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Show THTBSDA1. THE IXHI FREE PEESS Jill M. 1960 Lloyd Jones Meets at Historic Hotel in Fairfield Told Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Bennion of Portland. Oregoin. are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter. Joan, to Lloyd W. Jones, son of Pres. and Mrs. Frank W. Jones of this city. The marriage will be solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 15. is a graduate of The bride-elethe Brigham Young University, where she was affiliated with Pi Kappa Phi. Alcyone and Shomrah Kivel. The Dast vear she taught school in Portland, Ore. Miss Ben nion has been active in the Portland First ward where she served as Sunday School chorister and music director of the MIA. . The prospective groom recently returned from the Great Lakes area where he served as mission ary for the LDS Church for the nast two years. Prior to this he attended the Brigham Young University for two years, following a Chemical Engineering major. He will continue his duities at the Uni versity this fall. The popular young couple will h honored at an ooen house at the home of the groom's parents the evening of their wedding, and friends of the family are invited to attend. The annual reunion of the descendants of George Carson, with family members and friends, was held at the historic Carson Hotel in Fairfield. July 16. The gathering, at which 150 were present, was held at the lawn out of doors at the hotel, which was toured by the group during the afternoon and evening. Imitations were sent out to former residents of Fairfield as well as Carson family members, under the direction of Ray Carson of Salt Lake City, president Other officeds in the organization include Mrs. Frank (Doris Walters) Morehouse of Fairfield, vice president; Mrs. Ralph (Mary McKinney) Chipman, American Fork, secretary Serving on the genealogical committee are Virginia Carson Nehring, Pleasant Grove; Russell Carson. Orem; Sally Hill Spanish Fork, and Lynn Carson, Salt Lake ct City. The reunion began at 3 pjn. and included luncheon, a program and meeting. The young children were, entertained at the Morehouse home by Mrs. Stephen McKinney Chipman of American Fork. The older boys and girls joined in ball games and other contests. Mary Carson Oldest Member Mrs. Mary Carson, spry little lady of Fairfield, was recognized as the oldest member of the clan at age 89, and a gift was presented to her. Mrs. Carson, native and lifelong resident of Fairfield, continues to maintain an attractive home, extending hospitality to family members and friends. Her garden continues her pride and she carefully tends and preserves her flowers, which have been a point of beauty in the community for many years. Her hearing and sight are excellent and she has an unfailing memory. Her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Armstrong, lives across the street and the families of granddaughters, Mrs. Hyrum Wilkinson and Mrs. Roland Hansen, are also nearby. David Carson, 83, of Lehi, long time justice of the peace, was the oldest man present. Prize for being the most recently married couple went to Dr. and Mrs. Junior D. Carson of Logan. The honor of having the largest number of children present went to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carson of Salt Lake City. Alton Carson of Richmond, Utah held the distinction of coming the greatest distance. The same officers were maintained for next year's reunion, which will be held on the regularly assigned date, the Saturday nearest to July 9, the birthday of George Carson, family projenitor. The reunion is one of the first major gatherings held at the hotel, pioneer structure, which has been renovated and will be dedicated and preserved as a landmark and Utah Rates High on List of Plans Party Joan Bennion, Carson Family MIA Stake Board riei-ativ- es The MIA Stake Board is planning to hold a party on Friday, August 5, at 7:30 pjn. to honor the outgoing young ladies presidency. The members are Mrs. N. S. Peck, president; Mrs. Elmo Gray, Mrs. Bert Peterson, counselor; counselor; and Mrs. Byron Mem-m- o tt, secretary. The new officers are Mrs. Joseph Godfrey, president, Mrs. Dale Burgess and Mrs. Lars Jenkins counselors. The secretary has not been named as yet. The party will be held on the back lawn of the old seminary building. Members are asked to bring their own utensils and glass or cup. . LEHIANS TAKE TRIP TO WESTERN UTAH . Returning from a week end of fun were Jetta Allred, Myrna Yate, Eva Oxborrow, Ora Peterson and Beverly Peterson. Leaving early Friday morning, they drove to Wendover, where they ate breakfast, then on to Calloa where they witnessed the Pony Express changing riders. Saturday was enjoyed traveling over to Ibapah where they saw the historical collection of antiques of Bui west, son of Mrs. Blanche West, now residing In Lehi.. A trip to the Goshute Indian Reservation was also on the agenda and was enjoyed by the group. The Indians had meat out drying for winter use. Jetta Allred and Eva OxborTHOMAS JONES FAMILY row collected many Items that will HOLD REUNION The family of Thomas Jones met be added to their shelves of ata reunion at Murray City Park, sunHav .Tulv 17. Luncheon and a An unusual experience was that 65 of having a rock puncture the gas program were enjoyed by the members present. At me Dusiness tank. They were able to catch some of the gas in pans and trans meeting, Mr. and Mrs. David of SDanish Fork were in fer it into the can that held their charge of this year's affair. Elec precious water. Then with Eva untions were held, and Mr. and Mrs. der the car, and gas still draining Kent MacDonald of Heber, will from the tank, she stuffed a wash h in rharee of the reunion for cloth in the hole; and the whole next year. Mrs. Marion Johnson group began chewing gum to plug the leak. The gum served the pur attended the reunion from Lehi. pose and they proceeded on their HALL BROTHERS VISIT way to Callao where the tank was Rifkv and Keith Hall are visit fixed. They returned home via ing hpra for the summer with their Simpson Springs, Faust and Cedar prandnarents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fort ton Wilson. Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lane Hall (Betty Wilson) of Calif., they accompanied their grandparents on their return to Lehi after a three weeks vacation trip. They were accompanied on the trip by a brother of Mr. Wilson. Guy Wilson of Kupert, Idaho, who remained for an extended stay with his daughter, Mr. Only six states have fewer one-- ber of teacher schools than Utah. This period from to 1918-1- 9 one-teach- er 9. 9. The and may have one or more rooms. Schools organized for special instruction of physically, mentally, states decreased the or emotionally handicapped chilThirty-si- x schools by dren were not included in the number of 1.000 between 1917-1- 8 and 1958-5study. Thirteen states decreased the schools by number of more than 5,000 in the forty-on- e year period. These states and the schools elnumber of iminated are: Georgia (5,295). Illinois (10,824), Indiana (5322), Schools number of schools in the Western States are as follows: Arizona 50; California 300; Colorado 203; Idaho 70; Montana 820; Nevada 41; New Mexico 43; Oregon 86; Utah 19; Washington 81; Iowa (10.223J, Kansas (6.723). Wyoming 287. Kentucky (5,858) Michigan (5,915) amwas Utah Forty years ago Minnesota (6,798), Missouri the four states with the fewong New York (8,721), Ohio est schools with 138. The other three leading states and (8,303), Pennsylvania (9,572) and There were 23,695 the number of schools Texas (5,811). ac- were: A schools in the U. S. in 1958-5school as defined Rhode Island (112). Arizona in the study is a public elementary cording to the study. This is an (287) and Nevada (314). school with only one teacher. It 88 per cent decrease in the num- may include one or more grades Lehi REED ORTON. FORMER LEHI Entered at the post office at Lebl RESIDENT, RIDES IN Utah, as second class matter unPONY EXPRESS RUN der the act of Congress March 3, Reed Orton of Lindon, former 1879 Lehi resident, was a rider in the n last week Pony Express end. He represented the Utah County Sheriffs Posse in the run. Mr. Orton is a son of Grover C Orton, who carried the mail by NAT! ON At EDITORIAL horseback in southern Utah for a number of years. Mrs. Bert (Cla ra) Peterson of this city, is his sister. A weekly newspaper devoted to With HERE FROM CALIF. the Interests and welfare Here from San Jose, Calif., Mr. of Lehiaty and Mrs. S. J. Decker and daughter, Patty, visited at the home of Published by the Free Press PubMrs. Alice Stice Humprey. rela lishing Co. every Thursday. tive by marriage. Mrs. Decker will E. Russell Innes, Publisher be remembered as a daughter of SubscriDtion the late R. Munroe Wilson. Per Year (in advance) . . . $3.00 "One-Teach- one-teach- er one-teach- er one-teach- er one-teach- er Durf ey er Cleaners Dial PO (7.-64- 3). one-teach- er 8-24- one-teach- er one-teach- er The 61 Member NID one-teach- er 9, State Street - Lehi Free Press COOL OFF re-ru- Modern w! AIR CONDITIONING Refrigerated or Evaporative Units Zufelt Auto Repair Service Fir-mac- ro Lo-mit- 1958-5- er schools in the one-teach- er 40-ye- ar was revealed this week by Allan M. West, Executive Secretary of the Utah Education Association, from a study by the Research Division of the National Education Association entitled, Schools Today." Utah has only 19 schools. States with fewer are: Connecticut with none. Rhode Island with one, New Jersey with two, Massachusetts and South Carolina with 14 and Georgia with 16. One-Teach- O O Q O Q Q For All Your Front end alignment and wheel balancing Refrigeration Repairs Motor tune-u-p and complete automotive repair Tractor Service GOOD YEAR tires and batteries Power and hand lawn mower sales and services Budget payments if desired Free Pickup and Delivery Dial American Fork SK call BLAINE THRASHER Ph. PO 2 45 a, and Mrs. Dack Gordon. While on the coast, the Wilsons divided their time with Mr. and Mrs. Max Wilson and five sons, at Torrence; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bergquist and two children. Lomita. and the Halls. They took many side trips and were extensively entertained. It Pays to Advertise TV and Radio Repair state shrine. for Service Anytime CALL SK6-388- 1 All Parts and Labor Guaranteed Complete Auto Repair Work Official Inspection SUPERIOR Station MOBILE Radio & TV Auto Service 24 Fred Nakagawa, Owner, Manager Dial PO North Church Street American Fork VEE WARENSKI, Manager mm If Vibofrafl 3EAM1 :' Vortf , Ml A pi iff tw ff'GQ-idlQ- if ti yaitrt Worthy of your Trust mm This year, Arvil G. Carter, of Kearns, and his family will have more fun when they head for the outdoors to enjoy fishing, hunting and camping. The reason Mr. Carter re cently purchased a new house trailer. There's a trail leading from this purchase directly to Mr. Carter's ingenuity as a carpenter at Kennecott's Utah Refinery. Through Kennecott's Employee Suggestion System, he submitted an idea for improving the wooden flooring in the refinery tank house. His suggestion earned an initial award of d $500, which helped him buy the of the sugtrailer. In a year, gestion may result in an additional award. much-wante- vmimm lift B3URB0N WHI5WY ,,- -! Mr. Carter's suggestion was just one of nearly 2500 accepted by Kennecott's Utah Division since the Suggestion System was established about three years ago. The Division has paid more than $65,000 in awards money that has been used by employees to buy the extras that add to the enjoyment of living. Beyond the immediate cash benefits to employees, the Suggestion System has an e even more vital significance to copper production in Utah. It results in improvements that help Kennecott operate more efficiency and economically. Efficiency and economy are keys to successful operations and successful operations result in continued economic benefits .for our entire long-rang- state. fo I If 1M IMM K NOW IHBMT KSIKKt RAM KNTUCKT AHO KTUM CI, JTMICHt L. lOUtBON MTUM IT IW KMC I. 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