Looking Back

1984
Marsh Valley children were invited to a free Christmas movie held at the Downey theater December 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rumors have it that Santa Claus was in attendance where he gave candy out, and drew for a Cabbage Patch doll and giant Christmas stocking (sponsored by Family Market). The day’s activities were under the direction of the Downey Lions Club and the City of Downey.
The Malad wrestlers had a big week against Grace with Malad winning 46-15. The matches were as follows: 98 lbs Vince Facer won by forfeit, 105 lbs Tracey Davis lost by decision, 112 lbs Scott Smith won by forfeit. Scott also wrestled this match as an exhibition and won. 118 lbs Brett Hill won by pin, 145 lbs Chad Hess won by pin, 155 lbs Carter won by pin, 167 lbs Skidmore lost by decision, Heavy Weight Jepson lost by pin. As something new for the wrestling squad this year, Coach Hutchinson and his staff will pick a wrestler each week to be the wrestler of the week. This week they have picked Brett Hill who wrestles in the 118 lb bracket and who pinned Perkins in the first 9 seconds of the first round. Brett also took a first place medal at the Tetonia Tournament. Brett started wrestling in Las Vegas at the age of 5 and has enjoyed it all of the years since then. Brett’s dad (Jim Hill) has coached and helped Brett with his wrestling. Brett enjoys all kinds of sports, especially running and road racing. Brett enjoys being out of doors and likes to ski and hunt. We would like to tell Brett what a good job he is doing for the Malad Wrestling Team.
Bonnie Ann Davis reported on behalf of Malad High school for Dragon Doings. “The Malad Schools held a National Assembly Friday the 14th and were entertained with magic tricks and talking puppets. This coming Friday, December 21st, the Seniors will hold an assembly. There they will present Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and of course as tradition they will hand out the Senior cuts to all the unsuspecting underclassmen. Now for the big news—school will be let out at 2:00 pm on Friday 21, and will not start again until January 2!”
An article by writer Carol Clark discussed new technology in VCRs. “It’s been a long time since consumers have been as excited about a product as they’ve been about video cassette recorders, better known as VCRs,” she wrote. “VCRs have offered the chance to watch movies at home, the ability to record television programs and the option of videotaping your own events for future viewing. The industry that has sprung up to meet public demand has been sprouting everywhere. It seems these days that you can hardly pass a gas station without seeing videotapes for rent.” Clark’s article goes on to discuss the differences between Beta and VHS formats, and suggest that consumers should examine the libraries of tapes on offer at their local rental facilities before deciding on a format.
Celeste Christophersen wrote: “Dear Santa, How are you? Thank you for everything last year. I want a boy Cabbage Patch Kidd. I don’t care what kind but if you can a bald boy. Nd a barbie named Crystal and some furniture. Thank you.”
Jeanette Rose wrote: “I want a Cabbage Patch Kid for Christmas and my mom wants a play puppy dog for Christmas and I will give you half a box of cookies with milk.”
Kara Barker wrote: “Thank you for the toys you gave me. We will leave you some food. I hope you and your reindeer will get to the home ok. I want a backpack. My mom wants some snapped rings. My dad wants some hangere. My brother wants a Gobot. My sister wants a Cabbage Patch Premie. My sister wants a doll.”
Mary Jaussi wrote: “How are you? I would like a game of life and a cabbage patch kid and a ord and bring me a sock full of candy and my twin sister the same stuff?”
Jared wrote: “I hope I can see you because I want to tell you what I want. Wake takes, and I want a GIJoe thing.”
Sue Dawn Clark wrote: “Dear Santa, For Christmas I wold like a Cabbage patch kid and My little pones petes can I have tos tengs I love you do you love me?”
Kirk Baker wrote: “This year I want a transformer. And a go bot. And a tent some race cars. And the cliff hanger. And a water demon”
Jeramy Head: “Dear Santa Claus, Can I have a bike and a stomper? Santa Claus, how are your elves doing? I love you so much!”
Forrest Thomas: “I want a soccer ball and afoot ball and lots of more presents and stocking filled with candy and some cars and a road to drive them omn.”
Josh Atkinson: “How are you doing? I am fine. Is it cold up there, it’s cold here. I want a diamon back bike, or a mongoose bike for christmas. Well, I have to go now. By.”