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Show JANUARY 12, 1983 First Laws Dealt With Roads Education Water Still Top Concerns Promoted 5 By DONETA GATHERUM The first laws passed by the Utah Territorial Legislature and by the Davis County Court dealt with three priorities that still interest us today education, roads and water use. - THE ACTS, Resolutions and Memorials passed by the First Annual and Special Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Utah began on Sept. 22, 1851 set a standard for common schools that all counties were expected to follow. This law stated, Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislature Assembly. .that it shall be the duty of the county court in each county to divide or cause to be divided their respective counties into proper school districts and cause to be elected by the qualified voters in each district three trustees who may appoint their own clerk. . IT SHALL be the duty of the trustees so elected to superintendent the school in their respective districts; also the erection of school houses, the furnishing of fuel, etc., the clerk shall report the number of scholars in their respective districts. It shall be the duty of the county court to appoint in their respective counties a board of examination to consist of three competent men, whose duty it shall be to hear and determine the qualifications of school teachers and all applicants of a good moral character that are considered competent, shall receive a certificate to that effect, signed by the board. THE TURSESS so elected shall have the power to assess and collect a tax upon all taxable property in the district for the purpose of building and keeping in repair suitable school houses. . .in the case of refusal of any person to pay the tax assessed, upon being duly notified, the trustees have power to dispose of personal and real estate." The Davis County Court conformed to Territorial law on Sept. 3, 1852 by dividing the county into nine school districts. The same division was used to separate the county into road supervision districts. School district boundaries were later used to designate voting precincts. LDS ward boundaries and the location of towns and cities often followed the same boundaries as were set by law for the school districts. THE UNUSUAL way the first school districts were defined makes it very difficult to determine just where the boundary lines were. School District no. 1 bounded on the south by the county line, on the east by the county line on the west by the county line and on the north by the street running east and west by Daniels Woods. ; DISTRICT No. 2 was bounded on the north through the centre (center) of the block where Sidney Kent now lives. No. 3s north boundary line was by the d street running south of where Judson Thurnow lives and north of Thomas ston. Sto-dar- THE NORTHERN boundary of District no. 4 was the street running east and west just north of Captain Davis old place. St, Bens Births M. R. Ricci December 21, 1982 Mark and Jean Scoffield, 218 Engstrom Way, Layton, boy Michael R. Ricci, son of James W. and Jesslie J. Ricci of Bryantown, Md., has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior and Bonnie Worsley, 755 Keith W. 300 N., Clear- field, girl Robert and Jill Oliver, 2550 E. Joni Dr., Layton, girl THE REMAINING district boundary lines were set by creeks and by surveys that have lost meaning with the passing of time. On Oct. 30, 1852 three men were appointed to examine the qualifications of school teachers. They were James Luthead, the county clerk; William Hammon and Henry W. Miller. BY 1858 the county had grown enough to cause the court to create a new school district. Number 10 was defined as the South Weber Ward. The court instructed inhabitants in the districts to meet within 10 days and organize by choosing three trustees so common schools may operate effectively. ALTHOUGH each school district was given the power to tax residents for support of the schools, occasionally the Davis County Court gave money to the schools of the county. On Oct. 12, 1871 $500 was given for the benefit of the schools in the county. This money was to be used for the purchase of a set of maps and charts