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Show " ' I Universal Microfilm. Corp. 1162 141 Piarponl A?. mm rr4ttlIiMf Mw, rail " afternoon SERVING THE GREAT SALT LAKE VALLEY 0f 31pflt 3)flri)aU MINING FARMING MANUFACTURING VOL. 71, NO. 34. Oldest Weekly in Salt Uk. County BINGHAM CANYON and WEST JORDAN, UTAH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1Q62 An Independent N.w.P.Per PHONE AMherst 12 Down Memory Lane BY JOHN J. CREED0N GOODBYE 1961 Here we are entering a new year. Old 1961 is all wrapped up in his-tory and for Bingham it was not a very good year. More and more of our people left the Canyon for new homes in the Valley. Landmarks that have stood since the beginning of the century were wiped off the map. Homes that were built by the early miners were torn down and hauled away. The year saw most of our re-maining business places close up shop. Some settled in other places in the county and a few called it quits and will take it easy for a while. - We lost our gone day, each year was welcomed in with ear splitting noises of all. types. That was the day of the steam whistles, aand there is no sound that can duplicate the whistle on a locomotive or steam shovel. At the stroke of midnight, bed-lam would let loose and every dinky and steam shovel would join in the chorus. They would be joined by the deep throated whistle used to warn travelers on the road to Up-per Bingham. The whistles at the shop and compressor would do their share and if there happened to be one of the B fit G mallet en-gines in town, you could depend on it too. They all blew loud and long. There was plenty of gun shots to break the stillness, whenever the whistles gave a break so they could be heard. Even the men on the big search lights on the east side would turn the lights up into the sky to add to the celebration. Yes, New Year's Eve was a great night in Bingham and the dances and parties would last nearly to daylight. drug store, bank and shoe repair shop. Two of our grocery stores moved out. We are without a service station for the first time since the gas buggy became popular. The Mr. Creedon lor store has moved to Lead Mine. For the first time in over 70 years we are without a print shop, although the Bingham Bulletin still retains its name, it is made up in West Jordan. Bingham Radio still proudly displays the old name in Midvale. Both of our barbers have set up shop in other places. Two taverns . closed their dcors for the last time. The only house of worship is the Catholic Church in Old Society Hall. The other churches have been torn down and their members must go to Copperton for services. Even "Digger" has left town and if you want to be measured for your last suit, West Jordan is the near-est place. New Year's Eve 1 took a ride through Bingham Canyon, and it brought back memories of other years when you could hardly make your way up town for the traffic and the crowds. Strangely dark and deserted were the scenes of New Years' revelry of the past. Old Civic Center stood forlorn in the moonlight. Vandals have broken many of the windows and the parking lot was empty. There was no sound of laughter and music, so much a part of this historic building. Canyon Hall where we danced so many times, the old year out and the new one in, is just a wide place in the road now. I had my first date with Blanche in Canyon Hall on New Year's Eve. I stood a moment in front of the BCO Hall, more familiar to the old timers as Society Hall. How that old building would rock end the chains supporting the canopy on the front would bounce when danc-es were held there on New Years Eve. It had the finest dancing floor in the Canyon and you could dance all night without tiring on that smooth surface. The hall was dark and no sound of music filled the night air. Only a light or two showed up town with great gaping spaces be-tween the buildings on Main Street. I didn't go up Carr Fork, where the Gemmell Club held sway on New Year's Eve. This was where the biggest dances were held and a record traffic jam could be ex-pected at the close of the party. J Finn Hall was gone too, where the Polka was so popular and many a gay party was held in the shadow of Carr Fork Bridge. 