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Show Volume 42 Number 2 Delta, Utah, Thursday, July 12, 1951 $3.50 a Year in Advance Hinckley Plans Gala Pioneer Day Celebration Hinckley will play host on July 23rd and 24th at a gala celebration of Pioneer Days. Mayor Swensen and his helpers for this affair have worked diligently to offer a full program to the interest of all. Two nights of rodeo are plan-ned, with many novelty features being included, with the Grand Entry being at 8:15 p. m. on each night, July 23rd and July 24th. Early Tuesday morning, July 24 the town will be booming with the blasts and echoes of the Sun-rise Salute. At 9 a. m. the spectacular par-ade will begin. Here you will view floats representing 80 of the bus-iness men in west Millard, the Deseret stake, many of the wards and various LDS auxilary organ-izations, as well as many civic groups. This promises to be one of the best parades you have seen, is the remark of chairmen Dean aaiuoi ana raarion unienbeck. Immediately following the par-ade, a program will be held in the Hinckley Ward Chapel, under the direction of the MIA officers, with Ross Hilton as speaker of the day. Although the complete pro-gram can not yet be announced, some of the numbers which will be included are: A vocal solo from Ladd Cropper, a speech from Mar-len- e Ekins, who is Miss Utah for the day, an organ and piano duet by Ruth Talbot and Roma Ekins, and numbers from a boys' quartet, consisting of Duane Stewart, Ron-ald Nielson, Daryl Cropper and Dale Bliss. For the interest of the young-sters, the Primary officers will sup-ervise children's sports, at 2 p. m. Novelty races and games will be on the agenda, with prizes galore being offered. At 3:00 p. m. a baseball game has been planned; although the negotiations are not yet complet-ed with the visiting team. The final offering on the pro-gram will be the rodeo again at 8:15 p. m. The Hinckley town purchased 20 head of bucking broncs from the Indian reservation at Ibapah.These horses have been tried and are really wirey. These horses were purchased for the Helladoro at Las Vegas for their wild horse race, and then were purchased by the Hinckley Town. There will also be a section of junior rodeo for boys 10 to 13 years of age. This is being spon-sored by George Talbot. Riders wishing to participate in junior rodeo contact George Talbot. Mr. Talbot is 'furnishing and stock and the Spon Due for the junior rodeo section. Riders for the senior section must pay an entrance fee and con-tact Grant Hardy or Clfff Talbot on or before July 21. $5 entrance fee for all riding. $10 for calf rop-ing and wild cow milking. There will be a prize given for best all around cowboy. The "all around cowboy" will be judged on point system. One point for every dollar he earns at the two days celebration. To qual-ify for the all around prize, cow-boys must participate in at least THREE EVENTS., and wild cow milking will not count, as one of the events. The Grand Entry will begin at 8:15 p. m. Concessions will be under the direction o the Hinckley band mo-thers organization. Are Outstanding Beehive and Scout . . . , i y; .. .. 1 v - w . " f , : I r ' " v i - r ' i ' - wA r v 1 " t v . .. X " 'l ! - J V Deseret Stake MIA has re -- cognized two outstanding indivi-duals for their accomplishments in beehive and scout work. Neil Lake, age 14. son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Lake of Lynn-dy- l was selected as one of the most outstanding and represent-ative scouts in Deseret district. Neil was chosen not only be-cause of his splendid attiude to-ward scouting but because he has recently earned 27 merit badges. He belongs to Troop 150 of Lynndyl and his leader is Dick Hayes. He attended the MIA June conference as a re-presentative of Deseret stake. In the near future he will re-port his trip. Ila Rae Taylor, age 14, was selected as one of the most out- - standing and representative BeeHive girls in the stake. Miss Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Taylor of Delta. In June she was graduated from BeeHive work as an honor bee with 59 honor badges! The most honor badges ever earn-ed by an individual girl in the history of the stake. Mrs. Verda Little was her Beekeeper. Miss Taylor is a member of the Delta First ward. She also has a re-cord of not missing a meeting in two years. Miss Taylor also attended the MIA conference in Salt Lake City as a representative of the stake. She will report her trip on the same program with Scout Lake at a stake function in the near future. Judge llovl Puts 2 On Probation Cordell Edwards, Delta nd Ger-ald Skeem, Oasis, found guilty of grand larceny in a recent district court session in Fillmore, were put on probation for an indefinite len-gth of time by Judge Will Hoyt on Tuesday, July 10. Both men will re-port at each session of the court until the probationary period is over. rs Take To The Hills For Encampment Off to the hills trooped the of Millard County Monday on their annual encampment in Oak Creek Canyon. Boys' clubs will be camping in the upper camp and girls' in the lower. The three day event will find members, leaders, and interested parents participating in a variety of activities to