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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

11

Don Walker Names Talented Logan Miss as Bride

Don Walker married Ruth Wall in Logan Utah at the Logan LDS temple with a reception in Logan and a dance at the Vernal Scout House. The bride wore a satin gown with a V neckline and orange blossom crown. Attendant roles included Mrs Iva Wilcoxson as matron of honor and bridesmaids Mrs Maiva Sorenson Lois Mortens er and Ada Mae Wall. Best man was Paul Hujlinger and guests included family and friends from Logan and Vernal. The couple will reside in Logan where he will study at Utah State Agricultural College and she will work as secretary for H Grant West. A navy leave in Vernal included Lloyd Lee Taylor visiting relatives. Arriving from San Diego Mr Taylor will join duty near New Port.

Logan Don Walker Ruth Wall John E. Wall Walker le 9 Gan George F. Walker Vermal Iva Wilcoxson Maiva Sorenson Broom Lois Mortenserf Ada Mae Wall Walker Paul Hujlinger Lloyd Taylor Lloyd Lee Taylor Mats Navy Vernal San Diego Cal Mr. Taylor If Artie New Port Salts Lake Leagitt Second Ward Keltha Nelson Lota Hatch Gail Feltch Beverly Siddeway Cora Lee Nelson Lawrence Luck Art Smith Ernest Caldwelland Chellus Caldwell Merkley Douglas’ Merkley Merkley Park Utah, State Agriculture College Roy Huber Loris Wooley Lapoint Asher Merkley Leo Hacking Dean Sessions

Promenade of Geraldin Leavitt and Don Hatch in Salt Lake City

Miss Geraldin Leavitt and Don Hatch exchanged marriage vows last Tuesday at the Leavitt home in Salt Lake City. The double ring ceremony featured a candlelit setting and a gown of white satin with seed pearl crown. Guests from Vernal and Salt Lake City attended the reception and later a Vernal shower and dance. The couple reside at 1139 McClelland Ave Salt Lake City where Hatch plans to complete his education at the University of Utah and works with Steve Price's band.

Geraldin Leavitt Don Hatch Alonzo A. Leavitt Salt Lake City Bus Hatch Vernal Gus Hatch Lota Hatch Boulder Cole McClelland Ave Plc Hatch University of Utah School of Education Steve Price

Just-Wed Charles Fergusons Make Vernal Home

Charles M Ferguson and Gloria Nicks of Riverside Calif wed in Redlands at the Dykes Memorial Chapel First Methodist Church Sept 2 with a double ring ceremony. After a Laguna Beach honeymoon they settled in Vernal where Ferguson works at radio station KJAM as engineer and announcer.

Charles Fergusons Vernal Charles M. Ferguson Gloria Nicks Riverside Cal Dykes Memorial First Methodist Church Redlands Gabardine Laguna Beach Ferguson KJAM Erwin Boelter Aek

Tokawana DUP Camp Sets October Meet

Camp Tokawana Daughters of Utah Pioneers met Sept 8 at Jesse Weeks home under camp captain Maryette Wardle. The group planned the Oct 13 meeting at Alma Preece home with hostesses Weeks and Iona Mace. The program included a Duchesne meet report by Thelma Dexter, solos by Louise Caldwell and Thelma Dexter, and a piano piece by Ray Hatch. guests included Mrs Hatch and Mrs Caldwell.

Maryette Wardle Tokawana Daughters of Utah Pioneers Jesse Weeks Alma Preece Lila Robbins Weeks Iona Mace Thelma Dexter Louise Caldwell Robbins Ray Hatch Hatch Caldwell

Guest of honor Virginia Dow Allred feted at shower

More than 490 friends and relatives gathered at Victor Allred’s Naples home to honor Mrs. Jack Allred nee Virginia Dow at a formal bridal shower. Sept 7 guests wore aqua crepe gowns and pink white carnation corsages while hostesses included Mrs. Donald Down and Mrs. Victor Allred.

Naples Victor Allred Jack Allred Virginia Dow Donald Down Millie Haws Oral Richens Eloise Neilson Wanda Jacobsen

Steak Fry at Sowards Residence Delights Guests

A Friday steak fry at Harmon Sowards and Lloyd Winward drew 18 guests. Hosts served outdoors, with honored attendees including LDS mission-bound boys, Miss Pearl Butler of Payson, Miss Carol Lou Kimball of Salt Lake City, and Miss Ara Larsen of Waynesburrow.

Harmon Sowards Glade Sowards Lloyd Winward Mr. Sowards Mr. Winward LDS Church Pearl Butler Payson Carol Lou Kimball A. Noble Kimball Salt Lake City Missara, Larsen Waynesburrow, A

Frisco Visitors Feted At Dinners

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Bingham hosted a Saturday dinner honoring their son Dr. Charles B. Bingham and daughter Miss Genevieve Bingham visiting from San Francisco California. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Vere Johnson and Randy, Dr. and Mrs. Don Johnson of Roosevelt, Miss Ruby Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. J Ferron Hacking and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Richards of Vernal.

