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Show Hi Herald-Journ- Early Logan Taberme1e Choir Wis Known As An Outstanding Musical Organization Pioneer Progress Centennial Edition al One of the truly fine musical organizations of Cache Valley around the turn ol the century was the Logan Tabernacle choir, a picture of which appears to the left. The picture dates from 1905. Interesting Information about this choral group is gien by Samuel B. Mitton, Logan, who is seen on the picture in the third e row from the bottom, fourth from the left. Mr. Mitton has of having been the distinction leader of the choir for six yeais some ten or fifteen year after this picture was taken. Diiector of the choir at the time this picture was taken was Alexander Lewis, a native of Wales who had been converted to the LDS faith amf had come to Cache Valley. Fine Musician He was a fine musician, Mr. Mittoh recalls, "and as good a man as ever lived. We all just idolized him." Mr. Mitton recalls the two-yeperiod, somewhat earlier than the time of this picture, when Evan Stevens, best known composer of LDS hymns, served as organist for the Tabernacle choir. Logan Stevens had been working on the railroad and happened to stop in Logan overnight. Alexander Lewis, knowing of his great talents m the music, went to the home with a group of his singers. After enjoying some music together, Lewis convinced Stevens to quit the railroad and remain in Logan as A number of Stevens oiganist. hymns were composed during the two years he spent in Logan, according to Mr. Mitton The late George W. Thatcher led the choir for about seven years following the death of Mr. Lewis Mr. Thatcher was succeeded by Mr. Mitton. me-tur- living Fourth from the left In1 the third row from the top is Mrs. Lucy Smith Cardon, Logan, kho will be 100 yeais old In Janu-aiIn the bottom row, fourth hnd fifth pictures from the left, are Mr. and Mrs. W.U Harrison, who still live in Cache Valley. Fifth from the left in the third row from the bottom L C. M. Harris, well known pioneer musi-tai- n of Logan who lives at 129 A. First West in Logan. Second from the right in the top row Is Mrs. Irene Naisbitt of Logan. y. First picture on the left the In second row from the bottom Is Mrs. William Anderson. Mrs. Samuel B. Mitton is seen in the fourth row from the bottom, second from the left. 11 Counties Have One-Sixt- People h Eleven U. S counties had more than 1 000,000 inhabitants ea'-- in 1950, the Census Bureau today. Together, their peculation was h nearly 25,000,000, or i bout the U. S. total. one-sut- Cook county, 111., was No. 1 ith 4 508,792. Los Angeles countv. Cal, was second with w 4,1?,e 687. T-ether nine- - K.ngs county, N. Y, 2,716,347; Wayne county, Mich , 2,435,235; Philadelphia county. Pa , 2,071,603. IF YOU THINK they were not sharp v nen it earn to diamatirs New York county, N Y., 1 936,-5m the early days, take a look at the above picture, a scene from 1,516,-29Queens county, N. Y., Gilbert and Sullivans Mikado. On tne left is Edward Hansen Allegheny county, Pa, as Right is Coda Montrose Ar.deison playing Katapkaw. 1,51', 237. Bronx county, NY, 1,444 903; Familiar Faces Cuyahoga county, O, 1,389,532; Many people will recognize on and Middlesex county. Mass, this picture the late Apostle Mel- 1,059,675. vin J. Ballard, third row from the Figures for all but Middlesex and the four New York counties top, third picture from the left. Though the majority of the will be emerged later by additioh persons shown have passed away, of an undetermined number of there are some who are still persors who were counted away Of Mrs Anderson, who had just Early Logan was not without from home. The others are final. its cultural side The above photo-graj- h graduated from BY training school shows Coda Montrose (Mrs. (eighth grade) a local newspaper Far-Sight- ed Jol n Anderson) of Logan in the critic of the day said, Miss MontFlight of Fancy garb of Katabhaw, and Edward rose hasnt the voice of a siren, Hansen, also a Logan resident, but she put such dramatic conSALT LAKE CITY (UP! Patty who played m the Brig- ception into the role that it President Brigham Young and 4, knows the lingo of fliers. ham Young College production of brought her Into highest favor. those associated with him in the Duffy, When she finishes her prayers she Gilbert and Sullivans "Mikado. As the picture will attest Mr. founding of this great commonnever says "amen but roger. The play was produced In the Hansen towered over little Katawealth were in mat"Thats what the old Thatcher Opera house, above bhaw by several feet. The auditers of a cultural and educational Explains Patty: pilots say when they get through the Thatcher Brothers Bank way ence "was kept in stitches during nature, and in their Influence up- talking. the entire musical according to on the building of character. back in 1906. The foundation laid by them reports of the day. reAs some of the participants MORE PEOPLE has been built upon by their sucThe 1950 population of Cache call it, the opera house was cramcessors until today the Church of county is listed by the Bureau med full for the afternoon and Fair Warning Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints o' the Census at 33,496. Thu com- evening of the performances can boast one of the most comLITTLETON, Mass. Sign over with a figure of 29,797 years only school opera. The cast pares prehensive youth and adult profor 1940 and represents an in- rehearsed under Prof. Mann's the entrance to the general store Common: "Stoop or grams of recreation and character crease of 3,699, or slightly more tutelage for about three weeks at Littleton development In the entire world. than 12 Bump. per cent. prior to the production. 