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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

8

Nuptials Top Social Slate in Vernal

Announcement of Miss Joyce Lybbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob N Lybbert of Moses Lake Washington marrying David P Lee in a candlelit ceremony December 21 at the Moses Lake home of Mr and Mrs T G Gibby. Attendants included Lois Lybbert Marilee Lybbert Bema Lybbert. They honeymoon in California before settling in Moses Lake.

Joyce Lybbert David Lee Jacob N. Lybbert Mosed Lake Wash Vernal Miss Lybbert David P. Lee Mr. Lee Alice Vee Vashon Island

Bride-Elect Bonnie Smith Engaged to Ralph Bates Jr

Mr and Mrs Elbert Smith of Tridell announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie to Ralph L Bates Jr son of Mrs Helen Bates of Long Beach California The bride elect is a Alterra high school graduate class of 1946 and has worked for two years at the Telephone Co in Long Beach Mr Bates also works for the Telephone Co The marriage will be in early spring.

Elbert Smith Tridell Bonnie Ralph L. Bates Jr Helen Bates Long Beach Cal Alterra High School The Telephone Co Bates

Newlyweds Arrive Home After Pittsburg Honeymoon

Two weddings in Pittsburg and Vernal are described. Ruth Nielson and Marian Harvey wed Dec. 20 in Manti LDS temple and plan to live in Provo as Harvey attends BYU. Katherine Kay and Dale Slaugh exchanged vows Dec. 18 at a Johnsons home, with a dessert luncheon and a three tier cake.

Dale Slaugh Slaugh Katherine Kay LeRoy Kay Pittsburg

JoAnn Nebeker Weds in Provo

Miss JoAnn Nebeker and A C Tolboe exchanged wedding vows in a holiday ceremony on December 29 at the bride’s mother home in Provo. The bride, a senior at Alterra high school, will resume studies there. Tolboe is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Tolboe of Myton. The couple are at home in Myton.

JoAnn Nebeker A. C. Tolboe Ryal Nebeker Provo Tolboe Alterra High School Mr. Tolboe Andrew Tolboe Myton My- le Ned Stringham B. H. Stringham Woodruff George R. Bryant E H. Bryant San Diego Cal

Cultural Arts Club No-hostess Party Held at Home

Members of the Cultural Arts Club enjoyed a no-hostess gathering at Mrs. Albin Anderson's home last Wednesday. They discussed current events and heard a book review of Mrs. Mike by Benedict and Nancy Freeman presented by Mrs. William Jacobe. A tray luncheon followed, prepared by the committee: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Verdin Johnson, Mrs. Grant Hacking, Mrs. LaReil Anderson, Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Mrs. Ferron Hacking, and Mrs. Leland Adamson.

Cultural Arts’ Club Albin Anderson Mike Benedict Nancy Freeman William Jacobe Anderson Verdin Johnson Grant Hacking LaReil Anderson Ernest Johnson Ferron Hacking Leland Adamson

Marriage Vows Spoken by Young Couple

A mid December wedding unites Norma McMullins and Ralph O Neil at the bride's home. Bishop Sidney Rust officiated. Bride wore white lace gown with heart neckline and long sleeves, veil, and red rose bouquet. Maid of honor Joyce Anderson wore white taft a, flower girls in yellow and orchid. Best man Richard O Neil. Music by Mrs Verda Rasmussen. A four tier cake topped the reception. The couple will reside in Price. Calendar notes list PTA Kiwanis and local events. Patients at Uintah Basin hospital are named, including James B Blackburn undergoing surgery.

Norma McMullins Ralph Or. Niel Ralph eMullin Sidney Rust Emmons Joyce Anderson Veley Rust Janet Lindsay Richard O'Neil Verda Rasmussen

About Town notices and family news from Vernal area

Bob Swain leaves Sunday afternoon for Salt Lake City to resume studies at Westminster College. Provo couple Mr. and Mrs. DeMar Gale welcome a baby girl born December 22 named Myrna. Mrs. Ethel Martin of Goldsmith Nevada visits family in Vernal. Several locals travel or host relatives during holidays. multiple births announced including Jan 7 and Jan 30 dates, and university training notes for Paul Stringham and Francis M. Bingham.

