OCR Text |
Show A LEHI, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1948 NUMBER 26 Jit i f I i xxxiv ft I FIRST GROUND 4s turned la " " ew xork for U.N.'g permanent headquarters after the United States authorized a mh oi iit.5,000,000. Excavations 11 m . M .,tf S Ui 1 n i . m X tjir,. ,w - n anil m ..' 'W&WVTfm is 1 i nil V. ! X . mm' WiMtWm &mt&?& IW ine Dogs, an utbt'i rmm&v- MMwmi mc?mM t h u shown. j Lehi Post Office Handles Heavy Mail j ... ' kual Stake Rabbit Hunt Arranged jr Saturday Morning janized as a stake wide pro-; pro-; the members of the Mel-dek Mel-dek priesthood quorum, and Mult Aaronic priesthood jra will participate in a .shunt, New Year's day. This j'.annual affair, which furn-s furn-s great sport and comraderie ( men, as well as aiding In control of rabbits, a nuisance itaers. arold W. Barnes represents High Council as chairman of Melchizedek priesthood com-a com-a of the church service dept. 'ing as co-chairman for the i are Don Whimpey and Lo- Eckersley. Committee krs state that the rabbits jot be used for meat, due to levalence of tularemia, but jill be plucked to make the I - I hunt always leads to a 1 activity, a banquet which be furnished by the losers a big hunting contest. Com- this year will be the ff Priests and Seventies at the Elders and Adult eic priesthood members. meeting place is the Stake acle, at 8:30 on New Year's Saturday. All who can bring ' are asked to do so, to en-! en-! all the men to go. Guns be conditioned before the i! Md men are asked to f a- themselves with the ch they will use. Defi-,: Defi-,: factions as to proceedure toe of travel will be given meeting place. 2 order to make the project Pleasure and to avoid ac-- ie committee has draf t- as follows: olbing but shotguns are to A and no shot heavier a No. 4. should not be loaded f the field ready to hunt. rft? wm be identified - fea ribbon, and all partici- ; wked t0 teke dlrec--;rom them. 2nf;e .wm break the line to get the rabbit i w .vntire Une will ad-l ad-l toother, shooting and toward the rabbits to- 3 th;r " Clfcie becomes so th. b unsafe t0 shot I Weter the men wm i tol- tle or other signal 2 mnd reverse their S ard to 6y walk t rphK-16 middle. shoot- tte en? aS they escaPe I are itnclosure' ani when Wlilfr S -away- This of lunit the Possi- s Iron .I asked to move -5h5 Position to an-Tin an-Tin i?a nev swinging rs. 11116 with other Sunday School Awards To Be Given As an incentive for enrollment and regular attendance at Sunday Sun-day School, awards will be given, it is announced by Karl Webb, Stake Superintendent.. The enlistment en-listment program, as outlined by the General Board of the Sunday School, is being wholeheartedly adopted by Lehi Stake. A cordial invitation . is being extended to everyone, young and old to attend at-tend Sunday School during 1949. A fine program of religious education edu-cation is being offered by the Sunday-School, and the awards will be suitable mementos for those taking advantage of the opportunity. . Each student who achieves 100 enrollment, there will be a suitable award. The three wards achieving the highest percentage of enlistment for the full year, will be given awards. Board members in charge of the enlistment work are Joseph Rothe and J. Freeman Royle. Superintendents have been contacted con-tacted and acquainted with the enlistment program. With cooperation coop-eration between stake and ward workers, it is expected that many more may be added to the Sunday Sun-day School rolls. The ultimate aim is to gain the interest and attendance of all ward members. Everyone is urged to make a New Year's resolution ATTEND SUNDAY SCHOOL. e n; am wingate of, lSVaUed at the 'ate'S grand"i Qstis'i nT Charles: '-mas night. County Makes Tax Apportionment To Cities & Schools Alpine School district received the biggest slice of $2,872,200 tax money apportioned in Utah county coun-ty last week, Maurice Bird, county coun-ty treasurer announced. Reason for the big cut of $645,000 is the location of the Geneva Steel plant, the county's heaviest taxpayer, tax-payer, in the district. The state and state schools received re-ceived $550,000, with Nebo School district getting $400,000, and Provo School district getting $300,000. " Other amounts coming to the north end of Utah county