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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1954

Page

11

Doriene Barton to Wed Melvin Weeks in St George Temple

Engagement announced for Doriene Barton, daughter of Mrs. Claude Barton of Tropic Utah, to Melvin J Weeks son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E Weeks. Nuptials set for Saturday March 20 at the St George Temple with open house to follow at the Weeks residence in Vernal.

Mills Doriene Barton Claude Barton Tropic Utah Melvin J. Weeks Alvin E. Weeks St. George Temple Alvin Weeks Vernal_ Monda Ernest Weeks Fresno Calif Weeks Vernal Moreh 27

Uintah State Bank Gifts to Vernal Garden Club

The Vernal Garden Club met at the Field house for its first gathering of the year. Grant Parrish of the Soil Conservation Office spoke on soil preparation for planting. Uintah State Bank donated a generous contribution to honor the club’s efforts maintaining Vernal’s memorial rose garden. Funds will cover necessary replacements.

Vernal Garden Club Grant Parrish Soil Conservation Office Uiitad State Bank

April 23 Circled For Wedding of Maurine Slaugh and Donald Rowley

Maurine Slaugh and Donald Rowley plan an April 23 wedding at 7 p.m. in the Vernal Utah Third Ward. Miss Slaugh, Uintah High and Utah State Agricultural College graduate, is connected with Slough Motor Co. Her fiancé, Donald Rowley of Tulsa Oklahoma, a petroleum engineering graduate and Carter Oil Co. employee, will wed following Navy service.

Maurine Slaugh Donald Rowley Vormal Third Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Miss Slough Uintah High School Utah State Agriculural Olene University of Crete Aoe Slough Motor Co Pridegroun Elect Tulsa Central High School Navy University of Tulsa Jr Rowley Ls Kappa Sigma Fraternity American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Carter Oil Co Vernal

Third Ward Relief Society Birthday Party in St Patrick Theme

The Third Ward Relief Society held a Tuesday afternoon meeting with a St Patrick theme. A music and speech program by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jensen followed by attendee acknowledgments to Zina Howard Inez Cooper Maxie Christensen and Mary Hatch.

Third Ward Relief Society Joe Jensen Zina Howard Inez Cooper Maxie Christensen Mary Hatch Hatch Howard Jensen Nora Cook Costa Carroll Arletta Jones Maude Thacker Isabelle Colton Relief Society

Venita Hatch Weds McCoy Kanistanaux At Home Rites

Venita Hatch and McCoy Kanistanaux united in a single ring ceremony March 10 at the home of the bride’s grandparents, Samuel J and the late Mrs Hatch. The bride wore a white street dress with pink baby roses and a reception is planned at the Hatch residence March 26. Ruth Lind Engaged To E John S Jones Of Salt Lake City. wedding planned June 3 at Salt Lake Temple. Jones, English born, served a two year mission and is employed as a bookkeeper for Strand Electric Co. in Vernal.

Lorene Pemberton Taylor Glen L. Offret Moter Leo Wild Reveren Hankey Offret George Grey Barbara Elfen Wild Mar Lou Taylor Wild Nelta Campbell Mrs. Wild Rose Wild Mary Lou Behunin Craig, Cole American Legion Hall Att L. Elmer Lind Bry Fork Ruth E John S. Jones Salt Lake City Salt Lake Temple Miss McCune School of Music Hawaii Maeser Jones Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints England America Picnicham Birmingham Theorthwestern States Mission Strand Electric Ca Vernal Vernal Express Venita Hatch Sammy Hatch McCoy Kanstanaux Harvey Kanistanaux BiLup Harold Hullinger Samuel J Hatch Gloria ‘Grirame Sharon Erekson Judy McCunkie Shana Watkins Janet Hatch Bob Murray Steamboat Springs

Third Warders Celebrate Springtime In the Park Ball

The Vernal Third Ward MIA held a well attended Gold and Green Ball with the Springtime In the Park theme. A miniature carousel, humorous animal pictures, and a grassy picnic area formed the festive backdrop for dances. Beehive and Mila Maid groups performed umbrella and couple dances to tunes like Staying in the Rain and Strolling in the Park under the direction of Joe Jensen. Beverly Price coordinated the event with Clara Price and Aaron Jolley assisting. Ralph Preece built the carousel. decorations were by many classes and groups. Numerous acknowledgments thanked helpers for the successful party. Birth announcements and congratulations to local families followed the notes on March dates.

