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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 2, 1981 Richard Moody Finishes Training Army Pvt. Richard D. Moody, son of Gerald D. Moody of Layton, recently completed training as a cannoneer under the one Station Unit Training (OSUT) Program at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Okla. AMERICAN LEGION HALL A. Rosmait, Nettie Bosch, Victoria Jane Layton, Anabel Jones. Leona L. Adams. Birdie Adams Layton, Viola J. By DONETA GATHERUM The organization of an American Legion Post in Layton occurred at the same time as the ElmerCriddle Post was being formed in Kaysville. CHARTER MEMBERS of 87 were those who joined before Nov. II 1919. Members w ere Clyde W, Bone. John G. Ware. Walter Whitlock. Leonard G. San dall. George E. Morgan, Hen ry Morgan. William Day, Leo P. Green. James H. Morgan Basil 0. Lay ton. George F Ellis, Barney Rosmait. C.A Wood, William E. Adams and Parley G. Carlos. Even though the above names appeared on the official charter dated Oct. 27, 1919. officers weren't selected and regular meetings weren't held until Jan. 29, 1920. An issue of the Weekly Reflex" gives us this information. "The formal the Layton Post Stevenson, Ruth E. Layton. Darlene I. Cleveland. Sarah Elizabeth Stimpson. Elgie A. Rampton and Alice Walker Morgan. The Legion desperately needed a building of theirown. With the help of Elias Dawson, on Nov. 28. 1939. a building lot was purchased from the estate of Jedediah R. Hodson. The Post paid Mr. Hodson's son, James, $100 for the property, located on the west side of Layton's Main Street at about 150S.Main. Logsforthe home were purchased from J.R. Southwick at a cost of $300.86. the Layton American Legion Post 87 was completed Wednesday with Henry Morgan, commander; years. DURING WORLD War II, many of the Legion members went to work at local defense plants. Membership in the auxiliary dwindled for a period because most of the women worked The situation changed as new people full-tim- AUXILIARY charter mem- bers included Hannah M. Layton, Ruby M. Layton. Stevenson. Elva Cunningham. Annie L. Adams. Llewellyen Dansie. Fidelia Dawson, Ella R. Dawson, Hildred Fielding, Luella moved to Layton and joined the local Legion. The hall was rented to many groups during the war years. Protestant churches were held in the building and it was used by a dance studio. Friday night bingo was the only recreation available for some people living in Layton and the auxiliary furnished food and sold things at these weekly gatherings. THE LAYTON American Legion has an outstanding record of community service. Under the leadership of Ruby Layton and Henry Call, the Post organized a senior citizens program. The Layton City Council, LDS Church leaders, the Community Church and Catholic Church Kfj?4 Mk COOKING Club with ages of 9 years, has been organized in West Point and call themselves the Shake and Bakers Club. 6-- LED BY Mrs. Lana Widdi-so- n and Mrs. Gail Yardley the group will meet Wednesday morning at 10 at the Widdison home. Officers are David Yardley, president; Jamon Holley, vice president; Ray Widdison, secretary; Daniel Yardley, reporter; Chad Garner, music director and Sean Widdison, recreation chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Fullmer, 37 N. 2000 W., West Point, are proud parents of a baby girl bom at the McKay-De- e Hospital May 19.She weighed 6 lbs. oz. and has two brothers, Brandon, 9, and Dusty, 6. The mother is the former Sherry Fisher. Grandparents Airman Thomas D. Hansel-mason of Donald G. Hansel-maof Ogden and Leonore J. Fortier of Layton, has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. n THE AIRMAN, who is remaining at Lackland for specialized training in the security police field, studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. HANSELMAN is a 1980 gra- duate of Bonneville High School, Ogden. S. Gregor Assigned Air Force Reserve Airman Steven M. Greger, son of Valentine C. Greger of Layton and Ronald R. Greger, Kaysville, has been assigned to Sheppard AFB, Texas, after completing Air Force basic training. DURING THE six weeks at Lackland AFB, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mis are Mr. and Mrs. George sion, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits towards an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the transportation field. Scheduled Trial FARMINGTON - August 3 has been set as the trial date for old transient who is a charged with homicide in con- nection with the death of another transient last May 9. THE DEFENDANT, William E. Thomas Jr., will appear before Second District Judge J. Duffy Palmer at 9 a.m. on Aug. 3. He is charged with the beating death of Marc N. (Boxcar) Hansen, of Col- West Bountiful. The mans body was badly bruised and cut and he had been dead for several hours before being found, according to investigating officers. THE DEFENDANT is being held in Davis County Jail on $25,000 bond while another man, Edward R. Santaw, remains in custody at the jail as a material witness. orado. The victims body was found beside the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks in 1 Gaily painted flower pots give plants on the patio a fes- tive look for spring and summer. Earlier, the defendant not guilty pleaded second-degre- George Smedley, West Point. They have decided to name her Heidi Lynn. charge. FOR A QUICK facial while running your bath, spread cold cream on you face and steam with a washcloth out of hot water. Layton Clearfield Area Kaysville Discuss the needs of people with the Community Action Agency for Davis County low-inco- nomics. He played football and was a staff writer for the daily university newspaper and the Daily Herald in Provo. He served an LDS mission in Oklahoma in 1970-7- ? Hints By APRIL RHODES Cycle for fun and health. A half hours brisk ride will burn up calories and keep you in good shape. He and his wife Pamela are the parents of two children. We are Mr. Waite stated, very pleased to have Dee join our staff at the bank, he will be a great asset and help to us as well as the area. np - Crestview Elementary July 7 at 7:00 P.M. Clearfield Davis Co. Library July 8 at 7:00 P.M. Layton Clinton - Clinton City Hall July 9 at 7:00 P.M. ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft Dee B. Thompson of Kaysville has been named assistant manager of First Security State Bank in Kaysville. Richard Waite, bank manager, made the announcement. Mr. Thompson assumed his new position June 8. He has been with First Security State Bank GET INTO THE kft ft ft DANA COWLEY Contest Winner 1981 mnn YOUR CHOICE OF ROAST BEEF, TURKEY OR HAM CORNED BEEF, PASTRAMI V LB. MEAT WITH LETTUCE AND TOMATO AND 12 0Z. Dana Cowley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Cowley of Layton, recently was selected fourth runnerup in the Miss sented a fashion show. John Atkins, a mink rancher, treated the girls to a banquet pnd program. Pageant held June 20 in Orem. She represented Layton in the pageant. pageant nights were held prior to the final judging. The competition was narrowed to ten finalists during the week of pageant activities. Girls were judged on their appearance in swim suits and evening gowns, talent and personal interviews. Then the top ten contestants presented the program for the final night of judging. Danas talent number was a combination of jazz and ballet dance. She is a student at the U. of U. majoring in communications. Utah for Miss America SACM"JIGI1BS DRINK OUNCE GLASS OF THE 65 contestants from every part of Utah spent a week in Orem preparing for the pageant. The girls stayed with Orem residents during time period. Days were filled with rehearsals, activity times, a ride on the Heber Creeper and a tour of Osmond Studios. They participated in a parade, riding in Pressure Fried Chicken rk,.4.99 E,th$3.49 Fryers Large Vhole Bar .99 Fresh Potato Salad Picnic Perfect 8 Pieces B-- Q Delicious Boiled Ham Sandwiches Swiss or Rye Cheese Loaf Choice LOCATIONS LAYTON LAYTON HILLS MALL BOUNTIFUL 5 POINTS SHOPPING CENTER nt strom stores iicorporitei is. 3.99 ib3.29 to the homicide e Smedley, Syracuse and in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School. He received his degree in public relations and advertising from B YU with a minor in eco- DEE THOMPSON A4-- six young boys, between the West Point DEE WAS born and reared TRY OUR DOUBLE SIZE comiMT school girls and boys that excell are sponsored at Boys' State and Girls State by the Layton American Legion. years. Prior to his transfere to Kaysville, he was serving as assistant branch manager of the head office. PRICES GOOD JULY 2 poppies for funerals. High Shake And Bakers Organized Birth In Visit a 1 all supported this endeavor. At first only ten people attended the senior citizen activities. Later, the Legion hall was filled to 0 regular attenders. The senior citizen program was supported by donations from businesses and the Layton Chamber of Commerce. THE SAME civic spirit that got the senior citizen program started also carried over into many other areas. The Legion and Auxiliary honored Gold Star mothers, placed markers in the cemetery and furnished in Salt Lake City the past five MUCH OF the success of the Layton American Legion program was due to the work of the ladies auxiliary. Encouraged by Frank Adams, Ruby Layton and other wives, sisters, daughters and widows of World War I veterans, formed the auxiliary group. At first, the meetings were held in Ruby Layton's home. Mrs. Layton was the first auxiliary president. She served two terms when the group was first organized and three terms after she retired from civil service employment. The second auxiliary president was Mable Adams. E. Ogden Arsenal for many com-mand- and manager of athletic activities Clarence Bone, secretary-treasurer- ; Leo Ware, insurance and employment officer." Annette MEMBERS AND friends worked to construct the building while the auxiliary ladies cooked food for the laborers on the large stone fireplace that was installed on the east end of the building. Needing money, the most successful fundraising event was the sale of blue paper poppies. The auxiliary sold poppies on the grounds of the Named Asst. Manager At First Security Bank organization of Dr. W.A. Whitlock, vice The Layton American Legion Post 87 hall is shown as in 1940 just after it was constructed. OSUT IS a period which combines basic combat training with advanced individual training. Students learned the duties of a howitzer or gun section crewman and received instruction in handling ammunition, setting fuses and preparing charges, communications and maintenance. Completes Training cars, and pre ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft THREE PRELIMINARY ft ft ft ft Hold Reunion The descendents of Ed and Annie Thurman held their annual reunion in Alameda, Calif. June 12. Three sisters and one brother were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs Elmer Rosdahl came from Nampa, Ida. and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Thurman' from Grover, Wyo. They spent the night at the home of a sister, Norma Ward in Fruit Heights. Mrs. Elgin Stinson was there from Portland, Oreg; Mr. and Mrs. Leslee Draney from Kaysville flew down. The reunion was held at the home of another sister, Mrs. Sybil Keefer. Besides the Keefer children those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Thurman and children from Black-foo- t, Ida.; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Simmons and children from Salt Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mullin from Colorado and David Shaw. The group enjoyed a dinner prepared by the Keefer family and on Saturday 20 members of the group rented a bus and toured the city of San Francisco and surrounding areas. They attended church in the Alameda Ward on Sunday. Several members attended a session in the Oakland Temple. BARNES BANK CO. Kaysville, Utah Phone 376-342- 4 |