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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
13
Roene Asay and Phillip Hollingsworth were married at Ballard Seminary with President Hollis G Hollinger performing the ceremony. An reception followed where gifts were given. the bride is the daughter of Zane Asay of Roosevelt and Phillip Hollingsworth Sr of Flagstaff Arizona. The groom departs Tuesday for an army base for medical care after injuries in a recent accident.
The Ladies Guild of Kingsbury Congregational Community Church met with 25 members to plan World Day of Prayer on February 17 at the Congregational church in Vernal. Co chairs Gilbert Doll and Mrs Lada Sweatman urged all Vernal churches to participate and urged members to bring used summer clothing to send to a Puerto Rico hospital as part of the Guilds Friendly Service Project. Four new members were welcomed Louise Sleger Frances Jackson James Stanley and Ralph Bowman with Mrs Leola War man as guest. An address on church history was given by Mrs Wm Keebler and devotion by Mrs James Stanley. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting set for February 13 at Mrs Ruth Stevens home.
During a brief Vernal trip Mr and Mrs George C Davis shared harrowing California flood memories. Davis recalled water within a quarter mile of his Sacramento hotel, aiding destitute families with carts and furniture removal, and the devastation after floods receded. He noted furniture damage from loosened glue and fittings and called the scene unforgettable. They were hosted by local residents and planned social calendar events and community notices follow.
Parishioners elected officers for 1958 at a Kings ity Church meeting last Sunday. John Tyers and Frederick Beal were named to the Board of Trustees, with R. W Jones D. E Casada J. H. Reader and Mrs. R. Cooper continuing unexpired terms. New deacons chosen include Alan Dahlgreen Gilbert Doll WV Naylor and Frederick Beal, C. P Pederson and N. Liscomb remain in office. Deaconesses elected are Mrs. Gilbert Doll and Mrs. P Pederson. Current deaconesses are Mrs. Clark Feltch Mrs. W. V. Naylor Mrs Melba Latiner and Mrs Jh. W. Jones. Other officers include Mrs. David Barrett clerk W. E Farmer Jr treasurer and Mrs. J. H. Reader financial secretary. Committees added include Ushers Charles Johnson N. Liscomb and John Tyers. Every Member Canvass W. V. Naylor Mrs. Join Crouch and Mew Coke refuses. Music committee Lucilla Johnson Mrs. Wm Keebler Mrs. V. E Farmer Mrs Don Akers and Mrs Adolph Johnson. Hospitality committee Mrs. Fred Deal Mrs. V. E Farmer and Mrs D. E B Canada. Committee for Religious Education includes Alan Dahlgreen C. P. Pederson Mrs. Adolph Johnson Mrs Don Akers and Mrs D. E Casada.
Former Vernal and Bennett residents Delbert Horrocks and family visited Vernal for Otis Horrocks funeral. Barbara Harrison from Cheyenne visited Anderson and Williams homes. A birthday party honored James Chivers with guests including Willis Johnson and Charles Anderson. The Lunt and Batty families hosted dinners related to Dillman farewell. A new granddaughter was welcomed to Asher Merkley and family in Vernal.
Uintah Stake Y M M officers announce Meet Me At Mutual events to feature This Is Your Life dramatizations in early next week programs. Glade Sowards says the show will highlight Mutual influence, with the honored person kept secret until skits begin.
Lloyd Winward, member of the committee, announced nearly 200 attended the January 21 dance at Uintah Stake Center. Dances sponsored by the MIA invite parents and older people. Rendlesbach orchestra provides music. The January 28 event starts at 8:30 pm with refreshments sold.
The Firemen’s Ball returns this year on February 18 at Imperial Hall. Proceeds fund brigade equipment and the department reports having distributed 20 fire extinguishers as part of a new community service. Fire officials urge residents to have extinguishers checked free of charge and remind that winter fires are more likely.
Congratulations flow as several area couples welcome new children this week. Mr and Mrs George W Lee report a boy born January 17. Mr and Mrs Jock Burr welcome a girl January 17. Mr and Mrs Each Hutch report a girl January 18. Mr and Mrs Marcell Gray greet a girl January 19. Mr and Mrs Richard Walker celebrate a girl born January 22. Mr and Mrs Wendell Collier announce a boy born January 23. Mr and Mrs Elmer Henline welcome a girl January 23.
The special interest department sponsors an evening of square and modern dancing at Ashley Valley Air High gym Friday January 27 from 7 to 11 60 pm. All interested adults are invited to attend followed by a pot luck supper.
Vernal reports Glade Calder transfers from Spokane Air Force base to Guam for temporary duty as a co pilot flying BYGs. Recently promoted to first lieutenant, he informed his wife Mrs May Calder who is staying with his mother in Vernal. Lt Calder visited the graves of Arzy Mitchells sons from Roosevelt killed in World War I.
Uinta Riders named Morris Carter as president and Deloss Searle as vice president at a Saturday meeting in the Uintah State Bank building. Vivian Carter was chosen secretary with directors Lela Hullinger Vida Clark and Owen Bodily. The club noted three years of operation delivering outdoor life and equestrian enjoyment.
Central school children will begin a U S Savings Stamps program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Under chairwoman Mrs. John Stagg, youngsters will buy 10 and 25 cent stamps each Thursday to paste in books and redeem for a U S Savings Bond once enough stamps are collected, with Auxiliary volunteers assisting.
Mary Ann Case of Altamont, born January 31 1867 in Provo, a Jensen and Ute reservation pioneer, will celebrate her 99th birthday January 31 at the home of her son Floyd Case in Mr Emmons. A Church worker, she helped birth the first white child on Lake Fork Beach and raised a large family of nine children, thirty five grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
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