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Show Universal Microfilra Corp. Box 2b08 Salt Lake City Utab 84IO flBf If . Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Valley Lehi Thursday, Feb. Number 18 27, 1969 Death Calls Ernest W. Larsen, Dennis Whlrapey """ Jiff1 Dennis Vhimpey Prominent Lehi Businessman If Tops in State Wrestling Meet Lehi's Dennis Whimpey cap tured top spot in the division of State Wrestling Meet. The meet was held last week in Kearns. Another Region Four wrestler, Dale Johnson of Orem, took top honors in the heavy-divisi145-pou- nd Jt. Wy jf on Besides the two championRegion Four Wrestlers grabbed three second places, three thirds and three fourths, Dave Beal of Lehi High was second in the 165- - pound division. As a team, Lehi matmen placed sixth in the tournament. ships, Lehi Stake Gold Green Ball A lovely affair of the late winter season will be the annual Lehi Stake Gold and Green Ball, scheduled for Saturday, March 8, at the Lehi Stake Center. Dancing will 'begin at 8:30 p.m., with the floor show at 9:30 p.m. The theme of the semi-fmal affair, which is open to Mia Maids and Explorers and those older, will be "Portrait of My Love." The "Corsairs" orchestra will provide the music and a Stake Queen will be chos en. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is free. or Berth in Slate Tournament Pioneers are aiming for a berth in the Class A. Basketball Tournament, it was reported by Principal Dale H. Price. The team is currently tourninvolved in a round-robi- n ament to determine third and fourth place. In the first in they defeated Payson 71-play at the BYU George Albert Smith Fieldhouse. TheymetCar-bo- n last night to determine third place. The score of this game was not available at presstime. Principal Price stated that if Lehi enters the tournament in third place, their first game will be next Tuesday at 4:20 at the University of Utah Fieldhouse. If they enter as fourth place, they will play at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Principal Price suggested that all fans watch the daily newspapers for a complete schedule. go-rou- nd 41 : kTdU M DAMAGE DONE lO THIS AUTO IN a two-ccollision last Sunday near Lehi is shown in this photo. The accident occurred Sunday about 3:30 p.m. at the junction of Utah highways 73 and 68. Seven persons were injured, two seriously enough to be hospitalized, in the collision. The accident was one of three that occurred west of Lehi over the weekend. EXTENSIVE ar Junior High to Crash Injures Seven Present West of Lehi Comedy Tonight Seven persons were injured, two seriously enough to be hospitalized, when two cars collided at the intersection of Utah Highways 68 and 73 three miles west of Lehi, Sunday at 3:34 p.m. The crash involved a westbound car driven by Charles John Barkley, 53, Orem, and a northbound vehicle driven by William Edward Gray, 77, Provo. .In ; the Barkley car were his Eva, 41, and three sons, John, 16; Gregory, 12, and Edward, five. In the Gray Car was Leora Sundblom, 64, Springville. She was in Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, suffering cuts, bruises and abrasions. Mr. Barkley was in the same hospital with severe head injuries. The other four in the Barkley vehicle were treated for minor injuries. The other four in the Barkley vehicle were treated for minor injuries and released, Clair Rasmussen, Utah Highway Patrol trooper, said. wife, Pioneers Gain ;i 3rmm3it -, Two-C- ar Slated March 8 The Lehi 111- 3-A- ct All parents and the public are reminded that the Lehi Junior High School will present their play, "We Shook The Family Tree" tonight. Curtain time for the three act comedy will be 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High School Auditorium. The play, which has been dramatized by Christopher Sergei from a book by Hildegarde Dol-so- n, is under the direction of Hunt and Owen Porter of the school faculty. Cast members include Lara Pace, Scott Lamb, Mary Jo Terry, Sharon Scown, Russell Gray, Robert Higginson, Anita Searle, Miriam Chatfield, Tesa Naka-gaw- a, Kim Kirkham, Randy Hunt, and Peggy Porter. Carma Pers-so- n and Kalin Cox are prompters and curtain and sound effects are under the direction of Tim Welch. Shauna Squire will direct makeup. El-wo- od Lehi Patients in Am. Fork Hospital Bruce Beecroft . Receives Promotion In Germany Among those receiving treatment in the Am. Fork Hopital, were the