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Show DAVIS Page 12 MARCH 12, 1986 REFLEX-JOURNA- Officer feted by Syracuse Council Pioneer Watt was a writer, too By DONETA M. GATHERUM write and soon he made friends. One of Davis AFTER ABOUT a year in the poor house, George was sent to be an apprentice for a shoemaker. His love of reading and learning led him to other vocational interests. He learned a shorthand system, called phonography that was de- - Countys most distinguished pioneer settlers was George 1). Watt, First convert to Mormomsm in England, secretary to Brigham Young, author, polyof the gamist and Alphabet. De-sei- et George D. Watt, being quicker of foot than the elder, outran him and came first into the water," MARY ANN Wood Watt Brown, George's mother was the first woman baptized in England that same day. George D. Watt soon became an elder in the Church and quickly assumed positions of Church leadership in England. In 1840 he served a short mission to Edinburgh, Scotland and under his leadership the Church grew to three branches of 271 members. GEORGE and his wife, Mollie left Liverpool, England for America in 1843. The couple settled in Nauvoo and on June 17, 1843, a son. George Darling Watt Jr., was born. After the death of Joseph Smith, George spent much of his time writing and reporting for Church leaders. He was officially named "reporter by Brigham Young on June 1, 1845. HIS WORK in this area was interrupted with a mission call to England. George was instructed to preach the gospel and to further his studies in phonography. His wife and son returned with him to England. On Jan. 30, 1851, George D. Watt was placed in charge of 378 LDS emmigrants on board the Ellen Maria at Liverpool as they prepared to sail for America. The voyage lasted 63 days. Three marriages, four births and five deaths occurred on board the ship. Lunch menus for the secondary schools for the week of March 17 include: MONDAY, March 17, St. Pat- rick's day, chicken fried steak, butwhipped potatotes tered mixed vegetables, parker-housroll applesauce. Shamrock cake and milk. High schools have a choice each day of burger bar and salad line. Jr. high choice, hot ham and cheese. Tuesday, March 18, taco, buttered corn, red apple, sopapilla butter, milk. Jr. high choice, e GEORGE DARLING WATT GEORGE Darling Watt was born Jan. 16, 1815 in Manchester, Lancashire. England, a son of M ir Ann W ood and James Watt. A daughter was born to the couple two ears latei. She was named Maigaret. James Watt joined a group of adventureis who sailed to America to find the fountain of eternal youth, leas ing his w it e and two infant children in England. He died in New Oileans of privation and yellow fever in 1820. MARY ANN married Joseph Brown, who was poor and already had a large family in 1827. Margaret went to live with a childless aunt and unde who had provided the family with a home after the death of James Watt. George w'as sent to Scotland to live with his Grandfather Watt who was a teacher of mathematics. This separation lasted a lifetime. For unknowm reasons, George left his Grandfather's home at an early age and became a street person. This was a lonely, frightening life for a young man and he sometimes felt like throwing himself into a canal. One day while bathing in a canal, his clothes were stolen. George sobed bitterly and a lady heard him and took him home with her. She fed and clothed him and later took him to a poor house. After a few' days, George realized this was a good place for him. He had food to eat. clothing and a place to sleep. George learned to read and veloped in 1837 by an Englishman named Isaac Pitman. After he emigrated to Nauvoo, he instructed phonography to LDS Church leaders including Brigham Young, He-bC. Kimball, Orson Pratt and hamburger. Wilford Woodruff in the School of er GEORGE WATT and his wife, There are still steats available on Mary (Mollie) Gregson, were living the bus to Wendover on March 25. in Preston. England when Mormon Silver Age Center seniors will visit elders started preaching about the the Silver Smith-Stat- e Line. Cost is new American Church. Rev. SI which includes transportation, James Fielding offered the Mi- $6 cash, two drinks, $2 food, four ssionaries use of the Vauxhall keno coupons and a chance on Chapel and this resulted in the con- Hawaiian trip. A buffet will be version of many members of the served at5p.m. for$5.75 