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Show Universal Microfilming Corp. 141 Salt VOLUME 50, NUMBER 13 Avg. Pierport L&kG City, Utah BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1957 12 Pages William H. Griffiths Receives First Public Urges Special Session for Service Award Offered by Junior Chambsr Refund Matter Anticipating the veto of the highway tax refund measure, Senator Kleon Kerr this week urged Gov. George D. Clyde to call a special one-da- y session to reconsider the measure. SEMINARY SCHOLARS of were BEHS who rated students the Graduating Seminary In his veto message, the govamong the top 'ten scholars, are shown above, left to right: Ruth Erickson, Marilyn ernor out that while he School-TeacheMann, Lynn Renee Maddox, Ruth Walker, Judy Larsen, Brent Horsley, Elaine Reeve, was inpointed r favor of the refund, he Carma Lee Parker, Linda Palmer and Marilyn Tingey. Valedictory addresses will be was fearful it would counteract W. II. Bill' Griffiths, county delivered by Ruth Erickson, Brent Horsley, Ruth Walker and Marilyn Tingey. a bill signed earlier increasing retired Box Elder High the state, gasoline tax to six surveyor, school mathematics teacher and cents. former city surveyor, was preA one day session . . . could sented with LDS the first Public Service Award ever made by easily take care of the refund measure and do jus- the Brigham City Junior Chamtice to the agriculture groups ber of Commerce, at ceremonwhich have depended-oyou in ies Wednesday night at the this matter, the Box Elder sen Tropical Restaurant. Social Security benefits if they ator explained to the governor. The presentation was made by ? were otherwise entitled. Mayor C. LeGrande Horsley, had himself a former student under Working women - who worked on jobs long enough to the veteran school teacher. May' By Carolyn Perry be insured under Social Secur-iy-t or Horsley pointed out that durand wives of men whq had had This last week found the Box ing the 45 years Griffiths retired and were receiving benbeen teaching at Box Elder High, Elder Seminary faculty very be had been an inspiration efits, could receive payments at to busy sorting out grades to dereduced rate beginning last who more than 6,000 students termine the top ten of the gradNovember. had attended classes under him. . , . uating class of 1957. He retired at the close of school Widows of deceased workers After much deliberation the last spring. who were insured. under the following students were chosen: program could be entitled to a Ruth Erickson, Brent Horsley, Pay Tribute to Griffiths Auto store full widows benefit beginning in The new Western Scarl Eeecher, Box Elder High Judy Larsen, Lynn Maddox, Marwill open for Brigham City same with the month, Hansen business today. ilyn Mann. Linda Palmer. Carma' Friday, under instructor, told how he had at, pointed out. " Packer,- - Elaine Reeve, Marilyn the management of Lester J. tended classes under Griffiths and continued on to teach in the Tingey and Ruth Walker. Nearly half of these 200 peo- Winklesky. ple were farmers who are either Four of these students have k A gigantic is same school. In mentioning other sale exover 72 years of age, or who s been chosen to represent their carried on as an opening interests, Beecher told the pect to earn less than $1200 net being that Griffiths had served class by presenting a valedictory event, bargains featuring special as president of the Box Elder profit on their farms this year, with address on the night of their great savings for all shop- teachers or who have retired from active association, president graduation to be held on May this area. of pers farming. and secretary of the Brigham 10, 1957, In the Box Elder stake an of the Formerly employee This number represents an intabernacle. They are Ruth ErickCity Lions club, a member of crease of approximately 34 per- Western Auto store at Five the old B-- Glee club, had been son, Brent Horsley, Lynn MadPoints has in Ogden, Winklesky cent in the number of Social Sedox and Ruth Walker. had ten years of experience with a popular singer, entertainer curity beneficiaries in Box El- the Western Ernest Everheart, area semiAuto company and and music directorfineand in his athlete, days, a The Golden Spike Drum and der county, Hansen said. nary supervisor and principal of is well acquainted with the younger was still an enthusiastic golfer. Hansen will be at the Brigham merchandise the Preston seminary for 21 Bugle corps journeyed to Salt be the will store O. Dee Lund, county attorney, on office years,- - will be the featured Lake City last Sunday where City - Employment handling. the speaker. they presented several