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Show Volunteer THE lowers PAYSON CHRONICLE 3 Thursday, January 6, 1972 FOK THK I.IVINd Ellis (Elva) Meehan, Daly City, California. W. Bird Allan lives alone :t 118 South 400 West Street, Pay-so- n. His vocation was and he still continues black-smithi- ng work in his blacksmith shop the rear of his home even though he is nearing his 91st year of living. He also enjoys working inhis yard and keeping house, with the help of his daughters. He has a rare sense of humor and enjoys life to the fullest. He loves flowers, nature, good reading material and funny to at WITH PRACTICED HAND, technician Cathie Bessinger operates centrifuge at the March of Dimes Prenatal Care Clinic in Lansing, Mich. Mrs. Bessinger, a Junior League member, is among the volunteers from leading womens organizations who prenatal care or projects with the voluntary health organization. Their aim: improving the quality of life at birth and prevention of birth defects. January is March of Dimes month. birth defects are forever. ...unless you help. i march of Dimes I THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLISHER Economic outlook good for Utah Governor Calvin said today Utah is The Pasadena Rose Parade was a colossal event as denoted by these pictures taken by publisher J.C. Henderson, who attended with his wife and son, Lane. All floats are constructed of real flowers, most of them having their own individual water supply, by means of small plastic tubes. Top is the official Tournament of Roses Band. The two schools Michigan and Stanford each entered gorgeous floats. Other outstanding entries were City of Glendale and Alham- - iencing good economic activity, and predicts a continuation next year. The Governor said Utah is in better shape than most other states, noting that, Utah is one of only half a dozen states in the nation that are not in bra, Dr. Pepper and the FTD Florist Assn. A group of Spanish Forkers, part of two bus loads were snapped as they left They also enjoyed such places as Lion Country Safari where wild animals roam at leisure, Knotts Berry Farm and Ghost Town, an entertainment center deluxe and the world famous Disneyland with its famous rides and entertainment and the super Disney on Parade staged each Christmas season. 83rd annual Tournament of Roses breathtaking sight The 83rd annual Tournament of Roses, a breath-takin- g procession of flowered magnificence, was staged in clear and crisp weather Saturday without a hitch despite threats of dis- You make Me Feel So Young, a float showing three cherubs in white gladiola on a threetiered fountainof youth. Orchids formed simulated sprays of ruptions from types. An estimated 800,000 spectators, some of whom huddled along the curbs all night during a chill, lined the five and a half mile parade route and watched and cheered the extravaganza which lasted for two and a half hours. Additional millions sat in their homes to see the colorful parade in comfort. The nearby city of Glendale won the top honor, the Sweep-stak- What the World Needs Now a float entered by Is Love, Bank of America, won the Presidents Trophy. It depicted a large wicker basket with a display of pink roses drawn by two white doves flowered in rose petals. Grand marshal appropriately for the procession with its musical theme was bandleader Lawrence Welk who rode in the lead auto. After the parade, the 59 floats which cost from $18,000 to $35,000, each to construct, were towed to Victory Park for leisurely inspection during the next few days. The of police estimate 800,000 on the parade route was much lower than in previous years when a million or more spectators were present. Demonstrators against the war in Vietnam marched among spectators of the parade with placards but most were and caused no trouble. water. es Award, for its float depicting the tournament theme in a floral Joy of Music, tribute to Winter Wonderland The float showed a horse-draw- n sleigh in a mass of white chrysanthemums and carnations. The grand prize was won by the Florists Transword Delivery assn, for Aquarius, afloat portraying the song of the same in adornments of iris, carnations, gladiola and pink orchids. The theme prize went to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for name good-natur- GO CLASSIFIED ORD PICK UP EXTRA KODAK FILM FOR HOLIDAY FUN HELP! sure youre ready for holiday fun with color film for your camera. Stop by and stock up now. We've got the Kodak film in the size you need. Your funtime photographic headquarters Geun's 47 South Main Photo Shop ! jobs has been about 53,000. The Governor also applauded the cooperation of the states service clubs, private agencies, and development regional groups for their industrial development activities. He said A daughter, Mrs. James West wrote the following tribute to her father: It was Christmas! It happened nearly fifty years ago, but what an impact on my memory. My Dad is one in a million, but that Christmas he was one in a Universe. There we were, seven of us W. Bird Allan our children, anticipating Do not keep the alabaster Christmas Eve Social. It was boxes of your love and tenderheld annually in our little comness sealed up until your friends munity. We were chattering and are dead. Fill their lives with laughing incoherently even sweetness. Say approving though this was our first Chand ristmas without Mama cheering words while their ears can hear them and while their money. hearts can be thrilled and made Mrs. West tells how her father happier; the kind things you pulled his brood to the social meant to say when they are on a homemade sleigh: I remember him marching straight gone, say before they go. The flowers you meant to send for ahead with his shoulders back their coffins, bend to brighten and chin up.. I know now he was and sweeten their homes before stepping off into something