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Show THESE OREM CITIZENS MADE HEADLINES AND PROGRESS DURING THE CENTENNIAL YE r : I 1 4- S -- I v : 1 j Victor Anderson, guiding light ef Scera, who was elected during the year to the Alpine district school board. He succeeds Judge A. H. Christenson. OREM SHOWS STEADY GROWTH DURING YEAR 1947 The city of Orem, whicn in this Centennial year became the second most valued city in Utah county, is definitely growing in every way. This statement is substantiated sub-stantiated by the following myriad myr-iad of facts and evidences which bear incontrovertable proof of its authenticity: One hundred twenty-six new city water connections were made, and 33 new sewer connections connec-tions were made during 1947. Over 30 new businesses ana professional' pro-fessional' men have become established es-tablished in Orem, including at least two doctors and three dentists. den-tists. The 20-30 club and other civic clubs have been organized and are carrying projects to successful completion. Yes, Orem is growing. With tiie stabilizing economy which the Geneva Steel plant provides, people from all over the United Stales are making their homes in Oiem, and the town which was once a progressive farming community com-munity is becoming a city of considerable prestige and importance. impor-tance. The growth which Orem is undergoing, un-dergoing, among other things, necessitated the setting up of the largest budget in the history of the city for the year of 194 . . Unprecedented building characterized char-acterized the year of 1947, with much construction completed and much projected into 1948, including in-cluding a new subdivision which has been approved by the city council. Nineteen forty-seven saw the re-opening of the Orem Public Library for community use, and the establishment and operation of a telephone exchange in Orem. The historic Sharon L.D.S. stake, which with ten wards had become administratively unwieldy, unwiel-dy, was divided into two stakes: the new Sharon and the Orem stake. The new Hillcrest ward was organized soon after tbiv Also in 1947 a master road plan was adopted for Orem, and a fire station was started and completed- Geneva Steel lant started work on its record order and a natural gas line was extended ex-tended through Orem. Construction Construc-tion of a 4-lane highway through Orem was announced with ork to get under way next spring. In 1947 Timpanogos Bowl was opened and construction was nearly completed on a new addition addi-tion to Lincoln high school. For the first time in the history his-tory of the city, Orem had a bank open for business in 1947. A safety council was organized to remedy traffic problems, and the Lincoln high school Tigers won the Utah state Class B football foot-ball championship. The end of 1947 12 a Orem 'adopt' the Greek city of Colyn-dros Colyn-dros for the purpose of sending relief aid to its people. Orem's new fire engine arrived arriv-ed in late December, 1947, two days late to help douse fires doing do-ing $10,000 damage. Yes, Orem is growing, and if the present rate of growth continues con-tinues the 1950 census will surprise sur-prise a lot of people. Mr. and Mrs. John Emmons, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jackson and Mrs. Marelda Harper went to Moroni to attend the funeral of Sylvia Martin Reynolds. Donald M. (Sanky) Dixon, who at coach of the Lincoln high school gridders brought Lincoln and Orem its first state title in history. The Tigers won the state Class B championship. VOLUME 15 NUMBER Ma U 'i M re-v-i tLV Lie a fu NEW 1947 Census Shows Rapid Growth In Orem Area The Alpine school district school census recently completed showed that Orem is growing faster than any other community communi-ty in the district. A greater number num-ber of young families, with preschool pre-school children seem to be choosing choos-ing Orem as their home. The first pre-school census to be taken in the district shows that there are 1585 children in Orem under six years of age; 682 in Lehi, 695 in Pleasant Grove and 848 in American Fork. , The census of school age chil dren showed an increase of eight students in the district. Total for the district is 6284, as compared to 6276 for 1946. Orem, with 2194 students shows an increase of 54 over last year. American Fork has 1676 pupils, a decrease of 93; Pleasant Grove shows an increase of 41, with 1234 this year; and Lehi, with 1180, shows an increase of 6 students. Young Farmers Hold Rabbit Hunt The Orem Young farmers held a turkey shoot Tuesday night at Lincoln high school, according to Ray Wendel, agricultural agric-ultural teacher. Frank Rohbock and Rex Gour- ley were high scorers and each won a large turkey. Runners-up were Donald Reese, Mr. Dickey and Harold Williamson. The Young Farmer rabbit hunt has been set for Saturday, Dec. 27, and a bus will leave the higi school at 7:30 a.m. The hunt will take place at Cedar Valley. Mrs. Rulon Doman and child ren, from St. George are spending spend-ing the holidays here with their family. Mrs. Doman is teachi:i3 school in St. George. Important Events in Orem's History weeK ay weeK From the files of the Orem-Gen eva Times January 1, 1947 throueh December 31, 1947. Week of December 29. 