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Show I Universal Microfilming Corp. 1U Pierpont Ave.Utah Salt Lake City M Volume 61, Number 28 Brigham City, Utah, Wednesday Morning, July 9, 1958. Eight Pages Tinfoils New Thiokol Office to Be Located In Knudson Building on South Main Thiokol Chemical Corporation will establish a new office in Brigham City in the Knudson building, located on South Main Street, it was announced this week by the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce. The new quarters will provide additional office space for business and engineering operations of the large missille plant located 25 miles west of Brigham City, according to Ross C. Bowen, secretary-managof the local Chamber of Commerce. The building, formerly oceu- er pied by Cornets Five and Ten Cent store, is owned by J. Chester Knudson. Work was started Monday on renovation of the building by Jack Taylor, local contractor. The main floor, containing workers at Construction Thiokol Chemical plant west 4,500 feet of floor space, will be of Brigham City were greeted remodeled at this time, and the Thiokol company has taken an by a picket line as they reported for work early Monday option on the second floor for future use, Bowen said. morning. Renovation of the main floor The picket was ordered by the Salt Lake City Union of- will include installation of new fice in connection with the lighting fixtures, complete paintstrike of the iron workers. Be- ing and interior decoration, new tween 35 and 40 workers re- linoleum floor coverings and turned to their homes Monday new rest rooms. morning, according to Dave Modem Equipment Brown, field superintendent The various offices will be for Olson Construction Co., portioned off, and new modern, contractors for the construcoffice equipment and at the tion now underway furniture will be installed, acplant. cording to Frank Howes, faciliThe strike was settled Mon- ties planning engineer for Thioday night by union officials in kol. Salt Lake City and construcA large telephone exchange tion work was resumed Tueswill be installed also. said. Brown day morning, The complete facilities will be air conditioned. Alterations will be completed in two weeks and Thiokol em ployees will then move into the new quarters, Howes said, Auto-Bik- e The local Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in making negotiations to establish the A Brigham City man suffered new office in Brigham City. he a fractured skull Friday when struck a car while riding his bicycle across a local intersection. The victim, DeRay Brailsford, 178 North Second East, was released from Cooley Memorial hospital Tuesday where he was take ft after the accident. According to the investigating officers report, Brailsford was crossing Second South on Seventh East when the mishap ocBy Tuff Claybaugh curred. A ear, driven by Claire N-- J Boys State Correspondent Steele Reese, 114 East Fourth Brigham City youths attend North, was headed west and d the American hiting swerved to the left to avoid Boys State this week at ting the bicycle rider. As the Brailsford Camp Williams are taking an acauto turned out, tive part in elections at the en into crashed its right side. , campment. at set Damage to the car was Edward Jensen is one of three $100. The bicycle was completefinalists in the race for Goverly wrecked. No citations were Issued. In- nor. He represents the Federalbeen vestigating was Shirl Williams, ist party. Jensen has also com Brigham City Police department elected to the office of city missioner of Neslin City. Lynn Pouter was elected City Judge of Neslin City, and Randall Tyson was a finalist in the race for Mayor of the same city, Nominated as a candidate for county clerk in Tasker City was Tuff Claybaugh, who was successful in the Primary elections and was to be voted on in final county elections, Tuesday. Rex Lish was elected to serve Delwin D. Balls, a native of as a city commissioner of Tasthe received has Brigham City, earnbe ker can award that City, and Scott Fife was a highest ed as a member of the Colorado finalist in the race for county Junior Chamber of Commerce. assessor of the same city. Chuck Fife was a candidate for Balls, a state director for two years, was given the Ken Phil- county treasurer. Named Party Chairman lips award for his outstanding service in reorganizing the ColoRobert Whitaker was chosen rado Jaycee state offices and re- as chairman of the Federalist vising the organizations consti- Party and was elected city comtution. He also was the orga- missioner of Clawson City. A nizer of the state Jaycees sus- resident of the same city, Richprogram, ard Felt was a candidate for membership taining whereby business firms could in- state auditor on the Nationalist vest in the development of ballot. young men as leaders of the fuJohn Masons name appeared ture. on the Federalist ballot during local level, On the chapter state elections Tuesday. Mason Balls was awarded a key man was the office of disaward for his efforts in spear- trict seeking attorney. heading the service work of the The Boys State delegates are club. He is a member of the busy participating in eleckept Arvada, Colo., Jaycees. tions, attending sessions where chairIn Arvada, he has been is given by top state instruction man of a citizens census committee, a member of the city zoning and industrial officials, and parand planning board, chariman of ticipating in a competitive sports Monday evening a the citizens advisory board to program. of from Salt Lake group girls the the city council and also on citizens site committee for rec- county presented a musical proreation in Arvada. Other activi- gram. Free movies are offered ties include organization of a each evening. Cub Pack and Boy Scout troop as part of the National Boy Scout movement. He holds membership in the Arvada 