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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1949

Page

7

June Wedding Unites Couple in White Rocks Lawn Ceremony

Velda Hoopes and Eldon Anderton wed Monday June 20 at the Hoopes home in White Rocks in a lawn ceremony. Bishop Preston Atwood officiated as Petra Forakis served as best man and bridesmaids included Barbara Morrill and Moana Smith. Guests traveled from Neola Trideli Lapoint Manila and Salt Lake City for the event.

Velda Hoopes Eldon Anderton Briske Orvil Hoopes Whiterocks Mr. Anderton Nedda Petra Forakis Barbara Morrill Tridell Moana Smith Donald Eklund Eldon Anderson Garth Eldon Winn Elmer Mitchell Francis Krosier Neola Stanley Hoopes Lapoint Levi Reed Manila James B. Harvey Thomas J. Ellingford Trideli Verda Wimmer Salt Lake City

Bastian Dial Marriage Solemnized in Temple

Miss Pauline Dial became the bride of June Bastian at the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Wednesday June 15. The couple and families from Vernal Verndale and Spokane attended a party and future reception. They honeymoon in Yellowstone and plan to reside in Spokane after June 23.

Pauline Dial June Bastian Salt Lake Bastian Clessie N. Dial Verndale Wash J. W. Bastian Vernal Yellowstone National Park Sprozac Spokane Dial Spokane Valley Central Valley High School Dishman State Nkc Uintah High School Haven and Jaeger Funeral Homes Clifford Healey Vernol Keit Russon Salt Lake City Altha Dial Salt Lake Temple Deraleit Sandy Olden Bastian Rexburg Ida Coleen

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Betts in Tridell Event

Monday evening June 20 a bridal shower at Tridell honored Mrs Grant Betts. Hosts Mrs Parley H Goodrich and Mrs Raeff arranged games and a luncheon. Guests from Vernal Ballard and other towns attended including Mrs McConkie Ina Jones Vida Betts Carol Betts Dorothy Kettle and Lois Cook. Mrs Betts is the former Jennis McConkie.

Grant Betts Parley H. Goodrich Raeff. Goodrich Tridell McConkie Ina Jones Vernal Vida Betts Carol Betts Dorothy Kettle Lois Cook Ballard Betts Jennis McConkie

Mrs E Marshall Honored At Bridal Shower

Mrs Earl Marshall formerly Norma Ashby was honored by many friends at a bridal shower Friday evening June 10. Mrs Joan Bodily hosted at her Maeser home. Guests played games and enjoyed a luncheon. The couple wed Friday June 3 and will live in Vernal.

Earl Marshall Norma Ashby Joan Bodily Maeser

Norton Neilson Wedding in Ely Quiet Rites

Clista Norton wed Kenneth Neilson in Ely Nevada in a quiet ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Albert and Mrs Norton of Lapoint and the groom is Joseph Neilson. The couple plans to reside in Bridgeport.

Lapoint Clista Norton Kenneth Neilson Ely Nev Neilson Albert Norton Joseph Neilson Bridge and

Summer Dance Program Gets Underway at Imperial Hall

Recreational dance groups were organized into age divisions and signed up on Monday at Imperial Hall. Instructor Miss Shirley Calf reports strong turnout and says regular classes run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. The 12 to 14 age group meets at 10 am and the older group at 1 pm. Completion promises an advantage in future school activities.

Shirley Calf Imperial Hall Call

Lapoint Girl Wed In Lovely Home Ceremony

Velda Woolley of Lapoint and Mont McCurdy of Gimes ward wed at the home of the bridegroom parents on June 6. Officiating was Bishop Ernest Johnson of Glines LDS ward. The couple will live in Colorado after a wedding dinner hosted by relatives.

Velda Woolley Lapoint Mont McCurdy Gimes Ward William McCurdy Milton Woolley Ernest Johnson Glines Lds Ward McCurdy Colorado

Stitchers Club Meets at Kathleen Warren Home

The Vernal Third Year Stitchers gathered at Kathleen Warren’s residence on Wednesday, June 15, and spent the afternoon sewing. Refreshments were provided by Bonnie Warren. The next meeting is set for Joan Postma’s home on June 22.

Kathleen Warren Bonnie Warren Joan Postma

Vernal News Highlights Local Visits and Weddings

Many local residents hosted and visited kin from Salt Lake City Oakland and Vernal including Dr. and Mrs Ray Spend S N Hintz Gene Rolfe and Geraldine Leavitt. Rosemary Rice married Carl Peterson at Bountiful with the Taylors hosting guests from Salt Lake City and Newport Oregon expecting a July fourth visit from relatives.

Silver Needle Hour Sewing Group Meets

Four H sewing club members met Friday June 10 at Carolyn Calthorp's home, planning the upcoming club camp and discussing the construction of a required finished slip. Nine members were served refreshments after the meeting. They will meet again June 17 at Beatrice Marshall's home.

Sewing Club Carolyn Calthorp Beatrice Marshal

Vernal Garden Club Meeting Highlights Perennial Care

Vernal Garden Club members met last Monday at Mrs Edgar Calder's home. Four members led a lesson on preparation and care of perennials. President Mrs Donald Barr conducted the meeting with twelve members present. They plan a July 18 gathering at Wendell Pope residence.

