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Show Q 9 ri 1'" PACE TWO. THE HERALD-JOURNA- LOGAN, UTAH, L, IJritish Seamen Released By Nazi Foe Logan Missionary Returns From Eastern States Field Pittsburgh Dear Editor: sincerely wish to thank you sending me the Herald Journal the past two years. The Jourhas served as a real friend, and in so doing, has never failed to find me, and thus, has brought mo the news of Cache Valley, and its people. I also thank my Heavenly Father for having called me to in the labor, as a missionary Eastern States Mission, and say beyond a shadow of a doubt, that thir mission is the best mission it. the world. As long as I am giving thanks for the many kindnesses rendered to me while laboring in this wonderful work, 1 openly thank my beloved parents who have made it possible for me to go on a mission. i shall endeavor to relate briefly, of some of the places that I have seen, and about some of the interesting things concerning these pluces. 1 was very hnppy to start my mission In Palmyra, N. Y. and have for my first companion, Elder Harold I. Hansen. Palmyra e as most of vou know, is the b of Mormonism, and thus contributes to the Interest of missionary work In this place. The people there were very kind to mr, and while there I participated In a little basketball. A Church longue was organized, and for the first time in history, the Slormona were invited to participate. Much to the surprise of everyone in Palmyra, the Mormon team won the championship, and in so doing won a beauti- -' ful trophy, and most important, the friendship of other team mem- -' bers and towns people. The thing that interested me, was the fuct that such a sport broke down many of the prejudices, and really stimulated missionary work. I am sure, that the example we set, does a great deal, in preaching something new, to many people, thus showing to the outside world, that we have a religion, that not only concerns itself with the spiritual, but also physical. Palmyra will always oe dear to mo, as I attended two conferences and particiDateJ in two Cumorah pageants. The pageants were titled Americas Witness of Christ," and certainly met with success. assemL.-,year's presentation, bled together some twenri thousand people, and most of these Before I leave were Palmyra, I should like to impress upon the minds of those people who are within the vicinity of by all Palmyra, that they should ' means visit this sacred place. To those who are members, it adds and strengthens one's testimony, and helps ono to fully realize the ' st We significance of Mormonism. often see advertised, "See America First. This is one place that will prove that statement, if we will but take a chance, and come to see it. was city, aboring My next Scranton,. Pa. This city has a equal to Salt Lake population City. It's main industry, is the mining of anthracite coal. Many of thn mines go down a thousand ftet. It Is nothing unuidinary to hear expressed, that some day the entire city of Scranton will cave in, inasmuch as the entire city I really enjoyed is undermined. my missionary labors there, and appreciated the opportunity, of once again, meeting the many fine Latter-da- y Saints, and towns people, whom we come m contact with, in our travels. I was than trnn3fered to Newburgh, in the Hudson district. At this place I immediately began to love the work and people, and did receive many inspiration, m guiding me in my missionary work, I incihau many faith promoting dents and experiences, that will be recorded in my Book of Remem-beianoWhile in Newburgh, I boat visited the Poughkeepsie rates, which is an annual event, nnu is hiid on the Hudson river. It is a wondcrlul sight to see the shell races, as each team has perfect rhythm and coordination, end thus displaying the importance of Cooperation. Oh yes! while in Newburgh I did my first quilt-irwith the Relief Society, and now I can do several blocks in an evening. My next and final transfer was to the West Penn District, where I labored for five months under the excellent direction of Kieth A Nielsen of Portland, Oregon, then six months under Marlowe V Hodge of Los Angeles, California, and then much to my sur-- , prise I was appointed as president on seven nod labored going inentbs, making a total time of nearly seventeen months in one district. e. one huge strip mill, supplies thousands of tons of steel and tin to the different concerns, and does this, with about men. The Irwin four thousand Works, by name, is just a new null and thus is highly mechanized. Most of the work is done by pressing buttons. At the present time it is working to capacity, and is producing eight