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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
12
Floy Slaugh and Grant Johnson wed in a Davis ceremony on June 1. Bo Wallace Slaugh presided at the home of the groom’s parents, George and Mrs. Johnson. A buffet lunch and wedding cake followed, with a reception in the Davis ward chapel. The couple will reside in Vernal.
Eva Ruth Patterson and Eugene Mallonee exchanged marriage vows in a twilight ceremony at the home of Mrs. Martha Weeks. The bride, 28 and new to Vernal, is the daughter of C. W. Brow of Big Springs Texas. Mallonee, formerly of Odessa Texas, is son of Morton Mallonee of Pratt Kansas. They will reside in Vernal temporarily.
Barbara Dow the Uintah high school junior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnell Dow will wed Rex E. Pitt son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McKee on July 3 at the Dow home. Maxine Peterson will attend the ceremony. Pitt is a Uintah graduate who served in the navy.
Maxine Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Nolan Frank Myers and Julian Massey were married in a double ring ceremony in Salt Lake City on June 1. Glen Richens served as best man and the event was witnessed by the groom’s mother Mrs George Massey. The bride wore a pink dress with white accessories and pink and white carnations. The couple plans Vernal as their future home with a Davis ward chapel reception held Monday evening for friends and family.
Mrs M H Wilson was elected President of the Ladies Aid at a Congregational Church meeting held at her home last week. Officers include Mrs Preas as chaplain. A social is planned for the last Wednesday of the month and the group will meet at Mrs Melba Latner's home. A dessert luncheon was served. Mr and Mrs F Ray Dubois of Salt Lake City are the parents of a baby born June 13 in hospital. Mildred Louise will visit the Dubois home in Salt Lake City soon.
Donna Hatch and Frank Merrill wed in a double ring ceremony at the Hatch home officiated by Bishop Phillip Watkins. The bride wore white satin with lace, a seed pearl tiara, and a long veil. attendants included Wanda Anderson and Donna Gosedrich. The couple honeymoon in Yellowstone Park. both are Uintah High School graduates and connected with Utah State Agricultural College activities.
From Salt Lake City comes news of the marriage of Ruth Deardon and Harold R. Bodily at the bride’s uncle’s home in Salt Lake City. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Clyde Van Wagenn with the groom’s parents and friends present. The couple, after reception, plan to live in Tacoma and had attended Brigham Young University.
Me and Mrs J Clive Delvin of Cedex City were honored on their 26th wedding anniversary by several hundred friends. A late afternoon program at Cedar Court featured remarks and a temple grounds gathering. Attending from Vernal and nearby Utah towns listed numerous couples and families.
The Riwani Anns will disband for the summer after a dinner meeting held in the supper room of the Vernal. Mrs Vern Gifford and Mrs Frank Couture hosted the event with daisies used in decoration.
Formal opening of the rose garden to be held Sunday June 27 at 4 p.m. on the lawn east of the Uintah county courthouse. Officers of the Garden Club announce the event and urge area residents to attend. An interest program has been arranged.
Leslie Mackey named noble grand of Lodge No. 24 in Vernal after recent elections. Bill Mann elected vice grand with Art Wilson as secretary, Jim Hemstreet as treasurer, and Dr J L Hansen taking over financial secretary duties. Officers to select appointive positions soon.
Local items report town residents’ employment changes and visits. Marie Manwaring now works for the county agent. Roosevelt visitors, Mr and Mrs C L Ashton, stayed with Mrs Leslie Ashton. Mrs Rulot Hacking and Don Hacking with daughter Nancy returned from Salt Lake and Provo. J B Prince of Tacoma Washington visits uncle Andrew J Vernon in Maeser. Mary Merkley now employed at Uintah State Bank. Mrs Leland Boystt, formerly Fern Rasmussen, recently started work with the hire in series. Roger D Williams returns to San Diego to rejoin the Navy after boot camp. home visit with his mother Wanda Young.
Approximately 30 members of the Vernal Aviation club met at the Green River Gorge on a Friday evening. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Bob Edwards of Ventura California and Deacon Brown. The group sang folk songs around a campfire and enjoyed a picnic lunch.
A village celebration in Ash ward Primary featured a crowd procession and singing. A child named Dana Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Smith, suffers from bone tuberculosis and requires foot immobilization until recovery.
Newlyweds Darrell Slaugh and Berta Marie Flitfritz were married in Elko Nevada on May 27. The bride is the daughter of Alfred and Davis Flitfritz. the groom is the son of Charlie Slaugh. Both attended Uintah High School and Slaugh served in the Army overseas. The couple now reside in Mack Colorado and spent their honeymoon in Yellowstone Park.
Marilyn Tuckett celebrated her 11th birthday with a party at her parents home. School and neighborhood friends attended, played games in the afternoon, and enjoyed light refreshments. Eleven guests were invited to the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Fred G Bingham entertained Dr Charles B Bingham Miss Genevieve Bingham and Dr and Mrs Don A Johnson of Logan at a dinner Saturday Dr Bingham received his degree of doctor of dental surgery on June 16 Genevieve flew from San Francisco to Cleveland to attend her brother s graduation exercises
A fragment from the 4H kitchen club notes describes a table setting lesson and a practice on preparing scrambled vegetables. The item references leaders and a feeding activity for members with focus on basic cooking skills.
The Stitch in Time club held its third meeting at the Fort Ducheens area home of leader Mrs LaBerle Gutzman. President Afton Bodily called the meeting to order as secretary Marilyn Anderson read the previous minutes. Members learned how to darn Blacknee with first attempt success. Other officers include Dorothy Arnold vice president Beverly Ferguson treasurer.
Uintah 4 H club members met with three visitors Judith Johnson Susan Johnson from Denver and Patty Childs from Salt Lake City. The meeting included a lesson on darning stockings and light refreshments were served. Next gathering will be at Coy Weeks home.
The Tridel 4-H Club is organized with officers including secretary Marta Morrill and treasurer Peggy Beanien. Members prepared cookies and punch for a meeting and served refreshments to attendees.
The Timothy family held a reunion including Craig Timothy of Suger City Idaho LeRoy, Alvin Timothy of Jensen and Owen Timothy of Orem unable to attend. His wife and baby attended. The event noted 33 grandchildren and other relatives. Bret sent ex and great grandchildren joined. Mr and Mrs Tenney John Fries traveled to San Francisco. Mrs Sohaton Owl attended the Red Cross convention.
Harrison discussed the importance of national citizenship and plant care. He led an outdoor survey of local plants and trees. Attendees included Laura Hall, Dee Jenkins, McConkie Leeds, and Joan Thomas.
The 4H Sewing Club of Deis' with Ruby and Bate Puneniellas prepares for a club meeting. Officers include President Suen and Rita Chive as the group learns to cook and sew with guidance from Mr. and Mrs Larson at Richardson. The activity Thursday, June 17, is intended to teach needlework skills.
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