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Show Microfillmlng Corp. Pierpont Ave. 141 1.3.59 t t. i i EDITORIAL Iasc5at6n SSIr""!!!rw!inui 3 VOLUME XXVI NO. 33 KANAB, UTAH, THURSDAY Fcnerel Services Kanab City Council Names George Held In Fredonia R. Bickmore For Kanab Marshal Duties Are George R. Bickmore, age 27, was appointed new Kanab City Marshal May 26 by the Kanab City Council. Mr. Bickmores appointment follows several months of screening and attempts to secure a good officer for Kanab. Married, and with two sons, Mr. Bickmore is from Salt Laxe City, where he has served in law enforcement and as a dispatcher for the Highway Patrol for three years. His wife and family will join him here as soon as he can locate a home. Mr. Bickmore has nearly five years of college education to his credit, besides his actual experience. He attended the U of U for a year, U S U at Logan three years and San Jose State College one year. He has studied police science during most of these years. He served four years with Jaycees Name New Officer Slate Franklin was named new president of the Kanab Jaycees at their recent elecDoyle tion. Outgoing president is Donald Bradshaw. Elected to serve with Mr. Franklin is Lester Ray, vice president; Leon Judd, sec. & treas.; Stan Larsen, two year director; Ralph Mace one year director. Miss Leila Jackson . . . - resident of Fredonia. Mr. Jack-so- n died Friday, May 23, at Evanston, Wyoming of a heart attack. Mr. Jackson was born in Fredonia in 1900, son of Robert Jackson, deceased, and Estela Pratt Jackson, who survives. Also surviving are five brothers, Earl, Fredoni; Elmer, Kanab; Harold, La s Vegas, Nevada; New York City; and Weldon, Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Leona) Judd. Kanab, and two sons; also five grandchildren. Bishop Woodrow Johnson conducted funeral services and the Relief Society Singing Mothers furnished the music. Speakers were Z. Ray Judd and Valdon Jackson, nephew of the deceased. La-Vell- e, Fredonia Town Council Elect Officers At Mondays Last week, I received a post card from Lester Little, who is touring Euope. The card was sent from Paris and Lester said, When I get back Ill tell you about conservation. All I gotta say is that Paris must not be what it was when I was there. I saw a lot of sights but there was not much connection between them and soil conservation. Of course, when I did Paris, I didnt have my wife along. That could be the difference. Anyway, I will be very much interested in what Lester can tell me about conservation. He may have noticed the same thing I did when I was there during World War II. That is, those people have been forced to conserve their soil and moisture and get everything out of it they can to exist. Most of the fields are small and pretty much The most of the land is kept pretty well covered with vegetation and they apply every bit of fertilizer they can rake or scrape up. The strange part of .the whole thing is that the majority of the people who settled this country came from Europe and it didnt take them long to forget the importance of soil once they saw how much of it there was in this country! It took about a hundred years to find out that we dont have an unlimited supply of soil and to realize that we have got to do something to conserve it Last week, the Glendale Irrigation company lined about 350 lineal feet of ditch with concrete. The lining was done by Merrill Robinson and his slip form. All figures arent in yet, but it looks like this ditch will actually cost the company about eighty cents-pefoot of ditch. I believe that is about the most reasonable cost we have had yet in the county. It is too bad that we cant line a lot more ditches while the ACP are paying $10.00 per yard on the concrete. hand-tille- Election FREDONIA The entire Town Council of Fredonia was reelect-a- t the municipal election Monday, May 26, although the Womens , club - sponsored woman write-i- n candidate made a good . showing. were: Arland Those Brooksby, incumbent mayor, 82 votes; Z. Ray Judd, 80 votes; Lenn McKinney, 79 votes; Arden Judd, 85 votes; James A. Baker, 82 votes. Edith Holmes, as a write-ireceived 43 votes. There were 102 votes cast and nine votes were spoiled and thrown out. Thre are 250 registered voters in the Fredonia pre- Ivis Farr - Sunday evening Sacrament service at the Fredonia L D S ward chapel featured the graduation of eight girls from the Primary organization. They were; Judith Blattman, Odessa Burch, Beverly Brooksby, Kara Lee Bentley, Kathleen Button, Donna Lou McKinney, Rosemary Robinson and Caralee Swapp. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith welcomed their second child, another son, Monday, May 26, at Kane County hospital. All are doing fine, including grandparents cinct. . the JaekHeLls xrt Fraltmla.' Roddy Roper jr. entertained seven guests at his 10th birthday party Thursday, May 22. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by his mother, Mrs. Nan E. Johnson R. L. Roper. The Alton, Glendale, Mt. CarMrs. Z. Ray (Elva) Judd took mel and Orderville LDS wards her L D S Sunday school class of held their MIA Dance Festival nine- - and olds on a here last night. There Pioneer party Monday, May 26. were threeTuesday groups of girls who Thirteen boys and girls enjoyed took part and went to St. George the hike, the food, games and Saturday to participate in the dancing of the Virginia Reel. Regional Dance Festival. Stake They decided that the pioneers visitors were President Leah had some fun along with their Jackson, her assistant, Eva Pettrials and hardships. erson, and Della Pugh, dance The Budge Porritts of Jacob director. Lake and Fredonia returned Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Chamber-lai- n of Cedar City are proud parTuesday, May 27, from a weeks vacation which was spent in Las ents of a baby boy, bom TuesVegas, Nevada and Yuma and day. This is their third son and Phoenix, Arizona. In Yuma they they have one daughter. Proud visited with the LaVar Johns- grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. tons, formerly of Fredonia. Hans Chamberlain. The J. B. Jordans had the Don Naomi Harris, daughter of Mr. Brinleys and daughter Judy of and Mrs. Hazen Harris, underPleasant Grove as their house went an appendectomy in the guests this past week. They took Kane County hospital Wednesseveral sidetrips, including Glen day of last week. She had just Canyon and Pipe Springs, and started work at JoAnns Beauty did some Shop Monday. Gove E. Allen of Mesa was a The two children of Mr. and week-en- d business visitor in Fre- Mrs. Howard Esplln visited at donia and Short Creek. This is the home of their grandparents, his first visit here since his the F. M. Esplins, last week aunt, Mrs. R. Keith Udall, now while their parents were in Caliof St. Johns, Arizona, was a Fre- fornia. donia resident. Mayor and Mrs. Le Grande C. Miss Coralee Swapp, daughter Heatons son Chad and daughter of the Cloyd Swapps, returned Susie from Alreturned Tuesday from a weeks visit in buquerque, NewMonday where Mexico, Arizona. was a She Mesa, guesV they had visited Dr. Fred Heatof Miss Linda Cottam, daughter on and family for a week. of the Mason Cottams, former Fredonia residents. Mrs. Orson Young and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parker and Karl Jameson and their mother, Mrs. here from Califamily of Cottonwood, Arizona fornia,Anderson, went to .Oak City Wedarrived Tuesday to spend the to attend the funeral of Memorial day holiday with Mrs. nesday a friend of Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Fae Johnson. Wednesday, ac- Anderson visited here two days companied by Mrs. Johnson and before going on to Salt Lake son Dale, they went to Veyo to attend the wedding of Mrs. City. Johnsons nephew, Charles The Starettes club cleaned Welch, of St George. the weeds from in front of a Several friends and relatives widow ladys home one day last of the Milo Palmers of Alton at- week and it looks much better. tended the funeral services in We think the girls and leaders Alton Monday, May 26, of the should be commended for their r Palmers two and a old thoughtfulness. Annella. Those from daughter A school for leaders was Fredonia were the John Brooks-by- held here of last week Thursday Afton Brooksby, lone John- with Miss Amy Kearsley from son, Myrtle Heaton, Ramona the Extension Service here to Heaton, Arlene Johnson and Eva help Kane County Agent D. Evans. Wayne Rose. A very enjoyable was spent by those who atThe Spike McMillan family day tended. and Mrs. McMillans uncle, Rufus Le Nou Crowder, who is visiting here and Heen from Oklahoma City, spent last Slaugh took Hardy their Primary group week-en- d in Las Vegas, Nevada, to St. George Saturday to do seeing the sights. baptismal work for the dead. Orderville Nevs Weekly Hews Holes ten-ye- ar rock-huntin- g. d. 4-- H r Thayles Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, is visiting in Kanab this week after finishing his school teaching assignment in Idaho this past win-- l ter. Thayles will go to Grand Canyon to work this Summer. half-yea- 4-- H s, I (Continued on Page Four) Outstanding Service Conununilf Service n Soil Conservation Viavirs On Mack-elpran- Fredonia News Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson of Fredonia are this week announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leila, to Don R. Mueller of