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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1964

Page

9

Kiwanis March of Dimes Talk Tonight at Dinaland

Kiwanis State March of Dimes talk set for Thursday night at 7 30 p m at Dinaland Country Club with Mrs Leora Jacobe as speaker. At last week’s meeting Burnell Haws Uintah County Civil Defense Director presented a slide on fallout radiation and Kay Gardner was inducted. The International Relations Committee announced plans to send Christmas card pictures to India for educational handicraft. Marynell Snow hosted DUP Camp Jensen meeting with thirteen members and three guests, Captain Alice Snow presiding. Theasts Hatch gave a history of Sohn Nielsen. luncheon served by Marynell Snow and Beth Wall. door prize won by Theats Hatch.

Leora Jacobe Willy Kiwanis Club Dinaland Country Club Burnell Haws Uintah County Civil Defense Kay Gardner Dewey T. Ross Leonard Heeney Committee On International Relations India Marynell Snow Jensen Escalante DUP Lucinda Sewell Alice White Joyce Ford Alice Snow Theats Hatch Sohn Nielsen Beth Wall

Lady Lions Open Year With First Meeting at Dinland Club

The Lady Lions held their first meeting of the new year at Dinland Country Club. President Rita Seay presided, with Verda Hammond chairing. Piano selections by Mrs. Harold Sargent honored Barbara Jolley and others. Janet Wallis reviewed The Pearl by Steinbeck and theme decor reflected the book.

Dinland Country Club Rita Seay Verda Hammond Janet Wallis John Steinbeck

Friendship Social to Be Held for Vernal Women

An old fashioned friendship social for young women of all ages will be held Friday January 31 at 1 30 P M at the Stake Center. The event, a gay and delightful afternoon, is sponsored by the Wintah Stake Belle Society. Alta Winward Valda Robison and LaDonna Merkley organize plans and invite friends and neighbors to this fun filled afternoon.

Stake Center Vernal Alta Winward Valda Robison LaDonna Merkley

Veterans Hospital Entertainment by Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Unit

Amer ican Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Unit 11 members brought two talented performers to the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City on Sunday. Wayne Ilvin played guitar selections while he and Mrs. Dorothy Luck sang. Patients were served coffee and cake by unit president Mrs. Donna Stewart and Mrs. Virginia Clayton. Arden Stewart and John Milburn accompanied the group to Salt Lake. The Utopia Club met at Amanda Jones Jan B with President Ona Taylor presiding. Thirteen members and one guest attended followed by dessert and a review of Applesauce Needs Sugar by Mrs. Erva Bowden. Musical numbers by Arla and Sally Jones closed the gathering. Next meeting set for Marjorie Hatch’s home on Jan 26.

Veteran's Hospital Salt Lake City American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Unit 11 Wayne Ilvin Dorothy Luck Donna Stewart Virginia Clayton Arden Stewart John Milburn Salt Lake Utopia Club Amanda Jones Ona Taylor Vella Smith Erva Bowden Arla Sally Jones Marjorie Hatch

Mary Murphy and John Baxendale announce engagement

Mr and Mrs H H Murphy of Vernal announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Margaret to John Norman Baxendale son of Mr and Mrs Ed Baxendale also of Vernal The couple has circled Friday February 14 as their wedding date Miss Murphy graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1962 Both have attended Utah State University at Logan

H. H. Murphy Vernal Mary Margaret John Norman Baxendale Ed Baxendale Miss Murphy Uintah Igh School Mr. Baxendale Utah State University Logan

Birthdays and Anniversaries Dates Listed For Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Stan Anderson and Mr and Mrs Gilbert McBride celebrate January 16. Mr and Mrs Rondo Harmon and Mr and Mrs James Davis January 17. Mr and Mrs Leon Brady January 19. Mr and Mrs Lewis Frostone and Mr and Mrs Pat Lopez January 20. Mr and Mrs Larry Johnson and Mr and Mrs Barton Snow January 21. Mr and Mrs Warren D Mott and Mr and Mrs Paughn Morrell January 22. Mr and Mrs Reed Goodrich January 23.

Stan Anderson Gilbert McBride Rondo Harmon James Davis Leon Brady Lewis Freestone Pat Lopez Larry J, Johnson Barton Snow Warren D, Mott Paughn Morrell Mrs. Reed Goodrich

Birthday Wishes in Community Calendar Week Ahead

The Community Birthday Calendar lists celebrants for January 17 to January 20 including Patty Phillips Jan Feltch Douglas Robison Kyle Dan Reynolds Jennie Feitch Ryan Nelson Merkley Theda Raye McCarrel Julia Rae Thatcher Gregory R Hor rocks Don Sadlier and many others across dates January 18 to January 20 with names such as Jan Terence Goodrich Cheryl Allen Brad Lee Gale Jeffrey Peterson and Glenda June Lane among those honored.

