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Show The Times-New- s Nephi, Utah June 21, 1973 Black Hawk Encampment and Home Coming Black Hawk Encampment and Home Coming August 13, The Times, Volume 14, 15, 16 August 13, Nephi, Juab County, Utah Thursday, 25, No. 28 July 11th, T935 Battery E, 145th Field Artillery, with Lieutenant Eugene Lunt in command, Joined the balance of the regiment at Nephi Thursday morning and commenced their three day trip to the Pacific coast, where they will hold their fifteen day training. The local unit of the Utah National guard is equipped with six one and one half ton trucks and two station wagons, which carried all of their field equipment, four French 75 M M guns being attached to four of the large Trucks. The trip oVerland to San Louis Obispo, where the camp is located will be one of-- the longest trips evef made by a national guard on its own power, and will be very beneficial to both the personal, and officers, and will test out the mechanical and motor equipment. The personnel of Battery E" is as follows: 1st. Lt. Eugene Lunt, commanding; 2nd Lt. Homer K. Lunt;, ,2nd Lt. Leon R. Pay; 1st, Sgt. Perry C. Hall. Sergeants: Maurice E. Chase, La Jjfon Garrett, George A. Irons, Morgan Lunt; John Parkins, Grant P. Sperry. Corporals: Harmon W. Bryan, Clarence Cowan, Fred R. Chappell, Arthur L. Latimerv Othel Pay, Glade A. Sanders, James A. Warner. Privates, 1st class: Ralph Beard, Wallace C. Backett, Alva Chappell, Merritt Christison, Thomas Ingram, Elmo Kendall, Weldon Kendall, Elmo Lomax, Victor Linton, Joseph I. Mahe Jr., Francis N. Mahe, Henry s, A. Orme, Rue Sanders, Oris Roy A. Warner, Jack Wil-keSud-week- BOWMAN of Fort Worth, Texas, a champion roper who has carried away first prizes in Tbrt Worth, Texas, this year; and at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1933, EVERETT NEPHI PEOPLE TO Funeral Saturday E. Russell, Funeral services the Mona Ward chapel Saturday at 1 P. M. for Henry W. Young, 64, who died Tuesday at San Diego, California. The services will be in charge of Bishop John S. Nielson and interment will be in the Spanish Fork cemetery . Mr. Young- was born at Mona the son of Branch 1971, 13, July and Peripilia Young. He has been a prominent farmer of Mona for many years. He is surviVed by four children, Willis Young, Mena;, Wallace, and Grant Young, San Diego; and Loretta Jensen, Goshen. Three brothers and one sister also survive: Branch Young, Lehi; Herbert Young and Alonzo Young, Mona and Mrs. J. A. Goodwin, of Lehi. Local and Social Miss Helen Greaves of Ogden is spending a month here as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Davis. Miss Claudia Fairbourn is visiting in Salina with her brother and Mr. and Mrs. Rulon sister-- in-law, Fairbourn. ' -- "I can see a great many changes In Nephi since those days when I used to run through here commr ented A1 Dyer, railroad engineer, now retired, who in the days before the automobile and truck, made stop on his Nephi an over-nigtwo day run, Mr. Dyer recently completed more than 52 years of service with the Union Pacific system. It was between 35 and 45 years ago that he made his regular trips through Nephi. Many of the old timers residents of Nephi and middle-age- d who in those days necessarily rode the trains, will remepiber Mr. Dyer, and how the trains and their crews used to put up" at Nephi for the over night stop. Mr. Dyer and his family were visiting at the home of Mrs. Flossie Carter last Saturday, and in addition, were renewing many other old acquaintences around Nephi. They also spent some time in Salt Creek canyon, where they enjoyed the fine aocomodlatlons there, both for camping and recreation. Mr. Dyer was strong in his praise for the Union Pacific System, and their method of treating He stated that this employees. veteran organization treated their employees as well as any other organization, and much better than a great many. ht , Midget Baseball League Standing Won Lost Pet, .'