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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

11

Double Ring Rites Unite Couple in Rural Ceremony

Miss Laula Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson of John and Wayre E Swett son of Mrs Lather evel of Ashley wed in a double ring ceremony July 10 at the bride’s parent home with Tilzhap Niles Has lem officiating. Bride wore traditional white gown with net and satin, veil, and a red rose bouquet. Maid of honor Betty Marsh and bridesmaids Maxine and Donna Fae Nelson and Edna Swett wore pale hues. Rulay Deans served as a guest, mother of the bride wore navy afternoon dress. The couple will be honored at a reception in the Jala word. They plan stake mnet here.

Laula Nelson Henry Nelson John Wayre E. Swett Betty Marsh Maxine Donna Fae Nelson Edna Swett Rose Ray Rulon Deans

2nd Ward Primary Plan Activities July 24

Plans for the 2nd Ward Primary include a parade at 1 30 down Main Street inviting all boys and girls to participate with floats or showcase junior talents. The event features bee and man rant heir rou AySish pond activities, handling freshments, hay, faces, bug gy titles, and pa te dancing.

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25 Voice Choir Visits Vernal Churches in April

Members of the Kingabury Congregations Church in Vernal hosted Dr. F Donker and a 25 voice choir from Ogden during morning worship. Edmond Berry directed the choir as they sang several selections. After services, the group socialized at members’ homes with a potluck, then square dancing at the Colony House. The choir then performed again in Myton at 3 pm on Friday.

F Donker Ogden Booker Edmond Berry Columity House Dr Booker Myton

Just-A-Mere Beverly Williams Hosts Club Meeting

The Just-A-Mere club met at Beverly Williams home last Friday with entertainment by Thalia Marl Freestone and Zora, and a $190 donation to a local party. Officers elected: Hohe Lee president, Jackie Wilkins vice president, Bar ery Williams secretary. Bingo followed. next meeting planned at Joy Stone’s home. An outdoor lawn party by Cultural Arts Club at Ernest Johnsons’ home ended with light refreshments.

Thalia Marl Freestone Talla Burn Lilyvile Beverly Willams Hohe, Lee Jackie Wilkins Barery Williams Joy Stone Ernest Johnson Cnt Fox Mrz Erdin Johnson Mire. T Edsward Aycock

Newlyweds Honored at July Maeser Reception

The first newlyweds of July were feted at a Maeser reception. The bride, Lylla Adams, daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Adams, wore a long ivory gown with white accessories. maid of honor wore a pale gown. Attendants wore white corsages, gifts were exchanged, and a duet by Max McLean and another performer accompanied the festivities. The couple plan a Southern honeymoon to Utah Parks and will reside at Willow Creek.

Fd Vance Max McLean Hodily Rene i Albert Adamay Vest Poloy Dani Deo Fos Duce Gris Caldwell Acc Adie Prea Eva Mitt Mire Utah Parks Willow Creek

July Calendar Pages Mixed with Scout Events and Meetings

Calendar listing scattered events for July includes DuP Old Polk’s Dinner on the 16th, Scout Tamboree on the 17th, a dance at Imperial Hall, a scout camp tournament, various social gatherings, a Fat Dare Ladies event, Murray’s dinner, Blake element American Leagua club activities, and Kiwanks on the 30th. The misspelled items reflect OCR issues but indicate community dinners, scouting activities, dances, and club meetings throughout the month.

Old Polk Imperial Hall Ptarte Jabereans Chuck Waron yDinner Fat Dare Seria Aie Murray Blake Elethnd Tayees Stier Kiwanks

Smith Family Reunion Attended by Walker Family in Provo

Mr and Mrs Gien Walker and family spent three days in Provo for the Smith family reunion. They arrived Saturday afternoon and returned Sunday night after attending the gathering.

Gien Walker Provo

Odekirk Attends National Convention Pageant and Honors

Jaynie Odekirk returns from the National Convention where Utah delegates discussed family the and Our American Heritage pageant. She was named to deliver Contributions to the Family at the meeting and observed officer activities and family focus. After the convention, Utah and Nevada delegates toured Washington and Illinois, with trips ending in California. Also noted is the birth of a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Daniel G Freed of Salt Lake City and a Yellowstone Park tour by Niles Andreasen and family.

Jayne Odekl Iiyaniy Iba Spa Ion National Daynie Utah Enteh Miss Odekirk Columbus’ Ranch Nevada Washington Tadee Calcaga Ohio Albert Freestone Daniel_G. Freed Salt Lake City Lynne Mra Reed Doon Free. Atone

Lovely Mid-Summer Rites Unite Two Idaho Couples

A wedding at the bride’s parents home united Loulillen Siddoway and Bobby Hunt with Eten Crowton as flower girl. The bride wore lace and taffeta in a champagne gown, carried carnations and roses, and exchanged vows with Bishop Harvey McKee. After a California honeymoon they plan to settle in Newcastle, Wyoming, then move to Logan for studies. Out-of-town guests included Marie Erickson and families from Salt Lake City, Duchesne, Portland, and Oregon.

