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Show 22 1950 DECEMBER . NUMBER 24 ij IN! Death Closes Colorful Legal Career Of Our Christines Judge L A. Jollcnfccsft; CLIFF MEMMOTT. Edilor ty the Prince oPeace Re. urn.. j pos-rel- y t tv 'i r (ie Spirit of Christmas Shall Live On There came a Man to the world long ago with a mes-- e . . . Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men . . . and Dec. is His birthday Yet there are certain ones who have cast a shroud of Jkness over the world in their mad lust for power . . . They would smother the laughter of children and . the . . hope in their eyes . . . the family reunions and carols the one to another of giving gifts joy and the gaily lights and the candles in the windows . . . and the warm stars silver with trees Jssed topped ... i sC-ing f SON ... CJndly greetings I SNE, r J ... These things and more, they would suppress but for strength and courage and united will of freedom loving le- - ( So America is hoping and working this Christmas. Our f'rnrti a in far off countries our men and women in the fac-- f s and mines and railroads, on the farms and In the I es are standing shoulder to shoulder in the great cause C that the spirit of Christmas shall live on and on to Je and cheer and inspire the hearts of men. f r )oy No Earthly Wealth Can Give . - (.J f4$. There is an old tale which becomes apropos chiefly at Christmas time. An agnostic a disbeliever in God made this offer to line-ye- ar old: I will give you an orange if you will tell me where ' is. - youngster Ijhe two oranges, was equal to the challenge. I will give he said, if you will tell me where He is ' yMany' great men 1 have always felt the spirituality of ( jristmas and some have managed to put it into words. For :ance, when Woodrow Wilson was asked to prove the atness of Christianity, .whose founder was the Christ-ild- , he said simply, Try it. Cardinal Spellman had a Christmas gift for the mind ten he said: The joy of Christmas is a joy that war cannot kill, far it is a joy of the soul, and the soul cannot die. Poverty C3not prevent the joy of Christmas, for it is a joy no earth-lwealth can give. Time cannot wither Christmas for it to eternity. The world cannot shatter it, for it is a tJon with Him who has overcome the world. r The late Franklin D. Roosevelt once illustrated the of Christmas with this story: . A thief broke into the home of a priest and stole his f'jrse. That night the priest wrote in his diary: Let me be j gnkful. First because I was never robbed before. Second, 1 )cause although he took my purse, he never took my life. Sird, because although he took all I had it was not much, ijd fourth, because it was he who stole, and not I. y be-K!- r'rit 3ASIV IN i For Unto You Is Born Thi Day In The porau lamrfty iI D Of David, A Child. Nearly two thousand years ago, shepherds were tend--( lo, the angel the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord f jone round about them. From the lips of the heavenly t jessenger came these words: I bring you good tidings of 'Oeat joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a vior, which is Christ the Lord . . . And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude I the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to ,i Uod in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward their flocks on the hills of Judea, when, 1 , It was in the days of Augustus Caesar, dictator of Rome this prophetic announcement and its fulfillment came, the greatest government the world had ever known was 'f( existence with Caesar as its head. 14 The Divine Child was born amid the lowliest surround-Tigin contrast to the royal luxury, as a reminder to the n humble and most of man-jn5 J prld asthat theasmost those in more favored circumstances, are of well e lineage of God and subjects of His loving care. I All Christian countries and peoples have agreed by xnmon consent to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, 'a Savior of mankind, on one day, and to inspire and the beautiful sentiment of Peace oh Earth, Good will to U Men, into the hearts of all men. Many noble and worthwhile events transpired during V divine mission of the Savior on earth end all have had place in a world and their effects on people, but the