thousand ton- - of steel per shut, and there ace three shifts. At the present time, all Allegheny county steel nails are producing about ninety four per cent. with this descriptive Along topic of industries. I would like to mention that located just that es out of Pittsburgh, is thn largest coke mill b far, in the world. Today it is working one hundred per cent, and like- wc-in so doing, burns thirty one tnousand tons of coal pi r twenty four hours. From the coke, come th. gas which supplies neighboring steel mills, and other such as salt rnj oil. sky-scrap- er co-e- the constitution of the United States. My mission Is not a foreign mis-t'ohowever I have teceived inti the district six missionaries from foreign countries, namely, Norway, England. Germany and I'olland. To me, this has been a valuable experience receiving these missionaries, and has added greatly to our missionary foice, here in West Penn. We have ten missionaries in this district, almost enough to reach all the outlyin.-m-mberin the district. I have tried to point out some of the items that I came across in travels, however the nnst n.y important thing in my misso'on, is the religious training, which I have received. To teach and expound the Gospel, and to associat j with such people as our mission anther and father, and leading authorities from Salt Lake, and the many missionaries, is a testi- n, (Acme Radio-Telephot- Uninjured hut shaken by the experience of being in a naval battle, i'.ritish nun hunt seamen and their officers who were prisoners aboard the 'German battleship Admiral Graf Spee shown being taken aslio e in a tug in Montevideo harbor after release by the Germans. They had a grand stand seat for the running battle between the Graff Spee and three British cruisers, in which the Spec war defeated. Picture flown by special plane to Buenos Aires, radioed to New York. mony of how necessary it is, to have a religion that offers to its members. I have received numerous blessings while on my mission, and have had many faith promoting incidents and experiences, and gospel conversations. I can only close in saying that I hope that the day will come soon, when all men and women, can and yoi-nwill go on missions, as there is no other experience in the world hap-plre- ss that offers such an opportunity, to advance spiritually. It it the hsp-p.etwo years of my life, and the greatest thing that ever could have been given me. I bear you th.' testimony, because I am thankful for this mission, beyond what words can express. I sincerely thank you for sending me the Herald Journal, it has served well, and has bee . an inspiration to me, many tunes. At this time then, will you kihdly discontinue sending the Journal, as I am about to leave for the west. God bless you in your continued service to the missionaries. We all thank you, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Sincerely your brother, Alma E. Watterson, Jr. st BRITISH VIEW OF BATTLE PRESENTED LONDON. Dec. 19 09 Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralnaval operations ty, reviewing last night in a radio speech, disclosed the British cruisers which drove the Graf Spee Into Montso evideo did despite severe dr.mage. The Ajax lost the use The o! two of four turrets. Exeter was struck between 40 and Jh times and three of her six i inch guns were put out of action. Regarding the submarine exploits, he said: "Here at home iti the North Sea our British submarines have had the best week I can remember in this or the last war." - WHEELER GIVES ELECTION VIEWS Dec. 19 r.E) WASHINGTON, Sen, Burton K. Wheeler. D.. Mont, a potential candidate for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination, said today he was convinced the west prefer a Republican to a reactionary" Democratic nominee next year. Wheeler has just returned from a swing through the west to sound out nolitical opinion. He declined to discuss his own possible canbe didacy, repeating it would time enough when President Roosevelts "intentions become known. "I think the people out west are in favor of a liber.gj Democrat, he said. The natural . tendency out there is toward' the Republican party, and the voters would see no reason to alter that if a conservative Democrat is nominated. They will vote for a Republican rather than for a reactionary Democrat. He declined to say who he thought were reactionary Democrats. HERES MORE RUSS (Continued is ed fully without being coffee table, r. ade by hand with a few elementary tools, contains 815 separate pieces of wood, all carved so they fit perfectly, and then glued together. The table represents 540 hours of work, and to hire such labor done would 1.50 