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Show WEATHER PAST WEEK. HL liQ. Pet. Date OF THOUGHT GEMS Human wisdom is the aggregate of all human constantly accumulating no. xl AUG. 39 i. MARK E. mrnmmmmwna PETERSEN Plans Fall USAC Quarter Opening September 24th For With details complete LOGAN quarter registration, Sepat Utah State Agricultural college, plans for a broadened program of instruction and activity to meet needs of veterans as well as new and former students were announced today by S. Harris, collage Dr. Franklin for fall tember 24. president. Special opportunities will be available for students to equip themselves with collegiate training in 62 departments of seven and the graduate division, Courses will be offered in commerce, arts and agriculture, sciences, home economics, education; forest, range and wildlife management; and engineering, industries and trades. President Harris pointed out that the regular college catalog, which is available to students upon request to the president's office, lists the specific courses offered in the seven fields as well schools he said. as special events for the entire year, registration dates, and other information about the college. Students entering USAC for the first time in September should submit a transcript of high school or college credits to the registrar's prior to the enrollment date, office President Any who has forces Harris suggested. person, he emphasized, served with the armed during World War II will be permitted to enter the college and allowed to pursue for college credit for which he is qualified. Veterans may attend USAM under either the rehabilitation program or the or Bill of Rights. Both new and former students ill register on Monday, Septem-be- f 24. Dr. Harris said. Under a lew guidance program, students H1 consult with deans of the whools in which they intend to Me major work. Deans of the Prions schools who will aid students with any problems on registration day are: D. R. II. Walker, agricultui-ppr. Lewis M. Turner, forest, range, and wildlife Dr. Carlton Culmsee, ""'sand sciences; Dr. B. A. Jacobin, education; Dr. W. L. Wan-'- . commerce; George D. Clyde, ; man-Nrenie- 'nglnej-ritiK- and industries and trades O. Greaves, home , lr. Kthelyn economics. Dr. lent Harris reported that excellycfums are being outlined ell as a fujj program 0f stU- nt activities including assem-Mdances, socials, debating. arma. and A speech contests. f events juries K )(.,.n for the sdu quarter. Wfk or the fall flrt "o modern residence halls will 150 college worn-,other students will find "se more than n' whll,J nousinK accommodations ments In aparthoard am, room , rp!t'l"nceH. Housing Jnforma ,. , on nay be Ke turn on' iMr obtained at the col- - ng bureau. Mayot nd Mrs". a"(1 Mr8- - H. D. J- - Thomps- ,hi, By,er Walter Joseph left Friday for hf"'ld to attend the annual ses- m of the Utah State Municipal ague. varied program has eB Planned and one of the for several years "Pected to be held. eo,IV(-mion- s 86 85 82 82 84 85 85 62 49 48 48 47 52 56 .05 .00 .00 .00 .09 .00 .00 BEAVER CITY, UTAH, FRIDAY, AUGUgT 31, 1945 W Mi REORGANIZED ON SUNDAY mjjk'jmm mw 25 26 27 28 29 30 AUG. AUG. AUG. STAKE AUXILIARIES ARE If 24 AUG. AUG. and reorganizing selecting, Story. its own materials. Volume AUG. The sessions of Beaver Stake quarterly conference held here on Sunday were some of the most inspirational meetings ever held. Elder Mark IS. Petersen, member of the Quorum of the Twelve, making his first appearance in Beaver, thrilled the audiences with his inspirational messages and forceful delivery. Elder John H. Taylor of the First Council of Seventy, also present, paid high tribute to the sacrifice made by the boys in the services. What is said to be the biggest change in officers of the stake in its history was effected at the afternoon session, when a new member of the stake presidency, a new high council member, new presidents of the 12th Quorum of Seventy, three Elders quorums and all the stake auxiliaries except the YWMIA were reorganized. In addition to this four new bishops have been installed in the stake in the past ten days. The conference emphasized the Elders' work and a mixed chorus of Elders and their wives furnish ed the singing at the sessions. Mrs. Warren Dean and Mrs. Sherman Carter were accompanists and Vance Fisher, president of the 2nd quorum of Elders of Milford, directed the singing. At the priesthood session at 9 a.m., J. Reed Moore conducted. Short talks were given by Vance Fisher, John Christensen, a priest and Earl T. Smith. Elder Taylor and Elder Petersen made some pointed remarks regarding duties and obligations of priesthood members. The 10:30 general session was conducted by A. Carlos Murdock. The first speaker was President S. Taylor Farnsworth, who spoke on the text "Seek ye first the kingdom of God." President Murdock spoke on "Repentance and Con servation of the spirit of man." Sgt. Gale Elmer of Milford sang a vocal solo, "Bless This House," accompanied by Mrs. Parley Elder Taylor spoke on the pow er of love, relating some emotional experiences from boys in the serv ice. Elder Petersen, the closing speaker, made a strong appeal to reclaim the wayward. He said that "those missing from the Army of God are in dire need of help.'