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Show BOX ELDER JOURNAL, 2 Brigham' City, Utah For school board Thursday, Jun 24, 1976 Hope tlpat good people will file Editorially Speaking What's right about America? Compassion names sound empty to us much as their residents might have showed no flicker of recognition had it been them at their church or cookouts discussing the names of Warren, Starbrick, Tidioute, Tionesta, or There are many words being cranked out these days about America and her greatness, the setting being the nations Bicentennial. . Perhaps the production is so great that the expressions begin to take on a hollow or at least less meaningful character. V out for the summer and negotiations With fTwfti ! completed, there is little at the moment to attract either interest or ire as far as the schools are concerned. Be it remembered, however, that June 30 is the final date for the forthcoming school board elections. Three of Boa Elder County School districts five board seats are up for grabs in November, and to date, two of the incumbents have announced that they will not run again. citizens file It is to be hoped that at least two public-minde- d for each position prior to the deadline. I say two because I feel the democratic process suffers when individuals run West Hickory. Our dam did not burst. Our dam should not burst, and this article is not meant to raise groundless fears about its safety or security. But we cannot help but feel a special sense of identity with those residents of seven small Idaho . towns . . . . However, this does not diminish the reality or value of elements which have contributed to the found- ing and preservation of the United States. Its virtues are manifest for those who want to look for them. 7 . byRayM.Hall, Northern Utah Uni Serv Competition, on the other hand, stimulates thinking and analysis of the issues. 1 1 forces the candidates to clarify their Their misery could be our misery. Their loss could be our loss. We can send them prayers and sympathy. We can send them some aid, and petition our government to open its purse and its powers as aid in their rebuilding of their shattered CERTAINLY, compassion or sen-- , sitivity to the misfortune of others is a constituent of the national conscience. One example of this is reflected in an editorial foiind in the Warreq (Pennsylvania) Times Observer of June 7. HOPING THEYU HURRY EVERY CHANCE THEY GET! thinking, to decide where they stand and why. No elected official will have more direct impact on you and your cbQtfren than a school board member who is willing to study the problems, think for his or her self, and speak their convictions. It is the responsibility of each of us to seek out and encourage such responsible individuals from Districts 1, 2 or 3 and have them file prior to June 30. lives. These are compassionate words from another part of our broad land. . We . quote in part from that edit- orial : In the West, a dam has burst. While we attended church or. planned outdoor cookouts Sunday, more than 30,000 people along the upper Snake river gazed in numbed shock at their inundated valley. Carcasses of cattle and mangled, upturned autos swung lazily, .back and forth in eddies blanking the . . main current which slammed a . zens from northern Utah and others reportedly from western Wyoming who have helped their Idaho neighbors clean up in the floods wake. What a great tribute to them, . doctors, laborers, attorneys, . two-mile-wi- de h, (Continued from Page One) music by Lex de Azevedo of Saturdays Warrior fame, it is enchanting. But sad, en- 25 iu'.'l) v::r ?- X--' - Years Ago June 20, 1951 Irresponsible gunmen shot and killed a well bred mare belonging to Doug Fife of Brigham City in a pasture west of Willard, leaving a one month colt an orphan. The incident was one of several cases of promiscuous shootings in the county. June 20, 1951 Three Brigham City girls were to serve as representatives to Girls state, due to open in Logan, June 24.' The three were: Donna Compton, Bunny Reese, and Diane Jensen. . Four area boys won second June 20, 1951 100 yard shuttle races place in the held in Salt Lake City June 16. Representing the North Box Elder stake were: Vard Christensen, La Ron Johnson, Eugene Anderson and Dale Title IX still leaves iin much to be desired ')! titiH'Jf all-chur- Likewise, facilities should be the Salt Lake City newspaper has same in terms of quality for one sex carried an informative series of articles dealing with controversial ' as the other. And programs, to the extent that its practical, ought to be Title IX of the federal Education at comparable levels. ' Amendment of 1972 which prohibits Utahs movement into competa-tiv- e on education in the discrimination basis of sex. sports for girls in recent years ' been has just great. It provides an Among other things, the for coeds who enjoy active outlet series points out that much participation in athletics. misunderstanding exists about the ' But frankly, we fail to see what is measure. And in the view of some : there on has