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Show V Occupation Bootstraps is an iHea that has taken root in West Jordan to provide gainful occupationforpeople past retirement age who need extra income, and need to occupy their time. It is an attempt to fill both of these needs without competing against existing business. DEPARTMENT SANDY Victor Borge Mrs Richard Setterberg DUP Meeting Rebekahs Music to YMH Held by Have Dinner One of the best descriptive phrases ever applied to Victor Borge, who will appear for four performances at Valley Music Hall, Nov. 8. 9. 10 and Flafiron Camp Meeting An "Autobiography of Pioneers" will be given by Mrs Evelyn Lybbert at the Flat-irocamp meeting of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Presiding will be Mrs Jessie Brady and hostesses are Mrs Eleanor Weeks, Mrs Barbara Palmer. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Beverly 1420 E. Cappella Way, Sandy on Monday. Nov. ;:l i p.m. and its problems. S?ndburr Camp Makes Meeting Plans "To do thiriKs for people that they should do for weakens their character; but to help people to help thcniifh c trtui'tlu ns their character and they succeed throuKh their oun effort'-.(George Washington) them-sclvi'- -. -- Dear Citizen: before you read this letter we request that you first read the WE NEED YOUH ASSISTANCE. enclosed Brochute, "Occupation' Hootsti aps", which describes the function and operation of the organization which originated in West Jordan, Utah, in 1902, and is home base and headquarters for Occupation Bootstraps and Chapter No. 1. When the organization becomes national, we plan to keep the headquarters in West Jordan. Howi-ver- , The Bootstraps organization is a Cooperative, not an investment company as ft has no stock issue. It is owned and operated by the Senior Citizens who are physically and mentally able to take part and benefit their working hours at $1.50 per hour. They are only asking for adequate working quarters and conditions, proper tools and equipment to work with. With these things they believe they are able to carry on and succeed. This is the first solicitation we have made for help to get established and get going. We need some and a great deal of equipment to get off "dead center". This is your chance to help, and in so doing, to rmney help yourself. You are either eligible yourself for the benefits of Occupation Bootstraps or you will be eligible in the future, or you have dear ones who are eligible and who can benefit from its operation now. Then; is no limit to the opportunities existing with labor at $1.50 per hour for the aged. It gives them a new lease on living, financially, mentally and physically, and they feel as if they are again of use to mankind. This has been proven during this last 1st, 1966 to September 15, 1967, by the Salt Luke County Senior Citizen's Department here in West Jordan, Utah, where they employed some eighteen Senior Citizens, all over 65 years of age, three over 85 years of age, and eight over 80. They were paid $1.50 per hour by Salt Lake County, so the results of their labors could not !. sold, but were turned over to the Salt Lake Welfare, Parks and Community interests. On September 15, 1967, the projec t was closed. Now Occupation Bootstraps takes over where the County left off and will continue along the same policy. However, with Occupation Bootstraps, all products resulting from their labor can be sold to the public and the Senior Citizens now become an asset to the community by using waste . materials usually thrown away and discarded into useful products. Bootstraps already has the same ideal working conditions at 8487 South Redwood Road in West Jordan, also at 8 - fwh Avenue (Midvale Feed Store), and at 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan,' all having experienced Si nior Citizens as instructors with a planned program to manufacture saleable products. They have already accumulated some equipment and tools, and they are ready to start. However, this is not enough. We are on "dead center" and so we appeal to you to do your part, to help us get going. We have made our banking connections and have checking accounts all set up with a very small balance. We need some money to establish our office properly; for telephones, stationery, ana other expenses, insurance, for gasoline and oil, etc. For our compost manufacturing we need pickup trucks, tractors with front end toarders, a couple of dump trucks and other equipment. We need hand tools for working and mixing compost, used tools of all Kinds, saws, hammers, screw diivcrs, pliers, anything that you might have around the house you do not need or use any longer. We want it every home and business in the valley has something to donate. We will arrange where you can leave it or we will pick it up if you will call or We can and will gather all obsolete farm and equipment and eld iron, using this to trade for waste materials which we can use. So phone and let us know what you nave around to donate, please. non-prof- ml Vlctor Borge "the least melancholy of Danes and the least predictable of pianists." 