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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

7

Juxtaposed nuptials bless Hasler and Murray couples

The Haslers and the Murrays celebrated their weddings in Grand Junction and Maeser with ceremonies attended by families and friends. Mrs Husem wore a blue afternoon gown with rhinestones. Mr Murray served as a Seabees gunner and is now with Murray Construction. Honeymoons in Grand Junction followed, and both couples planned home life at the Naylor apartments and Went First North.

Husem Moon Grand Junction Mia Hastem Utah State Road Commission Glenna Oaks Lindsay Oaks Maeser Joe Murray Mra Cecil Frank Phillips Murray Oxha UHS Vernal Theatre Seabees Murray Construction Co Naylor Sae

Lapoint Maid to Wed Tridel Youth in Quiet Ceremony

Miss Maxine Nyberg and Clinton Morrill will wed soon. the engagement was shared with intimate friends at the Nyberg home. Morrill, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Morrill of Tridel, is an Alterra High School graduate from the class of 1949, active in athletics and clubs. Nyberg, a senior at Alterra High, serves as president of the Spartanette club.

Lapoint Maxine Nyberg Clinton Morrill Ragement Hews Mr Nyberg Parenta One Elect Morrill Ellis Morrill Tridel Alterra High School Nyberg Altetra High School Spartanette Club

BPW Meeting Hosts Betty Remington and Karl Preece

The January 4 BPW meeting at Winona featured guest speakers Betty Remington and Rep. Karl B. Preece. Activities included a legislative discussion, a New Year social, and a gift bag candy share. A separate Cultural Arts club gathering at Mrs Clyde Jobrann’s home followed with chili supper and a book review on Rest and Be Thankful by Helen McInnes.

Sveld Seit Meeyiy Nee Roém Hao Ayma Winona Udes Conslating Evang Fe Ute Glen Uelen Banks Betty Remington Karl B. Preece Clyde Jobrann Helen McInnes Frank Walker

39th Anniversary Celebrated by The Fred Hartles

LAPOINT residents mark the Hartles 39th wedding anniversary at their Lapoint home Dee 28. Fred Hartle and wife Beaux Arts members hosted a 12-member salad luncheon with guests Mrs. John Stegg and Ray Searle and a 4 act play The Admiral Crichton. Other Fr to Jan 5 club events are noted with prizes, desserts, and plans for Jan 19 meetings. A travel report covers a winter trip by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wild to Denver Oklahoma City Dallas Concord Cal and Hoover Dam.

Lapoint Dee Fred Hartle Fioneer Uintah’ Basin Hartles Leeton T Hey Beaux Arts Loyd Shimmin Admiral Crighton J. M. Barrie Ray Searle Tally Club Grant Pavvy Rodney Ross Merrit Goodrich Phil Williams Ken Sowards Opal Helzen Low Fiugh Caldwell Sane Leo Wild Denver Colo Oklahoma City Gene Taylor Dallas Tex Ralph Gremore Concord Cal Wilds Harold Pemberton Hoover Dam Lake City Mrs. Wild Jmne Brash Creek

Grant Ainge Honored On Birthday Anniversary

Jensen guests and family members attended a birthday dinner Wednesday evening January 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Marvin Peterson honoring the Petersons son in law Grant Ainge.

Grant Ainge Jensen Marvin Peterson Peterson

Todd Family Held Reunion in Duchesne County

A Todd family reunion gathered about fifty descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Todd from Heber, Myton, Arcadia, Ballard, Roosevelt, and surrounding areas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Russell Todd, Keith and Jo Ann Todd, Mr and Mrs George Bracken with Lynn, and Mr and Mrs Duane Bracken and child, hosted by Mrs. Mont S Poulson at the Mont 8 Poulson residence on December 1. Original Todd family members Thomas R. Todd and Russell Todd were present along with Mrs Fred Carlisle of Heber and Mrs George Bracken.

