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Show Offer suggestions A number of trees in Memorial Park are dead or deceased or broken to such an extent that they should be removed, is the belief of several men who are studying the problem However, the desire of the people is being considered, since they would avoid a repetition of the- trouble caused a few years ago when the park pond was filled with soil, and the people demanded it be removed and the pond retained as on attraction in the park. It is possible that feelings might run high in removal of the trees, since every tree in the park was planted in the name of a service man of World War I. The trees, if removed, could be replaced with new young trees and planted, as were the first ones, in the name of the same service man. In fact two trees have already been removed because it was believed that they were beyond saving, and young spruce trees have been planted in their place. Memorial Park in Payson is believed to be the first park (or the second) in the United States that was built at, the conclusion of World War I, with each tree dedicated to a service man. The late Hnery Erlandson was mayor when the jungle trees and brush was cleared from the city block in 1919, and the splendid old willow trees were left as a nucleus for a rustic, natural looking park. No one now living knows the age of these willow trees. They are said to have been in the area when the pioneers arrived here in 1850. Dean Wignall and Lionel Montague of the Payson Beautification Committee from the Payson Chamber of Commerce have been assigned to the project. They are working with Douglas Holt of the Payson City Council and Dean Elmer, parks superintendant in Payson. They report that Arvil Stark of Utah State University, a specialist in the subject, said more than a year, ago that the trees are becoming too large and crowded. These men are asking the citizens of Payson to offer suggestions in the problem. They also want ideas as to improvement of the area of the park that is located north of the tennis and horseshoe courts on the east side of the park. It has been suggested than an overnight parking lot be made available for tourists in this area. The overnighters could use the rest room facilities, enjoy the creek and the park in general, and perhaps replentish their supplies in the markets and service stations. A playground in the area has needed repairs and improvements for several years. The Junior Cultus Club has been creating a fund for this for more than a year, apd wish to relocate the playground on the south center of the park in a section of lawn. . Tax revenues - . Local sales fax collections produced 34.3 as much revenue as the property tax in Payson last year, according to a special study prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The report indicates that the local sales tax, which has become a major source of revenue for many Utah counties and municipalities, yielded $28,698 in revenue to Payson during the twelve-monperiod ended February 28, 1970. If this sum had been raised by a local property tax, it would have required an increased levy of 9.11 mills ($9.11 per $1,000 assessed valuation) last year. Local sales tax collections for the entire state amounted to $10,694,979 last year. This included $6,892,443 for the 145 cities and towns imposing the tax and $3,802,536 for the 26 counties levying the tax. Foundation analysts note that more than 97 of Utah's population currently reside in areas which are subject to the 12 of 1 local sales levy. The local sales tax was first authorized in Utah eleven years ago as a means of providing local units with an added source of revenue to meet the growing demand for expanded local government services. Many of the major municipalities in Utah as well as the nation have been hard pressed to cope with the myriad of problems created by the trend toward urbanization. Although the local sales tax has provided cities and counties in Utah with much needed revenue, it has by no means solved all of their financial problems nor has it eliminated increases in other taxes. Despite the obvious importance of the sales tax in many local budgets, the Foundation report notes that the imposition of the tax has not been accompanied by corresponding reductions in mill levies by most local units. Of the 145 Utah cities and towns having a local sales tax, 70 increased their property tax mill rates, 34 reduced their rates, while 41 made no change over the past ten years. Of the 26 counties now receiving revenue from the local sales tax in Utah, only three reduced their county property tax rates while 23 increased their levies during the past decade. concludes that the The Foundation 12 of 1 local option sales tax has proven to be a supplement rather than a replacement for the property tax in most local tax has budgets. Although the local sales become increasingly important, the proof perty tax continues as the bulwark the for finance majority local government of local units in Utah. At the present time, the local sales tax, while imposed by the local unit, is Tax Comactually collected by the State mission along