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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

11

Make It Yourself With Wool Contest Winners Named

A Woolgrowers auxiliary event at the Scout House on Monday November 21 announced winners of the Make It Yourself With Wool contest. Miss Dean Freestone took first place with a fitted wine ensemble, Miss Ruth Wills placed second, and Misses Jenee Benson and Leona Bertoch were third and fourth. Freestone and Wills will represent Roosevelt in the state contest in Salt Lake City with all expenses paid. Prizes from local merchants accompanied the awards and a social bridge and 500 were held after the reviews.

Scout House Woolgrowers Auxiliary Dean Freestone Ruth Wills Roosevelt Jenee Benson Leona, Bertoch Miss Freestone Miss Wills Benson Bertoch Salt Lake City

Eleanor Caldwell Camp DUP Meeting Report

Eleanor Caldwell Camp of Lapoint DUP met November 17 at Mrs Thurmer Rasmussen home. Captain Mune Sprouse led the gathering and presented the fresson. Refreshments were served to nine members and guests.

Lapolent—Daughters of Utah Pioneers Eleanor Caldwell Camp Thurmer Rasmussen Mune Sprouse Fresson

Senior Carent Topics Members Enjoy Arsenic and Old Lace

Members of the Senior Current Topics club met at Mrs. Charles Hatch’s home for a salad luncheon and brief business. Eighteen members then attended Uintah High auditorium to view the high school faculty play Arsenic and Old Lace. Next meeting will be at Mrs. John Welst’s home with Mrs. DeVere Carral hosting.

Charles Hatch Hostegs Asher Merkley Uintah High John Welst Glines Ward DeVere Carral

Lady Missionaries Reorganize Club

Uintah stake Lady Missionaries held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Ronald Preece home. Mrs. Horace Caldwell shared life and family details of Lucy Mack Smith. Miss Beatrice Stringham elected president with Ronald Preece vice president and Rowena Richens secretary. A dessert luncheon followed for 11 members and one guest. Next month the group will meet Dec 18 at Miss Stringham’s home for a Christmas party.

Uintah Stake Ronald Preece Horace Caldwell Lucy Mack Smith Asher Evans Lawrence Bascom Beatrice Strigham Rowena Richens Warren Jones Miss Stringham

808 Club Plans Annual Christmas Party

MAESER-SQS club meeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Mc Conkle. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party and the remainder of the evening spent handiwork. Individual chicken pies were served to 14 members and a special guest, Mrs. Josephine Bird of Venice, California. The group will meet again Nov. 2 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Roberts.

Maeser—Sqs Club George McConkle Josephine Bird Venice Cal Chuir Margaret Roberts Aoe

Ward Day Held in Lapoint Auction Aids Chapel

A Lapoint Ward Day dinner on Saturday November 19 featured readings by Mrs. Delbert Horrocks and Maxine Nyberg a vocal by Lynn Huber and a piano piece by Darris Rasmussen. Proceeds from auctions including items from Kem Tone to a penny goat go to beautify the chapel and grounds led by Lawrence E Caldwell.

Lapoint Delbert Horrocks Maxine Nyberg Lynn Huber Darris Rasmussen Lawrence E. Caldwell

Illustrated Lecture On Three Degnes Of Glory At Fireside

An illustrated lecture by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gagan of Roosevelt was presented to about 50 MIA members at a fireside chat in the ward chapel Sunday evening. A pot luck supper followed.

Fred Gagan Roosevelt MIA Ward Chapel

Ladies Aid Plans Annual Bazaar and Diner Event

Mrs Ora Hemstreet entertained members of the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church at her home with Mrs John Starke as assisting hostess. A dessert luncheon was served to 15 and plans completed for the annual bazaar and dinner on Dec 7 at the Community House. A special meeting will be held Nov 30 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs T W Sweatman. All members are urged to bring articles to make the bazaar successful.

Ora Hemstreet Ladies Aid of Congregational Hirch John Starke T. W. Sweatman

BPW Hear Report By Ralph Preece On Hoover Commission

Members of the Business and Professional Women's club met at Mrs. George Johnston’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. John Jorgens and Mrs. Ruth Astle. Ralph Preece of the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce gave a report on the Hoover Commission and the evening included a luncheon and discussion.