.' Bishop Hyrum Steffen of West Ward offered the opening prayer and Bishop Andrew J. Terry pro nounced the benediction. Pres. S. Taylor Farnsworth conducted the afternoon session. Pres. Farnsworth presented the stake officers who were being released and J. Albert Muir presented the new officers. Speakers at the afternoon session were J. Reed Moore, retiring member of the stake presidency: C. Edwin Palce, new member In toe stake presidency: Mark Wool-senew high councilman, Elder Taylor and Elder Petersen. Although the stake members fell short of the 1000 which was expected to attend, large crowds filled the halls for all sessions and were thrilled by the messages of y, the visiting authorities. The closing session was held at the West Ward in the evening with Priretiring board of the Stake Mrs. the program. mary furnishing Ruth Wittwer conducted. Program numbers included: duet. Jane Ann Gunn and Terry Thompson, accompanied by Miss Lois White: scriptural reading; Mrs. Hetty Harris; vocal duet, Carma Joseph and Nell Thomas, Mrs. Kate Joseph, accoma panist: talk. Robert B. White; double trio, West Ward Primary officers and teachers. Prayers were and given by Mary F. Goodwin Pres. S. Taylor Farnsworth. The mothers and daughters of Beaver Stake met In the opening session of the conference Sunday meetmorning at 9:00 a.m. The of the direction the ing was under stake Relief Society with Mrs. Naomi Baker conducting. Pres. A. Carlos Murdock, presidading officer, made the opening the dress In which he encouraged to mothers, wives and daughters continue their work in "saving the souls of men." tarBishop and Mrs. Shermanwith a favored ter of Mlnersville -- n Love Divine"; talk, Mrs. Jennie Mrs. talk. Melba Yardlcy; enCarter. Mlnersville; string Tomor-row- .' of Garden the semble, "In Lucille Kathryn Schneppel, and JoWhite, Lois Murdock. Swindle-hurs- t, sephine Murdock, Coleen Gertrude talk. accompanist; (Coniinued on page eight) EAST WEST HIGHWAY IS In Our Country's Military Service SPONSORED BY C. OF C. SSGT. LESTER E. HARRIS ROBERT LI.Mil IS ABOARD USS IOWA BATTLESHIP Aboard the USS Iowa Off Honshu (Delayed) Robert Limb, 19, seaman second class, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Limb, of Beaver, fought aboard this 45,000 ton battleship when she and other 3rd fleet battleships, cruisers and destroyers staged a daring midnight bombardment of industrial targets on this main Japanese island, just 70 miles from Tokyo. Standing only a few miles offshore, the Iowa hurled more than 200 tons of flaming projectiles at war factories. A few days before this crowning achievement In her wartime career the Iowa's big guns had wrecked the port and industrial city oS Muroran on Hokkaido, northernmost of Japan's large Islands. Since she was launched, nine months after Pearl Harbor, the big battleship has taken part in virtually all Naval action in the d conquest of Pacific territory. She was in on initial strikes at the Marshalls, air strikes at Truk, the Carolines, Marianas, Formosa, New Guinea, actions in the Pihlippines and at d-to-island Jap-hel- Okinawa. HOME FROM ITALY Here spending a week of his y furlough with his mother, Jean Harris and family, is SSgt. Lester E. Harris, accompnaied by his wife, Margaret B. Harris and two children of Logan. Sgt. Harris entered the armed forces from Beaver on June 13, 1944 and received IRTC basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas. Upon completion of basic he joined the 10th mountain division, specially trained at Camp Hale, Colo., and was sent 4mmediately to the Italian front. Rugged mountains, bitter cold, snow, then spring rains and veteran enemy fighters were endured by his division in spearheading and winning victories of the north Appennes, Po Valley and the eventual surrender of German forces in Italy. Final surrender came after the enemy had been driven into the north Italian Alps where Sgt. Harris was retained until his return to the States on August 7. Besides the Combat Infantry Badge, SSgt. Harris wears an ETO ribbon with two bronze campaign stars; the good conduct ribbon, and the bronze star with two 30-da- clusters. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin received a letter from their son, Sgt. Eugene Goodwin, informing them he was back in Seattle, Washington. He has been overseas many months and saw service in Italy since January. He was well and waiting to see what the army had in store for him, whether he will be transferred or sent home. returned home Sunday after spending forty-fomonths overseas. He landed in San Pedro, California, where he received an honorable discharge. Lyle has been In the army band and has seen and had many thrilling experiences. He is a little thin but glad to be back home. Lyle Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lyle Goodwin the only man of his Being inal orig- suuad to escape 12-m- an State Fair ur Goodwin. Ha Pvt. James Morgan came up from Camp Hood, Texas, Sunday s' to spend a furlough with his wife and little daughter and parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Morgan and family. Pvt. Morgan looks fine and is glad to be home for this short visit. When he leaves he will report at Camp Maxie, Tex. two-week- HIGHWAY PATROL SUGGEST-SKnow Your Traffic Laws Signals on Turning or Stopping No person shall turn a7 vehicle from a direct course upon a highway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. Signal Given in Following Manner 1. Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally. 2. Right turn. Hand and arm extended upward. 3. Stop or decrease speed. Hand land arm extended downward. Duration of Signal A signal of Intention to turn right or left shall be given con tinuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. Victory Exposition The Utah State Fair Victory Exposition, which opens Labor Day, September 3, and continues thru September 11, will climax a record year of war produtcion in the industrial fields and provide visitors with a preview of postwar products, according to Sheldon R. Brewster, secretary-manageA spectacular grandstand revue, featuring Hollywood entertertain-ers- . Is scheduled for the evenings of September 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 at 8:30 p.m. Afternoon grandstand shows will be held September 3, 4 and 9 at 3:00 p.m. Included In the score of thrilling acts will be the Marion Rankin dancers; Darby and Ardell, perch and balance act; "The Butterfly," high trapeze act; and Goebel's Tigers and Lions. "The Three Saints," a ladies trio, just return ed from a nine months USO tour, and Lloyd Hust and his Wonder Dogs are Utah acts to be featured in the show. Each evening revue will be brought to a dazzling close by a giant display of fireworks, including the impressive "atomic bombing of Japan." Horse racing and horse pulling hold prominent places in the 1945 fair schedule and promise to display some of Utah's finest horses. HoreB pulling will be held September lo and 11 at 7:00 p.m.. In front of the grandstand, while the horse races will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the afternoons of September 5 to 11. r. Among Funeral Rites Held Here st Tuesday Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the East Ward chapel, by Bishop Andrew J. Terry, for Duncan M. Gillies, 79, who passed away at the family home Saturday after an illness of 2 months. The speakers at the services were Milton Gentry and Allen C. Reynolds, with short remarks by Bishop Terry.' Each speaker related interesting events in the life of the deceased and paid high tribute to his life. A quartet composed of Vilda Smith, Alice Heslington, Laura Smith and Jessie Gunn, accompanied by Kate Joseph, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Sometime We'll Understand." Mrs. Vilda Smith sang, "They Are Only Shadows." Prayers were offered by Robert B. White and Perle F. Rollins with C. Dennis White dedicating the grave in the Mountain View cemetery. un- injured, Sgt. Harris feels happy and lucky to be home in good health and reunited with his family. He will have 72 points to his credit when he reports back to Camp Carson, Colo., on Sept. 16. Utah Duncan M. Gillies the scores of education- - Duncan Moroni Gillies was born at Beaver, a son of Ebenezer and Ann Gaitus Gillies. He married Minnie Gertrude Nov. 1, 1899, in the Salt Lake Temple. He had lived at Beaver all his life except for a few years, when the family resided in Salt Lake. Mrs. Gillies died in 1925 and their only child, Miss Shirley Gillies, died in 1926. At the time of his death, Mr. Gillies was chairman of the genealogical society in Beaver East Ward. lie .had been, active in Church and civic affairs. He served in the Southern States Mission from 1892 to 1894 and later served a short term mission in California. He had always been active in East Ward, serving at one time as Sunday School superintendent. He had served as a city councilman of Beaver City. He is survived by two brothers and a sister. J. Ward. George B., and Miss Sarah Gillies, all of Oct. 12, 1865, Woil-fend- en -- The OPA office is movine into the Beaver Hotel building on Sat urday and will occupy the space formerly occupied by County Welfare department. Mr. and Mrs. At the regular meeting of the Beaver Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening a report was made of a recent meeting held at Richfield relative to securing an east-weFederal Aid Highway through Utah via Price, Salina Canyon, Richfield, Cove Fort, Beaver, Milford to Ely, Nevada. The Richfield meeting was initiated by the local chamber of commerce. Warren Low re- turned to their home in Salt Lake City after spending a few rtnva with Jim Low and family