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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
11
Miss Waon do Anderson and George M Calder wed in a Vernal Utah ceremony at the First LDS ward. Guests, reception, and floral decor highlighted the evening as the couple prepares a California honeymoon and plans to resume Vernal employment after their return.
A simple ceremony Friday September 3 joined Vera Kinkle and Howard Corless of Vernal. officiant William B. Wallis, Vernal First LDS bishop, led the rites. The couple, attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wall, will reside in Vernal where Corless will continue work at Vernal Sand & Gravel Co.
The Maeser home of Mr and Mrs Boyd Hatch hosted a Wednesday evening gathering with fried chicken and corn on the lawn. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Hatch and daughter Mr and Mrs Bert Hatch and children Mr and Mrs Sam J Hatch Sr and children and others.
Mr and Mrs Joe Steinaker and relatives from Manila visited Vernal area and flagged a misprint on the Steinaker Draw pond sign misreading Stanaker instead of Steinaker The Steinaker era marks tie Joe Steinaker as valley pioneer who lived in the draw forty years ago and later in Lone Tree Wyoming The group returned home Monday after a three day visit Eighty six Uintah stake LDS Relief Society members attended a four stake convention in Roosevelt with instruction on organization work by Ethel C Smith and Aline Young from the Salt Lake City board Babies born last week to Orson Rophan Floyd Campbell Darrell C Boren and Joseph Anderson
The announcement says Miss Norma Atwood will marry Alen R. Marsden in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Parents Mr and Mrs Basil Atwood make the notice. Marsden is the son of Mrs A H Marsden of 757 Simpson Ave Salt Lake City.
Roosevelt and Vernal BPW clubs hosted a regional convention in Vernal with Sue Graa Mat tie Pendleton and Virginia Dickerson as principal speakers. About 25 regional members attended as Myrtle Lambert led planning for next year. A noon luncheon featured floral centerpieces by Hazel Ashton and Uintah basin honey souvenirs for visitors.
Mr and Mrs R R Hatcher hosted a dinner party and open house honoring Mrs B B Hurley of Seattle Washington at their Bonanza Mines home. Hurley visited as a guest of her sister Mrs L D Barry of Vernal.
Mary Jane Wilko and Alex Leltoy Hasmussen wed in St James church on a Wednesday in August. The bride wore navy blue taffeta with a white orchid, and her sister served as maid of honor in smoke blue. The groom, son of Coalville residents, attended by his brother Lee Rasmussen as best man. Reception at Hotel Vernal featured a pink and ivory cake and vocal music by J. M. Francke and Barbara Adams. Post honeymoon in California, they plan to reside in Salt Lake City while pursuing further studies at the University of Utah.
Jensen ward ladies held a party at the ward meeting-house for Mrs. Minnie Caldwell and Mrs. Veda Hatch as they move to Maeser and Vernal. Twenty seven attendees enjoyed games led by Rebecca and Erma Stewart and a pot-luck luncheon. Mrs. Caldwell, longtime PriMary president, received a floor lamp, while Mrs. Hatch was given a table lamp. A handkerchief shower honored Miss Mary Helen Merkley and Miss Janice Fisher as they leave for studies at HeNegar School of Business Salt Lake City and Carbon Junior College Price.
House guests include Mr and Mrs Isreal Heaton and two daughters from Lean. Don Erickson returns to San Diego Navy station after a 10 day furlough. Various relatives travel to Price Helper Logan and Salt Lake City for visits. Thacker Price reunion attendees from Midway and Vernal attend. Nurses Mrs Starwall and another visit Rock Springs and Vernal. Several small trips described among Vernal and surrounding towns.
Mrs. John Mayfield and family of Latara Colorado announce the marriage of their daughter Lois Jean to Edward Crowther of Sanford Colorado performed in the Mant LDS temple recently. Mrs Alvin Weeks left Vernal for Indianapolis for an extended visit with her daughter.
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