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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

7

Annual Stake Social of Girls Organization Highlights

The Annual Stake Social of the Girls Organization was held at the Stake Center last Thursday with the theme Our Country. A program featured readings, songs including America The Beautiful, skits, piano solo, and a nine-item awards list for outstanding participants. About 400 attendees, ages 12 to 21, enjoyed the event after refreshments, with honored leaders and officers in attendance and 7:30 p.m. stake center and ward building activities scheduled.

Stake Center Country America ‘the Beautiful Naples Reading Nita Slaugh Davis Maesere America Triy Fell Connie Lundell Vernal Ashley Cartilon Searle Gimes Joleen Bwaln Lapoints Vernet Secor Ward Rong Tridell Mra Wallace E. Slaugh E. Smith Francis Gardiner Harold Davis Vera van Leuven Erma, Goodrich

Reed Preece to wed Pearl McMecham in Phoenix

Mr. and Mrs. Karl B. Preece announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Reed to Miss Pearl McMecham of Phoenix Arizona. The ceremony will take place January 28 in Phoenix. The couple will honeymoon in Las Vegas Salt Lake City and Vernal with an open house for the groom’s family on February 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Preece home.

Karl B. Preece Ad Reed Pearl McMecham John McMecham Phoenix, Ariz Phoenix Las Vegas Sli Lake City Vernal Preece

Jensen Gold And Green Ball at Jensen LDS ward

The Annual Gold and Green Ball of Jensen LDS ward was held Friday evening at the ward chapel. The semiformal event featured a floor show by five couples, a “The Alpha’ De Fox Trot” number, and a setting themed “April Showers.” Miss Dorothy Dudley was crowned Gold and Green queen, with Donald Martinson as esco.

Jensen Lds Ward Ward Alpha‘De Fox Mia Hae Jolly Ervin Wilkins Doris Rich Dorothy Dudley Esco Donald Martinson Ann Wankler Rhea Oxborrow Magle

Alfred Reads The Magnificent Yankee At Progressive Arts Club

Regular Progress Arts Club meeting last Thursday at Mrs. Russell Wolly home featured Ureeled Uintah High School speech director reading the play The Magnificent Yankee. Ralph Preece from the Junior Chamber of Commerce presented Hoover Commission Report. Dessert luncheon served to 13 members and six guests. Next meeting set for February 2 at Mrs. Robert Olsen home with Mrs. Verne Nielson hostess and Mrs. George Millecam in charge of the program.

Progressive Arts Club Russell Wolly Bob Morrison Ureeled Uintah High School Ralph Preece Chamber of Commerce Hoover Commission Allred Lews Abeggien Milton Searle Don Wilson Henry Millecam, Jr R. Henderson Robert Olsen Verne Nielson George Millecam

Sr Current Topics Club Hears Hoover Commission Report

Mrs Mardiq acucer hosted 12 members of the Sr Current Topics club at her home on Thursday January 12. Ralph Preece of the Jaycees led a Hoover Commission discussion followed by a program on American Citizen. Guests included Mrs Sam Hatch Mrs Bain Mrs Millecam and Mr Preece. The club will meet January 26 at the home of Rx Harmon Sowards. The SOS club of Maeser met Monday evening at the home of Mrs EF Harvey Christensen and spent the evening sewing and doing fancy work. A two course luncheon was served to 12 members and two guests Mrs Jack Cook and Mrs Hacking. Next meeting will be at the home of Miss Eva Merkley February.

Mardiq Acucer Ralph Preece The Jaycees Hoover Commission SOS Club Maeser Mra. EF Harvey Christensen Jack Cook Hacking Eva Merkley Richard Titfany Pearl Johnson Donvid Barr Lloyd Watkins Stan King Lloyd Watekins Melba Lattner Jack Turner Derrett King BR. A. Bryson Beaux Art Club Harold Sargent Lee Walker Ed Calder Ace High Club Jes York Zelph S. Calder Milas Y. Colton Lee Bennion Wendell Pope

Gene Fisher Weds Luella Lamoreaux in Fresno

Fresno announces the marriage of Luella Lamoreaux to Gene Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Byron P Fisher Jensen. Ceremony conducted by an LDS Elder at the bride's home on Christmas Eve followed by a family supper with Elders Don Calder Irvin Haws and Ernest Weeks. The couple will reside in Greybull Wyoming where Fisher works for a chemical company.

