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Show ron-turntmtiSS- A HOME PAPER Printed for Home Folk ily Home People In A HOME PLANT A WEEKLY NEWSMAGAZINE OF LOCAL AFFAIRS Volume Three Number Two DEPENDABLE Million Dollars Revenue Possible to Provo Through PUBLISHED AT PROVO, UTAH INDEPENDENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. 1039 Christmas Toys For 4000 Provo Girls and Boys Church Custodians Study Chapul Beautification Plans Development of Harbor Project Improvement of all L. D. S. chapels and church property received another imyietus when the Church custodians from all parts of Utah and Wasatch counties gathered at the Provo Fourth ward chapel last week end to see pictures and hear explanations and to discuss the beautification plans. Provos Million Dollar Lake Harbor project means nothing less than a million dollars revenue possible for Provo through the development which will come here in the matter of recreation and tourist attractions, in the opinion of speakers at the Public Forum last evening. Mayor Mark Anderson, Walter Anderson, superintendent of the Lake project, and City Engineer E. A. Jacob being the scheduled Mr. Jacob could not speakers. apear It Is - W.PA. due to illness. my belle! that the Lake Harbor will prove the moat popular recreation ipot in this region, and Provo will thus be the central point for recreationiats from within and without the state," de- clared Mayor Anderson. Recreation does not produce wealth in the ordinary sense, but it does cause money to flow from place to place, which la the reason for Utah's scenic and recreational resources lielng in themselves a Weather conditlona, lengthen- great part of Utah's wealth. I ing hours of darkness and holiday shall not be surprised if recreathe tion takes the lead us a revenue Joviality makes December most dangerous month for motor- producer here in Provo," lie ists and pedestrians, Harold F. asserted. Eulows, director of Red Cross As Goo-- I .In Colorado Springs First Aid and Accident Prevention "Colorado Springs lias nothing 8erv!ce, warns in a plea fur on Provo. In fart our natural greater holiday safety. advantages exceed those of ColoMr. Enlows stressed the hazard rado Springs, where recreation of early darkness by pointing out has made that community rich," there are concluded the mayor. that nearly three times as many beween 1 and 3 a. in. as there are between 8 and 9 a. m. In the daytime, he said, only one in every 49 motor vehicle Injuries proves fatal, while at night death is registered every 26 injuries. He added that 52 per cent of all (By Mrs. E..H. Wakefield) pedeatrian fatalities take place One of the happiest, most Inbetween 6 p. m. and midnight. teresting groups at the present Snow, sleet, rain and fog add time in..tUe .Adult .Education work to the seasonal dangers tifPccem-ber- . is Mrs. Angus Dauwalder's class It waa emphasized. Mr. En- in applied art. The students are lows urged thut the motorist motivated by the spirit evidently exercise double caution when of Christmas, Judging from the driving under these conditions: eagerness shown as they intently caution In handling hia own car construct the most interesting and a vigilant eye on what the gifts out of wood, copper, card other motorist might do. tiaaue board, paper, paint, glue, The motorist who thinks he can and paste. drive Just as well" after a few Some of the moat effective artidrinks has only to let the law of cles are dceorated wooden s, run their tc course averagea scrap books, and recipe prove the eontrary. book covers, which are carefully With increased traffic conges- - varnished over srtlslcally painted tion, handicapped by the "danger" designs. factor of winter driving, DecemVarious designs and colors of ber becomes a perilous month for block printed tissue paper for gift the pedestrian, according to Hr. wrapping, also block printed Enlows. Because the pedestrian Christmas cards are being crested, invariably comes out second best which are both practical and In an encounter with an auto- beautiful. mobile, it is suggested that he ' Perhaps the most unusual creashould be willing to go more than tion! for Chrlstmaa decorations half way to avoid such an en- are the window transparencies. ORGANIZED IN UTAH COUNTY Ten sescions of Play school for I're8clinnl ihildrcn are now organized In Vtuh county in the communities of Lehl, American Pork. Piensanl Grove, and Spanish Fork. Tile schools are organized liy the W.P.A. Recreation projert and local recreatlou councils. Chililrcu between the ages of three and six an; eligible for entrance with preference given to children who are nearest achool age. The session! sre operated for two and one half hours dally, and liavn a restricted number of thirty children for two loaders. The dally program consists of the following periods: health InInformal discussion, spection, mile-for-mll-e" accl-den- Applied Art Classes Busy Making Christmas Presents nut-bowl- counter regardless of the fact (These are imitations of stained that, he may be legally entitled glass windows, each with a difto the ferent silhouette scene depicting some phase of the story of the life