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Show UTAH VALLE) NEWS Friday, December 27, 1940. timed with what was then thought the Inevitable col-lpe of Britain as well as France. But Britain voted dictatorship powers to Churchill, and labor and wealth k hMIW ivarr VMdmr were conscripted, and the British, with their very backs UTAH VALLKT PUBUSHINO CO. to the wall, rallied both in power and in faith. The tt Narth FM Wwt hM, Utek Miracle of Dunkirk and the salvation of the battered British army trapped in h landers, arriving safely on MaW m smnl flala aaWar NmaW II, UR at tfca paat afdaa at Tank Utak. uni Uw AM at Hank A let, English shores, brought a sense of the Divine unequalled in modern times. No such miracle saved the French armies, which AMERICANISM DEFINED capitulated and French army officers under Petain signed the Armistice terms at the same spot of Comiegne as saw the 1918 armistice dictated by the allies to a deAMERICANISM means living up to the ideals and feated Germany. principles of liberty and justice as set forth in the DecWith Italy an open enemy, and the great body of eleration of Independence and the Bill of Rights in the in France a silent ally, Britain continued to fight people Federal Constitution. on alone. The war scene shifted to the Balkans and the Americanism is an ideal, a principle, and a way of Mediterranean as Germans see the French fleet largely life. It recognizes the equality of ail persons before commandeered by the British, and the Italian fleet is the law with special privileges to none. afraid to try conclusions with the powerful British navy. Americanism grants equal protection under the law Attempted invasion of Britain, preceded by mass air to all religions, with no favors to any.1', It recognizes attacks by German bombers failed to break the morale that all men are free to worship God or not to worship of the British. British domination of the seas, especially It advo in the Mediterranean, and British victories in the air God, ia harmony with their own consciences. cates a total and complete separation of church and with counter bombing attacks by the BAF over Gerstate. , many, gave impetus to Britains efforts on all fronts. Americanism recognizes that each individual posBy August the much expected invasion of England inalienable sesses certain natural, inherent, became less likely as British bombers scattered the Germans massed on the channel for invasion, and dur- rights which no human government has a right to abridge or invade. In the realm of faith and religion it September another miracle occurred when the tag Germans failed to make the British coast. Help from recognizes the conscience as supreme so long as the individual respects the laws of decency and the equal United States became assured, and the lease of British bases to this country in return for 50 war ships gave rights of his fellow men. cheer to stout English hearts. Americanism enumerates certain fundamental axis treaty, Then came the rights as superior to governmental authority, such as an answer to as the United of end the free speech, a free press, including the freedom to cirSeptember, by States assistance to Britain, but the Russian situation culate literature, the freedom of worship the freedom to assemble, the right' of petition against grievances, is not yet clear, though Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, were already gobbled up by the Russian octopus in July. the right of trial by ones peers, and the right of sovIt is increasingly evident that little inclination exists ereignty as a people. All these liberties are recognized as belonging to the people instead of to the government, ' in Russia for that country to join hands with Japan in and the government, can only correct abuses- of the any division of the expected spoils of future conquest. same for the protection of the public. During October, RAF bombings of German objec' Americanism stands for an equal opportunity for all tives became increasingly effective, and Hitler and to acquire property rights slid' to enjoy the fruits of Mussolini conferred on the war crisis, resulting later in ones labor and enterprise, ad well as