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Show DECEMBER 19, 1940 THE LEIII SUN, LEIII, UTAH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1940 Alpine District Schools Meeting Changing Conditions of Fewer Students and Defense Program Merry Christmas to you ... our friends, neighbors and customers. We Gladly join with others whose privilege it has been to serve you m sending our heartiest holiday greetings! FASHION CLEANERS GLENN'S SERVICE To You and Yours for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, and we invite you to continue your friendly and appreciated patronage. STATE STREET BARBER SHOP J. R. GOODWIN, PROPRIETOR i t f, fifty We wish success to all our friends, Now can't you guess the reason? We're grateful for your patronage, And 'tis the Christmas Season. ! RUTH'S" BEAUTY NOOK R I III I II i ' we treasure most was not. given at this the yeaTSf ' bnt niher was given aU through TVe La' Tbis ft is your friendship and patronage. showing most anse we know it is your way Too, and tw that onr service has been welcomed by year e J yon vaJne this service. .So for another e say "Merry Christmas to AIL" LEHI MOTOR CO. The entire staff of YOUR NEWSPAPER joins in wish-ing wish-ing Vou a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR ... and we want to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your patronage .and cooperation cooper-ation during the past year. LEHI SUN May This Christmas be but . a forerunner of the Happiness Happi-ness and Prosperity that will be yours throughout through-out the coming year VAL'S BARBER SHOP S lL,iUIS n. iamM,. h ,1,,,!,. y.fa Another year . . . another Christmas .' . may it be your happiest and most Joyous Joy-ous ' Knight's Spring Canyon Coal ZIMMERMAN COAL CO. 551 N. 5th W. Phone 6 . - r '-'-ja fa Yn. i if - j Among the gifts we will receive, re-ceive, none will be more cherished cher-ished than that bestowed by the passing year your friendship and the privilege of having served you. So it is most sincerely that we wish yon a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Tear. THREE-BAR DAIRY Primary Children Entertained At Xmas Programs The Primary children of all wards in the stake are being entertained at Christmas programs and parties this week. The First ward Primary officers and teachers entertained the children chil-dren of that ward Wednesday afternoon. aft-ernoon. A program was given by the children and the officers and teachers, after which they enjoyed dancing and games. A beautifully-decorated tree was an important feature and Santa made his visit, leaving a treat for every child in attendance. The Second ward children were entertained in their ward chapel on Tuesday afternoon. A program was given as follows: Opening prayer by Verna Gale, group song by Joan Roberts, Rowena and Lorena Abbott, Ab-bott, Zola Goodwin and Marlene Glover; a vocal duet by Marilyn Davis and Connie Christofferson, a story by Mrs. Ethel Webb and a reading by Venna Christiansen. , Later games and dancing were enjoyed and Santa Claus came and left a bag of goodies . for each child. The closing prayer was offered of-fered by Carma Gray. The Third ward Primary children will present a program in the ward chapel on Christmas eve (next Tuesday night) and all parents and ward members are invited to come. They have prepared a splendid program pro-gram and Santa Claus is expected to arrive and leave a treat for the children. The Fourth ward officers and teachers entertained the Primary children Wednesday afternoon at a gay Christmas party. A splendid program was presented by the teachers and officers, after which Santa Claus came and gave each child a sack of candy. The Fifth ward children were entertained by the ward Primary officers Wednesday afternoon Games and dancing were enjoyed and Santa Clans came during the afternoon, leaving a treat for every child. s ; Marines Will Spend Xmas On Samoa For many years only one U. S. Marine has been on duty in Tu-tuila. Tu-tuila. on the tiny island of Samoa which lies about two thousand miles east of Australia. This Marine, usuallv a first-sergeant, is in com mand of some seventy Polynesians, an armed native force, whose duty is to guard the U. S. Naval Sta tion. This is probably one of the most novel assignments ever given a non-commissioned officer, according accord-ing to Captain Con D. Silard, in charge of the Marine Corps Re cruiting Station, Salt Lake City, Utah, and for years a solitary ma rine has been detailed as "boss" of this Samoan guard or Flta Fita, along with his other administrative duties. Their uniform is the last word in simplicity. It consists of a navy blue skirt with red trimmings and red sash and a red turban. Their feet and legs are bare, in keeping with their native custom but on dress parade they wear white, short-sleeved short-sleeved undershirts. Young Samoans of high caste consider it a great honor to be a Fita Fita, therefor there is always a waiting list of sons of island chieftons and prominent prom-inent families who want to Join. Many bf these handsome, dusky aristocrats have been bearing for the U. S. Government for 12 or 15 years. - Up to the present day this lone marine has had for companionship during his two years of duty, members mem-bers of the navy families there but this Christmas first-sergeant Cecil R. Bates will have, for the first time, some old friends to help him with the holiday festivities on that i lonely Isle. A small detachment of Maries will sail this month from San Diego, California, for Samoa where they will form the advance guard of one of the many defense forces that Uncle Sam is locating cn scattered insular possessions all over the globe. This force will doubtlessly be increased later and will serve as a naval base for roving rov-ing aircraft and ships of the U. S. Navy. Yes, this Christmas will be a novel one for some but a Joyous occasion In the most southerly point where marines are stationed and instead of fir trees and snow, there vill be cocoanut palms and sand under a warm tropical sun, with the happy, fun-loving Samoans to share In a good old American Christmas. For the first time in a number of years the Alpine School District will have a decrease in the school census. This has come about very largely for three reasons: First, a declining birth rate. Tins became evident last year when, for the first time in the history of the Alpine School District, mere