BPW Ralph Preece Hoover Commission Business and Professional Women's Clup George Johnston John Jorgens Ruth Astle Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce

Rose Membership Ceremonies Honor Lapoint Ward Girls

Junior girls from the Lapoint and Glines LDS wards held Rose membership ceremonies in their ward chapels. Roses symbolized truth and honor as programs included tributes to mothers, musical numbers, and presentations of achievement awards. Relatives were invited to nearby celebrations and receptions followed the events.

Lapoint LDS Ward Ward Betty Bigelow Birdie Burton Joan Walker Joleen Swain Elma Bodiy Dean Rasmussen Berta Woolley Veon Ragminsety Junior Rowe Shirley Kay Warburton Luzon Rich Maw Warburton Winda Rich Vuerd Sero Betty Hyelew Raymond Bigelow Trey Mra Diva Huber YWMIA Mra Lithie Bigelow Huber Glines Glines Ward Relief Society Dean Simper Darlene Galley Nelda Burns Elaine Samuels Rayola Hodgkinson Arlys Waring Gasandors Beulah Perry Enid Cook Martin Curtis Melba Burns

Camp Vernal Boosts Building Fund

Members of Camp Vernal Daughters of Utah Pioneers met at Minnie Pievee Priday’s home on November 1 to elect officers for the coming year. New officers include Captain Alice Wall and secretary Ravina Caldwell, with various other roles filled and a Christmas party planned for December 16. Proceeds from gifts and an auction of a quit donated by Hope Preece support the Memorial Building fund.

Vernal Utah Minnie Pievee Priday Alice Wall Vie Wephine Taylor Stella Pack Ravina Caldwell Lela Hullinger Hope Preece Minnie Preece Lola Caldwell Rosella Beck Annie Morrison Stella Hardy Memorial Building Fund Imperial Hall

Chili Supper Honors Ray Lee Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lee hosted a chili supper Wednesday to honor Ray Lee on his birthday. Ray received birthday wishes from relatives including Homer Lee Rhoda Ann Lee Vera Bigelow and others at the family home. Ace High Club Turkey Dinner Members gathered November 18 at Mrs Lelang Benni s for the annual party with bridge prizes and a turkey dinner served by the hostess to members and guest Mrs Carey.

Ace High Club Lelang Ben‘ni Jess York Victor Karren Iva McCarey Williamt . Slaugh Russepront Me, Carey

December Ball Set For Stake Center Dance Night

December Ball scheduled for Friday evening December 2 at the Stake Center under Mutual Improvement Association direction. Dancing to begin at 9 o clock for all stake members.

Mutual Improvement Assa

Uintah Basin Nurses Meet and Holiday Preparations

A Uintah Basin Registered Nurses meeting on Thursday November 17 drew 22 members. Dr. Joseph L Hansen spoke on Histaminic Cephalgia. Red Cross nurses Marjory Monk Lucille Quinto attended with Indian service nurses Eleanore Pastore and Beulah Hall.

Uintah Basin Joseph L. Hansen Ft. Duchesne Marjory Monk Lucille Quinto Alta Rust Helen Walker Maxine Pilcher

Delinquent Notice on Stock Assessment in Uintah Utah

Board of Directors meeting on September 5 1949 levied an eight dollar per share assessment on the corporation capital stock payable November 10 1949 at Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah. Unpaid shares as of November 12 1919 will be delinquent and sold December 3 1949 to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale costs.

Board of Direttors Corportion Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah Ollows Alva Alexander Alice QO Romvels Ortero S Ted IM Reynolds C.P. Tucker Care Bo Alton Tomlinson Lorenzo Watkins Uintah State Hanis EQN P. Christensen Secreary Vernal

Town Notes Snippets From Vernal Area Social Roundup

Mrs Siiney Porter visits from Ontario Oregon and will return Saturday. Harvey Hallinger drove to Provo with daughter Revee and Darratn Pope for a weekend visit. Vern Nielsen family stayed in Salt Lake City and Ogden with Bishop Larsos. Thanksgiving trips to Tule Parke and Tule Parke area noted. Multiple families and BYU students visit Vernal, including Richens family east coast trip and BYU student Helen Richens.

