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Show XIIVCRSPXi IICROFIIKIS 123 piERpobrr. SALTLMtS e cm, . UTAH i CORP. - c.; City Council Proclaims Junior Chamber Week, T Vol, 9 No. 32 Roy, Utah, Thursday January 17, 1963 Many Communlfy Activities Centered Sun Chronicle Wins Award Around Early Post Offces in Roy By (Mrs. Kyle Ilarrop) In a small town, activities of the community usually revolve around the church, the school and but mostly around the'postoffice the post office, for that is the hub of life. Important as their own close association is, it is through the post office that ton-tac- t with the outside world is obtained. News from loved ones, newsperiodicals, parcel post, papers, and catalogs from the mail order houses. In the year 1894, the first post office in Roy provided just such a focal point of interest for the inhabitants of the town. Daily the patients, that could, from the county Infirmary or the Poor Farm as it was commonly called, walked the four blocks over the dusty and often muddy road that intervened between the Infirmary and the Orson Field home where an array of pigeon holes had been built in their kitchen to hold the mail of th epostal patrons. Always when Mr. Field, the postmaster had to meet the train to catch the mail sack, his young bride Margaret took over his duties at the office. Margaret was the daughter of Richard Jones, the third permanent settler in Roy. She not only served as an assistant to her husband, but also as hostess to the many townspeople who squeezed into her tiny two room house to pick up the mail. itors, some who because of their the post office patrons, who by appearance or odd behavior frigh- that time, came not only from tened her when they came. Roy, but from Clinton, Sunset, Hooper and Kanesville as well. When Orson Fields began to One bag of mail generally serraise a family, the situation be- ved nil the patrons except on came intollerable and so Orson Tuesdays and Thursdays, when relinquished his duties as post- there was two bags, one filled master to Wm. Foster Robinson with the latest edition of the in May 1896. newspaper. Hours were from 7 a m. until 6 p.m. daily, except on marwas Robinson Postmaster ried to Diane Baker, daughter of Sunday when the office was open came. William E. Baker, the first home- for an hour after the mail the Field, with Postmaster As busioffice steader in Roy. Post ness was then transferred over cancelled stamps netted the only to the front room of his house income for their trouble. at 3089 W 6000 S. Fruit Farmer The front page, of the Sun Chronicle for December 27 has been chosen Front Page of the Month among Utah weekly news- to modern typographical Davis To Keep Student Policy Ogden-Huntsvill- e Raising Project Scheduled Sunset Green Stoke Here in Roy, the Jaycees will be honoring the outstanding young man in the community at their annual DSA banquet to bo held at Mas and Pas restaurant on Jan. 296, at 8 p.m., a Jayceo spokesman said. History of Roy To Continue Several stand- -- Safety Hints 1; vi ards. A reproduction of the winning front page will be published in the next issue of the Utah Publisher and Printer, a monthly magazine of the Utah State Press Association. non-hill- y fund-raisin- g Toniqht 26 City Council Monday evening have done an outstanding job in proclaimed January 20 - 26 as the fields of community developJunior Chamber of Commerce ment, youth and sports activities, in the city of Roy, and civic leadership and individual Wevk authorized acting Mayor Charles development, the council noted. F. Hull to sign the proclamation. During Jaycee week, throughThe purpose of JC week is to out the nation, Jaycees will bo focus attention on young men of Americas ten outRoy and to show the Roy Jaycees recognizing standing young men 'of 1962. The recognition, made by the Journalism Department at Brigham Young University, with advanced students and faculty members serving as judges, is based on use of headlines, makeup, illustrations, and type according Mr. Robinson is remembered WEBER SCHOOL for having been one of the first enterprising men to try to raise BOARD SEATS fruit trees on the' Sandridge, carNEW MEMBERS to be even though water had ried from Riverdale to keep them Henry A. Matis, president alive. of the Roy Stake, was seated the When George Anderson, 8 as one of the two RobJanuary Mr. followed who postmaster new members of the Weber too his 4home inson took over, County School Board. became the local post office. At Mr. Matis, of 5512 S. 2425 Mr. of his appointment', the time W replaces board member former the Anderson and his wife, childBryce Jensen who was defeathad eight Watson, Isabella The Davis FARMINGTON ed in last falls school board ren. elections. County School Board will continue an was The new postmaster to adhere to a policy set a year The second newscomer to Scotfrom miner coal board is Marvin Deamer the ago governing attendance at high immigrant his with to Utah land who came schools throughout Davis County who