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Show -ft ft LEI1I, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1932 No. 21 itlf ml a. Mr fkr 1000 Children En joy Christmas Community r, f .... U to 1000 Lehl children were Raturrfftv afternoon. fc" e caPr' w & KDlendid Christ- pram 'and a visit by Jolly U Nicholas, who gave each of i j bag of candy, nuts and L xhe entertainment was held L High School Auditorium at je program consisted of song, l-tmas Bells" by a group of High ,oi girls, clever readings by Dor-Davis Dor-Davis and Virginia Meiling i one-act play, "Ousting Sam 3Cj, by Junior High School ents. Santa Claus then made Appearance and you can imagine i delight on the faces of every As they came up the isles i handed every one of them the r. Mitchell was in charge of Program. jro or three weeks before Christ-f Christ-f old toys were gathered in and id by ft committee from the js club and were distributed . to ren, in homes where Santa not visit this year. er the community program irday all children who were ill l could not attend were taken i of goodies by the Lion club jnittee, with Leo Hanson as pnan. . . Se Lions club in co-operation with City Council and Athenian club abers made a special effort to ;ttiat no child was missed en- !by Santa and we feel that child in the city was visited e jolly old fellow, ie Christmas spirit reigned su-e su-e In Lehi during the holidays. Sac!) ward Christmas programs (entertainments were presented, jrday evening a ward Christmas am and Christmas tree enter-ment enter-ment was carried out in the 3 ward for all members of the 1 A delightful program , was nteed and everyone present re-Sd re-Sd a gift. The Sunday Schools kch ward held special Christ-sexercises Christ-sexercises and in many, of the Santa Claus left candy and !or the smaller children, ifiday evening a wonderful pag- The Gift Divine", directed Sirs. Mirl Olsen was presented ie Second ward. It was very Jtive. and brought out a wonder-Christmas wonder-Christmas spirit and atmosphere. xme wards Christmas programs i carried out in Sacrament meet-: meet-: Sunday evening. . Se Christmas holiday has passed another year and soon we will srge on the beginning of another 1933. We hope that with the tag of the new year, happiness, perity and peace will be with Jone. - i .. -o : JlSTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS APPOINTED Young People" Injured In Car Smashup Miss Myrl Jones of this city suffered suf-fered a bad cut on her forehead and minor cuts and bruises, Paul Pantages of Salt Lake City had four of his lower front teeth broke-en broke-en off and his lip cut quite severely, Kenneth Meredith of Pleasant Grove, suffered a bruised elbow, and George Gascus, also of Salt Lake, suffered a bump on his mouth and lip and a . small cut over his eye, In an automobile accident on the State highway just in front of the Three-Bar-Dairy, Sunday evening about 10:10 o'clock p. m. , Miss Jones was riding in the car driven by Kenneth Meredith, going West Another car, driven by Kenneth Ken-neth Christensen of this city was also traveling West, when a ' car came from the East, occupied by George Gascus and Paul Pantages and crashed into the Meredith car, i barely missing the Christensen car. Mr. Gascus, who was driving was intoxicated, officers report. The Injured people were taken to the local hospital and treated by Dr. Eddington. The Meredith car was almost completely demolished, the front end being ruined, the axle and frame bent, the transmission case broken, and the entire body wrecked. The car driven by Gascus was damaged to the extent of about fifty dollars. Marshal A. D. Christofferson' investigated. in-vestigated. The case was later turned over to John S. Evans of the County Sheriffs office. A hearing hear-ing was held at Provo Wednesday at 2 o'clock p. m. , Marshal Christoffersori ". .': reports that Mr. Gascus was entirely to blame, stating that he was so drunk that he could not possibly see to drive straight. Utah State Training Train-ing School News gistrars of vital statistics for the aeing year were eappolnted by i Utah County Commissioners May. Mrs. Venice Kirkham was 1 feinted registrar for Lehi, Mrs. ttlee Williams for Cedar Fort and Minne Tegan for Fairfield. I o SLD HEALTH CLINIC TO BE I HELD JANUARY 6 hi Health Clinic for all pre-school Mren of Lehi will be conducted i?ay, January 6, from one to e o'clock p. m. in the Memorial Bowdish and the county Nurse, Lyance, will be in attendance conduct the examinations. brents are ureed to take note Ws announcement and bring f children for an examination. 