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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

12

Past PTA Presidents Honored At Founders Day Fete

Eight past presidents of Central School PTA were honored at Founders Day in the library. Each leader received a blue and gold iris. Mrs. Hugh W. Colton led the event, recounting the PTA’s 52 year history. Blaine Lee sixth graders showcased talks songs and dances including Scandinavian themes.

Central School PTA Founders Fete Parent-Teachers — Assn Siibrary P-Ta Hugh W. Colton Blaine Lee Brenda Witmer

Future Golden Gleaner Meeting to Be Held Friday

First meeting of the year for the Future Golden Gleaners of Uintah stake will be held Friday evening at Vernal First ward chapel. Mrs. Ernest Johnson will direct the entertainment and introduce officers for the year. A social and refreshments will follow.

Golden Gleaners Uintah Stake Vernal First Ward Stake Golden Gleaner Stake Gleaner Ernest Johnson Ward Stake Ywmia

Gold and Green Lapoint DUP Ball Held at Ashley

Ashley ward held its annual Gold and Green ball at the ward chapel last Tuesday. Miss Weene Gardiner was crowned queen with Glade Anderson as escort. Clair Batty and Jackie Gardiner as attendants. A floor show and readings by Don Erickson and Anna Smith accompanied light refreshments and dancing to Naples Orchestra. Emerette Caldwell Camp and Mildred Mowery hosted an LDS meeting with new officers named: Thelma Winn chorister Ora Swain program chair Lillie Bigelow class lead­er Vervene Rasmussen organist Althea Bodily chaplain Erma Savage historian Bonnie Lee secretary treasurer Mable Jenkins relic collector. Luncheon followed for ten members and one guest.

Ashley Ward Ward Chapel Weene Gardiner Glade Anderson Clair Batty Jackie Gardiner Don Erickson Anna Smith Ward Mia Naples Orchesta Emerette Caldwell Daughter of The Utah Pioneers Mildred Mowery June Lee Peters Anderson

February Bride Weds Tharrel Caldwell At Uintah Home

Miss Betty Lee and Tharrel Caldwell wed February 19 in a home ceremony officiated by Bishop Harvey McKee. The burnette bride wore a white street length gown with pink carnations on the attendants. Best man Jack Allred. reception followed with a buffet luncheon. The couple will reside in Vernal after a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Duane Caldwell and Mrs. Blake Caldwell.

Betty Lee Tharrel Caldwell Roy Lee Harvey McKee Maeser Ward Virginia Dow Lee Caldwell Jack Allred Mr. Caldwell Duane Caldwell Blake Caldwell Uintah High School Ashley Valley Uintah Vernal

Ballard Holds Gold and Green Ball at Ward Chapel

A large crowd attended the Ballard Ward Gold and Green ball on Tuesday February 8 at the ward chapel. Myrtle Collins was crowned queen with Phyllis White and Ruth Stolla as attendants, escorted by Mark Rasmussen. Junior attendees included Carl and Carma White as crown bearer and flower girls. The event featured a floor show The Gleam Waltz and a tap dance routine by Lorraine Hullinger Diane Hullinger Barbara Hullinger and others. Birs Wendell Johnson and Emil Hadlock led the arrangements for the ward MIA president and superintendent.

Ballard Ward Ward Chapel Myrtle-Collins Phyllis White Ruth Stolla Mark Rasmussen Little Carl Carma White Max Todd Diane Hullinger Gerhard Stella JoAnn Todd Jack Rasmussen Barbara Hullinger Devon Seeley Marie Eldredge Larry Larsen Lynn Rasmussen Shanna Bellow Lorraine Diane Birs Wendell Johnson Emil Hadlock Ward Mia Xe Ee

Vernal First Ward Relief Society Visiting Teachers Honored

Visiting teachers of the Vernal First Ward Relief Society were honored at a February luncheon and program led by Mrs. Leland Adamson. Mrs. Ernest Caldwell served as toastmistress and presided over musical numbers readings and a skit with special guest Mrs. William B. Wallis stake Relief Society president. Valentine decorations were arranged by Je Lene Collier and Mrs. Leah ar i S.

Vernal First Ward Relief Society Leland Adamson Ward Relief Society Ernest Caldwell William B. Wallis Stake ReHef Society Valentine Je Lene Collier Leahar i S

Tridell Ward Presents 3-Act Play Ever Since Eve

The Tridell Ward MIA presented a three act play Ever Since Eve Monday evening in the ward chapel under Mrs Ethel Goodrich and Reed McKee. Cast included Garth Ross Maxine Kitchen Kay Goodrich Howard Musselman T ahac McConkie Tess Goodrich Iola Morrill Jack Goodrich Marion Morrill Reed Goodrich and Lynne Goodrich. A matinee was shown Monday afternoon for school children.