Bobby Hunt Logan Loulillen Siddoway Eten Crowton Lou Elien Siddoway Harvey McKee Marian J. Wunt Newcastle Wyo Vernst Jean Siddoway Raymond Jfaich Siodoway Siddoway Carolyn Coltharp Muriel Colton Iit Room Beth McConkis Tamera Hocking Nancy Martin Janet Robins Elinor King Elaine Massey Margie Hacking Phil Martin Frank Siddeway Janice Long Lea Hacking David Roberts California Yellowstone National Park Marie Erickson Eric Jolt Hert Crowton Ellen Kent David Salt Lake City Dullar Jensen Jedfield Earl Jensen Duchesne Mme Mia Francis Martin Nancy Collins Portland Oregon

Girl Scouts Plan Summer Camp at Maple Dell Near Grand Junction

Vernal Girl Scouts prepare a summer week long camp at Maple Dell near Grand Junction, with units of 12 to 14 girls, trained leaders, and daily activities. Camps include crafts, cookouts, hikes, riding, and campfire circles at the lodge each evening, with extensive outdoor preparations and helper volunteers.

California Maple Dell Vernal Purdy Ray’ Mesa Grand Junction Kolon Ecouts Cobora Eles Ictwranis Edytha Johnson Anc Othry Pauline Hagebush Ona Louise Harrison Etigitte Ar

Stake Beehive Girls Camp At Iron Springs

Beehive girls travel in two large trucks to Iron Springs for a three day camp starting Wednesday. An evening program for 12 and 13 year olds features a Brown like Woodland Fant ay. An Indian Program Thursday night includes songs dances and officers and mothers present. Daily activities include crafts sports and nature hikes supervised by Brian O Neill president and Miske Earl Calden Beehive leader.

Ginis Iron Springs Crushcreek Cave Hugo Humeer Stale Ittvetae Brian O'Neill Miske Earl Calden Stake Deehive

Junior Gleaners Hold Outing at Brownies Canyon

A muddy outdoor overnight at Brownies Canyon on July 10 saw the Junior Gleaners group endure rain and sand to pitch tents, enjoy a campfire reading by Mae Hen, and hold games and songs. Some members stayed at Merkley's Park for a different skit and activities. several wards lacked representation.

Stake Junior Cleaners Brownies Canyon Mae

Birth announcements honor Harri son and Slee family child

Two families announce newborn boys with dates in July, noting congratulations to Mre and Mrs Daniel Harrison, Mr and Mrs Charles Slee, and Weldon Chivers who celebrate the arrivals of sons.

Daniel Harrison Es Lynn Mechani Weldon Chivers Ley Charles Sleemore Jenven Wint

Unclear Event Schedule At Merkey Park Corral

A garbled notice mentions Terimia Hatch Neunion and Murray and a plan for a 2:00 to 2: ? afternoon event at Merkey Park. A family dance is noted for the evening at Corral.

Terimia Hatch Murray Merkey Parke Corral

Winners Rise In Uintah Stake Softball League

Readable results show Wednesday night games in the Uintah Stake girls softball league with girl team matches including Vernal Maeser Naples Jonsen and Glines. Older league schedule lists Vernal 3 Maeser 2 with Teague played later while younger league features Vernal 2 vs Glines and Vernal 3 vs Vernal 2 at Central School and Naples versus Jensen.

Uintah Au Follo Gimes Naples Maeser Maeser I Glines Teeel Teague Behool Jenseq

Marriage Licenses Granted in Bonanza City Area

Readable fragments show licenses issued for individuals including 28 year old Hexrricks and 24 year old Wall, both from Bonanza City, plus Cons Timothy aged 17 and other names. Details are incomplete due to garbled OCR text.

AsVerss Wall Cons Timothy Bonanza Sidy 11

Kump Family Reunion at Uintah Canyon

Nearly 130 Kump family members gathered July 6 at Uintah Canyon for the yearly reunion. The program featured singing, dance, readings, and a history of Zachariah Kump. Jay Ku of Lee Nev was elected president for the next year with Lamar Olsen as vice president and Cecil Moore as secretary. A noon lunch followed the program with many attendees from Nevada and Idaho.

Lapoint Zechriah Kump Aleetah Canyon Cloyd Kump Gong Ella Clive Cheshire Lorene Kump Dasal Kump Adrain Kump Golax Dawn Huber Lalyine Kump Ban Nie Urish Zach Ariah Kump Hob Kump Jay Lee Nev Pr Dent Lamar Olsen Rupert Ida Dent Cecil T. Moore Los Angeles Cal Rath Murray Whiteroan Bob Kup Tiupert Tds Sonia Smith Neasant Alonzo Marx Stilton Merx Jenn Ay Kump An Cheshire Sailtake C City Lorin Kump Fernily Eck A ‘Edward Ela Olre Dean Kase Ruspert Lovelock Nevada Fecks Andrain Kump George Nyberg Pearless Traylor

Rose Garden In Full Bloom At Vernal

Visitors enjoy Vernal’s rose garden located south of the swimming pool area completed in 1943 with maintenance led by Vernon Garden Club officers Irene Hoss president Leora Jacob vice president Jonnie Fels secretary and Barr as chairman.

Atea Vernal Garden Chuty Irene Hoss Leora Jacob Jonnie Fels Barr

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