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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

8

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Claude Richens

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Claude Richens formerly Merle Oldward was held at the Ralph Hatch residence last Wednesday afternoon. The afternoon featured outdoor lawn games with prizes to Mrs Joe Price Mrs Lee Workman Mrs O B Cloward Mrs Roy Simper and Nila Perry and a dessert luncheon. The bride received many gifts from friends and relatives.

Claude O'Richens Ralph Hatch Richens Merle Oldward Joe Price Lee Workman O. B. Cloward Roy Simper Nila Perry

Vernal Man Weds Roosevelt Miss in Quiet Ceremony

Merla Mecham became the bride of Keith Harrison son of Mr and Mrs William Harrison on Saturday night June 19 in Roosevelt with Bishop Hollis Hullinger officiating. Witnesses were the groom's mother and Mr and Mrs Mevin Mecham. The bride is the daughter of Virgal Mecham of Roosevelt. The couple will live in Vernal.

Merla Mecham Keith Harrison William Harrison Hollis Hullinger Roosevelt Mevin Mecham Virgal Mecham Vernal

Stake Primary Meet Draws Large Turnout at First Ward

A large crowd attended the Prima workers stake primary union meeting Thursday evening at the First ward chapel. A mixed chorus from Primary boys and girls performed while the Isle of the Sea customs were demonstrated. Mrs John Jorgensen discussed her English roots and conversion to the L D S Church. Cecil Billings lectured on island culture and displayed native attire samples.

Prima Ain Stake First Ward British Isles Sear Sat Isles John Jorgensen L.D England Jorgensen

City Manager Recovering From Heart Attack

Vernal city manager LeRoy Taylor is recovering rapidly after a heart attack at 6 am Monday. He plans to return to work within the week as doctors monitor his condition.

LeRoy Taylor Vernal

Ashley Junior Girls Entertain with Lawn Party

Ashley ward junior girls hosted a Tuesday lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Preece. Leader Mrs. C L Richens assisted. Guests enjoyed various games during the evening.

Ashley Ashley Ward Ronald Preece C. L. Richens

Kiwani-Anns Schedule Special Meeting Friday Evening

The Vernal Kiwani-Anns call a special business meeting for Friday at 7 30 p m at the Basin Chevrolet apartment home of Mrs Chris McKinney, spokesman Mrs Frank Couture said.

Vernal Kiwani-Anns Chris McKinney Basin Chevrolet Frank Couture

Mrs Hanzen to Fete Garden Club Members

Mrs Hanzen invites Garden Club members to a Monday evening meeting on Bly 12 at 7 30 p m Mrs Hansen will be the Newbie to these members and Mrs W A Banca will discuss Iris culture.

Mrz Bly J H. Hansen Mrz. W. A. Banca

Finesse Club Holds Last Meeting Before Fall

Mrs A P Voorhies hosted the Finesse Club on Monday evening at the Geet Vernsiz. The group played bridge with Mac Donald taking the high score, Francie drawing second, and Rednerson third. A salad course luncheon was served to 12 members.

A. P. Voorhies Geet Vernsiz Mpaatt Roma Iin Mac Donald Arl Winnin J. M. Francie Charles Rednerson

Civic Improvement Bids To Be Opened In Vernal

Bids for Vernal's 103000 civic improvement project were scheduled to be opened Wednesday June 30 at 7 30 p m in the city offices. Improvements include new curbs gutters sidewalks and street paving.

Vernal

Holiday Dance 18 Announced at Imperial Hall

Homer Robertson announces an Independence Day dance to be held at Imperial Hall on Saturday July 3. Those arriving before 9 30 a m will be admitted for half fare. Mr and Mrs Harvey Corie seek today from a tlday trip to Cane tern states.

Imperial Hall Homer Robertson Harvey Corie Cane Tern

Gleaner Gayla Set At Vernal Ward Chapel

Stake Golden Gleaner sponsors a Gleaner Gayla at Vernal First Ward Chapel on June 13 7 45 p m honoring Gleaner leaders and stake girls with Mothers YWMIA officers and stake board. The program features music hands work a fashion show and refreshments. Seven new Golden Gleaners receive certificates since December plus former participants. New honorees include Velda Simmons Venna Bascom Reva Merrell Naples Clela Hatch Vera Gurr Davis Lorna McKee Elizabeth Hall Tridell.

Stake Golden Gleaner Organization Stake Gleaner Girls Jwork Velda Simmons Venna Bascom Reva Merrell Naples Clela Hatch Vera Gurr Davis Lorna McKee Elizabeth Hall Tridell Amber Adams Gleaner Donna Goodrich Reva Merrell Eloise Neilson Golden Gleaner Velora Merrell la Iene Rig

Expedition Examines Indian Relics in Yampar Canyon Dig

The University of Colorado museum in Boulder leads a field expedition to Yampa Canyon National Monument with a party of 11. The group carries packs and saddles as they study ancient Indian relics and field remains.