Phoenix, Arizona. Date for the marriage has been set for June 21. They will be feted at a reception in their honor at the home of the brides - parents at that time. The young couple plan on making their home in Phoenix following their marriage. Kanab Serviceman Is Commended For Fort Lewis, Wash., He started on duty immediately following his appointment Alvin Jones who has been a City Marshal for several years will work with Mr. Bickmore. The two should provide adequate police protection for Kanab. Frcdonia Parents Announce Engagement $3.50 Yearly, 10c Single Copy April Funeral services were held A meeting ol the Kanab ComFirst Class Evan 4 p.m., at munity Coordinating Council Tuesday, May 27, at has- - been commended Fredonia Ward LDS chapel for was held May 21. Fourteen per- for his part in the outstanding Theo Taylor Jackson, 57, former sons, representing the BPW, showing of his organization, the the Navy. By Gcordmlfeg Council Gives For taylor Jackson MAY 29, 1958 (Continued on Page Four) Firemen, C of C, American Legion, Auxilliary, North Ward, South Ward, Ladies Literary League, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Square Dance Club, Board of- Education and High 519th Field Artillery battalion, Conference In Kanab June 6th in Fort Lewiss annual maintenance inspection. ofAccording to local Sergeant First Class Mackel-pranConferRegional fleers, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. ence will be held in Kanab, William Mackelprang, who re6 at the High School. side at Kanab. He is assigned as June Two sessions will be held. a communications chief in the The morning meeting starts at battalions C battery. 10 a.m. and afternoon at 1 p.m. The 519th Field Artillery Battalion was awarded a rating of superior and one of the high- Bookmobile Will Tour est scores ever given here in this type of inspection. The inspection covered 6very Kane County type of maintenance, from the condition of the battalions 21st 155MM Howitzers to the care Saturday, given personal clothing. The reResidents of Kane county will sults are an indication to the an opportunity to see a have commanding general of the com- demonstration Rookmobtle when bat readiness of the equipment it tours the area Saturday, June in his command. A P-T- The following organizations were not represented: Jaycees, Jaycetts, MIA, Relief Society, Kanab High School, Elementary Irrigation Company, Lions and Boy Scouts. . P-T- In the discussion that was held, it was stated that this organization has the potential to accomplish more for our com- -, A June munity than perhaps any other organization. The reason for this is that this is not a separate, distinct group but is an effort oh the part of all organizations now in Kanab to accomplish the following purposes: (1) Set down community problems. (2) Establish and create public opinion. (3) Set up priorities on community problems. (4) Coordinate the activities of the community groups to solve these problems. It is felt strongly by the officers of the Coordinating Council that members of our community and even officers of some organizations do not understand the purposes for which the Coordinating Council was brought into being. Also, it is felt that there has been a breakdown of communications between the Coordinating founcil representatives and the community group they represent. The Council was set up with the understanding that two from each organization should be Ion the Council, and that at least one of these two should be an executive officer of their organization. The Council is not to dictate or to plan for any group but is only to.be the medium through which member organizations plan and coordinate their program. Our Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and all the public is invited. Wed surely like to see more of them attend. We feel like we have accomplished a lot since we started but that there is much more we can accomplish with a little more support, and we would like to appeal to every organization in Kanab to have their president and representatives at our next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at the City Club room. 21. Kanab To Be Host To Five County Organization June 6th Kanab will be host to the next Ormeeting of the ganization June 6, according to information released this week. At their last meeting in Cedar City, a special committee was appointed to handle matters pertaining to southern Utah wildlife, with Tod Haycock of Kanab and the Junction appointed for Kane county. Also at the meeting, the organization agreed to act as cosponsor of a Southern Utah Economic Conference, to be held in Cedar City June 11. The organization adopted a resolution favoring surfacing