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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
9
A reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Linford Batty was held at the Glines home with parents and family in attendance. The couple received guests, with music, readings, and a six-table cake display as dancers and performers entertained.
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Mr and Mrs Charles St. Taylor of Lapoint announce the engagement of their daughter Myrna to Duane Richens son of Mr and Mrs Charles Richens of Token. Myrna is a Ford Scholar at the University of Utah in her first year. Duane is senior year student body president at Union High School. No wedding date yet.
Gloria Ann Schaefermeyer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Schaefermeyer received a $500 Lions Club scholarship from Sewart Alaska. She studied in Vernal and Seward, graduated from Vernal Seminary, and attends College of Alaska near Fairbanks. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schaefermeyer of Macser were informed this week.
The Second Ward Gold and Green Ball with theme Paper Doll will be held Saturday January 3 at the Scout House. Lorna Mayberry and Lila Caldwell lead the program while Murray Harrson and Adelle Troitter arrange the floor show. YWMA officers Veda Hatch Ruby Fite and Helen Walker handle decorations and Paul Lemon directs advertising.
About 250 parents attended Uintah High School for Back to School Night. A PTA led assembly featured the Saxophone Sextet with listed players, introductions of new Deielpal Glen Ovard and assistant principal Harold Hulliner, and classroom visits to discuss the year’s teaching program.
Calendar lists stake officers Kiwanis Woolgrowers Neet in Salt Lake City Variety programs Bludent body dance advance Colored Clowns va Second Ward Gold and Green Ball Central PTA Cattlemen's Association Gun and Rifle Club Teachers Meet at Union City Council Jaycees Chamber of Commerce County Commission Kiwanis UHS at Tabiona School Institute Stake Conference Masons American Legion School Board and local names connected to events scheduled through February with multiple organizations and dates.
Mary Helen Merkley and Verne Helmbigner wed Christmas night at the LDS church in Moses Lake Washington in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd J Merkley, wore white lace over satin with a pearl headpiece. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Jake K Heimbigner of Spokane. After the ceremony a reception followed in the recreation hall and the couple planned a two week honeymoon in southern California before settling in Moses Lake.
The Social Whirl lists a packed week of social events including a Rulon Linds reception and Searle-Ross gathering. It notes various venues such as the Second Ward Gold and Green Bar, Beaux Arts, and cultural arts programs with attendees like Davis and Harold. The piece mentions the Salt Lake City Wool Growers Convention attendance.
A social evening is planned for Friday January 20 at 8 p.m. at the Maeser recreation hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Lind. Sponsored by the Ulniah Busin essionaries, the event will feature a program dancing and light refreshments. Lind recently was released after two years in the Uintah Basin Mission at Randlett and married Flora Butler in the St George Temple. The reception in Richfield was held earlier. the public is invited to attend.
Loreen Johnson a Utah State Agricultural College freshman at Logan won one of the leading parts in Peer Gynt staged at the College Theatre from October 21 to 23. She played Aasy beside Vasco Call as Peer Gynt in a Norwegian fantasy noted for its 21 scenes and elaborate costumes and effects. Loreen a Uintah High School graduate, performed in dramatic activities, with her parents attending the opening night.
A-3C Vern F Moore transferred from Nellis AFB Nevada to New defener processing and then to Grosse AFB Labrador for one year. He has served sixteen months in the Air Force and works in maintenance and supply.
The M. L. A. hosted its Gold and Green Ball Tuesday with theme You Wore A Tulip and I Wore A Red Rose. Noor show featured square dancing led by Mrs. Grant Hacking and Roy Frestone singing as Openshaw Orchestra provided music.
Uintah School employees plan a mid year institute with E Allen Bateman Lue and Wilain NB bal as organizers. Miss Beshire Stringham leads elementary sessions Glen Ovard heads secondary education. Key talks by Charles Freeman and Ernest Johnson cover new retirement program and related legislation. Lt Dean D Peterson suggested for Navy command.
Miss Juleann Washburn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Washburn will present a piano and organ recital at 7:30 pm in the Second Ward Chapel. She is a seventh grade student at Ulita High School and excels in music and seminary work. She will perform selections by Sibelius Rein hard Saint Saens Buck Gaynor Wachs Debussy Weller Brahms Sullivan and Suppe including The Swan and Poet and Peasant.
Central School P TA announces a meeting at the Central Library on Monday January 31 at 7 30 pm with Rep Clair Hopkins as guest speaker. He discusses the recent legislature special session focusing on the kindergarten program and will answer questions. A room attendance prize will be awarded to the room with the highest parent turnout.
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