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Show President Sharon Stake Monthly Sunday Evening Hour At Scera Auditorium To Feature Eminent Speaker, High School Chorus President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., First Counselor in the first Presidency of the LDS Church, will deliver the address on the Monthly Sharon Stake Sunday Evening Hour in the Community auditorium at Orem, January 6, according to an announcement by President A. ,V. Watkins of the Sharon Stake Presidency. This will be President Clark's first visit to Sharon Stake. Because Be-cause of his heavy responsibility responsibili-ty President Clark is very seldom available for talks outside out-side of general conference sessions, ses-sions, so the people of Sharon Stake can feel highly complimented compli-mented that President Clark find time to visit them and speak in this series of meetings", meet-ings", President Watkins declared. de-clared. Distinguished Career The eminent church leader has had a distinguished career in public life beginning with his work as a high school principal in Utah before he took up the study of law, and continuing upon up-on his graduation from Columbia law school in the Department of State as solicitor for the Department. Depart-ment. Later he became U. S. Ambassador to Mexico, and upon up-on his retirement from that position po-sition he became Under Secretary Secre-tary of State. Following this position he was chosen by the late President Heber J, Grant to serve as a counselor. He was also chosen by President George Albert Smith when he succeeded succeed-ed President Grant. He is generally gen-erally regarded as one of America's Ameri-ca's most outstanding men and is well-known for his advocacy of sound and constitutional principles prin-ciples in government. Other Features Another feature of this meeting meet-ing will be the first appearance, as a group, of the Windsor ward, which has recentlybeen transferred trans-ferred to Sharon Stake-Lincoln Stake-Lincoln high scuoui cnorus, under the direction of Elvis B. Terry, will sing several anthems and patriotic numbers. This chorus has made a very favorable favor-able impression with its public appearances. Particularly was it effective jn its recent rendi- tion of the "Messiah' --rejc" "Arrangements have been made to take care of the overflow over-flow crowd. An Invitation is extended ex-tended to the public generally, regardless of church membership, member-ship, to attend this meeting," President Watkins states. The meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m., sharp. Mount A' Lake Entertains Saturday Evening; Movie and Musical Numbers Are Features Preparations are now complete com-plete for the big Mount A Lake membership and social meeting to be held next Saturday night, January 5 at 8:00 p.m. at the Timpanogos ward amusement hall. Although invitations have gone out to some400 members and patrons of the Association, the management fears that It has missed some names. For that reason and . because of the general interest in the Association, Associa-tion, invitations to attend the meeting have been extended to ,,the general public. This. ae. cording to a statement made by J. Morris Bird, Manager and John B. Stratton, President. Sail Lakert Comina thT Salt Lake comes wordl canoaas oi co-operate enthusiasts will attend the meeting. The delegation will be headed by W. B. Robbins, national nation-al known worker in co-operai we circles and General Manager Manag-er of the Utah Wholesale Co-, operative Association with headquarters head-quarters in Salt Lake City; and Bishop Walter F. Hogan, of JX ,wh0 fa veteran to consumers' cooperative work. C""? M nw field man tor Ration, and former Bureau CH,P- at Robbi ns to Speak Featui be ,i , Ule meemig Will dent Ih"8 Ch Ptesl- Bh? w a&r Morris on L ' B.l Robbms win on the Work of thi, aj Sftott. Ane bSnil Program has ilsp roa m 41. At ... Se Jei?.wing: Mount A' Quartet, headed by Moroni fi? iu-known baritone mscr of rm; girls' trio from J. Reuben Clark i Mm f J. REUBEN CLARK. JR. DUP Camp at Gala Holiday Party 4 Grand View Camp, Daughters Daugh-ters of Utah Pioneers enjoyed a delightful Christmas party Friday Fri-day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Annie Buckner, where her daughters, Ethel Phillips and ella Burns were hostesses. A program was enjoyed with Captain Laurel Gibson in charge. Lois Kelsey and Coleen Carter sang two solos; Eldora Carter gave humorous readings. A skit, "Santa Pulls a Trick" written by Lucy Clyde, was giv br Dors'HartreLmiatf Jones, Laurel ibson, Mrs. Clyde arid Kate Carter, who acted as Santa and distributed gifts during dur-ing the skit. Each gift which was a hint on beauty aid, was opened and much merriment had from the comic readings enclosed. enclos-ed. Tasty refreshments were serv Lincoln high school; Verl Mar tin, accomplished piano accordi onist. Community singing will be under the direction of Elvis B. Terry. Moving Pictures Following the musical numbers num-bers a moving picture on co-; co-; operative activities will be shown. This picture is being brought by air express from