Tb Sun Chremcl wkly publisK-- d 94067 clou pottogo poid at Utah Subscription por $4 50, two yor, S8 00 Ph 6 70 Box 207 Roy, Utoh 04067 of Roy, Utah Socood Roy, yoor, Vol. 17 No. 33 Roy, Utah Thursday, July 8, 1971 e mioses reccj City mm mm Mrs. Anna Day They were honored as speakers told of their contributions to the community and presented special certificates of appreciation. GUESTS at the special Roy City patriotic program included James Alex Patterson, Anna Day, Emma Russell and Roy Tullis. HONORED Mrs. Emma Russell A name that will forever illuminate the pages of the history of Roy is the name of Kmma Russell, who served as our town postmaster for 19 years. Roy was a struggling little community of 800 residents in 1943 when she became postmaster Throughout the years of her service, Kmma did every possible thing she could, as an individual, to help pull boot the City of Roy by the up to sue, so to straps, speak, and during her time, Roy ceased to be a place that few were aware of except that it was a little hick town on the sandridge and the place where the County poor farm was located In 1943, the town had already started to expand a bit because of World War II, and e the tiny, that had served the community when Kmma became postmaster had grown far too small to accomodate the influx post-offic- government workers taking up residence here. Kmma Russell, to begin with, contacted every section of the Ciovernment Post Office Department, solicited Congressmen Granger and Watkins for their support and urged the town council in cooperating, before a new Post Office, of twice the sue of the one formerly occupied, was built m the center of town. However, Roy City continued to grow and it wasn't long until our indomitable little postmaster, with a prophetic eye to the future, realized the inadequacy of the present accomodation and began to fight anew for the distinction she felt her town deserved. It is to her credit that our beautiful modern Post Office became a reality. Because of her efforts, Roy became the first city of its size to get city delivery, mail-steand government trucks to facilitate the movement of the mail. As Postmaster, Emma was the recipient of many individual and national awards including the superior award for outstanding service and activity above and beyond the call of duty. Kmma served two years as vice president of the State Postmasters Association; as county director of the State Postal Association and chair- ment Committee; a member of the Weber County Girl Scout Council; President of the Girl Scoqts Mothers Club; member of the Ogden Soroptomist Club; member of the advisory board of the United Fund Drive; the chairman of the Polio Drive and a member of the daughters of Utah Pioneers. Com- mittee for six years. For five years, she was a contributor as a writer, for the National Postal Service News. Her original educational exhibits and illustrated narrations presented at Postal the Conventions throughout United States, gave her wide acclaim. In addition to her great dedication to work, heractivi-tie- s in the community and the church were multiple. To mention a few: an instigator in organization of the Roy Chamber of Commerce; a participant in all the activities of the Aprender Guild, vice president of the Citizen's Better- She was the School Board; a member of the PriSunday mary presidency and teacher in the organization; served in the MIA presidency of her ward and as a drama director, director dance and Gleaner teacher. Emma Russell too, -- - is a Alex Patterson Alexander Patterson known as Alex" was born in Clinton, Utah on April 26, 1902 Elizabeth Mary Me the son Donald and Alexander Child Patterson. He was the oldest of three living children. He was raised and educated in Davis County. He received his bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Utah. He served as a missionary for the LDS Church in the Sou-ter- n States from 1922 and 1925. While there he was shot at, tarred and feathered and went through many trials in futhering his religious belief. Up on his return he went to Huntsville, Utah, where he started his teaching career. While in Huntsville he met Fern Nielson, a talented piano John Arthur teacher. were married Feb. 3, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. They had nine children of which seven girls are still living. The two eldest girls were twins born on Fathers Day. Two of his children have followed in his profession of school teaching, two They is a credit to Roy to hae had one of our fellow citizens serve the County so long and so well as a Com-i- n 1940 and served as County for Weber Commissioner County for 20 years. It was a representative of County Government on the State Advisory Board of the Bureau of Land Management, and in recognition of his work there he received an Apprefrom the Deciation Award of Interior. the partment He also commissioner charge of roads and weed control, and