per A cost about hour. costly table at $1222.50! And yet, that amount of money wouldn't buy it, for its estretic value to the Jensens is much greater. A walnut end table and nut bowl have been presented to the family as a Christmas present. A card table, representing 180 hours of work, has 500 pieces and 23 kinds of wood all of them grown in Hyrum, Picturesque lamps and stands, made from common tree branches, and fashioned by hand, adorn the borne. A piano stool top which Mr. Jensen constructed will forever be a priceless treasure to uic Jensens. It is made of all imported wood, representing nearly every nation in the world colors include every one in the rainbow spectrum except orange, and the intricate hand work needed to construct the article causes one to marvel. On the one end of the piano on stool is carved a the other side, a In the middle is a brick of wood. of family deThey are symb: votion. The brick symbolizes the courage and industry of his wife, Gladys, who stood by him so faithfully during his illness. He nicknamed her that by a simple method of greeting "Hi, Brick! as he lay in bis bed, slowly reThe bird his speech. covering is for his one daughter, Polly, while the peg-symbolizes his other daughter, Peggy. There are four luck symbols, also the horseshoe, four-lea- f clover, crescent, and the star of fortune. usefulA piano stool, so far as ness is concerned, chn be purchas-- 1 ed for about 10 dollars. Had Mr. Jensen been paid but five cents per hour for the time he spent making this while he was ill, the cost would have been greater than 10 dollars. But a fortune wouldn't buy the Jensen bench top. Nor is that difficult to uno' A my-hea- rt derstand. Wilbur Jensen is a painter, and several of his own pictures adorn his home. He is an electrician, having wired an old spinning He wheel and various lamps. began studying medicine at University of Utah. He repairs or makes radios, is a cartoonist of great ability. Most of these things he haa accomplished during a time when the average man would resign himself to death. Mr. Jensen still has difficulty with his speech, and his eyesight is far from perfect. He must still visit a doctor each ten days for a delicate surgical treatment. But Wilbur Jensens greatest achievement has been in beating back the intrusion of death and in constructing an admirable pattern for living. d no-ho- st -- BOMBED Hum-Mr- ABOUT FAIL from Page One) From The Bluebird b The .; & V. Sb V 0 V. 0 A Wk 0 A 'Bb fc 0 A b . Lundstrom Furniture Co. - Sbi 0 --A 0 A 0 A 0 Sb & 0A NSh lTi ' . 'O'1 -- Hi 1 Gift Most Appreciated By All fct 0- . C 'A F-- eve-,-- super-structu- 0 As Displayed On Tables mimmu fr ts Red bombing planes dropped 32 bombs nround Helsinki but most of them landed in an open field. Several houses were set afire at Abo, on the southwest coast, and air raids were reported from Han-g- o (Hangoi and Viipuri (Viborg). Mseouairatf ASHCROFT Reporter n, SbA o BARBARA V Si1 'Bb the headquarters From Page One) The ward held a carnival for the purpose of r,us ,4 money main,tr'ani year the ward has gone on a b. and the people were allow ed I ' instructor. Shepherds Maurine Pickett. Clo- - for articles given to g0 0 o' Miss Barbara Parkinson wib be ma Hammond and Charles Kelley. allotment of the budget. "The Dust of the Ro"d. the reader of the play and pri .jipal During the afternoon the Man Marion Everton. were sold. In the evenum FF parts wiU be taken by Adra Knapp, Old Steel Earl Webb was sold after which the foliovl1' Meri S 's, Jim Beatty, Ina Lund-gre- Peter ' leth. Woodward, Dorin Prudence Steel Beryl Rigby program was given: two local by Max Cutler accompany J Porter, Hampton, Harold Ben- The Tramp Leonard Long. and Kings." Captains nett and Lamar Long. piano by Ethel Nyman of v, Harold Peterson Logan; juggling act by n tnd tj, Vinton Merrill is director of Leader Genera! Reed Garff ney of Logan; two readm.; I drama and Royce Fuhriman and Prime Minister Thomas Green Mrs. Ruby Ammusen if Woodrow Porter are in charge of The Wood John Senator two violin solos by Einu pjG lighting and tableaux. Sixty-fiv- e Preston Pond ' accompanied by Mrs. voices will participate in the chorus. Bishop ewi Rich Man Seymour Prows Logan. Clinton Perkes This cantata is the third pi educ- His Wife Marjorie Lloyd of the program Th, bish tion of its kind presented by the Revolutionist Mrs. Howard charge ric, Relief Society and music department of the Franklin Maughan were in charge of the d,iv high school under the leadership of Secretary Howard Blood tics. Mr. Smith. The Child LcDeen Allen Mrs. Henry E. Hancey wiUl h0 The public is invited. The Fisherman J. C. Hogenson parti e(jr Guards