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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
9
Births list includes multiple families with August dates and varied surnames. Community items cover Variety Club meeting, American Legion Auxiliary, PTA Council, Moose Club social with Tex Hosa orchestra, Sandra Francke to Stephens College, and updated Vernal marriage licenses with names and dates.
Davis Merkley and Vernal residents purchased an Aberdeen Angus bull from Newell L. Meyers in Riverton Utah. Ike N Shaffer and wife moved to Vernal. Several visitors from Los Angeles and California stayed with Spendloves and Bates family over Labor Day weekend. Frontier Airlines staff changes relocate Norman Haslem to Salt Lake City. Vernal and Daggett Uintah counties report strong alfalfa seed production and few loan delinquencies.
Carol York and Charles Wiley Robbins wed in a double wing ceremony at the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 2. Raymond H. Clayton officiated as guests, including family from NH and Wyoming. A reception August 21 in Ashley Ward Chapel featured formal gowns, bouquets, and a program with songs and solo performances.
Vernal doctors will attend portions of the Utah State Medical Association annual scientific meetings at the Hotel Utah Motor Lodge September 11 to 13. Physicians from Utah and neighboring states Idaho Nevada and Wyoming are expected to participate with the theme What Is New In My Field. Dr John F Waldo president of the association says the refresher course will be helpful to every doctor in the area.
By Melba Allred, a song Hawaii Wedding Song performed by Melba Allred, Wilma Davidson and Alice Kidd with Mary Cook on piano. The wedding cake by Mrs. Jennie Haslent and Mrs. Nila Balty features four tiers topped by a white gold net arch and bride groom figures. Out of town guests include Mrs. Hannah Robbins Evanston Wyoming Mr and Mrs David Brinton Salt Lake City and others. After a wedding trip through northern Utah and southern Idaho the couple settles in Provo where the groom attends BYU. The bride’s rose serrano going away outfit is noted with white necessaries.
Uintah stake quarterly conference announced for Sunday at 7 30 p m in the stake center. Darius B Burke age group counselor reports three speakers including Charles Knight and Mr and Mrs Victor Wilkins. Musical selections feature Tam and Jan Tate singing Live Life in a Sweet Key, Lowe Goodrich violin solo and a vocal selection under Verdin Goodrich.
About 125 persons attended the Vernal Lions Club fathers and sons gathering at Merkley Park last Wednesday evening. Ray Caldwell played saxophone while Vernal Ward and guilds provided entertainment and a lunch was served.
The Vernal District of the Bureau of Land Management honored Jerry Hatch at a picnic in Merkley Park on Thursday August 29. Hatch a district heavy equipment operator retired August 30 after 12 years of service. A watch was presented by Jerry Wuff district Range Conservationist. Hatch helped build more than 100 miles of roads from the Wyoming border to the Rock Cliff Mountains and directed many reservoir builds in the district. The gathering, with over 60 attendees, also saluted the summer staff for their work.
Certificates are ready at the City Office for beginners 140 juniors 45 junior lifeguards 16 senior lifeguards and 4 water safety aides who completed Vernal Pool courses this summer. Pool manager Ralph Olson notes a drop in accident rate per 100000 people from 10.5 to 3.7 drownings since 1914 while participation rose, underscoring swim training value. Dwight Kimsey says next year beginner classes will be offered with emphasis on children eight and under and parents with younger children urged to contact him about the Teaching Johnny to Swim program from the American Red Cross.
Mr and Mrs EL Ben and two daughters Susan and Annette of Brigham City visited with Mr and Mrs Stan Robins and Mrs Leland Bennion over Labor Day weekend. Audrey Lane Bureau advertises patterns and mail orders. Mr and Mrs Robert Pitchford return from a week in California Mexico and Ogden. Tony and Craig stayed with grandparents. Mr and Mrs William H Slaugh spend Monday in Salt Lake City on business.
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