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Show IWIWiOTP in cco its t kev nw 0 271-- - 0 Serving the Southeast Salt Lake-'Commtinitie- of Holladay, Cottonwood. Cottonwood Heights, East Mill Creek s Thursdayfftarch 19, 1964, Volume ix Number 12s? o Calemidlsur Weekly I vent of Intereat In the Salt Lake Valley Farrer Discloses Commission designation OKs Start On Open Space To GraniteBoard Dr. Kenneth C. Farrer anhis resignation as assistant Superintendent In charge of Instruction of the Granite School District Tuesday night. The termination oi contract was disclosed In a letter to bord O. Thayne Accord. It president, whicn read Is with a deep sense of gratitude for the many opportunities I have had In personal growth that I submit this letter. I have developed a lasting admiration for our professional personnel and a great respect for the members of the Granite Board of Education for their Integrity in the study of school problems. I consider it a distinct honor to serve on Superintendent nounced fH8M MUCH 29 Metropolitan Science Fair, last day), 8 AM to 11 PM, University of Utah Union Ballroom, featuring 250 exhibits prepared Ty 275 Junior and Senior lugn school science stuaems. 0 How to Succeed In Business without Really Trying, musical comedy by Loesser 4 Burrows, 8;30 PM, Capitol Theatre. Western Political Science Association in conjunction with International Studies Association symposium; contact Earl J. Smith, Director of Conferences and Institutes, University of Utah, telephone 322 - 6461, or further Information. Post Office Band Concert, 6;30 to 7;30, Cottonwood Mall. documentary travel film presented by World Odyssey, Cyprus High School, Magna. Ball, 7:15 and 9 PM, New York Bombers versus Los Angeles Thun- -' PM, Fairgrounds Coliseum. Roller Derby, derblrds, 8:30 liTMDiT GOES TO CALIFORNIA KJIECH 21 Utah Symphony plays with the Ogden Combined Choirs, dltorlum, Ogden. PM, Ogden High How to Succeed In Business without Really Trying, 2:30 PM, evening 8:30 PM, Capitol Theatre. 8;3Q matinee Western Political Science Assn, and International Studies Assn.73ympo$loum, (see Friday, March 20, above). documentary travel film, Ball, 7:15 & 9 PM, South High School. 0 Rqller Derby, New York Bombers versus Los Angeles 8:30 PM, Fairgrounds Coliseum. SHUT 11 at AM 0n Litton Industrial Paeitai by SCCA, 9:30 to 10 PM, Utah chapter, Parking lot. 4 pm. Tabernacle, Temple Square. OSJIY MARCH 23 Spring Garden Festival, at the Terrace, 464 South Main. Students Modern Dance, 8 pm, Skyline High School Auditorium. Ball, documentary travel film, School, Bountiful. 7:15 4 Dr. Fayrer will accept a position in the Riverside City of Schools California as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of instruction, a position similar to that he has held in the Granite district. Dr. Elmer Hartvigsen, board of superintendent, stated his regret at Dr. Farrers termination. He saidpr. Farrer had developed a way of working with the staff and the public that is remarkable and outstanding. I am dlssa-pointto see him go, but he does so with my good will, admiration and support. Dr. Jay O. Briton, board member stated that Dr. Farrers contributions to the district are as yet unmeasured, yet they are of great magnitude. The final result of his contribution will be manifest In the students of this district. Dr. Farrer has been with the Granite District for 12 and one half years, seven years at his present position and five years as principal of Central Junior High School. ed Choir and Organ Broadcast, Temple Square. Car Gymkhana, presented Sports Thun-derblr- UASCH 22 CBS Tabernacle Tabernacle, Hartvigsens staff. PM, Bountiful High 9 TUESDAY MARCH 24 Tennis, University of Utah versus University of Denver, PM, University of Utah campus. documentary travel film, School. 4 7;15 A tance of exporting for the state Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah. s a symposium on the Imporof Utah, presented by the Salt registration 9:30 AM, Hotel Regional High School Drama Festival, all day program, West High School. Regional High School One Act Play Contests, all day, Jordan High School. 