OCR Text |
Show Sunday, August 3, 1947, SUNDAY HERALD Icelandic Descendants Hold Reunion at Pa jmyra Camp SPANISH 4 rOBKFour native Icelanders Joined with Icelandic descendants from Spanish Tork and out-of-state regions her Saturday Sat-urday for "family reunltm" In observance of Icelandic National holiday Aug. 2. The outing was held at Palmyra stake forest camp in Spanish Fork canyon, William J. Johnson, president of the local Icelandic association, reported. The little " ft ft. J a HAW Mnrtiiarv lltoll 'WS MM! J At Orem Slates Open House Today Modern and complete In every detail, the new Olpio mortuary at Orem a few block north of the Scera on highway 91 will open op-en today, with the public invited to inspect the establishment from 3 to 10 p.m. Constructed entirely during the past year, the building is 90 by 60 feet and of the modernistic, flat roof type. It was designed by Architect Lawrence Olpin of Og-den. Og-den. One of the features is a funeral chapel capable of seating 200 persons per-sons when the folding doors are thrown open. Lewis E. Olpin of the Olpin mortuary at Pleasant Grove, who built and will supervise the new mortuary, has been a licensed embalmer for 30 years. Managers of the Orem establishment estab-lishment will be Mr. -and Mrs. Elwood Sundberg (Lujean Olpin) Ol-pin) who will live there. Mr. Sundberg, an ex-marine who served two years in the Pacific Pa-cific theatre -during the war, has been working with Mr. Olpin the past two years. His wife for many years has assisted Mr. Olpin, Ol-pin, her father, in the work. The mortuary currently is operating op-erating with a Packard three-way loading hearse and within 60 days will also nave a new cadalllc hearse, according to Mr. Olpin. Mr. Olpin invites the public to visit and inspect the new mortuary mort-uary during the ppenhouse today, Firemen Caution Against Setting Dry Grass Fires SPRINGVILLE Springville city volunteer firemen -Saturday warned residents against setting dry grass afire. During the past week, the local department has put out several blazes, which have caused little damage but at the same time have endangered a considerable amount of property, - A majority- of the blazes result ed from burning. dry grass or from sparks from trains starting grass fires. One fire, which did little damage but involved considerable con-siderable property, resulted from cleaning clothes with gasoline. Firemen are asking cooperation coopera-tion of townspeople also in assuring as-suring a sufficient water supply at the time of a fire. Citizens are asked to turn off sprinkling hose when the fire siren blows and also when reporting a fire to give the correct address. band of Icelanders began to gath er at the canyon park early Sat urday morning, and festivities continued until late evening. Three of the natives present became be-came acquainted with the small group qf their countrymen in Spanish Fork Thursday while sightseeing through Utah. Guests of Bishop and Mrs. Byron oesn- son prior to the reunion, they met Miss Margaret Sighvatsdotts, an other native, who arrived earlier in the week. Miss Sighvatsdotts met Bishop Gesiison, a distant cousin, while he was on a LDS mission in Europe Eu-rope several years ago. She has been traveling extensively in Canada and United States nearly two years, but will sail for her homeland after a month's stay with relatives in Spanish Fork. The trio of visitors. Gunnar Jonsson, Gudmundur Sveinsson and Miss Margrifl. Felgason all of Reykjauilc, capital city in Iceland, Ice-land, have been studying in this country for some time. Miss Hel- gason, a journalist, and Mr. Jons son. who is specializing in agri cultural business and foreign trade, are students at the Univer sity of Minnesota. Their friend is studying auto mechanics at the Dunwoody Industrial Institution in Minneapolis. Like Miss Sighvatsdotts, they have nothing but praise for America, Amer-ica, but hope lo return to Iceland in the future. All were pleased with Utah "the mountains re mind us of home" seemed to be their main reason. The three travelers were on their way to the coast after the Impromptu program and bonfire which concluded activities of the Icelandic reunion. Miss Sighvats dotts will visit here a month with the Geslisons. ANNOUNCING NEW LOW PRICES Crome sets. . . $42.50 & Up Living Room Sets 89.50 & Up Bed Room Sets 69.50 & Up Complete line of Un-finished Furniture Come In and see .these bargains Provo Furniture Company 478 W Center Phone 449W Payson Slates Address on New Industry PAVSON K. E. Farnsworth from the Utah state "department of publicity and industrial de velopment will speak at a public meeting August 5 at 7:30 p. m. in the Wilson Little theater in the Payson junior high school. The public