Odekirk Elected to State Office at Utah Future Convention
Jane Odekirk elected to state office at Utah Future Association annual convention. The event drew Homemakers from high schools across the region, including Uintah and Vernal, with Myrna Saylor and Dorothy Okman noted among leaders. Odekirk will travel to Ontario for the National Convention with other state delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Odekirk
Utah Future
Forse Association
Ors
Fon High
Toogevelt
Uintah Ven Bariae
Vernal
Myrna ‘Saylor
Union
Dorothy Okman
Conver Igent
Spring Theme for Gold and Green Maeser Second Ward Event
The Maeser Second Ward held a Spring Theme event Friday evening in the auditorium. Decorations by Lowell and Mrs. Walker featured rainbow colors and a garden setting with a rose corsage for participants. Fifteen young couples danced to Swinging Down the Lane with the school orchestra directing the floor shows.
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Maeser Second Ward
Lowell Walker
Nessie Shonen
Lane
Nola
Carl
Nig An
Abyth
Five Generations Attend Lydia Gurr Birthday Party
A Tamay party gathered in Vernal to honor Lydia Cook Gurr on her 83rd birthday. The event brought together five generations of the Gurr family including great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Lydia, born March 23 in Clement Creeks, moved to Vernal in 1889 and has lived there since, with many descendants present. The gathering included several of her children and grandchildren from Vernal.
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Mra
Lydia Cook
Gurr
Uur
Mai Rotor
Clement Creeks
Vernet
Bpencer Gurr
John Booth
Leora Anderton
Beaux Arts Club Hosts Small Dinner Gathering
Beaux Arts hostess served a plate to 14 members as the club prepared for its next meeting at the home of Miss Hall. The event included a warm reception and brief remarks by members. Max Woolley of the Marine Careria family will leave March 13 for service, with plans to depart April 10 for Korea. He is the son of Mrs. Taylor of Roosevelt.
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Beaux'ants
Beaux Arts
Datjoaita
Howard
Mister Hall
Rome
Max Woolley
Maring Careria
Nivestre
Toland Staren
Korea
Woolley
Lego
Max
Taylor of
Roosevelt
Vernal Firemen Fight Grass and Building Fires
Firemen in Vernal extinguished two fires with no damage to nearby outbuildings. One firefighter, Mr. Benden, collapsed from smoke and needed a resuscitator. Fire Chief Coke urges early morning weed patch burning and raking away flammable debris to protect structures.
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Benden
Coke
Beehive Girls Study Customs at Foreign Nations
Guardian Beehive Girls and leaders met at the Stake Center Tuesday evening for an instructive lesson on foreign schools and homes. Perry conducted the meeting, and a Be dress from her native Germany was shown. Refreshments followed, and attendees returned home. The weekend group included Maughn Colton, Gat Feltch, Pielvin Neekt, G Tilings, Mary Col Everest, Verlin Gardiner, Marl Robbins, L Bennion, Argle Montgomery, Jaynie Siddoway, and others from Brigham Young University and the U S Army C. The Vernal Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting Monday March 30 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Fran Feltechs home. Guests are invited to attend. interesting program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake
Tuessey
Iesson
Mal Perry
Ana Ee Neoet
Pia
Wiiedle Aden Wes
Itter
Maughn Col‘ton
Gat Feltch
Pielvin Neekt
G Tilings
Mary Coleverest
Brigham Young University
Verlin Gardiner
Robbins
Garden Club
Vernal Garden Club
My Ati
Fran Felteh
Social Whirl highlights Ladica Aldeeensson and Women’s Council
A condensed social column notes Ladica Aldeeensson’s activities with the Women’s Council. Mentions context in civic circles and upcoming events. Includes brief assessments of social standings and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladica Aldeeeensson
Women's Council
Rebekah
Vernal Express March 26 1953 edition overview
The Vernal Express issue from Thursday March 26 1953 presents local news briefs and community updates. It highlights civic events, school notes, and happenings around Vernal with brief reports and notices.
