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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1950

Page

7

Candlelight Ceremony Unites Velena Twitchell Duan Paulson

Velena Twitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Twitchell and Duan Paulson son of Mrs Art Paulson wed in candlelight at Vernal First Ward Bishop William B Wallis presiding. The couple wore traditional white gowns with bead detailing as guests observed a double ring ceremony.

Velena Twitchell Harold Twitchell Duan Paulson Art Paulson William B. Wallis Srlvie Twitchell Bed Warfe Ernest Norman Jona Jorgensen Donna Wardell Laurence York Claud Allred Donna Eldridge Abe Lela Boren Mary L. Kidd Donnla Boren Lulu Twitchell Marlene Twitchell Joyce Kidd Carol York Kay Wardell East Lake City

Frank Walker Addresses Lady Missionaries

The Lady Missionaries met at the home of Mrs. Alvin Johnson with co-hostesses Mrs. Theodore Johnson and Orval Hullinger. Frank Walker of the Uintah Seminary spoke on finance and hymn background while Mrs. Ronald Preece served as vice president. Committees were chosen for a December 4 Christmas event and a luncheon was served to seven members and one guest.

Alvin Mra Theodore Johnson Ind Ahi Orval Hullinger Frank Walker E Uintah 3 Ptakt Seminary Eit Ronald Preece Attrony Beatrice St A

Maeser Special Interest Plans Night Meeting

A local society invites all adults to a fundraising evening with admission set at 8 per person. The event features a bishop Maeser themed program and social activities, with proceeds supporting community aims.

Current Topics Club Studies Modern and Antique China

The Current Topics Club met Wednesday at the home of Orlando Charlee Henderson as hostess. Mrs. Stanley King presented the topic The Lesson on Modern and Antique China with Mrs. Dean Voor fen and Mrs. George Davis. The club had the largest attendance among Federated Women's Clubs at the Roosevelt convention on November 8. The next meeting will be at Waits home with Mrs. Servards as co-hostess.

En. Orlando Charlee BR. Henderson Stanley King Dean Voor Fen George Davis Federated Women's Clubs

Altar Society Bazaar At St James Church Vernal Utah

The Altar Society of St James Catholic Church in Vernal Utah plans a turkey dinner and Bazaar in the church recreation hall located at 1st North and West on Sunday evening November 31. Features include stuffed toys miniature chairs Christmas cards aprons towels and embroidered linens plus prizes a leather purse a large Cinderella doll bingo and other games. Public invited.

Altar Society St. James Catholic Church 1St North Int West

Jr Gleaners Hear Travel Talk at Fireside Chat

Junior Gleaners met at the Swanns home after a Sacrament meeting for a Fireside Chat. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fi Bryan of Vernal. Mrs Bryson spoke on travel and the Samo pageant during their visit to the Smith home and other places. Lunch was served by Wilma Bingham to a large crowd.

Lapoint Orville Swann Fi. Bryan Vernal Bryson Smith Home Wilma Bingham

Uintah Stake Missionaries Hold Book of Mormon Class

Uintah Stake Missionaries conducted a Book of Mormon class at Mr Floyd Angus home on Wednesday with Drogen Edgar Mowrey and others, led by Mr Foster and Mr Mc. Thalia Club met at Mrs Joe Galbreath home with 11 members and two guests, hosting dessert luncheon and plans for a December 16 party. Elizabeth McCary and Mrs George Freestone won prizes. next meeting set for November 20 at Mrs Laura Hemtree’s home.

Thalia Club Joe Galbreath Nelson Weeks Helen Schaefermeyer Elizabeth McCary George Freestone Laura x Hemtree Lilly White Bertha Mia Iva McCary Elle Mowrey Bennion Vera Hacking Muesange Up&l Ethel Brown Dora Carrall Mary Winn Brown Gueille Allred Afirn Fullmer

Legion Auxiliary hears heads of state departments

The Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall with state department president Mildred Farrington and department secretary Eve Wilcox as special guests. They spoke on the national convention and their work. Pie and coffee were served to fifteen members. Next meeting at Pauline Hazel’s home.

The Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Mildred Farrington State Department Eve Wilcox Department Mem 2 Pauline Hazel Bush

Community News Notes From Around Town

Opal Showalter and daughter with Mr. and Mrs. 9. C. Benete and Mrs. Boren plan Salt Lake winter stay while Mrs. Hatch hosts Enger nephew in Denver. Generations visit Richfield for Thanksgiving en route. Mrs. Gentry honored by surprise party after trip with Charles Gentry. others visit Salt Lake and Provo. Reynolds wounded in Korea telephones he is to be treated at Fitzsimmons. English teacher Miss Elsie Harling and Beatrice Stringham tour local schools with British songs and dances.

Opal Showalter 9. C. Benete Bay Hatch Mrs Phil- Up Enger Denver Mr. Enger Elsie Harling England Beatrice Stringham Alterra High School Y. Duchesne Ballard Duchesne Pta Harling Maeser School

DUP-Holds Meeting and Sponsors Dance

The Daughters of Camp Eleanor Caldwell met at Ferm Nyberg’s home led by Captain Mae Sprouse with singing prayers a Pioneer story lesson and fellowship. Fourteen members and one guest attended. They sponsored a Ward Recreation Hall dance with tickets won by Mrs Uriah Mowrey and Darrell Huber. Ice cream and punch were served to a large Lapoint crowd.