'chapter of Toastmasters International, the American Local Chemical society, and the American Institute of Chemical engiLocal police Tuesday were inneers. He is presently employed by the Dow Chemical com- vestigating the reported theft of a sedan from a Brigpany as assistant department ham residence. City Flats at the Rocky Orville K. Johnson, 22 South plant He graduated from the Uni- Second West, told offciers that was awakened at 12:30 a. m. versity of Utah in 1950 with a he B. S. degree in chemical engi- Tuesday by noises in front of home. Upon investigation, neering. Prior to that he had his served three years in the Army he discovered that his car was airborne infantry; He also at- missing. The thieves- apparently broke tended Utah State University auto afinto the bronze-colore- d for two years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. ter finding the doors locked. Myrland Balls, 136 South Fourth Johnson said the gas tank was about fulL East Strike Halts Work On Construction at Thiokol on Monday . E Michael Nelsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Nelsen, TINY REIGNING is completely enjoying his position as Uncle Sam in the Fourth of July celebration. Darling and blonde is Laurie Jeppson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Jeppson, who capably and amiably performed Miss Liberty duties at the annual celebration. The two were selected by point system by judges at the Baby Contest held at Rees Park last Friday. TWO-SOM- Captivating Michael Nelsen and Darling Luarie Jeppson Honored Fun Filled Day Provides Excitement for Small Fry and Parents Fourth of July Michael Nelsen, captivating youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Nelsen, and darling blonde Laurie Jeppson, ' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Jeppson, were chosen Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty at the annual Jayceette sponsored Fourth of July celebration. The baby contest was first in the list of events planned for Brighamites Friday at Rees Pioneer park. Seventy youngsters were regis- tered for the contest with judges, using a point system, determining the winners in the var- Dairy Princess Contest Set for Friday Evening The contest to choose Box Elder countys Dairy Princess for 1958-5will be conducted Friday, July 11, at 9 p.m. on the stage of the Capitol theater in Brigham City, it was announced this week. The deadline for entering canis didates in the competition to Thursday night, according Frank Reeder, president of the county dairy association. Preliminary judging will take place Friday afternoon with Wallace Parrish, chairman of the state Dairy Princess contest, acting ms one of three. . judges from Logan." Nine girls from the local area have been entered in the contest in which judging will be done on the basis of charm, poise, grace, and ability to speak in public, program. the in dairy interest The contest, being sponsored locally by the Brigham City club, is open to all girls CANDIDATE Earlene who have graduated from high John of Perry has been add- school. ed to the list of Dairy PrinThis years Dairy Princess will scholarship to cess contestants. receive a full-yeUtah State or Brighaih Young universities.. Cash prizes of $25 will be awarded to each of the attendants. Persons interested In entering a girl can do so by calling Frank Coppin or Frank Reeder of Brigham City or Jay Hanison, Perry, before Thursday night. Names of two girls from Brigham City were added to the list of candidates Tuesday. They are: Beth Bunnell, daughter of Mr. 712 and Mrs. S. R. Bunnell, South Third West. Kaye Williams, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirl Williams, 412 South First West. ious divisions. Judges included Mrs. R. M. Kaiser, Dr. J. Gordon Felt, Mrs. Harry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Howes and Mrs. George Hodges. Winners were: DanInfants to ny Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. and Wendy Charles Stewart, Holman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Holman. Martin One to Higley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Higley, and Cindy Jeppson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Jeppson. StevTwo and en J. Thomas, son of Mrs. Eilene Heidi Hansen, Thomas, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hansen. Craig Three and Holman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Holman, and Janet Jensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Burke Jensen. Laurie Josephson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Josephson, had the reddest hair: Cordell Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Hall, the blackest hair; Michelle McCabe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCabe, the most hair; Kevin Higley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Higley, was the fattest baby, and Elaine Bissig-ger- , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bissigger, had the biggest smile, with least hair honors going to Brian Jay Kinghorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kinghorn. Lengthy Parade The parade, as usual, provided a perfect outlet for the wee tots with an urge to dress up and march in a parade. The reg- ENTERS CONTEST Beth istration showed approximately Bunnell of Brigham City will 100 children participating. Miss Liberty and Uncle Sam vie for the title of Dairy Princess for Box Elder climbed into a white convertible and gaily waved to the crowds in county. the grandstands as the parade proceeded around the ball field, The costume section was large and varied. Literally stealing the show was the appearance of Corky Glenn as the Flying Purfirst ple People Eater. His wassecond prize in the division with going to Randy Nelson, complete with a coat of cocoa and butter and a half of watermelon; third prize went to Lisa Zundel, as