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Show 11' It S ' 1 : vol xxxiv ; City Calls Public Hearing on Budget For 1949 S 4U citizens are urged to at- the public hearing to be next Monday according to v vor Carlos Coates. The budget J1, 1949 will be reviewed, enab-m enab-m everyone to more fully un-Jerstacd un-Jerstacd the process of city gov-Inent gov-Inent and development. Li-nses Li-nses of local business men will I taken up for renewal on that B;jht also. "preparations " for the hearing were completed at the regular City council meeting held Tuesday Tues-day night. The hearing will be- at 7:30 p. m, in the Memorial building. Lydale Peterson Hads Lehi Riding Club Group LEHI, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1943 NUMBER 24 hip monthly meeting of the ehi Riding club was held Monday Mon-day evening at 8:00 p. m., in the form of a banquet, cooked gnd served at Ralph's cafe. Hosts of the evening were Ward Webb, Lynn Lewis, James A. ftrrell and Lorenzo Eckersley. i Thirty members were present. ! ; Dr. Elmo E. Eddington, club president, conducted the meet- ; jig. Some time was spent in . iwailine the activities of the ! nast vear. The main business ! jf the evening was the election ' $ officers. , I Lydale Peterson; this year's fee president, , was nominated t.i elected president for the ttiing year. Robert Webb was chosen as vice president. Dean Wilcox was reelected secretary and treasurer, and Harold W. Barnes, publicity chairman. Ward Wfibh was elected carjtain. and k Stanley Clark, co-captain. Lieu-, Lieu-, nants and color guard will be ten at some later date, Mr. lamps Rt.at.pd Of fipprs will srn fcio service- January first. - IFTH WARD HOLDS IUCCESSFUL BAZAAR ! The bazaar held in the Fifth sard last Thursday Droved to be t huge success, it was reported iff Ward Relief Societv President i Leota Peterson. All departments sere well patronized, and they aterally "sold everything." In the evening an interesting program was presented. A one-act one-act play presented in the First ward MIA, was taken to the fittn ward that evening. Entitled, En-titled, "My Cousin From Sweden," 4 was directed by Calvin Swen-n. Swen-n. Mrs. Harold Woolston and w daughters, of American Fork, resented string selections. A farming ballet dance was given ? Julia Adell Garrett, Marcielle rgan, Glennis and Lois Wing. Vera Trane was in charge at the program. .;' to. Peterson wishes to ex- appreciation t.n nil wrin Participated, and to the many patronized the affair. cantata arranged ros SECOND WARD JJ Christmas cantata entitled, Shepherds Christmas," will Presented in the Second ward next Tuesday. It will be-r be-r at 3:30- Director is Miss trrene Sorenson with Miss Tlyn Davis as organist, jjre will be a chorus of 21 f'lth a cast as follows: il ,vpherd- Bud Sorenson; Shepherd, Robert Brown; J! 5 Shepherd, Keith Webb; U Morrissey; Horace, Harold Sln;, Joan Shirley Webb, g Marline Harding and Don W- rePresent Mary and ph 111 the nativity scene. T! FX 4 K and a h w " ,un extended to t. mn of the wards to come ward a special pro-edh pro-edh 8 PrePared under fcam ln-ot orence Jensen, Cfan. in the Sec- NPSc;Mozelle avis and eS iShaw wU1 be in ents program. and re-'ThiM re-'ThiM be served. In ar?,W"d' aU laies of the t:eri f .led- Gts will be Tb?Si a Price limit of Uteris?1, ard wiU have Z J . lcsson, with a toloSS7 refresh- Annual Community; Song Fest ! To be Held Sunday , Tfhe,PPular community song If be held again this yea! in the Lehi stake tabernacle Sunday beginning at 8:30 p. m Church, community and schools are joining tn mr,b-a u . . . an out standing and inspirational ex- nans w. Shaw is general chairman, with Vernon K. Nielson, co-chairman for the program; Mrs. Ruth Banks, publicity; pub-licity; Mrs. Marie Smith, decorating; deco-rating; and Eldon Harding in charge of ushering. This will be the third year the holiday event has been held in the Stake tabernacle. It was originally held in the Lehi High school under the leadership of Mr. Shaw, and always to overflowing over-flowing crowds. The Hisrh Schnnl nrMioctro ,m play durine thf fifteen rv,(v, - u "vvu 111JU1 