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Show MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR and HAPPY NEW YEAR XXXXIII VOLUME NO. 53 WIHIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiii!yiiHmiiHHniiiuuiiiiiiamuiHiiiiHiwiiiiuiiMiM LETTERS TO SANTA iiiiillllHI IMWItHIIIIMaininlHtttHltHIMItllttllMIWM BEAVKR Winnifred Laid f2.wV'-- R. Miller to Rest at U'TAH PUKSS. FKIDAY, DKCKMHEK """" j PRICE SEVEN CENTS 24, 1948 " " ni " B.P.W. Club Makes Report The Second Ward chapel was filled with relatives and friends on Friday afternoon of last week, who gathered to paylast respects to Mrs. Winnifred R. Miller, 70. wife of William A. Mil ler, county clerk. Bishop Arlo P. Messinger conducted the services The speakers were S. Taylor Farnsworth and Grant H. Tolton, who eulogized the life and char acter of Mrs. Miller, pointed out the btauties of the resurrection, and offered words of consolation to the bereaved. George C. Miller read a resolution of condolence and respect from the Utah Assn.) of County Officers. Prayers were spoken by Eh. Tanner of Milford and Bishop D. James Williams of Greenville. Musical numbers during tht services included: duet, "Beauti ful Isle," by Anona Smith and Jessie Gunn; duet, "In the Gar den" by Sara Mackerell and Helen Grimshaw; solo, "Abide With Me" by Dan Ferguson of Milford; and quartet selection, "Sometime We'll Understand." Vilda Smith. Marian Tolton, La Mont Thornock and Gil bert Gale. Members of the Greenville Re lief Society assisted with the (Editor's note - The following! building well are making your rounds to kiddies, big and small, in BeaPLEASE stop by the Fish Hatchery and tell the- man to put more fish in the streams and lakes for next summer's fishing. "Merry Christmas to you all. (Little) "George Mitchell." you the ver, - Dear Santa: "I would like a Betsy Wetsy for Christmas, with clothes, and diapers. My name is Jane Fillmore and I am five years old. My sister Gay is three. She would like a nig.ger baby. We have tried to be good girls. "Merry Xmas, Santa Claus. "Jane Fillmore." 4 and m... $ W rj I'M - Ij v- there room on your tree for one more wish? 'We hope so, Is dropping around today with this Christmas card. haven't We for you ever had, but we want you to know we ore thankful v till 1 1 ; , Lest neighbors anywhere. So friends and tj:i tJ " We who live and work here know we have the ir'i j j to live, tf It' jilj neigh- - bors, this newspaper cheeiily says L j the many things this community has done in the past year, such a nice place in which 1 1 "fI'i 4 to make our home town - - !;- jb figured out a new way of wishing you the best holiday season A ,sj - because the people who edit and publish this newspaper are iJ jl. . jw.TNnU'' Hrfi H YOUR ' y 'g j " t" Dear Santa Claus: Interment in the Greenville " Please bring me a pair of new was directed by the Sou shoes and a game of Sorry, and a cemetery thern Utah Funeral Home and the sled. I would like some candy and grave was dedicated by Pres. A. nuts. "I am seven years old and I in the second grade. "I would also like a song book. "Yours truly, Sylvia Yardley." am Dea" Santa: "Please bring me a doll, doll clothes, a bike and a set of dishes. My little brother Allen wants a tractor and a jeep, candy and nuts. "Lots of love, Nancy Dotson." Dear Santa Claus: "I would like a baking set and my name is Ruth Fillmore. I am 8 years old. Kaylee wants a pair of red and white boots and a doll stroller, if you have one left over. ' Ruth and Kaylee Fillmore." P S. Merry Christmas, Santa. Dear Santa Claus: "Please bring me a doll with a suit case, and a tricycle. "I did not get to talk to you you were In Beaver, so I am writing a letter. "Please bring my baby sister, ' iara jean, a dolly. "I am 5 years old. I will try to be a good girl. "Yours truly, Blanch Yardley." P S. I would like some candy and nuts, too." Dear Santa: "I would like a bicycle, an en- "iand coal car for my train. I leas brine them, if von can. Thank you. - "Paul Klrkham." Dar Santa Claus: "I would like to tell you what sisters, brother and I want for Christmas. Janyce and Joyce both want doll buggies, gloves and scarf Donald wants a bike and a tractor. I vould like a wagon, gloves, race b ig. game board. I hope I am not to'i late. "Thank you, and good luck, my "Sherman Ray Bradshaw". Dear Panta: "I would like a storybook doll. Monty would like some kind of a Kun, maybe, a pellet gun. NaDene ')uld like a doll with a pertty dress and bonnet on. Gary Dee ould like a bucket and shovel to d'K In the sand. Thanks for the ' ike and other things you brought lat year. D'ne and Gary Dee Thornock." WKATinm Tins wefk Mii Vln. Free. De. Dec. Hoc. Dec. Dec. Dec. Doc. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 35 35 39 50 32 30 30 18 13 .00 .00 4 .00 12 23 20 .00 .00 .00 5 .41 Carlos Murdock. Pall bearers were S. Fletcher Barton, Glenn. Walter and Arthur Blackner, William Farmer, grand son, of Salt Lake City, and Julian Tate, nephew, of Los Angeles. Many relatives and friends from attended the services. especialy those from Milford, and Greenville. In addition to the survivors list ed in la,ts week's Press, there Is also one out-of-to- Min-ersvil- le -' Business Houses and Homes Put en Festive Yale Attire great-grandso- The business houses are again bedecked in all the Chirstmas dec orations and some very nice effects have been achieved. The decora-- ( lions include lighted and decorated trees, huge wreaths, tinsel, holly and all that goes to make for the glitter and charm at this holiday time. The auditorium at the high A new item on Main Street is the school was filled to capacity on Santa and his reindeers on the Friday evening of last week to marquee at the Firmage Theatre: witness the annual Christmas pro- The decorations in the stores, on gram of the Belknap School. Ap- the street and in the home have all proximately 300 children partici- added to the joyousness of the pated In the production, entitled, yuletinie. "Spirit of Christmas." Many of the students, who have The following acta were pre- been away attending college, are sented, with the students attired home for the Christmas vacation. in specially prepared costumes: Also those who are teaching school "A Christmas Dream." First and in Salt Lake or other places. Some Second Grades; "Wintertime" Old people have gone out of town to Time Carolers. Third Grade; "The visit with relatives. It Is a time Fate of a Christmas Drum," Third for giving, receiving and happiand Fourth Grades; "Ok Come, ness. All Ye Faithful." flute band by If oiiio lecorallont Third and Fourth Grades; "Hark, Following is a list of part of the Herald Angels Sing." Fifth the homes which have placed decand Sixth Grades; "Silent Night." orations outside their homes for Fifth Grade; "Three Wise Men," their neighbors and friends to enSixtn Grade. joy. Drive around and see them: Readers for the production were Wtlls S. Farrer, Andrew J. Terry, Shlrleen Merrell and Keith Skin- Walter Mackerell. W. A. Firma.ge. ner of the Sixth Grade. Ina Mes- Ross Smith, Carl Grimshaw, Mel Kirk-basinger was the accompaniest. Al! Skinner. Gilbert Smith. C. A. Arnold Glen J. Hutcblngs, teachers assisted with various acts Walter Joseph, principal, welcom- Low. and Dr. E. S. McQuarrie. ed the large audience. Other teachSNOWFALL ers are: Sarah Bakps, Vie ASSl Ui;S I5KAVKU OF Blanche Pryor. Lillian A "WHITE rilKISTMAK" Thornock. Lois Young, Vie Davis, h A fall of snow on ThursMinnie Jones, Agnea Whornham. and John A. Gunn. assures of Beaver of the traday tht- - Firmage ditional "white Christmas." storm On Wednesday, Theatre entertained all Belknap in this area, thus far this winter and children at the an- has been light, compared with th. nual free Christmas show. The rst of the state. The storm this school gave each child a carmellzed week, while not as heavy as elsewhere in the state, is welcomed popcorn ball. and farmers. Highway travel will be more hazardous and HAROLD P. srTHKRL.WDS greater caution must he cxerctS' d ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON during the snow and ice months Mr. and Mr s Harold Pratt Suth- to prevent accidents. Let us aperland of Salt Lake City announce preciate the storm and enjoy the the arrival on Dec. 16 of a baby invigoratlon of the changing clison, weighing 8 lb. Soz. The young mate and the diversity of sports heir was named Harold Pratt Jr. and entertainment It brings. Mr. Sutherland was the English Miss Alene Williams is home and speech Instructor at the Beaver High School, and both be and from business college to spend the Mrs. Sutherland were active In holidays with her mother, Mrs. church and community affairs. Grace Williams and family. Belknap School Presents Fine Xmas Program SIX-INC- Foth-erlngha- six-inc- pre-srho- tlKIt until such tim - more normal. would becomeBusi the was submitted prices by report , "A year ago, Thompson ness and Professional Women 8 then local National Gua d Club regarding the swimming pool project which was launched here Commander, made a proposition that the State National Guard Ar three years ago.) mory Board be asked for permis "Since the construction of the sion to build the pool in connec swimming pool has been delayed tion with the- contemplated now for so long, it is felt that a short armory building, a part of wliie'i summary of the project will be Is now under construction on the of interest to the citizens of square. Feeling that this propesn' was very much worthwhile, rem "Karly in 1 9 4 . the. Business of the city and civicand Professional Women's Club, lubs met an armory board mem cooperated with city officials and ber to discuss possibilities of th!