25 WEBHESDAY MARCH a travel film narrated by Karl Robinson, presented by the University of Utah Travel Club, 8:15 PM, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah. Hong Kong, Spring Garden Festival, the Terrace, 464 South Main. o 7;15 4 9 PM, Bountiful High Convention, Hotel Western Business Education Association Utah, March 25, 26 4 27. Easter Cantata, choral presentation, MARCH This Summer Highlighting a movement to intensify and improve the education capability of the Granite School District is a new summer program in the secondary schools planned for this year, according to Dr. Kenneth C. Farrer Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. The new summer program will have two phases, one in the Junior high schools, another in the senior high schools. This will make the district the only one In the state to have a summer program in all grades.' The classes coincide with the previously announced Kindergarten program. The Junior high school phase will have two parts, one an enriched program, which will lead into accelerated classes during the regular school term, and a remedial program. The enriched program Is for students with above average ability and will deal with such subjects as expository writing, the set theory In mathematics, and1 mathematics in the new space conditions in science. Leads to Acceleration The summer program itself is not an accelerated one as such, but because of the advanced matter learned leads to a n accelerated program dur- Continued on page 10, col. 3 Grculation Every month one Neighbor reader will win $100 v This Is part of our new circulation system, here Is how it works; is distributed (and How the Neighbor Why) The suburban weekly newspaper is the voice of your community - but It has to compete - for reader attention and for advertising revenue, with the big downtown dailies. This is why we distribute It to everyone in the area. We call It blanket coverage or controlled circulation. We also presently distribute some copies by mall. Who distributes it The sons (and daughters) of your neighbors, we have over 70 10 and up who live in your neighborhood and earn about $20.00 per month for delivering The Neighbor. Why they attempt to collect Once a month each Neighbor carrier goes around to each house to collect 25?. Half of this money goes directly to the boy. he other half goes partly Into a fund which buys prizes for the to help pay for our boys who do an excellent Job and PM, Olympus High 26 distribution costs. Frankly, well leave the paper whether you pay the quarter or not - but if youve enjoyed reading It your voluntary subscription will help a good boy whos learning and gaining valuable experience as a Neighbor carrier boy. There's a bonus James E. Webb, director of National Administration of space Aeronautics, speaking on Where Is America Going In Space? presented by Artists and Speakers Committee, 8:15 PM, Union Ballroom, University of Utah. Dr. Henry Kissinger speaking on Problems of American Foreign Policy, presented by BYU Forum Assembly, 8 PM Assembly Hall, Temple Square. Ball, documentary travel film, School, Mormon Tabernacle Square. Choir, 7:15 4 9 PM, Granger High 7; 30 PM, Tabernacle, ADDITIONS TO THE WEEKLY CALENDAR ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, SEND YOUR o IDEAS OR EVENT TO PO BOX 1737? OR PHONE 278 - 2866. . According to Mr. Gary C. Land Acquistion Swensen, Coordinator for the Recreation Department, the county will request funds for about 13 parks. If the thirteen applications Mr. Rose brings with him look all right to Mr. Watts of the Federal Agency, Mr. Rose will leave them with him for agency approval. If Mr. Rose will rework not, tjiem and submit them later. Mr. Watts has already looked over two of the areas In the southeast under consideration and the Recreation Department expects approval soon. Mr. Watts indicated that the two locations looked good. WASATCH 4430 SOUTH AND KEYSTONE Considering Granite Administration Proposals are left O. Thayne Acord Granite Board President, Superintendent Elmer J. Hartvigsen and Dr. O. C. England, Deputy Superintendent. Temple. the first Saturday of every month we will have a drawing. Every Neighbor reader who has paid the 25? voluntary subscription will have his receipt placed In a large box. One name will be drawn and the winner will receive $100.00 in Neighbor coupons. These coupons will