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Show J'icr' f - ltl C'rp. 11-- In Fie.rep nt Avenue &is:q Chicago Firm Hon Alpine School Bisiriell Serving Lehi Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Valley . Volume 32 IBS LEHI FREE PRESS Tharsday, March 12. 1K4 Mi Jobs- Ifealw s 13VKH The Lehl City Council made the decision to affiliate with the Utah County Board of Realtors, arrangements were approved for the purchase of a new City Police car and the problem of whether to allow dancing In local taverns Is still under consideration. The council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Harold D. Westrlng taking charge. Others present were Councilmen Don A. Peterson, Ralph Wing, Morris Clark and City Recorder Ned Wilson. Edward T. Worley met with the council to request a special city council meeting for March 30, in order to discuss with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Dale Despaln the zoning ordinance changes. It was agreed to hold a "closed" meeting on that date at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Peterson reported on visits to other cities in the county on a study of the dancing In taverns question. He told the tavern owners present that the study would be completed and the council would make a definite decision at the next council meeting, Mar. 24. Mayor Westrlng discussed the request by the Utah Valley Opera Association that Lehl take a full page ad In the program for "My Fair Lady." One night of the production will honor Lehl City. The value of this advertisement was discussed and it was decided to contact the Chamber of Commerce for cooperation in placing the $50 ad. It was agreed to apply for membership in the Utah County Board of Realtors, at a cost of $30 per year. It was pointed out that most cities in the county have joined this board, which enables cities to participate in the conferences and exchange. Information. City Attorney Harvard Hinton was present to continue the review of the ordinance revision program. It was motioned by Don A. Peterson and seconded by Ralph Wing that approval be made of a contract with the State Bank of Lehl for the purchase of a new city police car. This was effected. Fred Winston Hardy was approved by the council for membership on the Lehl Civil Defense Auxiliary Police force. Mayor Westrlng made the appointment. Arthur Harding of the Lehl Jaycees met with the council to discuss the expenses of Christmas lighting and other projects. He was requested to consult with the recorder concerning the cost of the lighting and to meet with the council at their next meeting. Junior, Senior High PTA Groups Plan Combined Meeting March 16 A combined meeting of the Junior and Senior High School PTA groups will be held Monday, March 16, at the Senior High School, beginning at 7:30. All parents and others interested are reminded to meet In the auditorium. Special Programs Planned For M-M- Gleaners en, Special programs are planned for the annual Gleaners Week, it is announced by Margaret Russon and James Gray, stake leaders. All and Gleaners in the stake are reminded to participate in these events. On Sunday, March 15, a sunrise testimonial will be held Ward chapel in the First-Six- th at 6 a.m. On Monday, March 16, a progressive party will begin at the Stake Seminary building, at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, . March 18, a sports activity will be held In the Fourth Ward recreation hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, win feature a spiritual evening in the American Fork stakehouse. Robert Patch of the Department of Religion of Brigham Young University, will be the guest speaker. For cooperative transportation, please meet at the Lehl Stake Seminary building at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 21, will feature a dinner, followed by attendance at the Stake Gold and Green Ball. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m., with the location to be announced. Sunday, March 22, will feature a fireside in the Fourth Ward church, at 9 p.m. This will be the . concluding event of the week. en Scout Court of Beginning the New Year scouting, the Scout Court Honor will be held Thursday (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. 'in the Cedar Valley Ward church. Troop VI of Cedar Fort will be the host troop. A large atten dance of parents and family members is urged. Serve in North Argentine Mission Elder Randy B. Holmstead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oscar Holmstead, has accepted a call to serve in the North Argentine Mission. He will enter the M i s s i o n Home, March 23, and will receive three months orientation at Brigham Young University. A farewell testimonial in his honor will be Ward held in the First-Sixt- h chapel, Sunday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Hugh Otter-so- n of the First Ward will be In charge. Friends and relatives are Invited to join with ward members in attendance. Miss Jayne Holmstead, cousin of the missionary, wiol sin of the missionary, will play the prelude and postlude music. The congregation will stng the opening song, 'Go, Ye Messengers of Glory," and Stanley R. Smith will offer the Invocation. The sacramental song win be, How Great the Wisdom and the Love." Addresses win be heard from Robert Simmons, Lester Peterson and Kenneth Holmstead. Alan Walker, a brother-in-lawin sing a solo, "Abide With Me." After remarksby the missionary and his parents, Bishop Otterson win be the speaker. The closing song win be, "Sweet is the Work." 