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Show icrufilBiog Univji3r-'- l M tierpont, Wtfl City, Utah. jalt TYB Thursday, May DUP Meeting Great Success Coalville BPW Club Proud of Program The Coalville BPW Is Justly proproud of their gram at North Summit Elemen- or had glasses that needed changing. They also, on one occasion, discovered a boy who had a growth coming over one eye needing special attention. The program was originally set up as a Lazy Eye Clinic under the direction of the State Society for the Prevention of Blindness, but has grown to a eye-testi- ng tary each year. Pictured here are chairmen Joan Burton and Louise Reese with five of the students who were referred for further examination this year: Laura Judd, Jonean Judd, Linda Shaw, John Snyder and Michael Crittenden. Children from four years to sixth grades are tested each year by a team of BPW members with more than 400 being tested each year. This year 36 children were referred to their parents for further examination. While they arent specialists complete screening for all children under 6th grade. The Laxy Eye program screens Just those from four years to second grade. Its main purpose Is to discover children with the "laxy rye which means one eye Isnt functioning properly and becomes weak, making the other eye do all the work. After eight years, correction of the Lazy Eye is nearly Impossible so the BPW is urging all parents to get their preschool children In to the clinic yanh year so they can be tested. The clinic was began several years ago with special instruction from Mr. Fred Whitney of Salt Lake In giving the eye O'Hara Vinner Essay Contest The American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay contest was held In North Summit schools last week with the following winners: first place, Kevin O'Hara; second dace, Stan Foster and third place, Barbara Sargent. The Poppy Poster contest was also judged last week with the following winners: first place, Susan Burroughs; second place, Lori Sargent and third place, Evan Fawcett. The Auxiliary poppy sale will be held May 16 this year. Be looking for the ladies of the Auxiliary who will call on you and give generously. The money from the sale of the popples Is used for assistance to the Veterans In the hospital. tests. Louise Reese has been Involved In the program since Its beginning and Is especially Interested In seeing it remain successful as she has one son who Is losing the sight in one eye because this type screening was not available when he was young enough for it to be corrected. She said she is amazed at the difference they see in testing the children who have been referred for further testlngand have received their glasses. They are always especially proud to be able to "read the charts. Joan Burton has been working with the program for two years and her son was one who was referred for further testing. Although no records were Killed by Freight Tram Saturday -- 8Sfl.tSiS5 Funeral services were held at the Morgan LDS stake center at 1 p.m. Wednesday for Gilbert Porter, Porterville native, Fish and Game warden and undoubtedly one of the most popular, highly respected and well-lovresidents in Morgan County history. Porter was killed Instantly at about 9:25 a.m. Saturday, May 2, when he was struck by a westbound Union Pacific freight train three miles west of Morgan. The spot is roughly opposite the Charlie Pentz ranch. According to details gathered ed by Porter Carter, Morgan County Sheriff, these facts of the tragedy which brought grief to the entire State of Utah emerge: stopped his pickup truck on the eastbound lane of the Interstate, pulled far off on the right side, and left his grandson, Todd Allen, son of Jerry and Peggy Allen of Milton, In the truck. He crossed the Union Pacific tracks to chat with a crew of men who were cleaning out the Enterprise ditch. While he talked with Gordon Croft, the other men, Owen Warden, his son Jay Wardell and his grandson Jeff Wardell continued work In the canal. three heard the The whistle of the approaching westbound train. Gordon Croft did not hear it, and so, apparently, Gil Porter latter neither did Gil Porter. Croft said he was talking with the pme warden whether or not there was fish In the canal, glanced away, and then saw Porter's body flying through the air. He was badly shaken by the experience. The sheriff said that Porter was apparently standing on the end of the ties, not on the rails, and suddenly realizing that he was In danger, turned to face the train and was struck in this position. The body was thrown 119 feet from the point of impact. There was some dismemberment. Engineer at the train mediately radioed to the nearest point, engineer of the eastbound Park City Local, which was Im- three miles past Morgan, to tell of the tragedy and asked for assistance. The local backed into Morgan to give the alarm and Sheriff Carter was notified Immediately. Kent Phillips with the Morgan ambulance visited the scene Immediately, and M. Shevers and C. E. Forrester of the Ogden Union Pacific office came Immediately. Funeral services were held Wednesday 1p.m., Morgan Stake Tabernacle, for Charles Gilbert Gil Porter, 59, Morgan, killed May 2 in a train accident near Stoddard. Burial directed fay Walker Mortuary was in the South Morgan Cemetery. Mr. Porter was born Sept. 28, 1910, Porterville, to Lawrence A. and Gertrude Florence Porter. Married Jane Florence Hayes, Dec. 10, 1936, Milton. He was a member of the LDS Church, Lions, Morgan County Conservation Officer. 