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Show Delta Students Rate High In Music Festival Enthusiasm is high at Delta higl school this week. Thirty-si- x talen ted students journeyed to Order ville Thursday afternoon and spenl the full day Friday performing be-fore some of the finest music crit-ics of the west. When the excite-ment was over and the last judges sheet was in, Delta students were found to average high on the rat-ing sheets. This high average is especially commendable when it is realized that Delta entered 22 events, well up among the highest number of events entered. Vocal judges were Richard P. Condie, assistant tabernacle choir conductor and vocal instructor at the University of Utah; Piano and Vocal, Prof. W. W. Peterson, U. of U. and Instrumental and Vocal, R. D. Gregory, director of bands, U. of U. Highlights from the judge's score sheets are: Joyce Terry, sen-ior, DHS, received the top rating for the third consecutive year, somewhat of a record for high school vocal achievement. The girls sextet turned in a superior performance. Dorothy Jeffery"s fine "quality of voice," earned for her a superior rating, which was also received by Kent Prestwich for his "good natural voice" and Fred Adams, with his "interesting interpretation" of his song. Stanley Black received a "high-ly superior" rating with his "good natural voice" in his singing of the "Lord's Prayer." Norma Deem's "voice tone quality" and the "good low notes" of Kenneth Fullmer en-titled these to superior rating. Cherie Hannifin received a highly superior rating with her "very good voice." Ray Wilkins turned in an excellent performance. The double mixed quartet received a good rating. Mary Lou Rawlinson received a highly superior rating with her "good natural quality". Those who expected high achiev ement from the girls' vocal trio and the mixed sextet were not disappointed. The trio, Cherie Hannifin, Lila Mae Sampson, and trio and Kent Prestwich, Kenneth the sextet , which includes the Fullmer and Winston. Christensen, both received top highly superior ratings, with no weak points re-corded b ythe judges. Delta was likewise will represent ed in the field of instrumental music, averaging well up in the top ratings. Three piano solos entered, all receiving superior ratings: Laur-el Anderson, with her own piano composition, and Norma Deem and and Donald Western, playing solos :from Chopin and F. Schubert. Don-ald, a freshmen ,was said to have imuch ability; Norma Deem has :fine natural ability, and Laurel was complimented for her good creative work, the only fault be-iing that this solo was not difficult ienough to show her real capabili-ties. The Superior trumpet trio, con-sisting of Harold Snow, David Seeg miller and Mark Harris was com-plimented on their fine tone qual-ity, as was Joe Bishop for his sup-erior saxophone solo. One of the instrumental high-lights of the meet was the Delta highly superior saxophone quartet, consisting of Joe Bishop, Leda Bige low, Verdene Finlinson and Ila Full mer, who were commended for tone quality and good intonation. Two clarinet organizations, a trio and quartet, turned in excell-ent performances, both playing with spirit and sincerity. Harold Snow and David Seegmiller receiv-ed excellent and superior ratings for their trumpet and cornet solos. With three mor years of competit-ion ahead, these boys are in a very favorable position with their fine tones and excellent rhythm. Delta students are to be con-gratulated on the fine showing they made and in the great num-ber of students 'who took part. . Boy Injured By Fall With Bike Deward Evans, old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, was injured Sunday about 6:30 p. m. in a fall. He and a young com-panion were playing on the ramp at the creamery, riding their bi-cycles down the incline. Deward fell off the side, landing on his head, and the bicycle on top of him. He was knocked unconscious and remained that way until Mon-day morning. Orvil Jeffey, coming by, picked the lad up and took him to his home. , & Volume 39 Number 41 Delta, Utah, Thursday, April 