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Show THE CENTERVILLE NEWSETTE Page Four "BOLTS and NUTS" IS The latest First Ward attempt in the theatre turned out to be The cast can pretty super-dupecertainly be commended on its acting and the production crew should get its share of the praise, too. Anyone who came away without y a and tic okey (we dont know what that word means either) must have a strong constitution. And if we see r. psycho-analiticall- any yellow shoes around town well know where the idea originated. The play had three public performances, two in our town and one in North Farmington. Oh, was that Farmington performance the night! exclaims the cast. Anyone who has taken a play to another town will understand. They had a terrific time keeping track of everything, and then, at the last minute, their borrowed cat took it on the lam. The whole cast has been dodging the owner ever since. For all their worries, though, the cast admitted they had a great time, and the audience admitted they did, too. (Continued from page one) CHAPEL TO by BE DECORATED A far the most economical. committee consisting of Thomas Timms, Earl Hanson, Wallace Walton and Therice Duncan was ap- pointed to study the recommendations of the architects. It is necessary that we keep our public buildings clean and in good repair, especially our place of worship, that it may be a compliment to the good people who live in this community. (Ed. Note: Lets all give liberally when the finance committee calls at our homes.) IRRIGATION WATER USERS The NOTICE! Centerville Deuel Creek And soon will search the Heavens wide (Continued from page one) JAMES EVANS HOWLING SUCCESS Ir- rigation Company, at a meeting of the stockholders, voted to put the water out on turns beginning May 15. Any persons renting water from share owners must have the information in to Watermaster Don H. Major by May 1. Absolutely no changes in turns will be made after this date. MISSING INACTION basketball and baseball. Davis finished second in the state tourney during one of Jims years and won the Consolation Championship the other year. Weve seen youngsters spoiled by lesser honors than Jim received, but not Jimmie; he has always remained modest and pleasant. His parents and family can take pride in knowing that Jim is the ideal of many of the fellows of this town. Your editor once heard a local mother remark, My boy says he doesnt care how much the ball fans .razz the other members of our team, but theyd better not pick on Jim Evans! He neednt have worried, for Jim is the type of fellow whom the fans take to their hearts. During many seasons as a team-mat- e the writer cannot recall once when the fans ever got on Jim. Jim enlisted in the Air Corps in June, 1942, and received his commission May 29, 1943, at Roswell, N. M. He has been overseas since last October, and recently was awarded the Air Medal. He is a bombardier on a Flying Fort- ress. Jim sent' his mother a copy of the poem printed below with this' comment: The following Mothers Prayer was written by Mrs. Mangan and sent to her Cadet son. We think it crystalizes the sentiments of all our mothers. Dear God, it seems but yesterday Thou gave this boy to me. The one whos many miles away, Whose face I cannot see. The years have swiftly come and gone, So eager in their stride To brush me ligthly by the way, And take him from my side. It seems to me hes still a child, ' So full of boyish glee, But pleadings of a Have forced the And now, dear God, ranks war-tor- n world man-to-b- e. hes joined the Of men with silver wings; Contribute to The Red Cross a April, 1944 For Peace and finer things. But 0, dear Lord, if in his flight He fails to come to me, Please, God, take over the controls And chart his course to Thee. Under the dateline of Saturday, February 5, 1944, James Evans wrote a message to you people from England. We reproduce it in full. Dear Townsfolk, I guess I had better write a few words this evening and I want to thank all of you who have sent me the Seasons Greetings and Letters. As most of you can see, it would be too much of a job to answer each one individually, but I wish that I could. Even though this will be some two months late after the New Year, may I wish every town member a bright and happy year. I received the January issue of the Newsette this evening and was very glad to read it. It is in my opinion the best thing that the towm folks can do for us who are away from home. I might say that I had just returned from a mission and it was the best medicine that I could receive along with two letters from my mother. I have been getting along fine and I know that the Lord is with me when I go into the fight. We have great faith in Him, as in this game I think that it is He who decides who is to pay the great nevT price. Again I want to congratulate you on publishing the NewTsette; even though it doesnt take long to read it, it is worth the effort wrhich all of those working on it put forth. Give my regards to everyone and good luck to all of you at home. As ever, Jim E. In reply, wre say to you: Jimmie, the old ball spikes and mitt are hanging in the closet, waiting your return, and the people of Centerville hope that wherever you are, you will know that our prayers for your safety and ultimate return to us ascend to our Father in Heaven. Buy War Bonds & Stamps |