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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

11

Connie Lueck Weds Melvin D Butler In Home Ceremony

Connie Lueck and Melvin D Butler were married in a home ring ceremony at Mr and Mrs Joe Lopez home. Bishop Sam Slaugh officiated with Ione Gurr as maid of honor and Leonard Heeney as best man. The bride, daughter of Ben Luck, wore a blue taft a dress, and the couple will reside in Vernal after a buffet reception hosted by Mrs Lopez.

Joe Lopex Connie Luck Melvin D Butler Sam Slaugh Ione Gurr Leonard Eeeney Lopez Ben Luck Donna Judy Luck Lille Mackey Joe Lopez Gurr Heeney Butler Uintah High School Maumee Bob Jones Trucking Company Vernal

Lay Luck Club Holds November Meeting at Cook Home

Nine members and five guests gathered November 2 at Mrs. Carma Cook's home for Lay Luck. After bingo hostess award went to Mrs. Grey while club honors went to Mrs. Lila Shiner. Ellen Boren received law. Next meeting set for November 16 at Mrs. Alice Merkley’s then hotel visit.

Lady Luck Carma Cook Jackie Grey Winona Walker Beverly Swain Lois Bath Dezzle Billing Mrs. Grey Lila Shiner Ellen Boren Alice Merkley Tralia Thotia Club Lillian White Bertha White Miss White Bessie Wheeler Y ¢ Archetsom F. G. Eskelson O. T. Pride Club May Samuels Francis Feltch Martin Campbell

Reception Honors Newlywed Elden Winterton and Jean Goodrich

A wedding reception celebrated Elden Winterton and Jean Goodrich at the Glines Ward hall on Saturday evening November 5. The couple had a Salt Lake Temple ceremony October 31 officiated by Robert J. Burton. Attendants included Gwen Hollingsworth, Dorene Leigh, and Keith Winterton. The couple honeymooned in Southern Utah parks, Las Vegas, and Hoover Dam, and plan to live in Vernal where he works in insurance.

Don Winterton Glines Ward Recreation Hall Keith Winterton Graham Hollingsworth Vern E. Hale Richard Jorgensen Salt Lake Utah Las Vegas Nevada Hoover Dam Gwen Hollingsworth Dorene Leigh Vivian Winterton Petrie Ann Goodrich Mrs. Winterton Miss Leigh Mrs

Mrs Holmquist Visits Keeblers in Nebraska Oaks

Mrs M G Holmquist of Oaks land Nebraska travels to visit her daughter and son in law Mrs Wm Keebler and their two grandchildren Krist and Julie.

M. G. Holmquist Oaksland Nebraska See Wm. Keebler Krist Julie

Lady Golfers Plan Luncheon Meetings at Hotel Vernal

The Vernal Lady Golfers Club will hold luncheons on the third Wednesday of each month at the Hotel Vernal. The season closed with a handicap tournament won by Olina Hacking with Lyn Wilson as runner up. The annual meeting elected officers and urged all members to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall Hacking Lady Golfers Club

Ladies Night At Vernal Kiwanis Club Event

Vernal Kiwanis Club hosts Ladies Night at Hotel Vernal with a speaker from the vocational guidance committee. Jim Sutton chairs the Key Club delegation for charter night as Nick Meagher leads the Agriculture and Conservation program. Scotty Passey outlines soil conservation districts and related issues. Seven Roosevelt Club members attend with Charles Ide from Salt Lake City. Ken Cross receives a six year perfect attendance tab from Bob Johnston.

Roosevelt Club Charles Ide Salt Lake City Ken Cross Bob Johnston

Brysons Return From California Visit Relatives

R A Bryson and Mrs Bryson recently completed a two week vacation touring California coastal cities and Old Mexico. They were joined by Mr and Mrs W U Ericson of Salt Lake City and Mrs Ericson, sister of Mrs Bryson. Before the trip the Brysons celebrated their son Ralph H Bryson's wedding to Lauradene Neeley at the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 21 with a reception later at Oneida Stake House, Preston Idaho.

