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Show Sun Chronicle Thursday, November 15, r Y ty 1973 Lettie Stoker Why do we have a Taylor weekly newspaper? Lettie Hammon Stoker Taylor is the oldest daughter of a Utah Pioneer living in the City of Roy. Her father, Levi B. Hammon crossed the plains with his parents when he was two years old. The family eventually made their home in Hooper. It was there her father met and married Martha Jane Belnap. Lettie was born in South Hooper March 13, 1883. She will be 91 years next birthday. Lettie married Jesse Stoker, July 10, 1901 and his brother Ren, married Let-tisister Polly. Jesse and his brother Lorenzo were known as the Dewberry a monicker given them Brothers, probably because of the closeness of their relationship as brothers. Jesse and Lettie built the first home in Roy above the tracks in the Great Basin area where they raised their family. Lettie Stoker was a practical nurse and fi"- - years she assisted the doctors in the delivery of many babes born in Roy or wherever else her services were needed. She is a spritely and happy nature, interested in the young people of the community and as a result her years of church activity were spent mostly serving in the Young Womens Mutual Improvement Association. Jesse Stoker died in 1942. Lettie later married Alexander Ursel Taylor. He died in 1955. Until about a year ago when Mrs. Taylor became seriously ill she li zed alone in her home on 2700 So. independently caring for herself, but under the watchful and loving eye of her daughter Jane Venable who lived next door. Since her illness she has not been able to live alone and is presently taking turns living with her children. Roys oldest citizen operated a Doll Hospital in her home for about ten years, gladdening the heart of many young girls with the rejuvenation of their favorite dollies. Lettie and her husband Jesse Stoker had eleven children, eight of whom are still living. They are: Herman Stoker, Burley, Idaho; Lee Stoker, Mesa, Washington; Mrs. Lee (Eunice) Southwick, Mrs. Willard, ( Verda) Nelson, and Leslie Stoker all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Marvin (Jane) Venable and Ivan and Allen Stoker who live in Roy. Her sons, Herman, Lee and Leslie have all served as bishop of their respective wards and three of her daughters have been Relief Society Presidents. She has 54 grandchildren, approximately 200 great grandgrandchildren and 20 great-grechildren. Probaoly one of the greatest unifying factors in the community of Roy City has been the Sun Chronicle, a weekly newspaper dedicated es Rulon Peterson Rulon Peterson Roy was only a small farming district on the map in 1939 when Rulon P. Peterson, prominent rancher and church leader purchased land at 4500 So., east to the eastern h'undary of the town from the highway at 1900 W. At that it would have been difficult to environ the rapidity with which the city would grow pushing to its northward limits to accomodate its increasing populance. However, Mr. Peterson was in step with the times and he was ready for the inevitable when it came. His ranch acreage, once a green spread of meadow, barns, corrals and ranch-han- d housing, has given way to the planners dream and is turning into Roys most beautiful residential area. The Herefordshire complex will include single dwellings, high-ris- e apartments and condominiums; medical services; restaurant and other commercial conveniences for its residene in the comts, creating a new munity. The project is a family affair under the management of Mr. Petersons son life-styl- Lowell. Rulon P. Peterson has made his presence felt from the first when he came to Roy to live. He has served as President of the Lakeview Stake; President of the Bon- neville Boy Scout Council; donated acreage in North Fork Canyon for the Lakeview Stake Camp for Girls; President of the Utah Cattlemans Association and has had the distinction of having been named Cattleman of the Year by the Association; he is a member of the Advisory Board of the First Security Bank; President annual Golden Spike Stock Show; on the Board of Directors of the Ogden Chamber of Commerce and has served as State Chairman of the Republic an Dr. Geoi ge C. Reimschussel George Reimschussel Dr. George C. Reimschussel was the first dentist to open practice in Roy, hanging out his shingle at 1980 W. 5600 So. in 1950. He at first shared the building with Dr. Arley Flinders, MD. then Dr. Charies Pennington and Dr. Paul Naisbitt all of whom subsequently left Roy to follow their profession elsewhere. However, Dr. Reimschussel still keeps his office where he first began practicing dentistry. The