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Show • •By The Editor • THE SENTINEL will appear one day earlier next week, as our 1·egular publication day, Friday, happens to be Christmas day. Ad" ertisers and correspondents are asked to please get in their copy not later than Tuesday night. • • Midvale has the appearance of a "boom town" these days. Due to the increased population, the gas-rationing, increased employment, and other factors, this community has become a trading center of no small importance. Every day now looks like payday, with throngs of shoppers on the streets and in the stores, and parking space on Main street at a premium. A Publication Devoted to the Welfare and Progress of the Jordan Valley LOCAL SCHOOLS City To Make Test of Sites For Propo sed Skating Ri11k TO PRESENT FORMER JORDANITE YULE PROGRAM RECEIVES Students of the Midvale schools will present their annual Christmas program Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, according to Principal E. E. GreenMidvale to returned Vincent wood. The program will be as • Ray last week-end to reside with his follows: sister and family, Mrs. R. L. PaSelection, "Today T h e r e I s tience, after internment at the Salt Ringing," Midvale ladies' communLake veterans' hospital for over ity chorus under the direction of thr&e years. The story of Ray's Cannon Thompson; invocation; sefight for life, after the physicians lection, string trio, Ivagene Olson, had given him up, is a fascinating Phyllis Draper and LaRue Barton; saga of a man's unconquerable desolo, "Toyland," Sylvia vocal termination and marvelous will Seebeck; playlet, "Santa and Son," power to cheat the grim reaper. directed by Mrs. Gwen GreenWe can remember time and time wood; chorus, "Lamb of God;'' again when reports emanating playlet, "Guest at the Inn," difrom the hospital stated that Ray rected by Mrs. Iris Searle and couldn't possibly live more than a presented by the ladies' communfew days at the most. Everybody ity chorus; solo, "Praise the Lord but Ray believed these reports, for and Pass the Ammunition," Sylvia today and living, on right he kept Seebeck; selection, "Hear the Bells he looks fine, eats what he wants, on Christmas Day," "Holy City," is gaining weight rapidly. Conchorus; showing of Christmas gratulations, Ray, on your splenmoving pictures. did recovery. The public is cordially invited • to attend the program, Mr. Green• Property owners of Midvale wood said. have been receiving copies of a ' petition which seeks to establish a Salt Lake county water conservation board. Most of the people don't know what it is all about. We have endeavored to investigate the matter, and find that our city "Candle Light Christmas," a officials are opposed to the plan, story, wil be portrayed in music because, they say, Midvale City and song by a cast of 30 young taxpayers will hav~ to pay taxes peope Sunday morning at the Midfor water that they will not ~ use. vale Second ward chapel, under We would like to open the propothe direction of the music departsition to discussion through these ment. columns. If you have an opinion, The story was written by Joyce write us a letter. Goff who will be assisted in directing by Berneice Hughes, Alicia • Jack Haas says that it irks him Smith and Vera Nielsen. Soloists considerable to see a car with the are Clark Hall, Alicia Smith, Milwindshield and hind-end plastered dred Maxfield and tiny Joy Goff, up with patriotic stickers tearing accompanied on the piano by down the highway at 50 or more Joyce Goff. Special organ music miles per hour. Rather inconsiswill be played by Lynn Reed. tent, isn't it? 2nd Ward To Give Christm as Story • The patriotic pageant, "Listen, Mr. Speaker," being presented by students and faculty of Jordan high school, will be repeated tonight. The production is said to be very fine and no one should miss this fine performance tonight. Midvale Library Adds New Books On Saturday, Dec. 19th, the following new books will be added to the Salt Lake county library, Midvale collection: The Dead Take No Bowr., by R. Burke. The aura of glamor of another epoch hangs over this mystery story. Look to ibe Mountain, by L. Cannon. A love story land in New Hampshire in frontier days. Intrude No More, by V. Creed. The stormy and eventful story of a Boston