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Show THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1954 14, And it serves too as an outright denial of the socialists claim that LOOKING AHEAD by Dr. Gx9 DlUCTC S Kruon - NATIONAL PROGRAM EDUCATION Stony, AfVonoao BUILD A BACKFIRE Americans today must face the following two vital facts: (1) Socialism in .one form or another continues to expand its area of control across the earth; and (2) the only really effective backfire that could be built against the encroachment of this dark shadow must be built here in the United States. If we fail to build the backfire and keep it burning ever brighter throug the next few years, civilization may be plunged backward into another Dark Age like the one that followed the collapse of the Roman Empire. Yes, the situation is just that serious. The answer to this I feel, towering problem lies, in mobilizing a concerted effort among our whole U. S. population toward the building up of two kinds f strength physical strength and moral strength. They go hand in hand. One cannot be maintained for long without the other. KEYNOTE OF SERVICE We can build the moral strength of America in only one way by each of us dedicating a larger portion cf mir lives to Christ, by standing firm upon the mighty foundation of Chris tian principles given to mankind 2000 year ago by Lhe Son of God; and by developing an inexhaustible faith in the triumph of right pver wrong. Each of us should make this his persona objective. Altogether we shoulc make it our common objective at the Community, state and nation- al levels. The building of our physica strength can be limited only by how strong we make the productive might of our industries, our mines, forests and farms; anc how steadfast we stand on the political and economic principles embedded in our constitutional from the grass government roots up to Washington. Each citizen of America has as much a part in the building of this collective physical strength as he has in adding his faith and his dedication to the moral strength of the nation. GOOD SYSTEM We have a system in America that we know' is good. It has its faults of operation, but they are being corrected out of our experience as we THE ROY SUN Riverdale Resident Stake. The meeting was under the Is Entertainment planned for direction of President Rulon all ages, beginning time is 6 p.m Peterson. Each ward in the stake is responPasses 84, sible for a booth. Besides games Drama time is well under way and fish ponds for children at the Roy 1st Ward. Tryouts Mrs. Sarah Jane Stratton, 84, there will be a cake and apron were held Sept. 28th with a good representation. of Riverdale, died Saturday sale and dancing. Mrs. Mardean Campbell, ward The is of event the at her home after an purpose morning to drama director is planning to raise funds to pay off the extended illness. Mrs. Stratton was a member debt on the gymnasium. practice two one-ac- t plays, Cup of the Riverdale Ward, and has of and Revolt USA. Strength For a super duper time, come served in the Primary and Relief and bring your family and Society organizations. friends dont forget your She was born Aug. 2, 1870 in Famous Lady Is book. South Weber, a daughter of pocket Joel Richards Jr., was apArthur and Emily Firth. in October On Nov. 24, 1892 she was pointed bishop of the Roy Sec- 68 married to William Stratton in ond Ward with Sherman L. His South Weber. They moved to lop, first counselor and Roger The most famous lady B. Critchlow, second counselor. the world Miss Liberty in hLJ Riverdale, where they had since resided. Mr. Stratton died Feb. Bishop Richards was Sunday York Harbor is 68 years old School superintendent in the this October, and in excellent 23. 1954. Surviving are two sons and ward organization. Sherman Ilis-o- p health and spirits. President two daughters: Arthur E. Strathas been active in MIA. Grover Cleveland dedicated the Los ton, Angeles; Clifford Strat- doger Critchlow has served as statue Oct. 28, 1886. ton, Mrs. Lawrence (Eva) ward clerk since the organiza-ioIt was the inspiration of the and Mrs. Clarence (Florof the ward a year and a Alsatian sculptor Bartholdi who, ence) Stone, Riverdale; 11 grand- lalf ago. after visiting the United States children, one brother, Frank Harry Herser, former mem- in 1871, returned to France to Firth, South Weber, two sisters, ber of the Elders presidency was begin work on its design. His Mrs. Charley (Polly) Bish, South appointed ward clerk and How- mother served as model; contriWeber; Mrs. Lizzie Gale, Uintah. ard White as finance clerk. How butions amounting to $250,000 Funeral services were held ard White moved into the in sums came from French small ward Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Lindrecently, but he has a long rec- men, women and children. The quist Sons Colonial funeral ord of church