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Show Uilt tate City, Utah. SUMMIT COUNTY BEE Thursday, March 5, volume xxxvn TEN NUMBER 1970 COALVILLE, UTAH 84017 ys'A Jury Declares Driver Guilty The two-d- ay District Court, Oakley Little Leaguers Win Tourney at Wasatch February 25, 27 and 28, at the KAMA- SThe Oakley Little League basketball team, coached by Ivan Park, won first place at the Wasatch "B Little League basketball tournament Saturday evening, by defeating the Wasatch JUnlor High School gym under the direction of Neil Kohler, Marvin Farrell, LeRoy Kohler and Reed Bezzant. The first night of the tournament Oakley met the Falcons. The score was 25-- 7. The second night Oakley met the Utes, and the score was 4. 9. Raiders, The tournament was played 28-1- 21-1- Members of Oakleys team are - front row, left to right: Jim Woolstenhulme, Brent Lunt, Scott Hardman, Tyree Wilde, Dean Stevens, Second row, left to right: Frank Slddo-wa- y, Brad Wilde, Wendell Wool-stenhul- Rodney Lunt, Kendall Woolstenhulme, Coach Ivan Park. Variety Show Planned Friday North Summit third and fourth grades will present a variety show for parents and patrons at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in the High School auditorium. The show will be directed by Mrs. Murcy Boyer, Mrs. Beth Richins and Mrs. Margaret C. Sargent. The program members and participants are as follows: Chorus Numbers and Choral Readings. Ukelefo Duet: Colleen Fawcett, Lori Sargeni; piano solos: Kala Vernon, Marilyn Jones; Indian dance: Russell Judd, Susan Jacobson, Kathy Jacob- Oakley Lads on All-Star Teams Heber City Saturday night, an "All-St- ar team was picked. Kendall Woolstenhulme, son of Wendell and Aria Woolstenhulme, was picked on the first team. Jim Woolstenhulme, son of Keith and Shirley Woolstenhulme was picked for the second team. Both boys are to be congratulated on the fine work they did. Both received trophies. KAMA- SAt the close of the Little tournament in B League Most of School Taxes Outside Local Districts Total revenue for operations and capital outlay In the North Summit School District during 1968-6- 9 amounted to $555,800, according to a study Just completed by Utah Foundation, the son, Sandra Sickinger, Janet Hansen, Julie Muir; piano solo: Loretta Darcey; tap dance: Linda Baker; recorder solo: Jerry Ovard. Hawaiian Dance: Mary be th Fawcett, Christine Crandall, Kathryn Chappell; piano solo: Gary Robinson; square dance: Carolyn Vernon, Becky Stephens, Julie Calderwood, Sheri Grant, Wade Judd, Stephan Braitbwalte, Karey Dearden, David Vernon, Erin Naylor, Kathy Adams, Paige Brooks. Also Angela Stembrldge, Bobby Crittenden, Danny Rich-in- s, John Griffith, Fred Clark, Bonnie Palmer, Laura Clark, Jana Dawson, Louise Downs rd, Kray OBrien, Scott McQueen, Carey Naylor, Nathan Wright, Vocal solo: Nachele DeWeese song and dance: Tammy Sinister, Jonene Judd; piano solos: Brenda Hortin, Susan Burrows. trial in Third Summit County Courthouse in Coalville, ended with the Jury finding the defendant, Wayne Joseph Holmes, 22 years of age, guilty of automobile homicide. The felony carries a sentence of one to ten years in the penitentiary and a possible fine. Sentencing will be on March 31 in Coalville. The Jury of seven men and one woman heard testimony for two days with Judge Allen B. Sorenson presiding. District Attorney Maxfleld, Utah County, presented solid evidence to the Jury with primary witness Danny Wright, Utah State Highway Patrol, giving factual testimony of his investigation of thtf accident of September 26, 1969. The defendant was accused of driving a car while under the Influence of Intoxicating liquor collision and causing a two-c- ar resulting in the death of Gary A. Solis, age 24, of Salt Lake City, a native of Park City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Solis of this city. The prosecution brought out that the defendant, while driving east on Highway 40 just Kamas Racers Win at State KAMA- S- Those participating in the annual Utah State Chariot Racing Championship were, Rex Page, Gordon and Wendall Stembrldge, Ken Rockhill and first Farrell Atkinson. Ken and Farrell ran their teams in the first four races. Boyd Sweat, Kenny OBrian, Ronnie Johnson, Carl Gunn and Ralph Crittenden. Kenny O Brian won first place and Buck Richards and Clar- ence Mitchell won their race Saturday. There were some real dose and exciting finishes. Others attending were Margaret Page, Gary and Linda Kirkham, Johnnie and SueAnn Klrkham, Jim and Donna Kirkham and Walt Prescott. below the Summit Park entrance was negligent as well as intoxicated. The defendant's car crossed two lanes of traffic hitting the Solis car which was traveling west on the highway. The defense attorney, Robert Stansfleld, was unable to discount the evidence brought into the trial. The Jury deliberated 55 minutes before bringing in the verdict of guilty. Mr. Holmes is out on ball of $2,000 until sentencing. He is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa and was on his way home when the accident happened. He had been living in Salt Lake City while employed by a railroad company and was laid off the morning of September 25. Coalville DUP Hears Report The Coalville DUP met Thursday at 2 p.m. with Captain Bernett Smith in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Smith reported on the year's projects and reported nine histories were given during the year, six of them pioneer