family. Sw-t Genevieve, by A. Derleth. A story told against the contrasting background of a quiet Wisconsin town and the activity of an illfated show boat. A High Wind Rising, by E. Singmaster. The story of a little-known incident in America's early history. Today We Are Brothers. by L. Lania. The author's aim is to illuminate an entire epoch through the story of his life. The World at My Finger Tips. by K. Ohnstad. The story of the author who lost his sight and has since made remarkable strides toward a normal life and complete education. Faith Under Fire. by M. Coleman. A vicar of the Church of England recounts his personal contacts with people of war-torn London. Small Town South, by S. Byrd. A "Life in America" prize book. Farm for Fortune and Vice Versa. by L. Haysiead. A practical book for all city men who would be farmers. Alcohol Explored, by H. W. Haggard. The story of alcohol and its physiological, social and economic implications. FOR YOUNGER READERS: F.riend of Animals, by M. M. • MIDVALE, Salt Lake County, UTAH Volume 9-Number 51 Clarence L. Colbert of Elizabeth, N. J., visited this week with Mr. hi~ sister, Roxanne Porter. Colbert is a mining man and spent st!veral years in Utah, being at one tJme assistant superintendent of t.he U. S. Smelter. According to Mrs. A. E. Pearson, sewing chairman for the American Legion auxiliary, the sewing center at the city hall will not be open Thursday, December 24. Pace. The story of Henry Bergh, the man who started the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Radium Treasure and the Curies, by I. Eberle. Tells of the Curies' lives from childhood and their great work. The Boys' Book of Communications, by R. F. Yates. The exciting story of sending words through space. Snow Hill. by L. Beim. Nine pairs of skis-a white hill-and nine boys and girls make an interesting story. Annie and the Wooden Skates, by M. Friskey. The story of the little daughter of Robert E. Lee. PURPLE HEART <From J. H. S. Broadcaster> From time to time--practica lly every day, in fact-the news carries reports of the promotion or deeds of Jordan alumni now on duty with Uncle Sam. One of the latest concerns the awarding of the purple heart to Private Clarence M. Poulsen, who was wounded by a bomb explosion near Bathhurst Island, Northern Territory, Australia. Clarence is the son of Mrs. lone 0. Poulsen of Midvale and the brother of Ernest Poulsen, a member of this year's senior class: He has spent six years in the army. At the time he was wounded, he was a member of a volunteer gun crew. During the battle, after he was wounded he helped wounded comrades to safety before securing first aid. He served in the civilian conservation corps and was employed as a truck driver before entering the army. His first three years of service were spent at Schofield barracks, Hawaii, and, upon returning to America, he reenlisted, serving at the Presidio of San Francisco before going overseas for the second time. He was active in sports at Jordan. Firsl Ward Plans Yuletide Program A Christmas program will be presented at the Midvale First ward church Sunday at 6:30 p.m. it was announced today by Mr. and Mrs. Hyrum P. Cannon, members of the sacrament committee, who will be in charge. The Midvale ladies' chorus, under the direction of Cannon Thompson, will sing Christmas carols. Other program numbers will include a and b numbers by a girls' string trio, Ivagean Olson, Phyllis Draper, accompanied by LaRue Barton; religious reading, Clark Jones, and a vocal solo, Clark Hall of Midvale Second ward. Hyrum P. Cannon will pay a tribute to the boys of the ward who are serving in the United States armed forces. Mrs. J. Hollis Aylett, who underwent an operation in a Salt Lake hospital Friday, is reported to be recovering very well. DEATH OF LEONA ROZELL SHOCKS COMMUNITY .This community was stunned Tuesday io learn that one of the occupants of the ill-fated airplane which crashed that morning near Salt Lake City, was Mrs. Leona Nielsen Rozell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Niels Nielsen of East Midvale. Leona was; horn in Riverton. April 2. 