an equal opporthe invasion of Rumania by German troops. Immeditunity to aspire to public office, including the Residency ately the British opened the Burma road, as answer to of the United States. ..the Japanese joining. the axis powers, and at the same ' Americanism-time the British sank three Italian destroyers. Then recognizes the right, to- criticize ., shuses in. the government; to disagree with political came the war on Greece by Italy, bringing British aid, policies, to differ Ail religious ideas and modes of wor- and by November the world- was heartened by the surship,, slid to tolerate opposing opinion whether right or prizing resistance of. Greece, aided no doubt by the freedom-lovin- g Albanians. In December the Italians are wrong, so long as they do' not result Jn harmful acta or violate common decencies. .. on the run from the Greeks and much of Albanian Americanism .recognizes the ' Constitution of the territory is recovered. ".At the same time the Italians United States ;sA supreme authority t6 Which all three are on the run in north Africa, and the British air, naval, branches .of rttie ggvprftment are subject, Mid which and land forces are in perfect collaboration in a vast d to defend and.pre-- , movement against Italian forces which previously had every public 'oTfqjalis serve invlblate, jn peacetime and ip Wartime.' ' threatened Egypt and the Suez. , r Americanism i seeks by means of liberty Tunder law And so the war at the end of 1940 pppears a vastly to 'pronftote peace, itod 'happiness, for' each and all, re-- . different thing than at its beginning, and though signs are not lacking of a lengthy struggle ahead, perhaps of religious faith. gardless of political Americanism standafar a republican form of govern--. years, yet the temper of the British was never better, ment. instead of pure democracy, and advocates that nad the outlook for final victory and a lasting peace the sovereignty of the people should never.be surrenderhas been strengthened immeasurably. ed t dictators, but should be exercised at. iall times 17m war situation caused America's unprecedented ' through representative government conscription measures in peace time, and the tremendous ' L. hr. PUberty. f.,.!! preparations we are making toward total defense. We efour be in intricate a rather threading pathwy may forts to give rid to Britain, for our.course is anything 1940. IN RETROSPECT but plain or simple. But we have no fears or engage in ' ,i no debate about our own defense.. We are taking all I. . ,t.i tfjimeasures necessary to protect this country from all Notes along the way' during 1940 reveal many aggressors. Billions upon billions are being poured into astonishing things have happened both to strengthen our our national defense preparedness program and America our belief in the powers of free government to maintain is extending her resources in both materials and man- and to make one feel more dependent upon some power against any threats from within or without higher power for protection end consolation in a world ' It is also true that other events reacted to the war fOlsd with disasters and the rule of force. conditions. For example, the presidential election broke We began the year with a life and death struggle by the precedent of the Third term largely because of the little Finland against the great communistic forces of war emergency; and disaster!, such as at Kenvil, N. J. in Russia and are ending it with the struggle of the little the munitions plant blast may readily be assessed country of Greece against the fascist forces of Italy, which seem destined to have a far different ending than against sabateurs and Fifth Columnists. The year has also made its assessments in human the Finnish capitulation to Russia, whieh happened last lives, aside from the terrible toll of war. Senator William March. . , E. Borah passed almost a year ago, and the world lost Everywhere during thj early part of the year the one of its most fearless champions of the truth. Lord cause of democratic nations seemed lost Norway was of Canada died in FebruTweedsmuir, governor-generswamped by Germane from within and without, and by ary. Leon