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Show 1 jniv etsal -- Hannah Tilby Dies Feb. 20 At Age of 86 HELP FOR THE BLIND Salina Mayor J.B. Crane, left, buys first White Cane to help the blind in a project being carried out by the Mrs. Hannah Uckerman Nielson Tilby, 86, pioneer resident of Redmond, died February 20th in a Richfield rest home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Tilby had been at the home the past two and' one-ha- lf months. She was born January 13, 1882 in Ephraim, the daughter of Carl and Johanna Erickson Uckerman. She married Jacob Christian Nielson December 19, 1901 in Redmond and on June 3, 1913 the marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. He died July 1, 1941. November 27, 1944 she married Vincent Tilby and he Salina Lions Club with Frank Selack, right, as died in July 1958. Active in the Church of Jesus chairman, Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, Mrs. Tilby' Salina, Sevier County, Utah 84654 Year Forty-Nin- th was 1 Two-Ca- Crash r IT Injures Youth A crash near Central at 2 p.m. February 23rd resulted in minor injuries to the occupants of both cars but no serious injuries. The report stated a car wo IFIFfl two-c- ar driven by Steve Higgins, 23, accompanied by his wife, was northbound on U.S. Highway 89 when a second auto driven by Derek Andreason, 16, of Salina and Corp ii Miilinin95.4.67 pierponl Ave. (84101) Thursday, No. 29 Itaerary tad hapter Ftatas iMI I IK accompanied by Twila Lorenson and Colleen Smith, both 16, of Richfield, came out of a side road. The Higgins were enroute from Cedar City to spend the weekend with his parents in Gunnison. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins suffered severe cuts and bruises and Miss Smith had a broken ankle. Derek had a broken shoulder and Twila suffered minor cuts and bruises. Lt. Frank Grant of the Utah Highway Patrol investigated. 1968 29, February f V.:; ' , in " ' ' LXmA it.: W' i a Primary teacher and stake officer for 28 years. She served in the M.I.A. presidency for many years and was a Relief Society teacher 40 years. She was a charter member of the Redmond Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers and served as second vice captain, cheerleader and class leader. She wasalsochair-ma- n of the Redmond Old Folks Committee for many years and Funeral services were held was historian for the D.U.P, Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Verf until 1966. million Ward L.D.S. Chapel for Survivors include two dau- Glen Bastian, 62, who died Febghters and four sons: Mrs. Paul ruary 23rd at 10:45 a.m. of a (Geneva) Branch, Salina; Mrs. gunshot wound. Robert C. (Delta) William s Mr. Bastian was born June 8, Nucla, Colorado; Lee Nielson, 1905 in Washington, the son of Ogden; Dale Nielson, Portland, Alma and Dorothy Elnora Hannig Oregon; Jay Nielson, Denver, Bastian. He resided in Auroraas Colorado and Phil Nielson, Salt a youth and had spent his adult Lake City; one stepdaughter, Ada years as a resident of Sevier Mooney, Eureka; two stepsons, County, most of the time in VerLynn Tilby, Kearns; Marinus million. Tilby, Santaquin and Mrs. Leo He married Laura Louise Kane (Marie) Tilby, Ely Nevada; one April 25, 1923 in Vermillion. She sister, Mrs. Hubert (Maggie) died December 19, 1930. June 20, Childs, Centerfield; 15 grand1932 he married Berniece Cushchildren and eight ing in Vermillion and the marriage was later solemnized in the Funeral services were held Manti Temple.' February 24th at 2 p.m. in the A prominent farmer, comRedmond Ward L.D.S. Chapel munity and church leader, Mr. with burial in the Redmond CemeBastian has been an active memtery under direction of the ber of the Sugar Beet Growers Warren R. Jensen Funeral home. Association, served as superinBishop T.M. Ashman presided tendent of the Vermillion Ward Garry, District Governor Lions 28H, Albert C. at the final rites and the proSunday School and had served 12 Grosjean, District Governor Lions 28A, A.M. gram honoring the active life of years on the Vermillion Town Lions Seated: 28T. Governor District Beaudoin, Mrs. Tilby was: family prayer, Board. Governor Calvin C . Rampton, Governor of the State Sidney Peterson; prelude and Survivors include his widow, of Utah. Missing when picture was taken: Wayne postlude Mrs. Evan Vermillion; three sons and two music, 28U. Lions Governor District Loveland, Mickelsen; invocation, Willis daughters, Gam K. Bastian, Poulson; song, In The Garden, Brent Glen Bastian, both Verladies trio, Mrs. Bill Holt, Mrs. million; Leo Max Bastian, HenDean Wilson and Mrs. Tommy derson, Nevada; Mrs. LaMar SALINA CLUB Tucker accompanied by Mrs. (Ileen) McBride, Mrs. Charlene Arlon Madsen; speaker, Marwood Powell, both Richfield; 21 grandThe Salina Lions Club are carrying on their Hales; song, Mrs. Bryce Johnstate-wid- e and sisters, brothers and children; will have the of project portion the Sunset, acVernal Bastian, Jacob Bastian, canes available in the business houses and son, Beyond Ella Lee Lund; Vermillion; Sidney from club members this Saturday, March 2nd, companied by Bastian, Lamar speaker, Bosshardt; re- Nampa, Idaho; Ernest Bastian, according to Frank Selack, chairman. marks, Bishop Ashman; song, Aurora; Leo Bastian, Orem; Mrs. Assisting Mr. Selack will be Lynford Anderson, ladies trio, Oh My Father; Bill (Ella) Niebel, Richmond, Dr. Rae E. Noyes and Zane Hatch. benediction, Kirk Anderson. California; Mrs. Marcus (Irene) Stake President