.....3 0 1000 Bees 3 1 750 Cardinals 2 1 667 Giant 1 1 500 White Sox - 1 2 333 Pirates 1 3 250 Tigers 000 0 3 Yankees Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warner have as their guest for the remainder of the summer, Mrs .Isabelle Craft of Salt Lake pity. Between 150 and 200 pioneers and veterans will be guests of the Nephi people during the Blackhawk EnThese elderly people campment., are invited to come here for the celebration,' and we are morally obligated to care for them while they are here. The encampment is staged in honor of these pioneers and veterans and the people of Nephi should open their homes to them for four days They are a group of very fine old people and will be very pleased with just ordinary accomodations. The Daughters cf Utah Pioneers are cn the housing committee, and so far have not met with very good sirress in obtaining the necessary ocecmcdiaticns for the invited people. Even if you have some relatives or friends coming .to your beme during the encampment, you should make room for at least one or two of these old veterans. The people who are sponsoring th Blackhawk encampment know that the people of Nephi are be hind the celebration and are ex pectmg everyone to do their part in entertaining the guests of honor. HI Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Smith of Salt Lake City visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parade Committee Brough. Miss Ruth Burton and Miss Former Engineer Visits In Nephi PIONEERS will be held in y. Privates: Privates: Wallace Bowers, Max W. Bowles, Frank Booth, Donald Bosh, Rex Bean, Lee Carver, Algean Carter, Joel Chlrstison, Max Davis, Harry Duckworth, Lorin Garrett, John V. Garret;, Reps Golden, Frank Higginson, Fred Hill, Milton Ingram, Timothy Irons, Donald A. Irons, Ernest Jenkins, Floyd H. Jenkins, Homer Jenkins, Lester B. Nielson, Daryl Olpin, John E. Ord, Merlon Painter, Max Powell, James Shaw, Elmo Starr, Basil D. Taylor, Aifrold Warwood, Merlie W. Wilkey, Gilbert Wilson, Paul BE HOSTS TO For Henry Young Cor-ln- ne Kendall are visiting m Gar den City as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bums. Inviting Firms to Enter Floats Mr. and Mrs. Leland Boswell Mere than 150 letters have been and Elden Stephenson of Salt Lake City visited Saturday and Sunday sent out by members of the parade with Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bos- ccimttce of the Blackhawk encamp-mc- n well. tand Homecoming, inviting various cities, towns, industries and Mrs. Anne Bridge and two child- organizations, as well as a number ren, and A. R. Dyer of Salt Lake of bands to participate in the mamCity spent the week end with Mrs. moth parade of the celebration, which is to be held on the morn-ni- g Flossie Carter. of the 15th. Mrs. Alvin Goble and daughters Many responses have already been Fdra, Zetta and LaNea and Mr. received by the committee with and Mrs. Willis Linton attended floats from many cities, towns.w a shower given in honor of Allie organizations and industries being Sudweeks, a bride to be, at Manti promised. The parade, from the Monday evening. early resoonse to the committees rnmests, is going to be a grand Mrs. Thomas H. Bui ton had as affair. dinner guests on Sundaj: Mr. and Attention of the boys and girls Mrs. Alma Thomas, Mrs. Moroni of Nephi Is directed to the BiThomas, Mrs. Mry Thomas, Mrs cycle float division of the parade. Marie Thomas and Mrs. Sally Reed A prize of $5 00 is to be given to of Wales, the bey or girl who enters the best float, which is built on a Rusr?ll Mrs. John Coleman, Mrs. bicycle.' Hawkins, Mrs. Lorraine Lunt, and Before attempting to build a Mrs. Paul E. Booth were In Salt float, boys and girls are .requested Lake City Tuesday to attend the to get in touch with a member of funeral of Mrs. M. A. Jackson, sis- the p.uade committee to ret a line ter of Mrs. Coleman. on just what type of float may he entered. Green-halgh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. left Thursday of last week for Preston, Idaho, where they will Child Clinic To Be Held At accompany their son, Merl, and High School on Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Owen N. Gibson, on a two weeeks vacation to YellowThe P. T. A. or Nephi are .sponstone National Park. soring a child health clinic for all dmlren fi years old, on WedMrs. T. L. Ichtertz and children nesday. Julv 17, in the high school of Santa Rosa, California, Mrs. building. The clinic will begin at Hazel Ferrelta of Salt Lake City 10 A. M. and will continue until sons Wallace A. Mrs. N. and and noon. Kieth and Lon and daughter Helen It is the desire of the Parcnt-Tcache- rs of Price were guests of Mr