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Show THURSDAY, THE LEJII FREE PRESS, LEIU, UTAH DECEMBER 31, 1959 Ladies Clubs Report Activities During Past Year affair featured a program and refreshments. Corsages were presented to each of the mothers. The mother representing the Thalian Club was Mrs. Eldon (Clarissa) Thalian Club Recalls Calendar Well Filled With Interesting Events was of the Thalian Club have marked their calendars with interesting events for every month in the club year. Under the leadership of Mrs. Fletcher Hunsaker as president, the group met Sept. 25, for the opening party at the home of Mrs. Calvin Walters. Business and events for the coming year were discussed. October 9, featured a meeting on cancer control, with films shown and discussion led by Mrs. Glen Goi3on and Mrs. Richard Members Eastmond, at the Clark home. On Oct. 23, the Hallowe'en party took place, with Mrs. Joseph Godfrey as hostess. Members in costume enjoyed a treasure hunt. The November meeting featured reports from Girls Staters and a recipe exchange. Looking back to January, the club recalled a lesson on Astrology given by Dorothy Bone at the Woffinden home. In January, a demonstration on the use of electrical appliances and equipment in meal preparation was presented by the Utah Power and Light covered Company. A district by the members in the Mothers March on Polio. Feb. 12, marked the travelogue in which Jeanne Jackson told of her experiences in Japan, showing informative slides. The club decided to contribute $50 to the hospital, toward the purchase of a sterilizer. The money was earned by the sale of Christmas candy. On Feb. 26, Attorney O. De Vere Wootton, of American Fork, offered advice on the maintaining of the family budget. On March 12, Mrs. Taylor of the Dixon, Taylor, Russell Company, talked on carpeting and draperies, giving much valuable advice. She showed many samples of the various types of materials now in use. On March 26, election of officers was held at the Yates home. Recipes were sampled and exchanged. April 9 marked attendance at the John Powers Finishing School in Salt Lake City, where pointers were received on proper attire and good grooming. On April 23, a party was held for the combined "Mothers of the Year." The lovely Olympians Continue Program of Culture, Educational Development Bone. With the coming of May 14, interesting slides on her travels in Germany were shown by Sara Woolsey, who explained each one. The meeting was held at the Bow- j ers home. Bringing the club into the vacation season was the closing parr ty held May 28. A dinner of chicken-fried steak was enjoyed at Ralph's Truck Inn. With Mrs. Hunsaker as president, Clb officers include, Mrs. Ron Proctor, Mrs. Freeman J. Barnes, secretary; Mrs. Darrell Allred, treasurer; Mrs. Richard Woffinden and Mrs. Dick Bowers, program committee, and Mrs. Merlin Bourne, historian. The civic committee includes Mrs. William Yates and Mrs. Karl Moore; Mrs. Ward Glover and Mrs. Sherman Cook comprise the gift committee. Other members in the club are Mrs. Reldon Barnes Mrs. Glen Carter, Mrs. Ray Edwards, Mrs. Stanley Gordon, Mrs. LaVar Grace, Mrs. Allan Green, Mrs. Jay Nielsen, Mrs. Leon Thornton, Mrs. Robert White, Mrs. Paul Willes, Mrs. Norman Winters and Mrs. Lynn Woolston. The Olympian Club was organized in 1943, sponsored by the At- henian Club, with Mrs. Earl Keate as the first president. Its flower is the lilac, and Its colors iare orchid and yellow. It was as a literary club. The main purpose or us organization was to give its members social, educational and cultural association and development. Through the many and varied programs, the members nave broadened their unaersianaing ana ed l "Our American Heritage" Current Theme for Auctus Club Program we enjoy of the birth of Him whose advent into the world, whose life and ministry, and whose glorious teachings constitute the very foundation of our faith. The Auctus Club was establish- in commemoration The cemetery beautification Club meetings provide a Variety of interests. The study of literature continues as well as insight into the musical field. Accomplished musicans are frequently included in the club calendar. Lectures by prominent people in the sociology fields are also fre quently called on to provide pro grams which are greatly apprecia ted bi club members. Mrs. Cloyed Penrod is guiding the affairs of the club as president, with Mrs. Neldon Evans as and Mrs. Keith Powell as secretary - treasurer. Mrs. Orville Gunther and Mrs. Ralph Powell arc the program committee, with Mrs. George Zimmerman as historian. Serving on the flower committee are Mrs. Glenn Wing and Mrs. Duane Woffinden. Mrs. Glen Trano heads the civic committee and Mrs. Boyd Smuin is club reporter. The club follows the theme which the name implies, "A Guide to a More Cultured Life Through a Better Understanding of the nt project has been inculated into the club program on a permanent basis, with Mrs. Boyd Smuin, the original chairman of the endeavor, who continues in that capacity. Each year, shrubs are replaced where necessary and additional planting done to make the approach to the cemetery more at Finer Arts." tractive. Other