Milo J. BosPeterson, Fullerton, California; shardt dedicated the final resting Mrs. Harold Peterson, Salina. place. Burial was in the Vermillion Cemetery. Death Closes Career Of Sevier Leader self-inflict- ed Governor Calvin C. Rampton signs proclamaof February 26th through March 2nd as: Sight Conservation and Aid to the Blind Week. Lions throughout the State of Utah will be carrying small white canes and offering these to the public in an effort to raise fu ds for the many projects Lions Clubs are involved in in helping the blind. Recent contribution by the Lions. of the state of $2500 will help the state to buy a special tape reproducing machine which will speed up the reproduction of the talking tapes and records used by the blind. Watch for the Lions with their White Canes on March 1st and March 2nd. They need your help. tion declaring week Pictured are: Standing, Lions Sieht Conservation Alden E. Orr, State Chairman; John Mc- - levier IF.I. Pres. Urges Use of Experience Jerold Johnson, president of the public lands and increase the the Sevier County Farm Bureau growth and production of desirurged more effective use of the able forage on the public ranges. Johnson said that Farm Bureau experience and capabilities of the states farmers and ranchers in members view with concern what the administration of federal appears to be a reversal of the lands. historical policy of transferring In a prepared statement, Mr. public land to private ownership. We believe there are at this Johnson said that among agrilands in cultural people whose livestock time federally-owne- d graze the public ranges are some Utah which should move into of the countrys most capable private ownership, he said. He range managers and conserva- urged that land suitable for tionists. private ownership be made availMr. Johnson gave his statement able for disposal on terms and after receiving news of a meeting conditions that maintain local in Washington, D.C. of the Public values and recognize basic land Land Law Review Commission. uses. Mr. Johnson said, There are Johnson said, The federal many logical reasons for the government now owns 34 of the continued use of the public range total land area in the nation and in Utah by domestic livestock. 73 of the land area in Utah. The Among these important reasons federal agencies continue ac- are the meat, wool and other livestock product needs of a growing population, and the basic economic loss which would occur by reduction or elimination of the utilization of the grazing resources of the public ranges. Mr. Johnson gave his support to a proposal by the American Farm Bureau Federation to implement a range improvement program designed to increase the desirable forage on most western public ranges by fifty percent. The AFBF also recommended that the commission provide users security of investment as an incentive to encourage the investment of private capital and management ability to improve private ownership. we However, Johnson said, substantial recognize acreage will remain in public ownership. He also expressed the hope that the Commission would examine the existing law which prohibits the Bureau of Reclamation from delivering water tomorethanl60 acres of land in one ownership. The provision had its origin in Homestead Act the when farming was done with horse power and walking plows and when investments and overhead requirements were much less than they are today. The agricultural situation has changed. The overhead of a farm operation has increased many times, living and labor costs have multiplied, machinery costs are very high, with the result that a 160-acholding quisitions of private land at the will not support a farm operation rate of approximately 900,000 except in the most favorable crop acres per year throughout the production areas, Mr. Johnson nation. These land losses reduce said. the property tax base which causes local and county governments to become less and more cependent upon state and federal aid. A meeting for all members of He recommended these alterthe Sevier County Farm Bureau natives to further land acquisiwill be held March 11th at the tions by Federal Agencies: (1) Leasing of needed land. Sevier County Courthouse in (2) Using less desirable land. Richfield. Time for the meeting (3) Encouraging development of is 10 a.m. and the purpose is to recreation needs in the private revise the articles of incorporation of the local unit according sector of our economy. of (4) Releasing equal quality to the Sevier Farm Bureau Presiand acreage of public land with dent, Jerold Johnson, who has each acquisition of land from called the meeting. self-relia- nt re Sevier F. B. To Change Articles Snow College Musical Scheduled March 7, 0, 9 HONORARY F.F.A. MEMBERS -- Carl Guillette, and Bob Robins receive certificates making left them honorary members of the North Sevier F.F.A. Chapter from DeVon Allred, chapter sentinel. The North Sevier Chapter Future Farmers of America held their annual banquet February 22 in the Salina Elementary School cafeteria. Named this year as Honoray Members were Carl Guillette, local Forest Ranger and Bob Robins, rancher and cattleman. The presentation is made each year to two outstanding men who SEED Fund Names President Board of director members of the SEED Fund, Inc. met February 16th, going over the financial status and naming a president and secretary. Elliott Crane was elected president of the corporation with Mrs. Farrell