will represent the North and three children as conwife of married students. district. verts to the Latter Day Saints children five The resolution adopted in Jan- Church. The other uary 1962 was- - reaffirmed by were born in America. Fur.d Mr. Anderson was for several members of the board when they old on the met recently. years section foreman For continued on pagt The policy does not allow married students to take part in exPTA tracurricular activities and reSpecial Problem Every school house inf Utah' quires that student wives withbe brightly lighted during the will become when pregdraw they Of special problem to her were evening of Jan. 17, 1963. At that some of the patients of the farm nant. The Utah SafetyCouncil points time the program inaugurated by who would come early and sit Such students may return to out that snow tires, and to a the Utah Congress of Parents and all day, if need be, to await some classes are acfollowing . pregnancy, greater extent tire chains, Teachers and sponsored by the word from their loved ones.'There good insurance against the haz- Cooperating Agencies cording to the boards policy. for the vis these were many among daily The board acted to continue fol- ards of driving on snowy or icy Public Schools, will their present SafNational lowing the policy after members roads. Tests by the of on for Edprogram Lights Winheard legal opinions from attor- ety Councils Committee on ucation. Ball Gold And neys for the district, William H. ter driving Hazards have shown Mrs. Donald Leatham, presimild for King and Felshaw King. They had that snow tires 'nre aids dent of Sunset School PTA, anbeen asked to present their views to medium snowfalls in nounces that in conjunction with Roy after it was learned that a Davis areas, Reinforced tire chains are this program the PTA will hold for Members of the Roy Stake can County father was reportedly go- necessary and secommended its project for the even plan on a gala evening Jan. 19 ing to file a writ of protest deep snow conditions, and year. This will consist of a home surice resolu1962 hold on light snow or glare when the Stake MIA will against the board's cooked turkey dinner with all faces where there are hills. their Gold and Green Ball. Dan- tion. the trimmings, under the direcHarold G. Holt, superintendent cing will begin at 9 p.m. to the Council has tion of Mr. adn Mrs. Henry Cagle, Utah Your Safety extramusic of Clark Olsens orchestra. of the district, said that are unProject Chairman. Plans for automo' Lakeview ward is in charge of the curricular activities constitute a this question today How are your wind- derway to make this an enjoyowners. bile not will for the the students, decorations and spotlight privilege blades working? able as well as in informative be on a large gold and green a right. Such privileges may be shield wiper to off muddy evening. All parents of Sunset clean able Are they ball suspended from the ceiling denied students not conforming from passing school children are urged to atwhich has been made to look like to school policy and regulations, water splashed up a smud- tend this important event. Furdo leave or they vehicles, the world. Everyone fourteen and he said. A ther details will be publicized vision? of field over is invited and the younger Supt. Holt also said the 1962 ge across your ahead is within the next few days. of the road view clear students include not did people of the stake are sepecially resolution well worth the price of new, live urged to come out and fenjoy a married prior to the resolutions rubber blades when the blades fine evening of dancing. adoption. are in need of replacement. But you may not need new blades. The trouble may be a weak wiper arm. Have your wiper arms and blades checked for safety. You must see a hazard to avoid Tow employees, both of whom have their red corpuscles workit. ing overtime, have set a record for blood donations at the OgSYRACUSE SCHOOL den Air Material Area. Between them they have contributed nearChamber of Commerce mem- Fred Wilcox, Ray Ogden, Earl TO HOLD PTA ly 12 gallons. Bill to Hill task down the settle will present bers MEETING JAN. of electing three new members to Denning, Merlin Wright and The human blood dispensers the board of directors in the up President J. Howard Stahle. are Orel E. The Syracuse Elementary Henderson and coming meeting which will be School will hold its next PTA Wayne Blair, both assigned to 10 days after the elecWithin held Tuesday Jan. 22 at Mas Ogden AMAs material meeting on Thursday Jan. tion of the three new members, repair and Pas Place. 