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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
11
Two pre nuptial showers were given for Renae Bodily daughter of Mr and Mrs Sterling Bodily of Maeser. Seventeen guests attended at the Merkley home October 14 with meals and entertainment provided by Renae's sisters Clela and Renae Bodily and her mother Mrs Sterling Bodily.
Miss Elsie P Harling an ex exchange teacher from England will be released from her Maem er tpparntmment to help Utah schools demonstrate Scottish and Irish dancing and explain differences between English and American schooling. Superintendent H M Lundell announced at principals meeting. Beatrice Stringham reported a convention attended at the University of Utah on aviation in schools and teaching children about a broad world. The meeting decided to use the local radio station to broadcast the study programs.
In Gusher, Mr and Mrs Hyrum Domgaard marked their 23rd wedding anniversary at Union Church with a mock Tit billy wedding and gifts, followed by refreshments and anniversary cake. A second ceremony celebrated Lorin Arnold and Mayella Hone at the bride’s home on October 18 with relatives and close friends present.
Clinton P Ashworth and his wife Rachel Calder report they have settled in a hilltop apartment in Swampscott Massachusetts after their October wedding at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mr. Ashworth works for General Electric in Lynn, and the couple traveled by car via Magara Falls Albany Cincinnati and a side trip into Canada on their eastward move.
A fashion show and tea on November 9 at 2 p.m. at Hotel Vernal, sponsored by Ashley Woolgrowers Auxiliary, showcases girls and women modeling wool garments made by locals. Prizes include an expense free trip to Salt Lake for state contest entry, plus cash prizes of 20, 15, and 10 dollars. youngest entrant receives 5 dollars. Mrs Roy Showalter chairs, with Mrs Victor Karren and Mrs Howard Williams assisting under Mrs Kenneth Stringham's supervision.
Forrest Burton Powell wed Mary Lou Buchanan in a double ring ceremony at the LDS church president Willam Jay’s Ventura home. They honeymooned in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, then toured northern California and the Sierras before settling in Los Angeles.
A birthday dinner was given Wednesday at Mrs. Barbara Nyberg s home to honor her. Guests included Neldon Nyberg George Nyberg Ruth Murray of Farm Creek Mr. and Mrs. McCoo Nyberg Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harrison and all of Mrs Nyberg s children.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their meeting at the home of Mr. Alice Angus Thursday of last week with Captain Joe Sprouse in charge. Lillie Bigelow gave the lesson and Mrs. Sprouse made remarks. Three visitors attended Floyd Warburton of Dee Creek Mrs Homer Lee and Mrs Charlie Burton were present. A plate lunch was served by Mrs. Angus June Lee and Mrs Mae Sprouse.
Margaret Harrison was honored Wednesday evening with a handkerchief shower held at the Chapel under the Relief Society direction. Program numbers were presented by Mrs. Delbert Horrocks Mrs. George Bigelow Mr. Rex Taylor and Mrs. Elmer Huber. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate and a dance feature with prizes.
Mr and Mrs Jess Bromley celebrated their marriage with a reception in the Secound Wan Chapel honoring the couple married October 18 in the Salt Lake Temple. Attendants included family members, friends and bridesmaids in pastel attire. The couple plans to reside in American Fork as Bromley finishes at Brigham Young University.
Merlene Davis of Uintah High School will attend a Junior Red Cross conference on Saturday and lead a panel discussion. Misa Davis was chosen for the Regional Junior Red Cross council for Utah, serving a two year term, following a spring appointment as chairman and a ten day leadership period at Feet Heat Lake Montana. Uintah High advisor is Miso Winona Mansey. The vice president from each team will join the Red Cross group.
Sixty three 4-H leaders and their partners attended the bankers banquet Monday evening at the Hotel Vernal. The Uintah State Bank and Bank of Vernal sponsored the event to honor 4-H leaders for their role in building good citizens. Remarks were given by leaders and bank representatives, with appreciation expressed by Mrs. Freda Davis and Ruth Haslem. Special guest Petros Tondius of Greece spoke on Greek agriculture, and musical numbers by Gwen Goodrich and Carole Calder complemented the program.
Mr and Mrs Glen Walker were surprised guests Monday night at a party at their home. The event was hosted by Norlan with Bingo and ice cream cake by Mrs Woodrow White. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm B Wallis Mr and Mrs Alwyn Call Mr and Mrs Chellus Caldwell Mrs Ernest Caldwell Mr and Mrs Woodrow White and Mr and Mrs Blaine Lee. Mrs Ethel Martin hosted Esther Club members Monday afternoon with regular club business and a luncheon for a good sized group.
Glines Ward Relief Society hosted its opening social at the chapel in October with Mrs. Roy Simper as general chair. The event featured autumn leaves decor, stories by Mrs Myron Perry, piano by Mrs Keith Brimhall, jokes by Mrs Ray Gardiner, games, and candy prizes, with about fifty members attending and a luncheon served.
Sixty four students were selected for the Ulatah High School yearbook staff for 1950 51. Editors Merlene Davin and Joanne Christensen led roles including sales managers and art editors. The crew includes numerous named editors, typists, photographers, and supporting assistants, with Merlene Davis JoAnn Christensen Nick Swain Dale Fullmer and Graham Hollingsworth noted among attendees at the yearbook school.
Uintah high school intramural program under Coach Jack Woodbury opens with Frosh Sophomore Junior and Senior teams competing in basketball boxing wrestling cross country and baseball. Sophomores lead 3–0 in 6man touch football while Juniors and Seniors post mixed records. Intramural Horseshoe results reveal Junior team six straight victories led by Harrsion Gardiner Goodrich Lind. Seniors 3–3, Sophomores 2–4, Frosh 1–5.
Fifth grade class elected Raymond Winn as president and DeAnn Haws as vice president along with other officers including Larry Cook treasurer Keith Merkley secretary Duane Karren Em Majean Rasmussen as room captains Jou Richardson Neen Staley as paper passers and De reen Burke Caral Jean Massey as paper gatherers A Vernal Halloween Parade is planned for October 31 with all students participating A football game on October 11 involved Mr Whatcott Evan Casterline rooms attended Uintah Utes versus Alterra Spartans Irene Preece was severely burned ironing caution urged
Lawella Evans reports Jensen School let out for two days for UEA. Students enjoyed a break and then played baseball as 4th and 6th graders. Enola Murray notes Wednesday room activities included a rocky hike and discovery of plants before hiking home.
The Uintah Utes crowd our campus with Boy's League frolics and drama news. Amid senior chaos, players like Arnis Fisher and Duane Slaugh draw attention while a Friday game vs Moab Red Devils looms. Ute of the Week honors go to 25 players and 2 coaches. births announced for October: Lonnie Thomas girl. Leland Adars on October 21. Barton boy on October 22. Sluagh girl on October 24.
Fragmentary note cites Frontier Air Weather list with dates in October. Mentions California and Florida but asserts local steady temperatures over a long period. Text is garbled with stray words and incomplete items.
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