are fact that he was born under humble circumstances, yi that as he began selecting his disciples and apostles to A him Ip establishing his church upon the earth, he chose, i. y the learned, but the simple, humble fishermen. That he wrong in these selections has never to this day been dered by a single Christian. Only one of his subjects td him at any time, and that was the plan of The to teach a great lesson. Much has been said . . . much more will be said about e birthday of the Savior, but as we approach that day t Monday, I would like to add my hope and prayer that' e will make this Christmas a fitting observance to the bly One in whose honor the day has been set apart. Let be a Holy Day, dedicated to the true worship of the y and tor service to mankind. Let it be a time for y reunions, for the settlement of all grievances and for exercise of true charity and benevolence toward all. - , si Edition Jurist, Editor, Civic Worker, Legislator For Your Pleasure As we approach Christmas let us really celebrate the th of the Prince of Peace. I Peace for the world rests upon the practice of Chris-l- i fundamentals in daily life . . . Such ideals are the only defense for safety in this atomic age . . . must live for it individually by putting out of our lughts and hearts, and out of our acts all things that are trary to peace. Let each of our gifts at this Christmas time bear a tok-o- f love and let that love radiate from heart to heart drive out all hate and all selfishness, leaving only room the admonition of the Prince of Peace to Do Unto iers As We Would That They Should Do Unto Us, . . . this and we shall have peace in our hearts; in our minds; Jd in the entire world. i-- Together Thoyvo Served 32 Years T?hen 4 s, down-trodde- d, in-i- ll $ Al-lgh- ty Al-"t- Funeral To Be Held Dec. 22 At L.D.S. Chapel Bounty Payments Paid Equal $114 For November Duchesne county paid out a total of $114 for bounties on predatory animals turned in during the month of November. Aaion Stevenson was the big trapper of the month he received a total of $78.00, which came from bagging 11 bobcats and 2 coyotes Following is a list of those receiving bounty payments: Maxine W. Burdick, $6.00, 1 coyote, killed near Nine Mile. Edwin Carman, $6.00, 1 coy ote, killed near Tabiona. Alden Thomas, $12.00, 2 bobcats, killed in Strawberry area. Billy Giles, $6.00, 1 coyote, killed in Strawberry area. Aaron Stevenson, $78.00. 11 bobcats, 2 coyotes, killed near Mt. Home. Dow Uniforms For Duchesne High Due This Week-En- d This week-enshould see the realization of a dream when fifty new uniforms are expected to arrive to outfit the Duchesne high school band, according to Lloyd N. Beck-steJr., music instructor. Expected to be a very attractive outfit, the new uniforms will have blue blouses and grey trousers and will be trimmed with white braid. The caps will be the General Pershing type with a grey top, blue band and white visor. The wool blouses will have high military colors of self material and will be trimmed with epaulets. There will be no distinction between the uniform for boys and girls. A special drum major uniform was ordered and will be in contrast to the others. It will be of winter white wool with blue trim. Cost of the uniforms will be d long-awaite- d d, Death ended the career Tuesday at 7 a. m. of Juuge L. A. Hollenbeck, of Duchesne, one of the most prominent men of the Uintah Basin. He died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Jones, of a lingering illness, having suffered a stroke in 1947. However, he has enjoyed fairly good health, having never been Funeral services will be held Friday; Dec. 22, at 2 p. m. in the DUchesne LDS ward chapel, and friends may call at the family residence from 11 a m. Friday until time of services. Bur ial will be under the direction of the Dillman mortuary. On July 17, 1950, Judge Hollenbeck celebrated his 94th birthday in his Duchesne home During his lifetime ne servec in both the Colorado and Utah legislatures, as Duchesne mayoi for 1920-21- , Duchesne county at torney and in many, other public capacities. He was born July 17, 1856, in Hebron, Pa., the son of John and Emily Parker Hollenbeck In 1883 he married Emilena : Jackson. He was admitted Jo the bar at Hebron in the samj year, and soon .after his marriage came west and located .in Salida, Colorado, where he held many prominent positions, among them a member of the House of Representatives of Colorado. He also taught school at Maysville and Salida for three years, lat- As we near the birthday of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the publishers and staff of the Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Record offer again for the pleasure of their readers, the 1950 Christmas Edition. Much time and effort has gone into developing edition, and it is our sincere and humble wish that you who subscribe to. and read Duchesne countys two newspapers, receive a portion of the joy from reading your hometown paper that thase who edit, compose and publish them receive in fulfilling their respective assignments, We have tried to fill the columns with interesting feature articles, stories and news items If we have succeeded in a measure to achieve that which we desired, then we are exceptionally pleased, and will relax and enjoy the holiday season, as we hope you will. this-yea- " bed-fas- t. rs Dews Editor Post On Accord Goes To Goldie Wilcken According to an if announce- ment made this week by C. N. Memmott, publisher of the Uintah Basin Record, Mrs. Goldie Wilcken has joined the staff of the Record and will assume the position of news editor effective immediately. The Seated at the table is Sheriff Any Mitchell, 'who was first elected Duchesne county's chief enforcement officer in 1923 He was elected last month (or another term, and when he completes that term he will have been sheriff 24 years . . . Standing is Porter L. Morrell, incumbent Duchesne county clerk, who has nearly 12 years behind him as an official of Duchesne county. He was trewur- er for 8 years and has been clerk for the past 4 years. ... an- ar er practicing law. nouncement also reveals that From there the family moved Mrs. Margaret (Margie) Peterto Delta, Utah, and then to the son will continue as office manUinth Basin in 1914. He soon ager and advertising representabecame very actife in political tive. and civic affairs, serving his Acquiring the services of as Duthesne county Mrs. Wilcken as our news edfirst tha- - fssrma- - itor will, I am sure, fulfill anattorney .rls tlon of this polmcal branch. In other step in the progress of 1920-2-1 he was elected mayor giving the people of Duchesne of Duchesne, and in 1922 rep- and the area served by the RecTwo veteran officials in Du-- i 'Mr. Merrells service to. Duresented Duchesne county in ord, the kind of newspaper I have promised, the Utah state legislature. Mr, Memmott chesne county government willchesne county started in 1935 with his election to the office For many years he enjoyed said. Mrs. Wilcken has had conof treasurer. He filled that post work in the newspaper field. siderable experience as a news until January, 1947, when he He was once editor and part reporter and is currently reprebegan his present term as coun$2500.00. This money is being owner of the Salida Mail, and senting the Deseret News as ty clerk. In the recent general raised through the cooperation in Duchesne county associated Duchesne correspondent. She of the Duchesne Band Mothers himself with C. B. Cook, as ed- has an interesting style of writballoting, his candidacy was unopposed. club, headed by Mrs. Leona O. itor of the old Myton Free ing, which is proven by the fact Cole. Community projects such Press and the Duchesne Record. that very little of her articles He is active in civic and as dances, food sales, turkey He also served on the county contributed to the News are re- ficio auditor, formerly served church affairs in his community. as county treasurer for 12 years. Currently he is chairman of the shoots and programs are being seat newspaper during many written. ; Mrs. Peterson remains as our Sheriff Mitchell began his Selective Service board No. 7, sponsored by this club to secure changes of ownership. Hollenbeck retired office manager and local adver- career as sheriff in 1923, work- and is first counselor in the money for the uniforms. Judge from his law practice at the tising representative, and stands ing in this capacity for four Duchesne stake presidency, close of World War II. making ready and willing at all times consecutive