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Show V11UC J V It 4Wt A Good Place to Live and Raise a Family VOLUME TWENTY-SI- X LEHI, I TAIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER inn i .iff. 7 TO ... r if M f 31. 1957 Future in Lehi M'MBER TWELVE VOTERS T - I i J53y Promoting All Progressive Enterprises For a Bigger, Better Lehi . I Build SE MAVQEl GOUH N TTIESIAV Electioneering is gaining mo- member, he served on a mission mentum in Lehi this week, as to the Northwestern States, and 12-- 0; candidates enter the five final is at present Lohi stake mission days left to convince the voter president. that their platform is the one to As voters see the names of choose when he goes to the polls these six men on their official next Tuesday, November 5 to se ballot, they will note that the 1 ho Pioneers state Lehi Pioneers are priming for they re not lect three men to fill each other. city offices. names are Pleaswith the "in or out" game conceeding anything to the Posts at stake are the mayor and The two opposite contending for the ant Gro'e after their resounding Pleasant Grove eleven in the com- two councilmen. 12-mayor job are competing victory over B. Y. High last ing contest. In speaking for the for the Contending mayorality against each other, while the week. team Coach Joe Cranmer said, are Harold D. Westring, other four are not. The voter If the Pioneers score a victory "The Pioneers don't believe just position L. Goates, may select any two for the over the Vikings they will throw because the Vikings won the state Democrat, and Warren council Republican. the Representing positions that he wishes, the league into a three way tie championship last year they can't Democratic party on the ballot as two four-yeposts are open, schools and be beat." between the two for the council posts are Howard and there is no man pitted In Uintah. Should Lehi drop the the event the Lehi club wins, W. Robinson and W. Ralph against another for the job. contest, the Pleasant Grove Vik- resulting in the three way tie, one Hoover, while Keith L. Larsen At the close of the final regis will team the will two have to play cop championship. ings games and Paul S. Willes appear on the tration day Tuesday, there were Lehi and Uintah both have one in one week to meet the state ticket. 84 new names registered in the loss while Pleasant Grove has a playoff schedule. One team will Republican Mr. Westring, retiring city four districts, and ten transfers draw a bye and will meet the perfect record. council member of four years' to other municipalities. Only six Lehi's one loss came at the winner of the game between the standing, is a native of Benjamin, requests for absentee ballots had hands of Uintah. Uintah's loss other two teams. but he has made his home in been reported at press time by was administered by the Vikings. A large number of the Lehi Lehi for the past fifteen years. City Recorder T. F. Kirkham. The Pioneers look good in their is expected in Pleasant He was a guard at the Utah Each of these were for voters last outing against the Wildcats following when two the State Grove, clubs Friday prison before serving in the who will be temporarily out of from B. Y. High and came out of the battle without any major take the field for their all im- armed forces during World War town, none having been received invalids, or from those d yet for II, where he received a injuries. portant 2:30 p. m. clash. He is a too ill or infirm to visit the polls. disability. graduate of the Spanish Fork Absentee ballots may be obtained , at any time before the close of high school. His opponent, Mr. Goates, is a the polls on election day. . In District 1, there are a total lifelong resident of Lehi, and At their regular meeting Mon- dition it makes walking at night former bishop of the Fifth Ward. of 627 voters. In District 2 there He is a graduate of the Lehi are 617; in District 3, 514; and day night in the Memorial Build- hazardous. School, and attended the in District 4, an even 400. Of ing the City Council conducted It was reported that the County High B. Y. U. He has been active in this total number, 2158, many the following business: Biological Survey will be up to church affairs, serving on the will not be qualified to vote, for It was voted to give the hos- Lehi to exterminate the rats at to finish a needed Sunday School and M.I.A. stake some live outside the city limits $800.00 pital the city dump. out the current year on.' boards, and is at present a mem and vote within the city for counIt was clearified that the $100 ber of the stake high council. He ty, state and federal elections. The sidewalk on the south side of the City Park is to be repaired contribution by the City went to served on a mission to Hawaii, Municipal elections