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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

9

Showalter Snyder Candlelight Rites Highlight June Wedding

Milas JoAnne Showalter wed John Thomas Snyder in a candlelight ceremony at the Third Ward with Bishop Harold Hullinger presiding. The bride wore white satin with lace and pearl details. Matron of Honor Kay (Majorie Snydes) Mecham wore blue organdy. Attendants included Kathleen Showalter and Cherie Jean Gee. Best Man Ray Hunting and ushers Bobbie Showalter and Ray Mecham. A reception followed. cake, roses, and delphiniums decorated the room. Musicians included Mrs. Juan arn Stans and piano solos by Mrs. B.E. Stringham and Gloria Wallis.

Tanne Milas JoAnne Showalter Rey Showalter John Thomas Snyder Riles Barney Sheritt Ayn Herbert M. Snyder Harold Hullinger Kay Majorie Snydes Mecham Kathleen Showalter Cherie Jean Gee Gee Miss Showalter Eet Ray Hunting Bobbie Showalter Ray Mecham Tin Susan Barsnett Geraldine Washburn Allen Hamberlin Showalter Bing Snyder Sep Snyder John Stagg Raymond Sid- Lowsy Elwood Gee Washburn J. Barnett Victor Herren Paullunt Don Showalter Frank Wright Fred Washburn Coke Jeffries Marion Hall Harry Brown Carolyn Wallis Marjorie Montgomery Bea Pope sAusical Juan Arn Stans Ieee Ancke Avard A. Rigby John Jorgensen P Davis Alice Woolley B.E. Stringham Gloria Wallis Sola M. Haslem Loye Goodrah Dae Bal Goodrich Rae Goodrich Vivian McConkie Judy McConkie Peggy Goodc Polly McConkie Marta Merrill Loy Ann Berrill Ruth, Merrill Jean Ross Grant Betts Darrell Goodrich Sadie McConkie Jennie ‘McConkie Lora McConkie Virgina Goodrich

Miss Lucile Bodily Feted at Showers Before Marriage

Miss Lucile Bodily former Maeser resident will wed Vernon L Anderson of Inkum Ide in Salt Lake Temple. Friends hosted pre nuptial showers last week with her mother Mrs W E Bodily and sister Mrs Ann Morrison as hostesses. A reception and group entertainment followed, with Miss Vonetti Schanno aiding in hosting duties. The bride now resides in Salt Lake City.

Lucile Maeser Lucile Bodily W. E. Bodily Salt Lake Temple Vernon L Anderson Inkum Ide Miss Bodily Ann B. Morrison Vonetti Schanno Mra Euchie Clela Bodily Soliiwake City Helen Bulagworts Mixk Jean Good Rich

Come As You Are Meet Held Outdoors by 803 Club

Outdoor gathering titled Come As You Are hosted by the 803 club at Beatrice Stringham's home. Attendees included Glyde Anderson, Mrs. Dave Roberts, Mrs. Carl Collett, Adrian Baines, and Mrs. Jos Dodds as chairman, with details noting seasonality and arrangements.

Beatrice Stringham Stringham Glyde Anderson Dave Roberts Carl Collett Adrian Baines Jos Dodds

Rasmussen Family Reunion Celebrated at Johnson Home

The Rasmussen family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson last Wednesday for a genealogical meeting led by Pres. Archie Johnson. Darys Rasmussen, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Rasmussen of La Point, performed three piano solos and a dessert luncheon was served.

Rasmussens Genealesen Perous Theodor] Johnson Pres Archie Johnson Darys Rasmussen Pend T. T. Rasmussen Lapoint

Activities Terminated At Ladies Aid Picnic

A Ladies Aid potluck picnic ended activities until September after a midweek gathering at One Corral. Twenty three members and guests enjoyed the afternoon. brief business noted. The president outlined plans for special committees to organize next fall’s activities.

Ladies Aid Irs al Ing Ditt

Final Fate of Season Held by Cultural Arts Club

Members of the Cultural Arts Club gathered for the season’s final meeting at Mrs Wil ey Stewart’s home. Mrs Al Bowden international relations chair addressed the group and noted accomplishments. Program numbers were presented by Mrs Son Woolley, with Mrs Zelph Calder assisting. A tray luncheon followed.

Cultural Arts Club Wiley Stewart al Bowden International Elations Basin of Robes Federated Nat Son Woolley Zelph Calder

Mrs Snyder Bride in Vernal Honeymoon Start

Mrs Lynn N Murdock assisted by Miss Jayne Snyder received gifts from Herbie Snyder and Julia Ann Washburn. Guests included Mrs Iva McCary and Mrs Alice Showalter with arrangements by Mrs Telend Bennion and Mrs Bessie Swain. The bride wore a beige tailored suit with green accessories before departing for Denver. The couple will live in Vernal. Jer is employed by Sun Old Co and Mrs Snyder will stay with Ashcraft Jewelry. Attendees from other locales included Mr and Mrs Frank McCary James Montgomery Mrs Mary Criswell Zelina Culliver Dixon Wy Miss Jayne Snyder Logan.