terms. In 1946, he church of Jesus Christ of M.I.A. Will his home since ' then with his to serve the people of Duchesne was again chosen as the counSaipts. During the 1947 Mr. in a courteous and efficient tys chief law enforcement of- Centennial activity, he served as daughter and Bo ficer. He defeated his oppon- chairman of this committee in Mr. anand Mrs. Titus Jones. Memmott manner, ent in the November general Duchesne county. Formerly he Survivors include one daugh-- ! nounced. headed the county USO group, ter, Nellie H. Jones, Duchesne; i A plea is made by the pub- election by a wide margin. Doc. two grandsons, Milton and Con- lisher, Mrs. Peterson Bnd Mrs. Sheriff Mitchell formerly act- and the U. S. War Savings Bond ed as a member of the Duchesne drive for a number of years. great-- , Wilcken to the people of the But Fair Tomorrow. Thats rad Hollenbeck; and oneHollen-becarea to those city council, as a counselor in He has also served as a memNancy support granddaughter, of the the title comedy Duchesne ward bishopric, ber of the Duchesne city coun- who are to the build a trying up drama coming to the Duchesne Mr. Hollenbecks wife. Emi- newspaper that reflects credit and at present is a member of cil. stake house theatre on Thursday lena Both Mr. Merrell and Mr. Jackson Hollenbeck, and on each one in the community. the Duchesne stake high council. night, Dec. 28, at 8 p. m. There a son, Guy, preceded him in Phone or LatterChurch of of Jesus Christ in Mitchell are affiliated with the items all that bring no will be repeat performances death. -Day will make news. Saints. Democratic party. given - after this date because one of the members of the cast, Young; Warriors Jack Draper, Miss Ina Mae Collier, who has Dickie Marsin, Jack Foy, Asiel been teaching at the elemenSweat and Larry White; Kings tary school, will leave for the Katherine Beebe, Viola SumL.D.S. mission home shortly afAs mers, Robert Labrum; Candle ter January 1. LaRae Jordan and Bearers The play is under the direcShanna Lee Graham. tion of Mrs. Iva Allred and Pre-Xm- as District school buses ran their Mrs. Helen Odekirk, with Mr. Waldhouse as stage manager. He regular routes in this area and furnished transportation to puwill also have charge of lights 215 pupils of the Most and sound. pils and family members. AdRepresentatives and employ- tion department in Utah, both Duchesneof the grade school partici- mission was free. The cast of characters are all ees of the United States Depart- generally and specifically. in Christmas the program The following six general pated local people. The play could ment of Agriculture in the Uinpresented in the Duchesne high be taken from any home in our tah Basin held their regular committees were set up to fur- school Wednesday own neighborhood. monthly meeting Tuesday at ther enhance the 1951 program evening auditorium (Dec. 20). Mollie Rasmussen will keep Vernal, where they discussed a of the USDA in the Basin: Dont Tell Me Its ChristPastura everyone in stitches as she im- multiple of problems and selectan , operetta, was perArnold Taylor, Vernal, chair- mas, personates a colored housekeep- ed new officers to serve during er and cook and shes quite a the next year. Louis A. Jensen, man; Willard B. Mecham, Mt. formed by pupils of grades one, A of $81.55 was recomedian. Other members of the Roosevelt, Duchesne county ag- Emmons; Joseph R. Clayburn, two and three. Directing the alized profit from the bazaar sponcast include Rosanna Foy, Ina ricultural agent, retiring presi- Bridgeland; H. Ross Berrett, Mt. Yuletide operetta were Ina Col- sored on Dec. 14 by the DuMae Collier, Elden Wilcken. Ed- dent, presided over the meeting Emmons; Max Hartman, Du- lier, Charlotte Erickson. Ruby chesne American Legion AuxilGrace and McDonald, Bench, na Nielsen, Ramon Ellis, Lloyd and was one of the speakers. chesne, committee members. iary. reports Patience Larsen, Selected to lead the USDA faculty members. Abbott, Herbert Clark. Nadine Rang Beading bazaar chairman. This Leading character parts were $57.70 from contributed includes George A. Walkup, White-rockallred, Caren Carmen. Douglas for 1951 was William Hurst, suarticles National of the Ashley Horrocks, Anna Dee Harris, pervisor chairman; John P. Tuck- played by Maryetta