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Show CHAMBER EXPLORES POSSIBILITY i. OF INDIAN SCHOOL AT BUSHNELL broke into iar5 the P. last Friday night ramsacked the place with approximately cash along with a few Xneous articles, Sheriff VOLUME and Chief of I. Johnson reported. !iVrs from the police sheriffs office are bating on the investiga-'"tbereported, but so far '.nests have been made leads have been 'iards JSe 5:1, NUMBER 94 Po-Th- n Proposal Must Be Sanctioned By Brigham houma box elder v lewd-- s & BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH, WEDNESDAY MORNING, City Community, Senator Watkins Declares A third possible use for the facilities at Hushnell general hospital were revealed this week when Senator Arthur V. Watkins called a meeting of representatives of the I!ox Elder Chamber of Commerce and the Brigham City council irt Salt 8 PAGES Lake City, Sunday, to discuss the advisability of using the e installation as a Navajo Indian school. rambling NOV. 24, 1948 war-tim- Boy Scout Goal de-an- d Senator Watkins, chairman of the congressional Indian Affairs disclosed at the committee, meeting that his committee, together with interested federal agencies, have been seeking a solution to the problem of aiding the Navajos and assisting them in advancing to the state of cultural and economic y Near Half Way Mark By Tuesday was made by break ILe y the basement door, going upstairs, it was d Carroll Nominating " mmittee For Officers amber committee of the tminating Chamber of Commerce i&der candidates for .joose presi-- j board of directors for been named to con-- i and t lias Williams, imme-spast president, who will it as chairman; Shirley ;! director member; Glen B. C. of e merchants 1947 trsen, C. S. Hamilton both past Horsley, Scott sients. will pick three u comittee for the office of presand 12 for the board of dors, only four to be elect-sserve two terms. The vice hdates o the organization is the board, as is the bient of sed by ?'ary. members of the present will hold over for anoth- Ur rd are James Barker, Sussell Fishburn, Ira Wight. Outgoing rs are Vosco Call, John in, Glen Burt and E. H. Pe-- i who was appointed to fill unexpired term of James H. is ikk. J. D. Gunderson er. They Pack-Shirle- y president candidates' selected retiring toes of nominating committee be posted for two weeks st the ballots are mailed to rater members. These bal-ir- e At r, prepared and sent out nual meeting arm is held about January. . din-whic- h strsnip of lit Williams, chairman Senator Watkins pointed that the federal government of the district Boy Scout finance led. ne B. fact that the Hill Military acathe demy is actively seeking same property for the establishmiliment of a tary school and the relative merits of the two institutions were discussed. the lesHoldaway iAtAge80 campaign, announces that reports are begining to pour in following the dawnto-dusdrive conducted Monday. The response has been very good and we certainly appreciate the cooperation the people have given us, said Williams. With a little less than half the reports in, we have checked and deposited $1417.60. Captains and their teams met at the high school cafeteria Monday morning at 7 o'clock for a kick-of- f breakfast and began reporting In at the Chamber of Commerce assembly room at 7:30 Monday evening. There are still some contacts to be made and many reports to come in, Williams reported. "We feel sure the campaign will prove to be a big success and we wish to acknowledge the grand support of all those working on the drive, he added. crf Jhong Written for United Press) By CLARENCE HAWKES (The Blind Poet of Hadley, Mass.) song of deep thanksgiving is in our hearts today. It's because we all are living, in beloved U. S. A. Land of peace and land of plenty, where our law is hope and truth, In our nation there's rich bounty, for the aged annd the youth. A Primary Workers God touch the eyes of all mankind And heal those nations that are blind. Hold Union Meet North Box Eider stake primary workers held a very interesting and pofitable union meeting on Saturday afternoon In the Eighth ward chapel. Children from Harper ward primary gave the preliminary program, consisting of opening prayer 'by Brenda Hubbard. The project was led by Carol Glenn and an accordion solo was presented by Kent Yeates. For the departmental session, group leaders from the stake board displayed many fine models of easy to make Christinas decorations and gifts.' These were exhibited and explained so that ward primary teachers can use the suggestions for the childrens Christmas work. A clever apple Santa Claus was given to each of the 112 ladies attending the meeting. our land there is no rancor, for our law is truth and right. the heart there is no canker, when the face is shining bright. our land each man may labor at the work that suits him best. In our land each man's a neighbor, from the East unto In In In the West.. God touch the lips of all the race. Of