promote handi -- craft and nature learnings along with "just for fun" events. Officers will be elected to manage the pro-blems of the group. In charge are Rodney ,G. Rick-enbac-county agricultural agent, Lehi S. Rogers, Ass't County agri-cultural agent, and Sarah Nielson, home demonstration agent. Millard County History Books Now Available Do you know that Delta has had three other names before it was finally decided to call it Delta af- - ter the .name was suggested by John Steele. Do you know that it was in Deseret that the Millard stake was divided in 1912 into Millard stake and a new stake, "Deseret Stake". Do you know there used to be a newspaper in Deseret and one at Clear Lake. Do you know that there used to be a bank at Oasis and that at one time Oasis was larger than any town in West Millard county. Do you know Oak City used to have several saw mills and that silkworms were raised there by Alvin Prows - - that in 1875 the United Order was estsablished and lived by the members of the Oak City ward. Do you know that Leamington was named after a town in Eng-land. Do you know Hinckley was first called Deseret number 3, then Bloomington before it was named Hinckley. Do you know anything about the early .history of Burbank, G.andy and Garrison. Do you know Abraham was first established as a "Church Farm" and was called Zarahemla for a while. Have you been told just how it happened Topaz was located where it was and have you ever heard 'first hand information about what went on inside Topaz. Do you know Lynndyl had six bishops and 7 with their present one. Do you remember Dr. Tracy - -- and the trials and hardships of getting established at Sutherland. Do you know that there used to be a spur of a railroad run to Sugarville. Do you know that the settlers of South Tract came from the cen-tral states after, reading widely adversised bulletins. Do you know anything about the ghost towns of Millard county. You will find all this information and much more in the Millard Co. history book just off the press, "Milestones of Millard", written and compiled by Sebrina Ekins of Hinckley and Stella Day of Fill-more. The book has been two years in the making and contains 825 pages of histories of all the towns, pictures of all bishops, war casual-itie- s, nearly 300 pictures of the first settlers of West Millard be-sides a few more recent pictures. Selling committees have been named in all the towns and those that have ordered the book will reecive their books at the end of the week or the first of next. The books will be on sale in in Delta after the Fourth of July in both Fillmore and Delta. The book has been published by the Art City Publishing Company at an approximate cost of $8,500. Nearly $800 has been spent in copying pictures from the originals for use in the book. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers are the sponsors behind the book and solicit your cooperation in this worthwhile project. Get your book now as only one thousand copies have been allot-ted for West Millard County and hundreds have already been sold! Belta-L- C Bus Is Poniolishod Caught between "the devil and the deep blue sea," Dee Orton, operator of the Delta Bus Line, had his bus completely demolished in a four vehicle accident occur-ring last Friday at 5600 South State just out of Murray. No one was seriously injured. Enroute down the same lane of traffic on the busy highway were a car, a truck, the bus, and an oil tanker with trailer. The car sig-nalled for a left hand turn. The truck and bus signalled they were slowing down, but the tanker was unable to do so quickly enough. Consequences: the tanker ram-med the bus; the bus, the truck, and the truck, the car. Then the trailer ran into the tanker, which gave the vehicles another series of bumps. The bus, to quote Dee, was "folded like an accordian." Witnessing the accident was a state highway patrolman who was travelling in another lane. He gave tickets to the driver of the car for driving without a license, and to the driver of the tanker, for driving too close and too fast for safety. Receiving minor cuts and bruises were Mr. Orton, Wilford McClellan, and Biah Sjostrom. This accident, caused through no fault of Mr. Orton's is the first ac-cident he has been involved in in fifteen years. Delta Celebrates "Bang Up" Fourth of July "Bigger and Better" was the verdict of the crowds who turned out to celebrate and participate in the July 4 celebration spon-sored by the American Legion Post 117 last Wednesday. Opening with the traditional sunrise salute, the post kept act-ivities popping all day long to amuse the young and old. There was also a patriotic program held in the morning to give the seri-ous and thoughtful note to the holiday. Hinckley City and Hinckley Ward won first and second prizes 'for floats entered in the parade with the Deseret Stake taking 3rd prize. There were so many fine entrants this year the judges had a difficult time deciding. Delta and Sutherland met in the afternoon ballgame with Delta coming out on top after the teams tied often in the seventh inning of the game. The score was 15-1- Clinton Sampson of Delta hit the only homer and at a very oppor-tune time. The bases were