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Show Noted Entertainer, Kin of Local S, Family, Dies The widely noted entertainer William King Driggs, 79, died Tuesday, April 6, in a Burbank, Mrs. Beatrice P. Fraughton, center, and Willard E. Peterson, right, were presented with outstanding employees awards" at the Utah State Training School last week. President of the Parents organization, Sig Schreyer, makes the presentation. Outstanding Employee Honored At Training School Last Friday the school. A committee, headed by Mrs. Velma Jerling, who received the honor last year, sifted the nominations and a set of judges weighed the qualifications and made their choice. Beatrice P. Fraughton, for 11 years an employee at Utah State Training School, was named the outstanding employee of the year Friday evening during the second annual awards diwer and program attended by the employees and partners at the school. She was presented with a beautiful wrist watch. Mrs. Fraughton has been employed at the school for the past 11 years and was one of 61 employees nominated for the honor. Over 300 are employed at NAMES FORWARDED Her name and that of Willard E. Peterson, A- -l Boys Building attendant, are being forwarded to the Utah State Employees Association as nominees for the selection of the outstanding female and male employees among over 6,000 state employees. Mr. Peterson was one of the eight nominees considered by the judges. In nominating Mrs. Fraughton it was stated "she seems to represent the type of person I would like to have take care of my, child if I had one at the Training School." Her interest in the girls of ' and the Violet Cottage (C-fine many things she has done for them beyond the call of duty were stressed. It was pointed out that of the 50 girls she had charge of most hadn't worn shoes and not much other clothing. She met the challenge and not only taught them to wear clothing but how to put it on Special Events Highlight Auctus Club Program of officers took place at the meeting of the Auctus Club, with Mrs. Warren (Lola) , Election Russon, assuming the position of president after serving as during the past season. Mrs. Warren L. (Marie) Goates was elected and Mrs. Merwin (Barbara) Lewis, secretary for the coming year. Mrs. Frank W. (Helen) Jones is the retiring president, with Mrs. Russon, and Mrs. Josephine Robinson, secretary. A recent tour of the Hutch-ing- s Museum was followed by refreshments at the home of Mrs. Rulon Fox. A musical evening was provided tinder the direction of Mrs. Craig (Kathryn) Dorton, who included her four children on the interesting program. Numbers by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Halversen, a vocal trio and a quartet were all enjoyed by the group. 4) vice-presid- AIRMAN BURT OLIVER, VISITS HERE, NOW AT HILL FIELD Airman Burt Oliver of the U.S. Air Force, spent a week here with his father, Charles Oliver and the family, prior to entering his new assignment at Hill Air Force Base. He has been stationed in Alaska for the past three years and has also seen duty in Guam and the Hawaiian Islands. properly. GIVES ENCOURAGEMENT Mrs. Fraughton has worked diligently to encourage the girls to feel their individual importance by helping to see each was dressed a little nicer than usual for special occasions. She has willingly taken extra time to see that their hair was combed more attractively and she has made extra effort to teach personal cleanliness. She has paid herself for extra pleasures for the girls, has taught many to play games, sing, dance, sew and even say their first word plainly. They know they have someone who cares just about them sums up the student relationship she has created. Mrs. Fraughton is the mother I of four children, all married. more. He has achieved remarkable progress in sparking interest among the residents in his. charge in their personal appearance and sets the example of careful speech and courtesy to his charges and their families. Both Mrs. Fraughton andMr. Peterson reside in American Fork. The other six finalists and the number of years each has been employed are: Earl Thompson, Manila, assistant chef, 11 years; Jane Robinson, American Fork, teacher, 14 years; Cosby Rogers, Lindon, sewing room employee, 18 years; Lucy Lee, American Fork, attendant, 11 years; Betty Lout Beck, Lehi, attendant, three years; LeRoy Smith, Lehi, maintenance repairman, two years. Each of the eight received a framed certificate of commendation. Each also received a ring, presented by the Utah Mental Health Association. -- Calif, hospital, following a stroke. Mr. Driggs was the father and director of the famous "King Sisters, and of television King Family, fame. He was a half brother of the late Dr. Howard R. Driggs, long time educator and author. This gifted family had entertained military troops throughout the world. Mr. Driggs was the last of a family of 12 children. He was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, October 30, 1885, a son of Benjamin Woodbury and Olivia Pratt Driggs. His mother was the olders daughter of Parley P. Pratt, noted LDS leader. He was married to PearlMort-ense- n, August 22, 1908 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1907, and was an active member of the