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Show I WEST MOUNTAIN Mrs. Ruby Meredith Phone Mr. and Mrs. John Peters and children, Jane, Alvie, Annette, Pamela and Paul of Buena Park, California, are spending the Easter vacation in Utah. They arrived Saturday, April 6, and went on to Salt Lake to attend conference. They will return here Tuesday and will leave Friday for home. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Turner of Fillmore visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Erek-so- n on Tues. Mr. Turner traveled to Provo where he attended a meeting and Mrs. Turner West Mountain is very proud of its six members who recently completed twelve weeks of organ instruction. The classes were held eachSaturday at Pay-so- n. with the Ereksons. Mrs. Ethel Hirst, Mrs. Helen Robbins and Mrs. Vilda Erek-so- n attended DUP Convention in Salt Lake City on Saturday. They also took the tour by bus from Salt Lake to Camp Floyd and saw the Carson Hotel and the old military cemetery. completing the Pharmacist Ahlstrom of Mrs. Blanch Whittier, Calif., visited relatives at West Mountain from Tues. until Friday, when she returned to Salt Lake to attend DUP Convention on Sat. Sunday she accompanied Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Meredith to a birthday dinner for Lesa Meredith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Meredith in Salt Lake. Cleo Wignal and son Kyle spent three days at Roose- Mrs. velt where they visited relatives and attended funeral services for her uncle Mr. Clyde Allred. West Mountain congratulates its winners in the recent by REX Am- erican Legion Auxiliary conIn the Poppy Poster division Terry Lynn Thatcher received first place at the Jr. High and Otis Peshlakai first place and Carolyn Frncom second place from the Payson High School. Cash prizes were awarded. ANDERSON tests. That old rheumatiz got you? Well then, you might be interested in learning about the treatment this painful disease gets in some parts of eastern Europe, although we by no means recommend this remedy. It seems that certain Rumanian peasants believe that a person suffering from rheumatism can recover his full health and vigor by having a trained bear' scuffle back and forth ac- ross his back for about a half hour. Now, while this seems pretty drastic, youve got to admit that its a but horrifying idea. It probably isnt really worth trying..unless you are sure you can take it., it seems downright overbearing to us! Thank goodness we Americans are not required to bear so much torture from any cause. There are wonderful new medicines to alleviate suffering of all kPnds. For medical supplies, rely on REX DRUG, 2 N. Main, Payson, Phone 5. We accept Bank Americards. HELPFUL HINTS: Lighter fluid is good for removing adhesive tape. Doratha McArthur of visited a few days with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Larson. She was admitted to the Payson Hospital on Monday for tests. Mrs. Manti Mrs. Myrle Meredith and Mrs.' Ruby Meredith motored to Salt Lake Tues where they met their sister-in-laMrs. Blanch Ahlstrom of Whittier, Calif., who came to attend DUP w, Convention. President and Mrs. Le Roy Hill accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Allen Francis of Spanish Fork, on a five-da- y vacation to Arizona, Nevada and California. special interest was Death Valley National Park in California. They also enjoyed Lehman Cave in Nevada. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gale at Las Vegas and Mrs. Maurine Jones at St. George. They were bothsistersof Mr. Hill and Mrs: Of Francis. 465-252- Gerald Hill and a former missionary companion, Michael Leigh of Phoenix, Ari., attended an Austrialian Mission reunion in Salt Lake on Friday. FoirSzeir BULK STATION Bulk, bag, trailer spreaders and custom spread with hooded truck spreaders. 33y2-0-- The final meeting of the Country H Livestock Club was held at the home of their leaders, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finch. Meeting was called to order by President Max Kay, singing was led by Allen Neuton, prayer was by Robert Crews, pledge of allegiance was by Lee Jolley and the H pledge was 4-- Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Young are very happy to have Mrs. Youngs father, Lyn Pierce of Las Vegas, Nev., visit with them for a week. He will also visit at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Dean Nielsen of Payson. Mr. Pierce resided in Payson many years ago. remained Your Mrs. Eva Cook 2 course were Shelley Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jackson, Venice Moon and her father, James D. Moon, Mrs. Betty Hurst, Mrs. Judy Rowley, and Diane Francom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Francom. Congratulations to Jewel Brinkman on placing in the District Five Drama competition in the Utah Activities Association and on her qualifying for the State Drama Meet held at the BYU. Jewel is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Brinkman