is invited to the meeting being planned by the chamber of commerce. Mr. Farnsworth will discuss Payson's qualifications to support new Industry. Little Symphony To Play Initial Program Tonight The newly-formed Intermoun- tain Little Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Allen Jensen, Jen-sen, Provo musician, will present pre-sent its rebut program tonight at 9 p. m. over KOVO and the Intermountain network. Michael Mi-chael Anselmo of New York is concert master of the orchestra. All the other orchestra members are young intermountain region musicians. The organization has recently changed its name from Utah Valley Little Symphony to In-termonutain In-termonutain Little Symphony because be-cause of a wish to serve the music mu-sic public of a larger area and because many of the players al ready engaged are from outside the Utah Valley proper. However, How-ever, Provo is the "home town" of the orchestra. According to its Conductor and Musical Director, Mr Jensen, the orchestra aims to present the best music, played under the highest possible standards. A feature of tonight's program will be two preludes by the French composer Debussy, o r iginally written for piano, transcribed and orchestrated especially for the Intermountain Little Symphony Sym-phony by Sam Pratt, young Provo Pro-vo musician who is the first flutist flut-ist of the orchestra. The human brain is exceeded In size only by those of elephants and whales. Clark Aide Billed As Springville Jaycee Speaker SPBTWOVILLE w The Sorlne- vllle Junior chamber of commerce com-merce has arranged to have Col. Lynn Ostler, aide to General Mark Clark, through the Italian Russian and German campaigns, speak at their meeting Wednesday Wednes-day evening. The meeting Is scheduled for 8 p. m., in connection with dinner at Chicken Roost. Marcus Johnson John-son will, be toastmaster. An authoritv on the Russian situation as it concerns the mili tary and political alms of that country Col. Clark will also give first hand information on his ex periences in the German territory during the war. The meeting is planned as one of the feature programs on the Club calendar of the year, according accord-ing to Ray Klauck, Jaycee president. Chief Inducts Another 'Old Timer Crabb to Head Spanish Fork Zoning Board SPANISH FORK Lowell C. Crabb, local Lions club president, was appointed chairman of the Spanish Fork zoning board at a special meeting of zoning officials Friday- night. Mayor Wallace H. Gardner announced. Mayor Gardner indicated that a vacancy on the five-man board would be filled when the city council meets Wednesday evening. eve-ning. Two board members. Dr. Wells Brockbank and Lorin Creer, have resigned since the organization organi-zation of 'the board in June he said. One vacancy has been filled by the recent appointment of D. P. Firmage. The duties of the zoning board, according to the mayor, consist of straightening out d i f f i c u 1 1 ies which arise from the new zoning ordinance in Spanish Fork. Individuals Indi-viduals problems must be met and dealt with, and allowances made in some cases, he said. The newly appointed chairman stated that the board would meet monthly or on special occasions if necessary. Their next regular meeting is scheduled Monday evening in the city council chambers. .A v 7 xFred Haf en, left, chairman of the Old Timers club of the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe company, welcomes Glenn II. Allen into the club. Allan, machine operator in the valve and hydrant department, de-partment, was one of 12 men Inducted into the club Friday night. Springville Kids To Attend Party At Liberty Park SPRINGVILLE Arrange- 2 Stakes Schedule Seagull Graduation, Exercises Tonight The Seagull class graduation exercises of the Sharon and Orem stakes will be held this evening at 8 p. m. in the Scera auditorium, Mrs. Melba Pyne, president of the Sharon stake primary organization announces. Mrs. Pyne said that approx imately 70 girls representing both stakes will receive certificates of graduation at the exercises this evening. Upon receiving these certificates the girls will be eligible to enter the Mutual Improvement association in the fall President Henry D. Taylor of the Sharon stake and President Walter R. Holdaway of the Orem stake will speak at the exercises. exer-cises. Special guests will be the members of the stake presidencies, presi-dencies, the LDS girls association and the Young Woman's Mutual association. ments are being made by the city recreation supervisors to provide transportation for children of the town from 10 to 12 years, who de sire to attend a free outing at: Liberty park, Salt Lake City, on Friday, August 8. The party is being given by Lee Lovinger of Salt