Bob Swain Salt Lake City The Westminister College DeMar Gale Provo Myrna B. H. Stringham Lloyd L. Slaugh Tuesda Evenin Jensen Salt Lake Joe Maestor Stringham Alton Tomilson Sepisiature Charles Lambdin Artesia Clair Freeman Paul Stringham Paul University of Utah Saint Benedict Hospital Ogden Fred G. Bingham Mr. Bingham Francis M. Bingham Canada Vernal Utah Arizona Seattle Wash Clara L. Bartlett Lester Tridell Annie Dudley Mark Thomas E. Hall Walter Collier Lila Prova BYU

Wedding Vows Exchange In Lapoint For Bonnie Kump And John Urisk

Bonnie Lou Kump and John Urisk exchanged wedding vows Sunday January 2 at the bride's sister home in Lapoint Utah. Bishop L J Walker performed the ceremony. The bride wore white satin and red rose bouquet. Shirley Kay Warburton was maid of honor with pink rose corsage. Lewis Urick served as best man. A reception followed at the Cox home. The couple plans to reside in Ely Nevada after a Los Angeles honeymoon. Ladies Aid met with program on old hymns conducted by Mrs W A Banks. Desert luncheon served. Next meeting January 10 at Mrs Nel MeHerriotts with Mrs Dave Hatch assisting and program directed by Mrs Walter Corless.

Ruth Nielson Marian D. Harvey Manti Lds Temple Taylor Nielson Richfield First LDS Ward Emmaret Skidmore Delta Lucille Peterson Centerfield Wayne“Smidley Bountiful Harvey Provo William Harvey Tridell Byu LDS Hospitals School of Nursing University of Utah Samba Delta Sigma Bonnie Kump Zack Kump Lapaint John Urisk Matt Urisk Myton Loyal Cor Lapoint L. J. Walker Lapoint Ward Shirley Kay Warburton Lewis Urick Cox Los Angeles Ely Nev Ladies Aid Melba Lattner W. A. Banks John Jorgensen Nel Me Herriott Dave Hatch Walter Corless

Ace High Bridge Club Holds Regular Meet

Mrs. M. O. Haswell hosted thirteen Ace High Bridge Club members last Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Raymond Siddeway, Mrs. Wendell Pope and Mrs. Kenneth Carroll. A salad luncheon was served. The next meeting will be a no-hostess party at Mrs. William Slaugh’s home on January 20.

M. O. Haswell Ace High Bridge Club Raymond Siddeway Wendell Pope Kenneth Carroll William Slaugh

Ruth Stevens Hosts Bridge Party With Prizes Awarded

Miss Ruth Stevens entertained Monday evening at her home with a bridge party. Three tables were played and prizes went to Mrs. Floyd Watkins Rhoda Robinson and Carma Rae Samuels. A dessert luncheon was served to two.

Ruth Stevens Floyd Watkins Rhoda Robinson Carma Rae Samuels

Montana Woolgrowers Auction Collies Fetch $220 at Banquet

Rulon Hacking sent two Border Collies to Dillmont for an auxiliary auction by the Montana Woolgrowers Association of Missoula. Tickets totaling 220 were sold and won by Mrs Walter Paddock of Dillon and Sam McAllister of Browning at the January 6 banquet. The Vernal-raised collies pleased the auxiliary and boosted proceeds.

Rulon Hacking S. W. Whitworth Dillon, Mont Montana Woolgrowers Assn Missoula Mont Whitworth Walter Paddock Dillon Sam McAllister Browning

Utopia Club Hosts Weekly Meeting at Mrs Lewis Home

Mrs Charles Lewis and Mrs Howard Woolley hosted last Friday evening for the Utopia club at Mrs Lewis home. Mrs Charles Hatch led a Tolerance lesson and a 13 member and three guest luncheon followed. Upcoming text meeting announced for January 21.