and association that all childMrs. Lloyd Hobbs on Monday. ren of this age be examined, in order that any ailment or defedt Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bellston may be corrected before they enter and Mr. and Mrs. Wiford Belliston school this fall. returned home Tuesday evening after enjoying a trip to the cast. While there they viisted at WashMr. and Mrs. J N. C. Pexton and ington, New York and many other da iif hter RcNee spnt Monday and placets of interest. They report Tuesday in Salt Lake City on business. having had an interesting trip. The News, Volume (( Reckless Champion Roper Iburn and Sorensons Madison Squat Garden Rodeo will be the feature of the entertainment program for the annual Blackhawk Encampment and Home Coming to be held In Nephi on August 13, 14, 15, and 16 according to Dr. P. L. Jones, general chairman. The contract calls for three rodeo performances, the first show to be held on the afternoon of August 14, one on the evening of August 15 and the final show on the afternoon of August 16. This rodeo has been staged in the Madison Square Garden, for the past two years and showed at the Worlds Fair in Chicago In 1933. They will bring over one hundred head of wild livestock to Nephi, among which will be some of the wildest outlaw horses used In rodeo and a number of wild Brama steers, recently purchased by Colburn and Sorenson in Texas. This is the same famous rodeo company that is furnishing the entertainment for the Covered Wagon Days in Sialt Lake City on July 23 and 24 and among the riders are a number of world champion. The entertainment for the Black-haw- k Encampment also Includes a number of horse races, the main day of racing will be August 15, when It Is expected that the best race horses In the state will participate. The racing card has not been made up .as., yet, but the committee is planning on a good card and large purses on that day The first day of the encampment will be taken up with the registering of the visiting Veterans and pioneers, while the program for the first evening will be a gigantic pageant, under the direction of Le Roy Whitehead, depicting the settlement of a Utah town. This pagenat will be staged at the Juab County Fairgrounds, where large flood lights will be placed for the lighting effects. The pageant will , be free of charge to everyone, and will be one of the largest pageants ever staged In Nephi. The programs for each morning of the encampment will be furnished by the various camps of the Sons and Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Indian War Veterans, and will be staked in the mammoth bowery, which is to be built on the area east of the Juab high cshool The bowery will be built out of poles and willows, and will be 150 feet by 100 feet. One of the features of the celebration will be a large parade, which Is scheduled for 10 A. M. on August 14, and the parade committee estimate that 150 floats will be in the parade, which will include 'the llife of the county, together with a number of large floats from Salt Lake City and other Utah towns, many of which have already signified their intention of entering floats. The committee on morning sports 14, 15, 16 16, No 28 Red Funeral services for Thomas Henry Worthington, 64, who died last Tuesday following a lingering ill-- -' ness, were held on Sunday at 2 P. M. In the Juab stake tabernacle. The services were in charge of Bishop P. B. Cowan of the South ward. Speakers included W. W. Stephenson. Bishop Sem Jacobson and Wm. R. Davis both of Wales and P.- P. Christison. The speakers lauded the work of Mr. Worthington, and told of the fine qualities that he possessed, both in associations with fellow men and with his family. Musical numbers were given as HAIRY KNIGHT on RECKLESS REQ, one of the famous Colburn and Sorenson Bucking horses. This is one of a great number of follows: Vocal duet, In The Garthe wild bucking horses which will be in Nephi August 13, 14, 15, 16. den of Tomorrow, Vern Rees and' Mrs. Kate Lewis of Wales; vbcal solo, Lay My Head Beneath A COMMITTEE NOW Miss Nelda Cowan Wins Scholarship READY TO TAKE APPLICATIONS The Concession committee of the Black Hawk Celebration are now ready to accept applications for concessions. Herman-McCunquartette, Through Deepening Trails, LeRoy Whitehead, Evelyn Brough, Clarence