Moon, Joan and $23.85 from the tale Caroline Marsing and Martha Forest, Vernal, who becomes the er, Hanna; William D. Hurst, Beebe, Allan Moon, Carole sold, new president, succeeding Mr. Vernal; Dale C. Naylor, Vernal; White. Michael McDonald. Mar- of lunches. Lou Horrocks. Contributors to the bazaar inAs has been mentioned, all Jensen. Joseph R. Clayburn, of Clyde Lambert, Altonah, com- ilyn Brown, Karen Broadhead. Reeves White and Sharon Jef- cludes the following: Rachel mittee members. who can attend this perfarm-anc- e Bridgeland, was named and Freda Davis, Uinferies. Fairies, tiny tots, and an- Wilson, Elizabeth Winslay, Rose are assured an enjoyable Fertilisers Clair Acord, Vernal. Chair- imals were portrayed by first Partridge, Beverley Parrish. evening. Proceeds are to be tah county home demonstration used as a payment on the stake agent was reelected secretary-treasure- r man: Darrell Goodrich. Tridell; graders. Slquare dancing was Myrtle Wilcken, Carrie Hatch, of the group. They as- Leo J. Walker, Lapoint; Shar-do- n performed by the third graders Bessie Kohl, Hildur Johnstun, house piano. sume office Jan. 1, 1951. Morrill, Tridell; Kenneth and all three grades joined in Sedonla Wright, Goldie Wilcken, , Florence Poulsen, Nellie service of the Z 1 r k e r, Roosevelt, committee the chorus selections. extension The IVcrd Will two Basin counties was in members. Effie Thompson, Doris Pupils of the fourth, fifth Jones, Farm Plans charge of the program Tuesday, and sixth grades made up the Stocks. Carrie Murray, Henrietta WilAnthon B. Christensen. Roos- cast for the play Star of Light with Mr. Jensen, Clair Acord, Uintah county agent, and Miss evelt. chairman; Howard Ivory, presented under the direction of son. Gracia Olsen, Lily Brown, UTAHN The M.I.A. of the Davis appearing as speakers. Roosevelt; James Lewis, Roose- Principal Arvil G. Stone, Flor- Dorothea Allred, Grace Bench, Mr. Jensen discussed the use velt, Alan Bond, Duchesne, com- ence Madsen and Harold Wald- Barbara Meriwether, Ruth HarUtahn ward is sponsoring a Christmas program at the ward of demonstrations in the exten- mittee members. house, with Lloyd Beckstead, Jr. ris, Laura Mae Timothy, Emma house Saturday. Dec. 23. sion service and offered new Weed Control as musical advisor. LaVella Mat- Wimmer, Laura Clemons. Sarah One act plays will be put on thoughts received recently at Rasmussen. Babs Murdock. HelHale Holgate. Arcadia, chair- thews was accompanist. e the annual convention in Logan. man; Tal Wardle, Neola, L. L. by the Primary and the Principal roles were played en Mott, Maxine Burdick. Chloe girls; vocal solos will be Mr. Acord delved into the dairy Cook, Vernal; Jess Lombard, by Shirley Fitzwater, Okrey Case, Laura Lyman, Gertrude rendered by Lawana Matthew industry and traced the growth Jensen; Glen Lambert, Vernal; Tobler, Patsy Killian, Sherri Heywood. and Berthell Mayhew; reading, of artificial breeding in Utah Doyle Landon, Vernal, commit- Hartman, Meryl Bates. RoJean Deana Davies: piano duet. Elaine and In the Basin. Both Uintah tee members. Mrs. Ernest Odekirk has reCole, Carolyn Burdick, and and Thora Wright; vocal duet. and Duchesne counties now Joyce Mecham. Angels were de- turned from Salt Lake City, Irrigation Practices Della and Marline Brown; and have two active breeding orHoward Ivory, Roosevelt, picted by Judy Madsen, Mar- where she was called to be at a tap dance, Ecce Lynn Esauk. ganizations, and great progress chairman; L. R., Wright. Gush- jorie Liddell, Ann Broadhead, the bedside of her grandson. After the program, dancing is predicted for the future. Miss er; George Mendenhall, Mt. Vella Van Tassell; Shepherds Brad Odekirk, who fell out of and refreshments will finish up Davis told of the progress being Emmons; Ray Udy, Vernal; Richard Anderson, Jerry Jaco- his parents car while He made in the home demonstra Acel Parry, Vernal, committee by, Douglas Nielson, Orlo is much improved at riding. the evening. this time. tm Vctcrcn Duchcscs County Glfbi:! sst ToCjgb EaiteOa J::ry Fircl I j Play Lat-ter-D- ay Precohtod 20th Thur., son-in-la- I Du-ches- k. ct i Operetta Uintah iasiini US EM School Pleases Feature EOeds fJeu ffocoirs Auxiliary Dczscr Prcdtsccb C3I.05 s. vice-presiden- Utstin t, - Cpsnsor PrcgrcRi Bee-Hiv- . |