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Show V MILLARD COUNTY PROGRESS Fillmore, Utah 84631 March 2, 1973 Friday, j 1 It Coulee 6 cent ,N'0 Subscription $2.00 a Friday, March MILLARD COUNTY PROGRESS. FILLMORE, UTAH year. Conway Parry has returned from California where she spent the past month, and Mrs. Jre Buslmell Mrs. at home again after visiting her parents In Blcknell Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pearson entertained a number of couples at a delightful party the latter part of February. Mr. and Mra. Alonzo Bushnelt and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Beckstrand visited at the homes of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nophl Beckstrand and Mrs. Susan Busancll, on Washington's Birthday. Mrs. Wells Brunson spent last week In Salt Lake, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett PearIs Mcmhei of Fillinni'c PI .vine Clnli. I '.nltnu l t to light: Hr. Dean C. Evans, Grant Calllster, Mark Paxton. Mrs. Evans, Casper WdIT. Iltulit in- -i uri. il- Ilow.ud I) Johns, and Paul McBride, Fay Iteay, a member of the club, ls not In the h-- ht. Sec.-Trea- 4 4 It may safely be stated that It U very unlikely that Fillmore would have the fine local Airport were It not for the effort put forth by Mr. John. He hat been ardent In his support of Flying and Ihe local alt poit. and I lie present success along Ills effoit. his line Is largely due -- SCHOOL ON SATURDAYS I School children of Ihe district were denied their Saturday holiday for five Saturdays starting with the last one, by action of the Board of Education, In order to complete the school year one week early this Spring. While we do not wish to critlclxe the action of the Board, we do think It permissible to pass on some of the comment and observations that prevail. CASPER WOLF. Instructor Casper Wolf, the flying Instructor who has had the duties of Instructing Ihe local flying club 's well quall-fie- d for his position, as he Is one of the few Instrurtors In Utah who holds u license for both Flight and Ground School Instruction from the C. A. A. Instructor Wolf bus bad SOI houra la the air and hat completed a regular C. P. T. Flying course nnd continued through a regular lb S. Army flying school. Not only I Mr. Wolf considered an expert flyer and Instructor, but lie Is a flue likeable gentleman and everyone who has become acquainted with him since he has been lit Fillmore feels that the local club Is fortunate In securing such an Instructor. Naturally, school children generally, feel that they are entitled to their week end holiday. Many parents feel much the same about this. Some school children can aid In valuable home and farm work on Saturdays and at the same time feel that they aro having a school holiday. 111. While we do not pretend to know. la It appears very doubtful It the children will accomplish the same under this change, as If permitted to continue through a regular school term, with regular holidays. Also, It will be noted that aeveral teachers had plana In advance which required them to a substitute for the Reporter - Colleen Branson first Ssturday. If this continues A meeting was called for the newsthe 6th day of the week will paper staff last week. We expect to not be beneficial. have the next Issue out very soon. We ask the board to honestly conThe Eagles Call" Is the only paper sider the advisability of their action, that haa been published every month and If they are sure It la for the out of the whole county. best Intereata of all then continue A committee hss been appointed continue with the plan, otherwise for the commencement exercises. It The following members of the faculty and studenta were selected; Mr. Since the above article was writUric. Mr. Whatcott, Mrs. Broad-ben- t, ten and set-uthe Board of EducaMr. Rasmussen, Colleen Bruntion has Informed ua that they have son, Rhea Dean Robinson, and John-cit- e rescinded Ihelr nctlon In regard to Hatch. A meeting was held Ihe Saturday school, so for the reTuesday after school to discuss the mainder of Ihla rchool year, at least, theme of the exercise, program, and there will be no school on Saturday. also the wearing apparel of the gradMay we also odd. that we have heard uates. nothing but praise for this latter acWe were very fortunate In having tion, in deriding against Saturday Mr. Newman of the Federal Bureau school. of Investigation, to talk to US last Thursday. He discussed the differHigh School to Hold Barn Dance ent offices of the Bureau, their accer-laln- Post Script IONE C. Mrs. Evans, the only lady member of the local flying club Is really an enthusiastic flying student. She wj among the first of the group to make a aolo flight, and since then the Instructor ha had more difficulty in keeping her from not flying than