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Show t 1 was only Area Scouts see interest points by Thomas C. Stoddard, Correspondant, Troop $892 where Local Scouts, as part of the Lake Bonneville council contingent, toured high spots of the East Coast this week, preceeding their stay at the national Jamboree. The group flew to Detroit 98 Arriving BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Ufah cents. in Niagra Falls Thursday, August 2, 1973 Thursday night, the evening and morning were snent examining the scenic wonder. Friday, the group traveled to Sacred Grove. Mrs. Cap Ferry of West Corinne Rochester, N.Y., where they That night they attended the and her daughters. spent the night. While in the opening night of the Hill Saturday brought a bus ride area they saw several LDS Cumorah pageant. They were to New York City and further historical sites, including surprised to find local people at traveling en route to the jamJoseph Smiths Home and the the pageant when they ran into boree site. they saw Greenfield Village, Henry Ford museum and, hosted by Ford motor company, they toured the company's Dearborn stambing and metalwork plant. From there they went through Canada to New York. It was interesting that in Canada the value of the American dollar Garland Gazette Overnight guests stay for weekend a picnic luncheon. by Flo Munson AWAIT PERFORMANCE Getting ready for the childrens summer dance program annual show are front left, JoLynn McCosh and Denise McEwan; back, Cindy Beeton, Laurie Horne and Deborah Anderson. ces. The recital will be done in two sections: top and ballet under Shelley Swain working with the theme, Lets Dance. The modern dance will be under Sharon Christensen with a theme, My Little Girl Grown. Local children slate dance program Students in Recreation childrens Brigham City departments dance program will present a show at Intermountain school audtitorium Tuesday Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. The show will climax eight weeks of nearly daily classes, have where participants learned steps, technique and dances for tap, ballet and modern. The colorful pageantry will include through three performers, 12 years old. Dances are all original, choreographed by the in- structors and the music will be provided by LaRaine Petersen. Lights and costumes will color and harmonize the dan Join for Finale performers will join together in a finale. All the For an evening of colorful and delightful entertainment with no admission charge, join tickle us and let the your fancy, the delight you and the five year-old- s steal your heart, the instructors commented. seven-year-ol- Foundation report shows Box Elder adults complete 12.5 years of schooling In 1970 the median number of years of schooling completed by all adults, 25 years of age and over, in Box Elder County was 12.5 years. This was reported by Utah the Foundation, private research organization in their analysis of education and income levels in Utah. The Foundation study shows that 12.2 percent of Box Elder adult population had completed at least four years of college, 68.0 percent had finshed 12 or more years of schooling, and only 2.2 percent had completed less than five years of formal education. Leads Nation According to the report, Utah has led the entire nation in the median number of years of formal schooling completed by its adult population in every decennial census since 1940. Utah also leads the nation in the of its adult population who have completed high school and ranks third among the states in the proportion who have completed four or more years of college. percentage Foundation analysts point out that while there are exceptions, the amount and quality of formal educational training appear to be the most important elements in the ability of individuals to cope with the future. Other things being equal, there is a high degree of correlation between educational training and income, particularly for males. $ Census Shows According to the 1970 Census, the median income for a family excess fluids Lot Wfigh Ofoil copwltt Oirvc Center. of in Box Elder during 1969 was $9,154.00. For the state as a whole, the median family income in 1969 was $9,320. Foundation report observes that the number of wage earners in a family as well as income-earninopthe portunities in a community are factors accounting for some of the family income level differences reported in various sections of the state. Although Utah consistently has led the nation in educational attainment, it often Has been criticized for failing to prepare young people for the job opportunities available in the state. As a result, over the years many thousands of Utahns who The g completed their educational enrollments in vocational and technical classes during the past five years as evidence of this progress. Gains Popularity Despite the fact that career education has been gaining in popularity, the movement has not been without its - critics. Foundation analysts point out that there are both educators and parents who believe that the proper role of education is to develop the highest potential in students without regard to the economy of an immediate local area. educators express a fear that the present enthusiasm for career education might create a wave of Some training in Utah schools and colleges left the state in search prevent employment opportunities. potentials. of better professional and some achieving which will students from their maximum Strong Movement During recent years, however, there has been a strong movement in the state and the nation to promote the concept of career education. Career education is designed to expose every pupil to the world of work, to explore career opportunities, to encourage a career choice with the opportunity to change directions at any time, and to develop marketable skills in keeping with a students aptitudes, interests, and desires. While most business leaders and educators in Utah agree that public education still falls far short in fully meeting the needs of the community, considerable progress has been made in fostering the objectives of career education. The Foundation report cites the udded funds, the new courses und progrums, und the in- and creased interest Brigham man gains post at convention Past Grand Worthy President D.D. Billings of Brigham City, has been named to the special Diamond Jubilee committee for the Fraternal Order of Eagles by Grand Worthy President J.C. Mitchell during the 75th annual Grand Aerie convention at