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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1959

Page

7

Davis couple wed at bride's parents home

Vicki Marrison and Bill T Fullbright were married January 6 at the bride’s parents’ home in Davis. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop y rum Slaugh. Attendants included several local residents. A surprise wedding party followed at the McClure home.

Vicki Marrison Bill T Fullbright Davis Vicki Harrison Tullbright Stanley Harrison Erpon Floyd Tullright Boydton Virginia Bishop Yrum, Slaugh Mack) Tillinger BL. McClure Westesses McClure Don. McGrew Halliburton Davia Ward Chapel

Daddy Date party fosters ties among homebuilders

Three Vernal Second Ward homebuilder groups led by Mrs. Don Brown Mrs. Ralph Morrison and Mrs. Lynn Murdock hosted a Daddy Date party Friday January 23 at the town hall. Linda King emceed the program with prayers by Ellen Richardson and Pauline Cundick. Toes honored friendship family and spiritual ties as couples dined and played games for the closing event. A similar schedule of community club activities follows in Helper and surrounding areas.

Vernal Second Ward Don Brown Ralph Morrison Lynn Murdock Bcouthouse Linda King Ellen Richardson Briawna Lemin Roy Cundick Wareren D. Richardson Pauline Cundick

Open House Friday Honors Marinda Holfeltz 90th Birthday

Vernal residents celebrate Marinda Holfeltz, longtime area resident born January 30, 1909, with open house hosted by son Elmer on Friday from 2 to 4 pm. She survives six of 11 children, has 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, and recalls early life across Utah, Idaho and Arizona before settling in Vernal.

Marinda Wamsley Holfeltz Vernal Elmer Tolfeltz Maeser Mia Holfeltz Canada Smithfield Utah Wolfeltz

Uintah Stake Gold and Green Ball Hopeful Event

Uintah Stake schedules Gold and Green Ball to close January with events at the Stake Center. Dancing to the Durghinal Orchestra, 9 pm start for adults and teens, gate affair invites all in Ashley Stake. Chair Dr Vernon C Young and co-chair Dorothy O’Neil, with committees for floor show, decorations, refreshments, and advertising.

Uintah Stake Stake Center Durghinal Orchestra Ashley Stake 9 Vernon C Cochairman Dorothy O'Neil Eléen Anderson Jana and Norman Haslem Joy Kay Janie Hodgkinson Betty Powers Theresa Wradlock Geverly Sandera Lorna Mayberry

Pioneer hardship tale told by Tora Nielsen Starkle

Deseret News recounts the life of 96 year old Tora Nielsen Starkle of Vernal who endured dugout living, a two room adobe home, and the loss of multiple children and spouses. Neighbor George H Martinsen sent the brief story highlighting Starkle’s perseverance through typhoid death, mining of fortitude, and late family growth in Ashley Valley.

Ted Cannon Deseret News Kansas Nod House Tora Nielsen Starkle Vernal George H Martinsen Starkle Dugouts Edward John Stackie Ashley Valley Dust

Visit Notes Highlight Mrs Holfeltz Family Ties

Dr Ervin Nelson and family from Salt Lake City were weekend guests at the home of Drs and Mr Vernon Young. After her marriage to John Holfeltz she resided there, later living five years when reservations opened, yet returning to the Maeser home. Mrs Holfeltz, widow for 20 years, has spent 12 years at her present home near her son Elmer, who remarks on the daily visits from his siblings, neighbors, and their children.

Ervin Nelson Salt Lake City Drs Mr. Vernon - Young John Holfeltz Maeser

Mrs. Sarah A. Smith Celebrates 80th Birthday in Vernal

Mrs. Sarah Ay Smith marked her 80th birthday with family at her Vernal home. She helped sew a baby quilt for a great grandchild, hosted by daughter Glen Walker and attended by daughter Lucille Swett and granddaughter Wilma Davidson. Born in Beaver Utah, she endured a leg injury in youth and migrated to Daggett County, marrying Alvin E. Smith in 1897, becoming the first white couple there. She raised six children, counts 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, and long served LDS Church auxiliaries including Relief Society secretary for 18 years. She remains active, teaching religion classes and visiting teachering, living at home in Ashley Ward.

