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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

8

Nuptials at Salt Lake Temple for Rasmussen Haslem Couple

Miss Oral Rasmussen and Acel Haslem wed at the Salt Lake Temple in a white satin gown with lace bodice. The ceremony June 30 was followed by a reception at the Lapoint LDS chapel. The bride, a Alta High School graduate, attended BYU. the groom is a BYU student. They plan to live in Provo.

Salt Lake Temple Rasmussen Rulon Rasmussen Lapoint Acel’ Haslem John Haslem Bennett Lds Chapel Haslem Alterra High School BYU Provo

Weeks-Davies Rites Solemnized In Logan Temple

Miss Nora Mae Weeks and Dr. Donald R. Davies were married in the Logan LDS Temple in a ceremony attended by family. The bride wore white slipper satin and the couple planned a Yellowstone Park honeymoon before returning to Vernal for a reception and then settling in Ogden.

Logan Lds Temple Nora Mae Weeks Otis H. Weeks Donald R. Davies Agnes P. Davies L. Ll. Davies Salt Lake City Lozan Yellowstone Park

Tokawana DUP Camp Fetes Sales Contest Winners

Merkley's pasture hosted a Thursday luncheon honoring Mrs. Fon Eaton Mrs. Alma Preece Mrs. William Morrison Mrs. James Chivers and Mrs. Claude Eaton for selling the greatest number of Centennial history books. President Ronald Preece presided at the Tokawana Club DUP meeting.

Merkley’s Fon Eaton Alma Preece William Morrison James Chivers Claude Eaton Ronald Preece Tokawana Club Dup

Super Duper Gals Learn To Make Puddings

The Super Duper Luncheon Club met last Thursday at Mrs Dorothy Searles home. Members enjoyed an afternoon of singing and cooking with puddings as their project. The next meeting will be at Bus Eldridges residence next Thursday July 15.

Dorothy Searle Dan Bus Eldridge Ummer Setirity Pwo Orrl

Thornes Honored on Wedding Anniversary in Salt Lake City

Larry I Thornes and Mrs Larrie I Thorne returned to Salt Lake City after a 10 day visit with Mr and Mrs L C Thorne and Mr and Mrs Stanley Markuson They attended a surprise party July 3rd at the L C Thornes home celebrating their first wedding anniversary Guests included Edward Sweatfield Arnold Kidd Larson Caldwell Neil Thorne Rhoda Robinson and R B Hatcher Medical staff at Uintah Basin Hospital were listed with several names One accident patient Richard Broome of Ouray and visitors Hugh Colton family were noted as seen in a Springy segment

Edward Sweatfield Arnold Kidd Larson Caldwell Neil Thorne Rhoda ‘T. Robinson R. B. Hatcher Uintah Basin Hospital Vere Wilson Lynn Dudley Jensen Ed Hatch Donald Haynes Artesia Jo. F. Green H. B. MecCalister Wayne Pierce Bonazza Utah Darrell Huber Jay Ostberg Perry Johnson James A. Jensen Walter R. Baese Devil Slide Harold Ashby Mary Powell John Powell Nona Twitchell Whiterocks Bert Greenhow Richard Broome Ouray

Club Women Host Wives of River Compact Delegates

Vernal Utah hosts social events for wives of the Colorado River Basin Compact delegates. Kiwani Anns and Lady Lions organized a bridge luncheon at Hotel Vernal with 80 guests, floral decor, and music. Speakers and tours featured a Dinosaur National Monument excursion and a lecture on local materials.

FETE Wives OF River Compact Kiwani-Anns L. P. Christensen Colorado Compact Vernal Lady Lions Hotel Vernal Dinosaur National Monument Jensen Ernest Untermann Stanley Z Gateway Cafe F. G. Eskelson J. M. Francke B. H. Stringham Colorado Rio Colorado Colorado River Basin Compact Commission Whey ‘Stewart Vern Gifford Wiley Stewart Joseph Hansen Clyde S. Johnson Louisa Abegglin Kiwana- Anns Claudius Banks Frank Couture M. H. Wilson Tom Hatch Louis Abegglnn Rex Gardiner Rex Streigel Clyde 5S. Johnson Russell Holly Chris McKinley Robert Olsen Max Cluff H. W. Marrs J. D. Jones Vern Nielsen Theressa Hadlock Gwen Kocherhans Chris McKin‘Jay

Descendants of John S Haslem Hold Reunion in Vernal

Forty seven members of the John S Haslem family gathered for their annual reunion Saturday at Merkley Park in Vernal. Miss Gayla Hacking played accordion during lunch as James Haslam and Mrs Annie Luce of Sale Lake City joined out of town relatives visiting with Mr and Mrs Leonard Horrocks and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown.

John S. Haslem Merkley Park Gayla Hacking James Haslam Annie Luce Salé Lake City Vernal Leonard Horrocks Lloyd Brown

Former Vernal Educator Named to BYU Position

Dr. A. Reed Morrill, longtime Vernal educator and Utah state director of secondary education, was appointed associate professor of education at Brigham Young University. The BYU announcement cited Morrill’s degrees from BYU 1928 1937 and the University of Oregon and his prior roles including principalships at Alterra Roosevelt and South Summit high schools and district superintendent duties.

