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Show THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, Thursday, July 20, 1961 (Ufs Ammran 3fark (Elton published Every Thursday at American Fork, Utah by the ALPINE PUBLISHING CO. ' Entered as Second Class Matter, at the Postoffice at American Fork, Utah,, under the act of March 3, 1879. NATIONAL EDITORIAL TTTH I . u - i i S)cgTI()N Subscription Rate $3.50 Per Year lYIAUHIOm Employment Improves This is the time of year when the size of the labor force and the volume of both employment and unemployment normally nor-mally increase. The reason is that an enormous number of young men and women get out of school and start looking for work. This time the total labor force and the number of those having jobs increased more than is usual, and unemployment unem-ployment grew by slightly less than is customary. This is one more bit of evidence that the recovery is continuing at a good pace. Between the middle of May and the middle of June the civilian labor force r6se by over 2,700,000 to an aggregate of just short of 74,300,000. Of the increase, some 2.5 million were between 14 and 19 years of age, and the vast majority of these were students. This was almost 200,000 larger than the comparable growth in 1960. Employment was up to 68,-700,000 68,-700,000 in mid-June, and this was a new all-time high. The increase over a month earlier was 1,900,000.- The -growth, tod, was pretty much across the board, and in all age groups. In spite of this favorable picture m connection with employment em-ployment Jhe number out of work also went up by -over 800,000 to 5,600,000. In relation to the total civilian labor force, however, this was 6.8 percent as compared with 6.9 percent a month earlier. That, obviously, is much too large a number to be out of work, but in view of the extraordinary addition to the labor force, the improvement in the per centage is encouraging. , . Also encouraging is the fact that there was a drop o: 100,000 in the number working less than 35 hours a week. And perhaps some comfort can be derived from the decline by 340,000 from a month earlier of those who have been ou of work for 15 weeks or longer. However the total in this category still is twice that of a year ago.' Now for a couple of general comments: The collection of statistics on the amount of employment and unemployment is done by the Bureau of the Census. The analysis and pubHcation of the figures are among the. functions func-tions of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Under the capable direction of Commissioner Ewan Clague, this analysis is done with the utmost care and honesty. However, the figures are subject to almost continuous criticism. Granting the particular definition of unemployment we use, there is no real basis for such criticism. The total is obtained by a monthly survey of a scientifically selected sample. Each unit of the sample is a household and data on all the members are collected. The respondent l is asked whether each member of the family is at work or trying to find work. If the answer is that a person is trying but un able to find a job, then that person is counted as unemployed. That, certainly, is as generous as it is possible to be in the determination of the number of unemployed. The origin of the definition goes back to the depthof the great depression, depres-sion, and its purpose at that time was to determine how many persons were in need of relief.. Most nations use a much more restricted definition of unemployment some counting only those who make a formal application for a job at an employ ment office. In fact, Canada is the only nation which has copied our system, and it is worthy of note that for many, many months her unemployment has been consistently high er than that in this country. Beyond doubt some portion of our unemployment is "structural" as contrasted to cyclical. We do not have enough details to determine with exactness what proportion belongs in each of these categories. But we may be sure that with the continued improvement of business, the volume of unemployment will keep going down down, we hope, to a level wnicn is reasonable for a prosperous nation. Back-Log From Citizen i News Columns TEIV YEARS AGO Dr. Delbert R. Hales, physician and surgeon, will open his prac- F25 ,,11 ltiiam'Mi Fkelsidi Pickup and Series 60 with high rack HOUU'S THE TIME to savo more truck Gollors on In 3 Your truck dollar are worth a whole lot mitre at your Chevrolet dealer right novo! First off, you get a head start on saving because summer the saving season, then, ulth a harder working, easier riding Chevy truck, you're set to save every mile you haul. And, finally, at trade-in time, you can expect an extra dividend because of Chevy's traditionally higher resale value. What could be better? moro-foryour-do!ortnic!s! i Summer's the, season to get extra mileage mile-age from your dollars on the trucks built to give you extra miles of hauling. With Independent Front Suspension, Chevrolet trucks keep going thousands of miles longer because far less destructive jar and shake are transmitted through the truck. Chevy I.F.S. trucks work harder, too,' in areas where other trucks have to be pampered. And, with Chevy's wide choice of thrifty 6 and hardy V8 power, you can tailor your truck exactly to your job. So how can you miss-especially now during the summer saving season? GMCLE? TWO tlce at 63 West, Main Street this ween. Dr. Hales attended schools in Spanish Fork and took his Dacneior s degree at the Brig ham Young University. His father was an Instructor In the American Fork schools years He served four years with the armed forces in the European ana Miaaic isast theaters. Marnea Barbara Bailey of Salt Lake City in 1937. They are the parents of two daughters, Karen, 3, and JoAnn, 1. The new medico has made im plication for membership on the stan oi tne community Hospital in American ore. m employees of the Utah State Training School at American Ameri-can Fork will go on a 42 hour, five day week, starting August 1st, it was announced by Dr. viscm today. For many years the employees ui me training school have lab fYA AO V, , v,tu to uuurs, six aays per week. With the decrease in nours there will be no reduc tion In salaries. From the stand point of hours worked ployees will actually receive an increase. Minnie I. Hodapp, well known poei, nas just published a book' let of 52 pages of recent conv positions under' the title "Flow ering Moments on Temple ouoie. as me title indicates the poems all follow a religious uicme. Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Gals iuto ana daughters Carol Ann ana itenee are leaving for Seat- ue, wasnington to make their future home. Mr. Gaisford, who s Been with the Alpine Publishing Pub-lishing Co. for the nast sIt win will enter the Drintln bu.dn in oeaiue. Comb 9?$Ramptidt and Com See your local authorized Chevrolet dealer TinpnnoGos noTon eoLipniiY Corner Main 6r Center - Am. Fork - Tel. SK 6-3547 TWENTY YEARS AGO A . . a special Drotrram wa Ht in honor of BishOD Jrmh w Storrs marking his fortieth year x service as a bishop of the Second Ward. The program al- paia irioute to his two coun seiors. w. S. Chlpman, who has served for thlrtyrseven years and John Robinson who has ervea ior seventeen years. bishop longer than anv has ever servea in that canacltv n t.h LD.S. Church and the present practice of ehaneinsr hlshnns every iew VPurs mntps It. nn. m..i ... . " eiy mat such a record of service win be achieved arain r . oecona Lieutenant Hurrw v. Barratt who has been station! ai camp Roberts, California, has been transferred tn Fort Sill. Oklahoma, for special training with the UJ3. Field Ar- uiiery. Lt. Barratt la the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. a. Barratt. Members of the Junior Chamber Cham-ber and their wives enjoyed a swimming party at Saratoga last evening. Those who were refreshed by the delightful swim and were served a delicious supper sup-per were: Mr. and Mrs. Hdon Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Si Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Driggs, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Loveridge, Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Cave, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chlpman, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs.' Owen Lynch; Mayor and Mrs. O. De- Wootton, Mr. and Mrs. David Greenwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Spafford. THIRTY YEARS AGA Peter McLaren, Americas champion chopper, will meet any log chopper of American Fork in front of Chlpman's Mercantile Store, July 30. He will award a cash prize of $50 to a man who can chop through a log in six minutes, the champion champ-ion chopper must chop through the same log In less than four minutes or forfetl the prize. Dr. Culver R. 'Andersen, a new dentist in American Fork has opened a dentistry office aDove the Bank of American Fork, and has his office fully equipped. He Is now ready to serve the people of American rone and vicinity. He Is a graduate of St. Louis University and formerly practiced at Mon roe. Salt Air is making elaborate plans to Drovlde resort nr. tainment for the thousands who will visit Salt Lake durinor-t.h week of the "Great Covered Wagon Days." The management reports that upwards of a hundred hun-dred girls are already signed up u appear in the "Bathing Girl Revue" which is held In connection con-nection with the selection nt a "Miss Utah" to reign over the ceieorauon. Elliot Lee fell While mllm- skating In Lehi Wednesday night and broke an elbow bone It will be .about two weeks be fore he will have the use of his arm. Jack Wrieht met with an un usual accident the first of the weex. He was leading two horses with the rope around his hand. One of the animals lunor- ed and the rope tied In a half- nitcn cut off the first finger of his left hand in an instant. Tt. has been very painful but Is neaung rapidly. Pour the Juice of an oranee over a bowl of strawberries for an exciting flavor. Attention Horse Lovers District 4 Riding Club Meet The annual District 4 Riding Club Meet Is scheduled to be held this year on the 28th of July at the Pleasant Grove Arena, and the 29th at the Provo Arena. The show at Pleasant Grove s will be set off with a parade through town starting at 6:00 pjn. It will continue with a Grande Entree at the Rodeo Arena at 7:00. There will be colorful drills performed by each riding club in the district, such events as the Parade Horse Class, Cutting Horse Class, Calf Roping, wild Cow Milking, Water Race, Potato Pota-to Race, and many other exciting excit-ing events. The Saturday show at Provo will start with a Grande Entree at 2:00 pjn. at the Rodeo Arena Following this will be held Flat Races, Chariot Races, Pleasure Classes, Reining Classes, and many other colorful and thrilling thrill-ing spectacles. There will be refreshment re-freshment stands at each show sponsored by the riding clubs in the district. The proceeds from these shows go to help the District 4 build a starting gate so . the races can be speeded up for your enjoyment. enjoy-ment. Come and support your home town riding clubs as well as the other clubs in District 4! Don'f tak) ehanc with ytlghtl Correct vision ix essential to his p: caress in school . . and in life! Oont let poor vision handicap your chttdVHe cannot achieve tilt best grades unless he sees clearly and without strain. Play safe with his eyes WBBS JEWELRY LEHI. UTAH BmammmsmMmtsmmasatmxmWMSWwmmma j$y Ay MM "4 Your answer depends on what you're adding. Two apples plus two apples always equal four apples. But two dollars plus two dollars soon become MORE than four dollars when you put them in your savings account. The difference (in your fervor) is the interest that is added, as earned, to your original deposit, and compounded regularly. This accumulating accumulat-ing interest, combined with your own systematic savings will steadily add up to that new home, that college education for your children . . . or whatever else your dreams are made of. Start your savings program next payday! Peoples State Bank OF AMERICAN FORK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation All deposits insured to $10,0 L For friendly help with all your banking needs, you can depend on us |