11, it year-Septe- He has proved beyond a doubt that he is a great comedian, and could be even if deprived of his grand piano. He has also proved that he could be an outstanding concert pianist if he would forget the comedy and give the music his undivided attention. Ask Victor Borge how he happened to decide upon his oresent unique career and he will say, "I like a happy life and I have found it in the work I'm doing." Then he will go on to explain his philosophy of a "happy life" "anything that can be replaced, to me has no value and is, therefore, worth a laugh. An arm or a leg, if you lose one, that's not funny. But losing a crystal vase money possessions of any kind they're replaceable and I can laugh at them." Members of Sandburr Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers will meet Monday. Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sandy Stake House, it was announced by Mrs Lila Woodhouse, captain. The lesson will be given by Mrs Bortice Squire. Troor Collects Deer Hides in Sandy 255-262- for summer Preparing camp are members of the boy scout troop 447 in Sandy. They are collecting deer hides and the money made from this project will be used for camp. Anyone interested in donating hides mnv call Paul Pelch, Visiting Mrs Arthur Anderson were Mr & Mrs Evar. Jensen. Nampa, Ida. They spent a week visiting friends and relatives in the area. Relief Societies Have Annual Sales Relief Society bazaar and bake sale will be held at the Sandy Third Ward on Thursday, Nov. 16. Those attending will be able to have dinner at reasonable prices and gifts for the holiday season may be A bought. Friday. Nov. 17, a "Winter Wonderland" bazaar will begin at 6:30 at the Thirteenth Ward. They will be serving a dime-a-disupper and added to their gift items for sale will be a white elephant sale, bake sale and fish pond for the youngsters. On 255-528- 5. 1, "well-geing.- " PERSONALS 239-360- fisher-me-.- non-prof- it citi-aen- ; and mentally able to earn additional money and who their social security and or pension payments inadequate to provide them with the necessities of life. However, untii they liuve a definite program, suitable working quarters and conditions with adequate equipment and tools, they are helpless. find Both organization have their definite purposes : Occupation Bootstraps represents the workers who use their rime to produce useful, saleable products from waste and discarded materials whose cost to the organization would be trans;xrtation, labor and other small expenses. Each group, working in or through a definite location would be known as a Chapter. They run this business, earn their own money, sell their own products, and pay their own wages at $1.50 per hour. Each state can have as many Cliapters as is necessary, each Chapter carrying its own identifying number. Bootstraps Senior Incentive Foundation is the governing vehicle. They hold title to all equipment, and tools, and receive all monies, such funds assigned by the United States or the State government. This also includes donations or contributions The from individuals, businesses or cor;xrations. Foundation will function as advisory personnel for all chapters within the individual states. The cooperatives were organized and founded in May of 1962, by Bruce A. Hartman and Gladys E. Hartman, and Ernest E. Willford, all of West Jordan, Utah. The Bootstrnps Senior Incentive Foundation was formed and recorded in October of 1964, and is governed by elected officers. Each cooperative has its own Board of Directors composed of five (5) or more members and are not shown in this brochure as they may change yearly or bciore, although the Foundation Trustees remain permanent until resignation. Trustees are Salt Lake County Commissioner Marvin G. Jenson, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce Max E. Rich, Attorney Justin Stewart, Milt Wcilcnmann, Desmond