A. Reed Morrill Vernal Brigham Young’ University Howard S. McDonald Utah Morrill HYU BYU University of Oregon Eugene United High School Alterra High School Rooseveltt High School South Summit High School South Summit State Department of Public Instruction

Local Birth Notices Show Quick Wins and Names

The fragment lists multiple family notices including Mr and Mrs Loris Wooley of Lapaint with a July date, Mr and Mrs Boyd Hatch with a boy on July 16, and Mr and Mrs Wallace Winder with a boy in July, plus other names.

Loris Loris Wooley Lapaint I . Eh M . Boyd Hatch Wallace Winder Ia Bey Richard’ Amet Ee Ces

Holiday Visitors and Local Socials Across Carbon County

The text lists visitors and social gatherings across Carbon County including Spring Canyon, Layton, Ogden, and nearby communities. It notes extended family visits over holidays and mentions a patient in Moses Lake recovering after a major operation. Several names and households are identified as hosting or visiting over the period.

Katherine Brown Weds George Ainge in Reno Vow

Katherine Brown exchanged marriage vows with George Ainge in Reno Nevada on July 9. The bride, daughter of Frank Murphy of Dregerton, is a former Brown and a World War II veteran. The couple plan to reside in Craig after a California honeymoon.

Katherine Brown George Ainge Craig California George ‘Ainge Reno Nev

Ballard Couple to Wed in July Nuptials at Bishop Bryon Home

Raymond Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs Wm Jenkins Ballard will wed DeNac Thornburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Pitt of Tooele. The couple chose July 1 for the nuptials at the home of LDS Bishop Carven Bryon in Tooele.

Betrothal of Carol McConkie and Mr Betts Told

Carol McConkie daughter of Dewey and Mrs McConkie of Tridell and Betts Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Betts of Ballard plan a summer wedding in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Betts is an Alterra high school graduate with 18 months Army service and overseas injury. McConkie is an Alterra high school student and active in the Tridell ward.

Salt Lake Carol McConkie Nest Betts Jr Dewey McConkie Tridell Mr. Betts Ernest Betts Ballarda Alterra High School Miss McConkie Alterra High Schol Tridell Ward

Lapoint Bride Ardella Trujillo Weds Venal Lee

Lapoint announces the marriage of Ardella Trujillo to Venal Lee. The couple wed Sunday evening at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Trujillo, with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee, noted as former Lapoint residents.

Lapoint Ardella Trujillo Venal Lee Jim Truillo Frank Lee

Ruth Winder Robertson Appointed Uintah County Republican Chair

Mrs Ruth Winder Robertson was named Uintah County chairman of the Republican Federation of Women’s Clubs by the state central committee. Eugene K Sundquist announced the Tuesday appointment, succeeding Mrs R W Hazelbush as chair. Sundquist praised Robertson’s youth vitality and loyalty for advancing the county organization.

Ruth Winder Robertson Uintah Republican Federation of Womens Clubs Eugene K. Sundquist State Republican Central Committee Uintah County

Family visitors gather in Caldwell and Salt Lake events

Visitors include Mrs. Caldwell and Eunice Peterson with family from McGill Nevada and Los Angeles. Suzan Sowards, five, had a tonsillectomy in Salt Lake City and is expected home soon. Harold Davis attended a Salt Lake City family reunion. The Sainsbury family honored their father after a Florida mission return.

Caldwell Harold Davis Davis Salt Lake City Robert L. Sainsbury Florida

Alterra Students Attend National Homemakers Meet

Alterra high school students Vee Rasmussen and Joyce Bingham were among 29 Utah girls at the national convention of Future Homemakers of America. The gathering, aimed at promoting home economics in junior and senior high schools, was held at a municipal venue. Instructors Myrtie Lam and another adviser traveled from Salt Lake City by chartered bus on July 4.

Alterra National Homemakers Vee Rasmussen Joyce Bingham Ailterra Utah

Vernal Girls Attend Utah State Girls State

Three Vernalites Cleone Woolley Lola Velle and Nancy Colton join 124 other Utah delegates at the Girls State event held at Utah State Agricultural College Logan. Delegates from Uintah High are backed by the Vernal Business and Professional Women's club PEO and Witbeck Post No 11. The program aims to teach citizenship duties rights and responsibilities to young women.

Utah High Uintah Utah State Agricultural College Logan Uintah High School Cleone Woolley Lola Velle Nancy Colton American Legion Auxiliary Chba Vernal Business and Professional Women’s Club PEO and Witbeck Post le Fon Rae Ashton State Committee of Girls

Curtain Rings Down on Boys State at Point of the Mountain

American Legion Boys State at the Point of the Mountain Salt Lake County closes Saturday July 17 after 12 days. 246 youths from Vernal include Jay Turner Melvin Weeks Lynn King Bryce Caldwall Wayne Lundell. Activities feature city county and party nominations elections and officer installations with lecturers from Salt Lake City officials to university scholars. A memorial for 34 Utah World War I veterans was dedicated and anticipation builds for a select few to attend Boys Nation in Washington DC.

