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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1954

Page

7

Ten Honors Mrs Allspaugh at Community Party

Mrs. Sarah June Allspaugh, a former Belford resident, was honored Thursday a1 week after a party hosted by the Esther Club and the Ladies Aid of the Community Church at Mrs. T. L. Sweatman's home. She arrived by plane from Billings Montana, visited friends, and plans to return home after a 6:20 Sunday flight.

Sarah June Allspaugh Esther Club Ladies Aid Gamimunity Church T. L. Sweatman Allspaugh Vernol Billings Montana Leslie Ashton Zeke Grimme Rae Ashton bin Knight Deaconess Hospital

Mrs Clyde Slaugh Guest of Honor at Shower

A Jensen ward house misc shower honored Mrs Clyde Slaugh formerly Barbara Snow visiting from Upton Wyoming. Vera Maler led games. Fay Kalgreen Roby Slaugh Ravengly and Gladys Slaugh hosted a luncheon. The Slaughs left next day for Wyoming after Christmas with family and friends.

Jensen Jensen Ward House Clyde Slaugh Barbara Snow Upton Wyoming Vera Maler Fay Kalgreen Roby Slaugh Ravngely Gladys Slaugh Mra Darwin Snow Fred Slaugh

Two Vernal Couples Wed In Civil Rites In Nevada

Two Vernal couples exchanged marriage vows in civil ceremonies in Ely and at the St George Temple. Kay Wardell and Lowell Givnes, and Marie Workman and Wayne Nelson, were joined in Nevada and Ely ceremonies with families and friends attending. The brides and grooms, students and locals, plan to make their homes in Vernal or Maeser, as noted with reception plans and post wedding arrangements.

Wayne Nelson Ely Nevada Marlo Workman Jensen Wardhouse F.C. Rowan Kay Wardell Lowell Givnea Marie Workman Kay Vena Wardell Lowell Lyle Gilnes Maeser Uinta High School Gilnes Marser cx Second Ward Norma Luck Fireats New Birds Matte Leland Workman Glines Wayne Ianson Marden Nelson Jensey Vernal Nelson Basin Auto Supply Workman Nm Ohnar Eo Gu Don Murray Neta Workman Larry Connie Jensen Groen Virgil Jensen Salt Lake City Jenny Workman Marie Uintah High School

Mother Adams Hosts Christmas Party for 700 Children

Mrs George E Adams hosted a free movie party at the Vernal Theatre for over 700 children under 18 on December 31 in Vernal. The event included popcorn and two visits from Santa. Kiwanis aided in purchasing gifts for Vernal children.

Adams Vernal Vernal Theatre George E. Adams Santa Kiwanis Club Lewis

Family Dinner Honors Couple in Seattle Visit

Lynn W Slaugh and Miss Carole Wilkins were guests of honor at a December 23 dinner hosted by Mrs Richard Slaugh. Thirty attendees shared a hot turkey meal before the couple departed for Seattle to spend Christmas with Miss Wilkins parents. Wilkins attends Brigham Young University in Provo and Slaugh is pursuing a chemistry PhD at the University of Washington. American Legion Auxiliary meeting announced. all members urged to attend.

Lynn W. Slaugh Carole Wilkins Seattle Wash Richard Slaugh Lynn Wilkin Miss Wilkins Brigham Young University Provo Mr. Slaugh University of Washington

Misa ReNee Allred hosts dinner honoring Kay Hawi

Social notes recount a Sunday dinner in Vernal honoring Kay Hawi who has joined the quartermaster service at Fort Ord. extended visits from Thomas Louie family, May Ruple and Mrs. Untermann travel to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, with winter plans among relatives.

Misa ReNee Allred Kay Hawi Kay Quartermaster Service Fort Or California May Ruple Puple Ace G. E. Untermann Salt Lake City Western Airlines Los Angeles O. C Watson Auple

Family Holiday Travel Across States and Mexico

Mr and Mrs Joseph Cook and Mrs Cook's brother Kenneth Caldwell vacationed in Montana Arizona Old Mexico and California to visit relatives and ex missionary friends. Kenneth remained in Ocean Side California where he is stationed in the Navy. The group returned Saturday. Other relatives visited from Salt Lake City Enterprise Utah Santa Cruz and San Diego California with Army Navy Coast Guard and university ties noted as they spent the holidays and attended the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena.

