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Show Mm j i n J 4 I Library (lews- Utah Historical Society Encourages Transportation History We have "a little bit about alot of things" this week! "The Best and the Brightest" by David Halberstam tells the story of what happened when the best and the brightest men in the country came to Washington, to serve the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and exercised, or failed to exercise their power in office. They came to Washington to build us a Came-lot Came-lot and left behind them a country coun-try divided by war, torn by dissent. dis-sent. Who were these men? What kind of men were they? What was their legacy to America? If you have ever longed to sew a patchwork quilt, carve a whimmy diddle or a whirligig from wood, paint a picture on velvet, braid a corn-shuck mat, make you own candles, or put together a Christmas wreath or corsage from nuts, pine cones, and other natural materials, Florence H. Pettit's book "How to make Whimigigs and Whimmy Diddles" is the book for you. Have you young people ever wondered just what the animals do in the winter? Margaret Waring War-ing Buck has the answer for you in her new book, "Where They Go in Winter." Divided into six sections. Insects and Spiders, Fi shes. Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals, the book tells what many of these wild creatures do when temperatures drop and plant food is gone. Ask for it in the Junior Library. Are you planning a party for your children? Jean and Paul Frame have all the answers to your problems in their book, "How to Give a Party." There are detailed instructions on making mak-ing your own inexpensive decorations deco-rations and invitations; preparing prepar-ing your own inexpensive menus; me-nus; plus games to play to keep the party lively or to quiet it down. Ask for this also in the Junibr Library. "Making Children's Costumes" Costum-es" by Priscilla Lobely is a handy, han-dy, illustrated book that provides parents and teachers with instructions ins-tructions and ideas for creating effective costumes, make up, and disguises for children's parties, par-ties, plays, parades, Halloween, or just dressing up at home for fun. For eight years, Elizabeth Winship, known to her readers as "Beth," has been writing a widely wide-ly read newspaper column of question and answer advice directed primarily to young people, and also to concerned parents who would like to know what is bothering their kids. She speaks to young people on their own terms. Her replies are always al-ways on the level and strong on common sense, with emphasis on the facts without moralizing. Her aim is to give responses that are truly helpful, rather than to simnlv amuse her readers. "Ask Beth, You Can't Ask Your Mother" will make very interesting interest-ing reading. "A Guide to Skin Care for Teen-agers" by George H. Kostant, M.D. presents a frank discussion of the causes, prevention preven-tion and treatment of common skin problems of the teenager. "The Teenager and VD" by Celia Deschin, PhD. and "VD: Facts You Should Know" by Bndre Blanzaco, M.D. discuss a problem that is prevalent in America today. The problem must be faced. J,t,will not go away simply because we choose to ignore it. How often have you heard it said of Christmas: If it could only last! For, during this all too brief holiday each year, there does exist among so many people a feeling of friendliness and brotherhood ... a spirit of peace on earth, good will to men, Pearl Buck writes about this unique and mysterious Christmas spirit and its many and varied manifestations manife-stations for young and old in her very special book "Once Upon a Christmas." Here she has gathered together her own stories and her Christmas reminiscences remi-niscences of nearly a lifetime. for the best manuscript submitted submit-ted on the role of automotive transport (trucking) in twentieth century Utah. "These timely awards will focus much needed attention on the history of two vital transportation transpor-tation systems in Utah," Dr. Smith said. Anyone interested in Utah or western history may submit entries for consideration of the judges. Rail transportation was introduced intro-duced to Utah with the completion comple-tion of the transcontinental railroad rail-road at Promontory on May 10, 1869. During the next year Utahns completed a rail line between be-tween Ogden, and Salt Lake City. Known as the Utah Central, mis line Degan operation in January 1870, and other exten-Whether exten-Whether a tale for children or a sins north and soutn were soon wise story for mature men and under construction, women, each selection reveals The freighting wagons which the perception and deep huma- werf lai"gelv outmoded by rail-nity rail-nity of this master story teller roads. ere the percursor of and Nobel Prize winner. In a twentieth century highway very real sense, this book is Miss transport. Trucking got its start Buck's own Christmas gift to her in Utan in the eary 1900's and readers expanded rapidly with the cons- We'll 'be looking for you this tniction of highways, week! Take a few minutes out of Entnes for the two awards are each day to put your feet up and read a good book. Two special $300 awards for Utah transportation history will be presented next year by the Utah State Historical Society for article-length manuscripts on railroading and trucking in Utah. Dr. Melvin T. Smith, director, said the Golden Spike Award in Transportation History will recognize scholarly research and writing "on the influence of railroading rail-roading in nineteenth century Utah." A $300 monetary prize is being made available in a grant to the Society from the Golden Spike Centennial Celebration Commission. A Society member, John F. Winchester, Phoenix, Arizona, has posted a second $300 prize due before July I, 1973. and winners win-ners will be announced at the Society's Annual Meeting next September Details on length requirements can be obtained by contacting Dr. Smith at the Society, 603 E. South Temple. Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 or by phoning 328-5755. The Society offers two other historical writing awards annually an-nually to Utah historians. The Dale L. Morgan Award honors the best scholarly article and the Morris S. Rosenblatt Award recognizes the best general interest inte-rest article appearing in the "Utah Historical Quarterly." Winners of these citations for 1972 were Henry J. Wolfinger, Washington, D.C., for "A Reexamination Reexa-mination of the Woodruff Manifesto in the Light of Utah Constitutional History," the Morgan Mor-gan Award; and Nelson Wadsworth, Provo, "Zion'6 Cameramen: Early Photographers Photogra-phers of Utah and the Mormons," Mor-mons," the Rosenblatt Award. Each of these awards for published articles carries a $100 honorarium. The prizes are posted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodman and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Papanikolas, both of Salt Lake City. Anger is often more harmful than the injury that caused it. TIMP VALLEY MUSIC TEACHERS MEET Dr. Parley Belnap of the Brig-ham Brig-ham Young University Music Department De-partment was guest speaker and artist at the Timpanogos Valley Music Teachers meeting held last Thursday at the LeM Stake Center. Cen-ter. Dr. Belnap outlined the skills THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 1972 necessary in playing the organ proficiently and discussed his recent re-cent book, "Hymm Studies for Organists." He also played several sev-eral organ selections. After Dr. Belnaps presentation, presenta-tion, president Janeen Runolfson led a discussion of the Junior Achievement Audition program, the up coming music convention and the student Christmas' recital reci-tal Cultural Arts Chairman Nelda Rawlinson made the members aware of up-coming cultural events in the area. WE HAVE COUE To 174 West Main - American Fork "WW? 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