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Show by Mu :tTi . . Experience Christmas in Church This Year Call As usual the Candlelight Program, presented by the Ephraim Junior High School was a highlight of the holiday season. We offer congratulations to Mrs. Vera Erickson and Mrs. Maurine Nelson, recipients of the candles for this year. No finer choices could have been made. We were also highly impressed with the caliber of music presented during the program. Barry Coleman and Conrad Dunn have done a tremendous job with these young musicians. It would be hard to find better musicians for their age anywhere. The mere fact that such a large number of students participated, evidences the extreme interest in music w hich has been generated in the school. We are gratified that this form of art expression has gained the prominence it has. MJg i jP hen the angel of the Lord declared . to the shepherds in the fields of Judea, " F ear not: for, behold, I bring I you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people," he sent a message of hope and truth resounding through the centuries to our day: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2 f V : 16-1- This Christmas and each day in the New Year before us, let ua talk of Christ, preach of Christ, and pray to God in the name of Christ, in order that we, our children, and all mankind may be influenced and blessed by the Divine Son of God whose birth we celebrate at Christmas time. Let ub each individually and with our families reverently bring the teachings of the scriptures into our daily living. They proclaim that the right way is to believe in Christ and deny Him not, and to strength, and our whole soul. (2 Nephi 25:23-29- ) worship Him with all our might, mind, and Nk eagerly and gratefully join in the joyful If we will do these things, we then will peace, good will toward men," (Luke 2.13-1anthem, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Then we will contemplate the that filled the heavens at the birth of Jesus Christ. conduct of our lives and mend our ways where needed so i that, indeed, the promised peace and good will of Christmas may be ours now and forever r 4 -- That all mankind may do so and rejoice in the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ is our fervent Christmas prayer and blessing. shopping makes it to laugh at our own harder than ever expense. The Christmas essays, printed on Page 2, written by some of the elementary school students and sponsored by the Marketplace, are really choice. Many indicate a depth of thought concerning Christmas. We urge you to read and enjoy them. We left the spelling just as it was, which makes them even more enchanting. THE FIRST PRESIDENCY S' Memo to Santa you and 1 Nick, as partners There's one switch Id like to try: Christmas Eve, what say we swap? I'll play Santa, you be "Pop. Let me pass out the toys and thrills And, next month, you pay the bills. Not so trivial: It seems quite fitting and proper that Christmas is celebrated so close to the end of the year. What better time to reflect upon the past? And what more appropriate time to look forward to the future? We look back with satisfaction. We look ahead with optimism. After ail, we have good friends like you. Merrv Christmas! Ephraim's Commemorative Calendar, the first event to take place in commemorating Ephraims 125th anniversary, is now available to the public at several Manti and Ephraim locations, according to Mrs. Kay Willardson, Ephraim City council member. Ephraims Human Relations and Cultural Enrichment committees have spearheaded the project, Mrs. Willardson said. The committees sought out historic pictures and the dates of important coming events to include in the publication. The front cover has a reproduction of the picture of five young ladies who served at the Scandin avian Jubilee about 1915. The back cover includes several advertisements by business people in support of the project. e Some of the pictures in the interior are also sponsored by local institutions. Among those pictures are one of the post office, of the Noyes Building under construction, a Black Hawk celebration and of the Junction full-pag- Co-o- The calendars are now available at the Buchanan Mortuary in Manti and at Valley Jewelry, Ephraim Hotel, Neal Funeral Home, Snappy Service, Plants 'n Things, Christensens, Anderson Drug, LaRue's Floral, Ephraim Auto Parts, Ephraim Health Foods, Hinckley's Music Co. , Stevens Brothers, Lees Husky, Deweys Phillips 66, D.U.P., Snow College, Donnas Fabric Shop, Ephraim Art Metal, House of Glass, James Jorgenson Construction, Normas Beauty Salon, the Hair Hut and Cobble Heaven Market in Ephraim. e Messenger-EnterprisPrinting produced the calendars. "We are happy that this historic calendar is available during the Christmas season," Mrs. Willardson said. "It makes an attractive and worthwhile holiday gift, and also serves as a reminder both of our heritage and ol our efforts to commemorate it during 1979." I w 20c a copy fragrant, Special Yule candles brightly colored, rich in symbolism presented by Ephraim Junior High School as the centerpiece of ns now adorn the Candlelight Service homes of Mrs. Vera Erickson in Ephraim and Mrs. Maurine Nelson in Manti. Mrs. Nelson, who has been a secretary in the South Sanpete School District office during the tenure of four was cited for her superintendents, "calm wisdom, efficiency; her pleasant, friendly disposition and her dedication. A widow for 22 years, Mrs. Nelson three sons and raised a family of six three daughters, sending the sons on missions while carrying on numerous church and civic activities. She is for the Mormon secretary-treasure- r Miracle Pageant, has been the personal secretary to past and present stake presidencies, was secretary to the Mental Health Clinic in its beginning years. She has been active in the American Legion Auxiliary, has served in MIA, Primary and Sunday School in various offices, "has been a second mother to many young people w ho came to unload their problems on her shoulders. Mrs. Nelsons citation recounted an unusual experience in her life: . . . She worked as secretary to the assistant director of the Topaz Project in Millard County during World War II. She recorded in shorthand the 6,000 interviews made with the Japanese over 12 years of age regarding their loyalty to the U.S, Mrs. Erickson, who w as 84 on her last birthday, still continues a lifetime of work-a-da- Commemorative Calenders Available V I If our Christmas this year is to reflect the sacredness of that first Christmas, we, too, must know and declare the Divine Sonship of Jesus Christ. p fl Annual Y yV t Concerning Christmas . . . 