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Show Out Our Window fM Biwifirti TV and news cameras). He must be quick with a re- that Reagan or Carter cannot, perhaps, make good leaders, but bewilderment and frustration over the methods we . . . the leading democracy in the world . . . choose our leader. And, in disgust, I realized why we're in the mess we're in. not tort, (consider press conferences where the slightest hesitation or thoughtfulness is taken for blundering.) tion where its weaknesses would be a liability. On top of this, his life and his family's life must be utterly blameless. For as Humphrey once said to even be considered for high would have been Kennedy noted early not for key high level position where he would have a tendency to lie and In ... One is tempted to look with new eyes . . . very serious eyes . . . upon "Plato's Republic,'' the most serious, thoughtful idea of government yet considered by man. Oh, I have read the argu- I I ments for and against it, and anywhere near the 'circus' that becoming a national leader entails. Anyone who wants the job must go through the crucifixion of beand taken ing scrutinized apart by every expert in the Yes, but. In that most thoughtful outline of government, the best brains were used for the betterment of everyone in the country . . . as well as the betterment of the country in the world arena. First . appearance is the main criteria. A Lincoln couldn't make it today; Washington would have a rough go; the Adams were too short; Jefferson's personal life would 'kill' him, and the mind of a Steinmetz (who revolutionized the electronic world, yet was so deformed he needed held in his physical life) would be laughed off in derision. Yup, you just gotta be the cayoungsters would start being evaluated and it was no overnight decision, where one low score could brand you forever. Wise, objective minds watched the young grow up and they slowly observed the larger apples (best minds) come to the top and the "apples" of various other sizes (other capabilities) find their own level, too. world. Very . good looking. Oh, it must be a male. That a second without goes thought, no matter what brain power might be in a female body. Being photogenic is imperative, (think West Valley City, UT. Pg. West Valley View 6B Thursday, August early pabilities . 21, 1980 Murray Grads Hold Fifth Class Reunion The Murray high class of 1975 will be holding their 5 year class reunion on August 22 at the Terrace located at 464 South Main St It will begin at 7:30 p.m and dinner and dancing will be provided. The cost will be $7.00 per person. All those who wish to attend and have not been notified, please contact as soon as Susan Potter at possible 268-690- 9 A Ted ... how it would be tossed aside as absolutely beyond question, but . . . The big catch is that superior minds seldom want to be ... panic in an emergency, and yet his fine thinking mind would have been used in other places and he not put in the position to hurt both himself and the country. positions, "you are taken out behind the barn and asked questions you blush to hear, much less answer." I'm not knocking either candi am saying, date per se. What however, is that perhaps the greatest minds in our country are don't probably not being used. know who they are, but there are superior minds here, of that I'm sure. other words It's sad no, it's tragic . . . that today the outer trappings are "must" considerations. He must be a showman with the perfect smile, perfect height, features, hair, voice, charisma. The show is so important that more words were spoken over the failure of the balloons not being released at the end of Carter's speech than there were over his words, which no doubt had much wisdom. in life If ever this world needed one of your ilk it is now. We need wisdom and to heck with what color shirt and tie he wears, what kind of hair cut he wears, or has the 'right' smile and aura. Once again we need to find the right brains and then . . . out of sight of the TV circus . . . let their wisdom filter down to set our lives, economy and defenses right. Physical attractiveness had no bearing on the case and one is awestruck over Plato's wisdom for each mind was used to its highest potential and not put in some posi of DfOWH 10 WQU California Lass Mr. and Mrs. Leland Bruce are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Traci Lee Bruce to Scott D. Brown. Scott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Brown of Murray. He is a student at the University of Utah where he will graduate this fall with a B.A. degree in business management Scott has also served an LDS Mission to Toulouse, France. Traci is from Huntington Beach, California where she graduated from high school. She has been attending BYU in Provo for the past several years. Traci and Scott are planning a September 12 w'edding in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. Plato, where are you need? in our days X -- X X BABY CRIB FURNITURE FACTORY X -- Jenny Lind Style THE X Traci Lee Bruce Phyllis At age X Marlene G. Palmer and Bruce L. Gildea will honor their parents, Lila Bowles and Oliver Roy Gildea on their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of friends on Saturday August Roy and Lila met in Idaho Falls where she had grown up and where he had gone to get a job as a school teacher. They were married on the 21st of August 1930. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Aug. 12, 1946. During the depression Roy worked as a cook in a CCC camp and Lila worked in a hotel. In 1939 they took their two children and moved to Santa Crus where they lived for three years. They then mov X X X -X -X -X --- X X X -X X -- X X X -- 3232 So. Highland Drive X Free Delivery X in - 467-313- 1 Salt Lake County Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gerrard Raymond has been active in LDS church organizations, having taught the high priest group and the adult Aaronic class. He has served as president of the Sunday School and is currently assistant high priest group leader. Raymond and Phyllis met at a Taylorsville ward social where the Granite high chorus had gone to participate. They courted for 2 years and were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 8, 1930. The Gerrards have two daughters Dawna Mae (Mrs. Sherman) Davies and Liana G. Lund. They are also grandparents to 16 children and to two. ed to San Francisco where they both worked in the shipyard until the end of WW II. Roy next became a bus driver until his retirement in 1967. Lila worked in a cleaners shop doing tailoring and alternations. Roy enjoys gardening and genealogy and Lila loves to can and cook. She is a talented seamstress and has made beautiful lingerie for her family and friends. They both do upholstery work and are both active in the LDS church. The Gildeas have nine grandchildren, three girls and six boys and 4 all girls. They also have two recently adopted grandchildren, one boy and one girl. & Try Green Sheet classified ads! Good Looks for Back COLOR PORTRAITS It's posing - with a skilled touch. Our photographers are innovators, hot copiers. We're constantly new devising ideas to enhance bridal photography. Our thirty years of experience are your guarantee of -- to- School Jumper Dress by Richard Todd The perfect start for great from our large selection of preppy blouses. 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He is presently a student at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and has also filled an LDS mission to Italy. Attending the bride was Marilyn, her twin sister as maid of he nor other sisters, Sylvia Christensen, Kathleen Bertasso and Carol Schreiber were bridesmaids. Nieces of the bride and groom were the flower girls while sister in laws, Tamara and Kathleen Ursenbach attended the guest book Stephen and Brent Ursenbach were the ushers. The new Mr. and Mrs. Akin honeymooned in Wyoming and will move to Omaha, Nebraska to make their home. Includes SO MANY NEW BRIDES CHOOSE Matr 17 262-668- Try a Want Ad! 1km' a mam ' Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gildea Children Honor Their Parents On 50th Anniversary 23. -- 1 mumps X -X -- j 134 " Phyllis has been active her entire life in LDS church and civic activities. She has worked in the Murray Womens club since 1936 when she joined, filling most of the positions in the group and serving as president from 1966 to 1968. Her church activities have been in the Primary, MIA, Sunday School and Relief Society where she was in the presidency from 1944 through 1952 serving as counselor and president. Phyllis enjoys all types of sewing, knitting and crocheting and makes many of the childrens clothes. She has been a volunteer at the Veterans hospital for many years and has been a participant in the Singing Mothers. Ray and Phyllis have, over the past several years, enjoyed square dancing and together they are visiting LDS teachers. wedding ceremony at the Hotel Utah and that evening the newlyweds were honored at a reception at the Winder West Stake Center. have fancy hats . . . blaring bands . . . free food, free drinks . . . dancing . . . signs and balloons. Oh, Plato, where are you???? of her mothers Wearing gown, Maurine Ursenbach became the bride of Larry D. Akin in a double-rin- g ceremony in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A wedding breakfast followed the Yup, to get elected to be our highest leader, you have to A X X Golden Wedding Anniversary by Raymond and Phyllis North Gerrard. In honor of this occasion their children and grandchildren will host an open house for them on August 23 from 5 to 9 p m. at 5395 Hillside Drive in Murray. Raymond Gerrard was born March He worked 3, 1908 in Taylorsville. most of his life in the automobile business with the exception of a few years when he worked as a butcher. He worked during WWII at Utah Oil Company, Raymond has been an avid sportsman all his life. He enjoys hunting, fishing, bowling and he now enjoys playing golf since his retirement. One of his favorite things to do is take his grandsons fishing. He also is handy doing leather tooling and spends many hours in his garden. will be celebrated . of watched the political conventions where we decided the two candidates for the most important job in the entire world and turned aside in bewilderment and frustration Weds In LDS Temple Rites A i. f-- Oh, Ursenbach Raymond, Phyllis Gerrard Note Golden Anniversary |