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Show 2 THE PAYSON CHRONICLE HILIGHTS FROM GOSHEN In Income Taxes Utah ranks eleventh among all the states of the nation in the proportion of its personal income going for state and local Mrs. Eva Cook its NATIONAL NEWSPAPER A weekly newspaper established in 1888, published every Thursday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office in Payson, Utah 84651, under acf of March 8, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payson and Vicinity $4.00 per year; 2 years $7.50. Outside Pavson area: $4.50 year in advance and Publisher Office Manager JAYNE BRERETON, BOB KALETTA, Assistants MADOLINE DIXON, Society Editor, Staff Writer VIRGINIA EVANS, Feature Writer J. C. HENDERSON, EARLINE BRENT Editor HANNA, CHRISTENSEN, Sports Editor CORRESPONDENTS: Lenora Huish, Spring Lake; Della Hud- West son, Santaquin; Eva Cook, Goshen; Ruby Meredith, Genola. Thomas, Dorothy Mountain; Advertising, Monday, 5:00 p.m.; School News All Monday, 9:00 a m.; Social News, Monday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 Pictures, dassifed and ads, Monday, p.m. other news Monday, 5:00 p.m. All deadlines advanced one day when PLEASE BE ON TIME! a holiday falls during the week. DEADLINES: Acts of Christmas Kindness An author once said that the most exciting thing to witness was an idea that has reached its time. I see among the citizens of this community, people who have reached success in expressing in their actions the true spirit of Christian brotherhood and have made the idea of the Christmas spirit come alive. Now that isnt to say that we dont have some among us of the scrooge type and our gripers, but more and more I see the quiet but increasing in number, acts of people who really live'' the Christmas spirit. I will illustrate what I mean by the quiet almost unnoticed acts that show the actual practice of lf you have done it unto the least of these my brother, you have done it unto me. I see people who every Christmas, bake cookies, candy and fruit cakes and deliver them to elderly neighbors and also to friends and relatives. I know of more than one family which selects a special family and then they tell their childrenthe ages and sex of the various children in this family who unfortunately do not have much money to experience a happy Christmas day. For several weeks before Christmas all of the family members put all of their pennies, nickels and dimes into a bottle marked special family. Then the family all join in to help wrap the gifts and prepare food and fruit boxes. On Christmas Eve, this family truly received the Christmas feeling deep in their hearts by driving to the home of the special family and then quietly walking up to the porch where they leave their baskets of hope and joy. Our VFW and their Kris Kringle program is another example of a very commendable project of true giving. The people also who leave small gifts of appreciation for their milkman, their paperboy and their mailman do it quietly but with a true joy of giving deep within their hearts. Then we also have the fellow who sits back and grumbles and yells, Oh our society is so commercial that it has forgotten the Christ Child in the manger at Bethlehem and so why should I shed any skin off my nose for anybody else, because all they want is This person I really feel sorry for because he my money. by failing to give of himself, has driven the true spirit of the Christmas season out of his life and all of the singing of the joyous Christmas songs by young and old voices who want to share the feeling of love which they feel for their Savior and his wonderous birth will have a most difficult time to break through the negative mental attitude of those who look at the season in the wrong way. As a nation we should express true gratitude as we kneel in prayer at this joyous season and particularly realize the Christ-lik- e sacrifices being made by our servicemen in Vietnam and thank the God of this land for his many mercies and blessings unto us. Be grateful that the average citizen in many many small quiet ways is truly living the Spirit of Christmas and that this type of action has a snowballing effect 'that hooefully will sweep over those few among us who would express disharmony at this joyous time. God bless this land and help it to ever remain faithful and true to its Christian heritage. Good Advertising Educates The Reader The $100 suit. Buying anything for less is sheer extravagance. The above headline answers most of the questions concerning the qualities of good advertising. It suggests what the best of advertising attempts to do. Good advertising helps to educate the reader. It promises benefits which are not apparent. Good advertising sells a product on the basis of superior service to the consumer. Suits may be purchased for $50 or $20. But are they really less expensive than $100 suits? Not necessarily. The $100 suit may save money in cleaning and pressing bills. It may last longer than three $50 suits. And most important to many men, the better quality suit is worth more because it always assures a appearance. Quality cannot be overworn. Saving by spending more for quality is not limited to clothing. The rule applies to food, appliances, automobiles, housing and other consumer goods and services. Market researchers have learned that many people who waste money on poor goods are not short of Consumers often money. have to be educated to accept high quality. It was a big step for our ancestors to adopt indoor plumbing long after it became well-dress- ed practicable. Today, millions of people with new money to spend