'Dm Nelson, a cousin, win speak the benediction. Holmstead graduated . Elder from the Lehl High School as class salutatorlan, and it an honor student at Brigham Young University. He graduated from w, con-eludi- ng Tnou hard' st In vain what love, should spend, Is pain; thy only rest Is labor for a worthy end. Self-ea- se ,;4' Lehi To Host Region Seven Speech Festival Lehl High School will be the host school for the Region Seven Speech and Intrepretlve Festival, which will be held at the local school on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 and 2. According to Glen Smith, speech and drama Instructor at the school, around 180 students from the five participating schools win take part In the meet. On Wednesday, there win be six events, including dramatic and humorous readings, retold stories, pantomlnes and radio speaking. On Thursday evening, from 7 to 10 p.m., several one act plays win be presented. Thlspromls es to be an outstanding feature of the festlvaL Those who qualify in the re glon win participate in the state meet, Friday and Saturday, 1, at Brigham Young April University, in Provo. 10-1- Sign (or Cub Honor Tonight (j Scout Program Parents of boys age 8 to 10 years of age, who would like to enroll them in the Cub Scout program, may still do so, It is announced this week by Stake Primary President AltaPoweU. Parents may attend the meeting to be held Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the First-Six- th Ward church. A "make-up- " time win be arranged for the second preparation meeting. This meeting, which win ac quaint parents with their re sponslbilitles in the cubbing program, will be conducted by Rulon Skinner, assistant scout executive In the Utah National Parks Council. It Is pointed out that the Cub Scout program Is a family affair and that a requirement for enrollment for the boys is that the parents attend two of the three prepara tion meetings. As the second meeting was held during the basketball tournament season, additional opportunity is being provided for the parents. Relief Society Elder Randy Holmstead IDS Seminary and has attained the "Duty to God" award for church service. Prominent in debating and public speaking he was president of the Nation al Honor Society and a member of the Letter men's Club for athletics. He was yearbook co editor and class dance director for three years. He represented his school and community at Boys State. He has been em ployed in a custodial position by the school board and has also In farming operations dur lng the summer. Missionaries from the now serving First Ward Include a 5 Saluting - vice-preside- nt. Still Time to Elder Randy B. Holmsfead Called To The Junior High PTA, under the leadership of President Bonnie Cooler, win hold elec tions. Chosen by the nominating committee are Mrs. Ralph (Rose) Hoover for president, and Mrs. Leo (Edna) Loveridge Other nomfor inations may be made from the floor. The Senior High School PTA. under the leadership of Mrs. Dan Proctor, president, has prepared and outstanding musi cal program. This will include both both vocal and instrumental selections from the stu dents, under the direction of Instructors Melvin Burton and Gerald Hall. Anniversary Party March 19 Don't forget the Relief So ciety Anniversary Party which win be held on a stake basis, is the reminder Issued by Mrs, Leah Sabey, president of the stake organization. AU of the women In the stake are in vlted to attend. The party will begin at l p.m., in the First- sixth ward church, Tuesday, March 17. An outstanding program will be presented and refreshments win be served. On Thursday, March, 19, Re lief society leadership meet lng win be held In the First Sixth Ward chapeL at 1:30 p.m there will bo classes for all departments except the maga tin department, and a nur sery will bo provided for the Elders Merrin Carson, Cal lfornla Mission; Aaron D. Evans, Great Lakes; Kenneth B. Larsen, Germany; Wayne E Clark, Canadian, and John L. young children. Hadfleld, Northern States. The American Legion's 45th Anniversary March 15-1- 7 Mrs. Lettie Austin Gudmundsen To Observe 95th Birthday March 14 Mrs. Lettie Austin Gudmund sen, Lehi's oldest lady and also the oldest in the area, will observe her 95th milestone, Saturday, March 14. She continues active and alert and keeps abreast of world affairs and the events in