L. Shields of Riverton, Edwin and George Winder of Winder Dairy, Tom and Lynn Welch of Midvale, Dr. Bruce Egbert of West Jordan, and others. s The Bootstraps organization is presently 6th Avenue, Midvale, Utah, and quartered at 88 Bootstraps Chapter No. 1 is also located here. This chapter will be used as a pilot plant to experiment and demonstrate all activities. head- The preliminary project will be the manufacturing, packaging and sale of organic compost on a large scale. This product can be used to great advantage on lawns. They are starting out without funds, but they have altout a dozen senior citizens who are waiting to gel started and they are willing to wait for their wages. They have the most ideal spot in the valley for location ; the buildings, land, electricity, gas and water and good soil, and they are ready to start. They need anything vou have to help the Senior Citizens on their way. Funds for some good office equipment, for printing and supplies, telephone and some building remodeling and plumbing, but they expect to start out mostly with used materials which they themselves will repair. They can use anything you do not need and will come and get it. If there are trailers, trucks or automobiles which have a real value to you, remember that their receipt for that amount can br deducted from your next income tax report. THIS IS YOUR PROGRAM if you are not already a senior citizen, you have two chances you will not be here, or you may need Bootstraps some day for yourself. SO HELP US TO LIFT US so we can begin this imiKrtant work. Detailed brochures will be available soon. Phone us new at 1 or for information to make donations off money, equipment or whatever you have to give. requirements to usefully and successfully use their time and their experience. Bootstraps now needs just enough funds for overhead, to pay for the necessities for a short time, to put the organization on a basis. We need money for gasoline, oil, stationery, and office supplies. A few special tools to enable us to login compost manufacture, and money to pay for water, lights and heat. Five Thousand Dollars would put Bootstraps into full operation, Some equipment has already been donated; a tractor, a truck, steam cleaner all complete; acetelyne welding machine which is complete, we have three small compost crrinders, power saw, and many small hand tools. We have fifty oil barrels (new) with which we can manufacture saleable articles and a great deal ot salvaged materials to use in the manufacture of compost, and many other small items too numerous to mention, all ot them useful. We have enough senior citizens, experienced and ready, even anxious, to start working, who are willing to wait for their wages of $1.50 per hour until sales ot our products can be made and the monies from the sale thereof collected. ny Cole, son of Mr & Mrs John Cole. S. Allen St.. who left for Fort Lewis, Wash. He is now stationed there In the U.S. Armv. Other d'nner Mrs John cuests were Mr Cole and daughter. Marilyn. Mr & Mrs Arnold Francom Mm Don and son Jim, Mr Weeden and snn Mark, and Mr Ltovd Francom and Mr family. Midvale. Charlene. daughter of Mrs Evelyn Ferguson, Murray, and granddaughter of Mrs William Magnusson Depot St.. returned rec?"tly from was Canada, where she among the students of Mrs Medra Ercgson, Murray, who were on a dancino tour. They performed in Lethbridge and in A dinner meeting will be held by members of the Wasatch Rebekah Lodge 30, Oddfellows and their partners at the Sand" IOOF hall, Center St., it was announced by Mrs Lila Dobson, noble grand. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. which will be followed by a business meeting. Alc David Kent Newbold, son of Mr & Mrs Leo New-bolis now stationed at Davis Monthen Air Base near Tucson, Ariz. He will be on a tour of duty to Saigon next spring, following training at preparation school & before returning. Mr & Mrs Cor Van Alphen, S Main St., entertained at dinner honoring Dr. & Mrs E. Bitner and sons, Brent and Duane, Santa Barbara, Calif., formerly of Midvale. They visited relatives in Salt Lake and Holladay Elane Lipsey, daughter of Mr & Mrs Leon Lipsey, Third Ave., spent a week in St. Mark's hospital where she underwent eye surgery. 