with the state sales tax and allocated back to the local unit accordthe sale. ing to the point of origin of of number a proposals Over the years have been made to base the distribution on population rather than where the tax Is levied and collected. Four different ruled Attorneys General, however, have that such a change in the distribution of the local sales tax would be in violation of the State Constitution. th files for Congress William Robert Phelps filed April 22 for Legislaturer Dist. 44 which comprises Spanish Fork, Salem, Payson and some surrounding rural areas including Spanish Fork Canyon. Mr. Phelps served one term in 1970 Interim Budget Legislature, during which he served on joint Senate-Houcommittee on Business and Labor Regulations. He was also on the House Committee on Social Services. He was born near Greeley, Colo, and moved to Utah at an early age. He has been a resident of Utah for the past 38 years and of Utah County for the past 27 years, all within his legislative district (city of Payson). Mr. Phelps has been employed for the past 30 years as telegrapher and station agent for the Union Pacific Railroad in stations from Salt Lake City to Nevada. He is married to the former Barbara Plummer of Salt Lake City and they have two children, Cynthia Ann, age 23 and Kerby Robert, age 17. Mr. Phelps was a member of the Payson Chamber of Commerce for a number of years, served 2 years in the U.S. Army during World War n, part of the time was spent in Italy with the Infantry Signal Corp. He is active in the Payson American Legion Post 48 where he was past adjutant and was also past adjutant for American Legion Dist. 4. He is active in Wildlife Conservation and served alternately as president and of Utah County Wildlife Federation for 10 years. He has been a lifelong labor union member (Order of Railroad Telegraphers and order of R.R. & Steamship Clerks) and also a member of Salt Lake Chapter of Morse Telegraph Club of America. He is a graduate of Ogden High School and attended Weber College for nearly two years. se nt said. For the past ten days the candidate has been on a canvassing tour of the county, talking with prominent leaders in the Republican precinct organization. He indicated that he was pleased with the results, and that he decided to go ahead with his official filing. Mr. Young is no stranger to political campaigning. Years ago as a Californian, he served as president of the 64th District Republican Assembly Club, acted as district precinct leader, and wrote speeches for several candidates. He also has worked for candidates here in Utah County. Communications skills are important in all levels of government, but especially so in office, Mr. Young said. By law the clerk is responsible for keeping accurate written records for the F ourth District Court, a similar record for the county commission and a great many other written items which must be written in a clear and understandable way. Then if he really wants to do his job he can act as an executive right hand to the county commission and most of the other departments, he said. Mr. Young is married to the former Suzanne Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Q. Cannon. Mr. and Mrs. Young have four daughters, Cynthia, 14; Julianne, 12, who both attend Dixon Jr. HighSchool; Victoria, 9, who attends Franklin School, and Laura, 5, who keeps her mother s company at home. I consider this one of the greatest challenges of my life, Mr. Young stated. And if Im elected, it will be one of my lifes greatest honors. A News Notes Santaquin Phono Hudson Mrs. Della Attending the Ice Follies in Salt Lake City Saturday night at the Salt Palace were a group of friends, Mrs. Erma Cloward, Mrs. Lillian Walker, Mrs. Edris Wall, Mrs. Ada Olson and Mrs. Jen Burnett. The group were in a car driven by Mrs. , Erma Cloward and they also enjoyed dinner at a cafe before the entertainment. Friends and relatives of Mrs. Melvina Jolley are happy to hear that she is out of the Payson Hospital after a stay of thirteen days there with injuries she sustained to her back after a fall at her home. Bringing her home Thursday from the hospital was her daughter, Mrs. Milton Hendrickson of Salt Lake City. Her granddaughter Marianne Peterson has been staying with her. Tuesday she accompanied her daughter back to Salt Lake City where she will spend some time until she feels better. Welcoming home Mrs. Lavern Johnson from the Payson Hospital are her many interested friends, neighbors and relatives. Mrs. Johnson was released Monday, April 20th after an extended stay with an injury and surgery to her leg after a fall at her home. Enjoying a ride to Ogden Saturday was Mrs. Alice Armstrong of Santaquin and her daughter, Mrs. Leah Rae Francom of Ogden. They stopped enroute to Ogden at Farmington to get a niece of Mrs. Armstrongs, Mrs. Jim Morris who accompanied them into the city for luncheon and shopping. Mrs. Ivan Lyons of Wendover stopped in Saturday at the home of Mrs. Emma Painter to congratulate her on her 78th birthday anniversary. The Social 500 Club met at the home of 60 ClASSIFlEfrl runs for congress Dr. J. Keith an Melville, independent