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Show Ben Lomond Beacon, March 6, 1980, Page 13 Plain City Utah Day assembly great success i The fourth grade students and teachers at Plain City Community School had a ball last week when they held a Utah Day assembly to show what they had learned about the forty-fift- h state in the wore Some students costumes appropriate to the history of Utah and the West to add to the authenticity of the event. The entire class of over 100 students sang patriotic songs traditional Union. and For the last half year, the fourth graders had studied the history of Utah from the time of the dinosaurs up to the present. dances such as the Virginia A r assembly reflected this knowledge one-hou- through prepared talks on such topics as fur trappers, Indians, pioneers, rivers, mountains, the plains, and the Pony Express. Forty students wrote about that which especially interested them, memorized their stories, and told them to an audience of about 150 relatives. danced George Mote did their share behind the scene to make sure the assembly was ' successful. After the assembly, the audience gathered in the gymnasium to watch more square dancing and drink some punch. The Utah Day began with a luncheon in the gym at 12:15 p.m. About 265 people dined at tables decorated with pinch pots made by the students. Relatives then had the chance to view dioramas and maps showing the history and physical features of Utah before settling down for the main show. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, including the students. Whoever thought history could be such fun? Reel. Teacher Thayne Karren played the ukelele during musical numbers, acting as the caller during the square dancing. Teacher Adele Ellis got the assembly underway about 1 : 15 p.m. and thereafter kept things running smoothly. She also conducted group organ recitals which the children and she had practiced in their spare time during the past few weeks. Teachers Robyn Hales and f? V-- . fi-i-- and son Troy shared the fun at Plain Utah Day Assembly. Troy gave his mother a pinchpot he made at school filled with dried flowers. DOREEN NIELSEN City Community School's I I Tips for purchasing a good used car More Americans buy used by approximately 30 percent and if you know how, you can make an exceptional cars than new ones deal on todays used-ca- r market. The experts on autos at the Sun Company have 1 some suggestions on how to help yourself drive a great bargain. For instance, would you believe that a cursory examination of a cars left front door can tell you a lot about the vehicles history? If it doesnt close with a satisfactory thunk, there may be serious problems. If a handle, either inside or out, is loose, beware. If the window rattles o doesnt roll up and down easily, watch out. Any or all of these symptoms indicate frequent use something you might expect from a very old car but not from one thats supposed to be two years old, or driven less than 5,000 miles. Before you sit down, examine the drivers compartment. If wear seems excessive on the accelerator, brake pedals or the floor mats, consider this a sign of a long or hard life. Determine whether the seats feel firm. Seats dont normally sag before 40,000 miles or so. Examine the odometer carefully. If the figures are even slightly out of line, consider that a warning they might have been tampered with. Check the edge of the chrome for signs of paintcar should ing. A rot require an entire repainting unless its been in late-mod- an accident or something else is wrong. Check the tires for even wear. front-en- Thats un- a sign of alignment work d needed. down hard on all four corners of the car to check the shock absorbers. If the car bounces more than twice, they may need replacement. Make sure the car is level, or springs may need repairing. Examine the fan and accessory belts. If theyre worn, they may need replacing. Connie Rauzie, and Kristen Dixon, model of a ghost town made by Connie. MARY LYNN EAST, Until fairly recently, nearly all class rings were made of 10 karat gold, so rises in the price of gold naturally were reflected in higher prices for students. Fortunately, the recent to r.) display an intricate By Nancy Lynn Krzton The graiuifather of a Plain Squeeze the hoses. Mushy ones mean new ones are necessary. Pull the caps and make sure the plates are covered otT the battery. Make sure the cables are tight and in good condition. Check the City Community School student made the old days of the west more vivid for the school Utah Day Assembly by bringing three old vehicles to the schoolyard to to the young display children. radiator for discoloration, which could indicate a leak. Start the engine and look for smoking, which might also indicate a leak. Test drive the car, paying attention to the power steering. If its stiff or noisy, somethings amiss. The automatic transmission should work smoothly, with no hesitation. After the test drive, put the car in park with the emergency brake on, and let the engine idle awhile. Then, step hard on the gas pedal. Look out the rearview mirror for signs of excessive smoke, which could indicate a major overhaul is needed. engine If you have any doubts at all, the car should be checked by a mechanic before you even give a deposit. Heed these