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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1948

Page

14

Ostberg and Horrocks Exchange Vows in Uintah ceremony

Barbara Ostberg and J Var Horrocks exchanged marriage vows October 22 in a single ring ceremony performed by Justice Henry Millicam. The couple, both of Vernal, plan to reside in Vernal after a brief stay in Meeker Colorado. The bride is a Uintah High School student and the groom a Uintah graduate of the class of 1948 currently employed by Ross Construction Co.

Justice of the Peace Henry Millicam Barbara Ostberg J. Var Horrocks Jay Ostberg Uintah High School Horrocks Leonard Horrocks Ross Construction Co Rangely Chas. T. Pope J. War Horrocks Vernal

Bridgette Club Hosts Halloween Themed Bridge Evening

Mrs. Stanley King entertained the Bridgette club Monday at her home with special guests Mrs. Tom Anderson Mrs. Orlan Watkins and Mrs. Roy Showalter. High bridge prize went to Mrs. Henry Millecam with draw to Mrs. Dean Voorhies and sow to Mrs. Merrill Goodrich. Luncheon was served. On Nov 8 Mrs. Charles Winkle will host the Wool Growers card party at the Scout House.

Stanley King Bridgette Club Tom Anderson Orlan Watkins Roy Showalter Bridge Henry Millecam Dean Voorhies Merrill Goodrich King Charles Winkie Scout House

Mrs Howard Calder Hosts Beaux Arts Meeting

Mrs Howard Calder hosted Beaux Arts Club on Wednesday evening with fourteen members and guest Mrs Harold E Daynes of Los Angeles present. Mrs Ralph Siddoway led the program on Types of Home Architecture. Members voted to join the American Association for United Nations and plan monthly UN discussions. A dessert lunch followed. The group will meet November 3 at Mrs H M Snyder’s home.

Howard B. Calder Beaux Arts Club Harold E. Daynes Los Angeles Ralph Siddoway American Association For United Nations United Nations H. M. Snyder

Progressive Arts Holds Regular Meeting

The Progressive Arts club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Milton Neilsen’s home with ten members and four guests present. Mrs. Hugh Caldwell assisted, Bryce Erickson led the program, Bryson spoke on the atomic bomb, and Mrs. Ray Paull presented the current topic. Luncheon followed hosted by the members. Mrs. fr Cooper will entertain on November 4.

Progressive Arts Club Milton Neilsen Hugh Caldwell Bryce Erickson Bryson Ray Paull Fr Cooper

Missionaries to Hold Special Meeting in Jensen Church

Announcement of a Jensen ward LDS chapel special meeting on Sunday October 31 features speakers Mrs. R A Bryson Mrs Warren Richardson and Mrs Fred G Bingham with special musical numbers under Uintah Stake missionaries.

Jensen Ward Lds Chapel R. A. Bryson Warren Richardson Fred G.bingham Uintah Stake

Hospital News List of Patients at Uintah Basin Hospital

Medical patients treated in the Uintah Basin hospital last week include Harlon Wilkins Jensen Brigham McConkile Peggy Ann Ehart Luther M Winsor Garry Hagman Mrs Marlon Permington Vernal Hernando Trujillo Ray Ashton Ora Workman Mrs Forin Bird James Halbert Given Cathy Warby Kaundilla K Robins Mack Cole Irene Hall Ford De Journette. Chivers was a surgical patient and Earl Jensen of Duchesne an accident patient.

Uintah Basin Hospital Harlon Wilkins Jensen Brigham McConkile Peggy Ann Ehart Luther M. Winsor Salt Lake City Garry Hagman Fullerton Neb Marlon Permington Vernal Hernando Trujillo Ray Ashton Ora Workman Forin Bird James Halbert Given Cathy Warby Kaundilla K. Robins Mack Cole Irene Hall Ford DeJournette A Chivers Earl Jensen Duchesne

Thespian Club Initiations At Local High School

The Thespian Club held initiation ceremonies in a candlelit fall setting with flower decor. President Nola Batty and officers presided as new members were welcomed into the dramatic troupe.

Nola Batty Electa Caldwell Bernell

Mrs. Stanley King Hosts O. T. Bridge Club

Mrs. Stanley King entertained the O. T. Bridge Club at her home last Thursday. High winner was Mrs. George Roth, draw winner Mrs. Derell King, and consolation went to Mrs. Donald Barr. A chicken dinner was served to 12 members. Next meeting set for Mrs. Leland Bennion’s home on November 4.

Stan King O. T. Bridge Jelub Bridge George Roth Derell King Donald Barr King Leland Bennion

Senior Current Topics Club Meets At Homes

The Senior Current Topics Club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Clarence Showalter with Mrs. Lynn Murdock hosting. Erma Calder, vice president, led the lesson and Mrs. Lloyd Shimmins spoke on the United Nations. Luncheon for 13 members was provided by the hostess. next meeting set for November 4 at Mrs. Arthur Manwaring’s home.

Lynn Murdock Clarence Showalter Erma Calder Lloyd Shimmins United Navas Arthur Man‘waring

Ladies Guild Discusses United Nations Meeting

Members of the Ladies Guild gathered at Mrs. Vern McCarrell's home for a regular meeting. After a brief business session Mrs. Lloyd Shimmin spoke on the United Nations. Nine members and six guests shared a light lunch. Next gathering set for Mrs. C. S. Johnson's home.