that took a lot of courage. Later in they leave them. If my friends have any alabaster boxes laid our front room around our potbellied stove Dad served us away, full of fragrant perfumes of sympathy and affection which warm milk and bread. Our little Christmas tree, brought from they intend to break over my the nearby hills, adorned one body, I would rather they would corner. Strings of our home bring them out in my weary and troubled hours and open raised popcorn made it the most them that I may be refreshed beautiful tree I had ever seen, and cheered while I need them. or smelled. I would rather have a plain Then Dad told us he was ready coffin without a flower, a funeral to give us our Christmas Gift. without an eulogy than a life We thought he should wait until without the sweetness of love morning, but he in his wisdom and sympathy. knew now was the time. We Thus reads the creed of W. sat in wonderment. Seven of Bird Allan whom we wish to us waiting for Dads gift. He honor in our Flowers for the Living column. Mr. Allan was born April 10, 1881 in Glenwood, Utah . He lived in Springville as a young man. He DeEstie married Weight in Springville on Feb. 17, 1904, and the marriage was later solemnized inthe Salt Lake lempie. She died in 1926 leaving him wih seven young child- Davis, Payson; University Ave. & 2nd South; Provo, Utah We have the most affardable Fords in the area and we need your HELP to clear our already overstocked used and new car sales lots. For information call me: Gordon A. Hendrickson at 373-406- 0 or at my home, That's 2. GORDON A. HENDRICKSON 350 North Main, Payson, Utah Please drop into our Showroom and let me show you our '72 Mustangs, Pintos, Mavericks, Gran Torinos, and Buy a '72 Ford our gret line of at Ford Trucks. '71 p .os until January I. Remember Gordon Hendrickson and Givan Ford for a better buy for your money. Bus. phone 373-406- 0 2 Home phone Jesse Counselor in his Elders Quorum; Bishop for nine and one half years in the Salem Ward; a teacher in the MIA; Chairman of the Stake Genealogy' Committee, Counselor in the High Priest Quorum; Presi-dent of the Stake High Priests, Ward Teacher and High Priest Group Leader. A SONS TRIBUTE In conclusion may I quote the concluding verse from a poem written by Blaine Weight Allan: The anvils music sounding these many years faint then Grew through pain and tears. No more tae plow shares camei to be remade, The widows shovel to be re-- 1 T silent' I paired. Yet all was given for the joy I To live and let' of serving live. Flesh history of our town I 1 t touched today seemed erosion of a wea' thered palm. I saw a nations story, carved in glory, A true map of life My It 2 If your home should BE CAUGHT bura-DO- NT o SHORT! bring your. . . INSURANCE TO VALUE ren. He married Berdetta Daniels Barnett of Payson in 1931 and she died in 1964. Mr. Allan has six living children: Mrs. Ralph (Verda) Allan, Richfield; Blaine Allan and Mrs. Dean (Neva Joy) Lee, both of Mesquite, Nevada; Mrs. James (Rheuama) West, Palmyra; Mrs. Carl (Leueda) Blad, Las Vegas, Nevada; 27 grandchildren; 77 with Cascade! Mr. Allan also has three step children: Mrs. Kenneth (Aleen) Christensen, Salem; Shirley Barnett, Provo; Mrs. that these people deserve the credit for helping to increase the states industrial community. John J. Leete, Director of the Utah Industrial Promotion Division, joined the Governor in CENTRAL UTAH INSURANCE AGENCY Phone expressing gratitude for the city, county and regional industrial promotion groups. He said he looked forward to continuing cooperation and coordination among all the state develop-me- nt agencies. 465-202- 6 94 West 100 North Payson, Utah KENNETH ROBINS Because Im planning ahead. 0 J Because Im committed to something more than just watching television. 3 3 Because a background in more than one area means something to my employer. 3 3 1 3 3 3 YBuo 465-207- Payson, Utah ed economic distress. For that reason, the Governo tax innor contemplates crease during the coming year and even expects to continue a small surplus in the states budget into the coming fiscal year. Most economists feel that the state will benefit from growth in the national economy which is already widely foreWe can steer a little cast. ahead of the nation, the Governor said. The Governor said he was pleased with the results of the states Industrial Promotion Division. He said that the states net gain in manufacturing establishments since 1965 (when the Utah Industrial Promotion Division was established) is about 125 new firms. The Governor said the total gain in new into bed. Many times since, my memory has been my Bethlehem Star. I have heard Silent Night in the wind, but best of all, I get an occasional glimpse of Christ shining in my ninety year old fathers face." CHURCH ACTIVITIES W. Bird Allan has served his church as a counselor in the Sunday School Superintendency; stories. Because an evening class at BYU is too convenient to neglect. GIVAN FORD SALES 465-207- Be L. Rampton now exper- started talking. His gift flowed freely and clearly from his lips. He told us how much he loved us and how much we meant to him. Then he told us the story of the Christ child. Never have I heard such a story. He brought it to life! That gift of love gratitude and peace is still mine. We learned the true meaning of Christmas. We knelt together in a most humble family prayer and we thanked God for his gift to us The Savior of the world. Outside the world was singing Silent as our Dad tucked us Night iz 3 1 Registration Deadline - January 26 Classwork Begins Thursday February 3 Mail-i- n V r I l l l I I I Cut out and mail coupon for your free 1972 Spring Class Schedule. Name S 8 .3 i S Address City Zip Previous student - yes Phone no i i 3 i l Brigham Young University Evening Classes l 3 Division of Continuing Education i I i Herald R. Clark Building Provo, Utah 84601 1 |