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Show the payson 7 CHRONICLE Thursday, December 11, 1969 Santaquin NewsPhonoNotes Mn. Dllt Hudson 7S4-34- The Lady Firemen will hold their annual Christmas drawing this week under the direction of Mrs. Kathle Tischner, president. Articles in the drawing include a doll wardrobe, a race set and tablecloth. The Junior Literary Club met Dec. 4 at the home of Mrs. Don Armstrong with Mrs. Alfonzo Kester, president, in charge. Mrs. Gerald Fowkes presented a delightful review of the book On That Night," written by Elizabeth Yates. During the business session plans were made for the Christmas party to be held Dec. 17 at Curts Cafe with husbands of the members as guests. Mrs. Robert laRue of Santaquin who through her many years as a Mrs. Santa Claus'' has won her the title of Ma LaRue" Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs. LaRain Goodall attended the Donald OConnor Show at the Utah Valley Hall in Salt Lake on Wednesday evening. The Ladies Ma LaRue works as Mrs. Santa ClauS Ckie of the joys at Christmas time is playing Mrs. Santa Claus. Ma By helping that Jolly Old Gent as she is affectionately known, LaRue, hundreds ofchildren throughout all of Utah County are made happy. Mrs. Robert (Melinda) LaRue of Santaquin has for many years restored dolls for the Provo Fire Department and for many other individuals as well. She has 24 children throughout the Uni"adopted ted States and Europe and is known by them as Ma LaRue." Literary Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, at Curts Cafe with Mrs. Vivian Roper, president, in charge. Dinner was served at a long table made festive in a Christmas motif. Guests were greeted by committee members, Mrs. Richard York, Mrs. Jennie Bylund, Mrs. Harriet Hudson and Mrs. R.J. Peterson. Following dinner a program was enjoyed and gifts exchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson and family are making their home at Tooele visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Virgil Taylor. who Stake Resplendent of the 18th Century, the Sentaquin-Tinti- c Ball featured elaborate decoration. The arrange- - News and views of Santaquin-Tinti- c beloved Savior, Jesus Christ...usually at this time we do seek to catch and hold the sweet spirit of His love for us but often times it is forgotten in the mad-ma- d rush, tarnishing His star of love with world commercialism. True it is the season when we come closest to that hallowed "Peace on Earth" feeling..and yes, we always declare that we will hold on and not let it slip from the world mostly our grasp this year--bchooses the fabulous gifts under a sparkling tree to that perfect gift of life and ut which He proffers. al When will the children of God remember that He died that we might be saved? When will they truly worship Him and not confuse the beautiful birth of our Savior with the tinseled, gaudy, selfish way of paying Him allegiance and love. we get The time is here- on that straight and narrow pathway that will lehd us back into His presence. Time is short and we cannot continue to choose unwisely. He died that your sins and mine might be forgotten and forHe bled at every pore so that we givencould come back to our dear Heavenly at Father There is no more time left for procweaknessess of flesh. rastination--for We must truly prove now whether we are foi the Lord or against Him! Whether we truly sustain Him or whether we do not. THERE IS NO MIDDLE ROAD IF WE WANT TO BE SANTIFIED. Let us adopt all teachings of the Master that we might grow in spirituality and in accomplishing His work thus we will be able to see clearly the pattern of perfection He asks of us. We must strive constantly to remember that no man can have the power to do the work of the Lord without Him. Hispower, only, guides and accomplishes His purposes. Man can be nothing without Him. Let us remember this Christmas that the Gospel is a perfect law of Liberty and Peace. Why does man settle for less? It can lead us into the highest degree of glory if we follow Him and remain steadfast until the end. But it is imperative that we act now. We must develop to serve and to teach others that we may have the power to step on this road to glory to remain walking steadfastly, and seeking His guidance all the way. We are precious in the sight of our Lord. He does love us and exercises such love and patience with us. He wants for but He us a destiny that i$ God-lik- e, and to also wants us to have earn glory. He will not force us, but his every word shows us the precious way., become such why do we let world-luxusymbols of importance for true happiness and achievement? Pray to God -- seek a testimony; seek and listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and follow the way to perfection, if you desire to truly see God. Bring righteousness into your lives and dedication into every act, and by so doing your beloveds will follow. Remember the way is very narrow but is surely passable. Here is where we prove ourselves worthy of His marvelous gifts and love. The Lord gives us every promise and weeps when we turnfromHis plan of Eternal Glory -- it is all in our hands! LET US GET ON OUR KNEES AND SERVE HIM. Let us truly put Christ into our hearts and homes this Christmas and see what a lovely spiritual experience will be our most priceless gift. free-agen- cy ry NEWS OF THE STAKE The very lovely MIA Centennial BaU was held in our stake last Saturday evening November 29, and a thing of lovely remembrance it proved to be. A speicad story and picture is included in this issue t6 let you in on the details. Please read it. Leaders of our Stake, Presidents Max Nelson, Carroll Davis and Claude Row-land our MIA leaders expressed great satisfaction at the beautifully