OCR Text |
Show V Manti Messenger Manti, Utah September 18, 1975 Pioneer Monument Symbol of Determination, Hope, Vision This monument was erected Dear Editor, The following essay was submitted in the entries for the Saga of the Sanpitch writing contest. Although it was not published in the Saga, I feel that it is pertinent to our Sanpete County and our own communities of Manti and Ephraim. Mr. A. J. Anderson, the author of Fairview, Utah, is chairman of Sanpetes Bicen-nia- l Commission. With his consent 1 submit his writing and thinking for publication in our EnManti Messenger-Ephraiterprise newspapers. in remembrance of those sturdy Pioneers who first Settled Fairview in 1859 and who, through their courageous efforts, carved out a community that has endured through the years. It is also a quiet reminder of those noble and eternal virtues upon which Fairview was founded: a trust e in a kind and Heavenly for love the Constitua Father; tion of the United States and all that it represents in the promotion of dignity and purpose for man. This monument stands for mutual cooperation, respect, and willingness to serve. Although touched with age, its embellishments weather-worn from the constant impact of wind, frost, rain and sunshine, its letters growing dimmer with the passing years, its purpose fading from the pressure of accepted new values, yet it stands as a stately sentinel to past community endeavor. Engraved in stone, the names of valiant men remain, though the men themselves have moved to another field of unseen action, and the legacy they bequeathed still lingers to help give stability and purpose to those who follow, through generation after gen Sincerely, Ruth D. Scow SILENT WITNESS On the southeast corner of the Elementary school lot in Fairview stands an historic monument. On a twelve foot square slab of cement stands a three by six foot base which, at one time, held a drinking fountain. From this a tapering gray granite shaft rises to about eight feet on which is carved the purpose for which the monument was erected and the names of sixteen founders of Fairview. iiARVEST THESE combat. Year after year this monument has witnessed youngsters, tender in age, timidly pass its base as they approached their first day of school. In its lifeless way it has seen boys and girls grow in knowledge and ability to more fully meet the rough and tumble challenges of life. It has witnessed much that has transpired in our town through the years-l- he tears, the trials, the heartaches, the joys, the happiness, the fulfillments. It has done its part in helping to keep burning brightly those priorities that our early pioneers of 1859 cherished so dearly. It has helped us to keep our sights on the past w ith the sincere hope that viitues which have served mankind so well will continue to be a vital part of our living in the future. Now, at the present time, children play at the base of this monument with a feeling of eration, in their footsteps. Though unable to speak, because of its lifeless, inanimate nature, this monument has witnessed much that has in the gone on in the community has It years. witnessed our fine young men, sincere in their' love for their country, march off to help fight World War 1 and, with the termination of this cruel conflict, it missed those gallant sons who placed their all upon the altar of sacrifice that our way of life might continue. It witnessed the great depression of the past when most people were humbled to the basic necessities of life, and when the dollar was almost and barter and trade were accepted as a means of exchange, and when work was enthroned as one of our important national resources. It witnessed again when our boys were sent to help win World War 2. This highly mechanized war inflicted unprecedented damage as destruction rained out of the skies when nuclear power made its first awesome appearance as an effective means of human annihilation. It witnessed the call to fight the Korean and Vietnam wars with a fresh realization that there must be a better way to settle differences between nations than through mortal ever-pressin- g t, security and personal im- portance. In the excitement of their games and fun activities they may not fully sense the significance of this structure-- it has always been ever-prese- there, it never changes, it greets them in the morning, it sees them out of the building in the afternoon, yet, subcon- sciously an image is impressed upon their young minds, an image of an unseen heritage that has registered itself upon each generation as it has taken its place and lived its period in the community. As we stand on the threshold of our Bicentennial Year, when a parade of past events flashes quickly across the screen of our minds, we come to more fully realize that these silent monuments along the road of the past are the embodiments of Pioneer hopes, experiences and realizations. Although its impossible for us to actually live those - Elaine Higham 2 Telephone 835-446- Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Mickel-so- n of Richfield were visitors at the Lloyd Smith home on Sunday. Recently Erma Olsons son Lee came down and took his mother up to Tooele. Erma visited for a week before returning home. Mrs. Glen Nelson fell at her home a week ago and broke her leg in the knee joint. She has been in a lot of pain, but is feeling better now. The Jerry Bradleys went to Wellington on September 7 where they witnessed the FOR HOT DAYS GROCERIES FLOUR, Gem or Star Limited supply (58 bags) Whole wheat or white 501b. bags $6.98 .