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Show f Universal Mlcrofilr- Corp. 267- - 6th Ave. - Salt 0 Lake City, Utah Jl'I SERVING Volume 32 BEAR THE RIVER Published Weekly at Tremonton. Uiah. Thursday. December Safe Driving Day is Goal Utah's drivers and "pedest-rain- s today were asked to join a State-wid- e effort to remain of traffic acfree completely cidents on "S-"Safe Day" Driving Day", Wednesday, December 15th. The appeal was made by M. D Co. Commissioners Urge Support NUMBER 10 County Applies 1 For Priority )f Oldster Home Snow, Utah Highway Patrol Superintendent. He said: A. "We are asking every man, woman, and child who uses our W.VA ,A v, 'V.''.W.- - want to demonstrate that traffic accidents can be reduced materially if everyone complies voluntarily with the traffic regulations. We hope that wp may go entirely free of such accid ents. "Last year Utah lost 209 of its citizens in traffic accidents. Two Issuing an appeal to all resid- of every three fatalities occured ents of Box Elder County to on our rural highways. We prevent traffic accidents on S-therefore urge motorists to exday (Safe Driving Day), Decem- ercise particular caution on the ber 15, Lewis S. Wight, chair- oper? road. man of the Board of County "Our observance of Day Commissioners, said today that is effort part of a Nation-wid- e the challenge of highway safety is one that must be met on rural to focus attention on the seriousness of the traffic accident prob as well as urban streets. lem. It merits the full support Roads outside the incorporat- of all of us. ed limits of cities and villages "Remember Day, and may be the proving ground then make every your Safe day is success of where the Day D S-- D D S-- Gold Star 'Mothers Elect Thatcher Woman President - $ v .0 V priority under federal aid. f V JOSEPH D. HARRIS 80th Milestone Readied by Joseph D. Harris The move is not a request for immediate funds, county officials said, but merely to establish a priority for consideration for funds in the future. The county officials wore thes only group qualified to request consideration under the Act. The old folks home committee also requested that the commissioners set aside $8,000 in the Hill-Burto- n budget towards future building costs of the project. The request will be considered with other budget requests. 1955 Mrs. Edna Romer of Brigham City was approved for hiring as operator of the county's new tax roll machine in the near future. The move came upon recommendation of the county p.m. Driving Day." clerk and auditor. Her salary decided, Mr. Wight said. are All friends and relatives More than twice as many begins at $175. on him to call invited cordially deaths in traffic occur in the Mr. Harris requests no gifts. country as in the city. That has Mr. Harris was born Dec. 15, been the national experience for a son of 1874, in Kaysville, o several years. In 1953, for exThomas E. and Mary Ann Tayne ample, there were 27,200 deaths Harris. on rural roads compared ' to Eight years later the family The American Gold Star 11,102 on .urban streets accordfrom Kaysville to Layton moved Mothers of Box Elder ing to statistics compiled by the met December 3 at theCounty a dry, farm on established and home National Safety Council. as the Hill known now is what of Mrs. Ken S. Jensen in Brig The Bear River high school "The support of farm people Base. Force Air ham City and were organized by to assure the needed is urgently He was the fifth child in a instrumental music department Mrs. Alice Pand of Lewiston, a success of S-Day and the family.. of, eleven children, of will present its first joncert of whole continuing program of past national committee woman. which two brothers and two the season Thursday evening, Dec. 16, at 8:15 at the high highway safety. Last year more Elected as president was Mrs. sisters are still living. farm people died in traffic ac- Edna Larkin, Thatcher, with He married the late Mary school auditorium. cidents than from any other Mrs. Sarah Simonsen, Brigham Waldron Harris on May 25, The groups participating will "Band I and the junior band cause," Mr. Wight said. be Lake Mrs. first in the Salt 1898, City, Temple. Mortorists and pedestrains in Rilla J. Hansen, Mantua, second They were among the pioneer combined, the senior high Box Elder County can assure and the Bear school orchestra Mrs. Myrtle