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Show r DESERET EVENING NEWS SATURDAY DECEMBER . 22 1917 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO All HEADERS re happy to present to our readers the following official communication from tha general board of the Relief society, with an i added Indorsement of the Relief society plana from the president of the Genealogical Society of Utah, , our beloved President Anthon XL Lund We greet you cordially through" Dear Sisters to note the columna of the Christmas News and wish you and instructions for our coming toe following ' reasons work: The lessons in genealogy for this year will con- tii ue wth the racial developments In ancient times and in early European times, but we wroqld like to suggest some active work for the genealogical commitOur 8ur- tees throughout tho wards to undertake. name book w ill soon be published. yirst Ve ask that all tho index cards which Were distributed shall be filled out and then sent to the genealogical library. 4T eaat South Temple street, Sait lake City. Utah Thla is really Important and we are exceedingly anxious that this work shall be completed and filed. Where possible, we suggest local genSecond ealogical convention, taking up the racial history given in this year's work. A good school teacher can give the lectures from the titles as presented in the December Magazine. Also remember the Genealogical Leaaon Book, and use it for those who have sot yot become familiar with the Primary lessons. Third Encourage all to form family organizations, and to prepare and perfect the living records of , , IheRainU everywhere. . Fourth Wo wish our genealogical comuSttteea to ' Join with tha representatives pf the Genealogical society of Utah In a combined effort to swell the mem- bershlp of the Genealogical Society of Utah. That society is exceedingly desirous of purchasing tvsry genealogical book In existence and we need not enlarge to yon upon the vital necessity of such a canoe. The conditions in tho world today provs to us that wisdom demands tbs gathering of -- all poaslMs genealogical data into our own hand, while tiers is yet time. It whl take thousands and thousands of dollars ta purchase these books ms many of them ire rose, out of ""print, and must fee purchased at costly special molest Every dollar paid In membership to the Genealogical society is spent hi the purchase of genealogical books and we greatly desire this collection. While exerting ourselves to relieve oar own poor and to help the Hying soldiers, let us hot forget ear deed whoso oowdKJmi is as helplem ui$ distressing as say living need. We would like the committee to make s little record of their visits in this rasas, sod also of the number of members which they secure tor the Genealogical society. , This thee. Is oer winter's work: to form family organizations; to Join the representatives of the Genealogical society in their good work; to complete out living record sheets and oar Index cards; end to assist MiiMooo of souls are being sand in tempts exeoraionak to the ether side through this war. Who wfO keep their records, and who will do tbetr tompio work? Thla is & vital question. And what about our ancestors who have boon waiting on the other side, lo, these man years, for our action here? The general board ruled that all temple work done by women, whether individual or official. Is to be re' . corded on our blanks ' Tour sisters ta tbs gospel, ' EMMELINE B. WELLS, ' CLARISSA & WILLIAMS, s JtTLINA U SMITH. Committee Buss Young Oates. Genealogical Elizabeth C. McCook Janette A. Hyde, Barah Jexme Cannon, Cento 9. Thomas, Edna May Davie, Sarah PriselBa P. Jennings, Tim. a CMxmbhhl INDORSEMENT. Sab Lake Cty. Utah, Deo. 1, 1917. We gladly indorse the circular letter to (be of the Belief aotdrty (which Is herewith .nobis work hi their "gtvsnj- Tbs Sisters have dona unselfish sod savor to promote tha coos f genealogy as lbs harts of tongits work, and thsry ought to bs sa tho axeedsnt result which boro bee attained. The suggestion that they nsaililai their of-forts with those of the stake and ward TninieMilsftns of tho Genealogical society sbooM meet with a hearty response, and w feel sore that tho ofOeeve of too Genealogical society wfU appreciate my seech tto efforts of ths sister to this direction. W hops tho sis tom of ths Relief society sad ear rep repent three wfi work ta tbs utmort Baby ef per see to this gread Wh wish ye all socecm to year devoted Mow to ths cans of salvation tor ths Bvh Sad rsilisnidhis tor tho deed. WE by-la- i W. w. ARMSTRONG. f SB of the moat strenuous tank being under ( taken by any citizen of BtaJr during the prrtP ent etrequoue limes, Is that of the 8tate Food and Fuel Administrator, now being filled by W W. Armstrong, president of the National Copper Bank of this city, under appointment from Herbert Hoorer Mr. Armstrong came to Utah in 1190. Ever since then be has taken an active part la the up- -, building of the community. His business Interests In Park CUy and Ely, Nevada, occupied bis attention for several years and later with hi associate. be founded the National Copper Bank' of Se.lt Lake, I FRED C. RICHMOND. of Mr. Fred C. Richmond as popularity TUB