- pledged themselves to sponsor the plan. The message we. received swim- from building of a much-neede- d the state board, In reply to ming pool for our community. our request, was brought to u ; "Kenneth Borg, a consulting by General Wallace West. Ho to! from Salt Lake, was called us that the hoard had given In to draw up plans for the pro permission to build the pool in posed pool. The plans he drew. connection with the armory buildwere for an open pool with circuing, providing we pay all addilatory water system, purification tional costs required to iwlud" P units, dressing rooms, and heating in their plans nnd also that we pipes laid in the floor to be con- maintain the pool. The architect nected later to the heating sys- of the armory building studied n tem. His estimate for construc blue prints of our pool and s id tion of a pool, according to this with a few minor .changes tbov plan, was $11,000. A pool site was could be worked In nicely with chosen on the public square and armory plan. Such a plan vn"M excavation for the pool was made. give us the advantage of usbi Steel and c ment had been ordered two walls of the armory buill in and were ready to be shipped and its sewer system heating plant, construction was to move forward and lavatories. when word was received that due "Club representatives and it to new .government regulations on decided to work on officials the priority for these materials, of the. armory board a:1order was cancelled. "to build the pool In conaplaned cur of this During the period tailment of materials, prices in tion with the armory building. Tit" ' creased rapidly. By the time these BPW club pledged their funds rematerials were freed again and the armory board for the pona construction, and the plans finally available for our purposes now incorporated in this bulbli'i" the estimated cost of the pool had to the present time, ther - baUp risen from $11,000.00 to around for th boon no definite time $30,000.00. nf main of construction the part "In the face of this grently In it is boncreased cost of building, club mem the armory building, but In the n ir bers felt they would like to know ed that It will be the feeling of the community be future. "The BPW club members have fore attempting further develop worked diligently to 9v 11 the ment of the pool. "A mass meeting was called to .swimming pool fund. They li: e discuss the matter. City officials greatly appreciated tlu- - fine snand representatives of civic and port of the community in th' ir 'hiireh organizations of the com various activities to raise mot;--v"The money, obtained for th munlty wem given special Invita v tions to attend. The group, gath swimming pool. Is handled ered at this meeting, made the Dona If. Cartwright, finance chairand Annabel; following decisions. They would man of the project, secretary-treasure- r. Hab Ivieii a, a the of heartily support building pool providing It were a housed of these women keep a finsmeta! and heated one, and that the slti account of swimming pool fun previously chosen on the square The money is deposited in a av was not the ideal place for it. It ings account in our local bank Several remarks have rear!, .! was further decided that we hold our funds and delav the actual club members to tht iffeet tb it some persons think swimming pnnl Mr. Winnifred Smith left by money is being spent, by the e! :' bus on Wednesday for Phoenix, for Its expenses. The swinnnin Arizona, where she will spend sev pool fund has always been kept i;i eral months. a separate account, and in no way Mu:-lock- - Dear Santa Claus: "I am sorry that I am too late to a?k for anything big or small, but please, Mr. Santa Claus, while Pool Projec On Swimming Greenville on Friday H Stake M Men, Senior Scouts Set Hoop Tilts Skating Rink Will Be Ready for Holiday Fun, Stake and ward leaders of the MIA met this w ek and worked out a schedule for basketball be- tween the six wards. Two games will lie played each night, with the Senior Scout garni1 the m Men in each instance. Gieeiiville's games wiil lie play ed at the Beavr High gym. Any hour late is subject team one-hato forfeiting their game. The time of the games will be arranged be tween the two teams. Any postponement must be made 4S hours1 to rules set in advance, by the officials. FIN E Each ward was civ n a number and the games will be played at the home floor of the team which SUM I 1. o y Beaver First; Heaver Third cond; ;. ville; 5, Minersville; S- Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan Feb. Feb. Heaver . 4 vs. 4. vs. 2. 1 vs. 4. 1 vs. 2; 5 vs fi. 5 fi ?, 4 vs. vs. 1 a. 12 -- 2 vs. 5; f, vs 3. 