Cljde Gessell and Clair ess at a Christmas day evening in honor of the p. Johnson. and tea. In u p officers mary Prologue reader, Claire Laub; HERE'S MORE ABOUT was spent singing a,rK Lavern Young: evening reader, mas and playing j,HIt Scripture reader, Harold I. Hansen. Lunch songs LOGAN HIGH was served to the fOii0 General chairman, Committees: ing guests: Pres. Mania Ariel Berntson, (Continued From Page One) Seanions, May me Warren Schow; general director Hannah Hannah . McQuarric, and author of prologue and inter- Lillie Norma Waite, Eth.l Gladys lude, J. Karl Wood; secretary, M. ders, girls, group of junior Dru.xella accomplished R. Hovey; music director, Golden Mary Seamons, Mattson, soprano, a beautiful rendition of Adam's Hansen; organist, Prof. Samuel E. Blanch Seamons, Verda I;s g cille Waite, Lillian Daiiu, jjg O Holy Night." Clark; pianist, Idell Larsen; dra- Nielson, Leah Hancey, ,,'nd Then began the visualizations, matic adviser, Floyd Morgan; hostess. After lunch Santa arm-consisting of eight tableau re- drama directors, Ann Neddo and and distributed gifts. productions of famous paintings. Preston Pond; wardrobes, Mrs. These reproductions were made by Esther Nelson; properties. J. H. The Chere Ota club enjoys students in costume, and traced Wilson; promoter, Chloe Stewart; party Wednesday life of in events the home of the Mr. Mrs ami important Orai stage manager, Richmond Young; Jesus from his birth to the cruci- assistants, Dean Fletcher and Jack Johnson of Logan. The evening! fixion. Climax was a huge lighted Christensen; elej ricians. Leland spent playing "House Afire" cross on the miniature stage, built Goff and Cliff Haws; house chair- per was served to 20 nu mbers a above the man, Percy Smith; outside lighting their partners. Gifts ueie (1 on a and decorations, H. C. Maughan, changed. regular Nibley hali stage. During the visualizations, cither chairman, Loud speaker system, J. W. D. Hurren was honor., some would apthe orchestra play Prof. S. R. Stocks. on his 8(Vtli birthday Hiiniverar dealChristmas number, propriate Friday, Dec. 8th. During the alv ing directly with the subject in noon and evening refreshme tableau, or else the choir would were served to a host of elativ sing. Both glee clubs and the LARGE FINLAND and friends. Besides his wife JR orchestra gave excellent rendigaret. Ashcroft Hurren. those tions, demonstrating good traincharge of the party were Mr. ar ing. Every participant showed by CITY Mrs. William Hurren of Stmthhe and his efforts his expression Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hurren that he had great respect for his Logan, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. leader. and Mrs. Roj al Lee, Mr. a, Highlights of the evening were ABO, (Turku). Finland. Dec. 19 Mrs. David Hurren and Mr. Miss Mattsons solo, "O Holy l.I9 Abo, third largest city of Fin- Mrs. Arthur Gittens. At 7 o'clooat Night, rendition of Silent Night land, was bombed three times in over a local station his children, by both orchestra and choir; four Soviet air raids today. A., David, lone and Eulalia sang.: visualization of the last supper, No reports of deaths were receivto their father. of Christ praying in Gethsemane, ed but several persons were in- compliment and of the Glorification, baritone jured and several houses were solo by Robert Paulsen, and play- burned in this port city on the CONFERENCES SLT ALT LAKE CITY, . 19 t ing of O Holy Night by orches- southwestern coast. f The First Presidency of ts tra, accompanied The first raid occurred at 11:36 by the choir. The acapella choir drew favor-'.bl- e a. m. when 10 planes flew over Latter-da- y Saints Church comment also from their and dropped several bombs on the April 5, 6 and 7 a singing of "Go to Dark Geth- workers section. dae for the 1940 general char.: semane." The planes returned at 12:40 p. conference. The Mutual Improu were m. but no bombs were dropped ment Association and Pnmar Visualization directors Hattie Morrell and Orotta Hall, during this raid. Bombs were eral conference was scneduled t dropwhile art director was Phillip ped, however, during raids at 1:36 Oct. 4, 5 and 6. All sessions vr Barkdull. Others assisting in the and 2:35 p. m. In the last raids be held in Salt Lake City. production were Priscilla Rowland, bomus fell near the hospital disGlen Bunten, Pearl Spencer, Mar- trict and set fire to several houses. CARD OF THANKS cus Sorenson, P.A.C. Petersen, The 1:36 p. m. raid was conWe wish to express our than, Vilate Jones and Ruth Wall. ducted by a flight of 10 and appreciation to all mose ur Hostesses were members of the Red army planes. The front was so kindly helped us