hints, and you may be able to get years more good use out of your new used car. surge in the price of gold has not caught manufacturers of class rings unprepared. Thanks to the development of handsome alloys which, like gold, resist tarnishing individuals in a wide range of economic levels can still purchase class rings. The continuing popularity of these rings is due, in part, to their being a symbol of pride and belonging rather than just an investment in jewelry. Nongold alloys were first introduced several The first steam locomotive to run in America was the that made its first trip in Pennsylvania in 1829. Delmar White of Farr West, the grandfather of Carol Call, hauled an old covered wagon, a bobsled traveler, and a plantation buggy from his farm to show Plain City fourth graders how people got around in the good old days. Mr. White, who buys cattle in seven states, said he obtained the covered wagon from a friend in Lemhi, Idaho. years ago by Jostens, Inc., a manufacclass rings. White Minneapolis-base- turer of Argentus d and Lustrium account for the majority of the companys nongold rings. Rings of these alloys are about 40 to 50 percent? less expensive than similar ones made of 10 karat gold. Yellow Argentus, an alternative to yellow gold, however, contains 25 percent gold, so it is sensitive to increases in the price of gold. There has been a noticeable shift in the relative proportions of 10 karat Stourbridge Lion English-buil- t we should make an error that costs you additional tax, you pay only the tax. Block pays any penalty and interest. We stand behind our work. THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE CUARFKlDi 13 North Mata A150 IN NORTH OGOEHi 9AM 9PM BRIGHAM CITTi 112 North Mdn 1 one-quart- of the high school class rings Jostens produced were nongold alloys. That figure rose d in 1979, and to it will probably rise even higher in the future. one-thir- afford to waste it. SAT You, the people. That's what the Census has been about since the first one in 1790. This year is the largest and most important Census ever undertaken in America. So its crucial for everyone to be counted. Your answers can help your community get fair government representation in Congress. Census answers can also help show where your community needs funds for new job programs, new schools, parks, better care for the elderly, and more. Please help yourself and others by being part of this national effort. All answers are kept confidential by law. mrnmi GIPBGQAQa feT BAUD 79 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME COUPES in used 9 5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE supplemental security income apply at any social security office U STARS 1530 WMhington Bird. WEEKDAYS In 1978 6 TO CHOOSE FROM "2 tfiaaMi disabled SOUINOGDENt 3595 Washington ttvd. Were counting on you. buggy to show the school children. It was used for courting. The cattle dealer said he still used the bobsled and the buggy occasionally. 65 or older o blind If H&R BLOCK- class rings vs. nongold alloys. BUT NOT NECESSARY S Dapaitmant o! Health Education and Waitara Social Security Administration - 57 1980 Census of the United States BOTTOM LINE PRICE Full loaded, air cond., tilt wheel, small eng., P.B., P.S., steel radial tires & V-- 8 more. ILI n-tSArw'lPBE- Olds-Cadill- Community School were fotunate to see the old wagons and sled Mr. White has never before exhibited the vehicles. He keeps them in a shed at home His granddaughter volunteered his wagons for the school assembly, and Mr. White obliged hitch outfit at home which was his pride and joy. His fascination with these vehicles can be attributed to his grandfathers profession of driving mules. Mr. White said, My grandfather was the founder jedi you Block people make an error, you pay the interest and penalty? I shoulda come here last year. - Mr. White said he had an eight-hors- e 4 If L.. opportunity. Settlers drove the wagon Illinois to Idaho to 44 ' ti create the first settlement at Lemhi over 100 years ago. The bobsled brought by Mr White used to haul FOURTH GRADER Carol Call, grandmother Norma White, grandfather Delmar settlers to church, school, and town. Call mother Call and Renee Teresa White's authenshow Mr. sister White, proudly tic covered wagon at Plain City Community School. Photo by Nancy Lynn Krzton. It was given to me by a man in Fawcett, Wyoming, Mr. White said. Its about 75 years old. Mr. White also brought a ENERGY. We can't of a borax mine in Death Valley. He drove the first team in. The students at Plain City He began a collection of wagons, picking up choice pieces whenever he had the from HDKKSGfl P'v (I. Covered wagons bring back the 'old west' School symbols still esteemed by Americans Despite the soaring price of gold, a treasured tradition of American students isnt going to be tarnished. Since the 1930s, class rings have become for many high school students the symbol of their class and school. Today, more than two million class rings are sold each year. fourth graders square danced for friends and relatives just as their ancestors may have done a century ago. Photo by Nancy Lynn Krzton. PLAIN CITY SCHOOL Push ac Answer the Census. 2805 Washington Blvd., Ogden 6 Tel. 394-166- CENSUS '80 A Public Si mu ol Thi Vwpuptt & The Aihei 11111! Cornu il |