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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

12

Autumn Rites Unite Couple In Vernal

Ruby Birch became Mrs Earl Bachelor in a small ceremony at the Gateway Cafe officiated by Justice of the Peace Henry Millecampers. Attendees included the Tapps Tagues Swains Bennion Beatty Henders ons Thatcher, Smith, Oaks and other local residents. A reception hosted by Marold Ross Beatty and Lawrence Tapp followed with fall decor, a lace cloth table, a white cake with pink and green flowers, and pianist Art Paulson providing music. Thatcher of Provo attended as an out of town guest.

Vernal Ruby ‘Birch Earl Bachelor Gateway Cafe Henry Millecampers Lawrence Tapp Charlie Tague Garn Swain Lee Bennion Vandele Beatty Charles Henderson Harold Thatcher Lynna Smith Ida Oaks Marold Ross Bessie Swain Joe Morgan Art Paulson Provo

Faculty Women's League Elects New Officers

The Faculty Women's League held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. Frank Walker home. Officers elected were Avard A. Rigby president Albert Simmons vice president Voit J. Roper secretary and social reporter. Advisory board named Mrs Frank Wright Miss Winnona Massey and Mrs Clair C. Swensen. Outgoing officers were Frank Walker president Wright vice president and Mildred Botsford secretary. Plans for a high school girls Tea at Uintah high school this month were announced. Dessert luncheon served by Mrs. Frank Wright Mrs. Alvin Bowden and Mrs. Walker.

Faculty Women's League Frank Walker Avard A. Rigby Albert Simmons Voit J. Roper Frank Wright Winnona Massey Clair C. Swensen

Beaux Arts Club Opens Season With Flower Arrangements Program

Beaux Arts Club welcomed thirteen members and two guests at the Sept 29 meeting hosted by Mrs Harold E Davis. Mrs Howard B Calder arranged fall flowers and presented a program titled Flower Arrangements while showing a color film and sharing practical decorating ideas. The year's topics are The Home Beautiful and World Happenings, presented by the program committee led by Mrs Grant Calder. Officers for the year include Mrs Harold E Davis president and other posts filled by Mrs Grant Calder and Mrs Loyd Shimmin. The next meeting is Oct 20 at Mrs Howard B Calder's home.

Harold E. Davis Beaux Arts Club Howard B. Calder Coates George Davis Grant Heath Grant Calder Loyd Shimmin

Engagement of Ruth Hodgkinson Made Known

The engagement of Miss Ruth Hodgkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Hodgkinson to Ronald Winn is announced this week. The bride to be is a Uintah high school graduate class of 1948 and has worked at Uintah Packing Co. Mr Winn son of Mr and Mrs Celis Winn of Ashley is also a Uintah high school graduate and studied two years at BYU Provo. He currently works for Showalter Motor Co. No wedding date is set.

Ruth Hodgkinson Albert Hodgkinson Ronald Winn Uintah High School Ton Uintah Packing Co Winn Celis Winn Ashley BYU Provo Showalter Motor Co

Progressive Arts Club Opens Winter Session With Whist

Progressive Arts held its first meeting of the winter season on September 22 at Mrs. Russell Holly's home. Monté Carlo Whist was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Milton Nielsen and Mrs. Ralph Ashton. A tight luncheon was served to 10 members by hostesses Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Clifford Caldwell. Next meeting set for October 7 at Mrs. Lewis Abegglen's home.

Progressive Arts Club Russell Holly Milton Nielsen Ralph Ashton Holly Clifford Caldwell Lewis Abegglen

Garden Club to Hold Meeting This Week

Announcement by Mrs. Donald Barr president that the Garden Club will meet October 11 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Pontha Calder. The lesson will cover putting your garden to bed for the winter. All members are encouraged to attend.

Donald Barr Garden Club Pontha Calder

Penney Girls Club Holds October Meeting in Roosevelt

The P E N N E Y Girls Club met Thursday at Mrs Venis Johnsons Roosevelt home for their monthly gathering. A brief business session was followed by a birthday tribute to Modena Bell Donna Merrill and Lucille Allred. A light luncheon was served to 10 members by hostesses Mrs Chester Murray and Mrs Johnson. The next meeting will be October 28 at Miss Ona Wardles home with Modena Bell assisting and it will be a Halloween party.

Modena Bell

Former Vernal Girl Wedding in Coronado Ceremony

Miss Joan DeMolsy daughter of Mrs Maublé DeMolsy now of Coronado Calif married George McCall son of Mr and Mrs C G H McCall of Pittsburg Pa in Little Chapel of Roses, Chula Vista on Sept 19. They honeymooned at High Slerres and will reside in Butte Montana. DeMolsy studied at Colorado Women’s College while McCall graduated from the Colorado School of Mines.