1945 A budget of $97,834.16 was mnroved for Orem City, an amount $5,689.65 greater than the previous year. Approval was given for Orem City to complete digging and operate the Scera deep well. Week of January 5. 1947 Lionel Fairbanks was elected president of the Orem Chamber of Commerce. Six thousand dollars damage was done to Sharp Gillespie's fruit packing house and equipment. equip-ment. Evelyn Higbee and Thomas Patten won the Junior Chamber Cham-ber of Commerce beautification essay contest. 1Q YE I - - --J Walter R. Holdaway who was sustained during the year as president of the newly created Orem stake, formed by the dir- ision of Sharon stake. 48 48 if kEH to all New Board Members Named By Lady Republicans The Ladies Republican Organization Organ-ization of the Orem-Geneva area met Friday afternoon at . the home of Mrs. Leo Poulson. Mrs. J. G. Stratton, president, was in charge of the meeting. Nine board members were named at -the meeting. They are Mrs. L. S. Maycock, Mrs. Thomas Reese, Miss Ora Edwards, Mrs. W. C. Herron, Mrs. Raymond Harding, Mrs. Nelson Snow, Mrs. H. S. Snyder, Mrs. H- V. Wentz and Mrs. Scott Taylor. Several assignments were made for mem-" bers who will direct activities of the organization. Chairmen who were named include Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Snow, program; Mrs. Maycock, citizenship; Mrs. Stratton, Strat-ton, membership; Mrs. Lloyd Pyne, public relations; Mrs, J. D. Pyne, campaign; and Mrs. Howard Ferguson, flag chairman. chair-man. The officers of the organization organiza-tion are Mrs. J. G. Stratton, president; Mrs. Lloyd Pyne and Mrs. Howard Ferguson, vice presidents; Mrs. Thomas Jacobs, treasurer; Mrs. Leo Poulson, secretary sec-retary and Mrs. J. D. Pyne, parliamentarian. par-liamentarian. Orem2U30EIects Tucker President George Tucker was elected oresident of the Orem 20-30 club at an election-dinner meeting held in Orem Tuesday night. Other officers elected include Weston Taylor, first vice president; presid-ent; Bob Olsen, second vice president; pres-ident; and Bill Olsen, sergeant-at-arxns. Kenneth Brereton, El-wood El-wood Sundberg, Jerry Buckley and Clifton Pyne were elected to the fcoard of directors. New 20-30 members Wallace Kendall and Elwood Sundberg were initiated into the club. The installation of new officers was set for January 8. '. 3 ,4 Orem's Centennial Year - Week of January 12 . Oscar H. Anderson was named chairman of the Orem Beautification Beautifi-cation committee. Vern Stratton and Wallace D-Chatwin D-Chatwin left on L.D.S. missions. Week of January 19 Orem's Centennial celebration was set for early June. Ed Wickman, Orem building inspector, announced that 1946 construction already completed and then in progress amounted to over one million dollars. Week of January 26 The Orem Chamber of Commerce Com-merce was considering a proposed propos-ed airfield for Orem. A historical pageant wa'S given at Scera. Week of February 2 It was announced that the Orem City Library wo'ild be reopened. re-opened. The installation of a telephone , Photogenic Lorna Anderson, who was elected to reign over Orem's Centennial celebration, and who represented Orem In numerous other Centennial activities activ-ities throughout the county. ' HOME OF GENEVA STEEL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1947 Funeral Services For Vernee Bunnell Held Tuesday j Vernee Bunnell, 64, died last Friday Fri-day in a Salt Lake hospital following fol-lowing an operation. Funeral services ser-vices were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Quist funeral home in Provo by Bishop Alfred J. Madsen of Lake View ward. August .J. Johnson was the speaker at the funeral. Musical numbers were furnished a quartet, comprising Harry Black-well, Black-well, Lewis Rawlinson, Boyd Webb and Ralph Briteh and by Mrs., Mildred Webb. Remarks were made by Bishop Madsen. Opening prayer was offered by Christian Jepperson and the benediction