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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

11

Reception and Open House for Mr and Mrs Gordon Perry

A Salt Lake Temple wedding followed by receptions in Price Utah and Vernal marked the marriage of Gordon Perry and Lou Jean Anderson. The couple, witnessed by family, celebrated with a reception in Price and an Open House in Glines Ward, Vernal, featuring a pink and white four tier cake, formal attire, and a Paulson orchestra for dancing.

Glines Gordon Perry Price Utah Vernal Myron D. Perry Lou Jean Anderson Arvel Anderson Salt Lake Temple Willard Jones J. G. Burnett Salt Lake City Fannon T Shimmin Anderson Price Fourth Ward LaRae Tryfonas Donna Shimmin Dorothy Pederson Matam Brimhall June Nielson Fannon T. Shimmin Max Pederson Keith Brimhall Arnold Perry Seele Annette Batty Lenora Searle Eula Rae Myrna Johnson William Howard Don Betty Don Clif Wardle Marie Paulson Loreen Johnson Dorothy Searle Paulson

Mr and Mrs Myles Murray Honored At Armory Reception

A beautifully appointed reception at the new Vernal Armory honored Mr and Mrs Myles Murray. The couple married August 20 in Elko Nevada. The bride Judy Walte daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Walte wore a white net and taffeta dress. Best man Morgan Lee. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Samuel Cowley Jr Mr and Mrs Roland Duke of Roosevelt and others from Rangely Colorado.

New Vernal Armory Myles Murray Elko Nevada George Brouchet Judy Walte Victor Walte Murray Albert Murray Jensen Connie Moit Plesta Alexander Myrna Kay D’ann Pope Judy Dalene Duke Morgan Lee Walte Kathleen Knight Ruth Ann Cowley Mary Lou ‘Richardson Jane Jones Lang Abegglen Veen Birch Margaret Francke Reg Burchinal Samuel Cowley Jr Rolan Duke Roosevelt Jean Stewart Auer Warren Dale Stewart Rangely Colo

Rangely Catholic Ladies Plan Rummage Bake Sale

Rangely Catholic Ladies plan their annual rummage and bake sale for Monday and Tuesday at the Toggery Building. Mrs. W. J. Kuebler and the Rosary Society president say coffee and homemade goodies will be served all day and all are welcome.

Toggery W. J. Kuebler Aan and Rosary Society Sai

Wiss Harrison Leaves Por Eastern College

Miss Martha Avis Harrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harrison, will enter her senior year at William Woods College Fulton Mo Sept 18. The college is for girls and this year’s student body includes 26 states and Korea. She majors in advanced business. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kay and son Robert and Mr and Mrs Norman Haslem visited recently in Woodland at the home of Mr and Mrs Niles Haslem.

Hampton Iowa Martha Avis Harrison Harrison R. E. Harrison William Woods College Fulton William Woods States Korea Akek Lawrence Kay Robert Norman Haslem

Mrs May Ruple Open House Celebrates 87th Birthday

Mrs May Ruple invites friends to an open house at her home on Sunday September 25 from 2 to 5 p m to celebrate her 87th birthday. No gifts, please.

May Ruple

Wasatch Academy selects Jennie Johnson as cheerleader

Jennie Johnson of Vernal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Clyde S Johnson, was chosen as one of Wasatch Academy Mt. Pleasant cheerleaders. This marks the fourth straight year a Uintah Basin girl has earned the honor. Other coordinators include Joni Funk Myron and Gloria Mc Gonigle of Portland Oregon.

Wasatch Academy Mt. Pleasant Jennie Johnson Clyde S. Johnson Vernal Uintah Tiasin Joni Funk Myron Gloria McGonigle Portland Oregon Miss McGonigle Aene

Former Vernalite Appointed Head of A C Department

Logan reports Dr. Don S. Carter named head of the department of child development and parent education at Utah State Agricultural College. On sabbatical at Teachers College, Columbia University, he completed Ed D requirements and received the degree in August. Earlier he earned a Master of Social Work from the University of California.

Latin America Adventure of LDS Missionary Miss Richens

Miss Itten Richens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs C L Richens of Ash ley, recounted her Latin American mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She traveled Guatemala El Salvador Nicaragua Panama Costa Rica Honduras and Mexico City while detailing mail censorship and danger during a revolution that toppled Communist influence.

Central America Itten Richens Vernal Miss Iitchens C L Richens Ashley Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Latin America Mexico City Guatemala Richens el Salvador Nicaragua Panama Canal Zone Costa Rica Honduras Mission David O. McKay USAC Duchesne High School

Autumn wedding plans announced for Neeley Bryson couple

Mr and Mrs Orville Neeley of Preston Idaho announce autumn wedding plans for daughter Lauradene to Ralph I Bryson son of R A Bryson of Vernal. They will wed October 21 in the Salt Lake Temple with a reception at Oneida Stake House Preston. Both couples attended Brigham Young University and plan Salt Lake City home after marriage before Provo in January.

Orville Neeley Preston Idaho Lauradene Ralph If Bryson R. A. Bryson Vernal Salt Lake Temple Oneida Brigham Young University Bryson

Lowell Caldwell Weds Beverly Durbin In Salt Lake Temple Rites

Lowell Caldwell and Beverly Durbin wed at the Salt Lake LDS Temple with President Raymond Clayton officiating. The bride wore a satin ballerina gown with lace sleeves and lilies of the valley in her crown. They honeymoon through Yellowstone to Oregon and will reside in Provo while pursuing further schooling.

