Ovint Bennion Rites Solemnized In Denver Union
Miss Floye Ovint and Ashley Allen Bennion exchanged nuptial vows in a double ring ceremony May 6 in Denver. The bride is daughter of Hart Ovint and Mrs. Ovint of Elmo Utah. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Bennion. After a brief honeymoon, they reside in Vernal where Bennion farms and raises sheep. The couple were entertained at a home gathering hosted by Mrs. R W Bradshaw with games led by Mrs Bryce Erickson and a luncheon.
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Floye Ovint
Ashley Allen Bennion
Denver
Bennion
Hart Ovint
Elmo
Utah
Ashley Bennion
Vernal
Lady Lions Elect Officers at Gateway Cafe Meeting
The Lacy Lions held a regular dinner meeting at Gateway Cafe discussing a Utah High School talent program. Readings by Kent Taylor and others, musical numbers, and officer elections for the coming year with Mrs. Leon P. Christensen as president, and plans for a fall restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Lions
Gateway Cafe
Uintah High School
Kent ‘Taylor
Marjorie Snyder
Gwyn Woolley
del Mar Bastian
Theressa Hadiock
Janice Fisher
Estel Manwaring
Dewna, Hall
Gwen Goodrich
Lois Welle
Leland Smith
Calvin Marshall
Vern Gifford
Max Cluff
Leon P. Christensen
Le.Roy Taylor
Earl Freeman
Francis Feltch
C. R. Jeffries
Raymond Siddeway
O. M. Boswell
Mrs Don Barr Hosts T Bridge Club Meeting
The T. Bridge Club met at Mrs. Don ald Barr's home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Richard Tiffany Mrs. Der rell King and Mrs. Rulon Hack ing. A plate lunch was served to 16 members with tulips and lilacs decor. Ralph Alexander will host tomorrow as new officers are elected. The Vernal Aviation Club held an outdoor supper May 14 in Siddeway pasture with plans for summer parties. Mrs. Stanley King is president for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Bridge Club
Donald Barr
Richard Tiffany
Derrell King
Rulon Hacking
Ralph Alexander
Vernal Aviation’ Club
Siddeway
Stanley King
Beaux Arts Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Davis
Mrs Harold E Davis hosted Beaux Arts Club at her home last Wednesday. Eugene Sundquist Republican chairman spoke on The Prospective Candidates for the 1948 election. Officers chosen for the coming year include co president Mrs Grant Calder secretary Mrs Loyd Shimmin. A salad luncheon for thirteen members and two guests followed, with spring flowers including tulips lilacs and apple blossoms decorating the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Colton
Eugene Sundquist
Chestee
Harold E. Davis
Grant Calder
Loyd Shimmin
T. R. Seager
F. G. Eskelson
Cultural Arts Club Holds Children's Party at Moeser School
The Cultural Arts Club hosted its annual Children’s Party at Moeser School campus last Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Dick Rust as chair. About sixty guests enjoyed outdoor games, the new playground equipment, and a picnic luncheon.
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Cultural Arts Club
Moeser School
Dick Rust
Lula Havens Installed as Vice President at Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Lula Havens was installed as vice president of the Rebekah Lodge Assembly held last week in Provo. Attending from Vernal were Mrs Alma Mackey and Mrs Mable Yourdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Havens
Rebekah
J. W. Stevens
Wm. Havens
L. P. Anderley
Odd Fellows Lodge
Provo
Dr. Stevens
Havens
Mr. Anderley
M Woodward To Wed Dale Thacker
Miss Marilyn Woodward plans a Salt Lake Temple wedding to Dale F. Thacker on June 23. The bride is a former University of Utah student and nurse at Salt Lake General Hospital. Thacker, Uintah High School class of 1943 graduate, served in the Army and is completing his junior year at the University of Utah.
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Marilyn Woodward
Dale F. Thacker
Salt Lake L.ds. Temple
R. L. Woodward
Salt Lake City
Thacker
Leslie P. Thacker
U. of U
Salt Lake General Hospital
Mr. Thacker
Uintah High School
University of Utah
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Dinner Meeting at Vernal
Mrs T T Johnston hosted the Twentieth Century Club last Wednesday at Hotel Vernal for a full course luncheon. The group sat at a long table with a center arrangement of yellow daisies. The evening included social time and honors at bridge went to Mrs Rae Ashton, Mrs Adair Tyzack, and Mrs W E Witeck.
