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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1951

Page

11

Gean Curfew Wins Speech Contest at Jensen

An extemporaneous speech contest was held Sunday evening in Jensen under the direction of MIA officers. Gean Curfew won with the speech Joseph Smith the Modern Prophet and will advance to the Utah stake event in Vernal. other participants included Reena Mah, Chelstella Evans, Marlon Cook, Garth Fisher, Ferron Moon. The program featured a song by Tamra Cinf en, Sandra Fisher and Connie Dudley.

Mathis Orvil Thidley Marlon Cook Enor Certituste

Howard and Na Cowan to Lead Jensen Legion Auxiliary

Installation and initiation events at Post No. 124 across Jensen district featured 14 women installed into the Auxiliary and 15 men initiated into the Legion. Howard Cowan was named commander with Max James and Asa Tshason as top officers, while new Auxiliary officers include Tia Cowan and Sairlee James.

Moooevelt Camp No. 5 Myton Auxiliary Legion Tia Cowan Sairlee James Tot View Press Tha ‘Feere Doris Rich Chaplake Ragen Retha Rasmussen Hilstora Heere Howard Cowan Max James J Nel] Thorne Asa Tshason Wallace Moon Chi Roe Harry AuMiller

Clara Price Elected President of Past Noble Grands

Clara Price was elected president with Roberta Karren as vice president Opan Showalter as secretary and Jella Karren as treasurer during a Past Noble Grands meeting at Bersie Swain home. Twenty guests attended including two PNG members from out of town Marie Stewart Sandy Sherrod and Jules Sherrod.

Thalia Iva McCary Thalls Club Roy Showalter John Mithun Darrel Johnstone Guetta McCarrell Victor Karren W. P. Price J. C. Anderson Clara Price Roberta Karren Opan Showalter Jella Karren Bersie Swain Mable Yordon Alma Mackay Dessoet PNG Marie Stewart Sandy Jules Sherrod Ogden Marie Stewan Igy Broud Mey

Myra Woolley Elected State Girls Head

Myra Woolley was elected president of the statewide Kespec at high school girls gathering at the University of Utah Salt Lake City. Twenty high schools were represented by 110 delegates with Uintah the smallest sending the farthest. The group aims to improve conditions for girls statewide and will form a constitution for next fall.

Myre Woolley Uintah Teague Dent University of Utah Union Salt Lake City Misa Woolley Uintah High School Howard Waalley Vernal Lawrence Lee Girls League Carole Calder Karen Lee Salt Lake Casec Talon Utah Association Os Deana of Women Miss Woolley

Gold and Green Ball Shines With Patriotic Theme

The Gold and Green Ball in the ward house featured a Goddess of Liberty background and American scenes. Performances included God Bless America by Carol Jean Hall and Kay Bowen, Your Land and My Land by Patsy Gray, and two dance sequences. Miss Donna Hall was crowned queen with Kenneth Long as escort under a rose arch. Douglas Bolton was crown bearer.

Bennett Wardhouse Delbert Horrocks MIA America Carol Jean Hall Kay Bowen Your Land Patsy Gray Miss Bolton Miss Ball Miss Bowen Flower Girl Carol Springer Miss Hall Mise Gray Kenneth Long Douglas Phillips Darrell Hell Charles Springer Mary Margaret Horrocks Donna Hall Douglas Bolton Iris Rosene Springer RaVee Hall Beverly Long Mary Margaret Horrocks Warsel Sprouse Ards Caldwell Delma Long Doris Haslem Gerald and Lorraine | Bolton

Scipio Couple Marks Diamond Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Leonard Robins of Scipio celebrate 75 years of marriage with a quiet reception due to age and health. They recall Indian warfare era times, Spanish American War, and World War I, with a life built on frugality and hard work. They raised eight children and contributed to civic life, with descendants attending the Selpio reception in their honor.

Leonard Robins Scipio Robina Mrs. Robins Len Robins Mr. Robing

4-H Clubs Elect Council Members in Vernal

Elected to the 4-H Club Council at the annual county Leaders Training School in Vernal were Mrs. Wilma Angus Lapoint Mrs. Willard Sweeney Duchesne Mrs. Ann Fring Vernal Mrs. Owen Powell Maeser and Mrs. Lucy Stewart.

Vernal Wilma Angus Lapoint Willard Sweeney Duchesne Ann Fring Owen Powell Maeser Lucy Stewart Jensen Lucy, Stewart David Sharp Fern Shipley Mary Ann King M. A. Betts Logan Carole Calder Cattie Calder Sadie McConkie State Council Virtus McConkie Eee

Verbal correction to marriage report prompts editor’s note

Mr and Mrs Harold Dillman of Roosevelt call the Ex to say last week’s marriage article about Suwanne Dillman and Rex Jenkins was in error. They request a retraction and apology for false information that could cause embarrassment.