histories, three special his- other historic points. The lesson was given by Ella Adkins entitled "Pioneers from Ireland and also a history of William Robertson. A centerpiece and Irish treats she had brought were taken to Miss Redden who is a patient in the Summit County Hospital. The songs were lead by Nellie Crittenden with Margie Chappell accompaning. The prayer was by Claris Adams and ea Bfonqulst took the minutes great-grandfat- La-R- because secretary Rees was ilL Priscilla . Three at BTU , Meanwhile, the South Summit team was doing weU with eight points. Jones at 107 lost his final consolation match, as did Prescott at 165. Father, Sons Event Dated ADS Worthwhile Wonder if Classified Ads in the Bee are worthwhile? Reed Brooks lost a valuable truck in the Bee and within an hour after the Bee had come out, he had his tire. He says they pay. tire, advertised it Remember, sub- paid-u- p scribers receive a free listing - her Chappell, Wade Stephens, Bob Roath, Jerry Pace and Coach Sam Blonqulst. Roath and Pace both places in the state meet, with Pace at 155 pounds pinning his opponent in the consolation finals. Classified A bulletin from Kate B. Car -ter, National Captain, was read, which told of the convention to be held April 4 in Salt Lake. Following the mornings meetings and a luncheon, the ladles will be taken on a bus trip to Ogden and that area to visit the old Relief Society Stake Hall and m; on Honor Roll North Summit High School wrestling team showed up well in last weeks state wrestling meet, which was won by Uintah High. The Braves scored 14 points in tough competition. From left: Kurt Simister, Tom tories. LaVerl Bushel! Heads Riders private research organisation. Of the total revenue receipts in North Summit District last year, $163,527, or 29.4, came KAMA- Sfrom state aid, $346,937 (62.4) The Kamas Valley Riding from local property taxes, Club elected new officers Feb$11,333 (2.0) from Federal Aid, ruary 25, at the Spring Chicken and $34,003 from rentals, fees, Inn. President LaVerl Bushell, charges, and miscellaneous vice president, Johnnie Kirk-halocal nontax sources. secretary, Duane LamFor the state as a whole, bert; treasurer, Rex Page; the Foundation report indicates that support of public education Chairman id Entertainment Donna Klrkham and Margaret during recent years has been Page. school local from shifting away We want to welcome new districts to the State and the Federal Governments. In 1929-3- 0, members. Jack Laxenby, Tim Glnes, Scott McAffee, Keith and for example, more than 65 Deanna Page, into the dub. of public school support in Utah came from local property taxes. the proportion of By 1959-6- 0, public school revenues derived from local property taxes had declined to 51, and last year the percentage was only 40, The report notes that Federal grants are beginning to play an Brigham Young University, Increasingly Important role in Provo, Utah, has announced the the finances of focal school districts. Federal aid to local names of three students from schools in Utah has risen from Coalville who have achieved academic honors for fall $2.8 million In 1959-6- 0 to $13.4 semester 1969. a five-fo- ld million in 1968-6- 9, High honor students are those Increase. Most of this Increase who have achieved a grade-poi- nt has resulted from new Federal average in all academic programs established during work during the semester of the 1960s, such as the elemenHonor tary and secondary education 3J (4J) is straight A). students indude those with at act and some of the antipoverty programs created by least a 3.5 average. the economic opportunity act. The focal scholars: Despite the increases in FedVictor Reed Judd, a Junior eral school aid during recent "high honors, son of winning years, Foundation analysts Mr. and Mrs. William M. Judd, point out that Utah derives a smaller proportion of total Wanshlp. Ronald; Clyde Parker, a school revenue from Federal sources than most other states. Freshman with "high honors, 'son of Dr. and Mrs. R. J. ParkThe latest National Education that er, Coalville. show estimates Association Frank Kay Judd, a FreshUtah ranks 37th among the 50 man with "honors, son of Mr. of total in the states percentage and Mrs. Vernon Judd, obtained school revenue piddle from Federal funds. North and South Wrestlers Score Well at State Richards Runs for Congress Richard Richards today anthat he will be a candidate for Congress in Utahs First Congressional District. In his announcement statement, Richards said, "I am bothered by the magnitude and volltillty of the problems we face in the nation today, and I am sure that everyone else has the same concern. "We had a bad decade in the 60s and if we hil to find solutions to our problems right away there is cause for great concern about the future. "In 1968 the voters elected Richard Nixon President with the hope and prayer that he would, in feet, 'bring the Country together. I believe they support him today and have faith in his capacity to solve our problems. But many of the Congressmen have played politics with the President, and, as a result many of his programs, are being thwarted. "As a Congressman from Utah, I would be numbered among those who support President Nixon in his positive, and even courageous, programs to curb Inflation, fltfit crime, violence, pornography, and the illegal sale of dangerous drugs; and in his programs to clean up our environment, said Richnounced