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Show THE PAYSON 2 CHRONICLE CDCSODOtLE Orchard Hills of Utah LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PER Payson High School Payson, Utah October 6, 1969 nun A weekly newspaper established in. 1 888, published every Thursday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office in Payson, Utah 84651, under the act of Congress March 3, 1879. J. C. HENDERSON, Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payson and Vicinity, $4.00 year, 2 years $7.50. Payson area: $4:50 per year. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Outside Monday, 5:00 p.m.; School News, Friday, 5:00 p.m.; Social News, Monday, 9:00 a.m. All other news & classified ads, Monday, 5:00 p.m. Pictures, Monday, 5:00 p.m.; All deadlines advanced one day when a holiday falls during the week. PLEASE BE ON TIME! DEADLINES: Advertising, EDITORIALS Individuals can help stop crime of police support and officers public image, there was a police recent article in the L. A. Times by U. S. Attorney Matt Byrne, Jr. Mr. Byrne had been asked what an individual citizen can do to help to prevent crime. His remarks, as quoted in the paper,' are along the following line: You cant sit around your dining room table and say all policemen are crooked that all police are crumbs. . .and expect your children to have respect for the law and the law enforcement officer." Crime has bfecome a great political football on the national level, noting, however, that the role of crime prevention is a local role. . ." Although the average citizen is now really interested in crime and law enforcement, he does little more than complain about violence and Supreme Court decisions and past Support Your Local Police bumper stickers on his car, while the real solution is money." You cant pass bond issues until people are willing to support local law enforcement by giving them enough money tohire good personnel. . ." Byrne noted the example of the support program in Torrance where citizens adopt police officers, invite them into their On the subject homes and to social gatherings with their friends. This raises a man from being a brute cop to a man with status in a community, Byrne said. Byrne believes that the nation must elevate the professionalism of its The police officer police departments. is the only symbol of government that many citizens ever see." The people of our cities must be committed to involvement for each others protection and assistance and to institution of reasonable measures for the protection of themselves and their property. This is a community responsibility to which adequate financial resources should be devoted. In this area the police can and will provide technical assistance, but again, the financial program is not and should not be their major responsibility. City councils and individual citizens should be more involved in knowing what police policies services, organization and programs are now under way and get involved in being heard before decisions are made in reference to quality and quantity of police protection provided. Having been heard, it is the duty of all citizens to support their constituted police officials in performing their assigned responsibili-ie- s of maintaining law and order. Adjust advertising to conditions Service firms more than any other type of business must adjust advertising to meet changing conditions. The reason is simple. The leisure-tim- e needs of the public are changing faster than other needs. , Two ed restaurants re- cently sought the help of a marketing specialist to determine why their trade was falling. Since the city was a small one, the owners knew their oil customers were not suffering financially or that they had not taken a sudden fancy to cooking and dishwashing. They asked if the restaurant business in the town was doomed. Some revealing facts were uncovered by the expert. Within two years, eight new competing restaurants had been started in the town. Each new business was advertising specific features related to price of meals, location, decor, menu, or ser- - vice. Several of the new places were doing a better business than the older restaurants had ever done. In truth, the tastes of the public had changed in a very short time. Increased travel had resulted in a demand for a greater variety of foods, more elegance, and more attractive dining spaces. The eating-opublic, actually much larger than ever, deserted the older places when advertising indicated that new cafes in town could provide the satisfactions which had become commonplace on vacations and business trips. In the face of such evidence, the firms took effective action. The action consisted of making changes to meet the new competition. But no less important, it consisted of agressive local newspaper advertising which informed the public how they had updated services to meet demand. , ut Accidental firearm deaths on decrease Accidental deaths from firearms is on the decrease according to statistics recently published by the National Safety Council, Charles Dowse, Utah Safety Councils Vice President for Public Safety stated. Although most people tend to believe that firearms accidents usually happen with hunters, the reverse is true. The majority of fatal accidents are in the home," Mr. Dowse stated. Using the best sources, statisticians generally agree that less than 300 