American Legion Vernal Jay ‘Turner Melvin Weeks Lynn King Bryce Caldwall Wayne Lundell Salt Lake County Salt _Lake Earl J. Glade E. Ray Christensen Robert Cranmer Dutie Edward M. Morr Supreme Court George W. Latimer Heber Bennion Jr Tooele Wayne W. Harald W. Dalgleish University of Utah Calvin 8. Smith Veterans Administration Rehabilitation and Education Division H. Grant ‘Ivins Brigham Young ‘University E. Allen Bateman Arthur L. Beeley School of Social The University I. O. Horstall Utah George Albert Smith Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints John Edward Carver Presbyterian Church Ciizens of D.C

4H Club News of the Week Promises Biggest Camp Yet

Uintah county 4 H clubs announce the upcoming Wolf Creek forest camp July 28 to 31 with 260 members expected. William C. Whitaker says enrollment has doubled. Miss Ruby Smith leads girls activities. boys work led by Whitaker. Sessions cover flag raising nature study hikes handicraft and contests. Local clubs anticipate near double attendance from last year’s event.

Uintah Attennton Uintah County Whitaker Ruby Smith

Uintah High Band to Join S L Parade Parade Invitation Accepted

Uintah high school's band joined the Pioneer Day celebration line up after approval by the school board. Superintendent Wade H M Dell noted the group previously performed well during Pioneer Day events and received a favorable reception from parade organizers.

Uintah High School

Junior Red Cross Delegate Attends Western Workshop

Iann Patterson from Aberra hie school serves as district Junior Red Cross representative. She attended a week of study at San Francisco State College in late June and will visit all local Junior Red Cross units this fall to relay information gained. Delegates from western states joined the Junior Red Cross instruction course.

Iann Patterson Hie Red Cross San Francisco State Junior Red Cross

Marriage Licenses Issued to Denver and Vernal Residents

Marriage licenses issued to Verle Lee of Vernal and Earl Trujillo of Vernal and Frank Wayne Howard and Marie Francesca Franch of Denver.

Marria Ucenses Verle' K Lee Vernal Ear R Trujillo Frank Wee Howard Marte E Franch Denver Uly

Diploma Honors, Medals Awarded in School Events

Students will receive a diploma and attractive medals at the ceremony. Medals will be awarded for each sports event, essay contest, and oratorical contest.

Needié Club Holds Meeting At Norma McLean Home

Naples Neédie Club meets at Norma McLean's house with eight members present. They sew seams and buttons and holes finish their acarta while enjoying games. Jean Goodrich leads shoe retreat planning and Sharon Wivier offers opening ideas. fourteen members attend.

Naples Norma McLean Ennjoy Reir Sea Soen Jean ‘Goodrich Carmaccrell Sharon Wivier

Free Movie at Main Theatre Friday Shows for All

Extension service announces a free showing titled Pattern for Smartness at 2 pm Friday July 16 in the Main Theatre. Betty and Butch story features a high school heroine. Club Stitch in Time meets sixth time at Marilyn Anderson's home and begins sewing aprons after finishing hotpads and scarfs.

Misa Ruby Sealtts County Ted Phoul Betty Ry Ar Butch Beareary Marilyn Anderson

Davis 4-Hotwb Smiling Buushers Sixth Meeting Planned

A Davis 4 H club group has completed its initial work and plans a sixth meeting at the home of Devonee Ga. The text notes progress and upcoming gathering for the Davis community group.

Davis Min Devonee Ga

Farm Creek Fancy Fixers Hold Swimming Party

A local club gathering described as a swimming party was held at a member’s home. Lunch was served and plans for the next meeting were announced to take place at Dona Christensen’s home.

Farm Creek Cloward Dona 'Chrissensen Bonnal

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. L. Temple Davies Logan Temple Tokawana Larry I. Thornes Hospital News Hugh We Colton Elwin Blackburn Earl Freeman Donna Mar Freeman Perce Blackburn Mrs. Christensen Entertainment Group Reunion Erugené Francke Spring Canyon Carbon Country L. P. Christensens Evans Kenilworth Carbon County Nellie Smith Ogden Oaks Park Roy Davis Layton Lloyd Eaton Jacob N. Lybbert Moses Lake Wash Mr. Lybbert Fred Anderson Anderson and Jee Pearl Witte Tancrel J. Johnson Dean ‘Taylor Lueil Je Johnson Leath Mill Wlises Gaugh Gorden Davis Wheatlan Bonnie Mur Coni Ward Ballard Miss Is Bride Republican Women Federation Suzan Sowards Kenneth, Sowards Salt Lake Hospital Katherine Kay Ia Daha Cina Ey Les Sem Soir Eens London Velret ‘Beret Wats A Poketbonnet Elect Tell Lone Dom CLUB Lucky Charm Meeta Kitchen Queens Gubens Tes Eas Lee Allred Guy Ostens S.L Red Grogs Needié Club Redeo Pontiac Slaugh
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