bitterness leave .. Let us feed the hungry peonle, who are crying for our bread. They have seen each dome and steeple, leveled by our steel and lead. Gone their monsters, they are smitten, gone in rottenness and rust. war dogs they were bitten, gone like pestilence their By and dust. Board Of Education Nathaniel Holdaway, tired farmer and surveying Heer, died at the family Lights ne in Deweyville Sunday NJng at 10:30 oclock follow-sThe immediate installation of illness of one year. a new lighting system at the was born January 2, 1868, 'orth Ogden, a son of Daniel Deweyville and Bear River City was voted at Martha B. Gardner Hol-l- elementary schools the county board of education He moved with his fam-it was anr.'weyville when he was meeting Monday, K. E. nounced Weight. Supt. by "here he had resided since, business transacted inOther attended Deweyville school cluded the acceptance of the tltah State Agricultural of Ruth N. Armresignation at married Louise Braegger strong, first grade teacher Corinne. The board voted to hrch 8, 1900 in Brigham send and was a member principals and supervisors of the of the Elechurch. He served 12 to the fall meeting and Prin;s as Box Supervisors mentary sur-Elder county convention in Salt Lake cipals and did private surveying City on December oghout Bear River valley, It was decided at the meeting living besides his widow, films and other audio-visuthat Ihe following 6ons and aids be placed in a permainters: David B. and James nent collection; that a piano no.daway, Deweyville; Mrs. be employed for the Porplayer Burgess, Tremonton; Mrs. school; and a tage elementary Hailing, Brigham City; should be installed in Jesta Frost, Spanish Fork; telephone JO the Thatcher elementary school. j grandchildren and one Mrs. Etta Patterson, Og- - norace. lanes Favors New n God touch men's hearts the whole world o'er, That love may reign forevermore. ex- ercised certain priority rights over independent organizations but declared lie did not intend to exercise this authority without concurrance of the Brigham However, he City community. indicated that final disposition of the hospital would be deferred pending investigation. The Deseret News under a Tuesday Washington dateline Assistant Secretary quoted William E. Warne of the Interior Department as saying that a group of bureau of Indian Affairs - experts would visit Bushnell General hospital next week to decide whether it is suitable lor conversion into a school for Navajo Indians. According to the press dispatch. Warne is in contact with the War Assets administration seeking delay in disposal of the government property until the Interior department can act fox JficinfucjLubig out Following the exploration of all angles, Senator Watkins was given local sanction to pursue an investigation to gain detail- ed information upon which an decision can be intelligent made.- - This is now being done by 'the congressional committee on. Indian affairs. Meanwhile, local Chamber officials are actively' working on the proposal by gathering data concerning the effect of such an institution on the community. A telephone call to the mayor of Lawrence, Kans., revealed that the twenty-year-olIndian school in that vicinity was highly successful and quite desirable. The mayor stated that he would welcome such a proposal that has been offered to Brigham City. Indian students would not be accompanied by their families, it was pointed out in the discussion. They would arrive independently of family groups. In addition, the Navajo Indian is not to be confused with certain classes of transient Indians that apppar here from time to time, it was further explained. The local delegation to the Sait Lake City meeting recognized the fact that they did not have authority to make a firm decision with reference to acceptance or rejection of the sen- - The senator pointed out that education of the Indians was found to be the most plausible to the problem. After reaching this decision, the Indian Affairs committee set about to devise ways and means of inaugurating such a program and have advanced to the point of selecting sites for large Indian schools. ' It has been recognized, Watkins declared, that the Bushnell property would be ideal for such an establishment. It could house between three and four thousand students between the ages of six and 14. These students would be selected from Indian families who have learned the value of and are seeking education, he pointed out. The students would undergo specialized courses of training which would tend to make them independent, useful citizens, the senator reported. 