17 at 7:30 pm. at the school. production management section. select meet and the board will Chamber President J. Howard a new Mr. Henderson, section chief, has The there will be Lights on president and vice presiStahle said that in addition to dent. which is befor Education, given 50 pints of blood during basis. selection of three new directors the past 20 years. Mr. Blair, mising used on a state-wid- e Nominated to fill the vacancies there will be a vote taken on sile production controller, comes There will be a program four amendments to the existing on the board are, Jack Davis, in a close second with 43 pints with Kendrick Workman, of of the chamber. Kinney Shoe manager; Dr. Paul contributed since 1947. the KAPS, Mr. H. D. Sparrow Is chairman Naisbitt, Blaine Tucker, Mr. Blair has type Agency of Public Schools, as Richard Briggs, B&L War in charge of the election, said while Mr. Hendersons blood is the main speaker. He will President Stahle. Surplus; Loren Wheeler, type speak on legislature pertain-tin- g manager and Doug Findto schools. The two blood donors are far Out Going Members Dairy, said ley, Ekins Mrs. Clarence Smedley is ahead of other contributors at Hill AFB who average 2,000 pints legislature chairman for the Out going board members will Mr. H. D. Sparrow. of blood per year to the American school PTA. Other nominations can be mailbe Dr. Charles Pennington, MayRed Cross blood program. Mr. Following the meeting a or Charles W. Rapp and George ed to Mr. Sparrow or can be made at the meeting, by memHenderson, who weighs 240 lbc., drawing will be hpld for an Maw, he noted. electric clock. Parents are Members who will remain on bers in good standing, concluded says that frequent donations are no problem for me, while Mr. the board of directors will be Mr. Sparrow. urged to attend. Set Jen. lew papers. During the tenure of his appoint, from May 1896 to Oct. 21, inJ901, Mr. Robinson was road spector for the district of Roy. When he was away from home his wife and son Jesse served i DSA Banquet Jan. More Weeks , Past President The history of Roy. written by Mrs. Kyle Harrop will be contin E. LaMar Buckner, past Nationuer with several more issues to of Commerce Mrs. J. A. TVixson, 5670 So. 2200 V., finishes clean-of- f conclude the series onrthe growth al Junior Chamber will be the main speakPresident, of the city since its incorporation her driveway, after Wednesdays heavy snow er, the spokesman added. 25 years ago. fall.' Similiar scenes were enacted all over the Jaycee week is also celebrated area, as Old Man Winter made his first We the staff of the Sun Chronin commeration of the founding of entrance The icle season. the would to of like weather man take the opgrand of Comthe Junior Chamber portunity at this time to give is predicting more of the same. in 1915, by Mr. Henry merce to grateful acknowledgement said Jaycee week those whose information, recdtds Giessenbier, Clark Puffer. chairman and cooperation have made the writing of the history of our town The Roy chapter was formed and the surrounding area, since ten years ago, said Mr. Puffer, its first settlers, a possibility, and since that time have conducLong awaited Old Man Winter, skis still unused. Without them this work could not ted many worth while projects iu finally decided to visit the interThe new snow, however, brings have been accomplished. the community. as mountain area Wednesday, fun than as more water conditions of inches three approximately Mrs. Orpha Alberts, Arthur P, A few, of the projects which the. snow fell over the northern part for next summer are considered Brown, T. Parley Baker, Mrs. Ev- Roy Jaycees instituted since their of the state. low for this of time very year. elyn Barnes, Mrs. Melba Hardy founding are the Roy Fire DeBarnes, Mrs. Annie G. Barton, partment, a lighted Base Ball The weather man is predicting Lloyd Berrett, Mrs. Delpha Cull-e- park, tennis courts, a concession more of the same, and nothing Mrs. Mary E. Dalton, Phillip stand at Roy Park, outside bascould make the younger set more Dix, Miss Ivy Field, Mrs. Mar- ketball courts, Americanism prosled and with a new happy, many garet Field, Mrs. O. L. Garner, jects, Christmas activities, Roy D.W. Holley, Mrs. Arminta Hig-le- Days Celebration and several ott Mrs. Arthur G. Jones, Mrs. hers, he added. Oscar T. Jones, Mrs. Della Mill-buSpecial Invite Mrs. Helen Norton, O. Dean Parker. Mrs. Levi Parker, Mrs The Roy Jaycees wish to exClearfield City employes will Eva Green Peterson, Charles W tend a public invitation to anyone receive a pay increase starting Rapp, Mrs. Loretta Child Rice, interested in attending the DSA with this weeks pay checks, City Ed Russell, Mrs. Emma Russell, banquet, at $3.00 per couple. Council decided in Monday eve- Jesse Robinson, Mrs. Mary Hardy i Ross, Mrs. Amos Schoffield, Mrs, Any young man between the Sunset City Fire' Chief Dan nings meeting. Dora Simmons, Mrs. N. Eldon ages of 20 and 35 years, interested Lynch submitted his annual reThe increases will run from a Stetk, Mrs. Cora Stoddard, Lor- in joining the Junior Chamber of port to the city council in a re- $20 raise for City Manager Glen enzo E. Stoker,' Mrs. Lettie Stoker Commerce, can contact President cent meeting, and received com- Willardson, to $15 for depart- Taylor, Vern Thompson, Doris DeLoy Parker or any member mendations for the work of the ment .heads, and $10 a- - month Woodbury. for further