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Show Mrs. Darrel Fox Bids to be Advertised Soon For Dies in Idaho New Junior High School in Orem In the near future, the board of education of the Alpine School District will let bids for a new junior high school to be construct-e- d in Orem. In connection with the junior high schools, in order to acquaint the patrons of the district with the development of the junior high and its growth, its characteristics and purposes, the needs new junior high school a series of of junior high pupils and the seven articles has been written by course of study prescribed by the Dr. Elliot C Howe, supervisor of Utah State Board of Education. The Junior High School by Elliot C. Howe sibility of administering grades Supervisor of Junior High Schools seven through nine. In 1956, upon the completion of the Orem High Alpine School District School, Lincoln Junior High be1 Development came the first school in recent The junior high school was years housed in a separate buildsoon after the turn of In 1959, when the new Lehi, the twentieth century in response ing. Am. Fork and PL Grove High to social, psychological and educa- Schools were finished, the junior tional developments which brought high schools of these cities were pressures to bear upon the school housed as separate units in the systems of the time. Some of the old high school buildings. In March reasons originally given for or- of 1962, plans and specifications ganizing this administrative unit were completed for the first junwere to reduce the number of stu- ior high school in the Alpine Disdent dropouts, to reduce the length trict originally designed for that of elementary education and to purpose. ease the transition of the pupil 1 See the entire issue of Educafrom elementary school to senior tional Leadership, Dec, 1960, high school. Probably the best reaof the Association for Journal son for th? junior high school to and Curriculum De Supervision be organized was to provide a proN.E.A, velopment, gram suited to the psychological, 2 John H. Lounsbury, "How the physical and emotional make-u- p Junior High School Came to be," of young people between the ages Educational Dec, Leadership, of 12 and 15. 1960, pp. Some of the specific factors which brought about the organization of the junior high school were; 1. College presidents, in the 1890's, asked secondary schools to accelerate and improve student preparation for college entrance. 2. National committees, during the period from 1892 to 1919, pub Members and guests of the Tha-lialished influential reports which Leity, Letitian and Lehila propo clubs of Lehi were entertained at supported reorganization sals. an outstanding program Thursday 3. Educators of that day point evening. ed out the weaknesses and short The ladies gathered at the Lehi comings of existing systems. Elementary School for a "Preview 4. Educators wanted to put in to Spring," fashion show, furnishto practice new understandings of ed by Chipman's store. Fashions individual differences developed by ranged from a smart ruffled sports outfit, modeled by Mrs. psychologists in the 1910's. 5. Educational philosophers Reldon Barnes, to a lovely black were opposed to traditional edu- silk brocade coat modeled by Mrs. Russell Hillman. Other models cation of the time. 6. Rapidly increasing numbers were Mrs. Robert Crookston, Mrs. Whim-peof immigrants and urban dwellers Ned Wilson, Mrs. Robert Mrs. Kenneth Russon, Mrs. required extensive citizenship education and additional school facil- Gary Smith and Mrs. Philip Spjut. The small fry were well repreities. sented with pert Peggy Wilson, 7. Many citizens who 'did not and tiny Debra Ann Barnes and go on to high schoql needed some Janice Comer, each modeling two type of vocational training. fashions. First Junior High School Program The first junior high school, the Mrs. Lillie Walker of Chipman's Indianola Junior High School 2, the show. An interesting narrated was opened in Columbus, Ohio, in intermission presentation was a school similar 1909. A September, modern hula dance performed with was opened in the fall of 1910 in manly grace by Marlin Barnes and Berkley, Calif.; the new "Intro- Joe Adamson. The Larsen sisters ductory High School," as it was of American Fork entertained with called, was located in the McKih-le- y two musical numbers. School of Berkeley. Pioneers A color theme, of pink and white in the junior high school movement were Columbus, Ohio; Berk- was