Ladies Guild Vern McCarrell Lloyd Shimmin United Nations C. 5. Johnson Noy

Ladies Aid Plans Annual Chicken Pie Dinner

Community Ladies Aid met last week at the home of Mrs Hope Corless. Mrs T W Sweatman led the program as plans were completed for the annual chicken pie dinner to be served at the Community House on election day from noon until 2 PM.

Community Ladies Aid Hope Corless T. W. Sweatman Ladies Aid

High School Prom Committee Named For Mary Alice Calder

Mary Alice Calder is named junior prom chairman by junior class president Lynne King. The committee includes Vanda Toles as vice chair and Don Millecam as secretary, with Walt Raper advising. Sub committees cover decorations and programs with named leaders and helpers.

Mary Alice Calder Lynne King Vanda Toles Don Millecam Walt Raper Dawna Hall Joan Showalter Jack Smith Estella Jenkins Doris Farren Larry Williams Marvin Richardson Lowell Caldwell Elaine Wilkins Nannette Markuson Carole Murray Jean Michl Duane Anderson Lynne ‘Ing Roper Edward Davis Joan DeJournette Rita Curtis Jo- Ann Lee Helen: Hein DelMar Bastian Kathryn Clark Leland Smith Marie Yates Roy Winn Marvel Goddrich Danna ‘Winward Bessie Willis

Overseas Christmas parcels urged to mail by Nov 15

Post office officials urge relatives and friends of servicemen overseas to mail Christmas packages before November 15 to ensure delivery. Residents are asked to enclose their gifts with a Christ mas parcel endorsement to guarantee speedy delivery.

Post Office

Utes Triumph and Band Day Prep Highlight Uintah Campus

Celebrations crown the Utes after a regional win with Band Day plans shaping Oct 23 in Salt Lake City. The campus reports parade prep led by Melvin Weeks and Deloy Shiner, plus notes on dances, the Girls Tea, Back Scratchers campaign, and student body events.

Roughrider Utes Woodbury Bobby Showalter Carole Calder Nolan Mackey Tom Snyder Melvin Weeks Curley Clark Tom Bob Lee Bruce Preece Betty June Goodrich Donald Barr Max, Caldwell Bonnie Agumnor Dale Openshaw Gwen Goodrich Sound O Salt Lake City Madge Campbell Myra Woolley Alta Weeks Marjorie Montgomery Merlene Davis Laurine Fontaine la- Donna Jacobson Joan DeJournette Nancy Colton LaVaughn Murray H. E. Hullinger Frank Wright Dallas Workman Ted Hatch Leland Smith Serenaders Garnett Case Lowell Roberts Deloy Shiner Lelly Mae Murray Mr. Hales Uintah Trimble UHS Rigby Freda Davis Jewell Swenson Rita Curtis Jiggerz Ted Workman Marion Caldwell Noel Weeks Edwin Hell Clifford Merkley Lorna Soderquist Sunset Pres. Gayla Hacking Donna Birch F.H.A Mary Alice Calder DelMar Bastian

Local Visitors Gather in Vernal for Deer Hunt Season

Mrs. Joe Zaveral arrives from Walla Walla to visit her Sundquist relatives while Ruth Sturgeon of Roosevelt stops in Vernal after a Chicago visit. Deer hunters flock in from Salt Lake City, San Bernardino, Provo, and elsewhere, with many family ties and reenlistments noted as guests stay at local homes.

Joe Zaveral Walla Walla,Wash Emil Sundquist Ruth Sturgeon Roosevelt Chicago Beth Lewis Lewis Ruraayedh Vernal Wan Bart Harper Navy Cecil Murray Salt Lake City Fritz Bean Palmer Howard G. Walker Tammer and Blaine Victor Wilkins George Walker Salt Lake L. E. Thompson David Gidd Santa Monica Cal Lois Hatch Golden Hatch Thompson Deer Hunt Jay Clive Davis Cedar City John Davis Hollis Hunt Otto Sainsbury R. H. Sainsbury Carl Davis Provo Paul Davis Paul Craig Colo Harold E. Davis

Local Talent Find winner hailed after Roughrider Ute game

The piece celebrates a local Talent Find winner and the team, praising the player's performance in the Roughrider versus Ute football game. It notes the broadened Utes of the Week honor to include the full football squad and extends congratulations to the team.

Erson

Alterra High School News Highlights Lyceum Year Opens

Alterra High School begins its calendar of lyceums with a Bentley trio performance to excite students. The first show Inside Russia educates on Russian dress, industry and government. Harvest Ball Friday features apple cider and king voting by F H A and F F A. The school orchestra, with listed students, performs. a new parents page invites feedback.

Alterra High School Bentley Russia Janet Gilstrap Jennis McConkle Delia Durfee

Smuin and Knight Welcome Two Newborns in October

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Smuin announce a boy born October 21. Mr. and Mrs Milard Knight report a girl born October 23.

Kenneth Smuin Milard Knight

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