7, 1949 $3.50 a Year in Advance j Hinckley H.S. Vocalists Win High Ratings XneHinckley high school has some very talented and well-traine- d singers, who perform in an ex-cellent spirit of music," was the comment made by Richard P. Condie, judge of the vocal music at the rigion six music festival held at the Valley high school in Orderville on Friday, April 1, 1949. He urged many of them to contin-ue in their studies and specialize in the field of music. The Hinckley high school parti-cipated in nine numbers, six of which received a Number 1 rating. Three of them received Number 2 ratings. There were four divisions of ratings given. Number 1 is "highly superior"; Number 2 is "excellent"; Number 3 is "Good"; and Number 4 is "fair." The following vocal solos and ' their ratings are given: Jeff Carter singing "Songs of the Sea," rating 1- Evelyn Bliss, "Vienna, City of Dreams," rating 1; Mona Allred, "Thine Alone," rating 1; Lola Wright, "A Spirit Flower," rating 2; Wilmer Woodbury, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," rating 2. The male quartet, Jeff Carter, Wilmer Woodbury, June Hepworth and Duane Moody sang "Give Me a Free Life," and received a No. 1 rating. The double mixed quartet sang "Christian the Morn," and re-ceived a No. 1 rating. Singing here were June Hepworth, Duane Moody Carol Crafts, Mona Allred, Lola Wright, Evelyn Bliss, Jeff Carter, and Wilmer Woodbury. The girls trio, Carol Crafts, Mona Allred, and Evelyn Bliss sang "My Prayer." They received a No. 1 rating. Euth Talbot was accompanist for all numbers. On the return trip home this group enjoyed a tour through Zion Canyon. For many of them it was their first trip to this place. Gold and Green At Leamington Saturday Night Leamington ward, Deseret Stake, will hold their Gold and Green Ball Saturday night, April 9. Every one is invited to attend. The hall is beautifully .decorated for that night, carrying out the theme, "Easter Parade". 'Dancing opens at 9p. m., to music by the Moroni orchestra. Their Gold and Green Queen, Miss Iris Nielson, will be crowned with fitting ceremonies. Her attendants will be Joan Niel-son, Leda Bigelow, Verdene Finlin-so- Glenna Nelson and Janeane Nielson. Delta City Council Sets Date For Annual Clean-U- p Tuesday, May 3, has been set as Clean-U- p Day for Delta, ac-cording to Mayor Golden H. Black, and the Delta City Council. The day's campaign will be carried out as in other years, with an early start. Business houses will close for the day, and home owners will rid their premises of bushels of trash. The cemetery will be cleaned up by the IOOF, their annual cus-tom. Other civic organizations will help in the campaign. The Delta schools are being asked to set the same date to clean the school yard and premises. Further announcements will be made later. In the meantime citi-zens may start raking, pruning, piling and tidying in their yards. No telling what will be found, now that winter snows are melted. THEY REALLY SING Desert Sentinels Prove Ability In First Concert Here is some good advice, given free. Whenever the Desert Senti-nels give a concert, BE THERE. Their first public concert, given last Thursday night in the Delta high school auditorium, was superb far exceeding the already high ex-pectations the audience had of their performance. Superlatives are a necessity to tell of their ability and program. This male chorus, numbering 55 voices, is sponsored by the Delta JayCees, who are proud of it. They are directed by Ladd R. Cropper, who said Thursday night that wor-king with such a group of singers fulfills a wish he has had for 17 years. Organized as a permanent civic project, officers are J. Evan, Wright, business manager, Rulon Callister , president, and Willard Stephenson, secretary. Mrs. Crop-per is accompanist. PROGRAM IS ALL BEST Their program opened with their theme song, "Thy Sentinel Am I", by Parks. The chorus sang 15 other numbers, from which it would be impossibel to choose a best, as each seemed the best yet. Every taste was pleased, with such songs as the The Rangers Song, Mosquitoes, Stout Hearted