in very -, P.T.A., while Girls League re- l lown out of one three story buildthe recent death of ou presentatives acted as ushers. - I ing and wooden structures wgre set husband and father. ablaze. Mrs. Irene G. Talbot and Bamiij By R.N. FV. of the West Penn District, and at this time I sit in ;ny room in Pittsburgh and write to you peo-p'--e somching about this interestinp city. ' Pittsburgh is the largest city that I labored in, having a population of nearly eignt hundred thousand. Pittsburgh is Known as the smoky city, but nevertheless I have arrived at the point that I never notire the soot and dirti that collects here. And to aid in helping me to not offer obeisances for this smoke, Richard Lyman while visiting my district, told me never to detract from anything. and to take full credit for everything accomplished, and whatever the city may be like, to take full credit for it. Therefore I fully agree with Elder Lyn3n that Pittsburgh is a beautiful place, and is a city that is well worth . anyones time to visit. As sugar beets and da.ry are to Cache ValVy, such are coal mines, glass mills and steel mills to the city pf Pittsburgh. These xndus- tries provide thousands of jobs, resulting '.n millions of dollars of business. J am Sure we can go so Hyde Park PLANS READY The Franklin school will present the one act plays are; The Nativity Tableau. A King is Given", a sacred dramatic Christinas cantata, Thursday Josep- h- Keith Long 7:30 December at in 22, the Mary Wilma Nelson evening, Chester school recreational hall under the Wisemen Hoyt Kelley. direction of Stratford Smith, music Zollinger, and Conrad Alder. British fighting craft. The new Russian offensive against Finland appeared to have made little progress and in the far north, where the Soviet troops have Sb been gaining recently, cold weather slowed up militarv operations. ALL SMALL TOYS HERES MORE ABOUT t Continued more were shot down in yesterday's big air raid over Helgoland. In London, it was asserted that 21 German raiding planes had been destroyed in 51 engagements over the the British Isles since the war started, without loss of a single Sb. g Tittsburgh TO GIVE CANTATA pall-parro- t; In with the many steel mills, the three large rmrs, the Monogahelia, and Allegheny, and in turn forming the Ohio river, carry the thousands of Ions of roal, steel, coke, and other industrial products. I daresay that more freight passes over these thiee rivers, than any single point in the world. I eople like Andrew Mellon, H. J. Heinz and Carnegie, have educational buildings, such as the famous Carnegie library and Museum, th) Mellon science reiearch laboratory the Heinz chapel r 1 factory of fifty seven variet.w, and the Stephen Foster Memorial. In education, follow the three luige universities. First In size, is the cathedral of learning, which is the University of Pittsburgh, and is the largest university In the nation, next is the technical school of engineering and dramatics, the Carnegie Tech university, anu next but not d least is the ucational school Duquesne university. so With many colleges, and professional athletic teams, stamps as one of the leading Pittsburgh renters of snorts. I was happy to attend the Notre Dame and Tech game with the nruneh president, and the following week one of the other good biot hers, took me to Ihe Tech and Duquesno game. I must say the best team in the east this season, is the scrappy D'.iauesne eleven. A well balanced team, and is well coached. Pittsburgh aLo has its fine newspapers, which have one of the best athletic columns in the east. Aibo other fine departments, such, as religion, social and polit'eal rnd by the way I could mention plenty about politics, since here I have witnessed some scandal among both parties, but then this proves that someone has to keep trying to give to the people a form of government that will eliminate such unemployment. We must definitely have a democracy, the one mentioned and stated in 1939. FRANKLIN SCHOOL HERES MORE ABOUT seen. Penn. Pittsburgers. There is I for for nal 19, (Continued Fsom rage One) far to say, that Pittsburgh is the nations leading industrial center, and the wealthiest city in the world, for its size. At the present time there is a great boom, even surpassing the 1929 boom, so we can readily see the happy faces on the children, as this Christmas, to Ave, will bring many presents December 4, 1939 DECEMBER HYRUM RESIDENT Editor's Note: Elder Alma Watterson, who has completed a mission in the eastern states, has now returned to his home in Logan. He sent the following Utter to the Herald-Joum.Just before leaving the mission field. 32S Morewood TUESDAY, 'T I |