Third Ward Mia Joe Jensen Clara Price Aaron Jolley Beverly Price Ralph Preece

Auxiliary Honors Legion Birthday Celebration Moves to New Home

The American Legion Auxiliary celebrated its progress praising members and gifts. Commander Spencer Heiner commended the Auxiliary for aiding the program while Mother Adams gifted the new home. A charter member Mire Leslie Ashton introduced Mrs. Ashton who presented a full dining set for sixty. Percy James, Virginia Hacking, Bessie Swain and Effie Hall organized the event. The program featured Mr and Mrs Joe Jensen and Reginald Hitchin performing as Harvey Knight, Juana Banks dancers, and Carma Rae Hacking reading and dancing. More than 80 attended a dinner and later dancing.

Legion Spencer Heiner American Legion Unlas Hacking George E. Adams Mother Adams Mire Leslie Ashton Ashton Percy James Virginia Hacking Bessie Swain Effie Hall Joe Jensen Reginald Hitchin Harvey Knight Juana Bank Sandra Francke Lana Abegglen Ilene Birch Carma Rae Hacking

World Prayer Day Observed at Vernal Kingsbury Church

The World Day of Prayer services in Vernal at Kingsbury Congregational Community Church carried the theme That We May Have Life. Lada Sweatman chaired the worship with music by a church choir and readings by Mrs. W. Hf. Kanistanoux. Additional leaders included Mrs. Bille Roberts and Anna Galbreath, with luncheon organized by Kingsbury Ladies Aid Society.

Kingsbury Congregational Community Church Lada Swestman Vernal Faly Oly Jeanne Ann Enos Georgia Allen Betty McDaniel Ruth Donavan Janet Johnson W. Hf. Kanistanoux Bille Roberts Willie Smith Rose Johnson Margaret Rys Anna Galbreath Sweatman Anna Banks Alice Hatch Mat Kathryn Munson Kingsbury Ladies Aid Society and Guild Kingsbury Community Church

Jamestown Glass Factory Site Near Jamestown VA Presses Move

The birthplace of American industry is identified at a Spot near Jamestown Virginia where in 1608 a glass factory became the first in the U S. A drive to preserve the site as a national landmark is underway.

Jamestown U. S

Legion Auxiliary Heads Visit Witbeck Unit

Utah Department of the American Legion Auxiliary officials led by Ruby Farnsworth visited Witbeck Unit No. 11 on Thursday. The gathering included five Jensen unit members and featured Farnsworth speaking on the program, praising the unit for meeting membership goals, initiating several new members, and with entertainment by Rowena Lambert and others. Supper for about fifty followed.

Utah Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Witc Beck Ruby Farnsworth Juanita Buckley Lucy Larsen Joanne Talsee Erma Sutteer Education For Orphans of Veterans Jensen Farnsworth American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Kimball. Slaugh Lorraine Cald Rae Ashton Hilda Morgan Virginia Hacking Maggie Etch Edythe Shimmin Zora Milur Peggy James Carma Rae Hacking Rowena Lambert Margaret Francke Kay Jacobe Gene Coonradt

About Town notes on Ashby and local visits

Donald Lee Ashby returns from Seattle to care for the farm after winter at Boeing. Fenton DeMille, a Mountain States Telephone cable splicer, worked here recently. Mrs. Allie and Mr. Ivan De, Mr. and Mrs. Stagg visit Vernal from Salt Lake City to see Gordon Bonnie and Sally. Dallas Workman and family from Centerville, plus Mr and Mrs Howard Workman and Clement Eaton, spent the weekend visiting relatives.