perfor- Thursday, April 4, from 10 a. m. The store will be located In told howwasGriffiths had found Box best fitted for at hospi- until 4 p. m. His long years of service to the mances at the Veterans the building formerly occupied job he Elder High, how he had risen to younger generation has given tal located at Fort Douglas. by the Western Gamble company the top in his profession. He 30 him an unequaled understandmembers at 83 South Main. The building Approximately out how he had served has been completely remodeled ing of young 'people 'and their bearded the VFW bus at 11 a. m. In his comand redecorated in preparation in other capacities problems and has made him an to make the trip. and had helped develop munity for the a warm unsurpassed speaker' in this grand received opening. recepThey An outstanding feature of the good traits of character in those field. tion from the patients, who were whom he came in contact. new are store modern receding with Choice The final details of the grad- able to come outside to watch Was Unanimous bettiered shelves which afford uation have not as yet been the performances on the lawns, Of those attending the awards ter display. worked out, but will . be an- as well as those who were wheelThe store will carry a complete banquet, more than 85 percent nounced at a future date. ed to the windows of the various of electrical appliance , in were former pupils. line entertainthe to enjoy buildings In his response. Griffiths said which will be shown on stock, ment. Dr. Gerald Wendt, the worlds he couldnt have been more Also the floors. available display In expressing appreciation to foremost interpreter of science surprised and honored with the the members of the Drum and to the public, will be the guest will be home and garden sup- special recognition, and that it television sets, radios, plies, at dinner the head adminii speaker meeting Bugle corps, the automotive accessories makes you feel good inside. trator of the hospital thankei of the Knife and Fork club tools, Ross Burke Jenson, chairman accessorand and bicycles parts, them for coming to the hospital scheduled for Monday evening, dinner-waries, sporting goods, tires, . (Continued on Page Two) to perform their church duties, April 1. toys, and many other inasmuch as he realized that The event will be held at the the manager said. they had to miss attending Sun-da- Tropical Restaurant with dinner items, Winklesky and his wife, Agschool at home. being served at 7:39 p. m. Dr. Wendts weekly articles on nes, and their three sons. James, Accompanying the group were At the preliminary hearing Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. By water the news of science are used by Richard and Robert, will make held Friday in City Court, the and Claire Ruddell. over 5,000 newspapers in 71 their home in Brigham City as case of the State of Utah vercountries and are printed in over soon as housing is available. He invites the people of Box sus Grade M. Carter was bound 100 languages. Elder county to visit the store over to District Court, accord At the Geneva for Atoms or during the grand opening to city court records. Peace conference, he was offi- today sale to become acquainted ing Mrs. Carter was charged with high-brothe cial interpreter of with his employees and to renegligent homicide following a scientific discussions into ordi- ceive a free gift being offered fatal accident which took the nary language for the 900 news- all those attending. life of a Brigham paper and radio correspondents, City girl on March 3. and was chief radio commentaThe case wil be heard in First tor for the United States to the District Court at a future date countrys major radio networks. Dr. Wendt has been a professor at the University of Chicago, a Dean at Pennsylvania By Carolyn Perry State University; president of The Box Elder and Weber Coffee Products Corp.; science students editor of Time, Inc.; and direcSeminary graduating will hold an annual meeting and tor of science and education at party on April 10, at the Box the New Y6rk Worlds Fair. Elder stake tabernacle. Club members are asked to State leaders of the Citizens Each year the graduating stu- make their reservations early, for Utah Education organization dents of the Weber and Box El- according to Ross C. Bowen, club will conduct a in Brigder seminaries hold a meeting, secretary. No reservations or ham City Fridaymeeting March evening, Mr. at and of son a cancellations will be accepted 29, at 8 p. m. in the court room Billy Sheffield, guest speaker, featuring 167 South the tabernacle and then adjourn after Saturday evening. Mrs. Boyd Sheffield, in the Box Elder county court to one of the ward recreation