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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1949
Page
11
Open house honored Mrs. Claire Stringham Hacking on her 75th birthday with family and church friends in attendance. The event featured a pastel cake, assorted flowers, and contributions from Hacking’s descendants and neighbors while longtime LDS leaders praised her 45 years of Sunday School work and 36 years on the Uintah Stakes Primary board.
Joyce Hayes daughter of Mrs. Wilma Bingham married Jay Murray son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Murray of Whiterocks in a Salt Lake LDS temple ceremony on October 20 Pres George F Richards officiating A bridal shower and wedding dance followed on October 21 in Lapoint LDS ward chapel The bride wore a white satin gown with chantilly lace and seed pearl crown The couple will reside in Logan as Murray finishes college He is a graduate of ALS now attending Utah State Agricultural College The bride is a graduate of Alterra High class of 1948 and formerly worked in Logan
Mrs. Chellus Caldwell Mrs. Clair Swensen and Mrs. Lee Ralbhs hosted the Faculty Ladies League Monday evening at Caldwell home. After a brief business session and a program by club children desserts with a Halloween theme were served to 15 members one guest Miss Marilyn Tanner and the children. Next meeting set for Nov 28 at Mrs A A Call’s with Mrs H A Clements and Miss Winona Massey assisting.
Francis Willis and Mrs Mae Grant wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Searle with Bishop Phillip Watkins officiating. Witnesses included close friends and relatives. The couple left for a two week honeymoon. Mrs Grant is from Maine and has lived in Vernal for some time. Willis is a son of Mrs Florence Willis.
The Express notes Claire Stringham Hacking wed Joseph P. Hacking in 1888 at the Salt Lake Temple by Heber J. Grant and witnessed its 1893 dedication. A hospitable host, she opened her home to many, with 58 descendants and 37 grandchildren. Ten of eleven children survive. Don and Glen Calder and Donna Bird serve LDS missions.
Jackie Rae Neilson, born Halloween night 1945 amid stormy skies, celebrated her fifth birthday with family guests including Elmer Caldwell and Clifta Searle, along with grandparents and other relatives. A cake and ice cream were served as Halloween candy favors.
Jensen Homemakers met October 31 at Mrs. Josephine Stewart’s home with Pres. Pearl Johnson presiding. Elna Miller and Freda Davis demonstrated bread making to 22 members while Amanda Prints Marva Sorenson Batty Stewart from Vernal attended. Luncheon served by Ila Lombart Alice Snow Shirlee James Gertrude Turner. Next meeting December 15 features a Christmas party.
4 H Achievement Day will be held Saturday November 12 at 1 30 p m at the Utah Field House of Natural History. All parents members and leaders are invited. Also on Saturday the Jintah Better Beef club will be reorganized for the year at 3 p m at the Field House. All persons interested are invited to attend.
A string of Uintah county items notes weekend pheasant hunting by Ross Crandall and Carl and Paul Davis in Provo, Dr. John Clark visiting Salt Lake City for a pheasant outing, and local families traveling to Denver Sacramento and Ogden for health, visits, and birthdays. Illness and hospital stays include Lafe Richardson in Uintah County Hospital and Betty Goodrich visiting family in Ogden.
Maeser ward Maeser Juniors held a rose membership evening at Mrs Leon P Christensen’s home. Eighteen girls, ages 15 to 16, tied a bouquet symbolizing truth after all enrolled in MLA class. The bouquet was given to YWMIA president Mrs Beulah McConkie, then returned with each girl presenting her rose to her mother. Echo Merkley chaired the class with Verla Roper as vice president and Joan Christensen as secretary. Mrs Ray Nash taught. a buffet supper followed.
Mrs Vernon Richards entertained Progressive Arts club members at her home on Thursday November 3. Club collect was read by Mrs Bryce Erickson with Mrs Vern Nielsen in charge of program arrangements. A flower arrangement demonstration was given by Mrs LeRoy Taylor. Officers elected included Mrs Vincent Helzen president Mrs Bryce Erickson vice president Mrs George Millecam secretary and treasurer Mrs Cliff Caldwell parliamentarian reporter and historian Mrs Nielsen. A dessert luncheon was served to 10 members and two guests Mrs LeRoy Taylor and Mrs Ben Slaugh. Mrs George Millecam will host next at Judge Henry Millecam on Thursday November 17.
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