be good for $100.00 worth of purchases with any Neighbor advertiser. If you pay or have paid $3.00peryear In advance your receipt will also be Included. " On Where the papers are delivered We have instructed our carrier boys to deliver the papers to the fronA porch - not on., the lawn or the driveway. We are and hope to be 100 on it soon. We woulcbap-precia- te checking on thl, your letting us know If your delivery is not satisfactory. We have problems where homes are set far back. It Is not permitted for us to deliver the papers In the mall boxes (or any other newspaper). We are In the process of obtaining special Neighbor boxes which we will ask your permissions post soon. N tl you have any questions Regarding our circulation, please call The Neighbor and ask for the Circulation Manager. 278-28- 66 W I Property Negotiations n, One of the areas is called the Keystone land. It Is lo- cated at Wasatch Boulevard ( about 3100 East ) and 9800 South and consists of 68 acres. The second area which will be In the first list of applications Mr. Rose submits is 27 acres west of Wasatch Boulevard at about 4430 South. front row left, George Wilker and George W. Staples. Back row are Robert Steffenson, S. Elliott Budge and Kenneth Cummins. LEFT George W. Staples, exec utive secretary of GEA ' presents proposals : Vhich 4, col 5 Governor George D. Clyde turned the first shovel full of dirt, and officially broke ground on the first house for the 1964 Parade of Homes and Home Show, Friday morning, March 13th. On hand to participate in the ground-breakin- g ceremony were; Mr. Wallace V. Jacobson, president of the Home Builders Association of Salt Lake, sponcers of the Parade of Homes, Mr. Erwin E. Bohen, Vice President and Danial R. Jerman, Secretary - Treasurer. Salt Lake guilders Excutlves, Mr. Garry Williamson and Mr. Fritz Ellis, also assisted with the ground - breaking. Mr. Robert N. Rose, Executive Secretary said that although the weather was not what is generally accepted as good home building weather, Gov-erClyde commented that, To Insure water for planting and watering of lawns this vear we need all the snow we cm get , and he was personally very happy to venture out In the snow to break ground. The annual Parade of Homes and Home Show will begin June 20 and run through July 5, of this year. Included In the Parade will be 21 new homes, each selling in excess of $22, 000 and each will be completly furnished and landscaped. The location for the Parade this year is at 7100 South and 23rd East, with a commanding view of the entire valley and with the Wasatch Mountains as a breath - taking backdrop. For visitors convenience, for the show, therfe will be 2Q acres of pave corking. or cl On the . will be The Home Show housed In a large 'colorful tent at the entrance to the Parade, featuring booths that exhibit the latest building products, materials, wall ''coverings, kitchen cabinets, appliances, home designs and everything that is new and exciting in Home building. The combined show has been planned for the past seven months, and when completed will represent the efforts of over 150 firms in the Salt Lake area. Mr. Sherman Bolton, General Electric representative said, " The Home Show is of Interest to everyone, new home builders, buyers and even families living in older omes, because most of the products displayed can be incorporated lnto older homes on a remodeling or expanding basis . The location ivill be easy to find too, even for strangers to our city , Mr. Erwin Bohen reported. To make it as convenient as possible for visitors, the Show will open at 5:00 p.m. each week day and run until 10:00 each evening. Weekends and holidays It will open at 1:00 p.m., and run until 10 p.m. Soft drinks, sandwiches, Ice cream and candy will be available. Mr. Wallace V. Jacobson said that now that the undertaking was off the wouldbegin, weather permitting, on all 21 homes, immediately. n 5 The hectic energetic life of Mrs. Utah Feature: Suburban Banking ' opinion please - on, firearms sale Open Space program etters-editorlal Portrait - Tom Judd - Do You Prefer ( editors note: two weeks ago we printed a calendar as being the Granite District School Calendar for next year. This was an error ) The Granite Board of Education