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Show v. it I - 2 Box Brigham City, Utah Wednesday, January 6, 1954 K weekly newspaper, established in 1896. every Wednesday and entered as Second Class Matter at the post office In Brigham City, Utah under the act of March 8. 1879. ! pub-'Ishe- poakinif ByCWC h. thing for sure! I havent learned write 1954 as yet. My mental calendar just wont turn up. One - how-t- Now that the Christmas tree at our house has been disrobed, and the holiday decorations have been removed from the downtown streets, I can realize that the holidays are a thing of the past. startled last week when I was driving home to find a brand new traffic semaphore at the intersection of Main and south. It made me wonder how many Thy-times I ran the red light without realizing it was there. Ill probably never know, but lucky me, I didnt get caught. I was really, So now, Brigham City is a light town. The darndest story Ive ever heard was a true one that Roy Campion told me. It seems that last Friday, someone called John Howard at the Howard Hotel, Minnie Campion, themselves as saying that Roys wife had disappeared the day before and that a search was being made for her and her sister. The telephone voice continued with an inquiry whether tickets had been purchased at the bus station. Well it so happens Mrs. Minnie Campion wasn't even in town at the time and Roys wifeBernice, was on duty at the Youth Shop all day Thursday, the day of her reported disappearance and there isnt a sister in the area. repre-sentirt- g' Upon checking a little bit, weve found that this isnt the first ridiculous story to be fabricated and that there seems to be a definite pattern. - Why and how? Your guess is as good as mine. Probably some crackpot whose last thin thread of reason is ready to snap or perhaps a practical joker. We understand the police are working on the case. It all goes to show you, you cant believe I hope my wife learns everything you hear. a lesson from that and the next time she hears a rumor or a weird story about me being out with the boys when I definitely UNDER THE TREFOIL On December 14, the Bluebell troop made Christmas favors to put on the patient's trays at Cooley Memorial hospital. They were gold angels iwith little nut cups attached to them. We also took .candy for the nurses to put in them. As a special treat, Chew-inmade popcorn for the troop. This was the last meeting of 1953. Julia Clark, scribe. John P, Holland built several submarines before the Holland which became the first undersea craft accepted by the U. S. JNavy. One early model was powered by a steam boiler made out of a beer barrel. V r-:4- t tfn. -- V:l told her I was working at the office, she wont find it necessary even to phone and check up. Judge Lewis Jones pulled one in district court Monday morning that brought a good chuckle out of the crowded court room. District Attorney Calderwood was questioning one of the prospective, and reluctant, jurors. "Would you prefer not to serve? he finally asked. The judge, with a twinkle in his eye, interrupted by telling the I). A., None of us want to be here. Id like to take a little trip myself. & And that brings me to a clipping that Mayor LeGrande Horsley read at his inas folauguration, Monday noon. It lows: It is a gloomy moment in history. Not for many years . . . not in the lifetime of most men who read this . . . has there been so much grave and deep apprehension ; never Mr. and Mrs. Albert .1. Petersen has the future seemed so incalculable as at this time. their first fifty years of married . . . plan to celebrate In France the political caldron seethes life with family members and friends on Thursday, Januand bubbles with uncertainty; Russia hangs ary 7, at the Garland LDS Amusement hall. Festivities as usual like a cloud, dark and silent upon the will begin at 7 p. m. They request no gifts. horizon of Europe; while all the energies, resources and influences of the British Empire Kindergarten Club To are sorely tried, and are yet to be tried more Berchtolds Have New Hear Spencer Kimball sorely, in coping with the vast and deadly Year's Day Guests club members New Years Day dinner guests disturbed relations in India and China. Kindergarten Of our own troubles (in the U.S.A.) no at the lovely home of Mr. and will meet on Thursday, January man can see the end. It is a solemn moment, Mrs. Ersol Berchtold were: Mr. 7, at the War Memorial home for first meeting of