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Show I r V. j C w 11115 F w f PybUnstoDing commpaimy's foiistoiry By Glen Perrins The publishing career of Howard Stable owner of Stahle Publications in Roy is one of the featured histories in Emma Russell's book Footprints of volutne covering Roy, a Roy City between the years 1873 to well-writte- n 1979. The Roy publisher is praised in Mrs. Russells book as a the kind of man every community wishes they had, he is a pivot of the endeavors of his town." The book went on to say : The first edition of the Roy Sun was produced September 9, 1954 by J. Howard Stahle. It was a four-pag- e tabloid. On December 9, 1954, the paper was changed to a full size newspaper. A contest was held to give the paper a new name, and on January 27, 1955, the paper became the Sun Chronicle In early February 1955, with a rented building, it was possible to do job printing. Before that date, the paper and printing were produced in Bountiful at Davis County Clipper, Howards fathers plant. After an unsuccessful try at farming in Nyssa, Oregon, Howard was looking for an opportunity to start in printing when Allen Browning told Howard that he had ceased to publish the Roy Sun and encouraged him to. start it up again and to purchase what little equipment Mr. Browning had. That equipment amounted to a Model One Linotype, with a natural gas e hand fed melting pot; a newspaper press and a casting box. Payments were delinquent on the equipment. It required $75 to make the two payments and Mr. Stahle recalls he just had $76 in his bank account. Later, a modd 26 Linotype was found at Deseret News Press that needed much repair. It was purchased for $1,200 and moved to Roy. After Howard did a good of fixing, he used it for many years. 1958 was a big year for Howard as Most Ouhe was named Roys with the tstanding Young Man Award Service by the Distinguished two-pag- Roy Jaycees. As the paper grew, the old two-pag- e hand fed press was replaced with a Goss Comet press. This press would use paper from a roll, print both sides of the sheet, cut and fold it. More changes were forth coming to Howard and to Roy. The Goss Comet Goss rotary was replaced by a press. Speed was increased. The Comet would produce papers at 3,000 papers per hour, the rotary 8,000 an hour. Increased capacity was made necessary because of starting the Sun Advertiser, a companion free advertising paper to aid circulation in the area. Roy-Suns- Mr. Stahle tells the story of the with made progress phototypesetters that had been ' Singing is By Keith Duncan Ricky Tanner, who has gained wide acclaim for his singing talents , claims singing together as a family brings him the greatest joy. Tanner, a member of Pleasant View Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Saints, says, I Christ of Latter-da- y like to have the family on the show. Its fun that way, and it brings us closer together. The youth, whose earned him have talents singing recognition throughout the country, is just around the comer to greater things, according to those who work closely with him. Young Tanner has gained hundreds of fans through appearances at firesides, sacrament meetings, operas, concerts, socials and tours with the Tabernacle Choir. On record, tape, or in person, his boy soprano has charmed listeners in than one. His voice settled as his music a new teachers prefer to tall dimension to the talented singer who will never lose the voice that caught the attention of thousands. Rick, who is toe son of Gary and Lauralie Tanner, takes his music serious, as he does everything else that means a lot to him. My talent of singing wasnt given to me to profit myself. Along with this talent, the Lord gave me a responsibility to help others with it, said Tanner. Mrs. Tanner noted, Ricky has always felt a responsibility to teach principles through his righteous music. ' Though show business is fun and exciting, especially when done as a family , wekeep in mind the whole boy and our purposes for being here. Our family is excited about all toe wonderful people we have met in our travels and performances. We take the time together to discuss each experience, and thus our testimonies have grown from these associations. The past two years have been busy, enjoyable and often hectic times for the Tanner family, as Rick and his family were involved in hundreds of more ways lowering-getti- ng dds performances. Young Tanner, who has already earned his Eagle Scout and Duty to God Award, has performed three years at the Grand Stand in the Utah State Fair. Besides several local and there were any printing for any civic endeavor or church affiliation, Howard responded, sandwiching developed. John Stahle Sr., Howards grandfather, once told him that men who set type by hand, in the early days, would complete one column of type (212" wide by 20 long) in a day. The Linotype brought this up to two columns of type in an hour. With the advent of phototypesetters, using plastic strips with the alphabets turning a wheel drum, type was set at 20 lines per minute. New photosetters have speeds of 500 lines per minute and never run out of letters. A web press that could print eight pages, folded and delivered 16,000 papers per hour was purchased new in 1970. Two