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Show THE LEADER, Thursday. April 23, 1953 BIMELLS TELL OF INTERESTING CUSTOMS IN IRAN contiued from front page and as many nights. It is also gin so suddenly, it is very easy sometimes called the "Ceremony to drive too near one. A few fan- of included atics threw a few rocks over theFire", as the festivalbonfires building of huge some of the compound walls but as magical here in Shrimran, we didn't fire, being regarded purifying, the intent of the know that anything was taking ly to ward whole observance place as far as being bothered off the influences being evil of the or seeing any trouble. The Em The preparation of the spirit. to when us warns bassy always fire was accompanied by feasting stay home and we stay home. I and merriment This festival of think that our American News- the hundredth isn't observed too more damage much papers are doing today. than good with their tales. After the date of this festival Le Roy had just left his comactive preparations begin pound to go to a meeting when the some fanatic tried to crash the Iranian families of middle and gates at Mosadeq's home and upper classes begin the making Mosadeq did come over the wall of candies and confections and shops begin to into Roy's compound. That is the confectionery stock-pil- e cakes, knows one pastries and when understandable that Roy's office is in a home be- sweetmeats for the new year sealonging to Mosadeq, which Point son. Each area has its specialty 4 rents, and the office building and like our 'homemade cand is directly in back of Mosadeq's ies' these people have their fav orites. I am going to learn to private home so when the shoot- make one of them. ing started at the gate and the After the Nowruz delicacies crowd was yelling, "the King or death" (meaning that they want- have been prepared, the family ed the king to stay or they would household is cleaned from top kill Mosadeq) it was quite nat- to bottom. Rugs are taken outural for Mosedaq to go out the side and cleaned and washed back way and that led him to the Much of the cleaning is done at Point 4 compound. Roy's count-t- r night on the street asphalt. For storm struck on part saw him come over the days, until thisstreets and highthe of a aid Monday, the paladder, wall, by jamas and all. A car then took ways have been lined with rugs him away to safety but the pa- and in between the passing of pers made it seem that he fled cars and animals (yes, we ran to Point 4 for safety. All is quiet right over the rugs) the servants again for a few weeks, we hope, would brush and shake the rugs. at least we think it will be quiet Some use water and a brush and actually scrub the smaller ones. during their Nowruz holidays. I think you would be interest- Stoves are taken out of the ed in the Persian's profound re- homes; walls, windows, and evgard for nature's springtime and erything cleaned; and to the exits regeneration. The real char- tent necessary or possible, the acter of the holidays is not easily furnishings are replaced or renounderstood by a stranger and it vated and the whole is set in is still harder to put it on paper good order. Do you suppose that but if you imagine yourself liv- this custom was the forerunner ing in an arid country of bleak of our "Spring housecleaning"? and barren winters, and broil- Also at this time, the major suping, cloudless summers, you ply of household utensils and might then assume some of the equipment to be used during the feelings of relief, rebirth and coming year is customarily purjoy which accompany the com- chased. The prices go up here in ing of Nowruz in Iran. The pre- anticipation, too! A number of weeks before the paration and anticipation which prelude the Nowruz season, as beginning of the new year, or well as the jubilation with which Spring, street performers attired the day itself is celebrated, com- in comic head-gea- r and colorful bine to make it first in impor- regalia and perhaps made up in tance among Iran's national holi- black-facdance in the streets days. It is celebrated by Moslems and accompany their antics with and Zoroastrians and other drums, horns and tambourines, groups, alike. in return for Bakhsish (money) The holiday is over 4,000 from passerby and for small gifts years old and has been celebrat- from shopkeepers. These men ed country wide since the time and boys are usually jobless and of Darius, 6th century, B.C. take this means of raising a bit Nowruz is similar to our Xmas of money for themselves. We and New Years combined. Pre- have had them pass our home parations for the holidays begin and perform in the street for us 2 months early with the "FestiOn the last Wednesday of the val of the Hundredth", getting old year, corresponding to our its name from the fact that it New Years Eve, is another prac precedes Nowruz by fifty days tice featuring the ritual use of e, mm fire for what is apparently magical purification. This ceremony is especially participated in by the children who make bonfires and in leaping over them repeat the phrases: Sorkie to barraye man; Zardie man barraye to. "Your redness (addressing the fire) for me; my yellowness for you." While this is done more for traditions sake now, yet the superstitious belief is that by exposing themselves to the danger of the fire, they leave all their diseases to the fire and take