otherwise. A large crowd of onlookers were at the local airport Sunday Boston Now a Commissioned Officer in Air Corps Boyd Lieut. Boyd Beeston nnd a friend Lieut. Edmunds apent a few days In Fillmore visiting Boy'd mother and brother, while enroute to an asstgn-- l at for active duty with the Ait aomewhere In Washington 'reived his commission Just ecentlv when he graduated from the Sc-o oo Photography ut Lowry FMd, Vest Denver, where he specialised n aerial photography. The young men left Tuesday tor their new assignment. Mr. and Mra. Frank Cooper have received wotd of the birth of a giaml aon. The little fellow arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Cooper, in Reno. Nevada, on Feb. 27th, und Is the first child to be born to the Coopera la eleven years . lie will he named Franklin Kelly Cooper Ji. Roy Dame eutertafued Mis Ken Lund and baby and Mis Hetman Ramlng at dinner last Thtnsd.iv Mrs. I The Millard High School wilt sponEVANS sor a barn dance, March 13th, the while Mrs. Evans was flying solo. She proceeds to go towards publishing a Year Book. Link's orrhesGa has was required to do some spins from been engaged; th're will be free a high altitude, which she did satissorpent'ne and many prizes. Refreshfactorily. ments, noise makers and novelties Incidentally. Mrs. Evans Is the will be sold, and there will be a Hist lady student living south of floor allow. Admission will be 50c per couple, I't uvo in Ihe stale, who ltas accom10c for extra ladles. solo plished her flight. The committee promises a good time for everyone. COUNTY BOARDS MEET IN FILLMORE WEDNESDAY Membeia the County Boards wrte in Fillmore for the regular monthly meetings Wednesday. ('bail tn. ill Freer, and member Johnson and Klllpaek of the County Commission were all here, ns were other elective county otficeis. It Ralph Monroe. Jos, I), Metier. E. J Eli.ison. Leo Stctt and Dr. J. Frank Day of the Board of Education were In attendance at their meeting held in the new quarts ts in the old school building. of Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting The Fillmore unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. F. L. Stew ait. Refreshment were served by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs Wayne Robison, the assisting hostess. Fiiday a group of ladles from Kanosh surprised Mrs Fred Chesley on her birthday. They spent the aftemeou visiting; Mrs. Chesley served a lovely luncheon and that evening they were her guests at the Mrs. J .in Kesler entei t.lined her picture show. Since Mr. and Mrs. Chesley moved bildge i lull I. ist Wednesday evening. A burly lunt h was srived to twelve (o Fillmoie, It has been the custom ladies, with the Washington's birth- of her friends to come to Fillmore day motif being carried out In the and visit with her on her birthday. table decorations; each place catd was a tiny American flag. Piize for Mr. Willard Day of Bingham, hih scute was won by Mis, Mary spent the week cud here visiting with Tyler and second Mali by Mis. Agnes friends and relatives. Jerry Milgate, Cnndak: tile guest piize went to Mrs. who Is employed In Bingham, came Ferris Hales and a Haveling gift down with Mr. Hay and spent a day - pi esi nil'll to Mis Florus Albert. with his sisters ,i- son. Mrs. Alonxo Duncan was a'so a Salt Lake visitor last week; her son O'Rega brought her home. Mrs. Cloyd Branson of Salt Lake spent a few days here visiting her sister, Mrs. Lynn Talbot, who wilt return to her home In Compton, CallL, Her other sister, Mrs. this week. Ivan Bennett returned to Salt Lake with her, Mrs. Alden Brunson also visited here and In Fillmore this week. Mrs. Gerald Edwards has gone to Salt Lake to visit her brothers and slstera; Mrs. Ellxa Safford la caring for her children while she Is away. Word haa been received that Mrs Hannah Stewart died in Salt Lake March 4th. She suffered a broken hip last spring and hsa been b?d fast since. The funeral and obituary will appear In next week's Issue. Mrs. B. M. Brunson and Mrs. Lewis Brunson will leave for California Friday morning to see Theo and Val, and Mr. and Mra. Mel Christensen. George Bushnell la hauling the m!!k a our milk man, Cyril Labrum ly 6, 1942 News From Neighboring Towns MEADOW NEWS Flying Club Hears Completion of Course Tlie Fillmore Fly Im: Club, organized Just liefore Peceinher 7th. hill completed preliminary InstructUm for all membeis, not withstanding the difficulty of extreme winter weal her and the fact that war regulations have added to their difficulties. All membera of the club have taken their aolo flights and are well thtough the couraea of Inatructlon that will lend to their private pllot'a license. The houra of flying time accredited to each to date are approximately: 3 4 hours Mr. Dean C. Evans 32 houra Grant Calllster 32 houra Fay