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Show - r .. usKsa-- e - ' 11" S!iTCT-;-' ' - - p q1S30 C3-- fH Gims kscsited' special ran nvnms n ;.!( ( i: ; KAYSVILLE DAVIS COUNTY, UTAH. THURSDAY, VOLUME XLIX Wleandviinyt. As Davis residents prepare to ring in the brave D3w 1955, a last look at the old 1954 reveals a busy and eventful year is on the wane. Early in the month of January the yearly polio campaign was conducted. Under the direction of Mrt. Charles C. Gardner and George Q. Rich, a successful fund raising drive was accomplished. During the month of January, local Junior Chamber of Commerce organisations gave their Outstanding Young Man of the Year" awards to Robert V. Beadles in Clearfield, Dan Weaver in Layton and Max Sandal) in Kaysville. ' School News lands was burned in east Kaysville in a lightning caused fire. Three hundred volunteer fire fighters were finally able to bring the blazo ' under control. Davis Countys annual fair was a huge success as its gates closed Maybe thats how the past year Emil Whitesides was named should look to say, the Russions of Davis high school to but to us, it shouldnt be like that principal succeed G. Harold Holt who resignat alL ed to accept assistant superintendThe year might be tired, but it ency of the Davis school district. should be a gentle tirednesa, filled 'Joeeph Cook was subsequently with happy memories. It should named to succeed Mr. Whitesides bo like a weary, but happy, man as principal of North Davis Junior who has, after all, provided his high. t family with the very best things Early in Febrtary news was rehe could, considering the materials ceived that the Federal Government hes had to work with. planned to abut down the Sahara Even a brave new year cant do Village, Verdelabd Park, and Anmuch with a world that is so bent chorage Villa bousing areas. This raised the pesslbility of the Davis on Even a brave new year cant school district's government aid being greatly reduced. make politicians Coach Lynn Wilcox Davis Dart The year 1954 has much to he said on the credit sidd of his ledg- basketball team was entered in the er. After all,, he got us through Class A basketball tournament. A $40,000 blast partially dethe McCarthy hearings without too stroyed the elementary school in television sets! many smashed t , Centerville. Investigation proved We survived another political the blaze to bo the work of a campaign and sworn enemies in arsonist. Children from the October sent each other Christmas young Centerville school were transported cards In December! elsewhere for' the balance of the , He helped doctors And scientists school year jyb He repairs were come nearer to finding a Vaccine made to the iall&ag. , for polio. . Word was received that Battery Milk became a more popular A of the 222nd Field Artillery of drink, and coffee nerves seemed on the National Guard was being the wane. transferred to Layton. The unit No hydrogen bombs hit snyons uses the old canning factory in the we know! center of town as an armory. Chewing tobacco didnt corns Airplane Accident back into popularity. (You dont Tragedy struck April 19 when think thats important? Ill bet Mr. and Mrs. Roland B. Smith, you would if your husband chew- Clearfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Wil ed!) lism E. Robins, Ogden, were killed The flat look advocated by M. when their light plane crashed in Dior escaped Davis county or east Denver. The foursome were seems to have, so far! enroute to Wichita, Kansas, for a Christmas cams again and made special tales meeting. Mr. Smith everybody kind and thoughtful for was president of Box Elder Packing Corp. and of the Smith Froza few days. en Foods, Inc. Mr. Robins was So, 1954 is not a disgruntled old sales manager for Smith Sales Co. man with a white beard and a big The Smiths left four children, as scythe. Hes a distinguished lookwell as parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aling gentleman with a twinkle In fred Clearfield. Smith, his eye who is satisfied with the ' The Robins had one child, as well job hes done! An exciting campaign was conducted by Davis county candidates prior to the general election. Final tally showed the Republicans to have won seven posts, the Democrats four in the county election. November 12. was the date of Ksysvilles annual KCA variety show in which over 100 townspeople played important roles. A tragic accident in Layton on November 13 took the life of a KAYSVILLE Happy New Year, everyone! Remember all the things you worried about in 1954? Politics, drouth, depression, Measles, war, bombs, etc. ? ? How many of your worries actually ever happened not many, Ill bet. Well, my wish for you for 1955 that no more of your worries actually happen than did last year. is The girls shown a bore were presented with Silrer Gleaner awards in special