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Show A Coo 1 ' " T! W 0 TTf iLi v H LLA xsJ LIJL AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1944 NUMBER 50 Fourth Ward Xo Represent Am. Fork District vf of the Fourth ward .dded aother victory 10 1 .eir u'. Highland team 43-29. m(. pvenlnK Second ward S over Alpine 36-33 and First tiinDed i nira oa-oo. innal meet will prob- y hpld in SpringviUe, Feb- Inwv 29, Leo Nelson, director of die atnieuco, iciww-u kes will compete with the Snurth ward team representing Alpine Stake. am innlurin Howard Peters, Jack Coddington, Kenneth iiunier, ncuucu "-and "-and Sherman Beck. if nnn Mrs. Bert Adamson .nd Mrs. L. E. Chipman visited n Salt LaKe Uliy ounuay wiui yr and Mrs. Edward Larsen Ja Mrs. Mahlon Boley of Lehi, ted in Salt Lake City Sunday Sun-day Mrs. Chipman spent the day' with her son Frank E. Cbrien, and the rest of the party visited with Dr. and Mrs. A. Thompson. Final Respects Paid David W. Bennett TjLtf rites for David W. Ben nett, 85, ho died Wednesday of causes incident to age were held in the Alpine ward chapel Saturday Sat-urday at 2 p. m. with Bishop Edward W. Burgess officiating. The services opened with the singing of "Oh My Father" by a quartet composed of Ronald Strong, Thayne, Dean and Maurice Maur-ice Bateman. The invocation was offered by James W. Vance. A sketch of the life of the deceased de-ceased was written and read by Mrs. Bert Timpson. Thirl M. Marsh, bishop of the Wandemere ward in Salt Lake City, in his address paid tribute to Mr. Bennett as a loyal citizen of the community and also the church, though he was not a member. Said that Mr. Bennett had been most liberal in his contributions con-tributions to the ward. In closing clos-ing he urged the members of the church to preach the gospel through the example of their lives. Mrs. Emory Andrews rendered render-ed the solo, "Day Follows Night". Bishop Burgess expressed his appreciation for the family and told of the close companionship between Mr. Bennett and his children. The benediction was pronounced pro-nounced by William Healey and the grave dedicated by Joseph Freebourn. Mrs. Eugene Healey was accompanist for the musical numbers and Mrs. James W. Vance was at the console for the prelude and postlude. Funeral Saturday for Wm. M. Jackson Funeral services for William "W. Jackson, 67, who died Mon-daj Mon-daj at 4 p. m. following an operation will be held Saturday t 2 p. m. in Provo. William Walley Jackson was born in American Fork, March A 1876, the son of Mononri M. and Sarah Elizabeth Robinson Jackson. He married Mary Esther Martin February 18, 1901. She died September 9, 1939. Au-flist Au-flist 17, 1940 he married Emma Phillips Lee, who survives. He fnllnuoH tha nniinat.inn Of team engineer throughout hisi "e. lie lived many years in tne Icinity of provo but has resided to American Fork since 1940. Surviving besides his widow Me five children, Martin Jack-on, Jack-on, with the U. S. army at Deader, De-ader, La.r William L. Jackson nd Mrs. Charles L. Waterlyn Wary ) salt LaTte City ; ' 1 Mrs. John Emmons (Zada), Grand-yiew; Grand-yiew; and Mrs. Ezra King, (Lilian, (Lili-an, Provo; one brother and five ters, Mrs. Sadie Houser, Ore-Son; Ore-Son; Mrs. Edith Spears, San Pe-r. Pe-r. Cal.; Mrs. William Gams, Nevada; Joseph M. Jackson, Mrs. Peter Tonge, and Mrs. Eleanor Elea-nor Gurr, Salt Lake City; and 20 grandchildren. US Dr m Bat Pooo Lfan, a Chines tUward at torpedoed British freighter, sur tived 133 days stone on a life raft. Queens Chosen For Gold And Green Ball Queens for the Gold and Green Ball of the six wards of the Alpine stake were announced Wednesday morning after the close of the balloting in the wards Tuesday evening. Winning the coveted honors were Miss Vie Greenwood, First ward; Miss La Von Harrington, Second ward; Miss Mary Holm-stead, Holm-stead, Third ward; Miss Agnes Jensen, Fourth ward; Miss June Strong, Alpine, and