Patty Phillips Jan Feltch Douglas Robison Kyle Dan Reynolds Jennie Feitch Ryan Nelson Merkley Theda Raye McCarrel Julia Rae Thatcher Gregory R. Horrocks Don Sadlier Eula Price Donald Hullinger Otella M. Carroll Orvel Hullinger Douglas Showell Denett Snow Gene Sweatfield Rita Smith Sandra Shiner George Howard Funk Terrilyn Thomas Jan Terence Goodrich Cheryl Allen Brad Lee Gale Jeffrey Peterson John G. Hacking Daleen Kendal Johnnie Briese Dennis Lind Shana Lee Kateh Ardith Jaws Richard Clay Young Mark Merkley Rena Slaugh Glenda June Lane Evelyn P. Slaugh Ellen Galley Quinn Reed Thacker Nettle WU Wilma Smith Rena Dawn McMic Megan Sweatfield Robert Goodrich Barbara Morrison Raymond Jenkins Zora

About Town social notes from Vernal area

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Elias and daughter visited Casper Wyoming to see Dr. Roy Peach and family. Mrs. Peach is sister of Mrs. Elias. Mrs. Hemmond was joined by her mother Mrs. A B Taylor of Salt Lake City for a weekend visit. Mr. and Mrs. Hay Herrington traveled to Salt Lake City to see Mrs. Herrington’s parents. Mrs. Gilbert Bennett left for Phoenix Arizona January 11 for two weeks to visit her sister and enjoy warm weather. Mr. and Mrs. William Briggs of Manila were in Vernal last weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Buell Bennett. The Bennetts took them to Harpers Corner.

Jon Sunkees Salt Lake City Vernal Mre Milas ¥. Colton Sie Sunkees Saltake City Santions Tl of David W. Elias Casper, Wyo Roy Peach Mrs. Peach Mrs. Ellias Whitney Mrs. Hay Herring Ton Mrs. Herring- Ton Gilbert Bennett Phoenix Ariz William, Briggs Manila Buell Bennett Bennetts Harpers Corner

Social calendar highlights for Uintah Stake clubs

January 16 Rotary Club Kiwanis Club events mark the week with meetings. January 22 Lions Club and January 23 Rotary Club join. January 23 VHS Instrumental Concert and Kiwanis Club. January 31 Old Fashioned Friendship Social sponsored by Uintah Stake closes the month.

Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Lions Club Uintah Stake

Calendar of Events for Taney Area Sports

Taney 17 UHS hosts Manila in wrestling January 17. UHS wrestles Craig away January 20. County Commission meeting January 24. UHS faces Duchesne away January 27. County Commission meeting to follow.

Taney UHS Manila Craig County Commission Duchesne

Local Names Appear In January Schedule

E Gurr and Sally JoAnn Win slow January 21. Venu P Johnson, Gertrude Turner, Dorothy Merrill, Willie Smith, Janet Preece and Morris J Vernon January 22. Grant Hacking, Terry Coleman, Joan Quinn, Percy Stewart Jr, Irene Cooper and Bryce Erickson January 23.

E. Gurr Sally JoAnn Winslow Venu P. Johnson Gertrude Turner Dorothy Merrill Willie Smith Janet Preece Morris J. Vernon Grant Hacking Terry Coleman Joan Quinn Percy Stewart, Jr Irene Cooper Bryce Erickson

Dress Partera No 292 and No 329 Fashion Ad

Vintage sewing ad outlines dress patterns with numbers 292 and 329, Chanel style jacket options, fabric choices, and pattern making guidance. It notes a New York mail order address for Birch Lane or similar location, price and pattern details, and a mail order booklet for construction steps.

New York

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs George Walkup

Whiterocks hosts open house for George and Pearl Walkup celebrating 50 years of marriage. The event highlighted a long life of farming, mining work, and community service from Vernal to Manila with six children, 20 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. The couple recalled Green River Bridge Day and the Forest Service ranger period, with Bishop Alfred Simper officiating in 1914.

