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Show Uiivj.r3al Microfilming Corp. Ill I'lerpo-i- GalVLalu t Ave. CitJ- - Me: (fafe Kiev; CeMESty T Volume 57,' Number 4 Brigham City, Utah, Thursday Morning, January 23, 1964 Bank Reports t ' - Stife IB PAGES The Box Elder County commission Monday directed a resolution be prepared for reorganization of voting districts In Brigham City and Tremonton. The county board turned down at least for a year a suggestion that districts in and Willard be divided. Meeting with the commissioners was Clyde Stratford, county Republican party chairman. Stratford had met previously with the commission and suggested some changes be made. w- Co-rin- Big Gains In Past Year year 1963 proved to be a banner year for Box Elder County bank, according to Don Carlson, president A. X t executive vice m established new records In almost every department. Carlson said. Total deposits reached a new high of over $7,000,000 as of year end. Earnings climbed from $59,444.45 In 1962 up to $89,589.77, an Increase of over 33 percent. Earnings per share climbed from $3.09 to $4.66 for a similar Increase. at the annual Speaking of stockholders, meeting Carlson outlined other slgnlfl-can- t developments. ..Loans, as MAYOR MAKES CALL A Mayor Willis Hansen is pictured using the new pay telephone in front of the city hall. (See Page 2 for additional pictures and story) WILLARD WANTS ONE 1-- Residents of Willard, meet, a cordial atmosphere Tuesday, voiced many reasons lng In why they want an Interchange built on Interstate Highway 15. Most . often repeated, how. was ever, Willards cture the economy to threat If the stru. Isnt constructed. 40 About gathered in house to townspeople LDS church air their feelings the before state highway depart, ment officials Tuesday afternoon. THEIR convince PURPOSE WAS TO the road represent, atives that Willard does need an Comedy Classic Slated Jan. 29 On Local Stage IBC-T- The Virginian, share emcee duties with Jernle Calderwood, a television ersonallty known widely as In japtaln KC of KCPX-Tiddltlon, Miss Shore, who Is hootenanny singer of some rill , To Attend f ! oQO L m a Conference ' r ir-- T. prominent leaders of Church of Jesus Christ Latter-da- y Saints will be featured speakers at the quart, erly conference of the Brigham City LDS stake Saturday and according Sunday, Jan. to Stake President Lawrence C. Taylor. Elder Earl E. Olson will represent the churchs Genealogical society and Elder Henry A. Matts will represent the General Welfare committee. Two Hbsrsfcrrv' 7z - - - J the of , 25-2- new bank at 156 South Main street. The building Is Ideal In every aspect with a warm and Inviting lobby, com. and convenient off. leers area and teller cages that enable us to handle our custo. mores promptly and efficiently, even at busiest times. fortable In SESSIONS of the conference will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The gen-erpublic Is Invited to attend GENERAL HEAVY SNOW This was a familiar sight Tuesday as motorists in northern Utah had to contend with an especially heavy snowfall. An inch - and - a- half fell locally in about 30 minutes. WAS n these sessions. Music for the morning session will be pro-vlde- d the Brigham City Fifteenth LDS ward choir. Spec, lal music for the afternoon session will be presented by the combined ward choirs from the Fourth and City Brigham Thirteenth wards. by HeavySnoivTuesday? Tut, Tut, Bach in '21... It hasnt. Officers of the bank are; Brigham Scott P. Horsley, president; Don weatherman, Citys venerable Back In 1933, the mercury plunged to a mlnus.27 degrees, another record. That was In February. The lowest reading January was a minus-2- 0 degrees In 1937, hardly shirt, for sleave weather. But don't feel downhearted about being shaded by these record readings. Weatherman Clifford promises there will more snow and colder be temperatures. Say, whats that white stuff falling outside? But don't feel downhearted about being shaded by these record readings. Weatherman Clifford promised there would be more snow and colder temperatures. And In fact it snowed all day Wednesday. We may reach that 50.1nch average yet. High and low mercury readings were listed as follows: Low High Pace Said Slow For Payment Of Auto Taxes The Box Elder county assessors office this week reported that the number persons coming in to pay motor vehicle taxes this year Is about the same as usual low. Assessor Fred L.