did an outstanding job there also. He was in Mr. Brown had a very active part in culminating the plans and years of study that made the Weber Memorial Hospital a reality. It was dedicated on April 16, 1960. While in office, bonds were voted for the new Weber County Library, and plans were also drawn for the HealUi Center on Grant Avenue in Ogden. He was chairman of the Born in a small farming community in Mayfair, Sanpete County, Utah, broughther close to the earth and in harmony with the great scheme of nature. Her rugged qualities of character and her appreciation for all of Gods was held in the community center which later became our creatures are , Teaching was a natural instinct with Anna Day because she loved children. Her teaching career began in 1937 in Sevier County. When she married Forrest Day in 1940, they took up residence in Roy. During the war. with so James have served LDS misone to Chile and one to Hong Kong All girls live in the local area with five living in Roy. He has 12 grand- LeRoy Tullis Cont. on pg 2 in the U.S. Navy. He has flown in an F101 U.S. Air exceed- fighter jet with the Force Thunderbirds, ing the speed of sound. Besides his civic activi- ties, he has served long and well in his church. He served as bishop of the Roy 3rd Ward for five years. Since the Ward was newly organized when he took office one of the primary problems confronting them was where to build the new chapel. In answer to this. Bishop Brown donated one acre of ground to the Roy 3rd Ward for that purpose. He has held many other church positions and has served a short term mission in the North Central States. November 17, 1920 married Frances Ritter. He They have three children, Dallas Brown, Frank P. Brown, and Shirley Brown Nelson. He has watched the area grow almost from its infancy. Mr. Brown said, "There is no place where you can find a finer or more progressive group of people than we have right here." for- to have been able to claim Roy Tullis, his lovely wife Florence, and their children, Darrell Tullis, LaRae Allen and LaRue Hansen, as e residents of Roy. Their accomplishments have been many. Roy Tullis was born in Gunlock, Utah, a small farming community west of St. George, the oldest boy of a family of five boys and six girls born to James and Ellen Leavitt Tullis. tunate long-tim- Weber County Board of Public Welfare for six years, and during this time made an outstanding contribution to the public welfare program in Weber County. In 1964 he was given a citation for his efforts on the 24 th of July Ogden City Pioneer Days celebration. lie also completed a course from Weber College on Alcoholism. During World War I, he served Roy City and the surroundi- ng communities are most We appreciate the many, many contributions he has made to our town, our church and our County. As a young man he come area to work as a carpenter. His first job was to help build a beautiful white brick home for Captain Ora Bundy on the northwest corner of the highway and 5600 S , where the Smith Food King atgov-ernme- building. The nursery cared for 200 children from years of age from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and provided breakfast, lunch, daily naps and afternoon snacks along with their supervised play and educational training. Children from 47 states were enrolled in the 2-- many mothers working sions, children. Alex has lived in Roy 53 years where he has been very active in many phases of community work. He lives at 5701 S. 2700 W., with his wife Fern who is also well known to the present municipal Anna Day brings the sunlight of the day into the lives of all who know her. Her warmth and understanding and love are among her greatest attractions. Her zest for living is boundless. girls P. Brown The beautiful Weber County Memorial Park in South Fork Canyon was one project that was completed. Also 2300 acres of land in North Fork was purchased for play area and picnic grounds. honored as an outstanding member of the community was Arthur Brown. Certificates were presented to each honored guest during the member of the Lake Cont. on pg. 2 Mr. Brown has served the county well, which is evidenced by the many recreation centers that have been opened through his endeavors. He said that " Recreation centers are a must in any growing community. They are a definite in ering making their home Weber Valley. ALSO a Stake View During this time, Emma rs man of the Educational was also ems unity nt installations, Anna directed her war effort to nursery schools and taught for two years at the Quincy Nursery School in Ogden. Later she was made head teacher of the Arsenal Villa School which nursery. affiliated with the Weber County School District up until her recent retirement. She has taught in Roy, Riverdale, and Washington Terrace and for 12 out of her 24 years of teaching she has taught at the North Park School in Roy. Her educational career for teaching