Show Millard County Business of the Week the services of his son Arthur The latter a graduate of BYU was working as a CPA for an accounting firm in Art Nevada Leaving his position returned to Delta and a family corporation was formed Soon after the formation of the new the Jefferys bought a corporation store in Ely Nevada which son Glen by Dawn Carder A s only as good as its people It is after all the people who design who determine the character who “make or break” a Delta has place Over the years boasted of spirited hardworking telligent and enterprising individuals--toquality people At the top of the quality list are Orvil and Donna Jeffery founders of the town’s Quality stores The Jeffery roots go back a long way and are firmly entrenched in the alkali soil of Millard County Orvil was born in Wayne County but moved to this area when he was just eighteen months old His father had acquired land with the Delta project so the family settled down to farming Alfalfa small grain feed for the animals and cattle were raised Donna Jeffery was born in Canada and raised in Cache County Utah Around 1920 she moved to Delta met and married Orvil and according to her “lived happily ever after!” The histories of Delta and the Jeffery family just seem to be intertwined for the family has been an integral part of the community for years and years Both combined “elbow grease” with as they farming and entreprenuership established themselves and grew Orvil and his brother Eldro had a truck line on which they began by hauling ice In 1935 the two bought the grocery store located on West Main Street in Delta from the International Credit Association With John A Day the Jeffery brothers formed a corporation 'and opened' for business in 1935 The building was February 16X60 feet and meat and groceries were sold Two years later the men bought the Old Central Market (the east side of the Store) present Courtesy Hardware There they installed a frozen food locker plant which reports Orvil was one of the first locker plants in the state of Utah Meat processing cutting and wrapping services were provided for customers and Donna admits that she spent “lots of time” there helping with the work two to three years Approximately later Orvil Jeffery bought out the other stockholders and ran the entire operation as a personal business Donna was busy raising children (seven in all) but she recalls “Whenever someone was needed to help I dropped everything and went to work” Side by side she continued to work with her The husband over the years eventually doing all the office work The business empire was to expand several times Around 1943 according to Orvil a fire changed the course of events While working in the baement he was notified that there was a fire in the Wright Variety Store next door CCC Camp volunteers along with local people formed a fire brigade for there was no truck or pump at that time It was a big fire but by 2 pm that same afternoon Orvil reports that he was “back in business” Shortly after the fire expansion of services began World War II was in progress the Japanese relocation camp (5th largest city in Utah says Orvil) was in operation and there was a marked increase in business “Truckloads of people came in to shop” Orvil related “We expandeu the locker and ice facilities to meet the demand We supplied seven to ten tons of ice per day for the camp” (He also had contracts with the CCC camps) The Jefferys formed many friendships with the Japanese people from the Topaz site They hired a Japanese fish specialist to advise on fish and fresh supplies arrived daily for the customers Orvil also hired some of the young men to work as clerks in the store and eventually several lived in the Jeffery home With greater needs Orvil put an addition on the store extending the building in the back In 1961 her purchased the Wright Variety Store and a little later Ije bought the Workman store “I had one of the first refrigerated produce cases in the state” said Orvil “And I built it myself” The Quality complex then offered f groceries meats hardware and appliances Orvil and his sister also bought the local bakery where they made the first 10 cent malted milk to be sold in Delta! “I worked in the store during the day” Orvil remembered “then served ice cream in the evenings” After the war Orvil began to sell the Frigidaire brand of household appliances He took a course offered by the company which enabled him to service all that he sold Donna was his going out to homes and partner the appliances Both demonstrating with the help of other talented commade radio munity people commercials The expanding business ventures additional demanded energies and time In the mid 1960s Orvil enlisted managed Everything there ran smoothly for three years Then local labor problems forced wage declines and a closing of the store The next venture was the purchase of a store in Nephi which Glen also managed Reports Donna “Orvil and I were in Arkansas on a mission at that time Glen would call to work things out and he and his father would talk for an hour! Still the cost of the call was less than a repairman’s fee” Approximately ten years ago the new 20000 square feet store located on East Main Street was built Using all rebuilt Eldro and Orvil installcompressors ed all the equipments Six years later another store was built in Milford Rawlinson painted murals in both stores and Art helped with the decorating In the early 1980s the corporation changed its make up by offering shares of stock to the employees Since then Art Jeffery has been the President and Dave Young is the Orvil is the Secretary Last year Art moved himself and his family to Provo where he is working toward a graduate degree in social work His absence puts the store management primarily on Dave responsibilities Young’s shoulders feel that The senior Jefferys businesses and merchandising are different now than in years past “Both lack the personal touch” they lament “Suppliers used to help us with big promotions and everyone worked together That’s all changed” The overall effect of IPP according to Orvil has been most favorable to the community Yes the “boom” and the “bust” had their effects