Joseph Cook Cook Kenneth Caldwell Montana Arizona Old Mexico California Ocean Side Cal Navy Mr. Cook Enterprise Utah William T. Stewart Salt Lake Leonard Jorgensen Stewart Lucile Clair Shuholm Herbert NM. Snyder Herbie Richard J Adams Roosevelt San Diego Snyder Sam Adam Bonnie Pasadena Coast Guard San Diego Bay

Ann Louise Cuch Dies in White Rocks at 19

Ann Louise Cuch 19 of White Rocks died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Roosevelt Hospital. Born April 23, 1934, at Fort Duchesne she was daughter of Charley and Evelyn Grant Cuch. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Whiterocks Episcopal Chapel with Dr. N. W. Marrs Vernal officiating. Burial in Fort Duchesne Cemetery. Survivors include parents, many siblings, grandparents, and a U.S. Army brother.

Anna Louise Cuch Whiterocks Roosevelt Hospital Ft. Duchesne Charley Evelyn Grant Cuch Whiterocks Episcopal Chapel N. W. Marrs Olpin Mortuary Roosevelt Ray Curtis Marie Tavepont Ina Jean Irene Junior Jimmy Howard William US. Army Nellie Cudh Evangeline Jirop Tooele Ulysses S. Grant Oregon

Tridell Missionary Ends North Carolina Mission Tour

Former county commissioner Forrest Goodrich of Tridell returned from a two year LD S Church mission in North Carolina traveling over 55000 miles by car. He led the Statesville branch for 17 months and North Carolina West District for three months. He noted about 6000 church members and five new chapels dedicated in the past year. He conducted many cottage meetings and spoke at ten chapels in the final 12 weeks. He enjoyed good health and observed a shift from 190 to 70 missionaries during his stay.

Forrest Goodrich Tridell Ld.s North Carolina Central Atlantic States Mc.Goodrich Statesville North Carolina West District Tie Ifo

The Social Whirl January 8 to August 14 Event List

Social calendar notes multiple items including American Legion August 14 stake rose program and Merry Mrs Clu on January 20 alongside BPW activities.

American Legion PTA Stake Rose Clu

Jolley Family Trip Ends After Week in Vernal

Mr and Mrs Jesse L Jolley of Salt Lake City left Vernal December 30 after a week’s visit beginning December 22 with Mr and Mrs Aaron Jolley and family. The Aarons had invited Freddy to stay with Mrs Jolley’s mother Mrs W G Salisbury who, after two weeks with them, returned to Salt Lake City.

J. W Bastian Salt Lake City Deval Blahop Clifford Hadley Sandy Kelt Russon Spokane Washington Russon Letla Bastian del Mar J. Arbe Jolley Vernal Jesse L. Jolley Aaron Jolley Aaron Jolleys Freddy

Utah Woolgrowers Meet Planned at Vernal Event

Owen Morris heads Utah Fish and Wildlife Service as woolgrowers gather for a morning session of officer elections and local business. Afternoon speakers and an evening allotment include a wool fashion show at Hotel Vernal. Auxiliary to meet Friday to finalize banquet program decorations and menu details.

Owen Morris Fish and Wildlife Service Utah Hotel Vernal Florence Williams Milda Jones Edith Montgomery Stella Karren Verlis Stringham Uintah Woolgrowers Auxiliary Clif McCoy

Johnston Visit Spends Ten Days In Vernal

Mr and Mrs Darrell Johnston arrived in Vernal from Newport Oregon and planned a ten day stay with relatives before returning to winter in Newport. They spent Thanksgiving in California with Mrs A E Marshall and toured Mexico and other California areas before Vermal stop.

Johnstons Darrell Johnston Vermal New Port Ore Califeria A E Marshall Johnston Mexico California Vernal

Alonzo Atwood Dies. Funeral Set Saturday

Alonzo Joseph Atwood, 55, died at Uintah County Hospital this morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday in the Davis Ward Chapel. Visitation at Verna Mortuary Friday evening and at the Atwood home Saturday morning until services. Born November 24, 1898 in Vernal, he was the son of Joseph and Annie Atwood. Survived by wife Dora Merkley Atwood, mother, Vernal, nine children Melvin, Venus, Blaine, Stella Boren, Ole Me Gorven, Wanda, Melba, Tommy Joe, Madge, and 16 grandchildren. He was previously married to Hazel Atwood.

Alonzo Joseph Atwood Uintah County Hospital Davis Ward Verna Mortuary J Pp Atwood East 1St North Mr Atwood Joseph Annie Atwood Hazel Atwood Dora Merkley

California Bar Admit For Sterling Colton

Sterling Don Colton left Saturday for Fort Sill Oklahoma to enter the army as a second lieutenant. He has been at home six weeks assisting his father in the law firm Colton and Stammond and received word Saturday evening that he passed the California state bar examinations and will be admitted to the bar.