wen of the Commercial dub-w-as attested by the recent banquet in his honor, when a large number of the most representative business men of the city, assembled and paid tribute to his success In conducting tbs affairs of the Argaii Italion. Ae everyone knowe, Mr. Richmond bad the leviathan task of resuscitating the club end putting it oneejnore on a firm financial basis after Jt had passed through some trying That be has accomplished his task is shown by the regular monthly reports issued to the members wl icb Indicate the steadily decreasing total of the club's liabilities, end show that it is getting bark to financial terra firms. Mr, Jtirhmond also is president of the F C Richmond Machinery company, well known dealers In rtinirg milling and smelting machinery and supplies. He was born in hew Bedford, Maas . m. lttU, wse educated in Frovioence, R I and tame west in 1997, making his home here in Salt lake, where he has ever since been prominently ronniM'ted with prog res U community. tint. , GEORGE T. ODELL. of the biggest Jobs ta th community ONE by the war, is that of stale director of Mr. Odell the war savings and thrift certificates was a fairly busy man before he took that position at the request of the Washington authorities, but with his customary patriotism he responded and Is now devoting himself to his task, heart and soul, hts positions as manager of the Consolidated Wagon A Machine company and president of the Farmers it Stock rowers bank, having been temporarily laid aside; his boards of directors consented to lend his services to the government until the big goal of $9,000,000 subscription for Utah had been reached. Mr, Odell is now engaged in the tank of oranizing the state to obtain that total. He is full of enthusiasm over his task and in conversation with The News recently said that large as it was hs felt no doubt of .bftior able to "tit there. Mr. Odell wu born In 1941 In England nd found-era cams to Utah in 1991. Ha waa one of tha and company, tha implement of Grant-Ode- ll house, out of which grew the Consolidated Wagon A Machine company. He haa taken a prominent part in the city a development, and occupies poaltiona on boards of directors of prominent concerns other than those named. sev-er- al JT. G. M ' DONALD. names the busmen community are FEW known In than that of 3. G, McDonald. Ha has made Ibis name for himself, not only on account of the well known wares he manufactures, but for the broad minded liberality which characterizes his dealings with hts employees, well 11 ustrated by the arrangnenta made in his factory for their comfort and recreation. These emMr. McDonployees number several hundred,a and Red Coas Ijnit ald baa formed among them Tha girts devote one hour a day to knitting He ii. IW also organized a female military Home Guard, and has engaged Mias Davis of the IT. of If to dnij McDonald the members every other pigbt. Mr connection is equally well known from his long wuh the Utah State Fair association, of whicha . y,. president, for many y ears Th era his and energetic mind was given full opportunhe left his impress year after year upon and ity. Mr. Mcconducted the big state exhibitions ha connected with other Donald also is prominently concern, one of tha board of directors of the Utah state National bank, of Sait Lake, a member of the Sait Lake Commercial club and the Bonneville Club. zc-tiv- r f V. d, r tf; GEORGE O. RELl. OT many new comers to Salt Lake have forged ahead as rapidly In ttie bua'nefw life of the City aa George O. Relf, who came to Salt Lake to take the management of the Hotel Utah on its opening and who has continued with it ever since. Mr. Relf cams from Kansu CUy where he had already achieved succeaa ta the hotel world aa n manager of tho Baltimore Hotnl. His record there V was all that the owners of the new Hotel Utah needed hr engaging him for tho position he now fills. He has been in the hotel business from hie childhood and has mastered every detail of the business from the Cuisine up, He was born in Sherman, New York, in 187T. and attended College at Meadvilie. Pennsylvania between of hotel activity, he lived In Jamee-towV the periods New York, nntll ll99, thence going to Kansas City for ten years and reaching Bait Lake In M November. 1910. He is an active member of the 4 Rotary club and Commercial club of this city.. Hi 1- - Ale-ghe- n. -- W. C. OREM. CLAUDE OREM best known L. WALTER from his connection with the railroad line connecting Salt Lake with the rich and prosperous towns to ths south. Tbs building of this line, which was looked on by some business men ss visionary, has turned out to be a tremendous success, and it is now one of the great transportation factors of the state. Mr. Orem has given this enterprise the best thought of years, and he is still planning extensions to other districts. He was born In Lay County, Mo., in 1979, educated In tb public ecbools of Kansas City, and came to Ball lake In 1999. In addition to his railroad actlv bs Is Interested in many other Institutions In t -- e public life of the city, being a director of the Alta club, the Commercial club Electric and Transportation club, and the Rotary cluo of Salt Lake. He la also a member of important