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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

11

June Wedding Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Stephen Beal

June newlyweds Mr and Mrs Stephan Beal were honored at a reception last Wednesday at the Ashley Ward chapel. The bride Val Larie Preece is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Preece. The groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Jess Beal of American Fork. They married June 9 in East Lake Temple. Attendants wore red net gowns. mothers wore brown taffeta and aqua crepe. A program included songs and piano solos. Attendees traveled from Springville Duchesne Bridgeland and other towns.

Stephan Beal Ashley Ward Chapel Val Larie Preece Ronald Preece Jess R. Beal East Lake L Temple Barbara Barrus Adoree Freeve Laland Preece

New Officers For American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Unit No.11 installed new officers for the coming year. Bessie Swain becomes president, Emeryon named first vice president, Meggie Hatch second vice president, Zora Milburn chaplain, Georgia Couture secretary treasurer, Alma Jeffries historian, Loraine Keela and Virginia Hacking sergeants at arms, Eva Ashton national rehabilitation chairman. Installation was conducted by the installing officer. Plans indicated a unit convention with ice on June 19 20 and 21 and delegates named.

American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Bessie Swain Emeryon Meggie Hatch Zora Milburn Georgia Couture Alma Jeffries Loraine Keela

Maeser Ward Bellet Society Social At Maeser Ward

Maeser ward Relief Society held a closing social at the Electric Power plant on June 30 with 30 women present. A duet titled Otelia nay roll and Caddie Oaks, a story by Margaret Roberts, and a piece by Mrs. Lloyd R Bro Ratie Horrocks were featured. The ladies enjoyed a pile lunch. Evelyn Hacking was released as first counselor and Audrey Riche ass was named ward organist and works in the MIA. Licenses issued include Byron P Peterson and Marilyn Fatent of Vernal, Travia DL Weltse of Vernal, and Vendalee Johnson of Vernal.

Maeser Maeser Ward Otelia Margaret Roberts Lloyd R Ratie Horrocks Evelyn Hacking Ite Audrey Riche MIA

Dallin H Oaks And June Dixon Plan Wedding

Engagement news from Spanish Fork to Provo centers on June Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Dixon and Dallin I Oaks with a Salt Lake Temple wedding slated for June 24. Attendants include Jean Dixon maid of honor Elaine Dixon Evelyn Oaks bridesmaids Linda and Portia Dixon flower girls Morris Jackman best man.

Nupder June Dixon Charles H. Dixon Spanish Fork Dallin I. Oaks Provo Salt Lake Temple Jean Dixon Elaine Dixon Evelyn Oaks Linda Portia Dixon Morris Jackman Ian BYU Stella Harris Oaks Wintah High School Lloyd E. Oaka

Basin Young Democrats Form Uintah Duchesne Unit

An 18 to 40 year old group is organized in Uintah and Duchesne counties led by Lucy Hedd national committeewoman. The aim is to build a working unit for the state Young Democrats convention in Ogden on June 27 and 28 with speakers Sen Robert Kerr and Gov Bonner of Montana.

Uintah Duchesne Lucy Hedd Uintah and Young Democrats Ogden Robert S. Kerr Gov Bonner Montana Sean

Local clubs elect leaders and plan meetings at June gatherings

Mable Yourden heads Past Noble Grands elected at Ben Bennion home for a June 1 pot luck and installation. Officers include Bessie Swain president Alma Mackay secretary Clara Price treasurer and Stella Karren conductor with Mrs Bennion warder. Guests Tess Woldoway and Dean attend. Next meeting June 24 at Clara Price’s home. Mrs Henry Madsen hosted 13 Variety Club members, with officers Mrs John Breton president Mrs Orvel Hullinger vice president and Mrs Floyd Alen secretary and Mrs Lyman Merkley treasurer. Whitney Hammond steps down. Warren Mott won high in Canasta, Mrs John Barton low. Dessert luncheon then. next gathering at Mrs Richard Ufford’s June 25. Thalia Club met at Iva McCorn Williams home. Ruth Williams to host June 19. Editor notes 4-H news items must be mailed or called into Verony weekly by Monday morning.

Mable Yourdan Bessie Swain Alma Mackay Clara Price Mrs. Bennion Stella Karren Monte Carlo Tess Woldoway Dean Clera Price Henry Madsen John Breton Orvel Hullinger Floyd Alen Lyman Merkley Whitjney Hammond Ae Warren Mott John Barton Low Thalia Club Bis Iva McCorn Williams MM Ugh Pedros Ruth Williams

Vernal Woman Presented for National Legion Auxiliary President

Eve Ashton of Vernal Utah is endorsed by the Utah Department as a candidate for National President of the American Legion Auxiliary for 1952 1953. The article details her military family service, leadership roles, and extensive involvement with Unit No 11 Vernal and state organizations.