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THE
Vernal Express
Eve Ashton Tours Oregon in Two City Visits
Eve Ashton, a national officer of the American Legion Auxiliary, spent the weekend in Oregon on official business with stops in Portland and Salem. She addressed a luncheon and dinner hosted by local units, while local leaders escorted and assisted her during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ze Ashton
American Legion Auxiliary
Oregon
Beatin
Washington
Utah
Bega Young University
Hier
Rae Ashton
Vernal
Toulon
Sion
Ralph
Tent War II
Legion Nee
Lewien Auzdinry
Ashine
Eden
Roblee
Aahton
Cammutt Tec
Singing Mothers Practice Schedule Announced by Stake Center
Margaret Caldwell, chorister, announces Singing Mothers of the Relief Society will hold a Sunday practice at the Stake Center at 3 30 in the afternoon. Regular practices are scheduled for Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Mothers
Stake Center
Singing Mothers of the Relief Society
Margaret Caldwell
Senior Ngh Blog Reports Bond Vote Contact Details
An item notes board routine work and the need to meet Petrplank standards. It mentions Lundell's report and that bond issues can proceed quickly due to available funds. It directs readers to contact the Committee for information on construction plans and the bond vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Lundell
Eirulian
BTOCE SHOW FLARED JUDGES START LIVESTOCK EVENT
Robert Lazear announces the balanced educational livestock show in Hereford Wyoming. Officials and townspeople back the event as one of the best all around shows in its history. Recuperation and cooperation among organizers have shaped this year’s program.
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Robert Lazear
Ballot Battalion Sees Growth Across Clubs in North America
Fragmented notes show Ballot Battalion gathering strength with Amneris and various clubs across the United States and Canada. The report mentions participation rising at all levels and a broad base of clubs totaling over 215,000 members.
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States
Canada
Relief Societies of Vernal Observe Anniversary With Special Programs
Relief Societies in Vernal celebrated the society's anniversary on March 17 with ward events. Vernal Second Ward held a daylong program with a bazaar at the Scout House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and an afternoon program at 2:30 p.m. Activities featured music, solos, duets, readings, and dances led by ward officers and volunteers such as Mrs. Ernest Dennison, Mrs. Fran Feltch, and Mrs. Ted Thacker. Verbal tributes to the society and John Keats readings rounded out the event.
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Relief Society Organization
Shanon Fom Ba
Ma Wat An ' Noort
Vern Mott
Orial Shiner
Ernest Dennison
Fran Feltch
Relief Society
Ted ‘Thacker
Gwen Hollingworth
We Broderquist
Mae Jorgensen
Pra Fag Wardle
Janet Robbing
Dale Ross
Massey
Eloy Burns
Beverly Halverson
Julianne Washburn
tAloma Fistok
Sengy Aloms Halan
Julianne
Geraldine Washburn
Marlene ‘Twitchell
Elaine Massey
Lois'Erickson
Carat Rae Brady
Shela Thelr
Ervaloweden
John Keats
Rozella Bee
Ilats Dears
Janet Wallis
Mary Biase
Lawrence Ler
Janet Johnach
Gerald Walker
Lee
Jay Wellworth
Billy
Rellet Society
Muriel Wallis
Ptwo Trish
Vonda Hopkins
Foyt Calder
Margaret
Smorgasbord a Success in Vernal First Ward Fundraiser
A large crowd of 300 plus attended a Smorgasbord Saturday night to raise funds for the ward welfare project. About 100 dined at a single time with spring flowers decorating tables. The event featured a full committee and volunteers managing decorations, serving, tickets, and desserts.
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Freda Davis
Floy Calder
Marguerite Colon
Lanell Anderson
Barbara Jolley
Lee Adamson
Martell
Wallis
Edina Fokelson
Cattell Anderson
Marsala Siddoway
Dorothy Seager
John Stagg
Mut Kuerite Colton
Dorothy Searle
Pearl Snyder
Geneva Adamson
Barbara Mott
Elia Davis
Hospital News Patients at Um Patii Courts Hospital This Week
Medical patients listed include Mrs Wentworth Mott Harvey J Hummel Ira Fe melt Holmes Fehsrd Jensen Winn Scott Hotta G Bowden Thomas Gilbert Jewry Lita Bowden Stanley Preece Cardinet Woolley Sharon Ridd Bae Sie Hew Tut Moyenpa Meneiecbrarsd and Singer Leland Adamson.
