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Show THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1961 helped staff the Gift Shop and aided in the free gift wrapping and mailing tervie. It was reported that the Lehi Unit's hand made ladies tote bags were a very popular item and were all gone the first day. Christmas gifts have been seConvention in Payson, and David lected for several patients at the by Mrs. N. D. Scown Scown second in his divi- Utah State Hospital by the AuxOfficers and members of the sion. A placed medal and a citation were iliary group in addition to their American Legion Auxiliary, Lehi received by Mrs. Merlin Peart, year-arouprogram of providing Unit 19 have reviewed the year's unit president, on behalf of the gifts of clothing. The Lehi unit work of the Unit and declare it to two winners. is helping with baskets for needy have been most satisfactory. The Poppy families and joined with the DrapDay Auxiliary is a service organization Poppy Day was observed in Lehi er unit in providing 60 trays of dedicated to the principles of on May 7, with 1000 poppies sold candy for the geriatrics ward at Americanism and community members. This poppy the veterans hospital for Christby auxiliary service. Lehi's 47 members have money aids disabled veterans and mas, Monday, Dec. 18. worked hard to uphold the high their families and is one of the Members Welcome nation-wide or standards of this auxiliary's favorite projects. The American Legion Auxiliary ganization. Girts State is now holding the annual memHospital Service Three girls were sponsored by bership drive and new members our been service has Hospital Unit 19 at Girls State in Logan, are welcome. Membership most important activity, with and were given the opportunity is alwaysto wives, sisters and open time given to the Veterans Hos to learn about our democratic daughters of American Legion pitals at Twelveth Avenue and government. The girls chosen veterans or deceased veterans. Fort Douglas, and also to the State were Veda Shupe, Nancy Fox and Lehi's American Legion Auxiliary Hospital in Provo. A total of 120 Kathryn Sorenson. members consider it a privilege gifts with a value of $72 were don. The Lehi unit was the host to serve in the largest and one of ated. The Lehi ladies home iade group for a luncheon given in the most worthwhile organizations cakes were considered a special honor of the State Auxiliary of- of women in the United States treat by the patients of the hos- ficers and which included mem- today. pitals. bers from Orem, Pleasant Grove, High School Essay Contest American Fork and Lehi. The Community Carnival saw Another successful project was the high school essay contest Auxiliary members operating the which followed the 1961 theme, popcorn machine with a total of 32 hours donated to this civic effort. "Preserving , America." Winners in the senior division were, De-anA very successful meat pie and Ernest, first place and Gay-lyn- n recipe book sale was held in second place. Hutchings, Junior division winners were, New Officers Elected New officers were elected in Judy Powell, first, and Bradley 1961, as follows: Mrs. Roger GraAllred, second place. ham replaced Mrs. Merlin Peart Poppy Day Poster Contest to first The Poppy Day poster contest as president. was conducted by the Auxiliary and second posi for the first time in Lehi, with tions were Mrs. Van Barnes and outstanding results. High school Mrs. Vincent Scown. Mrs. N.D. winners were Sharon Price, first, Scown is the new secretary-tre- a and Eileen Degelbeck, second; surer, and Mrs. Dennis Finch was Mrs. Af-to- n Junior High, Janice Lind, first, named historian-reporte- r. as Peterson was and Kristine Walters, second. Elementary winners were David chaplain. At the American Legion con Scown, first, and Kaye Lynn Ernst, second. Prizes and trophies vention held in Payson Mrs. John were awarded at each school's C. Ernst was elected to serve as of District assembly for both the essay second contest and Poppy Poster contest. Four. Further honor came to Lehi in Gift Shop connection with the Poppy Poster Auxiliary