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Show A ' r I CO 0 ft o 'TifflWllMirf ,Jilli v5il AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1944 DOOI NUMBER 16 e Health Department es Information Rabies Disease lunity Pays Tribute To itt Chadwick Third Ward Leads Softball League services for Barratt M. 28, who died in Den-June Den-June 10, of pneumonia, 4 in the Alpine stake je Wednesday, June 14, h. with Ernest J. Sea-jlshop Sea-jlshop of the First ward jfs were Dr. Franklin S. Resident of the Brigham University, Harry Clark tur Gaeth, associates of iwlck In radio work, Jirdy, program manager Hd Dr. Henry J. Nicholes, the Salt Lake Second a19 - M 1 1 1 A. I peaxer una oi ws mu-iiaintance mu-iiaintance with the de- his industriousness, ln- ad ambition: of his abll- i author and the value itten compositions to the ',ark spoke of his own jn to the Gospel, bore nony to its truthfulness courage Its principals imes of sorrow and belt. be-lt. taphical sketch was read Jert Timpson. freetly Solemn Thought," big musical number was f Mr. Clark. Between: i Mrs. Annette Richard-!bbdy Richard-!bbdy sang "In My Fath-je Fath-je Are Many Mansion" Task," and Mr. and Mrs. 'Jndley sang "In the 1 Miss Irene Shelley pe console for the pre-t'and pre-t'and recessional and al-I al-I as an organ solo, the fumber "Goln' Home', location was offered by Jesse M. Walker, the On pronounced by Dar-jor, Dar-jor, and the grave In the Jtery dedicated by Dr. Chadwick. irers were Will Ashby, 3ush, Merrill Croft, Lee 3ies Muse and Ken Ben-close Ben-close associates of the during his short life, iny beautiful floral of-ere of-ere cared for by mem-She mem-She First ward Relief rial Service I For Duane Jones i il services for Staff Hyrum Duaoe Jones, Jid of Mrs. Elva Bate-es, Bate-es, Alpine, and son of freal Jones, Pleasant re held in the Pleasant pel Monday evening, t 8:00 p. m. with Bishop Taylor in charge. &es was reported killed !on Wadke Island, May Is a member of the LDS lolding the office of an the time of his death, torn at Hanna, Utah, I 1919 but moved to view when three years he resided until he he service. rs at the services were lward W. Burgess of Al-' Al-' Ekins former bishOD of View, and Elder Perry. I numbers were a solo. 9u My Hand Dear Lord" Riss Burgess, accom-f accom-f his wife; two solos J .Four Square" and atlon" by Mrs. Hugh of Provo, accompanied Colvin; and two quar-a quar-a members of the ward 17 Sterling Cluff, "Face and "Goln Home". tcation was offered by l.eman and the benedlc-Junced benedlc-Junced bv Lvnn Tavlor. re posted by members aencan Legion. NOTICE .ers requiring help will A. B. Allen he will to assist them with boys who have registered for lere will be no one at Hall this year to place t will be done as far as '7 Mr. Allen. State Health Commissioner William McKay In a communication communica-tion this weejc stated that rabies was becoming more prevalent and that Salt Lake, Davis and ' Tooele counties had dog quaran tine in force. The following Is from Dr. McKay's office: Rabies is a fatal disease affecting af-fecting chiefly dogs but transmissible trans-missible also to other animals and to man. Any domestic animal ani-mal may become Infected. After the disease develops, there is no effective treatment. The disease is 100 fatal In both man and animals. Rabies is caused by a filterable virus which Is present in the saliva of a rabid animal. The virus may be present In the saliva several days before It Is known that the animal Is sick. It enters the body through cuts, scratches or breaks in the skin that may be caused by the bite of an infected animal. There are two types of the disease di-sease In dogs, each of which is equally dangerous. If afflicted with the so-called "dumb" type, the animal becomes slowly paralyzed para-lyzed and shows little or no ex citement. The dog's eyes are usually glassy and the pupils dilated. di-lated. The other, or more common com-mon type of rabbles, begins with a noticeable change in the dog's disposition, the animal becomes very irritable. In the early stag es he seeks quiet, dark places and resents being disturbed. The bark becomes a combination of a long drawn out whine and howl and may be frequently repeated. The animal may become suddenly sudden-ly excited and 'run many miles, snapping at everything that gets In his way. There is marked difficulty dif-ficulty in swallowing and usually a free flow of saliva from the mouth. A rabid dog may appear quite normal and respond in a friendly manner until an attempt is made to confine him. Contrary to an almost universal univer-sal belief, the fear of water is not present. The dog becomes markedly mark-edly thirsty and attempts to drink frequently, but due to a paralysis of the pharynax and throat, drinking is impossible. Gradually the paralysis spreads, with death occurring in three to ten days after the appearance of the first symptoms. - Fortunately, only 16 to 20 per cent of human beings develop rabies if not treated after being bitten by a