could wise y invest in higher quality consumption. The change would result in better and more economical living. But it must be stimulated by persistent advertising on the part of the sellers of quality goods and services. A Phone 274-330- 2 Christmas party for the taxes. This fact was reported by Foundation, the private research organization in their latest anal) sis of state and local tax burdens in the fifty states. Data used in this study were obtained from a recent report of the Governments Division of the U.S. Bureau of the Census. According to the Foundation analysis the total state and local tax burden in Utah during the 1965-6- 6 fiscal year totaled nearly $300 million. This included all general taxes plus unemployment compensation taxes and liquor monoploy profits obtained in lieu of special liquor taxes. State and local tax collections received during the 1965-6- 6 fiscal year were equal to Sam Elton family was heldFri day Dec. 15, at the Chuckara-- I ma private dining room at Salt Lake City. Mrs. Dorothy Button, Mrs. Sharen Yeager and Mrs. Karen Bennion were in charge Utah tax decorations. of family members were present and the honored guest, Salm Elton, 83 years old had a gift for all. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts of Goshen; Mrs. Ruth Draper and Sam Elton of Genola attended. After a delicious dinner all enjoyed a program, gifts were exchanged. A special guest was Mrs. Daisy Wadsworth of Salt Lake City. Fifty-tw- o Pfc. Roger Hanna and Pfc. Michael Okelberry and Seaman Clair Okelberry are home on leave for the Christmas holidays. The Friendly Eight Five Hundred Birthday Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Finch last Saturday evening. They honored Mrs. Finch for her birthday. A hot turkey supper was served and cards were played. Prizes went to Mrs. Nellie Finch and Mrs. Gladys York and Myron and Harold Christensen. Other members present were Mr. and Mrs. Milo Burraston, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Larson, Mrs. Myron Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bussey, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Thomas. Special guests for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Lavon York and Mr. Harold Christensen. Mrs. Finch received a beautiful birthday gift. Howard Trotter, Jim Morgan, students from USU, returned home last weekend to spend the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Trotter and Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley Teijin. The Goshen Ward Singing Mothers held their Christmas party at the Ideal Cafe in Spanish Fork last Thursday evening. There were twenty-thre- e members present. All enjoyed a hot supper and presents were exchanged. A Christmas Cantata "Song of the Holy Night will be presented Sunday evening, Christmas Eve, by the Goshen Ward Singing Mothers. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. Fern Horton is the chorister and Mrs. Madge Thompson is organist. Mrs. Parsonage home of missionary teachers who church school. The minister and his wife also lived here changing from time to time. This picture was taken in early summer 1967 just prior to the start of tearing it down. Presbyterian taught at near-b- y Presbyterian Church Roll Books Dating As Early As in Excellant Condition 1885 A well worn roll book, measuring some 16 by 11 inches in diameter, but only one inch thick, is in the hands of the present church officials. The treasured book was printed in Pennsylvania for the Department of Public Instruction, 1881 and found its way to Payson for use in the church school. Daily records were kept with a fine point pen written in excellant penmanship from 1885 to 1892. Another roll book, listing classes in later years, is said to have been in existance a few years ago, but where-abou- ts of this book is not known locally at the present time. The roll book lists names and ages of students, dates attending school or not attending, in addition to marks in various subjects listed in a previous installment. Special occasions were mentioned on several pages, with notes pertaining to school activities. From these pages were read: sionary Board. We still feel encouraged in our work. In Dec., 1890: A very beautiful flag was presented to the school by ladies of four of the Presbyterian churchs of Louisville, Kentucky. It was raised Dec. 18 with interesting ceremonies. Mr. Whiteman of Provo made an address to a crowded house which was received with prolonged cheers. (Note that this was six years before Utah gained statehood). March, 1886: During the winter special services were held with Mr. Murphy assisting Mr. Smith. Weassumethiswas Dec. 23, 1886: Our Christmas entertainment proved a ORITY EXERCISED IN ANY FAMILY, MORMON OR GEN- success. Instead of the usual tree, a pyramid was constructed on which the presents were arranged. At the close of the exercises the pupils gave a TILE, so that the all important work of the missionteacher is to bring these children into subjection to rightful authority and proper habits of study and conduct. We believe we have much to encourage us in this direc- - Thank-offeriof $2.75, which was sent to the Foreign Mis ng the Rev. Wildman Murphy who was pastor for the church in the 1920s. Alongside the roll of January, 1887, is penned: A number of children admitted this month from Mormon homes. These children come to us with habits Without any of idleness and in any directproper training ion. In fact, THERE IS VERY LITTLE PARENTAL AUTH- tion as pupils who were at first insubordinant are now among the best at present and give no trouble whatever. November, 1889: We have had a