were Lehi $22,000; Pleasant Grove S20.000; Alpine $2,000; American Fork $40,C00; Orem $o?ff Hiehland Conservation district S9.C00; Lindon $6,C00; Orem Metropolitan Water district $2,-500, $2,-500, and American Fork Metropolitan Metro-politan Water district $1,000. Ferrell Madsen Called To Mexican Mission Miss Ferrell Madsen, 21, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Madsen, has received a call to serve in the Mexican Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will enter the mission home, Jan. 24, with a farewell party scheduled for Friday, Jan. 21, in the First ward church. , ' Miss Madsen has lived In Lehi with her parents for the past two years, and has been out standing in church activities. She served as counselor in the MIA, chorister and assistant or ganist for the ward choir, also teaching in Sunday School. She is a Golden Gleaner. An accomplished musician Fer rell has studied under Mrs. Sea-bury Sea-bury in Salt Lake City, and with Prof. Mitchell at -the McCune School of music. She was valedictorian vale-dictorian for her Seminary class in South Davis stake, and a graduate of Davis High School, where she was selected from 1000 students to offer the prayer in VE Day exercises. She played in the orchestra at both Davis and Pocatello high schools. Ferrell is at present employed in the Genealogical Library in Salt Lake City, in the correction department. Her fellow workers will honor her at a personal shower before she leaves. George Brown Dies In Montana People of Lehi are receiving more mail than ever, according to A. Carlos Schow, local postmaster. post-master. Although there is no way of keeping a definite count of the actual pieces, there is more incoming mail than there ever has been, according to Postmaster Post-master Schow. Outgoing malls are also very heavy, with considerable con-siderable increase over last year, he stated, especially the Christmas Christ-mas cards. Some 20,000 more one and a half cent stamps were cancelled can-celled this year than last. In spite of the heavy increase, local postal workers are getting the mail through, although it has required some overtime. An extra carrier has assisted in getting out the first class mail, and an extra man has aided part time with RFD service, i Two extra people have been employed part time in the office, Additional funds have been allowed for this purpose. j The parcel delivery service, be gun recently, is a permanent service, and not just for the pre-holiday pre-holiday rush, Mr. Schow stated although it may not run for a short time in January. LaMar Hutchings is running this service New Guard Unit Still Has Opening For Men Mrs. V. Nielson Takes Trip To Southwest Away from winter for awhile was Mrs. Vernon K. Nielson, who accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alma A. Moser of Bancroft, Ban-croft, Idaho, to New Mexico and the South. They visited with a brother, Sgt. Horace G. Moser, and his wife and daughter, San dra, in Albuquerque, New Mexico Enroute, they attended sessions in the temples, at'. Mantl, St. George and Mesa, Ariz. In Santa Fe they viewed some of the old est buildings in the United States. The "palace of the gov ernors," built by the Spanards, is now a museum. A plaque in memory of Lew Wallace may be found there. It was there that he wrote part of his famous book, "Ben Hur." Mrs. Nielson obtained some in teresting souvenirs from the city of Isleta, which is entirely Indian, Ind-ian, its homes gay with great bunches of chili peppers. They viewed Carlsbad Caverns , and toured with a guide through Juarez in Old Mexico. Tile work and wrought iron is used extensively ex-tensively there, and of particular interest were the wood carvings. Exquisite wooden statues wear actual clothing, which is kept carefully changed and cleaned. In Arizona, Mrs. Nielson en- ioved visits with two former missionary companions of Mr, Nielson. Earl J. Westover and Mrs. Olive Hoopes. Openings exist in the National Guard unit of this city, says Major Ma-jor Glenn A. Wright, battalion commander. To date the unit, to be known as the 1457th unit, corps of engineers, has four offi cers, twelve recruits and two ex servicemen, making a total of 18 Those eligible to join are all men between the ages of 17 to 18 2, also veterans. It