concerns in Nevada, He takes an active Interest in banking, being a director of the Continental National bank of Salt Lake. , 1 W. 8. ROMNFY. ROMNEY belongs to the corps of younger MR.business men who have lately taken on im- portant responsibilities. For some years hs has been treasurer of Z, C, M. an Institution ta which he practically grew' up and obtained bis business education. Recently be was honored by the appointment from Governor Bamberger as president of the Utah State Fair Association, conducting his first stats exhibit during the present year. Jt was one of the most successful in tho history of the etate. In addition to these positions. Mr. Romney is a member of the Board of Directors of ths Deseret National Bank. Heber J. Grant A Co., and secretary and treasurer of George Romney A Sons, and is interested in other concerns. He eras born In Salt Lake, hie father being Bishop Georg Romney and bis mother, Jane Romney. He Is a public spirited citixen, activebKjnterested ta the upbuilding of the city and State where be make hi home. I- For U. S. Soldier Who Cannot Speak English CI&Mes FIRST UNIT NEW MANUFACTURING PLANT PROF. A. C, LUND, LUND is the only professional PROFESSOR appear ta thin group, but tbs Task be is performing ta the community fully enClles him to be ranked among those who are accomplishing big things. As leader of the famous Sait Lake Tabernacle choir, he occupies a position foil of importance in the prtistie side of tbs community s life. The big choir is looked upon ta fact as the center of affairs musical, and Prof. Lund's plans hope to make it move and more an active figure ta the musical development of the state. With such a constituency to draw from, such a building, such aa organ, and such organ-lat- a as McClellan, Kimball and Cannon to support him, his Ideals ought not to be unattainable. Prof. Lund la an active teacher and singer, being associated with the Utah Conservatory of Music. He studied abroad, attending the Royal Conservatory at Lelpzw. Germany, for three year, studied in Paris and London. Hs he later a high record as professor of music at the UB. Y. - Prom, from whence be was called to take charge of ths Tabernacle choir. headed "learn English. First the English word Is given, then the pronunciation. aa near as it can be writ ten ta Swedish, equivalent, vis Attention ' Bwedlsh-Englis- and The atom cut shows the first unit of a new manufacturing plant known as ths Western States Machine Company. located Jort west of Jordan River. Balt Lake City. This new manufacturing plant is eetablfaihed for primarily purpose of sugar manufacturing ta at the present time machinery. It manufacturing Series that operate on ..sugar .coalrtfugeta. A part of these devices are owned and controlled by the ugar Centrifugal Discharger lompanv, Saif Lake City. These devices have heretofore been msimfeo. tured ta eastern cities. It Is now intended to manufacture them ta Salt lake City as well ss In other centre These devices have been ed ta most of the sugar mills of the United States and many sugar mills In Cuba and the Hawaiian Island The market Is world wide and ths demand for them devtam Is each m to Justify n bogy and prosperous fu ture for thin new taetttuttoa. Ths cot pear's rtta consists of fourteen acres V ground and It ta ths tat notion of the company to erect other units to 9ts plant as soon aa the bostnem J notifies It The Sugar Centrifugal Company own t per cent It the stock of Tho WaK era States Machine which makes tke menses of tbs aiana factoring plant of vital tutor art to many local peopU who own stock to ths ttagnr Oeatrtfogal Discharger Ota heus 9 e h. Italian-Englis- b, lexicons bar been prepared for use at Camp Dodge by Second Lieut. Hjalmar R. aen. In a letter to the war department. Brig, Oen. W. D. Beach says: I am sending you pamphlet showing results of otrr first efforts at teaching English to men from northern Minnesota and Dakota. Simitar pamphlets ta Rwasian and Greek will follow. I had my regimeotal sort oat speaking Finns, Swedes, RoneIans. Italians, sad Greeks They sect ms a hundred or mors After a talk the number waa reduced to tt. who. although they had this country from three to years, could not speak or demand English at alL Tt has helped them, howeeev, to know that their lack of knowledge of English edit net remit la their discharge. The men are a fin let phyrtuafiy and or learning The Bw dish --English lexicon, for tatsnem contains a list of army terms Finnish-Englis- h or i Airraow h. Ldmd, Prtoideat flonssliqh n Soctoty then ths Gtf-ak- t; f Utah. tom Abort fm Abort. Hugerout; Fall la Ful tan tag. Bob --4 UpsaBto The army ss a melting pot ta shown by the Institution of English classes in the training camps. While American soldiers with the expeditionary fores are learning ths it has become language of Franc , accessary to teach English to certain of the men now ta training at national army cantonments. The war department has received report of satisfactory progress mad by aa 'Engltab language class at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and commanding officers at other can tonmenta are authorised to inetitutf such classes when necessary. Report by UteL Hamniti. - S |