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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
7
Sally Lichhardt and Denny R Gardiner announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The couple, from Vernal, plan a May 23 ceremony in Salt Lake Temple and a May 26 reception at Glines Ward. The bride elect resides in Salt Lake City and attends Ex CelIa Ternty School, with plans to marry in June.
Kay Jacobe and Jerald W Green wed in a candlelit ceremony at Vernal First Ward chapel on February 18. Bishop Martin W Curtis officiated with prayers by Amiel Woolley. The bridal party wore pink and turquoise, with Colleen Jacobe as maid of honor and Barbara Stewart and Joan Johnston as bridesmaids. A three-tiered mauve and pink wedding cake, pink carnations, and a reception followed in the chapel foyer.
More than 250 friends gathered at the American Legion Home to celebrate Mrs. George E. Mother Adams 90th birthday. Gov J Bracken Lee sent congratulations. hosts were Mrs H W Colton and Mrs Clair R Mopking. Utopia club met Feb 22 with 12 members and a guest, discussing George Washington’s life and illness as part of American Heritage program. Marijane Jackson and her family returned to Vernal after a two week California visit.
A wedding in Utah features Mrs. Green and her groom planning a new home near Baltimore after a short wedding trip. The bride, a Uintah High School graduate, attended Powers Modeling School in Salt Lake City. The groom, a University of Colorado graduate, will join the U S Army Chemical Engineer Corps. Out of town guests include Mrs Lee Olsen and son Jan Salt Lake City and Mr and Mrs LeGrande Rasmussen Provo plus the groom's parents Mr and Mrs William C Green Aurora Colorado.
The Merry Mra Club previewed spring styles at Mrs Lloyd Winward’s home with Mrs Keith Squire presenting trends in lines, colors, and accessories. Four guests attended. co-hostess Mrs Gibb Brown and refreshments were served. next meeting set for March 14.
Uintah County men attend weight reducing classes with faster results than women, says Jessie Eller home demonstration agent. In two weeks eight men lost 37 pounds while 22 women have lost 139 pounds in five weeks. Iris Climes will meet again Tuesday in the Fieldhouse at 8:10 pm for men and 8:00 pm for women. Dr Ethelwyn Williams, professor of nutrition at USAC, reports on a weight control colloquium at Iowa State College.
The 1956 MIA Playwriting Competition is open through September 30 announced by the MIA Drama Committee of the General Boards of the YWMIA and YMMIA. Manuscripts are accepted in four classes with a special Young Writers Section for authors under twenty. Submissions will be rated superior excellent or good for publication with purchases set at 300, 200, or 100 dollars for full length plays and musicals. 150, 100, or 50 dollars for short plays. Young Writers Section buys at the same rates.
The Jensen Ward MIA Gold and Green Ball lit the chapel with blue streamers and a large silver moon. Ten debutantes danced a waltz to Alice Blue Gown as lanterns and moon depictions framed the event. Larvin Atwood and Ida Dudley presented roses and carnations, with square dancing adding color to the program.
The MLA presents a Speech and Music Festival for the first time, held Sunday March 4 at 7 30 p.m. in the tabernacle. A mixed choir from across the Stake will perform along with readings and narrations. Edifying program supervised by Vera Van Leuyen, Lanne Caldwell, and Laura Fox invites all to attend.
Mrs Annette Ackhurst of Vernal celebrated her 85th birthday February 28 with drop in visitors and many cards. Her grandson Clarence in Fort Chicago California phoned to wish her well and she spent the evening at home with friends Mr and Mrs Joe Galbreath.
Stake Center hosts a Saturday evening dance announced by Mrs C. Brian O Nell stake MIA president. All dancing age patrons invited with music by Rendlesbach's orchestra. The news mentions Dr and Mrs Dan Price returning home from Phoenix after a vacation and attending BYU Utah basketball in Provo.
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