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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

Page

7

Maeser Reception Feb 6 Honors New Mr and Mrs McConkie

Maeser reception on February 6 honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ralph L McConkie after their February 4 ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home in Kearns Utah. The event featured a three-tier wedding cake, a program of music and readings, and an open house reception with friends and family in Vernal.

Marser Ward Ralph L. McConkle Fern Gardner Kearns Utal Darbara Wiurton Paul Gibbs Kearna Nay L McConkie Vernal Mra McConkie Jack Pace Masser Heception Mro Beth McConkle Carol Gibbs Mf&n Denzel Ademea Maeser Gong Tauline Anderson Reading Ethel Palmer Tamera Hacking Sally Fee Arla Jones Gerald Caldwell Louisa Hacking Wayne Hall Preston Smith Marie Dodds Jeanne Siddeway Mra Alma Jones Vern Moore Verl Gurr Lynn McConkile Crystal Meynolds Lucille Allred Preston Idaho Mr. McConkie Cave Tree Expert Company Warren Merkley Gloria Sorrocks Eloise Caldwell Danna Dee Adams Luftae Caldwell Ann Paskett

Verbal Express Briefs From The Week Of February 19 1950

The Verbal Express reports on notable happenings around mid February 1950. Local figures, events, and community updates are summarized in concise notes reflecting the era’s tone and public interest.

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Zola Hughes and Anthony Roberts Wed In Home Ceremony

Zola Hughes married Anthony Roberts in a quiet February 14 home ceremony at the groom’s parents’ Maeser residence. Bishop Victor Bingham officiated before family. reception followed at Maeser Ward chapel with music, gifts, and a three-tier cake. couple to reside in Vernal.

Zola Hughes Anthony Roberts D C. Roberts Maeser Cloyd Hughes Victor Bingham Maeser Ward Johnnie Vo Johnson Cindy Hughes Carol Ann Robers Gloria Horrocks Carey Match Rita Pope Beulah McConkle Shirley Mulburt Connie Horrocks

AVHS Organizes Honor Society Formation at Ashley Valley Junior High

Ashley Valley Junior High School received a National Junior Honor Society charter on December 5, 1955, believed to be the first junior high charter in the state. Sixteen students from seventh to ninth grade were selected for honors and will receive pins and cards at a February 20 ceremony. Principal Rondon Marmon initiated the group with Estel Manwaring as sponsor. Selected students include Connie Cook Ann Pack Calleen Mammond Connie Fox Patricia Anderson Dale Caldwell Tyrrell Seager Kathleen Jolley Gloria Wardell Annette Goodrich Gordon Gee James Marrs Avene Haws Kathy Cundick Fay Jones Elaine Lemon. The group aims to promote scholarship leadership citizenship character and service. Also noted is Shannon Bullock’s fourth birthday celebrated with fourteen guests.

Ashley Valley Junior High School Ashley Rondon Marmon Estel Manwaring Connie Cook Ann Pack Calleen Mammond Connie Fox Patricia Anderson Dale Caldwell Tyrrell Seager Kathleen Jolley Gloria Wardell Annette Goodrich Gordon Gee James Marrs Avene Haws Kathy Cundick Fay Jones Elaine Lemon

Heart Sunday Urged by Religious Leaders Across America

The article notes February 22 as Heart Sunday with calls from Utah Heart Association leaders Mia, Joe Ashton, and Dr. Ray Boendidge. House-to-house canvassing is planned 2 to 4 pm, with containers for personal contributions. Endorsements from First Presidency and other faith leaders back the 1959 Heart Fund campaign to battle heart disease, urging liberal donations to support the effort. Also mentions Fireman's Auxiliary meeting with Monte Carlo Whist and prizes, held at Alma Jeffries home.

Heart Mia Joe Ashton Ray Boendidge Utah Heart Association U Eltes Uintah High School Astleton Pay Dudley White Heart Fund Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah Heart Association Fund American Heart Association Ward Stake David O McKay Stephen L Richards J. Reuben Clark Ieart Fund Reveren Daniel A Poltiig Tdltor The Christian Herald Magazine Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Edward M M Warburg American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Mneverend Norman Vincent Peale Mar Bie Ccotteslets Church Newark Alma Jeffries Venice

UNS Students to BYU for Spanish Festival trip

Six Uintah High School students will travel to Brigham Young University on February 26 to take part in the Spanish Festival. Gerald Lar tlee, Luana Teel, and Joy Willams will join in a vocabulary quiz while Donna Hall Jerrie Dennett and Linda Trall will recite a poem by Gustava Adolfo Diguer. Mrs late Moffat, visiting Vernal, left Monday for Oakland California, where she resides.

Brigham Young University Uintah High School Gerald [Lartlee Luana Teel Joy Willams Donna Hall Jerrie Dennett Linda Trall Gustava Adolfo Diguer Late Moffat Morrisort Vernal Oaklend Calif Moffat California

Uinta High School to stage The Adorable Imp

The Uinta high school speech department presents The Adorable Imp by Jon Tobias directed by Diamond Peterson. The three act comedy features a mix of mystery and fast moving action and promises to be a main attraction. Cast includes Lana Abegglen Clenda Dillings Paul Searle Diane Rogers Mike Wall Glee Watch Frank Dudley Vene Birch Nolan Hacking Tynis Snell Wiley Pope and Juanita Busch as student director.

Uinta High School Jon Tobias Diamond Peterson Lana Abegglen Clenda Dillings Paul Searle Diane Rogers Mike Wall Glee Frank Dudley Vene Birch Nolan Hacking Tynis Snell Wiley Pope Juanita Busch Wee

Rose Prom Set Saturday Here

The Uintah and Ashley Stake Rose Prom will be held Saturday at 9pm in the stake center. Guests of honor are all Mia Maids and Explorers from both stakes. Music by the Burehinal orchestra and refreshments will be available.

Uintah Ashley Stake Stake Center Geneva Adamson Adamson Burehinal Orchestra Ithanda

Orson Nielsen Elected Farmers Union Director

Orson Nielsen of Vernal was elected to the Board of Directors of Utah Farmers Union at the sixth annual convention held February 13 and 14 at Utah State University in Logan. Nearly 300 members and partners attended the two day gathering to wind up the event.

Orson Nielsen Vernal Utah Farmers Union Utah State University Logan The USA

Vernal Ward Drama Nite Set for Tuesday Evening

The Vernal Second Ward MIA announces a Drama Night to be held Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the chapel. Two one act plays Rose Red and But Daddy will be presented with special musical numbers. Ruth Robertson directs the event and a ward members family invitation is extended by mutual officers. Ralph Preece left Vernal to join his husband in Marlford Conn for an advanced insurance course and will return in about ten days.

Vernal Ruth Robertson Ward Mutual Ralph Preece Marlford Conn Verna

Uintah High Student Wins Legion Oratorical Contest

Juanita Busch, Uintah High School junior, won the district American Legion oratorical contest and will compete regionally. She received a 325 savings bond from Witbeck Post No 1. Results of region contest not yet announced. Regular Women of the Moose meet Feb 23 at 7 30 pm at the Home of the Moose. balloting on new candidates planned.

Juanita Busch Walter Busch Uintah High School American Legion Union High School American Legion Witbeck Post Women OF the Moose The

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