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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1953

Page

11

Reception Fetes New Mr. and Mrs Gene Weeks

Mr and Mrs Gene Weeks were honored Friday at a Davis warehouse reception in their homes. The bride wore a lace wedding gown with black accents. Family and friends attended a sitdown table, with Vera Oley and Jennie Watkins assisting, as the couple prepared to reside in Verssal after a temple wedding November 2.

Gene Weeks Anett Goodmcn Davis Warehouse Nice Ellsworth Ang Leore Weeks

Hello Party Honors Wasland Stagg Thursday Night

About sixty five friends gathered between 7 and 10 p m Thursday of last week at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Stagg for a Hello party honoring Marland Stagg A memory book with sketches verses and portraits from guests was made Sharon Preece and Dale Caldwell played piano refreshments were served Edythe Stagg and Lesx Ratty assisted with planning Marland left Vernal Friday for New Jersey en route to Europe following furlough from Basle training in Camp Roberts Alt 5 0 5 Lab We held a meeting Monday evening at Marly e home and the Reet meeting Nov 23 at Cork Dones home CAMP THORNBURG D U P MAESEN The Ft Thornburg Camp monthly meeting was held Friday at Lind Chivers home with county organization members present The baron regent Day Fine ncery class led by Capt Reva Bodily and county officers Dragon selections were played and refreshments served Ruth and Lucy Lind hosted the event while draw prizes were won by them and others

Yast Marland John Sharon Preece Dale ‘Aldwelley Edythe Stagg Lesx Ratty Vernal New Jersey Europe Basle Camp Roberts Alt Marly Cork Dones Thornburg D. U Oreddie Oaks Jensen Tiomemakers Club Ruby Billings Lugitte Taylor Char H Mose Robinson Hictor Enid M Lose Fielda American Taglon ‘Auittary American Legion Avalblary Witbeck Penal Shaffer

Hospital Admission List for Uintah County

Those admitted to the Uintah County hospital this week include surgical patients Kenny Ashby, Jess Ernest Winkler, and Tilchardson. Medical cases feature Margaret Van, Ruby Candler, Richard, Delbert Bastin, Vernala Fulton Goodrich, and others.

Uintah County Hospital Surgical Kenny’ Ashby Ernest Winkler Tilchardson Margaret ‘van Eapoints Ruby Candler Richard 3 Delbert Bastin Vernala Fhuton Goodrich

Mary Ellen Colton Weds Sherman Culp in Salt Lake City

Mary Ellen Colton married Sherman A Culp in First Congregational Church Salt Lake City with Rev George J Weber officiating. The couple received guests at a Vernal reception and plan a Salt Lake City residence while the groom studies at the University of Utah. A San Francisco honeymoon is planned for Christmas holidays.

Cassmory Ken Coon Sherman A. Culp First Congregational Church Salt Lake City George J. Weber Milas Dalton Vernal Benedict Reed C. Culp Virginia St Winston Joyce Ellason Lee Lowry Murial Colton Bour Blower Birit Cody Tonnesen Becky Randall Flow Carl Fate Lawson An) Burke Ralph E. Reese Earl Prisk Ray B. Harris Elwood (Woody) McDonald Serry Frisby Colton Salt Lake Civ Ave University For Utah San Francisco

Engagement and Nuptials Planned For Joanne Karten and Noel Weeks

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Karren announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Joanne to Noel Weeks son of Mr and Mrs Otis Weeks The wedding date is November 25 to be held in the Relief Society room Naples chapel with Bishop Rosy Merrell officiating A reception will follow The couple will reside in California where Weeks is transferred by Shell Oil Company Miss Karren is a Vernal Seminary and Uintah High School graduate active in music and dance and has served as Naples MIA organist She is currently Sun School assistant Weeks attended the same schools and was active in Seattle sports He also served as ward clerk Vernal First Ward and is connected to local families

Lawrence Karren Joanne Noel Weeks Otis Weeks Relief Society Naples Chapel Rosy Merrell California Shell Oil Company Miss Karren Vernal Seminary Uintah Iigh School Naples Vernal First Zina Wilkins Charles Wilkins Ferron Wayne Edgar George Wilkin Reed Durfee Jen Gentry Vernal City Memorial Park Victor Willing Wilking Wamship Summit Co Benjamin EB Rachel Brity Shipper Miles Gir Mra USAC New York George E. Wilkins Salt Lake Temple Victor Vernal Vernal Second Ward Jake Polars Mar Roosevelt Don Shippen Rat Menan Idaho Mra Gor Bleazard Tooel Ed Taylor Lorraine Albert Wilking Bus Fisher Lilius Wilkins Wayne Wilkins Howard Walker Mary Bencroft Salt Lake City Rue Miles Edgar Miles Mona Nebeker Faiy Miles Mary Walker Heed Lyons Pearl Munson Abe Lyons Bernice Atwood Alma Wilkins George Casper Mt. Home

New Group Merry Mrs Club forms amid officer slate

A new organization called the Merry Mrs Club organized with officers including Gloria Jensen president Faaie Hall vice president Barbara Amst secretary Beverly Price reporter historian Reva Marx program chair and Mrs Marx choosing Donna Morrill and Stathene Rigen as chairs The group approved club attire membership and monthly activities set for December 11 at the group’s first meeting.

