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Show 4 Utahs fastest Ct owing Newspaper M'crofilmina outHera '35 t," And Continuing The Kane County Standard VOLUME XXIV NO. 12 Kanab Experiences One Of Driest Years Through IS55 KANAB, UTAH, THURSDAY, JANUARY $3.00 Yearly, 5c Single Copy 12, 1956 Evans and Esplin Valley vs Kanab Married In Nevada January 6 In M-M- en Basketball Of Kanab Stake Friday Ends Tonight, 12th Kanab Gymnasium The Kanab Stake Mr. and Mrs. ORDERVILLE Kanab had a dry year in 1955. according to statistics submitted Femard Esplin, of Orderville. by Gurnsey Brown, weather ob- announce to local residents, the server in Kanab. marriage of their son, Garland, With an average of around of Henderson, Nevada, to Miss 'inches of moisture during Rosa Evans, daughter of Mr. and the past years, this year seen a Mrs. Albert Evans, of Henderdrop of from 3 to 4 inches with son. a total of only 9.16 inches of They were married at the moisture. Two months during the home of the' brides parents on year there was no moisture at January 6th, with members of all received. the two families present. Those is a month Following present of Garlands family were Mr. and Mrs. LeMoyne Esplin, month showing of moisture ceived: Mr. and Mrs. Heber Stahli and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Esplin. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were host and hostess at a wedding dinner following the wedding ceremony. We all wish the newlyweds success and happiness in their future life. the basketball season in Kanab will be this Friday when the Kanab Lowboys tangle with the Valley Buffalos on the Kanab court. With the two teams very closely matched according to play this game promises to be one of the best in this division this season. Last week these two teams both dropped their first game, Kanab to Cedar and Valley to Dixie. Following are the league standings and the box scores of Highlight 12-1.- of pre-seaso- n league is almost completed with but one more game to be played of regularly scheduled games, Fredonia vs Kanab North Ward. Although . the champion . team already decided these two teams will play tonight, Thursday here in Kanab. Kanab North Ward team came out the champions of the leauge after defeating all teams twice with the exception of Fredonia, who they play for the second time tonight. This will entitle them to enter the Division playoffs which will be played in Ka nab February Fredonia and Orderville M Men which at this time are tied for second place will have a two out of three playoff to see which of them will enter the tourna ment as the second place team from Kanab stake, which is the only stake that will have two teams playing. Their first game is scheduled for this Saturday at Orderville to begin at 8 p.m. Last Monday night the North Ward team defeated the Cedar 6th Ward, champions of Cedar Stake, in 'a real thriller. They will return the game for the purpose of practice only on this coming Monday. They may get the chance to meet again during the division tournament, as the Cedar team has earned the right to participate in that is Short Creek Cult Threats Turn Back Utah Officers (From Deseret News) SHORT CREEK. UTAH (UP) Authorities attempting to gain 'ustody of eight children born to polygamous parents withdrew from Shorr Creek Tuesday after townspeople threatened violence rather than giye up the youngsters. Sixth District juvenile court at St. George had ordered the ight children of Leonard and Vera Black taken into custody and turned over to welfare officers unless the parents promised to refrain from the practice of polygamy and teaching it to the children. The parents had until Tuesday to sign affidavits making the promises. They refused. Officers attempting to enforce the court order were turned back who Slu fivi by massed townspeople, stood in front of the room where Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ford and c:n fillsiiEf tfistaet he children were. The sons, Bill and Dennis are home told officers they would after spending the holidays in to "push have their way his day during 1955 Fort Worth, Texas with through." Miles and brother They family. on January, 22 Party Withdraws Bank Program any man, woman when the mercury dropped to brought his mother, Mrs. FlorWashington County Sheriff. A or child who is a resident of 4 degrees below zero. The hot ence Monroe back with them. Renouf, LaMar Andrus of Roy in for Worth has Ft. been Kane ''County is provided with test days recorded were on July She the Utah Welfare Commission blood transfusions at need at ab13th and September 6th when several weeks. and Jay Huntsman, St. George it raised to 103 degrees. solutely no charge at any of the probation officer, withdrew raMr. and Mrs. Grayson Ford With such a low count of mois- and children following hospitals: St. Marks, than resort to violence. ther