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Show Escalante Chit Chat PHt Lvrv Had some zero temperatures then the snows came, a foot and a half of it and still coming. There is a rick in the middle of Main street that is quite a problem to get over; Gene Griffin told them not to put any over on his north side or it would freeze and still be there in July. Of course Lorell Munson did not want it on his side of the street so it is in the middle. If you notice closely you can find little looking things that you can follow if you watch your step, and get over the hump. There would have to be a drastic December thaw to keep us from having a White Christmas. We have one more citizen, a tiny girl born to Jed and Gar-neal Smith in the Panguitch hospital, she makes them two of each. Reed and Wilmlrth Wooley took Martha Davis to Salt Lake City to visit daughters there, and brought Ronnie home to stay until after the holidays. Mara Ida Porter and Geraidine Liston went north and brought Whltey home, he is getting along ok. The Blake Robinsons had daughter Beth home from Prove., Ruth Baugh and kids from Tropic, and Gurena's mother Mrs. Rhoda DeLang of Koosh- arem. Don Kelly made a busin ess trip to Colorado. Those we heard of going to Richfield were Jake Leibenguth, Sandra Lyman. Marlene Haws and Ko-leen Griffin. Bonnie Spencer and Jo Lynn Griffin took Gloria Grade to Cedar City to catch the bus and return to Calif. Others having business in Cedar City were Kay Gates, Boyd Alvey and Ronnie Wooley. The Riding Club held a meeting and election at Whi tey's Cafe with Pres. McKay Bailey in charge. Pratt Gates was put in president, Smith Alvey vice president, and LaFay Bailey retained as secretary, Arthur Mclnelly and Darrel Alvey directors, and Darrel secretary of the Race Meet. Grace Barnev has Caroline and Everett Williams and three kids here from Vernal to stay until after Christmas, their little boy had an operation but is getting along fine. Wade Barney went to Provo. John and Amy Clarke and family came from Hawthorne, Nevada to visit Jed and Gameal Smith but cut the visit short as the Smiths had to keep their appointment with the Stork. Grover Smith has a new car and Doyle Cottam a new truck. ESCALANTF ( continued ) Doyle and son Myron were home for the weekend. The college kids from togan were home for the weekend; David Griffin. Marlyn Liston, Linda Alvey and Dale Wilson, looked like a big percent of the ones from CSU made it, also those attending Trade Tech in Richfield All three wards arc planning a New Year's Eve party starting with a Fireside chat featuring guest speaker and program, it will be followed by a dinner dance All Mutual age people are invited, including the Young Marrieds, there is no charge The South ward Primary held their Christmas party ealy to avoid me rush. Hal Shurtz drove the school bus taking his wife Geneal. Coach Excel!, Uie ball team and cheer leaders to St. George and Page for games. They got beat considerably in St. George but won in Page. They had snow roads all the way and did not make very good time but reported an enjoyable trip. The DI P held their annual Christmas party last Thursday night in the South ward church with a turkey dinner served to members and their husbands, there were 20 present. Follow ing that a film was shown belonging to the BLM called the "Last Frontier". The Chamber of Commerce wanted the same film so joined with the DUP. The Mollen Brothers very gra ciously used their projector and operated it for the film, then when it was finished they showed some of their own pictures taken o f Christmas scenes on Fifth Avenue in New York City. John and Lola Zenz had a telephone call from the Cave Men back in Junction City, Kansas; they were leaving for Denver, Colorado where Cliff was scheduled for surgery in the Veteran's hospital Dec. 27, he promised to keep John in formed on his condition Laura and Reeves Baker have son Wilmer, his wife Sahrey Ann and their two kids here for a thirty day furlough. Wilmer is in the Air Force and has spent three years and two months in England. The grandparents had never seen those children so it is really an event for all of them. They will go to Boise, Idaho and spend Christmas with her people, then come back here. This snow and Dad's chores is giving Wilmer steady employment of quite a different nature to that he is used to. Wilmer and his wife were the speakers in the North ward Sacrament meeting, the cousins 3 sang Christmas carols The South ward had talks by Kay Gates, Mike Hatch and Berlin Osborn, Grena Mclnelly and Linda Alvey sang, accompanied by Betty Alvey. Gil and Donna Bailey went to Las Vegas to get Elaine and Dean Shurtz and of course the baby daughter, they came from Hawaii and visited friends and relatives along the way. Gloria Bailey came from Provo and they are expecting the rest of the family. A letter from Hulda Spencer says how she misses the people of Escalante and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sariah Alvey does not have to wonder what she will do for a job when it comes Spring; Ernie Griffin has her work all cut out for her. It seems she drove through his fence breaking all the boards and taking out one post, that old Pontiac still has lots of power. Always keep an open mind, is advice that is often said, some folks get it twisted and have open mouths instead. |