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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1946

Page

12

Surprise Party Honors Josh Hall at Dry Fork Home

A surprise party Sunday evening honored Josh Hall of Dry Fork for his thirty fifth birthday. Thirty five relatives attended the social evening at the Hall home. Four of Mr Hall's sons and a son in law in the armed services joined the gathering. The party was arranged by Mrs Bert Caldwell Mrs Sam Rolfe and Mrs Wealthy Campbell, sisters of Mr Hall, who presented many gifts.

Josh Hall Dry Fork Hall Mr Hall Bert Caldwell Sam Rolfe Wealthy Campbell

Lady Lions Fete Visitors Saturday in Vernal Tour

Visiting ladies of the Associat ed Civic Club of Southern and Eastern Utah toured Vernal highlights including Uintah high school Central School an asphalt plant west of town and a government trailer camp in East Vernal A dessert luncheon at Mrs Francis Feltch’s home followed. Mrs Joe Jensen and Mrs Stanley Stephenson hosted musical numbers. Marriage license issued July 1 to Ww Bowden 65 and Mae Clark 31 Roosevelt.

Associated Civic Club Southern Utah Lady Lions Uintah High School Central School Government East Francis Feltch Second East Street Joe Jensen Mt Pleasant Stanley Stephenson Salt Lake Don Hacking B_H Stringham

Vernal Man Weds Roosevelt Miss in Salt Lake City

Delaine Degison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orwen Degison of Roosevelt, married Loran L Reynolds, son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Reynolds of Vernal, in a double wedding at the Frank Beers residence in Salt Lake City on June 18. The bride wore white satin with fingertip veil and carried Wes and pink rose bud bouquet. An informal reception followed. the couple will make their home in Vernal.

Delaine Degison Mauger Orwen Pearson Roosevelt Loran L Reynolds Lynn Reynolds Vernal Frank Beers Salt Lake City Lovely Wes Reynolds Will Mink

Craig Girl Weds Artesia Officer

Miss Rose E Murphy of Craig and James S Warner of Artesia, deputy sheriff, were married Friday at Craig Congregational parsonage with Rev A C Best officiating. The bride wore tailored suit in pastel blue with white accessories and red rose corsage. Best man was P L Bingo McRoberts. After a short honeymoon in Glenwood Springs the couple will reside in Artesia. Mr Warner, former Craig day marshal, has served as deputy sheriff at Artesia for several months.

Rose E Murphy Craig James S Warner Bingo McRoberts Glenwood Springs Warners Arl Door Warner Craig Day Artesia

1 H Club Elects Officers Saturday

Carrie Calder named president of the Sewing Susie Scissor Snappers 411 club at a meeting at Gloria Wallis home Neva Mackay named vice president Marquita Goodrich elected secretary Carolyn Wallis reporter Altal Weeks wis named song leader Members work on clothing projects Light refreshments served SOS Club members enjoyed a fireside bonfire gathering Wednesday evening in the Old Philip Stringham Orchard Hostesses listed Mrs Henry Schisaefermeyer Mrs Morgan Hall Mrs Beldon Reynolds Eva Merkley and Mrs Howard Williams A luncheon was served to fourteen members and a special guest Mrs LaVern Hemstreet of California

Carrie Calder Sewing Susie Scissor Snappers Gloria Wallis Neva Mackay Marquita Goodrich Carolyn Wallis Altal Weeks Wis SOS Club Old Philip Stringham Orchard Henry Schisaefermeyer Morgan Hall Beldon Reynolds Eva Merkley Howard Williams LaVern Hemstreet California

County DUP to Gather July 12 in Uintah County Park

The Uintah County encampment of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers will meet July 12 at Merkley Park with eight county camps in attendance. Gather at 11 am for luncheon followed by afternoon meetings. elections for the coming year will be held. Officers named include Mrs Lila Robbins first vice president and Mrs Thelma Dexter second vice president. Also noted, DeLoy Richens and Ina Kettle obtained marriage licenses July 2 in Myton.

Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Merkley Park Leonard Horrocks Lila Robbins Thelma Dexter

Vernal Rebekahs Host State Officers Dinner and Installations

Verna l Rebekah Lodge 23 entertained Eliza beth Heckler president of the statewide assembly and staff at a dinner social before the lodge meeting on June 26. Guests included Emma L Sudheimer and staff from Salt Lake City Naomi Rebekah Lodge 11, with Nancy Myers chaplain. Installation of officers is set for July 17 at the lodge hall with Alma Mackay noble grand and a slate led by Roberta Karren Neva Ashby Maggie Hatch Lou Havens Eva Hatch Dora Hall Viola Swainright Maybell Yourdon Clara Price Elizabeth Weist Frances Toungate Stella Atr en among others.

Alma Mackay Roberta Karren Neva Ashby Maggie Hatch Lou Havens Eva Hatch Dora Hall Viola Swainright Noble Maybell Yourdon Clara Price Guardian Elizabeth Weist Frances Toungate Suorter Stella Atren

Honeymoon Takes Vernal Girl to California

Reginald B Burchinal and Donna Mecham married in April in Chicago enjoy the latter part of their honeymoon in Southern California after touring the eastern states. Mrs Burchinal is the daughter of Mrs Lyman Mecham. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L C Burchinal of Los Angeles and studies music in the east. he is a veteran of the CBS theater of operations. The couple plans to return to the east coast later in the summer.

Reginald B Burchinal California Burchinals Chicago Burchinal Donna Mecham Lyman Mecham L C Burchinal Los Angeles CBS Theater of Operations

Denver Group to Present Program At Local Church

Denver Bible College students perform Sunday evening music at Community Church of Vernal starting 7:30 PM. The program includes a congregational hymn, songs by Lenore Smith and Carolyn Strabel, Laura Fry piano accordion, violin by Alice Holgate and a girls trio. Charles Holgate speaks.