Ballard Russel Todd Keith Jo Ann George Bracken Lynn Duane Bracken Roosevelt Mont 8 Poulson Duchesne Mra Thomas Todd Heber, Myton Arcadix Thomas R Russel Todd Fred Carlisle Heber Mont. S. Poulson Todd Family

Friday 13th Becomes Lucky Date for Mrs Green

Mrs. Henry L. Green celebrated turning 81 on Friday January 13 with a family dinner at 138 Solar West. A Salt Lake Valley native, she helped pioneer the Ashley Valley after marriage in 1886, later moving through Maeser Ward and Vernal, active in the Latter-day Saint church and Relief Society, mother of five with 13 grandchildren and many descendants across five generations.

Henry L. Green Green So Lar West Mrs. Green Mill Creek Ward Salt Lake Valley George A. Williams Emily Maris Crosby Willams Alfred Utah Salt Lake Salt Lake City Ashley Valley Davis Ward Davis Chapel Maeser Ward Vernal Second Ward Latter-day Saint Church Relef Society Eliza Williams Coquille Ore Arlean Chivers Alberta Slaugh Evyln Richardson Vernal

It’s a Small World When Vernal Boys Meet on Guam

Vernal residents Fenton DeMille Don Exlekson Cal Murray and Bling Atwood, all serving in the US Navy, spent New Year’s Eve together on Guam aboard the USS Archernor AKAS3 which anchored there. Calvin had spent 18 months on the friends abroad before returning. Blaine was stationed with the armored cavalry and assigned to Guam.

Guam Fenton DeMille Don Exlekson Cal| Murray US Navy Bling Atwood Aeray Inds Fenton Calvin Blaine Armored Cavalry

Ace High Club Meets at Mrs Boswell Home

Members of the Ace High club met Thursday January 5 at the home of Mrs M D Boswell. Mrs Ray Siddoway won high and Mrs Rus of Montgomery took ang Mrs Kenneth Carrow. Lunch was served by the hostess and it was decided the club meet again February 19 at the Edgar Calder residence.

Ace High Club Mra. M

Marriages in LDS Temples Tie Ballard and McKinnon Families

Announcements from Ballard and McKinnon Utah report two temple weddings. Afton Bingham wed Lawrence Brighton in Salt Lake City temple rites on Wednesday January. Agnes Pope Hanks tied to Percy Hanks at the Salt Lake temple on Tuesday January. Couples plan to reside in Ballard and Salt Lake City respectively and honeymoon there. An LDS girls convention is scheduled January 18 at 7 30 pm at the Stake Center for girls aged 12 to 21 with ward officers and stake president invited.

Ballard Charles Bingham Afton Lawrence Brighton Sydney Brighton Salt Lake City Alterta High School Miss Bingham Mckinnon Wyo Mark Pope Vernal Agnes Percy Hanks Salt Lake LDS Temple Earl Glenn Reed Pope Glen Lockheart Salt Lake Or Stake Alt

Cleo Bascoms Feted At Surprize Party

A group of 25 friends honored Cleo Bascom and spouse with a surprise gathering at the Bascom home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bascom. Iowa Hacking and Grant Hacking organized games, followed by a hot supper. The Bascoms reside in Provo and attend Brigham Young University.

Maeser Raymond Bascom Cleo Bascom Iowa Hacking Grant Hacking Carma Tillie Bascom Cleo Bascoms Provo Brigham Young University

Luncheon Honors Shalians at Mrs Swain Residence

Tenisday June 5 Shalians met at Mrs Bessie Swains residence for a luncheon. Eleven members and two guests Mrs Elizabeth Match and Mrs Fred Acklehurst attended. Prizes in the 500 game went to Mrs J C Anderson and Mrs Iva Mc Carey. Guest prizes were awarded to Mrs Ackhurst and Mrs Hatch.

Bessie Swain Eilzabeth Match Fred Acklehurst J.C. Anderson Iva McCarey Ackhurst Hatch

Progressive Arts Enjoy Jan 5 Meet at Mrs Hatch Home

Mrs Hatch hosted ten Progressive Arts Club members at her home on Thursday January 5. Club collection readings and a presentation by Mrs Caldwell followed. A business meeting was led by Mrs Wingensfelzen. Next meeting set for January 9 at Mrs Russell Holley’s home. Mrs Ashton returned from California after New Year holidays and attended Tournament of Roses in Pasadena with Merry Lowe Ash.

