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Show LEHI, UTAH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1949 NUMBER 31 Folks Annual jiter Party l For Next Wednesday ' . 9nnuai Old Folks I . j. i j the LEiu ow"" .-i-hiiv it was an. Harold W. Barnes, in of the Old Folks Jfkn those 60 and over Stobe present, as well Oil" - - ! j 4v,Qir nurtners and ;: presidency and their fwill all present. ,. i2 is in readiness for Ws entertainment, Mr. jounced. The show-special show-special feature will be- a. m, at the Royal '' This will be followed Jianquetinthe basement sake tabernacle. ram will be presented a followed by dancing to of Carter's orchestra. Evening those present will 'opportunity to visit to- ,ith a lap lunch served, sing program will be giv-, giv-, dancing will conclude the rtation will be afford- ose neeamg it. idual wards. fee memDers serving Barnes are Thomas j, secretary, and Mrs. David a jctine as lady chairman ! stake. New members this are Mr. and Mrs. W. D. of the Second ward, B. and Mrs. Alma Peterson Fifth ward. S ward, Mr. and Mrs. Jay k chairmen, with commit-ibers, commit-ibers, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper ,llr. and' Mrs. John Bush-Ki. Bush-Ki. and Mrs. Isaac Bene, !rs. Thomas Powers, ad Ward, Mr. and Mrs. jLewis, chairmen, with Mr. is. Horace Bone, Mr. and Hon Evans and Mr. and D. Watkins. SWard, Mr. and Mrs. Dcrton, with Mr. and Mrs. i Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. land Mr. and Mrs. Elliott b ... - rfhWard, Mr. and Mrs. ; Fowler, with Mr. and Mrs. ! Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Ben s and Mr. and Mrs. Elmo i Ward, Mr. and Mrs. srSouthwick, with Mr. and IB. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. iff Timothy and Mr. and itaa Peterson. 'uFort, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph with Mrs. Ila Ault Woodruff Berry and Sam I fcH, Mr. and Mrs. Roland with Mr. and Mrs. Nor- Srickson. School Closed For Lack Of Gas Supply The re-opening of schools will be announced to the public, it was stated by Supt. D. R. Mitchell Wednesday evening. Mr. Mitchell Mitch-ell explained that the gas company com-pany had cut off the supply of fuel from large buildings in order to provide sufficient heat in private pri-vate homes. The opening of school depends entirely on the weather, he said. It will be announced an-nounced when thejNwill start again. When the Davis County and other schools are mentioned as starting, parents may know that they will also be open here. Both High School and the Elementary Ele-mentary schools were closed Wednesday. Local temperature was reported at 24 degrees below be-low zero Wednesday morning. Mrs. H. R. Petersen Celebrates 89th Birthday legislative Council Meet ot Provo A L Curtis, Payson, chair-11 chair-11 'he Utah county medical , wffl be the featured at the meeting of the fwy Women's Legislative ?wmcn will.be held Feb a. ra. in the women's wovo. ; i pi . . :.' - nnstensen will 'He senate bills on health 'hey affect the public. !;nand answer period w. The building will be wy warm, Mrs. A. F s chairman of the health Vx- reports. Jy-second annual con-f con-f the Utah Wool Grow-f Grow-f jaticn, orieinallv 25 and 26 in Salt l"''uas been cancell aieT COnditions j first time in the tM . iation that fi7,Vention has had UCecordi to -Cl executive VISITS HERE 2fcnVeventforMr. at5Se8Clabb was the morning. Lt. . i bnefore retumine to He .!ut.h Dakota. 5 -drtfirQyvCOld weath Hr as a two f ad The n h to the ent W0nt;,Crabb made v same train ''dthTfend. Mrs. with relatives. Last Wednesday marked the 89th birthday of Mrs. H. R. (Em ma) Peterson, former Fairfield resident, who has lived in Lehi for the past 8 years. She suf fered a broken hip and severe injuries at that time but has recovered re-covered to the extent that she walks about and attends church regularly. She also enjoys read ing, often without glasses, plays the piano and helps with household, house-hold, tasks. . ; . .; . : .: She was born in Hammer, Germany, Ger-many, Jan. 19, I860, a daughter of Gotthilf and Justine Stelter Muller. She spent her fifteenth birthday on board ship, enroute with the family to Australia. The voyage required 13 weeks by sailing sail-ing vessel. Coming of a family of musicians music-ians she learned to play both piano and violin. She and her sister, Pauline, now ' Mrs. John Bruhn, were the first women violinists vio-linists in that country. She played play-ed the organ in the Lutheran church, riding on horseback twenty miles to attend services. She was married to Hans R. Petersen in Australia, later moving mov-ing to New Zealand. Their home was always open to the missionaries mission-aries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, among them, Elder Miltcn Ben-nion Ben-nion and George and Orson Rom-ney. Rom-ney. She came to Utah with her husband and five children shortly short-ly after the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple in May, 1893. They lived in Salt Lake City, Benson ward, Cache county; and in Salt Lake Valley and Fair field. Mrs. Petersen has served in all the church organizations for women, acting as organist in some capacity wherever she uvea In former years she made many beautiful pieces of handwork, as well as ruffs and auilts. She of ten expressed her regret that she had not been taught to spin and weave as her mother did. Her husband passed away 7 years ago, at the age of 92. Her one liviner sister. Mrs. Pauline Bruhn of Australia, is now 87 Of her ten children, seven are living'. 