Denver Bible College Community Church of

Leota Miss Weds In Temple Rites

Leota resident Elda Barney and Sandy native Keith P Gillen were married in the Salt Lake LDS temple with Joseph Fielding Smith presiding. Attending were Ray and Elda Barney, David and Keith Gillen, and Orvald Gillen. A reception followed at the Sandy Second Ward chapel.

Leota West Uintah County Elda Barney Keith P Gillen Sandy Mia Salt Lake Lds Temple Joseph. Fielding Snifts Ray W Barney David Gillen Orvald Gillen

Shower Reception Honors Masseys in Naples Chapel

AnInformal reception and shower honored Mr and Mrs Ferrell A Massey Varr at Naples chapel. Roses and summer blooms brightened the hall as guests arrived. Guests welcomed the honorees. DeVere Carroll served as master of ceremonies and introduced the program. Mona Ree Massey and Rachel Calder gave readings. Joy Gurr played two piano pieces and Cheree Gurr sang Sweet Mystery of Life. A mock wedding entertained guests, and a dessert luncheon followed. Gift-room duties were managed by Taft McNaughtion, Mrs Roy Massey, Mrs DeVere Carroll, Mela Massey, and Emma Jean McNaughton.

Naples Chapel Ferrell Massey George Ay DeVere Carroll Mona Ree Massey Rachel Calder Joy Gurr Cheree Gurr Merrill Anderson Leah Massey DeVere Carroll Mela Massey Emma Jean McNaughton Taft McNaughtion Roy Massey

Yellowstone Trip For Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs Robert Brewer depart for a weeklong honeymoon in Yellowstone National Park. The Brewers wed last Wednesday in a double ring ceremony at the Karren residence with Bishop Jesse A Haws officiating. Mrs Brewer, daughter of Andrew Karren, has studied at the University of Utah. Mr Brewer, son of R A and Mrs Brewer of St Paul Minnesota, recently left two years of Navy service. They will visit St Paul after Yellowstone.

Robert Brewer Erma Karren Yellowstone National Park Karren West Matin Jesse First Ward Brewer Andrew Karren University of Utah R A Brewer St Paul Minn Navy

Town Talk invites and travels of local residents

Details a series of social notices and travel updates from residents. Roy Cooper and Erma er return to Salt Lake after a week visiting RT Cooper's father. Ethelyn Kehrer resumes duties after attending Mrs ET Childers's funeral in Arkansas City. Ralph Richard family visit from Salt Lake City to see grandparents. Arthur L Potter, road engineer, inspected Farm Creek mountain road work for Ashley National Forest. Vern McCarrell and Tenney T Johnston return from eastern states after attending the National Red Cross convention in Philadelphia. Doris Preece to teach kindergarten at Central School starting July 8 after BYU studies.

Ethelyn Kehrer Board of Education ET Childers Arkansas City Kansag Arthur L Potter Ogden Ashley National Forest Farm Creek Mountain Vern McCarrell Tenney T Johnston Home Land Red Cross Philadelphia McCarrell H M_ Becker Watsontown T H_ Becker Chase City Niagara Falls Fcago Johnston Oscar. Steele Pocatello Ida Central School Doris Preece Miss Preece BYU Provo

Alvin Weeks for County Assessor, Experience and Knowledge

A political advertisement urging voters to elect Alvin Weeks as County Assessor. It touts 25 years in agriculture and business, public-service leadership, and expertise in valuing stocks and business property for fair taxation. It emphasizes dedication of full time service for the county and taxpayer interests.

Alvin Alvin Weeks

Collier Furniture Co promotes new plastics and lamp line

WAAR THE SHOPPER WA WAAR THE SHOPPER WA highlights a busy week of home furnishings specials at Collier Furniture Co with new plastics shelves all kinds of what nots nylon table lamps chrome breakfast sets and Coleman stoves plus mirrors vases and decorative items. Also featured are Straw Hatery Summer Pajamas ready to wear outfits and Western rodeo slacks at Ashton’s with colorful shirts and blouses while Deon Voorhies and Hall family members vacation in Seattle Washington.

Collier Furniture Co Colliers ‘Watch Shell United United Ashton Ashton's

Sheriff Preece Seeks Reelection

Uintah County sheriff J Preece seeks another term on the Democratic ticket.A lifelong Uintah County resident, he is a veteran of World War I and has long worked as a farmer and stockman. He emphasizes knowing local people and county issues and cites experience with Uintah Countys growing population and returning soldiers.

Uintah County J Preece Preece Uintah

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Bowden Mae Clark Eleets DUP DeLoy Richens White Rocks Ina Kettle Myton Vernal Rebekahs Denver Group Cherries E. H. Calder Sandy Second Ward Ray Barney Alterra Gillen Yellowstone Clinton Cooper Mr Cooper RT Cooper Ralph Richard and Son Richard Widdoway Richards Elaine Siddoway Hepuptican E Searle & Co Searles A Deon Voorhies Seattle Washington Boyd L Hall Voorhies Quality Drug Store Vernal Express Uthors Aewa Pains Kenneth C Snow Dairy Altolortable Harry, Hammon Ute Con Rusion Co Artesia, Cola Wiens Thanes Company of Werron J Neal Betty Wall Los Aritelet Hhe Mrs Bascom Wallace Wall Fooly Mi J. C. Penney Co Vernal, Utah Theatre Presents Lana Turner John Hediak James Crag News Ray Mill Paulette Goddard Jack Oakie Dick Powell Landa Carmell Border Patrol James Dunn and Wanda McKay Bing Crosby Rythym ON the River
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