Years New ture during the past year It is in Salt Lake spentwith her folks. Holy Cross and General HospitBy Myrtle Bean Director John Farr Larson of City al, in Salt Lake City; at our hoped that more will be received the Bureau of Children Services Back in November when all own County Hospital and also yet this winter to help at the of the Utah Welfare Commisfolks lined and you gave your at the hospital in Cedar City. up but to time time of Spring sion said officers had been told although getting a little pint of blood for the Red Cross date in January the hopes are Any number of transfusions can not to use force but return to 21 of No at storm cold 7. I Blood Ward Bank Hall at sign the night. Ferguson, be had at need, without charge, thin. We have been enjoying St. George for Instructions if know that you all felt a certain or any, type of, blood derivative Spring weather during the day yet anyone interfered with execusatisfaction and pleasure in hav- no matter how rare or costly Mission Enters tion of the court order. ing done your part." And irwas When you pause to reflect that The officers went to the, Black part because we not on- transfusions cost from $35.00 to 4lh Homo ORDERVILLE lya good in this desert town on the home January bewe went filled our quota, jgo.oo each, if you pay for them, border shortly afyond it. (As a matter of fact, depending on the type needed, FREDONIA John W. Fergu- ter 9 a.m. They asked Mr. nd Yes, that headline is right de- - school and elementary teachers take a bow Kane County, we thig Ig no gmaU ltem. Algo lf son. 21, of Fredonia, entered the Mrs. Black lf the children were cided that as long as I was that I can name none of them gave nearly twice as much look at your policy, as I did, y0U Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- ready to go. blood as did Panguitch!) Maybe snooping in to everybodys bus- because space will not permit wm Blue find 'that your y0U Saints Mission Home on -day Youngest Sick iness, I might as well extend my but several have Important you gave your, blood, as I did, cross and Blue Shield insurance 4th to prepare for his Andrews explained they were January name with the vague feeling of donat- of influence so to speak minlstrative positions-tyo- u doe, not cover the cost of trans-inforth earning mlseton- - to- - the to take away seven of the. chilmost of all, however, 1 hoped them in the field of laws and it because it was the thing fusi0ns. Central American Mission, chief- dren but didnt want to take the Don-mt0 dothat this column might acquaint law enforcement, there is blood we bought a our With ly Guatamala. boy, beyoungest, a readers with our neighbor- - aid Esplin, County State Repre-inLast year that was the way I 0f service that seems almost area from to this came John cause had he Cham-goocough. whooping felt but not this year. This year unbelieveable. The Blood Bank community and build up some sentative; attorney Ken his native Texas 1H years ago The officers turned to the will besides I'M worried berlain, Sheriff LaNard John-sic- I have been working on the com- representative told us an after attending Brigham Young room where the children were about the outcome of that son and St. George Chief of of the Kane County .Chap- - dent that happened recently. A This Friday night during the University at Provo, Utah a short but withdrew when other Short ice, Wendell Hoyt ter and I know better: We young woman from So. Utah game tonight basketball game time. While here he has been Creek residents refused to let If I missed you and you are bought ourselves a bargain! We was in a Salt Lake Hospital And in Kanab the Stake I asked Norene Porter to send working at Jacob Lake and them enter. The officials said me some facts about Orderville important you may send me a in Kane County bought some- desperately in need of blood, a basketball trophies will be Houserock. His mother lives in the townspeople would be chargas this to fill kind so start it and she was nasty letter just to the winning team Eagle Pass, Texas. thing with our little pints of certain very rare blood deriva ed with comtempt of court out my questionnaire and more, way: Dear Roving Reporter, blood that money couldnt buy, tive. The Blood Bank in Salt and to the beet sportsmanship A farewell party was given in The Blacks were Involved In CurYou Cad and was worried or If it did none of us, or even Lake City could not furnish it. team in the stake. too although she Unspeakable on December 31 In a mass 1953 raid on Short Creek, honor lohns The city fathers of Orderville all of us put together, could afas to the use I might make of it A member of the Stake PresThey called the Blood Bank in the Fredonia Ward Recreational Ariz., Just across the border. include one of the weaker sex ford it. so here goes Los Angeles and asked for help. idency will award the