of the Christ Child. Some of Only 8 Shopping the most attractive ones are: The Three Wise Men on Camels; The Till Days Star of Bethlehem; Hark! Hark! the Angels Sing; The Christ Child right-of-wa- FLU i' REACHES Above are Fire Chief Scott them rumpletily new dolls, all and hia firemen at painted, eren with eye laxliea and Thompson work transforming hundred of rouge, and they become something broken toys into real 1939 Christ-- 1 to ;be envied by any child. Glenn mat toys for hundreds of families Clark 1s working slung with I)oc" in Provo who otherwise would not on Hie dull end of this Christ tins be by Santa Clsus this businexs. j Jrer- At the left Is Bert Kirkwood In the centers it Clarence Duke Lloyd Dickson standing neur (left) and Frank Taylor, (right ) i the bench, with Fire Chief Thump-creasat work with the new band Haw!Sou on his knees below. Nearer purchased by Provo city for the' front are Dean Mulilesteln and Christmas Sleeping Bethlehem. The Applied Art class in Lehl has been especially active in making these window transparencies because of a contest in their city. A prixe was offered for the most artistically decorated window. The ladies have been so enthusiastic that Mrs. Dauwalder gave them an extra session during Sjnd REMEMBER COUNT THE DAYS YOURSELF, from toda you can And only eight shopping days if you atart this morning, until Christmas is upon yon. And Postmaster J. W, Danger-fiel- d is worried. Frankly he I: worried. You are not doing you: Christmas parcels up and gettin the Thanksgiving vacation to 'them off like you used to rii make it possible for them to com. plete their window decorations There's going to be one gr: scramble over at the new Post-offi- in time to enter the context. this year, if you don't watch out, he declares. Hera are a few other reminder Dec. 22 Mr. Dangerfield offers you befori it is too late: Genealogical workers announce 1. Insure your parcels; reglxt that the Salt Lake Temple will all valuables, and never through the malls get rloxe Friday. Dec. 22 for the j Christinas holidays, and will re- a money order. 00 BE CAREFUL SENDING ' ' box or each article pack fraglle each securely, putting excclaior or oCVCHtll other packing around it. 3. ADDRESS every parcel, let- ter, or package PLAINLY, giving street, number, city and state, and Ralibath School, 9:45. be sure to put your own RETURN Preaching at 11 o'clock, subADDRESS on It. That will help ject: Fellowship with Christ. insure prompt delivery. Bible study. Tuesday evening, 4. Maybe it 1 too late to say 7:30. MAIL EARLY, but remember 9:30 over evening, Sunday Christ's Second Comthis if you delay It le your own fault if yon have to wait In line, ing." Will It lie a secret or will or if parcels are not delivered at every eye see Him? What does the other end, for it le physically the Bible say? Is It still future, impossible for human beings to or has It already taken place? handle 200 times as much mull What will His xerond coming Salt Lake Temple Closes Day Adventist HAVE WE A YOUTH . i EPIDEMIC STAGE PROBLEM? : - With 298 case of Influenza reported to the state board of health, as compared to 28 for the ad same week last year, and an in- of 192 over the previous week this year, the 'flu epi-- 1 fire department and the rity Frank demlc" seems to have arrived. CMe, the . which ix the ",ac,'l''e fire crew happily a. work putting V". Other communicable diaeaaes shops, lli ,ear h,Ph U help1" ,bf'j""'r Hours to good use. as they increased 118 during the past j n exceptionally have done year after year, pre- week, makings total of 642. and i nrn,"n Pprfo In repairing old toys and paring toys for Santa to distrian increase over last year's total fine Job new ones. More than 4000 bute here next week. communicable disease record of making will thus become available toys When their task is completed to the weekly 868, according this year the fire hall upstairs bulletin of the State board of bclbre Christmas. At the right la DOC Carl' will be the largest toyland in Utah health. who has charge of the county, and appreciation is imLoveless, Increases have been mainly in pressed by Chief Thompson to the pneumonia, diphtheria, typhoid biggest doll hospital In Utah stores of lrovo and to many busiand arms fever and whooping cough, while county. Amputated legs, ness men and clubs and societies chicken pox, and heads, trunks, etc. are noth-- ! who have mumps, measles, helped in furnishing and scarlet fever all show de" to "Doc", for he takes these toys, paints, and materials for the creases this week. Five new ing mends them, re- - work, and to the many citizens eases of infantile paralysis how- parts, repairs, and m tikes out of who have sent In toys for repair. places them, ever are reported. , Asks Women's Council The Provo Women's Council is sponsor for the topic: Have We a Yonth Problem?" which will be dlxcuHxed at the Public Forum niiurxday night, Dec. 21, an- - ! , John, Speakers selected to lead in the discussion are Karl Iludle, Mrs. N. A. Peterson, Hoy Passey and Dr. Wesley 11. Lloyd. The public la Invited to attend and participate in the discussion on this interesting subject. . y. Left PLAY SCHOOLS BAPTISM : SERVICE Utah and Provo slakes will hold service Sunday for baptismal girls, with the Pioneer ward in chir.ge. under direction of Bishop Norman. The service Is hold at slakp administration building at 3 p. m. ? CooM-rntiv- e . Prb-atlioo- r , exN-rienc- e hnonl-dg- e? if so, the izperienred member or the group are assigned In help the member. His xurrexs or failure greatly concerns them. Are any families of nieinlirra who have died In need of aid? The quorum Is concerned about them. Bishop Ashton explained what L. D, 8. church la willing to do in the beautification plana for any ward chape), and offered many suggestions to the custodians in carrying out their work. Following hia address about an niu.