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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

8

Maeser Wedding Unites Hollinger and Eaton in Vernal

The Maeser Ward Meetinghouse hosted the wedding of Carol Jean Hollinger and Doyle Jay Eaton with Bishop Leo Hacking performing the double ring rites. The reception followed with family and friends joining in a celebration that featured pink and white decor, lace gowns, and a three-tier wedding cake.

Maeser Ward Misa Carol Jean Hollinger Doyle Jay Eaton Leo Hacking Hetonta Lester Hullinger Ezta Tatoo Vernal Neilio’Barney Dorothy Faye Ann Hullinger Jean Walker Alice Justice Judy Eaton Gwen Barney Mre Barney Adam Clark Betty Penfold Connie Penfold Lahry Nay Eaton Kenneth Donald Zayne Billy Mullinger Jo Eaton Glee Peltier Noa Elaine Davin Vejva Harrison Vickie Davis Randy Collett Doreen Zutek Linda Abplanalo Arl Woren Marie Paulson Diana Chivers Jolene Robbins Louisa Stacking Kenney Murray Sharlet Hadlock Bridge Spigiala Town

State President Visits Vernal Rebekah Lodge

State President Mra Nelle Laird of Columbia No 2 Eurelenko Utah visited Unity Rebekah Lodge in Vernal on Wednesday night June 21 A banquet for 23 members and guests followed at Parish Hall with remarks by Mra Lulu Havens a program featuring Kathleen Hatch Eva Hatch Diane Smith and John E anes Rose of Friendship ceremony honored Mrs Laird Ann Anderie led the meeting at the TOOF Lodge hall Special visitors included several Salt Lake City Assembly officers and Miriam No 5 officials highlighted by Elizabeth Weis winning the Look Pete event Summary of talks followed by brief remarks from Assembly President and Miriam No 5 representative as part of the visit.

Mra Nelle Laird Assembly Columbia No. 2 Eurelenko Utah Unity Rebekah Lodge Toof Ann Anderie Noble Grand Laird Louella Karren Havens Lodge Lydia Evans Thet Smith Rebekah Miriam Elizabeth Weis Ethel Saunders Mt. Olympus Marshal Salt Lake City Mra. Us Ivie Hansen Outside Guardian Clara McFadden Ida Madron Post Assembly Sy Naom! No

Lady Luck Club Meets for June Luncheon at Mia Shiner Home

Ten members of the Lady Luck Club plus four guests met June 14 at Mia Shiner’s home with hostesses Artie Kimball Erma Turmer and Mira Shiner. Ellen Boren won the club prize, Deon Merkley took the hostess prize, and Elaine Moore earned the booby prize. A dessert luncheon was served. The next meeting is scheduled for July 12 at Carma Cook’s home.

Lady 1Luck Club Alice Merkley Dezzie Goodrich Margaret Roberts Elaine Moore Mia Zella Shiner Artie Kimball Erma Turmer Mira Shiner Ellen Boren Deon Merkley Carma Cook

Uintah High School Class of 1941 Reunion Party and Picnic

Eighty six attendees gathered at Hotel Vernal for the Uintah High School Class of 1941 reunion and dinner dance. Garth J Atwood presided as master of ceremonies and Alberta Mulkey of Ft Worth gave a school activities summary. Prizes honored long-distance travel, family size, and humorous traits, with Grace Manwaring acting as corresponding secretary. Attendees listed include Emil Johnson of Portland and numerous Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Ogden area residents, among others from Utah and California.

Uintah High School Hotel Vernal Garth W Atwood Buhl Yda Alberta Caldwell Mulkey Ft. Worth Texas Wil June Bateman Catcull Rigardels Arena Edward Ted) Williams Mildred Satch Massey Pamne Ada Jensen Edwards Hollow Texas Roland Merkley Merit Snow Ned Stringham Evan Woolley Naps Calif Asa Johnston Grace Manwaring Emil Johnson Portland Ore Miriam Reader Danner Acel Hall Paul Ida Garth J. Atwood Raymond Bascom Trupert Elva Atwood Alfred Arvel Tone Doyle Kearns Carmel Fadlock Hammond Doug Hammond Betty Jane Pack Williams James Erva Anderson Coon Ji Coon Lois Timothy Knight Miland Knight Katherine Carpenter Nebeker Don ‘Nebeker Jean Young Jensen Lloyd Jensen Elan Winward Karl Manwaring Questa Salt Leake City Margaret Stacey Crane Montrose Colo Sybil Merkley Bohn Neon Spiers Cunlijtter James Cunliffe Sandy Massey Anderson Nopa George Mulkey Ada Edwards Detty Jane

Ladies Petroleum Club Luncheon and Bridge Winners

Members met Tuesday for a luncheon in the Don fire Room. Prize winners included Maybella Gibson for High bridge and Marie Allred for Low bridge. Florine Griese won figh canosta and Irene Ilislop the bingo prize. A July 25 meeting is planned in the Bonfire Room. A Pony Barbecue will be July 4 at Merk ley Park to raise funds for equipment and out of town playoffs. Howard Willams chairs.