Kansas City. Missouri. A booth showing some of the activities ac-tivities of the Association and electrical appliances which the Association will have for its members is being prepared. prepar-ed. Not the least of importance, according to Mr. Stratton, will be refreshments served by a bevy of daughters of Mount A' Lake members. The entertainment and social side of the program is being given giv-en as a contribution to the Association As-sociation and its members by the directors in their personal capacity, capa-city, in other words the Association Associ-ation is not bearing the expense of the social- Sharon Stake ,Workers Entertained Sharon Stake Presidency, Arthur V. Watkins, Samuel H. Blake and Sidney H. Cluff were hosts to all stake auxiliary workers work-ers and the bishoprics or Sharon stake and their partners, Thursday Thurs-day evening at the Timpanogos ward recreation hall in a fine program and dancing party. President Watkins acted as master of ceremonies for the evening, announcing the very entertaining program, which was geratly enjoyed by the large crowd present. Dancing , to Stineckert's archestra completed complet-ed a delightful evening. tettt -i OREM Volume 12 Number 25 ed and gifts exchanged by the 31 ladies present, including guests from Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake iCty, Murray and Provo, District Court of fronor to be Held Cliff Fielding, chairman of advancement, announces a Shar on District Court of Honor for all scouts of Sharon stake will be held Sunday evening, Janu ary 13, in the Pleasant View ward chapel at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Graff entertained at dinner New Years J Da;.fQc4hett4wa -sons, -Darrell and Wesley, who are both home, on furlough. The table was attractively at-tractively arranged with a floral centerpiece, covers being laid for Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Graff and family of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Max Huff and two children of Springville, Miss Melba Mott and Miss Afton Finch and the Graff family. Legion District Convention at Orem On Thursday, January 17, the district convention of the Ameri can Legion will be held at Orem, according to Commander Harry Butler. Ten posts will be represented at the convention, which will be conducted by District Commander Com-mander Forsey of Payson. The program for the convention will be announced later- Thanks Expressed by Ration Chairman Now that rationing is over, with the exception of sugar, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the publishers of the Orem-Geneva Times and the good people of Orem and surrounding sur-rounding territory, for the splendid cooperation they gave the Orem Ration Board during the trying days now ended. While we made some mistakes mis-takes and could not render de cisions to the liking of everyone, I can assure you that the members mem-bers of the board did what they thought best for the interest of everyone, and that personalities were never considered. I wish to take this opportunity to Dublicly thank the many board and panel members who worked with me and cheerfully cave many, many hours and eve nings without any remuneration whatever in order that they could do their bit in the cause of liberty and freedom. Thanks again for a job well done. E. Johnson, chairman, Orem Ration Board. Guest Speaker at Sharon wtmm. mum THE STEEL CENTER Windsor Ward Part of Sharon Stake In Accordance With Decision of Church Officials Announcement is Made by Bishop LeGrand Jarman at Last Sunday's Services Windsor ward is now a part of Sharon Stake, according to an announcement made by Sunday's meetings of the ward. Bishop Jarman told the membership of his ward that the First Presidency and the Council of the Twehje Apostles of the LDS church had ap proved the ward s request to and that the First Presidency had authorized the change of the ward from Timpanogos Stake to the Sharon Stake as of January 1, 1946. Previous to the announcement by Bishop Jarman, there had been considerable activity between be-tween the Stake Presidencies of Sharon Stake and Timpanogos Stake arranging the transfer of the ward in accordance with the authorization of the First Residency. Resi-dency. Mass Meeting Held Ever since the organization of Sharon Stake which had formerly form-erly been a part of Utah Stake, there had been considerable agitation agi-tation in Orem business ana civic civ-ic organizations to have the WindsOrrdYbTTgW Sharon Stake, but without avail. A month ago a large mass meeting of the members of Windsor ward was held, where the question was discussed. An overwhelming majority voted in favor of requesting the church authorities to transfer Windsor ward to Sharon Stake. The matter was taken up with Dover Hunt Counselor i r V J) 1 t it. s ' i Lowell Varley Counselor OF THE WEST Becomes Bishop LeGrand Jarman at last become a part of Sharon Stake, Windsor Ward Bishop LeGrand Jarman the authorities asking that the request be granted. The change was made with the full approval of the Timpanogos Stake Presi dency and the authorities of Sharon Stake as well as