Warner, and Dela Barnes: vocal O Love Divine, Leftoy duet, and Melba Fawkes. Whitehead The Invocation was offered by Bishop Myron Moyle and the ben- -, ediction by J. E. Lunt. The grave in the Vine Bluff Cemetary was dedicated by James H. Ockey. Out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gordon, David Hill and daughters Priscilla and Lucille of Salt Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Park of Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Park, Bert Sowby and son Lawrence of Garfield; Mrs. Hal Jensen, Mrs. Andrew Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Jensen of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bale and son Norris of Dividend; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Painter of Eureka; Mrs. Henry Thomas, Mr. and Mrs Moroni Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Sera Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Davis, Mrs. Henry Lamb, Mrs. Nathanial Edumnds, Mrs. H. J. Thomas, Miss Sally Rees, Mrs, Kate, Lewis, Bob Reese, Sye Thomas, Vern Rees all of Wales; Mr and Mrs. Bert Page and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Madsen of Payson. Rose, Miss Nelda Cowan, daughter of Bishop and Mrs. P. B. Cowan won the first prize in the Times-Nesubscription contest, which has been conducted during the past month by Dorothy Churchill. The scholfirst prize was a arship in the L. D. S. business col legt and $25.00 in cash. Miss Arta Jenkins was awarded second prize, a three-montcourse in the L. D. S. business college and $25 in cash. Miss Jenkins is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Jenkins. The third prize of $15 cash went to Miss Dona. Belliston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Belliston. The Times - News and Mrs. Churchill appreciate the efforts put forth by the contestants and the excellent support given by the people of Nephi in making the subscription .campaign a complets hs Persons interested in securing concessions of any type during the gjackhawk celebration are asked by the committee to send in their written applications immediately to A. L. Garbett, chairman, stating what type of concession they require and the preference as to locThere ation of such concession. will be localttes available for concessions, viz: Fair Grounds, Carnival row, which will extend east from Main Street to second east on center, and the camp ground area. Any person contemplating having a concession whether on city property or on priavte ground are asked to work through the concession committee, as provisions and regulations have been worked out through the city council whereby all concessions will be licensed by the committee. Applications will be gone ovdr and Miss Itha Parkes spent a few applicants will be notified when to days this week in Provo. appear in person to secure their concession right. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hoover of Provo visited during the week-en-d at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. ' B. Cowan. hs euc-ces- s. Local and Social Baseball Schedule Over 100 Students Over 100 students &re taking ad- vantage of the summer music Mrs. Ronald Gowers is in Scipio courses under the supervision of where she will remain with her Frank E. Wanlass, which includes parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sor- courses in piano instruction, advanced and junior band mudfc. ensen, indefinitely. A great deal of interest is being Mrs. T. M. Goldsbrough is vis- shown in the program of the sumiting for a few days with Mr. and mer music work, and the Juab school district has done a real serThe fast Helper baseball team Mrs. Reed Hoover at Provo. vice to this community in finanplays the local nine here next the program. Wednesday afternoon and promMrsGeorgetta Siddoway of Salt cing Ten piano classes have been orises to be one of the best games Lake City and Mrs. Lois Olsen of a number of instrumof the season. Weston, Idaho are visiting at the ganized, and The schedule for the second half home of Mr and Mrs. G. W. Lunt ental' students are availing themselves of the opportunity to study the Central Utah Baseball league this week. music. has adopted as follows An advanced band of thirty has 14 at 2; Dividend, Nephi of Mrs. Robert Moore Provo and July Helper at Price, 2; Payson at Harry Burton and daughter Mabel been organized, with the following Earl Warner, president; Blue Blaze. of Vernal were visitors at the home officers: Helper at Nephi . of Mr.