Lake City, who gives a party annually for Salt Lake City children, but dur ing this Centennial year, he has extended the invitation to all Utah county boys and girls. Mrs. Ora Pyper, playground! supervisor, stated that children j younger than 10 years, are invited) to the party, which will feature free merry-go-round rides, pop-! sides and other treats, but the younger boys and girls must bej accompanied by their parents. Those children who desire to, go by buses, are being asked to. contact Mrs. Pyper at the City Park, during the daily afternoon play activities, before Friday. "MUGGINS" DIES HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 2 (U.R) Walter De Leon, 63, known as Muggins" in the Orpheum cir cuit vaudeville days and who later wrote screen plays for "Ruggles of Red Gap" and "Union Pacific," died at a hospital here yesterday. County Irrigation Problems To Be Aired Tuesday A special irrigation meeting will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the city and county building, Lee R. Taylor, secretary of the Utah County Water Users association, associa-tion, said yesterday. Various irrigation companies and others interested in irrigation irriga-tion problems in Utah valley are meeting with the recently appointed ap-pointed state irrigation committee, commit-tee, headed by W. R. Wallace The state legislature in its last Old Timers' Club Gets 12 New Members The Old Timers club, an organization or-ganization of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe company employes who have 20 or more years of continuous con-tinuous service with the firm, today boasted 34 members. Twelve of the members were initiated into the select club at at dinner meeting Friday night. Fred Hafen, chairman of the club, was master of ceremonies. He presented a newly-prepared constitution and by-laws which were approved by the 29 members mem-bers present. Afterward, the members saw moving pictures of operations of the Birmingham and other plants. New members initiated'are Andrew An-drew Nelson, N. Foster Anthon, William H. Wagner, Reno J. Strong, A. Laron Larsen, Roland S Brimhall, Ray Hansen, Glenn H. Allan, Raymond J. Olson, Frank N. Taylor; B. S. Snell, and W. R. Harmer. The club was organized last February with 22 charter members. 2-Car Crash Injures 3; Driver Cited SPRINGVILLE Joseph Harrison, Harri-son, traveling from New York City to Los Angeles, Calif., was detained some time as result of an auto accident in Springville Fri day, when he and his wife and one-year old baby were injured. his car practically demolished and he received a ticket for traveling too fast under prevailing condi tions. The accident occurred just south of the Fourth South and Main street intersection when Frank C. Cox of Provo, driving an ice cream truck, attempted to make a turn to get to a service station. Harrison's car traveling south, crashed into the rear end of the truck, turning it completely over. Cox escaped injury. Marshall H. M. Weight, who with L. A. Christensen, Provo, state highway patrolman, investigated investi-gated the accident, gave Harrison a ticket .which he refused to sign. He was then taken before Judge Wayne Johnson of the precinct court and pleaded not guilty. He posted $100 bail and was instructed instruct-ed to appear for trial in the city court, Monday, August 11. Harrison suffered fractured ribs, while his wife sustained body bruises and a deep cut on her leg. The baby sustained body and head bruises. All were treated by Dr. C. A. King. session appropriated $100,000 to be used for state irrigation proj-etcs. proj-etcs. It is the intention of the rom-mittee rom-mittee to discuss at the meeting several irrigation projects which can be put into operation in Utah valley as a part of this, appropriation. appropri-ation. Mr. Taylor said. It is a public meeting, and all those interested in Utah vallev ir rigation problems are invited to attend. England contains approximately 6,000,000 head of cattle. Councilman Speaks At Meeting of Firemen's Group PAYSON The Utah - Juab County Firemen's association held a meeting in the Payson city council coun-cil rooms with Ralph Chappie of Payson, newly elected president, in charge. Melvin Wilson, Payson city councilman, was the guest speak er on matters of importance to the fire-lighters. Next meeting will be held In October at Springville. Orem's Sunday Closing Case Moved to Provo The case of two Orem grocers charged with violating the city's newly-passed Sunday closing law will be heard In Provo city court instead of in the Orem court, it was announced Saturday. Arraigned last Monday in the Orem city court, the defendants-Ray defendants-Ray Park, manager of Esquire market, and Richard Park, manager man-ager of Orem