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Show THE HELPE PAGE 4 ACTIVE RAILROAD CAREER OF BEN REDDIHGTON EflDSAT RETIREMENT M(FMandWMISN MUMJimiSM F'rezel in recognition of outstanding faithfulness and skill in the perform anoe of duty, and completion of the course of study prescribed for this new rating. W. HARMER, Chief BIRCHALL Motor Machinist Mate serving with the Sea Bees, is home on a leave visiting with his wife and two ROBERT LEE TURNER, 24, Naval Reserve, of Helper, Utah, has completed the Navy's special course in fire fighting and elementary dam- Second CJass, U. S. railroad career that kept B. N. (Ben) Reddington on the job for 41 years as a mechanic, but which January 9, 1904, was interspersed as a laborer on various railroad cons ruc tion jobs, was suddenly terminated August 15, 1945 when Mr Reddington took advantage of the opportunity that was his to retire. It was on Jan uary 9, 1904, when Ben Reddington hired out to the at Union Pacific Milford as a railroad apprentice machinist. It took him four years to comhis apprenplete ticeship, and take his first job at where Nev., until he stayed January, 1910, when a flood washed 94 miles of track out on the LA&SL railroad. Ben moved back to Salt Lake, where he had lived before, and took a position with the D&RGWRR. tracks had been When the LA-Srepaired, Ben went back to Milford where he stayed until September, 1911, when labor troubles terminated his service with that line and he returned to Salt Lake. This time he went to work for the Federal govern ment as master mechanic on the Strawberry Tunnel & Irrigation project. Following completion of the Straw berry project, where he had charge of all mechanical work which included several locomotives, Ben was given an examination by Uncle Sam which he passed easily, and was set up as a government mechanic. Life Review of Before continuing with the railroad activities of Ben it might be well to report that he was born In St. Clair, Penn., on April 4, 1882. When a small boy the family moved to Florence, Colorado, where Betf attended the public schools. At quite a tender age he took his first job with the Cynide Mill as weigh boy where he worked 2 years. Next he went to Portland, Colo., where he worked for the cement works. When he left the cement company his next job was in the coal mine at Walsenburg, Colo. However, there was something about the coal mine that failed to attract Ben, and after a few shifts he quit. This was perhaps one of the wisest things this modest railroader ever did exactly 12 hours after he walked out of the mne it blew up, killing every miner in the hole. After his coal mining venture Ben moved farther west, this time stopping at Salt Lake briefly before moving on to Springville where he learned most of the larger construction companies had their headquarters. He got a job and then actually "nvted his first railroad job building a line for the Diamond Match Co.. in Butte county, Calif., with headquarters at Chico. It was about this time when another event took place in the life of Ben Reddington he had met Miss Kdith Menary whom he had successfully wooed, won and then married after be had finished his job at Chico. After marrying Miss Menary the Reddingtons came to Helper for the first time as an employee of the D&RGW in the local shops. It was this job he left when he went to Milford in 1904. Back to Helper In 1914 After Ben had taken a job with the government as a mechanical Inspector he was sent to Helper in 1914. Subsequently he did duty for Uncle Sam at Cameo, Colo., where A e Cal-ient- hi '. l: IS ' J one being a young son has never seen. Is the son of Mr and Mrs Harmer of Helper, and enlisted in the Navy July 1943. He has been overseas 22 months. children, whom he Birchall George A. B. TOPOLOVEC WILLIAM Rfd 1, Box 81, Helper, Utah, has reported to the Army Ground and Serstation vice Forces Redistribution here for two weeks of rest and relaxation at this southern Cafornla now uncity's famed resort-hotels- , der Army management. The veteran recently returned from 36 months' oveseas duty in North Africa. The Ninth Service Command station, one of six established across the nation, offers a comprehensive Urogram of recreation, athletics and entertainment to returnee guests. T-- 4 age control. This