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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

8

Berle and Modena Bell Wedding Reception Honors

Mr. and Mrs. Berle Bell were honored at a reception and dance at the Muoser chapel after their June Salt Lake Temple marriage. Modena Horrocks of Neola is the bride. dress details and attendants described. couple to live in Glinesward.

Berle Bell Muoser Chapel Salt Lake Temple Modena Horrocks Neola Donald Laris Roosevelt Arlene Horrocks Tillie Bell Mrs. Royal Horrocks Garth Batty Janice Desire Spencer Dorothy Peterson

Auxiliary Elections Reported For Legion and Local Clubs

Mrs. Dave Hatch was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary Witbeck Post 11 at the annual election meeting last Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Harry Wilson home. New officers include Mrs R Henderson first vice president Mrs Don Wilson second vice president Mrs Paul E Bricker secretary treasurer Mrs Fred McWhirt sergeant at arms Mrs Leo Dexter historian and Mrs Vern McCarrell chaplain. After the business meeting a dessert luncheon was served by the hostess Mrs Emery Johnson. The Super Duper Luncheon Club met May 9 at Mrs Stanley R King home electing President Mary Ann King and other officers. The Vernal 4 H and Jaycee delegates returned from Philadelphia with hopes their clubs rank high nationally.

Dave Hatch American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Post No. 11 Harry Wilson R. Henderson Don Wilson Paul E. Bricker Fred McWhirt Leo Dexter Vern McCarrell Emery Johnson

Scott Murray Dies In Santa Cruz

Scott Murray aged 4 formerly of Maeser died in Santa Cruz on June 6 according to this week’s notice. He was survived by his widow Frankie Murray and three children Virginia Robertson McGill Nev Bagh Murray Roosevelt, and Murray Vernal, plus a sister Nathaila Barnhill of Santa Joe.

Scott Murray Maeser Santa Cruz Frankie Murray Virginia Robertson McGill Nev. Bagh Murray Roosevelt Yandmark Murer Abraham Murray Vernal Nathaila Barnhill Santa Joe

Glenn M Gardiner Takes Calif Bride

The marriage of their son Glenn M Gardiner to Helen Demeny daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Pantels of South Gate California is announced. The couple were married in the Normandy wedding chapel at Gong Beach California in a ceremony officiated by Bishop Wm E Pearce of Downey. They honeymoon through Idaho and Yellowstone and will reside in Compton California.

Glenn Mr. Gardiner Tg Mies Helen Demeny C. E. Pantels South Gate Calif Ire Gardner Jensen Una S Normandy Gong’ Beach Cal Wm. E. Pearce Downey

New Officers Elected by Rebekah Lodge

An election of Officers was held at the last Rebekah Lodge meeting. Officers for the coming year include June Toungate Noble Grand Frances Tongate vice grand recording secretary Maxine Hatch financial secretary Ethel Brown and Hazel Stevens treasurer New members Neva Hemstreet and Betty Hackler were initiated The inflation team led by Marie Bates carried out the ceremony Delegates Mable Gurdon and Lula Havens reported on the Provo assembly The hosts served a salad luncheon to 33 members Bouquets of daisies decorated the room Members agreed to suspend Kiwai Anns meetings for the summer at a Vernon Hotel dinner hosted by Mrs Vern Gifford and Mrs Frank Couture Secretary Lewis B Schwellenbach died Thursday June 10 after a long illness.

Rebekah Lodge June Toungate Noble Grand Frances Tongate Se Tury Maxine Hatch Ethel] Brown Hazel Stevens Myst Rebekah Order Neva Hemstreet Betty Hackler Marieates Mable Gurdon Lula Havens Provo Wm. Havens Homer Phillips Kiwani-Anns Hotel Vernal Vern Gifford Frank Couture

Vernal Wards Hold Missionary Farewell Parties

Four missionaries depart Vernal First and Second Wards next Monday with a five-member Third Ward farewell on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the First Ward chapel. Tuesday saw Ted Thacker and Max Winward honored for missions to England and Samoa. First Ward hosts farewell for Dwayne Call and Jack R. Wallis on Friday at 8 p.m. with a detailed program including choirs, readings, remarks, and refreshments.

Vernal Third Ward First Ward Ted Thacker Leslie Thacker England Max Winward Alfonzo Winward Samoa Dwayne Call al Call Jack R. Wallis William B. Wallis East Central States Bishopric Orchestra First Word Leland Adamson Reading Donna Lundell Shirley Call Caldwells Alwyn Call BP. Wallis Benediction Fontha Calder

Beard and Queen Contests Share Spotlight at Rodeo

Prizes for the float parade include 75 dollars first and 50 second with 25 third. Best mounted couple earns a Brétson hat. Child division prizes 7.50, 3, and 2.50. Queen contest gains traction with Pauline Redcap and others signing in. seven hopefuls declined. Judging criteria include horsemanship, attire, personality, and appearance.

Rodeo Committee

Western MIA Institute to Convene at BYU

Mutual workers from western states and missions plan to attend the first annual Institute for Young Women and Young Men in the LDS church. June 21 to July 2 at Brigham Young University with lectures, demonstrations, and recreation. The program is supervised by the MIA general boards and BYU faculty, targeting ward and stake workers.

