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Show Magna Editor Wins Contest Mrs. Edith N. Ridge, Editor, The Magna Times at Magna, has been judged State of Utah winner in the National Travel Writing Contest for Weekly Newspapers conducted by Southern Illinois University and American Oil Company. Prize money of $100 and a plaque emblematic of state honors hon-ors were presented to Mrs. Ridge by Governor Calvin L. Rampton and R. H. Danielson, regional manager. A total of 689 entries, representing repre-senting weekly newspapers in 45 states were received. Judging was conducted by the Southern Illinois Ill-inois University department of journalism. The contest, covering articles published in 1966, was designed to give weekly editors and their staff members an incentive to publicize travel attractions in their localities. Mrs. Ridge's winning article concerned the huge Kennecott Copper Corporation open pit mine which she characterized as one of the outstanding tourist attractions of Utah, as well as being "the largest single mining operation ever undertaken; it has produced MAKE IT A 'SPECIAL' HOLIDAY . . . COME Treat the family to our special Easter dinner . . . superbly prepared, generous portions of savory food, graciously served in congenial congeni-al surroundings. Call for reservations. Catering to Special Events QS-U-'O u mmu 3. 6fQ&k &fef dim AaJu f t more copper than any individual mine in histor. Danielson said, "The contest is designed to produce some fine fresh material on many of the lesser known attractions that are a significant part of this state and of the total U.S. travel product. We shortly will announce details of a follow-on 1967 travel writ ing contest for local newspapers." Mrs. Ridge purchased the paper when she was 22 years old and was soon recognized for being the youngest editor and publisher. The Magna Times has received numerous awards through the. years climaxed in 1965 by receiving re-ceiving the award, "Best Paper in theU.S. Edited by a Woman," and 2nd place national award for Special Edition." The paper, just recently, was recognized by the Utah Press Association with its 1966, 1st place award for "General "Gen-eral Excellence for Class 2 newspapers. Mrs. Ridge and her husband, Howard, publisher, have three daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Perkins, Leslie and Michele. LDS Sociables Dance March 25 The L.D.S. Sociables are hav ing their weekly dance on 25th of March at the Orem 4 and 27 Ward House on 400 West 575 CHINA 35 North Univ. Ave. UTAH GOVERNOR Calvin L. Rampton, left, presents the American Oil Travel-Writing award of a plaque and $100 to Mrs. Edith Ridge of the Magna Times. The editor was judged Utah winner in the National Travel-Writing contest for weekly newspapers conducted by Southern Illinois University and an oil company. R. H. Danielson, Regional Manager, made the presentation held at the Ambassador Club. South in Orem. All those who are L.D.S. over 25, single, divorced or widowed are invited. This week is our birthday dance. IN FOR TOWN PROVO FOR SALE-SlX-year-old brick home in N. E. Orem, 3 bedroom, 1 12 baths, large landscaped lot. Immediate occupancy. $12,750. Phone 225-6072. American - Chinese Foods with FREE Easter Eggs For the children a s 4 mi rT-i if y vj 11 11 v m m m a.i it - 21 1 it ir 1 rw. 11 jk. - s m 1 1 u uilflMS Wit eeks When the great English philosopher, phil-osopher, Herbert Spencer, in the late 1800's, wrote his masterpiece, master-piece, "Synthetic Philosophy," little did he dream that his name would one day be chosen to designate des-ignate the first school building erected in an American frontier fron-tier community half a world away. The story goes back to February Feb-ruary 7, 1883, when a deed was filed in the office of the Utah County Recorder, conveying three acres of land on the southeast corner of 800 South Street in Orem from William D. Roberts to the Provo Bench School District Dis-trict No. 18. PRICE FOR the land was $48.00, The early settlers of this community, com-munity, realizing that teaching school in a home could only be a temporary arrangement, organized organ-ized themselves into a school district and elected Thomas Patten, Pat-ten, Frank S. Carter, AmasaMe- cham, Joseph Adams, Newell Knight and James A. Loveless as trustees. After buying the new school site, the residents