training is rounding out his naval experience. One of the Navy's most valuable courses it is designed to give shipboard personnel confidence and technical ab ility to combat every type of fire. At oresent Radarman Turner is stationed aboard a destroyer of the Atlantic Fleet, but has seen action in the Pacific Area. A veteran of manv Pacific campaigns, he has earned the Asiatic Theatre Ribbon with eight engagement stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars. He also received a comfrom his Commanding mendation Officer for "outstanding performance of duty during long and exhaustive hours at General Quarters under severe and almost continuous at tack by enemy aircraft." His mother, Mrs Margaret Scott Turner resides in Helper. Tomsic of this of a were the possessors REID L. LINDSTROM of Spring newspaper published on the island Canyon was among the 34 candidates of Okinawa "The Liberty Torch," who were commissioned as second which came from their son Cpl ED- lieutenants in the army of the WARD TOMSIC, who is a member United States in graduation exerof the 305 th infantry division who cises of the 36th military police ofdid a lot of the fighting on that ficer candidate class of the povost Island before It was wrested from marshal general's school, Fort Sam the Japs. The paper gave a vivio.Hougton) Texag Augugt 2- - Th6 new etory of the battle of Okinawa, indofflfer( wpreBent nearly every state named the various outfits partici- .elected from mating in he fight units throughout the army. All have entered the service Cpl Tomsic served overseas prior to attending on February 4, 1943, and has been the officer candidate course. The overseas 25 months. His brother course, consisting of 17 weeks of JOHN, who took part in the Sal- difficult day and night training, is erno and Tunisia Invasions, where to prepare the new offihe received wounds and shock, has designed cers for their highly specialized dunow been released from the service. ties in the corps of military police. Lieutenant Lindstrom, a graduate The Navy Department has announc of Price senior high school, Price, ed that ERNEST E. PREZEL, son was a student prior to entering the of Mr and Mrs Joe Prezel of Helper service. Before attending the PMG now serving at the Advanced Base school he served 23 months on milConstruction Depot, Pearl Harbor, itary duty in the Hawaiian Islands. T.H., has been advanced to the ratStamp pads and Ink at the ing of Yeoman Second Class. This advancement has come to Helper Journal. Mr and Mrs Frank city BRIGHAM YOUNG University "The Friendly School" at Provo, Utah, has prepared over 1900 courses for peace time departments of study training in thirty-eigh- t under five colleges, a graduate school, divis- ion of religion, and an extension division. The Seventy-firs- t Consecutive School Year Begins with Freshman Placement tests September 28 and 29 . . . registration October 1 and 2 . . . and classes October 3. Late fees for freshmen who do not take tests September 28 and 29. And additional fees for students who register late. In a complete school year students of all groups will find the curriculum fitted to their needs. Pre-Railro- Sgt RAY E. HASSINGER has just left for Camp Rucker, Alabama, where he expects to be discharged 'after spending a ten-dafurlough with his parents, Mr and Mrs George Fullerton of Spring Glen and his wife, Mrs Beth Hasslnger of Orange ville. While home, Sgt Hassinger became the proud father of a baby boy named Brent Edwin Hasslnger, born September 1st. y QUARTER: WINTER QUARTER: SPRING QUARTER: SUMMER QUARTER: was the Seven Roller Steel darn finconstructed. When this job was D&RGW th? to back came ished he this time as machinis'. in Helper November 27, 1917 Ben On inspector. took his first job with the Utah unRailway Co. as general foreman In the der Supt. Joe Stevenson. to fall of 1919 he was transfer for foreman roundhouse Provo as the U P. He quit this job in Sept. 1922 on account of labor troubles, Heland came back o the Utah in strike the settled had per after they inwhere he remained as machinist 16. 1941 when he Nov. until spector whs appoin ed foreman of motive power the job he held until August 15. 