Or Tanc Wallis

Couple Granted Marriage License in Uintah County

A Uintah County clerk's office issued a marriage license this week to Norman C Blair and Elaine Turner, both of Vernal. The license was issued on November 14.

Uinlah County Clerks Office Norman C Blair Cole Elaine Turner Vernal

Elaborate Gold and Green Ball plans Amid Ralphs

Preparations for the Stake Gold and Green Ball, Star Dust theme, unfold with decorations, floor shows, and dance programs. Cochairs Helen Anderson and Arnold Baker lead a gala on November 27 and 28 in the stake recreation hall, with Grace Manwaring, Max Abbott, and others guiding entertainment and reception duties.

Stake Stake Recreation Hall Cochairmen Helen Anderson Arnold Baker Watch Lance Grace Manwaring Max Abbott Darrlong Evang Vera van Leuvan Enid Cook Bruce Watkins Venna Good+rith Dale Openshaw Boar Yeads Dorothy O'Neil Paul Lunt Thelma Winn Charlie Allred Gold Green Sevata Perry Aston Calder

Beaux Ants and Club Activities Highlight Evening

Muriel Wallis hosted fifteen Beaux Arta Club members with Floy Calder reviewing Oh Rugged Land of Gold by Martha Martin. Edythe Shimmin chaired the meat of honor shower as KIWANIANNs and Esther club members gathered for meetings, talks, and a travel screening by Miss Beatrice Sllingham.

BEAUX Muriel Wallis Beaux Arta Club Floy Calder Rugged Land of Gold Martha Martin Edythe Shimmi

Judging for I Speak for Democracy Starts Friday

Judging of the I Speak for Democracy contest at Uintah Bia school begins Friday at 2 a.m. Three winners from Uintah Bia and three from Sierra high will advance to final judging next week. Radios awarded to top three, with final judging from KJAM recordings next Monday. First place recording sent to Sait Lake, then national contest in Washington, D. C. Sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce with local radio stations. Jer ry Boettcher leads Americanism effort. Radios donated by Ashton Brothers, Searle's Saving Center, Searle's Gas and Appliance, Ashley Valley Appliance.

Uintah Bia Sion High School KJAM Tsent Sait Lake By Washington, D. C Voice of Democracy Junior Chamber of Commerce Worring Radio l Screen the Nation Vernal Jerry Boettcher Aaycre Americanism Committee Ashton Drothera Company Searle's Saving Center Searle's Gas and Pllance Ashley Valley Appliance

Soil Speaking Contest Held in Uintah Basin

Thomas Rolly Toosevelt won first place in the Uintah Basin Soil Conservation District contest held at Hoosevelt on Friday November 6. Lorin Merkley took second. Prizes were 30 and 20 dollars. Rolly will enter state competition at St George December 3 and 4. State prizes total 100 first, 50 second, 250 third. First place state winner advances to national, with 1000 dollars. Speech topic was Democracy at Work in My Soil Conservation District.

Thomas Rolly Toosevelt Uintah Basin

Forest to Build Two Bridges Across Uintah River

Ashley National Forest began construction Monday on two 40 foot steel bridges across the Uintah River, ten miles above the U Bar Ranch. Ranger George Walkup is in charge. completion is expected in about two weeks. The bridges will aid axpartments and others in crossing the river.

Uintah River U-Bar Tanch Ashley National Forest Wm. D. Hurst George Walkup

Weekend visitors to the area named Mayd Tullis and Philip Jenk

Mayd Tullis, Philip Jenk ing and Gary Haws were visitors here over the weekend, arriving for Mr and Mrs actions.

Mayd Tullis Philip Jenking Gary Haws Mra Ti

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Mrs Wasland Stagg Hello Party Mary Ellen Colton Sherman Culp Charles A. Hatch Pearl ‘Winder Mary Hatch Elizabeth Colemen Lewis Hannah Winward Kate Nielsen Sam. Bingham M. Q. Boswell Freeman Sam Hatch Paty Dleta Johnson Joanne Karten Noel Weeks Howard World Mi Vernal Mr. Workman Dayls Merry Mrs. Club Desk and Derrick Club Uintah Baan Hotel Vernal Woodard Disteet al Man Carter Oil Company Woods Thorne Erry Vormal Sundaay Pete Ine "Vernal Express Dewey Ross LeRoy Smith Ross Beatrice Sllingham Holy Land Esther Esther Club C. J. Ness J. M. Francke H. W. Marrs Helen Hampton Frank Carroll Georgia Miller South 1 West Z. L. Grimme Lewis Furtz Camp Tokawana Ters Otth State Offiers Bernice Doyle Johnson Jones E. John 5. Jones Betteler Fashion Cleaners Vorath Wallace Grande Baroque Sis Christopher Rosé Point Gardner Participa Spencer Helner Center Colt Forest Uinta River
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