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Show vrr Univrsil Microfilming 141 Salt T1 v 7 ytew-- 'w. ft Ut?h th J-- 56 n. y 58, NUMBER 18 BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 4, 1955 Will Ballot Sales Short On T ransferring Seventh Grade 'Unofficial' Vote Is Called for Friday, From 5 to 8 p. m. , Doug Erickson and John Howard of the Golden Spike committee, inspect the new registration box prepared at the Golden Spike monument site at Promontory. Some 1,500 guests are expected to sign their names to the role at May 10 anniversary observance. ... Golden Spike History Will Be Repeated at Monument May 1 0th 11:30 Next Tuesday A. M. Falling Tree Is Improving LeRoy Condition of Jeffrey Petersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perc Petersen, confined to the Dee hospital In Ogden with a compound skull fracture, was described as good, late TuesLeRoy Craner was named day afternoon. Monday morning as the new Young Jeffrey was struck by president of the Box Elder chapter of Future Farmers of Amer- a falling tree about 3:00 oclock ica, it was announced at a spe- last Thursday afternoon, crushcial installation meeting at Box ing his skull. He was rushed to Elder High school,, the Cooley Memorial hospital Named as vice president for for emergency treatment and school year was transferred to the Dee hospital the 1955-5Dennis Gordon, with Marion where he underwent surgery for The program, in charge of Hyde serving as secretary and the of a part of the vice chairman, Dean Coombs of Jarvis Facer as treasurer of the skullremoval bone. drill a by chapter. Garland, will include Other organization officers The accident happened when the Golden Spike Cadets, VFW Drum and Bugle corps; band will be Johnny Kondo, reporter; city street crews were removing Lawrence Hunsaker, sentinel; trees in the packing on First music by the Box Elder High and Dee Jensen, athletic mana- West, between First and Second school band, .Wayne. Johnson di ger. South, Jeffrey was playing nearAll of the newly elected offi- by with two other children and t reeting; welcome by Chairman Weight; a short speech by Le cers were installed Monday watching the removal procedure land Creer of the history depart- and took over their new duties. when he was struck. ment of the University of Utah; a dance by Washakie Indians; introduction of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad officials and special guests; a Second Ward Bruce Martin Graduation exercises for 145 of the ceremony Box Elder High school seminary Andersen, Briuce Robin Christendirected by Dale Nelson; an students will ibe held on Friday, sen, Sheridan L. Daines, Dee auction of the number 13 relic 13, it was announced this Ann Dorris, Carlla Jensen, DeMay of souvenir; and Introduction week by the Church of Jesus lon Christensen Jensen, Joan older residents of the area. Christ of Latter Day Saints. Kay Jensen, Marilyn Marsh, EiStudents from 16 wards will leen Monson, Robert N. Peter'fA registration box has been Hal placed near the monument In be represented in the large grad- sen, Deon Raye Rasmussen, ' which it is hoped all visitors uating class who will receive F. Reeder, Eileen H. Vandehei, , will register, according to Doug their diplomas in ceremonies to Gail Marie Wright. Third Ward Robert Francis Erickson, chairman of the regis-- ' be held at the Box Elder taberChecketts, Wayne Jack Cheney, tration committee. The box will nacle. Included among the prospec- Dale Frederick Hansen, Shirley so be left there , permanently Dove Harrison, DaLone Jensen, that a check can be made on the tive graduates are the following: Bear River Ward Janice Leo- LaMoine R. Jensen, Vernon K. the of visit who number people ( ' site during the coming summer. nard, Gay Ann Mortensen, Rich- Johnson, Richard Peter Koford, Grounds have been leveled and ard E. Nelson, Maxine Zina Per- Bruce R. Oman, Rodney James Taylor. improved under the direction ry, Roland Bickmore Stander. First Ward Dennis Harvey Fourth Ward Denton Hess of George Davis, Box Elder county commissioner, and seat- Gordon, Marion R. Hyde, Robert Beecher, Francell Brown, Janet Jensen, JoAnn Long, Dummec, Valerie Anne