194.",, actual date his retirement became effective. Active In Civic Affairs In addkion to raising and educating five children, three girls and two boys, four of which are living, the Reddingtons have taken a very active part in the civic and fraternal life of this community. For many years Ben was secretary of the I,oyal Order of Moose, Helper lodge, and has served in various other capacities in the lodge. His wife likewise has been active in the Women of the Moose. Both were actively identified with the Days of '49 celebration committees when this pro ject was sponsored by the various organizations in the city. He served as general chairman of the committee in 1940. Ben has been a member of the Helper Kiwanis club since February and has served on various 1940, commitees and has been a director of ithe club two terms. He is also an active member of the Price Elks lodge. At the present tim? the Reddingtons are taking advantage of their gas retirement, and the to enjoy a few weeks visiting with r.heir daughters and other relatives in California. d CIVIL LIBERTY (Continued from Page One) eluded Mayor D. K. Downey, Helper; Mayor J. Bracken Lee, Price, and Dr. F. V. Colombo, Dragerton. Parade Starts Off Day A parade began the day's activities on Monday was represented by several UMWA locals in the county who either entered a float or a matching unit. Dragerton local was awarded first prize' in the float divwith Hiawatha second and ision, Spring Canyon, third. Royal again won the marching honors by having the largest average of their members marching in the parade. They won last year. Spring Canyon was second and the Ladies Auxiliary was third. Hold Group Luncheons Immediately following the meeting the different local unions held their group luncheons in the city park. The annual reunion of the Royal local constituted the largest group. Beginning at 2 p.m. such sports as coal shoveling, horseshoe pitching, and first aid contests, were conducted. At 3 p.m. the miners enjoyed free swimming in the Helper r baseball game pool and the 4 at p.m. began Kenilworth team No. 2 carried off the honors In the first aid contest, with Kaiser winning second; Kenilworth No. 1 team, third, and Horss Canyon, fourth. WMnners In other contests were not available. A banquet in the evening at the civic auditorium presided over by Marl D. Gibson, Price attorney, as toastmaster. Mr Fowler was again featured as the main speaker. Also heard was John Ross, former president of District 22, UMWA; Mr Malio Pecorelll, Dowd, celebration chairman, and various other members of the UMWA. A grand ball at the auditorium concluded the affair. The celebration was sponsored by the miners' executive union council with a committee made up of Malio Pecorelli, chairman; Willard Craig, Joe Heintz, Joe Dowd and John Vlakovich. tug-o-w- all-sta- RIVER year n,ni its 71st consecutiveheaded under a .new administration o Mnnnald hv President Howaiuj at .hn Brigham Young University of a curriculum has planned Provo, 3S in departments ,,., iqno courses ( all to fit the peacetime in veterans .he indents and assist and life civilian for their training adjustment to it. In this firs-- post war year expanded programs are prepared for every lenartment by a staff of experts in each field. Early indications show for a definite increase in enrollment Provo at school church the LDS freshman exams on which has set 29 and registra28 and September tion on October 1 and 2. Late fees will lie charged all freshmen who 28 don't take their exams on the studall and of 29 September and 1 ents who register after October said. McDonald President and 2, Housing in Provo will be adequate Proto fill aH requests according to fessor B. F. Cunimings, chairman of the committee on student housing, who promises that the committee will continue to survey the city until accommodations are found for all requests received at the office. Greater emphasis will be placed, this year, on training in the fields and of work. A new guidance program has been worked out and will go into effect this year for the counseling and assistance of students interested in these fields at has been des September as the day on which the swt and Green River war Pl'i( and . pre-leg- BYU. The university has already added cattle and sheep and is awaiting poultry and swine in order to give students in the animal husbandry classes practical training as well as Under the theoretical