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Show REPORT Hi. Low. Pet. WEATHER Date Cooperation Wins Wars 20 JbLUME XXXVIII-N- O. BuiWs Communities BEAVER CITY, UTAH, FRIDAY, MAY COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES . , . ML &, MAY 21 66 30 tl 29 27 29 60 70 74 71 71 .00 .22 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 30 30 31 An Independent and Progressive Newspaper 14, 1943 In Training at PROSPECTS BRIGHTER FOR Medford, Ore. CTATC Am AM A ID DAD T AT 7 May 8 May 9 May May 10 May 11 May 12 M a y 13 SLOAN PRAISES Boy's Singing Stops Show AMERICANS FOR WAR SAVING 1 The Twenty-firs- t Annual Com- Exercises of the Beamencement will be held Fridschool ver High 1st." at 2 8:30 o'clock p. ay, May school auditorium. m in the high is requested Everyone attending 8:15. to be seated by The program will be carried out according to custom, and will be somewhat similar to that of last There will be no year's exercises. The speakers will guest speaker. class be students of the graduating ratiaccording to their scholastic , IMlMiiillHi ngs. The "Living The theme of the program is, for America." following are prospective graduates Gerald . VERNILE BRADSHAW, PFC : The weekly meeting or the Beaver Chamber ;f Commerce was held Thursday evening, May 6. 12 members answered to roll-cal- l, and W. A. Firmage led the dub in the salute to the'Flag. Mr. Firmage, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee stated that he had written to Charles R. Mabey at Salt Lake as to Beaver's quota in the War Bond drive, but had received no reply. S. (1. Hickman, of the Airport committee stated that Mr. Bergen was .here this day and that the prospect of obtaining state aid for the project appeared bright, and that he was well Impressed with our landing field, particularly the soil conditions. Mr. Hickman reported. In the absence ot Dr. Mackintosh, the chairman, and the club that there would be another meeting of the Committee Monday, to take further action In the matter. John M. Murdock, chairman of the combined committees on Major Activities and Diet, stated that everything was In readkiess for the Associated Civic Clubs meeting here May 22nd. It was suggested by members of the club that something should be done about our annual race meet here In July. Mayor Thompson stated that the City would plan for It July 22, Vennile Bradsliaw, private first Ashworth class, now stationed at Camp Bryce Barton, (Greenville) White, Medford. Oregon, entered " Steve Barton the service November 20, 1942. Ronald Bradshaw (Manderf'ld) He is a graduate of the Beaver John Christiansen., (No Creek) High school. His age is 20 years Frank Gentry and he was born Aug. 23. 1923. Dick Gillies He is one of a family of 15 childVirgil Goodwin ren. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewi Hutchings Lafe Bradsliaw of this city. Warren Johnson He is attached to the infantry, Patrick Lindsay and paid a visit .home last mouth, Raldo Robinson arriving here April 26 and returnMilton Smith ing to camp May 1. Clifford Williams (Gr'nville) Vernile was a good student and Merrill Yardley well liked by the younger set ihe Berl Hunt came up with, who will be waiting David Jessup (Adamavllle) for his return after the war is 24. Peggy Anderson won. Mayor Thompson further stated Virginia Barton (Greenville) that we had a very good chance of Virginia Crosby (No. Creek) t h e annual Municipal getting Garnetta Calvert (Greenville) here this year, League meeting B.A.C. OPENS SUMMER Lora Jean Harris but stated that it would be necesEleanor Ivie sary for the City to enter a bid Mangaret Joseph SCHOOL, MAY 24TH for it. Shirley Mackerell Moved by E. C. Barton, secondGladys Meredith ed by John R. Murdock that the Itha Parkinson The first summer school to be City send an invitation, for the Barbara Robinson eld at the Branch Agricultural Municipal League to :hold their anLeora Riley College will be conducted this nual meeting In Beaver. The moI!a Smith summer from May 24 to July 2, tion carried. Iva Smith with an extra session from July S. G. Hickman reported that he Lenore Sly 6 to August 13, it was announced (Manderfleld ) had heard from the State Fish & Lucille Warby (North Creek) recently by Director Oberhansley. Game commission, and that they Barbara White The summer school is inaugurat- 'had promised to be present when ed to offer, besides its regular we are ready to make our survey college course, several courses in of fish plantings; and that the In vocational business and home eco- Commission would igrant our renomics. A further reason for in- quest as to the number of flah to augurating the