Hamil ing arrangements have been Stanley Kent Packer, Harper Da- ton, Mickey Harmon, Mary Jo made by A. M. Reeder, chairman James vis Pearse, Vernon Carl Poulter, Harris, Scott Phillip Horsley, of that committee. Roberta Roberts, Jacki LaDea Shirley Marie Jones, Leland LeRefreshments will be sold on Seely, Rowena Williams. Roy Nelson, Jr., Pamele Rich- the grounds for the convenience of those who wish them, and Soroptimist Club Meets Pledge are in charge of the Tremonton Womens Civic league with Maxine Quinney as chairman. Transportation is In charge of John W. Howard and he urges the local people in Box Elder county, who have no way of going to the ceremony, to cohtact principals of their various schools. aniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike, the transcontinental uniting railroads at Promontory summit on May 10, 1869, will be observed this year on Tuesday, May 10 at 11:30 a. m. 'at the original site, for the fourth consecutive year. Sponsors are the Golden Spike committee of Box Elder county, with Kenneth E. Weight as chairman, and master of cer. emonies. The 86th associa- tion meeting during which the problem was discussed by Kenneth E. Weight, superintendent of the district and other school officials. A satisfactory decision was not reached at that time. Meanwhile, school officials, local officers of the PTA and state officers conferred and decided upon the secret ballot which will be considered by the Box Elder County Board of Education before a final decision is reached. The ballot to be marked contains two statements, one stating "I favor sending the seventh grade to Brigham City, the other, I do not favot .sending the seventh grade to Brigham City. Patrons are asked to take their choice. Any question regarding eligibility to vote or other problems can be referred to Marijane Morris or Bob Jones at Corinne, prior to the Friday evening 1 Reenactment Program Start at Boy Struck By Parent-Teache- r Heads School FFA Chapter Blocks Traffic Near Overpass North and south bound traffic blocked at the overpass junction of Utah 84 highway, Tuesday morning at 8:10 oclock, when a truck and trailer loaded with stove oil went out of control and skidded across all four lanes. Turning onto the highway after crossing the overpass, the Cantlay & Tanzola truck driven by E. Carpenter, 42, Sandy, skidded as it hit a bump and the driver applied the brakes. The trailer skidded sideways for 227 feet, then tipped over and rolled 126 feet, according to Trooper Leonard Jeppsen who aided Trooper Evan Green, in the Investigation. The truck passed over the safety zone blocking the southbound lanes While the trailer came to rest across the north bound lanes. Damage to the trailer was estimated at $1,200. The truck did not, turn over and the driver was not injured. The Brigham City fire department answered a call to the scene when danger of fire was feared but returned after It was learned that the heavy fuel oil was not extremely volitile. The loaded truck was enroute to the Marine barracks at Pocatello when the accident was South Stake Slates MIA Monthly Meeting South Box Elder Stake MIA Leadership meeting will be held Thursday evening, May 5, In the Sixth ward chapel. Board members will ( convene at 7 p. m. with meeting for the officers and ward workers, slated for 7:30 p. m. Box Elder High Seminary Plans Graduation May 13 Color guards will be furnished by the State Department of the American Legion, Chef De Gate 40 and 8, post number 286, Logan;. Post No. 10, Brigham City,and Post No. 78, of Tremon directed by Victor J, Bott and Les Lowe., ards, Vonda Taylor. Fifth Ward Edwin Lee Brigh tenlburg, Wallace Reese Bunnell, Margo Jean Hunsaker, Connie Elizabeth Jensen, Lois Jensen, Sherilee Mae Jensen, Shara Lee Jeppsen, Elsie Phyllis Nelson, Janice Ohman, Cheryl Palmer, Wynn Perl Parker, Glen Darwin Reeves, Jeneil K. Reeves, Barbara Ann Rldd, Roberta Willis Robbins. Alonzo Sixth Ward Ralph Andersen, Wesley K. Boman, Marcia Rae Fodnes, Janeice Hillman, Wilson Lynn Jensen, Connie Morgan, Sharon Olsen, J. Berner Roberts, Lucille Martha Sehow, Carolyn Tingey, Helen Ann Westenskow. Carol Veda Seventh Ward Edwardi Larry Ellis