built a log room 20 by 30 feet in size just east of the present Spencer School building. build-ing. Entry to the building was by a door located at the south end of the building. Light and venti lation came from three windows on the east and west sides of the room. HEAT WAS provided by a large wood-burning, pot-bellied stove which glowed in the center of the room. Smoke was passed through stove pipe and out a large brick chimney on the roof. Long rustic benches seating twelve students were placed in two rows on either side of the stove. Although schooling was co educational, the boys sat on one side of the room and the girls sat on the other side. William K. Henry and AdaJohn were the first teachers at the school. They met the challenge of teaching all eight grades in a single room, mostly during the winter months. DUE TO THE heavy demands 1 s w Officials Attend Americanism Supper State officers were among the large crowd attending the annual Americanism Supper and program pro-gram given by theDisabled American Amer-ican Veteran's Auxiliary Unit 9 of Orem Saturday at a local cafe. Official guests included Ruth Welker, State Commander of the Auxiliary Dept. of Utah; William Weaver, Commander of the State Dept. of Utah; Florence Valgard-son, Valgard-son, alternate National Executive Committee Woman; KayShockey, on their time at home, student's attandance was rather irregular. School could not commence until after the fall work was done, and stopped when the spring work be gan. When Irving Pratt was teaching at the community's only school he was presuaded by some of the young married people to hold evening classes. "CHILD TRAINING" by Her bert Spencer became the text for the young adult classes, and thus going to school became known as "going to Spencer." The formal naming of the school "Spencer" came later at the suggestion sug-gestion of Mr. Pratt. Thus, Herbert Spencer, the Englishman who tried to adapt modern science to philosophical teachings, unknowingly gave his name to Orem's first school house. The brick and morter structure which replaced the old log school room 29 years later bears the inscription, "Spencer School -1912." Today, the Spencer School is used to house three sixth grades and one special education class, under the supervision of the nearby near-by Lincoln Junior High School. WITH SCHOOL enrollments in Orem leveling off somewhat, and the construction of a new elementary ele-mentary school underway, this may be the last year of active service for the oldSpencer School. If this is the case, many Orem residents will feel a twing of nostalgia nos-talgia as they pass by and remember re-member other times and other days when they trooped through orchards and fields "going to Spencer." fP) gjjp Orem-Geneva Times Aid to the National Commander; and Edward Shockey, National Committeeman for the 11th District Dis-trict ; Special guests from Orem were Mr. and Mrs. Garth Wilkinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilkins and their daughter. Gay. Mr. Wilkinson was the main speaker for the evening. Other numbers on the program were songs by Max Keele and Earl Faulkner and a reading by Miss Gay Wilkins. Hostess for the evening was Linda Miller, Commander of the Orem DAV Unit 9 while Jesse BASEMENT HOME 2 room home with 34 bath in good Provo location, near schools and church. Opportunity for older couple or newlyweds. Full price $4800. THE MORNING SUN BRIGHTENS Greet the morning sun from your living room window in this 2 bedroom brick home with built-in oven and range full basement, landscaped yard, completely fenced, plus sprinkling system. Full price $13,800.00. SPRING FEVER? HERE'S THE REMEDY 3 bedroom brick home in the choice Grandview area of Provo. 1 - 12 baths, 2 fireplaces, built-ins, finished family room, nice well landscaped fenced yard. This is an exclusive listing, so call for more details and an appointment to see. Full price only $18,250.00 - financing available. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE Swapp 373-5363 Curtis 489-5794 Julaine Pons 373-9821 Thirsday, March 23, 1967 Slater, adjutant of Chapter 9 acted as master of ceremonies. Table decorating committee were LindaMiller.Sr.ViceCom-mander LindaMiller.Sr.ViceCom-mander Hannah Slater, and Linda's daughter, Robin, a Jr. Auxiliary member. 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