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Show Polls Open 7 a.m. Voters of seven Utah PAYSON, UTAH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1965 Xmas Shopping Hours set All Payson stores will remain open Friday, Dec. 10, until 8 p.m. Beginning Monday, Dec. 13, all stores will be open every evening for your convenience until 8 p.m. On Christmas Eve stores will close at regular time, 6 p.m. Reapportion Plan approved by County Commissioners A plan for reapportionment of Utah County, giving the area eight districts of representation in the lower house of the Utah and three state senatorial districts, was presented Friday morning to the Utah County Commission by a five-mcommittee appointed to accomplish this task. County Legislature an Candle bearers in the annual presentation of the Payson ANNUAL CANDLE AND CAROL SERVICE Junior High School Candle and Carol Service are, left to right, Christine Hiatt, Mary Ann Wilson, and Suzanne Finch. Annual Candle and Carol ieirvice will be given by Junior High School The annual Candle and Carol Service of the Payson Junior High School will be presented in the school auditorium on Thursday night, December 16, at 8 p.m. Early chimes, decorations and special lighting will follow the traditional patterns. The doors will be opened at 7:30. All members of the student body, faculty and office and building personnel will join in the preparations and presentation of this performance which is given annually as a Christmas gift to the community. This will be the 33rd time it has been presented. John Anderson, the new music teacher, will direct the Candle Service this year. Mattie Pickering notes 80th Francis E. Haskell is named Postmaster for Payson Mrs. Mattie Pickering of Payson celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. She was guest of honor at a family dinner Office. Mr. Haskell has been with the Payson Post Office since August 1941. He was born in Payson and now lives at 195 East 1st South, Payson. Mr. Haskell and his wife, Lois, have five children from 2 to 16 years Mrs. Pickering lives alone and enjoys gardening and handwork as hobbies. She was a nurse at Payson City Hospital and at the old Curtis Hospital for many years before retiring. She is a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers and an active member of Payson First Ward, serving as a block teacher for the Relief Society at the present time. A native of Payson, she was born here Dec. 5, 1885, the second child of Charles Edgar and Etta Moesser Cloward.She married Wesley Pickering Jan. 1907. He died several years ago. They spent the early years of their marriage on a homestead in Duchesne, later moving 15, back to Payson. She has three sons and two daughters, Sterling Pickering, San Jose, Calif.; Kenneth Pickering, North Hollywood, Calif.; and Russell Pickering, Norwalk, Calif.; Mrs. Ray (Neva) Murdock, Provo; and Mrs. Leon (Florence) Wride, Provo. Pink Ladies set meeting Monday A general meeting of the Pink Ladies will be held Monday. The meeting, called by Mrs. Leland Montague, president, will be held at the Payson City Hospital at 2:30 p.m. The main business of the meeting will be the election of new officers for the coming year. Events of the 'Week THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Junior Cultus Club Christmas Party, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Goshen Legion and Auxiliary Party, 7:30 1 4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER ; 11 LaNesta Chorus Concert, Stake Center, 8 p.m. Mt. Nebo Wildlife Meeting, City Council Chambers, DECEMBER 13 Pink Ladies Meeting, Hospital, 2:30 p.m. Young Marrieds Fireside, Third Ward, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, ' ! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 M.I.A. Leadership Meeting, Stake Center, 9 p.m. Provo. State Representative District No. 43 would include Mapleton, Springville, Palmyra, Lake-shor- e, Benjamin, Genola, Elberta, Goshen, Santaquin and Spring Lake. Representative District No. 44 would cover Spanish Fork, Salem, Payson, Clinton, Colton and Thistle. FRANCIS E. HASKELL en 8 p.m. follows: Representative District No. 40 would be the northern section of Provo. Representative District No. 41 would be the central part of Provo. Representative District No. 42 would include all persons living in the southern end of Mr. Haskells appointment will have to be approved by the Senate when Congress goes back into session in January, Rep. King said. coun-cilm- Earl, Provo, chairman; Ernest Dean and Fred Wright, both of American Fork; and J. Robert Bullock and Boyd McAffee, both of Provo, the districts under the new apportionment would be Lakeview. of age. Applications for all city positions will be accepted by LaMar Losser. Mayor-ele- ct