Third East, was one of eight house. in the state chosen to par- halls where they hold a dance Guest speakers will be Mrs. Local People Attend . paid ticipate in an Last year, due to difficulties Russell of Ogden and Mrs. tour to Florida and other Inter- beyond control, the event was not Utah Hospital Meeting Leah T. Petty Forrester of Bountiful. a as of propart held. Because of this, Principal esting points Edna A. (Rilla) Jensen and Mrs. Petty will explain the gram sponsored by the U. S. C. LeGrande Horsley has an- J. R. Vander Steen of Cooley program of the National Citizens Air Force to encourage students nounced that the 1957 graduat- Memorial hospital - attended Council for Better Schools. Mrs. in the study of science. ing class requests the pleasure meeting of the Utah Forrester, executive secretary of Sheffield is a senior student at of having the class of 56 attend quarterly State Hospital association on Utah Education, Inc., will disBox Elder High school. - . as special gtfests. Thursday, March 21, at Hotel cuss How Schools Can Be Ev- The will leave by plane boys This event has always been Newhouse in Salt Lake City. erybodys Business. on May 5 and fly to Montgom one of the finest activities feaof the mornLocal citizens are invited to Principal speaker ery, Ala., where they will stop tured for the graduating classes ing session was sponsored by the attend the meeting to study the over night then continue on to and promises to be a lot of fun Intermountain Hospital Service merits of the Citizens for Utah Elgin Field, Fla., where they this year. Education organization. (Blue Cross). will view a special air power Pay Tribute to off-stat- e Retired High Seminary Names Ten. Top Students Western Auto Store Opens Here Today Drum and Bugle Corps Visits Jay-cee- Local Golf Club Volunteer Workers Open Drive for Begins Activity Funds to Send Choir to California T Knife and Fork Members Will Hear Scientist Carter Case Is Bound Over to e, New officers of the Brigham City Golf and Country club have set their spring opening for April 14, with a breakfast for members at the club house, it was announced this week. The permanent greens ' have now been opened and the club is looking forward to a very successful season, according to Leo .. Jensen, president. Other plans include an exchange meeting with the Pocatello club for April 7 and the annual opening set for Fathers Day, June 16. Exchanges with several other clubs have been planned for the season, also. Detailed plans for each of the events will be arranged later, Jensen' said. Other officers include Gordon Frank Worley, vice president; Earl, Pat Jeppsen, L. A. Richardson and Kent Jensen, directors. . District Court 1 April 10 Here Citizens for Local Student Education Meet Selected for Scheduled Here Florida Trip Committees have been appointed and staff members and PTA officers of the school are busy with plans and preparations for the event. Principal Victor J. Bott is general chairman in charge of arrangements. Various committees assigned ; . Box Elder High school a capella choir canvass for funds for their Fasadena trip will begin today. . Choir members, parents of members,' volunteer' work- ers and PTA people are all working under the direction of 'Harold B. Felt, general chairman,' in an effort to secure fi-; nances for the proposed invitational in Pasadena, Tickets for a concert by the choir to be given April 5 in the 1 J , , -- r i f - stake tabernacle will be given for all voluntary contributions of one dollar or more. Mrs. Lyman Morrell, ticket chairman, announced today.Assisting Mrs. Morrell on the ticket committee are: Mrs. Merl Jensen, Chester Rasmussen, Leo Meacham, Jens Simonsen and Mrs. Walter G. Mann. Ward workers Include: Ralph Jeppson, Mantua; Bernice Anderson, Corlnne; Mrs. Vernon Johnson, Bear Rier City; Floyd John, Perry; Louis Barnes, Willard; LaRue Yates, Harper ward; Mrs. Conrad Johnson, Honey-villMrs. Fred Owens, First ward; Mrs. Willis Hansen, Second ward; Mrs. Gordon Reeves, Third ward; Mrs. Walter G. Mann, Fourth ward; Ivan Nelson, Fifth ward; Bob Tingey and Lloyd Eastley, Sixth ward; Dee Johnson, Seventh ward; Mrs. Norm Lichtenstein, Eighth ward, and Mrs. Curtis Jackson, Intermountain school. The choir plans to make several stops enroute to Pasadena and sing concerts and following the invitational songfest will again entertain enroute home, J. Earl Johnston, director, explained today. Marchs brisk weather moderated in this area during the middle of the week and many local gardeners were seen preparing ground for flower and vegetable gardens Wednesday and Thursday. High and low temperatures recorded by Charles Clifford, local weather observer, are