and of outspoken American government at Brigham Young University, this week announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the First Congressional District. Melville is no stranger to Utah politics. He has been a leader in the ranks for a number of years. In 1966 he won the Democratic nomination for Congress, but lost in the general election to incumbent professor es Congressman Laurence Burton. Alternately called a rebel, a rascal and a reformer, Melville himself doesnt think much of labels. When he was asked whether he was a liberal or conservative, he Im Keith Melville. simply replied, The candidate is a bonafide World War II hero. He served as a bomber pilot and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. He holds two degrees from the University degree in of Utah... one, a bachelors political science; the other, a In declaring his candidacy for Congress, Melville said he will try to meet the issues facing us today with the same courage and independence my forefathers demonstrated as they met the challenges of Utah in their day. He stressed he would work more closely with Utahs outlying counties than has ever been experienced in the past. Too often there is a tendency among our major elected leaders to concentrate on the larger metropolitan areas of the state, Melville said. This leaves the citizens in the outlying communities without the full representation they deserve and need. As a congressman, I dont propose to let that happen. I want the people in the Said Melville: First Congressional District to know that I do care about them. I want them to know that I believe in a society and a government that places the family first. Eiaally, I want them to know that thats the kind of government Ill fight for in rently serving her first term as a member of the Lehi City Council the first woman in the history of the community to so serve. Not only did Mrs. Brown win the post in the 1969 election, but received the highest vote in that election. As a member of the City Council she is chairwoman responsible for city buildings, city parks and the city cemetery. She is also of the city Planning and Zoning Committee, and of the street department. Mrs. Brown has served as a Deputy County Recorder under Thelma Vest Smurthwaite, and is thoroughly familiar with all operations and duties of the office of County Recorder. She has also served as a deputy in the County Clerks office and in the State Tax Commission. She is presently employed by the Mountain Fuel Supply Company as a Utilization Clerk. Mrs. Brown has served in many civic capacities in Lehi and Utah County. She was instrumental in helping organize Help a Utah County Agency serving Inc., various needy people and is currently serving as secretary to this organization. She has chaired many fund drives and has served as of the Miss Lehi Pageant. An active member of the LDS Church, she is presently a member of the Lehi Stake Sunday School Board and has served as past president of the Lehi -- F ourth Ward MIA. Mr. Brown is an employee at Geneva Steel Works and supports his wife in her political aspirations. They are parents of three children and make their home at 750 E. 760 N. in Lehi. Mrs. Browns parents are Mr. and Mrs. Alex V, Karren of American Fork and she is a graduate of American Fork High School If elected, Mrs. Brown promises to: (1) spend full time of the job in the office: (2) operate an orderly and courteous service to the public; (3) update and upof public records; grade micro-filmiand (4) work harmmoniously with all other elected county officials. Citizens throughout the county are enMrs. Brown in seeking this couraging office, many of whom are indicating that Lehi needs representation in the County government, further indicating that it has been more than 20 years since Lehi has had an elected public official in a county office. I feel it is a great honor to represent the Democratic Party by being a candidate for this office. I would like to win on my own merit and abilities to serve the public well as County Recorder. PhD. of sister, Mrs. Lillian Walker. ng .. Santaquin-Tinti- c Mr. Jim Peterson and Mr. Berk Peterson of the Santaquin Volunteer Fire Dept, report a very successful trap shoot held Sunday at the local gun range west of town. Participants came from Santaquin and other surrounding communities to shoot for various prizes. Mrs. Vivian Roper is home from the hospital after surgery there and she wishes to thank everyone for their interest in her, for the telephone calls, get well cards and the many assistances she received from the personnel of the Payson Hospital Mrs. Thora Holladay entertained Friday afternoon for the members of the Elite Club at her home. Luncheon was enjoyed by the seven members who met for luncheon and entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs. Pauline Christiansen, Mrs. Maude Holladay and Mrs. Aileen Wall Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Peterson have been traveling to Provo each day to see their daughter Betty Carter who had surgery in the Utah Valley Hospital last week. They report that Betty is getting along as well as she can. The ty