following from Lehi: Beth Turner, Debra Ann Keele, Jean Clark, Ileen Green, Fred Scown, Jennie Johnson, Hazel Bushman, JohnN. Whimpey, Miriam Johnson, Lorraine Liston, Jeana Findlay.GloriaFinch, John W. Zimmerman, Mary Calton, Ardell Harris, Margaret B. Rus-soand Don D. Chamberlain, Erma C. Prestwich and Reid A. Berry of Cedar Valley. Bruce T. Beecroft, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Beecroft, Lehi, Utah, was promoted Jan. 18 to Army specialist, four while serving as an assistant gunner with the 14th Artillery near Nurn-ber- g, Germany. His wife, Roma, is with him in Germany. n; T ii K) Sf ,V Vlfj FjDW A Jj (J Ernest W. Larsen, 77, Lehi died Thursday, Feb. 20, in the American Fork Hospital, after a short illness. Mr. Larsen took a prominent part in community affairs for many years as the operator of a grocery and meat market. He was a veteran of World I, and was very active in the American Legion. He was born in Lehi, Jan. 15, 1892, a son of Peter and Mathea Frederickson Larson. He was married to Delia Fern Smith on June 22, 1925, in Salt Lake City. She died Aug. 8, 1961. One son, Ralph E. Larsen, also preceded him in death. The Larsen family, during four generations, provided a vital and dependable service in the community, whic was also most valuable to outlying areas. This included Cedar Valley, with numerous sheep men and cattle growers, and farther western points, obtaining supplies from the Larsen Market. Peter Larsen and his family were widely known for their fair trading practices and the top quality of the food supply made obtainable through this outlet. The original Larsen Market was located on State Street, with the Main Street sotre added at a later date. In 1912, the three brothers, Edward, Ernest and Ole Larsen, cooperated in running the Main Street store. Ole left the partnership to study medicine, the two brothers resucmaining in business for the the Following ceeding years. passing of his brother, Ed, Mr. Larsen continued in operating the store, joined by his son in 1925. An additional store was also operated on State Street for a time. Mr. Larsen sold the business and retired in 1966. "Em" as he was called by his many friends and patrons, was highly skilled and devoted to his work. Always ready with a touch of humor, he was impartial in his service to his customers, young and older, alike. He was a member of the LDS Church, and was always responsive when approached for contributions. This same cooperation was practiced when community, which was also most val-h- is attention. A veteran of World War I, he was a former Commander of the Lehi Post 19, American Legion, and held continuous membership for 48 years. He was a member of the "World War Barracks of Provo, and was also affiliated with the "Last Squad" organization for Legionnaires who were World War I veterans. Survivors include a brother, Dr. Ole M. Larsen of Cimmer-o- n, Kansas; his daughter-in-laMrs. Colene Larsen, Lehi, and a number of nieces and nephews. Dr. Boyd J. Larsen of Lehi, is his nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, with Bishop Leland G. Price of the Lehi Sixth Ward, officiating. The or gan prelude and postlude music w, Lehi High's studentbody in cheering for the team are Jetta Marie Allred, Kathie Barwick and Deanne Norman, back, 1.. to r and Judy Southwick, Shannon Eastmond and Leslie Berry, front, 1. to r. Girls have uniforms of bonded purple wool in dresses with an overblouse effect with white colors. White knee sox and purple shoes complete the outfit. one-pie- ce DISPLAYING REPLICAS OF FIFTEEN OF THE MORE PROMINENT OF THE EARLY AMERICAN FLAGS are these students of the Lehi Elementary School Fifth Grade. From 1. to r., front row, Dianna Beverly, Carolyn Scown. Second row, Ralph Menzie, Teressa Kolan, Lory Peterson; third row, Bruce Nielsen, Stacey Sorenson, Kimberlee Strickland, Gail Keele; fourth row, Susan Girot, Mike Adams, Robert Tanner, Larry Kleinman; fifth row, Marcie Bullock, Eldon Pulley, John Harr, Stephen Stewart, Penny Moore. Also shown with the miniature flags is the present Flag of the nation. The students made the flags in connection with an Americanism program presented for the studentbody by three fifth grade classes. 