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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

11

Naples Reception Honors Newlywed Mr and Mrs Irvin Haws

A Naples reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Irvin A Haws was hosted by the local non-teachers group of the United School District at Merkley Park last Friday. About 80 members and partners enjoyed supper and a bonfire program featuring Theron Moerkmey with readings, Rex Taylor and Tex Ross with guitar duet, A Alwyn Call and Ernest Caldwell on saw and harmonica, and Vere Wilson on guitar. Officers Denzil Adams, Tro Trimble, and Mrs Virgie Gee arranged the event, with school board members and Superintendent 140% G Abbott in attendance with their spouses.

United School District Merkley Park Theron Moerkiey Rex Taylor Tex Ross A. Alwyn Call Ernest. Caldwell Vere Wilson Denzil Adams Trimble Virgie Gee Abbott Ernem M. Johnson

Parties Honor Day Family at Naples and Salt Lake Wedding

Social pages recount hostess duties for Mrs. C Erwin Day and family, a Neighborhood party for baby David Evert Day, and a Naples reception dance honoring Irving Haws and Patricia June Blan. Details cover attendees, gifts, decorations, and a pink white theme, with remarks on the couple’s LDS temple ceremony and future plans in Great Falls Montana.

Mrs Preston Voorhies Returns From Europe

Mrs Preston Voorhies arrived home in Vernal last Wednesday after a four month Europe trip visiting England Scotland Isle of Wight and France. She traveled aboard an ocean voyage that faced the Edna hurricane about 260 miles from New York and endured 36 hours at sea. She left Vernal May 1 and returned England to Vernal on September 4. The trip showed war ruins amid much rebuilding across Europe.

Preston Voorhies Vernal Europe Vialtin Ingland Scotland Isle Wight France Voorhies England New York Mra. Voorhies

Uintah Faculty Get Acquainted Party At Jensen Banks

Uintah High School faculty and families held their annual get acquainted party on the Green River banks at Jensen. Louis Fife directed games, Mrs Freda Davis planned and prepared the meal, and the evening featured a bonfire program with a vocal solo by Jantse Tanner, a saxophone solo by Harold Rendle, a vocal duet by Miss Tanner and Adele Trottier, and stories by members. About 50 attendees enjoyed the event.

Uintah Uintah High School Green River Jensen Louis Fife Freda Davis Jantse Tanner Harold Rendlesch Miss Tanner Adele Trottier Frank Walker

Federated Women Republicans Hear State President

Forty five members of the Uintah Women's Federated Republican Club met Saturday noon at Hotel Vernal for a luncheon to honor the state Federation president Hagel foxgart Chane of Salt Lake City. Other honored guests were Mrs Vern McCullough program chairman of the state Federation, also of Salt Lake City, and the county candidates for office and their partners. Local candidates attending were Charles A Hateh candidate for as sentor, George Lamoureaux sheriff candidate, Orville Swain county commissioner, Charles Pope clerk candidate and Le ,Anderson candidate for recorder. The ques ta were introduced by Mrs Hugh W Colton. During the luncheon Mrs Choze incumbent candidate for Salt Lake County recorder spoke on campaign technique and activities, and gave ideas for a successful campaign. She defeated her opponent with a vote of five to one in Ina Tuesday's Primary election. Mrs McCullough, who has traveled abroad v extensively, spoke on the problems of Asia and their relation to the United States, Mrs Loyd Shimmin county Federated president presided at the meeting, Mr. Ken Stringham led the group in a pledge of allegiance and Roger Francke sang two vocal numbers accompanied by Mrs. Lavott Moffitt. Table decorations for the luncheon featured red white and blue floral arrangement and white elephants with red white and blue ribbons.

