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Show THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1940 THE LEIli SUN, LEW, UTAH TIIE LEHI SUN rnblished Every Thursday at Lehi, Utah, by the IXHI SUN PUBLISUINQ CO. Entered as Second Class Matter, Mat-ter, at the Fostofficeat Lehi, Utah, under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rate $1.00 Per Yar Mrs. James Comer Is entertaining entertain-ing the Social club at her home this afternoon (Thursday). - Dan Firmage of Salt Lake City has been spending this week here with his cousin, Miss Marilyn Davis. (Stake Quarterly Conference Sessions Well Attended w&im i'piift assocTatiom Local Items Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stice attended the annual OJd Folks outing at American Fork last Wednesday. Mrs. Martha Ball and Mrs. T. A. Bateman attended the temple excursion last Friday. George and Julian Clover spent the week end in Fairfield with their fTandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. Mrs. L. D. Racker is visiting this week In Las Vegas, Nevada, with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cragun. Mr. and Mrs. Don Loveridge and Mrs Annie Webb attended funeral services for Mrs. Warnick at Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gam Dunsdon returned re-turned home last week, after vislt-Inf vislt-Inf in Bingham with relatives for several days. Miss Mabel Sims and Mr. Wesley Ainsworth of Sandy spent Saturday visiting in Salt Lake City. Russell Bone, who is attending school at the U 3. A. C. in Logan, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bone. The members of the Junior Athenian club will be entertained tonight (Thursday) at the home of Miss LaPriel Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Littleford and children were Sunday guests of Mrs. Littleford's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Devereaux, in Pleasant Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Stlce and daughters, Dorothy, Darlene and Carolyn, of Highland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stice Friday evening. THURSDAY, JANUARY K 1!M Lehi Fifth Ward' Boasts Five Living Bishops I Every session of the Lehi stake quarterly conference Sunday was well attended by members of the stake and each meeting proved to be very successful. There was an average attendance of more than 450 at all three sessions of the conference con-ference Sunday. Apostle Richard R. Lyman, representing rep-resenting the general authorities of the church, was present at all sessions ses-sions of the conference and delivered de-livered inspiring addresses to the stake membership, encouraging them to more fully live the gospel principles. Activities of the Priesthood quorums quor-ums in the stake and fundamentals of the Priesthood program were taken up in detail at a special priesthood meeting Sunday morning morn-ing at 8:30 o'clock in the Fifth ward chapel. A session for the general public commenced at 10:30 o'clock in the hlch school auditorium and was 'carried out as follows: Mrs. Clara Croft of McGill, Ne- president A. Carlos Schow pre-vada, pre-vada, visited here from Sunday un- s5ded over the conference and as til Tuesday evening with her mother, Mrs. Louis Peterson, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Holmstead, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hardman, Mr. and M t Joseph Roberts were entertained enter-tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Loveridge Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wanlass, Mrs. Ellen Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ford and Mrs. Inez Peterson visited in Salt Lake City Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. U. A. Jones. Ed. Young of Fruita, Colorado, was here visiting with Mrs. J. A. Goodwin and other relatives, Saturday, Sat-urday, Sunday and Monday. Mr. Young and Mrs. Goodwin are I cousins. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Royle and daughter, Josephine, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Webb of Spanish Fork enjoyed a trip to St. George during dur-ing last week end, where they visited vis-ited with relatives. Mrs. Millen Fowler was hostess to members of the "Lucky 13" club at her home last Wednesday evening. eve-ning. The evening was spent in needlework, after which delicious refreshments were served, Attending Attend-ing were Mrs. Velda Gilchrist of Provo, Mrs. Arlene Barton of Pleasant Grove, Mrs. Ila Milne of American Fork, Mrs. Lucile Schow of Granite, Mrs. Roxie Russon.Mrs. Vera Whlmpey, Mrs. Edith Monson, Mon-son, Mrs. Elma Christofferson, Mrs. Iteva Hadfield, the hostess, and one guest, Mrs. Ellen Dorton. The club Till be entertained at tiie home of Mrs. Edith Monson next week. Try Our Invisible Half-Soleing State Street Shoe Shop Harold Osborne, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wheeler and baby of Rlgby, Idaho, visited here during the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchings. They returned to Idaho on Wednesday. Wed-nesday. Harold Hutchings returned with them for a few days' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cook entertained en-tertained Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Glon Wing. The evening was spent in playing bridge, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Ray Spencer was one of three young men representing the Brig-ham Brig-ham Young university in a political discussion over radio station KOVO last Wednesday evening. Ray is a grandson of Mrs. John A. Anderson Ander-son of this city. the owning number the choir and congregation sang, "Praise to The Man," after which High Councilman James H. Gardner offered the opening open-ing .prayer. Special music for the morning session was furnished by the Chan the California mission and Mrs. Delia Skinner from the California mission gave reports of their labors t and bore strong testimonies. Short talks were given by E. C. Jorgensen, stake superintendent of the Y. M. M. I. A.; Mrs. Beatrice Taylor, stake Primary superintendent; superintend-ent; Mrs. Delia Fox, stake Relief society president, and Azer South-wick, South-wick, stake Sunday School superintendent. super-intendent. The congregation then joined in singing "Come, Come. Ye Saints." Apostle Lyman gave the main address, stressing the imiwrtance of "dependability." He told a number num-ber of incidents showing the importance im-portance of being dependable in all things. He stressed the importance of work. ; He also brought out the Importance of the church welfare plan, and stated "helping others is the essence of the Church of Jesus Christ." He said through the wel- j fare plan the church aims to teach efficiency, to eliminate poverty, and to teach people to stand upon their own feet. As the closing number the choir sang an anthem, "Welcome Home", after which Reuben Davis offered the closing prayer. At 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening M. I. A. conference was held, under the direction of M. I. A. officers. A tante chorus, under the direction song service was led under the di- J. F. Bradshaw made a business trip to Los Angeles, California, last week. He left on Wednesday and returned home Sunday. . While there he visited with his daughters, Mrs. Vernon Monson, Mrs. J. Mark Clarke and Mrs. Art Beck and families. A group of friends entertained at a farewell party Saturday evening at the Lars Crandall home in Sprlngvllle in honor of Miss Laurei Hutchings, who leaves soon for the Northwestern States mission. Miss Hutchings will leave on February 5th for the mission school in Salt Lake City and will depart for the mission field on February 15th. A telegram was received by local relatives Saturday informing them of the arrival of a lovely baby daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Webb of Idaho Falls, Idaho. The new baby is the second child in the family and is the cause of much rejoicing. The mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. ,R. J. Whipple and Mr. and Mrs. 'Eugene Webb of this city. Winter Weather Demands wholesome, nourishing meals for your family. Select your Foodstuffs from our full supply of Quality Products. The best at prices to fit the family pocketbook. FRESH AND TENDER MEATS-SEASONABLE MEATS-SEASONABLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERY ITEMS Prompt Deliveries Phone 17 LARSEN BROS. Phone 17 Lehi, Utah of Mrs. June Jorgensen. They sang first "The Holy City," with Mis. Isabel Brown singing the solo part. Miss LaPriel Goodwin was the piano accompanist. President Virgil H. Peterson, the first speaker, said that he was pleased to welcome the people to the conference, stating that the attendance at-tendance was one of the largest for a number of years. He stated that he appreciated the efforts of the stake members In supporting the welfare program. He said, "We are concerned not only with your spiritual welfare but with your temporal welfare as well." He told an Incident related by Boake Carter, Car-ter, where a man who was indifferent indif-ferent to religion, found at last faith in his God. He said, "No matter what happens the Lord's work will triumph. No matter hor good we have been doing let us do a little better." President Rodney C. Allred, the next speaker, stated that he was happy to be at conference. He stressed "loyalty" in his talk, urg ing that we first be loyal to God, loyal to the principles of the gospel and loyal to our church leaders. Stirring testimonies were given by three recently returned missionaries, mission-aries, Elder Wayne Bushman, who recently returned from the Texas mission; Elder Robert Chatfield, from the California mission, and Elder Glenn Smith, recently returned re-turned from the Northwestern mission. Mrs. June Jorgensen and Mrs. Isabel Brown then sang a beautiful duet number. Apostle Lyman gave the concluding address, stating that he had enjoyed the conference greatly. He brought out the fact that to be the parents of a young man who lived a clean and suc cessful life was greater than achiev ing great wealth. He stressed the Word of Wisdom and told of an incident where Colonel Charles Lindberg was offered a