the General authorities. Ward Changes Windsor ward in all its history his-tory previous to this change has been a part of an LDS stake which had its headquarters either in American rorit or Pleasant Grove. Before the division di-vision of Alpine Stake the relig-gious relig-gious division divided Orem City because Windsor ward was a part of Orem it had been part of that Stake. When Alpine was divided into Lehi, Alpine, and Timpanogos Stakes, Windsor Wind-sor became a part of Timpan- oggos Stake. Under the authorization of the First Presidency, that part of Windsor which lies in the town of Lindon is to become a part of the Lindon ward, and all members who are residents of that section are expected to have Ward Clerk 1 - w t V - I . ' ' fix . p i Gilbert Richardson THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1946 FFA FLAN ACTIVE SEASON In their December meeting FFA Club officers met at the home of Keith S. Boyer, Instructor. Instruc-tor. Plans for the annual father fath-er and sons banquet, set for February 28, were discussed and committee chairman appointed. Dale Harding was names gen eral chairman, Vernon Partridge chairman of invitation committee; commit-tee; Conrad Rarward and Leland Gappmayer awards; Don Allen foods; James Clark program; Que Steel decorations; Lawrence Bussio and Wendall Loveless, finance. These committees will choose their assistants in the near future fu-ture and together they plan to make this year's father and sons' banquet an outstanding event. The FFA club's basketball team will meet the Springville team at Springville, Saturday night at 6 p.m. In a lively game, Funeral Services for Augusta C. G. Uhrhan Funeral services were conducted con-ducted Thursday at 1:30 in Pleasant View ward chapel for Augusta C. Gaertner Uhrhan, 73, mother of Mrs. J. N. Liechty, with Counselor Grant C. Cluff in charge. Mrs. June B. Gammell played recessional and processional music and accompanied the musical numbers. The ward quartet, composed of Stanford Patten, Diantha Ekins, Melba and.C Sterling Cluff sang two numbers.: A. B. Liechty offer ed'fhev66aflbll.President S.' H. Cluff, P. K. Nielsen and Marion G. Romney were the speakers, and told of the won derful characteristics of Mrs. Uhrhan. George Muhlestein offered the benediction and the grave at the Provo Burial park was dedicated by George Ashby. Mrs. Uhrhan was born in Essen, Germany, Sept. 9, 1872, to John and Caroline Hameier Gaertner. She married John G. Uhrhan in Essen, Feb. 24, 1894. He died, Feb. 9, 1933 in Provo. They Joined the LDS church in 1919, but due to World War I conditions, they were unable to come to Utah until 1926, when they came to Provo, and have since made their home in Pleasant View. The home of the Uhrhan's in Essen, Germany, was always open to LDS missionaries. She served as a counselor in the Relief Re-lief society in Essen and a Re lief society teacher in the Pleas ant View ward for many years. Orie son and two daughters, Alfred W. Uhrhan, Mrs. W. O. (Margaret) Millius, Salt Lake City; Mrs. J.. N. (Hannah) Liechty, Provo, six granochil-rtren granochil-rtren and two brothers in Essen, Germany. their memberships transferred to that ward in the near future. Sharon Doubles Population With this adjustment, Windsor ward will have a population of approximately 700 members, This addition to Sharon Stake will increase that stake's popu lation to approximately 6,500 members, which is considerably more than double the population the stake had when it was organized or-ganized 16 years ago. The first public meeting in which the Windsor ward will participate as a part of Sharon Stake will be Sunday evening, January 6, 7:30, at the Scera auditorium. Previous to this meeting the Bishopric and the Stake and Ward offieers of this ward were the special guests of the Sharon Stake Presidency at a social held Thursday evening of this week in the Timpanogos ward amusement hall. In addition to Bishop Jarman, the Bishopric of Windsor consists con-sists of Lowell Varlev. 1st counselor; coun-selor; Dover Hunt. 2nd counselor; counsel-or; and Gilbert Richardson, ward clerk. t t i, j i - ' -- A t unilar Evening New City Officials; To Be Sworn Into Office Next Monday Mayor elect J. W. Gillman, Woodruff Jensen,, four year councilman; Roy ll Gappmayer, Vera Williams and E. E. Twitchell, two year councilmen: Orlani Pyne, city recorder and Ada Skinner, city treasurer, will be inaugurated into office, of-fice, Monday, January 7, 1946, at 12 o'clock noon. The general gen-eral public is cordially invited t5 attend the ceremonies, ao . cording to Mayor B. M. Jolley : " - , . - ' Hazel Orvin Dies 'Htm f r 7 Mist Hazel Orvin Hazel Orvin, 21, daughter of Harry and Hilda Bunnell Orvin of Vineyard, died January 1, 1946, at the American Forte hospital hos-pital from a heart ailment. She has always. lived in Vineyard, where she was born July 22, 1924. . She is survived Jy her par ents anifourl sisters : and two brothers. Mrs. "Merrill- (Erma) Olsen, of Vineyard; Mrs. Dean (Vera) Turner, of California; Mrs. Ned (Virginia) Fbcel, of Vernal and ReNae of Vineyard; Harry Orvin, Jr- of the merch ant marines, home on leave, and Lloyd Orvin of Vineyard. Miss Orvin graduated from Lincoln high school and Sharon stake seminary, where she was active in music, playing In the school band and receiving a certificate of award for participation partici-pation in music. She was an active LDS church member, teaching in Sunday school, secretary sec-retary of the YWMNA and secretary sec-retary of the ward choir. For the past three years she has been employed as telephone operator at Geneva Steel, and for one year before at the M.S.T.