ben-ediction was pronounced by Earl Williams. The grave in the Provo city cemetery was dedicated by Seymour Gray. Mr. Bunnell was born in Lake View on February 17, 1883, son of Stephen I. and Percia Groyfr Bunnell. He was a farmer and dairyman in Lake View until about 23 years ago when he moved mov-ed to Burley, Idaho and went into the automobile business. On January 20, 1912 he married mar-ried Edith Di! worth. He was married to Ruby Koenig on Oct. 10, 1941. He filled an LDS mission mis-sion and has worked in several organizations of the church, serving serv-ing as Sunday School superintendent superin-tendent at one time. He ; leaves his widow; three children, Leon Bunnell of Salt Lake City, Doris Bunnell of Mon tana, and Dona Bunnell of Ely, Nevada; one sister, Mrs. Don Williams of Provo; and one bro ther, Leslie L. Bunnell of Lake View. TIMPANOGOS ELDERS SPONSOR DANCE The Elders Quorum of'Timo- anogos ward are sponsoring a uet iogelher dance on Saturday night, December 27. "They extend an invitation to all members rif the community to come and enjoy en-joy themselves. Prizes will be awarded during the evening to add t the merri ment. Proceeds from the affair will be sent to the missionaries from the ward. INSTRUCTION GIVER FOR FIRE CALLS In case of fixe Orem citizens should phone 0680-R1, Fire Chief Scott Thompson reported today. The fire station is tow on a private line to insure prompt answering of fire alarms. exchange in Orem was announced. announc-ed. Week of February 9 Ray Hanks was named "Man of the Year" by the Orem ay-cees. ay-cees. John S. Lewis was appointed to head the Red Cross drive in Orem. Week of February 16 An invitation was extended to all Orem citizens to attend the opening of the Orem City Library. Li-brary. The Orem Chamber of Commerce Com-merce took an option on 100 acres of ground for the proposed Orem airport. Vermont ward announced plans to break ground within the next month for its new chapel-Week of February 23 Lincoln high school played its f inal basketball game of the sea Mayor J. W. Gillman. who dur- ing 1947 was named president . . ....,. of the Utah Municipal League. and was re-elected mayor of Or- em City. , imhu Greek Aid Drive Successful; Funis Sought For Shipping The dream of an Orem women, Mrs. Charles Merrill, for her town to 'adopt' a Greek city of comparable size for the purpose pur-pose of sending relief is coming true. With the support ot Mayor J. W. Gillman and Orem clubs and civic groups, Mrs. Merrill has spearheaded the drive to collect food and clothing for the people of Colyndros, a city located in the desperately needy Salonica area in rsortneastern ureece "I am thrilled wnn ine coupei- ation give l by almost everyone who has been contacted in the drive," Mrs. Merrill said today. She expressed her gratitude to everyone who has helped in any way in the drive, especially those who have gone from house to house collecting relief items and those who have spent a great deal of time during Christmas Christ-mas week sorting and packing the material for shipping. "Although it is lia.rd to estimate estim-ate just how much has been gathered until it has ' all been packed, there appears to be over half a truck load that has been collected to date," stated Mrs. Merrill today. "Food and cloth- mg of every description nas been brought in to be packed, including includ-ing nearly 50 beautiful women's coats, men's suits, dresses, baby clothing and a large pile 1 shoes. Nearly 25 cases of canned food have been collected, includ ing milk, fruit and vegetables. "The large bag of dried beans, which was donated should go a long way towards filling the empty em-pty tummies of a lot of people,'' she said. The relief drive has lasted longer than was at first anticipated, anticip-ated, according to Mrs- Merrill, but inasmuch as the sorting and packing has taken 'so long, items are still being accepted. The work of packing has been taking place in the Orem fire station with the cooperation of Fiire Chief Scott Thompson. Persons having relief items that have not been collected are asked ask-ed to bring them to the fire station or call TJick Barnett of the Orem Cab Co. who will collect coll-ect them. Mrs. Merrill states that ones problem yet to be solved in the project is securing funds needed to defray frieght charges on the shipment to New York City. Several contributions toward this fund have been received S3 far, among which the $100 don ation of the Provo Elks club is notable, but a sufficient amount has not yet been ' received. In dividual contributions of money are being encouraged. Veek by Week son. Coral