Joan DeMolsy Maublé DeMolsy Vernal Coronada George McCall CG. H. McCall Pittsburg Little Chapel of Roses Chulg Vista Edgar Duke Lorraine Johnson Butte, Mont Miss DeMoisy Colorado Women's College McCall Colorado School of Mines

Ladies Guild Holds Meeting With New Officers Elected

The Ladies Guild held a business meeting at Billie Hall home with 11 members present. Velma Pitt was elected president, Dorothy McCarrell vice president, Louisa Hatch secretary, and Lucille Hatch treasurer, while retiring officers included Mrs. Ed Tamiford and Sylvia Feltch. The next meeting is set for October 18 at Dorothy McCarrell’s home.

Ladies Guild Billie Hall Velma Pitt Dorothy McCarrell Louisa Hatch Lucille Hatch Ed Tamiford Velma_ Pitt Billie, Hall Sylvia Feltch Sally Lou Adams Gila Hatch Jennie Lou Joan John Dianna Hall Margaret James

Local marriage licenses issued by deputy clerk

Deputy county clerk Norman Richardson issued several marriage licenses this past week. George Proctor, 27, and Doris Striegel, 18, Rangely, Sept 24. Earl Bachelor, 37, and Ruby Birch, 33, Sept 24. Charles Atkinson Jr., 41, and Adaline Knight, 27, Upaleo, Sept 25. Raymond Bullock, 30, and Lita Simper, 18, Oct 1. Ronald Searle, 18, and Lels Jorgensen, 18, both of Ouray, ic.

Norman Richardson George W. Proctor

About Town Residents socialize in Salt Lake City weekend

Lawrence Siddeway spent the weekend in Salt Lake City. SOS club members met last Monday night in the basement home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hall. The evening included knitting and sewing. A luncheon was served to eight members and two guests, Mrs. Joseph Dodds and Mrs. Cari S. Collett.

SOS Club Marion Hall Joseph Dodds Cari S. Collett

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for October 13

Witbeck No. 11 American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Wednesday October 13 at the Legion Hall on West Main Street. The session starts at 2 pm and all members are urged to attend.

Witbeck No. 11 American Legion Auxiliary Legion’ Hall West Main Street

Local Birth Announcements Highlight Five Newborns

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Allison welcome a boy on Sept. 29. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Miller greet a girl on Sept. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Swain have a girl on Oct. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ortega announce a girl on Oct. 5. Mrs. Lorin Swain adds a girl born in October.

E. B. Allison Clair Miller Shelby Swain Phil Ortega Lorin Swain

Hospital News Report From Uintah Basin Patients List

Medical patients at Uintah Basin hospital last week include Mrs. Alice Schuckers Artesia Don Gardiner Jensen Clara Turner baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Turner Jensen Earl Karren Max McKee Darlene Aldridge and Mrs Richard Schmidt of Rangely Surgical patients are William Hardy and Mrs Rose Pitcher of Artesia Accident cases are Mrs Robert Stubin of Rochester NY Mr and Mrs Fred Bowers of Honolulu Hawaii Lloyd Divine Bonanza and Joe Wilson of Rangely

Uintah Basin Hospital Alice Schuckers Artesia Don Gardiner Jensen Clara Turner Will Turner Earl Karren Max McKee Darlene Aldridge Richard Schmidt Rangely William Hardy Rose Pitcher Robert Stubin Rochester

Boys and Girls League Elect Officers

Boys and Girls League held meetings Monday to elect officers for the coming year. Lorna Soderquist was named Girls League president with Abeggien as vice president, Gail Feltch as social director, and Bruce Preece as Boys League vice president under Tom Snyder. Joe Roybal elected manager. Hola Nolan named assistant.

Boys and Girls League Girls League Lorna Soderquist I ‘Att Abeggien Bruce Preece Tom Snyder Joe Roybal

Thespian Club Revives School Drama Scene

The Roosevelt high campus news reports the Thespian club reviving dramatics under Mrs Electa Caldwell and Bernell Hales after months of decline. Cast officers including Jon Caleder Nola Batty and Dale Fullmer pledge to bring speech activities back to prominence amid preparations for leads and stage plans.

Dame: Dramatics Jon Caleder Nola Batty Dale “Fullmer Electa Caldwell Bernell Hales Utes Roosevelt Buddy Jacobson Roughriders Joe _ Roybal Cherie Gurr Clyde ‘Wilkins Miles McCoy Lola Velle Wayne Lundell Douglas McLean Bonnie Jenkins Don Millecam Alicta Roberts Ed Workman

Barbecue Anniversary Sale At West Main Firestone Store

The Firestone store at West Main announces a fourth anniversary barbecue sale opening Thursday October 7. Bargains will include hard-to-get items and permanent antifreeze. Owner-manager Woodey B Searle says a tree barbecue drew crowds in prior years, with plans for more food and events as a community celebration.

Woodey B. Searle Nenager Fis. Gearls Glarit Uintah and Duchesne Firestone

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