and Mrs. wancy l.ow and family. We cannot eat the fruit while the tree is in blossom. Disraeli. al and interesting exhibits lined up for the exposition are mines and minerals, fish and game, manufacture, fine arts, flower show, pigeon, rabbit and canary shows and the famed May tropical insect collection. Fun for all the family will be found at the midway and carnival on the grounds every dav of th exposition. USS Missouri to Be Scene of Historic Jap Surrender Over thirty men, representing county commissioners and civic groups in various towns in Carbon, Emery, Sevier, Piute and Beaver Counties were present. The three commissioners from Beaver County were present as well as representatives of the Milford Lions, Beaver Lions and Beaver Chamber of Commerce. The value of the proposed route to livestock, farming and Industry was discussed by representatives from every county present. A powerful delegation representing the six counties concerned is being organized and has an appointment to meet with the governor and State Road Commission on September 11 where a definite program will be outlined. The following resolution was unanimously adopted at the Richfield meeting: Whereas, at an assembly and meeting held at Richfield, Utah, on August 16, 1945, attended by various members of Boards of andor County Commissioners duly authorized representatives of civic organizations and groups of various cities and towns of Carbon, Emery, Sevier, Piute, Sanpete and Beaver Counties, it was unanimously determined and agreed that said boards of coutity commissioners of each of said counties, and all civic organizations and groups within said counties should petition and request the Utah State Road Commission and his Excellency, Governor Herbert B. Maw, to request of and from the Federal Bureau of Roads or such other agencies as may have Jurisdiction thereof, to designate as a part of the Federal Aid Road system in Utah, that section of road known as Highway No. 13 commencing with Sevier Junction on Highway No. 89 and running westerly through Clear Creek Canyon to Cove Fort on Highway No. 91, and that section of road known as Highway No. 21, commencing at Beaver and running westerly until It connects with Highway No. 6 at or near Baker, Nevada; and that the road to be so designated as a part of the Federal Aid System In Utah, together with the Salina Canyon Road, known as a part of Highway No. 10 and which has heretofore been designated as a part of the said Federal Aid' system be then completed and hard surfaced as a part of the post war Federal Aid Road system, so that there will then be a complete east and weBt Federal Aid Highway System running easterly and westerly through Central Utah; and Whereas, larete quantities of coal from Carbon and Emery counties are necessary for use in southern Utah, and particularly in Sanpete, Sevier, Piute and Beaver Counties, and counties in Utah farther south, with no rail facilities, and which coal must of necessity he brought Into said counties by truck, and the suggested Federal Aid Highway System offers the most feasible and economical route; and Whereas, considerable quantities of livestock and livestock feed and supplies are hauled by truck from Emery County to Sevier County and visa versa, and the shortest and most economical route between the two counties is thorugh Salina Canyon, not only for the transportation of livestock .. I g fr"1 r The United States Navy's mighty battleship, the USS Missouri, will end her World War II career In a blaze of glory, Aug. 31, 1945, in Tokyo Bay, when she serves as the scene of the historic unconditional surrender of Japan to the United Nations. Proudly bearing the name of the home 45,000-to- n rntmm' ' ilfiimTi V t n JT T Vr w - A kt f . . nM state of President, Harry S. Tru- man, the fighting USS Missouri has been named by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander, as the locale of the formal ending of the war In the Pacific. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nlmltz, Commander-lChief of the United States Pacific n Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, will sign for the United States, General of the Army MacArthur, for the Allied forces which fought in the Pacific. The USS Missouri was launched Jan. 2$, 1944. Construction was ordered June 12, 1940. Her keel was laid on Jan. 6, 1941 at the New York Navy Yard. and livestock feed and supplies but for the transportation of coal and for the interchange of commerce between the said counties; and Whereas, large quantities of potatoes, approximating several hundred car loads per year are transported by truck from Piute and Garfield Counties to Milford. Utah for rail transpotratlon to Southern California, and the shortest and most economical route for such trucking is, through Clear Creek Canyon over Highway No. 13; and considerable livestock and other farm commodities are likewise transported over the same road between the said counties; and (Continued on page eight) |