Ridell Ward Ward MIA Mra Ethel Goodrich J Reed Mckee Garth Ross Maxine Kitchen Kay Goodrich Howard Musselman Tahac McConkie Tess Goodrich Iola Morrill Jack Goodrich Marion Morrill Reed Goodrich Lynne Goodrich

Ballard Ward Valentine Dance Nets Over $100 for Maintenance

The Ballard ward chapel hosted a Monday evening Valentine dance with red and white decorations. Baskets and punch raised more than $100 for ward maintenance. Music by Tex Ross and his Rhythm Wranglers accompanied dancing, and a mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Richard Lowe performed during lunch. Award Rigby and Wallace Johnson, both of Vernal, provided vocal and comedic entertainment.

Ballard Ward Ballard Ward Chapel Tex Ross Richard Lowe Roosevelt Award Rigby Vernal Wallace Johnson

Eliza V Neal Observes 90th Birthday in Vernal

Mrs. Eliza V. Neal of Vernal marked her 90th birthday on Thursday February 17 though travel conditions kept some children away. She hosted dinner with her eldest son C J Neal and his wife and spoke of her large family including 27 grandchildren 60 great grandchildren and 81 great great grandchildren totaling ninety on her ninety birthday. She resides with William Schaefermeyer in Maeser and remains active in local affairs.

Eliza V. Neal Vernal Leona Schaefermeyer Beatrice Harrison C. J. Neal Hotel Vernal Neal William Schaefermeyer Maeser

Sarah A Hunting Observed 77th Birthday Celebration

Mrs. Sarah A Hunting marked her 77th birthday with a family party at daughter Edith A Allred's home. She has eight living of 11 children including Mrs. Allred Olen Bodily and Earl Hunting of Vernal Utah Vel Hunting Wattis Evaun Barker Murray Lorna Ballard San Mateo Cal and LaRue Hardy Prescott Wash. Her brother George Pope of Salt Lake City is 87. The evening included social visit and a four tiered white birthday cake.

Sarah A. Hunting Edith A. Allred LaRue Hardy Prescott Wash

Federated Womens Club Plans Vernal Spring Convention

Uintah Basin district Federated Women's clubs met in the Uintah State Bank building to plan the April 21 Vernal convention. Mrs Opal Showalter was named arrangements chair by Vernal president Mrs Leora Jacobe. The Uintah Basin Hospital project was approved for the Vernal clubs. Twenty five attendees from Rosevelt Fort Duchesne and others attended.

Uintah Basin Federated Women's Club Uintah State Bank Vernal Opal Showalter Leora Jacobe Uintah Basin Hospital Rosevelt Kenneth Laturm Godron Harmston Wilson Gutzman Lon Logan Fort Duchesne

Kingsbury Ladies Aid Patriotic Songs Program

Kingsbury Ladies Aid met last Wednesday at Mrs. R. C. Cooper home with Mrs. Georgia Miller hosting. Sixteen members and one guest shared a dessert luncheon. Mrs. M H Wilson presented a Patriotic Songs program, assisted by Mrs. John Jorgensen and Mrs. W A Banks. The next meeting is March 2 at Mrs. Harry Ratliff home. William Slaugh spent Monday in Salt Lake City on business.

Kingsbury Ladies Aid R. C. Cooper Georgia Miller M. W. Curry M. H. Wilson John Jorgensen W. A. Banks Harry Ratliff Melba Lattner

Girls Jamboree Highlights UHS Activities

The Girl n League reports the Feb 16 event at Ulin tah high school with many girls and mothers attending. Comic characters were portrayed by registrants groups and several girls won prizes for outstanding skits and costumes and for best dressed individuals.

Ulintah High School Girl’s League Wggs Bug's Bunny L't Abner Biggisters Folowing Nancy Colson Vanda ‘Oles Nannette Morkuson Laury Hacking Sharon Eskelson Cherrie Gurr Janis Node Back Jay Chruls Elaine Samuels Eloise Neilsen VeNetee Neilsen Renee Henderson Jean Good

Third Ward M Men and Gleaners Hold Fireside Chat

The M Men and Gleaner girls of Vernal Third ward hosted a fireside chat at Miss Norrie White's home on Sunday evening after the Sacrament meeting. Mrs. Ralph Preece led the event and Miss Jennie Weeks, back from the Western States LDS Mission, shared some experiences. Seven refreshments were served.

Third Ward Vernal Norrie White Ralph Preece Jennie Weeks Western States LDS

Utopia Club Hosts No Hostess Party

The Utopia club was entertained at a no hostess party at the home of Mrs. Ona Woolley Thursday evening. Guests dined at a long attractively decorated table, then played games with prizes awarded to Mrs. LeRay Taylor first, Mrs. Harmon Sewards second, and Mrs. Charles Bik consolation.

Utopia Club Ona Woolley LeRay Taylor Harmon Sewards Charles Bik

Beaux Arts Club Hosts Mrs Bryson on Period Furniture

Beaux Arts members met at Mrs R A Bryson home last Wednesday with Mrs Grant Calder presenting Period Furniture. A dessert lunch for 13 members and one guest Mrs George Davis followed. Next meeting set for March 2 at Mrs Leon Christensen home.