been gained by forcing schools to intethe publics part and with educators, grate their physical education classes. Or by prohibiting the offering of as well. We suppose thats the nature of boys glee, as such. Or by ruling that feminine organizations that traditionally misunderstanding controversy, , such as pep clubs and drill groups can be expected to run rampant, must be open to boys as well as girls. .carried along by turbulent emotions. t What has been accomplished? of once HOWEVER, stripped YOU MAY FAVOR or disapprove placed under the hard of dress and grooming standards in Title still leaves of IX light reality, But that decision should be schools. to be desired. much to left to Our basic objection the measure up the community through its elected school board representatives is that (and weve said this before) it and school administrators and the poses an unwarranted intrusion into students themselves not a federal local education. This is not to say that the basic agency. Sure, we can live with these premis is wrong. It isnt. One sex should not whether boys or girls provisions. We can get along with and around them. But why them have educational opportunity stuntshould we have to? If Title IX is ed by practices of discrimination. : For example, if a girl has a desire partly good but also partly bad, why not eliminate the objectionable fea- to seek learning in traditionally tures? masculine fields such as auto meOne things for sure, if we passiveelectronics and chanics, drafting, she should have' the freedom to ly follow along like sheep, not daring to challenge in the courts or the halls . that quest. pursue of Congress, nothing is going to The same for a young man who to in home want classes take may change except the degree to which we submit ourselves to the federal child or economics, development shorthand. bureaucracy. A Robinette. 50 - over-reacti- en on District Judge M.C. Harris June 22, halted action which would have temporarily closed local movie theatres on Sunday. The petition to close the theatres was denied earlier by City Judge Georgy D. Preston. June 22, 1926 The managment of the Liberty theatre announced it had arranged for a Weber college quartet to entertain at the Wednesday night performance. They were to appear in classic and comic selections. 1926 . . . A couple of pros", Rob Bishop and Marvin Moon, add a humorous touch as fueding blacksmiths. The romantic leads, Rick Henage and Holly McIntosh score as talented yojing, performers, supported by Millie Gardner as Francis Isadore Cooper. And Larry Jaussi, fresh from a leading role in the popular Title of Liberty, is right at home as the peddler who helps stimulate discontent in Orderville. There are so many funny lines that one laugh seems to follow on the heels of another, particularly in the early part of the play. It was difficutlt to play the stern critic. . , ' BOX ELDER Subscription rata $f-par yaar pay- abla la advanca in cannactioa with tha Box Eldar Haws (published Sun days) H.50 for 4 months: in lot Eldar JOURNAL stbllih. TOWfpipar vary Thursday b' 55 i NuwvJournul, Hrst Watt, trigham City, Utah, I Sacaad Class postaga paid at ' pott afflca, 14 South First Brigham City, Utah, Mm. A vastly ISSS, puWliktd or - County. Eldar wnarnt Fubtlshar . Should Be Envied Frankly, LaRae. Garfield who portrays the nagging, wife Sister Burrows is so delightful, her husband in the play, Mike Jenkins, should be envied. ! JoAnne Smith before the rehearsal told it's been such fun. And thats how she plays Sister Stevens with fun. me Gary Christensen as Ezra Cooper displays a rich, strong baritone voice. No trouble hearing him in the intimate setting of Heritage theatre. Mark this as another plus. The opening Love Thy Neigh production number, J Real Story .. ..This is a real story,, one that faces A . .. , , Worldly la I i 'Subscription rata Sll.00 par yaar pay- -, In advanca in connactioa with tha lot Eldar Newt (published Sun- SS.B0 for 4 months: outslda days) , abla lot Eldar Coaunty. iutt t,iayoaugn Ganaral Manaqtr Iruca T. Kayas, Managing Editor Mika Farry, Sports Editor Sarah Yatas, Society Editor Shlrlay Richardson, Classifiads Ratty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingay, Nawspapar Supr. Van Claybaugh, Fhoto-Fras- s Supr. H. E. Andarson, Commercial Printing Supr. ' NATIONAL NEWSPAPI ZZZnQ true Pruts Hit pn NNA blending haunting music, warmth, humor and understanding. And it relates to the heritage of Brigham City where a form of the United Order was practiced in its early history. But native, or not. Mormon or not, the entertainment value of this musical comedy doesn't observe geographical or denominational boundaries. It will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings for three weeks with one Monday night performance on July 5. Hearing produces opposition (Continued from Page One) where the highway divided land would be uneconomical for the farmer. Nelsons complaint was typical of the farmers who explained that irrigation problems and longer hauls of farming materials caused by the road would be