of State Road 54 between Henrieville and Escalante. Five-Count- y Kanab Parents Vill Open Rising interest in the possibility of obtaining Bookmobile service makes this demonstration one of importance. Time the Bookmobile will be on display in each community will be announced later. Everyone is welcome to see it for himself. Because of the nature of their will operation, Bookmobiles need in Utah. solve a long-feThrough Bookmobiles, people living in small towns and remote areas of Utah may have library book service equal to any person located close to a large city library. The Bookmobile is a mobile unit constructed in such a manner as to have bookshelves around the walls of the interior. Space in the center is designed for the comfort of patrons while selecting their books. The Bookmobile operating out of a centraHy located "headquarters library carries 2000 to 3000 books and travels into areas that are not conveniently located to a library building. It is able to stop at any location where there is a demand for its service. The book stock on the Booklt mobile Honor Couple House Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Judd of Kanab are holding an Open House and reception, for their daughter Gloria and husband, George L. Bryan, at their home Saturday, May 31. The couple were married February 8in Los Angeles. Air. Bryan is the son of Mrs. Ola Bryan of Vanceburg, Kentuck. The young couple are both associated in the advertising business. Mr. Bryan is assistant vice president and merchandising manager of the H. W. Singleton which is a nation-wid- e conWhy dont you attend and Co., cern. Mrs. Bryan had worked in the leader of bring your group the companys Salt Lake office with you? prior to her transfer to Los where she is private secreto Mr. Singleton. tary Kanab An-gee- s, Literary League Sets May 31st is a rotating collection and in a short space of time can bring to its patrons many times the number of books it carries. In this way, Bookmobile patrons have unlimited book resources brought to their very doors. While giving this service, the Bookmobile brings many economies to library service. Belter use can be made of book stocks and, in turn, fewer books can serve more people. Small libraries which are closed a good part of the time inactivate their book collections and, at the some time, do not utilize the ability of the librarian fully. A Bookmobile keeps books in use more of the time and employs a librarian full time. The informality and convenience of the Bookmobile encourages people to borrow and read more books. Being mobile, it is flexible to meet changes in our population without a costly outlay for a new building. All of these advantages add up to more and better library service for Utah through the use of Book- For Final Meeting Two File For The Kanab Literary League will hold a bridge luncheon Saturday, May 31, as their finale for the season. . Mrs. Clara Spencer, Mother of the Year from this district, will be honored guest. Gifts also will be given at the luncheon to all members who have attended all meetings this yar. The club is announcing with pride the election of Mrs. Anita Aiken as the new president of the Southern Utah Federation of Womens Clubs. Mrs. Aiken received the honor at the recent meeting in Panguitch. mobiles. To help in this improvement of library service for Utah, the Two candidates for County Utah State Library is purchasoffices had filed as of Wednes- ing Bookmobiles with state and day this week, according to D. federal money to help local areas M. Tietjen, county clerk. get started with this new serDr. George R. Aiken has filed vice. These Bookmobiles will be for State Representative on the made available to regions on a - Kane County Offices cooperative agreement between Democratic ticket. LaNard Johnson, who ran and the region and the State Library. was elected on the Democratic ticket in the last election, has filed for that office as a Repub- Southern Utah lican. Center Opens June 1st Kindergarten Notice Kanab Student Graduates From BYU Kane County School District Kindergarten will start June 9th at 9 a.m. in Kanab Elementary Jonathan M. Chamberlain, son school and at 1 p.m. at Valley of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chamber-lai- Elementary school. All children of Kanab, is listed on the must be six (6) years old as of roster for Brigham Young Uni- October 31, 1958, as evidenced by versity commencement, to be a birth certificate. held June 6 in George Albert Smith Fieldhouse at Provo. Jonathan will be among the 39 Miss Karen Jameson, student to receive the masters degree at B Y U in Provo, was home ovand 1156 to receive their bache- er the week end, visiting with lors