Siiney Porter Visi George Rox Ontario, Ore Rose Harvey Hallinger Revee Darratn Pope BYU Dre and Mex Vern Nielsen Jarry and Jeanie Salt Lake City Ogden Bishop Jamies A) Larsos C. le Richens Helen East Coast Voit B. Richens Eastern States Richens Washington, D. C New York City Pittsburgh Philadelphia the Hill Cumorah Palmyra Niagara Palls Lake Erie Canada Mr. Richens

Rebekah Lodge Thanksgiving Party Noted

Rebekah Lodge members met at the Oda Fellows hall on Wednesday November 16 for a Thanksgiving party. Monte Carlo Whist prize went to Mrs Straussie Birchell, with runner up Mrs Mary Creswell from Baggs Wyoming. Officers hosted. next meeting December 7 will elect new officers. The page also notes the first typewriter was patented in England in 1714 per Encyclopedia Britannica.

Rebekah Lodge Oda Fellows Hall Straussie Birchell Mary Creswell Bages, Wyo Ibdge England Britanniga

Mrs Dave Hatch Hosts Thalia Club Meeting

Thalia club members gathered Thursday at Mrs. Dave Hatch's home. Mrs. Iva McCarey read the poem Friends and won a bridge prize. second place went to Mrs. Charles D Anderson. A luncheon was served and plans were made to meet again at MrCarey's home.

Thalia Dave Hitel Wes Iva McCarey Charles D Anderson

Kiwanis Club Thanks Editor for Vernal Event Support

A Vernal club president expresses gratitude to The Editor for cooperation shown during a national observance. The letter credits Kiwanis International and the National Kite Foundation for a successful event and thanks the paper for aiding publicity.

Hanks Kiwanis Club Venal

Jaycees Advance Safety Campaign in Vernal

Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Chairman Grant Parry set up one of two safety slogan signs on Highway 40 behind a drive in. The first place slogan by Sherma Johnson a fourth grade student reads Dont Be Reedkless at the Wheels. The second sign to be placed on the east side next weekend was written by Harrist Watkins a third grade student Heed Not Speed Think Not Drink Life Not Strife. The signs use scorchlight tape for day and night visibility.

Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Grant Parry Vernal Highway 40 Central School Bhy Sherma Johnson Harrist Watkins

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Donato Ashton’s and Searle's Saving Center Bank of Vernal Uintah Drug P. Skaggs Utah Motor J. Penney John Jorgenson Russell's Sky Sweater Gilford’s Garden Gate Bay Hatchcut William Ty Slaugh Jow Heber Witmer Ifigh Annette Ackhurst Jon Lorin Williams Manker Rose Millecam Freda Davis Mary Freeman Theron Leavitt Encyclopedia Britannica Delhi Mrs Roy Nash Eleanor Caldwell Lapoint Dup Lady Missionaries 808 Club Ladies Aid Plan John Q Pngram Rod Ross LDS Eatons Irvin Eaton Honorg Progressive Arts Progressive Arts Club O.P Hame Henry Millecam George Millecam Bob Mortigan Vincent Helzn Isla King Foger Bob Morrison Doris. Woodbury Maxine Hatch Ray E. Spendlove Vera Bowden Edith Calder Wanda Cader Don Breggar Vinent Helzen Beth Caldwell Ashley Upper Irrigation Co eAbout Town Henry Schoetermeyar Tule Paibke Associated Warren John Jorgensen Aga Willirim Brett Sr Elmer Mra Uwyrum Rasgmissen Teft Dow M. J. Jahisery Teata Byrle Ink Kisiy Moffit Oakland Mr. Ink Mrs Moffit Tryon Neb Ervin Kevehler Glenn Richardson Haggyrrman Ida F. J. Goddard Glen Grand Junction W R. Preece Myron Nell E. Preece Clair Preece Stewart Nev Lafe Richardson Dave Hatch Thalia Club Oates Wiely Kiwanis International MAN Club Vinwig Clob Vernalose Jaycees Vernal Bowling Frank East Main Phony Oodrich
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