services held in the Kaysrille Third ward on December 26. Shown, left to right, are the Misses Dora Bone. Mary Meiners. Vilate Brough, Joan Bloxham and Connie BalL Mrs. LaRue Cox and Mrs. Lillian Ringer are the teachers of the group. It has always provoked me a bit to see that the waning year is pictured as an old, disgruntled man with a long white beard, carrying a vicious looking scythe as though he meant to cut everyones heads off. TO PLANNED CELEBRATIONS WELCOME NEW YEAR FRIDAY J .,1 Davis county residents are, like the rest of the nation, preparing to mark the advent of baby 1953 into the cold world while bidding adieu to KAYSVILLE will be served. All members of the three wards who are of MIA age are invited. Again, special invitato stay tions go to the teen-ageclose and safely at home and at1954. tend the celebrations in their own Special celebrations are being towns. planned by private, civic, and NORTH DAVIS STAKE church groups. North Davis Stake celebrants are Layton Stake Dance invited to the stake house for fun A yearly dance is being staged and dancing beginning at 9 p. m. .by the Layton stake in the Layton Special interest age people are First Ward amusement hall begin-.hin- g having a special smorgasbord-iat 9:30. Music will be fur- connection with the dance. Howbished by a good orchestra, ac- ever, all MIA age people are welcording to the committee in charge. come to attend the celebration to will be fea- welcome in the new year. Hats and tures of the evening. bat-.ter- rs ed n noise-make- rs The dance is open to the public with special Invitations to the young people of the stake to enjoy ' the fun. 1 Lois Hodgson, Rosalie White-side- s, H. Dee Call, Ned Adams, A1 "'Woodland, Donald Prigmore, Joanne Offret, Kaye Henderson, Bar-ce- y Nye, and Clark Williamson are hr charge of the gala affair. f FUN IN KAYSVILLE three Kaysvdle wards are joining in a celebration beginning at 9 p. m. in the First ward. There will be a guaranteed' good orchestra, hats, hems, and other All noise-maker- s. i At midnight a delicious snack VEHICLES TO BE HIRED BY Temporary v Position is Open In Local P. O. a - The position of substitute carrier to temporary serve until the civil service examination is held and a permanent carrier chosen is open and applications can be made the Kaysville Post Office. The people are again reminded that carrier service will commence on January 17, 1953, and they must have mail receptacles installed ready for that date. Forwarding addresses must be on file with the Postmaster and correspondents and publishers must be advised of the patrons house number and street address. ' KAYSVILLE KAYSVILLE P. O. LAYTON YOUTH , KAYSVILLE Proposals will be received at the office of the Kaysville postmaster until noon LAYTON Word has been reIve never been one to make resoon January S for the hire of vehi- ceived that Joe Gailey, son of lutions. After all, why vow to do cles without drivers on an hourly Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gailey of something because its January basis for use in collecting, deliverin this that you havent been able to do has been listed Layton, ing, and relaying mad, during the years Whos Who in American before? Fiscal year ending June 30, 1953. Universities. But, this year, Ita different. Each proposal must be enclosed Joe will graduate in the spring Maybe its because there is still in a sealed envelope, with the noa bit of Christmas glow left around tation on the envelope Proposed from the University of Missouri house. our for Vehicle Service, City of Kays- at Kansas City, with a degree in He plans to return to Im going to resolve to treat my ville, Utah, and addressed to the dentistry. Davis his to propursue family with the same consideration postmaster. If bids are mailed, they fession.county that I show strangers who jostle must bear proper postage. He is married and they have two ms on the street or whom I josEither a pick-u- p truck or pastle. Its sometimes sad that wa children. senger car is acceptable and it arent as nice to the very few peowill' be used about 2.8 hours each ple in the world who really love ns day except Sundays and holidays. as we are to people who would be be made IS HONORED for hours Payment will rendered service of including loading time; payment , will NOT be made for standing, swing, or lunch time. The owner will be required to equip each vehicle with adequate locking device, and chains when necessary; keep the vehicle in reliable operating condition at all times; bear all necessary expense in connection with the operation and maintenance of same; deliver than each day to the starting point as ordered by the postmaster (post office, branch, or station) and remove them daliy after the contractual obligation has been fulfilled. . Blanks on Which to submit proposals will be furnished on