Naples Ward Irving Haws Salt Lake LDS Temple Patricia June Bln William Story Great Falls Mont Mtr Haws Owen Haws Naples Arthur Manwaring Elmer Manwaring James Campbell Manwaring Anslating Estel Manwaring James Duvall Lovell Manwaring Ken Mortensen Ilgen Karren Alpha Harrison Norma Radeback Jennie Bethi Hunting Diane Hawa Arena Wilson Myrna Anderson Gloria McLean Asher Haws Mra Dee Manwaring Mel Carl Oldaker Mia Wallace Goodrich LaVaell Manwaring Ross Merrell DeMar Duvall Elwin Simmons Valda Massey Mreane Aghens Fern Richens Wen Slough Marta Paulsson Cordon Lawrence Basscom Openshaw Hollis Haws Cheyenne, Wy Great Falla Uintah High School LDS Church California Air Force Mont Potty Ellowatone Uintah Women's Federated Republican Club Hotel Vernal State Federaion Hagel ‘Foxgart Chane Salt Lake City Vern McCullough State Federation Charles A Hateh George Lamoureaux Orville Swain Charles Pope le ,Anderson Hugh W Colton Choze Ken Stringham Roger Francke Lavott Moffitt

Uintah County 4H Members Win Three First Place Awards

Uintah County 4 H Club members dominated the Utah State Fair with three state firsts. Elaine Davis won the Style Dress Revue with a blue ribbon outfit earning a trip to Chicago and then Paris. Other state winners included Sandra Hacking and Donna Powell with demonstrations and meal prep wins, plus Kath leen Adams in Maeser for a first in meal preparation. Blue and red ribbon wins covered demonstrations and exhibits. only one white ribbon shown.

Uintah County Utah Grant Hacking J Maeser Donna Powell Owen Powell Glines Kathleen Adams Lawrence Adams Maeser Miss Hacking Miss Powell Miss Adameal Suregear Corporation

Famous Lady Liberty Turns 68 in October

The world’s most famous statue Miss Liberty in New York Harbor marks 68 years this October. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the monument on October 38, 1086. Bartholdi, inspired by the United States visit in 1871, began the design after returning to France. His mother served as model with $250,000 raised from French donors. The statue was shipped to New York in sections and reassembled.

New York Harbor Grover Cleveland Bartholdi United States France New York

Baltimore Woman Becomes Grandmother at 31 After Earlier Birth

A Baltimore woman aged 31 recently became a grandmother just under three months after giving birth to her own child, marking a rare multi generational moment in a single family.

Baltimore

Uintah Graduates Plan to Attend Various Schools

Uintah graduates announce enrollment across many institutions including Utah State Agricultural College, Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and other colleges in Salt Lake City Vernal and beyond. The list notes dozens of names of students registering for diverse programs from nursing to engineering.

Uintah Utah State Agricultural College Loreen Johnson Ora Fac Wardle Marden Smith Joy Smith Marilyn Robina L. Bennion Paul Calder Janet JoAnn Christenaen Arizona Ronald Hacking Colorado School of Mines Golden Colo Renee Henderson Kathleen Showalter University of Colorado At Boulder Harvey Owens Price Jo- Ann. Cutshaw Monta Rae Caldwell Marian Cook Dee Memorial School of Nursing Ogden Gayla Stewart St. Mark’s Nursing School Salt Lake Ronse

County Fair Night Planned for Uintah Stake Group Fun

A September 26 gathering at the Stake Center invites Special Interest members to a County Fair style evening. Exhibits include garden products handiwork and crafts with a baby contest for under three photo entries. Games square dancing and refreshments will follow a program, with entry through the recreation hall door to avoid interrupting MIA activities.

Uintah Stake Center Mra Cryatin Perry John Liebhardt Stake Spvela Verani Third Ward

Calendar of events September and October notes

September events include Stake Officers Meeting on 23, Uintah at Monk football on 24, Kiwanis Kid's Day on 25, Ladies Golf Handicap on 2é, American Legion on 27, PTA at High School on 27, and Stake Special Interest cure on 20. October lists High School Homecoming on 1, Union football here on 1, Speech Hearing Clinic on 2, Cowbelles on 4, Lyceum of High School on 4, 2-9 UEA Salt Lake and Cancer meeting at White Rocks, Legion District Convention on 0, and Oll Progress Week from 10-18.

Stake Uintah Monk Kiwanis American Legion PTA Union Here Lyceum of High School UEA Salt Lake White Rocks Legion Dist

Rummage Sale by Rangely Catholic Ladies

Rangely Catholic Ladies announce their annual rummage and bake sale at the Panther Den Building on October 4 and 5. Coffee and homemade goodies will be served all day. Everyone is welcome.

