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Show Microfilming Corp :pont Ave Phone News Items ft to the Salina Sun 529 . 3671 Year d Fifty-Thir- ware Ten Cents Thursday, August 3, 1972 Salina, Sevier County Utah No. 2 jgnrmrnrmTirrrrrmTrinrrirrir Pre.Schoo! Examination This week the Spotlight is on a very gracious lady, onewhols loved by all vho know her. She is a very dedicated person to her family, church and town. She is Mary C. Rebecca Mickel-so- n Hales. Her story was written by her daughter-in-laUna Hales, of Redmond. She is known by everyone in Redmond as Aunt Becky. Every child in town would visit her and she always had time for them. She is the fifth child of Francis Charles Mickelson and Christene Pederson Bastholm, born in Redmond, Sevier County, June 7, 1883. Her childhood was a happy time. In growing up, she loved to roam the gray hills west of town and gather wild flowers along the way. At the age of six, she attended school in a log room, where all the grades were combined. It was built where the school building now stands. The students wrote on slates with slate pencils. The teacher would cor- f ip Scheduled At Legion Hali physical examination clinic will be held Saturday, August 9th, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Salina Legion Hall. A w, rect the work and after the correction, they would spit on the slates and rub the work off, to make ready for the next assignment. Her school days hold many happy memories for her. Her first teacher was Ellen McFarland. When she was eight years old, her father was called on a mission in Denmark. This made it necessary for her to do many chores at an early age. When her fattier returned, he was called to be the Bishop in Blue Valley, Wayne Co., Utah so he and his family spent three years there. He became ill and had to be released. So the family moved back to Redmond. At this time, Rebecca was a young lady of fifteen. At this early period in her life, she worked for people doing the most difficult kinds of housework for fifty cents a week. She is very devout in her church duties, always taking part and always doing what she was asked to do. This was maintained as long as she was She filled many resable. ponsible positions in the ward, a few of which were: President of Relief Society, visiting teacher for 51 years, worked in Ward and Stake Primary and in the MJ.A. as a teacher and as a counselor. She has a beautiful voice and many hours she enjoyed singing in the Ward Choir. She was working for a lady by the name of Meralda Peterson when she met a young man, John Smith Hales, from Deseret, Millard County, who at the time was herding sheep. Three years later, they were married on November 20, 1901, in the Manti Temple. Before the big day, they had their home and furnishings ready to move in. At that time, an epidemic of diphtheria was bad and they had both been exposed. When they were married, they returned from Manti and after a wedding supper, went to their new home, the place, now remodeled, is owned by Leda Jensen. They had barely reached their home when the marshal came and quarantined them for three weeks. This was their honeymoon! Neither of them got the diphtheria, so when the quarantine was lifted, they had a wedding dance in the old Opera House. Rebecca is the proud mother of ten children of whom six are living; John Henry Hales, of Aurora, Kenneth Hales, Von-te- ss Jensen, Marwood Hales Anyone wishing to make an appointment, please contact Mrs. Howard Christensen. There will be a $4.00 charge. is a good mother and taught her children well. She had the greater responsibility of rearing the children, as her husbands work was away from home most of the time. Her husband became ill and passed away April 20, 1930. She then worked very hard and raised the children that were too small to be on their own. She did very well by them. Rebecca is a genealogist enShe carried on an thusiast. extensive correspondence to gather her and her husbands genealogy. She has always loved to write. She did research and compiled short histories of the thirty-nin- e Pioneers buried in the RedThese hismond Cemetery. tories were placed in the marker that was erected in honor She Mothers wishing immunization for their children between three months and five years may also bring them to the clinic. This pre-scho- ol clinic is sponsored by the P.T.A. and the State Health Department. The Public Library will be closed August 18th and will remain closed until September 5th. TCiere will be a large box on the Library steps for tiie deposit of books. Anyone having books out may deposit them in the box, and there will be no charge for deposited there during this vacation time. ks Bring Home Top Trophies Mary C. Hales of these Pioneers in the ceived them. In her love of writing, she also has written down the words of many of her favorite songs. Her memory is remarkable, has always been one of the keenest. On March 24, 1937, the Sevier County Captain