Men, De Animals A Comin', Alice Blue G'own, and This Is My Country. And The Call of the Desert, a duet by Ward Spendlove and J. Evan Wright was a happy sur-prise. Ben Robison acted as master of ceremonies, after Eldon Eliason, president of JayCees, introduced the chorus. Mrs. Margaret Jensen, president of the Jay Cees wives, presented Mr. and Mrs. Cropper with a basket of spring flowers, and Mrs. Ruth W. Talbot, assistant accompanist, with a corsage. Guest soloist that night was Wal ter Richardson, from BYU, whose first song, Sylvia, evoked such ap-plause that he sang three encores. Soloists with the chorus were El-don Sorenson, Ben Robinson, J. Evan Wright and Ros Hilton. And a particularly popular number was a piano duet, using two pianos, by Mrs. Cropper and Mrs. Talbot, which was encored. Dr. Eddington, from the BYU, accompanied Mr. Richardson. At the close of the pro gram , the chorus repeated the theme song, in response to ap-plause. SING AGAIN THURSDAY Your next opportunity to hear the Desert Sentinels is Thursday night, April 7, in Hinckley. They will present the same program, and guest soloist that night will be Blaine Johnson, head of the music department at Dixie College. Members of the chorus are: 1st Tenors, Clair Acord, Gordon Bishop, Layton Bishop, Byron Carter, Geo. Ekins, Rex Carter, Lafe Nielson, La Var Owens, Lloyd Schlappi, Ward Spendlove, Glen Swalberg and Cluf Talbot. 2nd Tenors, Fred Adams, Cecil Bishop, Goerge Chamberlain, Talmage Christensen, Ancil Hall, Orlando Hepworth, Thurman Moo-dy, W. B. Pratt, Kent Prestwich, Glen Rawlinson, Eldon Sorenson, Roy Steele, Dee Stevens, and Wil-mer Woodbury. 1st Bass, Paul Adams, Irish And-erson, M. E. Bird, Clark Bishop, Stanley Black, June Hepworth.Niel Heyborne, June Hinckley, Earl Kel-ley, Melvin Memmott, Duane Moo-dy, Wayne Sorenson, Blaine Spend-love and J. Evan Wright. 2nd Bass J. Avery Bishop, Rulon Callister, Ormus Dutson, Melvin Hepworth, Ross, Hilton, Roy Hilton, Dan Pratt, Ben Robison, Calvin Skeem, Will-ard Stephenson, Pete Stewart, La Mar Terry, Clayton Stapley, Roy Twitchell and Ray Western. Throughout the week people have been calling for rserved seats. Therefore it is well to explain that at the Hinckley performance there will be no reserved seats, but everyone will be admitted at a general admission price of 65c, with first here have your choice of the seats. APRI 13 14 DHS Vocalists To Be Heard In Opera "Martha" "Martha" or "The Fair at Rich-mond," by Friedrich Von Slotow, is the opera to be presented this year by Delta high school singers. Two performcances will be given, Wednesday and Thursday nights, April 13 and 14 in the DHS audi-torium. The story of the opera is set in England in the days of good Queen Anne. Told in'3 acts, costumed for that period, the production is color-ful and filled with melody. Martha, the title role, is double cast, and Dorothy Jeffery will sing that part one night, and Shirlene Steele one night. Others in the cast are Joyce Ter-ry as Nancy, Kenneth Fullmer as Lionel, Fred Adams as Sir Tristan, Niel Heyborne as Plunket, Kent Prestwich as the sheriff, Ray Wil-kins, first farmer, and Stanley Black, second farmer. Three maids are Tharla Larson, Mary Lou Raw-linso- n and Cheri Hannifin. The chorus is made up of 90 voices. Evan Christensen, head of the music department, directs the opera, and statfcs that he is proud of the accomplishments of the cast. The singers have rehearsed with zeal, and their parts reveal their native abilities. Happily cast, "Mar tha" promises to be an outstand-ing event. Student directors assisting are Joe Barney and Sharon Robison, vocal; Bonnie Black, drama; Doro-thy Bishop and Norma Deem, cos-tumes; Verdene Finlinson and Shirley Deem, programs; Shirley Rose and Norma Kimber, publicity. Laurel Anderson is accompanist. Monan Lovell and Dick Clark will hanlde stage effects and proper-ties. Services Held In Sutherland For Aged Mother Funeral services were held for Mrs. Laura Elfors Erickson, 70, Tuesday morning. 