Sarah Ay Jon Glen Wadker Quilling Po Anan Flucille Swelt Wilma Davidson Walkera Sarah Ann Nelson Smith Beaver Utah Daniel Wnd Sarah Warby Nelson Daggett County Alvin E Smith Elmer Lucille) Swett Vernal Mra Austen Lovins) Stevens Mesa Arizona S C Eva) Dorman Rock Springs Wye Glen Doris) Walker Daniel Manila Wesley Shea Mother Smith LDS Church Relief Society Ashley Stake Relief Society Ashley Ward Nesset Society

Pioneer Fathers Theme Chosen at Stake MIA Meet

The Ash ley Stake conference MIA session featured The Faith We Wave In Our Pioneer Fathers as the theme. Tyrrell Seager Jr Elva Timothy Bennie Freestone Jimmy Workman Kay Caldwell presented narrative parts. Toni Goodrich played organ. a girls chorus and a male quartet performed. Lowell Wardle offered invocation and Ethel Palmer pronounced benediction.

Ashley Stake MIA Tyrrell Seager, Jr Elva Timothy Bennie Freestone Jimmy Workman Kay Caldwell Toni Goodrich Jeanne Siddeway Veneta Hullinger Ann Robertson Tamera Hacking Maryl Glines

Free Public Relations Course Starts Tuesday at Uintah High

A free public relations course, planned by Willi am C. Winder of the State Dept of Public Instruction, will be held in the Uintah High School audio visual room on Tuesdays February 4 10 17 and 24. Each session will last about 44 hours and targets all types of businesses and stores.

Uintah High School William C. Winder State Dept. of Public Instruction Rhoda T. Robinson Robinson

McCoy and Mott Trip for Regional Meetings

Mr and Mrs Clift McCoy went to Portland Oregon last Friday to attend the National Wool Growers convention. Mr and Mrs Warren Mott visited Ogden over the weekend and called on Mr and Mrs Thair Allen, formerly of Vernal. Allen was a coach at UNS while he was here.

Clift McCoy Portland Oregon Wool Growers Convention Warren Mott Ogden Thair Allen Vernal Allen UNS

Hospital News From Uintah County Hospital Also Public Births

Hospital news supplied by Uintah County hospital lists administrators nurses and staff, with congratulations for new births. A boy born January 20 to Mr and Mrs Dean Chew, a girl January 21 to Mr and Mrs Felix Gray, a girl January 22 to Mr and Mrs Jack D Shel fer, and a girl January 24 to Mr and Mrs Odeen Ander leon.

Uintah County Hospital Erland Preece Juanita McDowell Glen Michens Amelia R. Clowerd Eldon Caldwell Dewey McMullen Boyd L Rolfe Manuel Trujifie Claytoh L Simmona R Vee Winn George 1 Sreksort Dean Chew Mere Felix Gray Jack D Shelfer Odeen Ander Leon

Bryson Nominated District Mother of the Year

Mrs Ralph A Elfreda Bryson chosen by Progressive Arts club to represent their group as District Mother of the Year. She is praised for homemaking and family involvement with four children active in school and church. contest entries close February 15 with nominations via Mrs Jack It Wallis.

Elpreda Bryson Progressive Arts Ralph A Elfreda) Bryson Progressive Arts Club Bryson Brysons Phillip Brigham Young University Federated Womens Clubs of America Uintah Basiin Salt Lake City Jack It Wallis Wallis

Mrs Eve Ashiton Attends Washington National Security Forum

Mrs Eve Ashton travels to Washington DC for the annual Women's Forum on National Security January 29 31 with 1200 delegates. She chairs the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley hosting an event with 14 national women’s groups and profiles of keynote speakers incl Secretary McElroy General Romulo and Bertha Adkins.

Mra Eve Ashton Washington, D. C Mra Ashton Parley American Legion Auxiliary Ell Hf. McElroy Carlos P. Romulo United States Philippines Miss Bertha § Adkins Health, Education and Welfare J Lewis Powell Statler Milton Hotel Washington Mra Ashton Twhce Oe Ee

Williams Return From Sun Valley Vacation Spoils Contest Win

Mr and Mrs Bob Williams of Vernal owners of Ashley Valley Appliance won a four day all expense trip to Sun Valley Lodge after their store Ashley Valley Appliance ranked No 1 in Trappers Trading contest across Idaho Montana and Utah. They enjoyed sleigh rides sailing bowling and dining at Mt Baldy during the trip.

Bob Willams Sun Valley Idaho Williams Vernal Ashley Valley Trappers Sun Valley Lodge Montana Utah Ashley Valley App Mel Williams Mt Baldy

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