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Show ! E 4A The Summit County Bee Coalville, UT 8401 7 Friday, June 15, 1984 Leor a Franson: 35 close, Leora Franson retired after Father Lake immediately fell in 35 years of teaching school. Her love with this valley and the phenomenal success and unique surrounding area. Leora's education began with methods can be summed up in one word: love. Love of teaching and elementary school in Blanding. Ill love of children, these magic health forced her to Arizona for a ingredients combined to make year of dry climate and sunshine. Leora the most respected and She attended high school at South memorable teacher in the South Summit, completing her requirements in just three short years.. Summit School District. Born on June 12, 1913 in She graduated in 1931. She then Blanding, Utah to William B. 'and attended Weber College and two Sarah Emma Carroll Lake, Leora years later, graduated. Her first teachers training was was one in a family of 10 children. San Juan County was not destined in home economics class. The to be Leora's home for the rest of teacher was ill and Leora took the her life. When she was 13, the. helm for six weeks. In 1933,' her Lakes made the move to this first teaching job was' in the ' valley. This all came about when Oakley schoolhouse that stood her father had an occasion to bring where the rodeo grounds and her sister to Mirror Lake to visit ballpark now sit. Leora taught first her husband who was employed as and second grades, earning $56 a a surveryor the the government. month. Leora. Franson i by Betty Larsen As the 1983-8- 4 session came to a : . . could ask Leora what kind of teacher she is, but she wouldnt tell you. If you should ssk someone else you would hear .this: She loves each! and everyone of her students. She builds in each child. She gets the most potential from each child. She sets' After two years her career came to an abrupt stop. Why, because she married Amos Franson on June 6, 1935. For a period of five to six years there was a rule against married women teaching school. The ruling forced Leora to take some time off from teaching, so it seemed the ideal time to begin raising her family of five. They are Mrs. Max (Coleen) Mawhinney of Heber Gty, Mrs. Charles (Karen) Aravy of Roy, son John and wife Kathy of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Rondo (Janet) Jeffery of Roy and Mrs. Allan (Suzanne) Clegg of Ogden. In addition, Amos and Leora have 27 grandchildren and three Their family didn't stop at thaftalhe Fransons took an active interest in Indian ! self-estee- good ! n. children, through a program offered by the LD.S. church. The Fransons raised a special girl, Louella Mahone, who later tragically died in an automobile accident. With 16 years absence from the school classroom, Leora was never really absent from teaching. She has taught Sunday School, with the exception of two months, for an incredible 54 years. That only ended when she asked to be released for health reasons. She has taught Club, served as Relief Society President, Primary President and has served on the Stake Primary Presidency. Leora . returned to the classroom in 1951 to teach kindergarten for five years. As she fondly phrases it, then I was promoted to first . The Citizen Bank is now offering "top market" 'Passport Savings Certificates. On a minimum deposit of $2000, you can now earn our highest Passport Savings Certificate interest rates. The more you invest and the longer you invest, the higher your interest rate. So hurry in to The Citisans Bank nearest you and start at "top market rates with our new Passport Savings Certificates. 12 Months 6 Months Deposit Amount 18 Months $2,000 11.375 11.75 11.875 20,000 11.50 11.875 12.00 100,000 11.625 12.00 12.125 The Citizens Bank Money Maximizer Account affords you the opportunity to get higher money market interest rates with a 10.08 Paaport Savings Cntiiicatw an ivbjaet to panatty far Mil, withdrawal. 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During ' her nights sitting with Janet in the' hospital, Leora was able to- finish up her eredits in a correspondence course, ending up with a4.3 average.-Teaching 'conies easy to Leora, it runs in the family. Her grand-- , father was the first teacher in Heber Gty and her. mother offered full-tim- 544-126- 5 ! grade. ; 2168 0 done her share of individual tutoring, all in the name of 4-- H Money Maximizer Account - ! - . the utmost encouragement to continue with, her schooling. Asked what her hobby is, Leora simply .teaching. One CO the among examples children. Praise is her password, praising a child makes them feel special. Laptime in Mrs. Fransons first grade is not running around the playground. It is Mrs. Franson holding a younster on her lap, showing her very special kind of love. Reading is: a love of Leoras one she feels is a very important factor in education. In her classroom, so much reading time was required, but the redding went far beyond the requirement. Being prepared isn't just the motto of the Boy Scouts, its Leoras too. Leora is known for working far beyond the bell time. And she has learning. With 35 years in the classroom, comes some memorable incidents. Greg Pitt came to school in a huff and puff saying, "Mrs. Franson, you know What! Theyre going to have a Lions party tonight and they are going to eat Lions food." Another 'child was having a fit about Mr. going to the barber;' he just couldnt under- stand why he had to go there. The pencil sharpener was broken, Leland Gibbons was told not to use it. But children being what they! are, Leland ground away. Leora said If you would use your ears instead of the pencil sharpener,! you would get that pencil sharpened alot faster." So he put the pencil in his ear. Leora discontinued show and tell a number of years ago, the stories were getting a bit out of hand. If the parents only knew. During kindergarten class, it was customary to take naps. While everyone else was napping, Terry Taylor Davis stuck a bobbie pin in the electric socket, putting out all the lights in the school. Louis Field told Leqra the, reason lie caii ptayon the bulls aiiiT bucking hroncs so well, is because' she taped him to the chair.1 Leora instigated the "rabbit ears". Every friday before Easter, all the. kids would wear their the kindergaryeirs, representing ten. She was a social studies guide for the state representing the primary grades. She served two terms as President of the South Summit Teachers Association. She served four terms on the House of Delegstes for the South Summit School District. Leora has prided herself with missing very few days of teaching in her 35 years. She was only gone when she was so ill there was no other alternative. And even at that she feels guilty, she has always strived for a perfect record. Leoras colleagues said the Principal Myri Louder: Mrs. Franson, in my estimation, is a very outstanding educator. I have known her as my daughters first grade teacher and I have associated with her this past year as her principal. She is dedicated to teaching children. Her greatest concern seems to be with those few students that need a little extra help. She is always wanting to make sure they had every opportunity to learn that she could give them. We will miss her and wish her the very best as she leaves the teaching profession. Former Principal, . Rex B. Walker. "I think shes a 100 dedicated teacher to the children and profession alike. She took each individual child and worked with them. She had the ability to diagnose a childs potential. She took all new and beginning teachers under her winjg and assisted them in getting adjusted. She was a teacher that was firm but fair and loving. She put in as many or more hours on preparation and lessons as any teacher we following: ever had. She liked to have parents come in and see their childs performance and observe their progress. She is an excellent teacher, as good the day she started as the day she finished." Secretary Gertrude Gines: Tve wotted with her ten years. Ive enjoyed working with Leora. I hope die can enjoy her retirement as much as she enjoyed teaching. "She is Brenda Badham: always supportive of all the Ellen Thompson: "Shes always good to take the new teachers under her wing and help them get started. It was nice to work with my Great Aunt Leora and former kindergarten teacher. Shes always concerned about . thfc-Uta- . teachers, helping them all she can. She is a wonderful friend. ears" to (unch.Leora setved on State Curriculum Committee Tbr 10 - -- everyone in her dass. She has been known, on numerous occasions, to bring breakfast to dass for those youngsters who h hadn't eaten." iRetooRkdl PRESENTS Will Be. Sold At WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOSRE PULL & COUNTRY WESTERNS MALE VOCALIST FOR TWO YEARS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE June 27 20-Jul- y Displays Of: V : ' . "Leora was about exceptionally good sharing and hdping the new teachers and i substitutes. She was always Family Pack Assortments, Cones, 4 : Snappers, Roman Candles, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! . f . COME EARLY FOR YOUR SELECTION!! The Horse Pull will feature the 1983 World Champion Teams: Norris Greer, Light Weight Fairfield, Kentucky Larry Reed, Heavy Weight Bear Lake, Michigan Top Local Teams Will Be Represented At The Match Brown Brothers with their 4400 lb. team. Scott Woolsterthulmes Champion Light Weight Team Wells Jacksons 1 982 World Champion Heavy Weight Team Jsssssw8, LEE GREENWORLD ; self-wort- hef and Ive learned from her." Carolyn Park: "Im sure going to miss her. She was a master teacher, willing to share and hdp everyone. It was a nice experience working with her, she was so very good." Oleta Lambert: "She was interested in the studgenuinely , ents. She showed a red interest in their teaching careers. At a P.T.A. meeting once, Rex Walker asked everyone to stud up that Mrs. Franson had taught, nearly everyone in the room stood. Her former students take in a good part of this valley. They have very special memories and loving ' Coalville, Utah Holliday Hills (Licensed Firewords Dealer) MUDDY WATER BAND Appear Sat, June 23 Tickets for good seats svaOable at Spring Chicken Inn In Wanship and Morgan. Tickets also available at AH ZCMI Stores, Salt Palace, Al Datatfx Outlets. DONT MISS IT! APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED Applications are now being accepted for. CHIEF OF POLICE FOR COALVILLE CITY. Anyone interested with qualifications can pick up applications at City Hall; 8 North Main, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon or 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Applictions will be reviewd by the Coalville City Coun-c- fl in a Special Meeting on Monday, June 25, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. COALVILLE CITY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL i I h', I have enjoyed my association with Appearing Friday Night, June 22. Will dependable. The children she has taught always were known to come back and ask for her help. She has shown the children an extra love. Along with 'school schedule, she has carried mi with church and civic activities. Helen Joges: "Shes been a tremendous person to work with. She has concern fin etch of the students. She mikes them fed important, realizing their She is so dedicated, putting in many, many extra hours of preparation. A great lady to know, "Jeffs" Fireworks . y youngster." Helen Luke: TOP OF THE 1INE ASSORTMENT UNDI IECAL LAW OF UTAH FOR SALE 22-2- 3 SALT PALACE 7:00 P.M. Friday, 7:30 P.M. Saturday and-man- HOLLIDAY HILLS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Shirlene Milliner: "Shes an extremely dedicated teacher. She would have groups of children reading with her before the 9:00 bell. She really had the ability to make children fed special. She built the students confidence. She -piltjn countless numbers of extra hours'; going Jtlie extra mile. She always took classes- to .enrich her teaching skills, some required were not. If a child was having any academic problems she would try her best to help that - feelings for Mrsi Franson. I asked Leora if she thought any kids were hopdess, she responded "No! 1 asked "Do you think there are any kids that cant! be taught? She add, "Oh nof If they can teach dogs to rerfd, they can certainly teach kids. Well teach kids she has.. .and to you Leora Franson a big thank you and may God bless yon. I. |