Crane as secretary. The new president and the board members will meet in the near future to to present to the draw members for acceptance. contribute to the welfare of the Chapter. Highlight of the evening was a film lecture given by Dr. William C. Christiansen. Dr. Christiansen, professor at Snow College, recently returned from three years in Uruguay. The parents of the officers were acknowledged for their efforts by receiving roses and carnations which were presented to them by the officers. John Johnson was presented with an award for first place in the rodent control program. Dennis Nielsen, Chapter president, presided over the meeting. Sevier Bemos Plan Platform Hearing Sevier County Democratic Chairman, Evan H. Mickelson, has extended a general Invitation to all citizens of Sevier County to attend a regional Democratic State Platform Committee hearing to be held at the Richfield High School, at 10:00 a.m. on March 2nd, 1968. LEE CHRISTENSEN State Platform Committee SUFFERS HEART ATTACK Chairman Kay Allen has stated the purpose of the hearings to Lee Christensen, former Redeach citizens oppor be, mond resident and who now is to tell the Democratic tunity stationed in Price with the Bureau what they want their state Party of Land Management, suffered a and local governments to do in the heart attack last weekend and is next several years. Chairman presently hospitalized in the Allen promised, If you bring Price hospital. your ideas, suggestions and probThe latest word on Lee is that lems to us, well try to turn he will be hospitalized for at least these into programs of real two weeks and will then have to be action on the state level for you. off work for two months or more. Information gathered from the Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Christensen, Redmond. by-la- ws platform hearings held in this and other areas of the state will be to gather information as to what issues the Democratic Party should take a stand on in the 1968 political campaign. Candidates who run on the Democratic ticket will be asked to support each one of the planks or issue statements placed in the platform that is finally approved at the State Democratic Convention, July 26 and 27. I urge all citizens of this area, no matter what political affiliation they may have, to participate in these platform hearings, said County Chairman Mickelson. Were interested in what concerns all our citizens and want to know how we can help them build Utah into a better place to live. F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidates Named a light- Sue Thompson, Provo. She Loves Me, Joseph W. Crane, who has hearted production with the lilt such Snow Theatre directed of spring, has been chosen as the Snow College Theater musical musicals as South Pacific and this year and will be presented in Oklahoma and Sound of Music evening performances in the is the general director. Assisting school auditorium March 7, 8 and 9th. The production is a gay, intimate comedy that should serve to chase away the gloom of winter and for a while the oppressive feelings caused by the daily news. Richard Watts, Jr., one of Broadways best known critics, called She Loves Me a refreshing, engaging new musical comedy. Highly likeable entertainment. The plot is centered around an elegant European Parfumerie clerk and a where a hopelessly romantic sales girl are Richard Haslam, technical director; Me Loyd Ericksen, musical director; Mrs. Marilyn Kofford, choreography and Rich- ard Nibley, concert master. The advanced ticket sale for She Loves Me began Monday. Reservations can be made by calling 283-458- 4. Snow Course Measurements The Snow Course for February 1968 was read February 26, 1968. Farnsworth Lake Snow Course - Average snow depth - 45.9 meet. The girl is played by inches with 13.7 inches of water Arlene Yardley, Gunnison and the content or 95 of normal. clerk by John Brenchley, PresGooseberry R.S. Snow Course-Averaton, Idaho. snow depth - 30.8 inches Others in the cast are Ron with 9.7 inches of water content Baker, Richfield; Richard Allred, or 103 of average. soft-spok- en ge Spring City; Martha Keeler, Manti; Arvada Eggman, Terra Bella, California; Terry Balser, Provo; Mike Cowan, Nephi; Richard Jacques, Salt Lake City; David Hughes, Spanish Fork; Manfred Pollinger, Frankfurt, Germany; Mary Louise Green, Portland, Oregon; Lynette Wells, Billings, Montana; Vickie Reid, LaMar Jorgensen of the Soil Ephraim; Jannette Howell, Eph- Conservation Service and Carlton raim; Dana Jensen, Sandy and P. Guillette (f the Forest Service. - Young ladies Sweetheart of the North Sevier Chapter, F.F.A. are left to right, seated: Heather Hansen, Carolyn Long, Sheila Sorenson, Sharon Briggs, Geri Lyn Sorensen; standing, Janet Mason, Koelle Hansen, Dana Rae Sorensen, Lois Torgensen and Wendy Wilson. Finalists in the Chapter Sweetheart contest named February 26, are Carolyn Long, Sharron Briggs and Geri Lyn Sorensen. Sharron, a junior, is the daughter of Mr. and SEEK SWEETHEART who competed for the . TITLE of title Carolyn and Geri Lyn are the daughters of Mrs. Luella Mrs. Dale Briggs. seniors and are Long and Mrs. Wilma Sorensen. The FFA members will sponsor an assembly March 1 and at this time the three finalists will each present a skit and will be judged. The Sweetheart named at the assembly will represent the Chapter at the State Convention to be held March 22 and 23 at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City. V |
