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Show NOVEMBER 28, 1996 A Double-Take On Moses Beaver County Monitor Historical Tidbits PAGE 2 Beaver Parade To Feature “Roosevelt” By Norman Baxter - Sometimes we fail to remember how much our Doctors have affected and Editorial Comment By Alice Smith: The United States of _ shaped our lives. All through my America was conceived of Hope and Civil Disobedience. Add to life I have found them to be dedicated and giving. that a desire to serve God according to the personal choice, and - My first memory of a our forefathers were willing to risk their life and safety for liberty in a new land. John Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, John Alden, William Brewster, Roger Williams ......all chose to follow their own beliefs. (J wonder......are they still recognized as heros in elementary school curriculum? Or, do stories regarding Thanksgiving Day now center on more politically correct subjects such as proper table etiquette in a gay or lesbian household?) doctor was in about 1920. Dr. Hunter had done a tonsillectomy on my brother. His office was in ‘the two story building, north of the old Milford State Bank, across from Jeffersons. (Now Circle 4). I remember a doctors office in the old Harry Garfield home, on Main Civil disobedience, or refusal to obey a law because an Street at 300 North. There were individual believes it to be unjust is a way of calling attention to What was the Boston Tea Party, if not civil such law. several doctors during the 20's but disobedience? John Hancock refused to quietly slip into the shadows after customs officials seized the “Liberty” when he Dr. Charles R. Parrish was here for many years. He built the two story Hospital on Center Street. Dr. Parrish was an exceptional neglected to pay import taxes on her cargo. Benjamin Franklin, surgeon. He did an operation on John Adams, Paul Revere, Thoreau..... all were guilty of civil my mother that was miraculous in disobedience. This 1902 American LaFrance Metropolitan horse-drawn steam d He later be today. 1931 and woul fire engine was originally purchased _ Those forefathers had one luxury not available today: the moved back to the Los Angeles by Salt Lake City in 1902 for $8,900. It weighted 10,800 pounds and could pump I 000 gallons of water a minute. It was pulled to the fire by 3 horses. This Engine #1 was named the "Roosevelt" and served the area and became a noted Surgeon. option of seeking a new frontier to find freedom or avoid city of Salt Lake until about 1919. It was then retired to Liberty Park and placed on display where, but by me slip Names oppression and persecution. The Pilgrims came to the new world during doctors were several there unfortunately, it fell victim to vandalism and outdoor damages. for religious freedom. The working poor immigrated to carve out In 1972 the International Society of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers built the Carriage House Museum. the served One 1930's. the their own empires under the American flag of freedom. The At this time they rescued the steamer and provided a place for it in the basement. It was on display in the ty for years. Dr. Rollin communi Mormons fled from persecution in the east, and endured great museum until February 4, 1994 when Brent Palmer and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum director, R. Shannon. The only doctor and hardship to settle Utah. The “Ben Rumpsins” of earlier days Edith Menna, decided to restore it. The steamer was dismantled piece by piece and hauled out of the on call 24 hours a day, he also did drifted through the California gold mines. Until, or unless, space basement showroom. The engine was then transported to the Bountiful Fire Department where extensive house calls. I remember one day. travel and settling other planets becomes a feasible alternative, _ My niece was recovering from an restoration work began. there is no new frontier........ THIS IS IT! The restoration was completed as a Utah Statehood Centennial project and cost $125,000 not including operation, he visited each day, Great as she is, all is not right with America. The recent the countless man hours spent restoring it. There are 22,125 parts in the engine, half of which had to be checked her and changed the remade. On June 15, 1996 the restored steamer was dedicated in honor of Utah's Fire Fighters. Those election demonstrated that MONEY IS THE RULING dressings. On one of those visits Abortion is he asked my Mother, “Minnie, helping restore the steamer are: The Daughters of Utah Pioneers; Brent Palmer, Project Director; Edith PARTY....not the Democrats or Republicans. Menna, Museum Director; Bountiful Fire Department; Utah Museum of Fire History Staff-, and Every could I have a glass of buttermilk commonplace. News documentaries clearly indicate that the and nap on your sofa?” Mama fireman and firewoman who helped with this restoration. indigent elderly and infirm can only look forward to euthanasia. The steamer will be in the Beaver Betterment Club's annual Christmas Parade. Make sure you come gave him the milk, pulled the If O.J. Simpson is convicted in the civil trial, after being to see it! The steamer will be arriving just prior to the parade. (Weather permitting) LeeAnn Joseph, Parade blinds, kept everyone quiet and acquitted in the criminal trial, the collapse of the justice system is woke him at the requested time. In Chairperson was really excited to have the steamer except her invitation to come to Beaver. Thanks to the inevitable. America’s paramount danger, however, may well be Beaver Fire District #1 for their help also in getting the steamer here! 1945, when at Okinawa, my sister a June 24, 1996, U. S. Supreme Court ruling which puts into the wrote that Dr. Shannon was there hands of county attorneys all across America the power to in an Army medical Unit. Twice I the hospital. The head nurse was BEAVER'S LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE! confiscate assets before the accused is tried in criminal searched for him. I found his unit unable to do anything, but Dr. BEAVER BETTERMENT CLUB'S ANNUAL LIGHTED CHRISTMAS court.......even if it leaves the individual without a means to but each time he was av the tront Symond had been called. He went PARADE WILL BE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT 6:00 P.M. SHARP! provide a proper defense. Although lauded as a victory in the tending the newly wounded. MAIN STREET LIGHTS WILL TURN ON THEN THE PARADE WILL BEGIN! up those stairs in one leap, cleared THE PARADE ROUTE IS FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BELKNAP ELEMENTARY TO Later, Dr. Eugene N. the baby’s lungs and had him war against drugs, it has already been used to seize cash with no 200 SOUTH CORNER. drugs present. Such cash or proceeds from the sale of personal Davie and Dr. David Symond breathing again. Thanks to Dr. WATCH FOR THE "ROOSEVELT" STEAM FIRE ENGINE (WEATHER PERMITTING) TO BE IN THE PARADE THIS YEAR THANKS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF UTAH property go back to the department making the seizure, creating served the community, giving of Symond, he will soon have his PIONEERS AND BRENT PALMER AND HIS COMMITTEE. THE STEAM ENGINE WILL themselves, for many years. Dr. 36th birthday. Today, we are a scenario much like putting law enforcement officers to work on HAVE OVER 7000 LIGHTS ADORN THIS BEAUTFUL ENGINE. DON'T FORGET SANTA, Davie died in an airplane accident MRS. CLAUS AND ONE OF HIS ELVES WILL BE HERE ALSO! to say, power and Dr. Symond served until his fortunate to have a beautiful Needless 2 commission _ basis. SANTA WILL BE VISITING CHILDREN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH sorrupts....especially when monetary incentive is added. With emphasis on building jails in each county which are much larger retirement. Dr.’s Hospital and a dedicated medical often COME JOIN'US IN GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! THE THEME fHIS YEAR WIEL BE "100 YEARS'‘OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!” than needed for that county’s actual use, and discussion of convict labor already surfacing, there can be little doubt that the seven-century old Bill of Rights is about to be challenged. dramas of our lives. Today we often hear that a baby should be put to sleep on its back. I shudder | For countless generations, Sunday School teachers have whenever I hear that. In 1961 our | been reiterating the story of Moses leading the Children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Perhaps a more pertinent question is: HOW DID THEY GET INTO BONDAGE? FROM 10:00.A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. IN THE BEAVER CITY OPERA HOUSE. star in the baby was five weeks old. He was | on his back as prescribed. He had j United Methodist Women’s Annual spit up, inhaled the formula down | to the bronchia, where it | solidified. My wife couldn’t | remove it, ran across the street to |i a ay e WA Saturday, December 10-4 em 7 Kids ta s s wack i ‘homemade candies - Ped goodies baby quilts: #°* Take a break: chili, hot coffee and homebaked pie available all day Methodist chureh fellowship hall 330 N 100 W Milford |