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Show Univorsal Microfilia Corp. Box 2608 Snlt Lake City Utah 6i10 j 'J Lehi Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Valley Thursday, March John II. Whimpey Dies; Funeral Held Monday John N. Whimpey, 86, Lehi, former mayor of Lehi, died early Friday morning in the American Fork Hospital following a stroke He was born Oct. 4, 188Z, in Justus, Stark County, Ohio, a son of Issac L. and Alice C. Butt Whimpey. He married Irene Peterson on June 6, 1905, inProvo. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died April 5, 1961. He came to Lehi with his parents as a small child. Mr. Whimpey was mayor of Lehi from 1938 to 1940. For many years he was chairman of the board of directors of the Utah Valley Hospital, and was also on the board of directors of the Utah Lake Distributing Company for several years. Active in the LDS Church, he had served as a Sunday School teacher and was a genealogy and temple worker. At the time of his death he was serving as a high priest. Mr. Whimpey retired from Geneva Steel Co. in 1946 after working there for five years. Prior to working at Geneva he had been a farmer in Lehi. Survivors include three sons and four daughters, Don L. Whimpey, Provo Canyon; Howard F. Whimpey, Downey, Calif.; A. Dale Whimpey, Mrs. Wanen (Lela) Russon and Mrs. LaMar (Madge) Hutchings and Mrs. Richard (La-Ra- e) Eddington, all of Lehi; Mrs. Glen W. (Ruth) Glover, Payette, Ida.; 29 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; one great-gre- at grandchild, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura West, Pleasant Grove, and Mrs. Emily Evans, both of Pleasant Grove. Impressive funeral services were held Monday, at 1:00 p.m. for John Newbern Whimpey, 86, former mayor of Lehi, and long time farmer. Friends and relatives gathered at the Wing Mortuary chapel, the large attendance and many beautiful flowers denoting the high esteem for Mr. Whimpey and the family. Elder John Gray of the Lehi Second Ward bishopric, conducted the services, at which the organ prelude and postlude music was played by Mrs. Naomi Shaw. She also accompanied the vocal selections. The prayer with the family was offered by Don L. Whimpey, a son. Glen W. Glover, a offered the invocation in the chapson-in-la- with opening remarks by Bishop William Price of the Lehi el, Second Ward. Mrs. Vera Trane and Kathryn Dorton sang a duet, "Look Up to Him." The biographical sketch and tribute were presented by Sythia Johnson, a niece of Mr. Whimpey. She recalled the historic background of the family in Wales, in Ohio, and later, after they emigrated to Utah. Mr. Whimpey' s father had followed the family vocation of mining, while young John was required to begin his farming operations at the age of 13 years in Lehi. He often gave credit to farming neighbors for their aid and advice, by means of work exchange and ready information was noted, and he became recognized as an authority on farming practices in later years. Succeeding speakers were Bishop Grant Christofferson, President Virgil H. Peterson and President Herman C. Goates. Each spoke from lifelong association and experience with the family, noting the fine heritage left by Mr. Whimpey, the "patriarch of the family." He had followed employment on the Austin farm in the Saratoga area, and later, as a land owner in that locality, had done much to bring about irrigation facilities and general improvements. His unfailing optimism and good humor were eulogized, as were his qualities of determination and hard work. Serene faith characterized his life and he had the ability to inform younger men with whom he was brought Into contact, concerning many vital problems. He took a special interest in child- - ' . V' "y - 7' Reception Cenfer Proposal lues. A tri-ci- ty meeting of the city councils and chamber of commerce representatives of American Fork, Lehi and Pleasant Grove was held at the American Fork City Hall Tuesday morning to hear a proposal for building five tourist reception centers throughout the state. The project is proposed by Tra-V- el Travelers, who propose to build the first of the five tourist information centers at Echo Junction on Interstate 80 this spring. Ray Stone, representing Tra-V- el Travelers, met with the tri-ciofficials and chamber of commerce representatives to explain the project. The meeting was arranged under the direction of the American Fork Chamber of Commerce, with chamber president Harry Malone conducting the session. According to Mr. Stone, the free tourist information would be available to all tourists and motorists visiting the center to help them plan interesting activities and visits to points of interest, ty lengthening their stay in Utah. At the Tra-V- el Travelers information center, free telephone