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Show Universal Microfilm Cnr Pierpont Ave. SLC. Utab P The Beaver Press PRESS TIME died George Washington, born February 22, 1732, WashDecember 14, 1796. The son of Augustine ington, a wealthy Virginia planter, and his second wife, Mary Ball. He lived at Wakefield, Va., until he was threeand then at Huntington Creek (later Mount Vernon) and then at River or Ferry Farm, near Fredricks-burHis education was not extensive, his tastes as a boy and later were practical; his interests were in surveying, in land and in farming. From 1748 (his father died in 1743) he lived wih his half broher Lawrence at Huntington Creek, and on Lawrence's death in 1752 he inherited the estate. g. He gained his first military experience when, as a Major in the Militia, he was selected by Governor Din woody of Virginia to warn the French against further encroachments on territory in the Ohio Valley. The mission covered some 500 miles and took thirteen weeks to complete. During that he learned Indians that the were as intractable journey as the French and more dangerous. As a result of his trip the officials in Williamsburg were made aware of the immenence of war with the French and young British-claime- d Washington gained considerable local recognition. His first military command ended in disaster in the redoubts of Fort Necessity when the works were surrounded by the French and Indians and rain made the muskets of the defenders worthless. His next military experience was also a disaster as he served under General Braddock on his expedition to capture Fort Duquesne on the Monongahela. Although this was a severe loss to the British and the colonists, Washington was recognized for his administrative skill and his work in salvaging the remainder of the army following the death of General Braddock. In August 1755 he became colonel and commander-in-chief of all Virginia forces responsible for the defense of a 350 mile frontier against French and Indian attack. He continued on the defensive throughout 1756 and 1757, but in 1758 he accompanied Brig. General John Forbes and a force three times the size of on a march to Fort Duquesne. When they reach-th- e fort in November they found it a d smoking ruin, by the French. He returned to Virginia and resigned his commission Dec. 13, 1758. For him as for Virginia, the French and Indian Wars were over. Elected as one of seven delegates from Virginia to the first Continental Congress, Washington was not among those who advocated a break with England. In writing to his old friend of the French-India- n wars, Capt. Robert Mackenzie, then serving with the British in Boston, he said that as for independence "and what I am well satisfied that no such thing is desired not by any thinking man in North America." By 1775 at the time of the second Continental Congress, the mood had changed. There had been confrontations between British and Colonial troops in Boston. Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain irregulars had captured Forts Ticonderoga and Crown oint. Brad-dock- 's VOLUME 63, NUMBER 7 Neil Bradshaw Hurt In Mine Accident Neil Bradshaw, 26, Milford perlite miner, was seriously injured Saturday about 12:30 14 miles east p.m. in a cave-d- n of Milford in the Mineral Mountains. Mr. Bradshaw, who suffered a broken pelvis and possible internal injuries, is listed in fair to poor condition in the Milford Valley Memorial Hospital. wall Witnesses said a 15-of the mine broke loose and fell on the victim. His father, Melvin M. Bradshaw, Milford, who is a partner in the mine with his son, dug him out of the debris. ft and his Mr. Bradshaw fa- ther have worked the mine for 12 years. At the time of the accident they were about to leave the mine and truck a volcanic glass perlite to Salt Lake City. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC An immunization clinic is being planned for February 29 March 28th, and April 25th. This clinic will be held in the Second Ward from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on those dates. Shots given will be typhoid, DPT, Ditheria, Tetenus, Small Pox, and Rock Mountain Spotted Fever. Included in the immunization will be adults, preschool and high shcool students. A small fee (to cover the cost of serum) will be charged. BEAVER, UTAH 84713, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Gold And Green Ball Beaver SCD The Gold and Green Ball for the three wards of Beaver was held Tuesday evening in the Second Ward Culture Center with a large crowd in attendance. The Nell Smith Orchestra played for the occasion and dances were presented by each ward. The program was announced by Ray Harris. The High School Chorus sang "Somewhere My Love," with accompaniment by Kathy Lund. Helen Lindsay, Kathy Lund and Connie Grimshaw sang a number. Closing prayer was given by Roy Yardley. Theme for the program was taken from the story of Dr. Zhivago with a scene painted by Orlene Parkinson. Trees, flowers and a blue plastic ceiling made outstanding decorations. The Laurels and Ensigns were honored and danced with their parents. Interagency Meeting The Weather Date High 56 Feb. 7 49 Feb. 8 54 Feb. 9 53 Feb. 10 50 