Mrs. LaRae A. West Highland. Flower girls, chosen from the Second ward, are Qlenda Rae Pinkerton and Linda Anderson. Paul Larsen and Bernell Love-ridge, Love-ridge, from the Third ward, will act as pages. The Special dances to be presented pre-sented by members of each ward are nearing the perfect stage and all plans point to a most successful suc-cessful occasion. The Alpine stake ball will be held Tuesday, February 22, In the Apollo Hall. HIGHLAND GOLD AND GREEN BALL "Springtime in the Rockies" will be the theme of the Gold and Green Ball of the Highland ward tonight (Friday) In the ward hall. The queen, Mrs. LaRae A. West, will be escorted by Herman Buh-ler. Buh-ler. Attendants will be Miss Sylvia Cameron and Miss Helen Greenland. Flower girls will be Helen Lee, Esther Day, Margie White and Carol West. Master Keith Warenski has been chosen as crown bearer. Carter's orchestra will furnish the music and the entire ward membership is expected to be in attendance. Marriage Peterson-Parker Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Peterson Pet-erson of Alpine are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Virginia, to Aviation Cadet William Will-iam Gene Parker, which took place Saturday, February 5, in the LDS stake house In Phoenix, Arizona, the ceremony being performed by Bishop J. H. Hog gan. Cadet Parker is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Moss. Attending the ceremony were the following friends, Miss Dorothy Doro-thy Mitchell, American Fork; Aviations Cadets, Forrest Culli-more Culli-more of Pleasant Grove, LaMar Buckner of Ogden, John Huish of Provo, and Floyd Anderson of SpringviUe. Mr. Parker has since been transferred to Lancaster, Calif., for further aviation training. His bride has returned to her home in Alpine but expects to join him in the near future. Both the bride and groom are graduates of the local high school and former students of the Brigham Young university. Daughters of The Utah Pioneers American Fork Camp Meeting at the home of Mrs. Alma Earl, February 10, the American Fork Camp of the Utah Pioneers spent a most enjoyable en-joyable afternoon with a program pro-gram of pioneer and western songs. Solos, duets and community com-munity singing were woven round the lesson "History of Pioneer Songs." The history of Jonathan Hale was given by Mrs. Edward R. Tuttle. Refreshments were served serv-ed with Mrs. Mary Conder, Mrs. Fred Preston, Mrs. Luther Gld-dings Gld-dings and Mrs. Ross Buckwalter assisting the hostess. Adams Camp Captain Hannah Aydelotte was hostess to the Adams Camp of the DUP. Mrs. Earl S. Greenwood Green-wood gave the history of her grandmother, Lois -Russell. Uarr, rington, and the lesson was presented pre-sented by Mrs. George Meredith. MfS. Adair Bromley accompanied accompan-ied by Mrs. Jack Iverson, sang "Annie Laurie" and Jolayrje Grant, accompanied by Mrs. Roy Greenwood, sang a song composed com-posed by her grandfather William Will-iam Grant. Mrs. Ernest Sea-strand Sea-strand read "That Old Sweetheart Sweet-heart of Mine." Refreshments were served to 29 ladles by the February hostesses. A Valentine box was a feature of the afternoon's after-noon's entertainment. j LEGAL HOLIDAY TUESDAY, FEB. 22 Leading business houses of the city will be closed Tuesday, February 22, in honor of the birthday of George Washington. Hospital Presented With Bedside Cabinets Three bedside table cabinets were presented to the American Fork hospital Thursday morning of last week by the Woolgrowers Auxiliary. The cabinets were made by Ohran Brothers according accord-ing to hospital specifications and fill a specific need in hospital work. During the fall the ladies of the Auxiliary made and raffled a lovely silk quilt and with the proceeds purchased the cabinets as a civic project. Mrs. Maud Humphries, head nurse at the hospital, was emphatic in her praise of the contribution. Assisting with the