Charles Lewis Howard Woolley Lewis Utopia Club Charles Hatch Hatch Darrell Johnston Edwin W. Johnson

Woolgrowers Auxiliary Entertained at Party

Members of the Lady Woolgrowers Auxiliary were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. B. H. Stringham with Mrs. Stringham and Mrs. Stephen Stringham as hosts. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Russell Montgomery, Mrs. Rulon Hacking, and Mrs. Stephen Stringham. Luncheon served to 15 members and one guest, Mrs. C. L. Piper. Next meeting set for February at the home of Mrs. Howard Williams.

Lady Woolgrowers Auxiliary B. H. Stringham Stringham Stephen Stringham Russell Montgomery Rulon Hacking C. L. Piper Howard Williams

Beaux Arts Club Hosts At Mrs Siddoway Home

Mrs. Ralph Siddowey entertained Beaux Arts club members at her home last Wednesday. Mrs. Harold Davis led a floor coverings lesson and a salad luncheon for 10 members and one guest, Mrs. Paul Bricker. Mrs. John L. Siddoway will host next meeting on Jan. 19.

Ralph Siddoway Beaux Arts Club Harold Davis Paul Bricker John L. Siddoway

Fire Losses Start Their Winter Run

Fire losses in the United States began their annual winter climb in November totaling 52.949 million dollars, up 2 percent from October’s 51.846 million. The estimates are announced by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.

United States National Board of Fire

Strawberry Has Record Snowfall This Year

The Daniels Canyon Strawberry summit east of Heber recorded a new snow depth average of 38.7 inches marking a regional record. Supervisor Ivan Sack notes the snow is twice last year’s depth and 57 percent above the 1925 observation average, with water content at 8.5 inches about 45 percent higher than prior measurements.

Daniels Canyon Strawberry Heber Ivan Sack Provo Uintah Forest Sack

Fire Losses Rise Nationally in 1848 Outlook

Year to date losses reach 641.7 million dollars, up 2.7 percent from 624.3 million in the prior 11 months of last year. If current trends continue, fires nationwide may set a new record for 1848. Through November, losses totaled 50.9 million less than the 692.6 million loss in all of 1947, while November’s damages rose 3 percent from 51.3 million a year earlier.

United States

Tridell School News Highlights Student Projects

The fifth and sixth grades plan new projects and a bulletin board for current events. Sixth grade continues world history and starts a Rusale project. Students use water colors in an afternoon session. The museum committee gathered more specimens and seeks show cases. Upper grades viewed popular science slides. Our Weather Winter brings ice and snow, and sledding remains fun. Ruth Morrill and Marta Morrill report.

Flfth Ruth Morrill Marta Morrill

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Peninsula T. G. Gibby Melvin Jorgensen Moses Lake Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Bema Lybbert Katie Herman Davy Lee Graf A. Guffin Mrs Dale Staugh Jesse A. Haws Or Jan Johnson Orpha Kay Mrs. Slaugh Mr. Slaugh Brigham Young University Quality Drug Vernal East Main Cultural Arts Club Kiwanis Knife and Fork Club Tabiona Imperial Hall Jaycees City Council American Legion Lions Stake Altamont District Court Imperial Legion Hospital News Uintah Basin Rancis Ann Calthorpe Gary Workman Bonanza Kit Parker Rangely Susie Nelson Homer Robertson Jesse Hawa Douglas Hammond Gladys. Haddon Laird Bowen Karren Miller Grant Fields Elaine Atwood Henry Chapman James B. Blackburn Eabout Town Grace Manwaring Ethel Martin Goldsmith, Nev George H. Southam James W. Stephensett Denver Colorado Brute Gale Blackfoot Ida Mrs. Lutherale Don Adams Abilene Tex Coopers Apartments Adams Lois Brady Edgar Calder Kenneth Bonnie Lou Kump Taies Aid Hors Old Hymns Montana Woolgrowers Auxiliary Auction Local Collies Woolgrowers Auxiliary Ralph Siddowey Beaux Arts Daynes Lincoln A. Daynes Vernel, Nielsen HOTEL Vernal Bldg Nernal Columbia Vernal Theatre
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