years we the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. To begin the present season's activities this year, a novelty program was given, featuring' "It Could Be You." Mrs. Don Fowler was mistress of ceremonies. Reminiscence into each member's past and a gift for everyone resulted in a delightful evening. On one occasion, we heard from Miss Carolyn Whimpey and Miss Ora Jean Peterson about their activities and experiences as representatives at Girls State. We also heard of her harrowing experiences during the earthquake at Hebgen Dam from Mrs. Lda Kalmar, who also showed pictures of the devastated area. The Olympian Club has a Club Collect, quite often read as the held monthly. have met on litany, which expresses Very beautifully the aims and ideals of the club: contributions "Keep us, O Lord, from pettiy; for the hospital;' and support to the John Hutch-ing- s bust and museum. Last year, we contributed to the Youth Home and Child Guidance Clinic. Annual Spring Tea The highlight of our club's acage." tivities is the Spring Tea, given We say with William James, in honor of the high school sen"We are not the determined vic- ior mothers and the their girls, tims of heredity and environment; mothers of club members. This we can, by courageous has been an annual event since line, improve not only our output the first year of the club's organbut our very characters." ization. 1959 Officers Library Project Our club during the year has Mrs. Lane Hall is the current given time and support to the wor- president of the Olympian club, thy projects in our community. with Mrs. Don Fowler as Our main project for the past few Mr. Rulon Allred, years has been to assist in some Mrs. Glen Evans, small way our public library. This historian; Mrs. LaVar Bateman, year a clock was presented for civic chairman; Mrs. Eldred Fox use in the library. The committee and Mrs. Cleon Leany, program in charge were Florence Menden-hal- chairmen, and Mrs. Howard chairman, Barbara Lewis and Brown and Mrs. Boyd Larsen, Lela Russon. flower and gift committee. Each Various types of lessons are year, the is moved given at the meetings by the club up to the office of president and members. Ada Whipple is the pro- the remaining offices are filled by " gram committee chairman, assis- vote. This year, our meetings are ted by Jeanne Jackson, Norine Fox and Helen Christensen. It is good that this time comes annually to renew our faith and to fill our hearts with love for the privilege, ed in September, 1939, as an out of the Free growth of the Athenian Club of the courtesy through Press, as officers and members of Lehi. an association of social in the Auctus Club to extend to ev- tercourse and for the development eryone a greeting at Christmas of our minds. Our theme this year time. With all of you, we rejoice has been, "Our American HeritAgain Liahonian Club Retains Cemetery Leity Club Membership Includes Beautification as Permanent Project Large Number of Young Mothers December marks not the end, but the center of the season for the Liahonian Club which has on its calendar several important apbefore the vacation pointments period begins. The club, which in the past convened twice monthly, is holding meetings only once each month this year. The close of the calendar year revives memories of 15 years activity for a group of 22 women. Several charter members remain of the original 22 who formed a club to promote a better understanding of the community and to cultivate a cultural foundation for its members. interests. Through pictures and lectures, we have traveled the orient, seen beautiful Hawaii and her hula dancers. We have gone to the Samoan Islands, visited with our Indian neighbors to the South of us, and have taken a tour with the Salt Lake Tabernacle choir. We have been to Germany, the Holy Land and many other interesting places. We sincerely thank all who have shared these wonderful experiences with us. We have heard many book re- - views and operas. We have heard lectures on such topics as juvenile delinquency, alcholics anonymous, child guidance, care of the feet, home decorating, education, foods and nutrition and civil defense. We have also enjoyed demonstrations on beauty care and hair styles, hobbies, mental health, music, public safety, and others too numerous to mention. Group Excursions As a group we have visited the art exhibit in Springville, the Youth Home in Provo, and other points of interest. We have attended school plays and operettas. We have participated in the various drives. Each year, we join the Mother's .March against polio. We have joined with the other clubs in many community projects. Some of these wee, the beautification of the Lehi cepae-terthe purchase of a' dishwasher, bassinets and other equipment self-disc- ip ' : secret- ary-treasurer; The Leity Club has a membership of 28 this year, most of them, young mothers. Counting up the children, the average reached is two. Busy in the many duties of child care and home making, the members find both relaxation and stimulation for better efforts in club pursuits. The objects of the organization are mental culture and mutual entertainment. The group meets twice monthly during the club