is possible the ex-servicemen will be able to enlist in the grade which they held at the time of their dis charge. Pay in the guard is graded, and ranges from $157 to $346 per year with the new "longevity' feature based on length of time served. Another new feature Is the retirement set-up providing for a pension at age 60 after the completion of at least 20 years guard service. Guard members who keep up training drill are assured draft exemption. The schedule as set up for the American Fork unit calls for training and drill for two hours each Monday evening and 15 days intensified training in summer camp yearly. The wage schedule for training and drill is set up as follows Recruits, $2.50 for two hours; privates, $2.66, Private first class, $3.0Q; Corporal, $3.33; Sergeant $3.83; Sergeant first class (form erly technical sergeant) $4.50 and Master Sergeant, $5.50, with a 57 increase for each 3 years of serv ice. Individuals desiring additional information may contact Major Wright or Sgt. 1st class G. Easton Brown, administrative assistant, who is employed ful time. Headquarters are to be estab lished upstairs in the City Hall instead of the Legion Hall as previously announced. The officers already have some equipment and equipment for the men will be here within 60 days. General Joshua West assured as-sured the local officers that if the unit is successful here Ameri can Fork will have an armory. Sgt. Brown urges the enlistment enlist-ment of more officers as well as recruits and G. I's. The unit to-date includes, be sides Major Wright and Sgt, Brown, 1st Lieut. Glen C. Barratt and 1st Lieut. Cecil Ray Hansen, officers; Wm. Pierce and Norman Larison, ex-servicemen; Evan Wride, Don L. Bean, Melvin Frandsen, Kenneth Taylor, Kay Walton, Val Storrs, Mark Grant, and Donald Conder, American Fork; Don M.' Walker, Orem; Merrill R. Ewell, E. R. Brown and Don Atwood, Pleasant Grove; recruits. J. Earl Smith Speaks At National Farm Bureau Meetings at Atlantic City VVU1U noo vw- " j Mrs. Seth Littleford of the death of a nephew to Mr. wiueiuiu, r.mo ijrrmm nf Tooele. Mr. "'""'i , Brown passed away at Butte, TTrV,ofo Vio hnH hppn em- JUUIHtUia, uui. " - nloyed. Funeral services wcic arranged ior tmany ai v- " in Tooele. Lorin Powell Becomes Insurance Head 11 .ns fDPPTlt.lV 3.D- Lorin roweu ao v....-, pointed to the position of manner man-ner of the Provo office of the Serve Ufelnsurance Co , Mr. Powell, who is a. si"""""- LeW High School, served overseas Lemxiio" ,,;a mrns dur- thP war He has since at-mrtlM at-mrtlM e!s Jl son How Birds Digest Feed Nn nec'es cf bird has teeth. A USEd s swallowed MjtoojJ chewing and ground by gravel in the gizzard. Traffic Continues In Deep Snow With No Accidents Activities in Lehi continued as usual. desDite the heavy snow fall Monday night and Tuesday, which brought the snow level to a depth of 15 inches. Accidents were minor, according to city Marshal Clemn Turner, who stated stat-ed that a few scraped fenders was the extent of damages during dur-ing the past few days. Boys with cipris have been cautioned against hitch riding on cars and trucks. The snow plow was brought into activity, and together with James A. Powell with his horse den srxarjer have cleared lanes on roads and sidewalks to permit necessary tranic. noaus L siinnerv. however, and traf fic is noticeably light. Meat Production Meat production this year Is expected ex-pected to total about 21 billion pounds, 10 per cent less than last year and the smallest output since 1941. The percentage decrease Is not expected to vary greatly among the four types of meat. Eeef supplies sup-plies probably will be down most and veal supplies least. The decrease de-crease in total meat output from last year v.