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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1953
Page
6
The garbled clipping records several nuptials and social events. It notes Miss Tizzle Helvher marrying Carl Bartholomew of Salt Lake City in late August, and a ceremony for Miss May Oukinson with Atwood, all amid a mix of travel and local farming references from the era.
Mrs Alma Preece reports Ronald Winn and family returned Saturday from Denver where he was stationed with the Air Force. He has received his release after two years of service. Richard Chew left Tuesday for Napa California after a summer with his aunt Mrs Rob Alvin Smith family.
The article records the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Anderton, mentions Miss Madeline at the University of Utah returning from summer break, and notes several local social items including visits, farewells, and a new baby at the Mullins home. It also references wheat yields and community happenings around Salt Lake and nearby areas.
Residents report visits and travels within the ward including Caldwell and Swett families. Harry Kidd’s son reaches Japan before heading to Korea for ten months. Attendees at a temple excursion include Thacker Anders Freestone Preece and Wardle families. State Fair Ogden and a DUP convention were noted plus mission reports from Warren and Minet families.
The National Junior Vegetable Growers Association lists two new awards for 1953. A $50 separate award will honor the best soil-related demonstration at the Tulsa Oklahoma event on December 9 1953. About $3600 more will be awarded for reports on soil fertility practices with state and regional prizes and a national top prize. Submissions are due by October 15 1953 to state committees with November 3 1953 deadline to the National Award Committee.
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Colton and their Boise, Idaho family savoring a chicken dinner Wednesday evening at the Ward Jarman residence. Various regional visits, school lunches, funerals, and community gatherings are mentioned, including Gene Lee Sheffer’s funeral and several local social visits across Randlett and neighboring towns.
The Tridel Relief Society was reorganized last week with officers led by Mrs. Dorie Pe Pe Moire and counselors Merle McKee and Iris Morrill. Visitors from Salt Lake City and Tooele called on local families including the Shoemakers, Rosses, Morrills, and Harveys. Teachers H LeRoy Morrill and Shardon Morrill taught at Whiterocks School as local residents hosted gatherings and a junior party at Glenna Anderson’s home.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions financial concerns around Drlich Bhindis with reference to a slump in some area. The readable portion suggests economic trouble and potential budget pressures affecting the subject. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
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