1902. and had made her home in East Midvale since She was; an outstanding 1911. student, church worker and business woman. Jordan High School Basketball Schedule A test of several sites in Midvale for a proposed ice skating ring was authorized Tuesday night at the meeting of the city council, and Arnold Troester, commissioner in charge of streets and .park, was directed to conduct the experiment. Certain places will be flooded to ascertain the most feasible site for the rink. The site which provides the best drainage will be chosen. It was reported at the council meeting that a new air raid siren has been installed at the city garage on Smelter street, and will be connected in a few days. Angelo Denares will be given a city license to operate a lunch stand and soft drink parlor at 99 North Main street. • Installat ion Set For January 4 Installation of officers for 1943 of the Midvale Kiwanis club will be held at the city hall on Monday evening, January 4, it was announced this week by President H. E. Ne1.>on. The affair will be a "ladies' night" with a banquet and program. Kiwanians from other clubs will be invited. The installing officer has not yet been named. Officers who will take office January 4 include: Howard Barrows, president; Lowell Perry, \·ice- president; Arnold Troester, treasurer; Lyle Webster, secretary; Louis Goff, J. Hollis Aylett, Leon Rasmussen, Allison Bills, C. E Matthews, Tyler Vincent and Leonsrd Newbold, members of the I.Joard of directors. Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers · Queen of the West Rebekah lodge held election of officers at their meeting Monday evening at the Midvale Firemen's hall. Officers elected were past noble grand, Radovich; noble grand, Clara Marie Schmidt; vice grand, Christine Sader; recording secretary, Lois Ray; financial secretary, Leila Roberts; treasurer, May West, and trustee, Dorothy Burns. Following the meeting a social and refreshments were enjoyed under the direction of Ivy Lundquist and Alice Keches. Wins County 4-H Home Beauty Contest Award Maurine Webb of West Jordan has been named the county winner of the 1942 national 4-H grounds beautification contest, it was announced today by Extension Agent Ivy L. Hall. The clubster, who will be awarded a special gold medal, is eligible to compete with other county winners for the state award of a gold watch. Six participants will be selected from state winners to receive all-expense trips to the National 4-H Victory Congress scheduled to be held in Chicago next November. All awards are provided by Mrs. Charles R. Walgreen, garden enthusiast of Illinois. Jan. 8 ...... Jordan at Grantsville Jan. 15 ............ Granite at Jordan Jan. 22---Jordan at Bingham Jan. 29 ................ Davis at Jordan Feb. 2 ............ Jordan at Murray Feb. 5 .............. Tooele at Jordan Feb. 12........ Bingham at Jordan Feb. 19 ................ Jordan at Davis Feb. 26 ............Jordan at Granite March 5 ............Cyprus at Jordan Jordan plays Bingham, Granite, and Davis twice; Cyprus, Murray, Grantsville, and Tooele once. USE OF SCHOOL BUSES FOR SPORT EVENTS STOPPED Because "the advantages of games-as-usua l are unfortunately outweighed at the present time by the needs of war," Joseph B. Eastman, director of the Office of Defense Transportation , today said that use of school buses for sports events will" not be authorized this winter. Jordan school district will cooperate fully with the order, Supt. C. N. Jensen said today. Mr. Eastman said the decision to forbid special bus service for school sports was reached after confereiJ.ces with representatives of the armed services, National Council of Chief State School Officers, State Directors of Physical Education, United States Office of Education and National Education Association. "It was our conclusion, after much discussion and thought," he said, "that adequate physical fitness programs could be maintained in the schools without creating the need for special bus service." Plant Acciden t .Kills Worker Funeral services for LaVere Conrad Jenson, 34, pugmill operator for the United States Smelting Refining and Mining company, who was fatally injured Sunday in an accident at the Midvale plant, were conducted Wednesday at 1 :30 p.m. in the Midvale First L.D.S. ward chapel by Henry G. Tempest, bishop. Company officials are making an investigation to determine how Mr. Jenson became entangled in a conveyor belt. His body was found shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday and fellow employes said the accident occurred a few minutes earlier. A native of Midvale, Mr. Jenson was born August 27, 1908, a son of Carl C. and Edith Walk Jenson. He resided at 357 Wasatch street and had been employed by the company for several years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude F. Jenson; a daughter, Kathleen Jenson of Midvale; his parents; three brothers, Elmer Jenson, Montpelier, Idaho, and Ross and Dean Jenson of Midvale, and a sister, Edith Jenson, Mid· vale. SCENES FROM JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTIC PAGEANT , "LISTEN. MR. SPEAKER "-TONIGH T •Henchman Ralph Leonard puts the finishing touch to Mr. Candidate .JeliSe Casper's tie in cen•The Smiths-Marv a ter group. Beckstrom as Betty, Robert Pixton as father, Lola Hansen as the mother and Clark .Jones as .Johnnr •Robert -are in circle at left. Orgill. Earl Ware and Dick Crane. reporters, are in circle at righi. <Courtesy The Broadcaster) Fri., December 18, 1942 DEFENSE CORPS PLANS INTENSIVE ACTIVITY HERE Citizens' Defense Corps of Midvale and East Midvale met in the City Hall Wednesday evening, About fifty members were present. Problems of organization were dis· cussed and plans for another drill made. The second Monday ot each month was set aside for a meeting of the whole corps. Besides this, group meetings ot each division are being held. Actual drill and specific instruction in duties will take the place of general discussion and speeches. The Defense Corps have been given legal status and will be the supreme authority during alerts and in actual emergencies. A new siren with power enough to be heard wihtin a radius of five miles has been secured and will be ready for use in the near future. Until that time, the alert signal will continue to be the smelter whistle, the fire bell and the school bell. Bradys Depart For Brazil ' Post Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brady received a telegram Saturday from their son, Mr. Pierce Brady, and family, from Washington D. G., where Mr. Brady was employed by the government. They were boarding the Pan-American Clipper at that time in Miami, Florida. Panrna and the Canal Zone would be their first stop and from there they would fly directly on to Brazil. They expected to arrive at their desination Wednesday morning, December 16tn. "No snow for Christmas," wailed their tiny daughter, Mary Lee. NEWS NOTES OF OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE ~~~ Edgewood Arsenal, Md.-Albert L. Black of 145 Lincoln street, Midvale, former student at Brigham Young university, was scheduled to become a second lieutenant at the graduation exercises of the Chemical Warfare Service Officer Candidate school here Dec. 12. He was chosen from the ranks for this training by his superior officers because of excellence in military record, education, and character. Mr. and Mrs. George West have received word from their son, Max L West, ship's cook first class, that he is now located at the new naval training station at Farragut. Idaho, as instructor for the cook galleys. It will be remembered that last May he was reported missing in action, which was a mistake. Max reports meeting several Midvale boys, among them Grant Gilbert and Donald Nelson. His family lives at Spokane, Washington, 55 miles from the naval base. ~ ~ ~ Mr. and Mrs. Axel Lundquist of West Jordan received a telephone call from their son Floyd A. Lundquist who has just returned from overseas. He has been in foreign waters and had a very eventful trip, a lovely Thanksgiving dinner ·and, most thrilling of all, he has just received a new rating. He is now a second class petty officer torpedoman in the navy, making his third promotion in less than two years. Floyd says he is receiving the Midvale Sentinel and enjoys reading it very much. Parents, friends and sweethears could give their service men no better gift than a year's subscription to their home paper. They long for news from their home town and surrounding communities. ~~~ George Young, yeoman third clas, USN, spent a few days with his family here last week. Yeoman Young was enroute to his new station at Farragut, Idaho, where he will be stationed indefinitely. He was promoted from Seaman second class, to Yeoman third class a short time ago . |