Beagley reigned as Timpanogos Tim-panogos ward Gold and Green Ball queen. Week of March 2 An American Legion benefit dance was held to help finance the construction of a memorial building. Week of March 9 Mayor J. W. Gillman proclaimed proclaim-ed the week of March 17 as Centennial Cen-tennial Clean-Up and Beautification Beautifi-cation Week in Orem. Lucille Moon was Queen of Geneva ward's Gold and Green Ball. Week of March 16 Sharon slake Gold and Green Ball was set for March 26 in the Joseph Smith building ballroom. ball-room. David J. Nielsen left for a Canadian L.D.S. mission. Oscar H. Anderson, who as chairman of Orem's Centennial directed a program of beauhfication and guided the actiYitie, of 0rem ciliens to- war(j a successful Centennial celebration. VINEYARD Malicenj C. Wells Phone 0893J1 The Sunday School officers and teachers and their partners enjoyed a lovely party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. He-bertson He-bertson Saturday evening. The home was beautifully decorated. During a short business meuting Mrs- Alice Harding gave a talk on efficient Sunday School teaching. teach-ing. Stake Superintendent James Jensen and his wife were special guests. Clever Christmas games were lea by Mrs. juuareu -u- 'briskie, Mrs. Verda Jenkins and Mrs. Barbara Anderson. A tasty lunch was served under the direction di-rection of the Junior Sunday School officers , and teachers. Gifts were exchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden of Richfield visited here Monday with her -Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Dell Halliday and baby of Layton spent tha weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Schroder. ' Tithing settlement will take place Monday in the school house. Bishop Taylor Allen urges all ward members to meet and settle their tithes. The date of shipment has not been definitely set, but it is anticipated an-ticipated to be before Jan. 1. When the shipment arrives in New York City the Greek War Relief association will take over and ship it, at the association's expense, to Athens and thence to Colyndros, Greece, where the mayor and leading citizens of the city will distribute it on the basis of the greatest need. Mrs. Emma Stratton is spending spend-ing the holidays in California with her grandson, Vern Stratton, Strat-ton, who is on an LDS mission there. Mrs. Stratton went with Mr. and Mrs. George Stratton. in Review Week of March 23 Fifty dollars was offered by the Orem Centennial Committee as a prize for home beautification. beautifica-tion. The Region three Speech arts festival was held at Lincoln high school. The Orem City Council discussed dis-cussed the possibility of closing grocery stores on Sunday. Week of March 30 ' Max Andrews was named Orem chairman of the Cancer drive, Mrs. Betty Edwards was found dead in her room with a bullet in her chest. Week of April 6 Representatives of 50 women's clubs attended a convention at Scera. It was announced that an Orem Centennial Queen would Joseph T. Smith, who opened , -jr""- v. . " Senator Arthur V. . - l for the First Security corp. the of Orem who compel th tiJt Orem branch bank. The bank op- yer of his term of eZlz la tl ening here culminated a long nation' capitol, ably rc. rr:- , v it. .&9 Utah and the wtA, ur'-rj campaign by civic club, to g.;ea9rly completion of wectirn rl a bank in Orem. Uclaimation projects. PRICE FIVE CENTS i A ii' j iu - romt Program Outlined A ten-point program, adoption of which is believed necessary neces-sary to the solution of traffic problems in Orem, was presented pre-sented to Ray Leavitt, Willard Day and V. Maxfield, State road commissioners, at a special meeting of the Orem Safety Council held in the city hall Friday afternoon. County's Sugar Beets Worth $1,000,000 Sugar beet growers of Utah county have received checks totaling to-taling nearly one million dollars for beets delivered to the Utah-Idaho Utah-Idaho Sugar company, according to company officials. The beet checks represent the largest ever paid for a year's crop in the county. The 1947 season has been outstanding out-standing in other respects, according ac-cording to Douglas E. Sealley, vice president and general manager man-ager of the company. This year's crop in Utah County will represent repre-sent the highest yield per acre, the highest payment per ton of beets, and the highest payment per acre of beets. In the state of Utah, as a whole, this year's yieid per acre will also be the highest in history. . It was the biggest year in total tonnage of beets for delivery to all its plants, and in total payments to growers