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Show New Plan Boosts Payment of City Improvement Tax ' Storage Peak In Reservoir Higher Than Last Season Special improvement tax collections for April, May and June show an increase of approximately 95 per cent over the revenue for the corresponding period in 1932, according to a report presented to the city council Monday evening by Treasurer Rulon A. Bryner. Mr, Bryner stated that the increase was due to the new system of collections, which permits installment payments. Under the old plan, citizens were required to pay the entire assessment at tne time. for Carbon Interests Sout-ofState Products Objective UNCLE SAM ROLLS UP SLEEVES of New Law. ordinance local interests from of other f products by the Carbon 1 commissioners at a special ;;L Monday evening. The new time effective Wednesday. stated that 0y ordinance who grew, raised or vendors Led their own goods were ex- -: and would from the license fH, Emitted to operate in the coun-Lnpaying the comparatively new ii inspection charge. In the has been tiw word "produce Ikn, which action compels sellers II- anufactured goods to pay the ed rZ Pad Wallace R. Wayman, supervisor of the Price River Water Conservation district, announces that the storage peak of the Scofield reservoir for this year is approximately 33,500 acre feet. This information was obtained through measurements made by Mr. Wayman last week. The high point last year was Act. reached at 29,000 Mr. to Wayman, the cording present content of the reservoir ii one of the highest in several years. acre-fee- ASPHALT PAYING er W se 5 WORK COMPLETED I der the revised ordinance, flour, a gasoline and other goods, not can be j or grown, but which be will been produced, jjjve to the license requirements, new law also differs in that it cor- ites only to persons, firms or tions selling and delivering at clesale or retail", whereas the for- ordinance applied to all who sold tered for sale without necessari- maVing the delivery at the same r t ie revised ordinance does r tok I ordinances legality in the apparent conflict with new state law governing and the peddlers of certain farm I of li-a- 1932. ig The project, costing approximately includes asphalt pavement for a distance of 2.9 miles and oiled road for six miles. The paved portion begins at the end of the Gate highway and extends to the New Peerless mine. The oiling and approximately one mile of asphalt was completed last year. The laying of asphalt on the remaining 1.9 miles was finished firm Saturday by the Lamph-Smit- h of Price. Work on the final link commenced June 7, and approximately 35 men have been given employment during the course of construction, according to A. N. Smith, representing the contractors. stretch The repairs on the of asphalt were necessitated by the fact that the paving work was done in the late fall, and the cold weather prevented the material from setting properly, $25,000, Price-Cast- le The United States government ha3 massed its forces battle in the history of the napeace-tim- e tion. Uncle Sam has rolled up his sleeves to attack the problems of depression and his efforts bid fair to be crowned with victory which will affect not only this country but the entire world. As we celebrate the 157th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we feel a revival of the Spirit of 1776, which gave superhuman strength and courage to a scant handful of our forefathers to throw off the yoke of tyranny. So today, we are throwing all our energy and resources against the tyrant Depression and we now have him in full retreat. for the greatest 60-b- ed . of the ject from Castle Gate to the western county line, work on which started last year, has been completed with the exception of some resurfacing on the asphalt stretch laid in the fall of ac-e- :c Attorney Walter C. Gease winced Tuesday that he was not 1 Members of the Carbon district school board decided at a special meeting Monday to make application under the industrial recovery act for funds to erect needed buildings and additions at various points in the county. It is proposed by the board to conastruct a junior high at Helper and make additions at the Carbon high, Gordon Creek, Kenilworth and Wellington schools. Slightly less than $300,000 will be required to finance the suggested program. The board authorized John Fetzer, Salt Lake architect, to draw up plans for the buildings and these will be submitted with the application for funds. , Commissioners D. L. Parmley, Wil-:Ham J, Reid and C. R. Fahring, companied by State Senator George M. Miller, drove to Salt Lake Thura day to confer with R. A. Hart, act' ing state administrator of the indus-- i trial recovery act, relative to Carbon countys .securing $100,000 for erec-- f, tion of a hospital. Although the delegation obtained no definite information, prospects of obtaining the money