'Thev are Mrs. Laura Brunson. Juneau, Alaska; H. A Pptprspn Venice. Calif.: O. T. Petersen. San Francisco; Mrs Clara Clover, Lehi; John M. Petersen. DraDer: Mrs. Zina Sherwood, Morgan; and Mrs. Margaret McMillan, Lehi. She has 24 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Seven grandsons served in the recent war. International Technical ?Jd C'v&i Countries of florid t m- JxarMWtwnt ' - ' 5 v i i (.. I i iA - X i ; J' , Vi ,; if i; iai j) - i , : " . - " v,..:.- Gold and Green Ball To Be Feature At High School Saturday New ways ot solving old problems are shown to experts and governments in dozens of countries through technical assistance programs of the United Nations and its affiliated specialized agen cies. Here scientists in Italy learn about latest methods of central insect and fungi infestation in stored grains at a school conducted by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). THE WASHINGTON WATCH FARMERS VIEW FILM ON AGRICULTURE Farmers of Lehi and neighboring neighbor-ing districts were given the privilege of viewing a film pageant page-ant Tuesday which depicted the progress of agriculture for 5000 years. The film traced the advance ad-vance of farming methods since the time of the Egyptians. Provided Pro-vided by the J. I. Case Company the showing was held at the Peterson Implement Co., with Keith Gailey as host. Open house was held for- the farmers and; luncheon was served to mere than 120. Weatherman On Dunce Bench In the junk-heap labeled "forecaster" "fore-caster" will be found the weatherman weath-erman gone to an inglorious end with public opinion pollsters. Forecasting on any subject just isn't safe when President T is involved. The forecast had been "partly cloudy" with "some sun in the afternoon." The presi dent got a blue sky, a brilliant sun and crisp air. Although Harry S. Truman won a round with the inaugural day weatherman, the senate's Republican minority, with the help of six Democrats, handed the Trumanites a solid blow by defeating the bill to exempt in augural tickets from amusement taxes. -.. . . . . .... Senators Ask Relief Western senators have agreed to back whatever plan of relief the governor's of the various states propose for saving the sheep and cattle industry in the snow-struck west. Sen. Elbert D. Thomas pointed out that the railroads have authority to put in emergency rates if they de sire. 1 Bosone Gets Nod Utah's new congresswoman Reva Beck Bosone has been nam ed to the House public lands committee. Rep. Boscne was in terested in getting a spot on the land group so she could push Utah reclamation projects. Watkins Wants Changes Utah's Arthur V. Watkins has called upon the Veterans Admin istration to reconsider present plans and to study the possibility possibili-ty of expanding facilities cf the planned neuro-psychiatric 500- bed hospital at Salt Lake City. The senator is of the opinion that additional beds could be included to provide a core unit for tuberculosis cases as well as the additional medical and surgical sur-gical needs of veterans in ' this area. ' Rankin Routed Administration Democrats found the regulations necessary to give the boot to two Democrats Demo-crats long unwanted on the controversial con-troversial un-American activities committee. The victims were Mississippi's ranting representa tive, John Rankin and F. Edward Hebert cf Louisiana. Vets Bill Offered A bill to aid qualified veterans to get into business both here and in foreign countries by the establishment of a corporation capitalized at $500,000,000 was introduced into the senate last week by Sen. Alben Barkley, D., Ky. The bill is virtually identical with one introduced last year by Sen. Styles Bridges, R., N. H. who joined Barkley in sponsoring the new bill. Funeral Held Friday For r Mrs. John Whipple Rites Held For War Hero Keith G. Davis Friends and relatives filled the chapel in the Fifth ward last Friday when services were held for Mrs. John G. Whipple (Susie Smuin) . The rites were conducted conduct-ed by Bishop Warren L. Goates. The funeral march was played by Mrs. Abraham . Anderson and prayer was offered by Bishop Ernest N. Webb. Mrs. Anderson played an appealing organ selection, se-lection, "Berceuse," and also accompanied ac-companied the vocal ; numbers. Mrs, George Ingram sang. 