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Show (SlIhA. &JVUT- -- 144328 tA cJiappy Qfeai NEWS FROM OUR BOYS AND GIRLS IN IDE U. S. SERVICE By Twila KearL Wallace Bitton who has been stationWalters near Fort Worth, Texas, arrived in Randolph the morning of Dec, 27 and will have an eight day furlough to spend with his wife 11a Wilson Bilton and his two sons Dennis and Ronny, and his daughter They spent three days in Ogden with Wallaces family then returned to Randolph. Wallace operated the Sinclair Service station in Randolph for several months and made many friends in our locality. He has been in the Army for about five months. A dance was given Friday night, Dec. 29th in the recreation hall honoring the iboys who are home on leave and furlough, including Marine Ray Osborne, S 2c Bob Jackson, Wallace Belton and Major Otto Kennedy, and also in honor of Evan Helstrom who will leave Jan. 8th for service with the U. S. Forces. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corless recently received a letter from their son Frank who has been transferred from the Navy base at San Diego, to the Basic Engineering school at Gulf Port, Miss., where he will take eight weeks schooling. His raitng has been advanced from S 3c to that of Fireman Second class. Mr. and Mrs. Vloe Jackson were very pleasantly surprised when their son, Bob, who has been in the Navy for the past few months, arrived home Dec. 23. Bob has been assigned to one of the Navy destroyers and has been on one compartively short voyage. He will leave Randolph Sunday for Salt Lake and will leave there,, the next morning for the Pacific coast. Major Otto Kennedy called his folk's from California last week saying he was on his way home. Otto has just come from Australia. Mrs. Robert Calder, the former Maxine. .McKjnn on, receiyed a telegram from the War Department In .Washington, D. C.,- - telling her that her husband had been slightly wounded. When Bob Vfcas last heard from he was with an infantry unit in Germany. Lt. Cj.g.) Lloyd Schlappi sends us greetrgj ir.ro A I? ska, and at the time he wrote his letter was busy preparing for Christmas. He says "Our branch of the church here is presenting a Chris'.ms; prgeant on Christmas eve. We have really been busy lately wonting on it. The costumes) stage properties,, etc., are all dificult to obtain so We a.e iidi ig our tiuuL.es. We have around 35 out each Sunday evening to Sacrament meeting. We are now in the process cf organizing an MIA. Lloyd eft Seattle a year ago Dec. 15th for his assignment in the far north. ed at Camp Jol-Jien- An Independent Newspaper Devoted ToThc Interests Of The People Of Rich Countv and Lower Bear River Valley Volume 17 Number 47 Randolph. Utah. Friday Dec. 29. 1944 $1.50 Per Year CORRECT ADDRESS Advance CHANGES MADE , e. I Locals Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Marshall and dau- ghter Doris and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jackman and sons Dee and David, mo- OF OVERSEAS MEN , IN POINT RATION VERY IMPORTANT OF MANY FOODS News concerning men overseas, of vital importance to their families, is often delayed unnecessarily due to the failure of dependents to notify the War Department of changes in address, the Ninth Service Command Adjutant Generals office, Fort Douglas, Utah, declared today. In one month as many as 4,000 telegrams were returned to Washington, D. C., because the addressee could not be found, official reports reveal. Pracwas tically every case of due to failure of the addressee to report the correct and complete address. In keeping records of Americas millions in service, the Adjutant Generals office accepts the responsibility of notifying far.uLea as soon as possible after a serviceman has become a casualty. Receiving this news late, or from other than official sources, is a great hardship to a soldiers family. Telegraph offices receiving messages for delivery cooperate fully in attempting to locate addressees and exhaust every i oneiM3 me-prior to returning them to the War Department. However, it is necessary to return thausands stampedv "Address Incorrect. Emergency . addressees who have mo.ed after departure of a soldier for overseas duty, or for other reasons, are urged to inform The Adjutant Generals Office, War Department, Washington, J5, D. C., Attention: Casualty branch. Doth new " old adaresses, should be given in addition to the soldiers full Hcinic, ctj organize tion, and his APO number. non-delive- ry arf , By Fred G Reinert LAKETOWN NEWS Evanston Resident Passes Marshall L. Bruce, 60, rancher and coal miner of Almy, died Sunday after a illness in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lester Sims. He Kan born in Almy, Dec. 16, 18s4, a son of James B. and Isabel Bruce, who came from Scotland. He married of Almy, Dec. 16, hai Sarah 1908. She died in August, 1929. Mr. Bruce for man years was employed in the Bear River Coal Co., mines at Almy, where he also engaged in ranching. He was a member of the Almy local of the United Mine Workers. Ten sons and daughters survive r Mrs. Lester Sims and Mary Bruce, Evanston; Mrs. Delmore Eastman, Woodruff; Pfc. Wright S. Bruce, army air