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7-C THE OSDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER SUNDAY MORNING MARCH 9 1941 Hero's Lovely Evening Dress In 'May Pole' Motif Attractive Togs Home Culture Club Meets At Rasmussen Home Shower Honors Doris Barker At Willard Home Homecoming At Plain Cify On March 18 Will Pay I rlDUTe TO udi ly 1 WILLARD March 8 A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Miss Doris Barker at the The sacrifice and suffering en dured during that first year of fight for life never will be told Many toiled day after day with home of Mrs George Facer on Saturday Those in charge were Miss Wilda Mackey Miss Phyllis Perry Mrs Bessie Perry and Mrs Facer Games were played and refreshments served to a large number of guests Miss Barker received many lovely gifts Mr and Mrs Fred Dial and daughters Verda and Bernice and nothing to eat except a small amount of dry bread or some PLAIN CITY March 8 Plaj CltyL ward will welcome members former residents ana friends at a homecoming on Tues day March 38 Every year a similar party Is held on or near March 17 in commemoration of the day 82 years ago when the nrsi settlers arrived Committees organized to mane the gathering an outstanding event nrtW direction of Walter boiled potatoes with sometimes tea made from roots or wild herbs Some times there were nettle pig CLARKSTON March 8 Miss Mary Rasmussen and Mrs Rowena Griffin entertained members of the Home Culture club at the home of Miss Rasmussen Friday Mrs Tressa Buttars and Mrs Ellen Godfrey directed the games Lunch was served to the following: Mes-dames Leah Ravsten Edna Atkin- son Reta Ravsten Margaret Godfrey Ellen Godfrey Tressa Buttars Eliza Godfrey Ellen Jardine Lucetta Sparks Donna Sparks Maybell Griffiths Emma Buttars Annie "Thompson Archulious Archibald Runga Clark Katie Rasmussen Rowena Griffin and Miss Mary Rasmussen and Miss Barbara Godfrey a special guest Mr and Mrs Clarence Clark spent the week-end at Salt Lake weed or red root greens First Dance Hall However It was not all work and hardships recreation was not for gotten by these first settlers July 24 3859 the first dance was held on Moyes general chairman Other committee heads are: program Neta Charlton banquet Leona Robson Augusta Nash and Venona Carver reception Relief society the barrens west of town with a comb band furnishing music Boys and girls danced in their bare feet Mrs Helen Priebe were guests at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frark Forsgren of Brig-ham City Holds Shower Mrs Fay Parsons held a stork shower at her home in honor of her daughter Mrs Wanda Taylor of Plain City on Thursday Bunco was played and lovely refreshments served to many guests Mrs Taylor received many lovely gifts The Primary officers and teach presidency and wara Fred Nash vvajne Later dances were held in homes and in the school house Each one Carver will be master of cere-1 brought a candle for light They had candy pulls using the molasses skimmings bonfire parties athletic contests picnics corn husking and i i y-" -I 1 i 1 I 4 i I 1 i i 1 I I n- -J ll V4 I (if 1 1 --i i I fi V-- -5 i i' A -) fa' I i' v' I I I If 'j- i I i -i-: -4 it fruit drying bees monies March 17 1909 marked the beginning of the annual parties It was the golden jubilee year and was a gala affair The few remaining pioneers and other residents long had anticipated such an event It was with great rejoicing that plans were made and put into effect pithnn 'HMrv Garner Josiah 4 A dramatic club was organized by Edwin Dix who was a capable coach "Enoch Arden "Rinnelda ers held their monthly party at the home of Mrs Afton Davis on Friday Spring was the theme of the evening with gaily colored pussy willows centering each of the individual tables and gay spring tulips growing out of candy pots for placecards "Ten Nights In a Bar Room" and other plays were presented by City as guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Crockett They also attended the Lions banquet Friday evening as guests of the Crocketts Mr' and Mrs Elmer Godfrey former residents of Clarkston have moved to Garland to make their home A family party was held at the Rome of Mrs Catherine Griffiths in honor of her birthday