knowledge. college of applied science courses in soils and experimental work in this department from a chemical and bacteriological standpoint, is being this year because of the heavy demand by returning veterans. In the fields of business and Industry the BYU president pointed out that "BYU recognizes that de mands for adequate business and industrial training will be greatly increased in the post war world and we are ready to meet that challenge.' Extensive work is outlined in all of the basic sciences, chemistry and physics, and a complete program for all other phases of scientific study is ready for this fall. But the fine arts and humanities have not been neglected at BYU. Dr T. Earl Pardoe, head of the department of speech has announced a list of six major productions for the year including "Bell of Adano," "Hasty Heart," "Claudia," "Blithe Spirit," "Those Endearing Young "Return Charms,'' and of Peter Grimm" as well as contests and forensic work. The university symphony orchestra under the nationally known composer, LeRoy J. Robertson, and the concert band under Dr. John R. Halliday are looking forward to exceptionally good years. The Provo institution has set up a thorough veterans guidance committee to administer the GI bill of rights and the vterans rehabilitation act on the BYU campus. Returning servicemen can obtain all the priv- - NOW Mw Hi M 1 1 NEW RPWl We iw its offices fls nart yji .u. (jp to drop 14,000 of its 30,000 naiH 'ulhnarH lcrlro The volunteer nrito M miui uiauuu. paueis of the Iocs; boards have ben asked to contintM according to M. A. Tuttle, board chairman. In commenting on the eductiot of OPA's field staff, 11. Q; district director of Utah said, tail price control is the responsibility . ,,c o. continue uuu lieges allowed under these ft. g BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Utah BOABk 9 URERPCRTRE$fE$ FROM HOLLYWOOD) FOR YOU. J M uaio uiu shr mpoo W7 sftf Ml SPECIAL FORMULA FOR & DRY HAII DANDRUFF for the Movie Stafi-- n n available o ALL women who cherish To yw keep ural clean. oft, radiant with sparkling high make Studio Girl YOUR ihoup' (y HEATED lights, iconomy$i,25 SIZE TRIAl , Tnoo trt M altitude of 50,000 FEFT MflNy TIMES WOVE BUFFETEP WIMPS OP ITS TO ZOO MILK PCW HCXR VELOCT. crude JUL PrrrotEUM produced L. & A. DRUG PHONE 17 HELPER AVAILABLE Shipment Of Markwell IIANDI CLIP $3 UIIVllirUv.ir OFFUEl HELPER JOURNAL in .. '.' Oll,6SUOHf0FIISatnt IJf? eAunp or U10JT. cote, mwmx AND w 8 3W si ac... Markwell Staple Needs Quantities Limited J A po: 10. t-7- bills "Brigham Young University, s Its religious background, has 4 ways given excellent character tnt ing along with professional tu technical development, and the Icy of keeping the desired balaie between thorough academic traiite on the one hand with adequate vt itual and religious development tl the other, will be even more sized in BYU courses of study hi the future," the president said. 25, AMERICA nI want tne campus. We Also Can Supply Your ' 1 vigorous control 0f prjCj, at retail one day longer than k necessary, but as long as it is tet. essary, a good job must be done f can be done without the continwt support of the volunteers who work ed so effectively on price contrc; during the war period." There is a great demand for mam commodities which are still scars, and without careful control, prfes will surely go up, the member poked out, adding that in the comim months we must see that price food, rent and clothing are held it line since these three items mm readily affect the cost of living Just Received A Limited IIX j 17 f P"" 15 SfllP TO BE "STROKIfiFB "TUAM KlnJ . Wyc4 ANP OTHER FDRKT PROCUCTS WILL AVll6LE TO MEET NCREASED ftTUAe PevWNPS ID "m RKTMtTWITVrE PCWET OF OOR FtXT-ST- SSS$? CLOSE SEPT, STAPLERS & STAPLES Includes Tax 7. For Your Catalogue Write THE PRESIDENT Provo DRAGERTON, GREEN FIT PEACETIME NEEDS 1000 Staples Exams Sept. 28 and 29 Registration October 1 and 2 June 7IST YEAR; TO Complete With Freehman March OF RATION OFFICES AT FLIER STAPLERS ft fa hiatk ONLtW SCIENTIFIC MAMS&AENT. January BYU PLANS OPENING w-- Our Great America REGISTRATION: AUTUMN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER. HE1 PER- - UTAH JOURNAL It OFFICE SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS" Phone 21 Helper ' |