Panther ‘den

Statue details height and torch reach in Liberty figure

The description specifies the statue stands 111 feet tall from toe to crown and holds a torch 305 feet from its base, with a total weight of 450000 pounds. These measurements capture the statue's grand scale and symbolic prominence.

Liberty

Vernal Social Roundup Falls, Travels, and Visits

Bill Dunn returns to Murray after a Vernal business visit. Various locals visit family in Springville Sunnyville Hollywood and other places then return home. Several groups travel to Salt Lake City to watch a contest and attend the state fair. A broad itinerary includes California Oregon Washington and Bingham Canyon with multiple family and friend gatherings.

Aubra Hodigkinson Harmon Jean Salt Lake Friend Prova Bingham Canyon Eimony Bingham Ay

Atom in Routine Operations Hits Over Thousand Firms

More than 1,000 firms in the United States and Canada are already incorporating atomic processes into daily routines. The widespread adoption signals a shift toward advanced manufacturing and energy applications, with companies across sectors reporting increased efficiency and new capabilities.

Canada

Speech Hearing Clinic Planned For October 2 Uintah Schools

A speech and hearing clinic for Uintah School District is set for Saturday October 2 led by Dr Boyd Sheets from the University of Utah and Mrs Vera Gee of the Utah State Department of Health. Supt Max Gibbott says a meeting with parents and teachers Friday evening will cover parental and teacher responsibilities and what they can do about speech and hearing problems. The instructor will focus on emotional and psychological issues tied to speech and hearing difficulties and students will be met individually at the meeting on Saturday.

Uintah Max Gibbott Boyd Sheets University of Utah Vera Gee Utah State Department of Health Frida

Verdal B P W entertained at September dinner

The Vernal Business and Professional Women's Club was entertained at a dinner hosted by Ethel Bowden on September 15. Assisting were Peggy James and Winona Odle, with Mary Fulmore presiding over a brief business meeting. Mrs Alvin Bowden reviewed James Michener's The Voice of Asia. Guests included Mrs George Dowden and Janese Tanner. The club will meet October 6 at the Director's Room of the Uintah State Bank.

Ethel Bowden Peggy James Winona Odle Mary Fulmore Alvin Bowden James Michener George Dowden Janese Tanner Uintah State Bank

Age seldom improves with whisky Ham Pork

A compact quip notes that aging does not enhance whisky tasting, attributed to Ham Pork. The line reflects a humorous view on spirits and aging, presenting a witty take on age and liquor without broader context or events.

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Irvin A. Haws Bnienue Mr. Erwin C. Erwin Day Jack R. Price Jack At. Wallis Daya David Evert Day Stanley Welsh Hugh Richens Dale Alfred Lady Luck Max Helm Lady Luck Club Maxine Swain Deward Shiner Kiwanians Georgia Couture Jean Cross Glenda Rae Kate Willie Smith Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church Eptember Atkhi Ant Business Kari B. Preece Lula Mulung Sister Grace Tridel Roosevelt Ian Hugh White Federated Women Republicans Loyd Shimmin County Federated President Etta Pace Sid Pace Acney Carma Weeks Fred Weeks Dennis Hacking Ferronacking Moeser David Benton Garden Galfer Elaine Jenkins Orn Faye Wardle Mary Lou Richardson Elinore Hacking Evelyn Parrish Teva, Pope Millie Kay Calder Marilyn Snow Maralea Smith Elaine Davin Thorne Studio West Main Cabout Town Bill Dunn Rexall Drug Murray Russell Holley Mr Holley Glen Holley Springville Harold E Davis Cathrine Leah Rae Davis Ta Manwaring Elaine Days Linh Woolgrowers Jesse A Haws Tre Stella Workman Clement Eaton Hher Dennis Doris Richong Hollywood Ruben Hunting Comton Alit Jane Wade Bell Zahit Oregon Washington Secretary of the Treasury George M Humphrey Vern McCarrell H Becker Watsontown Penn H NM Becker McCarrell Denver Dee Kempton Bob Lafeen Dallay Perry Kempton William Lafeen Karl J. Baese Hatch ArLyn Roberts Kenny Feltch Sit Lake John Lo Smith Mr Smith Erwin Cambridge Raene “S Wettle
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