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Show Uni Microfilming Box 260b Salt Lake City, Jan, Corp, Utah tiUlOl Religious Profile One in a Series of Articles to Better Acquaint Readers of the Press with Our Dedicated Religious Leaders. Harold Harmer Return home from Lions convention Max R. Warner, newly elected Lions Club district governor, 28H, had the distinction of being sworn into office while attending the Lions International convention held in Tokyo, Japan, recently. The district includes clubs located in Payson south to St. George and Kanab. Three other district governors from Utah were also installed at the convention. The event attracted some 30,000 members and their wives and is believed to be the largest convention to be held in the history of Lionism, with 145 countries represented. Mr. Warner and his wife, Mildred, arrived in Tokyo prior to the start of the convention and Mr. Warner attended a three-da- y school before the convention opened July 2. His majesty, the emperor of Japan, addressed the gathering at the opening One of the events of special session. interest was the flag ceremony, where flags of all the 145 countries represented were presented and national anthems were sung or played by musicians. Mr. Warner returned home last Tuesday, but Mrs. Warner stopped in San Francisco, Calif., to visit her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ri chard Spackm an, and family, and also her sister, Mrs. Melba Darley, for a few days, returning home To help improve mankind that we might build a better world, is the creed of Harold Harmer, First Counselor in the Nebo Stake Presidency. Mr. Harmer was born in Mapleton, Utah to Angus Leo Harmer and Nena Goodmanson Harmer. He was reared in Mapleton and was graduated from the Springville High School where he served as studentbody President. He attended the Utah Trade Technical College and the Brigham Young University where he received training in Business Classes. Harold is married to the former Venita Peterson of Springville and they are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Kenneth J. (LuAnne) Taylor ofSandy; Mrs. Daniel L. (Connie) Ross of Sandy; Mrs. Kay (Lynette) Houser of Payson and Dean and Dianne, seniors at the Payson High School. The Harmers have eight grandchildren. Harold Harmer has served his church in the folllowing assignments: Teachers Quroum President, Secretary of Priest Quorum and Activity Counselor in the YMMIA in the Mapleton Ward; Counselor and President of the Elders Quorum in the Layton Third Ward; Superintendent of the YMMIA and President of the Elders Quorum in the Springville Fifth Ward; Age Group Counselor YMMIA, Payson Second Ward; Activity Counselor YMMIA, Nebo Stake; Bishop Payson Second Ward, 1950 to 1956; Second Counselor in Nebo Stake Presidency, 1956 to 1959; First Counselor in same from 1959 to 1969. He served as chairman of Four Stake Committee o during the construction of Camp in Santaquin Canyon. Mr. Harmer was in the road construction business for five years. He was foreman of the Crash and Recovery Unit at Hill field for 5 years; for 11 years he was in the drycleaning business and for the past nine years he has been Business Manager for the Payson City Hospital. True to his creed as stated above, Harold Harmer conducts his daily life. He is loved by all who know him and he may be spoken of as one who truly loves his KoHo-LoW- fellowmen. Utah Payson, Utah 84651 Number 29 Thursday, July 17, 1969 Payson will be bubbling with hot bargains Friday and Saturday, July 25th and 26th, when the Retail Merchants launch their annual Krazy Days Sidewalk Clearance Sale, According to Mr, Roe Wilde, chairman, the big event is planned with the shopper in mind. Many colossal buys will be available to wise buyers who come to Payson on these two days. It is expected that not only the merchants on Main Street will display their many fine lines, but those on other streets will set up shop for these two days on the sidewalk by the vacant businesses, so the entire length of the street will be lined with the greatest array of budget priced merchandise ever to be assembled. A special Shopper Stopper is now being published and will be mailed to every home in the Payson and surrounding areas so the people may know of the many bargains which will be offered these two days only. Watch for yours next Tuesday then plan to come to town July 25th and 26th and take advantage of the tremendous savings. Shoppers now have the distinct benefits of having available many spacious, hardsurfaced rear street parking areas in the Payson Main Street area. Also many of the stores have convenient rear entrances making it possible for you to enter their