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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

7

Betrothed Idaho couple set August wedding

Nola Batty and Kendall Kendall announce their betrothal this week. Nola, a former Uliah high school student and Brigham Young University attendee, plans a Salt Lake Temple ceremony after an August wedding. Kendall, from Ontario Idaho, is a two year attendee at BYU. The couple will be married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Dan Batty Nola Karl E. Kendall Mra Laurence Kendall Weber Idaho Uliish High School Brigham Young University Provo Kendell Ontario High Schoo Elena Salt Lake

Pontha Calder Honored at Farewell Party

Retiring Vernal postmaster Pontha Calder and Mrs Calder were feted at a farewell banquet July 19 hosted by the Post Office Clerks and Auxiliary. Guests included local officials and employees. A 12 gauge Remington pump gun presented as a token of appreciation capped the evening of songs, skits, and tributes. Calder retired June 30 after fifteen years as postmaster.

Hattie Johnson Pontha Calder Mary Slaugh Beu-lah Perry Raymond Bullock Edgar Calder Calder Postal’ Force Franklin Gc Blaugh Hattley. Johnson Jesse Haws

Candlelight Reception Honors Bride and Groom

A candlelight reception in Roosevelt honored Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. L. Snyder after their wedding. Hosts included Clem Labrum and several Labrum family members. The bride wore a satin gown with lace, pearls, and a cathedral train. parents and grandparents attended, with pink and white floral decor and music by Clyde John.

Homer P. Edwardy Roosevelt Samuel F. L. Spyder Clem Labrum Merrill Labrum Kenneth Labrum Verlen Labrum Lynn Labrum Keith Lambert Alleen Labrum Edgar Labrum Boye Clark Lloyd Labrum Snyder Richard Adams Herbert M. Snyder Alice Latrum Homer P. Edwards Lester Mullins Ray S. Jordan LaVere Labrum

Final Plans For Stake Gleaner Fashion Show

Plans complete for this year s Stake Gleaner girl fashion show to be held at the Stake Center Friday evening July 21 at 8 pm. About sixty girls will model wedding gowns suits afternoon dresses and leisure wear with bridal parties and square dance fashions also featured. Refreshments served. Tickets available from ward Gleaner leaders committee members and listed vendors. no tickets at the door. Voluntary contributions accepted from those without tickets. Participants urged to assemble Thursday evening at 8 pm for rehearsal at the Stake Center.

Stake Gleaner Stake Center Ward Gleaner Leah Juniper Quality Drug Rachel Talder Roberts Dress Shop 3Essie Willis Searle Saving Center Grace Manwaring Vernal Express Ethan Neilson Garden Gate Floral Cen

Elder Ray G Slaugh Arrives From East Sunday

Elder Ray G Slaugh son of Mr and Mrs Frank G Slaugh arrived in Vernal Sunday after two years in the East Central States mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. On his trip home he visited Washington DC Carthage Nauvoo the Hill Cumorah Niagara Falls and parts of Canada sharing greetings with many and enjoying musical selections by local performers. Approximately one hundred and fifty guests called to greet the newlyweds whose wedding occurred June 24 at the bride’s parents home in Roosevelt. They honeymooned in Denver and points east and now reside in Vernal where he is employed.

Ray G. Slaugh Frank G. Slaugh Vernial Church of Jesus Christ of Canada Larry Wilson Clair Labrum Rulon Anderton Gocal Vola Hancock Norman Murphy Esther Rogce Clyde Johnson Lela Moosemen Duncan Renee Labrum Gloria Schaefermeyer Roosevelt Denver Points East Vernal Mr. Snyder

Jennis Weeks Set to Wed William Kent Marsden

Engagement announced by Ota H Weeks and wife of Vernal Utah for their daughter Jennis Weeks to William Kent Marsden of Parowan Utah. Jennis a registered nurse employed by Dr. Wm Rigby Young in Salt Lake City, has served 18 months in the Western States LDS Missions. Marsden attended Branch Agricultural College Cedar City and completed an LDS Mission. The couple plan a Salt Lake Temple ceremony August 31 and will reside in Parowan where Marsden farms.