settlers of the Bear River Valley the success of S-- Day locally, Gleason, Garland, secretary and and established their first home River High School senior band. Mr. Wight said, if they will do treasurer and Mrs. Virginia in Bothwell. All of the groups have made these three things: In the spring of 1909 he was excellent progress since the Adams, Bothwell, chaplain. First, observe the letter and called to serve an L.D.S. mission beginning of the school year Honored guests were Mrs. in the California mission. Mr. and all are invited to hear them. the spirit of all traffic regulaAlben Borgstrom, Thatcher, , tions; Harris left his wife and five The concert is free. mother and Mrs. Mary R. children to answer the call. courteous to be Second, every 4 The groups are under directdriver and pedestrian- - practice Stoddard of Logan, past presidof Dallin Nielsen, instruion Even though he left under e ent of the Cache County Chapter. music instructor, sportsmanship; mental HarRefreshments were served to unfavorable conditions, Mr. Third, give full attention to ris feels that the two years the 14 present. driving and walking. proved to be a prosperous and worthwhile experience for him and his family. He believes the Lord is willing to prosper those who are willing to serve him. e Because of poor health he and his family left the farm and moved to Tremonton and By unanimous vote, qualified built one of the first modern property owners approved a early lead but the Rivermen homes in the community. By David Calderwood proposed Riverside Cemetery took command at the end of the In July, 1913 he began man Maintenance District at a specStarting the season with a first quarter, 0 theTremonton Coal.Grain ial election Tuesday. bang, Bar River's hoopsters The second quarter was all aging and Co. which position he ,Of the 51 ballots cast there was Feed dropped the Twin Falls Bruins Bear River as they garnered 20 held until 1944. not one dissecting or opposing 3 last Friday at Memorial points while holding their opHe has been an active ci'.ft vote, according to an unofficial gym. ponents to eight and The game gave home town substituted life. church member his entire count. Coach Hughes - The election was ordered by fans a look at what they could freely the last half of the game Mr. Harris has as served an Bears. the this from years County Commissioners afi'.-expect and cleared JJie bench to give "Twin Falls jumped off to an his reserves some needed ex executive officer in many ward Ralph C. Richards, committc' and stake auxiliaries, particular (hairman, requested considerat perience. in the Sunday School as ion for organization ofhe st. The final gun gave Bear ly Both-we- ll in both Superintendent the rict. River their first victory of the ' and Tremonton ward's. The vote means that an extra season, He was a ward clerk for many pssessment will be levied against High men in the scoring colAt the age of 15 he was all property owners in the Rivumn for the winners were Gary years. called to be a regular ward erside area to provide an annual Conger and Bob Green with 14 teacher and was ordained to the maintenance '.Lid for th? .tmc- Dec. 20th, Monday, Beginning points; Walton of the Bruins oftice of an Elder; and has been tery. all Barber shops in Tremonton also made 14 points. active as a ward teacher for 65 It is expected that the tax will change their business hours Three Consecutive Games years and still makes his regular will be one mill, the muximum for the winter months, the barvisits and attends his amount permitted by lavv. On an bers announce. This week the Bears play monthly report meetings. estimated valuation of $260 000 their of convenience For the three consecutive nights: WedHe as served in' property, the tax will y!cld Justice of Peace be will customers, the barbers nesday they played Malad; in Tremonton 5 for in$.260. City open each day of the week, Thursday they travel to Tooele; also was a member of theyears, Box Election judges ware Thowas cluding Mondays. and Friday they meet the West Elder School J. Board County for Udy, Eberhardt V.'ar 1 :nd J. During the summer months, High Panthers In what should 4 years. R. Kennard. several shops closed Mondays. be a top contest. Though poor health deprived improvement of the ccivcUt Next Wednesday Bear River him. of a formal education his nas begun this