the new Mr. and Mrs. Leo Young. and no man can feel an indifference, which Mr. year. Mrs. Darwin Young, and happily, no man pretends to feel in the issue and Mrs. Lyle Young, Mr. and According to Mrs. Dean Bun of events. Mrs. Dee H. Christoffersen, Leon derson, president, the meeting Note: The above, though it sounds current, is from Harpers Weekly, October 10, 1857 , . . almost a hundred years ago. And that ought to convince theres nothing new this week. you that Open house festivities, to in- elude a program and dance, will be held Thursday, January 7 in the LDS amusement 'hall in Garland for Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Petersen as they Observed their first fifty years of married life. The couple was married on January 7, 1904 at 'Brigham City with Bishop Lorenzo N. Stohl officiating. They are still active and cordially invite all family members and friends to a program and dance beginning at 7 p. m. on Thursday. They request ino gifts. Mr. Petersen was 'born April 8, 1879 at Bear River City, where he received his early education. Following graduation he attended college for two years at the USAC in Logan. the former Mrs. Petersen, Laura Hitt, was born October 14, 1885, at Malta, Idaho, a daughter of James B. and Jane L. Parke Hit! She attended public school at Malta, Idaho, then continued her education for two years at the Idaho State Normal school in Albion, Idaho. Soon after their marriage they moved to Malta, Idaho where they were engaged in ranching and stock .raising until 1925 when they moved to Garland where Mr. Petersen served for Family Return to Texas Among many family Christ' mas dinners given during the holidays was the one at the urday following a holiday leave home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus P. in Brigham City. Ward, Willard. While here they visited with All members of the family Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Forsgren and were present this year to cele- Mrs, Ruth P. Anderson. Christmas Day members of the brate the occasion, Forsgren family joined together iLorin and Jean Ward drove for dinner and celebration. Also home from Gainesville, Fla., attending on Christmas were where he has Ibeen working for Mr. and Mrs. Neil Zundel and the Fish and Wildlife Reserve, children, Patty and Michael, of now being transferred to Den- Salt Lake City. ver. Mrs. Anderson is the former Margaret Forsgren. Mrs. Zundel R. Staff Sergeant John Ward, will be remembered as Jeanne stationed at Castle Air Force base, Calif., was home on two Forsgren. weeks leave. Leon and Gwen Carver and Music Club Meeting children, Brigham City, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nelson and sons, Arranged For Saturday Ronnie and Dale, Willard, joinThe new music club of Briged the party. ham City will meet Saturday evening, January 9 at 8 oclock at the home of Mrs. Etta Back From California 800 North Main street. The program is to be in charge Mrs. Lola Stowcll has returned to her home In Brigham City of Mrs. Jean Madsen. Anyone following a two month visit to interested in this type of organiCalifornia. zation is invited to attend. Better charge a buffalo . . than drive too fast on ice or Show Ms os cimplo as Hilt. In Winter, snow usually falls. Snow usually get hard and slippery. If you drive too fast over something thats hard and slippery, you're apt to skid and bust something . . . yourself, usually. Then for goodness sakes why not drive slow? And use tire chains? DRIVE CAREFULLY may b Box 14-2- - Eaglo. Mrs. Jim B. Bywater, presi dent, reminded all officers to at tend. Arfiuauj cLy uiuu See Americas Most Exciting New Car Today The Completely New Star Chief Pontiac! Worlds Finest Union ol Luxury and Low Cost Mos-kowit- TV. ' - 4- aflqpff C. LOOK AT PONTIACS SCORE FOR - and more powerful engines set new standards for thrifty performance. cruising or quick traffic reqonse is yours at a finger-flicsOptiwototertraowi. from Milton D. Peters FORMER OWNER AND MANAGER HYDRA-MATI- C DRIVI COMPLETE electric POWER CONTROLS power window steering, power brakes, lifts, ( .omfort Control drivers seat and e Uydra-Maliare optional etpiipment for 1954 at extra cost. Dual-Rang- o THE PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN, General lowest 17 i 1954 Biggest Pontiac Ivor Boilt-3- 14 Inchoc Long Magniflcont Now Beauty, Inildo and Out Now Cuctom-Stylod Interiors Now Colors Most Powerful Pontiac Ivor Built Now Boodability and Driving Easa