Super market-filed market-filed an affidavit later in the week asking a change of venue1. Under the law, the change in venue is mandatory when such an affidavit is filed, according to E. H Johnson, Orem city judge. As a, result, Judge Johnson Saturday Sat-urday was planning to turn over the documents in the case to the Road Commission Ta Imnrnim VacI : ' $ Mountain Highway PAYSON Members of the Utah state road commission were in Payson this week to meet with representatives of Payson city Lions club, chamber of commerce", i j : i i . , mua juiuur uiiimDcr oi commerce.. The group made a trip to survey the West Mountain road as the local committee has been working for a long time on the project of a hard surface for this important farm road. The commission definitely promised to hard surface that portion por-tion of the road from the Union Pacific railroad west to the Mc-Beth Mc-Beth corner this year. They also made a promise to continue the improvement from the McBeth corner north some time next year.' Provo court which will hear the matter sometime next week. Prior to the change of venue request, Ray and Richard Park were scheduled to make their formal pleas before the Orem court Friday and Monday, re spectively. They are charged with vio-t lating the Sunday closing ordin ance by selling on July 27 comJ modities whose sale is prohibited under the new law. mm mm but .sells not just a Befor you buy any instrument phone, write or -come in find out what hearing can really be with the new ..v.vs Charles Camp Certified Consultant SONOTONE "700" Hearing Center Roberts Hotel Aug. 4 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. REYNOLDS Poinf JSJr YVn 11 nnfr I 54 NO. 4TH WEST If m.mvtv -ran a v " i fttUVU, U1AIX j C-US IF YOUR MOTOR OVERHEATS Dependable Service Ahlander's 490 South University 3 SCHILLER For Only $665 Sore you can afford a fine piano for the family. Come in and see our, Piano that's priced to fit your budget It's the famous instrument with the Schiller Plate for richer" tone end lighter weight SiyWT gmj.ru! JiM donga i. rjcMy TOM CBEATEB MUSICAt ENJOYMENT, KEEP YOUR PIANO TUNED "Taylor Bros. Since 1866" -Maf Water Automatic W home and Heating for tne da5ry' Tu'. Pem on vo-cleaning, vo-cleaning, . available for wasnin wa . LeeDing dames ,. Ad it mp"" " - otw available. operate on tne heating. Buy From Your Dealer er Plumbing Company PRE CHOOL SALE! SEASONAL GOODS AT AFTER - SEASON PRICES! Men's Shirts Sport and Dress shirts in assorted sizes and 4 fj Colors Work Trousers Grev Covert in sizes 36 to 42. $2.50 Values 4 Af For let" Men's Raincoats Raincoats 4.95 Black Rubber full length all Sizes Men's Bath Robes Entire stock of Bath Robes. Reduced A QJg for Clearance .... MEN'S SUITS New Fall Suits 100 wool fabrics. In the most wanted Brown and Blue patterns, Sizes 35 to 44. We urge you to take advantage ad-vantage of this unusual offering.' of-fering.' Priced for this Sale at 2)()22 Top Coats . . . 19.50 Men's Trousers All Wool Tweeds & part wool Tropical Worsteds in Brown Blues and Greys. Your Best dt Of Buy UaO Men's Jackets Water Repellent Jackets. Some fully lined. Sizes "... 5.00 Swim Trunks Rayon, wool and Cotton swim trunks. Reduced for QC Clearance Atjr Fur Felt Hats Genuine fur felt hats in Brown and Tan. Fully Lined . . . . , 4.98 IT HAPPENS ONLY ONCE A YEAR BUT JT'S REAL! Boys' Shirts Dandy Poplin Shirts just right for 1 A( school. ? SWEATERS For Boys or men. Slipover Slip-over and Coat styles for Clearance tf at ItyS Boys' Overalls Blue denims in sizes 1 to 6. Waist style. Tf Riveted Boy's Hats Corduroy or wool felt Hats All Colors and HA Sizes Apfflf Leather Coats Men's 29 inch leather Coats with detachable belt. Cabretta Leather fully IK 16.50. STUDENT'S SUITS New shipment. Blue and Brown Cassimeres. Sizes 14 to 20. Your most economical outfit for school. Neat Double-breasted patterns. Priced AC for this Sale at AUlJ3 Boys' Suits Ages 6 to 12 ........ 10.00 Boys' Mackinaws 6.80 Clear the Desk Hems WOMEN'S COVERALLS 2.98 WOMEN'S WESTERN JEANS 2.49 BOYS' PAJAMAS L00 BOYS' AND GIRLS' SUN SUITS .59c BOYS' TEE SHIRTS 79c MEN'S LEATHER WORK GLOVES 1.00 MEN'S SHOP CAPS ALL COLORS 39c MEN'S RAYON DRESS SOCKS 49c LUGGAGE 25 OFF 182 West ' Center NORMS Provo, Utah MEN'S AND BOYS' APPAREL Cowboy Suits Closing out Boys' and Girls' Cowboy Out fits 5.00 1 QC Values AO?? Boys' Trousers Grey and Blue Twills. Ideal for school wear. Sizes ' tr..,.. ...... i.69' Boys' Gym Shoes Nationally known brands Sizes 3 to &Vi ' QO Black or Brown . . AtJrO Boys' Shoes Sturdy little shoes with heavy rubber sole Sies 10Vi 2 QC to 3 Sport Coats Closing out many higher Priced Sport Coats. Some f ullv lined. Assorted Colors and sizes 4 A flft Only ......... AIUU t. CS3 Co. |