were fewer children in the six lower grades than there were in the six upper grades. Second, this decline is due to some migration from our district to sections sec-tions where there is more employment. employ-ment. The Government's Defense Program is partially responsible for this. Third, it is due to some annexation annexa-tion by Provo of territory originally in the Alpine School District. At this date there are 4,908 students stu-dents enrolled in the schools of the Alpine District; at this date last year there were an even 5,000 students stu-dents enrolled. As state aid is on a per capita basis, this decline In the , number of students has some effect on our school revenue. However, How-ever, as yet this decline is not serious, ser-ious, especially if certain sections of our district continue to grow as they have done and if there are no further furth-er annexations by Provo. In general I feel that. the schools of Alpine District are in good condition con-dition financially and educationally. The School Board has definitely adopted a pay-as-it-goes policy and is determined, if possible to retire bonds as they become due. Last year the Board paid $35,000 in bonds and will pay this year $33,000. This has been done without in any way curtailing our education program. The Board is doing all in its power to do its share in the defense program, having already set up a class in welding at the Lincoln high school. At present it is planning the following classes: Operation, care, and repair of tractors; wood working and building construction; elementary electricity, including operation, care, and repair of electrical elec-trical equipment; and a course in drafting, if there is sufficient demand. de-mand. These latter courses are for men between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five. I mention the above program because it is new. It is made possible because the expense is borne almost entirely by the Fed eral Government, but is under state and district supervision. If space would permit, much could be said about our regular school program, which is as broad and complete as it has ever been, including in-cluding as it does a health program second to none in the state, an increasing in-creasing emphasis on trade and vocational vo-cational education, and a definite increase in emphasis on fundamentals, fundamen-tals, especially reading. The Board appreciates the splendid splen-did work being done by all cooperating cooperat-ing agencies, including the Parent-Teacher Parent-Teacher Association and its parent-education parent-education program, the NYA and its program of student aid the WPA and its lunch program, and all other agencies, including the public press, which is so willing to offer space at all times. As Superintendent of Schools my chief interest shall continue to be the educational welfare of the boys and girls in our district. That is why we have schools at public expense, ex-pense, and the public has a right at all times to insist on economy and efficiency in carrying out the purpose pur-pose for which the schools are instituted. in-stituted. I desire to extend to patrons, students, stu-dents, and teachers my very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year. D. R. Mitchell, Superintendent Citizen Celebrates 83rd Birthday Levi Phillips, one of Lehl's few remaining pioneer citizens, celebrated cele-brated his 83rd birthday anniversary annivers-ary on Saturday, December 14. Mr. Phillips is very active for his age and seems to be enjoying good health. He is one of Lehi's most beloved and highly respected older citizens. His daughter, Mrs. Lester Peterson, Peter-son, entertained at a birthday supper sup-per in his honor at her home Saturday Sat-urday evening and Sunday a family fam-ily gathering was held at the Phillips Phil-lips home in honor of the occasioa Present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Anderson and children of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Phillips of Provo, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Peterson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sims and son, George, Mrs. Mary Gurney, the guest of honor and Mrs. Phillips. The Lehi Sun joins with Mr. Phillips many friends in extending happy birthday wishes to him. Members of the Athenian club were delightfully entertained Wednesday Wed-nesday afternoon at their annual Chirstmas party at the home of Mrs. Elmo Eddington. A social afternoon aft-ernoon was enjoyed and the members mem-bers exchanged gifts. Hostesses of the affair were Mrs. T. F. Klrkham, Mrs. A. W. Davis, Mrs. Cecil Ash, Miss Ida Thurmaa and Mrs. Ed-dington. .fig May the spirit of Christmas remain with you throughout the coming year. We pledge ourselves to strive harder than ever before to merit your confidence and patronage. THE LEHI HARDWARE fe -V CHRIS TMA S CHEER -J y o-d- YEAR AFTER YEA R You can't beat it. So we say again Merry Christmas and a Ilappy and Prosperous New Year To Insure a Merry Xmas let us furnish yonr Xmas Candies and Nuts from our Fresh, Clean Stock at Lowest Prices. We love to serve you and we appreciate your trade. I . Peterson's Square Deal Grocery ft ivy st i The Lehi City Power Department wish to take advantage of this time and extend to all our friends and patrons all the good wishes that this season of the year brings. It has been a pleasure to maintain a hif,h degree of service to our City and to our Customers. We appreciate the patronage and support of Citizens during the past year and have enjoyed our pleasant business relations with you. Once again we extend the compliment of the Season and trust that the coming Christmas will be the best you have ever known in Happiness and Good Cheer, Lehi City Municipal Power 9 MA1T YOU BE AS WE WISH May all your hopes succeed and may you always remember that we are trying to please you with our Complete Line of Meats, Groceries, Confections, R.C.A. Radios and anything you may need for the home. We carry everything for Christmas. , FOURTH WARD CASH STORE Kione 14-W Lehi, Utah Let's wish together! Let's overlook our little complaints, com-plaints, and let's be thankful for what we have and for what we Intend having. .Let's wish for each other's joy in this great season . . . and hope for each other's happiness In the coming year. It's easier this way, and more enjoyable. All together, then! A brighter, happier year. ' LARSEN BROS. I |