rabid animal. Anti-rabic Anti-rabic treatment has reduced this figure to 0.5 per cent. Any person bitten by a dog suspected of being mad or rabid should see a-physician at once. The wound should be promptly cauterized with fuming nitric acid. The earlier this is done the more effective it is. An outbreak of rabies can be controlled only by a rigid quarantine quaran-tine which requires strict confinement con-finement of all animals specified in the quarantine by metal leash, closed cage or paddock upon the private premises of the owners. To make the quarantine effective effec-tive the public must cooperate fully with enforcement pfflcials. Cooperation means not only compliance com-pliance with the quarantine Insofar In-sofar as their own animals are concerned but also immediate notification of police or health authorities of the presence of any animal not held in confinement. - Rainstorms continue to disrupt dis-rupt the games of the softball league. Friday evening only half of the scheduled games were played due to muddy grounds. The missed games will be made up later. Tonight, June 23, Third ward will play Ohran Homes, at 7:15; Richland Park will play Fourth ward at 8 15; and First ward will play Second ward at 9:15. Tuesday evening, July 27, at 7:15 Richland Park will play Second ward; at 8:15 the First ward will meet Ohran Homes; and at 9:15 Third ward will play Fourth. Friday, June 30, Fourth ward will meet Ohran Homes at 7:15; Third and Second will play at 8:15; and Richland Park will play First at 9:15. League Standing Won Lost Third ward 3 1 Second ward 2 1 Fourth ward 2 1 First ward 2 2 Ohran Homes 1 3 Richland Park 1 3 Service Conducted For Harry R. Norris Summer Outing For Old Folks Wednesday Funeral services for Harry R. Norris, 33, Pleasant Grove, manager man-ager of the Grove Theatre, were held in the Pleasant Grove First ward chapel, Friday, June 16, at 2 p. m. with Bishop C. R. Clark officiating. , The invocation was offered by John H. Miller. Mrs. Lee Beers and Mrs. Edward Hardman sang a duet "In the Garden". The first speaker was Joseph H. Stprrs who told of his acquaintance ac-quaintance with the deceased during his residence in American Fork. J. Stanley Peters followed, speaking of Harry's devotion to his mother and family and of his faithfulness to duty and also the hope of reunion through the resurrection. Harold Walker, representing the Pleasant Grove Firemen, spoke of the enthusa-ism enthusa-ism engendered Into the organization organ-ization by Mr. Norris during the time he was a member. Between speakers M o r 1 e y Steele sang "Lay My Head Beneath Be-neath the Rose" and an organ solo was played by Irwin Jensen. Mrs. Beers and Mrs. Hardman closed with "A Perfect Day." The benediction was pronounced by Vera Cullimore. Interment took place in the American Fork cemetery where Bishop Clark dedicated the grave. Harry R. Norris was born in Tacoma, Wash., November 8, 1910, the son of Frank G. and Elveria Whitney Norris. The family came to American Fork many years ago and two years ago moved to Pleasant Grove. He had worked for John H. Miller at the Cameo Theatre for 16 years advancing from usher to operating operat-ing the machines. The past two years he has managed the Grove Theatre for Mr. Miller. He is survived by his mother, Pleasant Grove, three sisters, Mrs. lone Garvin, Provo; Mrs. Rose Durfee, Eureka; and Mrs. June Reese, Pleasant Grove; one brother, Ralph Norris, in the U. S. armed forces overseas; two neices and two nephews. The annual summer tri-stake outing of Old Folks from Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove, Lehl and Alpine stakes will be held at Pleasant Grove Wednesday, June 28. A luncheon, followed by a miscellaneous miscel-laneous program, are Included in the day's events. Each stake will furnish several numbers on the program. All residents of American Fork over sixty, years of age, widows, widowers, bishops and their wives, the stake presidency and wives -are cordially invited - -to- attend. All those who have no means of going to Pleasant Grove are asked to meet at the City Hall ! at 10:00 a. m. where transportation transporta-tion will be provided. Visiting and renewing of acquaintances ac-quaintances will take place during dur-ing the morning, the dinner will be served at 12:30 and the program pro-gram will follow. Lipsey Baby Drowned In Small Stream Constance Lipsey, 20-month-old daughter of Arthur and Thel-ma Thel-ma Clements Lipsey, was drowned drown-ed in an Irrigation ditch near the family home Wednesday evening about 8:15. The body was carried three blocks downstream passing under two bridges. On recovery she was hurried to the hospital and placed under the resusclta-tor resusclta-tor but could not be revived. , ..She was born in Bingham, October Oc-tober 13, 1942. Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Bernetta and Sherrie Leer four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Clements, American Fork, and Mr. and Mrs. wiiuam vera Lipsey, Bingham; also four greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Savage, Brigham City, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lipsey, Lip-sey, Burrvlile. Funeral services will be conducted con-ducted Saturday at 2 p. m. in the Fourth ward chapel. Alma Dale Clark ! Local Bond Sales In Fatal Lagging Air Accident Badly Is Report Alma Dale Clark, Aviation Ord-nanceman Ord-nanceman 2c, 30, husband of "Teddy" Pierce Clark and son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Clark, Alpine, Al-pine, was among nine men who gave their lives when a Navy Martin Mariner plane exploded and crashed off Hunter's Point in San Francisco Bay Friday afternoon, af-ternoon, June 16. Only two of the bodies were recovered. A telegram informed the parents par-ents Saturday and after contacting con-tacting the commanding officer by telephone Mrs. Clark and Mrs. George Pierce left Sunday morning morn-ing for Berkeley where the prostrated widow and her two months old twin boys are residing. resid-ing. Irene Pierce, 12, sister of Mrs. Clark, arrived In Berkeley Friday afternoon by Greyhound bus expecting ex-pecting to be met by her sister and family. The shock of her husband's death had momentarily momentar-ily driven from Mrs. Clark's mind the fact that her young sister was to arrive. So It was a pretty desolate and very lost little girl who was finally turned over to a peace officer who located the Clark home. Mr. Clark was born in Alpine June 9, 1914, the json of Grover and Estella Strong Clark. He graduated from the American Fork high school. May 1, 1939, he married Ida LaRee Pierce. In September 1942 he enlisted in the navy and for almost a year had been stationed at the Alamenda naval base. Surviving besides his widow are his parents, two months old sons, Ronald and Roger; a broth er Vurl Clark with the US army in Itahy; and a grandfather, in Italy; - and a grandfather, Memorial services, for the nine victims were held during the week at the Alameda naval air station chapel with Chaplain G. H. Sargent in charge. But little ahead of the state's apathy American Fork residents up to Thursday morning had purchased $25,000 worth of War Bonds in the Fifth Drive. This represents but 25 per cent of the town's total allotment of Series E Bonds. Wednesday only one bond purchaser pur-chaser went to the postofflce and the bank sold $381.75, a small fraction of what it should have been for the day. Canvass of the homes In the district is now getting into full swing with the Third ward somewhat some-what in the lead. Men from American Fork are forging ahead on every battle-front battle-front in the world. Why are we at 'home laying down on a job just getting off to a good start? When this paper gets to YOUR serviceman will he be as proud of your efforts as you are of bis? Come on American Fork, let us triple the buying by this time next week. Tickets to the Cameo are being given at the bank and post office to every bond purchaser. The date of the free show will be announced an-nounced later. Mark E. Peterson Gives Striking Message At Alpine Stake Conference Local Teacher Chosen To Head State Group Alfalfa Hay Price Same As 1943 Alfalfa hay remains unchanged unchang-ed in price, Leo B. Nelson, chairman chair-man of the American Fork local war price and rationing board, stated today. "Prices for ungraded hay in the stack and in the field are statewide," the chairman said. "A ceiling price of $20 a ton has been set for hay In the stack. Field prices should be at least $2 less, or around $18. The price of $18 per ton for field hay is exceptionally high when the moisture content of the hay is taken into account. A delivery charge not to exceed the actual cost may be made In addition to the field price. Premium prices are set on federal-state inspected hay." V. A. Bergeson of the State Department of Agriculture announced an-nounced that farmers desiring their hay graded may request such service from the agriculture department. The nearest trained train-ed and qualified grader is Maurice Maur-ice Hyer, State Capitol Building, Salt Lake City. Only stacked or baled hay can be graded, Mr. Bergeson said, "Because of change in moisture content, field hay cannot be graded." Albert B. Allen, teacher for 17 years at the local high school, was elected president of the Utah Association Vocational Agriculture Agricul-ture Teachers at the concluding session of its annual conference at the iftah State Agriculture College Saturday. Mr. Allen succeeded Paul Boyce of Sandy. B. H. Gunderson Mt. Pleasant, was named vice president and Wesley Soulier, Orem, secretary-treasurer. secretary-treasurer. The conference was held during dur-ing the entire week and a six-point six-point war production program for young farmers was drawn up. This year stress will be put on vegetable seed production, better pasteurage, increased forage crops which Mr. Allen said was one of the most serious in the state, and the continuation of the production of war necessity foods. Monday members of the