Applications must be filed with him on or before Dec. 20 to be considered for appointment to any of the city positions, the new mayor said. City positions are filled every two years and the appointments are made in January following each city election. The new mayor and city will be sworn in on the first Monday in January at the first regular meeting of the new administration. an State Representative District No. 37 would include Fairfield, Cedar Fort, Lehi and American Fork. Representative District No. 38 would be composed of Alpine, Highland, Pleasant Grove, Lindon and North Orem. Representative District No. 39 would include residents of South Orem, Vineyard and Representative DavidS. King, announce through his office Friday the appointment of Francis E. Haskell as Postmaster for the Payson Post city positions have two representatives and one senator. As proposed by the five-mcommittee, composed of Frank as Applications (or Birthday Sunday commissioners accepted the proposal. The reapportionment was ordered by the last session of the Utah Legislature and increased Utah Countys representation by one senator and one representative. The plan divides the county into three general areas, north, central, and south. The Northern Utah County area and the Central Utah County area will each have three representatives and one senator while the Southern Utah County area will Cattlemen will hold annual convention Sat. 10-1- an address, 13. District No. 16 Senatorial would include Provo, Pleasant View, Lakeview and Orem districts 11 and 13. Senatorial District No. 17 would be comprised of Maple-to- n, Springville, Palmyra, Lakeshore, Benjamin, Genola, Elberta, Goshen, Santaquin, Spring Lake, Payson, Salem, Spanish Fork, Clinton, Colton and Thistle. The County Commissioners adopted the plan prepared by the committee and will now have county officials draw a map on the new boundary lines representative and senatorial districts and will submit of the this map to the state officers. ' The law requires such a map to be filed with the state by Jan. 1, 1966. Fireside Chat to be held ng Monday evening The Young Marrieds of Nebo Stake are holding a Fireside Monday evening in the Payson Third Ward Church. The program will begin at 7:30. President and Mrs. Frank Brown from Salt Lake City will be the speakers at the meeting. President Brown along with Lorin Richards are presidents of the LDS Mission Home. He has been active in the church for many years and has fulfilled many important assignments for the church. His assignments for the church now are worldwide. President and Mrs. Brown will be at the Third Ward at 7 oclock to meet and talk with anyone who wishes to see them and will remain for a short time after the meeting to answer questions. Everyone in the stake M Men and Gleaner girl age and over are invited to the Fireside. The meeting will be under direction of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Dickey, stake Young Marrieds directors. growth. Governor Rampton pointed out that the Bonneville Unit is larger in terms of dollars to be expended than both Flaming Gorge Dam and Glen Canyon Our state needs industry and it needs development of tourism. This project helps to provide those opportunities. It will support an increase of 300,000 in Utahs Governor Rampton population, said. Governor Clyde said, This is the project for which Utahns have worked so long, so unselfishly, and so effectively. This vote is the culmination of together. a united effort by our citizens that is without parallel. Often during the long battle for authorization in Congress, we were told by our enemies and our friends that this project would never be constructed. We are ready to prove them wrong and realize our dream next Tuesday. Mr. Bingham, speaking on the competition for the Colorado River waters, told those attending the special meeting that if we dont put our share of the Colorado River water to use as soon as possible, we stand to lose it to other states. He outlined the extensive projects being planned in other areas. I believe that this state is always in danger when it comes to our water rights. We must never let our guard down. The vote Tuesday not only protects for our use a major share of the waters of the Colorado River, but also makes possible the other projects this state needs. Backers of the project point out that the taxpayers wiU be getting a genuine bargain. Cost of the gigantic project largest water development program in the history of the state is estimated at $325 million. The project will cost the state only $130 million, however. Upper Colorado River power revenues and revenues Legion prepares Plaque with Veterans names The American Legion in Pay-so- n, Post 48, is in the process of installation of a plaque