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Show FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1972 Page Eight THE SALT LAKE TIMES County Clerk Evans Reports Record Registration Turnout Mrs. Wayne Rider, First Vice President, Utah Girl Scout Council, invested Governor and Mrs. Calvin L. Rampton as honorary members of the Girl Scout movement. Approximately 2 0 0 0 Girl Scouts from the Salt Lake area packed into the Capitol Rotunda to participate in a Rededication ceremony held Monday night, October 30. Mrs. Wayne Rider, First Vice President, Utah Girl Scout Council, invested Governor and Mrs. Calvin Rampton as honorary members of the Girl Scout movement. The new promise, accepted at the recent Dallas convention, was repeated and the Governor and Mrs. Rampton were presented pins. Governor Rampton commented that he was glad there were such organizations as Girl Scouts where young people could gain opportunities and learn responsibilities as a citizen Cheri Drashner, Senior Scout Troop 372, welcomed the scouts by calling their attention to the life of Juliette Low, founder of Girl Scouts in America. Not allowing herself to be defeated by poor health and deafness, Juliette Lows courage remains to inspire girls of today and so, on the eve of her birthday, Girl Scouts again rededicated their lives to the ideals of their founder. Melia Hayes, also from Troop 372, spoke about the goals and objectives of Girl Scouts and the Girl Scout movement. She commented that through Girl Scouting girls oft oday could realize their fullest potential as women of tomorrow. Brenda Brown and Laura Clarke, both from Brownie Troop 733, led the Brownies in heir promise. This was followed by the Girl Scout promise as Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors joined this reporter Troop 372, in their pledge to uphold the ideals of girl scouting. Mrs. Mack Sullivan, District III Chairman, led the leaders in their pledge to . . . inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service . . . President Lorraine Nickerson, remarked that during the past 60 years 32 million people have been members of girl touts cf the U.S.A. starting with that first troop of 18 girls we have grown to 4 million fcouts at the present time. Our basic principles remain the same and the values and beliefs on which Girl Scouting was founded haven't changed regardless of changes going on around us. said Mrs. Nickerson. The program ended as girls joined in singing Girl Scouts Together, flashlights shinging on the walls of the rotunda. Chairman of this special event was Carol Sullivan, Utah Girl Scout Council. Songleaders were Miss Gwen Saunders and Miss June Adams. Master of Ceremonies was Mis? Lori Buller, Senior Troop 372. Why do girls participate in a Its Rededication ceremony? Scout more than saying the Girl promise its a time when each girl looks at what shes done in Girl Scouting and thinks of how (Continued from page 1) tration. About 20,000 persons in 525 voting districts registered to vote in the neighborhoods. The County Clerks office has started to tally new registrations and although some Voting Districts were unreported, the Clerk estimated the number of registered in the county at 285,000, which is a record high. This is some 60,000 more voters registered than two years ago. Two years ago there were some 225,000 voters registered on the county voter rolls. It is estimated that some 30,000 of the newest voters of the rolls are the new young voters between the ages of 18 and 2 lyears. The clerk also said that for voters who will be out of town on election day, absentee ballots are available at the County Clerks office in the Courts Building, 240 East 4th South, during regular business hours, through Monday. To date over 10,000 absentee ballots have been cast. It is estimated that some 7,500 ballots were mailed out and 2500 ballots cast in the clerks office. The clerks office also has announced that as a convenience to the voters who are only free on the weekends, they may have the opportunity to cast their absentee ballets this Saturday. The clerks office wil be open from 9:00 a.m. to noon to permit the balloting. Mr. Evans reported an expected 85 per cent cf the registered voters will vote on election day. Kaye Aoki, president of the Salt Lake Legal Secretaries Assn., (left) with Thelma Bambauer, Third Vice President of NALS. NALS Officer Visits Chapters in Utah A luncheon honoring Thelma Bambauer, third vice president of the National Association of was held here Bambauer of was in Utah local chapters of NALS, Provo, Ogden and Salt Lake. Those in attendance in-- 1 Legal Secretaries, Mrs. Saturday. Tucson, Arizona, visiting the three Times Reviews Constitutional A mendments (Continued from page Facing Voters 1) Legislature to retain legal counsel separate from the Attorney Generals office. The second amendment would enlarge the category of offenses for which the accused may not it has helped shape her life. Its be released on bail, provided the a time when she looks at the proof or presumption of guilt is world ahead and sees the possi- strong. When an accused felon is bilities of the future. Its a time released on bail, he often comwhen she again defines her po- mits another crime to raise the sition as a Girl Scout and rededi-catc- s money to pay a bondsman for herself to the ideals of Girl the bail on the first offense. As Scouting. Its a time when she re- a result, there is a vicicus cycle minds herself of a promise she in which bail increases the presa promise to serve God sure to commit additional felomade and her country, to help other nies. A third proposition on the balpeople, and to obey the Girl Scout laws. Thats why a Rededi- lot would eliminate the present cation ceremony is so special. requirement that first and secat the The Promise adopted ond class cities must have a 1972 National Convention. school district sepaarte from that On my honor, I will try: To of the county in which the city serve God, My country and man- is located. The change, which is kind, And to live by the Girl permissive rather than manda- ... ! eluded members from Salt Lake and Ogden. Provo Legal Secretary Association had previously entertained Mrs. Bambauer at a luncheon Friday. The Third Vice President is in charge of forming new chapters and recruitment of new members. Her visit was a virtual shot in the arm for the local chapters; particularly for Provo, Utahs most recent addition to the NALS rolls. most important amendment, will allow the counties subject to referendum, to select the form of government best suited to each countys needs. As it is now, every county must have the same form of government, the commission form that has become badly outmoded. Because of wide differences in population, geography and economic conditions, it does not make sense for all counties to be organized in the same way. The amendment is essential to permit such changes in those counties which feel the need for reform. Other counties may still remain as they are. We have studied all four of the amendments, and feel they will improve state and local government, school administration, and will offer a greater protection from the criminal to the citizen on the street. We urge you to vote for all four. tory, would permit the city and county school districts to conEvermore in the world is this Deep rivers pay a larger trib- solidate for greater efficiency so balance of beauty and marvelous if their patrons ute to the sea than the shallow and economy disgust, magnificence and rats. brooks, and yet empty them- desired. The fourth, and possibly the Emerson. selves with less noise. Scout Law. Will the State decide who inherits your property? If you do not make a Will, under State Law your estate may be split up in a way that actually causes hardship to the very ones you want RAMPTON X MILLER team most to protect. You can leave your estate to the individuals you wish provided you make a Will, Do it now! See an attorney and make a Will that carries out your wishes for your family. His modest fee is a wise investment! Their business... Good government si ; 11 ctedsc? Finl Security Bank State First Security State First Security Bank imt Security gGHaaro 0203 of Utah, KA. Bank Bank of Springtide of Bountiful, NA : Paid for by Friends for Miller Allan Howe, Chairman p |