service would be available to any area in the state, allowing visi- tors informa- tion on events planned in any particular area. Free maps, brochures and promotional materials from all areas of the state would be available for distribution to visitors by the center staff. The travel center would also distribute a full line of information concerning accommodations in motels, cafes and other businesses catering to tourist needs. Tour maps of the various counties, such as Utah County, would also be distributed to visitors and a bulletin board showing a schedule of events in Utah County would be on display in the tourist reception center. Mr. Stone exhibited a scale model of the proposed Echo Junction Tra-VTravelers Center, which will be open from 12 to 16 hours daily. The attractive building would provide facilities for el tourists to rest and relax in comfortable surroundings while they obtained information about tourist facilities and special activities in the state. Cost of operating the travel centers would be paid by the 29 counties and cities within the various counties. Cost per county has been set at $90 per month, with each city within the county to pay $ 20 per month for the statewide promotion. City councils and chamber representatives were to take this information back to their respective organizations for discussion. A decision as to participation of the cities and chambers will be made soon. Representatives of each of the three communities represented at the Tueday meeting voiced their approval of the project and thought it would benefit all communities in the county. A formal decision will be made at the next city council session and meeting of the board of directors of the chamber of commerce organizations in each of the three cities. PLAN CONCERT John Sagers, American Fork band member, Lehi High School Band Director Paul J. Mortensen and American Fork Band Director Howard Johnson, and Marvin Smith, Lehi band member, confer on concert numbers to be presented Friday evening. At back are Stanley Driggs, American Fork; and Carol Gray, Lehi. Concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lehi High School Auditorium. Lehi, American Fork Bands to Combine For Benefit Concert in Lehi Friday Night The combined Lehi and American Fork High School Bands will tomorrow (Fripresent a concert ' day) evening, it was announced by Principal Dale H. Price. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lehi High School Auditorium. The public is invited. Proceeds from the sale of tickets will go toward the Lehi High School Band Uniform Fund. The Lehi Band will present "Trilogy Concert March" by Eric Osterling;"Berceuse" Demo Convention Slated March 29 Democrats of Utah County will convene at the Provo High School Terry Heinz and Martha Evans Saturday, March 29, for the Utah County Democratic will sing "Sunrise Sunset" and Shirley Jensen, Vickie Inouya Convention. Senator Frank E. (Ted) Moss, and Jane Christensen will present will be keynote speaker a number. at the county convention, with The combined bands will present "King Cotton March" by state senator Ernest H. Dean Sousa; "Slavonic Dances" by acting as convention chairman. Dvorak-Jdhnsoand "America, New county officers will be elected, 'according to Wayne S. WiThe Beautiful" by nters, presently serving as Utah County Democratic chairman. from Kalinnikov's Symphony No. One. an-na- ul h) n; Ward-Drago- n. (from "Firebird Suite") by Stravins- Annual ky-Wilson; "Music to Watch Girls By," by Sid Ramin; and Rides Ralph Herman's"Kiddie Ballet." The American Fork unit will present Eric Osterling's "Tall Cedars" a concert march; The Utah Fish and Game and "Cranberry Corners, USA" by the U. S. Forest Service announce John Klein; "Jazz Waltz" by that spring range ride dates for Richard Maltby; and the Finals TImpanogos Deer Herd Unit 15 have been set. According to Art Henderson, Conservation OffLegion Auxiliary icer, and Stephen Rushton, District Ranger, the rides will be held on March 14 and 15. The Quill rides will start at 9:00 a.m. on both days. Meeting place the first Given Away Sat. day will be at the Orem City Spring Range Are Scheduled Lehi Library To Close Friday The Lehi public library will be closed all day on Friday, Mar. 14, to allow the librarian, Mrs. Edna Swain, to attend the library convention inSalt Lake City. Regular hours will be resumed after that date. Mrs. A. Ralph (Willa) Wing Mrs. Ralph Wing IJ Named Cancer Drive Chairman Mrs. A. Ralph (Willa) Wing has accepted the chairmanship of the local Cancer Crusade drive, it was announced by Vernon A. Aberle, North Utah County Crusade Chairman. Mrs. Wing explained that the 1969 Cru'sade will stress the point that too many people are careless or forgetful of the necessity for regular checkups as a way to .discover