the red strength of the fire for them selves. As we returned home last night, he saw many bonfires along the streets in Tehran (Shimran had too much snow) and people and children gathered around them. As we drove by an army post, we saw one of the young soldiers jumping over the fire. Another custom, this night, is a sort of fortune forecasting in which girls and young women who have unfulfilled wishes (and who does not) secret themselves in the shadows of the quiet streets and listen to the conversations of passerby, usually the first couple to pass From the subject majter being discussed, the eavesdropper may determine wheether or not her desires will be fruitful. (Most of them are unmarried, wishing for husbands). On this same night, women whose husbands or family member is ill, go into the streets equipped with bowls and metal spoons and call at nearby wealthier homes. When the sound of the metal spoon beaten upon the bowl is heard in the neighborhood, the intentions of the beater are understood and she is admitted and provided with food, candy and especially cereal from which she later prepares a curative broth for the sick. For amusement, the boys will sometimes don a chaddor on this evening and themselves go abroad with spoon and bowl. As we drove to Dr. Stobbies last night, we passed a group of 5 to 6 young boys about 10 to 12 years old but minus the chaddor, and all had tin bowls and metal spoons. They were poorly dressed and could have needed any food they might have been given. Whr Tremonton, Utah Bio Lexigu Stars Ar Bern z home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Denier. COMPLETES NEW MEXICO MISSION Elder LaMont Richards, son of Mr.' and Mrs. Elmer T. Richards of Fielding returned Thurs day after having spent the past months serving on a twenty-si- x L. D. S. Mission to New Mexico Prior to his release his head quarters were at Dulex. Elder Richards reports having enjoyed his mission very much, but is happy to be at home in Utah again. FAMILY OBSERVE FATHER'S BIRTHDAY lish version of the seven Irani foods mentioned.) These foods need not be eaten, they are just symbolic. Also on the tablecloth are placed a mirror, in front of the mirror, the Koran; nune a stone bread so called for its mode of preparation on heated stones; a bowl of water containing a green leaf; yogurt; colored eggs, cheeses, candy of various kinds; and as many lighted candles as the family possesses children. The green leaf and the candles are part of the regeneration theme; yogurt, cheese, bread, all staple foods of Iran, symbolize the blessings and bounty of Allah; the mirror is to make you see your own reflection and what you see or the reflection of yourself at the time you look into the mirror, is supposed to have great influence upon one's destiny for the year to come. To have a happy contented year, the Irani's pop a piece of candy into their mouth to insure a contented expression as they look into the mirror and at the same time listen to a verse read from the Koran. As the candles are lighted, each makes a wish. As soon as it is agreed that the new year has arrived, members of the family embrace and kiss one another and exchange felicitations of 'mobarak bashe' (may it be blessed) or Happy New Year. Thereafter, a gener al celebration begins in which it is mandatory that any individual who bears a grudge toward an other, must be reconciled. All kiss the hand of the head of the household and he in turn gives coins to each of his children grandchildren etc. The worth of the coin depends upon his wealth. It may be silver 5 rial coins worth about 15c or it may be gold coins worth $7.50 and san-gga- k, home to find everything gone. Still the day out of town is so important to them that they go next year again. Point 4 has a holiday until Tuesday and we have been informed by most of the Irani's we know that they will be home on Monday. I intend to make as many calls as possible so that I get to see their customs in action and also see their homes We do appreciate the many letters we have received from the people of the valley and hope you keep on writing. Our regards to all, THE BUNNELLS, GENE CHIODO HOME Gene Chiodo arrived home last week, after serving in Ger many for the past several months. Gene is the husband of LaRee Chiodo of Bear River City and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Chiodo of Tremonton. Before going into the military service, Gene was an employee) oi tne tsear Kiver Telephone Co. Mrs. Glen Stanger The family of A. N. Wight met at his home Sunday in honor of his birthday anniversary. In the group were the James Wights, In Shiraz, on this night, near the tomb of Sa'adi, there is a pond called Houze Mahi, or "Fish pool" and on this day the people of Shiraz bathe in its water believing them to possess properties which overcome evil influences and bring good fortune. In Tehran, some unmarried girls attach strings to a certain Lazy Appetites cannon, a souvenir of Sassanid wars. It is supposed to bring With Their Appeal them good luck, and or hus bands. Could our New Years T"ON'T try to stuff your family wishing at midnight have origL with hearty meals all of the inated with one of these cus time! Right now with warm toms? weather slowly making itself felt, Weeks ago, all Iranian fam $15. they're apt to show a distinct lack ilies began to grow green plants, Today, the