additional units were added in 1973 enabling a paper to be produced. Phototypesetters were bought in 1973. This completed the shift to offset printing and phototype. Howards printing career is comparable to the horse and buggy days to the automobile, such was the tremendous advancement Howard made from his first linotype to his now new operation. A newspaper called the Clearfield Courier was started for the Clearfield area in 1971. The Ben Lemon Beacon for the North Ogden area in 1975. Mr. Stahle and his wife, Bonnie, purchased The Copper Printing o. in Magna, Utah, June of 1973 and the Valley View News, .serving Kearns, about a year later. Needing to expand, it was soon found that other these chores among his own. Howard almost totally did these jobs for free. He not only supplied the printing, but almost always, donated the cost of the materials too. Howard Stahle has squeezed out time from his consuming occupation to be actie in all civic affairs. He has served on the Roy City Council. He has been a faithful, active member of his church, serving as a member of the Lakeview Stake Sunday School Superintendency and as a member of retold ini the llth Ward bishopric and now as first counselor in the new 18th ward. Roy resident's book "Howard could have run his business solely for profit and would perhaps be a rich man by now. Howard has been content to make a living at his profession and to go on sharing his talents and services with his town. May we always have a Howard Stahle, a man who hitches his wagon to a star. Mrs. Russells book is dedicated to all those who came before us and left a heritage we can never equal. We can only chart our course by them, not trodding as deeply but following in their furrows They left us brotherhood, determination, sacrifice and loyalty They left us visions of a futuie we are now only beginning to reap. We must not squander our golden gifts for they can never be found again. The book is handsomely bound in a cover jacket with a color photograph by Don Baker. The pictures are rare. The book was written with love, w ith tears and with gratitude for those who lived in Roy. In her forward. Mrs Russell says, "Remember the first settlers were the flint upon which we have tried our own steel Everything in the world happens because something else has happened before "Each of us must assume a responsibility to our own beautiful town to secure it One word defines it "We need a renewal of esteem, and sometimes even a first exposure of Roy. our town Your book is a Amen. Emma valuable addition to everyones library, especially residents of Roy. Welcome. Footprints of Roy. printers and publishers needed a place to print on the new web offset press. The phototypesetting also brought forth quality and speed which helped expand the business into other fields. The Sun Chronicle boasts of printing some 23 different newspapers. With the growth and some changes it was thought more appropriate to adopt the name Stahle Publication in 1978. Roy Printing-SuChronicle still remain but are now backed up with the shining armor of Stahle Publications. Mr. Stahle gives a great deal of the credit to his wife and family for the aid, talent and devotion they have freely given through all the years. However, modest as Howard is, he has been the dreamer, the pusher that made it all possible. n of the Sun Chronicle was produced on September 9, 1954 by J. Howard Stahle. Since that first tabloid the paper has grown considerably with a bright future still in store. book "Footprints of Roy" tells of the hard struggle and rewarding times that Howard Stahle experienced in starting a publishing company. THE FIRST EDITION EMMA RUSSELL s four-pag- e Utah Press Association, with US Postoge member newspapers throughout Utah chose Howard to serve as president in 1972. The Roy Lions Club presented a beautiful plaque to Howard for his service as president when the club was near disbanding. These honors and accomplishments are greatly appreciated by the man, J. Howard Stahle. Howard has been of great importance to this community. Not only has he printed a high standard, positive newspaper for Roy residents, but he has served in any and every way he could besides the paper. If 50 Give PAID C'orf,eid Serving the Clearfie his local events is Brent Ricky has a character commented recently, the Tabernacle Choir. Ricky and his parents accompanied the Choir on their Bicentennial Tour in 1976, through an invitation from Gerald Ottley. The touring group D.C., Philadelphia, and other major cities, performing along toe way. Ricky sang several solos with the choir. As I sat in Carnegie HaD in New York and listened to Ricky sing, team just flowed down my face. I really couldnt believe it was my own son performing there. I only wish that the rest of the family could have been tore, said Mrs. Tanner. Ricks mother says a night doesnt go by that he doesnt faithfully read his scriptures before retiring to bed. Mr. Tanner then commented, Its been more than a blessing to us to have Rick come into our family. His testimony and spirit are so relevant in his singing that at times its hard not to shed a tear or two. area two-ye- ar it. Ricky has performed several times in toe Marriott Center on the BYU campus. On one particular