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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

12

Popular Vernal newlyweds feted at wedding reception

A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Walt J. Roper at the bride’s parents’ home in Vernal. Reva Merrell wore a white satin gown with sheer ruffles and carried gladiolas. the couple honeymooned in Boise and Yellowstone Park and will reside in Vernal where Roper teaches English at Uintah High School.

Walt J. Roper Frank R. Merrell Reva Merrell Salt Lake Lds Temple Hiram A. Richardson Hugh L. Richens Grace Manwaring Vena Collier Richens Miss Collier Miss Manwaring Vernal Mr. Roper Uintah High School

Doris Preece Engaged to Dellis Morrill in Tridell

Miss Doris Preece announced plans for a November wedding to Dellis I Morrill son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Morrill of Tridell The bride elect a Uintah high school and Brigham Young university alumna taught in Uintah school district For two years Mr Morrill a Alttera high school graduate BYU attendee and 21 months Army service in Japan now works for Miller Honey in Colton California

Doris Preece Dellis I. Morrill Ivan Morrill Tridell Avalon Morrill Alterra High School BYU Japan Miller Honey Company Colton Cal

Farewell Given Mrs Caldwell in Portland Move

Mrs. Howard L. Caldwell and family left Tuesday for Portland Oregon to make a home there. A neighborhood farewell party at Mrs Otis Weeks home Sunday featured games and refreshments. The guest of honor received handkerchiefs and gifts with assistance from Mrs Fon Eaton and Mrs Clifford Caldwell as nine neighbors attended.

Howard L. Caldwell Portland Ore Otis Weeks Fon Eaton Clifford Caldwell

Winn Nuptials in Tempe Arizona for Ralph Winn

Word was received of the marriage of Ralph J. Winn to Helen Wamsley in Tempe Arizona. The groom, formerly a Utah high school student and a veteran of the Pacific and European theatres, has worked in plumbing there since last January.

Mra Cells Winn Ralph J. Winn Helen Wamsley Tempe Ariz Winn Ulhtah Newy European Theatres Inda

First Reunion for C. E. Hadlock Family

The first reunion of C. E. Hadlock descendants was held Sunday at Merkley Park. Ninety joined in the noon program and activities. Incoming officers include Mrs. Elwood Mathis Price as president and Kenneth W Hadlock as vice president.

C. E. Hadlock C. E.hadlock Merkley Park Elwood Mathis, Price Kenneth W Hadlock Richard Dow Ferry Hadlock Alex Josie Provo

Mrs. Oaks Honored at Farewell Dinner by Uintah Stake Girls

Mrs. Stella H. Oaks former president of Uintah LDS stake girls leadership was feted at a farewell dinner at Gateway cafe attended by stake and ward officers. The event featured piano, readings and vocal numbers with Amber Adams and Colleen Campbell among performers. A flower bowl was presented as a gift and 28 people attended. Lynn and Ken Richardson became new leasees of the Texaco Service Station near the Farm Exchange.

Stella H. Oaks Uintah Lds Stake Girls Leadership Organization Gateway Cafe Steven C. Perry Frances Gardner Erma Goodrich Gardiner Arthur Schaefermeyer Colleen Campbell Amber Adams Lila Ashby Mrs. Oaks Mrs.Oaks Atttendance Lynn Richardson Ken Richardson Texaco Farm Exchange

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Sparks Area

Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Ross of Sparks Nevada hosted visits from relatives in a weekend gathering. Loren Ross and son Garth af Tridel joined Drell Merrell Val Gene Ross Lorin Hatch and others traveling from Salt Lake City Los Angeles Fontana Bountiful Hollywood to visit family and friends.

Farrell Ross Sparks Nevada Loren Ross Garth’ Af Tridel Darrell Merrell Val Gene Ross Lorin Hatch Salt Lake City Pone Charles Nescits

Merkley Reunion Draws 250 At Merkley Park Gathering

More than 250 attendees and the lone living son A M Merkley visited Merkley park for a Christopher Merkley family reunion. A life sketch was given, new officers elected led by Morgan Merkley, and a final dance closed the day with Reese Timothys orchestra.

Christopher Merkley Merkley Park Makrath Alberta Canada A. M. Merkley Milton Searle Morgan Merkley Lindsay Oaks Tad Merkley Eva Merkley Elis Merkley Corral Reese Timothy Candad Idaho Colorado Arizona Washington Utah Bart Merkley Asher Merkley

Local visitors and kin gather at Vernal events and reunions

A stream of relatives and friends arrive for family visits in Vernal. Melba Clark and Catherine return from Hin City Kansas after two months with grandparents and an aunt. Calder relatives and the Soffes visit Mrs. Pontha Calder and Clarence. The Hansen family reunion at Lagoon draws Howard Calder and kin to Morgan for three days. A. Theodore Johnson hosts visitors from Las Vegas and Salt Lake City as Dr. N. L. Whitten visits with his wife and sons before attending a conservation conference in Denver.

An Clark Worcester Chori Hin City Kans Melba Jean Clark Catherine Howard B. Calder Hyrum Calder Lagoon Hansen Morgan Lewis W. Christensen Howard Calder N. L. Whitten Ray and John Starrs, Conn A. Theodore Johnson

Vacation visitors and military mentions in scattered notes

A string of brief notes records visits and military plans. Mrs Elwood Mathis of Price joins the Hadlock reunion after a Montana trip. Lloyd Lee Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Taylor, will return August 9 to enter engineering school at San Diego naval base. Mrs Marshall lead three daughters from Fontana California visit Vernal and other relatives after Virginia travel.

James Marshall Paul, Joyce Clarabelle Fontana Cal Bud Jarrell Morrice Vernon San Diego Naval Bases Lloyd Lee Taylor

Verbal Fragments Describe Home Sale in Vernal

A damaged clipping notes Mr and Mrs Menard L Cala selling their Vernal home and plans involving Portland Oregon. The text is incomplete but mentions Mel Tolla purchasing the Vernal property.

Real Estate Changes Hands As Residents Move

Mrz Stella H Oaks sells her home on Friday to Mr and Mrs Rile Chew and moves to Provard. Mr and Mrs Joe Lopez become new owners of the Home formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Jacobson. The Jacobsons move to the Lopez farm in Glines. Mr and Mrs J A Hantstes plan to relocate to Houston Texas for construction work. W C Havens of Independent Mine a Bonanza buys their home.

Mrz Stella H. Oaks Rile Chew Mrz. Oaks Io’ Provard Joe ‘Lopez Neve Caners Hantstes

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