'Hold'A JL - musical number, "In the Garden of Tomorrow," was sung by Mrs. Howard Robinson. Speakers were Sylvester Evans and Bishop E. B. Garrett. They recalled the life and experiences of Mrs. Whipple, telling of her fine ability as a housekeeper, her loyalty and consideration toward friends. She always attended funerals and was prompt in of renng ner services to tnose m trouble. Commendation was giv en both she and Mr. Whipple for their daily visits and care of his mother. She faithfully cared for family graves, it was pointed out, often walking to the cemetery. Mr. Whipple's willing aid at military mili-tary services was also noted. The benediction was spoken by President Virgil H. Peterson and the grave in the Lehi cemetery was dedicated by R. J. Whipple. As a postlude on the organ, Mrs. Anderson played, "Some Sweet Day, Bye and Bye." Interment was under the direction of the A. H. Wing Mortuary. Funeral rites were held Thurs day for SSgt. Keith G. Davis, 27, whose body was shipped home from France. The services were held in the Second ward chapel under the direction of Bishop Cecil L. Ash, at 1:00 p. m., with interment in the Lehi cemetery, the A. H. Wing Mortuary in charge. Military honors were ar ranged by the Lehi Post of the SSgt. Davis was the son of Alphonso W. and Delia Giles Davis. He was born in Lehi, Jan 17, 1917. He was married to Donnaleve Anderson, Provo, Aug 6, 1941. He was a graduate of tht Lehi High School and a former student stu-dent cf Brigham Young university univer-sity in Provo. He enlisted in the Army, in May, 1940, and received traioning at Ft. Knox, Ky., Ft Lewis, Wash., and Camp Bowie, Texas. He went overseas Jan. 19, 1944, and was reported missing in action, Sept. 13, 1944. Later information revealed that he was killed in action on that date. Survivors include his widow and a daughter, Diana Davis, of San Francisco; his parents, Lehi; two sisters, Mrs. William B. Hay ward, Denver, Colorado; and Mrs. J. H. Firmage, Salt Lake City, and a brother, Ralph W. Davis, Lehi. Right or wrong ? T0U BE THE JUDGE! 6Uy-l'MAFRAlP WECOULPN'T Dr. Dejong Speaker At PTA Meeting As an outstanding feature, of the January meeting of the Parent-Teachers association Dr. Gerrett DeJong of the Brigham Young University, was the guest speaker. He outlined the need for Americans to learn more about other nations, to learn their lansuages in order to pro- mote a better understanding of STOP QUICK CffVMS ON THIS ICE Qjy- ( TOO 'tooT m FACE W . "msT HISMIE-HfcS(OjCSEkV -rr CAN'T STOP n Oj ,VM NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIt Funeral Services Today For John G. Whipple world affairs. Unless this is done, America (United States) cannot take her rightful place in world councils, he stated. The Meeting, held in connection connec-tion with Patron's Day, was well atttended, mostly by mothers, but with a sprinkling of fathers present. Mrs. Udine Wing, PTA president, took charge of the meeting and urged adults to take advantage of classes to be held and to suggest their desire for other courses. Special musical numbers were directed by Frank W. Shaw with the Junior band and a girls double trio taking part. Funeral services are scheduled for John Gay Whipple, 61, in the Fifth ward chapel today (Friday) at 1:00 p. m., under the direc tion of Bishop Warren L. Goates. Mr. Whipple was found dead by a relative who called at his home early Tuesday evening. He had evidently died of a heart attack, at-tack, Monday evening. His wife died a week ago and his mother is confined to the Lehi hospital. She was not informed of her son's death until Wednesday. Mr. Whipple was born in Lehi in 1887, a son of Nelson Gay and Susannah Wanlass Whipple. He was educated in the Lehi schools. His main occupation was car pentry and sign painting. He was a fine cabinet maker and an artistic ar-tistic penman. He served overseas over-seas with the American forces in World War I and was well known as a member of the American Legion, and had been actively associated with the Lehi Post of the Legion for the past 20 years, Survivors include, his mother and two brothers, Wm. N. Whip' pie, Salt Lake City, and Frederick Whipple of Lehi. Friends may call at the A. H. Wing Mortuary Friday morning until time of services. Burial will take place in the Lehi cemetery. Stake Conference Set For February 13th The quarterly conference of the Lehi Stake will be held in the Stake Tabernacle Sunday, Feb. 13th, it was announced by Stake President Herman C. Goates. All meetings will be held on Sunday beginning with the Priesthood Leadership meeting at 8:30 a. m. General sessions will begin at 10:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. The Stake Welfare meet ing will be held at 2:00 p. m for all stake and ward welfare officers. There will be a representative present from the general auth orities and one from the general welfare office, it was stated. All stake members and others inter ested are urged to attend. Furth er information will be published later. Youth Injured In Car Road Accident Mason Taft, 15, was reported to be recovering at his home after injuries received in a car-truck collision Monday at the Forks of the road between American Fork and Lehi. The boy suffered a badly wrenched back and bruises for which he was