project were Mrs. D. W. Jones, president of the club, Mrs. Arza Adams, Mrs. Reuben Adams, Mrs. Bert Adam-son, Adam-son, Mrs. R. L. Ashby, Mrs. Vern Beck, Mrs. Ross Buckwalter, Mrs. Henry Chipman, Mrs. Reuben Reu-ben Chipman, Mrs. Stanley Chipman, Mrs. Vern Chipman, Mrs. Hans Christensen, Mrs. Marlon Christensen, Mrs. Mark Coddington, Mrs. V. F. Houston, Mrs. Emory Nicholes,. Mrs. Sidney Sid-ney W. Nicholes, Mrs. Francis Pulley and Mrs. Delia Smith. Touching Service Held For Mclntire Baby Funeral services for Wayne F. Mclntire Jr., year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne F. Mclntire of Eureka, Cal., were held at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Marsh, Alpine, Al-pine, Thursday at 3 p. m. Speakers were Bishop Thirl M, Marsh of Salt Lake City and Bishop Edward W. Burgess, who also took charge. Both spoke of the consolation of the belief of family relationship in a future existance and their appreciation of the gospel in times of trouble. Musical numbers were rend ered by Mrs. Clifford E. Young who sang "Little Pink Rose" and "I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old" and Mrs. Van Vance whose selection was "My Faith in Thee". Accompanists Accom-panists were Mrs. Owen Humphries Hum-phries and Mrs. Roby Forbes. The Invocation was offered by Junius C. Banks, the benediction pronounced by Earl M. Devey, and the grave in the Alpine cemetery dedicated by Joseph F. Marsh. Glen A. Wright Promoted To Army Major Mrs. Glen A. Wright, received a letter from her husband Monday Mon-day saying he had been advanc ed to the rank of Major. He is with the American forces in Australia. Major Wright received his initial military training at the University of Utah which was followed by summer training with the Reserve Officers. In March 1941 he was called to Fort Lewis, Wash., on active duty. He left Fort Lewis In November Novem-ber and was on the high seas when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Since that time he spent almost a, year, in Australia, another; year in New Guinea and has now been back In Australia for several seve-ral weeks. He. entered with the field artillery but is now with an engineering unit. The major has written practically prac-tically nothing of the life in the Southwest but In his last letter says he is enjoying It much better bet-ter since going back to Australia. Major Wright is the son of Mrs. June S. Wright. His wife Is the former Dorothy Grant and they are the parents of two sons,! Larry, 5, and J. S., 3. Forkers Have Easy Time With PL Grove League Standing Lehi 6 0 1.000 Provo ..... ,. 5 1 .833 American Fork .... 4 2 .667 B. Y. High 2 4 .333 Lincoln 1 5 .167 Pleasant Grove .... 0 6 .000 Won Lost Pet. The Cavemen shot baskets almost al-most at will Friday night when they deluged Pleasant Grove 65-18 65-18 on the local floor. Coach Overly had every man of his squad on the floor and every man scored. Ingersoll and Graff, forwards, are now tied for second place in number of points scored during the league games, each amassing amass-ing 68. Ingersoll rolled up 22 points In Friday's game to bring him from fourth place to the tie with his team mate who added 11 to his last week's score of 57. Lehi is still leading the league having won every game this season. Provo is holding a tight second, with the Forkers hoping to edge them out before the close of the contest. AMERICAN FORK G T F P Ingersoll, f 11 3 0 22 Graff, f 5 4 1 11 Wagstaff , c 4 6 2 10 Welch, g 2 115 Robinson, g T... 4 119 Sager, f 110 2 Chilton, f 0 4 2 2 Little, c 10 0 2 Clark, g ... 10 0 2 TOTALS 29 20 7 65 PLEASANT GROVE G T F P Hilton, f 0 7 6 6 Swenson, f 2 3 2 6 Monson, c 110 2 thorn, g 110 2 McMullen, g 0 2 11 Christiansen, c 0 2 11 B. Walker, c 0 0 0 0 Loader, c 0 0 0 0 Walker, g .01 0 0 Adamson, g 0 0 0 TOTALS 4 17 10 18 Score by quarters: Pleasant Grove . .. 3 10 10 18 American Fork . .. 