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Show the hillsides peeping through the green foliage and the Sheep Shearer Awarded Recognition Certificate pleasure streamers crossing We were and charmed with the grandeur of the scene. 1 went to a secluded place and offered my gratitude to my Heavenly Father for the kind care over us in leading us safely to see the land hallowed by Him to bring forth His work in An American Under Western Skies by Eleanor Madsen this country, being instru- 0 the strange reflection mental in keeping its standards high and its image strong. This young man adopted America as his home just seventy years after the bitter struggle for freedom, the birth of our nation in 1776, at a time when the United States was broadening its horizons, moving westward, still in its infancy in growth and expansion. C, N. Lund, as he was known, was to have a profound effect on policies and programs in this new western country. His influence would be far reaching in the lives of the people in Sanpete County and in the State of Utah for many generations. The training he had received as a boy in Denmark would help now in the molding and shaping of a new America. His love for America commenced at the dawn of that day, August 11, 1869, when he recorded, We beheld for the first time the shores of America as we sailed into the beautiful harbor of New York where could be seen on either side the lovely villas and mansions on when I, from the steamer deck gazed for the last time on the receding shores of my native land, the land that gave me birth, where by forefathers had lived and died and where I had spent my childhood and youth. Here I stood now at the age of an inexperienced twenty-two- , boy without one of my relatives and on my way to a new and far distant country. My trust was in the Lord, 1 can testify now after many years of experience that through all these years His hand has been over me for good. These words taken from the diary of Christian N. Lund, born January 13, 1846, in a little d dwelling by the roadside near Seest, Denmark, might echo the words and the story of the lives of many of the early emigrants who came to Sanpete Valley, pioneers and patriots, whose desire for freedom and whose quest for knowledge have helped mold straw-thatche- LaVor Taylor, veteran sheep shearer, has been awarded a certificate of recognition of outstanding craftsmanship by Governor Calvin L. Rampton. Mr. Taylor has sheared sheep throughout the Western states during the season for most of his 80 years. He also was president of the Sheep Shearers Union of North America for several years and has conducted workshops in his craft. the latter days. As did so many other settlers of our western lands, Christian traveled by ox team to Salt Lake City and from there to Sanpete Valley, where he lived first in a in Moroni and later in dug-oMt. Pleasant, where he made his home for the remainder of his life; C. N. Lund was probably best known as a spiritual leader of the people, serving as president of the Scandinavian mission, as stake president of North Sanpete Stake for fourteen years, and as bishop of the combined Mt. Pleasant wards for twelve years. This ward was the largest ward in the church at that time. After being released as bishop he was ordained a patriarch, which ofice he held until his death, May 7, 1921. An article in the Mt. Pleasant Pyramid at the time of his death said, No death for some time in this city, has more deeply stirred the hearts of all the citizens of Mount Pleasant, for he was beloved by practically every soul, and had worn out his life in loving service. Along with his leadership in the church and helping to raise and care for his thirteen children, Christian spent great deal of time and effort a in helping to govern and form the policies and actions of local, county and state government. He served three terms as mayor of Mt. Pleasant, two terms as city councilman and two terms as city recorder. It was during 0 that these years much was done in the improvement of city streets, straightening lines of city lots, establishing sidewalks, planting trees on streets and public places. In 1882 and again in 1887 he was appointed a member of the 1880-189- Constitutional Convention Salt Lake City. It was in a disappointment to him, as well as to the other 75 to 80 members when the proposition for statehood was rejected for ' the sixth time. He served as a member of the House in 1890 and as a member of the State Senate in 1894. In this capacity he visited the different public institutions in the state, including the universities, colleges, schools for the handicapped, and penal institutions. He remarked that it was hard mental toil. At the time he was in the legislature, the state militia wished to honor the legislators on the occasion of Washingtons birthday. They marched ' Christian and flowersXvegetables, Time to Start Your Indoor Plants Lund along the street by the Morgan Hotel where the legislators were staying and fired a volley of shots at the window from supposedly blank guns. However, one was loaded with buckshot and was fired at the window to C. N. Lunds room, leaving a broken window and havoc in the room. Fortunately he had left the room a short while before. C. N. Lund was always interested in education and while serving in the legislature was pleased to be part of the group who passed a bill to establish for the first time in Utah the free school system. Through his interest in educational affairs he was appointed a member of the board of education for North Sanpete School District and also served as president of the board. He was thirty-siyears a school official. During this time he was instrumental in helping to build and direct every school Mt. Pleasant city had as well as others in surrounding communities in the district. For many years he also served as a board member of the Snow Academy at Ephraim and was effective in encouraging its growth and development. He took an active part in interesting people in the establishment of a public library and used his best influence to have it built at its present location. He served as United States County Court Commissioner and was judge in many cases. He also served as United States Land Commissioner and was justice of the peace for six years. His name appears as a notary public on many of the instruments in the County Recorders office in Manti. His diary gives a glowing account of the day Utah became A glorious day! A a state: joyful day! for Utah." Several days later he and Judge Sutherland were the speakers at a meeting in Mt. Pleasant honoring the day of statehood. He expressed his gratitude to the Lord for so wonderfully all things in our favor. A quotation from his talk at this time shows his deep feeling for his country: I have tried to be a law abiding and loyal citizen here for nearly 50 years. I have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States. 