lee, Geraldine Marble, Peggy Lynn Margaret Nelson, Lavar Noel Rigby, Dallas Leon Stokes, Mary Sherlene Wight, Marcus Joel Wilson. Lois Carol Eighth Ward Foote, Camille Jensen, Sharon Johnson, Wayne B. May, Margie Nelson, Richard Howe Noyes, Ruth Augusta Noyes, Brent T. Orchard, Carol Marcia Poulsen, Patricia Lee Sycamore, Kayla Tingey. Corinne Ward Donna Anderd son, June Beard, Margaret Birch, Ellen Carter, Janet Craner, LeRoy N. Craner, Bonnie Cutler, Joan Fillmore, Ruth Elaine Fillmore, Lawrence Vivian Arlene R. Hunsaker, Jones, Kathryn' ReNee Marble, Claudette Morgan, Darlene Sher La-Ver- n Me-cha- Attending the opening session were Earl M. Sheffield, Brigham Tire Shop; Lowell Packer and Forest Beail, Packer Motor com pany; Paul F. Johnson, Shoe Center; Kay Shuman and Den nis Pimper, North Main Furniture company; Elliott Ward and Harold iBouck, Morrell's Inc. Mamie Adamson, Dorothy Han sen, Leoma Wright, Robert Jeppe son and Eva Valentine, J. C. Penney company; Harold H. Tanner and Letty T. TroxeU, Van Engelens, Inc.; Doris Frost and Esther Anderson, Sprouse-Rettz- ; Loverda Lee, Reminder Office Supply; Lee Wright, Menden halls; Gladys Eckersley, News and Journal;, Denzell Butler and Lucy L. Johnson, Miladys Shop; Ross C. Bowen and Lorene Smith Chamber of Commerce; Esther Watkins and Lola Wixorn, Fors gren's; Bernice and LeRoy Cam pion, Youth Shop; Leone Jorgen sen, Peoples Drug; Gene Davis; Palmer Jewelry ;Glade Harrison, Art and Gift Shop; Jay C. Han Charles sen, Peters Jewelry; Keller, Blocks; Howard Smith, Radio Service; and Edward D, Ward, Equitable Life Assurance society. The course is offered without cost and addiitional sales peo pie are invited to attend the following meetings, Winder an f Box Elder nounced. Balloting iby the High school chapter of Futqre Homemakers of America, Monday, resulted In the election of Karen Quayle as president of the organization for the 1955-5school term. Carolyn Larsen was named vice president and Arlene Jones, secretary. Treasurer of the organization will be Marilyn Tingey. Dianne Eari was - named parliamentarian; Josette Peters, Elected to serve during the reporters; and Becky Pearse, his1955-5season for the American torian. The newly elected officers Legion Auxiliary as president is will be installed at the annual Mrs. Joyce Loveland. mothers and daughters banquet Election of officers took place to be held on May 11. evening, April 25, at Monday Outgoing officers at that time the War Memorial home. will be Mary Jo Harris, presiOther officers Included: Mrs. dent; Karen Quayle, vice presi- Ressa Lowe, first dent; Carolyn Larsen, secretary; Mrs. Mable Forsgren, second Connie Morgan, treasurer; Adri- vice Mrs. Merle president; ana Chadwick, historian; Lo- Malmrose, secretary; Mrs. Emiily retta Ward, parliamentarian; Severns, treasurer; Mrs. Ruby and Marilyn Mason, reporter. Smith, historian and Mrs. Leona Coming in for special honors Wright, chaplain. at the FFA meeting were six Guest speaker Monday evemembers selected for outstandning was Howard Call, U. S. ing star ratings. These includ Marshal, who gave a most Intered Teryl Hunsaker, star farmer and enlightening talk on in the chapter; Itsuo Shio, star esting case histories of prisoners and farm mechanic; Richard Gordon, also showed slides of the varstar public speaker; Lavar ious federal prisons. Douglas, star soil and water The new officers elected durDennis Gor ing the evening will be Installconservationist; star soil and don, Ray ed In impressive ceremonies judge; Stander, star dairy farmer. planned during June. FHA Chapter Ballots on t ' New Officers 6 Legion Auxiliary Elects Joyce Loveland Prexy 6 -- EIGHT PAGES Intermountain School Graduates First Five-Ye- ar Navajo Students . Award Diplomas to 188 Students in Class of 1955, Tuesday Night , Gas Exploration Drilling Starts Near Brigham City The first 188 Navajo Indian students to Complete the full operations five-yeaCourse of academic the 30,000 acre block west of vocational education at InBrigham City got under way and late Saturday evening, only a termountain school received difew hours before the May 1 plomas of graduation last night, deadline, Leon