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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
7
Engagement of Miss Lels Ruth Preece of Salt Lake City and Don G. Willardson of Beverly Hills is announced. The couple plan Aug 30 ceremony in Vernal Utah with a reception to follow at a local university campus venue.
Miss Larson, daughter of HY and Mrs Glat Latreon of Moses Lake, Washington, and Robert D. Hinkle of Moses Lake wed Friday with Melvin Jorgenson officiating. The gown featured illusion lace and a bouquet of roses. maid of honor and bridesmaids wore white and blue gowns. best man was Gene Hinkle. The couple will reside in Moses Lake after a Seattle honeymoon.
Hazel Stevens was installed as noble grand of Unity Rebekah Lodge No 23 at the July 2 meeting. Officers named include vice grand Hida M, past noble grand Lars, recording secretary Clara Preece, financial secretary Helen Stevens, treasurer Nola McNeah, chaplain Iva Wilson, warden Elva Moan, conductor Rue Stevens, and banner bear Ray Rae Hart. An official visit by State Grand Master Anna MacNeil and staff to Vernal Lodge and Datty Rede Lodge is set for Monday July 28. The next Rebekah Lodge meeting is scheduled for Monday July 31, followed by a party for the winning side.
A double wedding Saturday evening July 5 united Rosalie DeJournette and Ole Boswell at a garden home ceremony. In the same setting Gloria Sarge and Lewis Timothy exchanged vows with Karen Warren and Gene Stewart, officiated by Bishop Harold E. Hulling. Both brides wore nylon dresses with blue and white accents, surrounded by family, with receptions planned and a three day honeymoon to Greendale.
Variety Club hosted a game night at a member’s home with prizes for high and low scores. Fort Thornbury D U P met at Mrs. Katie Horrocks home on July 2 for a secret pals event. July birthdays noted and an Old Folks Dinner is planned for July 7 at Glines ward chapel. Fort Worth coach Dutchmeyer attended July events, with tours in Vernal, Oregon and Oklahoma Territory referenced. Mrs Jessie Tiffeny entertained the O T Club with a swimming party and a Hotel Vernal gathering. Mae Dickenson an out of town guest.
The combined Roosevelt and Uintah Stake Primary convention is set for July 16 and 17 at the Stake Center. Edna M. Faux and Helen Ryan will attend along with General Board members and ward bishoprics. Special meetings for officers and teachers begin Wednesday at 8:00 pm, with a 10:45 am Thursday session and noon luncheon featuring a Primary display. The final session starts at 2:00 pm with departmental work in the afternoon.
The stake boards of the Young Men and Young Women Mutual Association and partners met at Merkley Park Wednesday evening last week in honor of outgoing officers. Past Superintendent Alvin E. Week and his wife Dr Verner Nelixen honored along with Mrs Ernest Johnson and Mrs Glen Brady. Musical selections were performed and guests from the presidency and high council included George Davis and President Jesse A. Haws.
Marvell Siddoway and Lee Ray Lowry exchanged vows on June 25 at the Siddoway home frame in Vernal. Bishop John C. Bryan of Tooele officiated as the couple, daughter of Raymond Siddoway and Roy Lowry of Tooele, began married life in Tooele after a Yellowstone National Park honeymoon. Attendants included Mary Ellen Colton and Kay Mecham. best man David Ferneau. Guests from Tooele, Vernal, and California joined family for the reception hosted by Mrs. Siddoway.
Four boys Dan Woodard Kent Campbell Kay and David Anthony were picked for a Tribune Telegram week trip with Brian O Neil. They travel Monday to Friday with Leo Anderton and Jerry Nielsen from Roosevelt. The program includes Salt Lake City sights and Sun Valley Idaho by train.
Mrs Louise Young of Dugway visited Vernal over the weekend with her sister Seret. The trip highlighted family reunion plans and local social chatter about upcoming events.
Miss Joan Hunt and Lynn Haslem announce their engagement. Joan Hunt, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joseph C. Hunt of godining Utah, will wed Lynn Haslem, son of Mr and Mrs. John H Haslem of Bennett Utah. The ceremony is set for July 18 at the Meant Temple with President A Bent Peter officiating. Joan is a BYU student and a wedding dance is planned in Bennett Chapel August 1. They will reside in Provo.
The community notes the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Regines Alfred in July, a girl to Mr and Mrs Asia Wilkins on July 6, and a son named Roy to Mr and Mrs Roy Nott on July 6.
Licenses issued to pairs including Gene Stewart 22 and Karren VW, both of Vernal, Calvin D. Sorenson and Lawana Blackborn 22 of Roosevelt, Marcus Ole Boswell 55 and Rosalie M. DeJournelte 55 of Vernal, and others such as Ester Fraternan 22 of Ouray and J Francis Weder 28 with Ester Fraternan. Dates cited July 3 and July 4.
Medical patients at Umtah County Hospital last week include Minnie Preece Kay Gorothy Oth, Loudla Hancock LaRue Nell James Smith Mrs James and Norma Jean Hardy. Breiea Mtients were Fi Cook Suoralles Lorence and Mrs Nile Ainge.
Miss Marilyn Robins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stan Robins, won a $1500 scholarship to Brigham Young University for high school seniors in the state with top excellence. Bess Syroe Calder, daughter of and Mrs Zetph Calder, received a $100 teaching scholarship to the University of Utah on recommendation. Both girls have been active in service and school activities.
Miss Nellie Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Roberts, married Daniel Harrison on June 28 in a ceremony at the Campbell home presided by President Archie Johnson. The gown was white lace with Peter Pan coils, a lace cap, and baby orchid corsage. Best man Howard Harrison and matron of honor Mrs Harl Stoyster attended. couple to reside in Vernal where Harrison works with D E Casada Co. A bridal shower for the bride followed July 7 hosted by her sister Mrs Floyd Campbell and her mother Mrs Roberts.
Fred R. Mason, assistant chief of the Timber Management Division, leads a week long inspection of timber operations in the Ashley National Forest. Mason, an aging engineer from the regional Ogden office, will survey all five forest districts.
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