2 - -. . II Mistake . life Is great not by the meas- of few mistakes, but by splendid t stery over all mistakes. AH APPY and Prosperous New Year TO YOU Our Cordial Greetings go out you In the hope that the ?J Year will "be bigger, "ghter and tnn tyw. JJUCUU- T M a than any before. jS - S. P. STORE An Eulogy To The Russon Family From old England when the church was so very young, Came a family of Saints whose name was Russon, ' To the tops of these hills In the land of the free, t To the body -of the eSaints where they longed to be. They all settled in Lehl, the place of my birth, And they became the faithful toilers toil-ers of earth A more righteous people, on this earth you can't find,- Than this large family, true relatives rela-tives of mine. Now there is dear old grandpa, one faithful and true, Patient, long suffering, to the Gospel Gos-pel true blue. Grandma, as I look back thru the mist of the years, Was the kind of person, one loves and never fears. I'm writing down their names, not according tx birth, I begin with; mother, to me of great worth; Mary Russon Kirkham all that Is truly fine, . Is written In your life, "Little mother of mine. I'm thinking of the hardships encountered by you, When food was' scarce, gleaning In the fields you did do. When a crust of bread was all left for you and me, I got the bread not knowing none was left for thee. Full of sacrafice, sympathy and kindness . too, Such is my mother, a true Russon thru and thru. . Sarah Russon Kirkham, I'm pleased to mention you, For thru all my life, I have had you with me too, You gave me a twin brother; whom ' I love so well, Of your excellent life, all of us love to tell. Enoch Russon thou friend of all my former days, I am sad when I think of him, at home he lays Patient in suffering, kindly to them who needs, A friend of the friendless, a life full of good deeds. Dear uncle George Russon a quiet soul Is he, , Everyone loves you dearly, especially me, I remember in the years' long now gone by, When we needed some help on you we could rely. Dear aunt Charlotte Peck, the first of this family, ; Thou art gone to thy rest, but still in memory. Thomas Russon thou art the first and oldest son, We shall remember the for the work thou hast done. Lott Russon, I think of your home under the hill. When on Christmas day we boys and girls got our fill, I love to think of aunt Eliza and you, aunt Kate, Whatever good I say of the rest, you are mate. Now before this little rhyme I draw to an end, ; I must mention Joseph, a true schol- er and friend, An artist, a painter of river, lake and tree, His life ever an example for you and me. When the Book of Life hereafter shall open wide, The family of Russon shall be found In side. H. R. Kirkham A Wonderful Night BY VIRGIL BMXni We hope the boys and girls who are home are having as much fun as we are here at the school All this week will be spent in cheer giving. giv-ing. Carolers are coming, our dances and fun with the trees and gifts will be great. We are especially grateful to our friends the Lions, whose ride around the county is the first in our young lives. These fine men from Lehl and American Fork are coming to give everyone a new years ride to see holiday decorations. Imagine what a rest the buildings will have without us. Our class work will be a visit to "Other Lands at Christmas time". We will take a trip to Germany, by Mrs. Monson and Mrs. Walker; A hurried trip thru England, Holland, Hol-land, Norway, Sweden and Japan, by Mrs. Vance and Miss Carson; Join us Friday morning In assemb ly and catch the good will spirit; 8: 30 a. m. The program for the holiday week has been outlined as follows: Six of these programs have been carried out and three more will be given during the latter part of the week CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, December 21st 7:00 p. m. Musical Play, "Light of the Star", Group Work by School Children Friday, December 23rd, 8:30 a. m. Special Christmas Assembly. Decorating the Buildings. Trimming the Christmas Trees. Saturday, December 24th, 7:00 p. m. A Group of Carolers will visit each building. Sunday, December 25th, 10:30 a. m. Religious Services. 7:00 p. m. Story and Musical Sour. Monday, December 2Sth, 9:30 a. m. Christmas Tree and Gifts in Boys School Room. 9:30 a. m. Christmas Tree and Gifts in Girls Room. 9:30 a. m. Christmas Christ-mas Tree and Gifts at Colony. 12 Noon Christmas Dinner. 7:00 p. m. Christmas Caroling by School Children. Tuesday, December 27th, Christmas In all Lands, School Depart ments. Thursday, December 29th, 3:30 p. m. Dance for Children. 7:00 p. m. Dance for Grade Child- ren and Colony. Sunday, January 1st, 10.30 a. m. Religious Services. The Lions Club will take the children for a ride. Mondav. January 2nd. 7.00 p. m. Party in School Rooms. Parents and visitors are cordially I invito tn nttonfi thf fThristmas Tro- we are so eager to provide for the gram with the children and to par- children we have come to regard as Ucipate in the happy spirit wmcn jceariy as our wa LOCAL MAN'S CAR DAMAGED DAM-AGED IN SMASH-UP A car driven by a Mr. Holmes of Pleasant Grove smashed Into the car belonging ot Mr. C. F. (Kelly) Wilson of this city Friday evening, between Pleasant Grove and American Ameri-can Fork. From reports received Mr. Wilson was traveling north on his way from Pleasant Grove and Mr. Holmes was going In the opposite