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Show PW mm ii i niiiiiii i i iim mi iiiiimmiiiii ma ' 1 '"IT l.uiili ummmwu i -u wwwws?- i F si !" ' i i j ! VVt ' V' ff S -dr M; i7 LaL.fk:. HISTORICAL PRESENTATION - Kent McDonald, Greenwood Elementary School student, at left presents History of American Fork to Velma Shelley and LaDell Terry of the Dena S. Grant Historical Records Room committee. Histories Presented Library Several new histories of community com-munity interest have been presented to the Dena S. Grant Historical Records Room at the American Fork Library. The latest additions include a complete history of the LDS Third Ward from the time the first ward was organized in American Fork in 1851, to its division into four wards in 1901 (including the Third Ward) to the present time. Included is a history of all bishoprics who have served, a history of the f j ' ' j J , : j ' r ' : 1 j AS V, i . I ; ":' V XAntA ; r m m m lit Mmiiin 'i ir m mmihi i innit "imr nrr rf----"",,--'--iffiirii ti - di f --'t -, , , -ii rn .. -. mmamammmummmM THIRD WARD - Mrs. Margaret Malone of the Dena S. Grant Historical Records Room Committee, examines history of the Am. Fork Third Ward presented to records room committee by Mrs. Ellen Tracy. The history was compiled by Mrs. Tracy. Mother of Local Man Succumbs Melissa S. Pead, 90, mother of Garth Read of American Fork, died at her home in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 22, 1975, of causes incident to age. She was born March 6, 1884 at Grover, Wyoming, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Thurman. She married Wilford Pead on Oct. 28, 1908 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died November 30, 1948. Mrs. Pead was a member of the LDS Church. She was the mother of eight children, 7 boys and one girl. Two boys, Phillip and Lloyd, and one girl, Roma, have preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Paul Pead, Long Beach, California; Harold Read, Inglewood, California; Cali-fornia; Lawrence Read, Hawthorne, Hawth-orne, California; Donley Read, San Diego, California; Garth Read, American Fork, Utah; 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, grand-children, one sister and one brother, Katie O'Keefe, Star Valley, Wyoming, and Dr. D. M. Thurman, Buhl, Idaho. Funeral services were held in Inglewood, California on February Feb-ruary 21 under the direction of Pierce Biuihets Mortuary. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 28, at 2 p.m. at the American Fork Cemetery. Ceme-tery. Burial will be in the American Amer-ican Fork Cemetery. Friends and relatives may BEESLEY MEMORIALS Discounts to 30 on ma rhors ' ' " LOWEST PRICES, FINEST QUALITY & LARGEST SELECTION IN UTAH 92 Yean of Eipancnc Hlpi Ui Answer Your Question! BEESLEY MONUMENT & VAULT CO. 725 South Stat Street, Prove Ph. 374-0560 Sunday School, "happy times" in the ward, the Relief Society, missionaries who have served, biographies, and family records. There is also a history of Mutual Dell. The book was compiled by Ellen Tracy. A copy has been sent to the LDS Church Archives and one presented to the historical room. Kent McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonald, presented record room committee commit-tee members with a history of Glen B. Martin; Brother of Am. Fork Woman, Dies Glen Beck Martin, 75, of Magna, Mag-na, died February 21, 1975, at home after a long illness. He was the brother of Mrs. Cleone Cleghorn of American Fork. Mr. Martin was born February Feb-ruary 19, 1900 at Scipio. Millard County to Ezdras and Ella H. Beck Martin. He married Mable E. Sjoblom on Jan. 17, 1924 at Farmington, Utah. Mr. Martin had been employed em-ployed as foundry superintendent superinten-dent for Kennecott Corp., retiring retir-ing after 44 years. He was a member of the LDS Church and was a former resident of Alpine. He is survived by his wife. Magna; sons and daughters, Hollis S., Mrs. F. Dee (Jerry) Peel, Magna; Sherrill G., Dayton, Day-ton, Ohio; Glen W., Hunter; Mrs. Wayne (Barbara) Fullmer, Sierra Vista. Ariz., 25 grandchildren, grandchil-dren, 13 great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Cleghorn, American Fork. Funeral services were held on Monday at Magna Second Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Valley