the onset of cancer at an early opportunity. "Most cancer can be cured--an- d lives savedby detecting canier before it has had a chance tb spread," Mrs. Wing said. Much of the preparation for this year's Crusade, Mrs. Wing continued, will be centered on training volunteers to assist them 0 explain to the public how reg- -. ular physical checkups can help save lives. "While the public is steadily acquiring knowledge of cancer's warning signals, a recent Cancer Society survey showed that 57 per cent of the public did not go regularly for a physical checkup which included a' cancer test," Mrs. Wing stated. "Of those who went, the survey showed that three times as manywomenwere interested enough in their health to have regular physical examinations compared to the males. The figures proved to be around 40 per cent of the women against 13 per cent of the men," she said. Plans for the 1.969 Crusade in elude nationwide distribution of leaflets urging the 45,000,000 reader to go for regular check' ups. It is hoped that every fanv ily in Lehi will receive this leaf' let, most of which will be dis tributed in person by Cancer SO' ciety volunteer workers during the April Crusade. The 1969 Crusade will have the slogan, Mrs. Wing concluded, "Help yourself with a checkup and others with a check." Mrs. Wing is an active member of the community. She is a past president of the Lehi Elementary PTA, is serving as president of the Hi Los, a ladies chorus that performs at many public functions. She is active in the LDS Church and is currently serving as Activity Counselor in the Fifth Ward MIA. She also assists in the d, care of her father, William who is approaching the age of 90. She assists her husband in their mortuary business. She is the mother of two sons and two daughters. Had-fiel- The Lehi unit of the American Legion Auxiliary is carrying on a fund raising project to send Lehi girls to Girls State. Tickets are now on sale by the members or call Gloria Finch or Betty Smith for prompt delivery. The grand prize is a beautiful hand made quilt, size 90 by 108 Inches. This fine prize will be given away on Saturday, March 15. Everyone is urged to participate. See this lovely quilt, on display in the lobby of the State Bank of Lehi. Rosalie Scown is Girls State chairman. The quilt will be given away, Saturday, March 15, at the Lehi Silver Dollar Market, just before closing time. Girls State will be at UtahStateUni-verslt- v held July in Logan. Winners Named in Lehi Jr. Banquet Slated Friday High Safety Poster Contest Members of the Lehi Fourth Ward will hold a Ward Banquet tomorrow evening (Friday), it was reported by Bishop G. Dale Burgess. Serving will begin at 6:30 p.m. and members are urged to attend as families. Everyone is reminded to bring their own uten- sils and dishes""-- . 'f;-o: . Following the meal a variety program will be presented at 8 p.m. by students from the Lehi High School. They will be under the direction of Glen M. Smith. Tickets for the dinner will be available, at the door for 50 cents per person over eight. Those under eight years of age will be admitted with their family Wind-Whipp- ed Flames Gut Lehi Home, Sheds Students at the Lehi Junior High are talking seriously about safety and they are enjoying it. A committee of both students and faculty was organized and instituted a safety program which involved the students and the faculty of the entire school. Policies were formulated for regulating student traffic between classes, traffic signs and rules were placed throughout the school building, student council members acted as traffic officers, and citations were given for traffic violations. Students who received citations were required to go to a kangaroo court where they were judged and fined according to their violations. Fines often consisted of various physical exercises carried out in the gym under the direction of either Mr. Peery or Mrs. Peterson, the physical education teachers. School the school has been awarded one third place and two second place trophies by the Safety Coun cil for Utah County and one year received notification of high commendation by the National Safety Council. However, it is felt by the students and faculty that this is the best year yeLtoxschool safety at the Lehi Junior High. There were 96 outstanding posters entered in the contest, the most interest shown since 1965, when the contest was started. Appreciation is expressed by the committee to all those who participated, especially to the directors, Mr. Peery and Mrs. Peterson. I POSTER CONTEST The safety committee sponsora poster contest. There were over a hundred posters that were prepared and displayed in the halls. They were judged and the three winning posters were displayed in the hall at the main entrance of the school. Lisa Poulsen