and a student at St. Francis at Provo. Jewel placed in the drama group at Weber College recently in her presentation of a humorous reading. Those 465-333- 0 given by Ronald Neuton. Minutes and roll call were by Dale Jolley. The final reports were The Postal Story of the United States would be incomplete without a brief account of the Pony Express. Department was under heavy pressure to act immediately at any cost, to set up communication service that placed all emphasis on speed, stated Postmaster General Summer-fiel- d. It was a drama- tic experience coming out of the impatient surging opening of Americas Great West. The postal service followed the covered wagons, stated Arthur E. Summerfield in his This book, UnitedStatesMail. meant communication followed the covered wagons to the new state of CaliforniaviatheSouth-wester- n territories of This required New Mexico and Utah. Convoy schedules were uncertain and they usually required at least eight weeks to make the trip. Specially trained postal inspectors guarded them, but the trips were hazardous as the Plains Indians grew resentful of the encrouchment of the white man. They eventually sustained a great loss, but their record was superb. WANTED RIDERS advertisement was run in a San Francisco paper in 1860 that ran: Wanted-youn- g skinny wiry fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages $25 per week. Thus the Pony Express transinwas system portation augurated with the firm, Russell Majors and Wadell, officiating over the boys who rode mustangs over the 1900 mile most rugged and course-th- e perilous section of the North American Continent. So began the Pony Express Mail Service. Their run was from St. Jo., Missouri to California. For 18 months, said Mr. Summerfield, was written one of the most glamorous pages in history, not only of Postal Service, but of the United States. There were 190 relay stations established with 10 miles between stations. Hired were 400 An shell that caused California to explode overnight into a great center of American life and wealth. Thousands of people came west necessitating rapid communication with the east; a demand that could not tolerate the slow convoys and could not wait for railroad construction or extension of the telegraph. Fortunes depended on quick communication. By 1860 the Post Office to, . Bradley Adams, eleven year' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Adams, was hospitalized after having the terrible experience of being kicked in the head by a horse. He received a broken skull. He retufhed home on F riday where he is tough keepers Mrs. Donna McBeth had the misfortune of injuring her leg recently due to a fall. Mr. Albert McBeth and Mrs. McBeth are staying presently with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs, Max McBeth of Tooele. a distinctive position in the annals of history. 80 Skinny young fellows, in number, whose weight was not to exceed 125 pounds, were much like the jockeys of today. In addition to the mail, they carried revolvers, bowie knives Mrs. Goldie Van Zandt and two sons of Socorro, New Mex-ci- o, spent one week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and other relatives. Niel Van Zandt, her husband, attended classes at U.S.U. at Logan. They left for home on Kester, and a rifle. One of the most flamboyant pony express riders was Bill Cody, age 15, youngest boy ever hired. He had a 45 mile run. The next year he traveled 116 miles. On one occasion he found his relief rider dead; he swung to the already saddled fresh horse and rode on, covering a distance of 384 miles without rest. Later he became the famous Buffalo Bill. Another rider, Pony Express Bob Haslem who found a string of relay stations burned and their keepers massacred by Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bishop returned recently from a vacation at Overton, Nev. Cyntha Cleveland, Julie Ann Nelson and Otis Peshlakai, In-di- an Placement students, atce Youth tended a two-da- y held in Payson at the Nebo Stake Center. Con-feen- Ward members attending conference in Salt Lake this past weekend were: President Hill, Mrs. Iris Jackson and daughter Deona and members of the Payson High School seminary with Ronald Hall as; bus driver for the seminary students. Indians, rode a circuitous route of 380 miles to deliver his saddlebags of mail. The speed was fantastic for its time: President Lincolns Inaugural Speech was sped to the West Coast in the record oy Suur Mr. Clean and Committee are on the ball again. Two old landmarks were removed from our town. The old home of J. W. White, and the old City Hall Building which was built by John Burraston. The latter was used as a stable for one of the best White teams of horses in the valley. There was a stable on the lower floor, where the horses were kept, and hay and grain were stored on the top floor. This old historic building later became a saloon, barbershop, beer joint, butcher shop, store, a gift shop, and at one