Zanawany Roetta Kilfoyle Utah American Legion Auxiliary National Newa Rae Ashton American Legion Eve Ashean Department Na- Man Bevicent Siegean Legion Auxiliary Board of Regents The State University Navy Air Corps Field Artillery Legionnaires Eve Ashton American Legion Auxiliary Brigham Young University Provo Business and Professional Women's Club Stanford University Mother's Club Eve Ashton Vernal War Activities Committee National Security Committee National Rehabilitation Committee Peas American Legion Aux American Legion of Utah Department of Utah

Bridal Couple Speak Vows In Temple Rites

Mise Lela Fay Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Cook of Tridel ex changed nuptial promises with George Elmer Hawking in rites at the Salt Lake LDS Temple Friday June 8 Elder Mathew Cowley officiated bridegroom s mother Mrs Cora Hawking honored the parents with a reception at love the evening following the wedding A shower was given for the bride June 13 at the Tridel chapel Games were played and refreshments served The couple have been at Brigham Young University for three years They are now making their home in Provo until Mr Hawkins finishes school

Tridell Mise Lela Fay Cook Robert L. Cook Tridel George Elmer Hawking Salt Lake Lds Temple Mathew Cowley Council of Twelve Cora Hawking Rhae McConkle Gwena McKee Luana Glines Brigham Young University Samba Delta Sigma Provo Hawkins

Reception Honors Preston Woodards at Glines Ward

Honored at a Thursday reception in Glines ward meetinghouse were Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodard. The bride Carma Tae Hatch wore ivory slipper satin. They were married in the Selt Lake Temple near Bir 22. The couple will live in Rangely where he works with Beckie et Ge.

Glines Glines Ward Preston Woodard Carma Tae Hatch Ralph Hatch Selt Lake Temple Bir Norman Fletcher Texas Dale Ross Ora Faye Wardle Marva Billings John Leichhardt Dean Simper Arty Watkins Carilian Searle Ada Openshaw Relief Society Rangely Beckie Et Ge

Wew Pharmacist Appointed For Rexall Drug Store

Eugene G. Mac Mc Clees is named pharmacist at Rexall Drug Store to replace Tenney T. Johnston as manager Wm. Dunn notes. Former Kelso Washington resident and graduate of Kelso Jr. College and University of Utah College of Pharmacy, he served 3.5 years in the Philippines and previously worked for Sea Drug Co. in Salt Lake City. The McCleeses will reside at 154 South East in Vernal. Johnston now travels for Rexall Drug Co.

Vintan Exalt Drug Haz Eugene G Mac) McClees Tenney T. Johnston Wm. Dunn McClees Kelso Washington Kelso Jr. College University of Utah College of Pharmacy Philippines The Sea Drug Co Salt Lake City 154 South East Vernal Mr. Johnston Rexall Drug Co

Uintah County Hospital News and Family Announcements

Medical patients listed at Uintah County hospital include Mrs Farrell Wilkins Lila Bowden Mrs Vait Roper Betty J Holloway Mrs Douglas Lawson Jack Outright Clyde Powwin ee Keith Ashby Bruce Hadlock Mrs Henry Pehacek Nicky Johnson and Conrad G ever Surgical patients include Mrs Rod Danielson Mrs Hugh Caldwell and Mrs Jack Atwood Congratulations to Mr and Mrs 0 M Ralph on a girl born June 13 Mr and Mrs Marlin Pentington on a girl born June 14 Mr and Mrs Karl Richens Roy on June 14 Jr and Mrs William Dunn on a girl born June 17 Mr and Mrs Jack R Wallis on a boy born June 19 Mr and Mrs Arthur Manwar ing accompanied their son and his wife to Denver three weeks ago visiting with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wm Sherman and family The Manwarings attended their son Carl Manwarings graduation from the University of Utah at June conference and returned home Monday bringing with them Mrs Carl Manwar ing daughter Christine

Hospital News Uintah County Hospital Farrell Wilkins Lila Bowden Vait Roper Betty J. Holloway Douglas Lawson Jack Outright Clyde Powwinee Keith Ashby Bruce Hadlock Henry Pehacek Nicky Johnson Conrad G.ever Rod Danielson Hugh Caldwell Jack Atwood 0. M. Ralph Marlin Pennington Karl Richens Roy William Dunn Jack R. Wallis Arthur Manwaring Aighwaring Denver Wm. Sherman Salt Lake City Sherman Daughferer Sherrie Deena Manwarings Carl Unii Leland Adamson Vernon Wideta John Rynyon

National President Candidate Statement

A candidate announces candidacy for the office of National President in a formal statement. The declaration outlines goals and leadership approach, emphasizing organizational unity, policy priorities, and service commitments for the term ahead.

Local Santa Ana Couple Wed in May Bridal Parade Orbit

In Las Vegas on May 28 Karl A Haupt and Kath erine Abegglen tied the knot after a Santa Ana wedding run. The bride, former Kath erine Abegglen, wore a white eyelet dress with a red rosebud corsage. She is a 1950 Uintah High School graduate and Utah alum, while the groom attended the University of Utah and serves in the Marine Corps. A May 18 shower hosted by a relative honored the bride.

