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Show ELDER KNOWLES Accepts Call Elder Duane Knowles of the Kaysville 13th Ward, is making final preparations for his mission call to the Milan, Italy Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Saints. fMA, ? TOURS RUSSIA Kaysvilles Dr. Alez Ashmead recently toured the Soviet Union, bringing back artifacts including a Bailailka musical instrument. By NORMA PREECE KAYSVILLE -- - A visit behind the Iron Curtain is an experience that only those who have the opportunity, can realize the many precious freedoms the Russian people are deprived of. DR. ALEZ Ashmead of Kaysvil-l- e just returned from a 15 day tour of Russia. This is her second to that country, having been there 10 years before. She accompanied a group of professional speech pathologists on a tour where they attended special seminars and visited many t' 's. She was the only therapist from Utah with the selected group which represented 20 different states throughout the U.S. for the educational tour of the Soviet Union. SHE INVITED Mrs. Leone Gurr to accompany her so they could enjoy the experience together. They spent time in Moscow, Leningrad, Minsk and Kieve. THE GROUP of professionals were selected as special consultants to do a study in the field of speech pathology, to exchange information and ideas, to compare various types of therapy services, see the programs in action and witness the lifestyle and culture of the Russian people. Also to gain an insight of the professional training and programs in the schools of the kindergarten and elementary school groups. Dr. Ashmead said the children are segregated according to their speech and hearing problems and handicaps. THE CHILDRENS age limit begins at 2'A years in the nurseries. The schools are all run by the government. Children ages 6 years are in kindergarten classes. Their classes are held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week. Many of the children are required to stay all night and allowed to go home only once a week providing their parents are not working on that day. There are tiny cots lined up in rows where they sleep. 3-- BY BEGINNING at 2'A years of age, in this way, they can keep communism instilled in the youngsters from a very early age. Dr. Ashmead said they found an excessive number of 6 year olds, with a tremendous stutter problem. This gave her the feeling that it could possibly be from taking the children so small away from their homes and keeping them at the schools, which create emotional problems. This may also be the reason why such a high percentage of the Russian youngsters are de3-- veloping handicaps. THEY ARE very strict in the schools. They do not have any discipline problems, nor do they en- counter drug problems, but do have a few alcoholic problems. The children and students however, do have respect for all adults. A school day runs like this: children are in the yard at 7 a.m., at 8 a.m. begins physical fitness program (they are very firm on physical fitness programs for all ages), 8:20-- 9 articulation a.m. , breakfast ; classes; specialized classes where they hive specialized class work. This particular subject study is held a week at a time which extends into regular speech training classes. 0, 10-1- 1, LUNCH IS held at 12:30 p.m. Nap time is to 3 p.m.; lessons again until night dinner at 5 p.m., stay in bed at yard until 7 p.m. and then to the schools. ... There are two teachers, one shut from 7 to 1 p.m. then another from there p.m. Another teacher is for the nichts. MANY CHILDREN stay at school the year around. Others are allowed to go home for a short stay of a week or so, if the parents have time off from their jobs. School is held the year around and up to eight grades are compulsory. The state spends more time with the children in a years time than the parents, so they can teach them the principals they want them to learn to keep them communistic. Each child in kindergarten is assigned a small plot of ground to care for. They have to plant and care for the produce as well as harvest it. They are required to keep it neat and clean. After 8th grade some vocational classes are available to those who can pass the tests and exams. Those who can pass the tests high are only ones that are permitted to continue in higher education. THE OTHERS are forced to the hard labor. Following graduation from being specially trained in higher educa- tion as professionals, they are assigned to jobs where ever they need to be placed, whether they have the degree in that position or not. They are not allowed a choice of employment. They are required to stay on the job for three years to pay the state back for their education. After three years they can request a change of place, providing there is an opening and the state wants them in that position. The professionals feel it is better to succeed in any place they are assigned rather than be put out into the labor force. THE SAME is with living conditions. There is a tremendous housing shortage, three to four families live in one flat each unit being extremely tiny, all the same size, same design and floor plan and are of grey cement. Many have to share a bath and kitchen with others, sometimes complete strangers. They are not allowed to move, must stay in the one that is assigned to them. One person said It was his dream to some time have a flat of his own, that he did not have to share with strangers. SOME OF the business buildings will be painted yellow or some other color than gray. Few are allowed to own a car. They do however, have good public transportation systems, with bus and subway services. There is 260 miles of subway. The streets are kept very clean. In order to shop, one has to show a passport and obtain coupons, then make a selection of the item and then stand in long lines to make the purchase with government coupons. They long for the quality of merchandise of the U.S. Most things are of poor quality, shoes, clothing, etc. They are however, receiving more imported goods from Italy. DR. ASHMEAD noticed they are better dressers now, that when she visited Russia 10 years ago. But there is no difference in style, only in size. With the tourism there, it has brough 'about some changes, but few. The women labor along with the men. Dr. Ashmead remembered before the women all working along with the men on road construction wearing long black dresses, now the women wear pants. They