for each school house and to purchase copy books to be sold to the students. Chester Call, the school superintendent was authorized to spend the money. The inadequacy of early school buildings was pointed out in 1887 when William H. Beazer, David Kenn, Joseph Hadfield and 37 others petitioned the court to form a new school district. The petitioners stated they, desired no help in operating the district or in building a school house. They just wanted to be able to provide a better education for their children. ment specialist at Hill Air Force Base, with the 388th Equipment Maintenance His wife, Robin, is the daughter of Lois T. Ellison of Completes Training Army Reserve Pvt. Kenneth C. Nelson, son of Karen B. Nelson of 270 E. 1250 N., Layton and Carl W. Nelson of Newark, Del., has completed training as a cannoneer under the one station unit training (OSUT) program at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla. STUDENTS learned the Births McKay-De-e January 3, 1983 John and Andrea Cardia, 440 N. Fairfield No. 16, area was large enough for the residents to petition the court for a new school district. Richard Hamblin, David Cook and Peter Christensen were appointed trustees for District No. 19, the only school district North of Layton with the exception of the South Weber District. Between 1885 and 1905 the Davis County Common School system improved greatly. January 4, 1983 Ronald and Beth Mitchell, 622 James girl Mike and St, Clearfield, Angie Otterstrom, 490 Kingston, Layton, Davis North Births December 23, 1982 Jerry and Diane Jackson, 223 E. Cherry Lane, Layton, boy Rick December 25, 1982 and Denise Young, 189 S. Main St No. 40, Layton, boy December 27, 1982 Robert and Wendy Morris, 2480 N. 6500 W., EDWARD Tullidge, an early historian reported in 1889, The pioneers of Davis County manifested possibly rather more than usual energy of the early Mormon colonies in erecting school houses and employing such teachers to instruct their children as were attainable.. the district school-housare comfortable and substantial and where it is practicable, the schools are graded. Even though the efforts to establish public schools in Utah for all children, many elements that are needed for a quality education were lacking in the early days. Qualified teachers were few in number. The distances children had to walk to school were prhoibitive. The school supplies that are so plentiful today were lacking in many district school houses. es one-roo- m field, has been assigned to Chanute Air Force Base, 111., after completing Air Force basic training. December 28, 1982 Debbie and Aranda, 850 Sapphire Dr., Johnny Layton, boy Ronald and Catherine Allen, 290 W. 100 N., Kaysville, boy James and Tamra Kallas, 1810 Adams, Layton, girl December 29, 1982 and Denise Cline, 73 Colonial St, Layton, boy Bobbie and Lelia Andrews, Yellow Creek Estates No. Keith 521, Evanston, Wyo., girl DURING THE six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Tex., the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received December 30, 1982 Steven and Janet Morrow, 1347 E. Rosewood No. 6, Layton, boy special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. 1, 1983 Sherry Nelson, 327 W. 1600 N., Sunset, January Gary and girl Thomas and Nancy Webb, 2709 W. 300 N., West Point, boy Douglas and Leslie Wach, 522 W. Gentile, Layton, girl THE AIRMAN will now receive specialized instruction in the aircraft maintenance field. He is a 1980 graduate of Clearfield High School. November 19, 1982 David and Marcia Beach, 575 S. 300 W., Kaysville, Scott and Marsha Satterlee, 754 W. 2200 N., ton, boy November 22, 1982 Bruce and Glenda Krejd, 84 S. Flint St, Kaysville. boy James and Marsha Hatcher, 202 S. Fort Lane, Layton, boy January 2, 1983 Charles and Sharen Hislop, 475 W. 2300 S., boy girl Frank and Debra McKinley, 268 N. 1350 E., Layton, boy Kemp and Janet Sanders, 2047 S. 2000 W., Syracuse, boy Gregory and Mary Allen, 369 E. Center St, Clearfield, girl November 24, 1982 Richard and E. Jana Parker, 1347 E. Rosewood Lane No. 7, Layton, boy James and Crystal Scott, 2013 S. 7500 W., Ogden, girl November 26, 1982 Eldon and Carla Perry, 36 S. Village Way, Fruit Heights, boy November 27, 1982 