10 a. m., in the Sutherland ward chapel, with Bish-op Frank Lyman conducting. Mrs. Erickson died at her home in Suth-erland Friday night, of causes in-cident to age. She was born Dec. 10, 1878, at Grantsville, a daughter of John and Joan Samuelson Elfors. She lived her early life there, and was married to John Erickson, August 3, 1896, in the Salt Lake temple. They lived in Grantsville, and in the spring of 1912 moved to Suther land to farm. The family home has been there since. Mr. Erickson died in the fall of 1921. A lifelong member of the LDS church, Mrs. Erickson was active in many church works. She had served in the Relief Society for many years, as visiting teacher, and as a teacher of teachers" top-ics. Her health began failing sev-eral years ago, causing her to give up her duties. Surviving are two sons, Golden and Eldon Erickson, and two dau-ghters, Mrs. Arvilla Johnson and Mrs. Irene Brumleyy, al of Suther-land; one sister, Mrs. Annie Marsh, of Tooele; 19 grandchildren, and 3 The services opened with the song "In My Garden of Tomorrow," by the double trio, Nella Jackson, Delia Johnson, Hazel Walker, Elinor Roberts, Dora Rose and Dale Bis-hop. The opening prayer was off-ered by R. L. Turner. Bishop George R. Jackson, of Salt Lake, former Sutherland resident and bishop of the ward, was the first speaker. Cutler Henrie and Bryant Larsen, also formerly bis-hops of Sutherland ward, and bishop Frank Lyman, were the fol- - lowing speakers. They paid tribute to Mrs. Erickson as a valued mem- - ber of the community, sincere and a loving wife and mother. Glen Rawlinson sang "One Sweet ly Solemn Thought", and at the close of the services, Mrs. Marie Moody sang "End of a Perfect Day". The benediction was given 'by Norman Erickson. Burial was at Grantsville where the grave was dedicated by Amon Johnson. Funeral Services For Mrs. Robinson Held Wednesday On March 30, 1949 at 1:00 p. m., funeral services were held in the Hinckley ward chapel for Mrs. Cora Robinson. She was a resident of Abraham and Hinckley since 1900. The services were conducted by Bishop Walter Ekins and were as follows: Hinckley ward choir opened with the favorite Mormon hymn, "Oh My Father". Invocation was offer-ed by Hugh Hilton. Remarks by BishopEkins. Solo, "Invocation" by Erma Cropper. First speaker Geo. Kelley, w of the deceased. Organ selection. "Going Home" by Ruth Talbot. Second speaker Arth-ur Reeve. Solo, "In The Garden" by Loren W. Ferre. Third and last speaker, Pres. Floyd Eyre, of the Canadian Mission, of the deceased. Tlren the choir end-ed the beautiful services with the well known hymn, "Abide With Me Randall Swensen offered the benediction. Burial was in the Hinckley ceme-tery. Graveside dedication was of-fered by Patriarch, C. R. Woodbury. The family expresses their thanks and appreciation for the many beautiful flowers sent sympathies given from their many friends. Furniture Store Opens in Delta A new store will open in Detla this week, handling furniture and appliances, and operated by J. N. Hansen, of Ephraim, and his son, Don J. Hansen. The business is located in the building west of the Sterling Pro-duce, and is being redecorated this week for the opening. The firm will handle furniture, appli-ances, floor coverings, rugs, car-peting and linoleums. They are now operating in Price with a store similar to the one they will open in Delta. The elder Mr. Hansen will remain in Eph-raim, with occasional visits to Delta. The son, Don J. Hansen, wil make his home in Delta and run the local store. Regional Meet Of Municipal Heads In Delta The yearly regional Muncipal of-t- Utah Municipal League,' will ficials conference, sponsored by be held in Delta April 20. All muni-cipal officials of Millard county will attend for sessions from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. This is the first year Delta has been host to the meeting. Six experts in their fields will be speakers at the meetings, com-- ing from the state organization, and will give their aid in solving municipal problems. Delta Istalls New Culverts Delta city is installing 16 new galvanized culverts, dia- - j meter and 30 feet long in ditches where they cross the city streets. The new culverts replace the nar- - row wooden bridges. Cost of installation is around $1,000, and is under direction of Glen Stewart, city councilman, and head of the streets and side-- walks committee. WHO'S WHO? ? i - ' v . ; i ? i i ' . "! : I I - - , ' "-- ' ?'