$32.98 TIDE, 25c off King size $2.09 Thurs., Fri., Sat., - Sept. 18, 19, 20 GROCERIES ANGEL CAKE MIX Duncan Hines 87c COTTAGE CHEESE lb. 55c TOMATO SAUCE Hunts, 8 oz. . . . 2 for 35c GRAHAM CRACKERS 1 lb., reg. 75c 69c 39c Libbys, family FROZEN FOODS . . FRENCH FRIES Ore Ida, 2 FRESH PRODUCE TURKEY BOLOGNA MUTTON CHOPS BABY BEEF LIVER .3 for 79c 69c space contributed by the publisher. Fingertip Shopping Is Yours When You Read the Classified Ads Canyon. I I Forest and last Vernelda Saturday. On Sunday Forest and Vernelda went to Salt Lake to the farewell of the Ordean Washburns whp are going on a 2 year LDS mission to South Seedless Buy More Vitamin GRAPES E Thompson lb. "Del Monte" 2 lb. cello bag 62c TOPPING, Dream Whip. PANCAKE FLOUR Hungry Jack, 4 lbs. . . .$1.03 $1.09 72c ORANGE JUICE qt. bottle 49c FROZEN FOODS ORANGE JUICE, Western Family 6 oz. 5 for $1 .00 97 recent survey of vitamin habits shows that 59 of vitamin E users A buying percent are 55 The ed by years of age or older. study was conductMarket Research Co- of America for rporation Roche Inc., a leading manufacturer of bulk vitamins. Asked about the possible reasons for this high consumption rate among the elderly, Arthur J. Salerno, marketing manager for the Roche Chemical Division, said that high vitamin E consumption among middle aged and elderly people may be the result of published research data which suggests the vitamins ability to relieve painful leg cramps. There is clinical data that indicates vitamin E has been successful in reducing certain circulatory impediments which many elderly people upon walking, experience said Mr. Salerno. Taken over a period in dosages of from 300 to 400 International Units, vitamin E has helped individuals walk longer distances Hoffmann-L- a ICECREAM Western Vi Family gal. 99c FRYERS Frozen, cut up lb. 59c h 69c 3uvt,9klkX!Mou4 j TV DINNERS Swanson, Chic or Turk without experiencing leg 65c lb. 7c lb. 79c lb. 85c lb. 89c lb. 69c BACON, Our Best lb. $1.79 PEPPERONI lb. $1.98 STEAK, Sirloin or T Bone. This Glendona, California spent two weeks visiting with Murrays parents, the Ray Mickelsons, Mt. Pleasant and the Canyons in Southern Utah. They also enjoyed fishing in Manti 38c TV DINNERS, Swanson GROUND BEEF Mick- elson and daughter from PRUNES Perform, 22 oz 1 CASABA MELONS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FRUIT COCKTAIL, 303 CHEESE PIZZA, Jenos PITTED OLIVES ORANGES, 10 lb. bag Mr. and Mrs. Murray p step-by-ste- breast CUT GREEN BEANS, 303 3 for 83c Del Monte WINDOW CLEANER ! Mr. and Mrs. Don Hoggan of Monte, California visited Mattie and Ray Mickelson for a week. Don is a son of the late William G. Hoggan. El 75c TRIX, 12 oz., reg.95c s Most breast cancers are curable if detected early and treated promptly. Ask the American Cancer Society in your community for a free booklet teaching the easy method of Jean and Lawrence Foote of Layton visited Mrs. Lenore Denison, Jeans mother, this week on their way home from Fish Lake. Research Shows Oldsters Del Monte MEAT PIES, Banquet Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Janus Miller were also present at this farewell. Ordeau Washburn, brother of Forest Washburn, called on Sept. 18, 19, 20 SUGAR, 1001b. bags Examine your breasts. Manti South naming of their first grandchild. The babys parents are Jerry Lynn and Lloyd ONiel. Thurs., Fri., Sat., experiences that transpired a hundred and more years ago in our Sanpete Valley, yet we can enjoy the memories, and benefit from the truths that have come down to us from the past through histories, stories, monuments, and by word of mouth. As we ponder the past may we feel extremely proud of our heritage and look to the horizon with added determination, hope and vision to build well for those who come after us. lb. $1.89 CAULIFLOWER, Utah .... lb. 25c PEACHES lb. 25c SEEDLESS GRAPES lb. 29c 69c cramps. concluded Of course, Mr. Salerno, your physician should be consulted for specific information and advice before . any such nutritional therapy is begun. Turbot Fillet lb. 79c TURKEYS FOR ALL YOUR C-Gr- BANANA SQUASH The finest U.S.D.A. mmm lb. 10c FRANKS, lb. pkg BOLOGNA, 12 oz. pkg PORK CHOPS Automobile 3 ROUND STEAK Full cut INSURANCE NEEDS - Hens ade Norbest Fire - Life 835-351- 2 Sausage Rolls Rath lb. $1.00 Doug Jorgensen 301 North Main $1.39 79c WANTED! 39c a chance to trade you our cash for your scrap iron, steel, copper, brass, radiators, and aluminum. b. $1.39 Open week days Saturdays 8-- 4 8-- 6 Hash Breves Lynden Farm 2 lbs. 22c Orange Juice Whole Sun 6 oz. 4 for 89c p.m. p.m. American Salvage 2403 So. State Provo, Ut. 373-117- 7 6 lb. 63c FLOOD NOW AVAILABLE Call 10-1- Sale Dates Thurs T6irT7 Fri., Sal., . Sept. 18, 19, 20 Member of ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES U |