her large family. She maintains her own attractive home, always open in hospitality to her large family membership and friends. She loves to cook and makes a practice of keeping supplies on hand to be ready to prepare a nourishing and delicious meal upon short notice when company comes. Family members win visit with her on her 'special day," Saturday. "When I get to be 100," she said, "you can hold an open house for me at the r'v church." She enjoys television and also does considerable reading. Long noted for her beautiful handwork, she holds the remarkable record of 60 years as an officer in the Relief Society, with 13 years on the Stake Board. She served for 20 years on the Old Folks Com mittee and has been captain and worked in other offices in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers organization. She is classed as a "native Pioneer". She holds a long record of choir singing. Included in her memories are the years when she assisted the Austin family in running the Saratoga resort and the large farm there. She lived in Am erican Fork for 20 years while her husband Abraham Gud mundsen operated a Jewelry shop there. The sole living member of the family of 17, she was born in Lehl, March 14, 1869, a daughter of John and Emma Grace Austin. She was married to Samuel Southwlck, who was killed in the first run of the Lehi sugar factory, leaving her with three small children were born to them. He died in 1940. Seven of her eight children are living. They include: Mrs. Mable Roberts and Mrs. Andrew (Gladys) Trane of Lehi; Stanley Gudmundsen of Salt Lake City; La Grande Gudmundsen of Payson; Mrs. Retta Lehi Girls Team Takes First in Tournament AAU The Lehi girls team won first place In the AAU (Amateur Ath letlc Union) tournament, played In Salt Lake City. They played the Intermountain Indian School team from Brigham City, Mon day. and won the game with a score of 43-3- 5. They also won the games with Heber, 20-- 7; Baby Lakes from 7, and East High School, Darts from St. Francis, 26-1- 2. In the Lehl team are Brenda McNaughton, Shirley Christiansen, Marllee Hadfleld, Gloria Gaines, Kathleen Hutchlngs, Sydnee Price, Bonnie McNaughe, ton, Vera Calton, Beverly 29-1- Col-ledg- Sherrl Holmstead, Shanna Seager and Sandy Bridges. Francis Grant's ser- vice station sponsored the team. Each girlwlUbepresent-e- d with a trophy and the team trophy wUl be presented to Mr. Grant The Alpine School District Board of Education sold the $2,700,000.00 in bonds approved by local voters in a special election held on Feb. 4. Nine firms submitted bids for the purchase of these bonds. Northern Trust Company of Chicago, Illinois, and Associates were awarded the contract; their rate of interest was 3.12284 percent. This was the best bid for the district The rate of interest varied from the bid mentioned above to 3.199961 percent Details of the purchase have been checked by legal counsel and win be completed according to specifications established by law. None of the bids for the new elementary school in Alpine, Utah, was accepted. The lowest basic bid submitted by contractors was sixty-fiv- e thousand dollars above the architect's estimate. The Board of Education directed the architect, Mr. Lee Knell, the contractor who submitted the lowest bid, Kaze and Gammon, and district officials to go over the plans and suggest changes and attempt to bring the price of the building within a range that is acceptable to the Board of Education. Three Blue Bird bus chases, two conventional and one pusher type, were purchased by the Board. In an attempt to deter mine which motor provides the best service, three different motors wUl be used in these buses, an International, a Ford, John R, Welcker, Jr., has been called to overseas duty in Korea, His wife Is living in ceoar Fort until his re turn. pine School District stent obtain permission of the Principal of the school to do so." Officials of the district have been asked to design a decai: which win welcome visitors' and direct them to the prtm- cipal's office, prior to their' visit, as a matter of Board' ..-policy. The next regular Board meet. lng win be held Mar. 18. at the School Board office in American Fork, Utah. Dosn Prior to Seek Hod for llo'jso of D;3crc.ic RcDrosciiYcs Pcit Dean Prior, Lent, announces his candidacy to seek the Democratic Nomination from the First District, Utah Comity, to the Utah House of Representatives, a seat now held by Ern est Dean of American Fork, an announced gubernatorial candidate. Mr. Prior an active community worker, feels public service Is a trust and obli gation of citizens, served three terms as Mayor of Lehi and served as director of the muni' clpal league during his last term as mayor. He was one of the Municipal officers who cham pioned the legislation In which a portion of theuquor revenue of the state reverted to munlci palities for law enforcement He was responsible for Initiating I many present civic