doctor is married to Eileen Shurtliff, the daughter of Charles L. Shurtliff. Dr. Reimschussel and his wife and family are well known and appreciated for their musical talent and have made a major contribution in the culture of the community. The Reimschussels are also prominent in their activities in the ward and stake having held positions of responsibility on both levels. Dr. Reimschussel is presently President of the Roy Stake, having served previously as counselor to President Henry A. Matis. Since Dr. Reimschussell first came to Roy tp live and practice his profession others have followed. In the new future his son, Ronald, will open dental practice in the adjoining office, previously occupied by the former medical doctor of Roy. At this time Roy boasts of having four dentists in all; including Dr. Reimschussel. They are: Dr. Daniel W. Benton, Dr. F.C. Dallimore, and Dr. C. Brook Olson. r Party. After the death of his wife Naomi Skeen Peterson, in 1958 he married Mrs. Mabel There are eight children in the combined families. Professor Ronald Peterson, Counseling psychologist and Mrs. Le Grand (Marilyn) Ellis of Logan, Utah; Mrs. Earl B. (Janice) Child and Lowell Peterson of Roy; Wayne Peterson and Allen Peterson of Salt Lake City; Mrsm. Henry (Bonita) Wolthuis of Sweet Home, Oregon and Dr. Nancy Peterson, professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas. -- j I:-- . Lettie Stoker Taylor to the highest traditions of the American news media, to pnnt the truth and uphold the freedom of the press. The Sun Chronicle serves as a mirror to the community, reflecting the standards, goals and the achievements of the town and its people. It can be classified as the Happy" home town paper for it prints the positive side of the news rather than emphasizing the negative, slanderous and sensational. The news it prints is your news, your children, YOUR Church, YOUR Schools, OUR clubs The big names in the news YOU are the front page are YOUR names attraction. What better medium do e have to get to know and appreciate one another; to learn what is happening in our community than through our home town news? The bringing together; the recognition and understanding of the needs and the problems of the town; the working with one another adds up to the one word that gets results, Cooperation! Cooperation is how we get things done, how we keep our values straight, how we have accomplished what we have accomplished. It is the Sun Chronicle that serves as the hub of all such activities. The Schofields JUNE 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Amos (Ivey Del too Schofield ) have the distinction of being the couple with the most wedded years in Roy, 63 years to be exact. Mrs. Schofie was bom in Roy, the daughter of Mr. aru Mrs. William H. Dalton. Her maternal grandfather was Richard Jones, one of the earliest settlers on the town. Mr. Schofield came to Roy in 19G7 with his parents and married Ivey Dalton three years later. Amos was one of the employees of the Davis County Nursery before it relocated from Centerville, Utah and moved to Roy. He remained with the company until they went out of business in 1918, and sold their holdings to the Utah Packing Corporate a. He worked for the factory two years ' en left for employment on the D&RGRR Mr. Schofield was a member of the first Roy Town Band organized by Leo Lam- bert. Other musicians from Roy in the band were, Wallace Brown, Harold Field, Roy Bowen, and Otto Jones played the coronet. Gordon Thompson, Jed Hammon Jr., Newell Nielson and George Olmstead played also horns, Charles Dalton, the clarinet, Oscar T. Jones, the brass drum, and Lester Dalton, the snare drums , Horace Whittier, the bass horn and Lafe Gibby, a baritone was the soloist. Some years later he and other members of the town played under the direction of Levi Parker. Two of his daughters and three of Mr. Schofields nephews also played in the band. The Schofields are still living in the home Mr. Schofield built for them at the time of their marriage at 3160 So. 6000 W. in Roy. They both love working in their yard, Raising a garden each summer, sharing the produce with their neighbors and friends. Their flower garden is a joy to the eye and this they share too. Mrs. Schofield began her activity in church when she was twelve years old and secretary of the Primary. She served as chorister of the Reief Society many years and also worked in the YWMIA. The Schofields are proud parents of six children, Don, Scott, Leah, Alvin, Dott, Ellen and Rosemary and their children and Merlin Cook Larrie Carmichael Larrie A. Carmichael, practicing lawyer in Roy has lived here since 