hunter firearm accidents occur in the United States, it was pointed out. The main dangers to hunters each fall," Mr. Dowse said, are automobile accidents and heart attacks. Although much of the news of such deaths are reported as hunting accidents, both categories are higher than firearms fatalities in the field." The rate of hunting accidents has steadily decreased the past two decades," Mr. Dowse said, mainly because of safety programs by the State Fish and Game Agencies. Forty-on- e states, through their fish and game department, now have voluntary or mandatory hunter-safet- y programs with emphasis on the age bracket." To help reduce all types of firearms hunter-- accidents, the true sportsman treats his gun with respect and is always careful where he points the muzzle. Other factors which have contributed to safe hunting practices are that the hunter keeps the safety on until ready to fire and is positive of the target, loads the gun only when in the field ready to hunt, unloads the gun when not in use and leaves the action open and keeps his equipment in excellent condition. Most home firearms accidents result from that gun that wasn't loaded," it was pointed out, so to insure against such accidents gun owners were urged to make certain that the weapon is unloaded. As the hunting season gets under way in the State, Mr. Dowse urged hunters to wear clothing that is easily seen and can be recognized as something worn by a human being. He also cautioned hikers who might be in the hunting areas to dress as if they were on a hunt. Lets eliminate any possibility of a human life taken during this hunting season by being mistaken for a game animal," Mr. Dowse said. A few simple precautions on the part of everyone out in the open during the hunting season will result in the state having a death free season." Dear Editor, This is a group of themes written in our sophomore English class. The assignment was to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing an opinion about a needed change. Since some of the students chose a subject which concerns the people of Payson, we felt that the themes may be of interest to the general public. Therefore, we are sending them to you for possible publication in the Chronicle. Very sincerely yours, s Mrs. Beverly Stout The students of Mrs. Stouts Sophomore English classe: Dear Editor, Have the people in Payson lost Dear Editor: Is Payson losing all respect for the American flag, or didnt they have any to begin with? Over the Labor Day weekend the Stars and Stripes were left waving for four consecutive nights. Dont we have time to show respect to the flag that represents times of hardship and strife? People have given lives to keep our country free, and we cant even give of our time to take these emblems down at night. Doesnt it deserve more respect than this? Chris Ellsworth Dear Editor, respect to our flag. Provstgaard Michael Provstgaard, formerly of Pay-so- n, was promoted to the rank ofSp5in a special ceremony in which Colonel Roger A. Juel, Commanding Officer 5th General Hospital, officiated. Sp5 Provstgaard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheldon Provstgaard of Payson. His wife and daughter reside with him in Stuttgart, Germany. . their respect for the American flag? During the recent celebration the American flag was left up along Main Street for four nights. The flag was put up on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 29, and taken down on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 2. It was even left up during a rainstorm. At the race track on the south end of town the two large flags were left up overnight also. Would it be too much trouble for a couple of men who have spent many hours with their race horses to spend five minutes in taking down these flags? At the beginning of the parade do the people have to be asked to stand up while the American flag passes by? And would it be too hard to stand up for the following American flags? I hope this letter will wake up the citizens of our fair city so that they realize that our country is still alive and needs as much patriotism as it did in the past wars. We need to stop this disrespect to the flag. Michael Robertson We owe M. Mrs. Thomas Campbell ofhere the following letter from received recently Mr. and Why isnt it shown? Our flags were flown for four days and left up for four nights during the recent celebration. It was great to see them flying during the day, but was it proper for them to be out at night? It men love our flag and what it stands for enough to die for it, shouldnt we respect it enough to take the flag down every night and put it up in the morning during a celebration? What can be done to get the citizens of this town to pay the flag the respect it deserves as an emblem of our countrys freedom? Chris Patten Editor: I am writing concerning our flag. As we know, our past celebration was fun and successful. This was true except in one respect, and that was the treatment of the American flag. Why were the flags left up overnight for four nights? Why are people slow in showing respect to the flag as it passes by in parades? Why do people stand and just look around instead of singing when the anthem is played? Why do people have to be told to stand and repeat the pledge as the flag enters? Why do people walk in and out of the postoffice and other public buildings