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Show f The 18 RECEIVE LDS ATTENDANCE AWARDS SUNDAY tyrt. Mirth . . . A. Thurgood affectionately known By VIRGINIA OLESON Mrs Martha A Thurgood u a( fectionatcly known as grandma Thurgood by the folks in West Pomlr whether they happen to be related to her or not To know her is to love her She is a lady who possesses the rare talent of making everyone feel welcome and well at ease in her presence She enjoys people and therefore people enjoy her Little gfrls going to the store will stop in to visit with her Her greatest thrill is having her children come home every day which they do Her friends which are many are welcomed graciously when they come to visit Her hobbies have been making quilts and crocheting, she is also fond of reading and until her eyes weakened she read a good deal She is a very intelligent conversation alist. I had the good fortune of being her Relief Society teacher one year and I had many interest ing talks with her She enjoys at tending church and listening to the speakers. Grandma Thurgood was born Jan. 1, 1870 in Bountiful, in a two room adobe house Later her father bought land and built a red brick home up on the lench, the house is still lived in today Her parents were Judson and Jane Stoker Her father was a patriarch of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-daSaints He also had a saw mill and an ice house thereby making a living for the. family .She attended grade school in Bountiful As a girl she knew Mrs Mary E Dalton of Roy. who alsq came from Bountiful. An other of her childhood friends was Samuel J. Thurgood. they later became sweethearts and were married on Nov. 27. 1888 in the 1Ogan temple They traveled to Logan in a wagon taking two days to make the trip up there and two days coming back Samuel Thurgood took his bride to Syracuse where they made their home on the "Sand-ridge,- " where she has lived for the past 67 years Tlinr nearest neighbor was "Aunt Kate Stoker" who lived two and one half miles away- She often walked the distance taking her first two children with her Her life was much like that of the other early settlers here. She helped her neighbors when anyone was ill Mr. and Mrs Thurgood celebrated their golden wedding anni versary on Nov. 27. 1930. Mr Thurgood died Feb 15, 1943. In June 1944 she came to West Point to live where most of her children now Eighteen young ladies received individual awards for high attend ance records at their church meet ings at the recent Sunday evening services of the Roy FjrsL. Ward. Mrs. Lucille Page presented the awards. Those receiving awards were Bonnie Bambrough, Patricia Gri-fin- , Jolene Jensen. Arlene Gould. Linda Holery, Donna Gould, Carol Randall, Marla Page, Reatta Sorensen, Sharon Seamons, Jeanetta and Jeanette Fage. Myra Sevey Molly Grange, Rose Mary Holley, Carol Smith and Barbara Howe. Miss Howe received her sward for 100 per cent attendance In all her church meetings in the past two years Three of the wards MIA leaders also received a tie nd ance awards. They are Mrs Ivy Schofield, Mrs Dorothy Hadley and Mrs Fage To obtain these awards, one must attend 20 Sacrament meetings, 36 Sunday School meetuiflv and 36 MIA meetings The wards MIA currently are holding a drive to raise funds towards tHc purchase of a record player for the ward At the regular meeting of the Mutual everyone was asked to measure their waistline and donate a penny an inch to the cause The same thing will be done at Sunday School this coming Sunday, all on a voluntary basis CAMPING DATES SET date for the Roy has been girl changed and the Clinton Ward has been assigned to go at the original date of Roy 2nd The Roy 2nd Wards new date is Aug 24. 25. 26. and 27 The Clinton Ward will go Aug 8. 9. and 10 The camping Second Ward Never does man portray his own character mure vividly than in his manner of portraying another Richter a Tol-ma- V y f :V A - live. She is the mother of 10 children seven of whom are still Jiving, they are- Judson, Loran and Dell Thurgood and Flla Bennett. Martha Singleton. Bessie Dahl and LaVaun Thurgood. They also reared three grandchildren whose mother died when they were quite young, they cad - oo 'Erma BOSS, Ruby-UIrhsT- and Alvin Thurgood. She has 19 grandchildren and 51 She also has a host of friends who love, admire, and respect her. I am one of them. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF'45 TO HOLD REUNION All graduates of Davis High School are invited to attend the 10 year reunion to be held at Lagoon on the 14th of August. A full day of events are planned ' t beginning at 11 a.m. with a short program starting at 2 p.m. J3ring your own box lunch and the committee will furnish the ice the drink. jyeam and come out and renew old Lets all acquaintances. rv L; I.. Amos Schofield 6 ft. high tobacco plant L Amos Schofield is justly proud of his 6 ft. high tobacco plant that he is growing in his own back yard The plant was obtained in Alma, Georgia from his friends during a trip there in April. The small plants were put in a plastic bag and left in their suitcase and carried about for nine days He also obtained some cotton