restrict voters and dirt hauled in to raise the level the Junior PTA, Mrs. Bushman, He is engaged in turkey and to those living within the city limits. of the ground up to the level of chairman. Extra police officers poultry raising. Ballots are distributed to the is Mr. Robinson cash sidewalk. assistant con its on the Back Page) In present (Continued ier at the State Bank of Lehi polling places by the city re , i .V: ,' and a major in the Utah National corder, and tabulations are turnGuard. He served in World War ed in to his office when all the II. He was formerly city man- votes have been counted. A number of people have asked me why I withdrew as a ager for the city of South Salt candidate to succeed myself as Mayor of Lehi. Apparently many Lake. He is an active church people have not been informed of the explanation which I made at member, currently a member of the recent convention of the Democratic party at the time of my theMr.Fifth Ward bishopric. Hoover, a native of Provo, withdrawal from the race. is of the Truck were be to Shortly before this convention at which candidates Inn. He has been a prominent selected for the coming election some of my bitter opponents in member of the Lehi Junior the Democratic party, who apparently felt they might not be Chamber of Commerce. He is an Dedication of the memorial successful in beating my bid for nomination, apparently decided to active church member, having resort to any technicality available to them and in doing so made served on a mission to Northern plaque bearing the names of approximately one hundred twenty an attack upon m? because of my position as an employee of the California. Mr. Larsen is a lifelong resi- servicemen from Lehi who served Utah Power and Light Company. They made the charge that I the rcent Korean War, will would not be eligible to run for office because of a provision of the dent of Lehi. He served in World during is presently em- take place Monday, November 11 War and II, state constitution which states that "no employee of any corpora at the Geneva Steel plant. at a public dedication ceremony. tion doing business under, or by virtue of any municipal charter ployed One gold star name is included on H has been active in church or franchise, shall be eligible to hold any municipal office, in the ; serving on the stake Sunday the plaque. The Lehi Lions club, who have municipality granting such charter or franchise." You will note School board, and is now a memthat in order for the foregoing objection to apply the company in ber of the Second Ward bishopric. financed the project upon request question must not only have a charter or franchise to do business He served on a mission to the of the Lehi city council, are in charge of arrangements, and final but must be doing business with the city under or by virtue of that Southern States. were Mr. Willes, a Lehi native, holds details of the dedication charter or franchise. out this week. worked being a B.Y.U. master's from the degree The only thing resembling a franchise which the power company The plaque, made of cast and is principal of the Cedar has in Lehi is actually a right of way to run its power lines from school. He served in bronze, will be placed near the Valley the city limit to the at which the city takes delivery from World War II. An active church (Continued on Back Page) the power company of the power which it buys from the company for distribution to the city's customers. Both legal counsel for the power company and my own private attorney have felt that under this situation the company was not doing business with the city under any charter or franchise. Any business the company was Ed. Note This is the fourth in a series of articles to appear doing with the city was being done solely under a private contract In the Free Press to better acquaint Lehi citizens with their for the wholesale sale and delivery of power to the city, and not schools and teachers. under any charter or franchise. I feel that the sincerity of those who raised this point at this RAMOXA ANDERSON late date is subject to question. Most of them have worked closely with me for the past four years and apparently did not see fit to A native of Provo is Ramona raise this objection Until after they found that I would not permit Anderson who teaches at Lehi their dictation to subvert my own judgment concerning matters Elementary. Mrs. Anderson re ceived her early education in me involving the welfare of the city. Provo City schools. She graduated of matter the After this question was so bitterly injected into in from Lincoln High School counsel the I felt seek to be wise would it that again my candidacy edu took her She Orem. higher of my attorneys. I had in mind the oath of office which I would be cation at the Brigham