1 remembered the thrill I would get on this gay night when I was a boy and lived at the B fit G. I was permitted to stay up and "hear" the New Year in. For in that by- - CURRENT EVENTS AT BINGHAM HIGH by Darlene Gilbert Sleepy eyed end newly clothed tudent twarmed the halla again last Tueaday at ackool began again after the Christmaa vacation. During Christmaa vacation East High defeated the Minera' basket-ball team by a score of 60 to 59 in the last preseason game played. A pep assem-bly will be held Friday (today), fourth period be-tween first and second lunch to raiae enthusiasm for the basket-ball game this Darlene Gilbert evening. Bing-ham will go Murray at Murray. The Jun-ior Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m. and the Varsity game is set for 8 p.m. Test week will start next week which will mark the end of second I quarter or first semester. W. J. AMERICAN LECION AND AUXILIARY TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT. JAN. 8 A joint meeting of American Legion Post No. 119 of West Jordan and its Auxiliary will b held this Monday night, January at 8 p.m. at Marv Jenson's gym in, West Jordan, it is reported. k Officers from, the state American Legion headquarters will be pres-ent as well as district officers. Also movies on civil defense of vital importance to all, will be shown. All members are encouraged and urged to come out. Refreshments will be served. Everyone invited. FIRE CLAIMS LARK MAN MONDAY A man, believed to be 100 years old, was burned to death Monday morning when his clothes burst into flame as he was starting a fire in a coal stove. The victim was known as Mike Larfch and has lived in the Lark area for more than 50 years, said Deputy Sheriff, Paul LaBounty. Justice of the Peace Harold Ches-ter, acting coroner, ruled the death was due to burns suffered when the victim's clothing caught fire. He waa pronounced dead at the scene by a local physician, Deputy LaBounty reported. Mr. Larch waa found by Tony Nicoletti shortly after 7 a.m. near his frame one-roo- m home in ld Canyon, about one mile south of Lark. Evidence showed that Mr. Larch ran outside i and attempted to put out the flames by rolling in the snow, the deputy noted. Funeral services for Mr. Larch were held yesterday, Thursday, at 10 a.m. at St. Paschal' Catholic Church at Lark. DRY CLEANING CENTER OPENS THIS WEEK IN WEST JORDAN Opening of a new Day-Nit- e Coin Operated Dry Cleaning Center in West Jordan at 7658 So. Redwood Road (Kelly's Shopping Center) by Cordon C. Woodbury of Salt Lake City waa announced thia week. The Center features Philco-Bend- ix machines. For the present, the center is open eekdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Mr. Wood-bury said. Eight pounds of cleaning can be done for $1.50. An attendant is on hand most of the time to instruct customers in use of the machines. PLANS READIED FOR ANNUAL UTAH LIONS BANQUET Preparations sre underway in Salt Lake City for the Utah Lions annual Midwinter Banquet sched-uled for Monday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Terrace Ballroom. Dean K. Swaner of Farmington, chairman, aaid the event is one of the highlights of Utah Lion activi-ties and is expected to draw 2,000 Lions and their guests from thru-o- ut the state. Tickets are available from all Lion club presidents. The banquet is on of the largest icivic club activities held in the state. Special guests will include state and local governmental offic-ials, Lion district governors and international counsellors from sur-rounding states. The special guest speaker from Lions International will be announced later, Chairman Swaner said. Also scheduled in connection with the banquet will be a special dinner meeting Sunday, January 21 honoring the Lions International guest speaker and wife. Attending will be state district governors, cabinet members, Sntertnatdonal counsellors and banquet committee members and their wives. Other activities will include a breakfast meeting and noon lunch-eon for state Lion officials and a special business meeting at Murrny B. Allen Blind Center where state committees will make reports. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC TO BE HELD AT WEST JORDAN MONDAY, JANUARY 8 The fourth ot a series of free immunization clinics, sponsored and conducted by the Salt Lake County Health Department on the second Monday of each month, will be held this Monday, Jaouary 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Pioneer Hall, 1137 West 7800 South in West Jordan, it is reported. Shots to be given include diph-theria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus for children up to age eight, and diphtheria, tetanus, polio, smallpox and typhoid, all ages. Parents and fheir children are encouraged to joke advantage of this free clinic. O MARCH OF DIMES FUND DRIVE BEGINS With a proclamation by Cover nor George D. Clyde, the New March of Dimes opened its 1962 campaign in Utah Tuesday, Janu-ary 2, to raise funds for a stepped-u- p battle against diseases that dis-able millions of Americans. Maurice Warshaw, Utah cam-paign director said the drive will continue through Jan. 31, and that campaign events will include a Telerama, March of Dimes Ball, Bowling Tournaments, and a spec-ial premiere showing of Cinerama II, "7 Wonders of the World". Mr. Warshaw said that contributions to the drive were needed by The National Foundation to finance widening attacks on crippling birth defects, arthritis and polio. "Our ultimate goal is to prevent these crippling diseases, and the accelerated research program fin-anced by The National Foundation is our brightest hope," he said. "But we are broadening our program of patient aid at the same time. Pain cannot wait." Establishment of chapter-sponsore- d special treatment centers and evaluation clinics had been speed-ed up during the past year. These centers provide improved medical services in treating patients not receiving adequate attention from other sources. In addition, National Foundation chapters with sufficient funds have been authorized to aid victims of all types of birth defects where such help is needed. WEST JORDAN JR. HIGH "BACK TO SCHOOL" NIGHT SLATED THURS., JAN. 11 West Jordan Junior High School A is sponsoring a '"Back to School" night at the junior high school in West Jordan next Thurs-day night, January II at 7:30 p.m. and all parents are invited and urged to attend. A short A business meeting will be held under direction of Mrs. Frank Swain, A president, and a short film on method of marking report cards will be shown. Also five departments will be featured English, math, social studies, pKysicrl education and sci-ence, with meetings of ten minutes each to be held in each department during which each will give dem-onstrations of their activities. INCOME IN UTAH HIGHER LAST YEAR Personal income in Utah in 1961 totaled approximately $1.61 billion, some 5.8 per cent over I960's figure. That is the report of First Se-curity Bank in its Newsletter which will be distributed this week, it was announced Monday by Rodney O. Chapman, manager First Secur-ity Bank, West Jordan.. Cash (arm income in Utah in 1961 totaled approximately $150 million, according to preliminary data. The total was down some $8 million from I960 "due principally to extremely low prices for turkeys and eggs." Value of minerals produced in Utah in 1961 was almost the same as in I960. Electricity utilized in Utah in 1961 totaled approximately 4,160 million kwh to establish a new re-cord. This was about 7 per cent above the year earlier. First Security reports that re-tail sales in Utah in 1961 were estimated at $30 million above to-tals of I960. Total nonagricultural employ-ment in Utah by December was 13,000 higher than a year earlier. Bank loans in Utah in late 1961 were approximately 7.5 per cent above 1960'a, according to First Security. An increase in loans it anticipated in 1962. WEST JORDAN JR. HIGH NEWS BASKETBALL SEASON AT WEST JORDAN JR. HIGH GETS UNDERWAY TODAY West Jordan Jr. High's two basketball teams the Green and the White, open their season today (Friday) with the Green team playing Mt. Jordan at Mt. Jordan, and the White team entertaining the Midvale Scarlet team at West Jordan. Games start at 2:10 p.m. and parents are welcome to attend. The junior high schedule calls for games to be played every Fri-day starting today and continuing through Feb. 23. Half time activity at today's game at West Jordan will be pre-sented under supervision of the cheerleaders. The flag ceremony under direc-tion of band flag carriers each game will be handled by Charleen Booth, Karen Hatfield and Judy Dimond. Remainder of the junior high basketball schedule is as follows: Jan. 12 Mt. Jordan Gold at West Jordan White, Midvale Scar-let at Mt. Jordan Blue, West Jordan Green at Midvale Gold. Jan. 19 Midvale Scarlet at Mt. Jordan Gold, Mt. Jordan Blue at West Jordan Green, West Jordan White at Midvale Gold. Jan. 26 Midval Gold at Mt. Jordan Gold, Mt. Jordan Blue at West Jordan White, West Jordan Green at Midvale Scarlet. Feb. 2 Mt. Jordan Gold at West Jordan Green, Midvale Gold at Mt. Jordan Blue, West Jordan White at Midvale Scarlet. Feb. 9 West Jordan