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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
11
The piano duo Louis and Alda Kohnop gave a widely praised concert in Vernal on Thursday evening. Selections included pieces arranged by their teacher and a four hands on one keyboard duet. Solo and duet performances showcased strong technique and excellent memory.
Cheryl McLean and Jim Abegglen plan marriage in an upcoming ceremony in Vernal Utah with family announcements noting Cheryl as Uintah High School senior active in Thespian Club and PilA. Jim Abegglen a Uintah High School graduate class of 1957 employed at Safeway in Vernal. the notice also covers church circles meetings, community club gatherings, and local notices.
Susan Ogletree and Larry Gurr announce their double wedding set for Las Vegas on November 30 with a reception December 7 at the Kiwanis Scout Lodge. Ogletree is a Sterling High School graduate, and Gurr is employed in Meeker Cal. The couple will reside in Meeker after the ceremony.
Lloyd Winward and his wife attend the 21st Annual Institute on Federal Taxation in New York City, hosted by New York University. About 1000 tax professionals participate as seminars cover state planning and employee profit sharing. The couple travels from Vernal by air, will visit Jamestown and Williamsburg, and plan a return around November 27.
Utah high school notes cover a November field trip to Fort Duchesne and other locales, a junior honor society meeting, a flag etiquette program, and a cultural arts field trip. The engagement of Carolyn Alice Gurr to Larry E. Wiseman is announced with a Dec 7 double wedding planned at the Kiwanians Scout Lodge in Vernal. The couple will reside in Vernal after the ceremony.
Mrs Ashton, born May 7, 1899 in Jensen, served on the Utah State University board of trustees at her death. She married Roe Ashton on September 7, 1920 in Roosevelt, Utah. She traveled to Europe and Old Mexico two years earlier on behalf of the American Lesson Auxiliary.
A ninth grade seminary student, Eileen Busch, from our school will be awarded a turkey for winning the essay on the theme The True Spirit of Thanksgiving. The announcement highlights student achievement and school community spirit.
A rummage sale will run from 9 a m at the Odd Fellows Lodge on South Vernal Avenue to fund a proposed drinking fountain at the Little League ball park. The Current Topics Club sponsors the event offering clothing and household goods.
Uintah High School music department presents a concert featuring songs from Brigadoon South Pacific The King and I Show Boat Carousel West Side Story performed by Boys Glee Girls Chorus and Mixed Chorus directed by Ellis C Worthen Soloists Jackie Smuin Sharon Hadley Dorothy Mullinger Sue Hendricks Randy Morris narrates the program A matinee for students and an evening performance at Uintah High Auditorium with tickets at the door.
The American Legion Witbeck Post No. 11 presented a program at Uintah High School last Friday led by Commander Edi Horton. Color Guard Sergeant Weston Despain and others carried flags and rifles while Francis Lenox led the Pledge of Allegiance and Arden Stewart spoke on Americanism. The Post donated a flag and holder for each classroom.
Vernal native Mrs Ashton became president of the Ashton firm after her husband founded it. The company started with two or three workers and expanded under her leadership to about 100 employees. Survivors include her sons Stewart and Ralph Ashton of Vernal, brothers Arden and Van Stewart, a sister Donna Dupin, seven grandchildren, all in Vernal or nearby Utah towns.
Mrs. Mace White announces the marriage of her daughter Anna Lou to Jay Erickson of Salt Lake City. Anna Lou completed courses at LDS Business College and works at Sperry Ranch. She belongs to Alpha Iota Sorority Club. Jay Erickson is employed at Hercules Powder Co near Salt Lake City.
St James Parish in Vernal announces its annual Thanksgiving clothing drive from November 18 to 25 to aid the needy at home and overseas. Donations target clean used men’s and children’s wear including shoes in good condition, with pickups arranged through Mrs. Marvin Elnarran at 789-2831.
Congratulatory note lists several newborns this week. Names include Vernon Christensen, Robbins, Jackson, Weldon Jack Chivers, Curtis Elbert McCurry, Rex George Roylance, and Harry L. Jureigensen. Dates range from November 3 through November 9 with both boys and a girl.
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