but “there is still lots of opportunity here Delta has a good business future” Professionally and personally Donna and Orvil Jeffery have made signifito Delta An accant contributions complished poet she has taught church classes and she has been in all the in the LDS ladies’ organizations Church She also taught Primary served as the Primary President was a President counselor Relief Society teacher and member of the State Board of MIA Further activities included memberships in the Lyric Lore and Utah Women’s clubs and President of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Lions Club As a member of the Delta City Council Orvil was instrumental in the Highway 6 project which extended the road through to Ely Nevada He was President of the Delta Lions Club councilor for two different Bishoprics and Ward Clerk in High Councilman the church The FFA made him and Honorary Chapter Farmer and in 1976 he was given an award for long time support by the Millard County Junior Livestock Show The City of Delta presented him the Area Giant award in 1982 The Jeffreys now spend the winters in Mesa Arizona returning home in the spring They will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary in October (37) amid children grandchildren (40 plus) and great grandchildren friends The founders of Delta’s Quality stores are definitely quality people interior of the old Quality Market Fillmore City receives grant There are some kinds of cholesterol that help your body get rid of other kinds that may hurt you The following items have been selected from the criminal blotters of the Millard County Sheriff’s Office and the Delta City Police from May 1 through May 15 1988 Monday May 2 7:47 inDepartment vestigates report of more sheep killed in Deseret 3:22 City Police investigate a domestic disturbance 4:34 vehicle reported to the Delta City Police Tuesday May 3 1:06 of male subject entering home uninvited reported to the Sheriff’s Office Wednesday May 4 12:13 gas skip at Budget Stop reported to the Sheriffs Office 5:35 City Police respond to report of child abuse Child transferred to the University of Utah Burn Center 4:24 at reported to the Delta City Police Thursday May 5 Cancer campaign a success by Dawn Carder Lana Moon President of the West Millard County American Cancer the recent that Society reports Neighborhood Campaign was a “great success” Approximate $2300 was raised just in West Millard and Lana expressed her heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the people for their generous donations and to all the workers who spent time and gasoline money going door to door soliciting The Society held a Daffodil Drive in April with Phyllis Johnson and Maxine Owens serving as Chairwomen Beautiful daffodils were sold to both businesses and private individuals with proceeds going to cancer research The local organization provides several cancer programs and drives throughout the year LuAnne Farnsworth is Chairwoman for the “I Can Cope” series which will be held for eight weeks in September and October It is a series of two hour classes taught by doctors nurses social workers and other health care professionals designed for patients and family members Participants are offered straight forward information and answers to questions about common concerns CanSurmount is a patient to patient visiting program designed to help patients and their families deal with the worries that come when cancer is With the approval of the diagnosed a CanSurmount patient’s physician participant is usually assigned to a new a patient by hospital social worker or through the American Cancer Society Mrs Rex Stanworth heads the Children’s Services on the local level This program is for children with cancer Mrs Moon stated that future fund raisers are to include The Longest Day a golf tournament and a soccer clinic for patient use Always available through the Cancer Society are wigs wheelchairs and crutches The new officers of the West Millard American Cancer Society are: Lana Moon President LaRae Petersen Vice Hare President Linda Debbie Shelley SecretaryTreasurer Hospital Coordinator Joyce Ashby and Nayon Young Crusade Leaders Utah Home Education Assoc to meet The Utah Home Education Association (UHEA) will be holding its annual convention on June 18 1988 at the Eisenhower Jr High School in Salt Lake City Dr W Cleon Skousen founder of the National Center for Constitutional will be the Studies keynote speaker The convention is offered to parents who teach their children at home full or part time or for those who wish to supplement their children’s classroom are instruction Many workshops scheduled throughout the day as well as many displays of school supplies and related materials for parents to review and purchase Workshops will be conducted by Dr Reed Benson Dr Larry Arnoldsen Joyce Kinmont and fourteen other structors Workshop topics will clude: art literature writing history orientation for new and many other stilling topics Several workshops and activities are scheduled for teenagers only is before June 8 Prices will be $500 for teenagers $1250 single $1800 couple and $28 00 for a family Box lunches will be available Contact Denise Nielson at if you would like more information about the convention in Holden reported 10:56 to the Sheriffs Department in Delta reported 5:06 to the Delta City Police Saturday May 7 10:32 City Police investigate a noise complaint Sunday May 8 9:15 City Police respond to report of subject trying to run woman down in the Rancher parking lot Monday May 9 11:00 Department vestigates report that neighbors have dogs running loose in Sugarville 1:36 pm Runaway juvenile reported to the Sheriff’s Office 8:51 vehicle reported to the Delta City Police Tuesday May 10 check at Payless Auto 9:15 reported to the Delta City Police Wednesday May 11 6:53 a m Dogs killing cattle in Delta reported to the Sheriff’s Department 8:50 pm Burglary in progress on airport road reported to the Sheriff’s irrigation system a few years ago many large trees lining our streets have become weakened or die due to loss of their water supply The grant will allow a Tree Advisory Board to survey the trees on city property dev ise