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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
10
Vernal residents Clayton Stimons and Dr Rigby are named in Utah University of Utah commencement. Stimons earned a Bachelor of Science in history while Rigby received a Doctor of Education degree with a dissertation on district school supervision. The event included BYU graduate Dr Rigby and local families in attendance.
Mr and Mrs William Siddo way and family are spending summer in Vernal where Mr Siddoway works for the Forest Service. They plan to relocate to Indiana in the fall after he earned a University of Utah degree this spring. Mrs Siddo way is the former Nila Perry. Also visiting Vernal are Mr and Mrs Paul Bricker and three children from Salt Lake City. Mrs Bricker is the former Gwena Eaton. Dr and Mrs LeRoy Kay from Pittsburgh, Pa, visit with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Orlan Johnson and family. Mr and Mrs Bernarr Roper of Boulder, Colorado announce the birth of a baby girl born in June. Mrs Roper is the former Dorothy Freestone, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Freestone. The Ropers have lived in Boulder six years. Mr Roper works in plumbing and they have two other children.
Three men won the Utah Parks trip prize for service and business achievement on newspaper routes. Arlin O Nell of the Salt Lake Tribune district manager organized the event. Evan Wright and John Gordon, sons of local officials, left Sunday for a tour visiting Grand Canyon Cedar Breaks Zion Bryce Canyon and other sites before returning midweek.
Naoma Karren, Uintah High School graduate, received a Brigham Young University grant covering tuition and general fees for one quarter with renewal possible up to a year for maintaining a 20 grade point average. She ranked in the top 20 percent of the graduating class and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill Karren.
Mrs Straussie Sirehell entertained the Thalia Club on Thursday at her daughter Mrs Dan Price's home. Iris and peonies adorned the room as members played 500 with top prize to Mrs Zina Anderson and bingo prize to Mrs Price. A dessert luncheon followed for 12 members.
Mr and Mrs Karl B Preece announce an E Ib 10 oz baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Gerald P Langton in Milwaukee June 8. Gary Douglas will be playmate for Penny Kaye Kim Roger and Bradley. Langton is assistant manager at JC Penney Milwaukee. Karma Preece will be remembered. This is the 12th grandchild for the Preeces. Also, their son-in-law Donald G Willardson earned a medical degree at the University of Utah. Willardson's wife Lella Ruth Preece is the former. The Willardsons traveled to Las Vegas and California before Dr Willardson starts a rotating internship at Harbor General Torrance California.
A fragment from the Arkansas Gazette notes that those behind say a dollar goes farther nowadays, reflecting ongoing perceptions of buying power and economic conditions. The unreadable context limits precise details or names.
The June Conference gathered many from this area to Salt Lake City. Attendees from Vernal joined a broad group from all wards for a morning session at the DoW House. Notable participants included Mr and Mrs Glide Sewards, Chrystal Perry, and Verne Stringham among others, with a Youth Chorus from the Tabernacle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performing.
At a Gleaners and M-Men Announcement Frolic in the Guines ward chapel Irma Cottett summarized the year’s events followed by a reading by Coleen Bingham An instrumental trio by Mella Carma Weeks and Roy Freestone and a dance by Carol and Ruth Sewards entertained over 100 juniors Dancing games and refreshments were enjoyed Stake officers Carma Weeks Margaret Huber Kathy Adams and Phillip Manwaring led the event.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindnesses during bereavement for their father and grandfather Lewis Gardiner with thanks for floral offerings and service assistance. JG. Also notes help at services, cemetery, and home. Also includes two classified items: hay mowing help and female sales position with Box 1L in care of Vernal Express.
Vernal City Utah council passes an ordinance amending Section 9 of the Revised Ordinances to authorize the mayor with council consent to appoint all appointive officers and agents, with vacancies filled similarly, while elective officers retain appointing deputies. The measure, deemed necessary for public health and safety, takes effect immediately on first publication. Mayor Ralph Siddoway signed. Chellus M. Caldwell attested.
TO NEEDED: This item notes that Stagg graduates from Henager's School of Business in Salt Lake City. Friday evening exercises were attended by his parents Mr and Mrs John Stagg. Vernal Sunday return noted. Plans mentioned include a marriage in Salt Lake City.
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