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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

7

Barbara Morrill Marries Kent C Scholes in Roosevelt Home

Barbara Morrill daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis Morrill of Tridel exchanged vows with Kent C Scholes son of Mr and Mrs Dick Scholes of Roosevelt at the Scholes home in Roosevelt. Bishop R Vernon Larson performed the ceremony before a large window with white chrysanthemums and pink carnations. The couple planned a Salt Lake City honeymoon and will reside in San Diego where Scholes is stationed.

Tridell Barbara Morrill Davis Morrill Tridel Kent C. Scholes Dick Scholes Roosevelt Scholes Shirley Huber Raycholes Perry Scholes R. Vernon Larson Salt Lake City Alterra High School J. C. Penney Co Roosevelt High School Navy San Diego M M Cook Richard Cook R M Cook San Francisco Brigham Young University

Farewell Parties Given for Dunns

Mr and Mrs Bill Dunn were honored guests at a farewell gathering of MIA officers Tuesday at Clair Acords home. The Dunns, moving to Murray, have long served the organization with Bill as Superintendent and Era Director. Guests included Theo Perkins Jack Dexter Clair Hales and several couples. Earlier a dinner party honored them at Alvin Bowdens home with games and no gifts.

Faculty Women's League Monitay Jay Cook Wallace Trottier Trottier India Air Force Stan Welsh Wiley Stewart Cook Irwin Day A. A. Call Grant Moser Bill Dunn Atd MIA Mra Clair Acord Dunns Murray Bill Era Theo Perkins Jack Dexter Clair Hales Carl MccDaniel Wm. B. Wallla Mawrine Anderson Idonno Call Lawrence Wardle Shay Sessions Barbara Armstrong Alvin Bowden

Arctic Sparkle Theme Ball At Tridell Jan 27

The MIA Gold and Green Ball becomes Arctic Sparkle night in Tridell on January 27. Ward Building refreshments, floor show and special musical numbers planned to entertain attendees.

Tridell Ald

Vernal Woman Meets Eisenhower Wife in DC Visit

Mrs Hugh W Colton of Vernal participates in a four day National Federation of Repealing Women meeting in Washington. Representing Utah Federation president Mrs Hazel T Chase she will be hosted by Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower and Mrs John Foster Dulles. Sessions cover past performance and political campaign plans with regional conferences and media strategy. Registration tops prior records.

Washington, D. C Hugh W Colton Vernal National Federation of Repealing Women Colton Hazel T Chase Salt Lake City Utah Federation of Woman's Republican Clubs Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Secretary of State Richard Nixon House Joseph W. Martin, Jr Rpublican National Committee Leonard W. Tall Carroll D. Kearns Federation Senate House of Representatives National Republican Congressional Committee GOP

Luncheon Honors Visiting Teachers

The Vernal First Ward Relief Society held a luncheon for visiting teachers last Tuesday in the chapel relief society room. Officers Venata Hopkins, Margaret Witbeck, Erma Calder, Alicia Helner, Ann King, Gia Robbina, and Afton Calder prepared and served the meal. About forty ladies attended as a program featured violin by Margaret Caldwell, piano by Tess Calder, and accordion selections by Dorothy Searle, with readings and korte talks from members and stake president Mirelel Wallis.

Vernal First Ward Relief Society Relief Society Venata Hopkins Margaret Witbeck Erma Calder Alicia Helner Ann King Gia Robbina Afton Calder Edna Shimmins Margaret Caldwell Tess Calder Beth Sullivan Dorothy Searle Elsie D Workman Arlene Chivers Mary Eaton Lena Collier Clarissa McCurdy Geneva Adamson Holiet Society Mirelel Wallis

Square Dance Set For February 23

A stake wide square dance is planned at the Stake Center on February 23 led by Mr and Mrs Grant Hacking with Ned Stringham assisting as caller. A learning period starts at 7 30 pm for newcomers and the 2 30 pm dance welcomes teens and young couples.