anniversary Sunday Members of the family present were Mr and Mrs Loosle of Logan Mrs Annie Sparks of Rupert Mr-and Mrs Andrew Griffiths Mr and Mrs John Griffiths Mr and Mrs Newell Thompson and Mr and Mrs James 'B Jardine Lunch was served and a social afternoon and evening -spent Roy Thompson spent Monday at Salt Lake City on business talented people Thomas Singleton Carver and James Robson led a splendid band and George Musgrave directed an excellent 3 -T-3'" choir During the next few years fol lowing 1859 the community grew formed the central committee iew-is Shurtliff Plain City's first bishop who later became president of the old Weber stake comprising all: of Weber county and George Bramwell second bishop addressed the gathering Others who participated in the program were the choir directed by Fred Ken-ley with Bertha Robson as organist John Carver and Alonzo Knight Willard Lund Peter Folkman Charles Weatherston '1 I I i I i rw- ri': i 1 Dinner was served to 18 guests after which Bingo and Bunco were played Those in charge of the party were Mrs Jim Ward Mrs Pearl Woody at Mrs Olive Lowe and Mrs Davis Surprise Party A surprise party was held in honor of Mr and Mrs A Priebe Thursday evening by the following: Mr and Mrs Orville Deems Mr and Mrs Tarns Mr and Mrs Cliff Call Mr and Mrs John Lar-kin and Mr and Mrs Jack Toombs The young couple were presented with a going-away gift then taken to a theatre party and to a chow mein supper to end the evening Mr Thomas Parsons of Smoot Wyo spent the first part of the week visiting his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles Parsons and also his sister Mrs Pauline Dial Newton Literary 4 1 Holds Open Meet NEWTON March The Newton Ruby Ipson Jt'eari Kenley Slyvia Richardson Evelyn Christensen Martha Thompson and Charles Greenwell After a program at the chapel at which it was announced that work had begun that day on the railroad to Plain City a banquet was erved the adobe schoolhouse The children were entertained the following day tnAimatolv 1000 people enjoyed Literary club held an open meeting' at 'the Newton amusement hall on Friday afternoon Lais this party and plans were made Vernon Hales of Logan gave th review of the book "My Sister and and short sketches of several Other stories A chorus consisting of Mrs Daisy Larsen Mrs Gwen Salisbury Mrs Eileen Barker Mrs then to have a similar evtu ATTRACTIVE Wilson Folmar's dramatic "May-pole" evening drew Is one of the loveliest of the in the fall of the year nnmnniv fnri honffnt fvnM Th lonir bodice of blaek silk jersey The kirt or snirrea Diac IN DEMAND Where did 3Irs IL Crosby of New York get the attractive print tunic she'i pictured wearing at Nas-au' exclusive Emerald Ueach? Nassau hope in the future fche'll get her play tog there but New York Miami and Los Angeles are aho making bid Mrs Ellison Bridge Hostess LAYTON March 8 Mrs Evan Ellison had as her bridge luncheon guests Thursday afternoon the following guests: Mrs Vird Cook Mrs Joe Day Mrs Spencer Adams Mrs Leonard Lavton Mrs Green 1856 that an exploring group left Lehl In search of a new home They 4et with rfiulti-colored grograln ribbons utitched on it In May-pole effect Alice Griffin Mrs Mary Benson and Mrs Edries Hansen accom quite rapidly It was a veritable melting pot More land was taken up nicer homes schools and a church were built Poverty and hardships decreased Many interesting things could be told of the growth and development of the town and of the many splendid people who have contributed their best talents and efforts Make Adobe Stories could be told of the children mixing mud with their feet to make adobes of a school to teach straw hat making of the severe smallpox epidemic when so many families passed through severe trials in laying their loved ones away Of the molasses mills and the inventing of machinery and making furniture candles starch clothing etc Mary Ann Carver Geddes and Isabel Draney Bramwell are the only survivors of all the group that came the first year and they were not with the original company Both of them have been outstanding in their leadership and service who know them Mrs Bramwell left Plain City several years ago and now lives with her daughter Mrs Meribel Stephenson in