| Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION lenbach his widow though unprepared for the task was thrust into the publisherchair So successful was she in what was thenmanworld that on February 12 1977 she was commemorated with induction into the Utah Newspaper Hall of Fame Her songoal from early years was to become an attorney Part-time printerdevil work at the Reaper -melting lead and performing other menial tasks failed to capture his interest After graduating as valedictorian of his high school class in 1940 he began studies at the University of Utah Active in the ROTC program he was taken into the Army in 1943 and served three years in this country and the Philippines Upon his return he re-enrolled in law school but after only two weeks Fate changed his life His oldest brother Maurice an employee of the Reaper had been killed in1943 plane crash Chester next in age andNaval aviator during World War II joined the newspaper staff upon returning home In 1946 he was the victim of fatal swimming mishap Norm promptly withdrew from school and to assist his mother took over advertising sales at the Reaper He never looked back almost instantly captivated by the business hehad no intention of making his lifework When Rula as she was known to almost everyone died on April 15 1959 her son became publisher Actually hebeen carrying out that function for some time as his mother delegated more and more duties to him but it was now his official title Like many small-town newspaper people he was part-andparcel of his community Among countless noteworthy activities he served eight years on the City Council wasboard member of the Elks Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce was founder and president of the Rotary Club served as president of the Jaycees and chairman of both the Selective Service Board and the county Republican party The citation when he was honored as Man of the Year testified He is literally in everything No project of temporary or lasting benefit to Rich 504 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