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T. T. Johnston
Twentieth Century Club
Hotel Vernal
Bridge
Rae Ashton
Adair Tyzack
W. E. Witeck
Esther Club Elects Officers at Azer Johnson Home
Esther Gite members met at Mrs Azer Johnson's home Monday evening for regular business and elections for the coming year. Mrs Jess Lombard was re elected president, with Mrs J M Francke as vice president and Mrs Azer Johnson as secretary treasurer. Mrs Willis Stevens named chaplain and a dessert luncheon was served to 11 members. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ethel M Martin on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Lombard
J. M.francke
Azer Johnson
Willis Stevens
Hosess. Tees
Ethel M. Martin
Lorn Williams Family Reunion At Merkley's Pasture
The Lorn Williams family reunion occurred Sunday at Merkley's Pasture with families from Price Monterey Vernal and nearby joining Mr and Mrs Boyd Williams and others. A social afternoon featured a children's program games photos and a picnic luncheon marking the first gathering in five years. Two marriage licenses were issued this week by County Clerk Charles Pope for Eldrith Brandt and Eva May Hardinger and Berle Bell and Modena Sioccocks.
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Charles T. Pope
Eldrith ‘Brandt
Gushier
Eva May Hardinger
Roosevelt
Bride Electreted At Shower For Lessa Rasmussen
Bride elect Lessa Rasmussen, daughter of Mrvard Rasmussen, will marry Iioland Robbins of Della. The Mant Temple shower was held at home of friends Tuesday evening. Spring flowers decorated the room. Guests enjoyed games and readings by Nola Batty and Carol Searle. Hostess served a dessert luncheon to about 30 guests.
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Lessa Rasmussen
Mrvard’Mra
Grind Rasmussen
Iioland
K. Robbins
Della
Mant Temple
Ati
Nola Batty
Carol Searle
Young Couple Feted at Wedding Reception Friday
The new Mr. and Mrs. Raymond York were honored at a Friday wedding reception at the bride’s parents’ Maeser home following a Saturday ceremony. Guests greeted the couple and enjoyed a luncheon while Tulips and lilacs adorned the living rooms.
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Raymond York
Lynn Reynolds
Maeser
Jesse York
Marie Bingham
Gynn Richardson
Hazel Reynolds
Delores Caldwell
Sharron York
Clarence Freestone
Lawrence Woodard
Frank Beers
Salt Lake City
Leonard Perry
Shower for Bride LaVanna Manwaring at Goodrich Home
Erma Goodrich hosted a kitchen shower for LaVanna Manwaring at her Salt Lake City home prior to the May 15 wedding in the LDS Temple. About 15 close friends attended as games were played and a delicious dessert luncheon was served.
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Erma Goodrich
LaVanna Manwaring
Salt Lake L.d.s.temple
Desisert 'Yuncheon
Finesse Club Meets at Mrs Roth Home
Mrs George Roth hosted a Thursday Finesse Club gathering at her home. Ye High prize at bridge was won by Frances Feltch, with Richard Tiffany and F G Eskelson drawing. Card tables featured tulips and snapdragons. hostess served a salad luncheon to 12 members.
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George Roth
Finesse Club
Bridge
Frances'Feltch
Low
Richard Tiffany
F. G. Eskelson
Camp Porter Merrell Daughters of Utah Pioneers Meeting
Camp Porter Merrell of the DUP met at the Rose Orchard in Naples for a Wednesday gathering. Mrs. Victor Allred and Mrs. Dell Goodrich read historical notes on John Nielson and Great Grandfather Ca per as fourteen members and one guest shared a two course luncheon. Babies born this week at Uintah Basin Hospital include a girl to Clyde Richens and boys to Herman Bing ham and Dallis Goodrich, while patients listed include May Ruple and Orvel Merrell with surgical cases Doris Smuin and the Smuin child.
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Porter Merrell
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Rose Orchard
Naples
John Nielson
Caper
Victor Allred
Dell Goodrich
Fred Reynolds
George Richens
Morris Haws
Uintah Basin Hospital
Clyde Richens
Herman Bingham
Dallis Goodirich
May Ruple
Harris Bradshaw
Orvel Merrell
Doris Smuih
Hi Smuin
Future Golden Gleaners Meet Tuesday at Ashley
In their first meeting since the close of the regular season the Future Golden Gleaners of the Uintah Stake will be entertained by the Ashley and Jensen Gleaners at the Ashley ward chapel Tuesday evening June 1 at 8 p m. The meeting features the second creative achievement for Golden Gleaners, collecting favorite recipes. Each girl and leader brings a food item made from a recipe with the recipe attached and they will swap items. Proceeds from a planned sale help fund stake Gleaner projects.
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M.I.A
Golden Gleaners
Uintah
Ashley and Jensen Gleaners
Ashley Ward Chapel
Ronald Preece
Amanda Stewart
Doris Preece
Vernal Bowling Alleys Praised By Visitor
S Timan Roberts of Mergen thaler Linotype praised Vernal Bowling Alleys as the cleanest and most orderly he has seen in many towns. He noted no profanity or improper conduct and called the place a credit to the community. Several visitors arrived in Vernal for the summer, including Mrs. Chris McKinley, Mrs. John Stagg, Mrs. Sarah Dr., and Mrs. J LeRoy Kay, plus others from Los Angeles, Chicago and Pittsburgh.