Feb. 11 45 Feb. 12 42 Feb. 13 41 Feb. 14 41 Feb. 15 46 Feb. 16 48 Feb. 17 52 Feb. 18 60 Feb. 19 59 Feb. 20 Low 26 25 28 30 31 20 32 30 Free. .4 .5 .41 24 20 30 28 30 34 .6 tr. des-me- ... On June 15, 1775, Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental forces. He reluctantly accepted the commission, undertaking to serve without pay. He went to war not to rid himself of debts nor to lead a revolutionary cause but because he was convinced of the rights of the Colonial assemblies. Like many a soldier before and after him, he misjudged the length of the war. He told his wife he hoped to be home by Christmas. In fact, he saw Mount Vernon but once in the next in 1781 eight years on his march to Yorktown. As Commander of the Continental forces, his was one of conciliation and cojolement. His first job This was military efforts, at Boston, was a success. followed by a seemingly endless series of failures and strategic withdrawals until Christmas Night of 1776, when he led his men back across the Delaware into New Jersey to beat the Hessians at Trenton and move on to defeat a column of reinforcements at Princeton (Jan. 3, 1777) forcing Howe back to New Brunswick. . The hardship of the years 1775 to 1781 have been dealt with many times in many places names such as Valley Forge and Benedict Arnold carry their meaning to every American of school age It is, however, hard to realize the true impact of the times. On March 15, 1781, the Board of War made the following report to the Military Commander. 857 dollars could not be found to pay the cost of transportation of conveying rlothing southward to Harry Lee's troops. Every day the value of the dollar went down, down, down. Even Congress' printed pledges to make good die lost value of army pay the depreciation certificates themelves depreciated. Because nobody would accept continental paper money, impressment became the regular practice of Commissaries and and Quartermasters this was falling off because little remained for the Army to sieze in area near the camps. Further off, provisions were available and, in some areas, abundant, but these could not be brought in when there was no cash to pay teamsters who would not accept certificates. In a letter to John Laurens, Washington reviewed some of the struggles against nakedness and hunger: ". . . why need I run into the retail when it k declared in a word that we are at the end of our tether, and tnat now or never our deliverance must come." Deliverance did come in the fnrm fleet of warships under Comte de Grasse and a French army under Comte de Rochambeau. With the fleet to prevent escape by sea and a combined French so-call- Colonial army of close to 16,000 men, with adequate cimnlies and munitions. Cornwallis was defeated at This battle followed the famous overland Yorktown. by some march from Clinton into South Carolina The 2.500 Continentals and 4,000 French troops. carried out was approximately by of Yorktown seige 5,700 Continental troops, 3,100 militiamen and 7,000 French troops. v - v British losses in the West Indies togther with the losses they bore in the southern states forced the resig nation of Prime Minister Frederick Lord North the following March and the new government ended the war granting American independance. The remainder of Washington's days as Commander in Chief were vexing to say the least with no pay for the troops and mutiny in the air. He solidly put down a movement in May, 1782, to make him a king; viewing it with "adhorrence" and reprehended it with severity. He resigned his command to Congress in December of 1783 at Indianapolis. embarkFollowing the end of hostilities the states ed on more or less separate courses and seemed bound to ruin the independance they had won. Inflation was rampant and a number of states refused to honor their Such was the setting when Mr. wartime obligations. Washington was called upon to preside over the Constitutional Convention called to amend the articles of confederation adopted in 1781. In the campaign for ratification it was his name that was the rallying cry. On Feb. 4, 1789, he was the unanimous choice for president and took office on April 16. His first term as president was difficult in many each action of respects, particularly in that he felt that his was setting a precedent and he was more than mindHe second term which was ful of the responsibility. of unanimous a also the result vote, was more stormy of and saw the beginning party factionalism with Hamilton and Jefferson at each others throats in the forepublic press and the councils of government. He indesaw the dangers in Rhode Islands or Vermont's pendance, and of the secession of Kentucky and Tennessee. By 1796 all four states were in the Union. He saw the value for the United States of its remoteness from a Europe at war; intervention and isolation vere issues to be judged on their merits, as matters not of theory nor tradition, but of solid national interest. In researching this article, using Douglas Southall Freeman's "George Washington" as well as the material available in encyclopedias, it has been impossible to fail to compare the United Colonies of 1776 with some of the emerging countries of