Whiterocks George W. Walkup Whiterocks Ward Collene Hancocks Stanley Lou Hoopes Lloyd Collett Delma Bastian Helen Larsen Michell Mancock Wilma Robb Sherry Rasmussen Olive Zeinger Vionne Parrish Roosevelt Betty Walkup Virgil Wilma) Robb Howard Fern) Colter Frank Thora) Yack Glen Georgia Neb Alpheus Frances Cua Walkup Heber Fruitland Dragon Vernal Concord Bonanza Mine Watson Iran Watson Ft. Duchesne Bonanza Pearl Slaugh Alfred Simper Walkup Joan Mary Alice Perry Slaugh Slaugh Green River Greendale Walker Sears & Roebuck Manila Sheep Creek

National Guard Schedules Queen Contest at Vernal High

The Vernal Utah National Guard unit will hold its annual Queen contest on Monday February 3 at Vernal High School. Contestants must be high school graduates by Sept 1 1964 and ages 18 to 21, single, never married, and 14 by Sept 1 1964. An entry fee of 10 dollars applies and sponsorship by a club is encouraged.

Vernal Utah National Guard Unitaly High School Lowel Long Sargent Gary D. Taylor Richard Merrill Merrell Cook Mr. Long Salt Lake City Cottonwood Mall Washington, D. C

Walkup Forest Ranger Lifespan and Family Tales

The account recalls George Walkup a longtime forest ranger on the Whiterocks District from 1823 to 1954. His family lived at Elkstorn Ranger Station in Farm Creek. He retired April 20, 1854 and later farmed in Farm Creek guiding trail groups for fishing and hunting trips. He helped build lodges near Flaming Gorge Dam for Francis Felich of Vernal during two summers.

George Manila Dugway Mr. Walkup Whiterocks Elkstorn Farm Creek Forest Service Fisming Gorge Francis Felich Vernal

Utah Symphony Plans Vernal Concert Feb 8

Utah Symphony Orchestra plans a February 8 concert at the Stake Tabernacle in Vernal. Mrs. Frank Wright leads as general ticket chairman with several helpers and a 300 seat limit. Tickets at 2.50 reserved, 1.50 general, 1.00 student. booth at Ashton Bros. and school sales upcoming.

Utah State Symphony Frank Wright Ellis C. Worthen James H. Lube Hugh W. Colton Symphony Utah Symphony Orchestra Utah Symphony Stake Tabernacle Pam Wright LDS Arte Heller Societes Ashley Valley Uintah High School Tabernacle Ashton Bros Lube Wore R. D. Danielson Rangely Colorado

Hendersons Return From Provo After Business Trip

Mr and Mrs Royal B Henderson returned Sunday from Provo where Mr Henderson went on business.

Royal B. Henderson Provo Mr. Henderson

Cooper Family Welcomes Grandson Douglas Lee Harmon

Mr and Mrs H Argene Cooper announce the birth of their first grandchild a son named Douglas Lee Harmon born to Mr and Mrs George E Harmon of Hallomon A F B New Mexico Mrs Harmon is the former Marie Cooper

H. Argene Cooper Douglas Lee George E. Harmon Hallomon A.F.B New Mexico Harmon Marie Cooper

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Kiwanis State March of Dimes Lady Lions Lady Luck Club Carma Cook Elizabeth Hatch Club Dean Merkley Emma Winward Marion Swain Elizabeth Hatch Ean Dinosaur Women's Club Vivian Broderick Artesia Colorato Marilyn Forsell Marilyn Roberta Gallagher Evelyn Jones Pat Todd Aileen Terry Hannah Thompson Mary Margaret Jasphr John N. Baxendale Valentine Wi Wedding Wintah Stake Belle? Society Lory THE Vernal Express Mary Murphy John Baxendale cAbout Town Tommy Hohmen Hillide University of Illinoia College of Medicine Chicago Jaun Arbolt Maduras National Guard Current Topics Club Fred Washburn Merry Warren Merkley Kom Monettes Max Stewart iSenior Ray Siddeway Cosmopolitan George Calder Dayl Webb Beaux Arts Dan Q. Price Ktwantanns Dean Rowland Kingsbury Guild Bart Highland P. EB Claudius Banks Esther Club and Ladies' Aid E. J. Ballard, Jr Faculty Women's League Ellis Worthen Clyde Johnson St. James Altar Society James Lube Baptist John Burgin Episcopal Richard Bates Ladies Petroleum Paul Herbst Gutheran Robert Patterson LDS Ashley Sterling Cook Art Wilson Davis John Abplonalp Dutch John Earl Goodrich Glines Larson Caldwell Gerald Caldwell Lapoint Loris Woolley Maeser Ist C. Armon Eaton Maeser Lean Christensen Naples Robert Turner Tridell Lester Bartlett J. Arden Jolley Dwayne Anderson C. Brian O'Neil Allen Gentry Edgar Calder Jacke Wallis Baby Bt Books West Main
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