Trotsky, exiled Bolshevik leader, was murthe Norwegian army sought peace, and British May dered in Mexico in August and Walter P. Chrysler Jr. and French withdrew. Then swiftly followed the motor car manufacturer, died that same .month. In in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg, and France September William B. Bankhead, speaker of the house was penetrated by the German armies to within 80 miles of representatives, died, and Sir Henry Grenfell, the of Part by the middle of May. The German victories good Samaritan of Labrador, died in October. continued unto by May 21 the Channel ports were reached, and it looked like 800,000 British troops were lost, surrounded by the victorious Germans. At the dose candy ud ante The darkest hour came with the entry of Italy in ' PLEASANT VIEW day. were given to all present. the war, a act of Mussolini being A. Kennedy Thornton of Salt ' Colvin Utah Valley News as ! God-give- n, . German-Italo-Japane- se . - , , - - oath-boun- . - - . - . - - Ml, - - . , . al t de-ha- de stab-in-the-ba- ck Why Pay More? Used .Hardwood Dressers With Large Plate Mirrors. USED 9x12 Axminster Rugs and pads Walnut USED Late Model $ Bedroom Suite USED CHEAP 39 7 Only .95 AO USED Sanitary Couches and Daybeds USED A0 Walnut Dining Boom Suite Late Model Like New . . . . 2 up i DlDfillN A DAI1UAIH FURNITURE EXCHANGE 310 West Center St. Call 24 for Expert Radio Refrigerator or Washing Machine Repairs (Mra. Ferry Nielson "".CHILD reporter) Mra. Leo Johnson end her now daughter left the American Fork hoepitel 8nnday morning and were taken to the home of her mother, Mra. Ed. Hardman of Pleaaant Grove for a abort time before they return to their home In Wlndaor, Mr. and Mra. Harold Jobaaoa are the elated grandparents, thia being their tint grandchild. The little one arrived Tnceday. Grant Omar, eon of Mr. end Mra. Qua Outer wee taken to the American Fork hoeplta 1 Friday In a very Berio ua eondltoln. Buffering with lung infection earned from a eovaro eaae of Influenxa. Mra. Jamee Backae ia ellghtly improved from the aevere Ulnaea of heart trouble which haa cauaed her to be confined to her bed for the paat three weeka. Belva Hooley, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Leonard Hooley la a. 111 at the home of her Battering from heart trouble seri-oua- her by the tlub members. Aa AVnODfinN ULXWUiV Interesting program wu also an- - , joyed, ud refreshment! DIES served. Thou present were: Ora Gnymoa, Mildred Jacobson, Ruth Caley, Norn TUhy, Marcella Olsen, Funeral services were held Sun-Katie Mitchell, Melpha Healey, for little Brent Anderson, two Denver I MM WilMrs. John Green, Omaha 17.10 day Evelyn N. York S8M0 months old ua of Bernard ud Chicago MAO loughby ud Jessie Peterson. mrgkmm I Tho Christmas program at tho LuClnda Yonng Anderson of fm WmmUm mC Imps BUIURGTIN TUILWftTI DEPOT Sharon ward Sunday morning was Vineyard, with Bishop T. C. Burial W. E. RODRIGUE, Agent oatatanding holiday affair, Hebertaen conducting. Tho Ufo of tho Saviour wu told la took place In the Provo eomotery. 05 W. Crater St. Plume: 1171 tory and song ud the Birthday of tho Prophot Joseph wu obwell. Many of tho ward served members took part on tko program and mualcal talent from other wards contributed toward tbs aaeeees of the program. W. M. Vernon, murie director of the 8unday School, and J. Clayton Watts. Supt. were in charge. WALTER COMPTON The Relief Society end the Ouix Wizard M. I. A. will hold no meeting! IS RADIOS BUSIEST MAN during the holidays, but will resume their regular work ou Ju. Heard each Monday oa 7th. the Doable or Nothing spout Rudolph Wolfgramm program over station Christmu In Mantua, Utah, the KOVO and the Coast-t- o Mr. Mra. of and guest Harvey Coawt Mutual artwork. ly par-eut- u and complication!. Jeppeon. One Omer received word Friday Mr. and Mrs. C. Luclns Laudle. that hie mother reeldlng in Salt put Chrlatmu at Pleaunt Lake wee very 111, cauaed from Grove, at the home of Mra. 