of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers came to Redmond to help organize Camp Christene. This meeting was held at the home of Rebeccas mother, Christene Mickelson, who was an original pioneer. Rebecca was voted in as the First Captain of Camp Chris- tene. She has also held the office of Historian in this Camp. She was voted in as Historian of Sevier County D.U.P. , an office which she held for two years. As Historian of Camp Christene, she helped gather the information that was printed about her town of Redmond in the Centennial History of Sevier County, Thru The Years. She has been a devoted workShe has done work for over 300 people in Manti, Salt Lake, Idaho Falls, Mesa and Los Ana good worker geles Temples and a great believer. Her hobby is the art of piecing quilts and many of the beautiful creations were done by hand. Many people have benefited by her hobby. One ofher quilts was entered in the Sears National Quilt Contest in the store in Salt Lake City on May 5, 1933. She did exquisite handwork, so while in Mesa, she was asked to mend the Alter Scarf in the Temple, which she deam-e- d a great honor to do and her time was donated. By the time she reached the age of 80 years, many things er. H only) Center. There is a great deal of work to be done before the Center will be completely reThe task of cleannovated. ing has already begun. A group of Senior Citizens, under the direction of Jay and Zenna Crane, has readied several rooms for occupancy, and regular monthly business meet ings of the group began on August 1st. The Senior Citizens have very limited funds for the purchase of needed building materials and furnishings. As Reed C. Christensen, Fish-laNational Forest Supervisor, announced that Hale B. Hubbard, Administrative Officer on the Challis National Forest has accepted a promotion to the same position on the Fishlake National Forest. Mr. Hubbard graduated from Idaho State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Technology, and then started his Forest Service career on the Challis National Forest, Challis, Idaho. In 1964, he transferred to the Caribou National Forest at Pocatello, Idaho and then returned to the Challis National Fo- Winners in Pitch, Hit and Throw Contest, L to R, Raymond Simpson, Kevin Simpson, Lonnie Tidlund and Randy Burr. rest as Administrative Officer Throw contest, sponsored by Phillips 66 and Major League Baseball, was held on a local basis in Centerfield June 14th. The Pitch, Hit & Bringing home the trophies were four young men from Salina. Raymond Simpson won 1st place, Kevin Simpson, runner-u- p, Lonnie Tidlund, were boys from Richfield, Salina, Aurora, Redmond, Gunnison and Centerfield and these four boys from Salina, sponsored by Jims 66 brought home all the winning trophies. Each entrant competed on an individual basis in three cate- gories, Pitching, Hitting and Throwing. STORY HOUR He has served in that position up to the present in 1964. time. Hale, his wife, Betty, and their three boys will move to Richfield August 6, 1972, where Mr. Hubbard will assume his new position. Story hour at the Public Library will be held for three more weeks August 4th, 11th and 18th. On August 18th, after the story-tellitime, there will be a party for the children with punch and cookies. ng lo- cal winner and Randy Burr, loLonnie and cal runner-uRaymond entered State competition in Salt Lake at Derks Field on June 17. They made a good showing, but were not winners there. Competing on a local level Elverda Christenson NOTICE!! p. 80 The Salina Medical Clinic will be closed Thursday, August 10, through Sunday, August 20th. 529-338- 5. Boss-hard- est; Sally (Nielson) Blohm, most kids; Brad Ottley, changed the most; Linda Jensen, highest degree; (many tied on this prize, but Linda has been able to use her degree the most) Craig Barney, traveled tiie farthest since high school; Barbara (Torgenson) Hansen, traveled the farthest to the reunion; and an honorable mention went to Barry Peterson for traveling 36 hours to get to the reunion. A turtle was given to Johnny Long for being the last to arrive. Gay (Peterson) Ivie was elected to be in charge of ar reunion in 1977. the ten-ye- hour lunch break will follow Halter Classes. Shetland Pony Pleasure 19. Class; 20. Youth Western Pleasure Class (11 years or younOne-ha- lf not allowed; 21. Youth Western Pleasure Class (12-1- 5 years old) Shetlands not allowed; 22. Adult Ladies Western Pleasure Class (16 years and older) 23. Adult Mens Western Pleasure Class (16 years and older) 24. Stock Horse; 25. Barrel Race (11 years or under) 26. Barrel Race (12-1- 5 years old) 27. Pole Bending (11 years or under) 28. Pole ger) Shetlands Bending (12-1- 5 years old) Classes 19 through 28 will use Riding Club rules except for dress. This show Is open to all breeds of horses. In all classes except 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, trophies will be awarded to the first place horse in each class and four