won first place; Cindy Jones, second; and Robyn Rockwell was the third place winner. Judges were Mr. Devey, Mr. Peterson, Miss Williams and Miss Archibald. Each homeroom prepared a bulletin board display which stressed the importance of comMrs. Douglas (Zina) Willes munity, school, or home safety. A committee judged the displays Mrs. Douglas and Miss William's sixth grade class was given the distinction of being the winners. Serving as Dies Monday of judges were Mrs. Sheese, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Gray. Ailment Many interesting speakers were also invited to visit the school and discuss such subjects Mrs. Douglas (Zina) Willes, as hunter, fire, automobile, and 63, long time Lehi resident, died swimming safety as well as first Monday at her home in Lehi, of aid. a heart ailment. The faculty advisors of the Zina Johnson Willes was born school safety program for the Jan. 27, 1906, in Vernal, Utah, past four years have been Mrs. a daughter of Hans Christian and Ruth Peterson, Dale Peery and Caroline Weist Johnson. She was Lyle Peterson. During this time married to Arthur Douglas Willes, April 3, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. Lehi Stoke Relief Very active in LDS Church afshe had held positions in fairs, Slates Society the Relief Society, MIA and other auxiliaries. Anniversary Party Survivors include her husband, In observance of the annivertwo daughters, Mrs. E. Lehi; sary of the organization of the Max (Laurel) Thorne, Pleasant Relief Society, March 17, a proGrove; Mrs. J. Chad (Lois) Tergram and dinner will be held in of Kearns, Utah; seven grandthe Lehi Stake Center, Tuesday, ry, five brothers and two children; March 18, beginning at 10 a.m. n, Charles L. Johnson, sisters, All the women in the stake are J. Utah; Vernal; Emery, cordially invited to attend. Din- Owen W Lehi; Evan A. and Hay ner will be served following the E. Johnson, both of Orem; Mrs. program. All of the wards are Hulda Ashby Nelson, Salt Lake assisting in preparations. and Mrs. Milton D. AnderCity, There will be a nursery for son, Mantl, Utah. the young children. Funeral services will be held A display of sewed articles Thursday (today) at 1:00 p.m., will be on view, with each ward in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, providing 15 items for the ex- where friends may call prior to hibit, according to Mrs. Leola the services. Burial will take Allred, stake president of the place in the Lehi City Relief Society. ed Two sheds and a frame home in northeast Lehi were destroyed by fire about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. High Winds whipped flames from one shed into the adjacent shed and then into the house. No one was injured, Lehi Volunteer Fire Chief Rex Southwick said. Several calves occupying one shed were rescued before firemen arrived. Cause of the fire was not im mediately determined, the chief said, but damage was estimated at $10,500. The sheds and home were owned by C. T. Jones, American Fork. The home was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters, who escaped the fire but were only able to save some clothing. Firemen kept flames from spreading to the adjacent Stanley Jones home, but remained at the scene until 7 p.m. Winds hampered the four units and 23 men battling the fire. will ride from that point north to Battle Creek. Meeting place the second day will be at the mouth of Grove Creek and the riders will ride from there north to Hollow. Purpose of the rides is to observe general range conditions on critical deer winter ranges. Deer are observed at this time to note general condition of the animals and attempts are made to deter mine whether or not any winter mortality has occurred. The public is invited to participate on these rides. Those planning to attend should furnish their own horse, riding gear and lunch. This will afford anyone interested an opportunity to discuss Utah's deer management 'A , Fourth Ward Park, North of Lee's Sand and Gravel in Provo Canyon. Riders Heisset's - SAFETY POSTERS CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS SAFETY OBSERVANCE AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL--Winner- s, shown with Mr. Peery, with Mrs. Peterson, are Lisa Poulsen, left, first place; Cindy Jones, second place, and Robyn RockweU, extreme right, third place. There were 96 appealing posters entered by the students. Interest is high in accident prevention. to be 2, (Continued on back page) CSJ ' Number 20 Officials Hear Tourist Iri-Ci-fy John N. Whlmpey 13, 1969 . Willes Heart Og-de- LEHI HOME GUTTED BY FIRE -- High winds whipped flames from sheds near by which caught onto the house destroying it at an estimated damage of over $10,000. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters were living in the residence. |