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Show Over 400 Old Folds Entertained The older folks of Lehi, wm Ce- dar Fort and Fairfield enjoyed the annual Old Folks Party, Sat- urday, at the Lehi Stake Center, with around 400 in attendance. Under the chairmanship of Bishop Harold W. Barnes, the day long and evening affair provided top entertainment as well as an opportunity for visiting and exchange of news. There were some 35 present who have passed the 80 year milestone. Walter L. Webb, 96, was the oldest man in attendance. Mrs Annie Rothe and Mrs. Minnie Harris have both attained the 90 year mark. Both continue very alert and active for this advanced age. Mrs. Margaret Brems, 90, usually present on such occasions, was unable to attend at this time. Others on the list for special honors were Sarah J. Patrick, 86; W. A. Evans, 89; Clifford Austin, 81; Tarvel Hansen. 82; Clara Webb Yates, 87; Marion Johnson, 82; Ruby Taylor, 82; John W. Zimmerman, 85; Steven Willes, 82; Dee Ray Allred, 81; Eliza Crabb, 87; Jen-netChamberlain, 88; Peter Hansen, 83; John Smith, 80; Robert Evans, 84; Hazel S. Evans, 80; Dot Racker, 80; David Peterson, 86; Dorothy White, 81; John N. Stoker, 82; EmmaLott, 80; Ethel Wat kins, 80; Jennie de St. Jeor, 85; Mary Calton, 81; William Hadfield, 86; Lileth Peterson, 83; Mamie A. Calton, 80; Melvina Gibson, 80; Alta Hansen, 80; Mary Stevensen, 85; Grover Orton, 82; Ralph M. Smith, 86, and Alice Stice Humph-- te 87. MOVING PICTURE Those age 60 and over, widows and widowers, bishops and stake presidency and their wives, began the day at a moving picture at the rey, Royal Theatre. This special color feature was provided through the courtesy of Clifford Miller, pro- prietor. NOON BANQUET The lavish noon banquet was prepared and served by the com- mittee at the stake center. Mrs. June (Orlyn) Davis served as lady chairman for these attractive preparations. Long tables were tastefully set and were decorated with arrangements of heather and pink carnations in sparkling crystal bowls. Each lady present was given a pretty carnation cor sage. Blooming azalea plants i ! at Party ffffu r. to 4 OLD LADY, MAN-Wa- lter Webb, 96, and Mrs. Minnie Harris, a gay 90, received top honors at Old Folks party, Saturday. Both are very active, Mr. Webb still sings in First Ward choir. was highlighted by their original theme song which includes the narrative of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in Utah, with the driving of the 'Golden Spike." Mrs. Leota Peterson was called on to assist with tambourine effects. This group inNAME CARDS cluded Bob Anchor, Kent Wil-helEach committee member, atDell a marHansen and Dan name wore in tired white, ker with an Indian portrait. Whitley. Chairman Barnes was designated Songs by Julie Ann, five, and as the chief. These pictorial Margene Linnberg, three, were markers were made by Mrs. Am accompanied by their mother, Bone's Fourth Grade students. Mrs. Geniel Maxfield Linnberg, CARTERS' ORCHESTRA who, as a child, was featured on Carters' orchestra addedtothe an old folks' party here, recalled by many. festivity of the occasion by playFred Johnson and his group, ing dinner music and also music for the afternoon and evening with four guitars, entertained dances. with popular and folk music, playPresident Virgil H. Peterson ing request numbers. The audioffered the opening prayer and ence joined with them in blessing of the food. Mrs. Elizabeth Black, popular With Chairman Barnes as master of ceremonies throughout, the entertainer, gave her impersonaddress of welcome was givenby ations of 'hidden instruments." Stake President Herman C. Mrs. Stevensen also played an Gbates, with the response from instrument which she designed Bishop Linel J. Larsen. The using silver spoons, some of "Golden Spike Quartet," recently them 200 years old. She holds returned from Hollywood and a record of 60 years teaching television performance, enterin Primary and the MIA and tained with vocal and string musother church activities, continuic, drums, tambourine and haring in this service at the present monica. Their versatile program time. were also presented as special honors, as were boxes of candy to those with the numbers on their drinking glasses. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown of Seattle, Wash., were recognized as those coming from the greatest distance. m, ensembles as well as full chorus selections were included, with a variety of appeal to all. The entire audience joined in the second verse of "A Perfect Day." In conclusion the chorus sang, "The Lord's Prayer." Chairman Barnes delighted the crowd with his inimitable fund of humor. He introduced the committee, naming the new members, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turner, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fund Banquet Price. Dancing to Carters' orPlans were disclosed recently chestra completed the evening. at a joint meeting of the Utah Chairman Barnes desires to County Republican Executive The evening meal was served in the recreation hall as a lap publicly express appreciation to Committee and the Lincoln Day Mr. Miller for the moving picture