when the flag is being put up or taken down? Are men fighting and dying in vain because we are all being irresponsible to patriotism? Ida Francom Dear Editor, I am writing you this letter because I feel worried and upset about the lack of respect the people of this town have for our flag. An example of this is the past Labor Day celebration. The flags were left out all night. Also, during the parades a lot of people didnt even have enough respect for our flag to stand as it went by. It really upsets me to think we have men and boys fighting for our rights and freedom, that we take so for granted, and we here at home cant even show our respect. To me it seems that standing at attention, showing our respect for the flag shows our patriotism and pride that we live in a land of freedom. I have a brother in the navy who is serving four years for this country and I feel that I am supporting him when I show my respect and pride for our flag. Just think how it would be as a soldier away from this wonderful country of ours, fighting for our freedom, then to have people at home who dont really care enough to take care of and honor the emblem of that freedom. We should all stop and think about our flag and what it stands for and means to us. I hope that our flags will be taken care of better in the future. Colleen Hendrickson x Dear Editor, The respect for the American flag in Payson is dwindling. I feel the flag was badly mistreated during the past Harvest Days celebration. From what Ive learned about respect for the flag, I know that we should always stand when the flaggoesby; we should stand when we hear the National anthem; and the flag should be taken down at night or in bad weather. However, during the celebration the flags that were on Main street were left out for four days and four nights. When the flag went by during the parades many people didnt bother Recently a beautiful budded Peace Rose was picked and handed to me. It was very early in the morning and the dew still clung to the fragile petals. The dear person who gave it to me said quietly, Everyone should receive a rose each morning." I smiled and felt so warm inside! What a joyous thought she had presented with the lovely gift. A rose or any other proof of caring could work miracles in lives. It could lift people to feelings of selfesteem mostly lost; it could bring back living proof and a belief that others do care. Surely a gift of self in most any form of appreciation and love, can work a miracle in lives of people who need you. A rose each morning to color a day brighter with hope and the rose can be alone can find the gift., symbolical--yo- u for your gift of self can be a miracle to one who drowns. Now, upon taking this lovely rose-bu- d to my home, placing it in my best crystal vase, I gazed at it with joy and yes, a bit of sadness too that this is surely one of the last roses of summer; Oh, to be wise and caring and to find a to fill the empty life of one who needs it! And then I remembered a long-ag- o thought I had read: If I can put one touch of rosy-suns- et into the life of others, I feel I shall have worked with God." And Oh, this miracle can be worked with such are we all so siow to join simplicity--wh- y forces with our Maker? For not only through the gift of a rose can we lift others and find a close working with God ourselves, but we have the most priceless gift of all to give: THE GIFT OF THE GOSPEL PLAN!" A gift that can bring hope where there has been doubt and disillusionment; and a perfect gift of peace by understanding. Do you know that there is much doubt that defeats; faithlessness and fear rampant even in our own homes, neighborhoods, cities and country. There is lonliness grief, hopelessness, doubt, and such feelings of despair that has become clouds to defeat the caring to live longer. Through the Gospel we have the tools of truth, and knowledge to develop cheer and brightness of spirit; we have the knob inourhandto open the door to the weary. If we are habitually happy, full of the joy of Gospel living--w- e give the gift of the luxury of hope into their lives, we fill their arms with things to live for and to accomplish. Through such a gift they can find God and His perfect way of life; and smiles of achievement and a knowledge that there is a God, transends their day into prayers and fulfillment. Pick a rose as a beginner--an- d open doors to their Eternal Lives! rose-substit- Barry Campbell Barry D. Campbell who is serving in the armed forces in Germany was promoted on September 25, 1969, to the rank of Sp4 He is serving in Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion, 35th Armor Division. EDITO LETTERS Editor: I was interested in Concerned Parents letter concerning Mrs. Martin. It seems to me her greatest concern is in maintaining her own anonymity. It is a good thing if parents recognize that classes help to create problems, over-load- ed not only in kindergarten but in any grade or class. And if she wants to support Mrs. Martin that is her privilege. However, when she makes unsubstantiated statements that reflect on the competence of other teachers, that is something else again. Mrs. Martin was not the only teacher who had an over-loadclass. Several of us, including Mrs. Bradford, have; we, too, love our students and have their interests at heart; but we have NOT left our jobs. Is that tantamount to saying that we