application to the postmaster. i 1 KAYSVILLE Noting the as their parents. May 15th was , proclaimed as Armed Forces Day with both Hill Air Force Base and Clearfield Naval Supply Depot holding gala celebrations and open house for . the public. Layton City held a town-wid- e celebration on April 24 to mark the turn-o- n of a new light system through Its Main Street. Mss Gayls Morby of Sunset was crowned Miss Davis County at a special ball sponsored by the Davis County Sheriff s Posse. In her title. Miss Morby sppearod with the posse whenever they gave exhibitions, and also reigned as queen happier if they never saw us at the annual preview on May 30. Bond Election again! Boys Invited to Participate in Basketball Fun IH bet yon that suc- for everybody! 1933 does a lot . , cess the program enjoyed last year, the Kaysville Jayeees are again sponsoring a basketball school, for town boys between the ages of. 6 and 13 years. KAY SVILLE The Davis CounThe boys will be taught the elemental facts of basketball play- ty Wildlife Federation baa aning, according to Mel Manning, nounced that election of officers president of the local club and will be held on January 17, 1953, coach at Davis high- at 8 p, dl, in the Davis County , Boys are invited to be at the Health Center in the city building , high school on January 8 and each in Kaysville. , Officers expressed the hope that Saturday thereafter until the end of the season. Howard Green is a large group f, sportsmen would chairman of the project. attend the yearly election. Wildlife Group Plans Election i NO. 44 EVENTFUL YEAR 1954 CHALKED Death Claims Martha Barber UP FOR DAVIS RESIDENTS Maty . DECEMBER 30, 1954 Davis citizens voted overwhelmingly in favor of a school bond election In the amount of $2,700, 000 on May 26L la lata June, Clark Cheney, Kaysville, was named state commander of the Department of Utah American Legion. i The mosquito spraying program in the county met with success as - August 2 after two days of fun,' festivities, and displays. Primary election was held September 14. The Weber Basin Water Conservation project continued to progress on schedule and various towns and communities in the county made application for water from the district when it 'becomes on available. Politics , . passenger in his fathers truck as well as that of a pedestrian. Killed were William Spicer Madill, 27, Layton, when struck by a truck driven by Don F. Steed. Dennis Steed, was fatally injured Clearfield, when thrown from the truck as bis father swerved to attempt to miss the pedestrian. Fire damage estimated at $30,000 destroyed the Rits Theater la Lay-to- n Two-year-o- Layton Miss is Recipient of High MIA Award In Syracuse SYRACUSE Mrs. Martha Walker (Mattie) Barber, 81, wife of Clyde C. Barber, died early Sunday morning at her home following a long illness. Mrs. Barber, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, was born here May 8, 1VA1, the daughter of Jamea T. and Christine Cook Walker. A very active member of the L. D. S. Church, she was a member of the Syracuse Second Ward and had served as president of ths Primary Association, in the presidency of the YWMIA, and had held various offices in the Relief society. She was ward organist for a time, and had also been on the North Davia stake Relief society and Primary boards. , On August 23, 1916, she married Clyde C. Barber in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Survivors include her husband, two sons, and two daughters: James Vaun Barber, Rex C. Barber and Mrs. Dick (Shirley) Egan, all of Syracuse, and Mrs. Henry H. (Irene) Holland of Clearfield; a sister, Mrs. Lionel C, (Golds) Williams, Syracuse, .sad eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in the Syracuse Second ward under the direction of Bishop Mark Beater. Burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. . . ld Homemaker to Be Selected in High Schools on December 9. V, . MUs King Is New Golden Cleaaer LAYTON LaRae King, daugh--. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Buren V. King, of the Leyton Fifth ward, was pro, seated a Golden Gleaner award at Sacrament meeting, Sunday, De- cember 19, 1054, by Mrs. Carol E. Morgan, Layton stake president of the Young Womens Mutual Im. provement Association. - Through preseverance, the encouragement of stake and ward officials, and the assistance of her Gleaner teacher, Mrs. Orissa Thayne, Mist King has accomplished the necessary tasks required in the spiritual, executive, cultural arts, and creative fields of endear- or. 4 u . KAYSVILLE --1 Utahs Home-makof Tomorrow will be selected from 1,360 girls In 38 of the states high schools. - Tha la the official number of participants who were enrolled in the national search for the Homemaker of Tomor LAYTON Paul Kotschwar row when entries closed this was installed as president of the