes in games. Mary Freeman won the guest prize. 11 members and four guests attended a salad luncheon. Next gathering will be a hobo party at Lucille Allred’s Maeser home on Feb 21.

Andy Anderson Shirley Bullock Utah Power and Light Ladies

Ladies Guild Reviews Men From Asia in Meeting

Members of the Ladies Guild gathered at Mrs. Charles Halstead’s home with ten members and a guest. Helen Williams reviewed Men From Asia, the market basket was won by Williams, and plans were made for a Community House card party on February 21. Light refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for March 7 at Mrs. Everett Pitts’s home.

Ladies Guild Charles Halstead Helen Williams Asia Williams Everett Pitts

Camp Thornburg DUP Holds Regular Meet

Mrs. Sarah Case and Mrs. Joan Bodily hosted Camp Thornburg DUP Thursday last week. Neva Ashby led the program with a reading and a banjo solo. Lundon was served to 24 guests. next meeting at Mrs. Elsie Blackburn on March 10. Mrs. B Fields hosted Feb 3 pink and blue shower for Mrs. Heber B. Haws. prizes won by Mrs. Ralph Siddeway and Mrs. John Stagg. dessert luncheon for 20 guests.

Sarah Case Joan Bodily Camp Thornburg Neva Ashby William Kanistanaux Andrew Vernon May Bowden May Bingham Lundon Elsie Blackburn B. Fields Heber B. Haws Ralph Siddeway John Stagg

Fiesta of Love entertains stake girls at Glines ward

Two hundred fifty four girls aged 12 to 21 and ward and stake chairmen attended a Fiesta of Love at the Glines ward chapel last Saturday. The program included prayers led by Presidents Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich and Jesse A Haws, songs, skits, readings, and a 100 percent attendance award for fourteen girls. refreshments followed with a red heart themed table. Stake officers led by Francis Gardiner organized the gala with Clare Perry Vera VanLeuven and Erma Goodrich assisting.

Glines Ward Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich Jesse A Haws Clvics Marquita Goodrich Mary Lou Roberts Gayla Hacking Dorothy Winn Mary Helen Merkley Veda Untchi Reading Ita Slaugh Naples Ward Francis Gardiner Norma Iaslom Nila Haslem Asiilevi Bonnie Chivers Virginia Sceatt Davis Valda Pope Eiva Timothy Moeser Elaine Estel Manwaring Faye Openshaw Valerio Nelisen Naples Tess Goodrich Lawanna Glines Tridel Padricia Johnson Vernal Clair Hop Loyd Shimmin Vernal First Ward Marie Yates Anna Smith Gardiner Clara Perry Vera VanLeuven Erma Goodrich

Sweethearts Ball Held at Davis Ward

A combined Sweethearts Ball and Gold and Green event occurred Monday evening at the Davis ward chapel under ward MIA officers. Dora Johnson reigned as Gold and Green queen with Donna Johnson as Queen of Hearts. Attendants Lola Gurr and Bonnie Chivers wore yellow attire, while Little Wene Slough and Tommy Atwood served as crown bearers. A floor show followed crowning, with two dances, under Mr. and Mrs. BH Hatch. The hall featured red and white decor and music by the Frostone orchestra.

Davis Ward Chapel Ward Mia Dora Johnson Donna Johnson Queen of Hearts Lola Gurr Bonnie Chivers Little Wene Slough Tommy Atwood BH Hatch Ward Valentine Freestone Orchestra

Ann Kay Bartlett Camp DUP Holds Meeting

Ann Kay Bartlett Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers met at Abe Showalter’s home. Dean Merkley led the business session. Hannah Winward read histories of Jeremiah and H. H. Hatch. Sarah Bingham taught the Move South. Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Showalter, Mrs. Sarah Haws, and Mrs. Martha Weeks. Attendance 17 members and one guest. March meeting to be at Mrs. Carl Collier’s home. Hospital news lists several patients at Uintah Basin Hospital, plus two surgical patients. Congratulations note: Boyd Colton and Howard Harrison welcomed boys in February.

Ann _Kay Bartlett Daughters of Utah Pioneers Abe Showalter Merkley Jermiah H. H. Hatch Hannah Winward South Sarah Bingham Showalter Sarah Haws Martha William Rosenburg Carl Collier

Denver Girl Exchanges Vows in Vernal Ceremony

Leona Hoffman of Victoria Kansas and Kenneth Manor wed in Saint James church Vernal. Ceremony conducted by Father Blaze Schumacher followed by breakfast and reception at Hotel Vernal. Bride wore white suit with blue accessories and red white rose corsage. Matron of honor Mrs Clyde Coletti. best man Clyde Coletti. Newlyweds to reside at Wiley's Resort near Vernal.