View Memorial Park. Black locust white blooms. trees produce call at Anderson and Son Mortuary Mor-tuary in American Fork shortly before the graveside services. American Fork that he completed complet-ed as a classroom project at the Greenwood Elementary School under the direction of teacher, Wanda Peterson. Also at the records room are tapes and type transcriptions of the histories of Wayne R. McTague, Stanley Roberts and Leo Meredith. These were made at the Brigham Young University. Universi-ty. A history of Blanche Tatter-sall Tatter-sall is also found in the records room, it was noted. Maj. Richtsteig Buried in Cedar City Graveside services for David John Richtsteig, 23, a major in the U.S. Marines who had been missing in South Vietnam since Dec. 9, 1965, will be Thursday (today) at 1:30 p.m. in the Cedar City Cemetery. His body was found recently near Din Dann Daneug, South Vietnam. He was born May 9, 1942 in American Fork to Max F. and Laura Stewart Richtsteig. He married Kristen Barnes on June 3, 1964 in Salt Lake City. He was an accounting graduate in 19L 1 from University Universi-ty of Utah and was commissioned commis-sioned into the U.S. Marines on June 9, 1964. He is survived by his widow and one son, Erik J. Richtsteig, both of Salt Lake City; his parents, par-ents, Cedar City; one brother and sister, Mark Edward Richtsteig, Richt-steig, Provo; and Mrs. William (Karen) Dawson, Cedar City. PROOF KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON THE JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING w?... U Ivo B. Larsen, Kin of Am. Fork Residents Dies Ivo B. Larsen, 57, of Pleasant Grove, died of a stroke at the Ltah Vallev Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1975. He was born Dec. 13. 1917 in Monroe. Sevier County; a son of Oliver C. and Mary Christiansen Larsen. He married Margery Lorensen in the Manti LDS Temple on June 21. 19). She died May 7. A. He married Bertha S. Busker on Aug. 23. 19i6, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He attended schools in Richfield Rich-field and Utah State University in Logan. During World War II he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the D and ROW Railroad and is a member of Railroad Clerks Lodge 79, Salt Lake City. Mr. Larsen was active in scouting as district executive in Richfield. He filled a stake mission mis-sion for the LDS Church with the Lamanite people. He had served as a ward clerk and elders quroum president. He lived in Edgemoni before moving to Pleasant Grove in 197-1. Surviving are his widow; three sons and a daughter, Steven Ivo Larsen, Pleasant Grove; Neldon Ray Larsen, Richfield; Donn Earl Larsen. American Fork; and Mrs. Dennis Den-nis (Rosalie) Lloyd, Provo; four stepsons and three stepdaughters, step-daughters, Mrs. Mark (Elaine) Featherstone, American Fork; David Busker, Gunnison; Loren B. Busker, Alexandria, La.; Mrs. Boyd (Dena) Smith, Black-foot, Black-foot, Ida.; Boyd Busker, Concord, Con-cord, Calif.; Sonne Busker, Or-em; Or-em; and Signe Busker, Provo; 29 grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters Ray Larsen, Denver, Colo.; Rollo Larsen Loyalton, Calif.; Paul Larsen, Fresno, Calif.; Mrs. Alfred (Berta) Davenport. Marina, Mar-ina, Calif.; and Mrs. Mary Wallace, Wal-lace, Fullerton, Calif. Funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Pleasant Grove Fifth LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at Sandberg-Olpin Sandberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State, St. Orem, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Richfield Cemetery. John P. Lott Dies at Sandy Funeral services for John P. Lott, 70, of Sandy, who died of heart failure Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1975 at his home were held Friday at Redwood Memorial Estates. He was a native of American Fork and brother of two Lehi residents. Mr. Lott was born Dec. 8, 1904 to George Albert and Eliza Ann Kelly Lott. He married Lucille Kemp on July 15, 1926 in Salt Lake City. Mr. Lott was a machinist for 48 years. Survivors include his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Lorraine) Bushman and Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) Borg, both of Salt Lake City; and Mrs. Edward (Beth) De La