- and Mrs. James H. Ockey Ted Garbett, vice president; Ida July 17 Wilson, secretary and treasurer; Blue Blaze at Payson, cn Saturday and Sunday. July 21 Richard Garbett, repcrter;; Leo 2: Dividend at Helper, 2; Nephi For Second Half Is Announced -- other entertainment for each of the mornings, while boxing, wrestling, boxing, theatre attractions and dancing will be featured each evening. The encampment is held each year to honor the Blaskhawk veterans and the Utah Pioneers. Dr. ElRay Fehr returned home on P. L. Jones president of the Nephi at Price; Monday after spending the past rest of Sons and Daughters of July 24, Dividend at Payson. July .28, Nephi at Helper, Blue veek in Springvllle. Utah Pioneers and Indian War Blaze at Dividend, 2; Payson at Veterans, states that the entire Mrs. Irene Broadhead returned program will be of very high type Price, 2;31 Price at Nephi, 2. July home last Tuesday after a three and all entertainment will be Dividend at Pay-so- months visit in Southern Utah. August 4 of the best than can be secured. Blue Blaze at Helper, 2. Dividend at Price, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Anderson August 7 Tennis Tournament Results Helper at Blue Blaze, Payson at and family of Bingham and Miss Ina Painter of Salt Lake City Are Compiled By Director Nephi; with Mr. and August 11 Payson at Helper; spent the week-en- d Price at Dividend 2 Mrs. Henry Painter. August 14 Helper at Nephi; Final results in the Nephi Ci,ty Miss Flora Parkes, who is attenTennis tournament which ended Dividend at Blue Blaze. August 15, Payson at Nephi. on July 4th haVe been compiled by ding summer school at the B. Y U. Augus 18 Helper at Payson at Prcvo spent the Fountih of Glen Worthington, as follows, with at Price. July in Nephi at the home of Mrs. the winner In each case becoming 2; Blue Blaze Dividend at Nephi. T. H. G. Parkes. August 21 the city champion: Price at Helper; August 25 Miss Marjorie Foote has been Seniors, Boys Monte Bailey de Payson at Dividend, Nephi at feated Bud Haymond 2 and Blue Blaze (2) visiting for the past week in Provo September 1 Nephi at Payson. as the guest of her brother in law The figure 2 following the teams and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Girls Florence Belliston defeated Faye Broadhead 1 1. designates a douhle-heade- r. Gease. Juniors, Boys Harry DuckA special program is being arrworth defeated Franklin Foote 5 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hobbs and Girls. Afton Gibson defeated anged by the Nephi Ward Mutuals family spent Independence day as for the ward sacrament services on guests of Mr, and Mrs. Douglas and Bitty Starr July 14. It will be as follows: Shepherd at Idaho Falls. While solo, Melba A. Golden; talk there they and Mr. and Mrs. Organ A boys tournament is being Ernest Bailey; solo, Marlon Chris- Shepherd motored through Yellowplanned, to start July 15. All boys tensen; outline of years activit- stone National Park and viisted under 15 years of age are eligible ies, stake president Raymond T. friends and relatives at, St. Anto enter and must have their name Bailey. All mutual members are thony and Idaho. They Rexburg, Glen to Worthington Friday. returned home Sunday evening. urged to attend. , - n, 6, 6-- 7-- 5. 7-- 6-- 1. 7-- 5, . als. The advanced band furnished the for the July 4th progarm and it is the plan of the leaders to have a fine band ready for the Blackhawk Encampment here in August. Mr. Wanlass is very pleased with t!he wonderful cooperation that he has received in his program of summer music instruction. The plan Is new In Nephi and there Is no doubt but that It will be continued during the coming summers. music S. O. S. Dancing Club To. Meet Wednesday Evening' 6-- 6-- 7-- 9; Anderson and Richard Garbett, librarians. A junior band of twenty members are holding regular rehears- 8-- 6. The .8. O S. dancing club will enjoy their next social on Wednesday evening, July 17, at the Nebona Gardens. The group are supporters of the scouting movement in Juab Stake, and have been very active as a dancing club for the past several months. All members of the group are requested to be present. . . |