stores easily. The City, Chamber of Commerce and others working with them should be commended highly for bringing this nice improvement to our shopping district. It will definitely be of great benefit and value to the merchant as well as being very nice and handy for the shopper. Plan now to come to Payson during the Krazy Days Spectacular and avail yourself to the greatest array of tremendous bargains ever offered to the buying public. This is but one of the many promotions being planned this year by the Retail Merchants committee to insure to the people of this area that Payson is an outstanding place to shop where you always receive friendly, helpful and courteous service. Shop in Payson, It Pays. David Christiansen Former resident sustained bishop David G. Christiansen, a former Payson resident, was recently sustained as Bishop of the Bellevue Third Ward of the East Seattle Stake. is employed by Bishop Christiansen Westinghouse and has been a resident of Seattle for two years. While residing in the northwest, Bishop Christiansen has been active in the Boy Scout program and has served as first and second counselor in the Bishopric. He is married to the former Julie Anne Prude. They are the parents of three children, Mark, Kariane and Brent. Bishop Christiansen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen M. Christiansen of Payson. ' . Harold Hawker represents school Harold Hawker, Payson, president of the Nebo Education Assn., has returned home after attending the convention of the National Education Assoc, at Philadelphia, Pa. ' Mr. Hawker also acted as a represen- at a national of local unit the tative .convention of, the;Association of Class-.- -, room Teachers, held two days prior to the convention of the Natiomal Education Association in the same city. Mr. Hawker is a teacher in the Payson Junior High School. Mr. Hawker was accompanied by his wife, and the couple spent the week of June 5 at Philadelphia, after which they visited for a couple of days with their son, Brent, who is employed at Moorhead, Minn,, in the area where he recently served as an LDS missionary. They made the trip by plane. Mavis Nybo, a teacher in the Salem elementary school, also attended the convention, accompanying her husband, Dean Nybo, a delegate sent by Alpine School District. Mr. Nybo is a teacher in the Junior High School at Orem. Friday. Dont forget the Salmon supper 28-Ju- ly Dont 6-- i Oldsters attend Sr. Citizens day Reflector tape applied free pair of sisters, both natives of Payson, were named as the two oldest persons attending annual Nebo Stake Senior Citizens A Payson Swim Team excells at Jr. Olympics meet. Shown I to r, front row: Hope Peterson, Chris Vest, Bruce Mattinson, Keith Mattinson, Jeff Mattinson and Alan Wilson. Back row: Bob Clements, Randy Kohlwey, Robert Brown, Kevin Orton, David Kennison and Steve Buys. Swimmers attend Jr. swiming & diving This group of swimmers from the Pay-so- n Swim Team attended the A.A.U. Junior Olympic Swimming and Diving Championships held at Brigham Young University 2. The swimmers from Payson July who participated swam for the B.Y.U, Dolphins, and are members of the amatuer athletic union. Jeff Vest, not shown in picture, was unable to attend because of illness. The B.Y.U, Dolphins took first team travels to Pleasant Grove The A.A.U. Junior Olympics have annually given over two million boys and girls an opportunity to play fair, win honors for their teams or clubs, and lose 11-1- Swim The Payson Swim Team traveled to Pleasant Grove July 1st for a swim meet. Though Payson fought valiantly, they were defeated by their Pleasant Grove opponents. Payson also lost meets with Price and Springville. There are many fine swimmers on the Payson Team, but with a membership of only thirty, it is difficult to compete against teams with sixty-fiv- e With this type of handicap, members. Payson Swim Team has fought well and should be congratulated. Randy Kohlwey is the new Captain of Paysons Swim Team. Those acquainted with Randy know he will contribute much to the teams enthusiasm and success. Travelogue set Senior Citizens of Payson are urged to attend the regular weekly travelogue at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Refreshments will be served. Safety rails have been installed on the west entrance, completing the project to install safety rails on all stairs and ramps. place after defeating thirteen other teams from throughout Utah, and four teams from Idaho. graciously, in accordance with the modern Olympic Code. The important thing in the Junior Olympic games is not winning but taking part. Junior Olympic swimming is a proving ground for many boys and( girls who later swim for the