repeated throughout. A cake decorated with pink roses was a eley, Calif., and Los Angeles, Cal. central motif and was served with Growth of Jr. High School pink punch. There were 242 presFrom one school in 1909, the ent. Numbers were written on in school increased junior high nut the conclusion of At each cup, number to 5,000 institutions which was held. The the affair a drawing bore this name in 1959 in the Un- door prize was a $25 Rose Marie ited States. Reid swim suit, given through the Although the junior high schools courtesy of Chipman's. Mrs. Blaine had at various times been operated Thomas was the lucky recipient. as independent units in the Alpine The beautiful floral centerpiece School District, the junior high schools were designated as separ- which adorned the serving table ate administrative units in 1954 by was presented to Mrs. Walker in official decree of the board of ed- appreciation for her help. Mem ucation. Prior to this time, several bers of the general committee combinations of grades had been were Mrs. Paul Comer, chairman; Freeorganized. In some instances, the Mrs. Reldon Barnes, Mrs. and nine were man Barnes, Mrs. Kenneth Cargrades seven, eight included in the ' high school and don, Mrs. Dale Price, Mrs. Ned functioned under the direction of Wilson, Mrs. Warren Mitchell, one principal. In some instances Mrs. Lyle Peterson, Mrs. Maxine grades seven through twelve were Peterson, Mrs. Ernest Urry, Mrs. housed in one school with an as- Blaine Adamson, Mrs. Tony Peck sistant principal given the respon and Mrs. Earl South wick. per-mulat- ed 145-14- ' 7. Fashion Show Outstanding Success n, y, Mrs. Melva Goodson Fox, wife of Darrel Fox, now of Ammon, Idaho, died March 23, of complications following surgery. She had suffered a fractured ankle in a fall March 7. Survivors include her husband, well known former Lehi resident, and nine children. Among family members attending the funeral, March 26, were Eli Fox and his daughters, Mrs. Neil Larson and Mrs. Wanda Chamberlain. Also attending were Sterling Fox, Lehi, and Helen Christensen, of Provo; Mrs. Roberts of Provo; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fox of Provo; Rex Larson, Glenda Carter and Patricia Larson, Lehi: Norma Mecham, American Fork, Lois Jorgensen of Pleasant Grove. La-Pea- rl MR. AND MRS. W. D. JOXES TAKE WEST COAST TRIP Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones have just returned after an enjoyable two weeks visit on the West Coast. Going by bus, they visited at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Jones, at Santa Barbara, Calif. Highlights of their visit was meeting their new grandson, Daniel, how seven months old, and renewing acquaintance with the other children, Karen, Kristine, Hal and Morris. Many interesting side tours were taken. Included were the old Spanish Mission, an orchid raising project and the Danish community at Solvang, Calif. Here the traditional grist mills and Danish style homes are among the distinctive features. ELDER KENT TAYLOR NOW SENIOR COMPANION IN NEW ZEALAND MISSION Elder Kent Taylor, son of Mrs. Edna Swain of this city, was recently advanced to the position of senior companionate the New Zealand Mission. He has been out for one year. He has met Elder Ralph Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Price, who is serving in a nearby area. He has also had the exper ience of meeting the family of a native New Zealander, Floyd Ormsby, who lives with an uncle of Elder Taylor's, Rulon Taylor in Salt Lake City. NOTICE Each year septic tank cleaners from out of the State or County canvass the area for cleaning jobs. Frequently these individuals quote the householder a low figure such as three cents per pound or $15.00 a ton, etc., and get the owners signature on a contract. After the job is completed a bill is submitted for from $75.00 to $200.00 or more. One such operator recently in the county quoted a price of $15 to do the job and when completed, submitted a bill for $195.00 saying the fifteen dollars was per toa He paid a heavy fine for violation of the county ordinances. Local op erators will clean a normal sized septic tank for $35.00 to $65.00 de pending on the size of the tank. the depth and difficulty of locat ing and uncovering the tank and the distance they have to travel to empty the contents. Utah county ordinances state "It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of emptying or cleaning any vault, privy, septic tank, cesspool or grease