Show Lions Club holds anniversary banquet Melvin Jones conceived the organization of the International International International In In- of Lions in the US U.S. in 1917 just as the two remaining charter members Earl J J. J Freeman and William WilliamB B B. Wallis did in Vernal in 1927 1921 said John N. N Eldridge Past International Lions Director at atthe atthe atthe the anniversary party of the Vernal Lions Club Friday As the keynote speaker Lion Eldredge said Lions International International In- In is a truly worldwide worldwide worldwide world world- wide service organization It is the oldest ad largest and you have a lot to be proud of by being a member He congratulated the Vernal club for its ils vision from its first 36 members to the club membership membership membership mem mem- of today loday At Al a time lime when the world is full of hale hate now is the time when it needs whose aim is to serve others All areas need what whal we have to offer said Lion Eldridge Club President Neil Deets conducted the Lions anniversary anniversary anniversary an an- banquet held in the Vernal Junior High cafeteria B B. B II H. presented a brief history of the club and its ils major accomplishments A special award presentation to charter members William B B. B Wallis and Earl J. J Freeman was made by Lloyd Winward Whitney D D. D Hammond was master of ceremonies Guests from all four Utah districts attended the special charter night Lions Club members from surrounding areas as far as Craig Colo and American Fork also attended the anniversary celebration of the Vernal Club |