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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

12

District MIA Dance Festival at Union Gymnasium June 3

The District MIA Dance Festival gathers dancers from four stakes at Union Gymnasium at 800 pm with a program including Meet Me Mixer American Promenade Coney Island Honey Bee Swing La De Da Waltz and special numbers from Uintah Moon Lake Roosevelt and Duchesne stakes. Practices for Uintah stake begin May 27 28 and June 2 with chairs Dora Curry Murphy Christensen and Moon Lake ushers Uintah programs and advertising.

Unah Roowwell Bucissne Moon Lake Gymnalusm Coney Island Alninh Stake Diane Uintah Stake Josephine Grant Hacking Stake Olther Stake Center Union Gymnasium At & Pam Dora Curry Roosevelt Murphy Christensen Duchesne Stake Moon Lake Stake Uintah

Uintah District Office Staff Hamburger Fry

Uintah school District office staff and partners enjoyed their annual outing near the power plant featuring a hamburger fry, singing, stories and visiting. Committee members were Lola Christensen Frances Lennox Alwyn Call and Ernest Johnson.

Uintah Lola Christensen Frances Lennox Alwyn Call Ernest Johnson

Jaycee Clean-up Week Improves Community Looks

Vernal City residents joined the Junior Chamber in a cleanup campaign painting and tidying yards and hallways at the Armory. The National Guard and Uintah County complemented efforts by clearing grounds as Jaycee Larsy Frisby led the Clean-up Committee applauding participants and urging ongoing community improvement.

Jaycee Vernal City Commerce Choy Elon Perlal Karbape Wileh Nation Guard Uintah County Duvece Larry Frisby Mr Frisby Pete Moore Mae Melm May Taylor Jack Boren al Tigern Lynn King Bert Carrol Brent Feltech Alvin Bowden Max Woolley Carl McDaniel Bob Morrison

Variety and Cultural Arts Club Snapshots From Vernal

Variety club hosted by Vonneal Madsen included canasta with Twila Hales winning high and Maurine Freestone low. Draw prizes went to Shirley Hatch Carol Squires and Donna Sundquist. Eleven members and one guest attended a dessert luncheon. Cultural Arts Club hostess Mau rine Anderson led a 15 person meeting with a three course luncheon and guests Mr and Mrs Erland Preece. Closing party set for June 1 at Ada Andersons home. Joe Walker and Mrs John Martin of Pleasant Grove visited Vernal and friends last Saturday.

Erva Bowden Rock Paint New of Ileera Verneat Madaent Elaine Walker Mary Goodrich Ruth Walker Clara Price Billy Clements Bonnie Millecam Mor Bonnie Millecam Mor Fesses Carma Preece Roberta Attord Barbara Mott Vanneal Madsen Laura Mitlecam John L. Siddoway Beaux Arts Club Howard Calder Jesson John Stagg Ray Cundick J. Arden Jolley Hugh W. Colton Clair R. Acord George C. Davis R. A. Bryson Harold M. Lundell Jalley Bryson Vonneal Madsen Canasta Twila Hales Maurine Freestone Shirley Hatch Carol Squires Donna Sundquist Shirley Hatchee Cultural Arts Club Maurine Anderson Beliere Erland Preece Ada Anderson Joe Walker John Martin Pleasant Grove

Lloyd Mish Joins Phi Eta Sigma at Arizona State College

Lloyd Mish, former resident, is one of three students initiated into Phi Eta Sigma at Arizona State College Tempe. He holds a 3.86 average in his freshman year and majors in chemistry. Mish plays on the tennis team and is a Mesa High School graduate who won a $50 Rotary scholarship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mish of Mesa and grandson of Rowena Richens of Maeser.

Lloyd Mish PHI Eta Sigma Maeser Phi Eta Sigma Arizona State College Tempe Lloyd Mesa High School Mesa Rotary Club Mish Ia Frank Mish Mesa Rowena Richens Maeser Maeser School

River Runs Signups For Memorial Day Expeditions

A report details river trips led by Hatch and others for Memorial Day weekend with groups from Denver and California. Boaters include Bill Warren and Manny Greenburg, with trips from Lily Park to Split Mountain, May 26 to June 2. The Sierra Club and other groups plan five trips, drawing participants from across the United States and listing numerous boatmen and leaders.