U. lC assembling period. Special numbers num-bers will be presented by the Fourth ward choir under the leaaersrup or Mrs. Naomi Schow. A sacred tableau with Miss Marilyn Mari-lyn Davis as the tahipnn fin-o u j ... & ' wui uc presemea wun a musical u;.grouna. jvuss jeanme Hutch-ings Hutch-ings will be the reader. The Lehi High School mixed chorus will be featured, with Mr Rham directing. Directing the community sing- ine Will be Mrs Torino Morleon v . HWV..M iMUUOV,lA, Mrs. Ruth Banks, Mrs. Naomi ocnow, vernon K. Nielson and Abraham Anderson, stake musif. director. Organ and piano ac companiment win De by Mrs. Georeia Ism 7;piiTipr state. ganist, and Miss Phyllis Fox, C i. 1 1 i iiuiu we xugii scnooi. The song fest will last from 8:30 until 9:30, and everyone is corcuaiiy lnvrtea-to attend and sing.v ." V ,J. ' , V Touching Funeral Held For S. Powell : Utah Junior Vegetable Growers Win Two Awards In National Competition t A UTAH junior grower was named winner of the state championship in the 1948 production-marketing, contest of the National-Junior Vegetable Growers Association as the. organization frathered in Do. troit, Mich., for its fourteenth annual four-day convention. The coveted title was captured cap-tured by Robert Rob-ert H. Wendel, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Wen-del Wen-del of Brigham City. As top performer in the state of Utah, Robert won a cash prize from the 56,000 in scholarships provided each year by A&P Food Stores to encourage better production and marketing of vegetables by farm youth. Other results announced by Prof. Grant B. Snyder of the University Univer-sity of Massachusetts, adult advisor ad-visor to the association, included the -awarding of the national championship along with the top all R. H. Wendel $500 scholarship to David Pratt, 16-year-old grower of Ithaca, N. Y. The Box Elder County youth, working under the handicap of a broken nerve in his back which confined him to bed frequently, produced large crops of canta-loupes, canta-loupes, tomatoes, and peas on 3V4 acres of his parents' 205-acre farm. Robert realized sizeable profits from his work through road-side sales and cannery distribution. dis-tribution. His cantaloupe crop netted net-ted a profit of $86.85 from a total Income of $264.00. A freshman with high academic standing at Utah State Agricultural Agricul-tural College, Robert is president of his county Future Farmers of America chapter, and has served as a judge in several produce-end poultry contests in Box Elder County. His exhibits at county and state fairs have won eleven "firsts" already in his young farming farm-ing career. In addition, Robert teaches a Sunday School class, and while in high school, conducted classes frequently fre-quently for members of the faculty. fac-ulty. He also was a member of his high school wrestling team, and is regarded as an outstanding leader in Brigham City. Former Druggist Buried In Lehi Cemetery Funeral services were held in the First ward chapel Monday! at 2:00 p. m., for Pfc. Glen S.' Powell, who was killed in action Jan. 16, 1945. Bishop Ward Webb conducted the services. The organ or-gan prelude was played by Mrs. Harold Fox. Prayer was offered by Bishop Evans L. Anderson, a close neighbor and bishop of the ward when Glen left for military services. "Sometime Well Understand," was sung by a mixed quartette, Mrs. Kate Roberts, Mrs. Robert Webb, Rulon Fox and Walter Webb. Mrs. Fox accompanied. First speaker was former Bishop Bish-op Hyrum A. Anderson. He told of the coming of the Powell family fam-ily to Lehi and of their unfailing support in ward activities. He eulogized Mrs. Powell for her valiant achievement in raising her family, upright and clean. Glen gave his life for freedom, it was stated. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his lif e for his friends," the speaker said. Leo Hadfield played a cornet solo, "In the Garden," accompanied accom-panied by Mrs. George Carson. President A. Carlos Schow, an uncle, read the biographical sketch. He told of the loss of the father of the family, when Glen was five years old. He told of his dependable character and of his well rounded life. Active in church work, and especially interested in all Scouting activities, activi-ties, he also loved sports, and hunting. He told of the love of his dog. He traced the service j tli-J nf rnnditions on rcuuiu emu vvy the battle field constant enemy fire and below zero weiu. read a poem, describing the re-i. re-i. 4.u nrof Hpnd reauested turn ui me n" , --- by Mrs. Powell. He compared It with the return oi acters to their native land. A vocal solo, "In the Garden , , r Hw Rinine Anaer- son, was accompanied by ms sister, Miss Marilyn Anderson ' wef remarks by Bishop Webb, the benediction was Pro nounced by uean vvonuu- ----Ward Bishopric. The grave to the Lehi cemetery was dedicated by Randal Schow, an uncle. Fvai military honors were cordM, under the direction of the Jtu Post of the American Legion, with Stanley M. Taylor, adjutant, in charge. , r0 Alvin Schow, ouu r4v!jr(i Webb. Kay K.eiui Dimm, i-' Clark. Blaine Anderson and Alvm T. J. Wadsworth, 83, druggist in Lehi 18 years, died at the home of a son, T. J. Wadsworth, Jr., in Salt Lake City Sunday morning morn-ing of causes incident to age. Mr. Wadsworth had been a pharmacist phar-macist in Santaquin for 27 years before his retirement ten years ago. He had lived with his son for three months past. - Mrs. Wardsworth preceded him in death several months ago. Survivors include five sons: Don C. Wadsworth, and T. J. Wadsworth Jr., Salt Lake City; Roland Wadsworth, Hamilton, Ohio; Ernest Wadsworth, Idaho Falls, and Ralph Wadsworth, Culver City, Calif. 'K two daughters, Mrs. : . Catherine Rassmussen. Pocatello, and Mrs. Margaret Pratt, Springville; 18 grandchildren; grandchil-dren; 11 great-grandchildren, and six sisters, Mrs. Kate Little-field Little-field and Mrs. Ann Stewart, Morgan; Mor-gan; Mrs. Nora Beddington, Los Angeles, Califs; Mrs. Primrose Ball and Mrs. Mattie Green, Og-den, Og-den, and Mrs. Luke Clarke, Culver Cul-ver City: Calif. The funeral was held in the Lehi First ward chapel Tuesday with Francis Grant of the bishopric bish-opric in charge. Bishop Richards To Speak at Pin Presentation FOURTH WARD PREPARES CHRISTMAS PARTY Preparations are under way for the Fourth Ward Christmas party according to Bishop Grant Christofferson. to De neia in the church Dec. 25, the affair is under direction of the MIA with Vere Peterson and Roxey Russon as presidents. The Sunday School, with Fon Rothe superintendent, will present pre-sent the program. Mrs. Hazel Roberts, Relief Society president, will take charge of the Christmas bags for the childhen. SACRAMENT MEETINGS TO BE HELD EARLY Sacrament meetings will be held early in all Lehi wards, Sunday, it was announced by Stake President Herman C. Goates. The meetings will begin at 6:30 p. m., in order .to give ample time for everyone to attend at-tend the Christmas program, beginning be-ginning at 8:30 p. m, in the stake tabernacle. LOCAL LEGION OFFICERS ATTEND CONVENTION Pin presentation services will be held in the Lehi Stake taber nacle Saturday evening at 7:30, with the public cordially invited to attend. Presiding Bishop Le Grand Richards, well known as a fluent speaker, will deliver the address. Feature of the service will be the presentation of seminary graduation pins to students who will graduate next Spring. This will be the first time this lovely service has been Used in Lehi. An informal meeting with Bishop Richards will be held at 7:00 p. m. graduates, guests and their wives will attend. , A very, fine musical ..program has been arranged, under direc tion of Frank W. , Shaw. The Lehi High school orchestra will play, "Early Dawn." Malcolm Stephensen will offer the invocation. invo-cation. The orchestra will play, "Christmas Festival," followed by the speech of welcome by Charles Johnson, class president A retold story by Jeanine Hutchings will be followed by a violin sextette, "Silent Night." The meaning of the pins will be explained by Seminary Principal Donald Wright. The pins will be presented, Floydene Smith will sing, "Christmas Lullaby," after which Bishop Richards will be the speaker. A girls' double trio