first dav. all fam of Interest in meals. ilies go to visit the oldest living particularly grains and lentils Vegetable combinations make in plates of water This, of member of the family. This is excellent main dishes if add course, is in keeping with the also the day that the Shah re a protein food such as you eggs or season of regeneration and all ceives his circle of friends: the cheese to them. Besides, it's an homes will have one or more of important members of the minisexcellent way to keep the food these plates of growing green try receive friends as does any budget trim. plants. nousenold that has had a death Green peppers stuffed with this With the house all clean and in the family during the past corn mixture are a pretty as well purified, the Irani's then think year. as nourishing and Interesting veg of themselves. The Nowruz seaOn the second day, the next etable dish. You'll want to son is the major one of the year most important member of the this recipe on file for the keep next for the purchasing of new cloth- - family stays home and all go to several months: nig, especially lor cniiaren. But visit him and so on down the Bake wnetner or not the garment is line for 12 days, or until all (Senres 6) new, the people usually dress have been visited. Urge green peppers themselves immaculately and On the 13th day, which is said 4 slices bacon 1 egg participate on the day of Nowruz to be 'sinister' and a day of bad 1 tablespoon butter itself, in what might be called luck, the dcodIp trv tn niiminat an informal Easter parade. The that bad luck by I tablespoons finely diced enlon taking a junket servants generally receive some into the country. I tablespoons flour The whole neW article of clothing as well town migrates to the outskirts 1 teaspoon saga (optional) s as the of the family, of the city and stavs for mni nt ltt teaspoons salt 1M some additional salary and some the day. It is a fine occasion to cups milk, scalded t enps cooked corn get a short vacation .The serv-- commune with Naturp's nnon K cup soft bread c nimbi ants of the Americans over em- - beauty, to Dack Wash peppers, cut a slice from phasize this part of the holidays and travel to the pleasant coun-an- d get all they can. with a congenial tryside rounF the side of each and remove seeds a n1nnn ,uA: siiei.shnn.1raan.M ucou ;i ana, rrienna, rnr on m. and fibrous parts. Cover with boil uicn i i - ui iainuv ves and cases and take special Joyable day of healthful recrea-pain- s ing water and simmer 8 minutes, Meanwhile cook bacon, drain and in arranging their wares, tion. The men play cards, dice. Beat egg slightly. Melt butgrocers color the roots of cuss oolitic and nlnw the onions and garlic. women talk about their new clo- - ter, add onion and cook until ten der. Add flour, sugar, Th last day before Nowruz, thes, their babies, and prepare and blend. - Add milk seasonings and cook we cmes me ana ui luncn. (Are tnev so differ- towns do a phenomenal business ent) The unmarried may in scrubbing the populace for the su aoout weaving thegirls Iranian occasion and some bathers have equivalent of daisv chains, svm. henna applications for hair and dois of good fortune. Although nails, it being said that this use Moslems are not supposed to of henna is after the manner of drink, wine flows quite freelv ... nn i it me xnis custom ex un tms propnei. day, the green grain plains why we see so many old that they have grown in the gray bearded men with hair and plate, must be thrown out. We beard touched up with a fiery are told that the kutchi's. eutters orange aye. Even some of the and streets will be littered wih horses manes and tails are dyed the green wheat etc. Some take to match. it out of town with them but all While some may think of No must throw it away over the wruz with a religious signifi wall and not just into the outside Bacon and corn go into a cnstard-lik- e mixture as a staffcance, this is just assumption garden. Most of the people mark the ing for parboiled green pepAbout 4 p.m. all the people pers to make a satisfying and transition of the old year and start moving back into the town colorful main dish for lunch the coming of the new, at home and I am told that the highways or supper. Cheese Sauce adds , with friends and family. resemble Washintgon at Cherry nourishment to the vegetaIn every home, a Nowruz ta Blossom time, only here, many bles. blecloth is placed on the floor pedestrians, donkeys, carts, dro- and upon it is spread the haffsin shky's, etc. all complicate the over low heat until thickened, stir or 'seven S' tray, on which are auto travel. Four or five miles ring constantly. Add corn, crumbs placed foods beginning with the an hour with very frequent apnd bacon; stir In egg. Fill green letter S. There must be seven plications of the brakes is the pepper shells. Bake in a pan of foods such as: sib, sarken, sama-no- rule. i sibjaminl, sumaq, savan or The day is also a field day others that any begin with 'S'. for burglars and thieves, as all (Apples, garlic, vinegar, wheat-kern- servants are supposed to have the sumac, day off too. This leaves the housand a form of candy the Eng- - es unprotected and many come That's why we urge you to have a chest every six months no matter how well you may feel For more information call us or write to "Cancer," care of your local Post Office. X-r- ay 33 o, American Cancer