Improve II and a Chevrolet ments, including the drives to Dean mor Lorenzo S. Young and Asreactivate the Lehl baseball sociates were awarded the con teams in the Central Utah leatract to draw up plans and gue, be sponsored the drives to raise funds to floodlight the specifications for a new eleathletic fields at the Junior mentary school to be construct ed at Seventeenth South and See high school and the veterans ond East In Orem. The building park. He was the organizer of the win be based upon the basic plan of the Scera Park School Civic Improvement Association of Orem, but the building plan to promote the interst of comHand dipped chocolates and win be changed to Include munity projects, and sponsors home made candy win be a their He has changes suggested by the teach' of the Lehl Roundup. feature of the Third special ers, principal, and custodians of served on its Board of DirectWard Relief Society bazaar, to ors and Chairman of the Pubthe Scera Park School. The Arbe held Friday, March 13, in the chitect's fee wiU be reduced licity Committee for 24 years. Third Seventh ward church. Hot I Mr. Prior Is a veteran teachdue to the fact that many ele ments of the Scera Park plan er at the Lehl High School, luncheon win be served throughout the day, beginning wiU be used in the plans for the where he served as Football 11:30 a.m., at 75 cents for at new building. Coach for 25 years and Initiaand 25 cents for child adults ted the present wrestling proSeveral problems have de ren. some of the in the at of last years his gram veloped recently There win be a fish pond schools of Alpine District which active coaching. for the children and a prohave madelt necessary to de Mr. Prior, an active Demogram at 7 p.m. Recipe books, velop an official Board Policy crat is presently precinct containing proven recipes win governing the procedure to be chairman and has served as a be sold. foUowed by aU persons visit' delegate to the county and state conventions for several seslng the schools. In some in stances, robberies have been sions and has servedoneeveral committed in the schools by Convention, .committees, and on JC3 , unknown persons who have tnerCounty Central committee. By announcing his candidacy dropped in" on the schools and wandered through the halls. Oc Mr.; Prion says he win be caslonaUy relatives of students governed by the Democratic M-M:n have gone directly to classparty's principles of govern rooms to contact teachers withment, that the Government is out the principal's knowledge. the People and their desires A highlight of the First Ward On some occasions, students In Education, government reg sacrament meeting, Sunday ulations, taxation, state govern evening, was the presentation ment agencies, special Interest of the Master an pin and certificate to Joe Shelton, The groups, recreation and develop ment of Utah's resources and award was made by James Gray, Day Friday all other phases of our Eco stake leader; who exnomlc, Social, and Political life plained the significance of the be decided in the best interest of bhe people; The attraction to the parents, indicating the and development of our tourist time arranged for their visits. trade and recreation areas for However, if the time Usted is the people, and opportunities not convenient, the parents are forfair youth are his particulasked to call the school and ar interests. Mr. Prior beUeves another time win be arranged in honestly facing the Issues, during the day. If unable to visit presentation of truths in public on Friday, the parents may issues and exposing any efforts check with the school and ar- at subterfuge or mlsrepresen range for another day to attend. tatlon. A large turnout of parents is Mr. Prior is married to the urged. No school lunch wiU be former LaRue Boyack. They served at either school, is have two children, Mrs. Don A. Peterson and Keith A. Prior. Vcrd Third B3zc:r Tomorrow I, ?y Mrs. Lettie Gudmundsen Loveless, of Sandy; Mrs. Marie Davies of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Stake President Austin Gud mundsen of Inglewood, Calif. With 3- - grandchildren in the family circle, she has 80 great grandchildren and 16 great' great grandchildren. She has a remarkable memory for early day events, from ox team to the airplane age. as she says Her home is a veritable "house at the side of the road " where her many friends and relatives always find a welcome. ir.:..::i Receives i':s!:7 :. Arcrd M-M- Parents' Visiting at M-M- en Sego lily, Lehi Elementary Schools Friday, March 13, win be parents' visiting day at both the Sego Lily and Lehl Elementary schools, it is announced by Principal Paul Hanson and Principal Dale Burgess, respectively. On that day the students will remain at home while their parents visit the schools and confer with the teachers concerning their children's pro- gress. Letters have been sent home Lehi Takes Second Place in State Class B Basketball Tonrnament After a brilliant