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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1953

Page

11

June Wedding Reception for Bryce Merkley Couple

Vernal guests honored Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Merkley at a June evening reception. The former Miss Jene Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Davis, wed Mr. Asher Merkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Merkley, in the Salt Lake Temple. A wedding breakfast followed at the Manwaring home. The bridal gown featured Chantilly lace over taffeta with a lace cap veil. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs. Max Caldwell and bridesmaids Elaine Davis and others in lavender nylons. Best man was Max Caldwell. ushers Edward Davis and Glade Watering. The couple planned a honeymoon in southern Utah before settling in Vernal, where Merkley would work at Hotel Vernal, later moving to Denver for school.

Leota Lorna Searle Deloss Searle Ouray Gene Daniels Albert Daniels Roosevelt Wnd Rile Lackburn Blahop Curtea Loota Clifta Searle Lawanne Hiagmussey Alberta W Wilkins Waritela Mrs. Searle Mrs. Daniels Poulson Denver Colo Daniels Fort Duchesness Bryce Fériley Vernal First Ward Mer Jene Davis Warold E. Davis Asher Merkley Salt Lake Robert D. Young Cath Manwaring Biide Max Cald Elaine Davis Heth Bryson Reta Thelma Davis Marlene S Ravwlinson Kathryn Davis Flower Max Caldwell Edward Davis Glade Watering Douglas Merkley Clive Davis Kelly Ericson Wayne Davis Edwin Macking Charles Hatch Evelyn Madsen Jeanens Adamson Carl Manwaring Max Stewart Leo Hacking Kathleen Ahrmsbrak Leah Ree Karen Davis Hacking Higarland Hodgkinson Ina Harlanne Wallsee Johnson Mia Graham Hollingworth John Jorgenson John Davis Aleen Pratt Gorge Davis Ned Mangleson Utah Vernal Merkley

Nuptials Unite Jackie Swain and Charles Preece

Miss Jackie Swain and Charles M. Preece were married at the groom’s parents home on a Saturday evening. The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swain, wore a pale gown with a rhinestone necklace and carried pink and white roses. the reception followed with vocal numbers and refreshments. Out‑of‑town guests included Anice Paneston, Mrs. Robert Smoke, and others. the couple will reside in Vernal where Preece will work with the Best McGee Dr.

Jackie Swain Charles. M. Preece Ear B Swain Karl & Pres Eretti Dian Sharon Swain Bruce Preece Oor Wee Beat Man Mrs. Swain Wan Monta Ana Cald Lavell Swain Cal Judy Swain Dean Redgé Geero Davis Uae Collett Chelis Caldwell Ernest Caldwell Don Batly John Jorsgensert Gwen Slaugh Ace George Davis John Jorgensen Ee Slaugh Dus’ Hatch Anice Paneston Robert ‘Smoke Ee Tubbervile Ima Bama Kia Kenneth C. Mathis Tayan Don Willardeon Vernal Preece Belling Co Hest McGee

Mrs Hazelbush Named National Delegate at Legion Aux Convention

Mrs Hazelbush was chosen as one of five Utah delegates to attend the Last American Legion Auxiliary Convention at Gearllest weekend June 4 6. Delegates from ten states including Eva Aston national president and Mrs Junius Hackling attend. Marys and her son Stewart were guests and Mrs Joseph Hacking served as national residence guest.

W. R. Hazelush Utah American Legion Auxiliary Gear Lest Yagebush Hacking Stewart Asten American Legion Eva Ashton Junius Hackhry Hazelbush Joseph P. Hacki Ing

Varsity Reception Attendees Across Cities

A list of guests attending a varsity reception includes Mr and Mrs Wallace Johnson and Pat. Mr and Mrs J C Mulvile. Mr and Mrs Tr Hy Shinsbury. Ned Mangleson. Aleen Pratt. Bella Bibson. Reta Davis. Desi Koc kanye. Mr and Mrs Kelly Eric son and gon Lee. Marlene law Unson. Mr and Mrs Carl Mar waring of Salt Lake City. Mrs Kathleen Ahimsbtck and son David. Idaho Falls. Mr and Mrs Douglas Merki¢y and family Heber. Mr and Mrs Carl Davis and family Provo. Mr and Mrs J Clive Davis and Thelma Cedar City.

