Back in World War II, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a young Utahn – a native American born of Japanese immigrant parents – faced some disheartening experiences. In high school a few years before, he’d been business manager of the Jordan High campus newspaper. As such he’d visit businessmen in the area –… Continue reading ‘Get Involved’ Philosophy Pays Off For Ex-Official of Utah County
Category: Biographical
Osmond Clan Goes ‘Back on the Road Again’
The Osmonds are “back on the road again,” an intermittent way of life which in 18 years of show business has helped win “fame and fortune” for this seven-member Utah family entertainer troupe. Traveling in the United States and to far parts of the globe has been an Osmond practice since, as child musicians, they received… Continue reading Osmond Clan Goes ‘Back on the Road Again’
Eleventh LDS President
Eleven men have served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during its 144-year history – an average of some 13 years per president. The tenure of Harold B. Lee, the 11th president, was less than 18 months, shortest served by any president. But in that time President Lee made a… Continue reading Eleventh LDS President
Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born 164 years ago today, is still revered as one of America’s noblest sons. The birthday of the 16th president of the United States is being commemorated quietly for the most part. However, Lincoln Day still remains a time for reflection on his greatness, and for special school observances. The Republican Party in… Continue reading Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Fielding Smith – 10th President of LDS Church
Joseph Fielding Smith, 10th president of the LDS Church, served a shorter tenure at the helm than any of his predecessors. Yet there were many distinguishing features about his administration. Some of these were: – Church membership soared past the 3,000,000 mark during his 2 1/2-year administration. – Far-reaching organizational changes were made to provide… Continue reading Joseph Fielding Smith – 10th President of LDS Church
The Show Must Go On – And Did In Spite of Virtuoso’s Toothache
Concert-goers attending the Utah Valley Symphony spring concert last week heard Henri Temianka, internationally-known violinist, perform as featured soloist. But very few could have known of a little post-concert drama that took place at midnight with Mr. Temianka and Dr. Willard V. Loveridge, president of the symphony, as star performers. Here’s a hint: The violinist -despite… Continue reading The Show Must Go On – And Did In Spite of Virtuoso’s Toothache
A College and Its Alumni Pay Homage to a Former Teacher
It was one of those special and nostalgic days for renewing old friendships and reliving exciting experiences of college years. Th occasion was a Snow College alumni reunion at Ephraim, spearheaded by the Classes of ’34, ’35, and ’36 to establish the Lucy A. Phillips Endowment Fund. The whole affair had an “I love Lucy” flavor. There… Continue reading A College and Its Alumni Pay Homage to a Former Teacher
Clark’s Legacy in Heart Program
How ever long the road to practical use of artificial hearts may be, history will remember Dr. Barney B. Clark as a pioneer in opening a new frontier in medical science. Clark, 62-year-old respected Seattle area dentist and alumnus of Brigham Young University at Provo. Utah, became the first human being to receive a permanent… Continue reading Clark’s Legacy in Heart Program
Honoring Chris, True Son of U.S.A.
This Article was written by Dick Harmon, and is recreated here because it is ABOUT Chris, not BY him. With his pinstriped suit coat draped over a side chair, he sits in the corner of the newsroom. Concentration centered on a piece of copy conspicously poised electronically on a video screen, he pushs a button… Continue reading Honoring Chris, True Son of U.S.A.
Christensen Wins Freedom Award
N. LaVerl Christensen today was awarded the Ameica’s Freedom Award, the highest of nine honors given by the Freedom Awards Committee. Master of Ceremonies Howard J. Ralf made the announcement today at a honors luncheon at the newly remodeled Sil’s lvy Tower restaurant. Christensen, editor emeritus of The Daily Herald, has been called Utah County’s… Continue reading Christensen Wins Freedom Award