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Show Vol. 3, No. 2 CENTERVILLE, DAVIS COUNTY, UTAH GILBERT R. TINCEY IS NEW WARD BISHOP Ward Christmas Party Stork Fills Orders For Proves Popular Centerville Families (Observations of one who was there.) Twas the night before Christmas, and I believe almost every member of the Centerville First ward gathered at the chapel for the annual Christmas party. The large tree, decorated beautifully, was on the corner of the rostrum and around the tree children gave a program of songs and poems. The program was under the direction of the Primary and MIA. Santa Claus, livelier than ever, was there with treats of candy, nuts, and oranges for everyone. Greetings and good wishes were heard everywhere, and as I watched the expressions o n each ones face I decided the affair was very much a success. New Town Board Takes Office Seated, left to right, Bishop Gilbert Tingey, Therice II. Duncan; standing, Archer It. Clayton; inset, Vernon B. Carr Centerville First ward bishopric was reorganized December 16, with Gilbert R. Tin-ge- y being chosen bishop; Therice H. Duncan, first counselor; Archer Robert Clayton, second counselor; Vernon B. Carr, ward clerk. Those released were: Stake President Leroy H. Duncan, Clarence Reeves, William Tingey and Joseph Cardall. The change was effected at ward conference conducted by Orson Clark of the stake presidency. Expressions were heard from all outgoing and incoming members except Vernon Carr who was ill in the hospital at that time. The new bishop has had a wealth of experience in ecclesiastical affairs, which him to be the leader of this ward. He has filled two missions to Samoa, the second time presiding over the mission with The well-qualifi- es Sister Tingey and their family. One monument to his name is the translation of The Pearl of Great Price into the Samoan language. Other church positions he has held are: MIA president, counselor in Sunday School, counselor in ward and stake genealogical committees, president of Deacons quorum and member of presidency of the ward quorum of Seventy. Bishop Tingey has served two terms as a member of the Centerville town board. Born in Centerville, he spent most of his boyhood in Riverside, Bear River stake. His wife is the former Ruth Parkin and the couple have three children, Carol, Elwyn and David. Therice H. Duncan was born in Centerville, filled two terms on the Town board and served a church mission to Australia from 1928 to 1931. He is in the 'Turn to fuge two JANUARY, 1946 The closing of the year 1945 saw the end of the tenure of office of Centervilles old Town Board, and the installation of a new mayor and board. Herbert Haacke takes over as mayor, with the following board members: Earl Hansen, Willis Layton, Douglas Walton and holdover Thomas Cook. Wallace Walton is the retiring mayor, and the members of the old board were Thomas Cook, Therice Duncan, Gilbert Tingey and Merrill Rushforth. The latter group has served for two consecutive terms amidst difficult wartime conditions such as manpower shortages, lack of materials, etc., but have done a surprisingly fine job in the face of handicaps. We join in wishing the retiring board the best of luck and urging support for the new board in their future endeavors. o Ward Statistics Babies Blessed: Michael Barber Linge, David Allen White Jean Olea Selleneit, Richard Kurland Harrison, Wayne Harold Doman. Baptisms: Carol Dawn Burgin. Ordinations: Howard Fernley Hatch, ordained a deacon; Howard Keith Harker, ordained a teacher; Harlo Nielson Randall, ordained an elder; Robert B. Barton, ordained a deacon; Allan L. Beers and Claude D. Kirkland, ordained high priests. suspect that the best Christmas present ol Santa left this year for any Centerville home was the 7 lb., 1 V oz. son he brought to the Clyde McIntyres on Christmas evening. After three attempts wich reWe sulted in just girls, Clyde and Ruth finally rang the bell! Aw, were only fooling, and we apologize to those three cute little McIntyre girls. And we know that your folks wouldnt trade you for anything! Anyway, the Smith Randalls are rejoicing because they finally rang the gong for a girl after ever so many mere boys! Guess wed better apologize here, too. o Davis Stake Holds Get Acquainted Party Members of the six Davis stake wards were entertained December 19 at a party in the Farmington chapel. A program consisting of numbers from each ward was presented. Representing the two Centerville wards were Clyde McIntyre, with a rendition on the musical saw, and John Parrish by a vocal solo. After the program a dance was held in the amusement hall with music from the Country Club orchestra. Santa Claus was there with gifts. The party was under the direction of Kenneth Sheffield and Mildred Ensign, stake presidents. Get-Acquaint- ed MIA o Cardalls Move We regret losing the services of staff member Eva Cardall, and are sorrier still to lose her and Joseph from our community. They have both contributed much to the betterment of Centerville and their work is appreciated by residents of this town. The Newsette joins with you people in wishing them continued o Welcome To Centerville . . . Some place along the line of typographers, proofreaders, etc., some one dropped the Mr. part of the Lawrence Roberts family, so our humble apologies and Welcome to Centerville, Mr. Lawrence Roberts. We also welcome the Paul Thompson family. |