1944. He was bom in North Dakota but his family moved to Minnesota and lived there two years before moving to Roy. His father, Robert Carmichael, prominent Real estate businessman was a recruiter for the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield during World War II when the family first came to Roy City. Larrie A. Carmichael, Lawyer, liked living in our town enough to open practice here after his graduation from the University of Utah Law School ten years ago. Hd as admitted to the bar Nov. 3, 1963. Roys attorney at law is a member of the Roy Chamber of Commerce, the Roy Elks and the Roy Eagles Club. His favorite sports ar? hunting and snowmobiling. He is not married. Merlin Cook Merlin N. Cook was probably the earliest chicken rancer in Roy. His home prior to moving here was in Willard, Box Elder County, Utah. Mr. Cook was a farmer and chicken raiser, however, he wished to expand his chicken business and to do so he needed more acreage. As a consequence, he purchased 40 acres of land on west 4400 So in Roy.. , Before coming to Roy, Mr. Cook had served as Mayor of Willard, as city recorder a.. as a councilman. He was also deputy county clerk in Brigham for 8 years. He became involved in politics again upon moving to Roy and served 2 terms as a City councilman and Jso as a member of He was also Chairman of the first city beautifications committee in 1961 with AP. Brown, Terrel Smith and Mrs. Mathilda Stevens as committee member. Merlin Cook was a member of the Lakeview Stake High Council when he was made bishop of the Lakeview Ward, which position he held from 1954 to 1958. He then served as Lakeview Stake Mission President for two years. In 1901, he and his wife, Lyma Beutler Cook, fulfilled a two year mission in Great Britain. Before leaving on his mission Bishop Cook discontinued business of raising chickens. Until recently Bishop was one of the shift supervisors at the Ogden Geneological Library. He is presently the instructor in his High Priests Qf'nim. L's. Cook are the parents of Bishop c.. seven children, 27 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The Cooks have always been known for their hospitality and consideration for others. Din-sdal- e. Barnes Mrs. Barnes has taught many young and aspiring musicians how to play the piano in her day, served many years as an organist in her ward and has worked in the Relief Society. Evelyn Barnes was secretary to the first Daughter of Utah Pioneer Camp organized in Roy in 1918. Jane Hammon Baker wa the captain of the first Roy camp. Mrs. Barnes also served again two years later as secretary when Lettie Stoker was captain of the camp and she is still an active member. Included in the charter membership of the DUP Camp were, her mother, Margaret Field, Susanna, Sylvia and Ivey Field, Elizabeth Vesy Jones, Caroline Olmstead, Susan Child, Mary Elizabeth Dalton, and Sophia Brown. Mr. and Mrs. L. Amos Schofield have always been proud of their Friendship Gardens. Center planned OCT. 1958 Plans for $1.5 million shopping center on a six acre tract of land at W. was announced today 5700 So. Ly Jack R. Cooper. The shopping center will include twelve stores plus a 12,000 square foot grocery store. An early completion date is expected by 1959. 1900-200- 0 MRS RUSSELL congratulates Margaret Field on her birthday. Roy. state. ' The Roy publisher has been active in the community and church affairs through the years of his residence here. He was the recipient of the Roy Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award. He has been a member of the Roy Kiwanis and Lions Clubs and a charter member of the Roy Chamber of Commerce. He has served as a Roy City Councilman and as publisher of the Roy Newspaper has played a major role in every activity and accomplishment of the city as a whole. He has also beeh active ul service toWS church hs A member of the LakeVieW Stake Sunday School Superintendency and presently as a member of the 11th Ward bishopric. . The Sun Chronicle has made steady progress since its first inception. Within a year of its existence it became affiliated with the Utah State Press Association and was listed on the national directories of newspapers. The Sun Chronicle has consistently been a winner of state and national awards for excellence. Mr. Stahle has also bought an office in Magna Utah, where he publishes the Magna Times and the Valley View News. Arley Flinders Dr. Arley Flinders was the first medical doctor to settle in Roy and open practice here. He and Dr. George C. Reimschussel, DDS had offices in the medical and dental clinic at 1950 W. 5600 So. Dr. Flinders was not exactly a stranger to these parts