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Show Rich .eft n eligius leritage t Sditi, KEETH even in bank upon mlUni build- tall commercial and maustnal operations make-u- ;TJtflmmMSUie, :t ! aj lifeblood of the strucof good living predom-elemen- t, this as the i j,very principal u the are bound to resources !Se founded by who mher Valley was Kr,Sd,,s Chief among these is the . that asserts: "No to exist, fcow strong and exert lslh ipulitiij con- much From the date of o ginning the churches exerted a powoiful on the social, cultural life of the val economic nd liteblood ot a bseutially the its xmi-,athrough flows immunity structure. Physical thi perish. born, they grow, they spiritual edifice remains. L found the church in the the proper mmunity to furnish for its chilcnen-t- he rlives so t.iat ,eht basis for thei men and ,hen they become the light omen, they hate of the attitude for public God." fcni si is r..n-epti- flnn Foundation and three Logani 18 churches representing five each having several organizations, kiLsted church for Logan's the foundation de-io- nations, L ii Immunity life They aie the res-i'vo- ir with a storage of influence he ildinf fver fashion and guide churon-- s will kiH (Vi destinies. These W rfte a field in which there is wo-teuttai tuple room for every man, and child of religious faith took i petit! I Logan or Cache valley. aJiiutm without IBus.ness moral the land. vast wealth without re-r- rt that, This day thy soul rd nts down and takes its ease, ril meet the same condemtia-;o- n u is met in the pronounce-in- t that, This day they soul rill be required of thee. plaint. Human life demands for its fullest development exercise of the emotions through religious, ethical and cultural activities. In this respect Logan has planned well and the result of this planning is evidenced in its business structures, industrial stability, successful business men and its imnor-tnne- e as a commercial, industrial and cultural center. Underlying this structure is, no doubt, the high moral standards, cultural environment and the mhjor for right living that exist in Logan. The churches In Logan and other major influences such as the Utah State Agricultural college. have bpen responsible for creating an environment conducive to right The living. church pays big dividends. A life of religious service as is exemplified in the home the business civic pride and enterprise, is the dividend on the investment. al activity demands good irsl principles for the founda-n- . Tins factor has been realized, ore and more, until in recent in these principles fun-lio- n "ouchout the daily life of the irouga of employees, as an urt-ittthe violation law, of hch means dismissal for the of pod the business Timet of Stress are business and in-1conducted along these tnd quite generally adhered but these principles are called on in times of stress suen as 9s in the world today that g entire civilization may be Sot only l,et following the first World War, transition into normal the early thirtie wer JoMess In every rt0 the country. With families the national administra-5- 8 f110 mi-- I?.1 launched a campaign for recovery. This campa.gn based on law, neither was Morcement attempted with ration .to mind- The basis . ,n,ire Program was an 'Tthe natural goodness of WaS lilerall'- an u to mans sense of honor. In ;rw an fippc&l to those U pi m- J vihich the churches and kJ" T VJ have stood for and - -- man of them is there, today, but who would confess that it is only tt e religious principles, instilled into the lives of the people in their youth, that enables them to endure the uncertainties of disturbed times such as exists today, with such few murmurs of com- t R Herald-Journ- Pioneer Progress Centennial Edition al of Pacific National, Ray Peterson has been a dairyman, cattle man and lumberjack. Mr, Peterson attended the Utah State Agricultural College, and during the summer worked on a variety of jobs Including surveying and cow punching. The great Cache Valley family is a builder of the West. Their contribution to Utahs educational, financial and instutional growth has been remarkable. They have opened the door to a new era In Western strength. Another prominent Cache Val ley citizens has been instrumental in the growth of Pacific National Life. Mr, Charles R. Spencer, n Logan citizen, has been a member of the board of directors since the company! t i well-know- inception. Mr. Spencer owns an abst n.ct company and is a member of the Spencer Brothers and Companv'a General Merchandising Company. He is also a director of the First National Bank of Logan. Mr. Spender owns a large cattle sheep ranch. f et the strong and religious commercial and The must have a means of supplementing his income. He found upon which they were founded. that the cost of educating his 18 Religious Principles childien was a Herculean task, Statesmen and leaders in th but he made reitain they were nation, today, know full well given every oppoitunity to learn. what would be the condition in Dr. Hickman decided to become America were the people to tor-g- a life insurance salesman. With the teachings of their child-noo- d his usual vigor, he entered the in the Sunday schools and new and became an outprofession Not a cnurches of rjiciples as a guiding force, is io more nor less than an empty 1,4" A society that accumu-- r Successful , al 21 the departments of education for the Brigham Young College and the Agticultural College. Pioneer Agent Josiah was nearing his 60th year when he decided that he enice. tunanes, located in it's new oftices dent of the Utah State Agricul-tuiFederal Avenue, Logan, College from 1916 to 1945, Utah. are both outstanding products of Josiah's other, sons Eugene, Cache Valley. With grass roots (Gene) is an agent in Manti, firmly planted in the soil, both Utah; on the Hickman progeny is men have achieved; yet each has sU11 "eH represented throughout a down to earthness the state of Utah In insurance retained that is so necessary for the popcn cles. ularity