Curtis and Wendy Stark, 1668 N. 550 W., Clinton, girl Lynn and Sandi Glauser, 910 S. 1350 W., Clearfield, boy John and Marcia Weitzel, 369 W. 300 N., Clearfield, girl Lee and Karon Call, 371 E. Knowlton, Layton, girl no. 19, November 28, 1982 Kim and Gay Brown, 1073 E. 1200 N., Layton, boy November 29, 1982 Larry and Barbara Bell, 2864 W. 1600 N., Clinton, girl Kenneth and LaDale VanderDoes, 2596 W. 4850 S., Roy, girl Steven and Christine Chambers, 189 S. Main 16B, Layton, boy November 30, 1982 Dahl, 557 S. Angel, Layton, boy David and Nancy Black, 2151 S. 3400 W., Syracuse, Marlin and Jenene giri Scott and Dru Beecher, 259 Montgomery No. 3, Salt Lake City, giri December 1, 1982 Patrick and Margaret Erickson, 884 Kaysville, boy E. 200 North, MANY MORMON families chose to send their children to private schools operated by Protestant religious missionaries. Two of these private schools will be the subject of a future article. December 22, 1982 Trent and Debra Weaver, 17 E. 900 S., Layton, boy December 23, 1982 Dale and Lynette Ryland, 221 N. Fairfield, Layton, boy December 27, 1982 Jeff and Dorine Christensen, 110 S. 350 E., Clearfield, boy Brent and Susan Christensen, 1785 W. Alder, ' William W. 1060 S., and Laurie Pusley, 1107 Richard E. and Glenda Trajah, 1304 W. 500 N., Clearfield, December 29, 1982 Don and Nancy Wilcox, 1513 S. 1000 W., Clearfield, N. 630 W., and Debora Cowdin, 1382 David girl December 30, 1982 West David and Tamara Jensen, 612 N. 3000 W., Point, girl December 31, 1982 Curtis and Lori Peterson, 1272 N. 1100 E., Layton, girl Scott and Allan January 1, 1983 Jolene Pruyt, 1178 N. and Dottie Smith, 2507 N. 250 890 E. No. 1, W., Clinton, boy STUDENTS were trained in the preparation of military records and forms. Instruction was also given in fundamentals of the Army filing system, typing and operation of office machines. She is a 1981 graduate of Davis High School, Kaysville. Completes Course Airman 1st Class David W. Sheldon, son of retired Air Force Leslie W. and Joyce I. Sheldon of 1862 N . Gregory Drive, Layton, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force air armament course at Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. GRADUATES of the course studied the maintenance of defensive fire control systems on heavy bombers, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Sheldon will now serve at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., with the 5th Munitions Mainte- January 2, 1983 and Teresa Glover, 381 Point, girl Army Reserve Pvt. Tammy L. Sapp, daughter of Joseph P. and Nancy J. Sapp of 327 W. 350 S., Kaysville, has completed an Army administration course at Fort Jackson, S.C. boy Clear- Eric and Gaylene Raynor, 945 S. 1350 W., nance Squadron. N. 400 W., West HE IS a 1982 graduate of Layton High School. Clin- November 21, 1982 Silvia and Tapia, 106 E. Center St., George boy Point Ralph and Mary Harmer, 7365 S. 1250 E., South Weber, girl Robert P. and Alice M. Reyna of 934 West 700 North, Clear- Rick and Cathy Barlow, 630 E. 1000 S., Clearfield, girl November 23, 1982 Roger and Marilyn Douglas, 3922 W. 1300 N., West HE IS a 1982 graduate of Layton High School. Robert A. Reyna, son of boy boy December 26, 1983 Robert and Bonnie Duncan, 310 Vampire, Hill Air Force Base, girl Air Force Reserve Airman 1 Birch Circle, Clearfield, field, girl duties of a howitzer or gun section crewman and received instruction in handling ammunition, setting fuses and preparing charges, communications and maintenance. OSUT is a period which combines basic combat training with advanced individual training. Assigned To Chanute AFB Bradley and Linda Myrup, Layton, boy Neil and Carolyn Powell, 1366 S. 1100 W., Syracuse, boy John and LaDawna Watts, 353 W. 2300 S., Clear- girl BY 1890 the population of the Clearfield Robert and Susan VanDyke, 286 W. 2060 N., Sunset, girl girl 756 N. 150 W., Layton. RICCI is a 1979 graduate of Wheaton High School, Md. boy November 18, 1982 RICCI IS an aircraft arma- Squadron. November 17, 1982 Kent and Karen Mortensen, 6095 S. 2450 W., Roy, Decembr 22, 1982 airman. The street running west by Allen Bunks set the boundary for District no. 5. Davis North Births Soccer Fun At Kaysville Elementary |