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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1951

Page

7

Nearly 200 greet Mother Adams at charming afternoon fete

Mrs George E Adama celebrated with nearly two hundred guests at a Wednesday open house in her honor at the Hopkins residence. Pastel decorations, a lace covered table and a three tiered cake highlighted the reception. Local and out of town guests, including Mrs William B. Erekson and Mrs Alice Brighman, attended.

Adam George E Adama Claire Hopkins Hopkins John Kolter Teshuren Howard B. Calder Loyd Shimmin Mra Alfred “Bud” Hacking Ralph Siddoway Nancy Colton Gloria Fallis Millie Kay Christine Calder Marjorie Patricia Janet Hopkins Cheryl Siddoway L. L. Cook Hugh W. Colton Eleanor Ricks Idaho Falls William B. Erekson Wi Jam F. Holt Alice Brigman Salt Lake City Mary Orser Roosevelt Asher Ferry Ft. Duchesne Ashley Bartlett Fontana California Gee

Jaycees Stage Outing at Merkley for Week's Meeting

Jaycees held an outdoor gathering at Merkley Park replacing the regular meeting. Ralph Preece presided over a brief business session followed by a chicken dinner. Rex Layne’s upcoming appearance sparked discussion among the men while wives enjoyed a social gabfest. Committees included Bill Wilson as chair with Rod Ross and Harold Duke assisting.

Merkley Park Ralph Preece Rex Layne Bill Wilson Rod Ross Harold Duke

Naples Reception Honors Trevier Harrison Nuptials

Naples LDS Chapel hosted a reception and dance for Trevier Harrison and his bride Elaine McPhie following their August Salt Lake Temple ceremony. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Harrison and local helpers, with a three tier cake, floral decor, and musical numbers by Vellece Nielsen Joan Karren and the Duvall quartet. The newlyweds will reside in Provo after a previous Provo reception.

Naples Lds Arthur Harrison Trevier Harrison Salt Lake Linus Openshaw Orlo Goodrich Lynn Pope Norman Rogers Norma Gwen Rodeback Dorothy Harrison Norma Jean Rogers Grace Mannatsing Vena Collier Salt Lake Temple Charles Olsen Mia. LaVell Simmons Estel Manwaring Eloise Neiwsen Lester Neilsen Blanche Postma Carl Gardiner Dale Openshaw Vellece Nielsen Joan Karren DeMarr LaVoir Duvall Verdin Goodrich Mr. Open Ishaws Prova Elaine McPhie James McPhie Provo

Stake MIA Boards Hold Outdoor Stake Party

Members of the Young Men and Young Women Stake MIA boards gathered at Merkley Park for a party with 35 members and partners. Irene Wankier and LaVern Aycock directed a skit while Dr Verne L Nielsen and Grace Manwaring organized plans and served baked ham with trimmings.

MIA Merkley Park Irene Wankier LaVern Aycock Stake Verne L. Nielsen Grace Manwaring

Barkers Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Naples

Edgar and Mrs Barker marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a noon chicken dinner at their Naples home. A cake bore the words Fiftieth Anniversary. Relatives from California sent congratulations. The Barkers have fourteen children, thirty seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Naples Falit Barker Nap California George Hemstalk Barkers George Hemstalk Kenneth Oroville Calif Edith Hemstalk Quincy Barker America Newell Warren Salt Lake City George Barker Murray

DUP Delegation Attends Neola Meet in Uintah County

Daughters of Utah Pioneers met in Neola for annual summer convention activities with 32 delegates from Uintah County and Duchesne County groups. Kate B. Carter of Salt Lake City gave keynote remarks. the Neola bell was unveiled on a monument, commemorating pioneer days.

Uintah DUP Neola Camp Neola Salt Lake Los Angeles Cook Dexter

No Hostess Party Honors Alaskan Visitor Thursday

Mrs. Sweeney Ross now at Palmer Alaska was honored guest at a bridge party at Hotel Vernal. Prizes went to Lucille Johnson high and Mrs. Lloydee low with consolation to Mrs. Vera Hackin. Ross was invited by Johnson and left Vernal for home after visiting Idaho and Denver over the weekend.

Sweeney Ross Palmer Alaska Vernal Relve B Pests Fran Feltch Lucille Johnson Lloydee Vera Hackin Rosa Idaho Mrs. Ross

Griffis and Bell Marriage Vows Reported

Willam Griffis and Loy Bell announce the marriage of their daughter LaDonna May Griffis to Dayton Bell in a private Sept. 1 ceremony at the home of Bls Leo Beavens. The couple, attended by Douglas Griffis and a sister in law, plan a reception at Tod Park. The bride, a Naples and Vernal figure, recently attended Tooele High School. Bell works at the Tooele Ordnance Depot. couple resides in Tooele. Congratulations appear in the Utah County Hospital notes with several births listed in early September.

Willam Griffis Naples LaDonna May Grills Dayton Bell Loy Bell Provo Leo Beavens Douglas Griffis Liberty Park Untah Tooele J. M. Alfred Bell Tod Park

Campaign dinners boost American Legion auxiliary fund drive

Friday evening marked the second in a monthly series of Campaign Fund dinner parties by the American Legion Post and Auxiliary of Witbeck Unit No. 11. Past presidents will host future events to aid Mrs Rae Ashton’s national efforts while entertainment followed a Legion Home dinner with bridge and Canasta. Labor Day visitors from Provo joined local families as the Auxiliary held its first fall meeting at 2 PM September 14.

American Legion Tate American Legion Post Witbeck Unit No. 11 Legion Glen Lambert American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Rae Ashton Ashton National Organization Bessie Swain American Legion Auxilar Legion Hall

cABOUT TOWN Spending a brief overnight play

Overnight visitors and weekend trips fill a Vernal Vernal area note. Names include Floyd Workman Murray recovering at home after surgery in Salt Lake, C Lighton visiting relatives in Vernal, Antone Dupin and son Paul from Price, and John Koller Jr from Denver. Local families host gatherings and celebrate birthdays at Merkley Park. A long list of visitors from Salt Lake City Denver Provo and Manti attend social events, with several returning home Sunday or Monday.

Salt Lake City Floyd Workman Rae Ashton Antone Dupin Paul Price Dupin Donne Hanks Vernal Henry Slaugh Glenn John Michel Salt Lake Clair Moss

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