Ogden Mrs Geddes still lives in Plain City She has a keen mind a beautiful spirit and a wonderful memory Children as well as adults enjoy listening to her relate incidents of the past She is still able to visit among the people giving comfort and advice where it is needed and is an inspiration to the entire community Residents here now hope that in the future a fitting memorial will be erected in tribute to a courageous group who dared to go into the desert and establish homes that their children and their children's children could enjoy life more abundantly were Daniel Collett zemei nun-kins David Francis Robert Maw Jeppa Folkman Joseph Robin- Trhr Kniers Joseph Skeen Hearts Flowers Mrs Mary Wight Scouts Explorers Entertain for Their Parents CLARKSTON March 8 The Scout and Explorer groups entertained their parents Tuesday evening at the school gymnasium Refreshments were served to approximately 100 Visiting At William Raymond Robert Win Keyboard Club Gathers At Home Of Mary jTaylor panied by Mrs Nola Jenkins sang two numbers Refreshments were served Mr and Mrs Cecil Hansen of Brigham City have been visiting" relatives in Newton Mrs Amanda Hansen entertained her club on Saturday evening Cards furnished the evening's entertainment and luncheon was ter Thomas Ashton ana Aiireu viVr At Kavsville they were Perry Residence i joined by John Carver After locating a suitable place they returned i i onont Hia win- to tneir nomea hjiu CLINTON March Miss Mary PERRY March 8 Mrs Mary Wight is visiting a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Lyman ter making preparations to move trt Vio enrin? Taylor was hostess to 19 members March 10 1859 a company of Wieht and family of the Keyboard club at her home Mrs Morris Godfrey entertainea Thursday with a family party in honor of 'her husband's birthday anniversary Luncheon was served and a social evening enjoyed by Dr and Mrs Morris Godfrey nf Richmond Mr and Mrs Wendell Mrs Clarence Bone Mrs Clair Whitesides and Mrs Hortoa Bourne of Farmington Mrs Spencer Adams entertained the Layton ward primary officers at her home Wednesday evening Following a preparation and busi Thursday evening Clinton club about 60 people left Lehi traveling with teams of horses mules and oxen The roads were muddy and Mrs Clark of Logan spent several days this week at the home of Mr and Mrs LeRoy D- White Mr and Mrs Claris Cazier and members who were present were Jeannine Johnston Jannet Parker travel necessarily slow witn modern means of transportation and Mr and Mrs Jamesy Nelson served to Mr and Mrs Henry Jenkins Mr and Mr3 Walter Cooley Mr and Mrs Larsen Mr and Mrs Einar Pederson Mr and Mrs Eugene Nelson Barker Mr and Mrs Cecil Hansen and the hostess The Newton Men and Gleaner Girls held their annual banquet at the Newton ward amusement haU on Saturday evening March 1 El-win Petersen acted as toastmaster and responsea were given by Ralph ness meeting refreshments were Welling of Fielding Mr and Mrs Andrew Clark Mr and Mrs Mur- served to the following: Mrs Evan good roads it is impossible to imagine the difficulties they encountered Two hours is ample time to drive to Lehi now but then they tt Aifiirinor nr a Vl Ellison Mrs Bessie Morgan Mrs Otha Green Mrs Lewis Cook Mrs Joe Adams Mrs Vernon Robins Mrs Leonard Scott Mrs Frank were seven uo 17 in a snow storm There was little to be seen except sage brush Maior Mrs Chloe Harris Mrs Frank Day Mrs Thomas Wall iv I iy i which stood from four to ten feet high Six Blocks Long The town was planned three blocks wide and six blocks long Jones Bishop LeRoy Salisbury Emory Benson Grant Cooley Blaine Nelson Billy Rigby and Amos Griffin Musical numbers were furnished by Yvonne Fabri-cius and Arbon Christensen The dinner was served by girls of the Junior class Mr and Mrs Ernest Neice of Ogden were visitors of Mr and Mrs Alphonso Christiansen on Tuesday each block containing four acres i 3tA Infe Qfroot James Jardines Visit Daughter At Park City land Godfrey Mr and Mrs Natnon Godfrey Bishop and Mrs Byron Ravsten and LaRue and Verl Godfrey Miss LaRaine Clark entertained members of her Bee Hive class Friday evening at the home of Jier parents Mr and Mrs Paul Clark Luncheon was served and games enjoyed by the group