Seattle, Wash. The convention is in session and delegates and Aug. members of the Eagles and their auxiliary will be returning to the birthplace of the Order, founded on Feb. 6, 1898. Houseguests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Hall are Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hall of Hopkinsvill, Kentucky. Sunday they will join other family members for a C.W. Hall reunion in North Ogden Park. Overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gephart Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gephart and children Amy, Eric and Lezlie of Afton, Wyo. Other overnight guests at the Gephart home during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Milan Peck of Seattle who came especially to attend their granddaughters wedding at the Logan LDS Temple Thursday. The bride, Heidi Day, daughter of Bishop and Mrs. DeVon (Sherrie Peck) Day of Merced. Calif, will exchange nuptial vows with Tom Owens of Brigham City. A reception will be held at Sherwood Hills in Sardine Canyon. Attending from this area will be Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gephart of Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Harry of Gephart and family Tremonton and Paul and Brian Gephart of Bountiful. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. John A. Evans in Malad Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Don Limb. Clyde Thompson of Wise River, Mont, spent the forepart of the week visiting his brother-in-laand sister Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rogers. w Mrs. Gladys Bishop entertained at a lawn party at her home in compliment to Verona Arbon and her daughter Chris of San Diego, Calif, who are visiting relatives and friends in this area. Other guests included Alice Vanieta Chapman, Coombs, Yukie Sato, Peggy Stine, Florence Fredericksen, and Marsha Rogers. A delicious was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Carter entertained at a family dinner party at their home Sunday. Guests included Gene Wilder of El Paso, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Faye Greer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Masiak and family of Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Masiak and family, Mrs. Kyle Brown and son Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilder of Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Byran Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carter and family. The dinner was in compliment to Byran Anderson, Marian Anderson, Jeanette Creer, Ray and Diane Timberton, Darwin Carter, Suzanne Wilder who were each celebrating a birthday anniversary in July. Visitors at the home of Mrs. Lucetta Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bishop Sunday and Monday were Mr. and Mrs. DeLos Thompson of Brigham City, Mr. and Mrs. Odell Thompson of Napa, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. ReVere Hansen of Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wassom of Bountiful, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Thompsbn of Layton, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kunz, Able Kunz of Bern, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young of Logan. Randy Marriott of Fremont, Calif., Wendy and Nadine Marriott of Ogden have been 'spending a week visiting their Mr. and Mrs. grandparents Arthur Marriott. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Nielson have returned after an enjoyable visit at Jackson Hole. Mrs. Mildred Richards and Visitors at the home last Louise Harper of Mrs. week were ;Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Romney and three children of Castle Gar, Canada. Dinner guests at the Harper home were Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Harper and four children of Sunset. Mrs. Louise Harper spent the weekend visiting her LDS HISTORIC SITE daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gardner and family in Ogden. Fashion fabrics DESIGNER CUT POLYESTER DOUBLE NITS Cotton, Polyester "Ml. Florence, o 4.98 yd. Savings Bonds sales figures for June in Box Elder county came to $73,667 or 41.0 percent of quota bringing the half-yea- r total to $495,920, it was announced by volunteer South Box Elder County Bonds Chariman T. Frank Coppin of Brigham City. 4 29 IB yd. Crepe Stitch Solids , 60 wide Values to 5.98 044 S, yd. FOR BACK TO SCHOOL PINWALE NOTIONS 10 OFF New Shipment Just Arrived CORDUROY Sport Cord Prints 45 wide 100 Reg. 1.98 yd. Cotton On Complete School Notion purchase over $3.00 SI710CIL-T0- 1 WOVEN P CLOSE-OU- T COTTON ttUSLIN sur.ir.iER PRINTS Assorted Sheers, Flocks, 00 Cotton 45 PRINTS FABRICS Crepes, Solids wide 7? Values to 1.69 yd. & Prints. 77V Values to 2.49 yd.. 100 Cotton Patriot Prints 45 wide Reg. 2.29 1 44 yd FOR BACK TO SCHOOL yd. FOR BACK TO SCHOOL Better Quality LACIS WOOL PLAIDS WOVEN Fashion First Fall Plaids 54 - 60 wide SEERSUCKER TRIM PLAIDS, PLAIDS and MORE PLAIDS 749 398 5 ydJ I 198 yd. V Plaids, Plaids and More Plaids. FASHION SHREDDED Polyester Double Knits FOAM 60 wide Values to 5.98 yd. Full Bolts. 444 O yd. FOR BACK TO SCHOOL ACRYLIC PLAIDS 100 Woven Acrylic Washable FALL FASHION SCHOOL PLAIDS 60" wide 049 yd. 449 J ry Bean Bag WHITES Mrs. Bond quota POLYESTER DOUBLE NIT scimooL lb. bag Reg. 69c 1 Colleen Richards and daughter Gloria accompanied by Mrs. Beth Rees of Tremonton left Wednesday to spend a few days vacationing in Missoula, Mont, with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Richards and family. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown Friday was Mrs. Catherine Stallings of Eden. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bengt Jonsson and children Mary Ann and David of Kaysville and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Petersen of Centerville spent the day at Lava Hot Springs enjoying swimming aiyi VaM and ervlic Blends. 3.98 60 wiiae yd. 60" wide 3, 4rti AUGUST COTTON KNITS bar-be-q- daughter - Local Scouts are pictured outside the Joseph Smith home, one of numerous stops theyve made during a trip through the East. Boys are attending national Jamboree in Pennsylvania. and son-in-la- SCHOOL DRESS PRINTS 100 Cotton 45 wide Permanent 299 Press 1 39 Better Quality Crompton DRAIDS CORDUROY SOLIDS and Pinwale, Ribless, Pacer 7 Medium Wale TRIOS ,.75 2357 Washington Blvd. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Mon. A Thurs. till 9 p.m. yd. 45 wide OFF,, 198 929 I - O yd. We have the colors! 36th A Harrison 10 u.m. to 9 p.m. Mon, to Sat. - Closed Sunday cosniHD 0o oxd seco r |