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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
11
Mass Enola Murray and Terry Montgomery wed February 24 in Vernal at the groom's home with Bishop Hullinger officiating. A lavender yellow reception followed at Stake Center with couples, attendants, and families present. The couple, active seniors at Uintah High, plan spring graduation and celebrate a brief honeymoon in Provo and St Lake City.
Uintah Stake prepares a week of M Men and Gleaner events from March 25 to 31. A stake fireside on Sunday night at 9 at the Stake Center opens the week, with Jr. M-Men and Jr. Gleaners invited. The week ends March 31 with a stake election night at 7:30, followed by a dance at 6:30. Committee members include Ralph Olsen, Dorothy Perkins, Dwayne Case, Jane Stringham, Joan Morrill, Bernita McCarthy, Estel Manwaring. Stake leaders BR, Vere Wilson and Mia May Jackson reportedly resist.
Uintah Women s Federated Republican club schedules a Saturday 1 pm luncheon at the Hotel Vernal followed by officers elections Mrs Loyd Shimmy, president, reports guests include Utah Federation president Mrs Mazel T Chase and Speakers Bureau chair Mrs Verd McCullough Reservations may be made by Friday with current officers listed as Mrs Shimmin Miss Lola Anderson and others.
Mrs Donald Akers was honored at a Thursday afternoon coffee hosted by Mrs Allen Dahigreen and Mrs David Barrett. Guests from the Ladies Guild of the Community Congregational Church attended at the Dahigreen home. Mr and Mrs Akers and Ricky left Saturday to move to Salt Lake City after living in Vernal more than two years.
The Naples ward chapel hosted the March 15 wedding of Miss Renee Hughes Richardson and Kenneth R. Lind in a candlelit ceremony. Bishop Morris R. Cook officiated the single ring rite with pink and white floral decor and a three tiered cake. Bride's gown featured net lace over white satin with a jeweled tiara and pink bouquet, attended by Betty Jean Jeffries, Lita Munting, and Ilene Karren. Parents Mr and Mrs W Richardson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Lind were present. reception followed in the Relief Society room with music by Openshaw's Orchestra and a guest book held by Fay Openshaw. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Naples.
Mrs Fayethe Hatch hosted eight Lady Luck members at Elizabeth Hatch’s home on Wednesday. Prizes went to Lila Shiner with Miss Fadelice Match and Zella Shiner also noted. Next meeting set for March 20 at Taube Merkley’s residence.
Vernal residents traveled to California for the March 1 dedication of the Los Angeles LDS Temple. Attendees included Frank Walker and family, Mrs Clair Murdock, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Beck, Mrs Jensen, and others who toured, visited relatives, and met with friends in Long Beach Santa Ana Redondo Beach and Gardena. The trip featured stops at Forest Lawn Farmers Market CBS studios Cinerama Disneyland Knott’s Berry Farm and a ghost town excursion. A separate note honors Archibald and Mrs Chadburn as the friendliest couple in their Provo ward. Russell Harrison and son Arvin of Salt Lake City, visiting Vernal on insurance business, spent time with local relatives.
A number of Vernal university students spent a three day weekend at home between winter and spring quarters. BYU travelers included David and Billy Roberts Glen Calder Janny Uy Fred Calder Dilworth Rust Jeanie Johnston Deloy Vernon and Dwaine Case among others. U of U returnees listed Robert Williams Clair Ross Mopkins Steys Case Max Haws Cherie Gee and E L Bennion. USAC travelers included Wilson Tenney. Mr and Mrs Charles D Andarkon left for El Monte California for a two week visit to Arvil Kempton family and Mrs Kempton’s daughter.
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