season and decorative themes highlight the club colors, blue and October. In November, guest night was held. A very interesting lecture on Mental Health in Children was given by Dr. Melvin Le Broder. He answered the many guestions asked by the young mothers concerning child care and influence. An appealling book review was given for the club in December, by Mrs. Robert Webb. "Tender Victory," by Taylor Caldwell, was the book chosen. The Christmas party brought the year 1959 to a close for the club members, with many fond memories of the past months and a resolute look toward the gold. Fund raising activities have bright, new future of 1960. With Mrs. Merlin Russon as been held to supply the club treasury with the means to carry out president, the officers for 1959-6- 0 the program outlined, as the or- include, Mrs. Tony Peck, Mrs. Jay Manning, secganization carries on in its fourth retary - treasurer; Mrs. Paul yea.'. The summer party featured Brown, program chairman; Mrs. swimming and was held at the Niel Carson, historian-reporte- r. Thomas Peck home with the cur- The civic committee includes Mrs. rent officers and the retiring of- Von Sorenson and Mrs. Neldon ficers from the previous year actthe gift committee, Mrs. ing as hostesses for the affair. The Vance; husbands were the special guests Gene Powell and Mrs. Merlin at the Hallowe'en party held in Pack. vice-preside- l, , ness; Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed; Let us be done with and leave off fault-findin- g self-seekin- g; May we put aside all pretense and meet each other face to face without self pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment and always be gener- ous. Teach us to put into action our better impulse, straightfor- ward and unafraid. Let us take time for all things; make us grow calm, serene gentle. Grant that we may realize that it is the little things that create differences, that in the big things of life we are as one. And may we strive to touch and know the great Woman's vice-preside- nt Heart of us all, And, O Lord, Let usjjot forget to be kind. TOP PRIZE WINNERS all mankind, which will be a reserve for the New Year until another joyous season is here. Lexia Whipple is club president, with Thelda Brown as and Dorothy Southwick, secretary. Other members, besides those mentioned on the comittees include. Elrrn Christofferson, Mel-b- a Clark, Moselle Davis, Reva Fox, Marie Goates, Helen Jones, , in Lehi Drug's Rexall Contest nt (WSSSSmm Lilith Peck; Josephine Robison, Naomi Shaw, Singleton, Marvel Smith, Ethel Webb, Lucile Webb, Thel-m- a Webb and Udine Wing. Edith OVEMEOT To take an active interest in the civic, commercial, social and moral welfare of the community, is one of the important objectives of the Lehi Lions Club. The group further includes in their code of ethics the aim, "to aid fellow men by giving .sympathy to those in distress, aid to the weak and substance to the needy." With Joseph Forestier as current president, the Lions have consistently carried out their program of community betterment and benevolent aid to the needy, at the same time contributing to the maintaining of high standards of policy and govern- ment. The improvement committee works closely with the city council in putting over projects for the improvement of the community. The club has reached the 1000 hour mark on community project work. This high record of effort brought them the third place rating in the zone. During the city wide spring cleanup, the Lions turned out with three trucks to clear up the trash uncovered and placed for collection, by residents in all parts of the city. JClell JacksQn, immediate past district governor, has taken programs to Pleasant Grove and Roosevelt, and has also attended meetings throughout District 28. Three Boys Sent To Roys State The Lehi Lions sponsored three boys for the week of Boys State at Camp Williams. Sponsorship was also offered for the boys' soapbox derby in the purchase of wheel kits. j Lee R Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Watkins, was the recipient of the annual Lions Award, presented to the boy graduate, of Lfhl High School attaining the highest scholastic rating." fThe r'ane trip to Moab to attend the meeting there was taken by three representatives of the club, Clell Jackson, Elden Harding and Richard Eastmond. Lions and Lady Lions will attend the Sate Convention at Provo in June. Information Booth As the gateway to Utah Valley, Lfhl has been marked with signs pfceed along the highway by the Lons Club. First of these, J The Lions bent their efforts towards making a success of the Community Carnival event held at Wines Park during the summer. Proceeds went toward the fund for building the John Hutchings Museum structure. In charge of the hamburger and hot dog stand, they sold 1200 of the popular refreshments. The above report is only a brief resume of the Lions Club calen- dar for the past year. With Joseph Forestier as president, the officers INN ERS IN GIRLS' CONTEST Left to right, Janae Powell, roster includes Boyd Smuin, first Ma Deon rie Shaw, Austin, doll; Janice Woffinden, radio; g.iitar; Howard Brown, second Gerald Tay- b .gg, and Collette Berry, magnetic