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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
10
Miss Gerry Siddoway will wed Ardeth Johnson on March 24 in Manti, Utah. Gene Peterson is the bridegroom’s connection, with Siddoway a Manti High alumna and Snow College attendee. The couple plans to reside in Vernal after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Daniel G Freed two weeks after a Mexico honeymoon welcomed friends at an Ashley Ward Chapel reception from 8 to 11 pm They wed in Salt Lake City on December 31 1951 Dean Freestone wore white taffeta The brides sister Boneta Freestone served as bridesmaid The groom's family attended with best man Lloyd Freestone A Be Natural Club meeting followed and Ardeth Johnson and Ralph Hodkinson announced plans for an April wedding in Vernal
A local wedding reception and Saturday fete honored Vern Moore and Mrs Rifats, with Kenney and guests present. The afternoon included bingo, gifts, and light desserts, while neighbors and area attendees joined in the social gathering at the Moore residence on January 19, 1973.
Newlywed Mrs Floyd R Bingham was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Marlon Allen in Maeser. Twenty five friends and relatives of Mrs Bingham formed the gathering and joined in shower games directed by Mrs Jer Ping ham and Mrs Victor Bing. Light refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Allen Mrs Gordon Hacking and Mrs Myron Hacking.
Newly elected officers of Lodge No. 21 Independent at Lodge No. 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows were installed under James Hematreet district deputy and Karl Caldwell past noble grand. Earl Freeman named noble grand with other officers, plus Wilson Kurtz financial secretary, while elections were held for grand lodge officers of Utah. Refreshments followed under Kurtz and Hemstreet supervision.
The WMS of the First Baptist met at Mrs. Tom Anthony’s home for a regular weekly gathering directed by President Mrs. L. T. Peyton. Bible study covered Genesis and business items were handled. Luncheon for 13 members and children followed. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Nolan Beaird’s home on 29 South 7 West, next Tuesday at 2 pm.
Vondalee Johnson announces an early spring wedding to Travis Lee Wallace with nuptials planned in Ely Nevada. The couple will reside in Tooele Utah where Wallace is employed, following a quiet ceremony January 13 in Ely.
Mrs Acord and Mrs Larry Olpin hosted the Progressive Arts Club meeting with Mrs Verne Nelson presiding. Rulon Gardiner presented the world event and Tenney Johnston showed an educational film. Guests included Mrs Tenney Johnston and Mrs Ken Stringham.
Miss Johnson, a Uintah High and Vernal Seminary graduate, and her fiancé Mr. Wallace from Portales-Tigh—New Mexico, plan a Salt Lake Temple ceremony. Local Rebekah Lodge officers were installed, with Bea Bennion presiding, and hostesses served dessert after the meeting.
Residents report homecomings from Denver and San Francisco while planning trips to Old Mexico. Harry Rattist and A. Py Voorhles segment routes, with Wardle in Portland, and Miss Wardle’s church posting. Ernest Fering returns to Portland. Vernal hosts family visits, accident recovery updates, and livestock show purchases by Searle and Rasmunssen, plus lengthy guest stay by Mrs Curfew.
Uintah County Hospital reports near capacity with 39 patients ill this week chiefly from influenza. Medicals list numerous patients by name. surgical department patients include several women and men, with several staff or associated names noted in fragmented entries.
Mrs. George Erickson led the Current Topics Club last week with Mrs. Ken Sowards as co host. Clair Cord county agent presented an educational film while Mrs. Oakley Larson and Mrs. Bill Thames organized region details. The meeting featured a talk on a progressing polo drive in Alaska County by Mrs. Ralph. The next session is planned for February 9 with plans for a Valentine party honoring husbands and guests.
Spent the weekend in Salt Lake City with Donna Eldredge deputy county treasurer and Nadean Odekirk deputy county clerk returning Sunday. Misa Odekirk visited relatives in Bingham. From Chicago Illinois Mrs Otine and her son Ronald Carson arrived Tuesday at May Ruple home to visit Mrs Olne's mother Martha Nelson. Mrs Oline recently returned from Valparaiso Chile where her husband an efficiency expert is employed. Mrs Ray Paul Mrs Norman Rockwood and Miss Gerry Siddoway head home early this week after party shopping for Siddoway s upcoming marriage to Gene Peterson of Manti on March 24.
Uintah County issued two marriage licenses this week through the county clerk's office. Also recorded are births at Uintah County Hospital including a boy born January 1 to Mr and Mrs Lester Hulling, a girl to Mr and Mrs Nat een, and more newborns to several local couples.
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