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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

11

Local club meetings and PTA planning session

Reports from Girls State delegates Gail Felitehiar and Verna Henderson highlighted a Legion meeting with NewUintah Council of Parents and Teachers set for October 16 at the WV School Library. Ladies Guild met at Sylvia Feltch home with nine members and two guests, planning an Afghan bazaar and next gathering October 16. Caldwell LDS Regular Meeting featured Mrs Christensen hosting, with a program on The Tree and a reception for four members and one guest.

Legion Sharon Gail Felitehiar Verna Henderson Wnt Couture Jon Milburn Yast Dave Uintah Council of Parents Car PTA Aie Ladies Guild Ladies’ Guild Sylvia Feltch Bjorn Rye

Thespians pledge 16 new members at Uintah High

In a candlelit ceremony on October 4, sixteen new members of the lab theatre Troe No. 621 of the national Thespian council pledged their support to advancing dramatic arts in the community. Dale Fullmer presided as club president and Ursel Allred administered the pledge during the Little Theatre ceremony at Uintah High School.

Dale Fullmer National Council Uintah High School Ursel Allred Gateway

Uintah Basin Group Picnic Planned in California

Uintah Basin residents are invited to a picnic organized by Mrs May Denne Meyer as treasurer. The event takes place at South Gate Park in South Gate California on October 15. Bring your line and visit former Basin neighbors and friends. For info call AX0240 or NOI1860.

May Dennemeyer Uintah Basin South Gate Park South Gate Cal Hirs. Dendemeyer

Fall Party Enjoyed by Carpenters Union

Six members of the Carpenters Union plus six wives attended a fall party Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lom Williams. Games included Monte Carlo Whist with high prizes to Mrs. Lina Glines and Chant Murray, low prizes to Mrs. Pearl Roberta and Ray Smith. Decorations featured fall flowers and leaves. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Li Gi, Mrs. Ri Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Bova Hatch and Mr. and Mrs. ams.

Carpenters Lom Williams Sment Lina Glines Chant Murray Pearl Roberta Ray Smith Ray Li Gi Oe Ri Murray Carl Roberts Bova Hatch Ams

Former Resident Called to Mission in Eastern States

Former Vernal resident Elder Harrison, son of Mr and Mrs Buse Hayy, will leave Salt Lake City to serve in the Eastern States LDS Mission. He will be the wards fifth missionary in the field, with talks by Bishop James West and Bishop W J Eh dvetee, musical numbers by Dorothy Sillsbury and Don Singleton, and a mission home entry planned for October 16. Margaret Harrison of Lapoint and Mr and Mrs Boyd Williams and daughter Susan visited over the weekend.

Parley Eait Lake City Russell Arvon Harrison Harrison Buse Hayy Vernal, Ing Salt Lake City James West W. J. Eh Dvetee Dorothy Sillsbury Don Singleton Pruder Cen Margaret Harrison Lapoint Boyd Willams Susan and ‘Williams

Beaux Arts Club Select Committees for Season

Beaux Arts Club opened fall activities with a meeting at Mrs. Howard B Calder's home. Mrs. Herbert M Snyder led a program on new education trends and reviewed two counselling books. A yearlong program committee was named and luncheon served to 13 members.

Howardb. Calder Herbert M. Snyder Davsid S. Arbuckle Wm. V Snyder Leon P Christensen

Social Evening Enjoyed By BPW Organization

Members of the Business and Professional Women organization met for their monthly social at the home of Mrs. Lury Yensen last week. Mrs. Yensen presided as entertainment featured Monte Carlo whist with Mrs. Saiennb and Miss Lula Pesan winning prizes. The group will hold their teas and social evenings on Wednesday.

Business and Professional Womens’ Organization Lury Yensen Yensen

Thalla Clubbers Hold Regular Meat

Mrs Arraussie Urknell entertained the Thala club at her home Thursday afternoon last week amid fall flowers. A business discussion preceded games of 500 with Mrs Anna Dalbreath winning high prize and Mrs Austin White taking the draw. The hostess served a salad function to 16 members present.

Arraussie Urknell Thala Club

UP and L Ladies Spend Pleasant Evening

The Utah Power and Light Ladies met at Ferm Lambert's home Monday of last week. Barbara McCarrell won high and Ruth Kenny drew in the I Doubt You played during the evening. A desert luncheon was served to eight members and one guest, Leora Hazelbush. The next meeting will be at Dora Carrell's home on October 9.