Antely Sis Lily Park Split Mounted Gorge Fuelay Sms Aller of Springville Wo Emetaun Cairo Michigan Tacludeck Mia Mia Don Lodore Canyon Split Mountain Manny Greenburg Denver Dave Hasmussen Frank Hatch C. N Wilczek California California State Road Department Jesse Burton Lily Bus Hatch Boatman Fly Park Don Hatch Clark Salt Lake Friends of the Boatmen William Kuhlman M. D Colorado ‘Springs Ersebel Shepherd Provo The Sierra Club Transiae Daly Jaye Feadee Ned

DUP Members Gather for June Meeting at Freestone Home

Members of Camp Vernal Dup met Friday at Dora Freestone’s home for a lesson on the Mormon Battalion led by Mary Freeman. Alice Wall shared the history of Joseph Taylor, a Mormon Battalion member. Margerite Curtis won the draw prize. Lunch for fourteen members and four guests was served by hostesses Dora Freestone and Ravina Caldwell. The next meeting will be at Mary Freeman’s home on June 17.

Icamp Vernal Dup Camp Vernal DUP Dora Freestone Mormon Battalion Mary Freeman Alice Wall Joseph Taylor Margerite Curtis Ravina Caldwell

High School Faculty Spring Outing at Merkley Park

Uintah high school faculty and families held a Monday evening picnic at Merkley Park. Harold Rendlesbach chaired the event as volley ball and softball were played then a supper followed. A welcome rainstorm interrupted the meal prompting guests to their cars. About 15 attendees attended the annual spring gathering.

Uintah High School Merkley Park Harold Rendlesbach

Escalante Camp DUP May Meeting Held at Ainge Home

The Escalante Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers met Wednesday afternoon at Ella Ainge home with Captain Gertrude Turner in charge. Della Poulson spoke on Henry Moon, grandfather of Jermima Dudley, and presented the Yesson ont Histories of Members of the Mormon Battalion. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ainge assisted by Mrs. Jermima Dudley.

Escalante DUP

Good Drivers Will Be Nominated In Vernal

Vernal law enforcement agencies join Utah Motor Club to nominate four series of good drivers for special recognition. Citizens may submit names with address and driver license number to Mayor Ralph Sid way. Mayor, sheriff, city police and Highway Patrol will nominate drivers and announce a weekly winner starting the week of June 6.

Vernal Utah Motor Chib Ralph Siddoway Sheriff's Office

Harold R. Sargent Named Head of Vernal Lions Club

Harold R. Sargent is named president of the Vernal Lions Club after the May 11 election, succeeding C. Laurence Fox. Induction ceremonies set for June 29 with officers including Sidney Merkley first vice president Max B Abbott second vice president Royal Henderson secretary treasurer Glenn H Cooper tyro? no, twister Coke Jeffries Lion tamer Jack C Turner and Dr Dan Price as directors.

Harold R. Sargent Vernalions Club Mr. Sargent C. Laurence Fox Sidney Merkley Max B. Abbott Royal Henderson Glenn H. Cooper Twister Coke Jeffries Jack C. Turner Dan @. Price Ray E. Spendleve Archie Johnson

Uzziah the Great King and the Prophetic Call

A sermon notes Uzziah as Judah’s mighty fifty two year ruler famed for wisdom and a strong army yet pride led him to usurp priestly duties. He contracted leprosy and was secluded until death as Isaiah began his prophetic service in that year.

Uzzlah Isaiah Uzziah

Uranium Claims Wanted for Purchase or Lease

Wanted uranium properties for purchase or lease. Contact United Uranium of Utah M26 and phone 978 M Vernal. Also notes various personal ads including appliance for sale and a notice about an estate administrator in Vernal dated July 1955.

Martt United Uranium OF UTA

Attended by a Play Norlan Walker leads in He Was Aunt Nellie

Mr and Mrs Glen Walker and their two sons attended a two act play He Was Aunt Nellie in Provo on May 19 featuring their son Norlan in the lead. Lambda Delta sponsored. Norlan will report to the Mission Home June 22 before leaving for Northwestern States Mission.

Glen Walker Provo Nellie Norlan Lambda Delta Sharon Rigby Salt Lake Glenn Wendell Collier Ed Collier Northwestern States

President Signs Permanent Certificate Bill

President Mohro of Frontier Airlines led a revision to grant four national air carriers permanent operating certificates. The bill, now law, allows unlimited duration certificates for current routes, with the CAD limiting duration for certain intermediate points.

Eisentower Airines OA Mohro Frontier Airlines

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