50-St- ar Ernest W. Larsen was played by Mrs. Ruth Ann Lar son, ward organist, Mark I. White offered the prayer with the f am Plans are complete for ahouse to house canvass in Lehi, for contributions toward the Heart Fund Campaign. Homes will be visited this weekend, during "Heart Sunday," March 2, and in the early part of next week. Families are asked to prepare to. give generously to this vital campaign. Research is progressing and many phases of heart disease can now be successfully controlled by your physician, is pointed out. Of the 25 million persons living with some form of cardlvascular disease, more than 19 million suffer either from high blood pressure or its heart disease. This means that, nationally, high blood pressure is associated with about 77 per cent of all known cardiovascular illness. In most instances, the physician can bring high blood pressure under control. "A good thought," according to Mrs. Jerry Zimmerman, Lehi chairman, "is to give gener " ny- - J. B. f) l Cooper of the Lehi City Council, offered the opening prayer in the chapel. Marie Mak in, a niece, presented the bio graphical sketch and tribute. A vocal duet, "Look Up to Him," by Vera Trane and Kathryn Dor- ton, was accompanied by Joan Welch. Succedding speakers were Kenneth E. Bateman, former business associate, and Presi dent Herman C. Goates, lifelong friend. Tribute was paid the in tegrity and ability of Mr. Larsen and family members in carrying oil the chosen business. "He could tell from the road," was stated, "whether a beef would be of suitable quality." His physical strength, in such things as op erating a slaughterhouse, and his devotion to his business, were noted. His benevolent practices and the vast amount of help given families in need, especially during the depression, were recalled. Between speakers, Mrs. Arva Bone played a medley of favorite selections, "I Have Read of a Beautiful City," "In the Garden," and "O, My Father." Alva Ralph Wing offered the closing pray- er. Relief Society members cared for the lavish array of beautiful flowers. Pallbearers were E.Ray Bone , Brent Larsen, Gary Smith, Junior Storrs, Keith Makin and W. D. Watkins. Burial took place in the Lehi City Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Dr. Boyd J. Larsen, a nephew. Full military rites were accorded by the American Legion, with First Vice -- Commander Dean Colledge in charge. Color bearers were Karl Moore and Persson, with Ernest and C. O. Holmstead composing the color guard. Harold M. Fox performed the duties of chaplain. Alvin Schow, as the bugler, Wayne Rut-led- ge sounded "Taps." Serving on the firing squad were E. PaulEvans, Grant Evans, Harold M. Fox and COMPARING THE ST. ANDREW AND ST. GEORGE FLAGS WITH THE LATER STARS AND STRIPES are Lehi Elementary School fifth grade students Dianna Beverly, Carolyn Scown and Marcie Bullock. The flags are part of a display of fifteen replicas made by the students in con- -' nection with an Americanism program at the school. The 97 students in the three fifth grade classes spent an hour a day for a week constructing the flags. Lehi Elementary Mia Maids, Mothers to Join For "Standards Night" Wednesday. Mar. p.m. Mrs. Gaylon (LuDean) Pugh, Stake Mia Maid leader, will be in charge, and Mrs. Donald (Marilyn Anderson) Nielsen will be in Primary. Gifted and trained in music, she has participated in singing and instrumental groups, often Fifth Graders Like to know something about the history of the nation's flag? Then ask any fifth grade student at the Lehi Elementary School they liave not only studied about the flags but have also made re plicas of 15 of the more prominent of them. annual "Standard Night," with an outstanding program planned for the occasion, beginning at 7:30 the featured speaker. All girls of Mia Maid age are reminded to bring their mothers and attend for an enjoyable evening. Mrs. Nielsen is a former State Dairy Princess, having been for that title in 1958. She has also been a contest judge for the Dairy Princess program. She has attained the Golden Gleaner status in the MIA program. A former Stake Beekeeper for four years, she has worked in this field on both a ward and stake basis. She is currently a class leader in Relief Society, teaching the Social Relations lesleader sons. She is 11 Make Flag Replicas A special event for all first and second year Mia Maids and their mothers will take place in the Lehi Stake Center, Wednesday, March 5. This will be the ' Included are the St. Goerge and St. Andrew flags, the rattle snake flag, the liberty tree flag and the grand union flag as well as many of the