--' X , I i 1 ,i " I - : j No,-- this little boy is not losing his breeches. That was the style in those days, to drape the blouse the hips at the top of the trousers, and hope for the best. No galluses nor suspenders marred the effect and when well-round- and Wed out, as this young man was, Nature provided bumps that help-ed keep the pants from descend-ing and becoming hobbles. This picture is just about 50 years old, for the little man will be 54 years old in May, so they say. Is is another of Mr. Matson's photographs, introducing the fence and gate, instead of the fringed stool. Anyhow, this little man was far too grown up to perch on a stool. He was old enough to have a hair cut, and just some blonde curls left on top, not down to fyis shoulders. There are no curls left on top nowadays, for time has hobbed the gentleman concerned of many locks. And worse than that, those curves are gone, and he is absolut-ely dependent on suspenders these days. But even built like a bean Pole, as some folks say, he is still a mighty popular man in the com-munity. People are always asking him to say a few words, and he does, at great length. He gets asked again, he is that eloquent. And he is a great favorite with children, never too busy to answer them, even when busiest. He was born in a flourishing west Millard community, where he grew up with a brother and two sisters. He attended school in Hin-ckley, whizzing there and back by horse and buggy. And he was a musical cuss, too, and when his town organized a band, he was right there with them, one of their loudest tootlers. He is a veteran of World War I, and still dons his uniform for American Legion doings. He is a father and grandfather now, that should be a big help in sleuthing as to who this is. And he has lived in the town where he was born all of his life, and is busy as a bee, especially at Christmas times. Now can you guess who this is? While ponder-ing over this old-tim- don't you think that is an extra pretty collar all crocheted around, that dressed this boy up for this picture? Did you recognize the Bennett brothers, Henry, Jack and Carl, in last week's Who's Who? They real-ly did look like that, for the cam-era does not lie. Honors Won By Delta Students At B. A. C. Meet Delta high school won seven honors in competition in business events on Vocational day at BAC at Cedar City recently. More than 600 students from 20 high schools took part. A. W. Stephenson, for-mer Deltan, and head of the busi-ness department at BAC, had Voc-ational day in charge. Here are the award winners. 1st year Shorthand, Delta took first place, with team members Jean Pratt Jean Allen and Cherie Hann-ifin. Individual honors went to Jean Pratt, first, and Jean Allen, second. Second year typing, Delta again placed first, with team mem-bers Jean Allen, Gerry Turner and Myrle Barney. Individual honors went to Jean Allen, second . Second year Shorthand, Delta place second, with a team of Hel-en Watson, LaMae Finlinson and Norma Deem. Bookkeeping, Delta placed third, with a team of Dor-othy Bishop,, Jean Pratt and Shir-ley Deem. Dine and Dance At Hinckley Vard Reunion All children of Primary age of members of the Hinckley ward or former members of the ward are invited to eat lunch at 3 p m. in the school lunch room and to a dance afterwards. This will be the first event of the ward reunion, Saturday, April 9. The second ser-ving is to be at 6 p.m., with a third at 7 and the final one at 8 p.m. For each serving the program committee has arangd for a lively program, and a delicious hot din-ner. All over fifty are urged to eat at 6, other married people at 7 and the unmarried people at 8 p.m. However, if it is to your inconven-ience to eat at the time your par-ticular group is eating, it is permis-sible for you to eat the hour of your choice even at three