Present were Oreta Godfrey Nelda Christensen Leola Rasmussen Leora Thompson Ramona Goodey Nedra Godfrey Glena Godfrey Vera Atkinson Lugene Thompson Wanda Rasmussen and Peggy Dean Sparks The same group pleasantly surprised Miss Clark at their regular I A class Tuesday evening complimenting her birthday anniversary Games and refreshments formed the diversion of the evening A lovely gift was presented to Miss Clark Mr and Mrs Byron Loosle en Mrs Ray Forbes Mrs Noall Tanner Mrs Leon Robins and Mrs Howard Flint A wedding party will be held Friday evening at the Layton ward recreation hall honoring Mr and Mrs Forest Johnson who were married last week in the Salt Lake City temple Mrs Johnson was formerly Miss Alice White-sides Mrs Elizabeth Williams of Salina Utah is spending a few weeks with her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Jack Williams Mrs Adams Cowley returned Saturday to the home of her visited on Sunday in Garland at the home of Mr and Mri Delbert Hansen Mrs Belle Perkins is spending a few weeks in Castle Gate visiting with relatives and friends 1 Dan Bowles of Nephi who is attending school at the Uj A visited over the week-end at the home of Mr and Mrs Lisle Lar-sen and family Mrs Mary Perry has returned from Burley Idaho where she spent several weeks visiting Mr and Mrs Dave Allen and children were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Munson of Fielding I Mrs Anderson or Salt Lake City is spending this week at the home of Mr and Mrs i Wallace Wilde 1 Mr and Mrs Ezra Weaver and Mr and Mrs Albert Weaver attended a farewell party on Friday for Jay Weaver son of Mr and Mrs Porter Weaver of Ogden who leaves soon with the Utah national guard i Mrs Melinda Allen of Hyrum mother of Mrs Aaron Peters who has been confined in aj Brigham City hospital with a broken hip for the past six weeks! was able CLARKSTON March 8 Mr and Mrs James Jardine and daughters Eva Lue and NaDean Jardine spent the week-end at Park City Utah as guests of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Sarah Antrum Visits Mother Mrs Paul Pederson Officers of the Primary associa At Clarkston mother Mrs Roy Smith at Sunset from the Dee hospital in Ogden tion entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Cora Godfrey in honor of Mrs Thelma Godfrey who is moving to Garland CLARKSTON March 8 Mrs Billy Parker and JannettjDraayer June Burnett Betty Froggett and Ruth Maw sang VA Million Dreams Ago" on the Paramount theatre amateur prograni Saturday night Mr and Mrs' Harold i Simpson and daughter Kay and Mrs Lee Olsen and daughter Maureen spent Thursday in Clinton Mrs Martha Evans Baker has returned home from California after spending the past ten days visiting in Glendale Los: Angeles and Pomona with her two sisters Mrs Walter Mayer and Mrs Roy Means and her two daughters the former Mabel and La Von Evans Mrs Baker went to California with her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Ralph Reid of Salt Lake City Presents Lesson i Mrs Ruby Hi Davis presented the theology lesson "The Lord's Lorenzo Snow" at Relief society Tuesday afternoon Mrs Davis has been ill the past month and the members were glad to have her present The visiting eacher's topic was conducted by Mrs Elizabeth Patterson The sewing center and work and business meeting will commence at 10 a next Tuesday The nutrition lesson "Food for the Older Woman" will be given by Mrs Ivy Johnston Mrs Austin Child and Mrs John Child were guests of Mrs Max Brien of OgdenJ at a tea given in honor of Mrs Cora Stevens of Modesto Californiaj Mr and Mrs Elmer Bambrough of South Weber kpent Tuesday afternoon visiting with Mr ind Mrs Arnold Baker 1 Visit Thurgoods i Mr and Mrs Leland Montgomery and their two Sons spent Friday evening at the jhome of Mr and Mrs Judson Thurgood of West Point who returned home! recently from Arizona Other guests at the party were immediate members of the family of Mr and Mis Thurgood Mr and Mrs Arthur Weathers Luncheon was served to 12 guests Sarah Antrum of Boise Idaho is visiting at the home of her mother Mrs Sarah Clark Mr and Mrs Andrew Clark and tertained Saturday with a wedding dance in honor of Mr and Mrs Milton Buttars In the receiving line were Mr and Mrs Loosle and Mr