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S. Timan Roberts
Salt Lake City
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Phoenix
Artz
Chris McKinley
Balt Lake
Western Airlines
Los Angeles
Vernal
John, Stagg
Sarah
J. LeRoy Kay
Pittsburg
Kay
Carnegie Museum
Bishop's Day Observed at Whiterocks Episcopal Church
Thirty three members and friends of St Pauls Episcopal Church attended the Bishop's Day observance at Whiterocks last Friday with about 200 whites and 500 Indians present. The program featured an Indian children’s presentation and a barbecue. Bishop Stephen C. Clark Jr of Utah commended Rev Joseph F Hogben and recalled the service of Rev Sterling J Talbot. Talbot Parish Hall was dedicated and a plaque unveiled. Twelve Indian youths were welcomed into church membership as native songs and dances were performed. Visiting clergy included Father H Baxter Liebler and others from nearby missions. Bishop Clark will be in Vernal Saturday and Sunday to meet the Bishop's committee and announce the new vicar at the Sunday service.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Whiterocks
Stephen C. Clark Jr
Episcopal
Utah
Joseph F. Hogben
Clark
Sterling J. Talbot
Talbot
San Juan River
Bluff
San Juan’ County
Mortimer Chester
St. Paul's Church
St Luke City
William J., Howes
St. Mary's Church
Provo
Randlett
Mission of the Holy Spirit
Robert Rusack
All Souls Church
Garfield
Salt Lake
Vernal Students Graduate From USAC
Three Vernal students will graduate at Utah State Agricultural College in May. Charles Harold Hardy majors in business administration with a political science minor, Austin Byron Haws studies entomology with a Spanish minor, and John N Readey pursues landscape architecture with a minor in irrigation. Baccalaureate speaker is Elder Stephen L Richards. A record 623 diplomas and certificates will be awarded at the 5th commencement.
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Council of The’twelve Apostles
Latter-day Saints Church
Duane G. Hunt
Utah
Vernal area notes on local visits and travel
Community members travel for family visits and events. Gwen Abegglen repairs an eye injury in Sanne City while Lewis Gescinek leaves Lake area for May 22. Roy Showalter and family plan a summer trip to Slater Creek Colorado. Local residents attend university events and visit relatives in Logan Portland and Detroit. Fred Washburn and Don Showalter attend a Ford Dealers meeting in San Francisco. Owen Wall and family drive to Lima Ohio for school buses. Johnstons of Warren Oregon welcome relatives and attend a wedding.
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Gwen Abegglen
Mendin
Wat
Lewis
Gescinek
Ios Ot Lake
Fred ‘Washburn
Don Showalter
San Francisco
Meing
Ford
Walter Anderson
Lola
Delores McCurdy
Kent
Oregon
Washington
Owen Johnston
Warren
Royal Johnston
Johnstons
Vernal
Tye
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Lady Lions
Don Barr
Aviation Club
Beaux Arts Club
Rebekah Lodge
Esther Club
Lorn Williams
Lapoint D.U.P. Met
Daughters of the Pioneers
Ardith Huber
June Lee
Iding
America
Mildred Movery
Erma Eavage
Mable Jenkins
Bride
Hospital News
Ashley
Wayne Eaton
Sobbie and
David
Elmer Eaton
Edgar Jomes
Rio Blanco
Colo
Vernal In
Eva Reynolds
Raymond Yorkey
Eber College
Episcopal Church
Weather Report
Ace Hall
Basin Flying Service
Cesseseseee
A Thenemanson
Aneer
Eeene BL
Eevee Ndape
Wnieeenesemnaen
Erenceseneverery BZ
Manfacturing Co
Uiah
USAC
Erland Preece
Berkeley
Calif
Sweden
Gothenburg
Stockholm
Arey
Colter
W. AI Pope
Salt ‘Lake
Sanday
Mia
Roy Showalter
Seen
Slater Creek
Colorado
Gordon
Stags
Faoymeres
John Stagg
Margeret Alley
They
Sors
Cornel
Feaf
Lydis
Ladin Davis
Huntington Park
Ft. Ts
Charles *A
Hardy
Logan
Harold Wil Graduate
Ivan’Atwood
Charles
Portland
Valine
Slater
Donnard
Ashton
Miss
Otis
Detroit
Michigan
Nola Mae
H. Ashton
Alo California
Sanford
Stanford
Dick Bennett
Fishda
Vertis
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