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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
12
The report describes a senior music event with performers led by Gilbert Childs and Nelson Mier. Faculty ladies in formal dress hosted graduates in gowns, noting this is the second year the ceremony has been held and expressions of hope for continued support from league ladies.
Ivey J Forakis Pic Lepoint and crew sailed New York on April 24 bound for the Panama Canal Zone aboard the Atlantic side defense vessel. Army personnel assigned to coastal artillery units are noted in transit.
Mrs Stella Harris Oaks hosted Vernal Ward couples at a fireside chat at her home Sunday night. The gathering showcased displayed portraits and European art acquired years ago. A Betrothal announced between Clythella Hamussen of Lapoint and Jamey Trujillo of Tridell with no wedding plans yet disclosed. Ace High Bridge Club met with Wilps decor and prizes awarded to three members. Anna Harvey visited Tridell with her parents before returning to Wiptah Stake Banke.
The report notes Melval Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller Vernal, wed in a Wyoming ceremony Friday near Nebraska. The bride wore a light blue gown with white lace and matching hat and veil. Groom Melvin Millée of Rankine is described as a longtime employee. The couple plan to reside in Thermopolis.
Kaethyleen Merkley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Asher Merkley of Vernal, poised to wed Arnold Merkley of Wilson Creek Colorado. She holds a diploma from Tina School and has been active in 4H and other community efforts. The wedding is set for a June date with a trousseau tea planned.
Senior Current meetings adjourned after an evening program featuring a Norway talk by Mrs. Kagle Sundgust and readings by Marva Datty plus piano selections. New officers named include Mrs. Sisawar president and Mrs. George I. Stun vice president, with secretary Mrs. Calder and treasurer Mrs. Reader. Marriage licenses listed include Marvin Stevens and Tha Watkins, Vernal, May 39. Frank Tucero and Maria Lugarda Gonzales Roosevelt, May 14. Chester Gardner and Smain Vernal, May.
Local residents and visitors keep returning from trips to Denver Salt Lake City and Salt Lake, sharing weekend visits and family news. Several families headed home after vacations while others welcomed relatives, including Grace Patton arriving from Kansas to see her daughter and newborns.
Sparse clippings describe Episcopal services and Sunday observances, a market week update, flight plans, and community happenings. Mentions Ralph Preece, E B Weston, and various local figures, with glassy references to licenses, sales, and a boy who fell from a tree.
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