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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1962

Page

11

Kathle en Bowles and Bell Merkley United at Manti Temple

Kathleen Bowles and Bell Merkley wed in a Manti temple ceremony conducted by Elder Adolphus Peterson. The couple, Vernal residents, were joined by a wedding party including Donald Bowles, Rey Bowles, Vernon Hurst, Reid Goodrich, and Joseph Merkley. A reception followed at the Vernal First Ward Chapel with family and friends in attendance.

Temple Vernal For Kathleen Bowles Bell Merkley United Manth Ruth Merkley Vernal Adolphus Peterson Manth Temple Miss Bowles Dons Ald Bowles Merkley Joseph Merkley Donald Bowles Rey Bowles Vernon Hurst Reid Goodrich Vernal First Ward Pam Couture Rita Mall Marsha Haws Shirken Haws Connie Merkley LaDell Dawles Ronnie Merkley

Anderle and Hamilton Wed in Provo Union

Ann E. Anderle of Myton and Vernon Hamilton of Roosevelt exchanged marriage vows in Provo. After a brief stay in Spanish Fork with James Hicks’s family, the couple returned to Myton and plan to reside on a ranch six miles east of Myton.

Uintah Basin Ann E. Anderle Myton Vernon Hamilton Roosevelt Provo Spanish Fork Mr. Hamilton Wndaw James Hicks Mme

Uintah High Class of 1946 reunion in Vernal

The Class of 1946 from Uintah High School held a reunion weekend starting with a Saturday picnic at Merkley Park and a smorgasbord banquet at the Hotel Vernal. Out of 96 graduates, 48 attended the reunion and 82 joined the banquet. Ted Thacker led the program as master of ceremonies while slides showcased members' children. Nearby attendees and organizers are listed, with Delores Merkley and Wanda Calder as general chairs. A luncheon for Uintah Cow Belles is set at the Hotel Vernal August 18 with reservations due by August 6 through Melba Haven.

Uintah Merkley Park Edmund Allen Bountiful Marilyn Miles Allen Jenus Slaugh Mall Paul Idaho Miriam Perry Brimhall Ogden Carma Lea Slaugh Emerson Pleasant Grove E. Paul Wallinger Nola Freestone Fisk Salt Lake City Floyde Jackson Gunolson Cole Ina Mae Collier Johnson Farmington Denna Timothy Kunzerer Virginia Mecham Livingston Murray el McKee Polly Siddoway Rockwood San Francisco Donna Lundell Sorensen Provo Carol Jean Hacking Wiley Denver Cola Re‘union Delores Merkley Wanda Calder Garth Batty Ted Thacker Oma Wardle Erma Reynolds Phebe Jane Well Sheldon Galley Nora Batty Virginia Allred Hotel Vernal Helles Melba Haven

Utah honors list includes Marion E Weist student

Marion E Weist son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Weist Vernal named to the University of Utah spring honor roll among 783 students. He must maintain a 3.5 GPA. 4.0 is the top mark mentioned for Marie Hodgkinson who was visiting Salt Lake City during the weekend.

Marion E. Weist Eugene Weist Vernal University of Utah A. Ray Olpin Marle Hodgkinson Salt Lake City Mrs Harlend E. Hodgkinson

Couple Weds as Wanda Calder Plans Future in Vernal

Mrs. George Calder hosted a wedding shower for the bride. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Lawles Mr and Mrs Eugene Stewart Mr and Mrs Ray Jex and Mr and Mrs Cyrel Jex. The couple honeymooned at Yellowstone National Park and attended the World’s Fair and plan to reside in Vernal.

George Wanda) Calder Roy Lawles Eugene Stewart Ray Jex Cyrel Jex Connie Mer«ley Jed

June Wedding in Las Vegas United Miss Myrna Trobbins and Willard Neeley

Miss Myrna Jeanne Trob bins became the bride of Willard Edmond Neeley on June 23 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas with Bishop Harold L. Earl performing. The couple, daughter and son in law of Vernal and Salt Lake City families, will reside in Salt Lake City where they are employed. A reception followed at the Vernal Stoke Center.

Las Vegas Myrna Jeanne Trobbins Willard Edmond Neeley Little Church of the West Harold L. Earl George Robbins Vernal Neeley Willard Neeley Salt Lake City Vernal Stoke Center Arden Robbins Clyde Wilkins Arden V. Robbins

Darlena Phillips and George Lee announce future wedding plans

Darlena Phillips and George Lee announce their engagement with plans for a wedding. The bride elect, a Uintah High School graduate, attended College of Southern Utah and is employed in Los Angeles. The groom, Vernal native, also a Uintah High School alumnus, attended Utah State University and works in Vernal. Dates and locations reflect local community notices of a forthcoming event.

Darlena Phillips George Lee Dave Jena Phillips Orvil A. Phillips Vernal Glenn Lee Uintah High School College of Southern Utah Phi Alpha Eta Sorority Misa Phillips Maryland Casualty Co Los Angeles California Instaw Gary Case Lee Utah State University

Primary Conrah Weld in Vernal

Primary convention held in Vernal on July 19 from 2 until 7 p.m. Visitors from the General Board included Mrs. Wilma Bunker and Mrs. Edna Foux of Salt Lake City. The event, hosted at Mrs. J. Ross Merrell’s Naples home, featured various department work and lunch by Jensen Ward. Howard Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cooper, is spending the summer in Vernal at the Cooper home.

General Board Wilma Bunker Edna Foux Salt Lake City J. Ross Merrell Naples Jensen Ward Howard Cooper Lawrenee Cooper Cedar City Arvene Cooper

Perry Reunion For Perry Defendants August 11

The Perry Reunion for the defendants of Alonzo, Stephen, Sylvester and William Perry will be held August 11 at the Boxelder Please grounds east of Brigham City. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches.

Daniel Adams Suffers Stroke at Home in Idaho Falls

Daniel A Adams is recovering in hospital after a stroke at his home 295 West 1st South Idaho Falls last week at 11 30 pm He is regaining use of his left arm and speech according to a hospital update.

Daniel A. Adams Adams 295 West 1St South

Rangely Club Flower Show and Tea Plans

The Black Gold Home Demonstration Club of Rangely will present its Annual Flower Show and Silver Tea with an art display on August 11 at the Rangely grade school gym. Entries run 9 to 11 am, judging 11 am to 1 pm, showing 1 pm to 7:06 pm. Awards include ribbons and sweepstakes for top points in divisions covering morticulture, flowering plants, bulbs, arrangements, and junior classes.

Black Gold Rangely

Pageant Cast In New York Features Local John Merkley

John Merkley, 20, of Vernal, Utah, joins the 25th anniversary performance of the Mormon Pageant in Palmyra New York. He serves as a missionary in the Eastern States Mission and has a background in theater. Around 100000 spectators are expected as the 1862 Pageant, started a quarter century ago, grows into America’s largest annual religious spectacle. Merkley attended Utah State University before his mission and has held student leadership roles and theater honors. Dean D Peterson and family visit in Vernal, Oma Kay memory noted.

Palmyra New York John Albin Merkley Clyde Merkey Eastern States Utah State University Merkley

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