in the' Classified section for items. Regular rate is $1 per ad, paid in advance. Miss Judy Lott February Bride KAMAS - Miss Judy Lott became tbs bride of Jeffery E. McNeil Friday, February 27 when wedding vows were exchanged in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After the wedding, the newlyweds were honored at a wedding breakfast at the Spring Chicken Inn. Later that evening, the couple greeted guests at a reception at the Kamas Ward Hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Demont Lott of Kamas, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McNeil are the parents of the bridegroom. Mr. McNeil recently returned from a mission in Japan, and is presently attending the BYU. His bride has been a student at Weber State College. They will make their home in Springville, Utah. Prenuptial parties were given by Georgeanne Kirby, Carol Van Arton, and Lynda Kirkham and Louise Lott. Mike Richins Summit Stakes annual Father and Sons Night will be held Saturday, March 7, in the Henefer Ward Culture Hall at 7 p.m. All Aaronlc Priesthood young men and their dads are cordially invited to the event. A. Ray Curtis, aformer mission president of one of the British missions, will be the guest speaker. He is now the region president of the Summit Stake. Cordell Hull and his cousin iff Salt Lake City will provide the musical entertainment. Cordell is the husband of Kerry Rees. The meal will be roast beef and the trimmings. Others invited to the banquet are the Ward bishopric members, quorum advisors, Aaronlc Priesthood secretaries and the Stake High Councilman. All going to the banquet are asked to bring their own plates and utinsels. The committee for the affair consists of Delbert Richins. chairman, Clinton Dillree, Bill Judd, Garth Sargent, Owen Staley, and Lee Wright. The monthly High Priest meeting, will be held Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. In the Stake House in Coalville. FoUowing the meeting there will be a Priesthood Leadership meeting. Spring Vacation North Summit students are getting ready for Spring Vacaand tion which is March 13 this year. 11-- .v ffVVl' f 't '; ! ards. Beautiful New Rowe Home Reduced to Ashes Early Saturday morning, around 4:30 a.m., the family of Paul J. Rowe of Summit Park were suddenly awakened by a strange explosion which raised the floor about three Inches. Intense heat and heavy,, black, billowing smoke enveloped the house immediately and the family quickly left the dwelling. In one-ha- lf hour a home which had taken sixteen months to build was rubble and ashes. Jumping out of bed as soon as he realized what was happening, Mr. Rowe went to the third floor bedrooms and brought the children, Jeff, 10 years of age, Jana, 8 years of age, and Jimmy, 4 years of age down the stairs and outside. Mrs. Rowe shouted up to the children to use the fl repole not realizing her husband was evacuating the children. Within seconds when she approached bedroom door, the second-flo- or the heat was so great she withdrew and left through a window out onto the snow in back of the house. The family went over to their neighbors house to alert the Roald A. Cod: family for fear the fire would spread. Checking to see what could be done at first, Mr. Rowe and Mr. Cook, both members of the Salt Lake City Fire Department, investigated to see where the fire was located as flames were not visible, only the dense smoke. Entering the ground-flo- or basement a small rolling blue fireball was seen against the back wall near the furnace. They could not locate a hose so drove over to the Summit Park Fire House to get the water pump equipment. The Park City Volunteer Fire Department had been alerted previously. The Are house was padlocked and time was taken forcing the doors open; the fire truck could not be moved until Warren Child came over to correct an engine fault. By this time the gothic house As a candidate for Congress, will travel the length and breadth of the district to talk with voters, and more importantly, to listen to the voters. I intend to discuss with them 1 was ablaze and the flames could be seen licking the sky a half a mile away. Absolutely nothing was saved except the family alnd the night clothing they were wearing. The great heat melted the porcelain bathroom fixtures into a ball of ceramic glass; the refrigerator was Just a coil; only the outside steps, the covered driveway and the doghouse were still intact. The $35,000 house was gone, a total loss. With the family having a father with 7 years Are fighting experience, they had drilled for such an emergency. It Is believed that such drilling saved the members from any injury of Are or felling debris or from smoke inhalation. candidly and forthrightly the problems and issues with which they are concerned, said Rich- ards. served for four the State Chairman of the Utah Republican Party. He is currently the Director of the Political Division of the Republican National Committee. Richards years as SAVINGS BONIS "January Savings Bonds sales in Summit County came to $8,938, reported volunteer County Chairman for the Kamas area Demont Lott. "State-wid- e sales on Bonds and Savings Notes totaled $2,259,456 in comparison with the January 1969 total of slightly below $2, 502, 635-J- ust last years figure," the chairman continued. NEW OFFICERS of the State Young Farmers Association, William Roberts, left, and Kent Malan discuss plans for the coming vear., |