White at Mt. Jordan Cold, Ml Jordan Blue at Midvale Scarlet, Midvale Gold at West Jordan Green. Feb. 16 Mt. Jordan Cold at Midvale Scarlet, West Jordan Green at Mt. Jordan Blue, Midvale Gold at West Jordan White. Feb. 23 Mt. Jordan Cold at Midvale Gold, West Jordan White at Mt. Jordan Blue, and Midvale Scarlet at West Jordan Green. A pep assembly was held at West Jordan Jr. High Thursday last per-iod at which the cheerleaders pre-sented new yells. HAPPENINGS OF FORMER BINGHAMITES Mr. and MrsiC. A. Morley of Murray entertained at dinner at their home during the holidays for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall and two daughters, Christine and Mar-sha, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Mild-red Hall of Midvale, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thorne and son, Gary, of Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall and two daughters, Christine and Mar-sha, left Dec. 27 to return to their home in Seattle, Wash., alter spend-ing the Christmaa holidays with his mother, Mrs. Mildred Hall of Mid-vale and other relatives. Also en-tertaining the visitors while they were here were his brother and sister in law. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall and family of Kearns. Mr. and "Mrs. Mark James left last Saturday for their home in Rolla, Mo., after spending ten days with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Fullmer of Midvale and other relatives in the area. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mills of Midvale New Year's Eve were Mr. and Mrs. Jordan McAllister of Riverton. Games were played and a late supper was enjoyed. Lee Ann and Norma Jo Robert-son of Murray are spending a few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Robertson of Mid-vale. Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 7 met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Helen Sullenger of Midvale with Miss Agnes Sullenger hostess for the evening. A business meet-ing was conducted after which bridge was played. Prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Dispenza, Mrs'. J. L, Murano, Mrs. Wally Swenson and Mrs. Sullenger. Lovely refresh-ment's were served. Enjoying a family dinner at the home of Mrs. Helen Sullenger and daughter, Agnes, of Midvale on New Year's day were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sullenger of Riverton and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sullenger and dau-ghter, Stanlie Rae, of Copperton. A note was received this week from George Manos, former Bing-hamit- e, now living in California, how much he likes it there and what a very wonderful family Christ mas dinner was enjoyed at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manos and family, three daughters Kathy, Sharon and Irene and four sons Harry, Greg, Mark and Stephen ' at Stockton. Also present at the dinner were his dau-ghter, Mrs. James Rekoutis and two daughters, Janet and Susie, and son, Mike, and George Rekoutis. George also went on to say that he spent two months with his son, Harry, and now will go to stay with his daughter, Mrs. James Rekoutis. FULLMER HONORED Cene Fullmer, NBA middle-weight boxing champion, "was those to be honored last Fri-day night at the Los Angeles Times National Sports Awards banquet at Los Angeles. The West Jordan boxer was named "Fighter of the Year" by the Times. Cene has also been chosen "Fighter of the Year" by the Boxing Writers Assn. and will be presented with the Edward J. Neil memorial plaque at the writers' annual dinner at Waldorf-Astori- a Hotel in New York on January 14. Further honor was be-stowed on Gene this week, when on Wednesday he was presented the special athletio award given by the YMMIA Athletic Committee. The award, an exclusive one, is given as a recognition of prowess in the profession as well as con-tributions to community service and church activi-ties. V COUNTY RECREATION READIES PROGRAMS FOR AFTER-SCHOO- L An after school program of bas-ketball, volleyball and social danc-ing will start January 15 th in Salt Lake City and County junior high schools. Paul 5. Rose,' superintendent of the Salt Lake County Recreation Department, said the program will last eight weeks. Activities will be conducted at each school from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Approval of the plan has been made by the Salt Lake County Re-creation Board and Salt Lake City, Granite, Murray and Jordan School District boards of education. CANYON LODGE NO. 13 SLATES SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY. JANUARY 9 Canyon Lodge No. 13, F.