Cruz, Roy, Weber County; nine grand-children; grand-children; five great-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters, Leo Udell Lott and Mrs. Angus (Rhea) Vance, both of Lehi; Lloyd George Lott, San Diego, Calif.; Wilson Charles Lott, Arroya Grande, Calif.; Mrs. George (Mildred) England, Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Edward (Velda) Phillips, South Jordan. Burial was in Sandy City Cemetery. The U.S. government employs over 3,000 librarians and 1,700 assistants. "ColiOYetorArot mm mm, FROM 1795 TO TODAY-WR 180 YEARS SIX 65NERAT10NS OF THE BEAM FAMIiy HAVE BEEN MAI0N6 THE VOKLSfS FINEST BOURBON. WHISKEY. DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY CO., CLERMONT, BEAM, KENTUCKY Dear Dollv IX-ar Dolly: How much exercise does a girl need? My mother insists that I walk to school every day while my friends rule. She says it is for my own gotxl, that exercisf will keep me thin and phyMcjUy fit. Thats what she says, hut personally I think she's just trying to save face and gas. She makes speeches about the value of walking and she insists I live up to her declarations. Besides she needs the extra gas to do her own running around. I don't think it's right. What do you think Signed, Enough Exercise Dear Enough: Come on! A little extra exercise exer-cise won't hurt anyone. After all, we are only mentally as alert as we are physically fit. Dear Dollv: Will you tell my Dad that the dark ages are over? In this day and age of machinery, my Dad still does everything the hard way. We dig ditches, shovel manure, seed and the whole bit . . . by hand. I believe my Dad would harness me and have me pull the plow if I would let him. What can you say to wake him up to better methods? Signed, Tired of Slave Labor Dear Slave: Someday you'll be on your own, that's the time to use all your own ideas. In the meantime, mean-time, suggestions can be made, but don't forget the value of working side by side with your father, with or without machinery. machin-ery. He has a right to do things his way as long as he's paying the bills. Dear Dolly: I can't live at home anymore. I'm sixteen and I just have to get away from my parents. No matter what I say or do it causes trouble for me and them. 1 used to be happy at home, but now I just can't do anything right and I feel like crying all the time. My parents are always yelling at me and they won't listen to what I say. I've just got to leave, but I don't know where Don't just open a Qftoose Thrift Plan. If you write just a few checks each month use our Thrift Plan its only service charge is 10t per check. Visit our beautiful new building, build-ing, check out our services (including three drive up windows win-dows for no wait banking) and then open the checking account ac-count that suits you best at Mountain View Bank the action ac-tion address in American Fork. to go. Can you help me.' ! there some place I can go and work or just stay? Please help me. I've got to get away. Signed, Miserable at Home Dear Miserable: Don't leave home! No matter how tough it is at home, you'll find it a lot worse out in the cold, cold world. Out there you'll find yourself making mis takes from which it is almost impossible to recover. You can't solve a problem by running away from it . . . not this kind Get some help. Some good coun-ciling coun-ciling can help both your parents par-ents and you Look for help through your school or your church. Stay in there and fight You'll find the answers. You love those parents more than you know You can't erase them by running away because your feelings are hurt. Highland Ward Holds Gold, Green Ball "I Just Can't Help Falling in Love With You," was the theme of the annual Gold and Green Ball in Highland 2nd Ward last Friday evening. The ball was well attended by both adults and youth and they danced to a variety of tunes played by "The Generations" orchestra. The youth were in charge of the dance with Lauri Ann Felix and Gerald LaBaren as chairmen. Alison Apgood heaJed the decorations of billowing plastic-featuring plastic-featuring an arch of flowers and greens. Adult specialist for the evening was Joan LaComb, who prepared and presented the floor show of special dance numbers. The evening also honored hon-ored the Laurel class. It