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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
11
Riverside announces the engagement and forthcoming September wedding of Cioria Nicks Ferguson to Charles Max Ferguson. The bride is a Polytec High School graduate, Riverside College alumna, Zeta Phi Beta member, and bank employee. the groom graduated from the Don Martin School of Fable Arts and works in Vernal. Plans call for a Redlands ceremony and a Vernal home afterward.
Mrs. Russell Montgomery entertained at her home on Wednesday June 29 in honor of her daughter Marilyn prior to her qurage Saturday July 2 to Joseph Chiles. Mrs. James Montgomery assisted with preparations as twenty five friends attended a miscellaneous shower with musical numbers by Thresan Hadlock Gwen Goodrich Marquita Goodrich and Marilyn Robbins. Carol Calder Marjorie Montgomery and Marilyn Robbins helped serve. Delphinium baskets and a row of sweet peas formed the floral backdrop and a dessert luncheon was served.
Congratulations to multiple families on newborn boys and girls with birth dates in June and July. Notable entries include Richard Eklund’s son born June 30, Allen Burna’s son born July 4, Woodey B. Searle’s son born July 4, Grant Ainge’s daughter born July 5, Morris Warby’s son reported, and Ralph Ashton’s son born July 4.
The Uintah Basin hospital admitted or treated a range of patients in the past week. Among them were William S. Stringham Mary Van Tassel Tabonia Mrs Jesse Labrum Lapoint Mrs Wayne Hulbert Kent Van Leu van Mrs Louis Rasmussen Jensen Garth Ross Tridell Mrs Ferrell A Macks. A surgical patient was Mrs Rollo Trask and an accident patient was Mrs Arvard Erlandsop from Gailsburg.
The Montgomery wedding at the bride's parents home united Miss Marilyn Montgomery and Joseph D. Chiles. The ceremony was led by Bishop Phal Watkins of the Vernat LDS Second Ward. Relatives attended as attendants wore pink and navy outfits. After a brief honeymoon in Colorado and Wyoming the couple will reside in Jensen.
The Rasmussen family held a monthly meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Thurmer Rasmussen in Lapoint with a history of Ephraim Rasmussen read and piano selections by Mrs Richard Lowe and Darys Rasmussen. The county clerk issued several marriage licenses in June and early July to residents of Vernal Neola Whiterocks and nearby areas.
Last Wednesday officers and committee members of the John Heber Preece family met to lay plans for a Preece family reunion during the homecoming celebration.
A community shower was held at the LDS ward chapel on Wednesday June 20 to honor Mrs Floyd Massey. The event featured a mock wedding with Certrude Turner organizing games and a program, and attendees included Mrs Bert Beecham, Mrs Bill Green, Ruby Slangsh, Veda Tfateh and Mary Efelen Merkley with musical numbers by ChristeHa Evans, Mary Helen Merkley and Veda Hateh. Guests were served dessert luncheon.
Marlene Davis of Vernal among 5 000 delegates at the American Red Cross convention in Atlantic City. Eleanor Roosevelt spoke on human needs in a changing world. 700 junior delegates stayed at the Chelsea hotel with 17 foreign educators touring the United States. Vienna student Hildegarde Wilhelm praised postwar gift boxes while Austrian children await lasting friendship. Davis will return home after a few days in Salt Lake City.
The Goodrich family officers announce a reunion at the Naples Ward Chapel on Saturday July 23 at 1 pm led by chairman Byron Goodrich. All family members are invited to attend and bring a picnic supper. The Merkley park meeting at 4:00 p.m. on July 22 is noted as a separate item.
The Rebekah lodge votes to elect officers for the 1949 term. Members convene to choose a president vice president treasurer and other posts to lead the organization through the coming year.
A stream of visitors and family updates fills Vernal community pages. Ivan Caldwell heads to Japan for Army duty. Jacksay Stroy visits. families gather for holidays at Spanish Fork and Vernal rodeo. Local kinship, relocations, and travel wrap around church and social events.
Lou Mae Kitchen was chosen to represent the Goddess of Liberty at Jubby Fourth in Tridell Last Manouy. Attending were Barbara Morrill Fess Goodrich Shirley Morrill and Love Goodrich. The day featured a patriotic program with musical numbers by Love Goodrich Clifford Hart Joan and Craig Ross Tess Goodrich Marion and Gordon Hartley Dean and Johnnie Merkley Clyde Merkley Lloyd Merkley and Miss Goodrich. The afternoon included a rodeo and sports ending with a dance. Out-of-town guests included the Clifford Hartleys Mr and Mrs Horace Hayes and family of Wigan England and Mr and Mrs Arnold Lund of Salt Lake City. Recruit Floyd M Reynolds of Uintah High School Vernal Utah, stationed at Camp King Omiya Japan with the First Cavalry Division, is assigned to a heavy weapons squad at Camp McNair and is to undergo eight weeks of training near Mount Fujiyama.
Harold M. Lundell announces University of Utah entrance tests for prospective fall quarter entrants. Exams run all day on July 21 and August 18 and September 1, 8, and 15, with six hours per session. Students should plan to be on campus the full day.
Regular meetings of the Ver nal Christian church are held at 94 East 2nd South under Ollie Amas. Sunday school starts at 10 am followed by communion and worship at 11 am. Sunday evening services are at 8 pm. Wednesday Bible study meets at Hyrum Greenhow's Davis ward home. Mr and Mrs Russell Matgomery vacation at their ranch in Lander Wyoming.
Newcomers include Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Braegger from Ogden living at 379 West 5th South with forest service ties. Frank Coley from Grand Junction Colorado works for Nelson Bros. in Craig. Verna Henderson celebrates 16th birthday. Engagments include Marilyn Montgomery to Joe D. Chiles and Jackie Mann to Wayne Wilkins. Baby announcements for Lynda Richardson and JoAnn Winder dated June 6 and 10.
A laboratory accident led to the discovery of specially treated cotton gauze used for surgical sponges. The gauze dissolves in the body and helps stop bleeding without harming tissues, offering a new material for wound closure.
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