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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1946

Page

12

Velma Wilkins and Otis Weeks Wed In Home Rites

Velma Wilkins and Otis Weeks were married in a home ceremony led by Bishop Jesse A. Haws of Fi Ward. The bride wore blue with orchid and white accents, was given away by her father Extin Wilkins, and attended by matron of honor Mrs Burns Newby and bridesmaid Nola Weeks. Best man was Bob Lundell. A reception followed at Jensen Ward chapel with autumn flowers and a three tier cake. The bride is a Uintah high school graduate employed in Salt Lake City. the groom a discharged marine will attend Provo and they plan to make their home there.

Jesse A. Haws Fi ‘Ward Extin Wilkins Bob Lundell John Jotagg Kohengrin Bessie Morely Salt Lake Tarnacle Jensen ‘Ward Chapel Weeks Andell Uintah High School Salt Lake City Bat Provo

Jensen Girl Weds V. T. Simms Here Saturday

Vernal girl marries Arien Redhair of Great Bend Kansas in a double ring ceremony at the Freestone home in Aadley officiated by Bishop C L Richens. The bride wore long white sheer satin embroidery with a quarter length veil. Bridesmaids included Mrs Richard Kearsley and Glenna Willis. The groom is a Great Bend native employed by Calder Motor Co. They will reside in Vernal for the present.

Freestone Nanahter West Inter College Freested Arien Redhair Great Bend Kansas C. L. Richens Aadley Rom & Norn Barbara Hetch Hence Richard Kearsley Port’land Oregon Glenna Willis Deonine and Afton Dire Thur Reiihalr Spa Navy Ete

Marriages and licenses issued in Vernal area

A list of marriage licenses issued on August 23 to Garl D. Gardiner and Martha Jean Haycock of Salt Lake City, and on August 24 to Miles Batty and Nora Powell of Vernal. August 30 to Otis Heber Weese and Velma Wilkins. August 30 to Arlen Redhair and Mar A quiet ceremony to read by Justice of the Peace Richard Jensen. other licenses and attendees noted, with a social update on Mrs. L. H. Watkins, Basin hospital, and a Variety Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell with desserts and prizes.

Garl D. Gardiner Martha Jean Haycock Salt Lake City Miles Batty Nora Powell Otis Heber Wee Se Velma ‘Wilkins He Hoffman Jr Thoma Rodgers Arlen Redhair Joe Postma F. Shaw Oklahoma Margaret Unger Camp Amelixton Call Moense Jensen Simms Thebbie Moon

Doreen Kidd Weds Roosevelt Man In Double Ring Rite

Doreen Kidd daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomes E Kidd of Vernal and Ernest Charles Norman son of Mr and Mrs L A Nor were married Wednesday morning in double ring rites read by Bishop Jesse A Hawa at his home on First North street. The auburn haired bride wore a powder blue suit with black accessories and white carnation corsage. Matron of honor Mrs Harold Twitchell wore a sage green suit with a pink rose corsage. Best man was Arthur Norman. A reception at the Kidd home in Ashley Ward will honor the couple upon returning from a honeymoon in Yellowstone Park. The bride has worked at Alfred's Glass Shop and the groom is employed at Loffland Bros.

Doreen Kidd Thomes E. Kidd Vernal Ernest Charles Norman Arthur Norman Kidd Ashley Werd Yellowstone Park Alfred Glass Shop Loffland Lros

Cultural Arts Club Hosts Pre Season Party

Members of the Cultural Arts club held a pre season luncheon at the president Mrs Wm Jac obe home last Thursday evening. Mrs Albin Anderson and Mrs Eugene Nielson assisted. A two course luncheon and small tables with late summer flowers were used. Fifteen members attended.

Cultural Arts Club Otheir Wm. Jacobe Albin Anderson Eugene Nielson

Collier's Housewares Offers Cots Beds and Furnishings

Army cots and pads available this week at Collier's with new metal beds bed springs and mattresses. Extra bed can be had for 85 dollars. Also studio couches lamps cedar chests and gilt edged mirrors. Hack Lines Furniture stocks a wide range of styles and prices with reduced dresses at C E Searle & Co and general wearing apparel selections.

Collier’s Colliers Ines C. E. Searle & Co

Mrs Oaks Receives Master of Arts Degree at Columbia University

Stella Harris Oaks, educator and dean at a high school, returned from New York City where she earned a Master of Arts degree at Columbia University. She attended summer dress auctions and announced a fall dress shipment, with prices ranging from 9 to 98 dollars. Also visiting was Miss Katherine Wetzel of Philadelphia.

Stella Harris Oaks Gira Ein Tah High Seh New York City Columbia ‘University Ashton Selene Spomery Ene Ion Sad Gul Erie Katherine Wetzel Philadelphia Wetzel Quks' Eldren Ldallin Mermdil Eveela Payson Eisen Ents

Vernal Girl Marries in California at Carmel Mission

Barbara Bennion daughter of E. A. Bennion now of Montana Nevada and Pierce Anthony Rooney Jr exchanged vows August 8 at the San Carlos Mission in Carmel California. Bennion, a WAVES veteran, held rank of yeoman second class at discharge. She studied at the University of Utah Westminster College Wasatch Academy Mt Pleasant.

Barbara Bennion E. A. Bennion Montella Nevada Pierce Anthony Rooney, Jr San Carlos Carmel Miss Bennion WAVES Rats of Yeoman Aha University of Utah Westminster College Salt Lake City Wasatch Academy Jat Mt. Pleasant

Maeser Ward Reunion At Merkley Park Attendance Celebrated

Maeser ward held a reunion last Thursday at Merkley Park with ward auxiliaries directing activities. Highlights included a Sunday school program led by Ferron Hacking, dances by five dwarfs, musical numbers by Thacker siblings, and an accordion solo by Gaila Hacking. Married groups won softball games and a watermelon bust closed the afternoon before a Le Rose orchestra dance at the ward amusement hall.

Memdefs Oline Maeser Merkley Park Annus Ward Ferron Hacking Blahe Harvey McKee Louisia Packing Teddy, Dale Leslie Thacker Gaila Hacking Muriel Joe Murray Maeser Ward le Rose Orchestra

Vernalites and Residents Share Holiday Visit Notes

Fragmented obituary and social notes list Vernal residents and former locals visiting Salt Lake City Ogden Provo and other Utah towns. Mentions of Calder Keirshey Markey Jorgensen and Long families with travel to Fontana and Cheyenne. Some entries reference University of Utah student status and future plans to return to Vernal.

Héna Calton Markey Salt Lake Markey Teace Tihsles H. Calton Berg University of Utah

Colorful pottery dishes featured in United States week

Colorful pottery dishes headline the United States this week offering a festive range of wares. A conservative service for eight dinner set is available and a Christmas doll layaway plan is promoted for holiday shoppers.

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Alive man pays 28 cents for share in deed memo

A terse note reports an alive man paying twenty eight cents for a share in a deed memo. The fragment mentions an individual named Er Soete and references a legal or property action. Further readable details are scarce.

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