direction. Mr. Wilson saw the car wabble back and forth about fifty yards away and turned out and went completely off the road to avoid it, but the Holmes car ran off the road and smashed directly Into Mr. Wilson's car, com pletely demolishing the front end of it. The damage Is estimated to be about seventy-five dollars. Mr. Wil son states. Mr. Holmes, who takes all blame for the accident, stated that he lost hi3 head and control of his car. No one was Injured. o A Ueuwt Whoever makes too muck too Uttle of himself has a false meas ure for everything. Lavaier. As the eun came up It brightened a clear blue sky. A few light clouds drifted slowly from the hills of Moab, making them look very near. Even at this early hour the little town of Bethlehem was a hum of activity. For several days the Jewish Pilgrims had been gathering from all parts of the country to pay their taxes according to law, until the old Inn was crowded to capacity. It was a great day for Bethlehem. In a little" side street, away from the noise and confusion, stood a small one story house, made of mud, the roof was formed of rafters which was laid a matting of branches branch-es or brush wood covered over with mud. On the top of the roof, gayly blossomed a little garden so characteristic charact-eristic of all Jewish homes. This was used for a play ground, drying place, or prayer room, as the occas-oin occas-oin required. Around the garden was a battlement three feet high required re-quired by the Mosaic law, to prevent accidents. - - - j In this little home lived David, a youth In his early teens, with his father, mother, young brother Paul and baby sister, Mary. David had been named .for the great King of Israel, he was a goodly youth beloved be-loved by all, much given to serious thought, pondering In his heart the words of the prophet concerning the coming of the King, who was to be born in Bethlehem of Judea. David's father, John, a very pious man, had discussed the great event with his neighbors, for years, and David had always been an eager listener. lis-tener. . ' ' . :: ' John was a shepherd and had much time for thought while tending tend-ing the sheep. Today, he had been unable to leave his bed, having been stricken with fever. Young David must go and take his place with the other shepherds, to guard the sheep from robbers and wolves. s j "David art thou not afraid out in the hills at night? I like not the sound of wolves, what wouldst thou do if robbers came?" questioned young Paul "Foolish one, thou knowest no wolf will come, near a fire, and if robbers came, we would set upon them with staves and drive them away.. Never fear, my Paul, thou art as safe out under the stars as in thy bed," answered David. "Must thou keep a fire all night David?" persisted Paul, who was much given to questioning and often reprimanded because of it. "Aye, Paul, knowest thou not, no evil Spirit can come where a fire burns brightly?" teased David, delighted de-lighted at the prospect of spending a few nights in the hills. "Run along, small one, to thy play and leavest me to prepare for my journey, das't you not know the noon hour Is long since passed?" David hailed his task with delight and hastily prepared for the night In the hills. His clothes had been carefully selected by a mother who Insisted that her family must al ways be properly attired. "David, my son hasten, thy father frets so at thy 6elay", chlded his mother, as she paused for a moment at the door of the Inner room or sleeping apartment occupied by David Dav-id and Paul. David smilingly pointed point-ed to a chair by the bed, as he fastened his sandals. I hasten, my mother, see, can'st thou fasten this belt?" His coat was a square garment of fine lambs wool, ordered by law to be worn by every male Isrealite to remind him of his duties; short trousers; and an outer coat of cam els hair, woven in broad stripes of black and white, with tight sleeves. A leather belt completed his cos tume. "I have prepared a basket for thee, my son, cakes, baked rrom oariey flour and oil, with clotted cream, and dried figs for a relish," his mother remarked as she fastened the re fractory belt and eased herself Into the chair. "Thou must have a care son, les thy rashness lead thee Into danger, remember thy training and give ear to the counsel of thy elders," she said, continuing to give him more advice and many Instructions to which he -listened with the impatience impat-ience of youth. At last, after much delay, he was ready to leave. Strapping the oasK- et across his shoulder and hastuy bidding the family adieu, he left late In the day, for the rocky slopes where the 6heep "were feeding, arriving arriv-ing shortly before sun set. The other shepherds hailed mm David until he laughinjrV protested. "Thou dost confuse me and I know not where to begin." He then proceeded to tell them of the excitement ex-citement In town caused by the crowds of people, and to set their minds at rest concerning his father's condition. ' On