an adorable pink polkadot clown. Kaylee Jean Richardson wheeled her buggy right into first prize in the buggy section. Pets came into the limelight as Kathy and Gary Glenn let their three white rabbits celebrate the Fourth in a red, white and blue decorated wagon. They won first prize for their efforts. Gaining top honors for the fifth consecutive year in float section were the children of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Burbapk. Their float, Washington Crossing the Deleware, was truly a first prize winner. Second place float honors went to Kathy Cazier and Nancy Jacobsen with the J. Howard Rasmussen family taking third in the float division. Linda Bywater donned a cowgirl costume, her parents deck- CONTESTANT Kaye Wiled her bicycle as a brown mare, and she pushed the bike the liams of Brigham City wil complete distance of the parade join other candidates in the Dairy Princess contest. (Continued on Page Four) three-year-old- , 9 is ar Utah Rates Fourth In Safety Markings Utah is fourth in the nation with over 1,500 miles of reflec-torizepavement edge markings, according to a survey conducted by Cataphote corpora; tion of Toledo, Ohio, and Jack son, Miss. Ellis L. Armstrong, director of highways, credits the guide lines as being especially effective in g reducing head-on- , and running off the roadway types of accidents and most state highway officials surveyed agreed. Such accidents account for more than half of the nations approximately 40,000 annual traffic fatalities. Of the states 5,500 miles of highway network, over 1,500 miles received the yellow-striptreatment The project required 21,000 gallons of paint and 126,000 pounds of glass reflecting beads. Ohio with 12,000 miles of striping was first in the country; second was Louisiana with 7,300 third was North Carolina with side-swipin- hard-surface- d e 4,178. Utah is also one of twenty states swhich is expected to further extend their use of the pavement edge markings. NOTICE The Brigham City Council will meet in regular session Thursday, July 10th at 8 p. m. By Willis Hansen, City Office Manager. Rider Injured in Thiokol Chemical Corp. will open a new office in the Knudson building, shown above, as soon as renovation work is completed this month. The new location will provide additional space for business and engineering, operations of the huge plant located west of Brigham City. TO HOUSE THIOKOL OFFICE Mishap Brigham Youths Participate in State Elections Legion-sponsore- Brigham Native Wins Highest Jaycee Award Police Investigate Car Theft 1951-mod- - one-quart- if - ll Ml Renovation work on the Knudson building was started MonRENOVATION BEGINS contractor. Jack Remodeling will include new linoleum floor coverings, Taylor, day by lighting, partitioning of offices, air conditioning, new rest rooms and complete interior decoration. It is expected to be completed in two weeks. Class of 26 Plans Reunion on Sept. 6 The graduating class of 1926 of the Bex Elder High school will hold a class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 6, according - to committee members. Heading the reunion plans is Driver Is Cited Thursday Poses Last Chance to File for Office After Accident Political hopefuls who plan to seek office in the coming elections will have to make4 intentions officially their known by filing before Thursday July 10, at 5 p.m. in the county clerks office. Thus far, no opposition has for incumbeen registered bents holding the county offices of clerk, assessor, sheriff and surveyor. the deadline Traditionally, clarifies the conjecture-riddepolitical scene and sets the battle lines for campaigning. Ed Ward, Who served as president of the class during their senior year,. Other committee members include Morris Glover, Phyllis Call Glover, . James Valentine, Pearl Smith Arbon and Margaret Bassett Andersen, all of Brigham City; Bryant Tingey of Provo; Nellie tingey Barnard of Deweyville', Phyllis Eliason Germer of Tremonton. The committee's compiling a list of class members and their addresses, and will mail invitations to them during the coming month. Any class member who does not receive an invitation within the coming month is re The weather picture remains quested to contact a member of and hot in this vicinity with the committee, so their names dry no prospects of stormy weather can be added to the list m the immediate future, according to Charles Clifford, local weather observer. Eagles Auxiliary Sets High and low readings as recorded by Clifford during the Meeting forTonight week are as follows: Eagles Auxiliary members are past reminded of regular meeting to be held this evening, Wednesday, July 9, at 8.30 p. m. at the aerie halL Following the business meeting a social is scheduled, officers announce. n n Weather Remains Hot and Dry Here Sunday Morning Dennis Darwin Hancey, 33, of Newton, Cache county, was cited for drunken driving Sunday after his car left the highway in Box Elder canyon, according to Trooper Leonard Jeppsen, arresting officer. Hanceys 1941 model car left the highway on the left side and embankwent down a ment and landed on its side, just south of Midway Inn, Jeppsen reports. It was completely demolished by the crash. Hancey was accompanied by Helen Crossley, 34, and Virginia L. Hold, 23, both of Ogden, who each received slight injuries in the mishap. Trooper Jeppsen had been previously notified by other motorists that the Hancey car was weaving back and forth across the highway in the Sardine area and near Midway Inn. Jeppsen, who was previously enroute to Brigham City from Mantua, turned around and drove up the canyon to watch for the weaving vehicle. Hancey was taken before City Judge Ida Merrell, Monday morning, where he was fined $200 and 100 days in the county jail, with the jail sentence suspended upon payment of th fine. Trooper Jeppsen said. 30-fo- |