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Show The girls won the SWAT 'EM NOW! You'll find it's swatting flies early in the spring that pays. ance Contest by 65 for the against 56 boys. CENTERVILLE, DAVIS COUNTY, UTAH JASPER W. PERKINS MRS. ANNIE BURGIN OBSERVES 91st BIRTHDAY loved one, and most of us remember visiting her at one time or another and receiving a little bit of candy or something from this generous person. Mrs. Burgin is a daughter of Stephen and Lucy Richmond, and was born at Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, England, March 4, 1854. She and her late husband, Frederick Burgin, were married at Hougham parish, Leceistershire, May 23, 1877. As L.D.S. Church converts, they came to America eight years later and settled at Centerville. Mr. Burgin, n a orchardist of south Davis County, died 10 years ago. Mrs. Burgins only living brother and sister reside in England, and her nephew and neice, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Burgin, have resided with her for the past 12 years. well-know- CHURCH NEWS Elder John F. Jones, president of the Stake Missionaries, expressed many fine inspirational thoughts in Sacrament Meeting February 25. Sheldon Pickering, U. S. Army, on furlough from Florida, told of his happiness in being back home for a few days. Sherrell Winn also talked about a beautiful garden. In Sacrament Meeting March 11, President Wesley E. Tingey related ng interesting remarks. Funeral services were held in the Ward Chapel on Tuesday, March 20, for Jasper William Perkins. Mr. Perkins, 68, died at his home March 16 of a heart ailment. A resident of Centerville for the past three years, he had earned the respect of everyone in the community. He was born at Randolph, Rich County, May 1, 1877, a son of Jasper and Lucy Garrett Perkins. In 1898 he moved to Diamondville, Wyoming, where he lived until 1902. He resided in Chester, Idaho, until 1922, and then moved to Idaho, and served as bishop of the L.D.S. Ward there for 20 To-panc- e, years. I He was an active member of the L.D.S. Church and had held many offices in the Church. He was married to Ruth Ferrin, December 14, 1898, in Diamondville, Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Areta Rigby and Mrs. Lucy Price, Centerville; Mrs. Ida Dayton, Bellflower, Calif.; Mrs. Evelyn Lindsey, Salt Lake City; and a son, Maurice Perkins, Idaho. To-panc- e, says Vicki Smith. When the man took my picture I was frightened of the big flash of light, but I hope you can see how big I am getting. And, Daddy, even though I have never seen you, Ill bet I wont be afraid of you when Vicki is the you do come home. 1 'z year-old daughter of Pfc. Robert L. Smith, USMC, and Larean Rigby Smith. Hi, Daddy, -- ARVEL W. PORTERS WEDDED 50 YEARS A' Hi, Daddy, gurgles Gloria Thatcher, see how well I can hold my head up now. Dont you think I have changed since you last saw Gloria was born November 14, 1944, and is the daughter of me? Petty Ollicer 1c Albert Thatcher and Donna Reeves AMM Mr. and Mrs. Arvel W. Porter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 11 with an open house. They were married March 10, 1895, in Colonia, Pacheco, Old Mexico, by Apostle George Teasdale. On October 3, 1906, the ceremony was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Before residing in Centerville, the Porters were residents of Ogden for more than 35 years. Both are active members of the Church. in- cidents and missionary experiences. Mrs. Ivah Parrish and Mrs. Mary Parrish also urged all to give generously to the Red Cross annual drive now under way. The Teen Age group sponsored a fine Sacrament Meeting March 18. Elder Richard L. Williams conducted. Elgin Rigby offered the invocation. Excellent talks were given by Calvin Tingey, Norman Evensen, Carol Tingey, David Wilson and Carma Darley. A violin solo was given by Lila Folsom, accompanied by Faelela Adams, and a male quintette rendered a fine selection. Lorraine Ford gave a recitation and Charlene Evensen pronounced the benediction. Elder Dale Tingey, U. S. Army Air Force, was on furlough and gave us some April, 1945 RUn IIDandlally! PASSES AWAY Mrs. Annie E. Richmond Burgin observed her 91st birthday anniversary Sunday, March 4, at her home. Besides being the oldest resident of Centerville, she is a well- faith-promoti- eek Church Attend- Vol. 2, No. 5 some very fine 8-w- GLEANED FROM THE RECORD . . . Interesting excerpts from minutes of the Centerville Town Board: March 14, 1916. The matter of the distance of the curbing, to which the Town would deliver the water from the mains of the water system, was discussed, and it was decided that this would be 10 feet from the property line. The demand of L. A. Blackner, of Salt Lake, for $100.00 for allowing the pipeline to cross his property near the Old Mill, was discussed. On motion of F. W. Walton, seconded by Don Major, it was unanimously voted that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Blackner by letter that the Board would be willing to allow him $25.00, and if that amount was TOWN BOARD NOTICE Cut courtesy The Deseret News Warriner A. and Mary Norwood Porter, was Mr. Porter, son of born April 19, 1875, in Porterville, Utah. Mrs. Porter was born in Heber City, December 6, 1876. She is a daughter of Willard and Charlotte Moulton Carroll. The Porters have six sons, Arvel W., Willard W., James E., Elmo E., and Maurice C. Porter, all of Ogden, and Wendell C. Porter of Centerville; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildre- n. The Town Board asks that people do not take magazines, books, trees, and other such articles that will burn, up to the city dump. This is against an ordinance of the town. IRRIGATION WATER USERS NOTICE At a recent meeting of the Deuel Creek Irrigation Company it was decided that those renting shares should contact the watermaster by May 1st. The board of directors that was elected is made up of William Tingey,, Willis Layton, and E. E. Randall. It was decided that water will go on turns May 15. not acceptable to him the matter would have to be settled in a legal way. On motion of March 22, 1916. Don Major, seconded by F. W. Walton, it was moved and carried that all users of water from the water system be required to agree to use the water for at least one year, in order to be allowed to make connections with the system. April 26, 1916. William Barber was appointed to take charge of the decorations of the Alberta Hall for the Ball and Social to be given by the Town in honor of the completion of the water works system. May 17, 1916. Pres. J. E. Williams stated that Bishop Ford had spoken to him about purchasing the South District school house. . . . It was moved and carried that Pres. J. E. Williams wait upon the Bishopric and ascertain from them what they intended to do with the property in case they purchased it, also what improvements, etc., would be made. Pres. Williams stated that the Board of Education desired to rent the building for storage of school supplies while the Central School House was being con- structed. Sept. 17, 1916. Moved and sec- onded that the following reward be offered and published: Reward of $50.00 offered for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons caught stealing poultry or otherwise, or entering any public or private buildings within the Town. |
