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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1974 Poge Eight County Clerk Says Changing Marriage Trend Across Nation Named Odyssey Board Chairman D. Frank Wilkins i i ' of Utah Advisory Board, Mr. Wilkins was officcialy honored at a luncheon at the Odyssey House. Quentin F. who Kolb, resigned the drug rehabilitation facilitys chairmanship to become director of the program, presented the former judge with a gavel, symbolizing the position. I am very honored, Mr. Wilkins responded. I agree with Odyssey House's programs . . . and I intend to help perpetuate them. The former judge said he first became acquainted with Odyssey House while on the bench. Mr. Wilkins selection was made by other advisory board members. Mr. Kolb explained that as chairman of the advisory board, Mr. Wilkins also will represent the state, in connection D. Frank Wilkins with the Odyssey Institution, D. Frank Wilkins, retired 3rd where he will look out for the District Court judge, was named interests of Utah on a national chairman of the Odyssey House level. ; Commissioner Dunn Seeks Legal Action Against Advertising Salt Lake County Commissioner William Dunn called for legal action against a group of citizens who are paying for advertisements against the upcoming bond election. Commissioner Dunn says that the advertising is fradulant and The advertisements on false. Salt Lake City Radio stations call for the defeat of the bond election because of the inclusion of the proposed performing arts center in the bond. This point was one of much controversy before gaining a 1 vote of the county commission before being placed on the ballot. The group urging the defeat says it should be a separate issue, and alleged lack of spec-ifit- y in where the money will go. Commissioner Dunn said that he was speaking for the record, dnied that they did not declare how much was to be spent on recreation and how much was to 2-- be spent on the performing arts center. Commissioner Dunn said that infers that the advertising more than $6.5 million would be spent on the center. Mr. Dunn said that this might be true but that the other money if necessary would come from other sources not the recreation bond money. The commissioner also said that the future of Salt Lake County is in the hands of the voters in next Tuesdays special election. I want to see if we can get a restraining order to stop these ads. John G. Avery, assistant county attorney, comparing the situation to the water fluoridation issues, which was brought before the voters said any such action would be a violation of free speech and that his office would not take legal action. 645 Refund Checks Undelivered Must Contact IRS For Them Some 645 taxpayers in Utah have undelivered refund checks waiting for them at the Internal Revenue Service. Many of the checks were remailed Friday, July 12. The IRS, however, is urging taxpayers who have not received checks after allowing reasonable time for mail delivery since the 12th to contact its offices. In all refund inquiries, the faxpayer should be prepared to provide the name and address as it appeared on the return, the actual name and address is different, the social security number or numbers and the type of form filed. Refunds for Utah have been averaging $361.00 for the 1073 fax period. The IRS said most common reason for an undelivered check is that the taxpayer has moved and left no forwarding address with the U.S. Postal Service. In all cases, a taxpayer will have to complete a Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund, to have the check remailed 1o an address other than that used in filing the return. A taxpayer who suspects his check may have been lost or stolen, should also get in touch with his local IRS office as soon as possible so that tracers can be put on the missing check. Additional refunds may have been delayed because of errors or omissions on tax returns. Taxpayers affected should follow the instructions received from the IRS in order to speed up issuance of their checks. The IRS says it can mail an undelivered refund check within two weeks to the new address. Taxpayers may call the IRS e by using the phone numbers listed in the white pages of the telephone directory under U.S. Government. toll-fre- Freezone is for corns that hurt Absolutely painless. No dangerous cutting, no ugly pads or plasters. In days, Freezone eases the hurt. ..safely helps ease off the corn. Drop on Freezone take off corns. ffihsosouo REMOVES CORNS AND CALLUSES OyC, Salt Lake County Clerk, W. Sterling Evans, said that the trend in marriages is changing causing August to be a bigger month than the traditional month of June. People always think of June as the mrariage month but in the past three years August has exceeded June in the number of marriage licenses issued. Mr. Evans estimated that between 800 and 900 marriage licenses will be issued this month by his office, in addition there are certain procedures which must be followed to obtain a license in the State of Utah. The license must be obtained at the county clerks office, both parties must be present and they must pay a five dollar fee. Mr. Evans said that there used to be a thre day waiting time period but that has been done awray with and the couple may marry immediately. The legal age for obtaining a marriage license is 21 for males and 18 for females. However a boy of 16 or a girl of 14 may obtain