members made items campaign when Sharon Price took for the Veterans Gift Shop at a first place honors at the District value of $70. Several members THE LEJH FREE PRESS Community Activity Preserves Patriotic Attitude for Legion Aux. MIA Program Includes Social Life as Well as Spiritual Guidance The Stake Mutual Improvement has aided in carrying out an extensive program for the young people of the LDS church, including those from 12 years. The MIA also provides guidance and educational features for adults of all ages, with many social events and special activities included. A few highlights are mentioned here. One of the first big events of the year was the Gold and Green Ball, held in two divisions on Feb. at the National Guard armory. Both dances followed the theme, "Spring is Busting Out Association 24-2-5, Over." Decorations followed the chosen theme and floor show all numbers were presented under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Roy stake dance directors. The "Teen Queens" included, Sandra Snyder, First Ward; Lorraine Blarriires, Second Ward; Jacqueline March, Third Ward; Christine Roberts, Fourth Ward; Lit-tlefor- . d, Lucinda Ingram. Fifth Ward; Lana Peterson, Sixth Ward; Judy Powell, Seventh Ward, and Rita Carson, Cedar Valley. Jacqueline Marsh won the honor of being named the Stake Queen. "Gold and Green Queens" Linda Allen, First Ward; Naomi Bird, Second Ward; Ernst, Third Ward; Mary Rasmussen, Fourth Ward; Ellen Banks, Fifth Ward; Cheri Bennett, Sixth Ward; Shirley Johnson, Seventh Ward, and Cleora, Calton Cedar Valley. Ellen Banks was chosen as Stake Queen. Sports The girls Softball season began in May and ended on a Stake basis in August. Some 175 girls participated. Two teams represented each ward. was keen. The Competition sportsmanship trophy was won by the Seventh Ward. The First Ward team came out with first place, beaten only once and that De-an- ne by the Cedar Valley team. They went on to win the division and district championship. This is the second consecutive year that Lehi Stake has achieved the championship trophy in this field. Cedar Valley Ward had the winning team last year. Drama One of th outstanding features of the MIA year was the presentations f the musical play, "Promised Vailey." This play depicts the Mormon Pioneer trek to the West with all their hardThe ships and achievements. music is the composition of Crawford Gates, with the dialogue by Arnold Sundgaard. The production was staged in the Lehi High School auditorium with a huge on August crowd filling the large auditorium each night. Directors included Mary Price, music; Sarah Price, drama; Dona Anderson, dancing; Del Gilbert, lighting and staging. Carole Peck and Naomi Shaw were the accompanists. Principal characters included James Lunt as "Jed;" Pat Clark as "Celia;" Duane Marsh, 'Ten- 22-2- 3, nellv:' Ada Peterson, "Emma:" Melvin Anderson, "Bishop;" Blaine Anderson, "UiieDr Del "Jamie" and Norman Gilbert, Child as Major Broderick. ThP Stake MIA Board is headed by Horace Hadfield as superintendent and Faye Godfery as president Their assistants include Robert Chatfield and Elmo Gray; Afton Burgess and Zina Jenkins. Secretaries are Karl Price and Carma Colledge. One never knows himself till he has denied himself. O. P. Gifford ' may only mean weariness restraint, ennui; but ft means, also, love, perfecTo you self-deni- al tion, sanctification. R. D. Hitchcock Rich gifts wax poor when givers prtove unkind. William, Shakespeare If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. John F. Kennedy ed vice-preside-nt ft n y I ed i vice-preside-nt ft n I .Merry f Christmas i VSnr. $A r JWfa &WV ? To ' Jl JLf v jrtViW f,JKf all of our many f"ends-w- e extend heartfelt good wishes for wonderful holiday season. iiSlf i 1 I Alllff Leadxm - 1 BROADBENT'S f :'r jl SAP I" I ' X, 1 IM-IW-A ... p X V . ' ' U ? in. in Ma Mouto be fi ff LEHI CITY COUNCIL HAROLD D. WESTRING, Mayor I i if Ned Wilson, City Recorder A COUNCILMEN: Howard W. Robinson Grant Beat's Meat Packing Plant (iEat Higher on The Hog' B. Smith i I. 6. Cooper I Arthur Sabey I Morris Clark hit |