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Show I I BPW nomas Jo Killam Woman of the Year Md Communion i SALLY ROSE By Observance Milford B.P.W. Club met Monday October 1, 1984 at the home of Mary Wiseman for their monthly After a short business meeting. conducted by President meeting Helene Duffy, Hostesses Mary Wise-an and Be a Oxley announced the se -lection of B.P.W. Womanofthe Year Jo Killam. Jos sisters Nell Smith and Margaret Riley of Beaver were welcomed to the meeting. Jos daughter Sally Rose read a short sketch of Jos life and achievements, then presented her with a corsage from her family. Mary and Bea then presented a "Woman of the Year pin to Jo. As a special tribute to ex- - Women of the Year recipients of our club, Bea purchased state pins for each lady and presented to those present: Nelda Meromott, Pat Rimpau, Mary Wiseman, and Veda Cox. Refreshments were enjoyed by all and meeting adjourned after reading of this tribute by Jos daughter Sally Rose. Josephine Thomas Killam, better known as Jo, or Grandma Jo, was the second of ten children born to and Richard Sarah Thomas of Greenville, Utah. The family later moved to North Creek. Jo received her education in Beaver County. Jos mother died six months after giving birth to a set of twins Jo and sister Margaret the task of helping to raise a rather large brood of youngsters. You know how the boys from Milford have always been curious about the other end of the county. Well, one of these dashing young lads was Cecil Killam you guessed it! Jo stole his heart and finally consented to be his bride. Through the early years of their marriage, Milford seemed to always beckon them home. So when children became school age, Milford became home base. Jo and Cecil had six children Sally, John, Doug, Kathy, Kevin and Krissy. Four are still living. Jo was given such a special challenge when baby Krissy was born. She was a Downs Syndrome baby with no promise of any normal life ahead. Jo met the challenge, took her home and loved and molded her m S. SIMPKINS RONALD Thursday, October 4, 1984 Page CALLED TO SERVE On the first Sunday of October, October 7th, more Christians will celebrate the Lords Supper than any other Sunday of the year. Celebrants will be of all races and nations. They will be taking bread and wine as a mystical symbol of their union with each other in Christ. Moreover, they will pray for expressions of service to the "least of these, my brothren. Thus the meaning of Christs own selfgiving proclaimed m the bread and the cup, will be present. People "will come from east and west and from north and south, and sit at the table in the kingdom of fragile little life into abright, lovely very loving little light - destined to burn out by the age of 18. Losing her was another challenge which Jo met with valor and dignity. Through the years Jo was busy being a wife and mother, she still found time to take part in community affairs and could be seen sharing her good hot bread and rolls with her neighbors and friends. Music has always played a major part in Jos life. If there is a group to sing with Jo is there. She sang with and helped organize the Milfordairs - a community chorus in 1950. A boys chorus was her aim when Doug was just a little fellow. Such innocent little choir boys! HA! Jo, Bonnie Easton and Jerrie Kirk found themselves as a trio and could be heard at every funeral, wedding, graduation, etc., etc., for about 30 They even learned the years. Christmas Mass for Father Valine one HORN God. year. Jo has been a chorister for almost every department of her church for the last 35 years. JO KII L AM She is now involved with the ladies B.P.W. WOMAN OF T1 E YEAR 1984-8- 5 community chorus that performs Memorial e every Day. Her bigplea-surright now is her involvement with the Ladies barbershop chorus, the Delano Diamonds. Jo, Jerry and Betty Coon troop to Beaver every Wednesday to keep their skills 16-1- 7 sharp. They are a very talented, lovely group of ladies. Jo also enmals to the cast we have: Amy This year all the actors and acjoys the association of her much loved baby sister, Nell Smith in this tresses for the opening of the MilAshley as the Lamb and Wendy ford High School drama season are group. Mayer as the Tiger. The set is Jo worked for JeffersonMerc. for ery modern, with a naked stage, beginning "stars.They are all very 18 years as a clerk. She now works a ladder as the apple tree, an apple, anxious to do a good job and learn and a few pieces of wood and a piece for Crisp Food Town. One thing that' the techniques of the theater. makes her unique is her outgoing of material for Adams shelter. The first of the three one -- acts The second play of the evening will She truly loves her to be performed will be The Diary personality. be "Just One Day. This is the story fellowman and extends this caring of Adam and Eve, which is the of a high school girl who finds through her work. story of mans beginning told in a that she is pregnant and the attiShe takes great pride in doing humorous manner taken from the tude of the high school boy who is things right and has always gone to writings of Mark Twain. involved and their emotional strugEve is portrayed by Angie Hardy, great lengths to be honest with her and Adam is portrayed by Jared gle as to what to do about the situaemployers and customers. Jo has been active in B.P.W. Gronning. The Snake, who slides tion. Get married keep the baby on her belly is portrayed by for about eight or ten years, holdgive it up for adoption or have an aniabortion. Small and to add a few ing offices throughout the years. Machelle Mayer does an excelShe has also been a