9, 1967 ert, daughter of Mr & Mrs Frank Rueckert. prior to her marriage to Kirk Jon Scriber, Salt Lake, at the home of Miss Linda Jorgensen, Pioneer St. Guests were Mrs Ivan Jorgensen, Misses Yvonne and Yvette Evans, Mrs Peggy Larson, Miss Cheryl Brand, Miss Betty Chamberlain, Midvale: Mrs Pearl Walker, Union; Mrs Frank Rueckert and Miss Irene Kuwuhara, Salt Lake. Mrs Blanche Hatton, Locust St., spent 10 days in Holy Cross hospital. The Midvale Second Ward MIA held a Hootenanny Tuesday evening under the leadership of the MIA officers. CRESCENT Lorna Allgood 255-624- MIA Tri-Stal- Mrs Charles Fossen, First Ave., spent 13 days deer hunting in Scofield. Mrs Fossen suffered injuries and a broken hand in a fall the nigh Mr Page Dance Scheduled MIA adult The will be held Nov. H) at Granite Ward. There will be dance instruction from 8 to 9 p.m., dancing from 9 to 12. e Le-lan- d Borge admits mat ne was born with an outrageous sense of humor, that he early recognized its value and nurtured it artfully. To him a sense of humor radiates a quality of wellbeing which he describes as "warmth and humor an ease to smile." He firmly believes that the sooner you John Greenwood smile and the longer you Dies in Murray smile, the better you feel. So strong is his feeling on this - John W. 79, Greenwood, subject that he never hires anyone for his business staff Murray, brother of Charles A. of died or to work in his home unless Greenwood, Sandy, he or she possesses the quality "natural causes Nov. 5 in a Murray hospital. He is also of To'The best of our knowleclge.this is the only organization of its kind in existence. It can be survived by sons, daughter, yours us much as. anyone's. Come ut any time, see for yourself what is John Austin, Safford, Ariz.; going on. You may have some ideas which will help. We The majority of his large welcome you, come look around, take inventory, become a Bootstrapcr. We can repair anything from a mousetrap Allen, Murray; Thomas Max, audience is composed of those Bountiful; Mrs Robert (Eva) to a tractor. who go to see and to hear Welch, Garden City, N. Y.; 11 grandchildren; other brothComedian Borge. Those who We will have a weekly letter in the Midvale paper to keep you posted on our progress. Please remember, know and appreciate music, ers, sisters, Ernest F., Mark when we show the world that Chapter No. 1 works in West Jordan, Utah, we can show others how to do likehowever, are well aware of H.. both of Salt Lake; Ray wise anyplace in the entire country. the fact that Victor Borge is P., Murray; Mrs Clara Simpa serious musician, a pianist er, Mrs Lillie Thompson, all Please give whatever you feel you can afford, and call us to pick up used tools and with a remarkable technique of Salt Lake; Mrs Glen (Stelequipment. All doand "touch." Great artists la) Jensen, Burley, Ida. nations are deductible from your tax returns. such as Arthur Rubenstein, Funeral services were held Dame Myra Hess and Jascha Wednesday in Murray. Heifitz know, as Boree himSincerely, self does, that he could be a successful concert pianist il OCCUPATION BOOTSTRAPS FOUNDATION, he would leave his gift for , comedy out of the picture. It B. A. HARTMAN, President By is doubtful if he will ever do Mrs Willis Francom this, but there are times when he admits he serithat wishes OCCUPATION BOOTSTRAPS, Mr & Mrs Eugene Weber, ous music critics would ocE. Wasatch St.. spent 10 days his "comreview casionally M. A. President By EHLERS, recently in Southern Caliedy In music." fornia. They attended the marriage ceremony of their daughter, Renae, to Leonard AND TIVE AGAIN. soil for OCCUPATION BOOTSTRAPS boxes for form and Through general landscaping, planter Hayes, Oxnard. They also visculture. There will be organic gardening for workers' no fault of their own, they can not make their financial ited another daughter, Mrs After several long years of intensive planning and use, as well as for sale purposes, mushroom culture, means meet their present needs. Inflation and the rising Marva Cressman, Orange. of have costs livinff drained theni of worms and and for crawlers organizing, "Occupation Bootstraps" any savings any night (packaged "Bootstraps angle Mrs Weber attended a stork Foundation" have become a reality. JUST WHAT DO wood harvesting and delivery for fireplace use. might have accumulated during their working years. shower given in honor of Mrs THEY REPRESENT, AND WHY WERE THEY Although 'hey have social security and or penCressman. Another daughter, ORGANIZED? tool sharpening of all kinds. (They will pick up and sions, and some of them have homes and small personal Mrs Pat Alter, Denver, Colo., deliver these tools). At a later date there will be an unable are to with costs the they rising keep up