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Show w til Salt a aa ulxth L'lk-- j -- 1 Ave. LOrp . Cl A P.o. p0x 147 City, Utah Jan. Box Elder Folks Invited to Aid Intelligent Korean War Orphan Box Elder county people have the opportunity to play a very important part in a rags to success story. It concerns an alert, intellinow 19 gent Korean orphan years old, who served the Brigham City battery of the National Guard as a "hired hand" while the unit was in Korea. He was more than just "help He became a buddy of Box Elder county men. When the Reds overran his home, Kims father was a professor of English at University of Seuoll. Like his father he wants an education, a college degree in the United States. Battery Hired Kim The battery Kim to hired help in the kitchen and do chores around camp at $10 a month, plus his keep. He became, in reality, a member of the outfit, respected and loved by the men. In turn, he formed strong attachments for Box Elder county men, and dreamed of the time when he might come to this country and continue his education. Today, Kims visa and papers necessary for leaving Korea are cleared. He has written to his Brigham City friends and Col. comJoe E. Whitesides, who manded the 204th in Korea, how desperately he'd like to go to school in America. But there is an obstacle: Kim does not have the funds necessary for transportation to this country. So the guardsmen are helping their boy, and are inviting other Brigham City folks to for the project. chip-iSmart As Whip "Kims a gieat boy smart as a whip, with a passion for furcomthering his education, mented Grant Olsen, officer in the local guard. "He speaks and writes English fluently, since his father was an English professor. We have letters from him telling how he yearns for college training in America. The national guard has contributed $320 toward the necessary fund, but more is needed. Donations may be made at the Brigham City armory. Further information may be secured from Grant Olsen, Phone -- n Kim SeDong . . . 19y ear-ol- d VOLUME Korean youth who was adopted by Brigham National guardsmen during the Korean conflict, wants to come to the United States for a college education. He is an orphan . sides in Salt Lake City, sent a letter to Brigham City armory personnel which said, in part: Chance For College "Kim, the Korean boy who was with A Battery in Korea, wants to come to the United States to attend school. I have received two letters from him during the past week. He has a chance to enter San Jose College in California without paying tuition. He wants to go there foi two years, then come to Utah State to finish. "He needs transportation from Korea to San Francisco. Inves 40 New BEttes Sign Pledge In Candelight By Nelda Larsen Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. in the Box Elder High school gym, 40 new B'Ette's signed the pledge before candlelight. They were initiated into the club last week. dinner An enjoyable turkey was served at the Legion home following the candlelight ceremonies. The B'Ette club was honored to have Edward W. Payne, principal of the high school to the 730-J- . first banquet of the year. Miss Col. Whitesides, who now re- - Carol Warr, speech instructor, and Mr. Carl Cheney were special guests. Miss Mary Sewell, sponsor, coand Mrs. Dawn Cheney, ' sponsor, expressed their hopes of having another year of successful activities. Officers of the BEttes who have been in charge of the ceremonies are Deanna Lichtenstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lichtenstein, president; Colleen Oyler, daughter of Mr. for Applications employment vice Mrs. Douglas Oyler, as enumerators for the 1954 and Barbara Jane and president; Elcensus of agriculture in Box of Mr. and Mrs. der county will be accepted be- Cook, daughter Delbert Cook, secretary. Other anwas it October 11, ginning are Historian Arlene nounced today by Field Super- officers Frodsham. March leaders are visor Quayle Cannon, Jr. Mary Alice Johnson, DeeAnn Persons interested should no- Hess, and Cleo Ann Larsen. tify Lynn S. Holmgren at Bear River City, who is serving as crew leader for this area. Application forms can be obtained also from the agriculture census field office at 1750 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, Utah. for enumerators Applicants With the time rapidly apjobs must be citizens of the proaching for deer, water fowl United States, have a high and pheasant hunting, the posschool education or furnish evisibility of losing your shotgun dence of comparative exper- or rifle by theft increases. in health ience, be good physical That was