are favorable, Mr. Parmley reported. According to a report Issued Monday from the Price office of the state road commission, the highway pro- ( lounty lain Price Prepares to Entertain Huge Crowd on July Fourth one-mi- le Largest Celebration In History of Carbon County Arranged by American Legion Post BIRTH OF FOUR DEER AT PRICE PARK REPORTED to Mr. Gease, the Utah that the state board of iculture shall issue a license to : : y a sms, firms or other cided Wednesday evening to issue corporations, a a those I for club to the Rotary licensed to sell exclusively challenge Eastern Utahs observance of Inretail, to buy, sell or handle on softba11 game in the near future. The day Tuesday will center dependence to toe Rotor- Mission fruit, vegetables, hay, de the largest Fourth of where 'tprice, a or luncheon Thurspoultry. The state license 3113 at thelr celebration in the history of day evening of this week. Carbon county will be staged under - Ceases Nick Galanis has been appointed the frPrice post No. 3 of opinion, the ques- gion of stobe considered are: Does the I manager and captain of the Kiwanis r e law take from the com- - team. Softball is new to Carbon counters the power to county license ped- - ty, but the sport is rapidly gaining d. wlU 3 3tate license under favor in other parts of the country, join 'with Price residents in W enbte a person or firm and it is expected that it w the nations anniversary lo- 1kensehere without PaJrinfent come exceedingly popular in this indepdence wording provides Preted " Nor- of the Car- man Hamilton, principal bon high school, urged the club to use its influence in the interest of obtaining industrial recovery act funds for construction of a new gym nasium and a new auditorium at the At the meeting Wednesday, local institution. Talks concerning their trips to the Century of Progress exposition were given by Mr. Hamilton, Dr. F Fisk ani Earl- - - closing with a grand balltheday will be replete with entertainment for young and old. A new feature of the celebration will be provided by Carbon and Emery counties school bands, which will compete in a special contest. With two does giving birth to twins on successive Sundays, the deer population at the Price city park has been increased to seven. The first pair of twins were born June 18, the stork making another visit Sunday, According to Harold Olsen, city park superintendent, the four new arrivals are making good progress. Of the seven animals at the park, five were born in captivity, one was captured in Nine Mile canyon and the other was brought in from the Farn-hadistrict. m George Richards, chairman of the in charge of the miniature committee r. Reva . is scheduled to start which parade, Favors Bank In state resiPa" at 10:00 a. m., reports that a large number of floats have been entered. Suit Asking $10,000 All persons desiring to have entries Unions in the parade are urged to register A jury in the Emery district court ure earliest posat the Richards Mr. 01j the Democratic tick- with Castle Dale returned a verdict on at In sible date, especially children who Tuesday of no cause for action in the be represented in the pet suit brought by John Fetitti against of thVeEtSn eu uhe Frank Bonacci, acting secretary of desiredolltosections. a Prizes will be given the First National bank of Price for and has of the moved to Salt r i the Carbon county organization smallest dolls and damages of $10,000. and the for largest She was the ! United Mine Workers of America, smallest pets. Petitti, who operates a farm near ?Ct announced Wednesday that the fol-!- the largest and a minimum Besides these two groups, the par Desert lake, alleged that the bank v.SS SCafe or lowing local unions will participate and supnortprt refbl?JS ta the Fourth of July parade here on ade will include historical, comic and had agreed to lease water to him, but asures Ken- advertising divisions. Sponsors of the failed in their obligation with the reTuesday: Standardville, Wattis, were damaged to floats will receive that his ilworth, Castle Gate, Spring Canyon, two best historical will also be made sult extent ofcrops the amount asked in the awards and and Creek Scofield-Cleprizes, gp commended thst the Sver- - Peerless, for the best entry in each of the oth the complaint. LaPoint Black Diamond. . w Gih. Henry Ruggeri and B. W, Dalton - ?! successor Mrs. f A11 other miners enrolled in the er sections. the in were next parade attorneys for the bank, while the Other participants United Mine Workers within school band, O. K. Gay and S. J. Sweetring repCarbon the high in be the will take also part .few days will JCdrs American Legion color guard, civic resented the plaintiff. Six days were fljr a law whiov, celebration, Mr. Bonacci said. pro- required to try the case. 