the hill side the sheep were feeding, far In the distance could be heard the faint bleating of a lamb that had strayed from its mother, and the musical tinkling of a bell As twilight descended David was sent to drive the sheep to the plain below, where they would be better sheltered. Supper over, and the sheep settled for ,the night, weary shepherds stretched themselves before a blaz ing fire, leaving one to watch at the gate of the fold. . I A soft breeze stirred; the night I was so beautiful that David's Thomas Crabb Passes To The Great Beyond Thomas Crabb, 67 years of age, a resident of Lehl for the past forty-four forty-four years, died at his home here Tuesday, December 27, following an illness resulting from a tumor. He had been ailing since last July, and had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks. Mr. Crabb was born In Dundee, Scotland, February 28, 1865, the son of Charles and Ann Scrowther Crabb. He came to Utah in 1887, settling in Cache Calley. Two years later he moved to Lehi and since that time has made his home here, except ex-cept at Intervals when he has been away working at different factories of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company. Mr. Crabb was an employee of the Sugar company for many years, working for several years as a boiler room foreman. He helped to clear away the sagebrush for the building of the Lehi factory and was In the Impressive Service ForMrs,Otterson thoughts turned once again to the emPloy ot that company from the promised King who would free them from Roman rule. The velvet curtain of night sprink led with starlight splendor softly enfolded en-folded him with magic tenderness. Each luminous point seemed to grow brighter until It lighted every crevice In the rolling land. "Thinkest thou the time Is near at hand that was spoken of by the Prophet," David spoke his thoughts aloud. . "Aye, verily, what couldst be plainer plain-er than the written words our King must soon come," answered one of the shepherds. A strange silence fell upon them, no sound could be heard, except a crackling of the fire. Each one sat dreaming, drinking In the glory of the heavens. , "Look," cried David, "A new star, cans't thou see it??" "Aye, a new star", whispered the others, in awe and wonderment. time of the erection of the Lehl factory until 1926. For the past few years he has remained close about his home, engaging to some extent In the poultry Industry. Mr. Crabb was an active member of the church and held the office of a Seventy at the time of his death.. He married Jane Cooper, January 27, 1890 In Salt Lake City. They later went through the Salt Lake temple. Mrs. Crabb also came from Dundee, Scotland. They came across the ocean on the same boat, she came to her sister and Mr. Crabb to his aunt. Surviving him are his widow, Jane Cooper Crabb, two sons and ' one daughter, Nevin and Charles R. Crabb of Lehi, Mrs. Albert Smith of Garfield; six brothers and sisters as follows: Charles Crabb, Miss Ag- Ines Crabb, Mrs. Anne C. Fyffe, all Funeral services will be held In the Second ward chapel Friday at 2 o'clock p. m. with Bishop S. L Goodwin in charge. Interment will take place in the city cemetery. NOTICE TO GENEALOGICAL AND TEMPLE WORKERS Suddenly, a dazzling light, bright lbi; William Crabb and Eliza as the noon day sun, startled the Crabb of Gunnison and Alexander shepherds. An exquisite being robed ! CTabo ot Scotland, also ninegrand- in trarments of white, like th mist cnUdren. of sunrise, stood before them. David caught his breath In a muffled sob, clenched his hands over a wildly beating heart. A great fear transfixed those rtlent staring figures, fig-ures, rigid by the burning fire. - A voice, beautiful as tinkling of golden bells, broke the stillness. "Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day In the City of David a Savior, which shall be too all peo ple a sign; ye shall find the babe wrapped In swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". The exquisite voice ceased, when suddenly there was, with the angel a host of heavenly beings, praising God and singing: "Glory to God In the highest peace on earth, good will toward Men1 The voice grew fainter and faint er, the brilliant light slowly faded leaving nons of Its radiance. The shepherds looked at one another with awe, wonder, and amazement. David felt like one In a dream, the glory still around him. Presently they all rose and, falling upon their knees, praised God for the wonder they had seen. "Come now, let us go Into Bethle hem and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord made known unto us," said the older of the shepherds, and the others eagerly eager-ly agreed. j Their way led them up the ter-j raced hill and through the star lit gardens of Bethlehem until they reached the summit of the gray ridge i where stood the village Inn. Here, the wonderful star which they had been, following, stood still and they reverently entered the door of the stable. David's