Leona Hoffman Conrad Hoffman Victoria Kansas Kenneth Manor New Saint James Church Blaze Schumacher R. A. Tucker Hotel Vernal Clyde Coletti Wiley’s Resort Manor Denver B. R. Manor Minnesota Alta Neal Mid-Continent Supply Co Bangley Phyllis. Herron Mary Jane Byron Harry Christiansen R. A. Busker

Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples in February

William R. Siwo aged 55 of Artesia n and Helen Cleve Tyson 48 of Rangely received licenses on February 10. Glen N. C. Murdock 23 of Fort Duchesne and Joyce Anderson 17 of Tridel secured theirs on February 11. Kenneth Manner 28 of Rangely and Leona Hoffman 30 of Denver also licensed on February 11.

William R. Siwo Artesian Helen Cleve Tyson Rangely Glen N. C. Murdock Fort Duchesne Joyce Anderson Tridel Kenneth Manner Leona Hoffman Denver

Thalia Club Guests at Mrs Weldon Carroll Home

Thalia club members attended a February 10 gathering at Mrs Weldon Carroll’s home with Mrs Emmett Hall and Mrs Andy Karren. Afternoon games of Five Hundred awarded high prize to Mrs Ava Hatch and low prize to Mrs Joe Galbreath. Mrs Karren won the guest prize. Luncheon followed from a Valentine themed tableset with tally cards. Mrs Ora Hemstreet to host February 24.

Thalia’ Club Weldon Carroll Emmett Hall Andy Karren Ava Hatch Joe Galbreath Karren Ora Hemstreet

Farm Exchange Employees Social at Bowling Alley

Employees from Farm Exchange and their spouses plus four guests enjoyed a Saturday evening of bowling. After several games they went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alexander for a chili supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bricker, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Swallie. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rhinehart and Mr. and Mrs. James Dart.

Harold Alexander Alexander Paul Bricker Lester Swallle Eugene Rhinehart James Dart

Jensen Homemakers Study Nutrition

The Jensen Homemaker's club met on Thursday February 10 at Mrs Lucy Stewart's home for the first of six nutrition lessons led by Miss Ruby Smith. Nineteen members attended as the Red Cross course outline will guide twelve hours of instruction with certificates for completing the program. Community singing led by Mrs Naomi Dudley and a Valentine themed refreshments round out the meeting.

Jensen Homemaker’s Club Lucy Stewart Ruby Smith Red Cross Naomi Dudley Stewart Lucy Sewell

Demonstration Class On Reupholstery In Vernal

A group of young Vernal matrons gathered at Miss Ruby Smith home demonstration agent this week for lessons in the latest methods of reupholstery. Participants included Mrs Thelma Wright Mrs Yvonne Millecam Mrs Helen Johnston Mrs Marge powatde and Mrs Vivion Voares.

Ruby Smith Thelma Wright Yvonne Millecam Helen Johnston Marge Powatde Vivion Voares

Vernal Area Residents See Visits and Moves

Shy Grice returns from Salt Lake City much improved in health. Abe Hatch rushed to Vernal from Willow Creek after a hay chopper accident severed a finger. Mrs Bibel Jefferson of Dens verge Bin coatly moved to Enii Home of Colorado. William Rosensburg of Vernal visits Los Angeles. Karl Fink and family return to Vernal from Powell. Mrs E R Lawrence Cooper back from Salt Lake City eye hospital. F B Little of Raton and family weekend guests, considering moving to Vernal. A C Daniels and family, formerly of Vernal, run Mom's and Pop's cafe in Baxter Springs left after visit. Mrs Jane Cook returns from Los Angeles. stops in Salt Lake City en route. Jack Armstrong and Clifford Wilkerson, bus drivers, take 27 passengers back to Salt Lake City after two days in Vernal due to road closures toward Denver.

Abe Hatch Versnal Willow Creek Cale Bibel Jefferson Enii Colorado Jane Cook Los Angeles Cor de Calta Jack Armstrong Clifford Wilkerson Salt Lake City Vernal Here Denver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Hacking Mrs. Johnson Frank Walker Victor Waite Verdin Johnson Stake Mia Ward Chapel O. T. Bridge Club A. P. Voorhies Jack Turner Leland Bennion Lloyd Watkins Duce Tom Anderson Mrs Artemus Ward Quality Drug Vernal Sete Spe Cultural Arts Club Power & Light Ladies DUP Stake Girls Leadership Organization Sweethearts Ball Heldat Davis Ward Ann Kay Bartlett Uintah Basin Hospital Oward White Norman Powell Russell G. Stewart Jensen Charles Brown Keith Smuin Clara Turner Alma Preece Ben J. Richards John R. Elizey Boyd Colton Howard Harrison MYRI Savel Myrl’s Shop Vogue Theatre Thalia Club Farm Exchange Jensen Homemakers Shy Grice’ Haliwaring S. Henderson William Rosensburg Gales Karl Fink Verral Powell Wyo A. H. Woker St. Paul, Minn Eugene Sundgquist Mrs. Woker Mrs. Sundquist E. R. Lawrence Cooper LDS Hospital F. B. Little Raton, N. M Willis Johnson A. C. Daniels Baxter, Springs, Colo Mrs. Daniels Eile Colemere
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