Is currently considering the following two calendars for thecomlng year. Superintendent Elmer J. Hartvigsen said he would like to find out the reaction of teachers, principals, students and parents to the two calendars. So would we. One calendar has a later starting date, allowing two days after Labor Day for teachers Institute meetings' Calendar number two has 181 actual days of school allowing a one day cushion for emergencies to meet the required 180 days. Please let us know how you feel about this matter on the blank below and mall It In ( P. O. Box 17 377 ) or drop It off to the Neighbor offices ( 2265 East 4800 South ) Calendar dumber one 1st Quarter Tuesday, 2nd Quarter Monday, Monday, Monday, 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total - Page page Page Page Page 9 3 2 2 8 -- Friday, Nqv. 6, Friday, Jan. 22, - Friday, Mar. 26, -Friday, June 4, actual days of school &ept. 8, Nov. 9, Jan. 25, Mar. 29, $Z 46 44 48 180 DAYS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED October 8 and 9, November 26 and 27 December 24, -- Jan. 3 Monday, Utah Education AssoclationConfab Thanksgiving Christmas vacation Washingtons birthday February Friday, April 16 Easter recess Monday, May 31 Memorial Day ' Calendar number two 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Thursday, Sept 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter DAYS October 8 Friday,- - Nov. 13 Friday, Jan. 29 10, Monday, Nov. 16, Monday, Feb. 1, Monday, Apr. 5, 45 46 44 Friday, Apr. 2 Thursday, June 10 46 Totals actual days of school 181 SCHOOLS and 9, and 27 Novembers December 24 - Jan. 3 Monday, February 22, Thursday and Friday, April 15 and 16 Monday, May 31, ARE CLOSED Utah Education Association Confab Thanksgiving Christmas vacation Washingtons birthday Easter repess Memorial Day To; Th,e Neighbor P.0..B0X 17377 Salt Lake City, .Utah 84117 I prefer calendar number one comment: Inside -l- Continued on page 4, col. School Calendar... other parks in the southeast are not on the first list of application, but may be on later ones. The proposed Cottonwood Heights Park on 2700 East at about0 7400 South Isnt on the first list because Continued page the final acceptance of this land. The State Department of Public Instruction Is withholding approval. of the final plans pending some further explanation and justification for the inadequate site. Dr. l OTHER PARKS WAIT t In other action the Board approved an agreement for the purchase of 8.6 acres of land tor a site for a new school at 2860 South and 3760 East. A stumbling block exists In Granite Education Associatation officials discussing their proposed Index system are Richard J. Halter-ma- Home Parade Show Set Word To Our Readers The Granite School Board meqtlng Tuesday night was a .little reminiscent of preliminaries before a main bout, as the Granite Education Association presented its basic recommendations for salary structures to the board. The teachers association represented by George W. Staples and Richard J. Halter-ma- n explained to the Board the index salary schedule philosophy they proposed that the board use. The Index salary system sets up a uniform procedure by which teachers can receive increases on a predetermined basis dependent upon time of service and an education factor based on entering education plus further training during employment. The Granite Education Association pressed the Board for a decision as soon as possible on the use of the Index system. The board to consider it. agreed LOCAL PARKS SET Two partly 8 SchooL THURSDAY jsleW Program Set at Schools carrier boys age . Ball, documentary travel film, School. Bountiful. Farrer About THE NEIGHBOR 9 PM, West High v Utah .Export Expansion Seminar, Kenneth The Salt Lake County Commissioners yesterday approv- -, ad a request by Mr. Paul Rose Head of the County Recreation Department, to submit applications to the Federal Housing and Home Agency for funds under the Open Space Program. Mr. Rose will leave next Monday night for San Francisco to try to obtain the funds and will stop in Sacramento on the way. 1:30 Spring Garden Festival, Jhe Terrace, 464 South Main. Ball, Dr. School Board Ponders Salary . Structure , New School Site v Kune: Address; Number of children in school two - |