Halgren, Tre- Tuesday, in colorful ceremonies monton, attorney for Dr. Paul at the school auditorium. Delivering the commencement S. Stacy and associates of New address was John B. Keliiaa, York City. assistant to area director W. Proposed are up to 200 shalWade Head of the Gallup, N. M., low gas wells in the developarea office. ment of the property, Halgren reStudent representatives told a reporter, with prospects the during graduation sponding good for on or more deep exercises were Peter Brown and tests tn the area. Edison Becentl. The services A series of mishaps delaywere concluded with the presened arrival of the drilling crew tation of diplomas iby Dr. George until a late hour but the first A. Boyce, school superintendent. hole was spudded in before baccalaureate On Sunday, expiration of the drilling deadwere conducted at the line and the gas exploration services school gymnasium, honoring the project is underway. graduates. Speaker for the occasion was Paul Jones, Window Rock, Ariz., chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council, who said the graduation of the 80 girls and 108 'boys marked a "new milestone in the successful education and citizenship of the American Indian. Thomas Tommaney, school principal commented that this is the biggest thrill we have exMrs. Cora Robinette was elec perienced in the five years since ted president for the coming Intermountain school began. year by members of the Postal Principal Tommaney said each Clerks Auxiliary at a recent graduate had received not only meeting held at the home of classroom education, but vocaMrs. Ruth S. Jensen. tional training tailored for a Serving with Mrs. Robinette particular job. will be Mrs. Vera Christensen, Most of the 188 graduates have vice president; and Mrs. Edna been placed on jbbs in Utah, Nelson, secretary. Colorado, California, and other Mrs. western states.- - In Retiring officers are addition, Mrs. Robinette nearly 300 older students who Georgia Korth, and Mrs. Ruth S. Jensen. will return to school in the fall, The officers will be formally have (been placed on summer installed in the near future. jobs as part of their Vocational session training, these students are esDuring the business plans were made for the new tablishing an excellent reputaofficers to attend tRe annual tion with employers in. their Postal Clerks Convention in various trades. -IRichfield, May 14 'and 15. nstructions for the year will be received iby the local ladies at that time. . . , Light refreshments were Gas drilling on r Cora Robinette Elected Postal Auxiliary Head 1 Seventh Ward to Present Original Republican Women Will Play Tuesday Meet Friday Next regular meeting of the Womens Republican club of Brigham City will be held Frl day night at 8:00 o'clock at the county court room, it was an nounced this week by Mrs. Paul Merrell, president of the organ. Ization. Election of officers will be the principal business. Terms expir ing in addition to the president, include Mrs. Margaret Evans, vice president; Mrs. Harry Smith, secretary; and Mrs. Willis Hansen, treasurer. Charles W. Claybaugh will give a brief report on legislative activities and Mrs. Elma will report on the coming regional convention to be held in Brigham City the latter part of May. Klit-gaar- d Future Homemakers Elect Officers an In the Light of Truth original three act play written by Laird Stringham, Is to be presented in the Seventh ward amusement hall Tuesday evening, May 10, 'beginning ait 7:30 m. The pi'ay Is being sponsored by the Seventh ward scouts. During the next few days the lads will canvass the ward selling tickets for the affair. A charge of 25 cents per person or $1 for family will be made. The money will be used to further scouting dn the Seventh ward. The play concerns missionary work in (the Eastern States mission. It was written following an LDS mission served by the author. The cast has been chosen and practices have been held for the past weeks. Participating in the play will be: Ross Stephens, Don and Jerry Poulsen, Eldon and Spencer Reeder. Musical numbers will entertain between acts. It was explained today that tickets may ibe secured for the play by anyone