in any year of the Company's Com-pany's more than 50-year history. his-tory. This year the Company will also see its largest production of sugar and, in many districts, the largest tonnage per acre. Mechanical harvesting of beets this year has set a new record, said Mr. Sealley. The increased use of mechanical harvesters has been noted in all districts, with a number of new harvesters em ployed sucessfully in Utah. In Washington, Montana and South Dakota approximately 40 jer-cent jer-cent of the crop has been har- vested by this means. The loading load-ing of nearly all beets by machines ma-chines is now an accomplished fact in nearly' all areas. Progress in the growing of sugar beet seed is also noted. This year the Company harvest ed one its best crops of improved, resistant beet seed at Its St. George sugar beet seed growing area, which has become one of the finest beet seed areas in the United States. Further improvements in seed production and processing to insure in-sure highest possible germination germina-tion and vitality is expected in the future through constant research re-search by the Company, Mr. Sealley concluded. be chosen to reign at Orem's Centennial celebration. Week of April 13 The historic conference of Sharon stake resulted in the division of Sharon stake into two separate stakes: the new Sharon stake and the Orem stake. Ted Voelker was elected president presi-dent of the Orem Junior Chamber Cham-ber of Commerce. Week of April 20 Richard Hebcrtson was elected elec-ted student body president of Lincoln high. Keith Boyer resigned as agricultural agri-cultural instructor at Lincoln high. . Week of April 27 The new Hillcrest ward was created from parts of Grand-view, Grand-view, Timpanogos and Geneva wards. Milton Jamieson was named Bishop, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ir, u I (iv At.RiI.ul.TUHe INDUSTRY n ret v The meeting, which was pre- sided over by Mayor J. W- Gillman Gill-man in th absence of Chairman Dixon Larscn, was the result o repealed requests to the State road commission for material aid in promoting greater safety in Orem, especially along U- S. 91. The program for improvement of traffic conditions in Orem presented pre-sented to the commissioners includes in-cludes (1) curb-to-curb surfacing of U. S. 01 within the Orem city limits; (2) belter lighting; (3) reduced re-duced speed limit; (4) better drainage; (5) additional pedestrian pedest-rian Lines; (t) semaphores at the Lincoln high school intersection 'and at the canyon road intcr?ec- tion; (7) permission to place school and pedestrian signs; (8) the placing of a warning sign at the top of the hill on East Lincoln Lin-coln street, the widening of Lincoln Lin-coln street and construction of a sidewalk along same; (9) the use of patrolmen at the wide section of highway at the Sharon school; (10) approval of a jurjip police force in Orem for the pro tection of school children. The commission told the safety council that funds had definitely definite-ly been ear-marked for use in the construction of a four-lane highway through Orem and that such construction should get underway un-derway next spring. The reduced reduc-ed speed limit asked by the council was shelved by the commission com-mission ,until such a time as the present speed limit was proj.rIy recognized and enforced. Aid in enforcement of the speed limit was promised in the form of increased in-creased patrolling by State highway high-way patrolmen in the Orem area. As far as technical prpblems of traffic safety are concerned, such as pedestrian lanes, bus stop signs, etc., action of Paul Ennis, district engineer, and Harry Wright, state safety engineer, would be sanctioned by the state road commission, Commissioner Leavitt told the safety counciL Such details as these should be handled by cooperation of city officers with Mr. Ennis 'and Mr. Wright, inasmuch as local problems prob-lems can best be solved bv Per sons living in the localities where tney exist. Mr. Leavitt told the council that he could see no reason why a junior police force could not be established in Orem inasmuch as other localities have them and experience marked success with them. - A survey made by the state, of traffic conditions in Orem has been completed recently and a report of findings is expected t be released in the near future. A request was made to the commission on behalf of the Orem volunteer firemen for per- , mission to carry red lights oa their cars when going to fires. The commission advised Mayor Gillman to send this request, ra the form of a letter to the state highway patrol. |