and Mrs Buttars The tea table was attractively arranged with a lace cloth crystal candle-holders holding orange colored tapers and a beautiful potted plant Miss Marinda Jardine and Miss William Clark spent Friday at Mr and Mrs Griffin and Preston as guests of Mr and Mrs where she has been undergoing treatment for a mastoid trouble Mr and Mrs Harold Layton and Mr Layton's daughter Mrs Howard Flint and his son Ben Layton formed a dinner and theatre party in Salt Lake City Friday evening Ben was among the Layton boys who left Monday with the national guards Mrs Lloyd Udy of Rockland Idaho spent the week-end visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Hyrum Adams and her daughter Mrs Ernest Anderson to return to her home in Hyrum children and Mrs Letitia Thompson were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Hazen Benson at Newton on Wednesday Mr and Mrs Lee Thompson and children of Garland were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Miss Dorothy Young daughter of Mrs Mary Larson returned to Mrs George Myler Sunday her home Thursday after spending FOR SPRING A heart-shaped caladium leaf with a lovely pink camellia in the middle of it decorates the front of a smart spring suit of dark green crepe The simply-tailored dress has a high neckline edged white pique The full length coat has a moderately flared hemline softly bloused bodice A fresh camellia is pinned underneath the brim of the wide straw hat Interesting corsages of this type may be sent by wire Merilynn Godfrey poured assisted in serving by the Misses Gretta Griffiths Katie Loosle Marion Brough Lavon Loosle Arlene Loosle and Beth Loosle Those in Mr and Mrs Rulon Archibald and family have moved to Ogden Mr and Mrs Isaac Young was chosen Tuesday night as I A queen to represent Perry at the annual stake Green and Gold ball to be held in Brigham City soon three -months at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Heitmeyer at Ogden to make their home Howard Flint Miss Gloria Harris and Dean Mr and Mrs Ray Winn and children of Trenton were Sunday UlVlUCU JilLU 1UU1 were laid off at night with the aid of the North Star and measured with' a rope So accurately was the accomplishment that later when surveying was done not one line was changed A field one mile equare was measured east of town Each family was permitted to have a city lot and 20 acres of land Water for culinary purposes was carried from springs west of town At that time there was only cne house between Kaysville and the Weber river and only one store in Ogden The distance from Ogden to Plain City was measured by the revolutions of a wagon wheel The first concern of these pio-reers was shelter Dug-outs were made later adobes and log houses were built- Shelter Provided After shelter was provided a place of worship was erected However the first meetings were held in a tent belonging to Joseph Skeen A temporary meeting place was a bowery made of willows These people were converts' and they never 'forgot the purpose for which they left ttieir homes in various parts of the world to be with the saints of the west Education was considered of greatest importance The first school was held in a dug-out When an adobe church was built it served as a school house too Benches were made of hewn logs George Mus-grave assisted by his wife Vic-torine was the first teacher He also taught Sunday school in his dug-out Mrs Musgrave made a sun jdial which reflected the time of day flashing a light by which school was commenced and dismissed With this rude equipment a very fine school was developed William McQuire who came in 1860 also was a school teacher He used the Bible for a text book In May 1859 President Lorin Farr and Bishop Chauncey West of Ogden organized a branch with William Raymond as resident Daniel Collett and Tentm Adams students at the A Mrs John Sparks of Rupert Idaho spent a week at the home of her mother Mrs Catherine Griffiths recentlv I guests at the home of Mrs Winn's spent the week-end in Layton parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Thompson charge of the guest room were Mrs Eileen Buttars Mrs Sylvia 'Loosle Miss Laurena Buttars and Mardean Godfrey Miss Maxine Godfrey had charge of the guest log