| OCR Text |
Show im n Blacks return from tour of Mexico To wed in Manti Temple Mr. and Mrs. Burnhard Black Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. jKeele, of Blanding, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to Lt. James G. Ralls, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ralls of Fort Collins, Colo. of Blanding arrived home last week following a two and one-hamonth stay in Mexico. They lived in their trailer on the beach and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful summer weather. They went deep sea fishing, swimming and sun bathing. Their trailer was The couple will exchange vows April 17 in the Manti Temple. Miss Keele is a graduate of San Juan High School and has attended the Utah Technical College at Provo this past I Aneth children present program winter. Lt. Ralls is in the service and attended Officer's Candi- date School at Fort Benning, Ga. He spent some time at The children of the Aneth Boarding School presented a lf parked in a grove ol cocoanut trees and their neighbors were many other Americans who also went there for the winter vacation. One of the highlights of their stay in Mazatlon, where they spent five weeks, was a colorful fiesta. The floats in the parade didn't compare to those in the states but were very interesting. The fireworks over the water were an unforgettable sight. Mazatlon is a city about 300 miles north of Mexico City. The Blacks enjoyed the fresh vegetables available. There are all kinds of farming, from modern tractors to plowing with oxen. They spent some time in Guadalahara and visited the glass blowing and pottery factories and saw just as many sights as they could. program for the Blanding Elementary School and the Park Terrace School last Thursday. Fort Carson, Colo. , and re- They were supervised by their ceived training in the Vietteachers. namese language at Fort Bragg, The Navajo children were S. C. ,, before he went to Viet dressed in beautiful, colorful Gun Rod Nam a few months ago. Indian costumes, but the cutest group was the six little girls Following their wedding the in "mini" skirt Pep dressed to honored be will young couple Club costumes. colors Their a San at reception in the Juan are gold and black. The Monticello Rod and Gur. County Library in Blanding on After the performance their Club will meet at the MontiApril 19. supervisors took them shopping cello Library at 7:30 p. m. will leave Fort for in the stores. It is reported They Wednesday, April 9. Jackson, S. C. , the first part that although the group was a All members and interested of May where Lt. Ralls will behathe children large one, persons are urged to attend. continue his military service. ved very well. and meet I MISS MELISSA ANN KEELE Miss Patterson to wed Shannon Potorson family holds reunion The family of Andrew and Viola Peterson arrived the first of the week for a family reunion in Blanding. Monday evening the entire group met for a banquet at the Blanding Library. Bertram and Lewis and their families Annual birthday party celebrated The Monticello First Ward Relief Society celebrated its birthday party Saturday evening. The tables were decorated by Marsha Worlton with fresh flowers circling candles and May poles in spring colors. Mrs. Lucille Harris and Mrs. Jewel Adams were responsible for the bounteous ham dinner that was served, buffet style. Dr. Merz Hugentobler did the MC-in- g. Randy Muhles-tei- n sang "Old Man River" accompanied by Rachel Anderson and Jimmy Muhles-tei- n played a trumpet solo. Mrs. Buckley Christensen and daughters, Marsha and Meri-le- e, sang "The Lovliest Night of the Year. " A modem dance was cleverly done by Donnalee Redd, Miss Marilee Hugentobler played "Elephant Walk" and Pauline Jensen gave a comical reading. The program ended with Dr. Jerrold Smith giving a piano solo. Mrs. Reece Thomas was Chairman of the program and Mrs. Grant Bronson made the came from California. Bertram Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Davis of Fort Worth, Texas, announce the engagement of Mrs. Davis' daughter, Miss Alma Jean Patterson, to Mr. James P. Shannon of Blanding, Utah. Miss Patterson is also the daughter of the late Mr. J. T. Patterson of Blanding. Miss Patterson graduated from San Juan High School in 1967 and is now in her second year of study at the College of Southern Utah in Cedar City. Mr. Shannon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shannon of Blanding and graduated from San Juan High School in 1964. He served three years in the U. S. Army, spending his last year of service in Viet Nam. The couple is planning a temple wedding in January the oldest and 16 members of his family were at the reunion. He is a physician in California, as is his son John. Lewis had eight members of his family present and son Melvin and his wife were there. Ruby Peterson Palmer, who lives in Blanding, has four children, who attended with the exception of son, Bert, who lives in Arizona. Andrew and Viola Peterson lived in Blanding for many years and their children all grew up there. Melvin and his family lived Ore. , where they now live, in Alaska for 20 years before moving to Eugene, Ore. , where they now live. They hope to move to Arizona in the future where they have purchased property. is of 1970. Poet's Comer The following poem was old David written by and Mrs. Mr. son of Perkins, Kloyd Perkins of Blanding, when he was home ill from school. 8-y- ear "BLANDING" Blanding is a town where people live. Blanding is a town where people work. Blanding is a town where people play. Blanding is a town where people love. Blanding is a town where people go to school. Blanding is a town where people go to church. We like to live in a town invitations. called Blanding. We love It was a most enjoyable who those for attended. Blanding. evening Club elects officers I The Rebus Rota Club met March 28 in the Monticello Library with Mrs. Juan Hansen and Mrs. F. M. Whittaker acting as hostesses for the evening. Officers for the new year were elected. Mrs. Edway Redd was elected president; Mrs. Dora Adams, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Swede Odette as secretary; Mrs. F. M. Whittaker as historian and Mrs. George Park as reporter. A film on conservation was shown by Bryant Brady after which refreshments were served to the 12 in attendance. |