0; 4, Ko-K- There Was "High Drama" In , Cache Valley During Those Days In Youth Guidance Ko-K- o, UTAH PEOPLE HAVE DEVELOPED A WILLYS NOTABLE THE NAME THAT'S SYNONYMOUS WITH AUTOMOTIVE UTILITY Tradition In Choral Music "Come, Come Ya Saints, no loll nor labor fear. This famous Mormon hymn, which strikes such a chord of feeling when sung or heard by all who have their roots In these valleys of the mountains, is a s mbol of the significant part which choral music played In the -- lives of Utlus pioneers. This hymn, which certainly ranks among the finest which the Christian churches have produced, was sung around lonely campfires on the great plains. It was sung in isolated little communities where the struggle for existence was often so hard that when quavering voices shouted out "All is well, it could only be called a glorified form of whistling In the dark. heard by Today this hymn millions throqgh the nation-wid- e broadcasts of the Salt Lake Tabernacle choir, and it Is probably safe to say that it Is the favorite song of the huge audience which listens to this weekly program. Choral music of a religious mature is almost as old as Christianity itself, and the Protestant churches In particular have de Is veloped a tradition for congregational singing. The LDS tradition in this field is a part of the general pattern which developed among the various churches of Christendom. Let It is probably safe to say that there has never been any religious group for whom group singing meant as much as for the early Mormon pioneers. It was a medium through which they could express their faith and their hopes and achieve a feeling of solidarity. A volume could be written on the development of specially-traine- d choirs among the LDS people, a development which has culminated in the great Salt Lake Tabernacle choir. Practically every little settlement in early-da- y Utah organized its choir under direction of a choirmaster as soon as this was at all possible, and all accounts indicate that many of them achieved a competence which was remarkable considering the many handicaps. Fortunately many of the early settlers. In addition to native musical tant. brought with them from the Old World some training and experience in music. Exam -- ples in Cache Valley were the Sorensons of Mendon and Alexander Lewis of Logan, the former from Dwimark and the latter from Wales, that home of great choral singing. These men and many others, filled with a deep love for music, were Important forces in Instilling Into the people of their communities an for good music competently performed. The tradition In the sp'.ere of choral music has borne frt it today In many fine choirs glee clubs and other singing groups In the communities of Utah, Idaho and other areas of the "Pioneer Youth on Rampage Within 90 LAFAYETTE, Ind. minutes an unidentified youth stole U. B. Sproats automobile, robbed a florist of $80, w'recked Sproats car, stole another at Independence, Ind., and escaped. New York state's orchards and vineyards rank third In the nation and cover 2800 acres. L Ath Productiveness The productiveness of Franklin county farms is reflected In a preliminary report of the 1950 agricultural census, released this year. Total farms In the county number 1151, comprising 426,880 acre'. Average size of farms is 232 4 acres. However, the predominant sized farms in the county showed that most range between 30 and 200 acres. The report also showed that 4174 acres of crop land were used for pasture; that 434 farms reported a total of 30,590 acres In cultivated summer fallow; 905 farms had part or all irrigated land with a total of 37,831 acres under lrrl3ation. Only ihree farms In Franklin county used sprinkler Irrigation systems. Figures showed that 1039 farmers lived on their farms, and of the 1151 farm operators, only 2 were 732 farms have telephones; 1953 have electricity; 482 have electric hot water heaters, and 142 home freezers. More than 1000 farm homes have electric washing machines, and 581 farms have milking machines. The report further showed that the value of all products sold from farms of Franklin county In 1949 exceeded $64 millions, v"W NcX 8 VC tv x v. . 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Those selling whole milk produced 34.137,656 pounds of nnlk. 4721 hogs vveie reported as being raised on 439 farms. 11,431 sheep art owned by 144 operators, and these sheep produced 51,885 pounds of wool. 1,240,781 dozen eggs were produced on 495 farms til 1SN ft v.e county. uese figuies weie i pleased from . report received at the countv agent s office the In & 1 the Bngham Young College orchestia year 1908. and was ruhmittod for the for tills issue by In the Herald-Journ- al Alonzo Wood, Mendon. A Agricultural Thete were 922 faims In Fianklin county having dairy cattle, and "nHt e..5 i Census Depicts s. IMPORTANC E OF thirgs cultural wav emphasized in the old any perhaps to a greater extent even than today. The photo above U of r r WILLYS STATION WAGON hate been veiling the WILLYS "jeeps, station wagons, pickup trucks and sedan del' very sinee and many satisfied owners in Cache Y'alley will confirm that the utility value Is unexcelled. 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