began at Snow Junior College. She received her Batchelor of Arts Degree at the Cont. on pg. 2 Since 1948, Anna has been Ma and Pa Pingree Over 50 years ago when most of the population of Roy was located on a two lane highway which was Highway 91 and down along 5600, Verdi and Beatrice Pingree had their home on the East side of 91. Tom Goodell and Coopers were neighbors on their side and across the street was John and Ed Russells homes. The model T was the most popular automobile, the airplane was just feeling its wings, wells were the only source of drinking water, the kitchen range burned coal or wood and snow piled deep many winters. With the help of horses and a good deal of sweat and work, the sand was cleared of sand-bur- s, tumble weeds, and milk weed and water brought in from the canal, and before long, an orchard of fruit trees and fields of berriers and row crops took their place. A fruit stand was built, the name of Our Farm given it, and people drove out from Ogden and vicinity for unexcelled fruit, berries and melons. Verd would truck fruit to the market at Salt Lake, to Morgan, and other places while the kids would watch thr fruit stand and call for Mother when a customer would stop and she would leave her housework to serve the customers. As the family grew, a small restaurant and bowery, given the name of Mas Place was built. Soon rooms were added, two stone fireplaces were built by Verdi and the most popular eating place in Roy helped provide for a family of four girls and three boys, one daughter who contracted polio but who recovered enough to work as a waitress. Ma Pingree did all of the cooking at first while her boys peeled potatoes, washed dishes, helped with the farm work and later, helped with the cooking while the girls were busy as waitresses. Before World War II, Roy had begun to grow, Hill Field was established, and Pa and the boys had just about finishit motel. It was a ed a great convenience in the days before the war to catch the Bamerger to Ogden or to Salt Lake. Ma and Pa kept the motel going during the war but the restaurant was closed while the two oldest boys were in the service, and the youngest kept the farm going along with their dad. A stone and brick house was constructed just before the war, with most of the work done by hand by Pa Pingree. After the war, Mas and Pas Place was built and Mas Place torn down. Nearly every piece of lumber was cut with a hand saw by Pa Pingree. The boys took over the cooking responsibilities while Ma served as hostess and provided piano 24-un- music for thousands of customers who became her friends and who enjoyed her music. Many couples have had their wedding and receptions made especially memorable by the special music of Ma Pingree and the hospitality of Mas and Pas. fire that destroyed the roof of the restaurant was reported in the newspaper as having destroyed a landmark in Roy. Pa, who had been sick A and semi-retire- d wasnt dis- couraged and his sons and daughters built the restaurant up good as new with the welcome help of many good neighbors and friends who volunteered their help. A service which provided thousands of dinners for people of Roy, Ogden, Salt Lake and vicinity, for tourists from all over the nation, a place for dining and meeting that members of the Kiwanis, Lions, Shriners, and other service clubs will long remember, the piano and solo vox music of Ma Pingree and the desire of Ma and Pa to provide the best they possibly could for their cutomers, friends and family - this is a Roy couple that can well be pointed to as an example of good citizens of Roy. They helped Roy grow, they found the true riches to life in the town of Roy service, friends and family. -- in to the Roy Market now stands. In 1923, while working on a new home for Mrs. Minnie M. .ie met her daughter whom he Brown, married in October of 1924. Shortly thereafter he built a home on 5600 S. Street where he and Florence lived for about 30 years while raising their family. He then built the love-1- ) new home in which they are Brown, Florence now living. Many of the first homes built in Roy after World War were built by Mr. Tullis. and all his life he has continued building beautiful homes and other types of buildings in Roy and in other communities in Weber and Davis Counties. At one time in Roy there were five canning factories and two pea vineries, and Mr. Tullis did remodeling work on all of them. Roy helped tear down the old elementary school in Roy and helped erect a new, modern one at that time on the same spot. This still stands on 5600 S., as the front building of the Roy Elementary School, and was the only school in Roy for many years. He worked as a construction foreman from start to 1 Cont. cn pg. 2 LONGTIME Roy residents and builders of the commun'ty who were honored as part of the July 4lh program were Ma and Pa Pingree. Each of the honored guests have done much for the community.