Ileay Paul McBride 26 hours 24 hours Mark Paxton 24 hours II. D. Johns 24 hours Dr. Evans In addition to the regular club membera, Von Taylor has taken sufficient Instruction to enable him to make aeveral aolo flights; and llenj. Trimble, De'l Ashby and LaMar Nixon are taking their Instruction. The member of the Fillmore Flying club are all enthusiastic about flying and are to be commended for their enterprise In making a flying acbool possible In Fillmore. They all Intend to continue and secure (heir private pllot'a licenses. Howard Johns I president of the t. local club and Mark Paxton is 4 HOLDEN KANOSH NEWS NEWS An outstanding social event was Mr and Mrs. Cecil Nixon and litannual "Gold and Green Ball, the tle son drove up to Salt Lake last held Saturday evening. Friday February 27h. They were The hall was beautifully decorated guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hunter In colors of gold and green. On the until Sunday eveulng when they restage, against a large American Flag turned. the fan shaped throne Mrs. Elxa Nixon and her daughter background, in white and green, outwas draped a Betty have gone to Salt Lake for Across the base stars. lined by gold week's vacation. In gold letInscribed of the throne, Mrs. Alma D. Stevens Just returnAmerica" Bless "God was ters ed from Salt Lake where she has On the first tier of the throne the been visiting her daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Van Rowley for queen, Inez George, with her attendthe past ten days. She brought her ants Gwen Whatcott and Reveau On the little Sharon, home Christensen, wete seated. dancseated were following two tiers with her for a short stay. and In green gold Mrs. Margret Jakson and Mrs. Jos- ing girls, costumed Virginia Bird, Elolse George, Diephine Stevens are back from a few ana Dorrlty and Margene Christenweeks visit In Salt Lake. Mrs. G. M. Mills has returned from sen. Salt Lake City. Standing at the side of the throne Bernice Turner, Ruth Stephenson were the king, Gerald Stott, the page, and Blair Johnson came home from Raymond Watts, and escorts of the Cedar City last week end. Bernice attendants, Max Whitaker and Broze returned Sunday but the other two Hutchison. In this distinctive ball room setMiss Stephenare not returning son's mother Is 111 and Blair has ting, thirteen couples danced the M. I. A. Demonstration dances. farm work to do. ' Miss Bernice Dorrlty, dance direcAmLast week wht.'e Mr. and Mrs. brose Hunter were In Salt Lake, they tor, deserves honorable mention for went to the L. D. S. Hospital to see her large group of well trained M. I. their first grandchild (a boy) born to A. and tap dancers. The Kanosh Kulture Klub was enMr. and Mrs. Robco Hunter. The baby arrived on the 26th of February tertained by Mrs. Winnie Williams, at their regular meeting. Mrs. Martha on his daddy's 26th birthday. Mrs. Annie Hofhlnes Is home. She Egelsteln reviewed the book, "The has been spending the coldest part Keys of the Kingdom" by A. J. Cronof the winter with her daughter, !)Irs. in, which was enjoyed by all present. Light refreshments were served LtClede Teeples of Delta. Mr. George Jackson who has been by the hostess. Mrs. Esther Chesley, of Fillmore, attending the B. Y. U. In Provo this was hostess at a lovely birthday parIs a visit. for homo short winter, Guests from He ha to report at Fort Douglas ty Friday evening. on Wednesday, Feb. 18th, for Army Kanosh Included; Lottie ITlmball, Annie Hatton, Laura Cummings, Edduty. Mrs Richard Smith, who has been ith Kimball, Daisy Billlngton, Magvisiting her sister, Mrs. Spencer Lee, gie Watts, Mable George, Lettle Hatreturned to her home In Burbank, ton, Vie Paxton, Georgia Rappleye, Ida Cummings and Annie George. California, last week. Last week, Wayne Cummings Miss Lenore Stevens who came home from her mission a couple of while working on the highway south weeks .6Q has returned to her field of town, suffered a broken leg. when of labor to visit and work for a few struck by a. passing motorist. Mr. and Mra. Lynn 'Rogers and weeks. She Is at Tulare, California. Mrs. Alden Gledhlll of Salt Lake Is young son of Salt Lake City, were here a'aylng with her mother, Mrs. week end guests at the home of their Milo Harmon, who U 111. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones and The Relief Society Is planning on a big time on the 17th of March. A Mr. Horace Rappleye arrived from Mr. Jones program will be given In the after-noo- a Los Angeles Saturday. for every one. At 4 oclock and Horace relumed the following Ihe Centennial tree will be planted. Monday. Mrs. Jones and young son, In the evening lunch will be served Billy, will remain In Kanosh for the son-in-la- w grand-daughte- r, - to alt marlrcd people and dancing will follow. All are Invited. Mr. Austin Johnson, who had been loading hay, threw his .22 gun up on the toad. It came back and hit a rackstake and went off. The bullet entered his leg below the knee, shattering Ihe bone. He Is In the Fillmore Hospital In a serious condition. Another gun accident occurred a few dayt ago when little Earnest Christensen and aorne other boys were playing with a B B gun. One of the lads pulled the trigger and the shot hit Earnest just below the eye. Upon the advice of Dr. Evans, he was taken at once to the hospital In Provo, where he Is repored to be gating along very nicely Miss Ruby Stephenson spent the week end In Kanosh as the guest of Miss Lorna Ahlstrom. Miss Thcoue Johnson was a guest of Miss Darlene Iverson at her home In Kanosh over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Johnson and family spent Sunday and Monday in Redmond visiting their son and his wife, Mr, and Mrs. Rrlce Johnson. tivities. accomplishments, the Importance of the F. B. I. and ao forth. The students all gained much knowledge concerning our Government, and If It were possible to have more such talks, I'm sure we would all benefit from hem. The Home Economics Dept, has had a series of luncheons, breakfasts and dinners the past few weeka. The unit they are studying now has to do with the running of Meals. The girls are separated Into groups, and each group has Its turn In serving and cooking the different meals. One of our favorite teachers, Mrs. NEWS SCI Albert, who has become so well liked Mr. Wayne Robins nnd Conrad among all the students in the past two yoara. Is leaving as soon as a Hatch spent a few days last week replacement can be made, for Chi- at the home of Waynes parents, Mr. cago where she Intends to aee a num- and Mrs. Dean Robins. Mrs. Delclna Robins has been very ber of the current stage plays, then on to Shoboygan, Wisconsin. lately. Some of her chlldicn have been visiting with her this last week. Mr. Thad Warden and Miss Valna Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs Harvey Watts from their Mason were visiting with friends son, Boyd, who has been attending here last Sunday. Mr. Lars Jensen reported his visit school at the Douglas Aircraft Co. In California, that he has now comto the Mantl Temple, In Sacrament pleted his tra'nlng and has accepted meeting last Sunday. a position as an O. F. M. Instructor In Mr. ond Mrs. Wells Robins und the school and has at the present Hale Hansen made u business dip to Ncphl last Monday. lime, twenty students. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Marlin and Book Review Saturday daughter went to California a few days ago to visit their son Wallace, There will be a book review this who Is In the Army. The children and grandchildren of Saturday (March 7th) at 3 oc'clock In the afternoon, when Mrs. Rachel Mrs. Elizabeth Esklund honored her Blake will review the hook, "One Red on her 83rd birthday last Satin day. Rose Forever", which was wiltten by Mrs. Esklund was entertained at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Grant ThompMildicd Jordon. Everyone Is invited to come out. son, by her posterity. no 111 present. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kelton White, Tuesday, March 3. Mrs. Annie Watts, who has spent the winter In Fillmore at the homo "f her daughter and Mr. und Mrs. W, A. Paxton, has returned home. The next few weeks she will spend as a guest In the C. W. Watts son-in-la- home. M x. Louise Gardner is at home, after having spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Whitaker In Fillmore. The enterprising citizens of Hatton. the Whitaker brothers and Fred Bird, In order to enjoy all the modern conveniences of living, are Installing electricity In the town. Weather Report for January and February The reason for the January report being held up was due to the Weather Bureau asking that the local ob- server send In reports without makThe suming summary of same. mary Is made at Salt Lake City nnd a copy returned to the Observer. I sent In my January report thinking It would In returned in time to get a report In The Progress early In February. Ilul. since It was not received by me until the last week in February, I am submitting tho reports for Ihe two monins, at this lime. January Maximum temperature, 55 F. on 3 F. on tho minimum, 2nd. Precipitation .28 of nn Inch; Total snowfall 3.8 Inches. Number of clear days, 11; partly cloudy. 15; iloudy, 5; with C foggy day. I Ybrunry Maximum temperature 54 on the 7th; minimum, 7 on Ihe 17th; Total pieeipitatlon .79 of an inch; total snowfall 8.50 Inches; seven clear days; sixteen partly cloudy; and five the 2 Gtli ; cloudy days. a letter received from Mrs. George Huntsman who Is ut Orange, Culif., she tells us that ('apt. Huntsman Is Executive on Ihe First Dm. Staff of the noth F. A. In |