Ladies Petroleum Club Ladies: Petroleum Club Donfire Room Montesses Theevent Jackie Gray Ilene McLean Dorothy Harbor Jennie Rutenacht Manasta Maybella Gibson Marie Allred Florine Griese Figh Canosta Irene Ilislop Merkley Park Howard Willams

Hatch gang leads school group in song and dance

Williams and Veda D Hatch form a trio with Edith C Lent guiding the group in the school song. Ned Stringham led mixers as attendees danced through the evening. Class members and families gathered at Merkley Park Sunday for a family picnic with visiting, recreation, and a program.

Willams Veda D. Hatch Edith C. Lent Ned Stringham Merkley Park

Open House Fetes Laura Evans At 78 In Verna

Open house was held Tuesday at the home of Ashel J. Evans to honor Laura Gardiner Evans on her 78th birthday. Guests shared refreshments and memories as she has lived in Naples most of her life after moving from Pleasant Grove as a child. Her sole survivor is son Asher, with sisters Ivy Manwaring and ate Collier also in Verna.

Laura Gardiner Evans Ashel J. Evans Annie Watts Gardiner Pleasant Grove Naples Asher Ivy Manwaring Ate Collier Vern

UBIC Royalty Contest Draw Near for Uintah Basin

The UBIC annual celebration will name a queen and Indian princess plus attendants at the July 14 UBIC dance. Candidates aged 15 to 25 must be Uintah Basin residents, unmarried, and will be judged on beauty, personality, appearance and other factors. Tea at D. G. Mantula home precedes final judging at the dance. Photos must be submitted for display in Roosevelt. Royalty will lead parades during UBIC and appear in convention publicity.

Winstah Basin Paul Waynie Socialeite Misa Deane Bird Uintah Basin D. G. Mantula Mome Roosevelt UBIC

About Town local notes from Vernal and nearby regions

Dr R J Murrl and Mrs Murrl traveled to Minneapolis for about ten days to visit friends. Dr Murrl is a Vernon graduate. Mrs David M Anderson returned to Idaho Falls after three weeks helping at her sister’s home. Dr Carol Whitmeyer attended the Utah Veterinary Medical Association meeting at Logan to learn latest veterinary advances. Mr and Mrs Dean Rowland vacationed in Bemidji Lake Minnesota for Golden Wedding annivesary with parents. Tyrrell Seager took son Tyrrell to Philmont Scout Ranch for conservation training and traveled through Colorado. Kirk Jolley is at Brigham Young University summer school and will continue the year. Mr and Mrs Boyd Williams and daughters fished with Williams relatives in Springville. Mr and Mrs Curtis Hunsaker hosted parents Glendale and Mrs Hunsaker of Ogden, sister and brother-in-law Dale Critchlow of Ogden, and Dr and Mrs Richard Baird of Murray. the group fished in the mountains.

Mra David M. Anderson Idaho Falls Lorin Merkley Carol Whitmeyer Utah Veterinarian Medical Association University of Utah Logan Utah Tyrrell R. Seager Tyrrell Philmont New Mexico Colorado Curtis B. Hunsaker Mr. Hunsaker Glendale ‘Hunsaker Ogden Indaw Dale Critchlow Richard Baird Murray Mountains

Vernal Marriage Licenses Reported for Three Couples

Terry Anderson age 23 and Donna Kay Creed age 21, both of Vernal, issued June 22. Winston Slough age 18 and Sharon Stevens age 46, both of Vernal, issued June 3.

Terry Anderson Donna Kay Creed Vernal Winston Slough Sharon Stevens

Camp Sacajawea Camp Officers Meeting Report

Officers held a Camp Sacajawea meeting last Wednesday at the home of Ila Herbert. Mike Sutton served as the clerk and the group discussed recent activities and duties at the camp.

