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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
9
Ballard Jackson district news notes a successful Gold and Green Ball at Victory Park organized by Ballard Officers. Decorations by Ballard’s Gleaners and M Men, floor show by Gardner siblings, songs by Carolyn Rogs, and refreshments managed by Squires. strong turnout reported.
Friends are invited to a reception in honor of Mrs George E Adams at the American Legion Hall in Vernal on Thursday February 25 from 4 to 7 pm She will greet guests on her 88th birthday and requests no gifts The party is hosted by Mr J A Cheney Mrs A Brigman and Mrs Flugh W Colton.
Dan Workman, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Workman, joins seven students inducted into Phi Alpha Theta at the USA chapter. Other initiates include Raymond Briscoe of Pocatello Idaho Robert Gustaveson of Hyrum Utah Lois Hansen of Ogden Grace Senricks of Tichmond Helen Faye Sanford of Ogden and Richard Allen of Logan.
Loreen Johnson, a freshman speech major and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest M Johnson, will become a member of Lambda Delta Sigma at initiation ceremonies this month. The social religious organization requires enrollment in the LDS institute of religion near Utah State Agricultural College.
Marguerite Colton discussed her Washington trip with Vernal and nearby residents, describing meetings with Mamie Eisenhower Pat Nixon and cabinet wives. She spoke at the Lions Club on social life in Washington and addressed the American Legion Auxiliary on the United Nations and UNESCO’s role.
Gary Breeze of Kremling Colorado on the University of Utah freshman basketball team visited over the weekend with Donnie Burr. They were home with Donnie’s parents Mr and Mrs Donald Barr. The calendar lists Kiwanis events, dances, and community gatherings as well as university social activities and a student visit from out of town.
Social notes list weekend visits from Mrs T W Cuddy and daughter, Mr Mike Springer of Fruita, and several other locals and visitors. Charles Burne Newby funeral attendees in Vernal include Dr and Mrs Burne Newby. Ephraim William Mecham’s son Dean Mecham and family attend in Salt Lake City area.
Shola Kendal reports Girl Scouts spent the week painting puppets for three planned shows titled The Three Little Pigs Sion White and the Seven Calwafs and Huckleberry Finn A Valentine surprise followed the project completion.
The annual Stake Speech Festival will be held Saturday February 27 at the Stake Center with Vera Van Leuvan as director and assisted by the word speech directors. The program centers on a pioneer theme focusing on early Uintah Basin and Utah days, with numbers drawn from various word speech festivals. Following the festival, attendees may join in square dancing.
At a Salt Lake breakfast and capital meeting two hundred fifty Utah water groups endorsed continued action on Upper Colorado River storage including Echo Park and other projects. George D Clyde was empowered to proceed with the plan as discussed with the Upper Colorado River Commission. Utah Wildlife Federation and Utah Associated Garden Club joined in opposition to Echo Park opposition from their national federations.
Medical patients include Jessie Willis Mrs Goldie Kimball Helen McCarty Mrs Hyrum Spivey Jeannine Vangus Kathy Allen Kasimar Calva Mrs Libby Workman Mrs Clinton Goodirich and Mrs Elbert Smith Surgical patients are Mrs Elbert Smith Victor Karren Robert Smuin Mrs Alice Showalter and Mr Stella Workman
The American Legion plans a program next Monday night featuring Beatrice Stringham elementary supervisor for Uintah school district. She will speak about her summer tours in Europe and Egypt. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Tom Wilson and Kenna Hadlock, both 15, received a marriage license in Vernal on February 12. The young couple from Vernal plan to marry soon, with local officials noting the early ages and procedures followed.
In February, Mr and Mrs Jack R Wath welcomed a boy on February 13, Mr and Mrs Ralph Ketni welcomed a boy on February 14, Mr and Mrs Chester Gardinger welcomed a girl on February 17, and Mr and Mrs James Ear Marshall welcomed a girl on February 17. The notices list couples and infant genders with dates in February.
Elva Moon resigns after nine years teaching in Uintah School District to pursue other activities and move to Bonanza where her husband works for the American Gilsonite Company. Blanche Smith chosen to replace her. parents vote token of appreciation. Sons Vern Mott and Jackie V Mott recently returned from military service with updates from England and Texas stays.
On Friday February 5 an assembly was led by Mrs Grant Hacking who displayed paintings secured in Salt Lake City from proceeds of a fall project Ameha Manker and Lucille Watkins served on the committee Mrs Rachel Grant Taylor donated four paintings and Don G Lassig contributed works by various artists The Maeser School PTA is thanked for enabling the display and purchase of the artworks.
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