information. department during the ast year. for The remaining city employes, the council decided. . Chief Lynchs report showed that the citys volunteer fire dept, City Manager Glen Willardson was called out 39 times in 1962. pointed out that there was very Of the total, 35 of the calls were little turnover in the 25 personanswered within the city, while nel employed by the city, and the remainder were to the areas agreed that a raise was in order, The goal of the Utah Congress can propose better solutions ta of Clinton and South Weber. Council members pointed out of. Parents and Teachers is to the problems, Mr. Puffer continThe report also showed that that the only salary which would have every school in the state ued. $532.00 were paid out as depart- not change was that of the city brightly lighted during the evenment salaries for 1962. Special Program ing of Jan. 17, said Clark Pufjudge. In addition to commending fer, Legislative Chairman of the A special televised program on Chief Lynch, the council authorTJiey noted that an adjustment Roy Junior High, this week. the eve of Jan. 17 will feature ized Mayor Michial Burson to had been made in his salary last In Roy, all schools will inaug- Mrs. James W. Ude, president submit a letter of commendation May, which was the end of his urate the program of Lights on of the Utah Congress. to the rest of the fire department. first six months employment by for Education, he added. She will enumerate on some the city. The purpose of the presentation of the in the state, and The council further noted that is to enlighten the parents with Mrs. problems E. W. Woolsey will give it would remain the same until the problems which are facing some suggested action which can the lapse of his first years em- public education in Utah, so that be taken by local groups against ployment with the city. they by being better informed, the problems, said Mr. Puffer. Dr. W. Dean Belnap will present the legislative program proBlair, who tips the scales at 185 posed by CAPS as an added lbs., says that its the corpuscles highlight, noted Chairman Pufthat count." fer. Mr. Henderson resides as 4233 All interested persons are urgS 1900 W, Roy. Mr. Blair lives ed to attend one of the schools at 123 Parkway, Clearfield. in their community, and to give their support to the program. All meetings will convene at 7:30 A brochure level. and renovations picturing dreary Repairs Hooper-Kanesvil- le and inadequate conditions at the are needed, the rooms need fur- p m. concluded Mr. Puffer. State Training School for Retard- nishing, decorating is needed to ed Children at American Fork tone down the emptiness and har- NORTH DAVIS STAKE PTA To is being distributed to all Utah shness and offer a semblance of SETS QUARTERLY Legislators with an appeal for home. What is even more serious, increased funds for a professional there is no program .or activity LDS CONFERENCE e HOOPER staff and renovation of and ex- for many of these children. Their The The North Davis Stake will PTA has launched an adult pansion of the physical plant. hold its quarterly conference days are Wasted in idle boreeducation program at the Hooper at the Stake House in SyraThe shocking booklet, containdom. School that will run for nine ing sixteen pictures of the drab The photographs, untouched excuse, on Saturday and Sun., weeks on the subject, Medical uncomfortable Jan. 19 and 20. surroundings of cept to remove identifying feaSelf Help." residents of the State Institution tures of the children, show them Conference sessions will be The course, which started last was prepared by the State Train- in inattractive rooms, lacking at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m, with Stake President Joseph Cook day night, is being conducted ing School for Retarded cildren. any kind of decoration, sitting on Since retarded children cannot benches, hard chairs or on the weekly from 7 to 9:30 p.m. under conducting. the direction of Mrs. Les Cun- speaw for themselves, we must floor. Sleeping quarters are inVisiting general authorities will be Mrs. Velva Barlow, ningham. speak for them, says an intro- credibly overcrowded, violating She said that classes are open duction. of the Relief Society General For too long we have standards of health and privacy, to the public and it is not neces- asked the Training School offi- with as many as possible jammed Board, and Mrs. Edna B. Cla-soof the Primary General sary to be a PTA member to at cials and Welfare Department to into a single room. Instead of tend the sessions. Board. continued on pag 4 operate this school on a starvation "i Winter at Last! y, Sunset Fire Chief Submits Report Receives Laud Clearfield Ups Employes Pay Checks y, School Lights To Burn Bright During Special PTA Meeting Roy, Clearfield Men Tagged Human Blood Dispensers Chamber of Commerce Schedules Elections 17 . by-la- Bee-Gee- s; Wool-wort- d Kooperative American Fork Training School Solicts Funds Offer Adult Education Classes Hooper-Kanesvill- n, |