large increase of children from Mormon homes. This is partly owing to some of the arbitrary rules of the Mormon school and partly to their preT ferenc to the discipline of this school. As a general thing they are quick and resourceful -- but backward in all studies excepting arithmatic. On the last page of the roll book we find the date to be January, 1892, and the following sober thoughts are penned: Today I close this book, first opened by Maggie H. McCullough on Nov. 29, 1885. If it could speak--wh- at could it not reveal? The sighs the the longings discouragements the prayers! Oh! May it be found on that Last Day when all things are made known, that some of these names, if not all may be found inscribed in the Lambs Book of Life. Meiling, teacher. Teachers in addition to Miss Meiling and Maggie H. McCullough were A.R. McNair, Mrs. C.E. Sullivan, Miss Carolyn Sullivan, and Miss Gussy Armstrong. Madoline C. Dixon. Bst vJAUJS DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M. TO ALLOW - Thursday, December 21, 1967 84651 approximately 54.6 of Utahs total population were either under 21 or 65 years of age and, over. This was the fouth highest percentage in the nation and compares with a U.S. avin these age erage of 50.4 categories. When state and local taxes are related to persons in the tax normal producing age ), then Utah is groups found to be above the national average. In fiscal 1966, state and local taxes in Utah were equal to $665 per person in the normal working age group, compared with $625 for the nation as a whole. 12.771: of Utahs total personal income for the 1965 calendar year. The stud notes that this perc ntage was considerable the UJS. average of 11.23 and that Utah ranked eleventha-mon- g the fifty states b this measure of the tax burden. Foundation analysts point out that most tax authorities agree that the most meaningful comparison of the tax burden is obtained b) relating taxes to joersonal income. They note that taxes as a percentage of personal income has become the most widely recognized and accepted measure of a states relative tax burden, since all taxes ultimately must be paid (21-64- from income either past, present, or future. The Foundation analysis, however, does relate state and local tax collections to total population and to population in brackets. the working-ag- e Total state and local taxes in Utah last year averaged $302 for every man, woman, and child residing in the State. This compares with per capita state and local tax collections of $310 for the nation as a whole. Utah, however, has an abnormally high proportion of its and population in the age brackets. The Foundation report shows that mot m hm rr. fRTY pcr'im-alitv- . take- - linn out fiotii lioi lni' 'tlit'iluh' to remind that itami I A ( a tilin' ''a' ina- - Bond' - ( hri'timi' gift' for tho'i' Mitt lmt' aic practical d' well .1' patriotic! ( lui-tin- ng a- post-worki- ng THURS., FRI. and SAT. ONLY TO DEpAPTVa0T f uMAqs Barbara Horton and Mrs. Verna Van Ausdal entertained their Sunday school class at the Van Ausdal home last week. There were eight mem- Payson, Utah Utah Ranks 11th TUESDAY US T1HE TO PREPARE THESE 000R CRASHERS bers present. Games were played and refreshments were ser- ved. Miss Marian Greene spent three days visiting her ents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane ene last week. parGre- The Goshen Valley Riding Club was reorganized with Howard Miller elected president; Kent Jensen, vice president; Max Horton, sec. and treas. Mr. Floyd Sorensen is a patient at the Payson City Hospital after suffering a heart attack last week. Mrs. Helen Steele is a patient at Payson City Hospital receiving tests and treatments. Mr. and Mrs. Johhjoberts and family have moved from Dugway to Goshen. He is employed at Dugway. Mrs. Lucile Johnson and her daughter Mrs. Ted Horton of Payson, Mrs. Delia White, Mrs. Naomi Jermaine, and Mrs. Eva Cook were in Salt Lake City December 10, to attend Open House for a former resident of Goshen, Mrs. Ogemba Page, who celebrated her 80th birthday. Other former residents of Goshen attending were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Smith, Mrs. P. A. Grieve, Mrs. Violet Hales, Mrs. Margaret Fife, Mrs. Jennie Ames and daughter, Mrs. Almira Pitt and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hansen of Payson. The Literary Club was held at the home of Mrs. Lola Oram at Elberta last Monday night. A Christmas program was given with members taking part. Refreshments were served and gifts exchanged. Mrs. Virginia Roberts attended a Managers Business Christmas luncheon at the Social Center in Spanish Fork last week. We Extend A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a I0ULL U1AVJT TO COME TO OUfc FWVtOOS HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL WOMENS COATS 1- BUM DRASTICALLY REDUCED eerrtz PRICE OFF sire ranggs Finest of especfiuy bags 4 1. A 1 vice COLORED B0R.06R S GKT&A OemJ A FVD RR BCXZ UUfiKMO--f OMLV CT L rV Infants and Toddlers SNOW SUITS AND COATS REDUCED )ulo) (CNET HOSlRy COLOIZ ATTBBcnua CLaetS. Oh) CAM GiDe r MENS Wide FLOUR UMT CZ-- A - PMR F OR AMD urn--) GINGHAM CHECKS 45 PEG-- particvs One Group Mens and Boys Fokeu QUAury DGCOTHTUE $ cocoe bought JACKETS pRee scatter Russ Hundreds of New REMNANTS PAIR. AT Q eeVLAR 6CT AM OTHER- - LARGE & JO CUSTOMS fZ (eecoeeo &IRCS PLAUd Myster Cftps LARGE 31" '3 CTACtceT-S- - ptetce.5 Full P&CEO TO CCEAk) uH Bops a wovifttaous coats RBDueeO Boys m&ee eRDpr COATS COLDReO OUTUOS UW FAJA utiDe 2010 TbuJeus WELL HAVE MANY OTHER REDUCED ITEMS NOT MENTIONED. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE mW |