later colors of the nation. The 18 x 22 inch miniatures were fashioned by the students by taking bits of crepe paper, twisting them around a pencil si mmmmmmmmmsMmmmd' :1mmmmmmm. Jk and "stuffing" them onto a cardboard background according to Mrs. Marilyn A. Nielsen Daniel K. Adams, a fifth grade serving as accompanist for many instructor at the schooL occasions. In that capacity, she Mr. Adams said his class comhas accompanied the singing duo, bined with those of Marlin Barnes Kathryn Dorton and Wanda Peterson in many locations in Utah and Sandra Allen for the project. He noted it took the 97 students and Idaho. Her husband is first counselor an hour a day for more than a in the First Ward bishopric, and week to complete the replicas. her interests are expanded in The flags were made in connecsupporting him in the position. tion with a special Americanism There are five children in their program put by the three classes. family. Mr. Adams said the flag presentation included a brief and songs tracing the Make development of the United States from its beginning to the present Meet jet age. Various historical events of the nation were highlighted. that placed first and third. He Climax of the program was a lost only one match during his Junior year, the finals where he flag ceremony with Cub Scouts placed second. This year he has from the classes presenting the not lost a match. His three year present flag. career record is 65 wins and Third grade students, under the eight losses, seven of them in of Mrs. Barratt, Mrs. direction his sophomore year. This is the Bowcutt prebest record a wrestler has had Peterson and Mrs. on our Ameria sented program in the ten years the present can heritage last week. coach, Neil Manning, has been at Lehi. Dennis is also the only A smile goes along way someLehi wrestler to take a First but it really would do a times, Place in the state tournament at home. since Lehi has been an A schooL lot more good nar-racti- ve Lehi High School Grapplers Ralph Wing. Fine Showing at State Wrestling Heart Fund Drive to Get Underway Here This Weekend; Heart Sunday Mar. 2 result-hypertensi- ve SDC CHEERS-Lead- ing j? ously to the 1969 Heart Fund, which will be conducted here in Utah County and in 8500 other American communities." Mrs. Zimmerman has selected eight volunteers to serve as ward chairmen. They, in turr will be assisted by other willing volunteers. The chairmenin-clud- e, Mrs. Wesley (Penny) Peterson, First Ward; Mrs. Garold (Carma) Jolley Second; Mrs. Bill (Alma) Trapp, Third; Mrs. Glade (Kaye) Peterson, Fourth; Mrs. Carl (LaRee) Stewart, Fifth; Mrs. Karl (Carol) Zimmerman, Sixth; Mrs. Bruce (Colleen) Peterson, Seventh, and Mrs. Kenneth (Rita) Greenwood, Eighth Ward. Watch for their visit, treat them with courtesy and do your best to assist with a generous contribution. When people aren't just sure what they want, they simply vote for something different from what they have. Hewho lives sometimes blows at high tension a fuse. Six wrestlers from Lehi qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament held at Kearns High School last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. One Sophomore, Max Boyer, qualified in the 95 pound class as did one Junior, Cornell Skidmore, in the 103 pound class. Four Seniors qualified; Paul Messersmith in the 138 pound class, Dennis Whimpey in the 145 pound class, Scott Wilson in the 154 pound class, and Dave Beal in the 165 pound class. The team placed sixth in the tournament with 25 points. This is the highest a team from Lehi has scored and placed since becoming an A school, according to Coach Neal Manning. Dave Beal placed second in his weight. He won three matches, one by pinning an opponent that had beaten him previously in the Region Four Tournament, before losing in the finals to a previous state champion. Only three other Lehi wrestlers have placed that high in an A tournament. Dennis Whimpey placed first in the 145 pound class. He has qualified for the state tournament in this weight all three years he has wrestled. As aSophomore he didn't place in State but was beaten only by the wrestlers 50-st- ar , LEHI WRESTLERS-Represen- ting the Lehi High School In state wrestling competition were, 1. to r., Scott Wilson, Dave Beal, Dennis Whimpey, Paul Messersmith, Cornell Skidmore, Max Boyer. First and Second Place winners added Pioneer laurels. Neal Manning is wrestling coach. |