Society J el gruel-potatoe- s, nett (R. Utah). One of the sponsors of the measure, Sen. Bennett said, "It is of great significance that all senators from thee Upper Basin states joined to support the bill." The Utahn had some reservations about the language of the proposal, however, stating that he was not "completely satisfied" with some of its provisions. "This is not especially importance now," he admitted. "The final form of the legislation must await the recommendations on basic policy which undoubtedly will be made soon by President Eisenhower and Secretary McKay. After that, the language of the bill can be hammered out in the many weeks of hearings in both the senate and the house." He noted that appropriations for actual construction on the billion-dolla- r project must wait until the emergency ends. "In moving to authorize the project now, however," he concluded, "we can be ready to build when the time is right." "The Ogden social security office has discontinued its regular monthly visit to Tremonton," Wesley F. Watson of that office announced today. "The elimination of this service has been made necesary," Mr. Watson said, "by reductions in the administrative budget of the Social Security Administration." "Residents of the Tremonton area who wish to contact a representative of the Social Security Administration should see Mr. Watson on the first or third Thursdays of each month in Brigham City. He is in the Utah State Employment Office between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Attend Poultry Banquet those days. Those Mr. and Mrs. Conlev Christ to contactpersons who are unable him in Brigham City ensen were in Salt T.airo should write to the social securSaturday to attend the Draper ity office in Ogden. Letters troaucers banquet and should be addressed to the Demeeting. They returned home partment of Health, Education, Jsunday. and Welfare, Social Security Administration, Room 509 Kiesel COLLIN BOOTH Building, Ogden, tUah. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Garfield and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Castle-to- n returned home Saturday, from a trip back east. They took the Streamliner to Lansing, Michigan, where they got a new Oldsmobile for the Garfields. They visited places of importance in church history on the return trip. Sunday was spent in Peoria, Illinois, where Mrs. Castleton's sister, Mary Getz and her brother, Henry Getz and family live. An Open House was quickly arranged and the local people met dozens of former Tremonton residents who called. nt, g pJ It's Here! ALFRED DALEY HOME FROM KOREA Alfred L. Dalev Jr The new playground sensation! The eant returned home Tuesday evening, after nine months of military service in the far east. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. WHIRL-A-WA- Y Al- fred Daley Sr., are happy to have him home again. Merry-Go-Rou- Mr. and Mrs. Abe Kav. Hazel Koford, and Virgil Waldron, Kay and Mary Ellen visited with re latives and friends in Salt Lake City Saturday. Darwin Robbing and Miss Marilyn Taylor, students at the BYII srvnt Si of Darwin's parents, Mr. and J Mrs. Melvin Robbins. nd for children 3 to 16. SEE IT AT JACK & PATS RADIO SHOP IN TREMONTON . FOR ... . BIGGER YIELDS EASIER HARVESTING PLANT UTAI1YBRED seed conn djs-Gre- en i au-e- ENJOY EASTERN TRIP m iuu Introduction of the bill to r Storage project was hailed Thursday as "the first great step" by Sen. Wallace F. Ben- Leslie Wights of Thatcher. Mr. and Mrs. Welling MacFarlane of SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE DISCONTINUED Ugden and their families. AT TREMONTON cast-off- More than six times as many men of your age will die of lung cancer this year as died in 1933. Our research scientists still don't know why. They do know, however, that over half of those who will develop lung cancer can be saved , . . if they get proper treatment while the disease is still in the silent, symptomless stage. INTRODUCE UPPER COLORADO RIVER PROJECT and two daughters Paula and Carol were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Holmgren. The girls are attending school at the U. S. A. C. NOW IN JAPAN Mr. and Mrs. George R. Jones Mrs. Paul Coombs has returnhave received word that their ed from a visit with her parWOMAN'S WOULD grandson Collin Booth has land- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Corn-ued safely in Japan. Mrs. Booth, at Sanford, Colorado. tne former Norma Jensen of Vegetables Spark Coliinston and their son Bobbie nave been living at Bridge, Ida. Corn-Pepp-er 45 KERR FAMILY VISITS RELATIVES Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kerr and their five daughters have been visiting relatives in Boise, Idaho and Richland, Washington this week. In Boise, they were guests of Mrs. Kerr's sister, Mrs. Levan Hendricks and in Richland at the THE HYDRID DENT CORN FOR IRRIGATED LAND ... BRED IN THE WEST. for performance uder irrigation and western climate. .... ACCURATIZED for precision planting through means of plant breeding and special processing techniques. VITA-TEC- TREATED T .... for spring stand protection. This seed treat-mehas evolved from a research program that in duplicationg cold spring conditions' isolated the most effective protection of vitality. nt WE DO CUSTOM CLEANING - GRINDING and ROLLING ERVIM STOHL Member Federal Warehouse System 2411 Tremonton Phone m |