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Show K''' SOUTH SALT LAKE r Serving The Center Of Industry South Salt Lake News Volume II A South Salt Lake Woman Rears Active Family Nine Children Take Their Place In EMMA Modern World IRENE SWANER URRY was born July 22, 1891 at Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Edmund Swaner and Lydia Emily McAllister Swaner. She was raised In the area between 4 and 5th South on 10th East, at 23 Floral Lane, which Is now known as Linden Avenue. The original home at this location was built by her father, a contractor, and is still standing. recalls many pleasant ories from a very happy She memchild- hood. She met Herbert William Urry through a business transaction with the Modern Furniture Company and married him on the 4th of February, 1914 In the Salt Lake Temple. This, a life of 55 years together was, as her husband expressed, a full, rich experience. Emma gave birth to nine children - five boys and four girls. The home on second East, resided by the Urry family for 55 years, was also built by her father, and eight of the nine children were born there. Besides supporting and sustaining her husband, who was a member of a bishopric for twenty-tw- o years, ten of which he was bishop of Eldredge ward, and rearing her family, she taught Religion Class and Primary and worked In the Relief Society and PTA. She was also a counselor In the Teen Age Program. Those of this area remember her especially for the delicious rolls she funlshed for many ward banquets held by the Miller, Eldredge and Lee Wards. The accomplishments children are as follows: of the a professor of at the Chemistry University of Chicago and has been at this University for 34 years. MAX W. completed three years at the University o f Utah and WILBERT H. Is - Emma Urry two years in the military service during World War n. Upon his release, he went Into the printing business and Is now In charge of a press at Nyssa, Oregon. GRANT W. Is a professor of Chemistry at Tuft Unlverlsty, Winchester, Massachussetts, and has been a professor at St. Louis and Purdue Universities. VERN W. received his Master's Degree from the University of Utah. He was Research Psychologist at Fort Harrison, Indiana, for five years, and Is at present working on his Doctor's Degree In teaching and receives It In June, 1970. DAN W. received his Bachelor's Master's and Doctors Degrees at the University of Utah and Is -- now employed by the Amercan Medical Association In Chicago, where he Is In charge of a division, consisting of seven or more. RENE U. PRICE Is a fine seamstress whose work has been displayed In LDS Temples, the Utah State Capitol and other places. She Is a vocalist and has participated In church work all her life. She Is now Eldredge War Primary President. EMILY U. BERRY Is an organ- ist and has held many positions . i fi:c. City, Utan 34112 t,5v S(WVt Thursday, January 22, 1970 No. 4 Tribute To David O. McKay The South Salt Lake News extends heartfelt condolences to Mrs. David O. McKay and family In the passing of a great humanitarian, churchman, and revered Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. The passing of President David O. McKay, Nlneth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints at the age of 96 years has touched the hearts of millions of people and stirred the emotions of his countless friends around the world. This great man, beloved by all who knew him, has left a glorious legacy of human relationships and service to all mankind that will never be erased from the pages of history. A human Interest story In the life of David O. McKay occurred July 24, 1956: During that day, a group of 14 L.D.S. church members from Martin, Kentucky, were viewing the parade and were thrilled with the excitement of the thousands along the parade route. One of the members said, "Wouldnt it be wonderful to see President David O. The other members McKay." joined him In this wish. As the parade came Into view, President and Mrs. McKay, as usual, were In the first group of floats. They waved their arms In greetings. The response along the parade route was magical. No other person or part of the parade received greater applause. During the special program presented In the Tabernacle that evening this same group were present. President and Mrs. McKay came In to witness the presentation. They were sitting near the center Isle, midway In the auditorium. Without telling the group from Kentucky, I went down and shook hands with the President and his lovely wife. Then I said, "President I have a group of young people from Martin, Kentucky, would you mind greeting them as you leave here tonight." I know you have shaken hands with hundreds of people today and your hand must be very tired." stake. For many was she years employed as a legal and Is now serving stenographer on the Granite Park Stake Primary Board. MAXINE U. JOHNSON attended the University of Utah for two yars and held a position as stenThe unforgetable expression on ographer for Firstone Stores for his face and countenace was magimany years. She also served as and glorious to behold. He cal Secretary for the South Salt Lake looked at me with that endearing YWMIA. Stake ZADA U. CHRISTENSEN has smile on his face and said as he been very active In stake and ward raised his right hand toward me, this hand position Including Secretary of "You know, brother, the Eldredge Ward Sunday School never gets tired. These are my and a member of the MUlcreek people. Certainly I will meet them." Stake Primary Board. In the ward and vi - Li'orary Following the performance, he did Just that and blessed them and In addition, shook hands with 50 others waiting at the door. The 14 Kentuckians and the rest of with whom he shook hands will never forget this great President and Prophet of the Church. Drug Bill Filed Monday afternoon Senator C. Earl Alsop filed the bill with chief clerk of the Senate, Quale Cannon that creaes a new board and division o f drugs. When passes this bill will set up a five man policy making board to Initiate programs and policies ami enforcement procedures to control the use, and abuse of narcotics and drugs. It also provides for a coordinating council composed of representatives of various departments Involved In education, law enforcement, rehabilitation and research. Under this proposed legislation Governor Rampton Is given the power to appoint members to serve on the five man board with the approval of the senate. With a few exceptions this bill follows guldllnes recommended the Citizens Advisory Committee. This committee studied the drug by abuse problem for a period of six months. From this study a fine comprehensive report was published and distributed to various agencies Interested In the use and abuse of drugs. Law enforcement groups and citizens generally acquainted and envolved with drug control crisis In Utah are hopeful the present budget session of the legislature will review and pass some legislation that will give power to the drug control problem. To wait a full year before something Is done to avert disaster In drug abuse Is like closing the door after serious damage Is done. We need action now. Senators, Wllmer L. Barnett, Orren Greenwood, Earnest Dean, and Car Pettersson assisted in sponsoring this legislation. Central Students Visit House Of Representative The Urry Family taken in the year 1936. The posterity of this family Includes 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Over 100 students of Central Jr. High School Invaded the Utah State Capitol Monday, January 19th. The purpose of the Invasion was to visit sessions o f the House of Representatives and Senate. Under the direction of Mr. Nell Workman, the students and faculty advisers observed the law making bodies in action. Among the students attending were studentbody and class officers, student council members, Boys' and Girls' League officers, the journalism class, and the general business classes. Editor's Note: Personally, I would like to thank faculty members and the 100 students of Central Junior High School of Granite School District for their visit to the State Senae on Monday. It was a distinct honor to have them recognized by the president and members of the State Senate. - - Senator C. Earl Alsop |