beautiHall. It was under the dlcectlon Black later pleaded guilty to a The town was Mrs. Mona G. Haines, who came I wish all of you could have It was given, instantly. A ORDERVILLE ful trophies to the teams who of Mildred Judd. It began with jet charge of conspiring to practice settled in 1875 by members of from California where she was been at the small meeting the plane flew the needed blood have worked hard for them. luck supper. A program polygamy and was placed on pot nurse the mayor Blood Bank Committee had at from Los Angeles, was met at Be on hand to witness these the Mormon faith and named a registered consisting of the following num- probation. after, their system of commun- is Arel Chamberlain and the the home of Irma Matheson (Ir- the Salt Lake Airport by the awards. bers was given: Accordion solo al living a list of those who set- town board members include ma is Blood Bank Chairman and Red Cross Ambulance. In one by Maurice DeSpain; vocal duet tled would be longer than this Mrs. Haimes, Eugene M. Russel, very capable it was her fine hour and forty minutes from 30 Kanab Cedar 44, by Nellie Hepworth and Ida Ladles League Meets City article so 111 not attempt to Rex Crofts, Lawrence Esplin organization of the drive that the time of the call the blood Jane Tait; retold story by Gwen name any but most of th peo- with Mrs. Belva F. Lamb, clerk pad off so well). The man the wag jn tbe hospital and the The League held its regular Craven; song by the Junior Cross sent down from Salt man-- ufe no longer in danger. They say they are proud of ple who live there today are Gleaner girls; reading by Don Saturday afternoon meeting bedescendants after the order their town and their newlm- Lake City gave us a few facts needed that kind j any Wagner. Bishop Orvil M. Bush- ginning with refreshments servbroke up the town developed in- - provements right now they are and figures, told us a few stories gervice in our hospital, we man gave a farewell address and ed at the Trails End Cafe. The to its present status trying to find money to finish and we. were all sold. or or hostesses were Ora Eatough and would I have If it John you, gave short reaction. Im not going to get technical one Today Orderville Is an agri- - graveling and leveling their our Dana Findlay. The ladies adnee(ed it we cultural community of about 400 streets and beautify their town about it but did yp know: bave onjy t0 agjc Thats what journed to the Club Room for because Kane County Red we bought and paid for. Pretty people Orderville raises fine by planting trees and shrubbery, That K Circle Dancers their program. Orderville now has a new crops and animals, excellent garMrs. Helen Burgoyne read a Cross participants in the Blood big bargain, wasnt it? and orchards, and beauti- ephone system dials no Jess The Circle K Square Dance three act play entitled All My ful flowers has an active gar-- their identifying name is Mid Club of Kanab held an enjoy- Sons" by Arthur Miller which den club, too it has a main way and the system extends to able party and dance last Sat was greatly enjoyed by all the street on Ily. 89 wide enough to the other Valley towns Dislinguisfcad'Semsa urday night at the Kanab Ward members and guests. land the entire air force it has Well thats it hope you like Hall. Award To Oa good stores, cafes, motels, ser- - it if not just write me like The following officers for the vice stations and garages their Drop us a card on any news a lot of see the ncau caiciuny me rules mu pea coming year were elected: Presyoull I n Ji New itoma Chamso England style pje 0Ver to the game tonight you may have! picturesque ident, Hoyt and Katherine SCSRSCrCa UV application on page four and church is to be replaced soon y0U all better get up there and Vernon then nominate your choice for berlain; with a new and modem structure root for the Cowboys (thats for and Anna Deal Black; SecretarThe Kanab Jaycees are in the the Distinguished Service costing $140,000, of which '$26,- - y0U Kanabers, of course). to committee ies, Marve and Thelma Adams. The the ward. for search of their judge 000 has already been raised .loc- Now back to Kanab Got an most outstanding young man in will be composed of citizens of Retiring officers are, Harold ally, according to Bishop Joseph interesting not from the John-C- . Kanab. who are now over Mace, Leslie Pugh and Irene comunity Bolander construction start- - gon Rover it reads Dear Boss Swapp. what will become the age of 35, and who come Beginning ed last October. So far Johnson boasts an un an The Circle K is looking forun- from all walks of life' including the affair Jaycees annual, serves The Valley High School ward to another successful year defeated basketball team as pre- der the direction of Duke Aiken, political, school, medical and etc. students from Orderville and dieted during the of Square Dancing. Why