each. Bus Fielding congregation to Mormon-ism- . leaves at 10 a.m. from Silver Age George D. Watt was among and will return at 9 p.m. the first to listen to the Mormon Elders. MARCH 28 is the Easter party He was baptited on Sunday, July with treats and entertainment. Sign 30, 1837 in the River Ribble. Elder up now as seating is limited. HeberC. Kimball wrote about this There is room for more people in occasion in his journal, "I had the the oil painting class on Mondays. pleasure about 9 a.m. of baptizing 12 p.m. and in the ceramic classes nine individuals. ..These were the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursfirst persons baptized in the day at 12 p.m. Church in a foreign land and only the eighth day after arrival in APPOINTMENTS are still availof the male candidates-...wer- e able for income tax preparation so anxious to obey the and counseling. Call now, the Gosepl that they ran with all their deadline is getting close. might to the water, each wishing to Menus for the week of March 7 be baptized first. The younger, include: 1 1 OFFICER Thacker saved the life of Wayne Burton who was in need of medical assistance. Officer Thacker arrived at the Burton home ahead of the paramedics and ambulance. Having been a member of the Davis County paramedics team for seven years, he was able to give the assistance needed before being transported to the hospital. Attending doctors credited hime with the capability and knowledge to have done a complete job while alone in the Burton home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Burton were in attendance at this meeting and further expressed their apprecia companies of serenaders with brass instruments made the sleeping mountains echo with the sound of rejoicing." Information for this and subsequent articles has been taken from "Englands First Mormon Convert" by Ida Watt Stringham and Dora Dutson Flack. ternational. These are members WEDNESDAY, March 19, contributing to an International French dip sandwich tator gems buttered peas, chilled peaches, peanut butter finger and milk. Jr. high choice, cheeseburger. Thursday, March 20, crispy chicken nuggets sauce, French fries shades of hot rolls green salad choice of cream pie and milk. Jr. high choice, pizzans. FRIDAY, March 2 1 , fund supporting the polio plus program in immunizing the chil- dren of the world against polio. They expect to eliminate polio in the world by the 80th anniversary of Rotary International in 2005. THE FOUNDATION also sup MONDAY, March 17, chicken fried steak, whipped potatoes buttered mixed vegetables, appleparkerhouse rolls sauce, shamrock cake and milk. Tuesday, March 18, meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, buttered green beans, red apple, scones butter and milk. WEDNESDAY, March 19, French dip sandwich hot buttered tator gems green peas, chilled peaches, Pvt. Erika A. Newton, daughter of Marianne K. Newton of 1002 W. 2450 N., Layton, has completed a wheeled-vehicl- e mechanic course at the U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, S.C. DURING THE course, students THE STUDENTS inducted were selected because of their exceptional academic achievements. In order to be inducted a student must possess an overall grade point average of 3.75 or better on a 4.00 basis lor each semester while in junior high school. Many of the students inducted have achieved a pertcet 4.00 a' age. During the 90 minute ceremony the participants and audience, numbering oer 500, heard mes THE FEATURED guest speaker was Dr. Rex C. Campbell, noted professor at the University of Utah and local radio broadcaster for KSL Radio. The advisors to the local chapter at North Layton are Dolly Snyder; Linda Odordi, Donna Perko, Sarah Spencer and John Willerton. THOSE inducted are as follows: seventh grade, Joanna Angelides, Amy Ashurst. Shelly Batchelor, John Bitner, Avis Black. Erika lloway, Scott Cheshire, Dale Clarke, Kristy Copeland, Heather Craig, Lisa Cross, Heather Daniels, Nema Fania, Stanley Godyn, Jennifer Hamilton, Jeffrey Hanson, Michelle Isaac, Jeramy Jones. Michelle Lovell, Jerry Mish, Morgan Kristi. Krista Nielsen, Allyson Olson, Pamela Overdiek, Jonell Pabst, Richard Playford, Kelly Posell, Gregory Richards, Cathleen Schroader, Lesley Simmons, Kyle Telander, Kimberly Thurman, William Wasserlein, Jodi Wight, Janel Wilsey, Susan Woodbury and Matthew Yarman, EIGHTH grade. Amy Alldridge, A class for beginners in