Young Unirequired to take and in which among other things I would swear versity. to defend the constitution of the state of Utah. I felt that under She married Francis M. Anderno consideration would I want to be placed in the position of ap- son of American Fork in the Salt Lake Temple. They ha ye pearing insincere in any part of what I consider a sacred oath. While my attorneys still felt that in their opinion my candidacy made their home in American would be entirely proper, they acknowledged that apparently no Fork since their marriage. Mrs. Anderson has three emm-recourt decision had ever been made in this state on the point at Marian, 20, a junior at Brigissue and that until such a decision had been made the question ham University; Philip, 14, Young with could not be settled certainty. American Fork High attends who After giving the whole thing very careful consideration I con- School; and Steve, 10, who goes cluded that if even the slightest uncertainty existed I would not to Forbes Elementary in Ameri place myself in a position where my opponents might be able to can Fork. A member of the Church of embarrass me and the ciy by making my position the subject of Saints Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y discord and even possible litigation. in held every she has all of these positions would decided I I that In the light prefer things RAMONA ANDERSON not to enter into a contest which had become so bitter and in which auxiliary in the Church, includBoard Stake the of member a ing to were willing go to such extremes. my opponents in Relief Society and MIA. At where Mrs. Anderson does many I have appreciated very much the support and cooperation which she is teaching a Sunday hours of both hobbies during the summer. I have had from the people of Lehi during my term in office and I present School class. as her Prior to taking her first teachregret that I am not in a position to present to the voters of Lehi Mrs. Anderson lists City the opportunity, by their ballot, to either endorse or reject the hobbies ridinz horses and reading. ing job here In Lehi, Mrs. AnderThe Anderson's have a summer son worked for the past six years policies for which I have stood. home in American Fork Canyon at Penney's In American Fork. FRANK E. SHARP Pioneers Defeat B. To Meet Y. High Vikings at P. G. Friday four-ye- 7 ar 0 f ar i service-connecte- THE MASTER'S TOUCH Dr. Avard Fairbanks, internationally known sculptor, demonstrates his method of making clay bust from live model. This will be the procedure he will use when he presents a demonstration here November 14, using John Hutchings as his model. The resultant bronze bust of Mr. Hutchings, when completed, will be placed in the Hutchings' Museum. Dr. Avard Fairbanks to Present Lecture, Demonstration Nov. n Avard Fairbanks, sculptor of Salt Lake City, will be in Lehi, Thursday even-iNovember 14, to present a lecture and demonstration to the people of our community. At this time Dr. Fairbanks will begin a bust of John Hutchings, explaining how he accomplishes the various effects as he progresses. The program will be held in the Tabernacle at 8 p. m. under the sponsorship of the Ladies Literary Dr. well-know- n, Clubs. Each of the nine Ladies Literary Clubs has assumed the responsibility for 75 tickets. If this number is sold, sufficient funds will be provided to complete the project, and also make a sizeable donation toward the Hutchings' Museum building fund. Dr. Fairbanks was born in Provo. His father, J. D. Fairbanks, was a pioneer in the field of sculptoring. At the age of 12 he went to New York to study. Here he was given the title of "boy genius". At 16 he traveleld to France to continue his studies where he remained until the outbreak of World War I, when aliens were sent home. While a very young man ne did the sculptoring work on the Hawaiian Temple, where he was married while completing this assignment. Later he went abroad again, this time to Italy, to take further study on a fellowship, and returned to serve 18 years as an instructor in Michigan. At the present time he is Dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah. He is working on statues for the States of Colorado and Wyoming and has just completed a bust of Abraham Lincoln for a city in Illinois. His latest work is one depicting the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. Dr. and Mrs. Fairbanks have eight sons: Avard Jr., an engi- - Parade Plans Announced All plans are in readiness for the annual Hallowe'en Parade, sponsored for the children of Lehi by the Jaycees, it is announced by Blaine Thrasher, chairman. The children will assemble at Ward corner, the First-Sixt- h First South and Second West, then will proceed one block north to Main Street, east to Center Street, then north one block to the high school corner, where they will disband, and each child in costume will be given a treat. Children through the sixth grade will be eligible to participate, Mr. Thrasher said. Assisting Mr. Thrasher with arrangements is Julian Clover. Members of the Jaycees will also assist at the time of the parade. 