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Show .nrrcrsi i lei Firep in- - C-r- p, nt Avenue Mote' i. 8erving Lehi Vnlum Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Valley THE LEHI FREE PRESS 32 Thursday, January itri Fmmdi Issues m Mis two ucation before of the major issues in the edfield are being brought the attention of citizens Alpine School District. The course of the school program will depend on the results The pertinent points in the issue, as set forth by the Alpine District Board, with Dan. W. Peterson as superintendent, are the preparations necessary for' full day instruction for First Grade students and a seven period school day for junior and senior high school students as well as the building of necessary new schools. The money necessary for these proposed Improvements amounts to $2,700,000 for new construction, with additional funds for the enlarged Inst rue- - of the election to be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the various included in the An urgent appeal is being sent out to all registered voters In the district, who are also property taxpayers, to turn out and express their views by the way they vote. tion periods. The leeway vote, for this purpose, would bring around $300,000 per year additional funds for the Alpine Dis trict. The L e h Valley Par ent Teachers Association Coun cil has arranged a meeting in which the many phases of these proposals can be discussed. Pa rents and citizens in general are reminded to attend this meeting in order to become fully acquainted with the situation. In any case a 100 per cent turnout of eligible voters at the polls is urged. Polling places in the various areas will be announced. Voters are invited to visit the beautiful and convenient new schools in the community and obtain first hand knowledge of the environment created there. An Invitation is also open to to vote. This timely meeting will visit other schools In the disbe of help to the voters in clari- trict which do not enjoy these fying the points involved. modern advantages. Then make Everyone interested in hearing your own decisions as to how to this informative presentation, vote. is cordially invited to attend, Dedicated and highly qualified Mrs. Peterson emphasized. teachers have been carefully selected In order to provide the best for the children of the district, in the firm belief that the children of every family in the community and the disTo trict as a whole "deserve the best." These teachers are making the most of the advantages ofScout troops are reminded fered, whether in a safe, moto prepare their window disdern structure, comparable to plays in plenty of time for the homes of the students, or in getting them placed for Scout buildings which can no longer Week, Feb. be approved. Each troop will hold its own The father of our country, Court of Honor on Sunday, Feb. George Washington, Is noted in 2. the Hall of Fame for his definite There will be two Eagles views on the need for the best awarded in Troop VII of the in education. Seventh Ward, to Glade Powell, Crime experts toda point son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Po- out the proven fact that money well, and David Brems. The spent for education can deannual awards for the outstandcrease and eventually eliminate ing achievements of the troops the heavy expenditure for law will be made at the Fathers enforcements and criminal conand Sons banquet, Saturday, trol and rehabilitation. Feb. 8. The leeway vote, if approved, would permit an eight per cent Don't lose faith in humanity; increase in the basic school think of all the people in the classroom unit amount, and United States who have never would bring approximately per year additional played you a single nasty trick. $300,000 into Alpine District coffers. It would also require approximately 4 12 mills Increase on the district school tax levy which in 1963 was 42.68 mills. District officials said the average home in Orem is assessed for taxing purposes at about $2000. A 4 12 mill tax levy Increase would mean an extra $9 annual taxes on the home each year. Public Invited to Hear Bond Issue. Leeway Discussed Jan. 27 In order to fully acquaint the citizens of Lehi with the full. Import of the leeway and bonding proposals now taking the foreground In the Alpine School District, a meeting is being sponsored by the PTA Council, with Mrs. Paul Peterson as president. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which will be held in the Lehi High School, Monday, Jan. 