loaded. The fireworks display in the early evening was beautiful. Only one minor mishap occurred when a 15 inch shell exploded premature ly. No one was hurt. After losing money on similar celebrations for the past two years, the post managed to break even this year. It cost approximately $900. They thank the city and county for the financial contribu-tions they made and the people for the support they gave. Men who chairmaned the dif-ferent activities were: sunrise sa-lute, Neil and Bill Bishop; parade, Bill Bishop; children's sports, Ar-ja- Dekker; program, Rex Carter; dances, Frank Bishop; and fire-works, Rex Jensen. Delta High Band Summer Schedule Full of plans for the summer is the Delta high school band un-der the direction of Evan Christ-ense- n. Their first appearance for the season was at the Delta 4th of July celebration where they par-ticipated in the parade and gave a concert on the high school lawn. Last Saturday found them pla-ying at the race meet in Fill-more. On July 14 they will march in the parade at the Ute Stam-pede in Nephi and play in the rodeo there that evening. Following an annual tradition, they will appear in the July 24 parade in Salt Lake City. The band will leave for this engage-ment on July 23 and return on the 25th. This year the summer band num bers about sixty players.They have rehearsals on Mondays and Thurs-days. The Thursday after they return from Salt Lake City, they will give a concert on the high school lawn. Services Held For Mary K. Daniron Funeral services were conduct-ed for Mrs. Mary Abiah Kelley Dam ron, 77, Thursday in the Eleventh Ward in Salt Lake City. She died of a coronary occulsion July 8 in a Salt Lake hospital. Bishop Roy West presided during the services where Mr. Max Elia-so- n and Mr. Nels Petersen, former residents of the West Millard area but now of Salt Lake City were the speakers. Mrs. Ora Gardner, Mrs. Thelma Black, and Miss Bon-nie Black of Delta sang two tiros with Mrs. Ruth Talbot accompany-ing them at the piano. Two violin selections were played by a young lady who labored in the mission field at the same time as Harold Cropper. Mr. Cropper accompanied her on the piano. Mr. Eldon Elia-so- n of Delta dedicated the grave. Among those who attended the funeral from here were Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Brown, Mrs. Nora Petty, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Warnick, Mrs. Pat Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kelly, and Mrs. Biah Sjostrom. Huge Crowd Fetes Eddie Q. Dutson Attek City The Oak City Homecoming and organ dedication at Oak City was the largest and( perhaps best enj-oyed day everfhad in Oak City. Over 900 people attended . Visitors from far and near attended and were guests of the Oak City peo-ple. Visitors enjoyed with the citi-zens a fine program . E. Q. Duts-on, the honored one of the pro-gram, was feted. A fine lunch at mid-da- y and afterwards races for the children. At 3 p. m. the Oak - City ballteam won over the Hinckl-ey team in a league game. The score was 16 to 6. A chicken din-ner was served: from 6 to 9 p. m. in the Amusement Hall, with rolls and all that makes a 'dinner. Flo-wers decorated the tables. A dance completed the day. This day was enjoyed without a cashier, a cash register or an open wallet, showing the mass cooperation of the people of Oak City with the many visitors pre-sent. Temple Excursion To Canada Is Being Planned i Tentative plans are under way by the Deseret Stake Genealogical Committee for a temple excursion to the Mormon Temple in Cards-to- n, Canada via the temples at Logan, Utah and Twin Falls, Ida. If twenty or more people contact the committee to go," Cecil Losee will drive the Stake bus, leaving Delta on Tuesday, July 17. Time will be taken to sight-se- e along the way and they will go and return on different routes, tak-ing in Yellowstone National Park one time. The first stop will be at Logan where excursion members will take in the afternoon or ev-ening sessions in the temple. They plan to be in Twin Falls the next day. Bus fare will be $20 . The trip will take seven or eight days, de-pending on the will of the people who go. The committee sponsored a sim-ilar trip to the temple in Mesa; Arizona, earlier this year. The work accomplished, the good will they will spread from Deseret Stake, and the fun the members had at that time have made the com-mittee decide to make plans and preparations for the Cardston trip. Ute Stampede Will Feature Harmonettes For the third consecutive year, the Harmonettes, girls trio, from Delta will be featured at the Ute Stampede in Nephi this weekend. The trio, consisting of Lila Mae Sampson, Bonnie Black, and Cherie Hannifin, have thrilled audiences all over southern Utah with their close harmonies in the past few years. Dale Johnson on the accordion and Homer Christensen at the bass furnish musical accompaniment for the girls. The group will par-ticipate in the rodeo programs in the evenings and on the publicity programs during the afternoons. Helta Queen Kntrants Cliosen Gay Christensen, daughter of Mrs. Leah Christensen, was chosen as queen .to represent Delta in the "Days of the Old West" Queen contest to be held July 24 at Hinck