2 vs. 4 vs. 14- - 5 vs. 1 1 vs. 0; 4 vs. 2; 5 vs. If) 2 vs. l 4 vs. :, ; fi vs 20 2 vs f, vs. 4 1 vs. :i 2fi 5 vs. 2. 3 vs. 4 vs. 1 27 1 2 vs. r; f, vs. I 3 vs. 3 -- 0 vs. 1; 2 vs. 4; 3 vs. Dec. 2 7 Dec. 2S Dec. 20 :. 0 ; ; If the weather man cooperates with the Lions Club committee, the young people of Reaver will have ice skating facilities during the holidays. Work .got underway Wed nesday morning to prepare the pond at the William Willden placpsouth of town, and if freezing weather prevails for the next few days the rink should be ready for use right after Christmas. Members of the Lions Club com mittee, H. L. Lee, S. W. Johnson, D. K Stapley, S. G. Hickman and V. W. Firmage, wert on hand to i... ill tin- outlet pipe and direct Hi work of making the fliKe to mid the water. members of the Twenty-twI ion- Club were present at noon luncheon and voted to support the construction of U. s. Government riflo range near Heaver. Cost of the project will lie born by the government, It Is understood, but an assurance of at bast 200 men who are Interested in using the range Is necssary before the construction will begin. Mnibers of the club will cooper ate with the National Guard off -' i number comes first. No. Parties - lf Till' st ; 3 3 ; ; f, ; f, - . I -- is connected with the regular club funds nor has any of it ever been used for any purpose, whatsoever except to pay for materials pur chased for the pool. The finaneia' account of swimming pool proj is open for Inspection of Int ret ed persons at any time. We !i- On Friday, December 31. 1948, for you here a general sumrn.u1 Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morris will of the funds: rs and other Interested groups in selecting the site and assisting observe their Golden Wedding an Cash on hand $11,001 5i with other details of the project. niversary. Because it will be im Paid for pipe fittings ... 1.2S2. possible for many of their hildern Paid for lumber 259.4: to be here, no special observance ($3 4.92 received for DOFS BFAVFIt NFFI) A Is planned. lumber HOSPITAL? WF SAY YFS! residents of this val Paid for resold) 32S.O wire The following patients from ley, the genial couple have been Screens 0.3 Beaver are in the Cedar City hos- active In church and community Milno Truck line, frt 79.7' Is at Mr. work. Morris present city Paid to Kenneth Borg week. pital fin this Some ar- there for major opera- Justice of the peace, and health for blue prints 41S.0 tions, othtrs for treatment and inspector, and both he and Mrs. Morris have spent several years TOTAL ASSETS 'onfinement. $13,375 5 Dun Brinkerhoff, Morton Smith, as stake missionaries. A son of Andrew and Mary Jane The BPW club members and tb and Roberta Muir, appendectomy; Morris. Andrew city ar looking forward to tl Mrs Alma Paramore, Mrs. Sumner Speakman Morris was born In Beaver. building of the swimming pool a" Mrs. Ray Rradshaw Murdock. 15. lS7fi. Kllen S. Adams, are continuing In ther efforts ' April George Price and Alton daughter of David C. and Mary raise more money for It. Tic Eleanor Armstrong Adams, wa? sincerely hope that the entire pot born Nov. 20, 1S77. at Adamsville. munity Is behind the. move at Nine children were born to this that every perosn will unite In i IOOF IIIKiK PLANS P.Ki ANNfVFKSARY BALL union, six of whom are living: effort to see Its accomplishment For many years, one of the big Roy Morris. Murray: Mrs. Vera SIGNED BY William A. Merrell. mayor gest dances of the holiday season Speakman and Mrs. Alic Warner. loulse Farrer. BPW club pre has been the Anniversary Ball of Fillmore; Theron Morris. Bakers-field- ; dent the Beaver IOOF Lodge on IW Aubrey Morris. Long Beach, Sarah P,akr, chairman of t' 20th. Committee members are go and Eldon Morris. Fort Lewis swimming pool committee. ing to uphold the tradition. The Washington; also 16 grandchildGrant Seegmlller orchestra from ren. pona H. Cartwrleht. finance chairman of the project. Cedar City will furnish the music. Many friends of this couple will Annahell Hales, secretary of Holiday dncoratlons In the hall extend best wishes and congratuthe project." will add t; the festive spirit. lations on this anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morris Plan 50th Wedding 1 Life-lon- g Mr. and Mrs. Kldnn Morris two children of Fort Lewis. Wash. arrived h r Sunday to spend tin holidays with Mr. Morris' parents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morris. rid Ken in who has been employ-"N'ev., for the past few Burt, Kly. - d months, returned home to spend the holidays with his wife and family. DECEMBER Town Calendar 24: Ward Christmas Eve Programs. Dec. 25: Christmas Day. TV". Dec. 28: Holiday Dance. Dec. 29: I. O. O. F. Dance. Dec. 31 : New Year's Kve Dance is |