Ward Ora Swain Ramona Harrison Frank Huber Jack Jenkins Tom Hatch Progressive Arts Club Vernon Hichards Clift Caldwell Wingengfelzen Russell Holley Lestie Ashton California Lowe Ash Merry Heber

Wards to Hold Joint Gold and Green Ball

Fist Steone and Third wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints plan a joint Gold and Green Ball on Tuesday January 17 at 8 pm at the Stake Center with the theme O Fashioned Garden. American Legion Auxiliary members will meet Friday January 13 at 3 pm at the home of Mrs Emery Johnson 282 West 2nd South.

Fist Steone Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Stake Center Paul Bricker American Legion Auxiliary Emery Johnson West 2Nd South

Education Board Elects Purchases For Buses

The Hoard of Education authorized buying three heaters for buses with a single heater. Insulating material will be applied to buses without treatment when weather allows. The board plans one new bus and one service truck for next year, with final decision at the March 13 meeting. Board members Hyrum Slaugh and Laren Ross attended.

Hoard of Education Wagner Hyrum Slaugh Laren Ross

Local Birth Announcements Parade January 7 to 10

Several families announce new arrivals. Gilbert Atbis ton and spouse welcome a child. Claude Bow den and partner greet a newborn. Glen Reynolds and spouse report a birth. Robert M Singleton and partner announce a baby. Kenneth Bak er and partner welcome a child. Thayrel Cook and partner celebrate a girl. John L Stan fin and spouse report a boy. Dates shown range January 7 to January 10.

Gilbert Atbiston Sith Dan Claude Bowden Ind Glen Reynolds Robert M. Singleton Sinh Kenneth Batker Inl Ant Thayrel Cook John L. Stanfin

Hospital patients listed at Winthar County facility

Medical patients at the Winthah County hospital include Dorr Finicum Kathleen Allen Connie Lee Caldwell Eddie K Blanchard Rangely Jay Randelsbach Susan Bingham Francis Richards Judy Woods Mrs William Jensen Brenda Joyce Rich Eddie Mott and Mrs Toward Harrison Surgical patient Betty Lou Atwood is named among the list of inpatients.

Wintah County Hospital Dorr Finicum Kathleen Allen Connie Lee Caldwell Eddie K. Blanchard Rangely Jay Randelsbach Susan Bingham Francis Richards Judy Woods William Jensen Brenda Joyce Rich Eddie Mott Toward Harrison Betty Lou Atwood

John McKowen Celebrates 88th Birthday in Vernal Utah

Uintah County pioneer John McKowen, aged 88, marked his birthday with a quiet Malm Street dinner and visits to friends. A retired farmer and stockman, he settled in Uintah County 62 years ago after brief stays in Wyoming and Colorado. He was born in Manchester England and brought to the U.S. at age four.

Jonn MeKowen Uintah County Malm Street McKowen Fors Wyoming Colorado MeKowen Manchester England Church of Jesus, Christ of Latter-day Saints

Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers

Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 23 held an installation on Jan 4 with Alma Mackay driving district duties and Ben Bennion leading staff. Officers named include Stella Karren noble grand, Maggie Hatch vice grand, Reba Hutchings secretary, Virginia Hall finance secretary, Neva Ashby treasurer, and numerous guardians and supporters. Next meeting set for Jan 18 at Old Fellows Hall at 7 20 pm.

Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 23 Alma Mackay Marshall Ben Bennion Stella Karren Noble Maggie Hatch Reba Hutchings Virginia Hall Neva Ashby Bessie Swain Lois Hall Nola McNiel Bette Ordner Helen Stevens Guardian Wilms Tayior Opal Showalter Noble Grand Va McCarey Ankle Grand Staussie Birchell Hecht Erma Johnston Leafy Moore Chaulvin Faith Montgomery Elizabeth Hatch Loretta Hatetead Hazel Stevens Seryvedt Hr Ak

American Legion Post 11 plans aid and boost

Witbeck Post No 11 met to form a relief committee for destitute veterans kin. The post spent over 300 last year on aid. A membership drive was announced with a 200 quota. only 40 members are enrolled. Yearly dues are 5.50 including free subscriptions to Legion magazines and newspapers.

Witbeck Post No. 11 Legion F-post Jack Allred John Milburn William C. Watson Wilson Witbeck Post Wileson American Legion Monthly American Legion

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