conference con-ference made a trip through Boxelder county and were ban-quetted ban-quetted at the Bear River High school in the evening. The Association consists of Smith-Hughes teachers and teachers of shop and farm mechanics. me-chanics. They number 60 teachers teach-ers and represent 40 high schools. The state is divided into eight regions. Utah and Wastach counties comprise the central Utah region with Louis Adams of the Wasatch High school president. Three Fire Calls During Week The fire department has made three runs during the week. The first one Thursday morning, to the home of Leonard Bates In Alpine, which was occupied by one of Mr. Bates daughters. The contents of the home were all saved with the exception of the kitchen stove but the house was almost a complete loss. The fire started In the roof and being a frame building was quickly out of control. -.A fire in a tool shed at the State Training School called the firemen " out Saturday: Little damage was done but the department depart-ment did prevent the spreading of the flames to the nearby garage and big dormitory. The garage at the home of Glenn M. Boley was set on fire Sunday afternoon by Ismail boys with matches. A quick response by the department held the damage dam-age to a minimum. Provo Rodeo Queen Contest Open Queen's contest for Provo Rodeo Days Celebration is now open for entries. All girls over 16 years of age living south of Salt Lake county are eligible. The final contest will be held in Provo the evening of June-, at a time and place to be announced an-nounced later. All expenses of girls participating partici-pating in scheduled activities will be paid by the Provo Celebration Cele-bration Committee. One prize of a complete "Western Outfit" will be awarded the first place win- 'ner. The Queen will rule over the three days celebration July 21, 22 and 24th. Girls who are interested in making an entry can get rules and an entry blank from the Alpine Publishing Company. DANCING CLASSES TO BEGIN The City Recreation committee commit-tee is announcing, summer dancing danc-ing classes for the younger residents resi-dents will be given by Mrs. Har- .old Woolston. All Interested are invited to meet at the Harring- ton school Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. for registration and arrangement ar-rangement of classes. . This is part of the summer program and there will be no charge. "We are preparing the way for the coming of Christ. He expects ex-pects us to be valient in his service, to give of our time, and to support his program", were the words of Mark E. Peterson, of the quorum of the Twelve, at the opening session of the Alpine Stake conference Sunday morning. morn-ing. Elder Peterson continued,' "We are His partners, His servants serv-ants in the vineyard, and It calls for us to be diligent in the work He has to do in these last days." With President Jesse M. Walk-1 er in charge, the session had opened with the congregation singing "America" followed by the choir singing "Oh Lord Most j Holy." The invocation was offer-1 ed by Myron R. Moyle of the high counsel. Miss Charlotte Chlpman man sang "Lamb of God" and the stake officers were sustained. There have been no major changes in the officers during the past three months. President Delbert Chlpman, the first speaker, said the members of the church should be Impelled, not compelled, to follow the ways of the Lord, and cited examples of the Prophet Job and the Apostle Apos-tle Paul. He urged all to give more serious thought to church activities and develop a spirit of service. Henry A. Smith, editor of the church section of the Deseret News, spoke of the two fold plan of this part of the paper, first, to produce a church-wide newspaper news-paper reporting Interesting activities acti-vities from every section; and second, a source of instruction and Inspiration from the leadership leader-ship of the Church". Elder Peterson In an Inspiring address plead with the Saints to live the Gospel, to build up treas ures in heaven, and said that all who kept the commandments were guaranteed security .when Christ's kingdom Is set up on earth. Between speakers Shirley Beck, accompanied by Chloe Priday Weed on the piano and violin obllgato by Rhees Rlrle, sang "Ava Maria," and a quartette composed of Mrs. Clifford E. Young, Mrs. Delbert Chlpman, Rulon Nicholes and Kenneth Robinson, sang "It Was For Me". The benediction was pronounced by Kenneth Singleton of the high counsel. After the choir sang "King of Glory" and the Invocation was offered by former President Earl S. Greenwood, President Walker gave the opening address of the afternoon session. He urgei all to accept the as signments' given them In the church, regardless of their nature; and presented problems of the stake. One pressing prob lem was the need for more seminary semi-nary classroom, said President Walker and that he felt now was the time to prepare for the erection erec-tion of an adequate building as soon as materials were released. Clyde