Santa Ana California Karl A. Haupt Las Vegas Nevada Katherine Abegglen Edalean Abegglen Lawrence Abegglen Dhanel Uinish High School University of Utah LDS Business College Hauptileisch Marine Corps Lewis Abeaglen

Free Art Classes For Youth By School Board Program

A free after school art program for youths up to age 12 offers weekly sessions Tuesdays from 10 to 12 at the Coriral school library. Mr J Arben Jolley sponsors, with all supplies provided. no registration required. The program aims to develop artists across all media in a supportive classroom setup.

J. Arben Ji Jolley Brary the Aid Coriral School School Board

Ashcraft Jewelry Moves to Vernal Avenue

Ashcraft Jewelry Co. moves from 73 West Main to 13 South Vernal Ave. Owner Karl Caldwell confirms relocation and says the door will be open daily for work, pickup, or purchases as remodeling continues for the opening. The store has operated as Ashcraft since 1947 with Caldwell owning it for two years.

Ashcraft Jewelry Co West Main South Vernal Ave Karl Caldwell Caldwell Ashcraft Jewelry Co. J Ashcraft

Vacation Bible School Begins Thursday for All Ages

A Thursday morning program opens Vacation Bible School for all ages at S30 with a worship service. Activities include Bible workbooks, art displays, songs, handicrafts, and sewing projects. Senior students can join a Botany course with field trips. Parents invited to participate and learn about God.

Rhursday God

Summer Reading Room Initiative At Uintah County Library

Arrangements establish a weekday story hour for children in the kindergarten room beside the Uintah County Library. From 2:40 to 1:40 pm Monday through Friday, supervising helpers from the American Legion Auxiliary and other townsfolk will oversee a reading program to prevent the summer reading slump.

Uintah County Library Lbrary Crystal Lewis

About Town Highlights from Salt Lake and Provo

Mr and Mrs Dick Gardiner spent Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Mrs Hugh W Colton and Mrs Joe Haslem attended the PTA Convention in Provo last weekend. Katey Reynolds left for a week visiting her sister. Roger Cada from Evang now staying in Vern with their son. LDS missionaries transferred include Erma Goodich Darrell Goodrich Forest Goodrich and Leah Holfeltz with new assignments in various states.

Dick Gardiner Salt Lake City Hugh W. Colton Joe Haslem PTA Provo Roger Cada Evang USAC Vern Vernln Erma Goodich Memphis Tenn Mann Rus Sellville Darrell Goodrich Cambridge Mass Dean St Worcester Forest Goodrich Marion 5Th St Statesville N.C Leah Holfeltz Fresno Calif Howard St Modesto

Junior Current Topics Meeting At Mrs Barnet Home

Members met at Mrs Evelyn Barnet house with Theda Showalter as co host. De Lor is Rolfe led lesson Following Through in Fifty two. Charles L Wheeler of Salt Lake Hardware spoke at Federated Women s Convention in Salt Lake City. By laws and constitution read by Theda Showalter. Two guests Mrs McCacy and Mrs Kenneth Cari attended. Meeting adjourned until next summer with Campbell and Virginia Ashton as hostesses.

Evelyn Barnet Theda Showalter Deloris Rolfe Charles L. Wheeler Salt Lake Hardware Glven Federated Women’s Convention Salt Lake City Campbell Virginia Ashton

The Darn Sewing Club forms at Mrs Davis home

Leah Ree Davis reports the first meeting of the Darn Sewing Club at Mrs George C Davis home. Officers elected include Janet Johnson president Janet Robins vice president Norma Luck secretary Leah Rae Davis reporter with Elaine Davis chorister. Refreshments and music followed. Next meeting set for June 17 at Leah Rae Davis's home.

Leah Ree Davis Darn Sewing Club George C. Davis Janet Johnson Janet Robins Norma Luck Leah Rae Davis Elaine Davis

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Stephen Beal Mra Dick, Leng Springville R. Davis Lawreace Heal Cal Hamilton Bridgeland Jess Beal Gedy Wyoming Byron Peterson Tersdala Marilyn Fatent Y Vernal Hcense Travia DL Weltse Vendalee Johnson Dallin H. Oaks Young Democrats of Mable Yourden Ben Bennion Variety Club John Barton Eve Alinon Preston Woodards Rexall Drug Store Peontad de Hanes i Kathy Abagglan Kathy Abegelen Ashcraft Jewelry Vernal Avenue Vacation Bible School Valley Hugh Carma Richeos Deloris Odzkirk Nairk Seal Kansas City Oklahoma Henry Millecam Don Millecam Millecam Ronnie Jenkins Robert Morrison George Millecam Robert Williams George Davis Leah Rae Ray Gardiner Pav Lunt Glen Brady Arnold Thaker Brian O’ Neil Harold Anderson Keith Dexter Kalph Preece Lea Ho- Tender Kenneth Cross Carolyn Wallis Lyle Hales Beth Bryson Vera van Leuy eAbout Town Katey Reynolds Harvey Hullinger Revee Drs Eldon Jones Oklahoma City Okla Jones Eula Hullinger Hullingers Sherill Jesse A. Haws Dale Missouri Varl Haws Austin Wans Jack Argentina E. Barnets al Ashton Bros. Co Vernal Second Ward Hallmark Cards Gibgon Memory Books Garden Gate Floral Phono W. Stein Aso A
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