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Show Barlow Ferguson, Mamie this team won their honors in Salt prior to this, many students reMiss Barnett, Miss Wilson Lake City, making them eligible ceived their high school diplomas CENTENNIAL (later to become Mable Colton), to compete in Chicago. Stan was from various other schools. Continued from Page One Jean Danvers, Miss Thackery, Eli- known as an exceptionally good (Continued Next Week) nor outHelen his and were teacher classes Jane Jensen, Johnson, in 200 pounds of meat, barbecued Dibble, Mary Ann Hamplin, Lucy standing in that very little disTHE BE AVER l'RESS fine stye, was purchased by Weeden, Will Burns, Paul Wor-theciplining was required because of foods other all Town; and Reaver. Utah and many others. the high interest stimulated were contributed by residents of FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1959 his teaching. Minersvile. An outstanding personality in through The dance in the evening, from the memory of Minersville townsDr. and Mrs. Kenneth Farter all reports, exceeded any dance ex- people and students is Melvin S. and two girls, who attended the cept the Married Folks dance, and Wittwer, former teacher and prin- Centennial, are near and dear to a wonderful time was had by all. cipal. Mr. Wittwer coached the the hearts of Minersville residents Sunday morning services, under basketball team in 1926 that went for the interest shown in Minersthe direction of Thurman Eyre, on to win the state championship ville and the students at the school Vcndon Myers, and Ray Davis of in 1927 under the coaching of Stan while they both were teachers here. the Sunday School Superintcnd-ency- , McKnight. Many were the nights Mrs. F'arrer, the former Jane Dib included a reading by Mrs. that "Witt", as he was affection- ble, met her husband while teach-- 1 Alvaretta Robinson, a vocal trio by ately known, called at the homes ing in Minersville. Mrs. Ireta Bak-- 1 Vivian Marshall, Shirley Hollings-head- , of ball players to give them a n er and Mrs. Melba Yardley also j and Emily Gillins, accomand to see that they were in were teachers here when they met panied by Mrs. Elinor Marshall; a bed. This towering man with the their future husbands. One of the , short talk by James Eyre of Evans-ton- , voice, that could be later and most modern teachers es- -' Wyoming; and a Sunday raised to thunderous proportions pecially liked in Minersville was School history presentation by Ray when necesFary, was also recog- Garth Fisher, instructor of 7th and Dnvis. nized as an excellent teacher. 8th grade?, and should be men-- 1 i i tioned here. Sunday evening, the Minersville who took the Stnaley McKnight, i Ward Bishopric members, Marshall team on to four-in a was not Minersville 1 made basketball, victory Hollingshead, Karl Truman, and was known as the "Man of the year high school until 1927 and , , Earl Limb, presented an outstand-in- c Hour" in a column written by Les that was the first ' year a graduating program which featured Othel- - Goates of the Deseret News when class came from the school. But, r lo Smith, former resident, now were ing in California. Prayers 'given by Stake Presidency Coun-- j selor Dee Stapley and Ward Coun selor Earl Limb. The choir furat i nished two lovely numbers under 1 direction of Mrs. Melba Baker and MarElinor Mrs. accompanied by F, sr. y n shall. Stake President Wallace D. mesthe closing Yardley delivered sage. The talks centerd around the fine characteristics of the pioneers and each speaker urged that people of today try to bring out the best and a kitchen extension I that is within them as the pi- is easy to order Wouldn't a glass of oneers did so wet'. made Albrecht Milton Mayor just call our this statement: "The Town Board taste good right now ? . of Minersville wishes to especially business office thank all those who gave such splendid cooperation during the Mountain States Telephone three-dacentennial celebration. AMERICAN We really appreciate all the work CAWY ASSOCIATION OF UTAH done and the manner in which committee members followed thru on the assignments given them. Mrs. Alvaretta Robinson, chairman of the Centennial committee, said: "I feel the celebration has been very successful. Everyone was cooperative, and the response of ! praise received from people in and out of town has been greatly appreciated. Although the centennial year is far from closed, I wish to thank the following com mittee members: Ray Davis, Mrs. Emma Davis, secretary; Mr. and Mrs Daisel Davis, activity chairmen, and all others, who assisted." Here's More About Jolley, Eck, " ' Min-ersvil- le n, i IBUBsmm5 IO II rr!.II vtti" . "Willi,. .' II 1 II p ttft HOMf ' Tftr CMOOSf Mum. ua rota ; M 3 L rub-dow- 1f soft-spoke- n I """'miHhm SSfoiK V Orr - - - w WW ''"f'tttnolui, fix ow i'a on , """"loilniomjM M I I rani I.: 'mo Mil I f t'itf ! ! :i it Save up to $102.75 over Ford's nearest competitor on a Fairlane 500 any model with heater, radio and automatic transmission; with