Vernal Garden Club Edgar Calder Lee Bennion J. L. Hansen Donald Barr Francis Feltch Barr Wendell Pope

Uintah 4-H Stitchers Meet at Park

Uintah 4-H Stitchers Second Year club met with leader Mrs. Tom Herbert at Uintah county park on Thursday June 16. The group plans to meet next Thursday June 23 at Coy Weeks home.

Coy Weeks Uintah 4-H Stitchers Tom Herbert Uintah County Park

Kingsbury Ladies Aid Holds Final Meeting of Year

Kingsbury Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. W P Price home last Wednesday for the last meeting before summer. A dessert luncheon preceded the business session. President-elect Mrs. Melba Lattner presided, and a committee was named to plan the coming year.

Kingsbury Ladies Aid W.p.price Melba Lattner Ek Oe

Sew It Yourself 4-H Club Members Meet

Luella Bodily hosted a June 3 gathering for the Sew It Yourself 4‑H club with Luella Donna Clela and Mrs Bodily presenting the program. A second meeting June 10 at Mrs Wayne Hulbert continued clothespin apron construction and a third session is planned for June 17 at Walton E Bodily's residence.

Luella Bodily Sterling Bodily Luella Donna Clela Mrs. Bodily Wayne Hulbert Walton E. Bodily

Public Invited To Visit Local Gardens In Vernal

The Vernal Garden Club invites the public to tour their private gardens during the week. Many gardens are described as beautiful and worthy of display. The Vernal rose garden in Vernal City Park is at its peak with roses in full bloom and noted for exquisite shapes, best after sunset.

Vernal Garden Clubers Vernal City Park

Thalia Club Members Entertained at Mrs Ward White’s

Mrs Ward White hosted the Thalia club at her home on Thursday evening June 16. Thirteen members held a business meeting followed by a game of 500, won by Mrs George Freestone with first prize and Mrs J C Anderson drawing second. A dessert luncheon and summer flowers completed the event.

Ward White Thalia Club George Freestone J. C. Anderson

Local families host and travel pages mixed with Utah events

Don Hatch returns home after junior year at the University of Utah and will graduate next year, planning work with his father. Los Angeles visitors include Sam Calder and son J R, with Calder a photographer aiding at a postmasters’ convention in Vernal. Various family return visits and guests appear, including Curtis, West, Thompson, Nickell, and Perry relatives from Roosevelts, Monte, Manila, and Denver, plus health note on George Caldwell in Salt Lake City.

Don Hatch Bus Hatch University of Utah Don Sam Calder J .R Los Angeles Cal Pantha Calder Calder Vernal Tom Taylor Taylor Cowley Wyo Ray West Prica Jack Thompson EF Monte Col Albert Curtis Ft. Duchesne Elbert Curtis Manila Milt Nickell Roosevelt Bert Caldwell Nickell Lila Caldwell Enid Caldwell George Caldwell Salt Lake City

Cultural Arts Club entertains members at Mrs Rigby home

Cultural Arts Club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. Avard A. Rigby on Wednesday evening June 8. Mrs. Rigby was hostess, with Mrs. Wiley Stewart assisting. Mrs. Frank Walker received a copy of Lloyd C. Douglas novel The Big Fisherman, in a club presentation. A going away gift was given to Mrs. William C Whittaker, who plans to move to northern California. A tray luncheon was served to members and guest Mrs. Anita Smart.

Avard A. Rigby Rigby Wiley Stewart Frank Walker Lloyd C. Douglas William C Whitaker Vernal California Anita Smart

Dandy Cookers 4 H Club Demonstrates Canning

Marylyn Eaton reports that the Dandy Cookers 4 H club met at Miss Ruby Smiths home in Uintah County for a tomato and apricot canning demonstration. The members received light refreshments from the hostess after the lesson.

Marylyn Eaton Dandy Cookers Ruby Smith Uintah County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Preston Atwood Bride Keith Rus Derrill Basthin Ralph Riser Syt Lake City Mrs. E. Marshall LDS Ard Scout House Norton-Neilson Fibton Bros. Co Vernal, Utah Stitchers Club Eabout Town Grace Manwaring Ray E. Spend Salt S. N. Hintz Oakland, Cal George McNary Sam Rolfe Gene Salt, Lake City Frank Hintz Rock Springs B. L. Caldwell Ogden E. E. Sammpson Caldwell Geraldine Leavitt Frank Hatch Henager’s School of Business Mrs Warren Stoker Newport Ore Darrell Johnston Lois Simper Stoker LeRoy Taylor Rosemary Rice W. T. Rice Bountiful Miss Rice Carl Peterson Salmon, Ida Taylors Preston Harris Mr. Harris Salt L City Silver Needle Hour Sewing Group Garden Club Leonard Perry Ivan Iverson Opden Perry Seattle Lester Jatzemeyer Denver Colo Perrys Iverson Nila Perry Jatzemeyer Phyllis Perry Vernal Rodeo Committee Alvin Kay Alia A Aera In Stevens Louis Rory Calhoun Charley Grapewin King Robert Bassler Vogue Theatre Frank B.F. Goodrich Good Housekeeping Allred Glass Shop
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