'e falling and breaking a limb. slater, Mra. H. W. Jacobs. Mra. Haneon la recovering from In view of the musical Oratorio, a icvere attack of flu. The Messiah given by the Lincoln high school Muio departAdult Stake Social aponeorad by the M. I. A. will ment Sunday evening, ut the Linbe held Friday evening at the coln auditorium, no ward evening high echoot auditorium. A special meeting wu held. A large turnInvitation Is extended by the local out from the ward attended the M. I. A. presidencies to all Admit musical. wrad members, (II years and A well arranged program over.) will be given at 7:10 after which during will be enjoyed. A Susahlan Party , Mr. and Mrs. Roy Allen end will be held la honor bf all the widows in the yard Friday after- emeu son, John Leroy, of Ban noon at the home of Mra. Beatrice Jou, Cal. are home for tho holitho sun- days, visiting at the home of Mr. Walker, .(chairman-o- f shine committee.) . The time will Allens parents Mr. end .Mrs. be spent In playing games, after John .K. Allen of Vineyard. . Don H. Larsen, a tucker , at which dainty refreshments will be erred. Each widow wUI bo given Lincoln, Neb.', at the U. of N. there, la home for the holidays little gift. with hie parents, Mr. end Mrs. A Quilling Bee . was held at the home of Mra. Hyrum La men of Vineyard. Sympathy In extended tio Mr. Hasel Marrott Thursday afterMYn. Fred Lyetrnp of Orem noon. A very eoriable afternoon In the duth of hte mother, Mrs. wu enjoyed by those present. A Relief Society offleera meet- Anna Marie Lyetrnp In Salt Lake funeral services being held ing waa held at the home of Mra. City, Blanche Hooley Monday after- there Tuesday this week. Burial took place Ip Pleasant Grove. Mra. noon. The Relief Soriety, M.' I. A. and Lystrup wu formerly a resident of where for many years Primary will not hold any meet- sheVineyard endured henelf to tho people ing! until the first Tuesday after of this She moved to community. New Years. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rlcherd-m- u Belt Lake near the temple ud end daughter Eve and non for. a lug time she has ban a temple worker there. She wu 10 Own, retimed Friday morning years of ego. from a trip, to Overton, Nevada, to visit their aoa and fhmily, Mr. ALL ADULTS . . and Mra: Lynn Richardson. While of tho ward ere Invited to the there both families enjoyed n trip Sunday School party Friday night to Oakland and Los Angelea, Cali- at the Vineyard amnsemut hall fornia. They report a very pleasof tho offleera ud guests ant trip, although It made thorn teachers of tho organisation. AH shiver to think of leaving a gar- ere welcome. . den of rosea end returning to Utah In a billiard. Mr. end Mra. Ferry Nielson and Lau-dle- VINEYARD . ... .. ud and Nana spent daughters Friday and Saturday vialtlng with relatives In Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mra. C. D. Harris nad daughters Carol end Joyce spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullock of Provo. Mr. and Mra. Milton Kirk and daughters were the dinner guests of Mr. end Mra. Archie Boren of Pleasant Grove Christmas day. RmNea SHARON Orpha Landis - Correspondent Phone 0SSR1 A Home For You On Edge of Town 8.77 Acres, S S3 Shares water. Track Gardea ground, with with full Oa State Highway, Mr. California teat week on m hualneaa trip. 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The publlo Is turned home by way of Mexico. Invited. New Mexico, Arlxona end Color- ... Ageless Desire NELL QWTN 1150-111- 7 1701-111- 4 ado. The Primary offleera would like n good attendance at the Ckrletmaa party Friday afternoon at I oclock in the Plenaant View ward fconee. Parent! ere alao Invited. Mra. Geo. H. Hanna had aa her honae gaeet lait week her later, Mies Mildred Allred. Mr. and Mra. Lee Lamoreaux and children Dick and Gwen of Moroni vlelted Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mra. Orel! Ash-to- TOP QUALITY IlSP Wffl HAY a Meet Any Prieu HAROLD MAA6 PHONE 015-R- -l English actress end celebrated mistrses of Charles II 0f England. RuDy superior faahlooe have always bera a combfamtlOB of flu styling and eaperb quality. And today, stylo aad qnality atm go hand la hand la the fashion field. Thatll why wa faelot upoa a combination of tho two attrlbatra la every price range. Como In today JUST TO LOOK. Where Quality Sells and Prices Please? FOR SALE n. 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