show, to the Old Folks Committee, Warren Goates as the gram. in the build Receiving high acclamat- custodianto for his aidwho assisted ion were the "Utah Rockettes ing and everyone troupe of young girls, acrobatic in the success of the occasion Many fine comments have been and tumbling performers. Including girls from Provo and Orem, received, he reported, concernthey were featured at the World's ing the outstanding program numFair in New York, on the Ted bers and he would like to pubMack show and In Washington, licly thank all those who par D. C, where they were luncheon ticipated for this fine service. guests of Congressman David S. King. In advance of this troupe, MARK LITTLEFORD NOW a group of "Junior Rockettes," PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL AT TORRANCE, CALIF. age five to eight years, delighted the large audience. Mark Littleford, well-knoMrs. Kent (Lois) Davis entertained with a pioneer reading, former Lehi resident, is now "A Tale of the Underground." employed as school principal at Terry Turner gave a tap dance the Victory School in Torrance, and the 'Sandy Hillers," with Calif. He also teaches an adult Glen Carter, Roger Palmer and class in mathematics. His wife Orion Marler, sang to three gui- is the former Marilyn Hunter tars. Mr. Carter of Sandy, ac- and their daughter, Becky Sue, knowledged the presence of his is now four years old. Mr. Litparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Car- tleford, who fulfilled a full time mission in Virginia, isnowserv ter of Lehi. ing on his third stake mission POPULAR CHORUS to finale the Grand evening pro- in California, according to word gram was the performance of the received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Littleford of 25 voice "Melchizedek Priesthood Chorus" from Tooele Coun Lehi. lunch," followed by honorary recognitions and an interesting pro- Committee for the forthcoming Lincoln Day Fund Raising Banquet to be held Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Eldred Center, Provo. Members of the committee for the affair are: Fred Wright, County Republican Chairman; Mrs. Harold Bailey, County y; Chuck Peterson, eral Chairman; Dr. John sstme CMI While our Neighbors in Provo and Nobo School Districts have grown ALPINE DISTRICT 50 - HAS GROWN 320 PERCENT Gen- Bern-har- t, jL Program Chairman; Mrs. Stanley Clark, Table Decorations; and Mrs. James Thorn, Publicity. Grant Thorn will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. MUSICAL INTEREST Old Folks Chairman Harold W. Barnes Representative LaurenceJ. tries out rare Instrument, with Mrs. Mary Stevensen, 85, who Burton will be the keydesigned a "one man band," using silver spoons, harmonica, note speaker. banjo. Mrs. Stevensen, who entertained the large assemblage, Tickets are available through still teaches in Primary, MIA, with 60 year record. your local Republican precinct or district officers. VISITS HERE TO ATTEND BYU (R-Ut- VISITS IN DRAPER Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vogt of Salt Lake City, visited here at Mrs. Fern Johnson was a weekthe home of their daughter Bonend visitor in Draper at the nie, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cooper home of her daughter Mavis, Mr. and family. The occasion was and Mrs. Raymond Sadler. Mrs. Cooper's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Wilson and children, He that ruleth over men must also joined in good wishes for the be just. occason, at the Cooper home. W odd OH Alpim mmm A weekend visitor at the Edward G. Yates home was Miss Paula Williams of Malad, Idaho. Miss Williams and Miss Shirley Yates have been working in Salt Lake City for the past year. Both girls will enter BYU this semester and will share the same apartment at the Ma Boo Da La." F(boT 1 fitefiirocfi ILLION DOLLARS WILL BUILD An Addition to Orem Senior High School. WILL Sive She IBferitf 2 Million dollars Plus One Million dollars in State Aid Need V Lincoln Day A VOTE FORAe Bond Issue WILL MOT increase The Tax Levy. YEd III JTAH ROCKETTES tad 5 , Republicans Set fOlnlf k I berlain, no The rr rs HONORED AS OVER 80 YEARS YOUNG -- Front row, left to right. Dot Racker, 80; Jeniett Cham88; Lilith Peterson, 83; Mamie Calton, 80; Melvina Gibson, 80; Eliza Crabb, 87; John Smith, 80; Steven A. Willes, 82; Alta Hansen, 80; Tarvel Hansen, 82; David Peterson, 86. Back row. left to right -- John Zimmerman, 85; Walter Webb, 96; Hazel Evans, 80; R.J. Evans, 84; William Hadfield, 86; Mary Calton, 81; Jennie St. Jeor, 85; Sarah J. Patrick, 86; Clara Webb Yates, 87; Ruby Taylor, 82; Ethel Watkins, 80; Emma Lott, 80; Eldred Taylor, 80; John Stoker, 80; Dorothy White, 81; Marion Jackson, 82; Minnie Harris, 90; Peter Hansen. 83. ty, directed by Mr. Partridge. Solos, voilin duets and vocal GRAND 0 " r it Addition to Shop at Lehi Senior High School. New Elementary School in Northeast Orem. Lunch and Music Room at Lehi Junior High School. Addition Renovation and at Lindon Elementary School Addition at Shelley School in American Fork. 14-Roo- m A Vote for the Two Million Dollar Bond Issue will give Alpine School District 3 Milfan m m 7-Ro- om VOTE FEBRUARY 7 Rorth of HyiUdiEiigs |