flew to Oxnard to attend the They are charitable, cooperatives, filed auto machine shop for the repair and maintenance ot navinjri, of s continue and he to the to living decent, pridet'ul with die Secretary of the State of Utah. Exemption Bootstraps equiiment, and work will be available for wedding of her sister. Mrs they are used to being. They can be useful to manAlter returned home with Mr privileges have been given on hoth by the United States both men and women, kind for if chance. fair more These many given a & Mrs Webor, staying overyears Treasury Detriment, Internal Revenue Service, allowdo the not of on welfare rolls want to go the From their survey of tools and equipment, there is people ing deductions for tax purposes of all contributions night with them, before recommunities. Thoy have heen forced by the younger made to the cooperatives. to Denver. hardly an established household or business that does turning into unw:.nted retirement they liave no place generation not have some unused or surplus tools and equipment Mr & Mrs T. I. Isaacson, utilize to their Both organizations arc designed to provide gainful which would be of value for rime and talents, and can only depend E. Wasatch St., entertained at Bootstraps' workers. Their employment for senior citizens, both men and women, mechanics and workers are experienced and can repair upon an organization such as Bootstraps. Here they can a family dinner in honor of the hive who, although officially "retired" are both physically or rebuild anything. place to work, the equipment, tools and other Mrs Isaacson's nephew, John255-172- Thursday. November 235-334- Brings Comedy, Occupation Bootstraps appeals for understanding and for help, and invites everyone to read about its idea, its ideals OCCUPATION BOOTSTRAPS The Midvale Seutinel The Jordan Guide Midvale, Utah Calgary. . Terry Setterberg, daughter of Mr & Mrs Calvin Setterberg, Alta View Dr., was guest of honor recently at a family party on her 16th birthday Guests were her grandparents, Mr & Mrs Fred A. Beckstead, Mr & Mrs David Canning and sons, and Wayne Bigler, Midvale. Mrs Carrie Stocking, Second Ave., was guest of honor at a family party recently on her birthday. Guests included Mr & Mrs Harry Neff, Earl Smith and daughter, Murray; Bud Mr Stocking, Mrs Si Blaine Stocking and family, West Jordan; Mr & Mrs Duane Winget, Kearns; Mr & Mrs Al Gillis, Magna; Mr & Mrs Allen Stocking, Mr & Mrs David Stocking and family, South Jordan; and Mr & Mrs Ronald Hilton, Bountiflul. Mrs Earl Smith, Murray, daughter of Mrs Carrie Stock-inis in St. Mark's hospital recuperating after having had surgery. Mrs Stocking's Harry Neff, Murray, was taken to the Holv Cross a hospital after suffering ? son-in-la- heart attack. Miss Linda Boldt, Sheboygan Falls, Wise, who is attending BYU was a week end guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr & Mrs Albert Jenkins., W. Lennox St. Arriving from Garfenwohr, German- - were Mr & Mrs Crespin Saldivar Jr., and two children. He has been stationed in Germany for three ears while serving in the U.S. Army. They are visiting his parents, Mr & Mrs Crespin Saldivar Sr., Seventh Ave.; and her parents, Mr & Mrs Parley J. Cleverly, Sail Lake, while enroute to the Fort Bliss Training Center, near El Paso, Tex. They plan to leave the day after Thanksgiving. A family dinner at the home of the Crespin Saldivars honored them after their arrival. Other guests were Mr St Mrs Paul Saldivar and son, Peter; Mr Mrs Michael McCoy and daughter; Mr & Mn Albert Lucero and sons; Mr St Mrs Larry Bowen and son; Mr & Mrs Michael Wilson, Midvale; and Mr St Mrs Sam Saldivar and children, Salt Lake. Guests of Mr St Mrs Crespin Saldivar their Sr., were daughter and family Mr St Mrs Michael Walker, for a week. Mrs Walker went to San Diego, Calif., to meet her husband when he arrived on the U.S.S. Hornet after having been out to sea. They will make their home in San Diego while he is stationed St there. Mr St Mrs A. M. Ross, Lincoln St. entertained at a family dinner in honor of their twins, Merrill Ross, Park St., and Mrs Maurine Helm, Lincoln St. Other guests were Mrs Merrill Ross, Richard Helm, Mr & Mrs A. Michael Ross, Mr & Mrs Howard Ross and son, Troy, and Paul Ross, Midvale. Mr & Mrs Dean Tyler and family, Overland Park, Kans., spent six days with Mrs Tyler's parents. Mr 4 Mrs Casper Nelson, Jefferson St. They spent Halloween night at the home of her brother and sister-- Mr & Mrs Keith Nelson, Bountiful, where they were