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Show THE THURSDAY. JULY CITIZEN 19, 1973 Lewiston News Utah Foundation Reports Local Income, Education In the median number of yean of schooling completed by all adults, 23 yean of age and over in Smithfield was 12.5 yean. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization in their analysis of education and income levels in Utah. The Foundation study shows that 16.5 percent of Smithfields adult population had completed at least four yean of college, 69.7 percent had finished 12 or more yean of schooling and only 1.9 percent had completed 1970 that while there are exceptions, less than five yean of formal education. According to the report, Utah has led the entire nation in the median number of yean of formal schooling completed by its adult population in every decennial census since 1940. Utah also leads the nation in the percentage of its adult population who have completed high school and ranks third among the states in the proportion who have completed four or more yean of college. Foundation analysts point out the amount and quality of formal educational training appear to be the most important elements in the ability of individuals to cope with the future. Other things being equal, there is a high degree of correlation between educational training and income, particularly for males. According to the 1970 Census, the median income for a family in Smithfield during' 1909 was 68,053. For the state as a whole, Lewiston Former Lewiston Resident Leaves For Chilean Mission By and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Glover of Preston. The Glover men are Mrs. Wheeler's broth- Laree Bodily Bonnie Boman, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Verden (Colleen) Boman, Covina, Calif., left recently for a mission to Chili. Bonnie's sister and brother-in-laChristine and Verden Dent, drove to Salt Lake International Airport to see her off. Bonnie is a graduate of Brigham Young University. The Bomans lived in Lewiston before moving to California several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gittins, Albert Gittins and Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Gittins and family all attended the wedding of Sandra Gamble of Smithfield and Larry Starkey of Ogden Saturday evening. The ceremony took place at Rich Hall on the Utah State University campus. Sandra, who has been making her home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. LaVar McCann, is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gittins. Mrs. Kayleen Oliverson and two children of Taylorsville visited for a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Wheeler. For the weekend, additional guests of the Wheelers were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler and children of Bountiful; a daughter, LaRae Brunch and children, Salt Lake City; Maurice Glover, Nyssa, Ore.; ers. ary of Calvins, Elder Packer, and a Miss Williams, both of Brigham City, were also there. Vaughn and Michael Baker of Taylorsville were guests for a week at the home of their uncle and aunt, DeLoy and Kerin Jed Rawlins gave a report of his New England mission Sunday evening in the Lewiston 1st ward sacrament meeting. Baker and family. Guests at the home of his The Boy Scout troops from Lewiston spent Monday to Saturday at Camp Wilderness, along with troops from other places. They report having had a very enjoyable week. Calvin Van Dyke, who returned very recently from a mission to Eastern Canada, gave a report of his mission Sunday evening in the Lewiston Second Ward. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Van Dyke, and a grandfather, Calvin Jorgensen, also spoke briefly. Weekend and Sunday guests at the Van Dyke home were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Singer and family of Blanding; Mrs. Lewis Swapp and children, Ogden; Mr. and Mrs. William Van Dyke and family, Logan; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jorgensen, Vernal; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oldham, Santaquin; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Dyke and Mrs. Vera Van Dyke, Ogden; Mrs. Bob Adamson, Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Kitchen, Logan, and Keith and Elizabeth Van Dyke, Mesa, Ariz. A former mission parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Rawlins, were his grandmoth- er, Mrs. Lettie Whitney, St. George; uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Meeks and family, Hunter; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spendlove and family, Salt Lake City, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jorgensen and family, Huntsville. Others were Mrs. Carrie Tobler, Preston; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rawlins, Providence and Glen Rawlins, Logan. Mr. and Mrs. John Steffenson and daughter, Blackfoot, Ida., came to hear Jed speak. Their son, who was a companion of Jeds, is still in the mission field. Cradle Roll Laree Bodily and Mrs. Thayne Steven Capt. (Jana Wright) Harris and children have spent the past several weeks with Jana's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Wright. The the median family income in Harris' are on vacation from a 1969 was 69,320. The Foundation military assignment in Tehran, report observes that the num- Iran, where they have been for ber of wage earners in a family the past two years. They will be as well as the income-earnin- g leaving this week to return to opportunities in a community Iran for another year. Capt. are factors accounting for some Harris is the son of Mr. and of the family income level Mrs. Thayne Harris of Honoludifferences reported in various lu, Haw., and formerly of Cache sections of the state. Valley. Although Utah consistently Miss Vicki Boman of Layton has led the nation in educational was hostess at a kitchen shower