degree, a new record of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl graduates at BYU. Jameson, and friends. n A percent improvement in the looks and efficiency of Kanabs Center Street was accomplished this week when Resident Engineer, Bob Weadon and his State Highway Crew with some help from the City, gave the main thoroughfare a good cleaning and marked of parallel parking stalls from second west to first east and first south street. With the street becoming a hazard to local and passing motorists, this plan that now makes four lanes of traffic has been under planning for sometime. Previous to the parallel parking, but two lanes of traffic were usable, and many times during heavy traffic with cars backing away from the curb, traffic from both directions has been held up, thereby creating deV.ys and hazards to drivers and pedestrians. Some parking space will be lost through the new method, however, local business men may be more than compensated by the orderly parking and with timfe limits being worked out that will prevent many from dirving into the business area and parking most of the one-hundr- P-T- A g - School g Kanab's Center Street Changed To Parallel Parking; Vill Improve Traffic Problems, Appearance. Safety The formal opening of the new home of the Southern Utah Assistance Center, dedicated to serving the alcoholic man in his hour of need, will be held Sunday, June 1, in Cedar City, at 237 South 300 West. The dedication ceremony is to begin at 2 p.m., with Daniel S. Frost of Kanab listed on the program to officiate in the dedication. Open house will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., to be followed with an open meeting by Alcoholics Anonymous at 8 p.m. The day. Also, it has been pointed out new advantages will be gained with more safety, cleaner streets mbre attractive appearance and with cooperation from local motorists truck traffic can be kept on the street and through town thereby preventing a that would be of serious harm to many businessess along the route. Surveys by the State High-- way Department Have indicated that parallel parking on the highway through Kanab is absolutely necessary. Surveys will be continued and if the four lanes provide carrying of traffic adequately, no of the business district will be necessary. Many are of the that at some later date sidewalks along the route will have to be narrowed to accommodate increasing traffic. Business men and property owners along the route would unquestionably note a drop in business revenue if it becomes necessary to Kanab with a truck route. Stastics show that for every truck that follows the truck route, four cars will do by-pa- ss by-pa- ss by-pa- ss likewise. Glendale News Mr. and Mrs. Karl Spencer went to Salt Lake Ctly this weex on business and to see relatives. Three stake officers from here. President Elsie J. Brinkerhoff, Bauer and Leah Margaret Brinkerhoff, and ward officers Maurine Mackelprang, Mary Perkins, Eva J. Cox and Bertha Ramsay attended the Relief Society convention held at Panguitch Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Holyoak and son of Bakersfield, California are visiting at the Malcolm Robinson home at the present. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Levan-gewho have spent the past winter living in St. George, have moved home for the summer. Frankie Malan of Ogden arrived this week to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Brinkerhoff, and to work here this summer. Miss Lou Verda Mackelprang accompanied her lister Rue Dell from Cedar City to Salt Lake City over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Rex McArthur and Bishop and Mrs. Lue H. Brinkerhoff took nine girls from our ward and attended the Regional Dance Festival in St. George Saturday. They report it a huge r, success. Mrs. Mary Lou Page and daughter Rhonda Lue left this week for Preston, Idaho to see relatives and spend Memorial v day. - The Kitchen Kids club public is Invited. held their first meeting Monday, May 19, at the home of Miss Mr. and Mrs. Mel Rider of Ka- Gayle Bauer, where they elected Miss Claudia Robinson, daughMiss Loya Bickley, student at nab returned Sunday evening the following officers: President, Brinkerhoff; vice presiter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rob- CSU, was in Kanab over last from an enjoyable weeks vaca- Gayle Lonna Lou McArthur; secinson of Kanab, was home over week end, visiting with Mr. and tion trip. They visited Phoenix, dent, Colleen retary, Anderson; re-last week end, visiting from her Mrs. L. M. Foster. Mrs. Foster Los Angeles, San Francisco and school work at CSU. is Loyas mother. Salt Lake City. ( Continued on Page Four) 4-- H I r v |