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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1959
Page
4
Dutch John postmaster Eben Williams Tiome back on duty after three weeks traveling with other postmasters through the Eastern States and attending a national meeting in Washington, D C where Eisenhower and Nixon spoke. Highlights included touring a modern post office and extensive machinery.
Stanley Morrell, the first missionary from the LDS Branch in Dutch John, will get a farewell testimonial Sunday at 6 pm. The program includes talks by Bishop Neff and Bishop Stoddard, remarks by Benjamin Turnbow, Gwen Morrell, Arlin Morrell, a vocal solo by Geraldine Twitchell, and notes on Morrell's family. He enters the mission home in Salt Lake City on Nov 20 for a two year term in the Northern California Mission after working at the Flaming Gorge site and studying at USA in Logan.
Students at AVI enjoyed a day off during fall break to allow teachers and parents to review report cards. Ninth graders in Vocational Counseling and Drivers Training switched courses, while a Veteran's Day program directed by Miss Pearl Shaffer honored veterans with a prayer, colors, and a powerful address by Mr. Oldroyd. The event featured a saxophone quartet, the Chansonettes, and patriotic readings, then concluded with performances at the Lions Club.
Betty Mar in and Mary Larson pinned Crownie pins on a list of Brownies including Michelle Thomas Anita Swigart and others. Demostrations on flag folding and pole tower done by Leticia Hooker. New Brownies received gifts. adult committee pinned by Melen Moe. Nearby visitors from Denver Pendleton Oregon and Fort Sill Oklahoma noted along with military family updates. Senior Dance at Mantis HighSchool crowned John Cogins and Eunice Briggs as King and Queen. Died: Connie Manly of Mansena New York, sister to Mary Granger.
A brief item notes that following a forged example can lead to trouble. The piece highlights a counterfeiter's actions as a warning, with emphasis on legal consequences and moral caution. No further names or dates are given in the readable text.
Attendance awards were given at a Maeser First Ward meeting on Sunday evening. Honorees included Joy and Kathleen Jenkins, Carolyn McConlits, Jackie and Judy Adams, Wanda, Shirley and Nancy Hulburt, Delores and Delilah Bodily, Eloize Evans, Nina Rae Bingham, Vivian Allen, Carol Zufelt, Connie Morrocks, and Maureen Johnson. A boys quartet and remarks by Chrys tal Perry of the stake MIA followed.
Women of St. Paul s Church plan a Turkey dinner and bazaar Sunday from 1 to 6 pm at the parish house. Chair Mrs G T Parkinson says public is invited. Other officers include Mrs W H Marra co chairman Mrs Ralph McDonald ticket chair and Mrs Jack Kler bazaar chair. Funds raised will aid church improvements.
A lighthearted note on Thanksgiving turkey diagrams in magazines and newspapers. The author jokes that real birds in their kitchen never come with dotted lines to guide carving.
Simpers' father and Mr and Mrs ElRay Duncan and family, Francis Palmers attending school at BYU, Mrs Carol Burke Weidner of Colorado visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Burke. Mrs Ruby Fitzwater and Bernice Abplanalp of Duchesne visiting sister Mrs Ward Evans and parents Mr and Mrs Irving Snow. Evans house being prepared for occupancy. Arthur Snow, Mrs Bruce Kofford and Mrs Alice Swasey of Bonita spent a day at Ward Evans home. Willard Day of Salt Lake City visited Ward Evans home. Jack Shepard and Lawrence Pike of Roosevelt were guests at Charles Woodward home.
A rumor linked to the Hilton brand and a so called Tiltin Leaning Tower of Pisa tale surfaces. Details are unclear as the source fragment offers a rumor oriented style with mentions of hotels and a motel. The item reads like a gossip sketch rather than a confirmed event.
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