University of Colorado Museum Boulder Colo Yampa Canyon Ur National Monument Grou Homer

Nuptial Mass Unites Artesia Couple June 19

A Nuptial Mass united Miss Ruby Marie Smithhisler of Artesia Colorado to James Richardson of Artesia Colorado in a ceremony officiated by Father Blaze Schmucaker. Attendants included sister Leola Smithhisler and cousin Lucille Lambdin. A breakfast followed at Club 40 with out of town guests listed. Richardson is a National Tank Co. serviceman from Artesia. Smithhisler is a St Vincent’s School of Nursing graduate.

Arthur Baxter Ruby Marie Smithhizler S. L. Smithhizler Artesia Colo James Richardson Ruby Richardson Garner N.C Blaze Schmucaker H. Gaul Mary Leola Smithhisler Lucille Lambdin Thomas Lambdin Best Taan Duane Roberts Club 40 W. H. Robinson Wichita Kar Lusia Alford Ogden Roosevelt Adlo Lambdin Vernal Rangely Walden Colorado Richardson St. Vincents School Narming Billings Mont St. Benedict's Hospital Douglas High School Douglas National Tank Co

Canyon Road Homemakers Hold Meeting At Caldwell Home

Canyon Road Homemakers met Tuesday June 22 at the home of Mrs Viola Caldwell and Mona Ree. Club leader Balle Me Conkson led an ome racre lesson, lunch was served, and the group adjourned after a noon 4H session. Next meeting set for June 36 at Marie Sealth home.

Viola Caldwell Mona Ree. Caldwell Balle Me Conkson Cansateen Lawrence Adams

Vernal Town Gossip Highlights Visits and Travels

Pablo Vargas recovering from cataract surgery in Lake City. Vernal News notes trips include Niles Haslem to San Diego for a new Vernal Sand and Gravel Co truck, Nellie Postma visiting from Salt Lake City, and Ethan Nealson touring the Southwest and California. Andrew Vernon heads to Louisville for summer visits. Ives of Steam Boat Springs stopovers noted. Mary Taylor’s California capitol work referenced. Bruce Gale and Sherilyn Gale visit from Salt Lake City. Edith Eston mentioned. DeLoy Eaton referenced. marriage notice for Jensen couple near Vernal on June 28.

Niles Haslem San Diego Cal Vernal Sand and Gravel Co Bruce Gale Sherilyn Salt Lake Cit Mrs. Eston

Hospital News Brief Omits Clear Details

Fragmentary OCR reads like a hospital news item with names and dates garbled. Reading lacks a coherent event or outcome. No definite person or organization can be identified from the readable text.

4H CLUB NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jonson 4K Club Meets

Jonson 4K Club meetings highlighted by electing Marten as president Torewell as vice president Ruth Dudley Wall and Coleen Wall were named officers. Members discussed demonstrations, cream soup project, and club standings across multiple named clubs. Clubs plan to join summer day camp on July 28 30 and participate in organized events.

Jonson Ate-Gihy Aba Hake Marten Torewell Ruth Dudley Wall Ary Eke Coleen Ine Canad Idley Carol Ann Merks Barbara Yonstration Wea Eros Lavon Wall Betsie Severna Ashley Ballard Bennett Fi “Dicheme Glines Lapéint Jensen Maceer Naples Randlett Tridell Vernal Whitereeks Bonanza Davia Farm Creek Leota

Busy Egg Beaters 4 Club Leaders Named in Ashley

Mrs Ronald Preece and Mrs Earl Mecham head the Busy Egg Beaters 4 Club of Ashley. The Thursday meeting at Mrs Preece’s home opened with Welcome Friends, a prayer, and minutes read by Laktes. A breakfast of coral French toast was served. The next meeting is set for tomorrow at Preece’s home.

Ronald ‘Preece Earl' Mecham Ashley

Naples 4-H Club Sews Buttons at Home Meeting

Naples 4-H Club met at Jo Anne Richards home on Friday June 24 sewing on button holes and buttons. Jean Goodrich led songs and Janis Rodeback gave the prayer. 11 members and one guest attended and refreshments were served.

Jo Anne Richards Jean Goodrich Janis Rodebac Norma Moean Naples Needie Club

Uintah County Agent Sets 4-H Camp Dates

Uintah county agricultural agent disclosed this week 4 H club leaders Uintah and Tracey report three day camp planned in late July for boys and girls with Whitaker suggesting attendance and urging youth to start preparing for the event.

Uintah and Tracey Willen Pdaker Uintah Whitaker

Venturesome Family Returns From Mexico Trip

Stella FH Oaks and her family returned from a week long vacation in Old Mexico visiting San Antonio and nearby sites. Dr MH G4 F ana allied, formerly of Preve soni, accompanied them.

Stella Old Mexico San Fana Preve Soni

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