detrimental to farming. But Kleon Kerr, former .mayor of Tremonton and state senator from Box Elder County, said businessmen and commuters in the area favored the center route. ' He said a survey he had taken of area residents showed they favored the controversial route. Long delay Were now ready to celebrate the Bicentennial, 200 years since weve become a country, he said, Weve spent 10 percent of that time trying to determine where this highway should be built." Kerr said the commissioners should go back to Salt Lake and get the doggone Job done. Of those who suggested a route, most said the western route would be best. They pointed out that it would ruin the least farmland and that the fill for the project was there, . making long hauls unnecessary. A few said the route would also provide travelers a more picturesque view of the valley. decision had not already been made and that their input would be considered. The commission is either going to have to reaffirm its earlier decision or build another route, Ward said. He referred to the decision made in 1968 to build the route in the center of the valley. There is no decision we can make that will please everybody, he added. Conference (Continued from Page One) p.m., featuring Brian Fetzer and B.J. & Co., all at the Intermountain School chapel, 319 East Seventh South. Sunday Priesthood and Relief society beginning at 9 a.m. and Sunday school and workshops at 10:30 a.m. with a testimony meeting beginning at 12 noon, all in the Intermountain School chapel. And the Sunday evening fireside featuring Bishop Featherstone. Tickets are prices at $5 for the entire conference. Or they are available at $2 for Friday and $3 for Saturday only. at 8 SVSTAIIHN MEMKI-- ffl Longest drive The western route, although the shortest to build, would result in the longest drive, according to Dyke LeFevere, engineer. The center route, according to LeFevere would require special construction and . might require greater maintenance after, completion due to the high water tables of ;l, July 4 service is fitting for occasion Count us among those pleased the recent announcement that a worship service will be held in the Brigham City, on July 4 nations Bicentennial Independence day. The program is scheduled at John Adams park and is for the community with local LDS stakes and with Protestant churches planning the event. How fitting, more so than fire works displays, games and races. For on this 200th anniversary of an independent United States, we acknowledge their grand accomplishment than to join in a prayer of thanksgiving to that same Creator? should be mindful that the founding fathers were men who sought divine guidance. Although persons of great ability and courage, they humbly acknowledged their Creators hand in setting the course and establishing the nature of this government. How more appropriately could we lit Years Ago ? Agriculture. really involves the audience. You . The Saints in Orderville are motivated by love in their practice of the United Order. But as selfishness manifests itself, the order breaks down and finally is dissolved. I cried the first time I saw it, confessed Caryl Hepworth who turns in once again as piano yeoman service accompanists, with Jeff Jones on bass guitar. The acting is not as totally polished as you would find in a professional troupe. But perhaps this lends charm to the simple innocence that contributes to the plays theme. , Onion growing on a commer-- . June 22, 1926 rial scale was developing rapidly in Utah. In 1920, only nine train carloads were shipped from the entire state. By 1925, production showed a rapid increase and 563 cars were shipped, according to the United States Department of . well-writt- bor, are there, so close are the players. it's that way throughout the play. too. gineers, storekeepers, homemakers, accountants, etc.rall rolling up their sleeves to help someone in need. ' If you really want to know whats right about America, this is a pretty good place to start the inventory. wall of water through seven little towns. Ririe, Teton, Rexburg, Menan, St. Anthony and Sugar City. Their five-foot-hig- . 'Order' is entertainment CERTAINLY MOST local readers are aware of the thousands of citi- . You and Your The western route, or route A, would connect with west of Tremonton, run along the foothills and connect with a section of north of Plymouth. The total distance is 14 and a half miles and would require 538 acres of right of way. It would affect one business and one service station. A variation of this route, or route B, would connect with south of Tremonton run through Tremonton and meet the alignment of route A in the foothills north of the city.X The center route, or route C, would connect with where it now intersects US191 and run parallel with the highway to a point north of Plymouth. The center route would run 17 miles and affect seven families and two businesses. Wouftconstder Red Cross Before adjourning the hearing Commissioner Ward assured those present that a Vaughn J. Featherstone . . . conference speaker |