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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1948

Page

12

Artesia Couple Weds in Kingsbury Church Ceremony

Betty Brewer becomes Mrs L J Sorrell Jr in quiet Kingsbury Community church rites. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Ray Davis of Artesia. The couple will reside in Artesia. Bride previously of Carmi Illinois, groom a navy veteran and driller with TCS Drilling Co Rangely.

Betty Brewer Artesia L. J. Sorrell, Jr Kingsbury Gateway Cafe Sorrell John Brewer Carmi Chicago L. J. Sorrel Kermit Texas T.cs. Drilling Co Rangely Artesia. Co

Banquet Honors Rebekah Lodge Visiting Officers

A banquet at the Gateway cafe last Wednesday evening honored visiting Rebekah lodge officers Tru Lee Seelig assembly president and Ethel Smith area treasurer. Other officers present included Lulu Havens vice president Luella Norman grand warden Bill Hay and eight members were initiated: Lucille Hatch Hazel Stevens Helen Taylor Rhoda Robinson Ances Lockhart Marian McNiell J. W. Stevens Edward Tyzack.

Rebekah Lodge Gateway Cafe Tru Lee Seelig Assembly ARA Ethel Smith Lulu Havens Marshall Luella ‘Norman Bill Hay Nen Lucille Hatch Hazel Stevens Helen Taylor Rhoda Robinson Ances Lockhart Marian McNiell J. W. Stevens Edward Tyzack

Charles C Rich Celebrates 82nd Birthday Gathering

Twenty nine family members attend a lawn party for Charles C Rich’s 82nd birthday. He receives three birthday cakes and various gifts from sons and daughters. Attendees include Kenneth Rich and family Helena Montana Thorald David and Arthur Rich of Price plus others from Duchesne County and Jensen. Also notes marriage licenses and several birth announcements from July.

Charles C. Rich Kenneth Rich Helena Mont Thorald David Arthur Rich Price Dean Huber Lapoint

Stake Conference Set With August Sessions Here

Archie Johnson announces Uintah stake conference on August 21 and 22. Priesthood leadership meeting August 21 at 8 pm at Vernal Seminary. General sessions August 22 at 10 am 2 pm and 8 pm in the tabernacle. Members urged to attend the important meetings.

LDS Archie Johnson Vernal Seminary Tabernacle Johnson

BPW Club Outing At Merkley Park

Hostesses for the Business and Professional Women's club outing were Vonetta Schanno Winona Massey Vada Hislop Glaydes Haddon Mrs Richard Jensen and Mrs Harvey Christensen The group discussed club problems and then enjoyed a picnic lunch One more such outing will be held before September when regular meetings will commence.

Merkley Park Vonetta Schanno Winona Massey Vada Hislop Glaydes Haddon Richard Jensen Harvey Christensen

July 24 1949 Celebration Plans Unveiled by Uintah Stake

Archie Johnson Uintah LDS president announced plans for a real old time homecoming to be held July 24 1949. Ward bishoprics and stake members vote for a gala celebration with parades and complete the new stake center and ward chapels. George Albert Smith may attend dedication rites.

Archie Johnson Uintah Lds Ward Third Ward Naples, Ward Johnson George Albert Smith Arthur Schaefermeyer Uintah High School Imperial Hall First Quarm of Elders First and Ashley Wards

Hospital News In Uintah Basin List of Medical Patients

The Uintah Basin hospital lists patients over the week including Mrs. H W White Quincy and family, Pam ela Walters, Christ ie Atwood, Kathleen Gurr, Patsy Lopez, Mrs. Hubert Gross, Artesia, Mrs James Pack, Artesia, Mrs Bil Backus, Synthia Massey Elza Jackson, Arthur Thomas Elk Springs Calo and surgical patients Mrs Charles Hadlock Mrs Homer Luck Joye Gurr daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gurr Mrs M E McDonald and Mrs Elwin Blackburn former Conna Mar Freeman Reba A Sites Glen dale Cal.

Uintah Basin Hospital H. W. White Quincy Pamela Walters Bruce Walters Christie Atwood Kathleen Gurr Bonanza Patsy Lopez Pat Lopez Hubert Gross Artesia James Pack Bil Backus Synthia

Mrs Edwin Collier And Son Return From Mission Trip

Mrs Edwin Collier and her son Don completed a five week motor journey through Canada and the northwest. Don, on a North Western States mission for the LDS church, met church members and former Vernal residents, many relatives, during their 4,000 mile trip in a Model A Ford.