Sterling Don Colton Ft. Sill Oktawan Colton Colton and Stammond California

Former Students Urged to Send in Questionnaires

Sixty five percent of former Uintah and Alterra high school students who were sent questionnaires have returned them. A follow up letter is issued for those who have not, to complete the survey. The data, gathered from ninth graders in Utah in 1936 1946 or 1948, will guide improvements in state high schools.

Uintah and Alterra High School Utah Research Department Department of Public Instruction Alwyn

Hospital admissions list at Win say County Hospital

Medical patients this week include Danny Oaks Gary Swain Mrs Orval Gillen Dan ny Harrison Jerry Hatch Robert Martin Clifford Bastian Roddy Ainge Alonzo Atwood Surlyle Oaks Bonnie White Fred Matthews Surgical patients are Mrs James Nunan Alice Mott and Mrs Howard Harrison

Hospital News Winsay County Hospital Danny Oaks Gary Swain Orval Gillen Danny Harrison Jerry Hatch Robert Martin Clifford Bastian Roddy Ainge Alonzo Atwood Surlyle Oaks Bonnie White Fred Matthews James Nunan Alice Mott Howard Harrison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Allspaugh Shower Stake Stake Center Alice Kidd Naples Davis Arnold Baker Vance Bodlly Jax Mclean Maesor Laltell Anderson Glines and Macser Ee E Camp Utahn DUP Melba Tullix Alta Gardiner Jon Calder Margaret Evans Ella Cook Elsie Ashby Afton Evelyn Slaugh Melbais Darlene Evans Glende Landon Bernice Leinart Cultural Arts Club Clyde Johnson Mra. Johnson Andrew ? White Marvin Smith C.laurence Fox Verdin Johnson Ernest Johnson Leland Adamson J Ethan Fons Ralph Walde FS Tings Fred G. Bingham Wiliam Richard Orton Coupe Horton Ft. Lewis Tre St. George Temple Harold S. Snow Delores Merkleey Arid Merkley Beaver Greenville Balares Hire. Ingham Sano Calehorn UHS Duchesner—Cancer Training Masons Siske Rose Lions Chamber of Commerce MIA Stoke Leadership Kiwan Paewe Woolgrowers Maughn Colton University of Utah Nancy Miss Colton Sun Valley Idaho Redwood City Callan FF. Legion Auxiliary Mont Frank Cou Ahormay Eabout Town Thomas Louie Baby Russell New York City Brees Wong C. Win Duchesne Mr. Louset Lane Rs Louie and Son Louise Hatch Gayla Stewart Eloise Allen Pays BYU Carrie Calder Carolyn Wallis Beth Bryson Mary Ann Ing Fao Openshow Ralph Bryson Dave Olpin Clair Murdock Larry Hodgkinson Katel Manwaring Betty Glen Johnson Sharon Searle Glenna|' Walker Wayne Lundell Francis Palmer Wayne Batty Gary Ashby Glade Watkins Kenny Hatch Lynne Siddoway David Rasmussen Donnie Barr Doug and Kay Swain Carolyn Coltii Merrcl Colton Ya Lombard Carols Calder Floyd Tullis USAC Doyle Johnson Larry Searle Leland Preece Glade Calder Janie Siddown JoAnn Janet Christensen Marlen Smith Loreen Johnson Kay Labrum Afonday Atlanta Earl Labrum Ft. Ord Nral Thorne Sally BL. Curry David H. Curry Coppertor Eureka Toberto E. Steele George Rolfe R. E Rolfe Hie Ft Ord Carl Hein Rosie Dugway Cerl Hein, Jr Helen Hein Parr Parr Carl Hein Sr Orson Nielsen Lamar Nielsen Bridgeland Nel Don Nielson Orem Land Reed Stansfield Nielsons Cpl Clyde Wilkins Victor Wilkins Army Medical Corps Cpl. Wilkins Camp Roberts Nurenburg Germany Mark Allen Marion Allen Blanding Ft. Bragg Cigillan Ife Prc Wendell Collier Ft Lewis J. E. Collier Pfc. Collier Ft. Vewls Pfc Wayne G. Slaugh Munich Slaugh Aberdeen Pfe Slough Richard Slough 147 North 3 West Ashley Valley Warold Ashby Santa Cruz Glade Sowards Becky Jane Glade Harmon S University of A Ann Louise Cuch Ana Thorne Studio West Main N. C Utah Woolgrowers Ferdinand Manning Francis Chegup America Ares
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