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Show I "Y J Oldsters and their hobbies takes Salt pm X Music Man by Harold II. Jenson I F Ebenezer J. Kirkham had coat of arms, its motto very likely would be "I serve in song," for thats what the chorister has been doencourfor ing many years 'and various aging leading groups of people in group singing. A big man, both in body and mind, Mr. Kirki&m has given his time, free of charge, to lap. singing at more than 30 annual conventions, and he is present at at least 60 groups a year, including church, civid. school and club entertainments. One of the high spots of the year is his annual song leadership at the annual Old Folks Day in Salt Lakes Liberty Park, where his melodious without voice carries out over benefit of microphone thtvbudience of more than 5,000 gathered there. "Eb, as everyone calls him, was Born of pioneer parents, a son of James K. and Martha Mercer Kirkham. The elder Kii kham, who was 80 years old when he died, was for many guardian at the gate of yeaj-- 'i the Salt Lake Temple. Himself musically inclined, he wrote many old time "Mormon songs. EB KIRKHAM, who is the brother of Dr; Francis Kirkham, James M. Kirkham and the late and revered Oscar A. Kirkham, grew up in Lehi. He attended grade school there, was a general store delivery boy, and worked in the Lehi sugar factory spinning sugar. Then he attended Provo schools and Brigham Young University. He served an LDS mission to Germany from 1907 to 1910 and later attended Utah State Agricultural College now Utah State University where he was graduated in agriculture. While in Logan, he was a member of the first Utah State college glee tlub, and sang the role of Bottom in the Cosmopolitan Clubs presentation of "A Midsummer He also managed Dpeam." many student concerts. He married Ethel Wright, Nov. 6, 1916, and they have a son, three daughters and 11 grandchildren. He still does - . s . 0 McClelland (1040 East) St, is Ebenezer J. Kirkham, 75, seen in a typical pose, hands ready to lead a group in singing. some work for the New Yoik Life Insurance Co. He is a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, Emeritus Clubs of both BYU and USU, Nights ica, W'here he leads group sing ing at all their state comen- tions. During Woild War II he was active in local USO enteitain-ments- , serving as master .of ceremonies, and of course, song leader. and an honorary member of the Utah Wool Growers Assn., and Future Farmers of Amer r ehehhhh a po r u OfiS... . , ORDCR feY MAIL direct lino telephone ordor COME IN . or nrlo MAl DA - eur 203RS cool cut eyelet in bummer's sheath by 70 A 24. $.38 jilaysiiit in paisley c. sheath so nice for e afternoon and evening Wash and wear cotton, for easy core and cool, refreshing wear Block or green, sizes 12 to 20, 14 to And at such a tiny costl S.S8 2-p- lacy-lik- Repeat of a sellout! This cool, comfortable, fashion is perfect for home ond play in hot weather. Zip shorts with elastic midrtffj button-fron- t skirt. Blue or rose. i. 12-2- sun-lovi- ng ICMI WOMEN'S DRESSES Downitain Star 14-22- t 2CM DRtS5IS-DWM- Slr tin I Mad order tor ICMI SHOPPING SERVICE, Salt lakt City IQ, Utoh Please send the following: f &5 60 O. f 122 1 - Siw Item Qooo. Ion Color I I I I i r 2nd Color I Chock or M.O City TJ1 mpli Pitas wort th following Quantity Sir ' Chorg Prior.. pggy l. a Chorg D InduJ 35c shipping chorg Utah ro.id.nti add tax. Chock or M O. I i Nam ... Zoo Slot j, Shipping chorg 35c first item. 6c soch additional. Utoh residents odd 2Vs solos ton. - I LLJV at 3 Color 9?-- L . I C.O D. Nam Addroi Pr -- i Mail ardors fa SH Of PING SERVICE lax 122? lak. City 10, Utah I ZCMI P O. I Sod - C O D. yf A4drtt Llty - 7n Sfof, The Salt Lake Tribune Home Magazine |