DUP convention will be held in Spring ville in the First and 12th Ward on Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 840 So. 400 East in Luncheon will be sold and Springville, served at noon. It is asked that each camp must be well represented. All members, as well as all officers should attend and the most successful camps and counties are the ones whose women attend their County ConvenTri-coun- tions. Central Company officers will bring supplies such as books, pamphlets, registration papers, etc., and each camp is required to purchase four- volumes of Our Pioneer Heritage per year, as these books are the main support of the organi n. Also the purchase at your convention of supplies saves the Company postage. President Kate B. Carter of Salt Lake City will also be in attendance. Santaquin captains Irean Peterson and Mabell Smith urges all members to make a special effort to attend this event. Bradley worry when you can pray! Worry is a health and happiness destroyer sotry the above recipe for released tensions and fears. Oh, everyone has times when worry creeps in but the habitual worrier can never be at peace nor give joy into the lives of others. Worry is an enemy of mankind and certainly carodes faith and prevents sincere, humble communication with God. I rather doubt if we can have a strong testimony of the truth of Gods Gospel if we are habitual worriers. They simply are like oil and water, they wont mix. A worrying mother exudes tensions and fears and mars the peace of her home, the life of her children and husband. A child who has a mother with a strong testimony is very blessed indeed. All children need faith promoting experiences and the most lasting and indelible ones are those of home. For instance: When a child is ill and blessed with the Power of the Priesthood held by its father the influence is far reaching. Does a child see the sweet preparations of parents for a session in the Temple and is he told often of the glory of Temple marriage for Eternal Glory, without it having treasured impressions on his soul? Christ says, Come follow me, and if we will truly have faith in Him there is obedience in our hearts and beautiful testimonies in our souls, and thus worry is banished as a tool of Satan and great testimony is born to sustain and cherish your life. Why worry when you can pray? Why STAKE NEWS The Happy Time Singers under the direction of Barbara Latham, will be the featured attraction of Center Ward Relief Society on Tuesday, May 5, when the Relief Society Ward Bazaar is held. . According to President Margaret Bylund luncheon will be served to all sisters at 12:30 p.m. followed by the very special program at 1 p.m. The Bazaar will open Enter Now For POT OF 9th seeks re-electi- on Utah County Commissioner Paul A. Thorn, a Republican and a resident of Orem, announced recently that he would to his commission post seek for the four year term as representative of the central portion of the county. Prior to his election, Mr. Thorn was one of the valleys more prominent businessmen, acting as a partner with his brother, Grant, in the Thorn Construction Company, a contracting firm involved in highway construction. With such a background, it was only natural that his assignments have been centered around the county road department. It also led to his being named chairman of the Utah Collector Road Technical Committee, a group charged with the responsibility of establishing the specifications governing the recently designated collector road system in the state. Under his leadership a volume of technical rules and regulations was published and is now being used throughout the state in the various county road construction pro- grams. Commissioner Thorn is also a member of the Road Committee for the Utah Association of Counties. One of his proudest possessions is the Eric W. Ryberg Award which was present-t- o him in 1963 for his outstanding contribution in the field of highway construction. Among his other assignments, he has directed the countys mosquito abatement program, headed the technical committee of the Provo Area Transportation Study, and coordinated the Utah Lake Pollution Study Committee. Mr. Thorn still retains active membership in many civic and church affairs but since his election he has dropped out of the several professional groups he served in as a contractor. He continues on the advisory committee for the Brigham Young University School of Business, and as a member of the Ambassador Athletic Club of Salt Lake City, the Riverside Country Club and the Timpanogos Knife and Fork Club of Provo. However, he resigned as a member of the Associated General Contractors of America, where he served as president in the Utah Chapter and as a member of the board of directors for both the Utah Chapter and National organization. In 1964 he served as executive comand was involved mitteeman of in bringing new industries into the state. Mr. Thorn was born in Springville. He graduated from BYU where he served as senior class president. Also in his youth, he served a mission to South Africa for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He was there for three