planned and attended event. North Ward Conference was held during the week in the different Auxiliaries ey t Resplendent in its early 18th Century Stake Cultural decoi, the Santaquin-Tinti- c Hall, seemed to haveturned back the clock to that era, as it awaited the arrival of around 350 formally attired guests who danced the evening away under the spell of an eighteenth century event. The gala dancing social commorating the 100th anniversary of the organization of YWMIA of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, drew much acclaim from those in attendance who enjoyed dancing in the aura of another era, to the fascinating music of Bob Evans and his Orchestra of Spanish Fork. The decorations by Greg Fowkers-as-sistby Brett Hardy, were uniquely authentic typesofdecor for the 18th Century period, and included : Austrian window curtains which were coming into vogue during that era; hanging and lighted antique chandeliers and floor chandele-br- as which were the types used in most ed Life-Etern- now---th- unique-Centenni- al Beautiful decorations at Centenial Ball BY Beulah G. Bradley This is a time of Christmas- - a time to truly show our devotion to our dearly I nient by Greg Fowkes assited by Brett Hardy were Over 350 formally attired guests attended. ly authentic. and in Sacrament Meeting and Sunday School on Sunday. Theme: For behold if ye have procrastinated the day of your repentance" Alma 34:35 Stanley Powalson, a member of the Stake Sunday School Board spoke on the importance of Friejidshipping tolovepeoplel into church activity; Stake High Councilman , Leland Sanderson, spoke concerning the theme. For the Sacrament Meeting Brother William Raddatz, High Council Priesthood Adviosr of the Ward, spoke of and presented the theme and spoke especially of the things we should repent of, in order to do the will of the Lord. Youth talks were given by Bessie White and Terry Jasperson; and Bishops Counselor Bert Jasperson and Van Dell Painter were also called by Bishop Butler to speak. The following were called from the congregation tobear testimonies; Dennis Wall, representive the Priests; Donna Davis, Stake Relief Society; Afton Berry, Stake Primary; Ralph Olsen, Bill Butler, and Jeff Crook represented their Priesthood groups. President Max E. Lloyd and High Councilman Nelson Penrod, were the concluding speakers. Special musical numbers were sung by the Ward Choir conducted by Sister Ida Greenhalgh, acSister Merle Butler. by companied were Dennis Heelis and Blaine by Prayers Jones. In his talk to the congregation President Nelson urged us to each seek a burning testimony of the truth of the Gospel and to seek and pray for help to do the things that the Lord expects us to accomplish. He said, "Through the strength of the Lord we can do His work." It was a fine conference. Members of the Stake Presidency, High Council, Clerks and their wives met Saturday evening at the High Council Chambers to enjoy a social hour together while Christmas cards were signed for stake members, missionaries and service people. Refreshments were also on the agenda. The North Ward Relief Society held their annual Bazaar last Monday in connection with regular Work Day activites. President Wanda Van Leuvan, and counselors, Naomi Greenhalgh, and Hattie Ahlin assisted by other sisters were in charge of the fine event. Christmas motiff was used to make the occasion decorative and timely. A display of hobbies of the sisters was enjoyed as well as a special program luncheon and a bake sale. Regular bazaar Items such as hand-wor- k, aprons, etc., were sold, as well as candies, and baked goodies. A good crowd attended. Let us all make great effort to go to the Temple before the Christmas Holiday. Make sure that you hold your lessons with your family...the lord says we will be judged if we do not see to it that our children are taught. SPECIAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Be the kind of leader who is willing to do a little more than is required for you never can know when you touch and ignite the spark which will lead to a burnof devotion ing testimony and a life-tito the cause of the GospeL Home-Eveni- ng mansions in that late eighteen-hundre- d period. lk A special highlight was the I icecream parlor where guests seated themselves at round tables symbolical of types used at that time, and where they were served ice cream and root-be(sasparilla?) The gigantic canopy featured a large silk over head drapery and tall Grecian collandes; as well as wrought-iro- n fern stands. One corner of the old time ballroom featured a verona balcony' looking over which was also of the nina fountain Grecian origin, the typed used around Collessums during the early 18th century. Tall cupid statuary held gigantic arrangements of chrysanthemums. The over-flosection of the hall was enhansed by two Rachael Statuary which A large held yellow chrysanthemums. glitter curved background where the orchestra was seated was yellow and green flood lighted. (MIA colors). The foyer entrance was made authentic early 18th century by lighted wall . scoiwt ces. A special promenade of the Stake Presidency, Max E. Nelson, Carroll Davis (Claude Rowley was unable to attend) Stake Clerk Hyrum E. Bradley; Stake YWMIA and YMMIA leaders, President Winnifred White, Dorine Wall and June Heelis, and Superintendent Doyle Crook, and counselors, Douglas Thomas and Draper; members of the High Council and Bishoprics of the Seven Wards, and all of their partners was well received by the large crowd. They later marched up stairs to the stage to watch the floow show. The special floor show numbers were performed in costume by each of the wards ls and also by an group. Master of Ceremonies for the program was Dean Peay. There was general