month. Layton Kiwanis at its special inA total of 189,530 young women stallation banquet held Tuesday at in 8,000 schools scrota the land Davis high schooL will take part In the program Other new officers include which Is open to senior girls In James E. Biggs, vice president; graduating classes of public, priJohn M. Park, immediate past vate and parochial high schools. president; Lynn Judkins, secreA Homemaker of Tomorrow will tary, and D. Clair Whitesides, be named for each participating Jabes S. Adams, Golden M. Adschool, each state and the nation. ams, Vird Cook, Smith S. Evans, A written examinaRobert F. Bitner, and George B. tion which will test the individual Wilcox, directors. aptitude for homemaking will be Robert F. Bitner acted as toast- the basis for naming the winners master for the evening. Kiwanis of the $75,000 in scholarships, Lt. Gov. Ralph P.. Smith installed travel opportunities and other edu the new Officers, and the group cational prises offered by General heard a talk by past district gov- Mills, sponsor of this search deernor, LeRoy J. Olsen. signed to glorify homemaking as a Musical numbers on the program career. were furnished by Mrs. Wilma The examination prepared by Science Research Associates of Freston, a male quartet of Doc ion Bitner, Christensen, Cutler, and Chicago will be given simultaneousKelly. A presidents report was giv- ly in all schools Jan. 12. A chart which evaluates factors en by John M. Park, and response by new president, Kotschwar. In home and family living has George Rytting played piano din- been sent to the schools for use in classroom discussions. A guidener music. book which various analyzes phases George B. Wilcox, Robert M.' Whitman, and Smith S. Evans serv- of homemaking will also he distribed as the committee in charge of uted. The girl receiving the highest arrangements for the banquet test score in each school will be entered In state competition where the wiftney will receive a $1,500 scholarship and a trip with her school7 advisor to Washington, D. C, Colonial Williamsburg, Va and Philadelphia. Her school will receive a set of the Encyclopedia LAYTON Mrs. Lucille Ann t Groves Green, 48, died at 6U10 a. The state winner who is named m. Wednesday following an extend- the Betty Crocker ed illness. Homemaker of Tomorrow in PhilaMrs. Green was born June 5, delphia, April 21, will receive a 1906, in Cripple Creek, Colorado, a $5,000 scholarship.. Aiding in makdaughter of Charles and Lillian ing this choica will be a committee of 13 nationally known educaWood Groves. tors. . On June 23, 1923, she married Alfred Green, and they have lived er Kiwanis, Install New Officers T' ' C. All-Ameri- g LaRae is a graduate kfTT htr the was affiliated with the lota Tan Kappa Social club end was library assistant for two yean. This past summer aha graduated from the Colsrrfs School of Floral Design at Dctt and is now a floral designer at Brown Floral. At present she U attendant secretary of tha ward College where - ( Young Womens Mutual Improve- ment Association and librarian for tke ward Sunday School ' 50-min- Long Illness Claims Life of Layton Woman' Bri-tanni- ca, an , fewer of the tiny pests were noted in Layton. than usual, despite good breeding She is survived by her husband, conditions. a son, Blaine Green, Layton; a First and second grade school daughter, Mrs. Delores Hampton, children were given the trial polio Ogian; her parents, Ogden, a sisvaccine shots during the month of ter, Mrs. Lillian Hayes, Nevada, June. and three grandchildren. Grass Fire Funeral services will be an. On July 20, approximately 200 nounced ' by Lind quilt Mortuary, acres of valuable watershed grass Ogden. Home Missionary KAYSVILLC' Ulu Alt Eu-muss- en returned berae the 17th cf December after Imlj cirrl i,? months in the Eaxtirn Cm dian mission. Ln. N. A. sen entertained at a f "j dlzrm for her daughters Sunday. There were thirty c -- 'it gathered to wslccme Alla 19 Children. Enjoy Annual Party KAYSVILLE Approximately Kaysville children enjoyed the annual day before Christmas shew and party held last Friday in tha 520 theater. Kaysville Santa was on hand to present all tha children with goodies, sponsored jointly by the Kaysville Jay-ceand Rotary clubs. The show was given as a gift by Lee Lfcica, of the theater. es owner-manag- er Wildlife Group Endorses Echo Park Projccl KAYSVILLE D. Keith T president of the Utah T. .1 i Federation has written a ' I i which has been sent to all i g' who have written Utah and congressmen In preirtt t V construction of the Echo ruri Em . Project. ' in n - In his letter, Dr. Barm g to the fact tint Cm f wildlife recourses la ths ci, i v derircyri ii;:l f structlon cf tla dm t. ' 1 c will bo C our wildllfa desert country . . . . r t fact that ths Ilr7 I Dr. Cnrm rcr1 Cm r a ; o tij t . i..' j i-- V vc t i c . i ' -- . |