Varsity Wallace Johnson Pat Hfr J. C. Mulvile Hy Shinsbury Ned Mangleson Aleen Pratt Bella Bibson Reta Davis Desi Kockanye Kelly Ericson Gon Lee Marlene Law Unson Carl Mar‘waring Salt Lake City Kathleen Ahimsb

Betrothal of Patricia Reynolds and Duane Beck Told

Mr and Mrs Fred Reynolds announce the engagement of daughter Patricia to Duane Beck son of Mr and Mrs Alton Beck of McKinnon Wyoming. Patricia a Uintah High School graduate attended Brigham Young University and Phi Lambda Theta. Duane is a Uintah High School graduate who has served two years in the Air Force. The couple plan a Mant Temple wedding on June 24 with Bishop Niles Haslem presiding.

Fred Reynolds Patricia Duane Beck Alton Beck McKinnon Wyoming Miss Reynolds Uintah High School Brigham Pooung University Avith Lambda Dette Beckal Uintah Hugh ‘School Air Force Mant

Bridal Shower Honors New Mrs Berlin Jensen

Mrs Bertin Jensen formerly Shirley Mae Huber was honored at a tribal shower in Lapoint ward chapel. The program directed by Mrs June Woolley featured vocal solos by Mary Lou Jiuber and Joycé Long, a ballet by Ilene Neumeyer, piano by Helen Bigelow, vocal duets by Dorothy Luck and Dawn Huber and Melba Morrill and Vella Rasmussen, a reading by Kath Walker, a trumpet solo by Margaret Huber, and arrangements by Lenore Hutchings of Roosevelt. Seventy five guests attended.

Lapoint Bertin Jensen Shirley Mae Huber Lapoint Ward Chapel One 4 June Woolley Mary Lou Jiuber Ilene Neumeyer Helen Bigelow Joycé Long Reing Dorothy Luck Dawn Huber Kath Walker Melba Morrill Vella Rasmussen Margaret Huber Lenore Hutchings Roosevelt

Home Ceremony Unites Shirley Gardiner and Glen Morrison

Shirley Gardiner and Glen Morrison wed in a June home ceremony officiated by Bishop Ross Merrell. The event at the bride's and groom's families' home featured formal attire, a reception at Naples ward chapel, and a later honeymoon in California. The couple plans to reside in Big Dead California, where Morrison works. Several relatives attended and helped with arrangements and refreshments.

Shirley Gardiner Glen Morrison

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Mr. and Mrs Mie Bryce Merk Bryce Merkley Zelph Calder Davis Will Carlos Elfredaice Ph ‘Stag Annette Ackhurst Alma Jeffriea Mary Rat Aliee Hatch Margaret Hyog Estat Clara Ice Ueen Tophamastery Anina Banks Ann Gelbreth Bexsi¢ ‘Swain Micthene Jock B. Alfred Greene Lake Beck Charles Preece Mrs. Hazelbush Oman Ulitahiesare Ken Jack Sheffers Jack Sheffer Ashley Betty Powell Pat Heynolds Pat Reynolds Niles Haslem Tives Crystal Aber Powell Norma Haslem Ceremaniy Hirlene Karren Layne Powell Kidd Jane Gardiner Robert Pearsort Peter Bride Pawel Alvin Gardiner Wilestine Frinna Anderton Anvers Denne Duvall Iponan Thoxt Out of Town Robert Pearson Bounttal Keith Powell Burghal Tandy Massey Batty Tilton Jaam Jackson Eney Harlan D. Wellman Deh Casada Berlin Jensen Hospital News Thorne Studio West Main Trissdhy Glen Morrisons United California Ele Tsauntley Garaioe Shirardinere Pipi Mra Carl Gardiner Sbetchesroom Sidney Morrison Bishop Ross Merrell Col. Teen Wall George Lewis Melera Naples Ward Foie Moffett Judy Ann Hall Lonnie Kay Hall Mary Elizabeth Gardiner Carr , Gardiner Udell Gardier Deloy Gardiner Butch Hell Gars George Wall Garth Hess Bellet Society Rooin Norma Jean McLean Manwaring Doris Caldwell Colleen Wall Clarence Palmer Dee Manwaring Rtaymond Lind Gari Dell Acel Evans Orla Goodrich Bloise Caldwell Laura Mae Whitmer Openshaw Orchestra Big Dead Calif Mr. Morrison Evelyn Evans Provo Sheldon Jacobson American Fork Fen Hardney Sonia Jan Mig Jess Bromley RAND Kanni Lo Aviva VA Stack Wing's Department Store Wernal
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