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Show Bluebell OUP Camp Looks Back on Year of Activity lehi Legion Post Cites Accomplishments in 1973 The local Post of the Ameri- can Legion extends holiday greetings to everyone with best wishes for a prosperous and Happy New Year. Members of the Post have engaged themselves in many worthwhile projects during the year with emphasis on efforts on behalf of veterans and the youth of the community. These dedicated men have posted and retired our National Flags on Lehi Main and State Streets on all flag flying holidays. They have conducted military funerals for nine veterans and have posted and retired grave flags on Memorial Day. A group of Legionaires also served as security guards at the March of Dimes Telerama in Salt Lake City. The Legion is always aware of various projects for the young men of the community and raised funds and memberships so that they were able to send 12 boys to Boys State and furnish their transportation. The boys who have the opportunity to attend American Legion Boys State receive lifetime benefits from the experience. The Legion is not only aware of the needs of veterans, but also have filed pensions for eight widows and filled 137 income questionaires for veterans and widows. They were instru- mental in getting three veterans admitted to the Veterans Hospital. They have aided the Senior Citizens Program in Lehi by making their Legion Hall available to them for a variety of uses. The American Legion Junior Baseball team is sponsored by the local Post 19 and has been activated again after it was discontinued a number of years ago. They furnish equipment, funds for umpires, transporta- - Preserve Pioneer Histories Evelyn Morgan, first vice president; and Ruth Johnson, second vice president. We meet in the Lehi Fifth Ward. One of the purposes of Daughters of Utah Pioneers is to preserve histories of the pioneers. Nettie Warenski is county historian, also our camp historian. Many important, and historical histories have been read. Ethel Watkin's grandmother, Nancy Hammer Norton, was at the Hauns Mill Massacre, she had her endowments the last day the Nauvoo Temple was open. She was also called to assist Eliza R. Snow as secretary to the first Relief Society. And, she spoke in tongues. Evelyn Morgan read a history of her grandfather, John Heward who was married by Hyrum Smith in Nauvoo. Ruth Johnson gave a history of her greatgrandfather, John Ollerton, who was among the first to be baptized in the British mission. He sailed on the "Horizon" ship to America. The wind sent it back three times. They came with the Edward Martin Handcart Company. John Ollerton and wife both died in Wyoming, but three of their children lived to enter Salt Lake Valley. Where would you go to hear such historical stories but to D.U.P. President Effie Gibbons asked to be released, because of ill health. Ruth Johnson was sustained as President; Evelyn Morgan, first vice president and Leota Peterson as second vice president. Edna Young was appointed as lesson leader and each month the lessons are made real and interesting by her wit. We have one of our camp members who is a member of the Central Company. We think it is an honor to have her and we are proud of her. She is Mrs. Vere (Mary) Peterson, who is historian for the central company of D.U.P. in Salt Lake. Each member was asked to pay $2 each for the "Carriage House" in Salt Lake City, and "Snow Springs" Camp received a 100 percent certificate to put in our book. We are proud of our members and Camp for all they spring. The Scholarship provides funds for study at Utah State University. The group supports many civic projects and during Roundup Days, Lehi's major summer celebration, the Legion makes a float for the miniature parade and also furnished the Color Guard for the Stock Parade. All of these many projects take long hours of work which is g donated by the members. affairs are held each year, with everyone helping to make them a success. However, the Post has a genuine rapport and friendship between the membership and a traditional Christmas party is held as well as a Legion Birthday Party, where these friendships are renewed and cemented for lasting meanings and brotherhood. Dennis V. Finch is the Commander with Phillip Boltz as 1st Vice Commander and Bert Snow as 2nd Vice Commander. Blaine Anderson is serving as Adjutant and Harold Fox is Chaplain. Shirley Neel is the Finance Officer. Fund-raisin- Snow Springs DUP Camp By Wanda Bushman Snow Springs Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers started the year with new officers, Effie Gibbons, president; tion and uniforms. Members of the Legion can be found in attendance at every ballgame at home or away. Other projects the Lehi Legion sponsors for boys and girls are Hunter Safety Classes. 