Beaux Arts Club R.A. Bryson Grant Calder George Davis Leon Christensen

The Paul R Lunt Host Evening at Home

Mr and Mrs Paul R Lunt entertained Roosevelt and Vernal friends at their home with a buffet meal including shrimp salad baked potatoes and trims. Attendees from Roosevelt included Dr and Mrs Don Johnson and Dr and Mrs Vere Johnson. Vernal guests were Dr and Mrs Wallace R Paull Dr and Mrs John L Siddoway Jr and Mrs Grant W Heath. The group discussed teeth babies and world events and played Rook.

Paul R. Lunt Vernal Roosevelt Don Johnson Vere Johnson Wallace R. Paull John L. Siddoway Jr Grant W. Heath

Lady Missionaries Hold Monthly Meeting

Mrs. Alvin Weeks hosted ten members of the Lady Missionary group Monday evening at her home. Stella Richards led the discussion on Prophecies Concerning America and Their Fulfillment. A dessert luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Orvel Hullinger's home on March 21.

Alvin Weeks Lady Missionary Organization Stella Richards America Orvel Hullinger

Cultural Arts Club Explores Modern Art Lesson

Mrs Dick Rust and Mrs Ray Searle hosted a Cultural Arts club gathering at the Rust home on a Wednesday evening. Mrs Grant Hacking led the discussion on Modern Art and used reproductions of famous paintings to illustrate the talk, followed by a luncheon at small tables.

Dick Rust Ray Searle Cultural Arts Club Rust Home Grant Hacking

Mrs Carl Searle Hosts Bridgette Club Valentine Bridge

Mrs Carl Searle entertained 12 Bridgette club members Monday evening at her home. Prizes went to Mrs Dean Voorhles high, Mrs Victor Karren draw, Mrs Bay Hatch travel and Mrs Merrill Goodrich consolation. A Valentine themed bridge luncheon followed with matching decorations. Mrs SteHm Karren to host Feb 28.

Karl Searle Bridgette Club Dean Voorhles Victor Karren Bay Hatch Merrill Goodrich SteHn Karren

Annual Gold and Green Ball Held at Lapoint Ward Chapel

Grace Manwaring reports the annual Gold and Green Ball held Tuesday evening at the Lapoint ward chapel with a Valentine theme. Mrs Twila Simmons was crowned queen with Jonie Perr and David Fillingam as attendants. Boyd Winn served as the queen’s escort. First and second year Bee Hive girls performed a floor show and an older group danced the Chicago Glide.

Lapoint Ward Chapel Twila Simmons Ouer Jonie Perr David Fillingam Boyd Winn Bee Hive

Mrs Willis B Stevens Hosts Esther Club Meeting

Esther Club met at the home of Mrs. Willis Stevens for a dessert luncheon for fifteen members followed by a study hour. Three new members Mrs Norred Mrs Manne and Mrs Wilson were welcomed. The next meeting is set for March 21 at Mrs Piper’s home.

Esther Club Willis Stevens W. .E. Norred Dewey Manne M. H. Wilson C. L. Piper

Mrs Victor Katren Hosts Ace High Bridge Club

Mrs Victor Katren entertained the Ace High bridge club at her home with 11 members and two guests. Prizes went to Milas Colton high Jess York second Le land Bennion draw and O M Boswell travel. Other local notes include residents traveling to Salt Lake City on business and club meetings in Vernal with new members Leah Clark Irona Mace and Theora Warren.

Victor Katren Ace High Bridge Club Leland Bennion Iva McCarey Milas Colton Jess York O. M. Boswell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Future Golden Gleaner Meeting Ashley Kipling Pasteur Lister Koch Quality Drug Vernal Utah Ig Prem Ballard Tridell Ward Federated Womens Club William Slaugh Salt Lake City Beaux Arts R. A. Bryson Paul R. Lunts Lady Missionaries Mrs Carl Searle Eabout Town Grace Manwaring Lapoint Mrs. Willis Stevens Ace High Club Howard Calder Rulon Ashby McKinnon, Wyo Vpraal L. J. Tate O. P. Skaggs Elmo Schaefermeyer Salt Lake City Plewe Construction’Co Wee Cbs Uh Ie Jimmy Campbell Brent Jones Towner Cole Vornon Hodgkinson Provo Craig Albert Hodgkinson Ernest Coldwell Vernel Clarence FE. Jones LaBell Anderson O'Donnel Goodrich Moses Lake A. G. Goodrich Tokawana Dup Towak’ Ana Noooly C. R. Hopkins Portland Ore Laurel Janet Jennis Weeks Otis. Weeks LDS Church Salt'Lake' Cs Miss Weeks Ecker Hill Colemere Wit Carpets
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