years. He now serves on the Orem West Stake High Council. Commissioner Thorn is married to the former Madge Johnson of Springville. They have four children; Robert P. ofSalt Lake City; James A. and Louis W. of Springville and Mrs. Robert Arbon of Oxnard, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Thorn have 17 grandchildren. JoAnn Brown following the program and will delight you for there is a large variety of fine articles for sale. It will be a banner miss it. day--do- nt Center Ward Relief Society Conference was held April 21 with Bishop Arden present. Relief Society Officers and Teachers were sustained. Bishop spoke to the sisters encouraging each one to live close to the Lord. President Margaret Bylund spoke on the importance of truly sustaining Bishops, Ward officers and all authority. Visiting from the Stake Board were Latitia Davis and Donna Davis, who also spoke on unity in our organizations. Sister Kathleen Crook, of North Ward gave the Social Relations on & 1 0th h, on Lesson. All Relief Society Sisters who are unable to attend ef Society sessions are urged to attend those held at night. Through the month of May the night sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. when sisters of all three Santaquin Wards are meeting together. If you have to miss day sessions, be sure you come out at night, for the same wonderful lessons are Day-Reli- presented. The marvelous learning experiences to be yours at Brigham Young University Education Week will be held this year The theme this year is June 2. Learning for rates are $5.00 per person, or $8.00 a couple (man and wife); for the four days of every kind of learning desires you name it and it is yours. As in the past there will be Program folders passed to your home soon so that the marvelous you can see first-han- d opportunities for learning and doing. Your ward will have a Ward Chairman with information and cards for registration be sure to plan now to attend. All who are to be in the special production asked to be present if possible. We will give you greater detail next week on the most beautiful evening which will be free to the public. Plan now to keep that date open. are All of the Ward Primary Organizations held beautiful Sacrament Meeting Primary Childrens Hour this past Sunday, with a Adults as well as theme of Portraits. children portrayed some most inspirational life time experiences, all featured in a very large picture frame. A Reader in each ward held large Portrait folders and talked of the events to small children. Large crowds attended and were thrilled with the fine presentations. Dont forget it is soon Temple Recommend Time for all eligible brothers and sisters to get them renued. Contact your Bishop for an interview. Special Thought for the Week: Wherefore, prepare ye for the coming of the Bridegroom; go ye, go ye out to meet Him. Doc. and Cov. 133:19 BUY MAYFA GOLD TOURNAMENT MAY Paul A. Thorn Pro-Uta- BY Beulah G. Mrs. Albert Hudson Wednesday evening where the group of eight enjoyed luncheon and cards. Winning prizes in the game was Mrs. Don Armstrong, Mrs. Ted Ah-l- in and Mrs. Elmer Kay. 11 CHRONICLE Mrs. Jim (JoAnn) Brown, Lehi City Councilwoman, has announced her candidacy for Utah County Recorder on the Democratic ticket. Mrs. Brown is cur- News and views Mr. James Stevenson of Cedar City spent the week end at the home of his PAYSON Thursday, April 30, 1970 Washington, D.C. The Melville family includes nine children. His wife, Ruth, is a recognized vocal soloist and former vocal instructor at BYU. His parents were leaders in the economic development of Central Utah as well as the development of water resources throughout the area. 754-348- 2 The Senior Citizen group of Spanish Fork with Mildred Ream in charge chartered a bus to the Valley Music Hall north of Salt Lake City, where the group enjoyed a performance of the Jimmy Dean show on Monday afternoon. Going from here were Mrs. Lillian Walker, Mrs. Erma Cloward, Mrs. Edris Wall and Mrs. Helen Backman. THE forcouncilwoman Jerry M. Young, 228 S. 300 W., Provo, a 38 year old journalist, has filed as a Republican candidate for the Office of Utah County Clerk. Mr. Young works as a reporter and is completing a masters degree program in communications at BYU. His other interests not only include political but community activities as well. He serves as a member of the Provo City Coordinating Council, as a director of the Save the Provo River Association, on two Provo Chamber of Commerce Divisions, and as a member of the Utah County Beautification Committee. When we moved here I knew I wanted to get involved in Utah County affairs. But I didnt realize how well I had succeeded until some of my friends began discussing with me the possibilities of my running for a public office, Mr. Young - . JoAnn Brown Jerry Young files for county clerk AT Relief Society Sisters who are planning to sing in the special Relief Society Evening of Culture on May 9 are urged to be to practice each Thursday morning EXCEPTthis coming Thursday, Apr. 30, when rehearsals will be at 6:30 p.m. PARKINSONS MART, INC. Benjamin THE MODERN Phone DU 798-368- 2 CMffTlT STttl |