air conditioning you can save Save up to - Save up to $62 $55 Save on aluminized mufflers that normally last twice as long on other accessories a year on regular gas and oil $219.85 MOST WORLD'S Li BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED 3 ffbr ""vlli. i - CARS ft A Energy f , MILK inspired Ford Galaxie costs more than the Fairlane 500. The Thunderblrd only F.O.A.F. $52 Come in I Cash in! On America's No. I Dividend Car During y " DIVIDEND DAYS AT YOUR FOllD DEALER'S 18 Thorley Motor Company Cnnr CU South Mair ONLY FORI) DEALERS SELL ;. i f "A-1- An a 7'" " USED CARS AND TRUCKS i" 10 ft i I ',' i' , I ui iiage an Acre, Thanks The entertainment provided by the school, under direction of Mrs. Lillian McKnight, brought back nostalgic memories of the past history of Minersville and got the Centennial celebration off to a fine beginning. The play, entitled, "Minersville, Here Is Your Life," began with a prologue featuring the Red Men, Spanish Explorers, and the First Settlers. In scene I, a day at the old setltlement was enacted and Can-Ca- n dancers arrayed in black satin tights, skirts, and bonnets trimmed with red net delighted school the audience. The house was depicted along with an early-da- y band. Other features included Sunday at the Races, melodrama of Uncle Tom's Cabin. The Jameson's Village Blacksmith, Blacksmith Shop, a Barbershop Quartet, and a Water Board Meeting, with the finale of the program bringing tears and thrills as there wis er.acted by students a play clustered shoving townspeople around a radio, giving an account of the playing of the Minersville team in the basketball tournament in Salt Lake City. The members of that famous team tl.cn marched across the stage, led by their coach, Stanley McKnight. The players were Hartley Eyre, Arshel Hollingshead, Dewayne Carter, Ty Gillins, Newell Marshall, Mart Davis, and Wallace Osborne. Dclos Baker and Othello Smith were not present for this program. The first graduating class, that of 1924, then joined the ball team on the stace. Members were: Helen Myers Gillins, Clair Gillins. El-v- a Hall Cooley, Vie Carter Watts, Melva Eyre, Bernice Carter Gillins. Truman Bradficld, Delbert Jameson, and Tauline Wood. Clyde Hoilinshead was not present. The late Elmer Roberts of Beaver was also a member. As the strains of the Minersville school song, sung with enthusiasm XJ L V ' il l B i ii laces ;'r-L- . tix "USS Nitrogen helped boost our silage corn yield to 30 tons an acre a 10 ton an acre increase." That's the experience of Theo II. IichanK suc- cessful Rex KMer County farmer. "The protein content of the corn was much higher. The USS Anhydrous Ammonia applied was a sound investment,"' Mr. Richards said. Mr. Richards, who farms with his brother, Rex Richards, near Fielding, Utah, also uses USS Nitrogen on his dryland wheat. The result: "We previously harvested about 17 bushels an acre. Last harvest we pot 21 bushels an acre. I believe USS Nitrogen Fertilizers played the major part in that increase," he says. Mr. Richards also uses USS Nitrogen Fertilizers on his bailey, uj:ar beets and other crops. Profit by the experience of prosperous fanners who realize higher yields and greater profits with USS Nitrogen Fertilizers. It takes 'N.' Men-OrUSS Nitrogen Fertilizers, made by United States Steel, from vour dealer today. der Nitrogen Fesiiliz ero M,Mt HEW I.' -s- eals the -- yet takes no more floor space than an cold in, heat out-ea- sier to open and close A "10" igiai K HI Dial .DIUUl WimWpwUM III jH U lUj'tW" defrosting o little trouble takes such a short time -s- is, w 5 -;-w- ft N ,A .X.. New Squared Silhouette -A- rchitectural styling-cri- sp Model and modern Now a school F-- refrigerator with capacity holds 60 the freezer alone! low-co- st big-fami- ly pounds in door (helves space for tall bottles and eggs crisper holdt almost 20 quarts er, Adjustable temperature colder, os you like So easy to buy with our easy credit plan Full-wid- th Special compartments for butter At this time, it probably is to recall the names of some of Full-wid- fit-lin- g teachers of days v'io left impressions of greatness upon the hearts of their students teachers who and townspeople instilled Into many the desire for higher education, teachers who proved that honor can be captured by fmall schools as well as large. Some of the names that have come to the minds of former students (are: Zcc!a Moody, Rex Sutherland, Linda Pi ice, Trcsley Wor- ham, Thora Becson, Miss Doll, Ida feet of food Holds 12 cubic Magnetic door closing children, filled the air, to be picked up by members of the congregation, the years of past happiness, the pride of having their own high school, the honors won, the sad and happy memories of days gone by, filled the hearts of all those present. by those US k I KfKUrW soSCiznr one-roo- Iff f:it Outgrowing your old refrigerator? Trade for this new th control-warm- by-go- $203.95 VITII TRADE AMBROSE DALTON'S BEAVER HOME FURNISHINGS MAIN STREET Phone HE 22 BEAVER, UTAH |