1 have studied the history of this nation. 1 know upon what foundation it is x over-rulin- BEDDING N. The Easter Cantata, will Morning, be sung again this year, according to President Wilbur Cox and Harry .A. Dean, the director. The first rehearsal will be held this evening (Thursday) at 8 in the Ephraim West Ward Chapel. All former participants and others qualified are urged to be in attendance, Mr. Dean said. builded. 1 know God brought it into being and he has preserved it. I know that this government is the best that human wisdom, aided by inspiration, has yet been able to produce and establish. I believe that it will survive and that its fundamental principles of liberty and justice will eventually spread to every land and people on earth. While Christian N. Lund was not born in America or engaged in her war for fieedom in 1776, he was engaged throughout his life of 75 years in fighting for and upholding the principles of a free land. As one among many patriot pioneers who came west in the early days of Americas history, he brought with him courage and loyalty to this station. May we appreciate the struggles he had, the leadership he gave, the devotion to the right in his life worn out in loving service. (Christian N. Lund was my mothers father. He has some 200 descendants. Many of them still live in Sanpete County from Axtell to Mt. Pleasant and Moroni.) Joseph Hyrum Jensen, 84, of Sterling, died March 30, 1976 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah of causes incident to age. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3 at 1 p.m. in the Sterling Ward Chapel. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Gunnison Mortuary and Saturday at the Sterling Ward chapel one hour prior to services. Has anyone visited the cemetery lately and noticed the attractive stone that a very dear lady has put by her husband Antone Andersons grave? The stone, found in her own back yard, was washed and painted with green leaves and A thoughtful wife, Josie Anderson, did this to commemorate her husbands 100th birthday. Josie is full of courage, love and thoughtfulness which so many of us lack. One goes to her home to bring joy to her and leaves as the one who is cheered. Friends of Josie Anderson forget-me-not- Rehabilitate an old metal wastebasket by enameling it and then cementing wallpaper flower cutouts or decals onto it. SPRING SPECIALS CHAIN SAWS $1.00 running foot HAND SAWS $2.00 retoothing SI. 00 extra No extra charge for setting saw teeth FARNSWORTH'S 149 SO. Main, Manti 835-595- 1 Thurs., Fri., Sat., April 1, 2, 3 TURKEY FRANKS s. KOSHER DILL PICKLES Heinz Pickle Barrel, 32 oz..80c HAMBURGER CHIPS Heinz Pickle Barrel, 32 oz..75c Miracle Whip, qts . .89c CHOPPED DATES Dromidary, 8 oz. pkg. 55c WALNUTS Lt. Amber, full pound $1.29 CAKE MIXES Swansdown, 2 layer 2 for $1.00 ROOT BEER or COLA Shasta, 12 oz. cans. . .6 for 95c ICECREAM All flavors, Vfe ..99c gal POPSICLES, by the bag $1.25 PIZZA, large deluxe, special price FACIAL TISSUE Chiffon, 200, 2 ply. .2 for $1.00 EPHRAIM, UTAH S i DS PAINT THINNER and TURPENTINE Quarts reg. 1.95. .special $1.69 ATTENTION MOBILE HOME-OWNER- S 22 LONG RIFLE SHELLS Box of 50 rounds pkg. of 24 $49 98c PRODUCE ASPARAGUS, green tips. . lb. 39c TOMATO AND VEGETABLE MIXTURE Special scientifically formulated mixture is the perfect growing medium for faster, healthier growth and better tasting tomatoes and vegetables. Can be used "as is" or mixed with other soil to soften, condition and improve the area to be planted. Ideal for container growing. Friable, loamy and water absorbent. Sterile. Guaranteed weed, disease and insect free. In colorful polybag. SEALED NO ROOF RUMBLE ROOFS WARMER IN WINTER WITH A WARRANTY RED POTATOES No. 1, 10 lb. bag. COOLER IN SUMMER FIVE-YEA- R . . . Includes Both Labor & Materials ELIMINATES MAINTENANCE ..... pkg. J0 THE SEAMLESS ROOF THAT REVOLUTIONIZES MOBILE HOME DOESN'T COST E CALL LOCAL DEALER AT 462.2382 OR IT PAYS! CK3IS ANDERSON U MI. PLEASANT, UTAH INC. IN DRAPER, UTAH 571-67- SAFE-KOT- E, 6 for 39c Fresh, crisp heads lb. 14c We will have Seed Potatoes next week. Remember our bulk garden seeds APPEARANCE O VALUE O SAFETY SAFE-KOT- GRAPEFRUIT Texas Pinks 98c CABBAGE o per tod ot yean and it thoroughly wet dtvtlopod t Unl.fc mot roof Molontt, doot not molt ufdrt blistering summer tun - nor will t horden ond ttock from winter's ice ond snow wth enters guns. tproy very crock ond crevosfte ond bonds te the roof metal t effectively eliminate potential leokt ond momtenonce problems In addition, is on eirellent insulation ond e hot been given eitensive tests which prove it to withstand all sow id deadens r. woothor conditions for ot leott 20 years Sefo-Ke- 'ancCwane cud EPHRAIM Page SALAD DRESSING as low as Zbed 1976 Joseph H. Jensen Funeral Dated Assorted Packs GARDEN SEEDS 1 , We file and sharpen by machine with unvarying mechanical accuracy to make your tools sharp as new. Carbide Garden Took Scissors Saws all kinds Knives Pruning Tools, etc. NON-FOO- Compressed peat moss pots starts seeds and cuttings without transplanting. Roots grow through the pot and pot becomes part of the plant. Gives plants an earlier start. Eliminates transplanting shock. Gives better moisture control. Easier, cleaner to plant. In see-thr- u plastic multi-pack- Prices start at only Thursday, April e, SHARPEN UP FOR SPRING! He was nominated for this award by the Ephraim Lions Club, which also made it possible for Mr. and Mrs. Taylor to attend the Appreciation Dinner at the Salt Lake Hilton. During the course of the dinner, Governor Rampton paid tribute to Utah craftsmen for their skills, contributions and pride in workmanship. g PEAT POTS ' Easter Cantata Being Readied Messenger-Enterpris- 30 Prices Merc. Off Main St., 4th East & 2nd So. Manti 2 |