350 boys and girls have received this instruction. Junior Rifle Teams for both boys and girls is another Legion project. They sponsor a girl for the Miss American Legion Contest and Miss Lehi Pageant. A Boys State scholarship is also presented to a Boys Stater at the local High School each ers go to Salt Lake City for the national convention in October. That was more members than any of the 13 camps of North Utah County D.U.P. It was a fun trip and we saw the beautiful new "Carriage House" which has many pioneer relics, among them Brigham Young's carriage. And we were there for the dedication of the Carriage House. Two daughters, Nellie Thomas Wanlass and Myrl Thornton Garrett from our camp were called home. Four books "Our Pioneer Heritage" are bought each year. Friday, December 13, our Christmas party was held in the Fifth Ward Relief Society room. A delicious chicken dinner was served to all present. Christmas favors and decorations were used throughout the room. Violet Cluff was in charge of the Christmas program. Tissila Burnham sang two solos, "I Am a Child of God" and "1 Have Two Little Hands". She was accompanied by her mother, Shirley Burnham. Rebecca and Angela dePaula sang "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Rebecca then sang "Silent Night" and Angela sang "Away in a Manger". They were accompanied by their mother, Sharon dePaula. DeAnna played the piano while the group sang, "Away In A Manger" and "Jingle Bells". DeAnna played a piano solo "0, Holy Night". Velma Comer, county president, read a Christmas greeting from President Kate B. Carter. LaDawn Hunger sang two solos accompanied by Shirley Sampson, "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "0, Holy Night". Ber-get- By Ethel Hunger this holiday season, we extend to all. our very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy and productive New Year. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many blessings we enjoy, our families, homes, friends, and all the good things life gives us. We give honor and reverence to our pioneer ances-terwho left their native lands for the gospel's sake, and gave us a rich heritage in America, the land choice above all other At s, lands. The members of the Blue Bell Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers have had a successful year, under the leadership of Captain Lela W. Russon; vice captains, Ethel S. Hunger and Edith C. Kirkham, with Gertrude F. Martin as secretary. We meet each month on the second Thursday in the Second Ward Relief Society room. We enjoy singing the pioneer songs and especially learning a new one each month with Beth B. Jolley as chorister. The Happy Birthday song is sung to those members having anniversaries a Myrtle S. Woffinden. and AdeA. Ferman, who also does special decorating for important laide events. matching sun bonnet added to the pleasing effect. An elaborate dress of black lace, had been a wedding attire of an early time pioneer lady, this was worn by Edith Kirkham. Part of Ethel Hunger's costume was a gold watch that had belonged to her father-in-law- , W.A. The closing meeting last May proved very interesting and fun, Ihe members came dressed in costumes, and related the story about each one. Gladys S. Trane wore a dress made and worn by her mother Lettie Gudmundsen, (a former member of the Camp) it was of s printed calico, bought at store for five cents a yard, pioneer Chip-man- Hunger, who came from Denmark wnh his parents as a five year old pioneer. Florence W. trowel has charge of the clippings and relics, and Blanch H. Roberts as registrar, does her best to recruit new members. We invite-anwomen who have pioneer ancestors to come and join with not already mentioned, include; Aurilia GerU r, Pearl B. Peterson, Eudora 1.. Fowler, Josephine B. ( oopcr, Jennie S. Allen, Velma R. Russon. Patty B. Gray, Margunte Vance, Fay S. Boltz, Elmina P. Larson, Lela W. Lewis, Ellen S. Eckersley, and Jennie Martindale. Our Dec. meeting was held on the l.'lth. along with the lesson, "The Unpublished Story", we had an enjoyable Christmas party with stories and caroling. Pearl Peterson gave a story. Delia Worley and others gave memories of old time Christ-maseSeasonal refreshments were served by the officers. Once more we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. s. us. Olher members of our camp, "' '4 ''''LLf (m ' ' In the glow of this happy season, we thank you for 4 iS the loyalty j&lPjJfjk Eat, drink, be merry . . . and accept our sincere thanks for your loyalty, confidence and goodwill. .'V- you have s'10wn' w if - LEHI DRUG Knotty Pine Cafe om ta Joyou Greeting May this Christmas bring you spiritual peace and contentment. It's been a pleasure to serve you. Mobile Auto May each moment of this joyous holiday season add up to an abundance of lovely memories. Special do. bus was chartered by the County D.U.P. and SnowSprings Camp had seven memb- 'if' A thanks to all. In this season of happy thoughts and warm hearts, we extend a special "Thank you" to all our good MERRY friends and patrons for your confidence, a Merry Christmas to all! loyalty and support ... KJt sincerely hope that your stockings are filled with the blessings of good health, love and happiness. Thanks for your good will. alley's American Legion Post 19 and Ladies' Auxiliary V 1973 y qMSMl" each month. Cheerleader, Blon-d- a P. Russon is prompt in sending out birthday greetings and getwell cards when necessary to the members. Marvel T. Peterson is the one of her duties is to lead us in the pledge to the flag, with "Old Glory" displayed. The lessons on Pioneer events are instructive and Irene B. Wilson makes them very interesting. A pioneer history is given each month by a member and then sent in to the Central company for permanent safe keeping. Mary Peterson of the Snow Springs camp is now the historian for the National organization, and will be happy to receive any histories. The camp chaplains are Delia P. Worley, THE LEW FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. Lehi National Guard Unit |