&cA.M., formerly of Bingham Canyon and now of Midvale has called a special meeting and conferring of F. C. Degree at their new temple on North Center Square in Midvale for next Tuesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m., it is announced. BOATERS URGED TO REGISTER NOW All Utah boat owners are being urged by Tedd Tuttle, state boat-ing supervisor, to complete their 1962 boa registration early this year. An extra trip to the county assessor's office can be saved if the property tax validation on the boat is obtained at the same time as that on the owner's automobile. A supply of 1962 applications and instructions have been mailed to all county assessors and marine dealers in the state (any marine dealer who has not received an ap-plication packet should request one from the Boating Division.). The registration process for I 962 has been improved in many ways, in order to serve both the mail-i- n and the walk-i- n applicant in a more efficient manner, Mr. Tuttle said. There is a new registration office, (Room 255) with new equipment and facilities for expediting the re-gistration process. The 1962 boat stickers will be red and white. Utah boaters can expect a great boating season. The supervisor has checked some of the popular boat-ing sites during the past week or two, and in most, the water level has risen considerably already and the water picture for next season is looking better every week, he said. N WEST JORDAN LIONS TO MEET THURSDAY, JAN. 11 v A regular business meeting of the West Jordan Lions Club will be held next Thursday, January I I at Marv Jenson's gym at 8 p.m., according to Clare Draper, club secretary. All members are urged to come out. v COUNTY SKI SCHOOL TO START THIS SATURDAY AT BRIGHTON The Salt Lake County Recrea-tion Department, starting thia Sat-urday, january 6 and running for eight consecutive Saturdays - is sponsoring a Ski School for begin-ners and intermediate skiers. The lessons vill be conducted by the K. Smith Ski School at Brighton from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration fee for the entire eight week program is $1.50. Re-gistration will take place on the buses or at Majestic Manor. Transportation for students will be provided through Greyline Mo-tor Tours. A fare of $1.50 will be charged per student per each round trip during the school. The bus will start loading at 8 a.m. sharp and will leave Brighton at 2 p.m. B.HJS. MINERS TRAVEL TO MURRAY FOR HOOP OPENER TONIGHT Bingham High School's I96lr62 basketball team will make their debut in 1962 league play tonight, Friday, against Murray at Murray. The junior varsity contest starts 'at 6:30 p.m. and the main event gets underway at 8 o'clock. Make plana now to go and see the Miners in action. The Miners play host to Granger at Copperton for their second lea-gue encounter and first home game next Friday, January 12. ST. PAUL'S METHODIST Russell Bryant, pastor. Sunday School 0 to II a.m. Church service II a.m. te 12 noon. LARK L. D. TT This Sunday is Fast Sunday. Priesthood 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Fast and testimonial meeting af-ter Sunday School I I :45 a.m. No Church. M.I.A. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Relief Society, Tuesday 1 0 a.m. Primary Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. COPPERTON L.D.S. 9:00 a.m. Priesthood and Elders Quorum. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 11:45 a.m. Fast and Testimonial meeting. No evening meeting this Sunday. HOLY ROSARY Rev. John J. Sullivan, paster Sunday Masses: Bingham 9:30 a.m. ; Copperton 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; St. Paschal's, Lark, 6:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, 7:00 o'clock in Copperton; Saturday at Franciscan Sister's Convent. Saturday Confessions: Lark 4 to 5; Copperton 7 to 8. Wednesday Canteen at Cop-perton 7.00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Perpet-ual Help and Novena Devotions, St. Paschal's, Lark. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary meeting at Lark. No confessions or evening mass at Bingham. SANDY COMMUNITY 10044 Flint Drive, White City Services of Church School and Church Sunday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. Child care available for children under three. Coffee served after the service. Sermon topic for wor-ship service at 1 0 a.m. will be "Varieties of Religion, But A Com-mon Faith." Church School will begin a new quarter's work and course for all classes will be based on the Bible, a general theme for the church in 1962 is a learning and witnessing community. Families who have not yet enrolled in the church school are encouraged to do so now, at the beginning of a new year and new curriculum. The annual meeting of the church will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All officers will be present and members and other persons inter-ested are welcome. Dr. Sidney Buckham, superintendent of the lntermountain Convention of the United Church of Christ, will be present. Donald Casaiday, minister HEALTH RECORD , BOOKS AVAILABLE This is the week for New Year's resolutions, and Harold Bowman, executive secretary of the Utah State Medical Association, suggests you resolve to begin in 1962 keep-ing a Family Health Record. How many times have you need-ed basic health facts about mem-bers of your family for school records, for insurance forms, for a doctor's medical history? A family health record is your compilation of these facts. Like vital statistics in the family Bible, notations on family health kept accurately and up to date can ba of permanent value. The record should contain per-tinent facts on immunizations, ill-nesses, injuries and physical exam-inations. The record will prove its worth only if kept carefully. Start immediately to jot down basic in-formation you know already. Enter accurately all injuries and illnesses. . When you next see your physician, take the family health record along so notations can ; be made while they are fresh in your mind. A small schoolboy's notebook will do for a record book, or you can obtain a small account book or ledger. Limited copies may be obtained of "Your Family Health Record" by calling at the Bulletin office in West Jordan. LACKLAND AFB, Tex. Airman Basic Orin N. Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Carroll of 11586 So. 1300 West, Riverton, is being assigned to the United States Air Force technical training course for electricians at Chanute AFB, HI. Airman Carroll, who has com- - Lleted his basic military training at was selected for the ad-vanced course on the basis of his interests and aptitudes. He is a graduate of Bingham High School at Copperton. Seen in this photo accepting a proclamation declaring January as March of Dimes Month are Governor George D. Clyde (right), Cvnthia Pino, (center) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pino. 348 No. o.u Wl Orem, age 5. who had polio at the age of six months, Maurice Warshaw, Utah State Chairman of 1962 Drive. ancl (left) FISH AND GAME HIGHLIGHTS Utah's Hardware Ranch will play host to thousands of vis-itors during the winter months as they call to enjoy the scenic wildlife attractions of this increas-ingly popular elk management area. Hardware Ranch is owned and operated by the department of fish and game. Wild, or grass hay rais-ed on the property each summer, is stored and then fed during the season of heavy snows when sev-eral hundred elk gather there dur-ing this period. The ranch is situated some 1 7 miles up Blacksmith's Fork Canyon east of Hyrum in Cache Valley. Department spokesmen said to-day that though some elk are al-ready on the property, visitors can expect to see more of these ani-mals as later winter snowfall causes them to move to the ranch feed lot. Since week ends are usually crowded they advise visiting during week days whenever possible, with the welcome sign always out at this unique scenic area. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larsen of Salt Lake City, formerly of Bingham Canyon, are proud parents of a son born at St. Mark's Hospital on New Year's day, January I. Mr. and Mrs. George Hardman of Sandy are parents of a new baby boy born Wednesday, January 3 at St. Mark's Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Whetsel of Sandy are proud parents of a son born Wednesday, Jan. 3 at St. Mark's Hospital. Mrs. Whetsel will be ' remembered as the former Sharon Porter of Bingham Canyon. A son was born Monday, Jan. I to Mr. and Mrs. William Beeman of Lark. Mr. and Mrs. Ross W. Butter-fiel- d, 2368 W. 7800 South. West Jordan are parents of a new dau-ghter born at Cottonwood Mater-nity Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bentley who formerly resided at 200 Main Street, moved January I, to 118 Roosevelt in Midvale. |