Gene Fisher California Fresno Cal Luella Lamoreaux Byron P. Fisher Jensen LDS Dranch Lamoreaux Eldery Don Calder Irvin Haws Ernest Weeks LDS Vernaln Greybull Wyo Fisher Ithe Western Gimical Co

Marriage Announcement for Miss Chapman and Charles Nichols

Mr and Mrs Ralph Chew of Jensen announce the marriage of Miss Quays Chapman to Charles Nichols both of Denver. The ceremony occurred December 20 in Denver. The bride is the late Mr and Mrs Finn Chapman’s daughter formerly of Jensen and Vernal. The couple resides in Englewood Colorado.

Ralph Chew Jensen Miss Quays Chapman Charles Nichauls Denver Nichols Finn Chapman Jensen and Vernal Chew Englewood Colo. Ean

PTA To Hold Birthday Party At Uintah High Auditorium

Four Uintah County schools join February PSTA meetings at Uintah High School Auditorium Monday February 20 at 7 30 to mark National Congress of Parents and Teachers founding. FBI official Jay C Newman will speak on Youth Freedom From Crime followed by a 15 minute Q A. Pageant square dancing and refreshment committees are named with school leaders directing the event. Public invited and urged to attend.

Uintah County PSTA Uintah High School National Congress of Parents and Teachers Jay C. Newman FBI Utah Nevada Matser-Glines Poup Oulsa Hacking Gertrude Richards Naples-Daviz P-Ta Mary Gifford Thelma Wright Central School Elwood Gee Ewe

Life of Stephen Foster program at Ladies Aid meeting

Members at the Kingsbury Ladies Aid heard a program on Stephen Foster directed by Mrs. W A Banks with assistance from Mrs. Jorgensen and Mrs. Louis Adams. A luncheon for 14 members and three guests followed, with two January birthday cakes as decorations. A food sale for the fossil drive at the Field House of Natural History was approved for Saturday at Ranton Bros from 3 to 5. Erma Johnston joined the club as a new member.

Kingsbury Ladies Aid Bessie Swain Walter Corless Melba Lattner Ald Kingsbury Gaulld Field House of Natural History Ranton Bros W. A. Banks Stephen Foster John Jorgensen Louis Adams Erma Johnston Harry Rathitt

Nancy Colton Chairs Winter Mist Dance at U of Utah

Nancy Colton daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh W Colton served as chairwoman of the annual Winter Mist dance at Carlson Hall on the University of Utah campus Friday January 20. Sponsored by the Tall dormitory for freshman women the event was a highlight of the winter social calendar. A University freshman Miss Colton plans to major in dramatics in the College of Fine Arts. She is a Uintah high school graduate class of 1949 and was active in Pep Club theatre and yearbook staff.

Halt Lake City Nancy Colton Hugh W. Colton Carlson Hall University of Utah Colton College of Fine Arts Uintah High School Academy Theatre

Welfare Festival at First Ward Set for Friday

The annual Welfare Festival in Vernal First Ward will be Friday in the ward amusement hall. A afternoon children's program and an evening lineup of entertainment feature quests, booths, games, and films including boxing bouts for youths.

Vernal First Ward Orville Hullinger

Thalia Club Donates to Polio Drive and Meeting

Fourteen Thalia club members met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Austin White's home for a business session led by president Mrs. Ward White. Donations were made to the Polio drive, a game titled "S00" featured prizes won by Mrs. Darrell Johnston and Mrs. Ward White, and a dessert luncheon was served. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Charles D. Anderson's home on February 2.

Thalia Club Austin White Ward White Darrell Johnston Charles D. Anderson

Naples Gold And Green Ball Crowns Ward Queens

Naples ward held its annual Gold and Green ball Tuesday evening. Gold and Green queen Beth Hunting with attendants Joy Openshaw and Gala Chivers. Snow Queen Shirley Ruppo with Una Harrison and Larita Bowden as attendants. New Year Queen Peggy Chivers with attendants Un Manwaring and Carma Merrett. A floor show by Kate Santiguiat and Sherry Karren featured a solo ballet, with Mrs Lawrence Karren as accompanist. Arrangements were by Mrs Elwin Simmons and Lorin Mertell. ward MIA president and superintendent. Stake officers in attendance included Mrs Brian ONeil Grace Manwaring Beatrice StIngham Mrs Asher Evans and Alvin E Weeks.

Naples Beth Hunting Joy Openshaw An- Gala Chivers Shirley Ruppo Snow Queen Una Harrison Larita Bowden Peggy Chivers UN Manwaring Carma Merrett Lawrence Bascom Kate Santiguiat Sherry Karren Lawrence Karren Elwin Simmons Lorin Mertell MIA Brian O'Neil Grace Manwaring Beatrice St.Ingham Asher Evans Alvin E. Weeks

Textile Painting Demonstration for Uintah High Faculty Ladies

Mrs Frank Walker and Mrs Weal Johnson hosted Uintah high school Faculty Women's League event at Mrs Walker's home. Mrs Clair Swenson led the meeting as vice president while Mrs Stanley King demonstrated textile painting with finished pieces and paint mixing tips. Dessert luncheon followed for 12 members.