Utah Power and Light Ferm Lambert Barbara McCarrell Ruth Kenny Leora Hazelbush Dora Carrell

Swanee Singers to Present Program Saturday in Vernal

The Swanee Singers will perform Saturday in Vernal with Negro spirituals and varied choral selections. Soprano Dorothy Kimball Keddington, noted radio and stage star, will solo and sing with the male chorus, joined by pianist Optery Mee. The concert, sponsored by the Vernal Lady Lions Club, aims for a sell-out with a repertoire of about 200 numbers and audience appeal across tastes.

Dorothy Kimball Keddington Victor Herbert Bane “Opt Bata Vernal Roosevelt T R. Seager Vernal Lady Lions Club Swanee Singers Sea- Str

Wedding Reception Honors Popular Local Newlyweds

A Vernal reception Saturday at the Second Ward Scout House honored Mr and Mrs Gary Stewart wed Sept 17. Family and friends from Cedar City and Vernal attended. Floral decor and a three tier cake centered the event, with the bride in satin and net and attendants in blue pink and yellow. Many local guests and relatives joined the celebration as they returned from Cedar City.

Second Ward Gary Stewart Vernal Cedar City Gayla Stewart Beth Bryson Wayne Wackie Wilkins Wade+Stewart W. S. Mann Guy Stewart Ed Hatch Allen (Velda) Gentry Elaine Wilkins Wayne

FFA Initiations At Uintah High Add Members

Forty three new members were initiated into the FFA Club at Uintah High School on September 28, bringing total active membership to 1. Leland McNiel reports initiations took place at the power plant and members then returned to the Ag room for further activities.

FFA Uintah High School Leland McNiel

Esther Club Plans Aid for Shriner Hospital

Esther Club members met at Mrs. T. W. Sweatman home for their monthly gathering. Mrs. Frances Shelters assisted as hostess. They planned work for the coming season with a focus on aid to the Shriner Crippled Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Hostesses Named for O. T. Bridge Season

O T Bridge season hosts named for upcoming term. Martin Campbell served as hostess at the last meeting where members drew names to determine entertainment duties. High prize went to Mrs Leland Bennion and draw prizes to Mrs Lloyd Watkins Mrs Donald Barr and Mrs Wendell Pope with plans to entertain at the October 12 gathering.

Martin Campbell O. T. Bridge Club Leland Bennion Lloyd Watkins Donald Barr Wendell Pope Dick Migany

508 Club Holds Elections and Meetings

The SOS club held its first seasonal meeting at Miss Eva Merkley’s home with eleven members and two guests present. Mrs Lola Christensen was elected president for the coming year, succeeding retiring Mrs Helen Anderson. A tidhean was served, and the next meeting is set for October 9 at Miss Beatrice Stringham’s home. Also noted are birth announcements: Melvyn Burke’s daughter born September 29. a Merkley boy born September 30. and additional births to Morrison, Roberts, Merrell families.

SOS Club Eva Merkley Lola Christensen Helen Anderson

Hospital News Surgical patients and care list for week

Surgical patients at the local hospital include Ethel Hardsow Vernal David L Hall Roosevelt Mrs Lorin Hamilton Rangely Susie Nelson Jensen Medical patients include Dean Goodrich Tridell Mr Bertha Boren Vernal and Keith Goodrich Bonanza The average time to process death claims in the Veterans Administration is 80 days Private insurance companies pay more than three fourths of their death claims within 15 days from a Hoover Commission report

Hospital News Ethel Hardsow Vernal David L. Hall Roosevelt Lorin Hamilton Rangely Susie Nelson Jensen Dean Goodrich Tridell Bertha Boren Keith Goodrich Bonanza Vetrans’ Administration Hoover Commission

Ula Moath Utes Rally Before Big Game

The Utes prepare for their No 1 showdown with Roughriders as the campus buzzes with pep and plans. Fans endure injuries and ongoing tales from practice, while dances, fashion notes, and student life fill the lead story on a busy game week.

UHS Calendar and Staff Notes

UHS announces an evening calendar from OcTopra featuring Thesplan pledges and a Lyceum program with baritone Harry ie. Also listed are Dasa and Lavaux performances, a 20-Football at Roosevelt, and a 27-Football at Moab. Mrs Norma Hazeltine, Vernal visitor, is identified as the Bureau of Land Management information chief in Washington, the only woman in the Interior Department holding that post.