19 32 52 65 Officials: Jones and Simmons. Funeral Service Conducted For Claud H. Burch Funeral services for Claud H. Burch. 61, who died February 7 of a heart ailment, were conducted con-ducted Friday at 2 p. m. in the Second ward chapel with Bishop Olin H. Ririe officiating. The crowded house, many out of town friends and the profusion of floral tributes were evidence of the wide circle of friends of the deceased and his family. The Invocation was offered by Bishop Joseph S. Walker of Pleasant Grove Third ward, following fol-lowing which Mrs. Clifford E. Young sang "The Spirit of God". Joseph H. Storrs, the first speaker, and a life-long ac quaintance, told of the close family relationship, of the faith, industry and integrity of the Burch family. He read the hymn "Prayer Is the Souls 8incere De sire" and spoke of the value of prayer as consolation in times of bereavement. Wilford Warnick, president of the Tlmpanogos stake, after telling tell-ing of the genealogical and tem ple work done by Mr. and Mrs. Burch in ids stake, spoke of temple work as being unique among the Latter-day Saints. He said "Family relationships bring more joy than anything else in life and through the work in the temples this relationship become an eternal institution and does not dissolve with death." Closing remarks were made by Bishop Ririe. Between speakers Rulon Nicholes and Clare B.J Christensen sang "The Morning I Breaks" and as a closing num ber Mr. Nicholes sang, "Face to racs," ,, Mrs., gup, pine, accompanied ac-companied the vocalists and Mrs. Leo Van Wagoner was at the console. Jor. the .prelude an4 post-hide. post-hide. The benediction was pronounce! pro-nounce! by Edwin W. Paxman and the grave dedicated by Alton Al-ton Storrs. Pallbearers were. Arthur, William and Frank Burch, brothers, R. H. Andrus and Ammon Ferguson, brothers-in-law, and Hilton Burch, a nephew. Interment took place in the family plot in the Provo Burial Park. American Fork Record In 4th War Loan Sales Young Democrats Choose Set of Officers Thell Mecham, wno has served serv-ed for some time as secretary-treasurer secretary-treasurer of the Young Democrats Demo-crats of American Fork, was elected chairman for the coming year at their reorganization meeting Saturday night. He succeeds suc-ceeds Ernest Dean. Other officers elected were Miss Lois Shafter, chairwoman; Mrs. David L. Greenwood, secretary; secre-tary; . and Frank Greenwood, treasurer. Miss Shafter replaces Miss Mildred Greenwood who is now county chairwoman. The reorganization took place previous to a dancing party in the Legion Hall Saturday night when American Fork Young Democrats played host to the county members. Guest speakers were Clyde Miller, state chairman; Steven Bogdon, a former Salt Lake City chairman and a medically discharged dis-charged war veteran; and Alton. B. Giles, Utah county chairman. Two specialty dance numbers were given by groups of young people directed by Mrs. Alex Kar-ren, Kar-ren, Miss 8hirley Williams played play-ed an accordian solo and Frank Greenwood sang a vocal solo. Refreshments were served during the dance. There was a good representation representa-tion from Provo and the south end of the county. Many Friends Pay Final Tribute To George H. Webb Funeral services for George H. Webb, 77, who died at his home February 9, of complications following fol-lowing flu, were held at 2 p. m. Monday in the tabernacle with Bishop John W. Pulley in charge. Speakers were Earl S. Greenwood, Green-wood, Bishop Robert J. Potter of the East Garland ward, and Elder Clifford E. Young. All told of the missionary work done in the Southern States LDS mission by the deceased in his early life and the continuing results of his labors. They also spoke of the mission work to be continued in the life hereafter and urged the living of better lives that peace might come to the world. A sketch of the life of the deceased de-ceased and a tribute from the