Old Porterville Church on State Historical Register The old Porterville church, long empty and deserted and now occupied by the Tom Berg¬man family, gained well- deserved honor this week by its placement on the State his¬torical register. The Historical Society has made extensive investigation of every community in Utah, and has come up with a number of deserving points which have strong bearing on early history of the state. This lovely old red brick church, built in 1898 by "all men in the community" and dedicated by President Joseph F. Smith, stands as a monu¬ment to the faith of the early settlers. The building, which is one of the few tourist attractions left in the area, is unique because of its prominent setting in the community. Discarded by the LDS Church in 1942, it was abandoned until three years ago, when it was taken over and completely renovated and remodeled inside to make a very attractive and liv¬able home, with the Bergmans doing nearly all the work them¬selves.