occasion, Rick started singing I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked and his mother noted you could have heard a pin drop students drop amidst the 15, who had gathered for a fireside. After the meeting was over Elder Howard 009-plu- s Hunter told Rickys parents he was almost constrained to get up, because the spirit was so strong after Rickys song. Another tremendous love in Rickys life has been athletics and the opportunity to excell in them. The Weber High School junior is an avid wrestler, and is one of the schools stars in the sport. Last season, at the weight bracket, Ricky posted a varsity record as a sophomore. He claimed the top prize in numerous tournaments, and finished second in region competition. With several clinics behind him, his coach, Joe James, feels that quite a winter is in store for the grappler. Gary, his father, summed it up best when talking about his sons athletic abilities, If Rickys body had grown as fast as his spirit, hed be 7:4-- ' 17-- 5 today. "Music and wrestling are two things that give me joy when involved with them, said Rick. But music is real important because of the many good things that can be done through it. Proper music is important too. Grandparents on both sides of the family get as excited about their talented grandson as anyone. Mr. and Mrs. Valdo Benson presently reside in Logan, where Bro. Benson serves as a regional representative for toe church, and is a brother to Ezra Taft Benson. Often Ricky will attend this grandfathers farm to spend summer vacations and tend the horses he keeps there. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tanner, who are temple officiators in the Provo Temple, hardly miss one of their grandsons performances, especially the ones on the BYU campus. Carolie and Sheralin are the youngest sisters, with singing and dancing being their favorites. The Tanner family is called upon often to participate in Sunday Sacrament services and once one is completed, they are hard to forget. We are a normal family like said Sister Tanner, anyone else, But when singing and performing together or studying toe gospel on family night, every problem in the world is forgotten. Ive never heard Rick say anything negative to his brother or Harris, an assistant for most of parking lot, he commented that he never wanted to lose the overwhelming spiritual feeling he had. Ricky said the feeling almost made him burst inside, Mrs. Tanner said. At another occassion, when Elder Thomas S. Monson in attendance, Ricky stated that singing would never get in the way of his already planned mission. When he heard the comment, Elder Monon said, Ricky, your music will never get in the way of your mission, but will only enhance piano. professor of music at Weber State College who worked long hours with Ricky in early years, said, "One of the most important things about Ricky and his singing is the fact hes been blessed with such wholesome, spiritual parents. They were very careful not to exploit him in any unrighteousmanner, but have always looked out for Rfekfe goals and desires. Rickys accompaniest Rick has something I cant even explain, except for the fact I know he sings with spirit. Working sometimes eight and ten hours a day in recording studios with Mrs. Harris, who even today works very closely with toe Tanner family. Rick has a special talent for communicating with an audience. There is something in his voice that reaches out and locks you in, which is a very special talent to have, die said. The Mrs. Harris further stated, so teachers thing that pleases Rickys much is that he hasnt lost the ability to be taught. Besides being very confident in himself, Ricky is very teachable. Jolynne is his next youngest sister, and die has performed with Rick in numerous performances, and some recordings. Kenny is next in line, and along with his singing, he loves the several touching Christmas programs and performed in operas, including Tosca,portrayedatKingsbury Hall last summer. But some of toe most vivid memories of past performances never compare with tours hes made with Washington Johnson. that Ive never seen before. The most impressive thing is the way Ricky can express himself. This combined with toe fact no one has to pull things from him, he just gives, makes working with him a real blessing. Johnson helped in toe musical direction of Tanners three current albums. Dr. Newell Weight, singing instructor at the University of Utah, As I listened to Ricky sing tears flowed down my face Evelyn 64015 2 funnest when done as a family, ' says Tanner national T.V. and radio programs, Tanner performed in toe Salt Palace with Freddy Fender, sang at toe retirement dinner for Governor Calvin Rampton, participated in visited uT Perm rt No sisters about their singing. Its always, Good job guys. Mrs. Tanner feels that singing for L.D.S General Authorities and President Spencer W. Kimball has strengthened everyones testimonies.. Recently Rick performed at an ' event with President Kimball in attendance. You couldn't have pulled him away from that meeting for anything. When we got down to the family spent an evening around the piano. From left to right, Carolie, Kenny, Ricky, Mr. Gory Tanner, Jolynn, Sheralin and Mrs. Tanner. THE TANNER |