seeds which are now wo and one half feet tall, they will grow well but the seasons here are not long enough for them to reach their full growth Mr. Schofield's garden is known as the "Friendship Pardon " ha- cause of his generosity in sharing his flowers' and vegetables with olhrrs He has been doing this for 40 years. His greatest pride is the beautiful English walnut tree which shades his home on the west and a large weeping willow tree. He has raised many different types of vegetables and flowers including a grapefruit tree which is doing beautifully. Mr. Schofield spends many hours a day worknig in his yard and garden. He is now getting ready to plant his fall lettuce and turnips. His father was also an expert gardener in Centerville, Utah who carried away many ribbons at the stale fairs. Amo Schofield is also a great baseball fan and sits in his cozy chair in the kitchen and listens to all his favorite games. He always prepares a snack befprq retiring. Roy, Weber County, Utah, August 4, 1955 le, ROY COMMUNITY PORTRAITS o Sun-Chronic- South Weber IIEYS Br TllORA Vol. 2 No. 13 Second Ward Queen Contestant SCLEROSIS SOCIETY HELD GARDEN PARTY MOORE W (3, ;. All girls of the Roy First Ward The Home Builders, which conThe Multipal Sclerosis Society of of Mutual age are invited to go to sists of Blue Birds, Seagulls, Larks Ogden and vicinity held a garden the Lakeview Camp on the 17th of and all the one's who will be in party last month at the home of August these departments next year along Mr ami Mrs Henry Wheelwright Nancy lloltry and Deanna New with their parents, teachers and of Roy comh have returned from Yellow had a fun A dinner was served to 18 mem which stone Park where they have been employed Mr and Mrs Leslie Spencer from Clearfield, recently spent 18 days days in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. The Roy First Ward's Mutual held k weiner roast last Tuesday night There were about 65 persons attending A great time was had and all enjoyed the many games and a song fab Mr and Mrs Burl Goodfellow. son Jay, attended the Goodfellow Riley reunion held last Friday night al Mueller Park in Bountiful They report a good turnout Mr and Mrs John D and Amy Campbell of Roy are the proud parents of a baby son born July 28th Congratulations John and Amy.,, Marilyn Zollinger resigned ITonT the Roy City offices effective the 3rd of August and her replacement is lyeona Kuncher of Ogden Graduated from Primary, Sunday July 31st at sacrament meeting were Mafgaret Winger, Connie Jean Allen, Bonnie Jean Zubeck. , Roy 3rd and 4th Wards cx changed their Aaronic Priesthood program at (heir Sacrament meetings July 31st Both programs were very good and we appreciate the fine' work these spledid boys are doing The ward officers and teachers party of Roy 4th ward to be held Friday Aug 5th beginning at 5 30 p m at the stake camp A charge of 50c per person is made Games and activities will begin early Chicken dinner served at 8 p m Come on all officers and compan ions support us Well have a wonderful time Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Smith of Roy and Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Rov, recently entertained rela lives from all parts of the country who were visiting in this aiea to at tend the Smith reunion at Bountiful and the John Davis reunion at Pres ton. Idaho Those here for the stay were Mr and Mrs Cap Sdiommenr of Vcn tura. Calif . Mr and Mrs Karl Hag ler of San Francisco Calif Mr and Mrs Willis Smith of Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Bill Miller of Twin Falls Idaho, Mr and Mrs Rubcrt Smith of Provo, and Mr and Mrs U R Smith of Ojai, Calif The MIA Maids and Explorers Stake will meet of the next Tuesdav evening at 6 pin at the Hooper Town Park for an eve lung of entertainment Mrs Bessie Jensen and James Hunsaker, are in charge and they report there will be eats and pro gram that will make a good time for all All boys and girls of that age and their leaders and ward bishoprics are inv lied to attend The Lakeview Stake Senior Aaronic members and their part ners are all invited to a fish fry this Saturday afternoon at the stake camp in North Fork Things will get underway at 3. with the serving of large trout steaks. Games and activities have been planned for the remainder of the day The Roy First Ward Primary was recently reorganized with Mrs Roy Austin as the new president. She replaces Mrs. Don Rundquist. Named to assist her was Mrs Lloyd Shiftman and Mrs Ralph Hadley as counselors Mrs. Roy Russell was retained as the secretary. The Lakeview Stake Primary has two new board members this week, with the appointment of Mrs Rob erf Ingrain as Bluebird advisor and Mrs C. Dee Sparrow handling the choral department Mr. and Mrs. Frank Little and family have returned home from a trip- through the Pacific Northwest Mr. and Mrs Lyle Rogers, 5510 S. 2200 West and their four daughters vacationed recently on a dude rrmh near Pinedale, Wyo The Royal Harrops have just returned from a recent tour of Yol lowslone Park. Fnrouto to the park they spent a weekend with the Aubrey Andelins in Idaho Falls. Mrs. Andeltn and Mrs. Harrop are sis- ters. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibson, 2600 W. 6000 S., have also been among the sightseers at Yellowstone park the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Verl Baxter and Mrs. Hallman, Mrs. Baxters mother, are completing a vacation trip through ada. the Northwest and Can- " Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamblin and family plan to leave Saturday night for California and a two week tnp Jo visit relatives. bishoprics party was held Jast Friday evening Luel-lByram president of the primary a conducted the following program Opening prayer was given by Mabel Kendell a tap dance by Karen Wilson, short story was told by Shirley Smith, Joyce Badger tap danced. Margaret Stromberg played an solo and another tap dance by Karen Gill All girls on the program were home builders Bishop Ray encouraged the girls to keep up their good works Many games were then played and they were lead by Sally Moore A pc luck lunch was served with everything anyone would desire. Janene Dickamore closed with prayer. Some time when your not too busy drive up Dale Paces lane and see the little colts he has (and they are all new ones They are the first little colts I have seen for quite awhile and worth anyones time to see Especially for the little folks They arc becoming quite scarce wtih all our modem equipment Heiei a bit of late news I guess most all of you know Mr and Mrs Rulon Williams and family have moved Into thru new home and back into South Weber, although the William havent lived in our ward for quite awhile They attend ed all church meetings So we really didn't miss them loo much while they were living away But were all happy to have them back Viola is president of the YLMIA and she won't have to travel so far now, on your beautiful congratulation-new home. Here's an important date to re member It' Thursday Aug 11 at 6 30 The Relief Society will hold a social ait the home of Mrs. Mabel Andrews at the Military Springs Its a pot luck lunch, program and cvcrv ady in the ward is invited if sly-is a member or not Don't forget this date This is one of the nicest parties of the year Sunday evening the gcnclogy took charge of the program with Elwood Watts conducting The speaker was Dale C'hugg, a returm'd missionary from Farr West He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Chugg whom so many of us know lie spoke on the importance of gen ology work and why we do it lie gave a very inspiring talk, which was enjoyed by everyone Those celebrating their birthday next week arc Jean Ray, la- Roy Badger, Howard Kendell, Myrle Pippin and Mildred Smith Many happy returns on their special day AND happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs Robert Byram and Mr and Mrs David Bouchard I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw Abbie Byram riding on a beautiful palimino horse, as you all know Abbie has had poor health for the past few years and has spent much of her time in bed So it sure seems good to see her rid mg around again. We all hojvc she will continue to improve Dr Taylor found some good healthy boys when he examined 14 boys last Tuesday who all passed the test These bojs and also the girls who go on hikes at camp must have a doctors examination before they can go. Sometimes before I hear news its quite late, but Delbert Smith has been quite ill for nearly three weeks and were all glad he's feeling better Here's a date I'll bet no one will forget about It Aug. 9th around 3 am. (long before day break). This will find a group of about 16 scouts and deacons along with their leaders Dale Poll and about four or five other men on their way to the LTntah Mountains where they will fish and hike from Tuesday unI I -I bers and their partners. Our organization is steadily growing and we are constantly searching for new members afflicted with multipal Sclerosis There are about 25.000 in America that have the disease Anyone with Multiple Sclerosis or knowing of anyone with the dis ease please contact Mrs Hone Port er of Hoy, chairman of tho group, telephone Next meeting will be held at Kail Sants ,426 6th So SI., Brigham City, on Aug 19th Anyone interest ed is invited to attend Hawk Triplett Return J l: l pm The contestants and their sponsors are Carol Terry Sunday School, lola Murrav. Rein f Society, Jackie Ingham, Primary Assn . Kathleen Dunbar, YWMIA The booths will be opened at 5 p m Refreshments of all kinds suih as hoi beef sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, soda pop, candy, pop corn, pie ala mode, etc , will he sold to help you "heal the heat " Games of skill will be provided for your entertainment and the small children will have the thrill of a pony or train ride or be delighted with a surprise from the fish pond Doll clothes, cradles, quilts, purses for young girls and many other at tides will be sold at the Haaar booth Frank Simmons, chairman of the tarmval committee, promises everyone who turns out an evening of real entertainment H Spirit High As Carnival r , , look what Many of us from South Weber and I'intah havent seen the Hawk triplets for several years Ra.Nre. Marie and Reg Hawk are triplets of 'I Inrt