Frank Walker Weallace Johnson Harold Rendlesbach Uintah High School Walker Clair Swenson Stanley King King

Musical Program Enjoyed By Cultural Arts Club

Cultural Arts club members were entertained at Mrs. Dick Gardiner’s home Wednesday evening. Under director Mrs. Arthur Schaefermeyer a program featured violin solos by Dilworth Rust electric guitar by Mrs. Virginia Jenkins piano by Mrs. Haymons Earle and vocal numbers by Mrs. Sam Woolley. Hostess served a luncheon. New members Mrs. Howard Caldwell and Mrs. Ethan Neilson were welcomed. Next meeting set for Feb 1 at Mrs. Len Adamson’s home.

Dick Gardiner Arthur Schaefermeyer Dilworth Rust Virginia Jenkins Haymons Earle Schaefermeyer Sam Woolley Howard Caldwell Ethan Neilson Len Adamson

Business Associates Meet at Mrs Rex Allred Home

The Business Associates club gathered at Mrs. Rex Allred’s home last Thursday for a delayed Christmas party. Modena Bell won first prize and Rhoda Stevens low prize after exchanging gifts and playing games. An officers’ skit set the festive tone for an evening of fun. Ten members enjoyed a luncheon served as a snowman. Duane Hall of the Air Force is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents Emmett and his wife before reporting back to Fort Cal.

Rex Allred Modena Bell Rhoda Stevens Eoan Duane Hall Emmett Hall

Hoover Report Given To Utopia Club

Members of the Utopia club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Edgar C. Jones. Mrs. Abe Hatch, president, conducted the meeting with Rodney Ross representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Luncheon was served to 11 members. Next meeting set for February 6. Bridgette Club hosted by Mrs. Carl Searle last week with prizes won by Mrs. Victor Karren and Mrs. Karl Swain. A dessert luncheon followed for seven members and one guest, with next meeting at the home of Mrs. Victor Waite on January 30.

Utopia Club Edgar C. Jones Abe Hatch Rodney Ross Chamber of Commerce Hoover Commission Bridgette Club Carl Searle Victor Karren Karl Swain Desset Karren Victor Waite

Vernal Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Busy Week

Mrs Stella Underwood and Joseph Helphrey visited Vernal on Wednesday while Mr and Mrs C Brian O'Neil and daughters spent three days in Salt Lake City. Sunday School members John Stagg Belle Angus Mrs Jennie Weeks Mrs Shirley Slaugh and Samuel Woolley attended from the stake board. A Reno birth brought Craig C o to Mr and Mrs ay Karrasch. Mrs Karrasch known in Vernal as Nins Hair. Elder Wils Southam, son of Mr and Mrs, was to be released Feb 2 from the Hawaiian LDS mission. The Manns returned from a Los Angeles trip visiting relatives and the Rose Bowl. Mindoro naval shipyard veteran Emmett Hall’s son reportedly discharged after six years in the Navy and visiting Salt Lake City. Mrs Cora M Alexander visits Denver. J C Penney manager M R Strand forecast a good 1950. Hullinger family and others planned winter visits to Phoenix and Salt Lake City while many toured Southern Utah and Arizona including Boulder Dam and Zion Canyon.

Maeser Sunday School Stake Sunday School Board John Stagg Belle Angus Jennie Weeks Shirley Slaugh Samuel Woolley Wils Southam Ated George Southam Southam LDS Church Kenneth’ Winward Mindoro Naval Shipyard Boston Mass Emmett Hall Salt Lake Cl Ray Campbell Vernal

Stake Dancing Club To Meet At Stake Center

The Uintah Stake Dancing club organized by the Stake MIA aims to teach square dances and other old time dances plus modern dances. Membership costs $2 per couple, with four dances planned. First event set at the Stake Center, 7 30 to 9 pm, instruction on square dancing.

Uintah Stake Dancing Club Stake Mia Stake Center Frank R. Walker Bart Merkley Romania Freestone Hattla Johnson

BPW Group Social At Mrs Evelyn Evans Home

The Business and Professional Women’s monthly social gathered 16 members at Mrs. Evelyn Evans home last Wednesday with hostesses Mrs. Evans Lula Olsen and Helen Banks. A tray luncheon preceded bingo with small prizes for each game. A regular business meeting is planned Feb 1 in the Uintad State Bank directors room.

Business and Evelyn Evans Evans Lula Olsen Helen Banks Uintad State Bank Woden

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