Incroc sod Cross-CountLuggago Boom h" Dollar tor Dollar Cron cant beat a He sincerely welcomes the continued patronage of old friends of the store and invites everyone to come in and say Hello and get acquainted with the famous and established lines he will continue to carry that have made Peters Jewelry known and appreciated. Youll find, too, the same courteous and personal service that friends of the store have enjoyed so much in the past, A Motors priced eight, is even mightier and more beautiful for 1954 far and away the finest car ever offered in Pontiac's 4ow price range. It is with a feeling of pride that Mr. Hansen announces new ownership of Peters Jewelry, whose name has signified dignity and quality down through the years. Mr. Hansen has been employed by Mr. Peters for the past 19 years as a WATCHMAKER and Jeweler. V. Here is the real news behind Pontiacs completely new Star Chief line and. the real reason why it is so important that you see and drive this magnifi-cecar soon. At a cost just above the lowest, you can now acquire the biggest and most powerful Pontiac ever built. And with this dramatic size and performance comes distinction of contour and interior richness that make the Star Chief the peer of any car for beauty. Come in and drive it for plentiful proof that Pontiac represents the worlds finest union of luxury pd low cost, nt E I Elder News & Journal Of PETERS JEWELRY .' you avo Captivating new cottons, designed in sunny California by Mode O Day. Cottons with style . . . cottons with flair . . . cottons that keep you looking crisp and pretty. We show only style from a big group of January sale dresses. Geometrical print on fine cotton, made with flattering collar, twin pockets. Sizes Hansen announces the purchase of : Jay tho Ilf your own! 2.99 of- the Fraternal Eagles Auxiliary are urged to note change in hour of meeting slated for Thursday, January 7. It was learned today that the meeting will begin at 7:30 p. m. to provide time for a business session before the playing of All officers Order J. C. Mrs. Colo.; Denver, (IMaude) Jensen, Salt Lake City; John A. Petersen, Garland: Mrs. WoodA. M. (Cleopha) Messer, land, Wash.; Mrs. W. M. (Lois) Flinders, Venice, Calif.; Mrs. Bob (Madge) Snyder, Ogden; cotton special Miss Violet Berchtold, will begin at 4 p. m. and will Joe and Moana iBerch-told- . feature Spencer Kimball, Dean of Law school at the University The remainder Of the after- of Utah. Mrs. Jack Horton has made noon was spent in playing games and watching the Bowl program arrangements. football games on television. Moapa Berchtold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ersdl Bechtold, celebrated her eleventh birthday anniversary on the afternoon of December 31. Girl friends joined With her in playing games and enjoying refreshments. Many lovely gifts were presented by Diana K. Jensen, Kay Roberts, Ro Jean Reeves, Susan Hansen and Mary Jane Loveland. many years with the Utah Idaho Sugar company. Ten of their 11 children are still living:, Wilbur J. Petersen, m. ur Young, Robert, Eleventh Birthday Party Cop-penge- r, AMU ARY Hour Changes Berchtold Enjoys Meeting Moana For Eagle's Auxiliary De Lonne Anderson And. Lt. and Mrs. DeLonne Anderreson and daughter. iPeggy, turned to El Paso, Texas on Sat- SCOUTS? t Subscription rate In Box Elder County: $2.25 per year payable in advance; in combination with the Box Elder Journal (published Fridays) $4.00 per year; $2.00 for 6 months; single copy 5 cents. Outside Box Elder County, $3.00 per year, combination rate $5.00. Charles W. Claybaugh, Publisher Gladys lohnson. Advertising Manager Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. Utah State Press Association. National Editorial Association and United Press. Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association. Salt Lake City. Entire Family Home For Christmas Dinner GIRL w 4 V d Norwalk, Hess, Laura Calif.; Mrs. Loyd ((Winnie) Santa Paula, Calif.; Tremon-ton- ; !R. Petersen, Howard D. R. (Bettylou) Mrs. and 27 Nonwalk, Calif.; Logan, and 12 greatgrandchildren grandchildren. have lives The Petersens' been a continuous round of work, excitement and pleasure. They would be delighted to have friends join with them on trieir golden wedding Mrs. Open House Festivities Fete Mr. And Mrs. Albert J. Petersen on Wedding Date To Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary Elder NEWS East 2nd South 1 (0IPIPm MdDTOHB COMPANY Phone 74 Brigham City |