the warning today and of excellent character and issued by Sheriff Warren W. be between the ages of 18 to Hyde when he pointed out most 65. They must have sufficient of the year's gun thefts are reto sustain financial resources ported during this season. for approximately themselves Hyde urged gun owners to four or five weeks from the date keep them out of sight of possiof appointment until they re- ble thieves and under lock and ceive their first salary check. key if possible. Applicants with veteran preferWhile it is not required, gun ence who meet all requirements owners may register the serial will be given priority over number of their weapons at the applicants. sheriff's office for added theft Enumerator job applicants piotection. must be licensed to operate and Hyde invited gun owners to must provide a privately owned send the serial number and dein condition. automobile good scriptions of their shotguns and Pay rates will provide for the rifles to his office by mail or cost of operating cars on offireport them personally. cial census business. Seek Applicants For B.E. Census Of Agriculture Warns Gun Owners BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH, FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 47, NUMBER 40 Perry Teachers Suppressed Desire Benson To Hear Farm Problems Gratified To Students Happiness Mrs. Eva A. Young, Perry scfiool teacher, had her Sup- "Suppiessed Desires Contest. She and all her students left pressed Desire gratified this Perry Tuesday at 12:30 p. m. in week and then some. She won a trip for her 34 a Box Elder School District bus first and second grade students for Salt Lake City. There they enjoyed free on a train and a big day in Salt rides at Liberty News Lake City in the Deseret park and a tour of Tracy Aviary. They were furnished with box lunches to eat on the ride home, coloring books, crayons and Faculty League Plans Opening Meeting At Cafeteria Oct. 4 Meeting Is Set Monday 10 a.m. merry-go-- School Board Authorizes Tennis Courts for $2833 Wayne Jensen held the low bid and was given the job. llervin Bunderson was directed to appoint a custodian at Box Elder High school to fill the position formerly held by Eagles Initiate Three Members Asa Three men were initiated at the Sept. 27 meeting of Brigham City Fraternal Order of Eagles, which also featured a visit from several state officers. New members are Paul Andersen, John Kolts and Ories Jeppsen. Visiting state officers included Faye Gillette, junior past president; Roy Olsen, state president; Howard McFarlane, chaplain; Floyd Gunderson, conductor; Wilson O. Leach, outside guard, and D. D. Billings, and secretary and treasurer, Niel Stauffer, Doyle Dewey, Chris Larsen, Richard Amussgn and LeGrande Calton, state trustee. Refreshments were served following meeting. Corinne Woman to Head Utah WCTU Mrs. C. W. Hubbard, Corinne, was named president of the Womens Christian , Temperance Union of Utah at the annual convention of the organization held in Ogden. Also named to state office from this area was Mrs. R. A. Turner, Tremonton, who was made vice president. Mrs. Lucinda Jensen, Bear River City, served on the nations resolution committee. News In Ogden Hotel Union Pacific badges. In her winning letter, Mrs. Young said whenever she reads the school books about children going on the train, her students say, "Wouldnt it be fun to go for a ride on a train; we always travel in the family car. We can see the trains race Handling largely routine bus- by here in Perry, she wrote. iness the Box Elder Board of "We hear their come and ride-rid- e Education this week at their ride' whistles, then we just regular meeting awarded a bid wish. for construction of a tennis court at Box Elder High school B. Stokes. Stokes is now general utility man for the district. The board authorized purchase of a halfton truck, new or used one in good condition, for his use. Members approved transfer of $150,000 from the general to the building fund account. Member D. H. Nelson moved and it carried unanimously to negotiate with the Cassia County School district, Idaho, for the transportation of students from the Clear Creek area to Cassia county schools. Member Nelson related that a family in Moulton, Idaho was without school facilities but that they might be able to atschool. It tend the Junction was thought possible by merm bers a reciprocal agreement with the Idaho district for the Box Elder students transported might be made. Rates for hauling coal to western communities from the Tremonton stockpile were set as follows: Howell, $2.75, Snow- ville, $3.50; Park Valley, $6.00; and