1 have Charles Dickens says: of Christmastime, thought always when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of in the long calendar of the year when men and women seem by one consent hearts freely, to open their shut-uand to think of people below them as if they really were fellow travelers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys." Christmas MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1978 Volume 93 Number 25 g y ihurth and community. She has been president of the I)LP, president of the Ladies Literary Club, president of PI A, which awarded her a life membership She was a member of the Ephraim I ibrary board for 25 years. Herchurch acn Hies have included 15 years on the Stake Relief Society board She has been a Relief Society class leader and visiting teacher and held positions m other auxiliaries For 10 years she was a guide on Teriple Hill in Manti. "She has been a wonderful neighbor, her citation read, sharing her time and her delicious cooking with everyone." And her citation continued "She has been a source of wisdom and comfort to her family and friends in times of trouble." She is a living example of compliance with the admonition to love ones neighbor as ones self, and in return is loved by all who know her." The Yule candle was presented to Mrs. Erickson by Lisa Ray, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ray , Fphraim, and to Mrs. Nelson by Sandra Ockey, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ockey, Ephraim. Lisa and Sandra are honor students at Fphraim Junior High. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Erickson were selected for the awards by a faculty committee following nominations by residents. in addition to the Yule candle presentations, the Candlelight Service included renditions of both popular and traditional music by the schools chorus and band, directed by Barry Coleman, and the string ensembjp directed by Conrad Dunn. activity m Jay Olsen Awarded $600 Scholarship Jay Olsen, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Olsen, Manti, has been awarded a $600 scholarship by the Cenex Foundation to attend the college of his choice. Jay has been attending Snow College fall quarter, but will now interrupt his formal education to serve an LDS mission. He will be able to use the scholarship when he returns from the mission field. Jay was one of 45 students who were this year awarded scholarships in conjunction with an educational program sponsored by area. Cenex Foundation in a The scholarships are presented to eligible men and women interested in Maureen Nelson accepts Yule Candle receiving training for careers in The recipients are selected on the basis of merit and financial need. They are designed to encourage and developpromote rural ment by enabling students interested in furthering their education and future to employment in continue their education. by Eleanor Madsen Jay has wbrked with his father in the family livestock operation all his life. He The eighth annual Christmas Home graduated from Manti High School, Show held in Moroni Stake Saturday where he played on the football team, December 1 6 w as a delightful beginning was president of FFA and participated in to the Christmas seasons festiviother activities, last spring. ties for all who attended. The melodious Yuletime songs by ladies double trio, vocal duets, flutist, elementary third grade, and family singers greeted guests as they entered the Fountain Green Cultural Hall to enjoy a supper menu of chili, meat pies, salad and cake. Many stayed to view the fun midget skit which followed. The program numbers throughout the evening pleased the Home Show goers as they purchased the many delicious baked goods and artistic sew ed items on display on the long tables. Hospitality and friendliness pervaded the atmosphere at the Fountain Green from honor student Sandra Ockey. Home Show Opens agri-busine- agri-busine- Christmas Festivities Chapel and in the lovely homes so (Continued on Page 8) Christmas Festival On Tap Tonight Manti Elementary School will present its Christmas Festival tonight (Thursday) at 7 in the high school auditorium. All children in the school kindergarten through the sixth grade will participate, according to Principal Kenneth Graham. The program will consist of songs and choral readings the developing Christmas theme. "The children have been busy practicing for this special event, Principal Graham said, "are looking forward to having their parents, other relatives and friends present for the occasion." tVl Here's Our PICTURE OF CONVICTS who went to jail rather than give up plural marriage, adorns one of the Calendar. City pages of Ephraim's Commemorative Ardith Peterson Willardson, member Kay council and Chris Schoppe find the picture amusing. Members of the Human Relations and Cultural Enrichment Committee not pictured are Ethelynn Higbee, Ann Hill, Linnie Findlay. Christmas Jay Olsen $600 scholarship 0 Edition , . . The staff of the Messenger amt Enterprise are proud to present this week our special Christmas Greeting Edition. It is refreshing that once each tear the merchants f the area forget about the commercialism of Christmas and take this means of espressing appreciation and Christmas greetings. This edition contains many such messages. IX e invite oar readers to read each ad and accept the thoughts therein expressed, and to reciprocate those feelings. I I 1 I I I I umJ |