20 years, Morgan School Board vice president, Committee member, Explorer Scouts; past president, secretary. West Porterville Canal Co., Veteran World War IL Survivors: Widow, Porterville; sons, daughters, Cole G. Mrs. LaMont (Pat) Peterson, both Morgan; Mrs. Jerry (Peg) Allen, Milton; Mrs. Duane (Penny) Smith, Ogden; Nadine, Porterville; stepson, Gene Porterville; parents, grandchildren; brothOgden; ers, sisters, Clyde O., Robert D., Ogden; Russell, Jay, all Morgan; William Frank, Oregon; Max L., San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Rev (Fawn) Florence, Bountiful; Mrs. Max Hayes, 13 Garden (Margery) Porter, Denali Grove, Calif.;-Mrs- , (June) Shlppley, Roy;Mrs.Fer-rl- s (Elaine) Peck, Culver City, Calif. to have the "Lazy Eye during the testlngand have been treated successfully. Many more have been referred for other tests. The members of the BPW give freely of their time In making these tests each year, just one of the many projects they have taken on as part of their civic responsibility. events. Also cm the program were songs tv The Slxnotes from South Summit. Darlene and Eileen Richins of the Henefer Camp were in charge of the music. Hospital Dates Visitors' Day The Summit Coumy Memorial Hospital will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. May 13 during National Hospital Week to give local residents an opportunity to see the many Improvements which have been made to meet Medicare spec- ifications. Among those Improvements will be carpeting in all halls and rooms, the nursery and the dining room; conductive tile In the operating room, new equipment and new tile in the X-r- ay bathrooms. The hospital has also completed In the installation of an auxiliary electric power generator and the only thing needed to qualify for Medicare now Is ur the UNs for duty. do not realize people Many the how modern and local hospital Is and this Is their opportunity to see. 24-ho- Construction Through Narrows Will Be Eased by Croydon Detour construction in Canyon Is on schedule according to Ross Plant, Road Commission member representing northern Utah. To be advertised In May or June Is a $100,000 detour road between Devils Canyon andHenefer.The detour will be a convenience to motorists and permit a contractor more freedom when the Interstate main line Is constructed, said Mr. Plant. A project for the Devils Slide to Henefer Interstate will be advertised later this summer and Is expected to cost Interstate Weber $2,800,000. Commissioner Plant noted that the section of Interstate 8(01 between Echo Junction and Ogden was not on the original Interstate system when It was planned In 1944. Utah was successful in adding this route to the Interstate In 1957. Since that time through two administrations the Road Commission has carefully adhered to a policy to of completing both Weber Canyon and through Parleys Canyon simultaneously projects will be advertised (or bids (hiring Fiscal 1971, he continued. A public hearing was held Wednesday, April 15, on ths section between Henefer and Devils Slide, according to W. Earl Mlckelson, District One Engineer. This clears the way for the beginning of this project he said. The Henefer-Devi- ls Slide section Is essentially ready for midsummer advertising said .Mr, Mlckelson. Mr.Mlckelsotfioted tto.t the opening of Parleys 1 Canyon to traffic on July will ease construction problems to Weber Canyon. Project Engineer Ray Staples said that two contractors working on separate projects between Echo Junction and Henefer have been doing some work through the winter. Mr. Staples expects full swing activity to begin to May. The section will be open to Echo-Hen-ef- er traffic late this year ing to Mr. Staples. accord- 80 said Commissioner Plant. I--8 ON, between Uintah Junction and 15 and 80 between Lambs Canyon and Kimballs Junction, the missing links to both routes, are scheduled to be completed simultaneously added the Commissioner. Both COURT NEWS Jon Pentz, Morgan, was brought before Judge Reed War- ner Friday and formally charged with Grand Larceny to connection with the alleged theft of a number of sheep from Deseret Livestock according to Sheriff Robinson. COALVILLE. UTAH 84017 Mrs. Fannie Richins To Celebrate Her Ninetieth Birthday on May 9 Three-Coun- ty FRANCE DUP conThe three-coun- ty vention which was held In Francis Saturday, May 2 was very successful raid Clara Copley, Summit County secretary who was representing Captain Rhea Bagnell who was excused because of illness in the family. Ninety-si- x members from Summit, Morgan and Wasatch counties and two visitors from the Central Camp In Salt Lake City enjoyed the program, refreshments and tour. Kate B. Carter, National Chairman, spoke on the Importance of gathering history. "Our sacrifices arent too great