Ota H. Weeks Vernal Jennis William Kent Marsden William Marsden Parawan Utah Wm. Rigby Young Salt Lake City Western States LDS Miss Weeks Uintah Marsden Branch Agricultural College Cedar City Salt Lake Parowan Marsdens

Utah Girls Invited To Enter Miss U S Television Contest

Utah women ages 19 to 28 who are unmarried and talented may enter KDYL-TV's Miss U S Television contest. A total of 1500 in cash and prizes plus a free trip to Chicago awaits the statewide winner who will compete for Miss U S Television 1950. Contest runs July 18 to August 15 with weekly winners culminating in a final August 22.

Chicago Dad U. S Utah Chicago Fair Kdyl-Tv

Former Resident Earns USC Aeronautical Degree Magna Cum Laude

Boyd E. Winn, son of Clarence and Mrs Winn of Santa Maria and formerly of Vernal, received a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from USC. He graduated Magna Cum Laude at a June 1 ceremony for about 5,000 students at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. While in college he joined Phi Kappa Phi Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma. He finished in January and has since worked four months in the Subdrasmics Department at North American Aviation in Inglewood.

Boyd E. Winn Xan Clarence Winn Santa Maris Cal Vernal University of Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Mr. Winn Phil Kappa Phi Tau Beta Pi Pi ‘Tau Sigma North American Aviation, Inc Inglewood, Ca

Local Republican Federated Clubs Organized At Luncheon

Mrs Joseph Wirthlin and Mrs A Sherman Christensen met with Uintah county Republican ladies at Gateway Cafe. Forty women formed three study groups and elected officers for South and North Vernal precincts. studies from Ouray district organized area groups to educate on issues and voting. Nearby social notes mention Barbara Mohr hosting Utah Power and Light ladies and local families on weekend vacations.

Joseph &. Wirthlin Salt Lake City A. Sherman Christensen Provo Uintah County Doris Waite Uintah Marie Turner Marguerita M. Colton Christensen Marieer Ruth Astel South Vernal Cora Winkle Verda Hammond Virginia Ashton Jennie Feitch North Vernal Precinct Evelyn Alexander Mae Samuels Vaneta Hopkins Ouray Verece Durfee Leona Jorgen Sen Hazel ©. Wardle Maeser Ashley Glines Jensen Utah

Elder Don L Calder Arrives From West Sunday

Elder Don L Calder arrived in Vernal Sunday greeting his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Calder after returning from a Church mission in the North California area. He previously served in Klamath Falls Oregon and in Fresno and Santa Rosa California districts, acting as district president over Fresno and Santa Rosa. He was released from Santa Rosa and visited Fresno Los Angeles Zion's National Park and a sister Lucy Cedar before reaching Vernal.

Don L. Calder Leo Calder Vernal Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints North California Calder Klamath Falls Ore Fresno Santa Rosa Cal Los Angeles Zion’s National Park Lucy Cedar

Jensen 4-H Forestry Club Traces Rock Maps

The Jensen 4-H Forestry club met last week at teacher Mrs Ruth Haslem home. Five members attended and made maps to place the rocks they had collected. Refreshments were served by Mrs Haslem.

Jensen Ruth Haslem Haslem

Uintah County Library to Close July 22 and 24

Nira Charles P. Lewis county librarian announced the Uintah County Library will be closed all day Saturday and Monday July 22 and 24 for repairs.

Nira Charles P. Lewis Uintah County

English Tutor to Teach in Uintah District for 1850-51

Miss Harling of Winton New Jersey Manchester England will arrive August 13 in New York en route to Vernal to teach at Maeser School for the 1850-51 year replacing Miss Manker. The intercultural exchange ties Uintah to Great Britain Canada and France. David Sandrup of Ogden visited L J Tate relatives weekend.

Elsley. Harling Winton Manchester England New York Vernal Harold M. Lundell Uintah Miss Harling Amelia Manker United States Great Britain Canada France Miss Manker Maeser School Fluxton County Flxton NJ U. S Washington Fortirn Fortign The

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