honored at dinner. Other guests were Mr St Mrs Casper Nelson. Mr St Mrs Frank Rueckert moved to their new home at 837 W. 6th South, Salt Lake. A bridal shower was given on Halloween night in honor of Miss Jennie Lynn Rueck in-law, Crescent Third Ward MIA enjoyed a Halloween party Oct. 31. At Crescent Second and Third Ward house. They had a costume parade, games were played and refreshments were served. The MIA officers and teachers were in charge. The Crescent Second Ward a Halloween enjoyed party Nov. 1. at the ward house. A costume parade was enjoyed with Mickey Hatch and Danny Chaves winning prizes for best costumes. MIA Crescent Ward MIA enjoyed party Nov. 1 at the ward house. They danced and had a drawing for reca Halloween ords. The Crescent Ward MIA Mutual Marrieds were hosted by Mr & Mrs LaMar Sanders Oct. 28. Mrs Duane Olson gave the lesson. Susan Hyde, daughter of Mr & Mrs Clarence Hyde, celebrated her 12th birthday Supper and games were enjoyed by 16 guests. Oct. 30. Mr & Mrs Thomas R. Marriott, Salt Lake City, were dinner Thursday evening guests of Mr & Mrs Marriott's parents. Mr & Mrs Wm. Henry Page. Crescent Second Ward Marrieds held a Hawaiian hiau Nov. 4 at the ward with entertainment. Polenesian Eighty guests attended. Md-tua- l Mrs Kenneth- - Kuku enter- tained at . a birthday dinner partyNov. 1 for her sister, Mrs Glade McKee. Guests include her mother, Mrs L. D. Mrs Crescent; Fairbourn, Frank Holt, South Jordan; Mrs Marion Fairbourn, Draper; Mrs Fred Moosman, Salt Lake; Mrs Ross Fairbourn, Mrs Jerry South Jordan; Fuiibourn, Crescent. Let Experience AND Qualify Material Be Your Guide To Automotive Service Come to Trotsttr's In The Beginning And Save Monty In The End. . Over 40 Years Experience TROESTER'S AUTOMOTIVE 22 N. Holdtn St., Midvale 255-124- 1 FREE 1968 Auto Rama Inside 2 : "To do things for people that they should do for themselves weakens their character; but to help people help themselves strengthens their character and they succeed through their own efforts." (George Washington). We have tried since May of 1962, to get financial assistance from Federal and State agencies, and from other political sources. We have cooperated in every way with the agencies. We have made, under their supervision, many applications to the War on Act. Much time and money has been spent trying to meet all of their requirements. We have received much encouragement, praise and promises of aid; however, when it comes to positive action, we find ourselves entangled in the "Red Tape" which goes alotn with Government directors and supervisors. Poverty-Opport- unity They can not understand why anyone would be so senseless as to WANT TO WORK FOR THEMSELVES, even though the workers have had years of experience and training, many have college degrees and still have the ambition, the physical fitness and pride. Only those citizens in the Bootstraps member dan, those 65 years of ac or older, can understand these desires and the NEED TO WORK, TO BE CRF.A- - BOOTSTRAPS WILL SUCCEED because its can work for a smaller wage, they can work shorter hours, if necessary. By utilizing the wastes created under the present methods of our lives, the foundation can build a successful vehicle for the betterment of our senior citizens. All of the expense involved will be for transportation costs, overhead and labor, and this will, in turn, result in valuable, saleable products, giving employment to our senior citizens through Bootstraps Chapters, arid enabling them to again become useful members of our communities. . member 9ien6S..n FLOWER Downtown Midvale u Wttt&3 255-15- 68 See American Made Carson Display .OH. Over this entire nation millions of our older citizens find themselves in the same degrading, humiliating circumstances, and to date no workable plan has yet been proposed for aid and assistance to them. Such a plan is HERE, NOW, IN UTAH, and has been started without any political aid. Let us' do everything within our power to succeed and let us, the senior citizens, prove once again our worth. We are not depending upon political or welfare agencies, we arc starting from scratch, and therefore ask YOU for help in the form of cash or equipment. REMEMBER, SUCH GIFTS AND OR EQUIPMENT CAN BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS A CHARITABLE DONATION. WE WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE US. SKOP Find Us Fast In The NO w" Yellow Pages Nov. 9th -- 13th Examine - Compare Convenient -Comfortable Don't Miss Itl |