fall, f w inced travels to Malad. The Dragons varied experiences and contacts, by voluntary assess .tuts azajn$t are said to be sporting one of have made him a self educated 'ocal people. The ground is b the best teams in years. and well respected citizen. ;r& plowed and harf.ned, preNext Friday Bear River enterStimulated by their father's liminary to planting lawn next TreCarolyn Jensen Parker, tains Box Elder, their county Interest in self improvement and fpring. monton, and Nancy Briggs, rivals, in a n tilt. Rob- education, all nine of his childResults of the eloctbn deProvo, won second place In ert Jensen, Reed Olson, Dick ren graduated from High School, official after, thev havebeme bate at a forensics meet recently Long, and LaVar Douglas are five have graduated with B. S. canvassed by the Cmity in Arizona, representing Brig. Bees to keep an eye on this year. degrees from Utah State Agriham Young University. r After the beating Box Elder cultural College, and one has a A committee to the district will be named by state They lost a split decision to took at the hands of Bear River Dr. of Dcnistry degree. Stanford University's debaters. in football, you can . bet they The other sons have filled authorities on the recommendatStudents from 38 universities In will be out to rectify the loss missions for the L.D.S. Church. ion of local citizens and approv 1 1 western states with a win on the hardwoods. participated. (Continued on back pag) al of county authorities. S-- I Box Elder County Commis. ioners, acting upon suggestion of the committee for a proposed old folks Box Elder County home, Monday applied for a We - j V VO.V streets and highways to make an extraordinary effort to walk and drive safely on S D Day. Day 'S-- D' 9. 1954 N Of National, State Groups For VALLEY Members of the Joseph D. Harris family will honor thein father at an open house reception at his home in Tremonton, to 7 Sunday. Dec. 12th from Bear River ilands, Orchestra Ready for Concert REUNION. WITH BUDDIES Looking over new equipment of National Guard at Garland is Kim Se Dong, Korean youth who served with the unit in Korea. With Korean, 20, Arrives To Study in A rnerica Korean' boy had joyful reunion Monday night with members of Battery R, 204th Field Artillery Battalion, during drills at the Garland Armory. He is Kim Se Dong, who became acquainted with several of he Battery officers while he was a "intss boy" to Batter; A, Brigham City, during duty in Korea. Kim is in the United States to study at Utah Agricultural A 20 year-ol- d a 1 f, vice-preside- D ar . - Bears Smother Twin Falls To Take Season Opener . In Riverside 15-1- 3. 66-4- r Barhers Schedule Change in 66-4- 3. Business Days Carolyn J. Parker Places in Dehate pre-seaso- s. adi.-'niste- Kim. Unlike many Koreans, Kim could speak and write English very well, having been taught by his father. His parents were lost when North Korean Communist forces overran his home, and no trace of them has been found. Author-ities' assume they ae. dead but there is still hope in Kim's heart that they may be found: lie does, however, have a grandmother, an aunt, and cousins living in Korea. While serving as a kitchen helper for the Utahns stationed in Korea, Kim told the soldiers how he would like to come to the United States to get an education. Was Interpreter In addition to his K. P. duties, Kim served as an interpreter for the Americans. After two years with the Yankees, and after the Utahns returned home, Of Kim served as an interrogator A board of equalization will of prisoners of war with the hold hearings for Box Elder C.I.C. When wartime activities ceasCounty property owners who have problems on their property ed, Kim began working toward evaluations and resulting taxes his goal of a college degree. He entered Seoul University and next Spring. a recent During meeting of studied there for one and one-ha- lf years. the County Commission, the But the desire to study in set commissioners May 31, June America 2 and Kim and 16 for the board of 1, persisted, wrote to Col. Joe E. Whitesldcs, equalization hearings. Property owners who feel commander of the battalion now that assessment of their prop- serving in Salt Lake City, for Date Board t; Voters Approve0 Cemetery Tax College, through the generosity ot the servicemen he worked for in Korea. .Officers and men of the unit