member of the lent portrayal of the girl m trou-H- e. school PTAs, Milford Youth ComMike Long portrays the young mittee, Gray Ladies, and Milford Booster Club. At the time Krissy boy with strong emotion and MarESA SORORITY lene Vee completes the cast of attended school in Cedar City, Jo three as the friend who is the only was very active in that program. HOLDS SOCIAL, other person who knows about the Jo has always enjoyed the sports events at school, very vocal in her prollem. RUSH STARTS The Gigolo The third play is praise, and ready to go to bat for which tells the of Jerome Avenue them at a minutes notice. In fact, was at held The September Social story of two high school friends if they ever happen to need grandthe home of Carol Wiseman. who get together after 41 years. mothers for cheerleaders shes with Carol wereMichel'e He (Lou Brill) played by Darin right there ready and able. Bedingfield and Kathy Kinney. was the high school stud and Small Jo is a real avid walker, getting "Come as You A re was the theme Kern pel) played by Karen she (Fiona up every morning at 5:30 a.m. to The members for the evening. was the bright girl who was Jensen in her five miles. Weve teased get were in various stages of sieep not the best looking girl in the school. her about the book we are going to attire because tliey had been called They talk about old times and what write, "My Mother, the Street early Sunday morning. they could do in the future. Walker. For dinner each person built a The plays will provide a good which included Chinese Sundae, of entertainment for the evening Jo is a favorite of all her 22 Chinese from everything rice, but the younger children will adults, noodles and ham to pineapple, algrandchildren and 14 not get too much out of the probably to love to and monds go They all cherry for the top. situations, as there is not the usual An exciting game of Trivial Pur&andma Jos for hot scones and comedy in these plays. slapstick suit followed. The winning team honey or pie or chicken or anyPlease support the dram a departinto can a talk hankie. her members tatted else received thing they ment and above all the students who A secret ballot was taken for the cooking. work many hours to bring Milford Jo loves to cook and is always sexiest outfit, the funniest outfit, a little theatrical culture. and the warm someone into her outfit. dressiest GinaMayer ushering Seats will te $2.00 for adults, and took the sexiest, Jolyn Leko the funkitchen for dinner. Ask Grandma for children, students and sen$1.00 -and Bonnie Thomas. Hardy the dress niest, ior citizens. She is loved and respected by all, lest. The plays will be presented TuesThe new rusheeswereintroduied. and we are proud to have her chosen October 16 and Wednesday Lisa day, are: Teresa Wright, Milford B.P.W. Woman of the Year, They October 17, 1984 in theMilfordHigh 1984-8- 5. Burnham, Elaine Burns and Dedra School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Kinross. IV! HS drama season opens October ANN BANKS HOME D.U.P. Camp Horn Silver met the 28th of September at the home of Faye Ann Banks. A delicious lunch was served to six members: Ion Rowene Winn, Margaret Baxter, Vvs Baxter, Sharon Grimshaw, Cook and Faye Ann Banks, hostess. The prayer was given by Rowent Winn and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sharon Cook. The meetinP was conducted bv Captain Faye Ann The minutes we-- e real Banks. and approved and roll cll was taken by Sharon Cook. A motion was made that the dues for th year are $6.50 and the D LLP, meet the second Tuesdav or Wednesdav of each month. The lesson was given b Rowene Wtnn. A motion to adjourn b Sharo" Cook was seconded by Iona Bax Christ. r SILVER CAMP MEETS AT FAYE Over 40 years ago, on November 1, 1936, World Communion Day was born. In the winter of 1935, a group of ministers met to study the spiritual needs and possibilities of our church in depression davs. In the Lords Supper, thev saw a great ter. opportunity to unite the membership in dedication to the Lord Jesus The da remains as it began: "a great opportunitv toumteCbrist-lan- s in dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ. People will come from the four corners of this earth in answer "This do to Christs invitation, in remembrance of me. Join us for the World Commun7 at the Milion Service, Octot-eford Community Charth, 350 North 100 West, at 12:00 Noon. We serve open comm union . Rev. Grace Bonar Hauman will preach from the Card of Thanks We would like to thank everyone who was so k.nd to u during our recent tereavement. A specia thanks to the IP church, the Milford ambulance crew, the staff ai Jackm the hospital (espenall) Mike and Dr. ani Louise), Tammy, Thank You, Bobbie James and Family lle ANITA AND FICH 11BBITC BILLS Mr. and Mrs. Williams W. Firmage, Bea er are pleased t announce the fortluoning marriage of their oaugmer Anita to Rub on Fridav, Eccles Thomas, son f Mr. and Mrs. C! ft on B cCi Georg Octolier 12th, 1984. The roujle wdll tie "iarie! Temple. f:c that eve" A rerep'io" wi.l be held in their honor Ward rTurrh to 10:00 p.m. n he Beaver 3rd-4t- h v LDS MISSION Ronald Scott Simpkins has been called to the Pittsburg Pennsylvania mission. Ron is the son of Ron and Jean Simpkins of Reno, Nevada and the grandson of Virginia Gillins and the great grandson of Euzell Thomas of Milford. Ron graduated from Reno High and has attended Ricks College. Mrs. Gillins traveled to Reno for the farewell and to attend the Oakland Temple with him. 1L torn 2 FEATURES ON WEEKENDS NOT A DOUBLE FEATURE SEPARATE ADMISSION REQUIRED FOR EACH - SAT. 7:30 WED. 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