Adams Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers were read by Mrs. Bert Timpson. Blsnop Pulley read a letter from President Presi-dent Stephen L. Chipman expressing ex-pressing his regret at not being present and his appreciation' for Mr. Webb. The opening musical number was a duet, "Sundown" by Mrs. Delbert Chipman and Rulon Nicholes. Between speakers they sang "I'm a Pilgrim." Mrs. Clifford Clif-ford E. Young sang "I Shall Not Pass This Way Again". As a closing number Ray Shelley rendered ren-dered "When the Sun Goes Down". Mrs. Leo T. Hansen played the prelude and postlude and Mrs. Owen Humphries accompanied ac-companied the vocalists. The invocation was onerea Dy Henry E. McNeill, the benediction benedic-tion pronounced by Daniel H. Jorgensen and the grave dedicated dedi-cated by William J. Chadwlck. The High Priest quorum to which. Mr. , Webb belonged were seated on the stand as a guard of honor. ' Legion Post -49 will Jcclebrate Washington's Birthday February 19, in a big way. All Legion naires, Servicemen, Auxiliary members and special guests are invited. A patriotic program will be given under the direction of Earl Beck of Pleasant Grove. E. H. Boley will act as toast-master. toast-master. Gold Star mothers will be honored guests. Luncheon and dancing will follow. Entire Community Pays Tribute to Bertha N. Sager Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Ber-tha N. Sager, 54, who died February Feb-ruary 9, of a heart ailment, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the Second ward chapel with Bishop Olin H. Ririe officiating. The precesslonal and recessional reces-sional were played by Mrs. Leo T. Hansen and the Invocation was offered by Joseph K. Nicholes. Nich-oles. Rulon Nicholes sang the opening number "Abide With Me" with Mrs. Mary Humphries accompanying on the piano and George Relmschilssel playing the violin obligato. A brief sketch of the life of Mrs. Sager was read by Mrs. Bert Timpson and Mrs. Russell Thompson read resolutions of respect from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. " Speakers were Former Bishop Joseph H. Storrs, President Stephen L. Chipman, President Clifford E. Young and Bishop Ririe. All Spoke of the life of service lived by Mrs. Sager, of her devotion to her children and her parents, and of her great faith in the gospel. Between speakers Mr. Relmschilssel Relms-chilssel played Brahms "Lullaby", "Lulla-by", accompanied by Mrs. Ririe. As a closing number Mrs. Clifford E. Young, accompanied by Mrs. Humphries, sang "Christians Good Night." The benediction was pronounced by Stewart Durrant and the grave in the city cemetery dedicated by Eugene Eu-gene Nicholes. Pallbearers were the six surviving brothers of Mrs. Sager. The chapel was filled to overflowing over-flowing and the floral tributes bespoke her wide circle of friends. Bertha Nicholes Sager, daugh ter of Sidney E. and Amanda Wing Nicholes was born April 25, 1889, at Park City. When she was twelve years of age her parents par-ents moved to American Fork, which has been her home most of the time since. She married John Sager, January 20, 1908. He died December 29, 1936. She was a devoted member of the LDS church, holding positions posi-tions in many of the organizations. organiza-tions. She served as president of the Second ward Relief Society So-ciety from 1926 to 1930; as historian his-torian of the American Fork Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers for 12 years; served a short term mission in California in 1939. At the time of her death she was a teacher in the Second ward Sunday School, a member of the stake and ward choir, an Instructor in Relief Society; and class leader in the First ward Bible class. "She was a life member of the Utah Genealogical Society and has spent years in genealogical research and temple work. Surviving are her parents, four children, Elmo, Midvale, Ferron, Salt Lake City,, Mrs. Glen