1 This Is now only a L..2F u aaeiigj by treaty, hjLrifti t n 4.: simply but S' 'another step in forward was oaHed to outline aning a depressed race to a point other use to which Bushnell can of respect. be put, in addition to the miliIt is anticipated, Senator Wat- tary academy proposed by Col. kins stated, that after several Hill and the Boys Town plan years of education comparable projected by the Very Rev, Law- - ' to our educational system, that rence, C. C. J., of Chicago. Indian students would dissemiAfter the congressional comnate through America bringing mittee reports its findings to the about a natural conclusion of local Chamber and alter the orthe old Indian reservations. ganization's own investigation Following the senators pre- has been completed, an intellisentation, a free and frank dis- gent decision can be reached. cussion of the effects of such an Pres. J. D. Gundrson declared. institution on the Brigham City Comment by local citizens or community followed and the ad- groups will be appreciated Secvantages and disadvantages of retary E. B. Owens stated Tuesthe school were weighed care- day and each will be considered before final decision Ls fully. Cogniance was taken of the 'made. d j y o e vices win be Boy Scout Court conducted ahernoon (Wednesday) at :,0ck in the L. D. S. Dewey-- e ward chapel ence e To- by Bishop Fryer. Burial will be Deweyville cemetery. - G. Sheffield 'ft Gem Lunch and Mrs. Wm. G. Shef-rthe new proprietors of Lunch, located at 82 rati ln' on I k. week. e takinS over the the cafe on Monday the purchased Wf,rr'ent person. 9 !fd 1 -fi ,, rom Mrs. an experienced worked ln restau-i-j- ! re Ir the past 14 years excpPtion of two years as cook in the marines during the Ls football now liateiy ijoo nterev K Letty played small natlon- was Stephen Epler in The first game Sept. 26, 1931. - LEIS FOR THE LADIES Eagles Holding Final Drive On Third, Fourth, Seventh Ward M.I.A. Charter Members In Kiwanis Club Will Spend Evening In Hawaii M. I. A. rpembers of the Third, Fourth arid Seventh wards will on 136 of have signed A total stage a dancing party on Satthe charter list for the new urday evening, November 27 in aerie of Eagles in Brigham City the National Guard armory to date, G. A. Misehke, deputy building. The party will start organizer announced. at 8:30 oclock. will be One more meeting An Evening in Hawaii, will held on Monday evening at 7:30 be the theme of the party and the at oclock, November 29, of Pheasant Cafe, before the organ- the Third ward is in charge izational sessions are concluded. arrangements. At 10 o'clock a floor show will be presented by Anyone desiring to sign after that date can turn in an appli- the Ah Nin sisters of Salt Lake of cation at the dance scheduled City and company, mostY. U B. for December 4 in the War Me- whom are students at Oof, Public Invited To Harvest Ball The annual Harvest sponsored by the Box Eider school will be held again year tonight (Wednesday) o'clock at the high school A good Ball, high this at 9 orchestra has been en morial home, it was pointed out. The dance is being spon- Ah Nin, Velma Ah Nin, Joyce Cockett, Abe Cockett, Kammy sored by the charter class. BetWilliam Pearce, entertainment Alo, Lei Akin, Kay Cockett, There will be a district court chairman has announced that ty Akee, Charlie Kamawoha and of review for all Boy Scouts of the dance program has been Lueen Kamawoha. When the Ah Nin sisters were the North Box Elder district who completed and reservations to are coming up for merit badges, date guarantee an outstanding contacted for the Mutual program, their Jather, Stewart Ah or star or life rank. The review attendance. busiwill be held at 7:30 Saturday William McCarty of Pueblo, Nin, was in Honolulu on a ness trip. They contacted Mrs. office. Scout named the at been deputy has evening Colo., These meetings or courts of re- instituting officer and will ar Chris Ah Nin at the family to obfourth view will be held the rive in Brigham City December home in San Francisco needed costumes for the tain month each of final in 4 arrangements to aid Saturday night floor show. A district court for the ceremony on the followin the future. Mrs. Ah Nin Immediately sent in of honor will be announced ing evening. a message to Honolulu to notithe of were lists issue prepared Prospect Fridays served during the evening. The hail will be beautifully decorated with the accent on harvest. Highlight rtf the evening will when intermission be during several turkeys will be given away. The dance will be but corsages will not be in style. Committee members in charge, invite everyone, the public included ,to join in the fun that is being prepared. Leadership Meeting To Be Held Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause of Perry have received word that Of Review Sat. North Box Elder stake leadbe held in ership meeting will 2:30 the Third ward chapel at Nooclock Sunday afternoon, vember 28. All M. I. A. officers and teachare ers of North Box Elder stake attend. to urged Artificial lights to make the the day 13 hours long during egg winter months will improve production. at the last meeting and special fy the girls father that she would be in Salt Lake City to assignments made for contacts for the to be completed before the com- assist the girls arrange to se- Brigham City Mutual party. A an in