o( carnival will rein the former Marie Bybee from R"v Park Friday Aug 5th the ,il Hawk South Weber and Reg form 5 to 10 p in sponsored by the erly from I'intah, who now resides from Second Rov Ward in Granger, Wyo Enthusiasm is running high ax They have been visiting with the (our candidates have been selected by the auxiliaries to compete for the title of queen of (he carnival 4 The winner will be crowned during the piograin which comment c at Time Nears A 2 J 1 O. ' JT- Chairmen of Bazaar VI r 1 - ' i 15 illjm jHv dl " loKinE two truck loads of horses to carry the packs and intend to hike back about 16 miles. Dale asks that each boy furnish their own sleeping bags A complete change of clothes, plus two or three pairs of soxs (Wouldn't it be fun if we were couts and deacons) hope they all have fun and I'Ll bet if they don't its their own fault. . a V- A V Arvillo Bvhee s from South W elver and Mi and Mrs .1 W Shupefiom North Ogden They were born June 8 1940 al c--u - h , the Dee hospital and very tiny they were Marie the smallest weighed hut two pounds 13 oz RaNee next ' three pounds 6 o? and Reg ( Butch f r as he has always hern called a lug one. 4 pounds In calling the Doc hospital a boui triplets, they told mr the Hawk triplets are the only ones ever do 'V, livered at the Dee hosp.tal The only . othrr sr known through this area I ls a ''c, al Henefer once 7.600 occur in Triplets only Doll rlothes, iradles. quills, purse and many other articles will birtbs' "? m moM srs part 0r ali of them do not make it The more be sold at the Rov Second Ward Bazaar Friday, Aug. 5th. Mr. Eldi born at a time, the least chance they Baikrr, left, chairman of ticket sales; Mr. Ixn E. Dunbar, center, have of surviving There are one pair of twins pro publicity chairman; Mrs. Victor Peterson, right, bazaar chairman. duced out of 88 births and as above one triplet from 7.600 'births Quadruplets occur once in ROY JAYCEE OUTING births and there have only been FEATHERWEIGHTS SWIM on ENJOY 50 cases of quinteuplets ever WAS HUGE SUCCESS record The Featherweight Club of Roy To those who do not know Marie, Roy Jaycces and Jaycettes enshe is a very tiny and pretty wom- enjoyed a swimming party July 28 joyed Ihmr annual steak fry, Wedan I doubt if she would weight at the Weber College gymn Fif- nesday at the Roy Park were present There was plenty of food and 'rr ! Ibs Whcn ,thesc cb,1?rcn teenThemembers next meeting will be held fun were born, Marie took care of them, steaks, corn, and watermelon Aug 10 at the home of Mrs Shir- were featured with all the trimley Duncan The club members are mings making plans for a big award and As a part of the program games and party night to be held about and movies were shown Aug 31 Individual and club awards will be presented for the most success ful weight loosers It will be an outdoor affair with both Roy clubs and the Clinton club participating f I - r Is u.w; J r V V 670.-OO- Gladys Stoddard, 38 Hooper DiexUTuetday W 1 Ronald Smtih, Golden Watts and Ronald Kendell just returned from a trip to Yellowstone Park and as Gordon pul it "had the time of their life." Mr. and Mrs. David Cook and family had a nice vacation to Nyssa, Parma and several other towns thru Idaho and Oregon. They visited with - Zora's brother and other friends. In behalf of the ward we would like to extend our sympathy to the Willard GiU family on the death of j years - f tTr fWHfTMflf v Carol Terr)'. Sunday School, Kathleen Dunbar, YWMIA, lot .Murray, Relief Society, (front) Jackie Ingham, Primary. Vote will be sold for a penny a piece. t a lf '' - v"' - . . . can do RaNee, Marie and Reg Hawk . . triplets are few . with very little outside help. Spending every minute of her time feeding and washing clothes and etc. Although she had a hard time getting them started they have always been a picture of health. They attend school at Granger. The Hawks have another son, Deon who is 22 years old Mane has been ill in the hospital, but is recovering fast, we all hope she will soon be about again. She has worked at Little America for several years, her husband Reg has been employed by the railroad most of his life. Mrs Gladys JVhcatlcy Stoddard, 38. of Hooper. Wife of John Virgil Stoddard, died Tuesday at her home J after an extended illness. She was horn Aug. 13. 1916, in Calls Fort, Box Elder County,' a daughter of Thomas Leslie and Rhoida Moss Wheatley. The family moved to Deweyville where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Stoddard on June 23, 1939, in Ogden. The couple then moved to Hooper. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Hooper Second Ward, Bishop Floyd D. Fowers officiating. Friends may call at Undquist and Sons Colonial Funeral Chapel, 3408 Wash, Blvd., Friday from 6 Willards brother, who lives in to 9 p.m. and Saturday until noon. Reno, Nev. He died suddenly with Interment will be in the "Hooper a heart attack. cemetery: Lr Barbara Ilowe. ' attendance award . . . given Barbara Ilowe, ha attained perfect record for attendance at all three of the church meetings for the past two years. She missed a three year record by a only one meeting and this was due to illness, i |