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The pros and cons of the leeway and bond Issues will be set forth by experts on the subjects, Is pointed out. The various arguments for and against the bond Issue, and also the leeway" proposal which will allow a full day of school for the First graders and also provide a seven period school day for high school students, will be heard. Questions and discussion from those who attend will be an important feature of the meeting, is stressed. An election, set for Tuesday, Feb. 4, will decide the two financial bond questions-- a Issue for Number 22 00 new school construction, and a leeway vote to raise funds for a full day first grade and a seven period school day In junior and senior high school. All registered voters, who are also taxpayers In the School District are urged Al-p- in Elder Michael Scouts Reminded Prepare Window Displays 7-- G. Smith Called To East Central States Mission Elder Michael Grant Smith, son of Mrs. Virginia Smith Yerke and the late Grant J. Smith, has accepted a call to serve in the East Central States Mission, with headquarters at Louisville, Kentucky. He will enter the mission home, Monday, Feb. 3. A farewell testimonial in his honor will be held Ward chain the Third-Seven- th pel, Sunday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Wayne Powell of the Seventh Ward, will be in charge. Friends and relatives are invited to join with ward members In attendance. Mrs. Joan Welch will play the prelude and postlude music. Prayers will be offered by Tyler Smith and Jerry Smith. The congregation will sing, "The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning." The choir will sing the sacrament song, 'The Lord is My Shepherd." F. Carl Austin and N. S. Evans will speak, to be followed by a vocal selection, "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You," by Kayl Smith. Remarks from the missionary's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Yerke, will be followed by Walter Bowen as speaker and the response from the missionary. Bishop Powel will be the concluding speaker. The choir will sing the closlngsong, God Be With You Till We Meet iinm As a highlight of Scout Week, the Lehl Stake 'Fathers and Sons banquet wil be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Lehl High School. Every boy in the stake, age 11 years to Superintendent Dan Peterson 18 years, Is invited to attend, said the $2,700,000 bond issue accompanied by his father. for new construction would not Where a father cannot accomraise the tax levy. It could pany his son, other men in the not, he said, because the discommunity are Invited to come trict is already at its legal forward and accompany such maximum for capital outlay. boys. The construction issue can be John Cross, former executive repaid without raising taxes, of the Utah National Parks said Superintendent Petersen, Council in Provo, will be the by not having the principal reguest speaker. He will show payments begin to fall due until curthe district's 1974, when rent bonded Indebtedness would be paid off. Plans for the $2,700,000 If approved by the voters, would include: A new elementary school for sourthwest Orem (In the vicinity of the old Union School which it would replace), Plans for the 1964 Boys State, an addition to an elementary which will be held at Utah State adschool in North Orem, an June 27 to July 4, dition to the Geneva elemen- University, were formulated at a meeting tary school In Orem, a new held in Salt Lake City. Com elementary school In American mander Dennis V. Finch of Fork, a new elementary school Post 19, represented the Lehl in the community of Alpine and group in attendance. Norman either a new elementary school D. Scown of Lehi, who is first In Pleasant Grove or addition vice -- commander of District to a present elementary school Fourt, was present as the disthere. trict representative. The meetTo be eligible to vote, a per- ing took place at the Holladay son must be a registered voter, Post 21 headquarters. Officers were elected to head plus the fact that he or she must have paid property taxes the American Legion Boys State in the year preceding the program for the year 1964. Otto election. Payment of either real A. Wesley was (building, homes, land) or per chairman of the state commitsonal (including automobiles) tee. Mr. Wesley is generally taxes will qualify a person to known as the "father of Boys State." Clark Cheney was electvote. ed as president, with Malloy During the last three years, Bills as director. there has been an average Mr. Bil s has been traveling growth of 468 students per year through various areas of the in Alpine. This is the equlv country to confer with Boys