Edwin Collier Don Canada Northwest Collier Washington LDS Church Vernal Ford

California Visitor Hosts Bridge Party For Sister

A Thursday afternoon bridge party in honor of Mrs. T E Hudson of Hollywood California featured Mrs W N Preas winning the high prize. Mrs B H Stringham took second prize and Mrs T T Johnson won the travel prize. Mrs Hudson received the guest prize as dessert luncheon and summer flowers enhanced the decor with Mrs J Harold Reader among the attendees.

T. E. Hudson Hollywood Cal

Vernal Couple Returns From Mission to Finland

Mr. and Mrs. A Theodore Johnson returned to Salt Lake City after two years as LDS missionaries in Finland. Ill health cut their stay short. Johnson remains under hospital observation for stomach disorder while Mrs. Johnson seeks treatment. They report Finns hopeful for a Russia United States war outcome that could end Communism.

A. Theodore Johnson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Finland Salt Lake Larsmo Henry A. Mattes

Vernal Delegates Report on 1948 Girls' State

Utah Girls State opened at the Rural Arts Building with 127 attendees assigned to cities counties and parties. The week featured devotional sessions lectures on voting party organization and government followed by self run city county and party meetings and campaign activities along with daily recreation and nightly entertainment.

Utah Rural Arts U.S.A.C Girls State Heelty Logan Oll Girls of America American Legion Auxiliary

Uintah Stake Temple Excursion Dates Set

Uintah LDS stake announces a three day temple excursion to Logan and Idaho Falls temples from August 11 to 13. Participants will visit Logan on the first day and Idaho Falls on the second, with return trip on the final day. Invitations are extended to all who wish to attend.

Uintah Lds Stake Logan Idaho Falls Logan Temple H. Grant West

Vernal Social Notes Highlight Travel Visits and Rodeo

A stream of Vernal residents and friends travel to Salt Lake City Denver Draper and Boise for rodeo parades and family visits. Notables include Alma Preece Doris Johnson Hayes Barbara Tiffany Enid Caldwell and the Holley family with relatives from Ogden Springville Long Beach and Los Angeles. Haley's coat will next be seen in 1981.

Alma Preece Doris Salt Lake City Ilene Gardiner Dean Freestone Haley

American Legion Convention Slated for Ogden Utah

Ogden hosts the American Legion convention August 12 to 14 with national commander James O Nellis of Manchester New Hampshire as principal speaker. An estimated 3000 attendees expected. parade through Ogden August 14 at 5 30 p m. Memorial services for deceased members set for August 15 at Weber College. Forty and Eight wreck and promenade directed by James Kallos. Officers to be elected for the legion Forty and Eight and auxiliary.

Utah State American ‘Legion Oden Marge Carey Gold Star Mathers Weber College Robert L. Shelby Ogden State Department Keith Williams James Kallos Legion

Increase in Vehicle Registrations Countywide Surge

Utah vehicle registrations rose with 15 000 more registrations than last year reaching 185 000. An increase in fees collected by June 1 added 40 000 compared with the prior year. An official cites unprecedented state enterprise and trucking activity.

Utah Alan Rogers State Tax Commission Vernal

Naples Kitchen Queens Conclude Yearly Work

The Naples Kitchen Queens 4-H club met July 22 at leader Gertrude Richards home. Guests included Miss Ruby Smith and demonstration agent home. A mothers’ breakfast was served and photos were taken. Plans were made for a 4-H outing this week, concluding the year’s work.

Naples Kitchen Queens Ee Gertrude Richards Ruby Smith Rand iPlans

Butchers 40 club works for prize dressmaking prize

Vernal 4-H club is sewing dresses and other articles like hanger covers laundry bags and shoe bags. They meet Tuesdays at 10 am with leaders Mrs Stevens and Mrs Bockter.

Vernal Stevens Bockter

Newspapers shifted toward women as buyers in late 19th century

The text explains how department stores targeted women with ads and how news coverage broadened to include women’s interests, arguing advertising aided women’s emancipation. It also notes a claim about Texas potentially dividing into five states and ends with a classified sale for carded lumber yard logs via Frank Walker.

Pulitzer Hearst Jon

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