interested. The first presentation of this original play is not limited to Seventh ward members. Me-cha- Ham-merlan- ry Grounds are being taken care and of by Mervin Christensen, parking will be directed by George Davis, the Box Elder Sheriffs Posse and members of the Utah State Highway Patrol. is Howard Finance chairman Glepn; invitations, Judge Lewis for Jones; and older residents, Mrg. C. R. Jones, county captain of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Publicity is being handled by jBerhice G. Anderson, former chairman. Fifth Ward to Hold Building Fund Benefit Roche. Patricia B. Harper Ward Jensen, Rosalie Norman. HonCyvllle Ward Donna Jean W. Coombs, Burrows, Don Arnold George Burt Harper, Blaine Hunsaker, Joseph Gerard Sherwood, Roger Spackman, Janice Marie Thorsted. Kathleen Mantua Ward Isaacson, Deon Gunnell Jeppsen, Sydnee Jeppsen, Gary Norton Jeppesen, Jay Maurice Keller, home-comin- A crowd of at least 1,500 peois ple is expected if the weathercase good, Weight said, and in of ain or snow arrangements are being made to hold the reenactment ceremony and program In an auditorium. The ingeneral public is cordially vited to this event which will be an excellent opportunity for camera fans to take their own pictures of a duplication of one of our most national events. Thirty-fivlocal sales people attended the first of three salesmanship sessions Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 at the Chamber of Commerce quarters. Additional classes will be 16. held on May 9 and May Subject of the course being offered is Selling in a Buyers Wm. C. Winder of Market. the State Department of Vocational Education is conducting the short course, which is sponsored locally by the merchants committee of the Chamber. e th grade students to Brigham City schools, a secret public vote will be taken In the Corinne area Friday evening. The voting poll will be established at the city hall and will be open from 5 to 8 p. m. In the evening. All registered voters of the orinne precinct as well as patrons who regularly vote elsewhere but whose children attend the Corinne school will be eligible to cast a ballot which while "unofficial, seeks to find a solution to the controversial problem. Tempers flared following a recent ' Course Opens Here Monday Truck, Trailer Seeking a public expression on whether or not to send seven- ' City !) Corinne Residents 1 Corn. five. Prepare Grounds For Golden Spike Day - VOLUME Will Pieruont Grant Miss Hannah Hillam ' . final check club Soroptimist president, presents $100 to Mrs. Denzell Butler, chairman of the South Box der cancer fund, putting the area over the top in the cent fund campaign. Collected was a total of $1,886, ceeding the quota of $1,850. r . . . ' for Elreex- Nelson. Joanne Ruth Perry Ward Karen Barnard, Judy Davis, Donald Gary Wagstaff. Quayle, Willard Ward Caryl Ruth Baddley, Ruth Bisel, Patricia Checketts, Laren J. Deem, Leon Andrew Dyer, Jarvis, B. Facer, Jay R. GoodeU, William Harold Hudson, Chester Lynn Keyes, Kay Ann Larkin, Robert Leggat, Loretta Ward, Leona Fay Watts. Junelle Park Valley Ward Palmer, Shirley Ann Kunzler. Glade Ferd HirsehL . ... of Box Elder High school Newly Elected Officers chapter of Future Homemakers of America are, front row, left to right, Karen Quayle, president; Carolyn Larsen, vice president; Arlene Jones, secretary; back row, Dianne Earl, parliamentarian; Marilyn Tingey, treasurer; Josette Deters, reporter; and Becky Pearse, historian. : i Members and friends of the Fifth LDS ward are preparing for a festive occasion on Saturday evening, the date set for an MIA sponsored building fund benefit dinner, program and dance. Serving will start at 7 p. m. and those attending are asked to bring their own utensils. Tickets for the affair are being offered at $5 for adults and $2 for children. A special program will be presented after the meal, to toe followed at 9:00 oclock with a dance. Music for the evening will be presented by the Star Dusters orchestra from North Ogden, to 'include a special flow show at 10:00 oclock. Funds raised from the dinner, program and dance will go to remodeling work on the Fifth ward building, now In progress, |