force, Yucca, Ariz. ; M Sgt. Chester Bruce, Dutch East Indies; Corp, Bird Bruce, infantry in France since Clarence Wilson, Harry and James B. Bruce, Evanston; three sisters, Mrs. George Sessions, Evanston; Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, Randolph, and Mrs. Wright Scofield, Kemmerer, and Casper; also 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted In the Evanston LDS First ward chapel Thursday by Victor W. Matthews, bishop. Burial in the city cemetery. Mr. Bruce is well known by many Randolph people, he has many relatives residing at Randolph. four-mont- hs n Special Christmas music and theme for sermons were featured in Sacrament meeting on Christmas eve. The grade school children, under the direction of Mrs. Gretta Ester-hold- t, Mrs. Edna Wahlmsley and Mrs. Evelyn Alley, presented their Christmas program at the Garden City hall on Wednesday evening and at Laketown Thursday evening. at both There was a fine turn-operformances. The pupils rendition of their parts wm excellent, and the program being acclaimed as one of the best school programs in years. . ut J ' Mr. and Mrs. Duane Jensen and 3 small children of Cleveland, Utah, were Wednesday to Friday guests at the home of Mrs. Willis E. Kearl in Round Valley. Mrs. Jensen Is Mrs. Kearls daughter Reatha. D-da- y; - - The following telegram was received from the District OPA office: New rationing order from Washington, D. C., effectie Dec. 26th: Red stamps as through including P5, cancelled Q5, R5, S5; remainl valid sugar stamps 30 through 33 and stamp 40 canceled all home canning coupons and certificates canceled only sugar stamp 34 remains valid; Red 6tamps T5 through and including X5 valid Dec. 31th; Blue stamps C2 .through G2 valid Jan. 1. Emphasize fact majority of canned vegetables returned to rationing December 26; canned fruits and all meat changes effective Jan. 1st, excepting butter now 24 points a pound; change in military picture in Europe necessitates change in governments rationing policy. Drastic action followed by colemn warning OPA Administrator Chester Bowles that civilian food supplies are at lowest point since war and statement by Republican Congressman, Thomas A. Jenkins of Ohio, chairman War Food Study committee, that ammunitions come first on production schedules, while food 13 secondary OPA chose Christmas holiday week end to place its new order in effect to prevent rush by Tioarders to sock up utility beef, veal, bacon, pork Beef and veal shoulders, spareribs. liver ad some sausages, will Ibe removed from the point free list January 1. .j Canned vegeables returned to rationing list Dec. 26th j and asparagus, green erd waxed beans, com spinach and peas. be-ga- ns tored to Ogden Christmas day and were guests for Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Edfrs. Layton Marshall. Miss Joyce Peart of Salt Lake City is home for the holidays. ) Miss Kathryne McKinnon is also at home for the holidays. Supt. Earl F. Passey has been ill for several days. It i3 reported that Rich county and Wayne county are the only counties dn the state to go over the top in E bond sales. W. T. Rex and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rex were in Salt Lake last Thursday, Dec. 21st. Ray Osborn is' home on furlough. Joe Wilson, son of Mrs. Wm. Corless, Ray has been overseas for the past two returned to Nevada Tuesday after years. spending the Christmas day with his Mrs. .Merrill. Johnson is home again mother.- ' with- her folks. Junior Hutchinsen and brother of Mrs. Kay Larson has returned home Evanston were stage passengers to after spending several weeks with her Evanston . Wednesday. The boys had husband In the. east. been visiting their grandparents,- Mr. , . Mrs. Leo McKinnon, daughter Arlene and Mrs. Dave Norris. , and Mrs. R. G. Marshall were in EvanMrs) Edna Smith spent Xmas at ston Monday. Evanston with her mother. Jfr. and Mrs. N. L. Gray were in Alma Argyle was a stage passenger ' ' Evanston Monday. to Evanston Thursday. Mrs. Willa Thomock Kennedy was Miss Marie Brough, daughter of Mr. home for Christas, returning Wednes- and Mrs. Arthur Brough, left Friday for , day. Salt Lake. She will live with her Mrs. Jane Jones and Mrs. Althea grandmother and attend school this Ellis were stage passengers last Satur- winter. day, enroute for Evanston to spend the Geo. Kennedy of Ogden came Thurs, holidays. day to look after his interests here. He expects to return in a day or two. and Boyd Jones and a . John Jones HAKE EVER were stage passenEvanston friend of PAT DAT gers to Randolph Thursday. Mearl Marshall acted as mail carrier WAR Christmas day and Tuesday and FriBOND DAT day. Mrs. Harry Lloyd returned home last STCP SPEND INS SAVE DOJIAiS Friday from a short trip to Idaho. . In NOTICE TO FEDERAL TAXPAYERS For all groups of people who are required to file income tax, such as wage earners, business and professional men, the following dates are designated for Rich County: 1945 at the Randolph: January Smith Hotel. Laketown: January 25, 1944, forenoon at Robinson store. ' Garden City: January 25, 1944, afternoon at Freeman store. I will have a full supply of the necessary forms with me, dont wait for them to be mailed. 