will sing, "Star of the East." The bene diction will be spoken by Uvonna Smith, and Mrs. Leona Madsen will play the organ postlude. Platform guests will be the stake presidency, Herman C. Goates, Armond Webb, Frank Jones, Dale Hadfield, stake clerk, as well as Mr. Wright, Bishop Richards, M. W. Smith, seminary instructor, and the high school principal, Lloyd B. Adamson. Missionaries Are Making Progress In Foreign Lands Local Commander Sherwin All-, 4i wnnor T"P1I n red Vice uiiu""iuw V7, tant Stanley M. HiValia, aim Taylor attended the American tJL mention Saturday. Convention was held in the Legion Leg-ion Hall at Eureka. Main speak- - it. ..,r,lnrr WHS DlStriCt er oi xne events - . Commander Riter. He made a fine speech in regard to the policies poli-cies and ideals of the American Legion, it was reported. News of their son, Elder Don Peterson, proves gratifying to President and Mrs. Virgil H. Peterson. He is progressing well with his assignment there. He has learned the Swedish language lang-uage to the extent that he can talk for half an hour in that tongue, and assists his new companion com-panion in learning it. ' He is serv-infr serv-infr in the northern part of Fin land where the Swedish language prevails. He reports Finland is a very modern place, with a modern Ford plant at Helsinki. At a recent re-cent holiday dinner the menu inrinded rabbit and wild fowl and five gallons of ice cream. An album of Finland views was received re-ceived by his parents recently. BOOK REVIEW GIVEN IN MUTUAL A special feature of the Gleaner Glean-er and M Men classes in the forward MIA last Tuesday, was a book review given by Mrs SaunBeck. She presented the book, "In the Gospel J.et, by Dr. John A. Widstoe. UNION MEETING SUNDAY Sunday School Union Meeting tHU he held Sunday at 2:00 p. m., it was announced - by Karl Webb, stake superintendent. All officers and teacners are urged to be present for an inspirational session. Stake Board members are asked to meet fifteen minutes early. Lehi Public Invited To Sacred Pageant The traditional Christmas pageant will be held again this year at the Alpine Stake taber nacle in American Fork, it is announced by Mrs. Leatha Han sen, stake speech director of the MIA. People of Lehi and Pleas ant Grove are cordially invited to attend, Mrs. Hansen stated, and there will be no charge. To accommodate the large crowds, the sacred pageant will be held two evenings, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 22 and 23 at 7:30. A mammoth three .tier stage and velvet curtains are be ing Installed with special soft lighting effects. "The Prince of Peace", Alpine stake MIA pageant, will be a highlight of the holiday services. The pageant will be presented in the stake tabernacle next Wednesday Wed-nesday and Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:30 o clock. Made up of eight tableaus de picting events up to the birth of the Savior, the production prom ises to be a beautiful contribution contribu-tion to the community Christmas season. More than 20 persons are tak ing part in the pageant. The music is being furnished by an MIA chorus of the combined wards, directed by Mrs. Dean Farnsworth, with Mrs. Owen Humphries and Miss Joy Green accompanists, and a chorus of Singing Mothers of the wards directing by Mrs. W. R. Halliday with Mrs. Karl Adamson accom panist. Other special musical numbers also are included. President Goates In Salt Lake Veterans Hospital Stake President Herman C. Goates is receiving treatment in the Veterans' .hospital in Salt Lake City,: following an opera tion performed last Thursday.' Mrs. Goates, in the company of President and Mrs. Armond E Webb, went in to see him, Tuesday. Tues-day. Due to. the heavy snowfall there, they were unable to reach the hospital so contacted him by telephone. He reported that he is walking about some and pro gressing nicely. President Goates is a veteran of World War I. Lehi Wins Over Nephi In Close Game - In a closely contested game in the Lehi gym, the Pioneers came out on top over the Wasp quintette quin-tette from Nephi. With spectators spec-tators in an uproar of excitement