and suecess of persons who (turtle Native rise to positions of prominence, Today the Pacific National Life ('olleise President E. G. reterson, President EmAssuiance Company is under the presidency of Kay H. Peterson, eritus, was a driving force in the a native of Cache Valley. Like growth and development of the Dr. Hickman, Mr. Petersons Agricultuial College. His eontri-butio- n to the school did much toearly years were spent close to the soil. ward building it into the fine inKay H. Peteison and his broth- - stitution of today. er Elmer Gooige Peterson, piesi Besides his work as piesident rvnv at In 1888, Mr. Hickman was called to assume the piincipalship of Millard Slake Academy, After four years in this position, he felt a need for further education and journeyed to Ann Aibor, Michigan vvheie he became a student. Ins leturn from Following Hickman Michigan, Dr. spent much of his time in Logan, Utah and Pieston Idaho. During the next few yeais Josiah held various educational positions throughout the state. Fifteen years in the field of education only whetted his ap petite for knowledge. He rolled in Columbia Univeisity vvheie he obtained his PhD. Dr. Hickman again returned to Logan wheie he became head of influ-cuts.- its own boundaries. and its people believe in ;JSp Shown In Growth Of The Company active In the Life Underwriters Association, having been a suite He was a tiue son of the west. officer of the organization and a member of the Cache Valley AsHis foresight and boundless energy vvete attributes that belong to sociation. He is also past president but at the age of 60, Josiah of the Logan Klwanis Club. set out to learn a new profession. In March 1948, Mr. Hickman was Josiah already had a profession involved In a serious accident. and an educai-o- n an education Due to the results of the unforthat began with the soil. He was tunate incident, he discontinued born in Pondtown,, Utah county his association with the agency. and spent his early days farming The Melvin B. Squires agency and herding cows. When he was 19 his mother toot: ner family and has continued to grow under such went to Provo where the children excellent leadership, and with the were sent to school. help of his enthusiastic agents a million dollars worth of inEducator ami Churchman This was only the beginning of surance has been sold to Cache an education, for Josiah became Valley residents. This agency is one of the foremost educators of this time. Utah, and particularly Cache county and the sui rounding area benefited gteatly through his efforts of any i!lTd"v..sion structure is by no means '?, s The st length of the hills ,n the blood of Josinh E. Hickman. UNS E 5 standing agent. New Conip.tny Born In 1928, a new insurance company was born in Salt Yake City. Dr. Hickman was one of the pioneers of this organization which was named the Pacific National Life Assurance Company. The Logan agency became one of the main cogs in the embryo organization. Dr. Hickman and his family became important members of the new company that was born during the depression years. In spite of the apparent has obstacles,' the organization grown into a nationally known and respected company. Josiah was only one of several Hickmans who was insurance-mindeHis brother, G. Brancis Hickman was the first agent to sign a contract with Pacific National Life. In addition, Josiah's two sons, Othello and Eugene were also charter members to the Cache Valley agency and both are still outstanding agents for the company today. Othello remained in Logan and has achieved a phenomenal record of sales. For more than 17 years, he has sold a policy a week. This record stand high in the Ame.tcan Insurance d. Respect Demanded i I During the century of growth in Cache Valley, its people have loyally supported home industry, home products and home culture. Cache Valley can be proud of the fact that more people own their own homes in this community than the national aver- age more by a large margin. Pride of ownership and community hand in hand. The result has been amazing. development go ?!, ,i I'k Is ! -- ' TODAY Cache Valley is at the top in educational and cultural standards as well as home ownership. Life insurance has played an Dollars saved at home in important part in this development. sound insurance have been reinvested in this community to help buitd better schools and public buildings, better highways; raise the standard of living and wages; keep taxes lower. Your company, Melvin Squire In 1913, Mr. Melvin B. Squires, another Cache Valley native, became associated with Othello. Having been in the industry for many years, Mr. Squires added greatly to the Ilickman-Squire- s agency. been Mr. Squnes has always MILWAUKEE, (U.B Mrs. H. II. Bliss of Janesville has had enough of the modern, independent type of household help. She advertised for an experienced cook and housekeeper with a little of that respect and consideration for the employer." r t the Pacific National Life Assurance Company of Salt Lake City, is 5 S'- - f proud to join this Centennial celebration and we look forward with you to an even greater era of growth in Cache Valley for our com ing generation. J Pacific National Life Assurance Co. T SALT LAKE CITY, ! I , UTAH J Melvin B. Squires General Agent Logan, Utah venisnt Local Premium Paying Office maintain France A f Ray H. Peterson President paying 0FFCE fcr pacific national life PREMIUM 1 COMPANY AT OUR NEW H OME AT 21 FEDERAL AVE., LOGAN, UTAH. ' & service the large volume of Life Assurance on our books are 1 V. Eramwel1 WSant' L Peck- - J- - Arnold Hall, Kenneth Turner, Russell L. Richards. L. Everett H. Meeham, Owen tftfiu Hell, Frank Nish and Russell Johnson. We Jk ' P To i '' k.1 vyf Iffyi es f,k. yt) , to take rni u keP you analyzing any of your insurance needs. opportunity to express our appreciation for the fine business that He past. SQUIRES in insurance agency MELVIN 21 fEDERAL B. AVENUE, SQUIRES, MANAGER LOGAN, UTAH . PHONE 1100 Othello Hickman General Agent Logan, Utah g |