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Show Friday, December 25,1931 THE MIDVAL E JOURNA L _MIDVALE SCHOOL NOTES WHO'S WHO Nelda Marchant, this week's choice for Who's Who, is one of the best known students in the school. Nelda came from Park City about two years ago. Since that time she was won the division and state spelling contests sponsored by the 'l"ribune; she is one of the school reporters, ana she is an outstanding student in all her classes. Nelda has charge of the spelling club and she is doing some fine work teaching other students how to spell. JUNE ANDERSON. ART CLASSES The art classes have been ver)' busy during the past two weeks making Christmas cards. Some of the students that have made excellent cards are Clara Elieson and Sofia Karaglonis. Mr. Lee Master is verJ> pleased with the work of these students and hopes that other students will do excellent work also. G.!!JR'l'RUDE MALSTROM, 9-C. SCIENCE CLASSES The science classes have been very busy organizing committees. Eacn committee has a certain topic which it reports to the rest of the class. Tc prepare some of these topics it is necessary to make a careful study 01 them. Mr. A. A. Larson of the city water department and Mr. Orton, school janitor, have helped the students in preparing these. Mr. Orton explained heating and ventilating systems, while Mr. Larson explained the water system. Other topics are: a sanitary survey and a weather study for January. The science classes are also making scrap books and collections as hobbies. GERTRUDE MALSTROM. BIOLOGY The Biology classes have been studying senses. Most people think they have only five senses, but we have found that we have about eleven. (Some people haven't any, the way they act at times.) The senses we have are senses of sight, hearing, smelling, taste, touch, equilibrium, warmth, cold, pain, orgamc and winesthetic. One sense we all ..have wh1ch is not mentioned is nonse!i:se; other people have common sense and horse sense. But now everyone is using all their senses to make dollars and cents. JUNE ANDERSON. KINDERGART EN NEWS The kindergarten children have finished all their Christmas sewing. Among the articles they have made are purses for their little sisters and little girl friends, hobby horses for their brothers and little boy playmates, hot pads for their mothers, and rabbits and elephants for their baby brothers and sisters. They have also made a green clay pencil holder as a Christmas present to Mr. Greenwood, so he will be able to find a pencil or a pen when he needs it. Wednesday, December 23, the children had a Christmas party. Mrs. Olson furnished the refreshments. They all enjoyed it very much. are The kindergarten children the and Christmas, awaiting eagerly coming of Santa Claus. They want him to bring them some band instru'IDents, so they can organize a band after the holidays. The whole kindergarten wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone. , NELDA MARCHANT. ~ PLATOON SCHOOL The platoon school enjoyed a very fine Christmas program Wednesday, December 23. The pupils sang several songs. The Drama club presented three Christmas plays, and Miss Larson and Barbara Deming of the kindergarten recited. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone is the wish ol every platoon school pupil. NELDA MARCHANT. MR.BARTON The students of Mr. Barton's classes are very glad to have Mr. Barton back after a two weeks' ab· sence during which he underwent an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Barton has been taking car~ of the classes and we expect to havl' Mr. Barton back again to stay after the holidays, as l1e was feeling much better and came here to visit Monday. JUNE ANDERSON. J BEAUTY SHOP IDEAL -Hazel Richardson, Operator 31 Lincoln, one block east of Midvale School. Phone Mid. 216-W Sommers Natural Permanent Wave, including shampoo and two finger waves, $5.00, $4.00 and $3.50 Finger Waves ···--····------·50c Marcel ·-··--··--·-··-··--···········50c Hot Oil Treatment, Packs and Tips at Reasonable Prices. EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING The better your watch, the more it deserves proper care. We Repair All Sizes of Swtas and American Watches We are glad to regulate your watch free of charge. J.S.MOR GAN The Old Shoe Shiner Is Back in Town Let Him Shine Your Shoes TOM KARAS Across the street from Utah Power and Light Co. LARK UNION Mrs. Walter Berrett, :vrrs. Fred Coomber, Mrs. Claren-.:!e Wardle, Mrs. Clyde Soffe, Mrs. Ted Fenstermaker, Mrs. J. H. Greer, Mrs. Walter Brown, Mrs. Clarence Sharp, and Mrs. Mildred Seddon, members of the Unity :::Iub, met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chester Baker. Progressive games w<:rc played, prizes :soing to Mrs. J. H. Greer, Mrs. Ted Brown t~"enstermaker, Mrs. Walter :ind Mrs. Mildred Seddon. Refreshments were served. A Christmas pageant, under the Jirection of the Sunday school offi~ers, was given Sunday morning at :he Union ward