Lehi gained her first victory in the pre-season basketball game Wednesday with a score of 37 to 35. . Previous encounters have been with Spanish Fork at Spanish Span-ish Fork and Lehi, and with Tooele on their home floor. Only six players were used by Coach Earl Holmstead: Hal Holmstead, captain this year; Dick Cooper, Keith Colledge, Vee Warenski, Kay Worthen and Ve-Nile Ve-Nile Russon. In the contest between the Sophomore teams, Nephi won by 2 points. Thursday evening's game is with Morgan at the local gym. LADY TEACHERS HOLD PARTY The lady teachers of the Lehi High school planned a Christmas party for Wednesday. Dinner at the "Sliver Star" in Orem, was the feature of the evening. Those attending included, Mrs. Phoebe Inness, Mrs; Barbara Trane, Miss Norine Fox, Miss Lorraine Driscell, and Miss Ethe-line Ethe-line Bugg. Gifts were exchanged. STANLEY ABBOTT LEARNS FOREIGN LANGUAGE Most recent word from Elder Stanley Abbott was that he is enjoying his Mission in Czecko- Slovakia and learning the lang uage. Mail from home is some what slowed up, he reported, al though his letters reach his mother, Mrs. Perry Abbott, promptly. Body of Hero Victor Smith Thought Lost to be Brought Home for Burial Final Rites Held Here For Joseph Patrick Friends and relatives gathered in the Fourth ward chapel Sat urday to pay tribute to the life of Joseph Jesse Patrick, 72, who died Monday, of a heart attack while working on the Fourth ward church. The services were conducted by Robert Chatfleld of the ward bishopric. Prelude and postlude music was played by Mrs. Marie Smith. Max B. Rothe offered the invocation. Mrs. Lornell Bateman sang, "O, My Father," with Mrs. Smith as accompanist. Mrs. Smith accompanied ac-companied the other musical numbers, also. The life sketch was read by Mrs. Lilith Peck. The first speaker was Walter Perkins of Bountiful, son of the man who had converted con-verted the Patrick family to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Latter-day Saints. He filled the place of his father, now 84, who was ill and could not attend. He dls cussed the fine qualities of the family, and drew comparisons with gospel teachings. Former Ward Bishop Lester M. Norberg related faith promoting experiences in the Patrick family, and told of the friendship of Elisha Peck with them while on his mission in England. Mrs Patrick and her two children came on the 'sanre'-boat with Elder Peck. ' 'Her Tiusband had preceded her in emigrating. Bishop Grant Christofferson spoke briefly of their faithful ness and their willing service in the ward, including Mrs. Patrick also. Between speakers Mrs. Kath erlne Hansen and Mrs. Charlene Allred, her daughti,-san;, "In the Garden." . Mrit- Bateman sang, "I'm a Pilgjim." These were well loved, songs especially requested by Mrs. Patrick, as was the closing song, ,"Now is the Hour." This was sung by Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Allred. Mahlon Peck offered the closing clos-ing prayer, and Bishop Linel Larsen dedicated the grave in the Lehi cemetery. Relief Society So-ciety members cared for the lovely love-ly flowers. Pallbearers were members of the High Priests' quorum: L. E. Russon, Isaac R. Peck, John S. Smith, Joseph E. Smith, Hyrum Gray and LeRoy Worley. FIRST WARD CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SUNDAY Ward Conference will be held in the First ward Sunday evening at 6:30, it was announced by Bishop Ward Webb. The meeting will begin early, in order that everyone may attend the big Christmas program in the stake tabernacle immediately following. follow-ing. Special musical numbers are being prepared under direc tion of Mrs. Leona Madsen, ward chorister. ISAAC BONE INJURED IN HOME ACCIDENT Coming as a shock to his many friends was the news of the in- Jury of Isaac Bone in a home accident Monday. Mr. Bone had been cutting meat, and apparent ly slipped and fell. Clutching at the washing machine for support sup-port he had fallen, the wringer striking his head. Found in an unconscious con dition by his wife, he was taken to the Lehi Hospital. He recovered recov-ered sufficiently that evening to