when we think of the sacrifices our pioneer ancestors made she told the ladles. Emma Olsen, corresponding secretary of the Central Camp Instructed the ladles on records how they should be kept and the Importance of following closely the rules which have been set up. Each of the seven camps in Summit County was represented. Included among those attending were Emily Conrad, Captain of the Wasatch County camp and Emma Harding, Captain of the Morgan County camp. Each gave a report of activities within their camp and of xxxvn VOLUME NUMBER NINETEEN 7, 1970 J. The children of Mrs. Fannie Richins will honor her as she celebrates her ninetieth birthday Saturday, May 9 with an open house at her home from 3 to 6 p.m. Mrs. Richins, daughter of George and Jane Paskett Judd, was born May 5, 1880 at Hen-efUtah. She was married to Parley T. Richins June 29, 1904 In the Salt Lake Temple. Mr. Richins passed away In er, 1967. Mrs. Richins has been active Screened for Glaucoma 278 Lee Brooks' Fat Lamb Is Winner Champion Hampshire lamb. This, the first show of the year, Is also the best show for price with the bidding holding high throughout the entire sale. Lee Brooks exhibited the Grand Champion tot lamb this year at the Utah State Junior Livestock Show in Spanish Fork, winning the honor for the "ourth year In a row. The lamb was purchased by Jack Christenson of JicksCafe for $2.70 per pound. Lee also exhibited the Cham,'loa Hampshire Ewe at the Stephen McDonald Is Medical Student show. Also exhibiting from North Summit were Margie Richins who had the Champion Hamp- shire lamb, and Kerry Pace who exhibited the Reserve . Six Candidates File ior Office Six candidates have filed for the primary elections In Summit County races to date with the May 11 deadline fast ap- proaching. James Kilby has filed for the J.P. seat in Park City mi the Democratic ticket; Thomas ar comMason Smith for missioner on the Republican ticket. Reed Warner has filed for the J.P. seat In Coalville on the Republican ticket; Wanda Spriggs, incumbent, has filed for County Recorder on the Democratic ticket. Blanche Young, Incumbent Treasurer has filed for that position on the Democratic ticket and Ruth M. Maxwell has filed for the Treasurer's position on the Republican ticket. two-ye- eight County were screened for Glaucoma at the clinic sponsored by the Coalville Lions Club Thursday, April 30 at the North Summit High School. Of this number, 20 were referred for further study. If the sight of any one of these 20 persons were saved by the -- persons from Summit Loma Linda, Callf.-Stept- ien Devitt McDonald, son of Mr. A Mrs. Claud McDonald, Box 122, Kamts, Utah has been accepted for study at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, according to Walter B. Clark, dean of admissions, Mr. McDonald Is one of 125 ' students accepted as freshmen in the School at Medicine for the coming academic year beginning In August. The student Is now completing the curriculums preadmission requirements by attendance at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, and Is expected to receive the Doctor of Medicine (M A) degree In June, 1974. Loma Linda University Is a center for education In the health sciences begun at Loma Linda, In southern California, by the Seventh --day Adventist church 65 years ago. In recent years, its educational programs have been broadened to Include offerings in basic sciences and liberal arts. Professional health science programs In addition to medicine Include dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, medical technology, nurslng,oc-cupation- al therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic screening clinic, ltwoiddbe considered many times the effort put forth to conduct it commented Lions Club president Mark M alley. This was considered one of the most successful clinics held in the state this year commented a representative from the Utah Society for the Prevention of Blindness after hearing how many people were on hand for the testing. During the clinic a most informative film, Glaucoma-sne- ak thief of Sight was Shown. Mrs. Beverly Evans of Salt Lake, who worked with the Coalville Lions In planning the clinic was present as well as Dr. Reed J. Parker and Dr. Winn Rich- ards, den Ophthalmologist who of Og- assisted with the tests. organizations Cooperating the Glaucoma Clinic were the Utah Society for the Prevention of Blindness, the North Summit Health Council and the Coalville Lions Club. for to religious and community affairs throughout her life. She served as president of the Henefer Ward Relief Society from 1914 to 1929. She was honored to be selected as the captain of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers when they organized March 15, 1932. While serving to this capacity she compiled a history of Henefer part of which was printed to "Echoes of Yesterday, a history of Summit County. In 1958 the complete history of Henefer and chronological data of the Pioneers who settled the Henefer area was printed under the title of'Henefer, Our Valley Home. Mrs. Richins inherited her very green thumb from her own mother and her grandfather, who was a gardener in