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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

11

Legion Auxiliary Hears Europe Talks by Colton and Adams

Mrs Colton described present day Europe after a recent tour while longtime Vernal resident "Mother" Adams recalled Europe from almost forty years ago. The meeting led by Mrs Shurley Slaugh also noted a handkerchief gift to Estella Workman, and discussed rehabilitation and national security programs.

Europe American Legion Auxiliary Alfred Hacking Molt Hacking Ilugh . Colton Colton Shurley Slaugh Estella Workman Workman Vernal California Slaugh American Legion Mospiai

Lovely Joy Oaks Marries Lynn King in Elko Nevada

Joye Oaks wed Lynn King on December 27 in Elko Nevada. The couple, first cousins of Vernal families, were honored January 6 at an open house at the King home. Bride wore pale blue lace gown with silver leaf motifs, blue and silver décor featured, and a three-tiered cake. The couple, Uintah High graduates, plan to live in Vernal.

Joye Oaks Lynn King Elko Nevada Ercl Oaks Vernal Mr. King Derell King Bank of Vernal King Uintah High School Brigham Young University Ashtons

Dinner Party Honors HL Walter Woolley Before Vacation

The Samuel Woolleys hosted a family dinner last Friday in Ver nal to honor H Walter Woolley who leaves for California this week. Guests included George Taylor Roosevelt Frank Wright and family Warren Merkley Eldon Winter ton and Max Beasy and families. Walter Woolley will visit Mesa Arizona to see his father Horace and sister Mrs George Leigh before returning to Vernal next week. Barring further plans he will continue to California for an extended stay.

Samuel Woolleys H. Walter Woolley California Samuel Woolley George Taylor Roosevelt Mra Frank Wright Warren Merkley Eldon Winterton Max Beasy Vernal Samuel Woolley Walter Woolley Mésa Arizona Horace W. Woolley George Leigh iVernathe Thal Ted Downey Clayton Fauteeais

Mrs Nora Cook Plang Temple Work In Salt Lake City

Mrs Nora Cook, former Vernal resident and sister of Sen Arthur V Watkins, is recovering from surgery in Salt Lake City after moving there from Vernal in December. She plans to devote time to temple work and has held leadership roles in LDS church activities including Primary MIA and the Second Ward Relief Society.

Nora Cook Vernal Arthur V. Watkins Relief Society LaBerle Gutzman Duchesne Jack Cook Salt Lake City Sterling Cook Ashley Paul Howard FL Duchesne

Engagement of Caroline Oates and Quentin Woolley Announced

In Pasadena California on December 30 a betrothal party hosted by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Oates drew more than 200 relatives and friends. Caroline Elaine Oates a Pasadena High School and BYU graduate employed in Los Angeles will marry Quentin Woolley son of Mr and Mrs Walter Woolley of Vernal. Woolley a BYU graduate in political science former LDS missionary in Hawaii served in the US Army 1954 55 with time in Japan. The couple plan an early summer wedding.

Caroline Elaine Oates Quentin Woolley Pasadena California Ernest Oates Quentin Walter Woolley Vernal Pasadena High School Brigham Young University Los Angeles Woolley Uintah High School BYU

European Theme Highlight Of Lady Lions Dinner

The Lady Lions monthly dinner at the Community Hall featured a European blue and red theme with balloons bearing country names for speaker Mrs Slugh W Colton who just returned from a European tour. She presented charming talk with hats from Paris' Creation collection. 89 members and guests attended as Mrs Miles McKinlay provided piano. Alma Jeffries chaired the affair with committee members including Dorothy O Neil Muriel Walli Janet Wallis Marion Nielsen Lela Kullinger Margaret Caldwell Jonnie Adamson Alice Fox and Marguerite Colton. The club plans to meet February 8 with Loma Stringham in charge of arrangements.

Colton Europe Hugh W. Celton Henry Millecam LeRoysylor Vernal Lynn WN. Murdock Lady Lions Ladies Guild Slugh W Colton Paris Miles McKinlay Alma Jeffries Dorothy O'Neil Muriel Walli Janet Wallis Marion Nielsen Lela Kullinger Margaret Caldwell Jonnie Adamson Alice Fox Marguerite Colton Loma Stringham

Health Department Opens Diet Clinic January 24

The Health Department sponsors a diet clinic at the Utah State Fieldhouse. The first of eight meetings is Tuesday evening January 24 at 7:30. Attendees should bring an OK slip from their physician. Mrs. Alta Rust notes obesity shortens life expectancy and raises insurance costs.

Diet Health Department Utah State Fieldhouse Alta Rust

Richardson announces birth of Sharon Dee Jones in Honolulu

Jas W Richardson reports a baby girl born January 7 1956 at Tripler Army Hospital Honolulu Hawaii. Sharon Dee weighs seven pounds one ounce and is the second child of Dee L Jones and Corporal Harry A Jones. The couple reside at 1630 Kewalo Street Honolulu. Harry Jones is stationed at Schofield Barracks and is the son of Hay A Jones of Salt Lake City Utah. Dee Jones is the daughter of James W Richardson of Vernal Utah.

Dee L. Jones Wfe Harry A. Jones USA Tripler Army Hospital Honolulu Hawaii Sharon Dee Jones Kewalo St Cpl Schofield Barracks Hay A Jones West 4Th Sa Salt Lake City Utah James W. Richard Vernal

Rev Oldrich to Speak At Congregational Church

Rev Stuart Oldrich of Milton Freewater Oregon arrived in Vernal by plane this morning to visit the Kingsbury Community Congregational church. This evening at 6 30 there will be a potluck supper at the Community House.

Oldrich Congregational Church Stuart Oldrich Milton Freewater Oregon Vernal Kingsbury Community Congregational Church

Miss Connie Oaks Reveals Betrothal to James King

Miss Connie Oaks and James Anthony King announce engagement this week. Oaks is a Uintah High School graduate and Shell employee from Vernal. King, Casper native, attended NCHS and Casper Junior College, served two years in the Army, now with Pacific Power and Light. They plan an April wedding.

Connie Oaks James Anthony King

Parish Members Meet Rev Olbrich After Supper

Parish members will meet Rev Olbrich after a supper then he will lead worship at 7 30 p m in the church edifice.

Olbrich

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