alent of a school the size of State chairmen In other states. Lehi Elementary, or Green' He reported that Utah holds wood, or Grovecrest, or Wind top place in the nation as havsor. The tremendous growth ing more boys participating in seen by contrasting the the Boys State program than canje size of this year's twelfth grade, any other state. In his recent 748 with the kindergarten which visit to Minnesota and North has 1,340 pupils. Funds are Dakota, he found that only 300 needed as well to replace two obsolete buildings, Alpine Ele mentary, built In 1898 and Union Elementary, built In 1912. Alpine School District is one of the two remaining districts in the State of Utah which does not offer a full time first grade The Board would like to remedy The Lehi Pioneers retained this situation as soon as pos their lead in Region Seven basslble. ketball after defeating the AmAlpine District remains erican Fork Cavemen on the few the the in districts among Lehl with a score State which does not have a of floor, Friday, Superior rebounding seven period day. The Board is named as a princiwants to change this situation strength decisive point in the Pioso that students may have a pal neers' favor. selection of subjects. larger Lehi set the pace early In the This will broaden the educa quarter, charging the tional background of Alpine's first boards. students. A quick flurry of points by the Cavemen In the closing minutes of the first quarter by Jim Cunningham and Clint Wilson brought the score to 15-- 9 for the Pioneers. The scoring was fast and furious in the second quarter, with Burgess, Prisbey, Adamsonand Smith laying in some beautiful ning Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Pleasant Grove High at 8:30 p.m., shots. Lehl had a 10 point lead on the Cavemen twice during the Room 2. first half with the score at the Other classes can be arrang5, for the Pioneers. ed If sixteen or more students half The Pioneers pulled out all Indicate an interest in a class. Students wil receive one-ha- lf the stops In the third quarter, unit of credit per class for double teaming the Cavemen and successful completion of work. boxing out the offensive In an effort to mainRegistration fee for each class will be $12.50 for students 22 tain a 10 point lead. Jerry Smith years of age or older. For those and Scott Adamson were great 21 years and younger, the total on rebounding and Smith led the cost of registration will be $10. scoring for the entire evening The difference In fee is attributwith a sizzling 20 points for the ed to financial aid granted by Pioneers. the last state legislature for persons 21 years and younger. Textbooks and other supplies Jaycee Week Marks needed for the classes will be Membership Drive furnished by the student. The annual Jaycee Week is Persons desiring additional marked by a local membership information concerning the drive. A cordial invitation Is High School should make Inextended to all young men in the quiries at the Alpine School within the ages of District Administrative Office community, 21 to 35 years, to affiliate with or contact a member of the comminded group. Those mittee for the adult high school, this civic In joining the Junior interested Glen which is composed of Dr. of Commerce are askChamber Ovard, Supervisor of Senior ed to contact President Michael High Schools; Dean T. Worl-toDirector of Pupil Person- Koplnsky or any Jaycee nel; and Ellen W. Brown, Director of Adult Education. Feb. 4 Elder Michael Smith ' p.m., Room 4. English Literature by Hill-ma- n, and Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Pleasant Grove High School at 7:30 p.m. Room 5. English Grammar by Hill-ma- n, Monday and Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Pleasant Grove High School, at 8:30 p.m., Room 5. Physical Science by Larson, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Tuesday Jan. 28, at Pleasant Grove High School, at 6:30 Monday farming operations. He was employed by the Lehi Floral, part time, for two years. His address will be - East Central States Mission, 1600 Tartan Way, P. O. Box 4125, Baxter Ave. Station, Louisville, Kentucky. Missionaries now serving from the Seventh Ward Include: Elders V. Wayne Gurney, Nor- thern California; Brent Allred, Northern States; Sherral Again." Uruguayan; Harvey K. Elder Smith has been attend- Thompson, Western States; ing Snow College In Ephralm Jerry C. Jacob, Irish Mission; as a second year student. Prom- Delbert E. Sudweeks, Uruguayinent In athletices, he played an, and Rodney L. Davenport, Swiss Mission. on the football team. He formerly studied at the College of