for names of all veterans. However, names and information of veterans of World War n and the Korean War are lacking. Names of men who served their country between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1955, 'are needed. Some of these veterans have moved away, but if they lived in Payson on enlistment they are eligible to have their names on the plaque. Also those who have lived in Payson the past five years and are making their permanent home here will be eligible to have their names on the plaque. The above men should contact Viv Montague, commander, as soon as possible to assure their name is listed. Bonneville Unit itself will pay a major share of the bill, Sterling D. Jones, President of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, said. To distribute repayment costs among all who will benefit from the waters made available, revenues will be collected from the sale of water and from ad valorem taxes. By law, the District can levy a tax, not to exceed one mill, but only lf mill is anticipated in connection with the repayment contract. Governor Rampton said, I am proud to define the official position of the state on this matter: It is full and unqualified support for this project and for the election on December 14. This project has the support of my administration and of previous administrations, of the present legislature, and of past legislatures. It has been endorsed by business, labor, water, farm groups, by civic organizations, city and county leaders, by wildlife groups. It has the support of both political parties and of the various branches and agencies of the government. It is a great one-ha- project, and voters should approve it overwhelmingly on December 14. Lavonna Gay wins $100 Am. Dairy Award Lavonna Gay, 7th North 8th East, in Payson received a $100 scholarship presented by the American Dairy Association of Utah on 27. Saturday, November Lavonna is an outstanding member of 10 years and is a very worthy girl to receive this scholarship. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gay. She has carried the follow4-- H in projects Home ing Clothing, 4-- H: Foods, Improvement, Garden and Junior Leadership. She has also been active in home grounds beautification work in the Payson area. Over the years Lavonna has accumulated a very outstanding H record. She has also been active in many community and church 4-- affairs. As a H member she has held H offices, including the president of the H club for 4 years. She has participated in the Style Dress Revue and she has been a member of the band and pep club in high school. She is presently attending Utah State University and 4-- 4-- 4-- is majoring in Home Econ- omics. Her H background will assist her in being an outstanding home economist and the extension services staff of Utah County is very proud of her accomplishments. 4-- 465-362- 1. Mt. Nebo Wildlife Vice-Presid- RONALD CALVIN BURTON Ronald Burton 1966, Preview to the Future." Senator Wallace F. Bennett will address the group on Friday morning regarding past and future legislation concerning business in Utah the beef-catt- le and will give an economic forecast of what agriculture can expect in 1966. Mrs. J. B. Wines, Wells, Nevada, President of the American National CowBelles, Inc will give a report on the work done in beef promotion throughout the United States by her organization. The Association annual chuck-wago- n dinner and social hour will be Friday evening with Jay Gardner and his KSOP Wranglers playing for the annual cattlemens dance. and Leland Dickey, phone C. W. iation, Denver, Colorado, will deliver 11 se DiVdend residents will cast theft votes at the Santaquin City Hall on Main Street. Polls will be open from 7 a. m. until 8 p.m. from will provide the music and either refreshments or a meal will be served at the dance. Reservations for the dance may be made now with Mrs. the-stat- National Cattlemens Assoc- Districts Bonneville Unit is of Payson and Spring Lake will vote at the American legion Hall, 40 West 1st South, Payson. Santaquin, Gvnola, Goshen, Elberta and orchestra ay of the American voting The unit for Utah of the work-horthe Colorado River Storage Project, designed to put to use in the state our share of Colorado water provided by Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon dams. In Salt Lake City this week, state, civic , government, and water leaders urged a large turnout at the polls Tuesday. As Governor Calvin L. Rampton said, We need to have a strong favorable vote to illustrate to the areas that covet Utahs water that we are united and that we are determined to put that water to use. In addition to Governor Rampton, speakers at the special water task force meeting included former Governor George D. Clyde, David