Grouse Creek, $8.00. Services Slated Sunday In B. C. Seventh Ward Regular services will be held Brigham City Seventh ward Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. even though general conference will be underway, according to Adolph Olsen, president of the Seventies quorum. The Seventies quorum is in charge of the program. in the Post Office Will Observe Letter Week Observance of National Letter Writing Week from October 3 to 9, is being urged by all employees of the Brigham City post office through window posters, publicity programs and C. Henry personal contacts, Nielsen, local postmaster, advises. Colorful banners are appearing in store windows this week reminding patrons that there is no time like the present for writing to friends, renewing old friendships, contacting relatives and acquaintances. Attention also is called to the various postal services available to patrons, Postmaster Nielsen pointed out. These include air mail for speed, money order and registry services, special delivparery and special handling, cel post insurance, box rentals, as well as stamps and envelopes of all kinds. r--l- yi Brigham Matron Gains Top Honors In Hand Crocheting for State Mrs. Florence J. Penrose Ranks 1st At Co. and State Scouts Leave For Willard Laiv'sLongArmGathersinB.E.Burglar Confesses Burglary . . . The long arm of justice stretched clear to Canton, South Dakota this week to gather in a confessed burglar who made off with about $20 in a job on John Laws Service station. In custody of officers in Canton where he is held on other charges, Robert LeRoy Griffith admitted the theft of the station, located about a half mile west of Tremonton, on Sept. 3. day, members of the Box Elder county Daughters of Utah Pioneers have completed restoration of pioneer relics and renovation of the relic room in the courthouse, Brigham City. Mrs Jennie Jones, president, said the ladies have cleaned and varnished spinning wheels, rocking chairs, an antique organ, polished guns and cleaned cotton clothing. Identification cards are to be placed on the many items. No Citation Issued Had he been called on for a Near Agreement A three-statjudgment, City Judge B. C. Call compact for dimight have gone hard on the viding water from Bear River ... e truck driver who rammed a car at 675 South Main street Saturday it was his auto. A Utah State Road Commission dump truck, driven by Wallace Jeppesen, 63, Mantua, clipped the judges car causing $250 damage when he swerved to avoid colliding with a car passing from behind. Investigating officer. Herb Hampton, did not issue a citation. Stake Changes Made . . . Kenneth E. Weight was susof the tained superintendent North Box Elder stake Sunday school board in recent organization changes. His assistants are Ronald J. Leopard and Charles Morgan Hawkes. Gwen-iverLimb was retained secretary. Mr. and Mrs. May were sustained as members of the stake Old Folks committee and Albert F. Bingham was sustained as assistant stake clerk. Ellen Monahan, 541 South Fourth East. Brigham City, returned this week from a conHome Box Elder High School Facul- vention of the Stanley in Denver, Products company first its ty league has planned Colorado. meeting of the new school year She reported that she was for Monday, October 4, at 8:00 of promoted to unit manager p. m. in the school cafeteria. for Cache Salt Lake Branch the the program, Highlighting which will include election of and Box Elder counties. officers and introduction of new members, will be presentation Food Demonstration of a travelog by Superlntedent Planned in Corinne on E. and Mrs. Kenneth Weight, A demonstration on preparatheir summer trip to Europe. Comniittee members for the tion of Italian food will highinclude Shirley light a meeting of ladies of the first meeting Jensen, Mrs. Ireta Peters, Mrs. Corinne Farm Bureau ThursL. D. Wilde, Mrs. Sam Gordon, day, Oct. 7. Mrs. Carl Wold, Mrs. Vernal Bessie Hansen, home demonHarris, Mrs. Abel Rich, Mrs. Dale stration agent, will present the Mrs. John Olsen, demonstration in the Corinne Completes Relic Room Rasmussen. LDS ward building at 2 p. m. and Mrs. Earl Johnston. After working two was closer this week as the result of a meeting in Salt Lake City of an official delegation and from Idaho, Wyoming Utah. A Wednesday session was on the main obstacle to agreement upriver storage rights. Engineering reports prepared since the last meeting were studied. To Purchase Instruments . . . Box Elder Board of Education authorized Supt. K. E. Weight to musical Instrupurchase ments for Box Elder and Bear River High schools, as their needs require. e shifts