the use of a 35mm camera will be offered at the Bountiful-Davi- s Art Center this spring. BEGINNING Photography will be taught by Thomas E. Turner, Migrant Ed. program pickled beet slices, banana cream pie and milk. FRIDAY, March 21, chili or vegetable beef soup, cheese wedge, tossed green salad bread sticks, fruit pieces, ranger cookie and milk. The Davis County School District Migrant Education Summer program will begin June 4 at Adams Elementary, 2200 E. 2500 N., Layton, according to Migrant Education Director J. Forest Barker. K-1- will be 2 offered to children ages of migratory agricultural workers. The summer session will take place at the Adams school only from June 4 through July 31. For further information call Principal J. Forest Barker, at 544-365- Jackie Bell, Ricci Bell, Amy Betts, Wendi Bottomly, Jarilynne Brown, Nicole Burdett, Russell Cook, Andrea Cheney, Tammy Darby, Dixon Davis, Holly Timtohy Freeland, Shawna Garcia, Tricia Grosskurth, Chad Harris. Darin Hazen, Donna Shauna Horrocks, James House. Craig Johnson. Dustin Johnson, Barbara Karchncr, Richard Kramer, Eric Layton, Scott Lindeman, Barbara Lockwood, Thomas Trevor Ralls, Anna Rollins, Becky Schofield, Robert Sourwine, Christine Stone, Tonya Swift, Clinton Taylor, Kristian f; JOYCE WINTERS 544-107- 5 Jan Williams Smith, a former Kaysville resident is appearing in The Pirates of Penzance" a musical at Pioneer Memorial UvuMf and does an outstanding ... .,1k i.us been in Hello Dolly" and "Si.und of Music" for PMT, along wtu several productions at iiubc.nk ihcuLre. Young Peoples , theatre and Lagoon Opera I heat re Ian graduates from the University of Utah this spring in musical theatre. She is married to Neal Smith, manager of Bowman's store in Farmington and the daughter of Russell and Dorothy Williams of Kaysville. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mitchell went to Panana. While there they toured old and new Panama, then boarded a small cruise ship that toured several i "v' where they saw Indian rums, ... ..g with 'lie Indians doing entertaining dances. From there thev biwI'-- J canoes and traveled up into the jungle areas before returning back to Panama and home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Preece recently returned home from a months vacation where they traveled south to Havasu City, Tucson and down to Puerto Penasco on the Gulf of Mexico. Chloe Slade had major surgery on March 6 at McKay-De- e Hospital and will be in the hospital for awhile then home for follow-u- p treatments. needs facing the city at this time. There was an approval of claim statements, and each councilman briefly reported on his part of the city government. ports health, hungerand humanity, group study programs, grants for university teachers and foundation scholarships. A total of $11,584,048 were disperssed last year. The following are the Fellows from the Kaysville Club: Harold Gailey, Clyde Gailey, Allen Strong, Dr. G. Gibbs Smith; sustaining members, Wayne K. Sheffield, Layton Ott, John Homer and Russ Durler. Hor-rock- Farm Bureau Essay Contest s, Mus-zynsk- i, Wiley. Applegate, Leslie Auger, Susan Berryman, David Blamires, Todd y Burt, Sharia Cheshire, Ryan , Laura Farrell, Katherine Ged-riDouglas Hanson, Kyle Henderson, Lee Hipwell, Eva Julien, Jeffrey Johnson, David Kirby, Kevin Kishimoto, Amy Kosinski, Tony Krull, Trina Larkin, Xanthe Larsen, Steve Larson. Lisa McCoin, Lisa McEwan, s, Matt Morgan, Jill Morrow, Marla Murphy, Derek Nielsen, Ben Phillips, Susan Quinn, Tammy San- doval, Licia Simmons, Daneka Sorensen, Bee Thao, Gia Viscardi, Mark Vujcevic, Travis Watt, Ginger Watts, Lisa Whitaker, Tammy Williams, Holly Wilson, Christopher Woodburn, Deane Woodland, Sammie Wright, Renee man and Pam Younger. Yar- were trained to perform maintenance and assist in the repair of automotive vehicles and associ- ated equipment. She is a 1985 graduate of Layton High School. photojournalist, on award-winnin- g Thursday evenings, 7-- 9 p.m., Turner is winner of the Atlanta Journal Newspaper Awards (1980), Certificate of Merit Kodak International Newspaper Awards (1980), and the Tribune Newspaper Award (1985). Turner also has experience as owner of his own photography business, sports photography, working with modeling agencies, and as a teacher of private classes. The course will cover introduction to film, composition, lighting, and aclenses, metering, tion photography for the 35mm March 8 (8 weeks). 