Donald Lee Ashby Seattle Washington Boeing Aircraft Fenton DeMille Mountain States Telephone Company Ivan De-Allie John Stagg Vernal Salt Lake City Gordon Bonnie and Sally Dallas Centerville Howard i Workman Clement Eaton

Just-A-Mere Club Elects Officers At Home Meeting

The Just-A-Mere club held its annual business meeting at Mrs Brent Feltch home. Officers elected were Doris Burton president Estella Richens vice president and Mrs Ted Colton secretary. An outline for the year was planned and members played card games with Jadie Wilkins and Elaine Woolley winning prizes.

Just-A-Mere Club Brent Feltch Doris Burton Estella Richens Ted Colton Jadie Wilkins Elaine Woolley

PCP Club Hosts Spring Themed Gathering at Mondragon Home

Club Corena Mondragon and Rita Stewart hosted twelve PCP club members at the Mondragon home last Wednesday evening. Hosts decorated with a Spring theme and served dinner on cleverly decorated plates with umbrellas and flowers as favors. The PCPs, in their sixth active year, now meet semi monthly to play bingo or sew, with last month's meeting held at Mrs. Gene Stewart's home in Rangely.

Corena Mondragon Rita Stewart Mondragon P.c.p's Gene Stewart Rangely

Voter Interest and Voting Faithfulness Define Duty

The Deep River New Era argues that true civic engagement rests not on registration status but on how deeply a citizen engages with government and how faithfully and intelligently they cast ballots. Institutes voter responsibility over mere formalities.

Politica Deep River

Uintah Woman of the Year names sought by club

The Current Topics club seeks an outstanding Uintah County woman for their spring tea honoring past contributors. Nominations by March 24 may be sent to Mrs Orlan L. Johnson or any club member with her qualifications. Hospital and club meeting notes follow with names and attendees.

Vern McCarrell Red Cross Rae Ashton American Legion Auxiliary Hotel Vernal Vernal City Uintah County Orlan L. Johnson

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Doriene Barton Melvin Weeks Uintah State Bank Garden Club Gerald Caldwell Mr. Caldwell Fritz Stewart Stewart Boyd Doyle Davis Bill Caldwell Bill Murray Darlene Robbing Ronald Stewart Darlene Robbins Tokowana Ami Tokawani Marchwe Ariens Chiviers Uscurdly Emeline J. Clerk Ella Feltch Rondo Sullivan Ethel Bowden McCurdy Bessie Corless Loma Simper Pis Vanda McKenchnie Corless Janet Wallis Collett Elaine Hall Tram Ewaradt Gene Hall South Pacific Harsh Gwen Hollinworth Helen Schaefptmeyer Neva Hemstreet Helen Anderson Hopart Calder Shon Christensen Elizabeth Gray Vining Doyledon Sartlere Irs Pearl Pearl Winder Elmer Eaton Otella Tee Zins Howard Grad Turichean Avene Jihe Athe Apel Athe Ney Maurine Siaugh Lorene P. Taylor Dridge Stake Howe Utahn Rose Prom Glines Forest Resources Con Liona William Slaugh Maurine Donald Morrison Rowley Andrew M. Rowley Tulsa Oklahoma Wrsday McCoy Kanistanaux Ruth Lind Fred Parriett Briar O'Mel Edmund Hunke Bow Lester Hullinger Th Hel Ayrs Harry Hui Keith Bowen Denver Long Boyd Hatch Johnnie Toupe Frontier Airlines Thorne Studio West Main Auxiliary Honors Legion Legion Auxiliary Phoon Uintah W.O.W. Club WOW Club Seatrice Books Rooks Clarissa McCurdy Ates. Rooks Hospital News Uintah County Hospital Hubert K. Willey George Chase Larry “Abegglen Blaine Morrill Hyrum Rasmussen Sue Capps Lorin Williams Roy Motts Frank Collier Bille Workman LeRoy Hatch Homer Phillips Sanitone
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