Emeritus Club. He was a professor of music, and taught vocal throughout his life. He was also a gifted artist and painted in oils. He formerly taught school in Snow College, Ephraim, at Payson, and at the academy in Sanford, Colorado. The musical show, Saturday was cancelled in respect to his passing. He is survived by his wife six daughters and two sons, Karlton, Mrs. Lavan (Maxine) Thomas, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Clark, Mrs. Alvino (Louise) Ray, Mrs. James B. (Donna) Konkling (Mr. Konkling is head of the LDS Church broadcasting); Mrs. Dell (Yvonne)Court-ne- y, William King Driggs, Jr., and Mrs. Marilyn Lloyd, all of the San Fernando Valley, Calif. Mr. Driggs, who was an uncle of Mr. E." R. (Goldie) Dicker-so- n, visited in Lehi many times. Funeral services took place Saturday in Van Nuys, Calif, with interment in Forest Lawn cemetery. VISITS IN KEARNS Mrs. Frances Comer spent a week in Kearns visiting at the home of her daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Lein and daughter Vicki Ann. They also visited in Kaysville with a granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagstaff. K THE LEHI FREE PRESS rJ J FIRST AND SECOND PLACE WINNERS NAMED IN LEHI JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE FAIR-MerrChilton, girl on left, won first place with her displays of heart model and chart! JoAnn Pulham won second place for an entry on roots and ilyn stems of flowers. Lehi Junior High School Students Hold Science Fair; Winners Named An unusually fine science fair was held at the Lehi Junior High School, April 8, with 86 Kathy Hunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hunt. These girls demonstrated photography projects exhibited. The entrants through the use of a pinhole included the students of the four camera. They displayed picscience classes, instructed by tures taken with a camera which Elwood Hunt and Reed Sunderthey had built themselves and land. On many of the projects, also described photography two students participated as a proceedings and methods. team. Fourth place was awarded to The students were allowed to Kenneth Chamberlain, son of choose and prepare their own Mr. and Mrs. Lucene Champrojects. The teachers reported berlain, for his working medal that in a large majority of of a solar still. It showed the cases, the projects were exconversion of salt water to fresh water by the use of sunlight. ceptionally good and it was reHonorable mention went to gretted that more prizes could not be awarded. A wide range of several outstanding exhibits insubjects was demonstrated. cluding the following: The first place award was Photography, placed by Kathsent to the project on the human leen Zimmerman, daughter of heart, prepared by Merrilyn Mr. and Mrs. Rex ZimmerChilton, Eighth Grade student, man, who showed types of film the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and processing; Kerlin Chilton. A working model Seismograph, demonstrated was prepared, with the circulaby Tony Godfrey, son of Mr. tory system demonstrated with and Mrs. Joseph Godfrey, who channels and the use of marbles depicted the means of detecting depicting the blood stream earthquakes and their strength; through the arteries and veins. (Michael Holcomb, son of Mr. A self explanatory chart was and Mrs. Lester Holcomb, was also used. the team member on this JoAnn Pulham, Eighth Grade project); Cotton Plant and the materstudent, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arland Pulham took ials made from this product, second place for her display entered by Colleen Moore, of the roots and stems of flowers very cleverly demonstrated. Third prize went to a Seventh Grade team of girls - Lynne and "Reynolds, daughter of Mr. Mrs. George Reynolds, and Thanday, April IS. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Moore; What Makes Pop CornPop, by Judy Lynn Greenland, daughter of Mr. aad Mrs. Hubert Greenland, and Una Pulley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pulley. Considerable research resulted in a vivid explanation of this process, capably displayed. Oil production was described through the exhibit of Connie Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brooks, and Rebecca Swank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Swank. They had prepared an actual working model of an oil welL Among other displays were some describing dental care, electricity, the telephone, electric motors 'and radio, with actual crystal sets constructed. Judges of the fair were teachers, Mrs. Elaine Walker, Jim Gray and Victor Ashby. The science teachers reported that this was the fourth annual display of the kind held in the local school. It is planned to continue into district and regional competition another year, if it can be arranged. Many parents of the students attended. 1965 Legion, Auxiliary Observe Anniversary The 46th anniversary of the American Legion was observed by the Lehi Post 19 and auxiliary members at an enjoyable party. The affair, which was held in the Lehi Memorial Building, featured a program and supper with Commander Dennis V. Finch taking charge. Commander Finch reported on the activities of the local post during the past year. 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