trap within the boundaries of Utah County unless he has in his possession a valid license from the county to do so and a permit from the Health Department." "It shall be unlawful to drain, empty or discharge any of the contents of any cesspool, septic tank, house sink, or other receptacle receiving human wastes into any open ditch, open drain, open or closed irrigation stream, or onto the surface of the ground." City-Coun- tery and other intestinal organisms. Some farmers may occasionally want the wastes on their farm for fertilizing purposes, however the small good received from fertiizer is not worth the danger to health. If a septic tank cleaner contacts any householder soliciting business, ask him for his county license and health department permit, if he does not have one, immediately notify the nearest police, sherrifs office, highway patrol or health department, giving the license number and state and any other available information. The county ordinances require that any septic tank cleaner from PO 21 Only four million acres of the administered by the Bureau of Land Management in 13 Western States is classified as commercial forest lands. 33 million FOR FINE 1 urniture Upholstery IN ALL FABRICS Call outside the county furnish a corporate surity faithful performance bond before a license is issued to protect the county citizen from illegal operators. The Bureau of Land Manage5,709 permits for free use of forest products in 1960. ment issued Orlin Wathen or Mickey Allred For Free Estimates We'll Come to Your Home With Samples Excellent Workmanship - Quick Service Wathen 's UPHOLSTERY Durfey Cleaners SK whom they had not seen for many years. She 'also lives in Oakland, near the Honerey home. Considerable snow was encountered the St. Jeors reported. At Truckee, Nevada, the houses were covered in the deep snow, with paths dug out to allow activity. Lehi 275 West 2 North Lehi American Fork Phone 61 P08-344- 1 TO CREDITORS Deceased. Creditors will present claims with vouchers to the undersigned, at the office of Elmer L. Terry, attorney at law, 192 South 1st East, Provo, Utah, on or before 7, 1962. AUDREY D. WILSON, Administratrix. Publication dates: April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1962. Auto Repair Work Official ty To protect the health of the citizens within the county, the Board of Health passed a regulation requiring that the septic tank cleaners empty the contents of septic tanks or cesspools only in a city sewerage system or other place approved by the Health Department The only approved place is in a city sewer or at the sewage treatment plant. Human wastes carry many diseases including infectious hepatitis, polio, typhoid fever, dysen- THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1962 ST. JEORS TAKE TRIP TO OAKLAND, CALIFORXLA A ten days trip to the West Coast was enjoyed by Mrs. John de St. Jeor and her son, William St. Jeor, who traveled by car. They were guests at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louie Honerey, at Oakland. Many points of interest in the area were included in tours taken. Family members and friends here will be interested to know that they met Mrs. Elmer Clark, the former Rosella Russon, Laundry and Dry Cleaning as near as your phone IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAMIE SMUIN THOMAS, aka MAMIE S. THOMAS, aka MAME SMUIN THOMAS, June THE LEHI FREE PRESS Lehi Police Caution Residents to Beware of Cesspool Slickers Inspection Station MOBILE Auto Service Fred Nakagawa, Owner, Manager Dial PO L Pendleton Hardware Main Street - Lehi Announces Plans to Convert Our Store Into a Brand New w ra Associate Ml Stee Our Store Will be Completely Remodeled With All New Modern Fixtures, and Ve Will Feature a Complete Stock of Western Auto Merchandise To Make Room for New Fixtures and Merchandise .Mil IPi?ecflntt Sttn& f&wsft & J (0) (Except Bennett's Paints and Leather Goods) All Present Fixtures Offered at BARGAIN PRICES! Come in NOW and SAVE on These "It's for you. Want to answer it on the bedroom phone?" If your telephoning tries to compete with television or a pair of playful children, you're overdue for one of life's little luxuries: privacy. It comes with a bedroom extension phone. You get convenience and color, too. Ordcring's a snap. Just call us or ask one of our servicemen. (S) Mountain Stile Tettphont DRASTICALLY REDUCED PR Vatch The Free Press for Announcement of the Grand Opening of Your New Western Auto Associate Store. |