was all so very wonderful to watch the young people dance and trade dances, but more than that, there was a feeling of friendship and accomplishment that lasted long after the strains of music died away. Congratulations Highland 2nd. ms ens mm. ms p7 Mountain View Bank 207 East Main Street, American Fork, Utah Member, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 1975 Handicapped Scout Troop Holds Court of Honor I roop 817, Handicapped Scout Troop, of Alpine District held it's 13th annual banquet and Court of Honor on Saturday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lehi Riding Club Clubhouse. The opening flag ceremony was conducted by Kenneth Fackrell. Color bearers were Troy Zimmerman, Zim-merman, Antone Holmes and Michael Peck for the American flag and Jackie Thornton, Joel l emu r and David Fackrell for the troop flag. Mrs. Betty Thornton gave the opening prayer H Paul Mendenhall, scoutmaster, scoutma-ster, welcomed the guests and introduced the troop committee: commit-tee: Frank I.eitner, Beth Shelley. Shel-ley. Glen Woffinden, and Chairman Chair-man Florence Mendenhall as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Mendenhall introduced out-of-town guests, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McTague of American Fork and Jim Olsen and Miss Taylor of Pleasant Grove. A delicious turkey dinner prepared by the mothers was served smorgasbord style to guests. The scoutmasters report prepared by Paul Mendenhall was read by Mrs. Betty Thornton. Thorn-ton. A tribute to Lexie Woffinden Woffin-den also written by Paul, was read by Beth Shelley. Mrs Glen (Lexie) Woffinden passed away during the year. The Court of Honor was conducted con-ducted by the scoutmaster and Jess Large, assistant scoutmas-ter. scoutmas-ter. assisted by Wayne McTague, district chairman. A Tenderfoot Progress Award was presented to Michael Peck; a First Class Award was presented present-ed to Troy Zimmerman and a Star Award to Antone Holmes. Numerous merit badges, skill awards, service bars, and attendance atten-dance bars were also presented. Unique handicap patches were given to all scouts and scouters. Special awards were presented present-ed to winners by Paul and Florence Flor-ence Mendenhall. Best Attendance Atten-dance Awards went to Kenneth Fackrell, Joel Leitner, Stanley chsdcirtg Regular Checking. If you write a lot of checks use our regular checking account there's no service charge if you maintain a $300 balance and only a modest charge if you drop below. Senior Check. If you're 65 or over Mountain View Bank will give you absolutely free checking no matter how many checks you write and with no minimum balance. If you're eligible, just let us know and we'll put you on the Senior Check program immediately. Paulsen, Jackie Thornton, Troy Zimmerman and Antone Holmes. Michael Peck was given a match box for collecting the most Christmas trees for soil conservation. David Fackrell Fack-rell received a flashlight in memory of Kenneth Sorenson. The B.H. Mendenhall Memorial Award went to Frank and Helen Leitner. It was a beautiful engraved en-graved plaque. The B.H. Curtis Memorial Award, By's own award display case, was presented to H. Paul Mendenhall Menden-hall by Mrs. Ruth Curtis. Mrs. Mendenhall received a dozen American Beauty roses from the troop. Mr. Steele, representing represent-ing Alpine District, presented the charter and National Camping Camp-ing Award to Paul. A beautiful lighting ceremony was conducted by the members of the troop. The closing prayer was offered My Mr. McTague. Three Wards Join For Gold, Green Ball The Sixth, Eighth, and Thirteenth Thir-teenth LDS Wards will combine for their annual Gold and Green Ball on Saturday, March 1. The ball will be held in the Ward Cultural Hall with dancing to begin at 8 p.m. Music will be provided by the Burgandy Suede. "Color My World" will be theme for the ball and decorations decora-tions will be a welcome to spring, and done in soft pastel colors. A floor show will be held at 9 p.m., it was announced. Beehive and scout age youth are invited to attend if accompanied accom-panied by their parents. The ball is under the direction of the Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women's Activity Night committee. i m you |