house. Much credit is given those in charge for the fine program which was enjoyed by many. Thursday evening of last week, members of the adult class of the Union ward M. I. A. entertained at a progra!n in the amusement hall. A .adio program was enjoyed and a one-act play, "Advertising for a Husband," was given by members of the ~lass. Monday evening a meeting of all :>fficers of the Union ward was held in the ward house. Subjects pertaining to the ward were discussed. Arthur Godfrey, who is attending the A. C. at Logan, is spending this ;veek with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. dorace T. Godfrey. Friday morning M:r. Godfrey will leave for Chicago, where he is going as a delegate for the college to a convention which will be held in Chicago during the C::hristmas holidays. Mrs. Ferrel White and little son, Junior, were Salt Lake visitors Saturday, guests of Mrs. Pete Dow. One hundred and seventy-five chi!dren were entertained at a Christmas party Mo_nd&y after_noon by the Primary officers. Off1cers of the ors-anization presented a one-act pl,.ay, 'The Night Before Christmas." Other numbers on the program were dances oy the children of the different groups, readings, and a large Christmas tree with a bag of candy and nuts for each child present, which were presented by Santa in person. Members of the Union ward choir under the leadership of Mrs. -Lucy Godfrey entertained at a Christmas program at the Sunday evening meeting. A. 0. Smart of Salt Lake was the speaker. Some changes in the Union ward Primary were made Sunday evening at the regular meeting. Mrs. Edna Proctor was retained as president .vith Lavern Smart as first counselor, Louise Newbold as second counselor, and Mrs. Myrtle McNamara, secretary. Officers of the Sunday school are entertaining Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at a Christmas party for children of the Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Walker are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, born to them Sunday. UNIVERSITY TELLS REGISTRATION RULES Registration for the winter quarter at the University of Utah will take place Saturday, January 2, 1932. This change in registration day is being made in an attempt to minimize the confusion usually existing in the first week of the quarter because of late registering. A fine will be imposed upon those students who do not complete their registration by Saturday at 5 p.m. Several changes have been made in the program and class schedule this year which will enable the student entering the university for the first time to get nearly the same work in the winter quarter as if he had entered in the fall, according to Mr. Norton, b.ead of the office of the Recorder of the Faculties. He also states that high school graduates may enter the university January 2 and by adding only one six-weeks' summer term, graduate from the university with this year's class. High school credits should be sent to the recorder's office at once, he advises. Under the new plan, Economics 1, 2 and 3, required of most students, can be taken in two quarters, one of four and one of five hours to earn the required nine hours instead of doing the work in three 3 hours courses. There are also beginning classes in the winter quarter in French, SpanIsh, German, English, chemistry, geology, anthropology and other fields of work. GERMAN CLASSES LEARN NEW CHRISTMAS SONGS By Tomoko Watanuki The German classes have caught the true spirit of Christmas, for they are learning Christmas songs in German. "Stille Nacht," "Silent Night" in German, bas been learned, and since the song originated in Germany, it is certainly appropriate for the occasion. "Tannenbaum," "The Fir Tree,'' another German song, has also been learned. The French class, Thursday, had a Christmas party under the direction of Lois Swenson. Mr. and Mrs. David D. Magee and son, Roy, Mrs. AJice Wilcox and little daughter, Patricia, spent Friday of .ast week with relatives in American . Fork. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sandstrom returned to their home Thursday after spending several weeks in Beaver with Mrs. Sandstrom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Reed and Mr. and Mrs. David S. Peterson were visitors in Midvale, Saturday. Mrs. Alma Bloom entertained a number of ladies at cards Thursday of last week at her home, and gave prizes to Mrs. Sherman Wilcox and Mrs. Pete Carl for high score. Four tables of bridge were played and a late luncheon was served to Mrs. Marie Peterson, Mrs. D. A. Thomas, Mrs. Pete Carl, Mrs. Wallace Peterson, Mrs. Fred F.ahrni, Mrs. Clyde Crump, Mrs. Sherman Wilcox, Mrs. Will Kuphadlt, Mrs. E. W. Gleason and Mrs. Millie "ykert. Mrs. E. W. Gleason and daughter, Miss Alta Gleason, and Mrs. Wilson Smith spent Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Lawrence Grabner and daughter, Kathleen, were the luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mauyon and family in Bingham, Sun· day. 1.virs. Willard Crittenden had as her guests Tuesday afternoon her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Crittenden, of Midvale. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Nell entertained friends at a "500" card party Monday evening at their home. Mrs. R. L. Parry and Mrs. D. Frank Griffiths won ladies' prizes for high score, and Ray Parry and Harry Rowland won gent's prizes. A two-course luncheon was served to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. 1 Nell, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Meyerhoffer, Mr. and Mrs. George s. Stott, Mr. and Mrs. R. -· Parry, Mr. and Mrs. u. Frank Griffith, Mrs. George Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Smith, Mrs. Marie Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. David D. Magee. Mrs. Nell was assisted in serving by Mrs. Willa Nell. Mrs. Wallace Blackburn, Mrs. D. Frank Griffiths, Mrs. R. L. Parry and Mrs. Herman Greenhalgh spent Monday in Salt Lake City. Lark was well represented at Copperton Tuesday at the high school, it being parents' "viisting day. A good program was outlined for all visitors, an appropriate Christmas play was · ~JVen, ana a luncheon served to about 100 guests. -------- On Christmas iPrize Essay) By LiUian Stokes If there is one day in the entire 365 which is the hub of the year, the pivot, that day is Christmas. Christma.s time achieves a high peak of festivity which has taken many weeks to build up-and then after a few joyous days exhauts itself. Still, all the thought, and all the labor that go to make Christmas a joyous day, are worth while. For as long as men take such pleasure in a holiday, life is full of meaning. No matter how young we are or how old, Christmas brings its pleasures. For the child there is the dazzle of the toy shop windows, the Christmas tree ablaze with lights, the wondrous mystery of 5lanta Claus. I remember when we, weighted with the wisdom of six-year-olds, would gather in corners and solemnly discuss how soon letters should be mailed to Santa Claus-whethe r it would be right to pray for roller skates, and whether Santa really came down the chimney. Those were the days when the winter months were filled with mystery and breathless secrets that reached a climax on Christmas morning. I can remember how hard it was to go to sleep and how I undressed before bedtime in the hope of hastening the gala day. And I can see the three cookies I placed on a saucer on the dining room table for the good Saint. After mother had read to us about Jesus, about Donder and Blixen, and Santa Claus's stomach shaking like a bowl of jelly, the night was fillet'! with strange dreams interrupted by wakings to find qut if Santa had come. Long before it was light, the whole family would awaken to see the gifts. One Christmas time, the neighbor's boy quite boastfully informed me that there was no Santa Claus. I didn't believe him. Santa had always been kind to me, so I hotly contested his statement. From other sources the disturbing information also came to me. Could it be true? Could I havl' been the victim of a pleasant decep· tion? Mysterious bundles in bureau drawers and on closet shelves borE' mute testimony to the non-existenct> of the jolly man. That year was ODE' of waning faith yet hesitant doubt. rt was only after a struggle that 1 relinquished my faith in Santa Claus. But then, I was taken into the confidence of the adults, and I became a part of the machinery that kept Christmas going. That was as much fun as being the child who received the gifts. I was entrusted with precious packages and important missions. I felt grown up. So Christmas changes in its appeal to the individual as the individual changes. In this way it keeps pace with his development, and is always prepared to play its role as the most important day of the year. As we get older, we see the broader background of Christmas,-th at it is based on love of man for man. We feel the joy of giving where no gifts are returned. We thrill to the sacrifice made by the Christ Child and smile at the delightful customs built up by the whole world about this day. The bedecked tree, the gifts, the Christmas dinner, the jolly Saint, the carols, are but a part of Christmas. They have been built up from the . . . ' . . -stones of the Chnst Child, the gJ.fts of the three wise men, and the superstitions of men. Yet they are precious. ~~~'l ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ f:'!S:'1-':'lf:'!.':'1E '1Ji'1f:'lii'lf:'1Ji'1 :'1f:'1ii'lf:'lf;'!.S: l1f:'1f:"!f:'lf:"\tS:'1S:'1f:'!f:"lf:'1S IRIS THEATE R -~~~~~~a\~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (l)qrtstmus Oirrrttugs If thoughts are real things- And who'll disagree ?We send all our best ones To hang on your tree! MIDVAL E DRUG COMPANY as long as the story of the Babe in the manger and His sacrifice for man is told. It will last as long as men. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Christmas Shopping (Prize Essay) By Margaret Davies Christmas shopping is a disease, a malady which makes its victims insane. It turns mild, sweet-tempered women into veritable shrews; it conservative people makes wise, flighty and irresponsible. It destroys harmony in the home; it eats its sinister way into the family bank account and leaves waste and regret in its path. In vain people fight this dread disease. Man often escapes, but woman is sure, sooner or later, to succumb to the fearful disorder. Along about the first of December the first faint symptoms begin to stir in her blood. She feels an irresistible desire to haunt the downtown shops. She wanders aimlessly from counter to counter and from store to store. Her sense of value is gradually blurred, and her memory deserts her. She forgets that Helen hates perfume and lets its insidious scent lure her into purchasing this expensive odorous gift. As Christmas day approaches the mania grows. She haunts the holi- GIVE AN INSURANCE POLICY FOR CHRISTMAS ~ . Ati me Iy wish came floating by, As cheery as the azure shy; We caught it for our very own, To broadcast through the microphon e: "A ME..RRY CHRISTMA S TO THE MIDVALE JOURNA L While tender retro- spect arrays With glamour every toy, We'll wish you happy holidays And every Christmas joy! MIDVALE GARAGE J. J. CRANE Representing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Pioneer Street Phone Mid. 219. Friday and Saturday, December 25 and 26 .. ·"The Secret 6" -WithWALLACE BEERY, LEWIS STONE, JOHN MACK BROWN, JEAN ITA.RLOW, MA~JORIE RAMBEAU .:: -· '·-· . ...., - .. _- . Sunday and Monday, December 27 and 28 ''STEPPING OUT ' :Call Them Tonight It's a thrill to chat with out-of-town friends by telephone. It's next best to actually seeing them. Typical statio!!• to-station night rates: May your holidays be happy days; And joy and cheer abo\llld! May sweet peace reign and never wane, The whole New Year around! DELINQUENT NOTICE Sandy Irrigation Company. Principal Place of Business, Sandy, Uath. Notice is hereby given that there are delinquent upon the following described stock on account of the regular annual assessment of 25 cents per share, levied on the capital stock of the corporation on October 2, 1931, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective stockholders as follows: Shares. Amt. NAMECert. No. 475 J. A. Brown ----·-·--··--··--- 24 $6.00 2.00 34 Amanda Eckman ·-··-··· 8 497 Annie Johnson ···-·-········ 91;3 2.35 8.00 227 Joseph Mace ................ 32 1.00 508 E. E. Peebles ................ 4 1.75 464 F. W. Wilson ................ 7 1.70 142 Mamie Morris ............ 6 2-3 2.50 279 Wm. M. Morris ............ 10 2.00 8 ............ Sunberg V. Leo 348 And in accordance with law and an order of the board of directors made October 2, 1931, so many shares of each parcel of stock as may be necesary will be sold at public auction on the 11th day of January, 1932, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the Sandy City Bank, to pay the delinquent assessment together with the cost of advertising and expense of sale. A. M. NELSON, Secretary. Sandy, Utah. (Date of first publication, Dec. 25, 1931; date of last publication Jan. 1, 1932.) The very nature of Christmas makes it immortal. It will last as long as parents love their children, and children are merry. It will last WITTICH 'S LOCK, GUN AND NOVELTY REPAIRING Stoves, Toys, Victrolas, Lamps, Beds, Cooking Utensils, Electrical Appliances, Bathroom Fixtures In fact, we can repair most anything and save you money. Midvale, Utah 58 No. Main St. day displays and mills around in the maddened crowd. Now all resemblance to her former self disappears. She purshes and shoves and quarrels. She reaches and clutches and grabs. The sight of a crowded counter fills her with an insane desire to buy, regardless of the ru:1:icles for sale. Her family endeavors to save her, but the contagion has her in its grasp, and their efforts are unavailing. She has no peace at home and is happy ohly when she is part of the noisy mob. The frenzy grows; the worthless gifts accumulate. With the light of madness in her eyes, she exultantly wraps each package and sends it on its useless way. Christmas day passes; the fever subsides; sanity returns. She surveys the wi·eck in consternation. She realizes the futility of it all and vows never again to fall victim to the detestable malady. She has somehow sensed that the secret of a Christmas of real joy and happiness does not come in an orgy of frienzied shopping, but in remaining at home and creating a beautiful, joyous Christmas for b.er family. from MIDVALE toPhoenix ....................$1.15 Oakland .................... $1.30 liGHT RATEs-8:30 .. • te 4:30 .... Calla b:r number are Qnieker. TPfLI;PI-IONib- -WithE GREENWOOD, REGINALD DENNY, LEILA HYAMS, LILLIAN BOND, CLIFF EDWARDS ay, Wednesda y, Thursday , Dec. 29-30-31 ''S IP -WithERNEST TORRENCE , DOROTHY JORDAN, HOBART BOSWORTH, CLIFF EDWl\.RDS IRIS THE ATR E |