L. Crandall, regional director of the Bureau of Reclamation; Jay R. Bingham, director, Utah Water & Power Board; Sterling D. Jones, President; Lynn S. Ludlow, general manager; and Edward W. Clyde, attorney, representing the Central Utah Water Conservancy District; William C. Hague, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City; Robert B. Hilbert, general manager of the Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District. All emphasized that the probenefits ject has that are vital to Utahs future Residents SPONSOR NEW YEARS EVE DANCE The Young Marrieds of Nebo Stake are sponsoring a New Years Eve Dance to be held in the new Stake Center. An The 47th annual convention of the Utah Cattlemens Association will be held in Salt Lake City at the Hotel Newhouse'on 1, December according to Allan Adams, president, of Ranevent is exdolph. The pected to draw 400 cattlemen from all parts of Utah. Opening the convention on Friday morning will be Calvin e L. Rampton, Governor of of Utah, who will welcome those in attendance to Salt Lake City and address those present on the status of agriculture within the state. McMillan, Executive State Senatorial District No. would be composed of F airfield, Cedar Fort, Lehi, American Fork, Highland, Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, Lindon and all of Orem except 15 counties next Tuesday (Dec. 14) will cast one of the most ballots in the significant as far as state of the history the growth and development of the area is concerned. This was the concensus of city, county, district, state and federal officials, all united as never before in support of a resounding "yes voter response to the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project. Registered voters who have paid a tax during the past year in Salt Lake, Utah, Duchesne, Uintah, Wasatch, Summit and Juab counties will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on the repayment contract for the Bonneville Unit, negotiated between the federal government and officials of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. Close at 8 p.m. the Accepted to Medical School Ronald Calvin Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Burton, Payson, has been accepted as a medical student at George Washington College of Medicine. He enters school inSept-emb- er where he plans to specialize in obstetrics. Mr. Burton graduated from the Payson High School in 1961 and was a graduate of the University of Utah this past June. He is married to the former Jacqualine Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Butler, also of Payson. The couple have one son, Eric Larry. sets meeting Lou Hansen, President ofMt. Nebo Wildlife Federation, has called a meeting for Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Payson City Council Chamber. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the meeting called by Governor Rampton on Dec. 15 because of various criticisms directed at the State Fish and Game Department and Wildlife management within the State of Utah. All members and interested parties are invited to attend. Mrs. ident Stanley of Wilson, pres- Nebo Stake Relief Soceity, is convalescing at Pay-so- n City Hospital after a fall at her home. Her leg was fractured when she slipped in new snow as she swept a path under her clotheslines in preparation to hang sheets. LANESTA CHORUS PREPARES CHRISTMAS CONCERT Officers of the LaNesta Chorus review plans for their annual Christmas Concert to be presented Saturday night in the Stake Center. Left to right are Mrs. Keith Holman, vice president, Mrs. Rex Hiatt, secretary, Mrs. Kenneth Orton, accompanist, J. D. Christensen, director, and Mrs. Carl J. Nelson, president. Mrs. J. Robert Hogan is general chairman of the concert. LaNesta Chorus wall give Christmas Concert Sat. The LaNesta Chorus will present their annual Christmas concert next week. The concert will be presented in the new Stake Center on Saturday, December 11, at 8 p.m. Theme of the concert is Happy Mrs. Carl J. Nelson Holiday. is president of the chorus and is general chairman of the presentation. The public is invited to attend. There will be no charge for the concert. LDS Seminary plans Christmas The Seminary is planning a Christmas program to be held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m, in the new Stake Center. The speaker for the event will be Dale Tingey, who is the supervisor of the Seminary Institutes in the Church. Seminary students and their parents are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. program The Seminary Sunday night programs will be given at the Payson Third Ward and Santaquin First Ward this week. The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be reuined by praise than saved by criticism. -- Normqn Vincent Peale |