-lc- , rhythmics, art, literature hour was used by the visitors supervised free play, (In which answering questions by the custhe child selects his own project) todians regarding specific prob. luncheon and rest periods. lema Involved In the program. Thn program Is aot np under are In proSimilar trained supervision, with primary gress this meetings week, in Ogden, Logan objectives lielng the development Salt Lake and other place. of desirable habits and attitudes, A musical program was proof undeslr-abi- u and the vided by the B. Y. U. trio, IMJae habits, before they 'become Harder, piano; Tholms Trudy loo permanently a part of the Holland, violin; and Virginia child. (he cello. Mothers' clubs are organized in llarder, cooperation with the Play Schools, as a means of bringing about coLIFE WEEK of the parent and operation school, with the child as the cen- the STS' tral Interest. 8 December is BOYS' LIFE WEEK throughout America. Utah National Parks Council, with its thirty-eigDistricts is Joining in this campaign to have a Boys' Life eubecrpllon In the home of every boy, be he Scout or not. Oliver R. Smith, Chairman of Boys' Life committee, In projecting thle campaign said, "We urge the Troop membera to anbecrlbe for Boye Ufa under the Concession plan at 75c per year." This la a part of the Troop Budget plan, and not only makes it possible for boys to get this splendid magaslne in his own home, bnt It is a fine teacher for the Scout ,n promoting thrift by saving and depositing a small amonnt each wek in the Troop TYe usury, It le urged that Scouts make an effort to get subscriptions for Boye' Life in school libraries, 10-1- Approximately fifty sessions of Play schools are in operation in the Stele of Utah. They are under the dirertlon of Verne B. Thorpe, State Dlreeor of Recreation, and under tho direct supervision of Mrs. Jena V. Holland, State Supervisor of Play schools. membera or llirlr ht families which require immediate assistance? If ao, the quorum with ita re- fund romea Immediately to the rescue until a permanent aolutlon of the member's problem can be found. And so we might go on Indefl- nltely. In fact, are there any which problems in life or concern its membera tnal are not also the concern of tho quorum? this situation and proceeds to help , It has been said, Whatever the family the same as if the pertains to human welfare must member were living. be the concern of the Church. The Are there worthy membera who function of the Church le til in- doctor's, dentist's, and lawyer's would like to fill foreign mlaalima clusive, comprehensive; hence all waiting rooms, and other promifor tlie rliurrli, but cannot do no ixeuL-- s of life muat receive Ita care- nent places where boye may reaj for lack of funds?. ful consideration. Whatever con- Each Scout may make 50c comconcern le mission in. It cerns man of the for each the 1.60 the steps quorum Again subscripwants the benefits of the gospel Church, whether of earth or tion be obleine. To the general -. fuIt public, the subscription rate is heaven, whether of thle or a given to those in darkness. 1. 60 per year. tore life." helps tho missionary. Willi a field ao extenalvo It Is there need among membera nIhiuIiI lie apparent that Priestfor MN'Ial contacts? Tim miscellaneous, committee hood qiioruiiia muat he proviil- i- the opportunity for mem- more than mere delisting aoeltle bers and their families getting or diHruKahm grouM. In fart, tOj All wards In the L.D.8. Church lit u social way. hecuuxe pnraphraae an old statement,. ,nre urged by stake genealogical , to ,, re are social life is necexaary for one's offtciul,. to prepare now for the the is auereaa: tlie first will belli a. activity, FIFTH SUNDAY on Dec. 31. ia more activity, anil the!; which ia la then! nrial for new industry recognised throughout ,r new out lei a for tlie endure third In Mill more activity. the church aa Genealogical Sun- In the Illustration we have seen liy membera uf the quo. day. ruma? only one small segment of the Special programs should be unto In a action help church quorum proConstantly on its guard dertaken Immediately, with tbs Its itii'inliera, the quorum either perly organized and functioning. consent of the bishopric of ths through Its welfure committee, or Thut is the ideal condition. To get the picture of what surh ward, to be presented that evea special one organised for that ning at the regular Sunday zerv-- I for Is