R. A. Bryson California Old Mexico R. WU. Ericson Salt Lake City Ericson Bryson Ralph H Bryson Lauradené Neeley Salt Lake Oneida Preston Idaho

Don Johnsons To be Honored at Davis Ward Reception

Mrs and Mrs Clarence Turner announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley to Don Johnson on October 15 in Elko. The couple will be honored by Shirley’s parents at a Davis Ward meetinghouse reception next Monday at 8 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.

Don Johnsons Clarence Turner Shirley Don Johnson Elko Johnsons Frank Johnson Davis Ward

Surprise Party for Jesse Richens on 70th Birthday

Jesse Richens of Davis was honored at a surprise party on November 4 for his 70th birthday. Attendees included Arch Richens and other local residents. Richens, a native of Ashley Valley, has spent most of his life farming, mining and sheep herding in the area.

Jeses Richens Davis Archie Richens Hiram Smuin Marlo Bowthorp Stella Workman Wm. Gurr Richens Ashley Valley Ashley Ward Chadwick Place Lfe

Chicken Pie Sale and Christmas Bazaar Set for Saturday

Ladies of the Vernal Third Ward Relief Society host a bazaar and chicken pie sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Utah Power and Light Company. Co chairs are Mrs Elizabeth Hatch and Mrs Mary L Hatch. Christmas gift items include quilts aprons crocheted articles and children's clothing. Chicken pies suit freezing and stocking freezers. Baked goods of various kinds will also be sold.

Vernal Third Ward Relief Society Utah Power and Light Company Elizabeth Hatch Mary L. Hatch

BPW Club Plans Fruit Cake and Candy Sales

The Business and Professional Women's club completed plans for their annual fruit cake sale and a candy sale at their November 2 meeting. Deluxe fruit cakes can be ordered from any member, matching last year’s product. The candy sale will be at Ashton’s store on November 19 featuring homemade confections. Twelve members attended in the Uintad State Bank Directors room. The next meeting is November 16 with Civil Defense as the topic.

Progressive Arts Progressive Arts Club Lois Erickson Erva Rowden Reba Hawking Beth Sweatfield Eloise Hak Bipeia Business and Professional Women’s Club Ashton’s Uintad State Bank

Girl Scout Troop No 3 Elects Leaders and Grants Badges

Girl Scout Troop No 3 met at the Episcopal Parish House last Monday afternoon. Examinations for several badges were given. Kathy Robinson and Anita Beal earned Adventurer badge passing requirements. Susan Sewards and Anita Beal passed Cook badge. Kathy Hobin Son, Susan Sowards, Lois Dudley and Anita Beal earned Second Class badge. Lois Dudley named patrol leader of the Elves. Shara Dawn Merrell elected secretary. New Pirates patrol leader is Lorna Clark with Terry Merrell as secretary.

Episcopal Parish House Kathy Robinson Anita Beal Susan Sewards Kathy Hobin Susan Sowards Lois Dudley The Elves Shara Dawn Merrell Pirates Lorna Clark Terry Merrell

Marriage Licenses Issued At County Court House

Last week at the County Court House William Bird age 29 of Blue Bell and Glenda Eldredge age 20 of Vernal were married November 5. Melvin Butler age 24 of Vernal and Connie Luck age 18 of Vernal were married November 7.

County Court House William Bird Bluebell Glenda Eldredge Vernal Melvin Butler Connie Luck

Annual Carnival To Be Held at Episcopal Church

A second annual carnival at St. Pauls Episcopal Church will run next Wednesday, November 16, from 2pm to 9pm in the Parish House. Features include a bazaar with Christmas items, a country store, pie, coffee, hot dogs, chili soup, and several booths. An auction will highlight the evening, with committees led by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church United States Leroy Smith Dean ‘Voorhles Dean ‘Voorhles, Decorations; Mr and Mr . W. Marrs Richard Lundberg D G. Roberts Ike Shaffer William Green Umcy's Pames

Gail Feltch Wins First Class Rating For College Paper

Gail Feltch former editor of the University of Utah Daily Utah Chronicle received a first class rating from the Associated Collegiate Press for makeup journalism quality content and editorial matter. She also edits two weekly papers the Western Mineral Survey and the Utah Statesman and serves on the University Publications Council.