- - Peter- Sen Indicated Wednesday that after an Initial flurry of activity the first few days, things have slowed of down. And it appears there may be the usual Jam-u- p of taxpayers Feb. 28 as the deadline draws nearer. So right now Is the time to get those taxes paid. The assessors office, Io cated In the county court house, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Persons wishing to have motor ve hide taxes assessed to real estate are asked to bring along their tax nolast-min-u- te Charles Clifford, says the average snowfall for a season Is about 50 Inches. And ' 21 49 31 as of Wednesday morning, he Jan. tice. . 22 Jan. 35 20 had recorded only 33 Inches this season. So hold on, you winter weary we still need that citizens, moisture. Incidentally, If Tuesday's snowstorm seemed like a wrath, ful blast from Mother Nature, consider that back in 1921 , representative. At the stockholders meeting some 28 Inches of snow fell I Why, they say theyre clear approximately 75 percent of the during Dec. 18.20. Thats the Youve seen that Invisible stuff. 19,224 shares outstanding, were local record. shield on television. represented In person or by Well, the Brigham City Police proxy. Of the total stock Issued, AND DURING JANUARY 1949 department now has suchtrans. 91 percent Is owned by Box there was a total of 48.5 Inches parent barriers In each of its Elder county residents. of snow fell In Brigham City. two police cars. A total 281 Individual stock, And thats a record, too, accord, Theyre called bubbles and holders are on record. lng to the U.S. Department of are installed between the front Commerce Weather bureau. and back seats. They make the NOTICE Also, If you thing Its been rear seat a virtual cell where Anyone having bought or cold this winter, stop shivering hard.to.handle prisoners can be sold property in the past year The lowest temperature re. confined for safe Journey (for or with any changes to be corded so far is a mlnum.7 the officer) to police station, made in their 1964 water degrees on Jan. Jail or elsewhere. 'schedules please notify us at And speaking of handles, both 605 South 3rd East (phone the door and window fixtures PA before Feb. 1st. have been removed, making es. Box Elder Creek cape virtually Impossible. Water Users Assn. Is Intended to The new. set-u- p J23ch aid the police officer when he Is operating a patrol car alone. Now, an unruly ruffian can't slug the officer from behind. Carlson executive vice pres ident; Robert C. Coleman, vice president and Cashier; D. Wayne Hunsaker, assistant vice president; Charles J. Klmber, assistant cashier; Bruce R. Christensen, manager, instal. ment loan department; John W. Langley, Jr., manager, real estate loan department; Veran N. Boothe, agricultural field A. Cant Get Hit From Behind, Say Police With Bubbles Special meetings Saturday afternoon and evening will be conducted with a welfare and genealogical theme. GENEALOGICAL MEETINGS scheduled for Saturday are as follows: a meeting with the stake presidency, 4 p.m.; stake presidency, high council, bis. hoprlcs, stake and wardgeneal. ogical committees,' ward high priest group leaders and their secretaries, 4:30 p.m. The en. tire stake membership will attend a meeting at 7 p.m. when an excellent motion picture will be shown for all family mem bers, particularly the young people, President Taylor said. lng the total number to 17 districts. In Tremonton where four districts now exist, a fifth and sixth district will be formed. In each community, the dls- trlcts will be made to conform with the bounderles of LDS wards. The county officials took a look at figures showing voter numbers In Willard and Corlnne before deciding to wait a year and watch population trends In the two communities. In addition, It was decided to change the name of Box Elder precinct to Brigham City pre. clnct. All of the voting dls. trlcts In Box Elder precinct are located In Brigham City. In other action, the commls. sloners accepted an apparent low bid of Tremontor Motor company to supply the county weed department with a three, quarter-topickup truck. This action was taken after only one bid was received on the vehicle, that from Ander. In Brigham City. sons-For- d However, the commissioners felt more than one bid should be entered and acquired a bid price from the Tremonton firm via telephone. A spokesman from Tremon. ton Motor said a formal bid would be submitted the following day. The new truck will replace a 1961 half.ton pickup truck which