summer school plant and place of planting as near program is to give training to men as possible. and women of all ages in war proMayor Thompson reported that Second Lieutenant Wayne Ash-ort- h duction classes such as auto me- the annual clean-u- p campaign endof Beaver, Utah, has chanics, welding. airplane engines, ed last Saturday. at Hobbs Army Air Field, home mechanics, and machine Meeting adjourned. Hobbs, New Mexico for transition work. Demand for people trained training as a multi-engin- e bomber in these classes, is great and any- A LICK CAROL MURDOCK Pilot, one who can qualify should take CLARK WILLIAM SMITH according to the announcement of Colonel Joseph L. Bailey, advantage of them. Of Interest to Press readers will officer commanding a t Hobbs Of unusual interest to students be the announcement by Rep. Field. that announcement of music is the C. Murdock of the Lieutenant Ashworth was comin conjunction with the regular and Mrs. George of their daughter Alice music marriage a missioned a s second lieutenant summer school program to Clark William Murdock Carol "id received .his pilot's wings at clinic will he held. Mr. son of and Mrs. CarSmith, college Fees for the regular R'well, New Mexico on Aprtl 12, lisle Smith Saturday, May 8, 1943, for the reg'943 and has been on duty there course will be S2o.0l In the St. George Temnoon 12 exat since. the S10. for ular session, and be ple. session. Lesser fees will 1'pon completion of his .training tra Pres. Harold Snow officiated In vocational business 81 for Hobbs charged Army Air Field he will the presence of the fathers, Mr. k qualified as a combat bomber trade classes, the music clinic, and and Mr. Smith, and the Murdock Pilot. for auditors. of the two Immediate members "This departure into a summer Lieutenant Ashworth Is the son the grandmofamilies, Including gradwill cive school program James Arnold Bea-Elsie Smith Bennett, Mrs. citiAshworth, ther, uates from ihlgh schools and Utah. to an opportunity zens in general, further their college training or war develop a skill needed in our Belknap Camp school the Because Tl'e Belknap Camp of the production. a full "Miters 0f Utah P0ne(,r9 met plant is being maintained oil to accommodate level the home t Daughter Nettie operation students, it seems the n"' Monday, May 3, at 2 p. m. I'tah citiSouthern that laPtiilii Martha Beaumont was in logical should be given an opporfbir: and a Kood attendance of zens with Sunday morning at 11 o'clock members tunity t eijuip themselves these a very fine Mothers Day program skills during knowledge and The " Direc- was presented In the L D S ohapel exercises began with the slimmer months onK. "You'll Remember Me," led strategic Oberhansley explained with Supt. Ira Yardley In charge. tor Henry r Chorister of Lydla Smith; prayer Opening song, "Love at Home." The girls dormitory and part "J Chaplain availNettie strong; lesson be will Prayer, Samuel O. White. boys dormitory "Heart Desires and Pion-- r the Song, "Forbid Them Not." able to summer school students. Stories," Was given by Cap-taIn the Story, "Mary, Mother of JeApplications for quarters to B,'a,,n,nt, with a made be sus," by Pauline Adams. dormitories should of discussion following. Piano solo, Colleen Swindle-burs- t. Secretary Coolev, Mr. Hazen w1,ha Object of raislag funds the school, immediately. Life story of Mrs. Piper, the discussed, and a picture show u be of our late Sunday School mother Kiv,. FHday and gatlir. MOTH WW DAY TKA V nights. Frank Farnsworth. Rider at Sup't. The Daughters will 5:30 to Frldav. from 3:30 to sell tkketa. Chorus, "Songs My MoGirls' home of Mrs. itoy Yardley. Me." enterther Taught Club Julh""Xt nu'ting will be held the Modern Mothers The Reading, "Mother," by Melba 7th at the home of Dauffh-,e- r tained at a Mothers Day tea. Martha Pnlce. Yardley. afterthe of committee In charge Violin duet. "Brahma's was noon's entertainment Mrs. Kathryn Schnepell and Carol of the following: Worln Jm,,'uh 1,alteon received Mrs. Thelma Prlday acr. IW-toSmith, 1 Mrs. Philo Murdock, from Chase hu9band ncr W'k who k 1 The companying. and Mr. Roy Yardley. j,,Ht turned from a Solo. "Dear Little Mother of ed trlft, de,vra beautifully was In le a, was ,a,ifornla. he that the t a big Mine," Adella Faux, accompanied a lovelv lace cloth and V H' h0HP"al ,n Salt Lake City Kathleen by her mother, Ila Faux. trL M 811(1 Mr' Aubra Pat- - Jowl of tulips. Mrs. Thelma K Beautiful rose corsages were tM Salt Lake Pril laBt Sohncpel and d presented to all of the mothers of Each club ' hrinK Mm home clly had P r but to 8(7 the ward by the young ladles. two .guests who a feW dftys while the Aocto The closing song wai, "O, My were and andJ !as keeP'n their father tainly enjoyed the day Father." corsage. observation,. given a lovely d Training For Bomber Pilot !. li HE' ,. Lul-a-by- ," com-p0M,- n.em-Srlte- fr Mothers of Soldiers mug-nificie- nt To Be Paid Homage mm fitting Mothers' Day program is being arranged to be given Monday night, May 17. by the American Legion Auxiliary in the A very considerable speculation and talk concerning the effect that, increased taxes might have on the sale and redemption of United States Savings Bonds. You will be delighted to know that during March, when the first Tax installment fell due. bond sales were 8. 