vast sum of money if he would have his name put on a cigarette and Colonel Lindberg refused the offer, stating that he never used them. He urged the people to have the courage to resist temptation and decide now to live it. He talked regarding missionary work and told of his association with Lehi missionaries In various missionary fields. The Chantante chorus sang, "God of All Nature" and "I Heard a Forest Pray." The closing prayer was .offered !by Bishop Harvey Dahl of the Cedar Valley ward. The next session of the confer ence convened at 2 o'clock p. m in the auditorium. The congrega tion sang, "Now Let Us Rejoice" as the opening number, after which Thomas F. Klrkham offered the opening prayer. The choir then sang, "The Lord's Prayer." Bishop Henry Erickson, who was acting as stake clerk in the absence of Herman C. Goates, who is ill, presented the general church authorities and stake officers offi-cers for the sustaining vote of the stake members. All were unanimously unani-mously sustained. The choir then sang an anthem, "See How the Morning Sun." President Scjiow was the first speaker, expressing his appreciation for his standing in the church. He urged that we all learn to more fully appreciate the gospel and strive to keep the commandments of God. Recently returned missionaries, Elder John Phillips, from the Northwestern States; Elder Earl Banks from the New England States, Elder Wendell Skinner from rection of Miss Thelma Goodwin, Left to right, front, are Andrew Fjeld and James II. Gardner. Standing, Virgil II. Peterson, G. Henry Erickson and Ernest B. Garrett Local Items Mr. David H. Carson and Mr. William Snyder attended Leader- the congregation singing "O My ( shi Week m ProVo on Tuesday. Father," "I Know That My Re-, deemer Lives," and "Love at Home." The opening prayer was offered by Howard Ricks. Other numbers included a vocal solo by Bruce Nostrom, presenta tion of the thema by Mrs. Lileth Peck, and a vocal solo, "The Lord Is My Light", by Mrs. Isabel Brown. Apostle Lyman gave a splendid address on "Courtship." He reported re-ported that the United States has the highest divorce rate per capita of any country in the world and said that it has been stated that the reason is that in the United Sates men are too familiar with women. He urged young people to qualify themselves to make a living liv-ing before thinking of marriage. As the closing number a mixed M. I. A. chorus sang "Song of the Redeemed." The closing prayer was offered by Bishop Linel Lar-sen. Mrs. David I. aGrdner attended an executive board meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in Salt Lake City, Srnday. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chrlstensen had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bybee, Mrs. Mary A. Kirkham and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Jameson, all of Provo. Miss Alta Christensen, who is attending at-tending the B. Y. U. at Provo, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Christensen. Statistics Reveal Price Gain In Grain, Dairying Dean Christofferson and Lynn Hunter left Tuesday for Los Angeles, Ange-les, California, where they will enter en-ter an Aircraft school. They expect ex-pect to be gone several months. Mrs. Lawrence McDonald and baby son, Ray, of American Fork, spent Wednesday and Thursday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gray. Among the Lehi people attending Leadership at Provo were Mrs. T. F. Kirkham, A. B. Anderson, Andrew An-drew Fjeld, Hyrum Evans, Mrs. Elias M. Jones, Mrs. May Bone, Mrs. May Hansen. The distinction of having five living bishops in one ward, working harmoniously together for the advancement ad-vancement of the church, is held by the Lehi Fifth ward. Andrew Fjeld, 73, first bishop, served from February 29, 1920, to August 7, 1927. During this time the site for the present chapel was selected and the building fund established. estab-lished. Before this time he served 16 years as the first bishop of the Lehi First ward. Virgil H. Peterson, 44, second bishop of the Lehi Fifth ward, was sustained August 7, 1927. Called into in-to the presidency of the newly organized or-ganized Lehi stake, he was released as bishop July 8, 1928. While he was bishop, the plan of the new chapel was selected and construction construc-tion begun. G. Henry Erickson, 55, was the third bishop of the Fifth ward. He was sustained July 8, 1928, and released re-leased November 28, 1937. Under his administration the chapel was iinished and dedicated. Under the administration of Ernest Ern-est B. Garrett, 49, present bishop, the ward has made continued progress. prog-ress. James H. Gardner, 80, was the first bishop of v the Lehi Second ward. He was appointed December 20, 1903, and released July 1, 1917. He was one of the main workers for the completion of the Lehi tab ernacle and later for the finishing of the assembly rooms in the base-ment base-ment of the tabernacle. When the Fifth ward was organized his home and a good portion of the Second ward were included within the boundaries of the new ward. MRS. LOUIS