place ribbons. Classes 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 will be judged by the Danish System; each blue ribbon winner will be given $3.00; each red ribbon winner $2.00; each white ribbon winner $1.00, except trophies will be given the first place horse in each class rather than the $3.00. There is no entry fee and pre-entis not necessary. ry Class 17 and 18 will be judged on the condition of the horse to show and the manner in which it is shown, not on the conformation of the horse. Youth can compete in only one showmanship at halter class. See American Quarter Horse Association rules for a general.guide. Form No. Sevier Club Ruby Andreason Ruby Andreason Succumbs At 78 Funeral services for Ruby Olsen Gee Andreason, 78, who died August 1, 1972, at the Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield are tentatively set for Friday at 11:00 A.M. in the Salina Second Ward Chapel. She was born September 27, 1893 to William W. and Anna Sophia Olsen Gee. She married Thorval Andreason January 10, 1910 in Richfield. He died June 30, 1962. Mrs. Andreason was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and has been a Relief Society teacher for 45 years. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She is survived by one son and five daughters, Nylas T. Andreason, Norwalk, CaliforMrs. Richard (Bessie) nia; Mrs. A1 (Katherine) Blood; Royale, both of Bell, California; Mrs. Frank (Vivian) San- four-whe- Friends may call at the Warren R. Jensen Funeral Home Thursday evening 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Friday prior to Bountiful. She has had a very rich w heritage, as she has four and two daughters-in-lawho have been very good to her. She also has 25 living grandchildren and 31 great, grandchildren, which makes 68 sons-in-law, in all. . She still lives alone and is very independent and active and full of energy, always trying to do a little baking of bread or cookies and such. Her friends and neighbors are very good to her and are much appreciated for their checking on her and her needs. Many women fail 'to find satisfaction in life because they dont devote their energies to being good home- makers and mothers. i goals. Anyone Style Dress Revue 4-- H submit- Salina Jaycees Seek Birthday Calendar Support The public is invited to attend H Style Dress Revue, which will be held in Richfield at the R.H.S. Little Theatre on Friday, August 4th, at 8:00 P. M. Many girls from the North Sevier area will be participa- the interested in ting an application for membership should contact Lt. Segar or any member of the Salina unit listed above. 4-- Hie Salina Jaycees will be selling 1973 Birthday Calendars from now until September 1st. If you are not contacted during this time and would like one, call Lynn Reynolds, We would like to encourage Redmond and Aurora ting. NOTICE items for next week's paper should be caUed in to the Sun Office by Tuesday noon. Our correspondent, Virgie Nielsen, will be out of town, so if you want items in the paper, please call 529-367- to join in with us on the calendar. K.S.V.C. uses these Community Calendars to extend birthday wishes to those in the North Sevier area who have their names on the calendars. 1. They loved Redmond and set- tled down to farming and raising a family. Mrs. Tolboe spent much time working in different organizations in the Church. She lost her partner March 8, 1950, at the age of 61. He had smallpox as a child, which left him with a bad heart that always bothered him. They had six children. They all live in Utah. They are: Marnel Hansen, Salina; Louise Sorenson and Dorothy Dailey, Gunnison; Ellen Nordfelt, Moab; Garth, Bear River City; Leith, tos, Richfield; Mrs. Jody W. (Bonnie) Bumgardner, Salina; 17 grandchildren and 22 great brothers and grandchildren; sisters, Garney Gee and Mrs. LaMar (Winona) Nielsen, SaMrs. George L. (Reta) lina; Ted C. Gee, McGill, Nevada; Burbank, California; Waldo W. Gee, South Gate, California; Newell Boyd Gee, Inglewood, and Mrs. Mark California; (Zelda) Brown, Salt Lake City. Membership wiH be limited to a number yet to be approved. Salina squad members who have been affiliated with the original posse in Richfield will form the nucleus for the new unit. These include: Joe Segar, Lieutenant; Leath Rasmussen, Dan Anderson, Reed Lorent-ze- n, Wesley Cherry, Keith Barrett and Melvin Briggs. Temporary officers will be named, and when the organization is complete, a new set of officers will be elected. It is anticipated that membership application blanks will be available in the near future and that an open meeting will be held to explain the posse Formation of a North Sevier County Sheriffs Jeep Posse was agreed on by Sheriff Rex Huntsman and members of the present posse during a meeting in Richfield July 27th. The new unit, which will have headquarters in Salina, will seek State and National affiliation under a separate charter. According to the agreement, the new unit will continue touse the present radio frequency with direct communication with the base stations in Richfield and Salina and at the sheriffs office. Membership in the new unit el drive will require a vehi cle; member must have attained the age of 21 years and must submit an application to be approved by Sheriff Huntsman as well as the local members. 