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Show ON-CIRCULATING SOUTH SALT LAKE NEWS Volume South Salt Lake, Utah, Thursday, June 6, 1968 1 Number 6 Editorial Senator Robert Kennedy Shot The shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy leaves another black mark on the pages of American history. Whoever the person may be, or whatever his motives, will never remove the stain that once again proves that America is in deep trouble because of the inexcusable, liberal decisions being fostered by our courts toward the criminal ele- ment. The constitutional rights and privileges of the law abiding citizen, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, is being challenged by the courts to a point where the criminal and pernicious offender of the law is extended privileges far beyond those intended by the framers of the constitution. If we as Americans allw this godless course to continue, and sit idly by without protesting for a return to a sane and sensible course of justice under law and order in government where a firm measure of restitution is assured against violence, murder, and wanton destruction of property, anarchy and revolution will be the next step toward the destruction of this land of America. America has been known throughout her history as a God fearing nation. Today we must face the facts that too many of die Christian churches have succumbed to the new morality, and in their congregations are failing to teach that honesty, moral integrity, service to God and fellowman are more important than life itself. Last summer as I travelled across die country, I visited with several chiefs of police, and superintendents of police departments and each one in turn stated that they were now convinced that the lawless element has increased because too many churches of this country are failing to meet the new morality headon, and bring order out of moral chaos by a return to Christian principles and teachings. Each officer interviewed was convinced that this great country can be restored to its rightful place as the worlds leader of nations in spiritual solvency, and moral integrity. If we foil to arise to the crisis of our times we could lose everything that is near and dear to the heart of the American people. The marchers, the protestors, the revolutionaries can be assured that their grieviences can much better be resolved in the council chambers where intelligent men can review the needs of the hour and injustices corrected so that bitterness and hatered can be disolved through peaceful discussions. The shooting of Senator Kennedy lends a sad note to the 1968 campaign for those who seek public office. In America, above all places, we have felt assured that peaceful campaigning was a positive part of our heritage, and that candidates could freely express their views without violent recrimination. Whatever may be on the future horizon of political advancement for America must be tempered with inus that those who seek political office telligent action to may freely voice their opinions that the voter hear the facts and act accordingly on election day. The citizens of South Salt Lake are saddened by this grave incident, that once again brings grief and sadness to a great American family. We offer our sincere prayers to God that this young father and husband and public servant will be restored to health. re-ass- The Chansonettes, a choral group from in and around Rigby, Idaho, are going to entertain the general public at the Granite Park Stake Center, June 8. Chansonettes The 'Chansonettes", a beautiful choral group, will bring to Granite Park ' Coo Irina Mfnrlr Rnue oBBIIIIIg VTUIH DUyS Applications for employment for summer work are coming in from High School boys in this vicinity, If any of the businessmen in South Lake could use boys during foe 8, summer, call City Hall, and they will then contact the ap plicant. For boys to seek wort rather than be idle during the summer months is commendable ami we should do all in our power to fulfill this 466-873- de-S- ait sire Stake, A Journey In Song1. The stake High Priests quorum is sponsoring the concert without cost to members of the stake and foe general public. Saturday June 8, 8:30 p.jn. at stake center 601 East ure of the youth. 3195 South. This wiU be one of the finest events sponsored for foe benefit of the High Priests and their partners, and can only be fully appreciated by those who attend. It is hoped that all members of the stake will the street from our home, at 41 Cordelia Avenue. This fulfUled foe desire of her heart that she not be placed in a Rest Home. Also, the family is to be complimented that they were able and did bring her Volunteer Firemen And What They Are by Captain B6b Adams What is a Volunteer Fireman? Who is he? A Volunteer Fireman is a man who gives unselfishly of his time (time he might want to spend with his family and friends) to protect the property of the Citizens of South Salt Lake. He is a mechanic, an engineer, an electrician, a Dairy given to Utah Boys Ranch. Concert Held By Granite Youths man, a student at the University, a mailman or a Government worker at Hill Field. He is a man from all walks of life. Our five full-tifiremen, on their days off, become Volunteer Firemen. me The Granite Jr. Youth Symphony, place. Central Jr. sold a total of Lob-r- ot under the direction of Mr. Lloyd $60.50 for third place. Gerald was their Instructor. Beckstead, held a benefit concert were sold at foe door and Tickets in for Utah Boys Ranch, April 24, School also donated