Southern Utah In Cedar City, was on the wrestling squad and was affiliated with Gamma Psl Epsilon fraternity. A graduate of the Lehl High School and LDS Seminary, he lettered In In A score of awards-so- me football, wrestling and tennis. cash-w- ill be available to Utah basketHe played on the cities, towns, villages and counball team and is coach for the ties that best clean themselves team. He has at- up this Junior en spring and summer. tained the Duty to God Award The awards program was anfor church activity. He has nounced Monday by Lenn Jenmade many friends during his sen, Ephralm, president of the summer employment at Dwight Associated Civic Clubs of Bates' service station, hat asSouthern and Eastern Utah. sisted Glen Carter and Allan Mr. Jensen also Is chairman Green in their roofing business, of the subcommittee on and has also been employed in and beautlfl cation of Sud-wee- p.m., Room 7. Practical Mathematics by Larson, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Pleasant Grove High School, at 7:30 p.m., Room 7. Reading by Stelneckert, Tuesday and Thursday, begin slides of his experiences during the expedition In the wilds of Old Mexico. This promises to be a noteworthy occasion. Lent's two Cub Scout packs are also invited to attend, with their fathers or substitute "fa- thers." According to Eldred Fox, banquet chairman, tickets are now available In the wards, at $1 per plate. A 100 per pent attendance of all boys this age is urged. Men in the community are reminded to make their plans to attend. boys attend the Minnesota Boys State, in comparison to 570 at the Utah event in 1963. There are three times as many American Legion members there. Dr. Peterson, professor at Utah State University, pointed out that those participants in Boys State learn as much about government as college students do in a three quarter period of study. A test is given Boys Staters when they arrive for their week's instruction, and again when they leave. These tests have revealed that a 14 per cent gain in knowledge is acheived by the boysmaweeK's time. en land-scrapi- ng iversity. Each community In Utah Is being asked to inventory Its landscaping andbeautlflcatlon or lack thereof-progra- ms. "Aim of the program is to make Utah presentable .by eliminating objectionable and unsightly features from the said Mr. Jensen. landscape, To stimulate additional In Searle, president; Fourth Ward, inaiian chid, witn Mrs. Paul Comer, president; Fifth Ward, Lehi Lions Attend Mid-Wint- er Banquet Representing the Lehl Lions Club at the noon meeting, held the Ramada Inn, In Salt Lake City, Saturday, were Dr. Boyd J. Larsen. club president: Lars Jenkins, secretary, and Clell Jackson, international coun selor. Some 200 were present at this event, at which Curtis D Loviii, of Gardiner, Maine, immediate past president of Lions International, was the principal speaker. The need for good wholesome activities was stressed at this meeting. The American Fork club announced the state convention, which will be held in Provo, under the sponsorship of the American Fork club, in June. 70-5- 5. ar 33-2- ult n, neers out Jerry Smith played a sensational game Friday, as did Scott 64-4- 4. Burgess H. Cunningham Sorensen Greenwood Merkley Dean Drlggs Totals 23 14 9 55 5 2 2 Rymer 4 7 4 Adamson 8 6 4 Smith 5 6 4 Cooper 4 3 Fowler Miller 110 0 1 0 Miner 0 0 0 Hadfleld 0 2 1 Kolan 0 0 0 Skinner 27 28 16 Totals American Fork 9 25 39 15 33 49 Lehl Region Seven Standings terest and activity In the pro- gram, the Associated Civic Clubs of Southern and Eastern Utah will offer cash award of $500 to the county that makes the greatest Improvement In landscape between now and Sept. 1, 1964," he added. Other are now being planned. The awards will be made on the basis of total amount of improvement computed on a percentage basis as a result of be 12 12 20 14 192 BY High St. Francis Here Friday The Lehi Pioneers are scheduled to meet Tintic on the Lehi floor, Friday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. The Junior Varsity games Is arranged for 6 p.m. Reserved tickets are on sale now at the high school office: Tickets for both reserved and general admission seating will also be available at game time, according to Principal Dale Price. Everyone is reminded to turn out and cheer on the Pioneers, who have won all three league games thus far, In three spec tacular encounters. Gary F. Evans, Reserve Officer : Promoted to Capt An Army Reservist with U of service, Gary F. years Evans, Petroleum Officer and S-- 3, Course, Ft. Knox, Ky. He came to the 364th Q.M. Group in 1962 after a year of active duty as Company Commander and Operations Officer of the 889th Q.M. Company. He resides in Lehi with his wife, year old daughter and one year old son. He is currently a coach and Physical Education Instructor at Hill-cre- st Jr. High School in Murray. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Evans of this city. The 364th Q.M. Group la Commanded by Col. Allan M. Acomb and is attached to the 96th Command Headquarters, Divisional. 2-- 12 BISHOP HADFIELD HOME, IMPROVING The many friends of Bishop William Hadfleld will be pleased to know that he has been released from the hospital and is improving very well after Illness. He is now staying at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hadfleld and family. eachera This Is one of a series of artciles to appear In the Free Press to help parents become better acfualnted with-the teachers who are raiding Toar children. A , very enthusiastic addition 0 0 1 0 70 55 70 3 0 1.000 2 1 .667 2 1 .667 12 12 .333 .333 .000 Lehi is included In the course at the present time. Although this facet of teaching Is really a challenge and keeps her "on her toes," Mrs. Fulkerson loves the children of this age. She greatly enjoys the school and the people she is working with. Students of this young age have an appeal which Is almost preferable to those of high school years, she reported. She Is a graduate of the American Fork High School and Brigham Young University, following a, major in physical education and business. She taught for two years in the high school at Overton, Nevada, and also for two years at the American Fork High School. Mrs. Fulkerson feels right home In Lehi, as her brother, lows: Pleasant Grove 80, St. Harold Ellison, local business and his family, live here. Francis 33. Lehl 70, American man, She is a daughter of Roy Fork 55. BY High 63, Tintic Ellison and the late Mrs. Ellda Bates Ellison, of American M. Fork. Married to Alvln Fulkerson, now employed In the LDS Church Welfare Program in Salt Lake City, she continues fore and after Inventories made an inventory in cooperation with to make her home in American in the entire county. each community's landscaping Fork. Their four children inCounties and communities and beautlflcatlon committee, clude Helen Ann, (Mrs. DenMr. Jensen said. will be judged under the nis Durfey) , who has two Utah not by-- the The before and after survey charming children of her own; will Include homes, farms, va- Alvln, who will enter the "Y" State University Extension Sercant lots, junk yards, trees, In February; Bob, senior in vice. Awards will be presented at business buildings, public high school, and Linda, 13, now the annual meeting of the Utah bullslngs, schools, churches, in the Seventh Grade, who inState Association of Counties parks, tourist rest stops, ceme- tends to be a school teacher. in January, 1965. teries, disposal areas, blocks, Law and medicine are the alms streets and sidewalks, and irri- of the boys. The mayor of each community will be asked to help in making gation canals. She returned to college last I -- to the teaching staff of the Sego Lily School this year is Mrs. Helen Ellison Fulkerson. Although she previously taught 3 3 2 8 in high school, this Is her first 4 3 2 10 experience in teaching elemen7 4 2 16 tary school students. She is guiding 29 boys and 0 0 0 0 of the Third Grade along girls 2 0 10 educational paths. These In10 0 2 clude reading, writing and 10 0 2 with social studies, 12 2 4 arithmetic, 2 0 0 4 art and music. The history of Lehi Lehi American Fork Pleasant Grove Tintlc Tintic 3Cnow fyour Adamson. Mike Cooper and Adamson tossed in 13 points each, with Rymer contributing 12 points to the winner's kitty. Dean Burgess was the big gun for A.F. with a hefty 16 points. American Fork 3 0 0 6 Wilson 0 2 1 1 Fox... Prisbey J. Cunningham Lehi to Itloot assistant 364th Quarter Noting that Lionism can be, master Group, Fort Douglas, Utah, has been promoted to and is a force for peace throughout the world, Mr. Lovill also Captain. Captain Evans is a 1953 gradaddressed more than 2100 Utah Lions and their ladies at a 7 uate of Lehl High School, holds p.m. banquet at the Terrace a Bachelor's degree in Educa- ballroom. This event climaxed tion from Utah State University the organization's mid winter and a Master's degree in Physical Education from the same inconference. The huge ballroom was filled stitution. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Armor Officer to capacity. ' Mr. Lovill addressed of Lions International, traveled in 62 of the 125 countries in which The Boys State program, there are Lions Clubs, and which Is set up and operated told of Impressions gained on his world tour. entirely by the American LeHe noted that he found "very gion, has the aim of teaching these high school students the little, If any, dislike of U.S. citizens in foreign countries." fundamentals of our governRather," he said, "I found ment. The quota for each post is a lot of love and respect for one boy for each ten members the American people. n the post. Commander Finch At the .banquet, Utah Lions urges more veterans to join unanaimously chose Alton C. the Lehi post, In order that Meivuie, salt Lake attorney more boys may be sent . Feband businessman, as candidate ruary is the deadline for. en- for a two-yeterm as Interrollment. national director. Those from Lehi attending the evening banouet were. Dr. and Mrs. Boyd J. Larsen, Dr. and Mrs. William Miller. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Young. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown, Mr. and Two exceptional plays were Mrs. Dale Gibb, Mr. and Mrs. seen in the fourth quarter when Lester Holcomb. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Prisbey rebounded his Clell Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. own shot to score for AF and Charles Ernest Oliver. Jerry Smith powered his way into scoring position when his tally in the final minutes of the fourth quarter brought the Pio- 0 3 Friday's results are as AWARDS OFFERED IN STATEWIDE CLEANUP CONTEST the Rural Urban Development Program of the Utah State Un- dent; Second Ward, Letitlan Club, with Mrs. Kent Davis, president; Third Ward, Serlm-pla- n Club, with Mrs. Charles Pioneers Defeat JL F. Cavemen; Take Lead in Region 7 Play High School Second Semester 6:30 fara? S9 defects, the biggest child health dent; problem in American tvfav Sixth ward. LehOa Oub.wUh and arthritis, which afflicts Mrs. Warren Mitchell, presimore man eleven million Am- dent; Seventh Ward, Olympian ericans. Manv thousands of Club, with Mrs. Paul Hanson, these so afflicted are children. president is pointed out. The Marching Mothers are Mrs. Price exDressitd annr. reminded to bring the money c la tion to the clubs and their collected to the Memorial members for their splendid re- Building between the hours of sponse to this worthwhile cans. 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Mrs. Price She announces the districts to wil' be there to receive It be covered, as follows: First Ward, Leity Club, with Mrs. Grant Gordon as presi- At Legion Meeting in Salt Lake ed Ssft ly, is urged. The March of American Legion Auxiliary, Dimes is made to fight birth with Mrs. Dennis Finch, presi Boys State Program Outlined Registration Monday for Adult Registration for the second semester of the Adult High School of Alpine School District will be held Monday, Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in room 5 at Pleasant Grove High School. The following classes will be offered: American Problems by Beck, Monday and Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Pleasant Grove High School at Mrs. Dal Price, chairman, announced this week that the traditional 'Mothers March, against crippling diseases and birth defects, will be held Thursday, Jan. 30. On that day, members of the women's clubs of Lehi will contact the homes and will pick up any contributions made by Lent families. The cooperation of Lehl families Is asked In treating the mothers who call with courtesy and please contribute generous- - Stake Fathers, Sons Banquet Slated Feb. 8 at High School iuoflor pi communities district. 23, 1964 &rab fol- at i I ; Mrs. Helen E. Fulkerson year to obtain her elementary': teaching certificate. Although her main Interests have centered around her family and her positions In the church, she has had a great deal of experience in the musical field, including vocal and Instrumental. She played her violin in the BYU symphony orchestra and has sung in choirs and the stake chorus. The only teacher In her immediate family, she has two' sisters married to educators. These Include Professor J.V. Beck, bacteriology Instructor at the "Y", who is married to her sister, Fay, and Wil-la- rd Devltt, husband of Both Elision, who teaches history in the American Fork High School. Very active in church affairs, she was YWMIA president for five years, served on the stake Sunday School Board, waa Prl- -, mary president and Stake 13A dance director. She la now asin his sisting her husband . many - - - .. i assignments as cnuwur in um Eighth Ward bishopric, wua A The principal aim for tia future concerna her children and their education and develcp-men- t, she reported. . I " |