a plan for removal and replanting where necessary and give citizens advice on planting of trees in our city No money is providing for purchasing of trees in this grant Anyone desiring to be on this Tree Advisory Board please contact Suzanne Limburg at 19 1988 - Page 3 Michael D Now that spring has finally come to Utah many people will again enjoy Utah’s fine fishing opportunities Locally many of our streams will be stocked at different times this summer Oak Creek above Oak City will be stocked three times this summer with a total of 4500 rainbow trout The trout stocked in our area are raised at the Glenwood hatchery in Sevier County If you are curious on what is involved with raising thousands of fish the public is welcome to tour the facility Generally stockings occur just prior to major holidays Although Oak Creek hasn’t been stocked yet there are still plenty of trout in the stream Besides rainbow trout Oak Creek has a nice population of naturally German brown trout reproducing There have been some nice browns caught in the pools downstream from the campground Rumor has it that Mormon crickets are good bait for the larger trout Whether you fish locally or elsewhere in the state be sure to check the current fishing proclamation in case there are special regulations in the water you are planning to fish Parents are reminded that residents 6 through years of age do not need a license nor do they have to be with a licensed angler Their daily bag limit is the adult daily bag limit A lot of parents aren’t aware of this and think they need to have a license in order foi their children to fish Children under 6 years of age must be with a licensed angler Adults who rarely get out to fish mav be interested to learn that Saturday is “Free June II Fishing Dav" Anyone may fish regardles of hav ing a fishing license All other regulations will still be in effect Due to the variety of fishery management objectives throughout Utah the regulations have become more complicated in recent years These management objectives have resulted in some fine fishing them opportunities-enj- Manti Temple Centennial May the Manti Temple is rapidly approaching Saturday May 21 looms on the horizon with many exciting and wonderful the pioneer events to commemorate to this historic and commitment Not the least of religious structure which is a temporary postal station with a special commemorative cancellation stamp honoring the day The date Centennial of The US Postal Service has agreed to have a special postal station near the Temple grounds on May 21 All mail posted at this station on May 21 will receive the special commemorative cancellation Those attending the Temple Centennial Commemoration may wish to bring mail with them to be mailed at this special postal station and receive the unique stamp cancellation to be offered on this date only As a special part of this event a beautiful cacheted envelope has been approved by the Temple Centennial Committee as part of the days commemoration On the envelope will be a picture of the temple under construction with the words “Pioneer Commit 21 ment Manti Temple May 21 1988 1988” Inserted in the May 21 envelope will be a brief summary of the Temple’s beginning and trivia concerning the picture on the envelope These are being made special envelopes available through the Stakes and Wards of the Temple District on a preorder basis and will include the special stamp cancellation on the envelope Others desiring these special envelopes may obtain them by sending orders to Centennial Commemorative Manti Temple Centennial Manti Utah 84642 These may be obtained by enclosing 50 cents for each commemorative envelope desired If dividuals ordering would like to have them returned in a protective envelope an additional 30 cents per order should be enclosed It will be necessary for orders to be received by May 10 to guarantee delivery according to Lewis Bagnall who made arrangements for the special US Postal Station Those attending the events of the Temple Commemoration will be well rewarded Governor Matheson to speak at DHS Baccalaureate Former Governor Scott Matheson will be the special guest speaker at Baccalaureate Governor Matheson was the governor of Utah for twelve years During that time he was active in the grass roots movement against the MX He now practices law in Salt Lake City Baccalaureate is has moved to a new location address is now:277 SOllth 100 WBSt 8 Delta - a religious service held in accordance with graduation Baccalaureate will be held at 5 00 on Sunday May 22 at the Delta High Auditorium The public is invited to attend Phone For Rent WELL I'VE HAD IT WITH THAT BARGAIN PHONE I BOUGHT LAST YEAR! 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Rose Insurance Agency Our Office May 12 Thursday 2:38 High School reports numerous kids out of school water skiing to the Sheriff’s Office Friday May 13 abuse reported to the 9:22 Sheriffs Office hit by car in Fillmore 3:23 reported to the Sheriff’s Office at Delta High 9:40 School investigated by the Delta City Police May 14 Saturday in Sutherland 1:41 a m Prowler reported to the Sheriff’s Office at High Country Grain 4:36 reported to the Sheriff’s Department Sunday May 15 on Zions Bank proper9:00 ty reported to the Sheriffs Office theft at Delta Manor 3:24 vestigated by the Sheriffs Department lawnmower in Delta 6:21 reported to the Delta City Police 9:16 pm Kids throwing eggs reported to the Delta City Police Fishing opportunities for Urban Forestry Project Fillmore City has received notification that their application for an Urban Forestry Grant has been accepted by the Dept of Natural Resources Division of State Lands and Forestry The division has allocated $375 for a project consisting of: development of a Citizen City Tree Advisory Board 2 conducting a street and public grounds tree inventory 3 of a City Tree development Management Master Plan With the completion of an enclosed Thurs May Police Blotter Quality people started Delta’s Quality stores Orvil and Donna jeffery L'SPS bargain phones are no bargains For as little as S3 a month Sometimes Telephone Operations 864-382- Contel is a registered trademark of Contel Corporation |