MIA Stake Stake Grant Hacking Ned Stringham Usac Extension Service Stringham B. H. Stringham MTA

Woolgrowers Banquet Liners Social Weekend Highlight

A record attendance of 120 gath­ered for the Annual Woolgrowers Banquet at the Hotel Vernal. Roy Showalter opened the event, George C. Davis led ceremonies, and Lambs on banners praised wool. The head table featured a sheep camp scene while Victor Karren crafted the show wagon for the Auxiliary. The meal included two piano solos by Ruth Lind and vocal numbers by Kathleen Showalter and Larry Memmets. A fashion show and wool scouring demonstration followed in the hotel lobby led by Eleanore Hacking and Carl Dee Jenkins. Participants modeled wool outfits, demonstrated garments by local makers, and a variety of wool items were shown, with entertainment from Sherry Karren and others. Dancing closed the evening.

Vernal Roy Showalter George C Davis Victor Karren Ruth Lind Kathleen Showalter Larry Memmets Eleanore Hacking Carl Dee Jenkins Irls Leah Rae Davis Elaine Davis Irenee Eldridge Ora Fae Wardle Doris Burton Joan Snyder Marjorie Montgomery Betty Rae Jones Maxine Montgomery Lee Jennion Mire Russall Montgomery Kenneth Stringham Traymond Siddoway Ralph Siddoway Mra. Mc.Cormack Stephen Tringham Ruby McCormack Stephanie Stringham Kent Stringham Sherry Karren Kary Stringham DeAnne Workman Karren Wealley Fay Jones Miss Caldwell Dilworth Ruat Lee Caldwell Gerald Walker Billy Roberts

License Plates On Sale Here Three Days Weekly

Uintah County residents can buy license plates upstairs at the courthouse on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 8 am to noon per Tax Commission rep Glen Hatch. Tax clearances are available at the Assessor’s office upstairs, Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to noon. West side residents may obtain tax clearances at the Roosevelt City building each Monday in January and February. Deputy Assessor D Blayne Morris will be present on these days to issue tax clearances.

Uintah County Glen Hatch Tax Commission West Side Roosevelt D. Blayne Moris

Social Whirl January Calendar of Events

A dense January calendar lists dances, PTAs, club meetings, and public events. Highlights include Polio Dance events, Cancer meetings in Bennett and Lapoint, and gatherings by Jaycee Kiwanis Lions and the Chamber of Commerce. Also notes the Utah Woolgrowers Meet, Altamont at UHS, and student dances.

Bennett Jaycee Kiwanis Lions Stake American Legion Lapoint Chamber of Commerce Utah Woolgrowers Salt Lake City Altamont UHS

Evening of Fine Things Event Contact Reminder

A reminder announces an upcoming Evening of Fine event. Details are sparse but emphasize an attractively curated night. Attendees should watch for further notices about date location and ticketing.

Bill Dunn to Manage Murray City Pharmacy in Vernal area

Bill Dunn longtime Vernal pharmacist and civic leader takes over Murray City Pharmacy management. He hires John Barton to join him, while Paul Armstrong becomes manager of Uintah Rexall Drug Company. Armstrong moved from Price and started in Vernal in 1953 after Utah University pharmacy degree. Norma Dunn serves as secretary of the Progressive Arts Club.

Big Dunn Murray City John Barton Paul Armstrong Mr Dunn Uintah Rexall Drug Company University of Utah College of Pharmacy Vernal Sandy Kalladay and Roosevelt Vernal Drug Company Wes Unital Rexall Drug Bill Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Vernal Chamber of Commerce Uintah Service Association Vernal First Want Mutual Improvement Association University of Witch Uintah County Armstrong Carbon Price Bitt Murray Norma Dunn Progressive Arts Club

Young Farmers Choose Merkley To Lead Activity

Uintah Chapter of Young Farmers met at Uintah High School in Agroam last week with Rep Clair Hopking as guest speaker discussing a Utah Special Session. Officers chosen: J N Merkley president Marion Hall vice president Les Herman reporter. secretary to be appointed. Outgoing officers listed. A pot luck supper followed. Marriage licenses listed for Vern L Davis and DeLone Rich. Bobby Johnston and Betty Somers.