England. Her touch was magic to growing things. Where ever she has lived She surrounded her premises with beautiful flowers and greenery. Mrs. Richins Is the mother of four children, Lyle Parley, Roy, Utah; Mrs. Edward Wright (Maxine), Mrs. Jay Waldron-(LaRue- ) Morgan and Mrs. Chester Mayo (Ovena) Pasadena Calif. She has eleven grandchildren and thirty-on- e great grandchildren. She has one living sister, Mrs. Belle Anderson, of Ogden, Utah. North High Plans Fashion Show; Chipman Bowl Contest Is Held special fashion show sponsored fay S lmpliclty Pattern Company to conjunction with the Extension Service and the North Summit High School Home Ec. Department will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. The wardrobe, made from Simplicity patterns and loaned to the school for this show, will be modeled by hlgi school students, young adults and some children. Hie public is Invited to attend this fashion show. A NSH- SThe R. S. Chipman Bowl conwas held Thursday, May 7 in which teams from each class competed for the honor of having their names engraved on the traveling trophy given to the class with the highest academic rating to the competition. Representing the seniors were Kyle Stephens, Ross Pace, Peggy Dee Wright and Nell Jackson; Junior team were Robert Toole, Kevin Pace, Joyce Boyer and Launa Stephens; sophomore team were Kim Warner, Marla Sahleen, Margie Pace and Donna Jean Frost. f ceremonies was David Crittenden who tested the teams with questions submitted fay teachers to every department. Last years trophy was won by the Class of '69. Winners will be announced -- next week. NSII- S- Officers for 1970-7- 1 night. The school musical, Li'l ner, went over very well Ab- last Friday night. Those who attended enjoyed it very much. The cast presented gifts to Mr. McPhie and Mr. Juassl for directing and Carol Dearden, the pianist. NSHS Braves baseball team beat Morgan last Saturday by We played a score of 2. Morgan again on Monday for Region playoffs and were defeated to a close game by 7. The baseball team has done a good Job this year and Mr. Moon has helped them a lot. 13-1- 8-- NSHS The relay team participated In the Relay Carnival last Saturday. They did pretty good coming home with several second (daces. NSHS The Rodeo Club participated at Spanish Fork last Friday and Saturday. Those participatbare-ba- ck ing were: Bob Roath, riding; Alan Black, bare-ba- ck riding; Tam Roath, pole bending (2nd place), barrel racing; Wendy Rees, pole bending, barrel racing, goat tying; Debra Rees, barrel racing, goat tying. NSHS The Junior-Senibanquet will be on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. to the NE. gym. The menu or Cheerleader tryouts were held Tuesday, May 5 with cheerleaders from Weber College Judging the contestants. Win- ners Body will be held Friday, May 8. General elections will be held on May 15 and the election dance will be held the same The test Master-o- dent will be announced -N- SHS- later. Prlmary elections for Stu will be, ham, baked potatoes, green salad, corn, Jello, rolls and punch. Pie for dessert. The Senior story will be read and a program will bo put on. Richard Durrants Note 50th Date Richard William and Alton Carter Durrani will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary May 12, 1970. They were married May 12, 1920 to the Salt Lake Temple. They lived to Porterville, Utah for six years, moving to SnydervlUe to 1926, where they resided until his retirement Iran forming when they moved to Park City. Mr. Durrani was bishop of the Park City LDS Ward for 12 years; Stake Mission President organist for priesthood, YMMIA Superintendent and on the Stake High Council for 11 years. He served as Summit County Commissioner for 11 years, two of them as chairman. Ho was also an active member of the Park City Klwanls club. Mrs. Durrant has been active to church work, especially liking teaching the BeeHive girls. She also has served as MIA President, taught Sunday School and Relief Society. The Durrants are currently serving a mission for the LDS Church In the Western States Mission. Their address Is Box 571, Thompson Falls, Montana 59873, where ho to Branch President and she is MIA President. They have been to Thompson Falls for one month, prior to that they were to Hot Springs, South Dakota for 13 months. Their duties while to the Mission Field have been to reactivate branches which have become to recent They were vary successful to Hot Springs and are Just beginning work to Thompson Falls where there are over 200 members, mostly Inactive. They are toe parents of 8 children and also have 27 grandchildren. In 1958 they took a belated honeymoon to Hawaii and to 1967 a memorable trip to Europe and the Holy Land. years. Their children Include: Mrs. James (Verla) Simpson of Santiago, Chile; Bill Durrant of Orem, Utah; Mrs. Grant (Louise) Judd of Coalville; Dale Durrant of SnydervlUe; Blaine Durrant and Mrs. Bob (Doris) Cullen of SaU Lake City; Mrs. Ralph (Karen) Miles of Heber; and Mrs. Rick (Joan) Wallace of Hayward, California. un tneir return home from the Mission Field they plan an open house for their many friends and relatives. A t |