acclaim for the of 100 dancing spectacular symbolic years ago by all who were there. It prove indeed, to be the outstanding dancing event of this era also. It was an evening of splendor and commoration; one well executed and enjoyed. canopy-side-walk- er , w ' Returns from conference Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kay had as their guests recently members of their family including Mr, and Mrs. Max Fradricksen of Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peterson of Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Fredricksen of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Bouvang of Arnold Wilson, Mapleton, formerly of Payson, a professor at Brigham Young University, has returned from an engineering and science conference at Madrid, Spain. Prof. Wilson presented a paper at the conference, held at University of Madrid, Multiple Hyperbolic Paraboloid titled, Roof Structure with Alternate Columns Removed." He has published extensively in the field of concrete and was among many engineers and scientists from throughout the world to attend the conference. He was sponsored by BYU and the National Science Foundation. He was accompanied by his wife, J oyce, and the two later visited points of interest Gunnison. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Holladay of Cupertino Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Hugh (Wilma) Twede of Clearfield and Mr. and Mrs. Junior (MarVel) Searle of Spanish Fork have been guests at the family home having been called by the death of their mother, Geneva M. Holladay. ' Mrs. George Higginson was hostess to members of the Neighborhood Club at dinner and a social hour on Thursday, De;. 4. Plans for the annual Christmas party were made and the group will entertain their husbands at a dinner party and gift exchange on Tuesday, December 16 with Mrs. Byron York and Mrs. Kenneth Hansen in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Paul Smith who has made her home Long Beach, Calif, has moved to Santaquin to reside. She is a guest at the home of a sister, Mrs. Owen Kay. Mrs. Melinda (Robert) LaRue of Santaquin was born there July 2, 1902, She was educated in the Santaquin schools and graduated from the Payson High School. She attended the University of Utah for one year. She married Robert LaRue October 28, 1922 and they are the parents of a son, Robert LaRue Jr. who is employed by the federal government at Dugway, Utah. Ma LaRue" has numerous hobbies: painting, photo tinting, collecting antiques, reconditioning antiques, writing, polleniz-in- g flowers; her dahlia bulbs won prizes and her iris won a grand prize at a flower show in England. During World War II, Mrs. LaRue served as a nurse and was also a machinist at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Long Beach, "Ma LaRue" has chosen for her creed: I shall try to make people smile." Congratulations Mrs. LaRue, You indeed radiate the true spirit of Christmas. throughout Europe. He learned that the new LDS Branch president at Madrid was one of his former students at BYU. During their eight-da- y trip their ten children were cared for by relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Kay Harmer, Springville. Prof. Wilson is a son and grandson of His parents are building contractors. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wilson, Springville, formerly of Payson. He is a grandson of Mrs. Anna Wilson, Payson, and the late Robert L. Wilson. at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. at Mrs. James Bndy was the honored guest at a birthday dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with a large group of family members In attendance. Mrs. Laura Goodall Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crook and daughRuby Stevenson, of Salt Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Vess Evans and son, Dick, of Lehi visited with friends here on Saturday. They came to attend Ihneral services for Geneva M. Holladay. ter, is recuperating at her home following eye surgery performed Lu-R- ay t all-gir- rn LIVl Lung health course t COURTESY OF THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS: "The Lord helps those who help them- selves. While not sounding very charitable in the case of the diseased, this admonition nevertheless is the key to the Respiratory Disease Self-Caclasses which currently are underway at the Salt Lake LDS Hospi- Central Bank & trust re tal, of the LDS Under the Hospital, the Utah Thoracic Society and the Utah Tuberculosis and Health Association (Christmas Seals), victims of emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma are gaining a greater understanding of the causes and symptoms of their diseases and are being motivated in the management of their health problems. Purpose of the course is to make breathing easier for those with pulmonary disorders and to provide relief without the necessity of hospitalization. The present series of five hour evening classes is the ninth since the sessions were started last February in response to numerous re- -, quests for this community service. The lung disease victims and other members of their families who go through the course with them, are taught techniinques, of rehabilitation and self-car- e, cluding bronchial hygiene, breathing retraining, use of inhalation equipment and respirators, as well as a general understanding of their particular diseases. Conducting the classes are Mrs. Tess , Rasmussen, Miss Margaret Gunn and Miss '' Mary Wamick, under the supervision of Dr. C. Du Wayne Schmidt, chairman of the joint committee which developed the project, and Franklin K. Brough, executive director of the Utah Tuberculosis and Health Association. 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