treated at the Lehi Hospital. The boy had attempted to en ter the car driven by Mrs. Don Smith, 40, of Lehi, who had stopped to give him a lift. A truck came up from the rear, striking the Smith car and knocking the boy to the ground. Damages to the car were esti mated at $250. Melvin Grant of American Fork investigated the accident. Highlight of the winter dancing danc-ing season will be the Gold and Green ball to be held in the High School gym, Saturday evening. eve-ning. Sponsored and arranged by the Mutual Improvement Association, As-sociation, with stake superlnten-dency superlnten-dency and presidency in charge, the affair will depict the theme, Winter Wonderland. Decorations will be in blue and white accented ac-cented with pine trees, skaters and such things as snow men. Stake officers LaVar Bateman, Bert Beck, S. Glenn Smith and Roger Price, together with Pres. Reva Fox, Phyllis Webb, Ardell Zimmerman and Lexia Whipple are carrying responsibility among them. The queen will be Miss Ila Thueson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan O. Thueson of the First ward. Her escort will be Malcolm Mal-colm Stephensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maiben Stephensen. The First ward is exchanging turns for this honor with Cedar Fort on account of the extreme winter win-ter weather. Fairfield is also excused in their representation due to the cold weather. Heralds will be Clifford Norman Nor-man and Lynn Courney; Flower Girls, Ileen Ferkovitch and Judy Ann Peterson. The little crown bearer will be David Worlton. The attendants and their escorts es-corts will be as follows: Second ward, Miss Vervene Sorensen and Myrton Grant; Third, Jacqueline Barnhardt and Mark Feather-stone; Feather-stone; Fourth, LaRae Smith and Howard Ault; Fifth, Joyce South-wick South-wick and Ned Wilson. During intermission there will be a floor show, with local talen in a Waltz Quadrille, directed by Ernest and Pauline Grant Cedar-strom. Cedar-strom. Taking part will be, Elaine Norman and Alvin Schow; Fay Westover and Robert Houghton; Hough-ton; Phyllis Fox and Dick Coop er; jLois jtvicKs and Marvin jor gensen; Shirley Scott and Don Roberts; Nada Smith and Dale Loveridge; Rita Powers and Charles Johnson; Beth Jones and Kenneth Whimpey. Music will be by Steineckert's Orchestra. I v, 1 " J I ii - I X ' I ' ' 4 J ' 1 i ' A-."' ., , . . A - . , j ; , This mother and daughter both suffered ravages of Infantile Paralysis. Your dimes eased their suffering. Couple Save Home From Fire By Quick Action Mrs. Charles Crabb suffered a bad fright Sunday when she re turned from her cellar to find her kitchen ablaze. Her presence of mind enabling her to call her husband to the rescue. They managed to put the fire out, although al-though curtains . were flaming and flapping about the room. Shades and curtains were des troyed, and the room will require redecorating. Mrs. Crabb had lighted a can die and descended to the cellar unhurriedly performing her tasks there. She happened to turn and noticed a pink glow through the doorway. The fast attack on the fire prevented it from spreading to the ether parts of the house The fire was evidently caused by contact of matches or the candle flame, unnoticed by Mrs. Crabb before she went to the cellar. Sophomore Play Developing Basketball Players The Sophomore Basketball Team of the Lehi High School is being coached by Dean Prior. Their encounters with similar teams from other schools have added greatly to the league. Mr. Prior explained that the purpose of the Sophomore league is to provide preliminary entertainment entertain-ment and to develop players for the future. The boys practice every night that the main team practices contending with the league team in practice scirm-mages. scirm-mages. Thus far they have won a game and lost one. They defeated de-feated Lincoln and lost to Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove. Three of the group, Richard Felt, Kerlin Chilton and Neil Manning are now dressing each time for possible use on the main team. All are shaping up well; seme are small but what they lack in size they make up in spirit, their coach stated. Others on the team include, Neil Carson, Jack Doyle, Paul Bennett, Harold Fox, Johnny Johnson and Edwin Webb. Benefit Play Well Received The large auditorium of the Lehi Stake Tabernacle was well filled Wednesday night for the delightful play, "You Cant Take it With You." The Brigham University players, directed by Dr. Pardoe, presented the play with proceeds going to the Lehi High School Band fund. Tne play was sponsored by tne Lehi Liens' Club, with Clifford Miller as president. Mr. Miller welcomed the audience and expressed ex-pressed appreciation to the Fed erated Women's Clubs, Auctus, Athenian, Liahonian and Olympian Olym-pian for selling tickets, and to band members and members of the Lions' Club; also to the Lehi Stake Presidency for donating the building free of charge. Pray er was offered by President Ar-mond Ar-mond E. Webb, a member of the Liens' Club. I |