529-77- A Happy Birthday was held at Provo Park July 30 for Elverda Ann Christenson Tolboe for her 85th birthday. Elverda was born in Redmond, Utah, July 29, 1887, to Louis Peter and Annie Hansen Christenson. She lost her mother when she was merely a baby of two. As of tills, she never had a very pleasant childhood, as anyone that would take her had a hand in raising her. When she reached the age that she was able to take care of the home, she came home to keep house for her father and two brothers, J. Arthur and Alonzo Christenson. Amos Tolboe came to Redmond to help build the school houses in Redmond and Salina. They fell in love and were married March 27, 1912 in Manti Temple. Class Of 1967 Held It's Fifth Year Reunion The five -- year reunion for the class of 67 was held July 22, 1972, at the DeKator Manor in Salina. There was a visiting hour, an enjoyable meal and a t. program, MCd by Neal Vickie Nielsen sang two songs and Katherine (Hatch) Holyoak played the accordian. Parts of a tape recording made of the class in the seventh grade was played. Then each member told what they had done the past five years. The prizes were given to Kathleen Gates for being in charge of the reunion; Judy (Jensen) Gates, married long Years Young the remodeling work, all of which will be donated by the group, progresses, it is hoped that the public will respond to requests for aid. Salina Posse Members All news For emergencies, please call Show Ready For August 9th 1970; 11. Geldings 3 years old; 12. Geldings 4 years or older; 13. Stallions 2 and 3 years old; 14. Stallions 4 years or older; 15. Grand Champion Gelding or Stallion; 16. Shetland Pony, all ages; 17. Youth Showmanship at Halter 16 years and under (Open) 18. Youth Showmanship at HaHorse Club Members lter (4-- Salina City has turned over the Hospital Building to the Senior Citizens for use as a ke Sevier County Fair Horse 10. Geldings Over Old Hospital For Center New Administrator Continued on Page 5 Sevier County Fair Horse Show will be held August 9, 1972, at 9:00 A.M. It is open to Sevier County residents only. First place in each class will compete for Grand Champion: 1. Fillies 1972; 2. Fillies 1971; 3. Fillies 1970; 4. Mares 3 years old; 5. Mares 4 years or older, maiden; 6. Mares 4 years or older, matron; 7. Grand Champion Mare; 8. Colts 1972; 9. Colts or Geldings 1971 Senior Citizens Olied To Take Fishlake National Forest Appoints ceme- tery on May 30, 1948. She has written many notable things. She loved to collect clippings, of this and that. One winter, while visiting her son, Hal, who was then living in Mesa, Arizona, she decided to compile all her clippings and make a book. She completed thistook and had somemadeup for her children and her friends she thought would like them. The books consist of Acollec-tio- n of this and that, gathered from here and there, for the purpose of thinking what others have thought. The little books are priceless to all who re- and Willis Hales, of Redmond, and Hal Hales, of Los Angeles, California. pre-scho- ol Notice District Manager, Fearl M. Parker, left, and Faul Boos look over Recreation Overlay for Richfield District. Names Outdoor Recreational Planner BLM Fearl M. Parker, District Manager for the Richfield District Bureau of Land Management, has announced tiie appointment of Paul G. Boos to fill a position of Outdoor ReHis rescreation Planner. ponsibilities will include the development of recreation plans for the entire Richfield District. The plans will Include the development of recreation oriented activities in conjunction with other multiple-us- e management plans. In announcing the appointment, Mr. Parker stated "We are indeed fortunate to have an individual of Pauls qualifications appointed to our staff. He will have an important function to play within our district, especially In view of the emphasis being given toward outdoor recreation on our Public Lands. ng Paul Boos graduated in 1970 from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Midlife, with a big game option. In 1972, he completed his graduate work in recreation, receiving a Master of Forestry Degree. Paul is an active member in Xi Sigma PI Natural Resources Honor Fraternity, as well as a member in American Forestry Society, Utah Midlife Society and National Midlife Society. He is a native of East New York and is married North-po- rt, to the former Janis Palmer, of California. They are the parents of one child, Steven Kenneth, age three. They plan to make their home In Richfield. His hobbles Include hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, as well as making a good home for his family. 1 |