Church of Jesus Christ of, Latter-day. Saints Brigham Young University Sidney BeSperry B U IMIA LDS Church BYU Division of Religion Mia Ward Stake MIA General Board Aspen Grove Mt. Timpanogos

Riding club to be formed at Vernal rodeo grounds

A riding club or posse will be organized in Vernal. Interested riders are urged to go to the rodeo grounds at 6 30 P M any day. Pony polo and drills are to begin this week.

Vernal 4-H Stitchers Meet With Patch Hemming Demonstration

Members of the Vernal Second Year Stitchers 4-H club met at leader Mrs Lawrence Wardle's home on Tuesday June 8. They sang two songs and held a patch hemming demonstration.12 members attended with refreshments provided by Kay Brown Dian Swain and Lora May Whitmer. Jane 7th to organize. club officers elected for the semester include President Dorothy Macknight Vice President Christella Evans Secretary Treasurer Ann Murray Reporter Shirley Cowan Lunch Committee Carol Anne Meeks Organist Emma Lou Stewart Leader Nora Jane Mac Knight Theltgleader Mia Tia Lombard.

Stitchers Mra. Lawrence Wardle Eatoup Kay Brown Dian Swain Lora May Whitmer Jane Dorothy Macknight Christella Evans Ann Murray Shirley Cowan Carol Anne Meeks Emma Lou Stewart Rong Nora Jane MacKnight Theltgleader Mia Tia Lombard

4 H Club News Of The Week Girls Record Award Plan

4 H club news highlights a plan to continue encouraging girls to gain home keeping and managerial skills for a comfortable life. Awards for superior county state and national records total more than $15 000 in scholarships. Utah winner last year is Donne B B Christia sen of Delta.

Mwards Montgomery Alee Mora Cals Liege Utah B. Christiasen Delta

Jensen 4 H Stitchers Elect Summer Officers

The Jensen 4 H Stitchers met at Mrs Lucy Stewart’s home to organize and elect officers for the summer Ua Lombard was elected president Barbara Snow vice president Rita Stewart secretary and treasurer Marion Cook reporter Lora Stewart kinch Arlene Dudley organist Betty Murray song and cheer leader.

Lucy Stewart Ua Lombard Barbara Snow Rita Stewart Marion Cook Lora Stewart Arlene Dudley Betty Murray

Naples Needle Club Scarves Proceed At Home Meeting

The Naples 4 H Needle Club met at Carma Merrells home on Friday June 11 with thirteen members present. They began work on their scarfs and planned the next gathering at Carma Christensen's home.

Naples

Snappy Sewers form first year 4-H sewing club

The first year 4-H sewing club met at Mrs. Wayne Horrocks home and chose the name Snappy Sewers. Members present included Carol Case, Myrna Wardle, Marva Billings, Dorothy Burns, Bonnie Perry and Marcia Fletcher. Navy Chief M R Boyle of the Salt Lake recruiting service will visit Vernal on Wednesday June 23 to share information on advantages offered to men.

Wayne Horrocks Carol Case Myrna Wardle Marva Billings Dorothy Burns Bonnie Perry Marcia Fletcher Navy M.R. Boyle Salt Lake Naval Recruiting Service

Vernal Youth Serves as Mayor of 4-H Camp

Wayne Wilkins of Vernal acted as mayor at a 4-H camp for older members during a three day session at Utah State Agricultural College Logan. County Agent William C. Whitaker reported the event on return noting over 100 delegates attended.

Wayne Wilkins Vernal Utah State Agricultural ‘College Logan William C. ‘Whitaker Whitaker Uintah Duchesne

Leota 4 H Club Adopts Sut ch and Chatter at Meeting

Leota 4 H Club members chosen for third year clothing studies at a June 6 Leota church meeting. Club leaders are Mrs. Alice Searles and Mrs. Hazel Wardle. Officers elected include Meilva Jorgensen president Vonda Barney vice president Delas Durtee secretary treasurer Corinne Elsworth reporter Isabelle Wilson song leader with Melba Jorgensen and Lola Ellsworth as cheer leaders.

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Mrs. Berle Bell Horrocks Ernest Johnson Freestone Glines Ward Stanley R. King Mary Ann King Fay’ Eldridge Sharron Searle Elinor King Jane Odekirk Joan Jones Kay Swain Renee Henderson Dale Jensen Lawrence Siddeway Harold Duke Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Phidelphia Vernal Club Ronald Wiscomb Zayton Jaycee Direc| Re Glenn M’gardner Idaho Yellow Stone Compton Secretary of Lewis B. Schwellenbach Nebraska Dwight Griswold U. S Greece Now X Griswold States Athens Hotel Father A. W. Shepherd Kaiser-Frazer Bill Hines Frank Hines, Inc Salt Lake City, Utah Beard Vintah-high Fairgrounds F. G. Eskelson Pauline Redcap Areta Marie Tarapont Whiterocks Fr. Duchesne Lila Sweatfield Helen Roe Eloise Neilson Donna Hatch Donna Timothy Lorrain Slaugh Melba Ellen Chew Norma Bowen Eva York Nadean Odeckirk Reva Potter Merina Swett Dr. Eskelson Rodeo Halstead Alvin Weeks Western Mia . Institute Francis Toungate Jeannine Denver Jennine Dallas Texas June Francis Earl Atwood Hannah Duchesne County Vernaltsweelk Atwood Salt Lake City Mr. Atwood Lynn Glenn Vernal Segend Club Thimble Clul Jensen 4-H Stitchers Club Irlines Vernal Youth Leota Mary Will Esne Anid Vernal Rodeo Imperial Hall Queen of
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