Sims, Westwood, Cal., and Barbara Sager, American Fork; a sister, Mrs. Hany Ostler, Salt Lake City; six brothers, Sidney W Howard and Emory, of American Fork. Samuel and Eugene. Salt Lake City, and Sanford, Ibapah; and nine grandchildren. Notice NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Applications will be received by the undersigned or by any member of the irrigation Board '6li W before Tuesday evening1, March 7th, 1944, for appointment appoint-ment as Secretary, Treasurer, head- wate rmaster, and . sub-watermasters sub-watermasters of the various divisions, di-visions, to serve the ensuing year. Notice is also given that all division water transfers must be made on or before March 20th, by order of the BoSrjLcTjpirec-tors. BoSrjLcTjpirec-tors. George F. Shelley, Secretary American Fork Irrigation Co. Makes Due to the splendid efforts of the 4th war loan committee the city went over the top Tuesday night by approximately $10,000.-00. $10,000.-00. Total bonds purchased locally local-ly amounted U' slightly over $210,000.00. Company purchases Include $55,000 by the Peoples State Bank; $25,000.00 by Ryberg, Strong and Grant; $12,136.00 by Alpine School District, $5,000.00 by Chipman Merc. Company; $4,000.00 by the J. ,C. Penney Company, and $2,000.00. by the Utah Power and Light Company. This totals $103,136.00. Approximately $107,000.00 In Bonds have been purchased by Individuals an average of $23 for every man, woman and child in the community. Tuesday, February IS, the last day the local bank sold $20,000 of bonds to individuals, the biggest big-gest day of the drive. Chairman J. Stanley Peters paid a glowing compliment to the fifty workers in the district, who under the direction of the various district chairmen have canvassed the homes. The schools and business houses also came in for their share of praise. In charge of the. several districts dis-tricts were Darrell Proctor, first: Harold Holley, second; Leonard Shoell and Clyde Nelson, third; Miss Mary Pulley and E. W. Par-duhn, Par-duhn, fourth, H. A. Smith, Alpine; Al-pine; W. D. Chapman, Highland; Clifford E. Young, Banking division, divi-sion, W. L. Faddis, Industrial division. Ration Tokens Come Into Use February 27th Consumers are reminded by the local price and rationing board that after February 27 storekeepers will begin using ration change. Just keep in mind that all red and blue stamps in Ration Book Four will have a value of ten points each, regardless regard-less of the value printed on them. Tear out your stamps horizontally hori-zontally as formerly. If you make meat purchases totaling 13 points, tear out two red stamps valued at 20 points. In turn, your merchant will give you for change seven red tokens, each worth one point. Blue . tokens will be given in change in the purchase of processed foods, and will also have a value of one point each. The tokens will have no expiration expi-ration date, and may be used whenever you wish. CHURCH NOTICES First Ward The First ward Bible class will be held next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Dale Feather-stone. Feather-stone. Community Church Every member is urged to be present at the next Kensington meeting, 2:30 p. m. Thursday, February 24. at the home of Mrs. A. H. Baker, 92 Wilson Avenue. Second Ward Mrs. Genet BingHam Dee, the editor of the Book of Mormon known as "A Voice From the Dust" will speak at the Second ward chapel Sunday, February 20, 1944 on the subject "The Book - - j li VI IVIV7I iiiuu wJ .mu-0 This lecture will be illustrated with lantern slides." ... Mrs...Genct Bingham Dee was ral Board for a number of years. She is now president of , the Garden Park Ward Relief Society So-ciety in Bonneville stake. She is also a writer and author now being be-ing president of the Salt Lake Writer's group known as Barnacles. Bar-nacles. She is also a member of the League of Western Writers. The public Is Invited. |