-ill be most marked in the last quarter when the decrease In the 1943 spring pig crop will be reflected in bog marketings. Practical Nurses Urged To Secure Licenses Attorney General, Grover A Giles, has just released an official offic-ial opinion clarifying the law regulating the licensure of Prac tical Nurses. According to his ruling, all except a few exempt Nurses in the state, who desire to practice as Practical Nurses after July 1, 1949, must be licensed. li-censed. The Bureau of Home Nursing, a State Organization of Practical Nurses urged all Practical Nurses in Utah to apply for licenses without delay. The Attorney General ruled, that a Practical Nurse who has proof of reasonable experience as a Practical Nurse for five years Immediately prior to July 1, 1947, may be able to qualify for license without examination, if application applica-tion is submitted prior to July 1, 1949. The Bureau of Home Nursing exphasizes the Importance of having all qualified Practical Nurses obtain a license under the waiver provision of the present law. Nurses concerned, may obtain ob-tain an application for license by calling or writing to Rena B. Loomis, Head of Registration De partment, Bureau of Business Regulation, and requesting appli cation forms be mailed to their address. The Bureau of Home Nursing, 137 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, will assist qualified applicants in obtaining or filling out the applications, and will be glad to furnish further informa tion or copies of the license law, through the cooperation of the Department of Registration.- Keith D. Lott Dies Following Extended Illness Keith Dixon Lott, 34, lifetime resident of Lehi, died in a Salt Lake City hospital Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral services serv-ices were held in the Fifth ward chapel at 1:00 p. m., Wednesday, with Ernest Peterson of the Ward Bishopric in charge. The organ prelude was played by Mrs. Abraham Abra-ham Anderson. The opening song, a vocal duet, "In the Valley of Peace," by Mrs Virgil H. Peterson and Duane Woffinden, was accompanied by Mrs. Jean Phillips. Prayer was offered by Morgan S. Lott, an uncle. The life sketch was read by Bishop Ernest N. Webb. It brought out the facts that Mr. Lott was born in Lehi, the son of Benjamin C. and Geneva Broadbent Lott, on August 15, 1914. He was the sixth child In a family of 7, five sons and two daughters. He was educated in the Lehi schools, and a graduate of the Lehi High School. He was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had taught in Sunday School and in the MIA. He served as Scoutmaster Scout-master for six years, and was president of the M Men. He participated par-ticipated in Junior Temple Excursions, Ex-cursions, and had been baptized for over 100 persons. Well known as a sportsman, he was a member of the Wild Life Association, the Lehi Riding Club and Lehi Gun Club. Always maintaining attractive home grounds, he was an active member mem-ber of the Lehi Garden Club. He had planted rare shrubs in the garden of his new home, built within the past few years. He was a gifted singer, and had sung: numerous times in Dublic. Although' stricken with diabetes at the age of 12, he took part in athletics In school, as well as dramatics and opera. He had been a class officer. He graduated graduat-ed from the LDS Seminary with A. B. Anderson as principal. He had engaged in business for a time, and was employed as mall carrier. He was married to Mary Kloto- vich of South Jordan, August 28, 1941, In Lehi. He is survived by his wife; his parents; a brother,! B. J. Lott, all of Lehi; and two sisters, Mrs. Grant Carter, Beverley Bev-erley Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Wheeler Timothy. A vocal solo, "Lead Me All the Way," by Mrs. Donald South- wick, was accompanied by Mrs. George Carson. Speakers were Bishop Warren L. Goates and Patriarch Andrew Fjeld. They paid tribute to life of ambition and dependability led by Mr. Lott, eulogizing his uncomplaining and congenial nature, even in suffering. They told of the devotion cf his wife and her unfailing industry. The historic accomplishments of the Lott and Broadbent families were traced. Both were Pioneer families. fami-lies. The sureness of an after life and the resurrection was discussed. Between speakers, Mrs. Frank W. Shaw played a piano solo, "The Rustle of Spring," which was a much loved selection, and special request of Mr. Lott. After brief remarks by Elder Peterson, who spoke of the couple cou-ple as fine neighbors, the closing song was given by Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Woffinden, "When I Take My Vacation in Heaven." Mrs. Phillips accompanied. Alma Peterson spoke the benediction and the grave was dedicated by President Virgil H. Peterson. Mrs. Anderson played as postlude. 