Investigate Bad Conduct . . . Member D. G. Nelson, Snow-villwas appointed by the school board at its Monday and meeting to investigate "take actions to correct" bad conduct of students riding from Snowville to Bear River High school. a Nelson reported the unfavor Basin Outing able conditions existing in the conservation An overnight ac. conduct of students camporee for all Boy Scouts, cording to minutes of the meet- Explorers and scouters has been ing. announced for this week-enby acDon Chase, camping and tivities chairman for the new Honored For Essay . . . in South Box ElMary Alice Johnson, Box El- scout council der High school senior handy der county. Groups will be leaving Friday with a pen, was a guest of honafter immediately or at a special Newspaper Week afternoon, luncheon in Salt Lake City on school, for Willard basin where they must register before 6:00 Thursday. T. Frank Coppin, district a $100 p. m., She was presented commissioner announced. on for Bond her essay Savings Each unit will furnish their What My Newspaper Means to own haul transportation and Me. In addition she also won own water because none is their the Box Elder News and jouravailable at the camp site, Cop-pinal contest earlier and an award announced. of a $25 bond. morning, the scouts Saturday Cooperating in the contest will start on a conservation were Sigma Delta Chi, national work problem, under the direcnewspaper fraternity, and Utah tion of Murle Markham, forest State Press association. the ranger. Those attending camporee are advised to take warm clothing and bedding and Ground Is Broken . . . be prepared for the chill of the Ground was broken this week 9,000 foot elevation. storefor a new LDS welfare house for the northern Utah reCandidate's Neighbors gion and North and South Box Elder stakes, at Sixth West and Free Him for Campaign Forest. The GROTAN. S. D (UPi Heber J. Sessions, regional Kencoordinator, said it will be built friends and neighbors of block with faced neth Holum made hay for him of concrete brick, and will contain a ground while he was away making floor and full basement. political hay. Holum is a Democratic candiTotal value of the 43 by for-S. senator in oppo$80,-00date be about will building On the ground floor will be sition to Sen. Karl E. Mundt storage room and display and ( To free Holum from the chore packing room for Box Elder stakes, rest rooms and a region- of putting up hay on his farm his so he could campaign, al office. The basement will contain a neighbors and friends Demoroot and vegetable storage cel- crats and Republicans alike lar and storage and boiler room. put up his hay this summer. . 74-fo- 4 . good-conduc- Briefs... 'wVv Mrs. Florence J. Penrose shows her prize winning hand crocheted tablecloth and bedspread. She walked off with top honors at the Box Elder County Fair then continued on to tops at the State Fair in Salt Lake City. . . A Brigham City, matron, Mrs. Florence J. Penrose, during the past two months walked off with Earl top crocheting honors in Valentine M7Sgt. the Box Elder county and in Honored for Conduct entire state. Master Sergeant Earl W. ValIt all started as a surprise for entine, son of Mrs. Sarah W. Mrs. Penrose, who at the time Valentine, 461 South Fourth her hand crocheted tablecloth West, Brigham City, recently re- and bedspread were entered int ceived his third to B. E. county fair competition medal while serving with the was vacationing her with 21st Station hospital in Korea. daughter and family in San Valentine was awarded the Diego. medal for his exemplary behaMr. and Mrs. Evan Owen (Golvior, efficiency and fidelity. die Penrose) blocked the two He entered the army in 1939 prize winning items and enterand served in the European ed them in the county fair. theater during World War II. Protect Weapons Returns From Colorado Company Convention Of Box Elder Agriculturists round tigation shows that costs would be about $520. If several of us wanted to contribute money toward his expense, I am sure that Kim would want to repay it to those who wanted repayment in the future. In a letter Kim SeDong said: "If I can come into the U. S. for college education, L will never be discouraged, no matter what hardship I face at any circumstance, because what I desire is to get education all my life . . "Of course, I will never forget how greatly I owe to you I must thank you very much. EIGHT PAGES 1, 1954 The tablecloth, which was made for Mrs. Owen, won two blue ribbons. IV was declared first in Box Elder county fair and first in the Nationwide crochet contest. Mrs. Penrose also won a Best of the Fair" loving cup