a program can accomplish, multi- ices. purpose. constantly looking members. of ply this quorum by thousands opportunities to help its By uniting Its resources so that others rnnetioning In the same no one member's resource would manner, add to this the various :,c J CHURCH tlie quorum can auxiliary organisations of the COMMUNITY xtnrl enterprises to make e Church with their myrid activimore prosperous community and ties. all working together to pul "Let Us Get Disturbed" in the the commandment. mako It possible for Its sons and In action daughter to establish homes In Love thy neighbor as thyself. theme of the morning Mtnrlce at and you have a mtghty power to 'the Community Church, Snd N. the community. and University Avenue, thia 8un- There Is almost no end to the be reckoned with. Concelve then, if you can, all 'day morning at 11 o'clock. Church pii: ihllitloN In this field. If one quorum doesn't have the resour- the children of men working to- - school will be held as usual at ces. It run unite with other quo- getber in such a program. Would 9:45. tums In the ward or stake to get there then be wars and bloodshed, I DeYong Felver will be the re on roe sufficient to finance and numerous soelul problems to pleader of the Young People's C. E. whatever sterns practical and solve, nr would there then be an ft his Sunday evening at T o'clock, earth fit for the habitation of the Special Christmui music at the exist among aons of God? j morning session. I)o emergi-ncle- Function uf Priesthood Quorums Outlined in Radio Address Ing lax In family duties? If so the quorum officers take NOTH1 The world I looking at Utah and the Mormon Church Welfare plan. Is tliat plan functioning? Upon what dors the with the erring up a labor brother. working of the plan drM-ndArt; any of lla mciiilara 111? Judge A. V. Watkins, who is president of the Sharon Make, anKwerrd the latter question over KOVO Sunday, lieginning Through its welfare committer the quorum at once proceeds to with a review of world conditions, he summariaed, by saying: help its slrk members, they are Muny men think they have an abundanee of time and visited and their Immediate needs ability to solve world problems they ran trll exactly how the given attention. rulerx of the nations ought to govern their countries; they know An- - any of Ha membera out of all almut rrononilcs and moral Ixxucs confronting tlie world but I'lnploymcnl? (liese Name individuals have little desire or aptitude to Mlvr tlieir If xo, the quorum immediately own MTMnal prolileiiiH, or rvrn thr community prohlemN where to work to xeeure private they live." I'liiploynicn for the unemployed If lliix cannot lie obJudge Watkins h a man known to luive solved, in a measure nt leaM, Ills own community problema, ax witness the ftliarnn tained. it through group action Iteereational provides a project where temporactivities, of which lie was ary employment at least run lie of tlie largely rosHnaHile for its inception. He In glv.-nCentral t ilth Region of tlie Cliurrh Welfare 1lan. In- - any of Ita with- In dues not that a complete Tilth' uiNr xinrr sorry out or in are homes, . any living addn-HNTlie following In a ropy of reprint of Judge Watkin'N Iiiiiiii-for flu- - needs inadequate Ilia discussion regarding tlie function of tlie Quorums of I lie niemla-- ami Ilia family? of tlie Church. It given every reail.-- r a hitter pleture of: "I po ,f 0 tH quiirum What Dues the Huceeas of tlie Churrli Welfare Plan Depend?" 'win, ,hst condition and lininedi-- I .he also truthfully said that they at-- ly acts in motion a project Sasic lull a Muat Function No machine or organization will should also be thn backbone or , win rehy the spare time of Its other programs of the Church. members Is used to aid the mrm- work efficiently unless ita basic units are all functioning smooth- For example, what are some of her In building nr remodeling of the home. The Joint resources of ly, each working in full harmony s.l! members, Including the quowith each other part. rum revolving fund nr 111)00 or The baair units in the goapi-plan are first of all the family tdo " addition to administering more dollars, may be railed on to and it members, get materials for (he building, but in the .the ordinances of the Church 1 it Arp any of Ita membera falling organization the units are1!11 in liiislneas nr on the furm for tlie the Priesthood member and his Kpeviflr Duties of Quorums lnek of or of terlinlrai Called together by the Pres Id- Ing Bishopric of the Church, more than 150 were present, . with James M. Kirkhnm, of Salt Lake City, secretary of the L. D. S, Church Beautification committee, conducting the session, under the direction of Bishop M. O. Ashton, rhulrman of the committee. Pictures of what la being dons In all parts of the world with Church property formed the basis for the evenings discussions. Irvin T. Nelson, under whose dirertlon the pictures were shown, explained the landscaping plans involved, answering questions about planting flowers and shrubs and where and how to obtain evergreens from nearby mountains, and how to transplant volving th ! uomi-tliln- lug-'tli-- a Fifth Sunday , |