are all required to wear their passport at all times and are only allowed to be in certain areas. If out of the area, they are imprisoned. When she was there before, they had to line up and walk in lines from building to building, this time they were allowed to walk without the lines, but are always under heavy guard. DURING election time, they are all made to vote, but only have one name on the ballot. It is compulsory to vote, they have no choice. Dr. Ashmead said They are Latter-da- y HIS FAREWELL was at the 2nd North Chapel on Nov. 25. He will enter the MTC in Provo on Dec. 6. Elder Knowles just returned from St. Louis, Mo. on Nov. 19 where he spent a week visiting his two older sisters, Lynette Adams and Janet Williamson, and their families. Business Class Offered In conjunction with the Davis Adult High School, business machines and IMB Key Punch will be taught for 12 weeks starting Tuesday evening, Dec. 4 at Davis High School, Kaysville. THE electronic calcuand lator, key punch will be taught by the touch method needed for employment in business. Dictaphone-typewriting will also be CDJH TALENT SHOW busy season of performances and special events got started Friday morning at Central DAvis Junior High School with the annual talent assembly. USING A Fantasy Island theme, talented students danced, acted, played musical instruments and sang in order to fulfill the fantasies of some notable Central Davis people. The talent assembly is the first of two assemblies that feature Centrals best performing students. It was under the supervision of Miss LAYTON -- - A Preparing for Central Davis Junior High School's upcoming talent show are: front, Chuck Brandt, Zad Ford and Dwayne Ruth with Kim Ford and Nanette Budge holding up the rear. Preston, Mrs. Nef, Mr. Flint and Mrs. Leatham. THE CENTRAL Singers, a group of young people who practice every morning before school, performed at the Layton Hills Mali last week as a part of the American Education Week program the Mall hosted. These students who receive no school credit for their hard work and practice presented a polished 'A hour program. Activities that the community want to support in the future include several appearances by will musical groups from Central at the Layton Hills Mall. On Dec. 18, the 8th grade choir will present an evening program. The 9th grade chorus will sing at the Mall on Dec. 19. The orchestra has been invited to play Christmas music in a mall setting. CENTRALS orchestra will be taking a special program to elementary schools on Dec. 14. The PTA will sponsor a special Christmas program for all people in the community to enjoy on Dec. 20. available. One-hahigh school credit may be earned if needed, or the class may be taken for enrichment purposes. The class is free to the adult who has not grduated from high school, and the fee for all others is $15 - no books to buy. lf -- REGISTRATION will take place at the first class Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, at Davis High School, room 294, 7 p.m. No classes will be held during the holidays. The School welcomes the general public to attend. Adult-Communi- ty hungry for outside newspapers and reading material, as they never know what is going on in other countries. Many were not aware that the U.S. ever sent any wheat to Russia. ONE MEMBER of the group had the misfortune of having to undergo an appendectomy while on the trip. They were appauled at the lack of sanitation. When members of the group were given a tour of the hospital, they were only shown one room (a room that had adequate supplies, just for show), the other rooms and facilities were far less than up to sanitation standards. Dr. Ashmead stated that statistics show that 25 million of their own people have been killed to enforce their type of government. percent of the medical doctors there are women. They make their calls on foot. The professional people are paid less than the bus drivers. The doctors do not serve as many people as the bus drivers and that is the way the wages are determined. The salaries are all paid by the state. Dr. and Mrs. Gurr along with the group visited many of the churches which had been converted into museums, also the Changing of the Guard (which consists of both men and women, as well as many beautiful and famous buildings and shops). The subways have beautiful carvings and paintings, there are numerous attractive monuments, as the Russian people are marvelous carpenters. They have many cultural activities. NINETY-NIN- E Fred Schroader, of Layton, center, is honored by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. officials Kendall P. Hatch, USF&G manager and James C. Fought, USF&G special agent, who presented a plaque for 50 years continuous service. HONORED LAYTON - Layton insurance agent, Fred Schoader, received a beautiful silver engraved tray from Kendall P. Hatch, manager and James C. Fought, special agent, of the USF&G (United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company) in recognition of holding a USF&G insurance agency for 50 continuous years. -- THERE IS only one other USF&G Utah that has been honored with a 50 year award . Mr. Schoader admits he hasnt been the USF&G agent for 50 Im too young for that. years. The agency was originally opened in November of 1934 by Alan agency in Blood. Later Mr. Blood and Harold Gailey were partners in the agency. Fred Schoader became a partner in the same agency several years ago. About five years back, Mr. Schoader purchased the USF&G agency from his other partners. Mr. Schoader and his wife. Lynn, are the parents of 10 children. Two are now serving LDS missions. BOTH LADIES had a once in a lifetime (as one might say, although this was the second trip for Dr. Ashmead) experiences. Dr. Ashmead obtained special permission for Mrs. Gurr to accompany her on the tour. Dr. Ashmead stated, Anyone who complains about our government, our freedoms and our life in the United States, should have the opportunity of living in Russia. The government has jurisdiction over everything therein.DR. ASHMEAD retired from Box Elder School District and has continued in private practice in Ogden as a certificated pathologist and oro in speech and hearing, np facial-myologi- st CANTAC ARimFTM J Young Cory Mitchell, son of Cindy and Scott Mitchell of Kaysville was among the first to find himself on Old St. Nicks lap after he awakened from his sleep at the Layton Hills Mall. v 1. mu |