attainment, it often has been for her cousin, Leona Gamble of criticized for failing to prepare Smithfield. The party was held young people for the job oppor- Friday evening at the home of tunities available in the state. their grandparents, Mr. and As a result, over the years Mrs. Thomas Gittins of Lewismany thousands of Utahns who ton. Leona will become the completed their educational bride of Douglas Christensen of training in Utah schools and Wellsville on July 27 in the colleges left the state in search Logan Temple. Twenty friends of better professional and emand relatives enjoyed games ployment opportunities. and refreshments. During recent years, howMr. and Mrs. John (Sally) ever, there has been a strong Heaslip and children and Mrs. movement in the state and the Heaslip's sister, Kathy Alle, all nation to promote the concept of of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, career education. Career edu-- 4 were guests of Mr. and Mrs. cation is designed to expose Virgil Marler for a week. While every pupil to the world of work, here they did sealing work in to explore career opportunities, the Logan LDS Temple. The to encourage a career choice Marlers became acquainted with the opportunity to change with this family while they were directions at any time, and to serving as missionaries in Candevelop marketable skills in ada. keeping with a students aptiLyman and Audrey Marler tudes, interests, and desires. and family of Kokomo, Ind., While most business leaders also came to visit for two or and educators in Utah agree three days with his parents, the that public education still falls Virgil Marlers. They had been far short in fully meeting the to Vernal to attend the funeral needs of the community, considof Audreys father, Heber Hall. erable progress has been made Several Lewiston people atin fostering the objectives of tended the funeral services held career education. The Founda1- -' for Evelyn Knapp Griffeth tion report cites the added Tuesday at the Franklin stake funds, the new courses and house in Preston. programs, and the increased Following the July 4 celebrainterest and enrollments in tion, Melanie Labrum accomvocational and technical classes panied her grandparents, Mr. during the past five years as and Mrs. Boyce Labrum of Salt evidence of this progress. Lake City to their home for a Despite the fact that career few days visit. Her parents, Mr. education has been gaining in and Mrs. Duane Labrum, drove popularity, the movement has to Salt Lake during the weekend not been without its critics. to get Melanie and to leave their Foundation analysts point out sons. DeVon and Glenn, for a that there are both educators" short vacation with the grandand parents who believe that j. : , . parents. the proper role of education's to ...Mr, and .Mrs. Del Ashby of develop the highest potential in Granger visited with their students without regard to the and daughter, Mr. and economy of an immediate local Mrs. Lee Labrum and baby and area. Some educators express a attended the 4 celebration By . . James and Kitty Stevens, former Logan residents, are the parents of a baby boy born July 6 in LaPaz, Bolivia. fear that the present enthusiKitty will be remembered as a Spanish teacher at Sky View. asm for career education might create a wave of which will prevent some students from achieving their maximum potentials. son-in-la- w . July activities. MIA girls from the Lewiston wards were among the 150 campers from Benson stake who spent a few days at the girls camp in the mountains. the Cornish neighbors of Congratulations and welcome home were the sentiments expressed by week. Members of the last D. C., from home Washington, returned who Buxton Verl the family, Buxton. Mark Verl and Helen, from Dale, left, Farm Family of the Year who enjoyed the trip are, the family. Daughter, Carol, is missing from the picture though she accompanied Farm Family Of The Year Recounts Washington Trip The Verl M. Buxton family, the FHA's Farm Family of the Year, returned home last week following a whirlwind trip to Washington, D. C. The Cornish family was awarded the trip in connection with their selection as the nations outstanding farm family by the Farmers Home Administration. A meeting with President Richard Nixon, including a personally guided tour of the White House, climaxed the family's Washington stay. A reception and luncheon with Secretary of Agriculture William Butz, the F.H.A. staff and Sen. Wallace Bennett, a luncheon with Rep. Gunn McKay, and a tour of the Senate by Sen. Frank Moss offered memorable highlights of the trip. Sightseeing in the Washington area, the Buxton family toured Mt. Vernon, the Smithsonian Institute and the U. S. Mint. The family also visited the Washington Temple site and attended the play, Desert Song, at the John F. Kennedy Theatre. Trenton Bonds are for little tiny babies whoVe just been born . -- Newborn babies need a lot of things. Like love. And security. U.S. Savings Bonds can show you care and help make a new babys future more secure at the same time U. S. Savings Bonds ... A gift that keeps on growing. C3fl T'vll ' it 4 , f ! ! .. I Hi (iil 6 " ' ki .. . 4 .S inmerica. Buy UTS. Savings Bonds f ft vi oss. Ik Council Holds Party By Carolee Beckstead Mayor and Mrs. W. S. Holt and the town board members and wives enjoyed a party at Willow Park in Logan Saturday evening. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Leo Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Chambers, Joseph Atkinson and and Mrs. E. N. Butler. About 20 young ladies from our ward spent a few days at the Benson stake camp last week. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin L. Andrew and family attended the Mormon Miracle Pageant at Manti, Ut., Tuesday. Mrs. E. W. Bingham received word Sunday morning that her husband had received a severe Stuart Richards. burn on his leg at the rest home The volunteer firemen and in Lava Hot Springs, Ida. Mr. their partners held an outdoor and Mrs. Robert H. Reeder took barbecue supper at Newton her up to see him Sunday afternoon. He is recovering Dam Saturday evening. satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. LaVor Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grant and sons, Kent and Blake, Mr. home Sunday evening returned and Mrs. Darren Hatch, Mrs. in Jackson, a vacation from Wellsof and Hatch Steven baby Wade Mrs. Mr. and Wyo. and ville, Hatch enjoyed a family outing Mark Grant accompanied his Mr. at Crystal Springs resort Friday sister and brother-in-laafternoon and evening. and Mrs. Veloy Griffin to the Mr. and Mrs. Glen Griffin and west coast where he enjoyed children, Mrs. Larry Larson deep sea fishing. and SMi, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patterson Lee Cottle and three daughters, and daughter, Shelli, of Roy, and Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Griffin visited recently with Mrs. Maand son enjoyed a picnic and rie Dock. swimming at Crystal Springs Roger and Charlene Dock and Saturday. They were there atAlicia, of Salt Lake tending the George Cummings daughter, spent City, Friday night with his family reunion. grandmother, Mrs. Marie Dock. Mr. and Mrs. Glade Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grant and family, Mrs. Arlene Kupfer and family of Clearfield visited and family spent Monday at in the ward for a few days last Lagoon and at the Hogle Zoo. week. They came to look after Brad Hansen, son of Mr. and things while his parents, Mr. Mrs. Bruce Hansen, received and Mrs. Melvin Grant, were on his first class Scout pin and vacation. Robert Andrew, son of Helena Staff Sgt. and Mrs. John Andrew, received his Life Wilburn and daughter, Janet, award Sunday at sacrament have been visiting for a few meeting. days with his mother, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Marlow Butler Mrs. Norland Brown. On Sunnd family of Orem day, Mrs. Brown entertained at spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. dinner. All her family were present for the first time in 13 years. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Wilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilburn, Roxie and Mr. and Mrs. Devon Naylor, all of Logan. They were also celebrating Mrs. Brown's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilburn left Monday morning for North Dakota and a further assignment overseas. o, Pearl Griffin, Gwen Winn and Connie Thompson, Mrs. Luella Paynes sisters, visited her on her birthday Wednesday afternoon. The afternoon was spent visiting and refreshments were served. Mrs. William V. Mr. ar Connary ad as weekend guests her son and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills and children and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Horm-str- a of Granger. While they are here they enjoyed fishing on Newton dam and held a barbecue supper on the lawn of the Connary home. 1 1 Accompanying Verl and his Helen, on the trip were three of the couples five Laurels Display Quilts training school in August. Greg Lindley, who has been called to the Peru mission, will leave first. His farewell meeting will be held Aug. 5, followed by Lynden Loosle's meeting Aug. 12. Lynden has received a call to ' the Switzerland mission. Robert Warnick, whose call is to the North Mexico mission, will speak in his meeting on Aug. 19. Because of these missionary testimonials, fast Sunday will be held on the last Sunday of this month, July 29. A grandson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith and daughter, from California visited with George Smith recently. Elaine Gyllenskog. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gyllenskog, is working this summer at Zion's National Park in southern Utah. Visiting recently with Vera and Ann Tidwell was Mrs. Tidwell's son, Curtis Jess, of Dallas, Tex. Mr. Jess works for a medical center in Baltimore, BYU language By Sybil Packer The two Laurel classes of the ward displayed 20 quilts that the girls have tied and bound in MIA. The leaders of the girls who have participated in this project are Kathy Noble and Sheila Pack. The former ward members are rejoicing over the arrival of new babies. A baby boy was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Coleman of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Danielson, Loveland, Colo., welcomed a baby daughter into their family. The Coleman's have a daughter, and the Danielsons now have two boys and two girls. Elder Roger Nelson reported his mission to Japan in sacrament meeting Sunday night. He told of the customs of the people there and of their reactions to the missionaries and their teachings. At the conclusion of his report, Roger and two of his companions, recently returned from Japan, sang a hymn in Japanese. Bishop Earl Lindley proposed the release of Kathy Ericksen as a Relief Society teacher and Sandra Kohler as Junior Sunday School chorister. Bishop Lindley also made the announcement to the ward that beginning membership with the second Sunday in September, immediately following Smithfield stake conference the First ward will move from its present building to the Second ward. The First ward chapel, the oldest in Smithfield, has been condemned and will no longer be used as an LDS Chapel. Three young men of the ward have received mission calls this past week and will all report to Md. FROM SI9.95 to $450.00 SPEEDS . INSTOCK CACHE VAUEY BICYCLE 958 South Stato Hwy 752-11- 44 Repair Lawnmowtrsj Sharpen and Repair Chain Saws AND TIME RENTALS 925 N. 752-8A- Main e, Smithfield First Ward Snapper Lawnmowar Peulan Chainsaws SELL MOST EVERYTHING chil-wif- dren, Mark, Dale and Carol. OR COME IN 312 North Main, Logan GENERAL FINANCE LOANS UP TO 65000 I i A ft ! I j |