ed are sliding by, doing more harm than good, waiting out a few years before retirement, and not really earning our salaries"? If Concerned Parent has is so she should have the courage to name names (not omitting her own since anyone has the right to know by whom he or she is accused) and get her facts to the proper t" administrative authorities 'so the can be done. It takes no courage to make flock-sho- ts from a blind. Also, would Concerned Parent please identify for us the reaUy good, capable teachers" wiio have recently been driven from our schools? A little inquiry on her of part would show her that turn-ovteacher personnel here is due mainly to young married women, who intended to teach only until their husbands graduated from college in the first place, leaving to go to their husbands places of employment or to begin raising a family. When young men have left it has been primarily to attend graduate school on a scholarship and most of them return to their positions. Usually it takes more courage and dedication to stay with a difficult job and do your best and see it through than it does to quit. Elizabeth Huish knowledge and proof that this weed-ing-ou- er to stand and salute it. Toy flags being given away at the carnival were thrown down and left for people to walk over. When the flag went by at the horse races the announcer had to ask the people to stand. In these and many other ways the flag is badly mistreated in Payson. Isnt there something that can be done about this disgrace? Bill Stansfield Dear Editor, Throughout the holidays in Payson I noticed two things which I felt very disgraceful to ourselves and to our flag. First of all, I saw that the flags along Main Street were left up day and night through the holidays. In respect to our flag I think we should take them down before it gets dark, and replace them again the following day. Secondly, I saw that many people ignored standing at the first appearance of the flag during the parade. I know this is not only badly disgracing ourselves but our flag also. Something had better be done about this in the future. I know it would make Payson a much better town, and at the same time prove to other towns just how much respect we hold for our flag as a symbol of the freedoms we enjoy. Mark Depew STAKE NEWS are advised by our Stake President . We Max E. Nelson that our Santaquin-Tinti- c Stake Conference Sessions are scheduled to be held Saturday and Sunday Oct. 6. A member of the General Authorities will be present. Make sure to .circle these dates on your calender so that nothing will take precedence over it. We can announce the name of the Visiting Authority in our next column. This morning Thursday, October 16, regular monthly leadership meeting of Relief Society is scheduled to be held at the Stake Center at 10 a.m. Magazine Represenatives of the stake are presenting a program and are in charge of the opening exercises. Departmental helps will follow. All Stake and Ward Relief Society officers and teachers are urged to be present. There is excitement and great fun in store for all members of all seven wards on Saturday evening November 15 at the Stake Center, when our wonderful annual Harvest Festival is to be held. People of the seven wards should remember that it is a event, and is actually in charge of the Bishoprics of each ward who will as always seek out Stake officers to also help carry out the Festival Spectacular. Commence preparations now to support this wonderful funts draising event that is one of the of the year. Make sure to contribute produce, chickens, rabbits etc., as well as house-hol- d goods that are in fine enough condition to be used and purchased by others. We will have more details concerning this event each week until the event is held. Sister Blanche Shaw, First Counselor in the Stake Relief Society Presidency was our stake represenative at the Utah State University Womens Leadership School," which was held Oct. 16 and 17. The school sessions are held under the direct supervision of the counties Home Extension Services. According to Sister Shaw, Basic Topics on Nutrition were featured, and many helps were also there on How to become finicially Independent by stretching the dollars." Malnutrition in an affluent country, was also discussed. Sister Shaw stated that a special demonstration from San Juan County featuring accomplishments of the Indian people was beautifully impressive. She said that they demonstrated the arts of pineapple bread making; Special Christmas decor esps; how to make outecially of standing pictures featuring tree roots; table decorating; and impressive minature furniture made from spray cans. A family communications program with inmates from the State Prison participating also proved very interesting; according to Sister Shaw. A highlight of the Leadership School was a special talk given by Dr. Neige Todhunter, whose subject was Fads and Falacies The annual Holiday Fair which is held under the direction of the Utah County Home Extension Services personnel, will be held this year at the Eldredge Center at Provo. The event, scheduled for Oct., 31 will feature outstanding displays from Relief Society groups from many stakes within the areas. Verbal demonstrations will help the large crowd of ReliefSociety 25-2- ward-sponsor- ed high-ligh- pine-cone- 754447 Mrs. Della BY Beulah G. Bradley 35 West Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah . 84651 Association.- - Founded IE 85 News Notes Santaquin Hudson Phono News and views of Santaquin-Tinti- c Thursday, October 16, 1969 Commanding Officer Donald L. Moffett Cpt, Armor from Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion in Germany. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Campbell; It is my policy to keep a mans parents informed of his performance and accomplishments as a soldier in HQ 3rd Bn, 35th Armor. I feel that I know your son fairly well because he has sought assistance through me with some of his problems. He has faced the situation in a very mature manner and has a lot of internal fortitude. He is performing his military duties in a His military very exemplary manner. bearing, appearance and conduct have also been excellent. As a result, I have promoted him to the rank of Specialist Four on 25 September 1969, As his Commanding Officer, I have closely observed Sp 4 Barry D. Campbells progress and it has been outstanding. He undoubtedly has the best truck in the Battalion and never fails in his daily runs and missions. In addition to promoting Sp 4 Campbell, I would like to commend both of you as well because any mans performance is a reflection on his upbringing. Sp 4 Campbell can obviously be proud of you and the job youve done. You as parents cant be proI too am a parent and its the moted. highest rank I could ever possess. s Donald L. Moffett Cpt, Armor, Commanding Officer Sp 4 Campbell was inducted into the armed services on Dec. 10, 1968. He trained at Fort Ord, Calif, then to Fort Knox, Kentucky and was sent to Germany on May 3rd of 1969 where he has been since. He has fourteen months to go to finish the army. Mr. Alfonzo Kester was voted on to run as Mayor on the Progressive Party ticket in a nominating convention held Wednesday night, October 8, in the City Hall. Chosen to run with him on the same ticket as four year councilmen were Mr. Doyle Crook and Mr. Curtis Lofgran. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairman Frank Tuckett. Mr. Doyle Crook gave the invocation and secretary Irean Peterson took the minutes. There were 27 Santaquin Citizens present, and the citizens were informed by the chairman that they could only participate in one convention. Doyle Crook made the motion that each candidate nominated be voted on separately, which was done. Chairman Tuckett chose Mrs. Florence Lamb, Mrs. Josephine Crook and Mrs. Delores Wall to count the ballots. The Citizens party will hold their nominating convention this Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Deadline for filing for position of Mayor and council-me- n for Santaquin City is Friday, Oct. 17 5 by p.m, and must be in to Recorder Idonna Crook by this time. The two parties in Santaquin the Progressive and Citizens are and election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at polling places. District One at the home of Olive Green-halg- h and District Two at the home of Mrs. Robert (Dawn) Warenski from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Crook this past week have been Philip Townsend of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Russel Taylor of Provo, formerly of Ruth-lan- d, Vermont; Miss Melissa Coe of Massachusetts; Sharon Crook of Lander, Wyoming; and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rice of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Houghton and Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Johnson of Salt Lake visited with friends and relatives Sunday. They were house guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Tischner. Mrs. Lillian Walker is a patient in the Payson Hospital. She will undergo major surgery before returning home. The Ladies Literary Club met at the home of Thora Holladay Wednesday night with Mrs. Harriet Hudson as Mrs. Helen Backman reviewed the book, Bibs, in Search of Self, by Dr. Virginia Aixim. There were 18 members present with President Vivian Rope conducting. Tray refreshments were served. Guests at the home of Mrs. Helen Back-ma- n over the weekend were her children Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Rathamn and two children of Bountiful, Utah. Mrs. Betty Tuckett ofhere and herthree sisters Mrs.' Ann Hansgen, Provo; Mrs. Mary Friel, Springville; and Mrs. Aggie Jenkins of Orem spent Thursday in Logan visiting with a dear friend Mrs. Arthur Beck. Mmeber of the Arminta Tuckett family met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Tuckett Wednesday after funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe Weed, 99, who died in a Provo hospital last week. Mrs. Weed was buried in the Santaquin cemetery. She was a sister of deceased Arminta Tuckett. leaders and others to be able to take the ideas back to their individual groups. We will have more details at future time. On Friday Oct., 10, a special meeting of MIA leaders and Stake Presidencies was held at Camp KoHoLoWo in Santaquin Canyon, the leaders hailing from the four stakes that participate in the activities of the home, Palmyra, Nebo, Spanish Fork and Santaquin-Tinti- c. The purpose of the meeting was to study activities and use of the building in the past and to lay plans for coming years use of the fine home for MIA girls. Most people can hunt even if they have a heart condition, says your Utah Heart Association, but see your doctor first to be sure. |