record throughout the basketball season, the Lehl Pioneers came out with second place honors In the state tournament, defeated by South Sevier "Rams," of Monroe, Saturday night. The dein favor cisive score of 2, of the South Sevier cagers, championship title, with Lehi in a close second place. Coach Phil Oyler's quintette met the Rams in the decisive game at the BYU Fleldhouse, Saturday night in the tourna61-5- ment finals. Five kids went all the way (or Coach Vernon Roundy In his first year at the Monroe school and five was Indeed a fuU house (or the Rams. An almost capacity crowd of 9,200 watched a seesaw first Scott Adam son, Rymer and go in to give one the idea that there is something on the ball Smith continued to pace Lehi in besie hope, was his usual "crazy the second period, but the lead at 2 moved to 10 points at self." 32-2- His sidekick, Dick Wade, who isn't exceedingly fast but who nevertheless always beats the other team's fast man, added Parsons - Wade combine which 21 points to Parsons' 25. So the has struck fear in the heart of opponents for two years, made 46 points of the Rams' 61. It was a battle under those boards, and It looked as if Lehl had the edge but the Rams seemed to get the ball on the key plays. And when Lehl used aU five men to bang the offensive board it generally cost them, for when a Ram did get the ball, he found Wade all alone, a sleeper quarter, saw South Sevier ease down court. ahead In the second period, At least twice this paid off didn't believe their eyes as the for Ram taUies. lead and Rams took a Both teams opened with a box then wondered If a gallant Lehl and one defense with Lehi's rally could possibly catch up. Carl Rymer on Parsons and Lehl gave It a charge after Wade on high scoring Mike 8, at the opening Cooper for the Rams. trailing, of the fourth period,' brought it But the defensive systems deback to Just a seven-poi- nt weren't the key Saturday, It was but eight minthe tremendous effort put out ficiency at 2, utes is Just not enough time tc by the kids. make up 20 points. Jerry Smith kept Lehl alive One of South Sevier's two in the first quarter while every greats, Lynn Parsons, lanky and one on the South Sevier team loose with an Incredible number was scoring except Winn as the of hoops shots that continually Rams got a 19-lead. 20-po- lnt 48-2- 59-5- CALLED TO OVERSEAS DUTY renin to their former schools to visit or even haze younger students. For these reasons, the Board adopted the statement listed below. The patrons of the school and the public in general are encouraged, as always to visit their schools. The policy is designed to in sure order and to provide a profitable and constructive visit to the schools. Anyone desiring to visit in any of the public schools of Al wiU 5 16 the half. Jerry Smith, an irrepressible battler even In defeat was the top Lehl scorer with 17 points, fol lowed by Scott Adamson with 15 and Carl Rymer with 13. Adamson' s rugged backboard play and three baskets in the first quarter kept the Pioneers in the running in the early go lng but the Rams were out In at the end of the 6, front, eight minutes, as Wade led the charge in the waning moments of the game. But then that third period killed Lehl dead. The Pioneers were able to make but three points as everyone got into the act for South Sevier. And when the sad. for Lehl. quarter was lead over the Rams had a 47-and a few would believe that Lehl could cut it. and with But trailing defeat ttarlm them in the race, the Pioneers refused to quit and, with Rymer, Cooper and Smith leading the charge, they cut the Ram's lead to m points In the closing moments of the same. However, the cool Rams did n't pass the panic button, and were back in control ax mseno. 19-1- 28 40-5- 4, 1 1 Joseph Shelton Shelton's wife, Mrs, Mr. pin. Kathryn Smith Shelton, fastened the pearl encrusted pin to his lapeL This is the highest award rsrofisanf saH Kv ihn MJ k mtul lnf dicates the earnest endeavor of the recipient and many hours of service in MIA and other church organizations. A totter of congratualtion was sent by G. Carlos Smith, Jr., the general superintendent of the MIA, for spiritual, executive, cultural, creative and athletic achievements. The award must be earned before the age of ' 30 years. Three others in the Lehi swh ian wuuiMauu law achievement: Earl Peek, Wayne . Goates and Michael Kopinsky. awards havl Honorary been' made to Bishop WUZiam. Hadfleld, Bishop Ernest Gar rett, the late Junius Banks and President Frank W. Jones. Mr. Shelton, who is the son of Mrs. Leona8chow, is a third year student at Brieham Young University, In preparation for M-M- an a I I. Illlllj VMWt UN ttt ttLc3 Eit teaching the yrtft1,tlfo"""f the training mission &er, E is a graduate of School, where betxerroa- inent part in speed tsae?ta. He fulflSed a mission la Maxlaan Mission, Es Tn-chs-rs ly the ord lnstruct5lf.a Quorurftrps Hr:l Wars, and U-sart ward ISA z" fcx2.xc j. : |