today. Some of these modern countries have their Washingtons, Hamiltons and Jeffersons and some do not. Particularly, one which does not would have to be South Vietnam. The policy of the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong of murdering the village leaders in that country has made sure that no such men are there. Considering this it seems to me to be rather foolish to see and hear remarks citing that lack. It appears that before we may expect to see a viable administration in South Vietnam, we will have to accept responsibility for stabilizing that country until such men can be grown. The alternative, renouncing our commitments in that country and southeast Asia, seems to me to be fraught with more peril and danger than I would care to face. Bobby is braver " than I. . . The annual meeting of organizations and agencies assisting In conservation activities in the Beaver Soil Conservation District was held in the Community Center. Supervisor Clark Smith welcomed the group. Evan Patterson, Chairman of the Beaver SCD stated that the purpose of the meeting was to keep informed of all the activities within the District and to coordinate activities. One prime ' example of needed coordination is the seeding of State lands within Federal seeding projects. It was the desire of the group that all state and private land in an area planned for seeding be cleared and see-laalong with or at least at the sama time as the Federal land. Bet ter planning and coordination will be necessary to accomplish this. water Increasing yeilds from the Beaver mountais vegetation manipulation, such as tree clearing, burning and grass seeding was also discussed. Arizona studies indicate they were adble to increae water yeilds 20 to 30 percent. The group all favored water yeild studies on our watershed The final item of work was a draft revision of the Beaver Pilot District Program. This program was established in 1954 when the Beaver SCD became the "Pilot" District in the state of Utah. This program was to be accomplished in 20 years Now that we are past the halfway mark we want to check our progress and goals. Each agency or organization represented gave a report of their accomplishments in 1967 and goals for 1968. Present were Evan Patterson Clark Smith, Bob Brown and Ronnie Roberts, representing Beaver SCD; Othello Riley, State Fish and Game; Warren Brough, Steve Wilk-ense- n and Don Burt, Bureau of Land Management; M. G. Warr; Boyd Carpenter, Forest Service; Dick Klayson, State Forstery and Fire Control; Ron Jensen, FHA; Ray Kesler and Keith Barton, ASCS; and Max Phillips, SCD. Selective Service To Give Program At BHS An assembly will be held at Beaver High School on January 26, 1968 at 2:15 p.m. relative to the Selective Service Major Harvey Ross, Field Officer to the Selective Service System representing the State of Utah, will present the film "You and Selective Service". Other military personnel will be present to answer questions. The program will be presented to students in grades ten through twelve. The public is invited to the program. A special invitation is extended to parents with students in grades ten through twelve. Third Ward Jr. M-M- en Win Basketball Sportsmanship Trophy On Sunday evening a beautiful Sportsmanship Trophy was presented to the Beaver Third Ward Ensigns for their outstanding conduct while par ticipating In the regional basketball tournament. The presentation was made by Keith C. Workman of Cedar City, Regional MIA Sports Director The boys won all their games throughout the stake and then played at Panguitch. Those playing were Paul Timothy) Paywa Alan, Charles and Bruce Yardley, Pat Baker, David and Mark Baker, Gary and Wayne Patterson, and David Farnsworth The have been coached by Bob Wright who should be commended for his fine work with them. Ross, HOSPITAL NOTES Martin Green and Feb. 15 Mrs. Patricia (Reilly) Baldwin (baby boy). James A. Low. Feb. 16 Feb. 20 Beverly Farrer. 22, 1968 SINGLE In 1985? Scheduled How many people will be living in Utah by the year Mr. Ralph Pearson, Chair man of the Twin-Soil Con servation District, announced that the annual Interagency meeting will be held at the IOOF Hall in Milford, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. The following agenda has been planned: 1985? According to Utah Foundation, the private governmental research agency, no one can answer this question with any degree of certainty. They point out that birth and death rate trends, wars, general economic conditions, social and religious influences, job opand available portunities water supply are just a few of the many factors that will help determine how many people will be living in the state during the years ahead. Although no one can predict future populations with accuracy, Foundation analysts observe thhat population projections can be made based on specified assumptions regarding interstate migration patterns and fertility and mortality rates. The latest projections made by the U. S. Bureau of the Census indicate that Utah's population in 1985 is likely to range somewhere between 1,353,000 and 1,534,000. Latest Census Bureau estimates indicate that Utah's population on July 1, 1967 was 1,024,000. In analyzing Utah's population growth during the first of the twentieth century, the report concluded that most of this growth has been the result of natural increase (excess of births over deaths) rather than new people moving into the state. Foundation analysts point ont that during the period 1910 to 1940, there was a large net outmigration from Utah. The study notes that World War II and the expansion of manufacturing activities that followed brought about a reversal of the downward trend. Between 1940 and 1960 more people came into Utah than left the state. . . . .. . A. M. Welcomes by Ralph Pearson and Mayor Ira M. Fisher. 