having statue was shipping to New chapel 3408 Washington Bid., served as clerk ofactivity, the 19th Ward York in sections and our American capitalism doesn't work for the goodjf all. GOVERNMENT'S HELP A healthy productive system must have incentives and an atmosphere stimulating to its growth. In this area government definitely plays a part. Sound government is necessary to the strengthening and growth of American production. Sound government is vital to our overall national strength. Thus governments soundness and health are vital factors in any problem requiring the full strength of our nation. Our government can maintain these Important qualities only If enough of our citizens sacrifice enough time from more pleasurable pursuits and engage actively in governmental affairs. Oar local, state and national governments reflect the sum total of the intelligence and the political action of our citizenry. And so, our own and the safety of our national and personal freedom depend upon each of us becoming more active in religious, economic and public affairs. self-intere- also served as clerk of the Weber CHURCH NEWS Sarah Jane Stratton, Saturday irt Ap-poloni- st RIVERDALE e, n with Bishop Wilford Tesch of the Riverdale Ward officiating. in Ogden and later as bishop. He Mrs. Kyle Ilarrop The Riverdale fathers and Sons outing will be held in the Riverdale School gympasium Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. under the spon-shiof Scout Troop 23. All male residents of Riverdale with a son 8 years old or older are invited. Fathers will be charged admission but sons will be addmitted free. Proceeds will go towards the new scout room. Scoutmaster Willis Mitchell is in charge of the affair. The Riverdale Relief Society bazaar will be held Nov. 18 in the ward recreation hall. Tuesdays meeting was devoted to quilting under the direction of Mrs. Cora Bingham. Luncheon was served at noon. Individual awards were presented to the following girls at the MIA Sunday evening service Oct. 10. Mrs. Berthi Child. YWMIA president, Mrs. Dorothy Appalonie Gomm, Mrs. Verla Judkins Lee, Diane Call. Glenda Kammeyer, Carolyn Cramer, Sally Kellerstrauss, Colocn Fife, Karen Kapp, Julie Ann Frost, Claudia Stimpson, Carolyn Stimpson, Lynette Durn, Linda Champneys, Mary Aice Revair, Barabara Stimpson. Kathleen Nora and Jean Slade. Cevering MATTIES CAFE BE IN CLASS AND p The Seely Brothers from Mt. Pleasant took top honors in both the light and middleweight class at the horse pulling contest held at the Riverdale. school Saturday afternoon. In the lightweight division the Seely team pulled the 7,000 lb. weight 27 H ft. to win first place. Don Berrett of Pleasant View came in second, and Val Palmer West Jordan, third. Their middleweight team pulled 8,200 lbs. a distance of 18 ft. Ray Hipwell of Og ien and Don' Berrett took second and third place. Our system likewise may be abused because of the earthly temptations that sometimes control imperfect people. But none of the faults can be traced to the fundamental structure of the system itself. The fundamental principles have been proved to be the best combination possible on the basis of our present knowledge, for everybodys welfare. With our system we outproduce every other nation in the world by wide margins. In fact we produce almost as much as Mr. and Mrs. William Russell all the rest of the nations comof Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, bined. visited the families of Roscoe and During the last war we did Donald Child and Mrs. Lucille surpass the rest of the entire Judkins, recently. The Russells world in armament production. were residents of Riverdale beThe living standard of the av- fore called being erage American citizen is three Church to settle in by the LDS Alberta, Can-adtimes that of his counterpart in several years ago. Europe, and The bishopric and Relief Sothat of the average citizen of ciety officers of the Riverdale Asia. American production today Ward their expressed apprecia- is the greatest deterrent to ag- bon to those who assisted with gression by world Communism. the welfare assignment recently. NEWLY RENOVATED READ THE CLASSIFIEDS LARGE BLACKTOP PARKING AREA IN REAR Reasonable Prices and a Pleasant Atmosphere have established our reputation Good Food, Roy, Utah Open 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. The ward turned in 7.200 No. 2H cans of tomatoes and 6.048 No. 2 cans of juice to the welfare re serve. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Baker of Lake Stevens, Wash., have returned home after visiting Mrs. Bakers father, Clarence Stimpson. Mrs. Baker is the former Dorothy Stimpson. Don Dunyon and Ellis Hen- LET US FIX THAT OLD HATCH derson returned from Spokane, Wash., after spending six weeks there on an assignment from Hill Air Force Base. 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