Biographical, Politics, War

‘Get Involved’ Philosophy Pays Off For Ex-Official of Utah County

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

Biographical, LDS Church, LDS Church Leadership

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

Biographical, BYU, Humorous, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Music, Provo History

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

Biographical

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

Biographical, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Journalism

‘Jack’ Tackett Served Us Well

L. B. “Jack” Tackett, whose funeral was Tuesday, made a solid contribution to newspapering during his near-quarter-cent ury as publisher of The Daily Herald. He had served in significant positions on other newspapers including advertising sales manager for the Portland Oregonian. but his Herald stewardship was the hallmark of his career. He retired in 1964… Continue reading ‘Jack’ Tackett Served Us Well

Biographical, Journalism, Journalism Award, Local Heroes, Not written by N.L.C.

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.