C. Edmonds, member of the Church Welfare Board, gave an Interesting review of the de velopment of the Welfare pro gram during the seven years of its exlstance, explained the three point program and the general set up of the plan. He emphasized the point that every bishop keeps In his ward all that he thinks may be required requir-ed by the members and sends the surplus to the regional storehouse store-house where It Is distributed. At the present time wards and quorums quor-ums own 15,000 acres of farm land, the churchy has 90 storehouses store-houses and 70 canneries. In giving the closing address of the afternoon Elder Peterson spoke of the power and authority vested in the Prophet Joseph and how it had been given from one leader of the church to the one following. "We must take the word of the prophets at their face value If we are to receive the blessings, if not, we will reap tribulation. He urged the full payment of tithing and fast offerings, of-ferings, keeping of the Sabbath Day holy, keeping the Word of Wisdom, teaching the gospel to the children, and more prayers in the home. Between speakers Mrs. Phillip Green ' sang "The Angela Song . The choir closed with the congregation congre-gation singing "Praise to the Man" and Clyde P. Crookston offered the benediction. Sunday evening's meeting was under the directions of the stake Sunday Schools with Frank Brown In charge. The program of music and short talks as outlined out-lined last week was splendidly put over. Alva Good all of the United States navy, home on furlough from the Pacific, told of the value val-ue of his religion during his years In the service. Gerrlt de Jong, member of the Sunday School general board. was the speaker. He said In answering the question "What Does Jesus Mean to Me " emphasis em-phasis should be put on living as Jesus taught, in following the example of his life. A priesthood session was held Saturday evening and a welfare-meeting welfare-meeting at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. after-noon. Music for the conference was directed by Hannah C. Packard. Accompanists for the congregation, congrega-tion, the choir and the vocalists were Miss Irene Shelley and Mrs. Chloe Priday Weed. The display in the basement of the tabernacle of the Relief Society So-ciety Welfare project was visited by many of the conference at-tenders. Relief Society Completes Welfare Job The Relief Societies of the Alpine Al-pine stake have completed in less than half the year the assignment as-signment given them by the Church Welfare Board for the year 1944. This particular proj ect was the gathering of clothing cloth-ing and household equipment. Early in the year President Fern A. Walker received the assignment. as-signment. With the help of the ward presidencies the project was broken into five equal parts with each at the four. American Fork wards receiving one and Alpine Al-pine and Highland, combined, the fifth part. May 17, the anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society, Socie-ty, birthday parties were held in all of the wards and gifts brought by the members. A surprisingly large percentage of the total was collected that day. Since then the ward members have com pleted the assignment. The stake was asked for 126 sheets, 41 sheet blankets, 165 pillow pil-low slips, 21 night gowns, 8 pajamas, pa-jamas, 21 ladies aprons, 14 ladles . dresses, 14 chlldrens dresses, 41 ladies and chlldrens slips, 21 panties, pan-ties, 7 trousers, 6 layettes, 165 dish towels, and 84 handkerchiefs. In addition to the above they have one layette, 2 pillows, 18 handkerchiefs, 20 chlldrens aprons, ap-rons, 21 quilts, 35 wash cloths, and 72 hand towels. Making a total of 880 articles. Band Concert Next Wednesday Eve. The second band concert of the summer season will be presented pre-sented Wednesday, June 28, at 8 p. m. in the park. Conductor Bird reports a very pleasing response re-sponse has been made from the alumni members of the high school to assist with the concerts this season because of the absence ab-sence of so many boys. Help from anyone Interested in Instrumental Instrument-al music will be greatly appreciated apprec-iated by Mr. Bird. Church Notices First Ward Primary The First ward Primary Is holding hold-ing meetings every week during the month of June and July. The small children are having classes in story telling. Z. Gs. are making mak-ing doll houses and furniture. The Z. Bs. and Trallbullders groups are making rhythm band Instruments and the Homebulld-ers Homebulld-ers are sewing. .... The" classes con-vehe con-vehe every Tuesday at 4 p. m. All children Interested are invited in-vited to attend, .. Presbyterian Community Church Sunday School will be held at 2 p. m. Church service at 3 p.' m. The Rev. Ellas Jones will take for his subject "The Gospel According to Amos". Mrs. Everdeen Nelson will sing "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains" and there will be an anthem by the Junior choir. I 'Tairest Lord Jesus". |