20-M- out-do- camera. SPRING Quarter classes at the s Art Center, 2175 South Main, Bountiful, will begin the week of March 17. Classes in watercolor and oil painting, figure Bountiful-Davi- drawing, French, photography, and a special childrens creativity project. Registration is currently underway. The Bountiful-Davi- s Art Center is a public, it arts institution serving Davis County and the Wasatch Front. For more information call non-prof- De-ryk- e, Cis-ne- Heights news d. classes slated Thursday, March 20, roast turkey, whipped potatoes buttered broccoli spears, hot rolls NINTH grade. Matt Adams, Joy Kaysville - Fruit Max-fiel- Shutterbug peanut butter finger and milk. North Layton students inducted Brule, Aletress Bullock, Paul Ca- IT WAS also moved and seconded that Syracuse should participate in the Davis County Economic Development program, that was introduced by Rick A briefing was given as to the distribution of taxes within the city and county and necessary program Completes army course 5-- sages delivered by Derek Nielsen and Gia Viscard. current members, and musical numbers performed by the music and choral departments at North Layton Junior. completed. chili , tossed green salad, bread sticks, fresh fruit pieces, ranger cookie and milk. Jr. high choice, stacked beef sandwich. CLASSES in grades On March 10. 121 seventh, eighth and ninth grade students were inducted into the Excellsior Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society at North Layton Junior High. . IN OTHER business Chief Gardiner told of the necessity of changing the area speed limits from 40 miles per hour to possibly 35. This is necessary because of the new junior high school that will be opening in the fall and the addition of more students walking along these busy streets. This will be put to a vote of the people of the com- -' munity before such action can be Kaysville Rotary meets The Kaysville Roatary Club is proud to have members attaining Paul Harris Fellows in Rotary In- Silver Age Ctr. news was able to slip his notes out of the courtroom at different times. -- oxen teams the Watt Family reached the Salt Lake Valley in September of 1851. George was asked to speak in the Great Bowery on Sunday, October 26, 1851. His abilities as a public speaker and a writer were quickly recognized and used. He was hired as a reporter for the "Deseret News" and in December 1851 George wrote, "Early on Christmas morning. ..several Prophets. Geoige took complete notes at the Inal of the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith that was held in Carthage, Illinois May 19, 1845. He Burton. SYRACUSE - At the beginning of the last city council meeting, Mayor DeLore W. Thurgood and Police Chief John W. Gardiner presented a citation of Merit Award and a plaque to Police Officer David Thacker who has been a member of the Syracuse Police force since September. UPON ARRIVING in New Orleans, the Watt family immediately made arrangements to travel to Utah. After many problems with School lunch menu tion for saving the life of Mr. By VIRGINIA BENNETT 292-036- 7. The Davis County Farm Bureau is sponsoring an essay contest for Davis County students and adults. The purpose of the contest is to reflect the writers thinking on the importance of the harvest to farmers and The essay should express the views of the person entering the contest. He or she may elaborate by using reference material for basic information. Material quoted directly must indicate the source. THE ESSAY title is "My Need for Agriculture." There are four age group school (grades Junior High School (grades high school (grades 9 through 12) and adults. Cash prizes will be awarded and the first place winner will be submitted to the State Farm Bureau contest. ESSAY SHOULD not exceed ,000 words and they may be shorter. They should be double-space- d or neatly handwritten. The front page must have the contestant's name, class of entry, county and for youth living with parents, the fathers name. All entries must be given to Ruth Roberts, 928 S.. Angel, Layton, Utah 8404 by March 28. For more information, call dmp non-farme- ); 1 type-writte- 1 544-395- 4, n, KERI WALKER Happy birthday The Davis Reflex-Journwishes a Happy Birthday to this young lady, who is celebrating her first birthday at this time. She is Keri Walker,' daughter of Lance and Sandy Walker, 1449 South State, Clearfield, March 8. al |