'All Through the Night." The flowers were cared for by the Relief Society members. Burial took place in the Lehi cemetery under direction of the A. H. Wing Mortuary. Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Smith returned re-turned last Friday after attending attend-ing the Farm Bureau Convention held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dec. 12 to 15, There were about 7000 in attendance, Mr. Smith stated, including the Ladies Auxiliary Aux-iliary of the Farm Bureau, from all parts of the United States. The main topic of the convention conven-tion was farm legislation, to be submitted to the new congress, which Includes parity payments for farm produce and reciprocal trade agreements. Mr. Smith was a speaker, and was well received, especially by several members from the Southern States, who congratulated him after the meeting., About 1,325,826 farm families belong to the National Farm Bureau. A large portion of that number is made up of farmers from the Central and Southern States. Mr. and Mrs. Smith also visited Kansas City, St. Louis, Cincinnati Baltimore, Washington, D. C, Philadelphia, New York City, Detroit De-troit and Chicago, as well as Nlagra Falls. Tours were made of these cities as they went through. A luxury liner bus was chartered from Utah with 37 passengers making the trip. The Smiths report a very enjoyable trip, and the weather was ideal. This is the first time the Smiths have gone that far East, they report, and they had a wide variety of experiences. Thev saw the Angel Moroni monument from a distance. They attended a performance at Radio Citv opera house, and viewed New York from the Empire State building, the tallest In the world. From the 82nd floor they could see for 22 miles over the citv. The view from the top, 102 stories, was not so clear. Among the many interesting sights, were old New York, with the Bowery and Chinatown, and the museums with miniature replicas re-plicas of famous actors and actresses. ac-tresses. They saw Mt. Vernon. with the home of George Washington, Wash-ington, and enjoyed a Drom- enade along the famous boardwalk board-walk at Atlantic City. Mr. Smith is well known here for his activities in Farm Bureau work. He is the local Dresident and serves on the county board. in charge of the AAA soli conservation conser-vation program. The Gerald Taylor family en joyed a delightful gathering Christmas Day. Around the dinner table at the Taylor home were Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and daughter Colleen, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Ekins (Geraldine) and family, fam-ily, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor and family of Salt Lake City. Old Man Winter Offers Record Snow Cover Old Man Winter was still champ this week and he still slugged like a champ. Platoons of snow shovelers opposed him, but always he punched back again and again. Monday and Tuesday there were nine inches of new snow, Sunday morning it was zero weather, Christmas morning it was 9 degrees below zero, and Friday was clear and sloshy. The level of the snow fall in the city now stands at a depth of 15 inches. The week-end cold snap caused some damage to local plumbing and many offices were uncomfortably uncom-fortably cool when employees reported re-ported to work Monday morning. Thomas A. Walker, caretaker at the Cave Camp reported Wednesday Wednes-day morning there were 21 inches of snow there and that the official of-ficial end of the month recording record-ing would be made Friday or Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Woods and family of Salt Lake City, were callers at the Gerald Taylor home on Christmas afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Littleford spent Sunday afternoon skiing at Alta. They were accompanied by the elder Mr. Littleford, who reports a most enjoyable time, with weather bright and sunny. Jack was able to get some fine snow pictures. Duties of Rope Rope plays a major role in jockeying jock-eying freight in and out of planes and securing it firmly for the duration dur-ation of the air voyage. Although web nets are used occasionally, the best available Manila line is used to prevent shifting of cargo, whether wheth-er it be crates of fish or fowl, orchids or-chids or automobiles. |