Approximately 250 guests were present i Mr and Mrs Willis Dahle of Garland were guests Sunday at the home of Mr Dahle's parents Mr and Mrs David Dahle Mr and Mrs Jesse Buttars had as their guests over the week-end Mr and Mrs Max Anderson and children of Tooele were Sunday guests of Mrs Anderson's parents Mr and Mrs George Briggs and Mr and Mrs Weldon Roberts Mrs Genevieve West' and Miss Gwendella Thornley of Smithfield were I A stake Aboard visitors here Tuesday evening Miss Gretta Griffiths entertained Mr and Mrs Jay Buttars of Smith- fielQ and as Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Ralph Rose of Plymouth Mr and Mrs Alvin Christensen of Newton visited at the home of the Misses Lottie Lue Buttars Kathryn Jardine and Thelma Thompson Sunday evening Luncheon was served and a social evening enjoyed Mrs Christensen's parents Mr and Mrs Hans Dahle Sunday Miss LaRene Jardine spent the past week at Robin Idaho as the Mutual Banquet Attracts Several Clinton Residents guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ben Clark the Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ellis Fields of Slater-ville Last Friday was Weber stake high priest's day at the Salt Lake temple The I A evening services were conducted by President Vern Taylor Sunday with the following numbers: Prelude by Mary Taylor I A theme by Bernice Child piano solo by Jannett Draayer is visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Burt Mrs Mary Burt who has spent the past six weeks at Ogden returned to her home Tuesday Mrs Burt was a guest at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gale Thompson Jack Garns Feted spent Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Francis Welsh of Salt Lake City The Relief society chorus met at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Mitchell Wednesday night At Wedding Dance Social Happenings In Deweyville Area DEWEYVILLE March 8 Mr and Mrs A Lish and daughter Lucile returned home on Tuesday from a several weeks' visit with Mr and Mrs Elmo Lish and other relatives in California Mr and Mrs Alvin Norr entertained with a dinner Sunday in honor of their son Wayne and Lowell Burbank The invited guests were: Mr and Mrs A Burbank Louisa Miller Lowell Burbank Mr and Mrs Walter Sudsbury and daUghtersrHelen and Dorothy and Warner Thompson Wheatley returned with his son Rellis to Lucin where he will spend a few days Russell Heusser is making his home here and Mr and Mrs Raymond Heusser have gone to Bear River City to stay indefinitely! Mrs Couch of Garland was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen The occasion was the sixty-sixth birthday anni-veranrv nf Mrs Couch Members scripture reading by Dee Mar In Fielding Hall Mitchell vocal solo by Colleen Parker and a talk by James Emlay High Priests Wives Of Newton Ward Hold Friday Evening Party NEWTON March 8 The high priests and their wives of the Newton ward held their annual social at the ward amusement hall on Friday evening I Joseph Tuddenham wai in charge of the program which consisted of community singing two Vocal solos by Einar Pederson reading by George Clarke two songs by a ladies' chorus two songs a men's chorus and short talks by Lorenzo Larsen and John Barker After the program the -evening was spent in social dancing after which light refreshments were served to about 54 people In charge of arrangements were Marcus Bronson Clarke and Joseph Tuddenham Mrs Violet Benson and Mr Arthur Benson of Logan were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Linford Jorgensen on Sunday March 2 I A no-hoat party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarke on Sunday March 2 Those present were Mr and Mrs Walter Blotter Mr and Mrs John Jones and Mr and Mrs Virgi Richardson The evening was spent playing pinochle after which refreshments were served Mrs Arthur Kidman of Mendon and Mrs A Kowallis of Twin Falls Idaho and two sons! Ray and Clyde were visitors at the home of Mrs John Larsen cm Thursday 1 1 XTr anri Mrs RporPA Htinter en of Ogden a former missionary companion of Vern Taylor Holkman as counselors and! CLINTON March 8 Among those who attended the Men and Gleaner Girls banquet at the Ogden Twenty-second ward Friday night