Gail Feltch University of Utah Daily Utah! Chronicle Associated Collegiate Press Miss Feltch Vernal Express Western Mineral Survey The Utah Statesman Salt Lake City University Publications Council Missi Felteh Chronicle Women's Press Club

Locals Report on injuries and visits in Vernal and Midvale

Ron Franks injures his right knee in a high school intramural game on October 2 and plans to return to school this week. The family hosted dinner at the Akhurst home with guests including the Powells. The Duongs visited friends in Vernal, and Virgil Sults and family left Vernal after a two week visit for a deer hunt. Ralph Dunn and his daughters returned home to Midvale after weekend visits to Mrs. Dunn's grandmother. Erland Preece spent four days in Salt Lake City for ceramics and attended the Utah State Symphony opening.

Harry Pearson Lyons Nebraska Ora Hemstreet Henry Schaefermeyer Pearson Hemstreet Vernal Pearsons Ron Franke William Akhurst Owen Powell Duong Virgil Sults Denison Kansis Jack. Colvin Midvale Ralph Dunn Mrs. Dunn Mra Annettle Akhurst Dunns Margaret and Carolyn Erland Preece Salt Lake City Utah State Symphony Preece

Mrs Nites Maslem Cares For Mother After Operation

Mrs. Nites Maslem of Woodland has spent two weeks in Vernal caring for her mother Mrs. Edith Allred who underwent a recent operation and is recuperating at home.

Nites Maslem Woodland Edith Allred

Minister Granted Prayers. Bet Won At Seven To One

A pastor offered prayers for Anna Bell after a request from a least respected member. Days later the pastor asked if prayers should be repeated. The reply was no, stating she won last Monday at 7 to 1.7.

Anna Bell

Fashion Cleaner Staff Attends Dry Cleaning Meet

George Roti Ruth Stevens and Frank Hackler of Fashion Cleaners returned to Vernal Tuesday after attending a management conference in Salt Lake City. Sponsored by the National Institute of Dry Cleaning from Silver Springs Maryland, speakers included Leroy White and Jim Dagleish. Topics covered production management costs human relations and plant layouts.

Salt Lake City George Roti Ruth Stevens Frank Hackler Fashion Cleaners Vernal The National Institute of Dry Cleaning Silver Springs Maryland Leroy White Jim Dagleish Roth

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Connie Lueck Melvin D. Butler Bonnie Caldwell Grant Leavitt Vernal Golf Club Amelia Menker Ladies’ Club Ivas Wilson Olena Hacking Doroithy Lancaster New Praident Mrs. Elden Winterton Elaine Hulfinger Muriel Remington Clara Perry Oleta White Florence Powell Diane Sheryl Siddeway Relief Society Hex Elfreda Bryson Eldon Jean Uly Hollingsworth Louise Hatch Oma Wardle Carlie Goodrich Gayla Stewart Fae Openshaw Marva DeMille Myrna Wardle Ann Aycock Norma Jean McLean Hilda Case Dagmar Aycock Annie Caldwell Marvel Perry Frank Walker Marquita Gerber Adele Trottier Ruby Fife Ronda Sulivan Gerber Openshaw Roosevelt Kamaa Rame Station KVEL Union High School BYU Central Atlantic States Frontier Airlines Stella Wetenkamp Olina Hacking Isla King Vi Shepherd Erma Leavett Minnie Watkins Vernal Kiwanis Club R. A. Brysons Jesse Richens BPW Club Girl Scout Thorne Studio West Main Episcopal Church College Gar Sands Vernal Drug Co Ars
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