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Show if I ' 2 BOX WMA7TOEY THINK UDIR Wednesday, June Brigham City, A Semi-Weekl- Newspaper Successor to ' THE BOX ELDER NEWS (Established and Box Elder 1909) Sometimes you get the strangest letters. One of the paragraphs from this column was republished in Cosmopolitan magazine last month, with due credit except that we were listed as Bill Loring, The Grin Reaper, l, Brigham City, Utah. News-Journa- Member United Press, Audit Bureau of Circulations. Utah Stat- - Press Association This week we got the following letter from Reading, Pa.: Bill Loring, The Grin Reaper, Box Elder Brigham City, Utah; Dear Sir: Read an article in Cosmopolitan in the May issue which I enjoyed, and especially enjoyed seeing the name of Bill New Man Am writing to find out if you Loring. be relation to me. My fathers could any Theres new blood coursing through the name was William Henry Loring, the son veins of the old N-- J this week, his mothers name of Charles Loring, Henry and were expecting great things. First and foremost, of course, is a better, new- was M;rgaret but for the life of me I cant maiden name. My brothers sier, more interesting newspaper for YOU. think isof her William name (Bill) Loring, and I thought and to last of think Come it, that goes for 1 read the article it was my brother when always too. Thats the unvarying goal who had written it. Our family name is l, however we may wavof the existence. of almost out My only brother er from the true path at times. ; the one sons name is Bill Lorsons two has Bob Crompton seems to have just about ing. It would be so nice knowing we had everything it takes to be a first class coun- relatives around. you could entry newspaperman (or, if youre sensitive lighten my curiosity.Perhaps May I hear from you abiaut calling a thriving city of 7,000 or so relation. Thank you. even if arent country, then make it "nonmetropolitan). Yours you Mrs. any Grace Loring Ray, 844 truly, Bob hails from Garland and Tremonton, St., Reading, Penna. where his parents still live, and he is a Muhlenberg graduate of Bear River high school, so hes Dear Cousin Grace: not exactly a stranger to Box Elder counI can hardly find words to express my dety. Hes a graduate as of Friday morning light in being reunited with the long-loof Utah State Agricultural college, branch of the family. Weve always felt, where he majored in journalism under the vaguely, that we had some kinfolk somepractical, eminently quali- where, but have never been able to find trace fied professors and instructors of that cita- of them.del of higher journalistic learning. Now that we have found you, at long last, Hes the husband as of today of a coed whom we are eager to meet, and theyve you can' notify the family attorney that all already found an apartment within their of those estates of means in Brigham City and will be here by Grandfathers, GrandMonday morning to take over the editorial mothers and all of the uncles and aunts and can be settled and great-aunchores, along with Martha and Leah, Mace great-unclbeen and Alan, while we go gallivanting off to dragging along in probate theyve Sat Lake City and Southern Utah with the court for years, I know. National Editorial association. Our impression has been that Bob is very My initial impression would be to sell all much a regular guy, so if we are right hell the property, now while the market is good, a few and then the executor can just send me my make some mistakes use Miss times when he means Mrs., or spell the share, either by bank draft or in coin and name of some prominent local citizen with bills, in an armored car. However, if there an sen when it should be son, or vice should happen to be a good fishing or huntversa. He may miss a story now and then, ing lodge, a preserve or even a nice summer or miss the point of a story. cottage on a lake, in one of the estates. Id But if our estimation is correct and our be happy to accept it as part of my share. hopes hell be full of youth and full of pep and vinegar that will carry Dispose of all cars older than 1947 models, him out on the streets and byways after but of those of later model I could use two stories that you havent been getting in or three a convertible, a station wagon and your own home newspaper; hell show a a large sedan, perhaps. Hold onto guns, fresh approach, a vigorous slant on things boats and fishing tackle I can useany them. in general that will be interesting, worthwhile and refreshing to you. dear cousin, it is a thrill and May I Were leaving Friday evening, and will a delight repeat, to have found you and that branch be gone all next week, so Bob will have the of the family, after all these years. best possible breaking-i- n on