ley. Her attendants will be Lucile Bennion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Bennion, and Grace Christ-ensen, wife of Mr. Homer Christen-sen. They will ride in the parade with the queen entrants from oth-er Millard county towns on July 24 in Hinckley. That evening Gay will compete with the other girls to see who will reign during the celebration in Deseret in August. The girls were chosen on Horse-manship, 50; personality, 30; and posture 20. Mitchell Wins With Davidson Horse at Fillmore I "Mm - r - . - I ; ? i ; . Two happy Delta boys are caught by the camera at the peak of a successful day for them. Vernon Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mitchell of Delta, sits proudly astride the race horse, Billie, after winning the first race on July 5 at the Fill-more Homecoming Race Meet. Jackie Davidson of Delta, own-er of the horse, and a California jockey are pictured with him. The horse ran three-eighth- s of a mile in 39.2 seconds. A horse, Merri- - nod, also owned by Davidson took a first place at the races on July 7. Melvin, who began jockey work this summer, rode a win-ner on July 4. That time. Sea Bun, a ran one-ha- lf mile in S5.4 seconds. New Officers For Legion Post Ul Recent elections in the Arthur L. Cahoon Post 89 of the American Legion found Jim Owens taking over the eammandership 'from Ver-ru- e Theobald who has served dur-ing the past year. Other officers elected are Darwin Barney and Grant Workman, vice commanders, William Mortensen, adjutant; Leo-nard Vodak, Sgt. at Arms; Parley Roper, chaplain; and Verrue Theo-bald, historian. The main activity on a long list planned for the coming year is the. remodeling of the legion home so it can be- - used for social func-tion's. MEETING NOTICE: Arthur L. Cahoon-Pos- t 89 will hold a meet-ing in the legion hall on the sug-ar factory road, Monday, July 16, at 8 p .m. Delta I. O. O. F. Fleets Officers Elected to lead the Delta Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at a recent meeting were: Frank Rawlinson noble grand; Dick Hunsaker, vice grand; Ches-ter Corbett, recording secretary; Lester Welton, treasurer; Lionel Riding, financial secetary; Ray Steele, L. S. noble grand; Richard Baker, R. S. noble grand; Wallace Whicker, R. S. vice grand; Irvin Allred, L. S. vice grand; Fred Gav-in, chaplain; Earl Sagers, warden; G. E. Roundy, conductor; Jack Daly-insid-guardian; Alden Brunsen, outside guardian; Stanley Steele, right scene supporter; and Edgar Mills, left scene supporter. Mr. Lionel Riding presided at the installation o' the new officers. Utah lodges of the IOOF are conducting a Grand Lodge Cara-van to promote good will through-out the state. To do this members of all the lodges are invited on special days to attend meetings at specified places. Representing Delta at such a meeting in Mount Pleasant last Saturday were Owen Holt, George Roundy, Vein Anderson and Her-- , man Munster. Delta will play host in October. Boy Scouts Set Summer Camp AtMavao Lake Boy Scouts of Southern Utah National Parks Councill will meet for their summer camp next week at Navajo Lake on the Cedar mountains. The camp will open Monday morning, July 16 and will dose Saturday, July 21. Scouts will receive intensive training while at camp and also can be examined for advancement m all departments of Scouting. Besides the training there will be games, hikes, boating, and lots f eating, to keep the Scouts 'busy all the time. Scouts are to bring their own equipment, utensils and food, and W'H cook for themselves while at the camp. Scouts lacking transp-ortation, or leadership for the t"P are asked to contact either Lionel Taylor, Grant Snow or Wal- - Warnick, and these needs will e seen to. Richard Snow and Merlin Theo-bald will leave Friday to make tfte initial preparations for the camP, and during the camp will act as trainers 'for the boys who w'sh to make advancement. Another Scouting activity this summer is the Spanish trail trek tftat will be staged August 9, 10 and 11, with the boys folowmg lhe Old Spanish Trail. Dances Planned At Delta IlaM The MIA of Deseret and Oasis will sponsor a dance and program Saturday, July 14, in the Delta Op-en Air dance hall at 8:30 p. m. Music will be by the Oak City or-chestra. There will be a charge of 25c per person. Refreshments are free. On Friday, July 20, in the open air hall, the Deseret stake will sponsor a dance with the DeVon Swingsters from Manti playing. A charge of $1 per couple and single ladies free will be made. Latly Uons Hold Meeting New officers will be installed and new members initiated at the Lady Lion's meeting to be held Wednesday evening at the park north of the swimming pool. Din-ner will be served and a quiz pro-gram put on. Committee in charge for the ev-ening are Norma Pearson, Donna Sorensen, Ava Starley, Betty Bak-er and Harriet Eliason. Births This Veek . . . To Raymond and Maxine Bliss Finlinson of Oak City, a boy on July 6. To Philip and Beverly Christen-sen Eliason of Deseret, a boy on July 7. To Robert and Peggy Bennett Hunsaker, of Ruth Nev., a boy on July 7. Mr. Gordon Christensen spent e Week end visiting his sister a brother and families, Mr. and Irs. Ned Church and Mr. and Mrs. . |