recognize family members but could not remember what had happened. ! HIGH PRIESTS HOLD PARTY The Hiffh Priests of Lehi Stake gathered Wednesday evening for an enjoyable party in the staKe tabernacle. All High Priests and their Dartners. and the widows of High Priests were invited. Two films were shown by Eldon Harding. Hard-ing. Pie and ice cream were served. In charge of the group are President Virgil H. Peterson. Bishop Joseph E. Smith and George Leany. News of his son, Lt. Victor Smith, came last week to George H. Smith, after a five year per iod of ! uncertainty. Lt. Smith was reported missing in action Oct. 30, 1943, and 7 months later was termed killed in action, but no report of the finding of the body was received until last week. Mr. Smith's letter from the War Department stated that the plane piloted by Lt. Smith had came down in the mountains between be-tween Burma and India and he had been buried nearby. He had ordered the crew members to bail out when trouble threatened. The body had been removed to the US Military cemetery at Barrakopore, near Calcutta, and later to a mausoleum at Scho-field Scho-field Barracks, In Hawaii. Mr. Smith has requested that it be sent for burial. He had not seen his son since Victor left for cadet training Dec. 13, 1941, seven years ago. Victor trained with the first group of cadets, at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, and received his Wings at Moore Field in Fort Worth. He served as pilot instructor in-structor at Columbia, South Carolina. Ca-rolina. He left for India in February, Feb-ruary, 1943, Squadron Leader over 10 bombers with 60 officers and men. They flew from Florida by way of South America and Africa to reach Calcutta, India. He aided in piloting bombers from India to China. A B-25, flown by Lt. Smith is seen with 10 others oth-ers in the picture, "God Is My Co-Pilot." Lt. Smith has been awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, Aug. 9, 1920, a son of George II. and Christie Sharp Smith. He came to Lehi with his parents in 1926. He graduated graduat-ed from the Lehi High school, attended at-tended Dixie College in St. George, one year and Brigham Young university at Provo, one year. He was attending the University of Utah in his third year, with a chemistry major, at the time he enlisted in the Army Air Forces. ."; . - - . " Survivors include his, father, two brothers and one sister: Lewis and William Smith, both of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Beth Edvalson, of Lander, Wyo. A brother, Leo Smith, died suddenly in 1944, while studying in New York City. Mr. Smith received word of his death Nov. 6, exactly exact-ly one year after the notification of Victor's loss. ' Seminary Classes . . Give Program Seminary students gave the program in Sacrament meeting in the First ward Sunday evening. eve-ning. Charles Johnson conducted conduct-ed and named the theme, "The Need for Authority in the Church." The opening song, "Praise to the Man," by the ward choir and congregation, was followed by prayer by Rose Marie Ferrell of the seminary. Talks were given by Malcolm Stephensen, Colleen Taylor, Ge- neel Foreman and Jeanine Hutchings. Between speeches, JaLayne Webb sang "Prayer Perfect," Per-fect," accompanied by Marilyn Anderson. Closing song was, "111 Strive While Young to Tune My Voice," and the benediction was spoken by Mary Lu Downs. DIP CAMP HOLDS PARTY Following the necessary busi ness In the Evansville Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Pio-neers, last Thursday, a delightful Christmas party was held. The meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Elsie Comer. A hot din ner was served and gifts exchanged. Assisting Mrs. Comer with ar rangements and serving were Mrs. Hazel Allred, captain, Mrs. Effie Gibbons, Verda Peterson, and Deaun Beck. AUCTUS CLUB HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARTY Mrs. Warren L. Goates was hostess at her home for the Auctus club last Wednesday eve ning. The group enjoyed visit ing and the exchange of gilts. Christmas stories were given by Mrs. Mahlon Smith and Alice Goates. ... Broadbent. |