will be transferred to the county road department Countv Recorder Margaret Evans was asked into the meet, lng anent her recent request to attend the National Association of Counties convention in Hawaii In February. She requested the county pay $347 for travel, room and registration fees for the n four-da- y confab. The commissioners told Mrs. Evans Monday they had approved her claim Inasmuch as she was an elected official like themselves. They said she Is answerable to the public for the operation of her office. There, felt she should be Welfare meetings scheduled fore, they for making the responsible Saturday Include a visit and In request. and of welfare projects spectlon of the welfare storehouse during the morning. A meeting at 2 p.m for the stake presidency and welfare secretary; stake wel fare committee at 2:30 p.m and the general session at 7 p.m. for the entire stake mem Utah's final tally of 1964 bershlp In conjunction with the United States Saving Bonds genealogy program. sales and allocations reached ELDER OLSON, A MEMBER a 17.year high of $21.5 million, of the Genealogical society con. according to work received by ference staff, served as a miss T. Frank Coppln, South Box lonary In the Danish mission and Elder Savings Bonds chairman. has fill a stake mission. He has December sales reported for taught In various auxiliary or Box Elder county were $90,224 for the year totaled ganlzatlons of the church and and has served In both ward and $1,150,383, representing 118 stake superintendencies of the percent of the years goal, Coppln concluded. (Continued from Page 7) Bond Sales Make Record 13-1- Police Looking For Passer Hootenanny - Rich Talent lode -- ; will see Of Bad Checks SATURDAY AT BEHS FOR MARCH OF DIMES Stars of local, state.wlde and atlonal repute are combining leir talent In Brigham City's larch of Dimes hootenanny at ie Box Elder High School gym. aslum, Saturday, Jan. 25. Starting at 8:15 p.m. the folk ongfest . will . feature both imateur and professional taint story tellers and musicians. Mrs. Mickey Hansen, who Is taglng the big March of Dimes vent, announced this week that star of toberta Shore, F totalled Snowvllle. One of Americas all.tlme favorite plays The Man Who Came to Dinner, comes to Brigham City Jan. 29 and will be performed by the Brigham Young university theatre at Box Elder High school. This Is the same play and the same troupe which Is slated to tour the orient In February and March. It Is one of 12 college productions picked this year by IN RESPONSE TO assurance the USO and Defense depart, ment to go abroad for the enter, that an Interchange could be talnment of United Nations and built In the future when war U.S, military audiences. ranted, Box Elder County Com. mlssioner William D. Burton The local presentation Is be. said without an access when lng sponsored by the LDS Six. I15 Is constructed, growth may teenth ward. be thwarted and an Interchange never statistically Justified. Plot of the classic stage Fellow Commissioner Frank comedy revolves around the Reeder noted that when Willard ranting egotist Sheridan White, farm ground was taken for the sides, world famous radio com. mentator who literally takes reservoir, It reduced the county over the home of his hosts, tax base. It would add to tax the Ernest W. Stanleys In revenue If the structure were (Continued on Page Two) fsmall, midwestern town. jir " addition, the two drlve.ln banking windows provide fastest service possible to busiest The Brigham City area stag, customers to enter the bank gered under an extremely heavy weeks Several ago to transact Interchange. business, our ample but brief snow storm Tuesday Mayor Robert Morgan was In. area makes the when the sky dropped one.and.a. adjacent parking the U.S. Bureau of errand an formed matter to half Inches of white stuff In easy Public Roads probably wouldnt about a 30.mlnute perjod. complete. go for the structure because All Indications are that 1964 The down.fall, accompanied traffic counts did not Justify it will equal or greater Initially by heavy wind gusts,' provide financially. for continued temporarily clogged streets and At Tuesdays meeting, Mayor opportunities growth. highways. And It caused folks comes a time said there Morgan hereabouts to ponder on their when It pays dividends to use DIRECTORS OF THE BANK memories about the same kind common sense along with were and Include: of blizzard all back In 49 or statistics Jn making decisions. Glenn