10:10- - Twin-SCD program and objectives Vern Wood. 10:20- - Watarshed report Dwight Miller. 10:35- - State Land Board Policies and Means of Improvement Lee Young. 10:50- - Beaver County ASCS Keitih Program for 1968 Barton. 11:05- - FHA Assistance available to Twin-SCD Coopera-tor- s Max Philips. 11:30- - State Soil Conservation Committee Representative Lawrence Thorderson. 11:40. Forest Service Boyd Carpenter. 12:00- - Noon - Lunch nt P. M. 1:00. Extension Service -- 1968 SCD plans for Twin-- Grant Esplin. 1:15- - State Dept. of Forestry and Fire Control Paul Sjo-blo- two-thir- Fish and Wildlife - RodJoe Pearson. 1:35- - State Fish and Game Thell Riley. 1:50- - Milford Wildlife Protective Association Joe Jackson. 2:05- - Beaver County - planned work for Twin-and County SCD 1968 relations H. L. Tolley. 2:20- - BLM Plans Warren Brough. 2:30- - Group Discussion - devWork Plan eloping Twin-for 1968. 3:00- - Adjourn. This meeting Is open to the public. It provides an opportunity for coordinated planning and gives a better understanding of what is being planned and accomplished In Soil Conservation the Twin-District. 1:25- - ent Control Girl Scouts To Hold Investiture Sat. Feb 24 You are invited to attend the Investiture of the Girl Scout Troop 93 at the Community Center on Saturday, February 24, 1968 at 2:30 p.m. The troop consists of girls from ages 9 to 11. They will serve refreshments. Call 2414. Scout Skill-O-Re- e The Beaver District Scout e will be held Saturday evening in the Armory from 7 to 9 p.m. This includes all Scouts, Explorers, Guide Patrols. Skills will be demonstrated in relays. Everyone is invited to attend. Skill-O-Re- American Legion Oratorical Contest The American Legion Oratorical Contest was held Monday February 19 at 1 p.m. In the Beaver First-Thir- d Ward Chapel, with Marvin Spend-lov- e in charge. First place winner was Doug Nielson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nielson. Second place was won by JoAnn Gilies, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Gillies. A large group participated in the contest. The winners will enter the District compe-tio- n. Night Relief Society Thursday, February 22nd 10c Utah's Population Interagency Meeting 10:00- - COPY Actually, this net In migration to Utah continued until 1963 the report goes on. With the cutbacks in missile production and employment, how ever.people again began leaving the state after 1963. The net result, according to the Foundation, has been that there was very little net migra tion to or from Utah during the 1960's, and that nearly all of the population gain since 1960 can be accounted for by natural increase. Utah's birth rate has declined by a third since 1952. In 1966 there ware 22.4 live births per 1,000 population in Utah. This compares with a birth rate of 33.5 live births per 1,000 population in 1952. The report mentions, however that the decline in Utah's birth rate may soon be reversed with the large po&t World War II baby crop reach ing marriageable age. Preliminary reports for 1967 indicate that Utah's birth rate in 1967 may show a slight increase over 1966. Richard Orton Takes Bride and Mrs. Harold of Lehi, Utah, announce the marriage of their daughter. Dee Ann, to Mr. Richard Orton, son of Mrs. Verniece Orton and the late Caleb R. Orton. Richard and bis bride-to-b- e are graduates of Utah Trade Tech College in Provo, Utah. They will be married March 1, 1968 and an Open House will be given In their honor that evening in the Lehi Ward Relief Society room. Mr. Jor-gens- THIRD WARD SACRAMENT at 7:30 p.m. Night Relief Society will be held for all ladies who wish to attend. It will be under the direction of the First Ward and will be in held in the Second Ward Relief Society room. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday wishes are extended to Winifred Hodges on Feb. to Morrell Warr on 29th, March 1st and to Lois Messin-ge- r on March 2nd. BIRTHDAY GREETING for this week are extended to Mrs Winifred Hodges on February 29; Mr. Morrell Warr on Mar. 1; and Lois Messinger on Mar. 2nd. The Third Ward Sacrament Service was conducted by Bish with op Howard Bradshaw music under the direction of Carol Kesler and Carol Baker. Opening prayer was given by Paul Ross. Larry Morris sang a vocal number accompanied by Kathy Lund. A Sportsmanship trophy was presented to the Third Ward Ensigns by Mr. Workman, Stakk Regional Director. Speaker for the evening was Michael Morris who recently returned from the New Zealand Mission. Closing prayer was given by David Farnsworth. |