recorder. Dan Pelor, third terson, tail twister;, Merwin Lewis, Lion tamer; Lester Holcomb, secretary. Directors are Clifford Miller and Russell Innes, past president; Douglas Smith and N. S. Peck. TWO THOMAS SISTERS HAVE NEW BABY DAUGHTERS Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thomas are proudly announcing the arrival of two new granddaughters, born this month to their two daughters. They now have 26 grandchildren. On Dec. 10, a baby girl arrived for John and Lorene Thomas Job, in Boron, Calif., weight 7 lbs. 12 OFFICERS OF LEHI LIONS CLl'B Joseph Forestier, president (center front) with Boyd Smuin, first left front. Back row, (on his right) and Howard Brown, second r; left to right Merwin Lewis,. Lion Tamer; Douglas Smith, director; Dan W, Peterson. Gerald R. Taylor, third N. S. IV:k, director. Absent when picture was taken were, Clifford Miller and Russell Innes, holdover directors. vice-preside- nt two-ye- dicating the distance to the "Information Booth." Two others are on the highway and at the booth. The information booth is operated in cooperation with Greater Utah Valley, Inc., public relations committee, for the second season this year. The club spent 672 man hours in attendance and jublic service at the booth. Convenient brochures were distributed ' to tourists and questions answered by club members and their wives, who alternated in this help- ful 6apactiy. The water line has now been in use next summer. This will at the booth and will be cilitate the planting of grass and trees in a landscaping effort. La-- I von Young is chairman for this committee. Two pairs of glasses have been supplied by the Lions for needy j people requiring eye care. The club also sponsored the outing at Soapstone Lake for a Lehi girl, Miss Ellen Banks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Banks. tS.Ue wm attgQded at Jhe .gytjng the Lambert Service Station, in i for the blind, which Includes many Tail-twiste- ar one-ye- ar and helpful recreational activities, by her sister, Miss Carmen Banks. The regular Christmas project of yuletide remembrances to thy families has been continued this year. This includes toys and baskets of groceries and supplies. Operation Santa Claus In addition, the club has invited the public to assist this year in supplying toys, either new or repairable. The playthings, so valuable in the life of a child, were put in first class condition through he skill of the club members. Marvin Jorgensen headed the pro-- I ject as chairman, assisted by Boyd Smuin and George T. Strasburg. Zone parties have been attended by Lions and Lady Lions, who have also joined in traditional local fetes, the Sweetheart Ball, the Christmas party, and in the summer, the family outing. Ever alert to encouragement of young people in pursuit of education, the Lions Club gave special honor to the local winners In the iS& Jorensic ;.meet. A banquet was held in tne National uuara interesting for the students, their parents and the Lions members. The Lehi High School forensic team and their instructors won the first place sweepstakes for all events in state-wid- e competition at the University of Utah. Dr. E. Allen Bateman, state suArmory perintendent of public instruction, was the principal speaker for the occasion. He congratulated the students on their fine achievement and praised their instructor. Students honored were Jack Ernst and Karma Christensen, excellent in debate; Linda Wing and Paulette Smuin, superior in debate; Brent Fox, excellent; Bill Jolley, superior; Kenneth Trane, excellent; Dean Zimmerman, good, all in the legislative forum; Pen ny Holcomb, superior, and Peggy Peterson, excellent for extemporaneous speaking. Miss Holcomb was the only contestant for any school receiving a superior rating in the Class SB extemporaneous speaking eyent. Lions Joseph Lambert and Elden Harding were in charge of arrangements. '' ozs. There are three brothers and one sister, Ray, Jimmie, Bobby and Jolene. Mr. and Mrs. George it- - I Job of Montana are the other grandparents. On Dec. 16, Leland and Iva Dean Thomas Ewell welcomed a baby girl, born at the Lehi hospital, weight 8 lbs. 10 ozs. The first girl in the family, the newcomer has three brothers, Morris Dean, Louis aQd Tony. Mr. and Mrs. Will TOP WINNERS IN BOYS' CONTEST Left to right, Allen Hadfield, Ewell of Spanish Fork, are shar- magnetic hockey set; Woodruff Berry, electric' train; Lee Hayward, ing grandparents' honors. photo micrography set ; Larry Wanluss, airplane, and Lloyd Larson, Brownie movie camera. Jrim gas-motor- ed WILMA BAHR TRACY HAS NEW SON Stephen Noel is the name chosen for the new baby son of Jack-li- n E. and Wilma Bahr Tracy of American Fork. The newcomer weighed in, Dec. 13, at 6 lbs. 5 ozs. There is one brother, David. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Bahr of Lehi, share grandparents' honors wfth Mr. and Mrs. Austin Tracy of American Fork." are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mitchell of Midvale, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Bahr of Payette, ' .. Id&ho "' Grand-grandparen- ts You Can Be A Winner Too. When You Shop at Our Big ry Sale Now On at . . . Pre-Invento- iLEEnn o Main Street - Lehi |