Lynn N. Murdock Jayne Snyder Herbie Snyder Julia Ann Washburn Iva McCary Alice Showalter Sxsadmao Joral Telend Bennion Bessie Swain Denver Snyder Vernal Jer Sun Old Co Ashcraft Jewelry Frank McCary James’ Montgomery Mary Criswell Zelina Culliver Dixon Wyo Logan

Marge Snyder and Kay L Mecham Tread Altar Path

Vernal couple Marge Snyder and Kay L Mecham wed in Minden New June 16 there chief details include family backgrounds high school activities and future plans. The bride daughter of Sheriff Herbert Snyder and Mire Snyder. groom son of Mrs Gladys Price. They will reside in Vernal with her job at the Variety Store and his at Richardson Texaco Service.

Mies Marjorie Snyder Kay L Mecham Sheriff Mire Herbert M. Snyder Gladys Price Minden New Ulatah High School Mecham Thespian Society Future Formers of America Vernal School Vernel

July Scouter Meet Postponed By Camp Preparations

The July Scouter meet is postponed as the camping program takes precedence. Grant Mace, Field Scout Executive, notes no Scouter roundtable will be held this month to allow Scouters to focus on camping preparations. Merk-Jeys Park hosted a Be Natural club gathering last Thursday with Bo Hostesses and Mrs. Acel and Mrs. Rinla in attendance.

Maeser Merk- Jeys Park Acel Ri Nla

Tilten Family Visited Vernal During Kansas Trip

Tilten and family from Garnett Kansas were entertained in Vernal during a work visit. Mr and Mrs Raymond Tilten and son Johnny Ray joined relatives for a supper at Glen Lee residence hosted by Aurine Chapman. Guests included Glen Wardle Arthur Corleates and the Titten family. Mrs Tilten is sister to Mrs Lea and Mrs Chapman. The group planned return to Kansas the following Thursday.

Vernal Raymond Tilten Johnny Ray Garnett Kans Glen Lee Oll Aurine Chapman Glen Wardle Arthur’ Corleates Titten Gues Lea Chapman Aten Arthur Goran Telephone Co Kansas

Fourteen Week Courses Completed By Pvt Allen

Pvt Allen of the 6th Armored Island unit near Ft. Leonard Wood has completed fourteen weeks of training and is finishing eight weeks of engineer schooling. After training he will be sent to a specialist school or reassigned to other units upon completion.

Pvt. Allen Pri. Ee Len Ic. Ua Dist Ft. Leona Ve 6Th Armored Islan

Social Set Enjoy Club At Williams Residence

A social set met Wednesday evening at the charming home of Fret Beverly F Williams. Members played canasta, chatted, and enjoyed prizes for winning games. Hostess served refreshments to all attendees, including Miss Traine Fore and Mrs. Jackie M.W. Fisher.

Beverly F. Williams Roup Traine Jackie M. W. Fis Sig Sen

Thalia Set Entertained Afternoon of Summer Fun

The Thalia set met last Thursday at Mrs Joe Galbreath's home for an afternoon of entertainment. A brief business session named Mire Austin White as director and Mrs Lorin Hatch as chair. The hostess served strawberry shortcake and planned the next gathering hosted by the Strausstes Birchell.

Ora Thalia Set Joe Galbreath Mire Austin White Dire Lorin Hatch Ray

Miss Gwen Goodrich Weds Graham Hollingworth in Temple

Miss Gwen Goodrich and Graham D. Hollingworth were married in a temple ceremony. The reception followed at the Uintah Stake Center Third Ward chapel with family members hosting and guests from Salt Lake City viewing a breakfast open house. The couple plan to reside in Vernal after honeymooning in Utah parks.

Gwen Goodrich Graham D. Hollingworth Earl Goodrich Uintah Stake Center Third Ward Benjamin Hollingworth Salt Lake City Hollingworth Salt Lake Ramps Spencer Council

Tridell Reception Honors Newly Married Boyd Lemons

A Salt Lake Temple ceremony united Tess Goodrich and Boyd Lemon in marriage on June 20. Elder John A. Widtsoe presided. The reception in the Tridell Ward chapel featured a tiered cake, floral corsages, and a musical program with local performers. The couple will live in Tridell temporarily.

Tridell Boyd Lemons Fridell Salt Estate LDS Temple Tess Goodrich Bir Forest Goodrich Lemon John A. Widtsoe Council of the Twelve Ricd Lemon Ioka Tridel Ward

Home Town News Gratifying to Naples Missionary

Elder Irvin Haws, son of Mr and Mrs Owen Haws from Naples Ward in the Northern California Mission, praises The Vernal Express for sending weekly Home Town News at no charge. He says the notices help him feel connected to friends and neighbors back home during his two years of service.