listed below: Low High 28 55 March 27 35 60 March 28 Wildlife Films Will Be Shown Tuesday Night The regular meeting : of the , Box Elder Wildlife Federation will be held Tuesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce ! rooms, beginning at 8 p .in., ac- cording to M. H. Balls, president. Three films will be shown dur-- , Ing the meeting. They will In-- , r Un--, elude Pheasant Fever, derwater Adventure, and Shote-gun- s and Shooting ahd IIow. Federation officers are ex tending a special Invitation to Scout groups and other interested young people to attend and see these films which are educa tional as well as entertaining. Driver Cited for : Improper Backing Local Entertainers Appear on TV , yr7S I- - CONNECT LIGHTS City electrical workers were busy this week connecting the new street lights on Second South, east of Main street. According to city officials, this portion of the new street lighting system should be ready to turn on sometime next weekend, however Main street will have to wait until signs and other encroachments have been removed. Mr. and Mrs. Perc Petersen, West Second South, will appear on the Eugene Jelesmk show, Sunday afternoon from 5 to 5.30 p. m. The program appears on KUTV, channel two. The popular entertainers also are scheduled to appear at Ogden on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week in a two-ac- t g musical production presented by the Ogden Eagles Auxiliary. 114 be-in- - Two cars were involved in a minor mishap Wednesday morning at 11:05 a. m. on Fifth East street between Forest and First South, according to city police reports. A car driven by Francis S. Todd of 148 North Tenth East, backed out of a parking position into the path of an approaching car driven by a 17 year-olPerry youth, and own , ed by Norwood Hyer of 511 - I South First East. , Shlrl Williams, Investigating officer, estimated $150 damage to the Hyer car and $5 to Todds auto. Todd was cited for im-- i proper backing froln parked po sition, police records indicate, i d Infectious Diseases l to make preparations for the deRefreshments: Mrs. Mina dicatory program are as follows: Freeze, head of the hot lunch Publicity and attendance: Mrs. program at- - the school, assisted Verla Green, Mi and Mrs. Dee by PTA representatives. Seating, lights and sound, OrGlenn Smith aiftl Mrs. George ville Davis, school custodian. Woodward. The of the Bunderson Program: Mrs. Kallona Free- school patrons and all citizens of Brigman. ham are invited to reserve Special Invitations: Mrs. Isa- the City evening of April 12 to atbel Merrell. t tend the dedication program. Program booklets: Miss Bever- The program being planned will and Leon Ross Johnson. ly and prove most interesting Decorations: Mrs. Maye Thom- worthwhile to all those attendas and Mrs. Eva Moore, ing, Principal Bott said. J . Is Enjoyed Locally Dedicate Bunderson School April 12 . Choir Members, Parents, PTA, Others Will Make Intensive Two-Da- y Fund Raising Drive Moderate Weather stu-dent- college science faculty. At a symposium previously held in Salt Lae City, the boys heard top educators in science talk on the need for scientists in National defense. The Utah wing of the U. S Army Air Force is conducting the tour to encourage more boys to take science in our schools. , e; Seminary Party Scheduled for show. The balance of the itinery calls for stops in Virginia and Baltimore to tour industrial plants before returning via Kansas City and a night spent there. Friday evening, April 12, has The eight youths were selected from a field of 200 top science been chosen as the date for the students in the state after they dedication of the new Bunderhad been interviewed by a spe- son school, located in the northcial committee fronw the Weber east section of Brigham City. T. two-wee- Vets Hospital . HONOR TEACHER Members of the Brigham City Junior Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to a retired Box Elder High school teacher, Wednesday night when they presented him with the Public service Award. Making the presentation, left to right, is Mayor C. LeGrande Horsley who congratulates W. II. Griffiths while President Wade Ebeling and Chairman Ross Burke Jenson, smile their approval. Total 30 Last Week Infectious diseases reported from Brigham City reached a total of 30 for the week ending March 22, according to the sta tistical bulletin published by the Utah State Department of Healh. Reported were 20 cases of measles, five cases of diumps and five strep infections from Brigham City. Box Elder county reported 13 cases of measles, two strep infections, one ease of influenza, four cases of whooping cough and one case of tularemia, the report indicated. |