PETERSON ENTERTAINED AT BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, January 14, 'Mrs. Louis Peterson was pleasantly surprised sur-prised by members of her family, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. In her honor a delicious de-licious turkey dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ' Carl Zierold, the table being centered with a beautiful birthday cake. In attendance at the affair were Mrs. Lenore Christensen and son, Buddy, and daughter, Betty Jean, of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Odell Peterson, Pe-terson, Mr. and Mrs. Crunby and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zierold and children, Eldon, Bobby and Elaine, of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hendrickson of Provo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zierold and two children, Wayne and Glen Peterson, Peter-son, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peterson, all of this city. The guest of honor was presented with many beautiful birthday gifts. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Lott E. Rus son entertained at dinner in com pliment to their son, Arland, who is leaving for the mission field, Guests were Mr. and Mrs. William L. Benson and Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Brown of Provo. Average prices paid to Utah farmers during December, 1939, were slightly lower than during the preceding month of November, ac- Abraham Anderson has been at cording to statistics released by Dr. tending a music festival and con w. r. i nomas, neaa 01 me Depart- Uention at Logan the forepart of ment of Agricultural Economics of I this week. Two young men from the Utah State Agricultural college! the Brigham Young university have Compared with November, the 'been in charge of Mr. Anderson's uuiex oi uian iarm prices for De- classes during his absence, L-emuer was on two points while the index for the nation as a whole was off one point, it is indicated in the report. Gains were noted in the prices of wheat, oats, barley, and apples, while the prices of butterfat, beef cattle, dairy cows, horses, potatoes, and hay were substantially the same as during November. Declines De-clines were shown in prices of eggs, chickens, veal, hogs and alfalfa seed. Although U. S. agricultural price averages for December, 1939, were the same as for December, 1938, the, Utah farm price index was four points higher. Utah farm prices for December, 1939, are more than 65 percent higher than in January, 1933. U. S. farm prices have risen almost 90 percent during this same period. Compared with January, 1929, however, the Utah farm price index at present is 47 points lower, while the U. S. farm price index for the same dates is off 37 points, as shown in the Agricultural economics eco-nomics report Prices paid by farmers for commodities com-modities have remained steady during dur-ing the past month, despite the small decline in prices received, thus the disparity between agricultural and industrial goods has increased slightly, the report indicates. DR. ARTHUR VANCE Veterinarian Residence 156 W. 3rd North PROVO. UTAH PHONE 953-J Mrs. E. B. Owen of Brigham City spent the forepart of the week h- with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Kirkham. She returned to Brigham City Wednesday. Mrs. Owen in company with Mrs. Price and Mrs. Horsley of the Boxelder stake Relief society came to attend Leadership meetings in Provo. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gunther have moved into their new home in the Fourth ward. They have been making their home in ... American Fork for the past few years. Their new home is a very beautiful modern mod-ern structure and is a welcomed ad dition to Lehi. Mrs. A. E. Doll entertained at dinner Thursday evening for Mr, mrs. Koaney Dickerson and two daughters, Doris and Fay. The occasion was Mrs. Dickerson's birth day anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sims entertained en-tertained at their home Saturday evening m nonor of their son. H mer, who leaves on February 1 for the Texas mission field. The affair louowed the farewell testimonial held in the Second ward chapel for Elder Sims. Attending were Miss wanaa racfe of Bountiful. Weslev Ainsworth and Nick Dunn of Sandv iviias!, xuiiow ana Emma Sims, Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Ainsworth of anay, Mrs. John Sager and dausrh ter, Barbara, of American Fork, Mr and Mrs. Levi Phillips, Mr. and aits, uon toims. the guest of honnr Q.GSS C3D0 PDQPDtfS YOUI SJ AST years have proved the work-J work-J saving, profit-making ability of "Electrical Hired Hands" on hundreds of farms everywhere throughout this territory. Do YOU plan to make greater use of Cheap Electricity this year? As a progressive pro-gressive farmer, come in and talk it over. Get complete information about new Electrical Farm Equipment which can make 1940 (and years to come) more profitable and at the same time reduce work for you. SEE YOUR DEALER OR UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. i and the host and hostess. |