Salt Lake LDS Temple Lowell Caldwell Beverly Durbin Raymond Clayton Caldwell Wallace Caldwell Maeser Franklin Richards Oregon Yellowstone Provo Brigham Young University Ernest Caldwell

Newlywed couple plans home in Price after BYU links

The bride, a former BYU and San Jose State student, recently returned from a mission in the Central Atlantic States. The groom, a returning service member who spent time in Korea, is a student at Carbon College. They aim to establish their home in Price.

Fannon T. Shimmin Price Perry BYU San Jose State College la Mission Central Atlantic States Korea Carbon College

Isla King Wins Ladies Golf Crown

Isla King defeated the defending champion VI Shepherd in a Frank Merriwell finish to claim the ladies golf crown. She remained medalist, while Amelia Manker and Dode Rolfe halved on the 18th but Rolfe incurred a penalty stroke after an errant second shot.

Isla King VI Shepherd Frank Merriwell Shepherd Mrs. Shepherd Amelia Manker Dode Rolfe Mrs. Rolf

Deb Casada Captures Vernal Amateur Title In Upset

Deb Casada defeated defending champion Ralph Ashton to win the Vernal Amateur in a tense final. Ashton had held the title for three years. Casada earlier beat Bud Pease in the semi finals while Ashton eliminated Corne Asmug. Ralph Ashton was medalist, with 40 33 78. Young 13 year old Raymond Kier won the A Flight, over Dwight Wetenkamp. Victor Waite blasted Craig Asmus to win the B Flight. Duff Anderson won the C Flight over Fran Felftch. Brooke Stephens beat Tom Handy for bantamweight first.

Deb Casada Ralph Ashton Ashton Casada Bud Pease Corne Asmug Raymond Kier Dwight Wetenkamp Victor Waite Craig Asmus Steady Duff Anderson Fran Felftch Brooke Stephens Tom Handy

Locals Hear Of Family Visits In Dry Fork Area

Locals recount visits and connections among families in Dry Fork and surrounding areas. Notable mentions include Fern Woolf of Lafayette California visiting Dan Adams, Jack Gardner departing for overseas duty, and Verna Moore newly promoted to Airman First Class at Waco Texas AFB. The article lists additional visits by the Stagg and Osterstock families from Salt Lake City and Ohio, with ties to Leo Dexter and Leafy Moore among others.

Fern Woolf Lafayette Calif Dan Adams Woolf Mr Adams Dry Fork Verna Moore Leafy Moore Vernal Waco Texas Alrman 1St Clags

Calendar of September events list shows varied meetings

September schedule lists Knife and Fork on 24, American Legion on 26, Lions and Camp Utahn DUP on 28, Kiwanis and High School PTA on 29, and LDS General Conference on 30, detailing community gatherings and organizational activities.

Ptember Knife and Fork American Legion Lions Camp Utahn Dup Kiwanis PTA LDS General Conference

Marriage License Issued For Adams Merica Nuptials In Houston

Charles Pope, county clerk, issued a single license this week to John Quincy Adams aged 45 and Lula Kate Merica aged 43, both of Houston Texas. They received the license on September 22 and were married by Bishop Martin Curtis in the foyer of the First Ward chapel.

Charles Pope John Quincy Adams Lula Kate Merica Houston Texas Martin Curtis First Ward Chapel

Quotations on Life by Robert Louis Stevenson

A reflective excerpt attributes to Robert Louis Stevenson the idea that life’s meaning lies in daily acts. It emphasizes bearing burdens, enduring hard work, and living with sweetness, patience, love, and purity from sunrise to sunset.

Robert Louis Stevens

Teaching Plans Mentioned for Preston High School Visit

Mr and Mrs Richens toured Mexico and the pyramids with Byron Chapman of Mesa Arizona, who helped with luggage. The family friend recalled plans to ship a teaching plan and discussed future teaching plans for Nunes.

Preston High School Richens Pyramids Mexico Byron Ao Chapman Mesa Arizona Nunes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Gordon Perry Heh Mie Ball Vernal Armory Armory Thalia Club Maggie Hatch Bessie Wheeler Bingg Zina Anderson Zora Milburn Georgia Cautures Joanna Banks Birdie Allen Helen Anderson Barbara Armstrong Esther Club C. J. Neal Norma Marrs Robert McWhorter Ethel Martin Rangely Catholic Ladies Wiss Harrison Por Eastern College Mary Ruple A.C. Department Helen Richens Evelyn Evans Jess Bromley Gilbert Childs Calvin Marshall Orem Sheldon Jacobsen Thorne Studio West Main Bwain Balding Roosevelt Jack Gardner San Francisco Elmer Gardner Ray Richardson J J. W Richardson Naples Verna Dick, Wella Denver Leo Dexter John Stagg Sally Stagg Deane Stagg Gordon Stagg Owen Bob Osterstock Tim and Janail Floyd Osterstock Ohio Edith Allred Norman Hastem Niles Hastem Brent Woodland Ronald Batty Dale Reed’s The Hosiery Club Alice
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