Beaux Arts Club Christmas Memories Program

Beaux Arts Club met at Mrs. Hugh W Colton's home with Mrs H Ralph Siddoway presenting a program on Christmas Memories. She shared stories and items about the holiday including legends, carols, and poems. The group adjourned to dessert and planned a December 6 gathering at Mrs Loyd Shimmens.

Vane Beaux Arts Club Hugh W Colton Ralph Siddoway

Lea Taylor Advances to Electrician's Mate Third Class

Lea Taylor USN son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd A Taylor of Vernal was advanced to electrician's mate third class aboard the destroyer USS WC Lane with the US Atlantic Fleet after passing a final test. He entered service June 11 1948 and trained at the US Naval Training Center San Diego California. He graduated Uintah High School and worked for Main Theatre Co. Home on leave this month he arrived November 2 to surprise his parents. He will stay through the month.

Lloyd Lee Taylor USN Lloyd A. Taylor Vernal WC. Lane Lee Naval Service US Naval Training Center San Diego California Navy Uintah High School Main Theatre Co May Lee Richard Lee Meeker, Cols

Faculty Women's League Discusses Indians at Meeting

Ulnta high School Faculty Women's League members gathered Monday at Mrs Tiarald Buttinger’s home with Mrs Wallace Johnson and Milas Massey assisting. Mrs Elred Wright presided as speaker Mr Driver FE Smith discussed the American Indian focusing on the Ute and related arts and crafts. A fall luncheon for 20 members and a guest Mrs Sue Buller followed. Next meeting set for December 18 at Mrs Toward Clements with Mrs Charles Freeman and Mrs Elred Wright assisting.

Ulnta High School Women's League Tiarald Buttinger Wallace Johnson Milas Wincet Massey Elred Wright Driver FE. Smith Sue Buller Toward Clements Charles Freeman Elred Wright Aseisting

Vernal City adopts Fire Prevention Ordinance 950

The Vernal City Council approves Ordinance 950 establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention, detailing inspector duties, permit requirements, and penalties. It adopts the National Board of Fire Underwriters guidelines with deletions for underground storage and sets inspection and double-fee rules for unpermitted installations. Public notice to follow.

Bureau of Fire Prevention Vernal City Utah National Board of Fire “Underwriters Eden Hilgemian Fortesaven Ecommendy National Board of Fire Underwriters Vernal Phis Vernal Express

Stake MIA to Sponsor Thanksgiving Dance

Stake MIA officers announced plans for a budget dance Friday evening at the Stake Center. Members and friends are invited to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at this affair with a fun social atmosphere and light entertainment.

Stake Mia Stake Center AIL Mia Ala

Hospital List Of Patients In Uintah County

Medical patients at Uintah County Hospital this week include Mrs. Kenneth Stringham Min Ole Zufelt Launder Santo Lyda Fields Thelma Manwaring Jon Bowthorpe Wm Baren Wm C Wilson Charles L Wd ens Ruth Astle Surgical patients are Mrs Hlaine Brotherson and Mrs Kato Nielson.

Uintah County Kenneth Stringham Minole Zufelt Launder Santo Lyda Fields Thelma Manwaring Jon Bowthorpe Wm. Baren Wm C. Wilson Charles L. Wdens Ruth Astle Hlaine Brotherson Kato Nielson

Illegible Birth Notice for Multiple Newborns

Congratulatory note lists several births with unclear details. Mentions a Mr and Mrs Tig Ieamber and Bud Cribbs with Boys born in November. Appears to reference names Wir Meek Ward Murry Jr and a location or hospital. Date November 21 indicated.

Tig Ieamber Bud Cribbs Meek Ward Murry Jr Iro. Wal

PTA Activities Promote Regional Council Leadership

The Utah PTA region 6 council lists officers from Uintah Daggett and Dutch counties. President Mrs King leads. Reginald Curs and Jane are first and second vice presidents. Numerous school coordinators and representatives are named from Uintah and nearby counties.

Mre Cornell Ugh W. Colton Neral Joseph Haslem Jensen PTA Uintah Dutch Daggett Counties Ulatah Council King Reginald » Curs Jane A. Alwyn Call Its Ray Spendlove Grant i Ullls Honed Fits John Stagg Orvillinger Karl B. Preece Joda Robinson Frank Wright HW. W. Marrs Recreation Mar Com Hatch Heath Arlegatoty Sauilimann Miss Pearl Sh Ve County Schools Frocal Uintah Council Ava Ion Wayne Pickups Bousat Wilma Ant Jensen Snow Tapoi Ilaed Nielsen Bere Glines Orson Caldwell Naples and Davis

New Homes Build Beauty in Vernal Valley Tour

Levis traverse the valley to view recently under way residences. John Jorgensen’s yellow brick home features large windows and a generous living room with contractor Austin White leading construction. Claude Hatch, Wayne Roberts, Eldon Perry, Doyle Landon, Dean Showalter, Brig Swall, Wendell Pope, and Lee Benmon are noted with varying styles from white stucco to orange brick. Ashton Brothers supplied materials as Vernal’s builders, with plans to return next week.

John Jorgensen Austin White Maeser Claude Hatch Wayne Roberts Glines Eldon Perry Vernals 2Nd South Doyle Landon 2Nd Dean Showalter Brig Swall Wendell Pope Peck Brad Hall Main Street Lee Benmon Ashton Brothers Company Vernal Mae Nomes

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