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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
11
A spring wedding for Misa Dorothy Whin and Earl Merteller took place on March 1. The ceremony occurred in a sunlit room with a window view and a pink rose table setting, followed by a luncheon for close friends and relatives.
John T. Wilson of Tridet announces the engagement of Ella Rae Wilko to a fiancé in Utah. The plan calls for an early summer wedding with military veterans noted in the local circles.
Betrothal of Eva Murray is announced with the families naming a daughter and a second engagement mentioned. The communication references individuals connected to Quality Di Air, Merk, and Vernal TaD, with notes of schooling at Weber college and a prior national course.
About 150 ladies attended the event described as a crowd and tea dance review held last Wednesday afternoon at Hotel Vernal. The room featured a centered tea table with a large bowl of novelty bouncing balls on water, flanked by smaller bowls, green tapers in crystal holders, and a white-wire display called Leland lathe.
A fragmented report notes 4-H club members and leaders attending a farm skills program at a local Davis area location. Subtopics mention Johnson Balton Weyne Haslem and the 4-H committee, with hints of speakers and topics about opportunities and climate in youth education.
Mrs Carl Gosnell of Greend ville South Carolina announces the engagement of Ralph Bertrett Mor lor to Oregon of and Miran Hy Teftoy Tridail.
The Pinjab Davo dag Club hosts its second dance at the Stake Center on Wednesday March 15 from 7 30 to 9 30 PM. Entertainment includes a pie and pelle and a square dancing segment with all generations welcome.
A Legion post event honored Mr Don Walton with a farewell. An auxiliary bingo party raised funds and planned a home talent play. Members meet at the Seton home on March 1 for the next gathering.
Corrected line from The Express notes Naomi Allen’s engagement and wedding plans referenced in last week’s edition, with heads revised to reflect the engagement announcement and forthcoming ceremony.
Open house honoring Mrs Lydia Garr on Friday afternoon March 10 at the home of Mrs Anderson. The event marks her 80th birthday with 7 to 7 relatives and friends attending at 47 Sofard Rast. Mrs Garr, born in 180 fn, is survived by six living sons and daughters and 98 grandchildren and great grandchildren in a large family.
Garden club members and enthusiasts are invited to attend the Garden Club Congress hosted by the Utah State Agricultural College in Logan. Dr. Carl Erischknecht, director of the USAC Extension Service, will speak, with sponsorship from the Extension Service and the Associated Garden Clubs of magronomy botany and entomology.
Kiwanis members heard Dale Naylor discuss grazing and proper land management and erosion control versus construction impacts. The meeting followed by the board of directors and a Key Club session planned community projects. Judge Fre Alder urged attendance at next week’s event.
Local groups in Vernal report gatherings and activities. Lads and Ed aided by Mrs Warry Ratliff host luncheon at Swatman home. BPW Club holds regular meeting with plans for a March card party. various clubs share meetings, entertainments, and charitable contributions at homes, hotels, and community houses.
The calendar lists events including a 24 Senior Hop and a 25 Woolgrowers Convention. Also scheduled are a 26 Stake Priesthood Meet and a 31 Girls Jamboree. The document notes a 13 team legion activity and a Woolgrowers gathering with regional participation.
Dr H W Marrs warden says the Episcopal Parish House rebuilt since 1908 will soon open. A new 19 by 30 foot room will host Sunday school club and Kiwanis meetings. Redecoration by the women's council will start next week as they plan fundraising dinners to aid mortgage payoff.
Rexall drugstore Uintah is undergoing a spring style remodel with ceiling lowered walls redone a new larger prescription booth and showcase changes. The Ashley Cooperative building housing two Dr Paull and Mr Herth offices will be converted into living apartments with readiness in about a week.
Fragmentary OCR notice mentions Mr and Mrs Wood and Massey with March 6 notations. Context unclear other details.
William D. Hansen was appointed manager of the Ashley area Farmers Cooperative. The temporary appointment followed a board decision while a permanent manager is sought. The new manager has a business background from the University of Utah and will handle marketing and employee preparation within the co op.
Morris Taylor secretary of Utah Council of Cooperatives will keynote the Uintah Central Dairymen's annual meeting today at 9 o'clock. He will speak on Making the Cooperative Work and Grow. Bob Sorenson of Bentz Company Salt Lake City will discuss The success of Cooperatives in Modern Business. Financial reports will be presented. Eldon Bulldes, president, invites all members and wives to attend.
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