editorial duties Very truly yours, hell be left on his own, to sink or Bill Loring swim. (Ah, pity that new young wife!) 450 South Second East We do hope youll give him all the help Brigham City, Utah notes can. Make to New's-Journa- l, ink-stain- ed News-Journa- st dowm-to-eart- h, - Great-Grandfathe- Great-Grandmothe- es ts o, the the you bring you office next week as legible as possible. When you telephone in stories, dont hesitate to give him ad the facts. Youll like Bob. We like him. We think hell win his spurs in the practical application of his journalism education, and were proud that he has chosen to earn them P. S. Be sure to get the complete address correctly in any correspondence with me. P. P. S. On second reading of your letter, my dear Mrs. Ray, I find that I may have jumped to a hasty conclusion that the family is wealthy, and that there are rich anhere. cestral pies yet to be divided among the Welcome, Bob. And take over! I am sorry, but the magazine perpetrated a typographical error, and my name is Bill Long, not Bill Loring. I dont First Impressions Of The New aI on know how this could have happened, but our family is very well traced for five generaBy Bob Crompton tions, and there are no missing branches, Fifteen minutes until deadline for the although there may be some that are better material to go in tomorrows paper and the not mentioned. Inasmuch as there are no boss says to write an editorial. Okay, estates er, that is, inasmuch as my name is I answered. Long, not Loring, Im sorry to say there appears to be no evidence of relationship whatSo with a spacious vacuum in the back ever. Thank you for your very pleasant of my head where ideas should be, I pro- letter, and if my first surmise was correct ceed. After much consMeration I have may I drop dead. Very truly yours, B. L. decided there are no corrupt politicians (ong). to expose tonight the mayor seems to be a regular guy, and I dont know7 the stake presidents. But I have an inkling that I any success. look at Brigham City from a slightly different angle than the old time residents do. Before this spring I stopped only twice outlook in from different the always Things Brigham City. Both times I was with side than from the inside. the Bear River high school football team. Both times I was sorry I stopped. We used I have been an employee of the to take some awful lickings. for eighteen afternoons now, and I am sorry I didnt stop at the same time have been a student at more often. Utah State Agricultural college both have Brigham is a beautiful little city and I am suffered but I still havent lived in the happy to have stopped for (I hope) a long Peach city long enough to look at it like stay. an old time resident. What this country needs is more and Dick Dickson. better mouthtraps. I believe everybody in the city is a salesman of one sort of another. I met a neat, There was never yet a philosopher that fellow, the first day I was could endure the toothache patiently. over here, who works in a sport shop. We William Shakespeare. had coffee in the Pheasant, shot the bull A husband is a person who is spouse-brokeabout trout and he tried to sell me a reel. The next time I came to Brigham City I Earl Wilson. met a nice sort of guy who runs a garage. We had coffee at the Pheasant, shot the A budget is a mathematical bull about cars and he tried to sell me a A. A. Latimer, of your suspicions. used one. The next time I came to Brigham City I met a fellow nice guy too store, and take as a gift whatever the day who know3 a lot about cameras. We had brings forth. Horace. coffee in the Pheasant, shot the bull about Erownies and he tried to sell me a thirty-fiv- e The reward of one duty is the power to millimeter candid. None of them had fulfill another. George Eliot. interest the watching well-dress- al ed n. Daughters of Pioneers was the theme of the lesson given by Melissa Peterson at the meeting of Sego 'Lily camp of the Wednesday evening, at the home of Mae ShCty Nedbalek. Jeanette Obson was in charge of the exercises during which a musical program was presented. Harry Jackson sang "Memories and Forever and Ever as acwith Frank Nedbalek companist. A piano 6olo Meditation of Oh My Father was rendered by Mr. Nedbalek. Lillian During the program Secrist reported 16 good cheer visits to the sick and home bound. Second Annie Lamont gave a gift of appremon, for the excellent services rendered, to retiring ofAnnie ficers Birdie Hansen, Goodiiffe and Anna Jensen. Sarah H. Horsley, who has been secretary of the camp for the past 20 years, was also presented a lovely gift from the camp. Refreshments were served by Rilla Jensen, 'Della Horsley, and Effie Margaret Jenson Welling. U. P., D. May Brigham City, Utah Dear Home Folks: Is coming The regularly now, and I want to tell you how very much I appreciate receiving it. 1 read every word, even the want ads, and the grocery lists. The other missionaries here at headquarters show an interest in the paIt contains many too. per, items that our correspondents fail to mention. It Is a generous thing to send your paper to the missionaries, and 1 tor one feel very grataful for your thoughtfulness. England is a land of lovely scenery. It is no wonder that she has produced so many poets. As you ride out in the country you feel as though you were in a veritable fairyland with a vast green carpet as the setting for the wondrous beauties of nature. My son, Wallace, who is with the U. S. air force in Germany, serving as a radio operator, recently spent a ten day furlough with me here in Enfland. We thought it was a real thrill that we could meet here so many miles away from home. When we came here Hhe newspapers were restricted to one sheet, or four pages. Recently, they have increased to two sheets. It is interesting to note the difference in the makg up of our papers, and these. My companion is my sister-in-laMiss Elizabeth Souter. As we work among the people we hear their attitude toward the present labor government. Our opinions are still in the formative stage, but we are elec- tion trends. conThe austerity program tinues, especially as to rationing of certain foods, and control of money. Rationing was from removed sw'eets about three weeks ago. Now the stiojte have been bought out. We are hoping for a return to more normal conditions soon. We think the British people have suffered much from having the wars fought so close to their land, and they are now proving very patient in their struggle for recovery. and Wishing you success, with many thanks for sending the paper, I am, Very sincerely yours, ' Florence L. S. Baird. 25, Vice-Captai- Stitch And Chatter Club Held Meeting Fri. 4-- H on patch A demonstration sewing was given by Mrs. Gladys Jones, at the weekly meeting of the Stitch and Chat club held last Friday ter at the home of Anne Fredrick son, president. Refreshments were served to the following members: Anne Fredrickson, Marilyn Roche, Rader, Julia Bosley, Louise Reed, La Raine Hansen was a guest for the afternoon. Ra-on- e Mrs. Winston Nelson Entertains At Bridge Mrs. Winston P. Nelson enter' tained her bridge club Thursday evening at her home. A delicious hot luncheon was served at small, beautifully decorated tables to the following members and guests: Mrs. Gayle Tingey, Mrs. Reed Tingey, Mrs. Ray Anderson, Mrs. William Jr., Mrs. Keith Boyer, Mrs. Charles Dredge, Mrs. Ross Langworthy, Mrs. Robert Stack, Mrs. Tommy Toyn, Mrs. Boyd Olsen, and Mrs. Reed Simonsen. Prizes were won by Mrs. Tommy Joy h for high score and Mrs. .Ke 1th Boyer drew the cut prize. Eg-gle- Five Busy Bees 4-Oub Hold Meeting H . clubs The Five Busy Rees fit Corlnne met at! the home of Knudsen Daughters Are Brigham Visitors Miss Phyllis Knudaen snd Miss Gladys Knudsen d ughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hans I mudsen arrived home Friday a ternoon from Long Beach, Ca tfornia. They have spent the w visiting relatives and fr ends in Brigham City. Sunday afternoon the r were honored guests at a family dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn memKnudsen. There were bers of the immediate! family present at the dinner. ;ek-en- afCheryl Holmes Wednesday ternoon, May 25 at 2 oclock. The lesson was on how to make hot pad and how to use a sewing machine. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Margaret Hammerland, p 7 FOR A GOOD CAR Now Comes The Big Surprise S1525 MOTOR CO. FISHER MASSEY HARRIS t Today We Offer The Following Equipment Mr. and Mrs. Hans Knudsen of announce the engagement their daughter, Phyllis, to Mr. Kenneth A. Dorlon, son of Mrs. George Vaughn of Long Beach, California. Miss Knudsen is employed at the Associated Telephone company in Long Beach and Mr. Dorion is employed at the Beach City Chevrolet company. The date for the wending has not been set. Nebraska tests show the most horsepower per dollar. Reading Circle Enjoy Report By Mrs. Madsen Manure Spreaders, Tractor and Six Weed Sprayers. SEE DEMONSTRATOR. single or double disc Grain Drills. TRACTORS MOWERS New Revolutionary Pony New 22 Gas or Distillate Model 44 Full 3 Plow Pull type 2 caster wheels Kit any tractor. Automatic Recoupling. Automatic Knife Safety Direct Drive No Belts COMBINES 7 ft Self Propelled King of the Wheatfield Variable Speed Drive Horse-Draw- Mrs. Abbie R. Madsen, the Utah Mother, gave a very pleasing and entertaining account of her recent trip to New York City at the last meeting of the Reading Circle, held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Willie. The next meeting of the club wi'll be held on June 8 at the home of Superintendent and Mrs. K. E. Weight. The report will be given by Mrs. John Lillywhite at this meeting. See -- WHEATLAND PLOWS 6 8'j and 10 ft. 26 Tires Disc-Rubb- er n a Super 4 ( JOE CARR, Inc. Phone 750 South Main AUTO SUPPLY CO. " week-end- . .M AChange is in Order. . . ... to - - Stewart Grow and his all-st- ar Orchestra MONDAYS - 10 by Train including admission thru the goto THURSDAYS Bathing ... 