don President, are sponsoring a Disthree communities of the val- - lngg but ig justifiably concern-lesome of you Join us? be to Service Award hence its name the school ed about next weeks encounter tinguishedthe Kain man L to young f!:v City Gcunsil ft given recently had considerable re-- with Parla Tech, (known as the nab who is chosen as the comLesion-Auxiliar- y Officials: Holt and Adams modeling and repairing and a prairie Dogs. We were happy to munities most outstanding m Party G. Dr. The R. Aiken, Mayor, erected was new fine see Kanabs popular gym young civic spiritedness.' an new and his council met outstanding party Enjoying city dressing rooms and ' shower poach, Boyd Adams, scouting our blanks have been Application were the Kathe 10th. holidays during Tuesday night rooms in the same building January team in last weeks gamer to many of the civic clubs New Ciuncil See members given Post American nab Lowell Auxiliary Legion members, 'that this building had py also to see so many loyal church organizations and indiviand the Legion Auxiliary. Tohnson and Doc MacDonald Slides Of Hawaii been cussed and discussed more Johnson fans. duals so they can sponsor a had been sworn in on With some 100 persons attendTuesday, than any building since the Got a nice letter from an young man for the award. Also January 3rd by Lula Robinson, Auxil ing they enjoyed a fine dinner American The Legion of Babel and the' Lean- - known subscriber who suggest' on page four of todays paper is Clerk. Dr. Wm. O. Knudsen, lary enjoyed a fine Illustrated served smorgasboard style. Mrs. ing Tower of Pisa, so Ill quit ed that people hauling trash to an application blank that may City who was out of the city at the lecture on Hawaii at their meet- Mardean Church was chairman Note: Youre (Ed. here the should cover or it city dump right be used by anyone. When prop- time was sworn in at the meetThe lecture of the affair which was held in ing getting- - smarter all. the time) weight it down to prevent scat erly filled out give to Duke was presented by Marlin Brown the Lions Club house north of ing. The new Principal of the school terlng it along the main drag Aiken Lester Cottam or Marlin Mrs., Clara Shields was ap- who spent two years in the Is- Kanab. is Stanford DeMille of Monroe also suggested that the old locast Brown. pointed City Treasure for the lands. He was Joined by Char who is liked by everybody trees ' around the elementary The award will-b- e presented year 1956. The Council set up the nelle McAllister in a medley of This little school has gractuat- - school should be pushed over UTAH MAN HEADS 350 MILat a banquet being held on Sat- following departments as fol Hawaiian songs for the group. a whole mob of people who fore they blow over and kill INDOLLAR NATIONAL 21st to the man lows: Water LION urday January business the Doc Enjoy Parly and Airport Among regular are making a name for them- - someone thanks for the sug who has shown in the past his DUSTRY J. Ana Adams, past Macdonald; Fire Department and of the meeting were plans to selves in the world Im sure gestions and thanks for praising willingness to work hard in bet- Library Building, Lowell John- sponsor a Bake Sale on January Acting as host and hostess to president of Utah Turkey FedIll neglect someone and if I do, this column whose contribu Kanab, tering 10 couples at k party last eration, is now president of the some son; Law Enforcement and Cem 21st. The proceeds from this sale Im sorry but here are a few Hey! youre not still reading the with to Knudsen. to are Dr. Sautrday night . were Mr. and National Turkey Federation. Mr. go helping etery. Joseph Carroll, Ernest Carroll,- this from a borrowed paper are Mrs. Thomas Hamblin. of Adams was elected last week citizens the attended the Several elementary landscaping CovDr. Fen C. Elsie Carroll, well, for shame another y0U? rea fine Betenson Mrs. has Scott Those school in Chicago during the national in to enjoyed raises the present grounds. protest ington. Dr. Leonard Foote, Dr, our local bug, turned from California bringing meeting will begin at 9 a.m. night of visiting, playing games convention of turkey Industry sale The to The licenses. ordance Brookcity Wendell Dr. Fred Heaton, lness firms in 1956 see you her daughter Elaine and new raise certain licenses was pass- on Saturday January 21$t at the and home made ice cream and members. sby, Prof. Elbert H. Porter, Prof. cake. ed and advertised last May. Trading Post' in Kanab. week next so grand daughter for a visit and many high Alma Esplin, Fredonia News t!n Bargain For Kano County , run-of- towns-Deopl- e f, Jckn The Roving Reporter visits Utah-Arizo- na 1 g y - - - four-year-ol- d g d k Inci-mitt- Kanab-Valle- y n wo-Re- d n ppj-go- -- tel-de- Jayccas r Vive-presiden- t, te pre-seaso- n rat-th- e y w Hap-imagin- e er last-Mond- ay. be-e- d -- 3 |