L. Don A. Carl, some other Andersen, year. On hand for the public hear, R also came on the heels of son, Douglas J. Fife, Scott P. lngs were Ernest Balch, Chair, A. Jensen, R.M. a January thaw which had turned Wayne Horsley, man of the Utah Road Kaiser, Walter G. Mann, all of the local area Into a slush commission; W.L. Anderson, Charles H. puddle. Whats more, It shocked chief planning engineer with Brigham City; Frank the local citizenry back to real, Kaysville; Dredge, the highway department; Earl Francis Jr., Richard K. Hem. lty.sprlng has not yet arrived. Mlckelsen, district engineer; W. Rulon White, all of Chris Metos, Information dir ingway, Harold Reese, Bear J. Ogden; IF YOU THINK this has been and W.T. ector, Hackett, River City; and Archie Rose, an exceptionally wlntery winter. recorder. MAYOR MORGAN said the Willard bay reservoir project has altered considerably the economy of Willard by taking 2,500 acres of top.notch farm land out of production. But he said the town has continued to grow and with faith In Its future, the town council recently Invest ed $26,000 In water supply development. However, the lack of an access to M5 would greatly hinder expansion. "If you want to make a town a ghost community shut the door on it, he said. LDS Leaders ; action three additional voting districts created In Brigham City, bring, V f THE YEAR 1963 was an exciting period as well. It was our Tenth Anniversary year, and In May we opened our Interchange 15 end, .V-- i $4,050,332.81. Loan totals In. elude real estate, automobile, home Improvement and farm loans. These loans are con. In the Box Elder centrated county area, from which our depositors come. ultra-moder- Economic Value Cited In year ' if ' K We of Mondays 1 -- A The fame, will do several musical numbers. Another headliner, Bob Welti, who has a large Intermountain following from his own KCPX. TV show, will be In charge of drawings for door prizes val. ued at hundreds of dollars. n Northern Utah's Instrumental and vocal group will be there. Included In the list of top flight performers are; Mike Whltehlll of Brigham City, the Navajo Enchanters from mterrnountaln school, Chuck Manley of Brigham City, Two Brothers and Two others of Box Elder High school, Vlr. glnla Cutler and Mary Jean Young of Corlnne, Ed, Dave and John, a well known folk sing. best-know- lng group consisting of Ed Mor. gan, Dave Huntington and John Jepperson; the County of Box Elder High school, Webster and d Hawkins, a banjo duo, and many more en. Thlokol-employe- tertalners. Brigham Citys first public full scale hootenanny is slated to be a long remembered event, Mrs. Hansen stated. She urged anyone within driving distance to attend. Brigham City Jaycees and Box Elder High Key club, who are In charge of ticket sales, have tickets available for pur. chase In a number of business places In Brigham City. . Proceeds from the show will be given to March of Dimes. City police are Brigham attempting to track down a youth who has attempted to pass sev eral bogus checks In Brigham City and who succeeded In one Instance. Police Chief Dell Fife said the youth was turned down In several local stores when he attempted to cash unendorsed personalized checks written on the Young Mens Mutual Im. provement association. However, one check for $15 was accepted at a local theatre, Fife said the checks were reported missing last week from the Jacket of Glen Aldous Weight, Perry, MIA And theyre tough, Police Chief Dell Fife. Made of plastic, you can't break them by hitting or kick, lng, he added. Also eliminated will be the practice of some suspects who before could open the door and make a break for It which has happened. fleet-foote- d aiso, now when an officer attempts to pick up more than one person, he has a place to put the first one while going after the others. What do the officers think about the new bubbles? superin. tendent of LDS South Box Elder stake. Brigham City reported 11 cases of mumps, two strep in. fections, five cases of flu ana one of cancer for the week ending Jan. 17. PTA DONATES $150 The Box Elder Board of Ed. ucatlon recently accepted a gift of $150 from the Corlnne School PTA for use in purchase of physical fitness equipment at the school. . CANT GET THROUGH Lt. Jack Jorgensen looks through a glass bubble which was recently installed in this police patrol car. The tough shield plus the removal of door and window fixtures (note lower right) makes the back seat a virtual celL A |