737 Brigham City over the Memorial day Dancing 6 Nites Each Week his trumpet New and Know The Difference tr Displayed and Demonstrated at CONOCO PRODUCTS AQto Repair Lubrication Ar.d Tire Service Mr. and Mrs. Vicente Erquia-gand their daughter Gloria, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Burden of Lucin, Utah, were visitors in Ladies (REE Midway . . . flcnic'towory The Big Ones and the little ones! . . . Change to OlbPLAW&l Good Begnuung ... ! For yean, of peak performance in your new car, start now to use Conoco N Motor Oil. An added ingredient in Conoco N attaches a shield of right to the metal. 0, wear-resista- nt Oil-Plati- Big ones, littlo'ones, all sizes, all kinds . . . Brigham Glass and Paint Shop aitp your specialists. The best glass for less, and fitting is important! Before you start on that fishing trip or your summer vacation, before auto inspection deadline rolls around, get your auto glass in perfect condition. Duplate Safety Glass is your guarantee of quality, and our reputation is your guarantee of perfect fit, excellent service and lowest prices. ed'- - biW Brigham Glass & Paint Shop " Home And Automobile Glass " Oil-Plat- e today at your Conoco Mileage Merchants CerrHfM 1S, CoQtizMntal Oil Comply . Pulls Easier. Massey-Harri- s BRIGHAM Visitors d THE MARKET ARE YOU d Week-en- this means who exthanking all those Dance Held Friday Eve. of and born to Dr. and Mrs, HoST? comfort tended assistance, of the Rich, of Ogden. The bab? 15 time at the The Eagles Gold Rush sympathy beloved born Sunday morning L 7? of death and dance held last Friday evening illness 3-eBenedicts hospital. The r was all tha son, Earl E. Jacobsen. In Wes at the Dance-iBow- l reaJohn to children, comes E. atone and KaS well hour, was darkest It was promised. of tne are down with the measl falize the true meaning tended and the atmospheric Mrs. Ed Ryan is taking 5 word "friends." vors were well received. for their mother them Jacobsen Fred Mrs. and ,e Mr. of out were many twn,, and Family. guests from the Ogden, Malad, The society "edltorTT Provo and Murray Aeries. number is 192. Report your dressed was Nearly everyone please! tha in the days of 49 costume and Everybody won Mr. and Mrs. Art Bosley the prize for the best costume. cosThere were many varied atIN tumes which added to the mosphere. Preceding the dance a small BUY? cart with a donkey hitched to Wilthe front, driven by Bob liams with Static Carlson seatII You Are LOOK AT THIS ed beside him with a sign was 1947 CHEVROLET FLEETLINE AERO SEDAN reading, three of a kind, on the streets of Brigham City. Excellent condition and books at $1695. In addition to thii, This was followed by a horse drawn hay rack filled with Eathe car has $245 worth of extras to make your driving gles and their ladies in gold rush dress sounding cow bells, singing an general gayiety. Danny Ross and the orchestra were all dressed for the Werp Asking Only days of 49 occasion and they music excellent with out gave during the evening. Towards the end of the dance a good old Virginia reel was enjoyed by the crowd. If You Have A Good Trade-I- n Parry Jensen presented the American a with huge Come In And Talk Business. Eagles flag, which at the dance, was suspended on the wall back of the orchestra. a (Bill Pearce considered it grand climax to the end of his career as the entertainment Located Just across the street norih of the Tabernacle -chairman of the Box Elder Aerie PHONE 74 F. O. E. and expresses his thanks to his brother Eagles who so willingly helped him on the gold rush dance as they have on all of the Eagles proj-ects that he has attempted. Engagement Of Phyllis Knudsen Is Announced 4-- ts. News-Journ- England News-Journ- News-Journ- Published every Wednesday and Friday and entered as Second Class Matter at the post office in Brigham City, Utah, under the act of March 8, 1879. Subscription Rates: Box Elder County $4 00 a year; outside Box Elder County $5.00 a year. Single copies 5 cents. t 7, May 16, 1949 William M. Long, Editor Charles Claybaugh, Business Manager V 301 Edge Lane Liverpool 1896) THE BOX ELDER JOURNAL (Established The organization of the Utah 1, 1949 Card Of Thanks We wish to take Eagles ,Gold Rush Sego Uly Camp Held A Meeting Last Wed. ! Ye Cd C ,oC |