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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
11
Artists and students in Vernal formed the Ashley Valley Artists group last Saturday with Mrs Seth Perry as chairman. The group aims to stimulate community interest and will gather material to support local art efforts.
Members of the local art group invite painters and sketchers to join a June 12 gathering to sketch the Split Mountain Gorge. Mrs. Jerry will coordinate the event, aiming to share techniques across oils watercolors pastels and pencil.
Paul Gulllory new field mechanic moved from Wilson Creek to Rangely last week. His family visiting in Louisiana will stay in Rangely with a daughter. Ned Wash house completion noted. Mrs Marlon Cellan hosted Mra Bob Mason Mra Jim West Mra Max Grant Rangely and Mrs Tom Gressett Mra Frank Murphy Mra Marvin Mantooth Red Wash last week at an enchilada lunch followed by sewing and bridge. Mr and Mrs Tom Janes moved to Red Wash from Wilson Creek April 28. Janes to heavy equipment operator Fred Johnson and family moved to Red Wash from Wilson Creek April 28 and live in one of the duplex apartments. Mr Johnson is a gauger.
A field trip by about 40 University of Utah geologists toured the lease last week with Marion Callan acting as guide. The visit sparked talk of an honorary degree for Callan, who many now nicknamed Professor Callan.
A banquet for the FFA club at UHS featured readings by Lucile Collett, Katherine Bearle, Lucille Nelson, and Loy Bennett as president. The Girly Pep Club, led by advisor Barbara Jean Snow, cooked and served the meal.
Flood relief work continues as dikes hold and volunteers assist stricken homes. Bishop and Mrs Nixon and Bishop and Mrs Dennis visited Thursday evening to offer aid. Red Cross reports relief efforts by Uintah and Roosevelt authorities. Leota Relief Society led by Venice Durfee provided food for dike workers. Merlin Sprouse rescued 30 pigs by riding a saddle horse through floodwaters to safety.
Orion R. Jones born November 21, 1893 in Parowan Utah, son of Samuel B. and Sarah Olivia Clark Jones, died recently. He farmed and raised livestock, served as bishop of Vernal 3rd Ward, helped finance a welfare farm, and supervised the building of the ward chapel and stake center. Survived by widow, son Douglas R. Jones, daughter Andrey Udall, father, siblings, and grandchildren. funeral attended by most relatives.
Dale Ross named student body head and will serve as secretary. Loreen, an outstanding student in business and shorthand, active in music and drama, and Girls State representative for 1952, highlights the school’s talent. Fay Openshaw, next year’s business manager, was this year’s Girls Pep Club vice president and historian of the Girls League. Rita Stewart, daughter of Luther and Mrs. Stewart, chosen historian, previously secretary of the Girls League. Phillip Jenkins, new Chief of Police for next year, son of Max and Mrs. Jenkins, known for outstanding photography work and dramatics involvement.
A decorator tip suggests adding small amounts of each color into the others when painting a room with several colors. The technique helps balance tones and create a cohesive look across walls and accents.
Obituary notes Lola Caldwell active in LDS Primary for 35 to 40 years with MIA Relief Society and ward work. Born June 3, 1881 at Dry Fork, married Burton L Caldwell Feb 14 1900, lived in Dry Fork Roosevelt Vernal and raised four sons and five daughters. Survived by husband, children, siblings, 28 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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