vith her name engraved. The Best of the Fair" cup goes to the best crocheting in all classes and kinds, entered at the county fair. The tablecloth was then en tered in competition at the state fair in Salt Lake City and was again declared first In the home arts division. It will now go to the national contest. The bedspread, which was made for Mrs. Curtis A. Knud-sen- , (Alice Penrose), won first prize at both the Box Elder county and state fairs. They were also displayed in downtown Brigham City at Peach Days time. The two items have taken most of Mrs. Penroses spare time during the past several winters. During the summer she is busy in the garden with flowers and fruit, but crocheting is her pasttime in the winter time. She has also crocheted several edges for handkerchiefs, pillow slips and made many doilies. Mrs. never had Penrose thought of entering her handiwork in fairs but the past two months hold many fond memories for the long hours spent making the tablecloth and bedspread for her daughters. P.O. Is All Set For Thrifty Kids With the opening of another year, local post offices are prepared for a brisk demand for States United Savings stamps by thrifty students and parents. Postmaster C Henry Nielsen said that during 1953 51 school year, the local post office sold $2300 in U. S Savings stamps, nearly all of which went to school children participating in school the treasury-sponsoresavings program . Stamp albums will be furnished free by local post offices to anyone desiring them. When filled they may be exchanged at a bank for a U. S Series E. Savings Bond. Nielsen said plans are being made by school administrators, teachers, and volunteer members of the county savings bonds committee, to expand student participation in the program this year. school Plagued by a summer-lon- g drouth, Box Elder county livestock and sheep men, grain producers, farmers and ranchers, will take their problems to the top man in U. S. agriculture. Ezra Taft Benson, U. S. secretary of agriculture, has answered a request for a hearing by setting next Monday, Oct. 4, 10 a. m. in the Frontier room of Hotel Ben Lomond in Ogden, as time and pldce for an informal discussion. Benson promised to answer all questions and invited all agriculturists with problems to attend. Earlier in the week Box Elder Robert county commissioner, Potter, was appointed to attempt to arrange a meeting with the secretary by the commission. Prompting the action was a survey just concluded and handed over to the state agricultural commission which indicates dire drouth conditions exist in western Box Elder county. The survey was made in an attempt to have the area designated a drouth area. Also a public rally for Benson was planned prior to a luncheon at the Egyptian theater, Ogden, at 12 o'clock Monday. Smoke Signals Staff Named For Uew Year Navajo youths will be conlocal business firms and residents early next week in the annual subscription campaign for Smoke Signals," student at Intermountain newspaper school. Regular subscription price by mail is $2.00 while sponsoring subscriptions will be offered at tacting $5.00. Plans for the year call for 10 issues of eight pages each, to include one published during the summer months and mailed to students at their reservation homes. The student newspaper placed second last year in a national rating contest conducted by Columbia university. It is written largely by students, the articles carrying Genevieve Harrington is the staff sponsor while Andrew Sorensen is general editor and Ernest V. Loosli is the general business manager. Serving on the editorial adult staff are C. Stewart Munz, Louise S. Bonnell, Nina Jiffery, Sue Jones, Eugie Dean, Dorothy Hanson, Thomas Tommaney and to Gertrude Giesey. Assistants the business manager are Margie Bohanan, William V. Christiansen, Verl Iverson and Charles Rabideau while Robert W. Beams, Lewis J. Fish, Warren M. Peterson and Leo E. Fredrickson handle the photographic assignments. Ernest E. Roan heads the student staff as general editor aided by Juanita Gorman, Edison Bencenti, Virginia Begay, Sally Fuller and Nadibah Tom. Sixteen student reporters complete the student roster. The publication is printed by the Box Elder News and Journal. Minnie Jeppsen Finishes Mission misCompleting an sion, Minnie Jeppesen arrived back in Brigham City this week from Southern California. An exciting, satisfying experience, is how Mrs. Jeppsen described her church labors in El Hambra, South San Gabriel, Indio, Costa Mesa and Inglewood, California. A welcome home testimonial will honor her in the Seventh ward, Sunday, October 15. |