Kearns High Auditorium School the Kearns High some money which made a total of at 8 p.m., Kearns, Utah. $100. even. Many thanks to them A friendly competetion was held and to all of the work and effort of between the Jr. Youth Symphony all of those instructors and Youth members of the eleven Jr. High Symphony members, who helped make this effort such a huge Schools of the Granite School Dithe sold school to which see strict The check for a total of $501.10 most tickets. Granite Park Jr. ratto Dr. William ed first place, selling a total of is being turned over Assistant Superintend$72., and Lloyd Beckstead was their Hutchinson, of Instrumental Music Instructor. ent (Instruction) and Director R. Mr. Ormon Ranch Utah by Boys Churchill Jr. sold a total of $66.50, under foe direction Cecil Garrison Weight, Supervisor of Instrumental and K. Reed Walker to take second Music, Granite School District. sue-Cq- ss. These men donate every Monday night to training, so that they might be skilled to fight any and all fires and to minimize the loss to your property. It might be a house, a business or just a grass fire, but these men must train to combat them all. If you would like to see these men in action, stop in at the Fire Station, 90 East Oakland Avenue any Monday night at 7:30 p.m. To these men, we citizens of South Salt Lake owe much; perhaps, one day, our very lives. Entertain Public respond to hear this featured, outstanding choral group from Rigby, Idaho perform. "A Journey In Song will feature n, many lovely numbers such as Brig-adoo- Little French Clock, Somewhere My Love, America The The request. They have been organized for 14 years, and the members are housewives and mothers who also give of their time and talents to, their church (LBS), schools and civic organizations. Between the group they have 165 children. The Beautiful, Alohe Ohe, ' and many name "Chansonette" is a French others that will touch the musical word and means little song. heart strings of those who listen. Remember the date, June 8, 7:30 The Chansonettes is a group of women from Rigby, p.m. at foe Stake Center. 34 music-loviDirector of the group is Barbara Idaho and surrounding communities. Fedto Cordon the American Ellis, Gerry Smith is acThey belong erated Music Club and sing only by companist. ng Lula L. Shaw, Grand Lady, On Decoration Day, May 30, a very lovely lady died at the age of 86 years. Lula L. Shaw was the mother of four fine sons who survive her. For foe past month she had been living with her son Douglas, across Dr. William Hutchinson receives a check from Ormon R. Weight to be To Passes Away into their home that she might be with those she loved rather than to be with strangers. In 1928, 40 years ago, Elder John A. Widstoe, president of the European and British missions, sent a young man by the name of Wayne L. Shaw to the Newcastle district to finish out his mission. He had about four months to go before returning home. I assigned him as district clerk and he came at a time when we needed more mis- sionaries. As district president and clerk, we companioned together and were able to initiate and organize the first complete district organization in foe British mission. The district was organized mostly with local officers from the various branches of foe district and Union Meetings were held on a monthly basis. This gave foe local branch officers opportunity for training they were not able to receive otherwise. Also, this left the missionaries free to make new contacts in the area where they were laboring. Eventually every district was thus organized by local members, and finally resulted in foe organization of wards and stakes in the British mission. Wayne and I since that time have met on rare occasions, years apart, but until Sunday evening, at the viewing of his lovely mother at the mortuary, I never knew he was foe brother to our fine neighbor across the street. The reason for telling this story is to help you and me realize that over foe years we make new friends wherever we go, and because of the busy lives we live, we forget them and lose foe memory of the fine contacts we once had with them. This I think is the unfortunate part of living a busy life and failing to recognize that our many friends are our greatest achievements here or hereaiter. The following poem, I believe, explains what I have been trying to say: Around foe corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet the days go by and the weeks rush on And before I know it a year is gone, And I never see my old friends face For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine, we were younger then, Now wer are busy, tired men. Tired of playing a foolish game Tired of trying to make a name. Tomorrow I say I will call on Jim To let him know I still think of him. Yet tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows. Around the comer, yet miles away A telegram sir; Jim died today. And thats what we get, and deserve in the end Around the comer a vanished friend. Old Folks Day Slated Wednesday, June 19, has been designated as Old Folks Day at Liberty Park. A fine program is arranged. Band Concert from 11 to 12 noon. Dinner served from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Special program following dinner. This will be for all per- sons 70 years and older. Arrangements are being made in each stake to entertain the. old folks at stake centers or other places to be announced. Granite Park Stake Old Folks will meet at the stake center, 601 East 2995 South, only if it rains. i I I |