&T. Company. Miss Orvin was also Vineyard queen in a recent War Bond drive. Funeral services will be held at the Vineyard ward chapel Friday Fri-day at 1 p.m. under the direction of J. Taylor Allen of the ward bishopric. The Anderson Mor-turay Mor-turay of American Fork have charge of the burial, which will be in Provo Burial park. Mrs. Helen Allen will play processional and recessional music, and two musical numbers will be given by the Vineyard ward girls' chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Zella Blake. Elvis Terry and Howard Anderson Ander-son will sing solos. The speakers speak-ers are Principal A. P. Warnlck, Victor M. Anderson, Joy O. Clegg and James T. Blake. Raymond Ray-mond Harding will offer the in vocation and Kirby Allen the benediction, with an uncle, Stephen S. Bunnell dedicating the grave. Cousins of the young lady will act as pallbearers. Cultural Arts Program to Begin Tuesday The dancing phase of the Cultural Cul-tural Arts program for the Mutual Mu-tual Improvement Association will begin in Geneva ward Tuesday Tues-day evening, with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rowley and Dean Adams and partner in charge. Bishop and Mrs- C. Wilford Larsen entertained at a watch party New Year's eve. Table games were played, songs en joyed as the New Year dawned, when a delicious supper was served the sixteen guests pres ent. J, u. Stratton is the holdover councilman.'- In completing his term of of fice this week. Mayor Jolley expresses ex-presses appreciation to all citizens citi-zens of Orem for their fine sup port during the past eight years. War Workers Thanked During the war years. Mayor Jolley was called upon to select chairmen for many special drives, and he especially thanks the many who so faithfully served, serv-ed, giving freely of their time without remuneration of any kind in the War Bond, United War' Fund, Red Cross, Clothing, and Salvage '; drives; Health Clinics, Civilian Defense Council Ration Boards, Soldier Registration Registra-tion groups, etc. , . . ; - - Church and Civic t Organizations Appreciated j Mayor Jolley also expresses appreciation to the LDS Stake Presidency and ward Bishoprics; Relief Society presidencies, the Scera Board' and Victor C. An-" derson; American Legion offici-; als and Post No. 72, Orem tnam-ber tnam-ber of Commerce, Lion's Club officials and members; Metropolitan Metro-politan Water Board; and Orem Planning Board for their outstanding out-standing support. .- n' - Co-Workett During Term of Office .4 During his term as mayor for the .past four terms, Mayor Jol-ley Jol-ley has associated with very . fine men, whose interests have been for , the welfare of Orem City,: He wishes to thank each person who has served as councilmen coun-cilmen or In any capacity durv' v ing his term of office; LeGrand ,. Jarman, Erkman Christensen, G. W. RIchardsen, Julian Hansen, -Orral DeLange. W P. Williams. ' Murvel Walker, George. Wells, George Stratton' and Roy .app-' mayer; to V. Emil Hansen, who has served for 14 years as clerk !. and recorder; Axel F. Andreason who has served the' past two years as .treasurer., As town and city marshalls, Dell Bishop, Rulon West, Harold Hansen and Arnold Burmingham. Judge A. H. Christensen as legal advisor for the past 14 years., To the -late Judge Joseph Booth,' who , . served as City Justice for four, years and to Judge H. Vera Wentz, who has served for the v. past five years. ' ' T -' Growth Detailed -V During the past eight years, Mayor Jolley declared Oxem' City has had a healthy and con- sistant growth. In this period the following major fanprovc-, ments have come to Orem: Purchase of city hall and park. Water rights have been doubled. Deer Creek water purchased. Scera community theater constructed. con-structed. Many miles of oUed roads. Cemetery purchased, developed develop-ed and dedicated. Area of Orem has been practically prac-tically doubled through annexation. annexa-tion. Population has doubled. Assessed valuation doubled. U. S. Post Office secured and within 18 months has grown from fourth to second class office. of-fice. $250,000 spent on water and sewer Improvements without increasing in-creasing the per capita indebtedness. indeb-tedness. t "The Mayor and retiring coun cilmen are happy to have served -and the success we have had has' been due to the whole , hearted ' ' support and good will from all , organizations and citizens. . - We retire with good will to- , . ward all and wish the new Mayor and council success. We offer our wholehearted support during the coming years," concluded con-cluded Mayor Jolley. |