a license if they have notarized written permission of one of their legal parents or guardians stating the birth date and age of their child. Mr. Evans said that the trouble spot in the Utah law and the laws across the nation is when a man is under a court order to support children of a previous marriage. It is a helpmate to the ex wife and the children, however. The man must be current in his obligations before applying for a license. A form may be obtained at the clerks office. Mr. Evans also said that the month of December is also growing in the number of marriage licenses issued. R. Sorensen Appointed Bicentennial Director Richard Sorensen, a graduate of Harvard University, has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Dr. Obert C. Tanner, chairman of the Utah ARBC, said The Commission is very fortunate to be able to obtain the services of Mr. Sorensen and feel he is eminently qualified for the position. Mr. Sorensen is nresently serving on the staff of Senator Frank E. Moss. As legislative consultant he has been working nrimarily on matters of economics, civil service, post office and defense. He is a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University and is former Assistant Director of Admissions for Harvard University. He attended Salt Lake County public schools and was a graduate of Highland High School. While attending Harvard University he worked summers on the staffs of the Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune. He was a member of the editorial board of the Harvard newspaper while attending that institution. Like many Utahns. Mr. Sorensen has wanted to return to his home state and to Salt Lake City. The Bicentennial Commission is pleased that his return has provided an opportunity to have him serve the Bicentennial in the capacity of Executive Director, Dr. Tanner said. Mammals found in desert areas ( are usually pale colored, while their relatives in neighboring mountains tend to be dark. Miller Named Acting Chairman Southern Utah State Ed Dept. James M. Miller, former principal at Cedar City High School, has been named acting chairman of the Southern Utah State College Department of the Elementary Education. Miller, who will replace Gwen R. Clark, will also serve as an assistant professor of education. Mrs. Clark will teach part time during the 1974-7- 5 year on em- eritus status. The new elementary education chairman has just completed two years as principal at Cedar City High. Prior to that he served for three years as assistant principal. He also has teaching experience at Cedar City South and East elementary schools and at Cedar City Junior High School. We are pleased to have the services of a person who demonstrates so well a proven proficiency in education. Dr. Kent E. Myers, Dean of the School of Education, said in announcing the appointment. Miller completed his Educa tional Doctorate degree at Utah State University in 1973. His major was educational administration with specialization in curriculum, school law, and personnel administration. He also holds a masters degree in educational administration from USU. The new chairman earned bachelors degrees in elementary education and history from Southern Utah State College. Miller is currently serving as a major in the Utah National Guard, and he is active in Cedar City civic and church atcivitics. He is married to the former Jackie Ward, Parowan. and he is the father of two daughters and a son. Jerald Hawley has been appointed to fill Millers position as principal at Cedar City High School. Mrs. Clark, the former ele- mentary education department chairman, retired from active full time teaching this spring after serving for 24 years on the SUSC faculty. Utah Bicentennial Commission Offer $1,000 For Children's Play The Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission announces a contest for a childrens play as one of its projects for the celebration of the nations 200th birthday in 1976. A prize of $1,000 is offered for the winning play, which will be made available without royalty to all schools or other producing groups in the state during the 1975-7- 6 school year. January 15, 1975 is the deadline for submission of scripts and the contest is open to all residents of the state or those currently attending school in the state. The play must be approxi mately fifty minutes performing time, may or may not utilize music, may be traditional or experimental in form, may be historical or modern, and must endorse the principles of liberty upon which our forefathers framed the Constitution of the United States. It must, however, refrain from being didactic and must follow the principles of good drama. Those w'ho are now children will one day determine the course of our nation, and it is fitting that on the occasion of our Bicentennial we convey to them the vision of freedom and responsibility to which our forefathers dedicated themselves. One of the most effective means to educate and to inspire is the drama. Our hope is that through providing the children of Utah with a memorable dramatic experience, they can be better prepared to become the kind of citizens our nation needs. For further information and official entry forms, write to Childrens Play Contest, Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, Room 403, State Capitol. Salt Lake City. Utah 84114. Judd Dority, laborer in Salt Lake City, Utah. We can handle it. the Union Pacific railroad people |