Sacajawea D Ila Herbert Mike Sutton

Shirlene Dickson and Glen Keel Wed In Salt Lake LDS Temple

Shirlene Dickson and Glen Keel were married in a Salt Lake City temple rites on Friday June 18. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Dickson of Vernal, the groom the son of Mr and Mrs John Keel of Neola. A reception followed in the Glines Ward recreation hall. The couple planned a move to Tacoma Washington where the groom is stationed at Fort Lewis. The ceremony featured a long Irish lace gown and pink rose bouquet, with attendants and guests named.

Russell Harrison Arvin Carol Jean Salt Lake City Som Willams Glines Glen Keel Salt Lake LDS Shirlene Dickson Salt ‘Lake City Temple Keells Lee Dickson Vernal Keels John Keel Neola Glines Ward Glenda Rae Brown Tacoma Washington Fort Logan L.ds. Temple Maeser Ward Recreation Hall

Maureen Johnson and Mare Bingham Plan August Rites

Engaged Logan Temple plans announced by Maureen Leona Johnson and Mare C Bingham. Bride is Uintah High School graduate. groom-to-be Wilbur FP Bingham of Vernal is Utah State University junior, employed by De Kalb Agricultural Association. They will wed at the Logan LDS Temple August 15 and honeymoon along the Western Coast.

Maureen Johnson Mare Bingham Plan August Ritesin Logan Temple Maureen Leona Johnson Mare C Bingham Wilbur FP. Bingham Vernal Uintah High School Bradshaw Auto Parts Bank of Vernal Mr. Bingham F.F.A DeKalb Agricultural Association Utah State University

Births Notice Limited to Neighborhood Names

Mr and Mrs John L Price welcomed a boy on June 20. Mr and Mrs Walter Busch welcomed a girl on June 19. Mr and Mrs Anthony Robert welcomed a boy on June 20. Mr and Mrs Clair Murdock welcomed a boy on June 21. Mr and Mrs Ted Draper welcomed a girl on June 21. Mr and Mrs John McGowan Jr welcomed a boy on June 21. Mr and Mrs Donald Sutfaker welcomed a boy on June 22. Mr and Mrs Keith Caldwell welcomed a boy on June 23. Mr and Mrs David Brer welcomed a boy on June 23. Mr and Mrs Murray welcomed a boy on June 37. Mr and Mrs John T Mah welcomed a girl on June 26.

John L Price Walter Busch Anthony Robert Clair Murdock Ted Draper John McGowan, Jr Donald Suitfaker Keith Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Macoh Ward Yellowine Park Neldon Eaton Craig Cole Dalt Walker Jean Midvale Chauncey Penfold Leon Hatch Pleasant Rove Kenneth Willard Vernal Rebekah Lodge Lulu’ Havens Kathleen Hatch Aio Dean Eva Hatch Solo Pein Richardson Diane Smuth John Eanes Lady Luck Club Laura Evans Ashley Stoke Society Billie M. Hodgkinson Clark DeLong, Jr Clark DeLong Carolyn Durtee Mark Pope Carma DeLong San Diego California R. W. Edgwards Tanana Annandaneen R. J. Murrl Mra Murrl Minneapolis Minn Dr. Murrl Mrs Dean Rowland Bemidji Lake Minnesota Mr. Rowland Mrs. L. A. Rowland Kirk Jolley Brigham Young University Boyd Williams Susan Marilyn Springville Loren Williams Sacajawea Dup Effie Holfeltz Don Hicken Christy Merkley Marvel Perry Mary Dickson Kay Brundage Edward Reynolds Connie Rae Dickson Dreeeed Wanda Hotburt Raema Coltharp Robert Chivers Sue Joan Brown Paul Saccomanno Lola Dudley Sheila Swain Sally JoAnn Kendall Hilda Case Sarah Workman Doris Miller Judy Smith Judy Olfeltz Barbara Henline LeAnn McKeachnie Sheldon Galley Sherma Oaks Sharon Coleen Saccomanno Sharon Brandage Blends Billings Senate of the Freestone Orchest Cree Fine Camp Escalante DUP Blanche Wikins Fort Lemhi Yaho Reuben Collett Alice Snow Verde Stewart Telephone Company The Merkleys Park Duane Caldwell Dean Merkley David Pillsbury Percy Stewart Bud Price ReNee Allred LeAnn Deving Vera Guir Marcelo, Speirs Monte Rae Richardson Eloise Conaway Morris Carter Maureen Jobraon Mare Expinghans Augiat Amaruma Dal Ashton
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