United States in the Olympic Games. Several other people from Payson attended the championship meet to assist with the officiating. Those acting as officials were: Stephen Buys, Mrs. Nelda Orton, Mrs. Jo Ann Mattinson, Mrs. Jeri Peterson, and Mrs. Elaine Vest. Annual camp out for handicapped The annual Camp Out for the Utah County handicapped children and their families will be held Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Balsam Park in Springville Canyon. The camp will be open from Friday noon to Saturday noon. Friday evening meal and Saturday breakfast will be provided. Fishing, campfire program and arts and crafts will round out the activity. Day. They were Laura Finlayson Coombs, 92, and Alice Finlayson Hill, 91 Both are in fairly good health. Mrs. Hill resides alone at her home in Payson. Mrs. Coombs gave up housekeeping a few years ago and resides with her daughter and husband, the Ernest Ahlins, in Santaquin. Both are active members of the LDS church and of the Daughters of the Pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. C. LeRoy Haskell were the oldest married couple attending the event. They have been piarried 60 years and are the parents of seven living sons and daughters. About 250 Senior Citizens attended the annual entertainment Friday. An excellent motion picture was shown at the Huish Show House in the forenoon, after which a hot chicken dinner was served under the trees at Memorial park. Later, all were transported to the Senior Citizens Taber- -' nacle on North Main Street, where Vernal Twede, chairman of the days events, presented gifts to the Finlayson sisters and to Mr. and Mrs. Haskell. A travelogue film was shown and a Mitch song fest was conducted by J.D. Christensen. A recording was used for the music and printed copies of the words were distributed to those attending. Punch and wafers were served at the conclusion of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Stanely Wilson were in charge of arrangements for the program and refreshments at the Tabernacle. Thomas Cloward reunion July 20th The Thomas P. Cloward reunion will be held Sunday, July 20, at Memorial Parkin The area near the pond Is rePayson. served from 12 noon until 3:30 p.m. The band stand is also reserved for the pro- gram, Everyone to bring own lunch. Wells Cloward, Provo, is chairman. forget to remember the Park Ward Salmon Supper between the hours of 8 p.m. on Friday, July 18 at the Payson City Park. Fresh Salmon, corn on the cob (Utah grown), baked potatoes and all the trimmings that makes for a splendid supper will be served. The annual Park Ward Salmon Supper is a welfare project. Cub pack 94 met on the hill on 4th North for their Things that Go meeting. Win-nin- g first place was Gary York and second went to David Ashworth in top pict. Bottom pict. I to r. more of the winners are Scott Wilson, third; Billy Morris, second; and Val Morris first. Things that Go theme of pack meeting Cub pack 94 had their monthly pack meeting at the hill on 4th No. and 5th East. The theme of the meeting was Things that Go for this meeting the ,boys and fathers were to make a cub mobile." Youngsters of the Payson area are urged to bring their bicycles to the Middle School Parking lot Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m., where reflecting tape will be applied free of charge. Tape for some 200 bikes has been donated by Merrill Read, past commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Provo. The Kiwanis Club of Payson is sponsoring the project, working in conjunction with the Payson police department. Louis Huff of the Kiwanis Club is project chairman. -- NEWS OF SERVICEME- N- Opening prayer was given by Gary York. Then the boys participated in racing their cub mobiles. Bill Morris and Alan Johnson were starters for the race and Ernadine York and Boyd Wilson were judges at the finish line. There were some real close races and thanks goes to everyone participating. The winners in the race with bearings in their wheels were as follows: Scott Wilson, third place; Billy Morris, second place; and Val Morris, first place. Those with no bearing were as follows: Gary York, first place; and David Ashworth, second place. Trophies and ribbons were presented to the winners of each race, by Cubmaster Bill Ashworth. Closing prayer by Val Morris, Douglas Smith Pfc. Douglas Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith, of Genola has returned to service after a 20 day leave. He returned to Camp Pendleton, San Diego, where he will leave for Vietnam. Prior to his leave he trained for duty as a warehouseman and received his PFC rating. Mile home on leave from the military, Doughs was entertained by friends and family. |