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Hospital News
Umpatii Courts Hospital
Wentworth Mott
Harvey J. Hummel
Ira
Fe Melt Holmes
Fehsrd Jensen
Ith Winn
Scott ‘Hotta
G Bowden
A Thomas
Gilbert JewRy
Lita Bowden
Stanley Preece
Cardinet Alte Woolley
Sharon Ridd Bae Sie
Wens Hew
Births Announced for Atton Vernon and Others
A series of birth notices lists new arrivals: a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Atton Vernon on March 20. a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Vernort Rich on March 23. a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Davis on May 5. and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gnam on March 24.
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Atton Vernon
Vernort Richarte
Dale Stave
Victor Davis
Archie Gnam
Birthday Party Honors Oldest Lady At Event
Mildred Mansfield played piano solo while Kor Ey Fang and Duet performed. Mr and Mrs. Elmer presented Irish poems and a short history of the organ, followed by a Stony Skea piece. Christense n oversaw the dinner. An anonymous hostess was named oldest lady present. about 45 attendees enjoyed the birthday party.
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Fey
Kor Ey Fang
Mildred Mansfield
Ron Merkley
Coalame
Mra
Elmer
Organi Ton
Maate ‘Christensen
aMsanala Holeitz
Wes
UHS Junior Prom Set for April 2 3 Theme Deep Secret
Corana Mondragon reports the annual UHS Junior Prom scheduled April 2 and 3. The event features a dance at Reynold's Onesta with decorations and favors arranged by committee chairs Fay Wardle and Ann Wankler, plus a floor show and queen king selection.
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Corana Mondragon
Reynold
Onesta
Iors
Tae Tan Wi
Doug Ife
Connie Oaks Ds
Low Ann
Ann Wankler
Patticlad
Jor Aean Hodgkinson
Fay Wardle
Rev LeMay Funeral Continues Renown Vernal Pastor
The Reverend LeMay, the first Catholic pastor to Kanab, served Vernal from 1950 to 1953. He started in Kanab in 1934, moved to Vernal December 1950 with his mother Marthe LeMay, and returned south after January 1, 1953. He aided neighboring missions, oversaw church work, and organized the annual parish bazaar and turkey dinner. He was widely known and liked by parishioners and other faiths alike.
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Lemay
Kanab
Vernal
Dereember
Marthe LeMay
St. James Catholic
Utah
Migelong
Bonanza
Roosevelt
Fr. Duchesne
Visiti at Home Fete Birthday of American Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary members held a birthday fete Saturday evening in the aging Hall. The program by Snappy Brittany featured Kay Lacobe singing with guitar by Eugene Goonradt, four string and piano duets by Elma Smith and Marie, and dancing afterward. Grand prize went to Coates with runners up Sutter and Glen Lambert. Committees led by Spencer Heben er, Peg James, and Virginia Hacking organized the event and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires
Agin Hall
Oe Natres
Kay Lacobe
Eugene Goonradt
Elma Smith
Marie
Dinko
Coates
Mr. Sutter
Glen Lambert
Spencer Hebner
Legion
Peg James
Virginia Hacking
Oil energy used in farming surpasses American industry
The total oil energy used in farming amounts to about 750 million horsepower, exceeding the energy used by American industries.
Attendees at Vernal Funeral Services Noted
Attendees included Father Hine, Rey, Mrs. D. Z. Jones, Mrs. Harita Fields, Mrs. Lynn Dudley, Mrs. DeMar Du, Jen sen, Vern Gifford and spouse, N. J. Meagher family, Nick Meagher, James Purdy and son from Rengely, plus others listed.
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Vernal
Father Hine
Rey
Ranars Succeasor
Lester ‘ i
D. Z. Jones
Harita Fields
Lynn Dudley
DeMar du , Jensen
Vern Gifford
Mra
N. J. Meagher
Nick Meagher
James Purdy
Rengely
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Dante Odekirk
Janie Odekirk
Lydia’ Guer
Chamber of Commerce
Vaters
Pasir
LD Wace
Eve Ashton
Abby
Ulntah High
Lef! 4O Right
Connie Geka
Kenneth Ark
Darlene Keula
Tom Werdle
Fanei Handerton
Kent Stringham
Doug Holt
Relief Societies of
Maeser
First Ward
Tely
Byte
Licht
Second Wart Maeser
Rellef Society
Ventersylvania
NASH
Sylvanie
Thorne
Mera
UHS
Church of Christ
James Trigg
American Legion
Uae
Ken
Variety Store
Uteh
Phore
Mary Ty
Garden
Cate. ‘Floral Po
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