eyes filled with tears and his throat ached with a great Joy. There, upon the straw "was the Vir gin Mother and In her arms, the light from the candle falling on his beautiful sleeping face, was the prom ised babe, the King that was to rule the eartlv-the Prince of Peace, whose mission was to bring unto mankind, "Peace on earth and good will toward men". Impressive were the funeral services ser-vices held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock p. m. In the Fifth ward chapel for Mrs. Mary Ann Sorenson Otterson, 67, who passed away the previous Wednesday. A good crowd was In attendance and the floral tributes were many and beauttfuL Bishop's Counselor Ernest B. Garrett Gar-rett was In charge of the services, which opened with the Fifth ward Relief Society chorus singing, "Jesus, My Savior", accompanied at the piano by Miss Gall Webb. The in-Tocatlon in-Tocatlon was offered by Rueben Davis. Dav-is. The chorus then sang, ' "Elster, Thou was Mild and Lovely' Mr. Giddings of Salt Lake City and Mr. Jeppson of Payson, lodge members of which Mr. and Mrs. Otterson were members, were the first two speakers. After their remarks Mrs. Leota Peterson sang, "O My Father", accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Norma McCarrie. Other speakers were Mrs. Rhoda Gardner of the Fifth ward Relief Society, of which Mrs. Otterson was a member, President Virgil H. Peterson Pet-erson and Bishop Andrew Fjeld. Each of them spoke highly of the deceased and her family. They pid sincere tribute to her as a. mother and a faithful Latter-Day Saint. Interspersing the speakers Mrs. Lula Anderson and Mrs. Rula Door-ton Door-ton sang, "Out of the Dusk to You". As the closing number the Relief Society chorus sang, "Beyond To day". President Rodney C. Allred spoke the benediction. Interment was made In the city cemetery, where E. B. Garrett dedi cated the grave. A complete course in genealogical and temple work will he given In all wards by the ward genealogical committees, beginning the first Monday Mon-day in January, 1933. This course Is for everyone who desires It. Those wishing to take the course are asked to please consult with their ward genealogical chairman. The course takes up the subjects treated from A to z, and will be helpful to those expecting to go on missions and all church members, as well as all genealogical and temple tem-ple workers. It is an opportunity that has never before' been presented to the people of the church. The lesson course began In the October number of the genealogical magazine, but owing to the fact that all copies of the magazine have been sold the first ten lessons In the October number will be printed in pamphlet form and will be available for ten cents each, but future lessons will Committeeman". be obtainable In the magazine only. The magazine Is published quarterly. The first year course, entitled, "Our Lineage" and comprising forty lessons, will treat four principal topics: "The Story of Our Race", "Our Honorable Parentage". "Find-nig "Find-nig Our Unknown Forefathers" and "Service In the House of the Lord". Ten lessons will be devoted to each division. The second year course will be a more advanced series, dealing with record keeping and research. The lessons for the third year will relate to the practical work of the ward and stake committees. When a written report reaches the office of the Genealogical Society of Utah, duly signed by the Stake Presiddent and the Stake Genealogical Genealog-ical Representative, certifying that an Individual has studied all of the forty lessons and has completed all the forty asslgnmeents In his book, "My Forefathers" he will be given a Certificate signed by the President and Secretary of the Genealogical Society, as a "Genealogical Student". Upon proper notification that he has finished the second year's course, he will receive a Certificate as a, "Qualifiedd Genealogist". One who successfully passes the third course will be certified at a, "Qualified ELA. CONJOINT PRO-CRAMS PRO-CRAMS SUNDAY EVENING The M. I. A. officers will be In charge of the meeting In all wards of Lehl Sunday evening and have arranged splendid programs. In the Rfth ward the following program will be carried out: Vocal solo Thelma Goodwin Talk on the Slogan Elwood Loveridge Musical number Stanley Lott with delight, as he was a great fav-'Twenty minute talk on ante wim inem u. p,.Hi "Aye, thou art welcome, David, Talk on Drama ALen FJeld, come rest thy self, thou must be Guitar duet Beth Knaden and j rv sit here and tell us of thy -Ivy P?550" . v. txis Taiv an Danclnz Delia Kooens iaillfT, wnafc ui iuc jt us- t n wnct thou seen the crowds au vu members are urged each shepherd hurled questions at be in attendance. The People's Co-op. Annual Drawing WUl be held in the Royal Theatre at 3:00 o'clock P. M., Dec. 31, 1932 Free Picture Show Sponsored by this Store YOU MUST BE PRESENT WITH YOUR TICKETS TO WIN Remember 3 o'clock P. M. at the ROYAL THEATRE Free Show Free Prizes 4. 4 |