4 higher than in. February, and more than C5' ahead of March, 1942. The story on redemption Is equally encouraging. West Ward Relief Society Hall, to honor all the mothers of the Soldier boys of World Wars One and Two. All mothers of these boys are invited to come out and snjoy the homage so justly due them. From May 1, 1941, when U. S. Savings Bonds (Series E, F and Mark (Bob) Dotson, Private G) were first offered for sale, first-clas- s, stationed at the Med- through March 31, 1943, redempical Replacement Center at Camp tions have been less than Z Barkley, Texas, caught and held of total sales. And redemptions the spotlight recently in a fourth (luring: March this year were only of edition of "Meet the 52nd" pre- eighty-seve- n sented in the recreation center of one percent of the total amount the camp, with his cowboy sing- outstanding. That's a record that Once while soloing and all Americans can well be proud ing. again in a jazz quartet. "He of. twice stopped the show" is the What it shows Is that we as a Nation fully realize ehe privileigo way a printed account put it. Private Dotson is the son of Mr. that is ours to do our part in helpand Mrs. J. L. Dotson of Mlners-villl- ing to finance the tremendous' and is a graduate of the coats of total war. It shows that as a people we understand the Beaver High school. While working at Ely. Nevada, necessity not only of buying War he met and married Miss Betty Bonds but also for keeping them. Many thanks for all you have Jones of that place Im 1941. He entered the service as a vol- done, and for your continuing efunteer, his application being forts to make the War Savings transferred from Ely to Beaver Program successful. Sincerely, E. W. SLOAN He was accepted March county. Executive Director War Sav 11, of this year. While in service his wife and baby are reBldi&g in ings staff. Beaver with Mrs, Fern Robinson, Private Dotaon's sister. MILFORI) PENCIL PUSHERS TAKE IV DIXIE WONDERLAND MARK ROBERT DOTSON MANY RATINGS OPEN TO VOLUNTEERS IN SEABEES THIS MONTH Skilled men desiring to serve the construction battalion of the Navy must volunteer prior to receiving their orders to report for induction if' they are in the 18 to 38 age group, Lt. R. W. Sohlecht, officer in charge of the Navy recruiting district, said today. "After a man receives notice from his local board to report for induction, ho is .no longer eligible for voluntary induction to serve in this branch of the Nayy," Lt. Schlecht stated. Ratings, ranging from third-clas- s to chief petty officer, are open In more than 20 skilled trades for the month of May, and men will be accepted for the given ratings according to their ability and experience, it was The program .has pointed out. been increased for May, and now men may be accepted in unskilled ratings in unlimited quotas. Initial steps for enlistment in the Seabees is for a man to call at the nearest Navy recruiting station to see what ratings are available in his particular trade and to find out when a construction officer will be at that particular station to Interview applicants. An officer from the main station in salt Lake City will visit each substation once a month to Interview applicants and assign ratings. After having been accepted and having met the physical requirements, the applicant will he given a letter to his draft board stating he is qualified for enlistment In the construction battalion. He will then volunteer through the induction procedure, providing he is not already engaged in essential war industry. in Utah-Neva- Sea-bee- s Mr. and Mrs. Chase H. Murdock, e, Beaver Schools Show Patriotism The Senior Class of the Beaver High School has been carrying on a War Bonds and Stamps cam paign for the past four months, under the supervision of Garnetta Calvert. The bonds and stampB have been sold to the students and teachers only. No soliciting has been done in the community. This sale was conducted on a oompetatlve basis between classes, with the Ninth grade in the lead at the present time, having bought S410.C0 worth. We feel that the school should be congratulated on its splendid response to this drive. To date, there (has been a total of 11624.55 worth of stamps and bonds pur chased by the school. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Murdock. After returning home at 8 p. m. Children of the Belknap School a delicious buffet dinner was participated in the making and served at the home of Mr. and giving of Victory Corsages as Mrs. Sumner Murdock for tha bri- special Mothers Day gifts. dal party. The total receipts for Defense stamps purchased for these corsages was 1176.10. This makes a total of $1929.85 Invested by the Belknap boys and girls in War Stamps and Bonds Bond during this school year. Editor and Mrs. Dave Williams, proprietors of the Milford News, passed through Beaver Tuesday evening on their way home from Kanab, where they visited their daughter, Mrs. Swapp and their two grandchildren. While In town they visited a short time with the Press staff. Mr. and Mrs. Williams stated that gardens and all vege tation is much farther advanced In semHropical "Dixie," and had a crate of beautiful ripe strawberries In the car to prove the state ment. And since "the proof ot the pudding Is in the eating, we are fully convinced that they were telling the truth when they stated that California strawberries can-- . not hold a candle to southern Utah berries. ASSOCIATED CIVICS TO MEET IN BEAVER HURRICANE. next meeting UTAH The of the associated Civics Clubs of Southern Utah will be held in Beaver City on Satur day, May 22nd. At 2:00 p. m. the executive committee will ihold a meeting, and all members are expected to be present, as Important matters are to be discussed; all other directors are welcome to attend this meeeting. At 7:30 p. m. a general meeting purchases made by teachers or willl be held in the form of a banother adults are not included In quet. All direc tors and their partners are expected to be In attendThe Fast Ward Mother's Day this total. ance and all others Interested In program given Sunday, May 9th, the activities of the club are InAnderson Camp was especially planned and arvited to attend the meeting and The Anderson Camp of the banquet. ranged for the purpose of honThere will be prominent speakoring the mothenhood of the ward Daughters of Utah Pioneers met ers at the meeting and banquet. and was substantially as follows: Monday afternoon at the home of The principal speaker will be Mr. Congregation sang, "I Had Daughter Mary Goodwin for the Stanley J. Stephenson. Supt. Paul Such a Pretty Dream, Mamma." regular monthly meeting, begin- Franke will speak at the meeting Invocation, Rider Laban Burt. ning at 2:30 p. m., with Captain and show some very Interesting pictures. They will be of especial Short talk. Elder Grant Tolton. Eliza GQnn In charge. Interest to some of the past offSolo, "Wonderful Mother of The following program was car icers of the Club. Mine," Nell Thomas. ried out: Song, "Count Your Beaver Is very happy to hara "A son's Tribute to Mother," Blessings." Prayer by Chaplain us come to Beaver for our May Blaine Thompson. by Mary gwlndlehurst; roll call, 17 meeting. Hut advised us to make Reading, "The Mother's Job. ' members and 2 visitors present; hotel reservations early; also to Carol Joseph. lesson, "Heart Interest, and Pi be sure and make reservations for Talk, "Mothers Day." Bobble oneer Stories," was Interestingly the banquet not later than May Puffer. And a tribute to Mother, given by Mrs. Alta Hickman; the 19th. Please get In touch with Allen Reynolds, followed by a life history of Jacob G. Bigler Grant H. Tolton, president of the violin duet, "Brahma's Lullaby," was given by his granddaughter, Beaver Chamber of Commerce, to Jennie Tanner; a letter reserve your plates for the banand Carol Kathryn Schnepell from Central Company was read quet. Thelma Smith, accompanied by by Secretary Tanner and dis Priday. Remember the date and do not A beautiful Mothers Day card cussed by the group, miss the good time that Is in store was presented to each mother of After adjournment, delicious for you. the ward by the Deacons of the Ice cream and cake were served Beaver City has Its hand exward. Closing prayer, Elder Jo- by the hostesses Jane Patterson tended In welcome to the expocted and Mary Goodwin to all present. rlsltors. seph Briggs. Beaver Mothers Honored By Both L D. S. Wards I're-Flig- Treasury Department, Washington. D. . I am writing to tell you about what I believe is a tribute to the patriotism of the American people. As you know, there has bee.iv In-la- |