Lyceum Harry Ie Norma Hazeltine Hazeline Bureau of Land Management Washington, D.C Department of Interior

Harry Wayne Delivers Concert At Uintah High

Young American baritone Harry Wayne performed at Uintah High School Auditorium at 2 pm. Born in Oregon, he began with the Metropolitan Opera Association in Los Angeles and later sang with the Los Angeles Light Opera and California Opera Company. After service, he studied at Juilliard and appeared with Lemonade Opera, earning praise from New York critics. Notable highlight includes Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under Serge Koussevitzky at Carnegie Hall.

Harry Wayne Uintah High School Aon Nex Lemonade Opera New York Serge Koussevitskys Beethoven Carnegie Hall

Boys Pep Banquet at Uintah High School

Uintah high school held its Boys Pep Banquet on October 2 at 7 30 pm in Hotel Vernal to honor 19 new members of the Hoys Pep Club. President E L Bennion chaired, with Bryce Merkley Donald Hacking and Bobby Lynn Siddoway among organizers. The program featured Max Haws E L Benson welcome, Max Caldwell toast, Janet Robins pantomime, Dale Rost Glen Billings sax duet Lawrence Cooper vocal Gwen Woolley tap Marquita Goodrich piano. About 40 club members attended with advisers Cooper and Huillinger.

Ula Thia Trudente Maghc Ute Roughriders Don Hullinger Utes Pough Donnie Barr Altho Donnie Duane Slaugh Mr. Lee Lewie Vincent Joye Chivers Renee Henderson Harden Nelson Donna Birch Gary McCarrell la Mott Kathleen Showalter Joan Jones Sharon York Max Haws Mic Caldwell Nina Pope Lang Williams Nina Vernal Roof Pep Biter Turkey Gwen Worley Boris Karloff Peg Leg Pete Uiot FFA FRA Jooks Kent Stringham Dick Greenhow Toom Hoys Pep Club Uintah High School Hotel Vernal E. L. Bennion Bryce Merkley Donald Hacking Bobby Lynn Siddoway Noel Weeks E. L. Ben Max Caldwell Maughn Colton Janet Robins Dale Rost Glen Billings Lawrence Cooper Gwen Woolley Marquita Goodrich Harvey Huillinger

Ten Uintah High Girls in 500 Voice Chorus at Salt Lake

Ten Uintah High School girls were selected to join a 500 voice chorus in Salt Lake City on October 14 under the Utah Music Educators Association. Howard Swan of Occidental College leads the program, with rehearsals October 9 to 14 and a public concert at the LDS Tabernacle.

Lawrence Bills Fate Tor Uintah High School Ten Tintah Salt Lake City Utah Music Educator's Association Howard Swan Occidental College Los Angeles Cal Swan Rail LDS Tabernacle KSL Uintah Girls’ Chorus Marquita Goodrich Ora Fae Wardle Karen Lee Patricia Lee Patsy Johnson Carolyn Wallis Léah Luck Elaine Samuels Carrie Calder Donna Birch

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Mr. and Mrs. New Ae Caldwell LDS Mra Annie Warburton Tillie Bigelow Jennie ‘Weeks Christensen Mra. Verving Rasmussen Mildred Evan Warburton Jeep Croek. Breek Charles Tunsey) Barrus Jinale Weeks Thespians Carpenters Union Beaux Arts Club BPW Up&l Foes Cates Bessie Swain Marion, Swain Fontana Calif Loren Swain Sharps Yourg Town Dale Wills Craig, Cole Wayne Collier Faun Collier Harold Dillman Paul Batty Maggie Hatch Marion Swain Salt Lake Maurine Chapman Pret Tilton Coffeyville Kansas Johnnie Raymond Tilton Titons Lea P. Christengen Chicago Denver Milwaukee Des Moinea Christensen's Ivan Hullinger Salt Lake Wednesdy Mr. Hullinger Marold M. Lundell Ernest M Johnson Uintah Columbus Ohio American Association of Lundell Johnson C. Laurence Fox Mary Fox Bessie Markey Orion R. Jones Arlene Chivers Ae Archie Johnson Ras Haws and Goodrich Wro Wes Laurence J. Aren Jolley Ernest Caldwell Erest M. Johnson Alwyn Gl Blaine Lee Arthur Curtis M Bart Merkley Glen Walker Don Walker Frank Walker ll—Lady Lions di—Legion Auxiliary Maeser Arts Camp Vernal Nea Wilma Mann Sheldon Dudley Esther Club Melvyn Burke G Warten Merkley Ralph Morrison David c, Roberts Bay Boyd Merrell Uintah High Three B's Beauty Bar
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