Uintah Chapter Young Farmers Uintah High School Clair Hopking Utah Sagnature J. N. Merkley Marion Hall Les Herman Garl Gardiner Julian Masbey J. N Merkley Amos Me «Ley

Back To School Night at Uintah High School

Uintah High School hosts a Back To School Night on Monday January 26 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Leora Jacobe announces the event as part of the P T A meetings with a general assembly followed by class visits and private teacher consultations after class time. Principal Glen Ovard and Vice Principal Harald Hullinger will greet parents and introduce new teachers Japary Moser and Ann Algiers who take on new duties after changes in administration.

Uintah High School Uintah Leora Jacobe UHS P-Ta Preston Robinson Deseret News Glen Ovard Harald E Hullinger Japary Ims Moser Ann Algiers Ovard Hullinger

Manila Eets Date For Green and Gold Ball

Manila marks the annual Gold and Green Ball with a semi formal dance in the old hall on February 5. A 0 am start is listed with lunch, music by Sumnys orchestra, and a four floor show in preparation. Invitations extend to all for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. Hospital news reports medical parents at Uintah County Hospital for the week include Wim Reese James Heisher Carlyle Oaks Beware Beck and Christopher jarviol weok as patients.

Manila Ward Old Hall Sumny Uintah County Hospital Wim Reese James Heisher Carlyle Oaks Beware Beck Christopher Jarviol Weok Wal- Mrs Lowe Good- Bans Clinton Hatch

Local Births and Weekend College Visits Reported

Birth notices list a girl for Brent Felton and a boy for Acel Rowley both on January 16, plus a girl for Shirley Cook on January 16 and a girl for Theodore Beyshaw on January 17. Weekend visitors include Glenna Walker, Dale Perry, Sharon Learie, Don Hullinger from BYU. Donnie Karr, Floyd Tullis, Charles Wells from the University of Utah. De Lyle Billings and Henngers Business College. Carlton Searle and Norman Haslem from Oration College. Johnny Hacking from Westminster.

Brent Felton Acel Rowley Rand Shirley Cook Theodore Beyshaw BYU Glenna Walker Dale Perry Sharon Learie Don Hullinger University of Utah Donnie Karr Floyd Tullis Charles Wells Oration College DeLyle Billings Henngers Business College Carlton Searle Sind Norman Haslem Westminister Johnny Hacking

Visiting Teachers Honored at Party

In Glines the visiting teach chapel held a Friday gathering with the presidency organizing the event. About thirty ladies sat at small tables and played a lively game named G-L-L-N-ES, with high prizes awarded to Lela Batty, Wonders Lee Curtis, and Susie Wardle, and a consolation prize to Donny Johnson Enoch. Dessert followed. The prior Tuesday, Relief Society members met for a work day at the ward chapel, quilting several quilts.

Glines Teach Jennia Workman Ora Johnson Beulah Perry Lela Batty Wonds Lee Curtis Susie Wardle Donny Johnson Enoch Relief Society Ward Chapel

LAPOINT Birthday Dinner Honors Three

Birthday gatherings honor Rulon Rasmussen January 10 Pearl Norton January 12 and Wilma Haslem January 12. Neighbors and relatives attended including Albert Norton, Sarah Norton, Gilbert Anderson family, Phyllis Miller, and Clearlance Janes. Also noted were a wedding of Boyd Young to Barbara Anderson and various visits and visits by Pearless Taylor and others.

Milton Anderson Altonah Lapoint John Reber Pearless Taylor Molley Shavanaugh Clarice Delbert Horrocks Bennett Rex Taylors Charlie Bigelows Roy Traylor Bridgeland Rhoda Ann Lee Lawrence Lee Artesia Orpha Kump Minnie Reynolds Vernal

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