became immediately fond of the 1(5 year old Korean who became a part of their outfit. "He's a bright . boy," they recalled of Co. Commissioners D vice-presiden- him are Capt. Wendell Hess, commanding officer, and Lt. Odell Hatch, executive officer who knew Kim in Korea. The lad will study at the U.S.A.C. in Logan. REESE WARBURTON Two Box Elder Entrants Win Equalization erty is Unjust may protest to the board, and may receive reductions. After consideration and Investigation, the board has power to make adjustments in Kie assessments, with a resulting difference in taxes. aid. Kim was able to secure a. visa and passport to come to the states for four years he lacked funds for transportation. Col. Whitesides wrote various New Promontory The necessary money was collected. Kim arrived only a few days ago in Seattle, Wash., and had barely enough money to reach Logan. Members of the National Guard are contributing clothing, and a Tremonton merchant will supply new clothes at cost. Beginning after the Christmas holidays, a dream will be coming true for Kim Se Dong he will enroll as a Freshman at Utah State Agricultural College, where he says he wants to study Speech Contest Branch Formed Elder County farmers Monday won first andaiecond places in a state-wid- e speech contest sponsored by Soil Conservation Districts. Reese Warburton of Grouse Creek, entered for the Western Box Elder County Soil Conservation District, was firlt place winner of five finalists in the e competition. Desse Hunsaker of the Northern Utah District won second place. Prizes were $100 for first and $50 for second. A $25 third went to Clyde Whltlock, May- field, of Sanpete District. Prizes were contributed by the Utah Concrete Pipe Co., and W. R. White Co. 's A tape recording of Mr. speech w.Il be entered against other state. winners from New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado for a $200 cash area prize. Winner of the national contest will receive $1000 and an expense paid trip to California. Sponsors are the Spencer Chemical Co. and Nat onal Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Topic of the contest was in my soil conserva"Water tion district and on my farm." Entrants were cooperators from 4Two Bo War-burton- By Stake Heads The people of Promontory are now organized In an independent branch of the South Bear River Stake. The organ, ization was completed Sunday night by President Clifton G. M. Kerr and cthr r members of the stake preside icy. Duane Wells, who lias been serving as pros'dent. while the branch was a part o the Penrose ward, .vaj sustiined ai of the oranch Ward president Brown was the first coun-pelJay and DonaH D. Woodward, the second counseiur. Mr. Brown has also been in the old presid, ency. Richman Is the Lyle clerk, the duties of which were handled uy Mrs. Wells, b' fore the or,i!,i:.ation Sunday or new-war- nifcht. EVAN SOKENSEN TO GIVE RADIO TALK Mr. Evan Sorensen, pie guidance advisor and new basketball coach at Box Elder high school will be the guest speaker Saturday morning on KBUII, at 9:30. Parents and children are invited to tune in and listen to his views on a very important the 48 Soil Conservation dist- phase of school life. ricts in Utah. This time on the air has been From the district winners, five given without cost through the were selected to enter the state courtesy of Mr. Wade Ebeling, finals in Midvale' Monday. manager of KBUII. ' units of the Battalion asking their support, and received pledges from Logan civic groups. "everything". Distant Goal The goal of a Doctor of Phil-osp- hy degree is a long way off for Kim, but one of his earlier letters tells how he feels. "If I can come into the U. S. for college education, I will never be discouraged, no matter what hardship I face at any circumstance, because what I desire Is to get education all my life," he wrote. Still overwhelmed at actually being In America, Kim can describe lt only as "wonderful". Though he had an Idea what it would be like, he Is excited and thrilled with each experience. Speaking of his homeland, Kim says that the people are vigorously rebuilding their ravaged country. New buildings and rebuilt roads are now being completed. Asked about the feeling of his people toward the Commun ists threat to his country and other Asiatic lands, Kim warily stated, "I don't know much, about politic". ' |