when he came to Roy to live, because he was bom in Clinton, southwest of Roy. He married Rhoda Cannon, of St. George, Utah. The Flinders were readily accepted into the life of the community and have raised a fine family here. However, Dr. Flinders gave up general practice in Roy several years ago and accepted a position as Director of the Weber County Health Department which he is still holding at this time. Today, Roy has three doctors: Dr. Leon H. White, who specializes in infants, children and adolescents. He has been in practice here since the early 60s. Dr. Harold L. Hansen and Dr. Larry E. King who have recently set up offices in the new Herefordshire, 4490 So. 1900 W. in Roy. Stanley Bennion Mr. Barnes, her brother, Harold Field and his wife, Hazel Taggart Field, sister Mrs. Clarence (Adella) Milboume were neighbors to their parents throughout their married lives. Another sister, Mrs. Raymond (Lillina) Dinsdale lives in Slaterville. Mr. and Mrs. Banies celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sept. 5, 1973. They are the parents of six children, five of whom are still living. They arc Mrs. Edward (Lolabelle) Hodson, ioy; Mrs. Roy (Venice) Thompson, Sunset; Mrs. Donald (Dallas) Olsen, Ogder; Mrs. Harry (Beryl) Hall and Dorsey Barnes live in Deseret News, the Salt Lake Tribune, the Boise, Idaho Statesman; the Caldwell Tribune, and Davis County Clipper. The Davis County Clipper was originated by Howards grandfather. The Clipper is the second oldest weekly newspaper in the . Evelyn Mrs. Edward (Evelyn Field) Barnes is the oldest native bora woman resident of Roy City. She is the daughter of Orson and Margaret Jones Field. Her father, migrated from England with his parents, Henry and Sarah Baker Field who were among the earliest settlers of 1873 in Roy. A man of great imp' tance to our community is J. Howard Stahle, owner and publisher ef he Roy Sun Chronicle, a weekly newspaper, serving Roy and surrounding communities. The Chronicle is dedicated to the business, interests and accomplishments of those living in the area, adhering to the highest traditions of the free press. The Sun Chronicle first went to press Sept. 1, 1954 with J. Howard Stahle as publisher. The nucellus of the paper, the Roy Sun, was purchased from Allen Browning who moved from the city. The newspaper business is a way of life with Mr. Stahle. He is following in his grandfather, John Stahle Sr.s footsteps, as it were, as well as in his fathers footsteps, John Stahle Jr. Howards lifetime of experience in the newspaper business in- - Larrie Carmichael Margaret NOV. 1959 Mrs. Margaret Field was Snow born in Sessions Settlement Bountiful Nov. 25, 1864, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Baker Jones. Mrs. Field has lived in Roy since 1873 and is the oldest resident in the city of the original settlers on the Sandridge. Their house war the third one built in the settlement, her father having torn the family home down in Bountiful and shipped it to Roy log by log to rebuild. Mrs. Field married Orson, the son of Henry and Sara Field, emmigrants from England who built the second home in the early settlement of Roy. Orson and Margaret were married Sept. 13 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their home is the site of the first post office in Roy, and Orson Field was the first postmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Field are the parents of five children, Evelyn, Barnes, Harold, Ivy, Adella Milburn and Lillian and Lillian Mr. Field died Feb. 1, 1936. Mrs. Field and her daugnter Ivey are still living in the old family home at 2700 W. 6000 So. i. Howard Stable Evelyn Barnes Field J. Howard Stahle KAY HERZOG, representing the Roy Jaycees, presenting the Roy Stake YWMIA leaders with a flag for use at the girls camp in North Fork Canyon. Accepting are Mrs. Elaine Pearson, Mrs. Reah Ressler, Mrs. Annesa Thomas and Mrs. Betty Denning. Stanley Bennion opened the first drug store in Roy, on the southwest corner of 5600 So. 1900 W. new occupied by the Conoco Service Station. He received his degree as a pharmacist from the Idaho State School of Pharmacy. The family lived in Logan for about a year before establishing the drugstore in Roy. Mr. Bennion later built and operated the Ben Franklin Variety Store west of the drug store but both eventually gave way to the new shopping center south on 5600. The drug and vanety is operated as one business located in the new shopping as the Roy Drug Company. His son David manages the business. There are two other drug stores in Roy, the Hamilton Drug, 1920 W. 5700 So. and the Skaggs Drug Company on the opposit side of the street. |