attempt week ing Hold cure the largest charter class of wire came back saying, too. Im in going formed 'everything. any organization Ah Nin flew from Honolulu to Utah to date. San Francisco where he joined Mrs. Ah Nin for the trip to Salt Lake City to help with the finishing touches on the Saturday evening floor show. They will be at the door to present a lei bein' With all the pressure to the first 100 ladies arriving. about think us make to used beSpectators will be seated in Christmas tor six months the armory balcony and only as we . might fore It comes. . dancers will be permitted on well just skip Thanksgiving the floor. Calamity Jane. PONY EXPRESS An insight on the Navajo tribe of Indians was offered Tuesday by Grant Black who assign- formerly lived just across the Complete committee ments were announced by Pres- San Juan river from the reserident Glen Humpherys at the vation when as a youth he reregular weekly meeting of the sided at Fruitland and Kirknewly formed Kiwanis club of land, New Mexico. Organization meeting of the Brigham City last Thursday newly appointed Brigham City I to used play with Navajo evening at the Idle Isle. 'Liitary Manpower committee Serving on the attendance and Indian boys, 6wim with them will be held Wednesday evening with Chairman wrestle with them, Black membership at 7 oclock in the city council Fred B. Owen will be Wayne dared. "I always found them chambers, Sgt. Harvey Wardrop Nelson and LaRue Nelson. The to be fine playmates, fair announced this week. committee will consist ers, completely trustworthy." Captain Malcolm S. Round-tree- , of E. H. Peters, chairman, Bob Black described the tribe as airforce public information Nielsen and Rees Baty. ambitious and good officers for intermountain disthrifty, Floyd Knudson will be chair- workers and declared that their trict, rounded the and man of the house committee present condition is no fault will meet withupthem group to line up along with Grant Jensen and of their own. the work to be accomplished. Glen Fife. Serving with George At the Wednesday 'Theyve been pushed off the meeting, . Craghead, chairman of the pro-- good !anda and onto an area the committee will select a per will music and committee, gram made up of sand hills and cov- manent chairman. Local mem be Harold Van Dyke and War- ered only with grease wood," bers of the group are Ruel Es ren Hyde while the reception he declared. Their once fine kelson, who is serving as tem group will consist of Maurice herds of cattle, sheep and In- porary chairman, Kenneth E J. Edwin dian ponies have been reduced Weight, C. W. Burtcher, chairman, Dr, Claybaugh, Baird and Les Bundy. by the government because of Frank Saito, Glen Humpherys, A good attendance was pres- their limited range capacities, Miss Jean Shonka, Leon Packer ent at the Thursday meeting until they are unable to sur- and Delos Thompson. along with 13 guests from the vive on what they have. Similar groups are being orOgden Kiwanis club who preThis wasnt always true of the ganized in all cities throughsented the program, consisting Navajos, he pointed out. Once out the country. Wardrop deof musical numbers and an il- they were a clares. lustrated talk on Soil Conser- tribe, one of the few in the vation by Dr. Stewart who told United States. That was whpn of the Utah range reseeding they had good farm land and program. substantial herds of stock. In addition to farming and stock raising, they wove blankets, Beet Growers Will baskets and made all kinds of jewelry. Elect New Officers The Navajos were always Black would accomodate only a few Members of the South Box eager after education, Elder Beet Grower association recalls. They were good work-- hundred pupils out of the thou- will hold their annuel meeting ers and became skilled as carSaturday, December 4, in the penters, brick layers and in court house at 1 oclock, Noble other capacities. Personally. I believe a NavaHunsaker, president of the association announced Tuesday. jo school such as that proposed the white man who drove them Election of officers will be would be an asset to Brigham bark from the better land, held and the annual report of City. he asserted. Their school They have lots of room to live A down on their reservation." he the president will be given at facilities were verv the meeting. All members are similar school was located at concluded. but you cant make iShiprock, New Mexico, but n a living on it. urged to attend. Military Manpower Group Meets Wed. ' W Navajos Are Thrifty, Ambitious, Hard Workers, Brigham Man Says Name Committees semi-forma- l, Geo. Hamson Admitted To Firm Partnership their son George F. Hamson, was admitted to partnership in the firm of Booz, Allen and Hamilton on October 1. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Mr. Hamson will be with the firm in their New York offices, the announcement stated. , Mr. Hamson received his early schooling in Brigham City. 1 Phen your new to No. 7 ! shoot-financ- e ' 1 j |