Harold Dillman Roosevelt Vernal Ex Suwanne Rex Jenkins

Slaugh Family Moves to Orderville for Service Station

Mr and Mrs Wallace E Slaugh and family have recently moved to Orderville where Slaugh operates a service station.

Wallace E. Slaugh Orderville Ee Slaugh

Five Generations Celebrate Cynthia Jerrol Massey Birthday

Five generations of the Massey family gathered at the Massey home to honor Cynthia Jerrol Massey who turned 87. The event followed a spring cleaning effort by twelve living children and grandchildren amid poor weather, with over 190 relatives and friends paying respects throughout the week.

Inez Coop Mas' Ay Cynesy Tria F. Jerrol Massey Merkley Park Massey Denver C. Whitney Springville Earl Massey Lynn Ross Arcadia Rawleigh Co West Virginia John P Annie‘ Petrie Jer- Tol John D. Massey Boone Co W. Va Masseys Las Guurd Kansas City San Juan Cole Mariana Masseng Massey W Salt Lake City Utah Daniels Canyon Heber Provo Vernal Vernal l Main Street

Town Notes On Goings On Around Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Glenn Cooper left Wednesday for Salt Lake City and are expected to return Sunday. Rex McKinlay, son of Mr and Mrs Chels McKinlay, returned home from the USAC recently and will stay with his parents for about a month. Mr and Mrs Jay Walker announce the birth of a baby boy on April 19 in Salt Lake City. Mrs Hotty June Goodrich Birchell returned from Salt Lake City after ten days for an eye operation. Mr Birchell went out to bring her home. Mr and Mrs Clark Roberts of Orem and Peggy Farraday were weekend guests of Mr Roberts and his parents. Mr and Mrs Alvin Bowden and Ralph Preece visited Salt Lake City. Bowden and Preece represented the Vernal Jaycees at an award judging meet and took back entries for judging.

Massey Relief Society Mthia Massey James Wm. Jerrol Rosetta Jerrol Massey Salt Lake Millard Jerrol Fayette Co W. Va Guilying Ira D. Massey Williams Arizona George O. Massey Naples Lewis F. D van) Vernal Millard M. Massey Bitings Montana Arthur Massey Jessie M. Wall Jensen Sewell Wells Nevada Lynn Ross Merle Arcadia Utah Everett Massey Hollywood Cal Bill Gurr Hazel Whitney Thelma Springville Tab John N. Massey Vera Glenn Cooper Rex McKinlay Mra Chels McKinlay USAC Jay Walker Mra Reed .Birchell Sait Lake City Birchell Alvin Bowden Ralph Preece Bowden Preece Vernal Jaycees

Dances of Nations Benefit Cancer Drive at Uintah High

A program of dances of the Nations will be presented Saturday evening May 5 at Uintah High School auditorium under Miss Elsie Harting from England. The event starts at 8 pm and proceeds go to Uintah County's American Cancer Society quota. Admission is 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.

Uintah High School Elsie Harting England American Cancer Society Grace Hall Uintah County

Smallpox Clinic Slated Saturday

A smallpox immunization clinic for all ages will be held Monday at 7 20 p.m. in Central School. A. Alwyn Call, chairman of Uintah School District Health Council, urges immunity maintenance per Civil Defense guidance and recommends smallpox vaccinations every five years.

Central School A. Alwyn Call Uintah School

Lions Clean Up City Park for Tourists and Citizens

Twenty five members of the Local Lions club met Wednesday evening at the city park to clean up debris and rake the lawn. The Civics Improvement Committee, chaired by Leonard Perry, led the effort to make the park more attractive for tourists and local citizens. City Council provided a truck and driver and will supply lumber for sit prone tables, plus materials and water for a faucet as part of ongoing improvements.

Lions Club of Park Civics Improvement Committee Leonard Perry Tom Sweatman

May Calendar Highlights and Hospital News Digest

Calendar notes list events from May including school days PTA council and sports and social club activities at Whiterocks and Uintah area venues. The social whirl section lists clubs such as Kiwanis and Lions with May events. congratulations posted for several births. Hospital news covers patient lists and surgeries at Uintah County Hospital along with church weekly schedules for local LDS wards Episcopal Saint Pauls Baptist and Congregational churches.

Sayceen PTA Council Whiterocks Schou Whiterocks Dup

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