14 neer; Eugene, a doctor; Elliott, a Boy Scout executive in Portland. (He has the title of the leading wood carver in that area, a hobby he learned from the Maori people in New Zealand while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints); Justin, their 4th son, a sculptor who works with his father; Virgil, who is studying medicine at the University of Utah; Johnathan, also a sculptor, who is presently associated with the Brigham Young University; David, who is serving a mission in Los Angeles; and their youngest son, Grant, an artist currently studying medicine at the University of Utah. They have 13 grandchildren. Local Guard Unit Undergoes I. G. Inspection The annual I. G. Inspection for the Lehi National Guard was held Monday, according to Master Sgt. Knollin Haws. During the day, all records, administration supplies and vehicles were inspected by Lt. Col. Everett B. Mead, assisted by Master Sgt. Celestio. In the night session, troops, formations and lesson plans were inspected by Lt. Col. Joseph E. Whitesides, U. S. P. and F. O. for Utah, Col. Herbert L. Price, commander of the 115th Engineers Group, and Major Howard W. Robinson of the 1457th Engineers Battalion. Eighty-nin- e and five officers of the local guard were present. Twelve men are at present out on training programs. Of the nine men absent from the inspection, three are pending discharge, two were ill, and four Funeral services for Rula Storrs were working, Master Sgt." Haws Dorton, who died October 20 after said. The examining officers told the a lingering illness, were held Wednesday, October 23 in the local officers that they expected stake tabernacle, under the di- the Lehi unit to get an "excellent" rection of Bishop Harvard R. rating when their reports are received. They especially compliHinton of the Fifth ward. The organ prelude was played mented the men on their drill by Arva W. Bone, after which the formations. invocation was offered by Jean L. The opening musical Phillips. number was by a trio comprised of Leota T. Peterson, Ada P. Robinson and Vera A. Trane, who Last Rites Held For Rula Dorton Classes in Adult sang, "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," accompanied by Mrs. Bone. Bishop Hinton read the biographical sketch and remarked briefly. He was followed by Ernest B. Garrett, former bishop of the Fifth ward, and neighbor of the Dorton family, and Virgil H. Peterson, former member of the Lehi Stake presidency. An organ solo, consisting of a medley of favorite songs of Mrs. Dorton's, was played by Mrs. Bone, followed by Stake President Herman C. Goates as the concluding speaker. Armond E. Webb, member of the stake presidency, sang, "Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord," accompanied by his siter, Zada W. Phillips. The benediction was by Jay K. Haws, a neighbor, and former member of the ward bishopric. Pallbearers were Kenneth Trane and Val, Junior, Jay, Larry and Mack Storrs. Flowers were cared for by the Fifth ward Relief Society, and funeral arrangements were under the direction of the A. H. Wing Mortuary. The grave in the Lehi Cemetery was dedicated by Herbert Taylor. The prayer at the home prior to the services was given by S. Rex Zimmerman. Education Announced Four classes in adult education got under way in Lehi last week, when courses in oil painting, sewing, drivers training and rug making began, according to Alta Powell, P. T. A. adult education chairman. The classes are being sponsored through the P. T. A. organizations in the senior and junior high schools, Lehi Elementary, Sego Lily, and Cedar Valley schools. Rug Making The class in rug making is open for new members, according to Juliet Taylor, instructor. Classes are held Wedncsdavs at n? high school building, downstairs in the cafeteria room. Braided, hoked and other types of rugs will be made. A one dollar registration fee is required. Those interested to may call Mrs. Taylor at 62-register. Oil Painting Registration in the oil painting class sponsored by the P. T. A. and the Art Haven group, taught L'. by Roman Andnis of the B. is meeting weekly in the Sego Lily school, where equipment and d a supplies, including model platform, have been (Continued on inside page) R newly-installe- City Council Proceedings . . - A Statement by Mayor Sharp Dedication Rites Set For owner-manag- er Korean Plaque s, ? sub-statio- n Know your lehi Teachers n. It's Your Duty to Cast Your Ballot! Vote as You Please, But Vote! |