Vernal Express Irvin Haws Mrr Mel Owen Haws Northern California Naples Ward Express

Helzen Recovers After June Auto Accident Near Vernal

Vincent Helzen nearly fully recovers from a June 2 auto accident 20 miles west of Vernal after his car overturned demolishing the vehicle. He suffered head concussion back and leg bruises and general injuries. He was driving from Eiko Nevada to Vernal when he fell asleep at the wheel. The car rolled over three or four times and he waited two hours for help before receiving aid from a jurist who noticed the spotlight.

Vincent Helzen Vernal Eiko Nev Helzen

Miss Rita Curtis Changes Name Marriage in Salt Lake Temple

Miss Rita Curtis and Boyd I Lee wed in a Salt Lake Temple ceremony on June 7 with a large reception and church celebration. Attendants included Maurice Lee as best man and Mrs. Neldon Reynolds as matron of honor. The couple greeted guests at a reception in Glines Ward 1 and later at Memory Grove, with family and friends from Salt Lake City.

Rita Curtis Charles Oss Harmon Mia Dean Lee E. Albert Lee Glines Maurice Lee Neldon Reynolds Karen Simper Mary Alice Calder Marie Horrocks LaNella Burke Martin W. Curtis Boyd _H. Lee Stanley de- Jong Wayne Horrocks Linds and Mari Salt Lake City

Siddoway Visits After Residency Completion

Dr John Sindowsy Jr completes two years in pediatrics at Gallinger Municipal in Washington DC. He and his wife Marilyn plan a Utah trip in July for two to three weeks, visiting Vernal and Cedar City. He will join George Washington Medical School primaries staff next fall after army service and residency.

Gallinger Municipal Groupla Washington D.C John S. Sindowsy Jr Familly Infernal John L Siddoway Sr Siddoway Marilyn Roger Utah Gallinger Cedar City

Vernal Lawmen Meet Held in Provo This Weekend

The Vernal Lawmen series annual Utah Police Officers convention took place in Provo on Friday and Saturday. Attending from Vernal were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boren and Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Hatch.

Vernal Lawmen Utah Police Oder Cn Provo Vernal Jack Boren Sammy Hatch

Helzen family moves to Elko for auto repair work

Helzen and his family relocate to Elko where he will work for Silver State Body and Fender Repair. The move aims to establish a steady residence and employment after previous relocation.

Helzen Elko Silver State Body &Ender Repair

Town Gossip Notes Many Local Visitors and Travel

About Town records a flurry of visits and trips in Vernal and Salt Lake City. Residents and guests include Jerdainea and the Walkers in Westmorland and Salt Lake Weekender family gatherings, university research ties at Utah, and a string of Provo and Vernal visitors. Other items note a death in Salt Lake City, hometown farewells, and Vernal residents moving to Elko Nevada.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rasmussen Marge Snyder, Kay L. Mecham Tilten Williams Thalia Agenis Kemas Marr Earlene Merkley Earl Merkley Reidents Jensen Miss Goodrich Jace R. A. Bryson Lowe Goodrich Harold Davis Estel Manwaring Elaine Davis Ralph Siddoway Miss Marvel Goodrich Stanley Anderson Arests Madge Campball Elaine Manwaring Bonnie Adamson Howard Woolley Warren Jones Wallace Johnson Mac Calder Bountiful Cal Lela Bartlett RaNae Russell Garrett Stone Carol Betts Ia Rhae McConkie Ta Rhae Vivian Polly Moon Kie Ronald Benson James Lemon Ned Gines Gertrude Russell Marta Morrill Naples Melvin Burke Lawrence Wardle Deeen Burke Doris Freestone Clayton Curtis Walter B. Simper Lowell Wardle Ed Gardiner Eldon Billings Carl Heln Emery Freestone Sob Cayig Failte Kincelyts Peggy Goodrich Oma Wardle Carrie Calder Beth Bryson Belva Perry Alee Loreen Sounken Salt City Brazil Perry Lee Noel Lee L. Wayne Horrocks Linda Marie Clifford Wardle Keren Simper Nara Jerdainea Ralph Ashton Clarence Walker Jimmy Westmorland Salt Lake Pariand Fe Bonnie Marjorie Whalen Gordon John A.nes University of Utah Otis Weeks Donald Nola Mae Weeks Daynes Ogden Parowan Kent Marsden Shark Sas Psecrey Rt . Snyder Utah State Agricultural College Evelyn Evans Ruby Jacobsen Sally Ann Jacobsen Evans Mira Martin W Satuday J. Arden Jolley J. L. Jolley Mr. Jolley Salt Lakers Dry Fork Mr. Curtis J. D. Jones Jr 1: Lon. EV Sie J. D. Jones Sr William B. Wallis Neff Smart Max and Allan Smarts Steamboat Springs Colo Mr. Smart Wallis Jess Bremen Blaine Sy Bane Eye Brass Nal Gofteeto BYU Qarat Bromney Mark E. Baséwell Sacramento Calif Mr. Caldye George P. Roths Ap Nesides Walter Corless William Koehler Ecca Douglas Carol Sally Showalter Afotor
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