23-2- 4, A D. Allen, Deputy Colleotor Internal Revenue Former Garden City Resident Passes Away i f George Clark Linford, 70, Afton, Wyo. died Tuesday evening in a Salt Lake hospital after a brief illness. (Born April 1, 1874, at Paris, Bear Lake county, Idaho, a son of Amasa Christian and Sarah Savage Linford, he spent the early part of his life in Garden City, Rich county, Utah, before moving 4 oAfton, Wyo. An elder of the LDS church, he was a rancher and farmer. He Is survived by three brothers, Albert H. and Joseph 33. Linford, both of Afton, and J. Frank Linford of Salt ' ' Lake. Graveside funeral services were conducted Friday noon at Logan cemetery. Mr. Iinford is well known by Rich county residents. Cleveland Plain Dealer -- X t ln WOODRUFF NEWS ill for several months. We extend our Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Huffaker, Myrtle symoahties to Leath in her sorrow. Spencer and Maud Cox motored to Coal- - j Mrs. Clara Nicholls cf Layton is here I to spend Christmas with Barbara and ville Wednesday. Wedneson Don and her sister, Mrs. James Stuart. j the ground A little snow The we Mr. and Mrs. Arth Cox are spending when up. got day mormr.g at Salt Lake with Mr. and children were all thrilled as we all want I Mrs. John Cox. a white Christmas. Mr. Ted Dean is home on furlough and Mrs. Emily Dickson left Wednesday for Ogden where she is to spend Xma3 he and his wife were town visitors on with her children. ' Sunday. A program was given Wednesday eveSunday morning at Sunday school a Rich JUsh special Christmas program was given. ning by students from South school. The program was very fine. scripture readings, Song, recitations, All those present enjoyed it very much. were given by the boys and girls. Red We invite them to come often and give stockings filled with candy, nuts and popcorn balls were given to the chilus these fine programs. receivdren in the smaller classes. It just have Reese Will Mrs. Mr. and ed Billys clothes. We all know what took these gifts to complete the mornthat means. We wish Billy good luck ing program. Sunday evening a special program and that he soon may return home. meetwas given with old Santa arriving after Thursday evening the cottage with a bag with candy, and the house school the held was program at ing the president of Stake missionaries of nuts and apple for each child and most Evanston, Mr. Clawson and two bro- grown ups attending. The program thers were in attendance. These men was fine being given by boys and girls. all bautifully decorated presented moving pictures of the life Christmas trees of Christ in color. It was very beau- and the. spirit of Christmas was very After the program the tiful and instructive and so timely. prevelant. went carol singing for the atfolks in crowd young There was quite a large of our ward who were not older this opportunpeople all tendance and enjoyed at the program. attendance in ity. Mrs. and Mr. South Dewayne Dean and fam-i- l, at Randolph evening Thursday Mrs. Gilbert Bradshaw and and Mr. Cokeville. Rich basketball team played Mrs. Leslie Cox and and Mr. few a victorious was family, by South Rich Mr. and Mrs) Evanston. of all game family, was a interesting very It points. Mr. and Mrs. of Moon Clarence Almy, and everyone enjoyed it very much. Mr. of son and Evanston, Lake Felix Friday Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Putnam of sons and LaMar Stuart Mrs. and Lake. Erma to Salt and Erma motored HofKenneth Mrs. and Mr. Heber City, will seek medical attention. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frazier spent fman and son of Randolph, Mr. and and sons of Salt Friday at Evanston with Mr. Bruce Mrs. Willard Tingey the were at Santa Claus proall Lake Frodsham and family. Mr. and Mrs. Osro Comia motored gram. Many of these folks will spend here.' to Ogden Friday. Bessie who is em- Christmas with their folks T. J. and Putnam Miss Wadsworth Virginia ployed at Ogden and Louise with her here Christmas spent Stuart back with come will their daughters, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Putnam. them to spend Christmas here. Mr. Glen Stuart is home on furlough went IMrs. Lena Dean Arlo and Rose he and his girl friend were at the and with to Salt Lake to spend Christmas Sunday evening. Mrs. Mr. and program her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George South and famFeller and three sisters. few days of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Tingey and sons ily spent Christinas and a M. V. Mrs. and Mr. with week this of Salt Lake came Saturday evening and relatives other their and Eastman Mr. with to spend Christmas holiday and Mrs. Carter Comia and family and friends here. here many friends here.t They were Continued on Last Page all at Sunday school and Willard was the principal speaker. Miss Mary Brown of Ogden, Miss Merlyn Comia and Miss Lou Jean of Logan and Delora Cox of Salt Lake are all home for Christmas eve and a few 'vzcUtiftfu.-A'ttZcJz- J folks. with their holidays days Mrs. Leath Eastman was called to the bedside of her father, Mr. Marshall Bruce, who died. Mr. Bruce has been KEEP OH ivitii mo ; ooriDO |