time, Mrs. Wells Cloward of Payson, ran the Golden Rule Store in that building. Goshen Town purchased it for a City Hall. It was finally 3old to the IDS Church for a storage room These old buildings hold many memories of days gone by. The old buildings removed will surely make a great improvement to the new Chapel and other beautiful and well-kehomes and yards in the area. pt The Busy Bee its meeting Bulk station at Leland Milling Co. 0 Featuring competitive prices, superior crop response through our soil testing and recommendation service. H April Club held 2, at the Pamela Nelson, pledge by Darlene Jensen, pledge of allegiance by Susan Christensen, after which games were played. Refreshments were served to nine members present. Closing prayer was given by Sarah 4-- H Cook. Mrs. Violet Hales ofSalt Lake City is visiting in Goshen over the weekend. Mrs. Lucille Johnson is back the Payson Hospital. She was recuperating at the home of her daughter the Ted Hortons, when she had to return for further treatments. in Mrs. Delia White spent the past three weeks at the home of her son, the Gale Whiltes at Tremonton, where she is helping with the family, while Mrs. White is recuperating from a case of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Burraston and three sons of Layton, spent last Sunday visiting his parents the Ray Burrastons. The boys also enjoyed target of practice on the out-ski- rts town. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer of Payson visited in Goshen at the home of his grandmother Mrs. Julia Palmer, last day. Sun- Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen to New Mexico and spent the past two weeks with a daughter, Mrs. Adell Hoster and flew They returned home ago and will leave soon for a trip to Maine, to family. several days visit another daughter there. Mr. and Mts. Alvin Hansen are vacationing in Emmott, Ida., with their son and family, the Jack Hansens. John Roberts left by plane recently for a three months work assignment in Hawaii. He is employed by Dugway Proving Grounds. st Mr. and Mrs. Arthur of Salt Lake City visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex White last weekend. Mel-qui- Mrs. Ethel Green spent two days at the home of her friends, Mr and Mrs. Pary Taylor. While there, she attended a birthday party for little Miss Marge Taylor, who had her sixth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finch attended a wedding ceremony at the Sunset Second Ward on March 23, for their granddau- - 3 THE PAYSON CHRONICLE Payson, Utah 84651 - Thursday, April 11, 1968 Church Group to Note Easter The Provo congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses is making plans to celebrate the memorial of Jesus Christs death, there is recognition of the fact that there are two flocks of Gods sheeplike people on earth; according to Harry Mitani, local presiding minister. This year the observance will be held on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the local Kingdom Hall, 491 Nortn heavenly kingdom. 1280 West. In commenting about the Lords evening meal, Mr. Mitani stressed that this celebration is the only day of the year that Jesus commanded his followers to observe. Jesus instituted this yearly observance on the very same night that he shared with his disciples his last Passover meal on Nisan 14 of the year 33 C. E. Mr. Mitani pointed out that this commemoration should not be confused with the so called holy communion and mass of Christendom. Some churches celebrate the Lords Supper every day, some every few weeks, others several times a year. In some cases only the bread is eaten by lay church members, while the clergy drink the wine. In others, all who profess membership partake of both the bread and the wine. Among today. One is the little flock of Jesus followers who have hope of inheriting with him the with other sheep, an unnumbered flock of worshipers who look forward to everlasting life on this earth in Gods righteous new order. Only those of the little flock properly partake and wine passed around at the yearly celebration of the Lords Supper. All others are present as onlookers, their very presence testifying to their appreciation of Gods provision of his own Son as a sacrifice for sin. The public is cordially invited to attend the special occasion. No collection will be taken. bread of the Jehovahs Witnesses many towns in people attendance. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Finch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Neuton and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Finch of Payson, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Van Ausdal, Mr. and Mrs. Evelyn Kirk and daughter, Karen. H Leaders Banquet The was held Mar. 29, at American Fork. Those leaders attending from Goshen were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finch, Mr. and 4-- Mrs. Fred Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Van Ausdal, Mrs. Keith Evans, Mrs. Dan Kay and Miss Patty Hansen, Jr. Leader. A splendid program follow- ito life instance piotcctioo A good choice of policies designi cl t fit o u needs exactly (Like ui Jiinim, Fanulv, or Executive- - Pi oft i m pl.i is ) And it's the same good do it as Stale Faim auto insui.mci.1 ,1 htee good reasons to call v e State Faim agent now. Still viothe.i ionson7 The special tiaming and evidence that make him an outstanding pi of ssional insuiance man. Good, i. So call him now. Darrel and Mrs. and son of Provo, the Rand Wightmans PAUL H. BIGLER Phone visited last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. ClarenceSteele of Tooele, spent last Sunday visiting relatives and friends. 7(1 STATE HOME Mr. and Mrs. Allen Koyle of Salem, are presently living in Goshen. He is employed at the Bergin Mine. Mr. 1861. The Pony Express carried 30,000 pieces of mail over a total riding distance of 650,000 miles. 465-376- 5 West 1st South Payson, Utah farf, life insurance company ILLINOIS OFFICE BLOOMINGTON, (Jons Andrew Sorensen was time of seven days and 11 hours This record was matched later with the firing on Fort Sumter and the declaration of war in up-to-- d ed. Mr. Mine. The other flock Jesus referred to as ghter, Miss Lana Jean Finch daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Finch of Provo, and Mr. Larry Barclay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barclay, also of Provo. A reception followed Wightman Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Steele and Mr. Richard Morgan, who have been employed at Grants, New Mexico, are home and at present working at the Bergin - FOOD MATS WfEKVOPeUSOACMOlCE tasiv COST OF MAIL At the beginning of the Pony efvsTCR. 80SF-Tfcwoe- p 1 SMUKl 0 Express Service, the rate was five dollars per half ounce: this was later reduced to one dollar per half ounce. Letters were written on PRIME (6 oP onionskin paper and condensed versions of Eastern newspapers for western readers. The end of the fabulous Pony Express came when great facilities finally and inevitably were thrust across the Western Wilderness to the coast. THE LAST RIDE The last Pony Express ran in October of 1861 just 18 months after beginning. Small postal service units, similar to those of the Express continued in Pony 0? places until the railroad serviced Southern Utah. As late as 1882, Josepth J. Evans of Spanish Fork rode on a 50 mile route from Glendal to Panguitch, Utah. The Sacremento Bee, bringing forth nostalgic memories of the Pony Express and its dedicated sense of service printed the following tribute: Farwell Pony. Farewell and forever thou staunch, wilderness-ovswift-foot- ed messenger. Thou wert the pioneer of the continent in the of intransmission rapid between its peoples, telligence and have dragged in your train the lightening itself, which in good time, will be followed by COMPANY west near Spanish Fork, 4-- home of their leader, Arma Daun Kay, who called the meeting to order. Opening prayer was given by ercoming, MINERAL 798-209- assistants, The Pony Express has carved soil condition from Phone and most of whom faced perilous existence in the wild Indian country, and several of whom paid with their lives for their jobs. Through heat, through snow-the- re were blinding snow storms, extreme heat or cold and the boys needed the talent to outrun Indians and Sun. Le-R- contractor press. DISCOVERY OF GOLD The accidental discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in Sacramento proved to be a bomb- Mr. Leigh was also a guest at the Hill home for two days. a with ingenuity, capitoland courage to develop such a service and take the risk envolved. William H. Russell, stagecollaborated coach operator, with Senator William Gwinn of California and worked out the startling idea of the Pony Ex- for every crop and Jocal FERTILIZER obert Crews served refreshments to the group. PART OF POSTAL STORY (The corn fertilizer) A fertilizer, given by Ronald Neuton and Dale Jolley. There were nine members present. Plans were made for a party to be held later in the season. Marlynn Kay and R- PONY EXPRESS VITAL 0-4- 5-0 20 - 1 0 - 0 Phone 274-330- 2 taken to the Payson hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home last Thursday. 4-- The Pony Express of the last century played an important role in the postal system and fulfilled a vital need of the era GOSHEN FROM HILIGHTS VIEWS steam communication by rail. Rest upon your honors; be with them, our destiny has been fulfilled-- a new and higher power has superseded you. This is no disgrace, for flesh and blood cannot always war against the elements. Rest, then, in peace; for thou hast followed, thy course, thou hast done the work that was given thee to do. Thus the Pony Express has become a legend. sat-sifi- ed ALL SIZES IRRIGATION OF.CONCRETEll t DRAINAGE PIPE - See Our Weekly Circular For Further Savings LIBBYs FOODtfMDMOe MART Spanish Fork and Payson YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS SUPPORT YOU -S- UPPORT THEM lCToo It O |