o'clock in the afternoon with the Primary children. It is a great pleasure of the com-mittee to announce that at the dance a floor show will be given by Mrs. Kay Allred or Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Allred is a talented dancer, who has been doing tap and ballet dacing on a professional level for several years. It will be a rare treat for anyone to enjoy. Delta FF A Wins Honors at State Convention in S. L The Delta FFA chapter won high honors at State convention which !'; was held at the Newhouse hotel at Salt Lake from March 31 to April 2. At the public speaking contest held March 31, Gill Hilton took third place honors. His talk was Farmer Cooperative, an Opportun-ity or a Liability., The judges said that Mr. Hilton's manuscript was the best, but he was a junior and his delivery was not as good as that of the winner. There were seven other speakers. The state farmer candidates, Keith Black, Reed Bunker, Sheldon Calister received this degree and the pin that goes with it. John Gardner won second place in the state electricity contest and Reed Bunkr won third place in the farm mechanics contest. The chapter record books re-ceived fourth place in the state contest for record books. Dairymen Meet Thursday Night There will be a meeting of the members of the Millard Dairy Assn at the Delta High School, Thurs-day, April 7, at 8 p. m. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunsaker of Ruth, Nevada, a girl, April 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hunsaker and Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Bennett. Give to Conquer Cancer Is Plea Through April the public is ask-ed to "Give to Conquer Cancer," by coin collectors in the business district, and by personal contacts. Every dollar raised will go into the fight against cancer, which goes on every day of the year. The dollars you give are spent in this way: 35c fer medical ser-vice, to detect cancer and to help in need cases; 22c for public edu-cation, to teach everyone that ear-ly cancer can be cured; 25c for can cer research, to find a cure for cancer; 8c for administration; 6c for fund raising; and 4c for re-serve. Cancer is a serious problem, not only because it is second highest cause of death in the United States today, but because thousands of its victims die needlessly. Your contributions all help the Amer-ican Cancer Society's program to find the cause and cure of cancer. Represent Delta Chapter at FFA State Meet - 'W' ' v J- - ''J t- - J f 1 ' Wj ' .V;.' jj '( 'Ml. ;i Delta chapter Future Farmers of America, was represented by these five at the 21st annual convention of the Utah asocia-tion- , FFA, on Friday and Satur-day in Salt Lake City. They are John Gardner, try ing for the $100 state electrici-ty award; Reed Bunker, apply-ing for State Farmer degree and S100 state farm mechanics Myrle Barney, chapter sweetheart; Keith Black, apply-ing for State Farmer degree; Gill Hilton, representative in the state public speaking contest; ' and Sheldon Callister, applying j for the State Farmer degree. Gill Hilton, chapter reporter, makes a report in this issue on their ratings at the state meet. I Sunday School Invites All To Easter Fete Delta First ward Sunday School will be hosts at an Easter party on Saturday, April 16, for all ward members and their friends. Lunch will be eaten at noon, at the sand hills, and a program given later. Guests will return to Delta about 4 p.m. Those attending are to bring a boxed lunch, not fancy, but filling. The Sunday School will furnish punch. Plan on being at the sand hills by noon, ready for food, fun and frolic. Delta High School Plans Annual Prom For April 22nd Plans for the Delta high school junior prom are in full swing. Com-mittee members in charge of this event that will usher in the spring social season are Gill, Hilton Shar-on Robinson, Cherie Hannifin Mark Harris and John Gardner. Class advisors are J. H. Snow and Violet Snow. The date that has been set is Friday, April 22, although the theme and orchestra will be an nounced later, the decorations pro-mise to be very beautiful. |