Fred G. Bingham Bingham Charles B. Bingham Genevieve Bingham San Francisco Cal Vere Johnson Randy Don Johnson Roosevelt Ruby Erickson J. Ferron Hacking Shirley Richards Vernal

Betts Home Hosts Chicken Supper for Local youths

Mrs. Marvin Kettle entertained a group of Ballard socialites at Ernest Betts home on Sept. 7 serving a hot chicken dinner to 22. Honored were Max and Howard Todd who depart soon for LDS missionary service in Salt Lake City and then the mission field. Other guests included Keith Todd Mark Angus Bonnie and Lorraine Hullinger along with Elders Brimhall and Johnson. Brimhall recently returned from mission work in the Indian district and made note of his release. George Bigelow celebrated his birthday Sept. 14 with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartle Orvel Hullinger and Elroy Wilkins also attending. Eloise Nielsen registered at Gila Junior College in Thatcher Ariz. this week.

Johnson LDS Church Brimhall Arizona George Bigelow Mr. Bigelow Kenneth Hartle Orvel Hullinger Vernal Elroy Wilkins Roosevelt

Camp Utahns Begin Season of Activity

Members of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Camp Utahn met September 12 at the Frank Slaugh residence to start a new season. Hostesses were Mrs. Shirley Slaugh and Mrs. Ernest Caldwell. The program featured piano selections by Mrs. Frank Slaugh and a history by Mrs. Lawrence Sildoway. Guest Mrs. Leo Dexter, DUP county president, outlined plans and projects including a fundraising drive for a new DUP Memorial edifice in Salt Lake City. The meeting was led by captain Mrs. Shirley Slaugh and dessert was served to 15 attendees.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Utahn Frank Slaugh Shirley Slaugh Ernest Caldwell Lawrence Sildoway Leo Dexter DUP Salt Lake City Dexter J. Arben Jolley

Jensen Homemakers Meet at Snow Home

Jensen Homemakers club met Friday afternoon September 18 at Mrs. Darwin Snow home with Pearl Johnson presiding. Twenty six members attended as Mrs Ista King gave a lesson on painting and stenciling linens. Lunch was served by Mrs. Snow and assistants. The group will meet again October 13 at Mrs. Ira S Gardner home.

Jensen Homemakers Club Darwin Snow Pearl Johnson Ista King Della Murray Leora Murray Ira S. Gardner Jensen

Students Return to Utah Campus With News of Movers

A long list of local residents returns to University of Utah and Brigham Young University for study while others relocate for fall terms. Names include Dorothy Witbeck Nils Perry Irene Curry Sterling Colton Glen Hatch Edmond Allen Rachel Calder Nancy Colton Brent Feltch Don Collier Misses Revee Hullinger Lorraine Pope Audrey Jones Christine Walker Adeline Walker and John Shimmin among readers heading to Seattle Provo Stanford Logan and Denver for education and work.

University of Utah Clasl Dorothy Ann Witbeck Nils Perry Irene Curry Sterling Don Colton Glen Hatch Edmond Allen Rachel Calder Nancy Colton Brent Feltch Don Collier Revee Hullinger Lorraine Pope Audrey Jones Provo Brigham Young University

MIA Leaders Dress for Hobo Party at Uintah Stake

MIA officers hosted a novelty gala at the Uintah stake center with ward members performing skits and musical numbers. Ruth Robertson and Dorothy O'Neil starred in a skit while Art Schaefermeyer drew cheers as a Mexican hob o singer and Velda Simmons performed.

Uintah Stake Uintah Stake Center Ruth Robertson Dorothy O'Neil Stake Art Schaefermeyer Velda Simmons Glen Walker Vern Nielson Dorky Naomi Lunt Shirley Price Dorothy O'Niel Alvin Weeks

Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at Witbeck Post

The American Legion auxiliary Witbeck post No. 11 installed officers led by Mrs. Paul Bricker as president replacing Mrs. Davey Hatch. Other officers named include Mrs. Leo Dexter and Mrs. Frank Couture as vice presidents, Mrs. Vern McCarrell secretary, Hattie E. Johnson treasurer, Irene Wilson historian, Zora Milburn chaplain, Peggy James sergeant at arms, with Mrs. Pauline Hazelbush in charge.

Paul Bricker American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Post No. 11 Rae Ashton Bricker Davey Hatch Leo Dexter Frank Couture Vern McCarrell Hattie E. Johnson Irene Wilson Zora Milburn Peggy James Pauline Hazelbush

Future Golden Gleaners Entertained in Naples Ward Event

Naples and Davis wards host the Future Golden Gleaners of Uintah stake on Wednesday September 28 at the Naples ward chapel. The program begins at 8 p m with a fall theme and light refreshments planned. All Golden Gleaners and Futures are invited.

Naples and Davis Wards Golden Gleaners of Uintah Stake Naples Ward Golden Gleaners

Golden Gleaners Stake and Ward Executives Named

Golden Gleaners group in the stake and ward appoints stake executives of the TA to lead church and community service efforts this quarter.

Golden Stake Ward

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