were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Child Mr and i Mrs David Johnston Miss Fern Hartly Earl Johnston Jack Hartley Miss La Rue Mitchell Vern Beesley Don Hartley and Lewis Beesley Mr and Mrs Warren Stallings of Eden visited in Clinton Sunday Getting Better Merilyn Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Parker who has been ill for some time is reported to be improving but will have to remain in bed a little longer Mrs Virginia Bodily and Mrs La Rue Briggs and their children of Syracuse were the guests of Mrs Ruth Draayer Friday afternoon i The ward Primary association FIELDING March 8 A wedding dance was held at the Fielding ward hall Thursday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Jack Garn who were married Tuesday in the Logan temple Mr Garn is a son of Mr and Mrs Garn of Fielding Mrs Garn was the former Miss Ruth Sandell of Tremonton The couple received many lovely gifts Mr and Mrs Gene Leavitt and sons Jack and Val attended the farewell party for the national guard at Deweyville Val sang two i x- 'S i -illy i hpr familv present were: Mr swarm day at Garland from Clark-ston Saturday afternoon were Va-Lois Petersen Mjavis Grover Lueen Burns Laree Colleen Mason Elaine Hess Mrs Cleo Wood and the class leader IMrs Ruth Packer Quilting Party Mrs Ruby Farnsworth entertained at a quilting party Wednesday at her home Those attending were Mrs Leona Standing Mrs Ethel Snow Mrs Millie Welling Mrs Cynthia Earl and Mrs Lu-cinda Skinner Mrs Lois Earl and son Donald Mrs Hattie Archibald daughter Gaye spent Thursday visiting at Logan Alta Johnson and) children were guests Tuesday at the home of her brotheHin-law arid sister Mr and Mrs Henry Nfelson of Bngham City Mrs Effiej Johnson acocmpanied herl and spent the day with her daughter Mrs Bert Deak-en who is ill at the Cooleyj hospital Flies have two wings jbut they once had four j- Fuchsia plants were named in honor of Leonhard Fuchs psolos i and Mrs John Couch of Logan George and Jim Couch and Mrs Rnv Pouch of Garland Mr and John Spiers as secretary At this -meeting a name "The City of the Plains" was chosen It was later changed to Plain City Small Track Plowed Only a small tract of land was plowed the first summer because of the limited amount of seed One of the biggest problems was to gfet water for irrigation It was nine miles to Weber river but no task was too great so with spades and shovels they started work at Mill creek digging out high places and hauling to low ones A "go devil" scraper made of hewn logs fastened in shape and pulled by three and four yoke of oxen moved dirt where the ground was level To assist them in their survey a two-by-four plank was grooved out in the center to hold water and placed on a tri-pod Some cne had to follow with a canteen to keep the groove filled Mrs Walter Sudsbury and family Hotel laxkkwsiiim 7TH MOA0WAY Prni ft Withon Qwwr wd OpTttef One or Two guests in room Same price No doubU rate $250 $300 $350 completed Saturday a most success 1 ful drive for funds for the children's and Mrs Axel Tassei or ieweyvme A chicken dinner was served Mr and Mrs Frank Germer Mr and Mrs Marble Mrs Minnie Saunders and Leroy Hyatt! at hospital in Salt Lake The hospi tal is financed by the Primary Bargaining no worry Social Development club members and husbands enjoyed a theatre party Monday evening at the Liberty theatre at Tremonton The picture was "Santa Fe Trail" A luncheon was served at the Coffee shop to about 50 members and guests after which dancing was enjoyed Miss Beth Garn Jack Garn of Fielding and Miss Ruth Sandal of Tremonton spent Sunday at Brig-ham Those attending the Bee Hive "birthday pennies" tended a birthday party in honor tertained at a family dinner jm Mr and Mrs Keith W'est and their son Dernis of Syracuse spent Wednesday at their home Pres ent were Mrs Clara Lirsen Mr and Mrs John JonesL Mr and of the sixty-sixth birthday anniversary of Mrs John Knudson of Tremonton Friday night at their home Mr and Mrs Fred Germer who have been! living in Logan have returned here to make their home Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dean Child Dinner GuesU i iiWrrf iwaiTnfflrnr-frm'-r "nnrVi Mrs Junior Larsen and( the host Mr and Mrs Richard West were and hostess.