'Inday with 4u- - . , caiJie dfec- - j Committees to arrange for the representatives and others. The m The a. 9:30 at were form will cession ions participation in the parade h line of march is along Main street Amen-in vacancies the in filature appointed at a meeting and Wife, the samP appointed can Legion haU Monday evening. An from First East to First West Divorce Decrees other meeting will be held Friday at return. W. Superintendent address by An m. 8:00 p. W. Christensen will feature the paCharging incompatibility, Joe MiCAUSE CAES three RAIL exercises at the city park at lano obtained a divorce in district RUNAWAY other flinthTK5' triotic toed COLLISION AT SPRING GLEN 11 .qo a. m. The musical entertain- court Saturday from Domenica Milreglslature will have to BIood ialLSVemr ment will include selections by di-a ano. The couple had previously been before, divorced in 1919, remarrying on DeSeven steel railroad cars broke chorus of 150 voices under the tor rw r,Convene3 on July Pards rection of Mrs. Ora B. Harding and cember 28, 1921, at Salt Lake. d to ? fields will be loose from a train in the lower TuesW. at Helper Anna M. Krayne was granted a instrumental solos by the following ! Pi- - of the D. & R. G.into c, accePt in divorce from Vennie Kranyc, to car of He was a string Carbon students who won prizes attorney, to day and crashed Sim- whom she was married September 17, the national contest: Derold aPPmted, and on a siding near the pump house KnVly Patterson receives Spring Glen. The collision knocked mons, Johnnie Cook, Cecil Christen-Jac- k 1932 at Price. The complaint alleged Owens, Lee Empey and failure to provide. Mrs. Krayne was f attorney distant United the runaway cars off the track, TheWhich Gark. he wa3 - suiting in considerable damage. ,5ded, he granted custody of a minor child and line Harry main fees. the affect not attorney f bis required mishap did (Continued on Page Eigjt) J traffic post. I ;JS2S3 v2S l MinePart Jury to Take Celebration l en I i ar J - Husband Win tL I I tnSr a 3 I SYSTEM PROJECT City to Apply Fur Industrial Recovery Act Funds For Improving Pipeline. With the view to obtaining money under the industrial rccov-r- y act for improving the Price water system, the city council at its regular meeting Monday evening, Instructed City Engineer Wallace R. Wayman to pre- -pare plans of all sections of the pij . line in need of repair. It is expected that the project w III cost between $100,000 and $175,01.0. Cast Iron pipe will be used In tie work. Application for the money will be made in the near future. At the meeting Monday, Mayor R. E. West was granted permission sucr, appoint a new ceeding George Mangum, resigned. It was decided that the mayor and city council will investigate the matter of lighting the Kiwanis athletic field to permit night games of soft-ba- ll, a new sport which is rapidly gaining popularity. The council authorized the improvement of the scenic road running on the side of the hill near the city reservoir. The highway will be widened and repaired as a precaution against accidents. While the work is being done, the road will be closed.' As a safeguard against water accidents, Recorder Carl W, Empey was instructed to purchase needed materials for fencing the driveways and streets approaching the Price canal. The council also voted to Instruct the Price Water company to erect fencing where the canal abuts property owned by Individuals. A resolution was passed congratulating the Carbon band members and leaders on their achievements in the national contest. The resolution also commends members of Jthe committee which had charge of financing and arranging for the trip. The council decided to present a placard of honor to the school in focAgnUion of the bands accomplishments. of , Youth, Injured In Tram Mishap, Dies At Price Hospital is. 5 FUNDS FOR WATER pound-keepe- charge. not ap- to any person or firm having a s of business in Carbon county, Tiding that the person or firm has ity or county business license. Un- the old law, if a person paid a in a city, and then went else- in the county to sdll, he would required to pay a county license. he penalty for violation of the law may be either a fine of not than $50 nor more than $250, s months in jail or both. Hereto--1 violators were subject to either up to $299, six months in jail COUNCIL TO SEEK Funeral services were held in the L. D. S. tabernacle Thursday for Dewey Hartzell, 12, who died at the Price hospital June 19 of Injuries received several weeks ago when he fell from a miniature tram he had constructed across a canyon near Rains. The tram was anchored to a large rock, and when the rope broke, the rock was pulled down on the Hartzell boy. The youth was born at Mutual December 10, 1922, a son of Elmer Hartzell and Alberta S. Hartzell, who survive. Interment was in the Price Gty cemetery under the direction of the Wallace mortuary. Price Body Urges Action On Repeal Directors of the Price chamber of commerce voted at a luncheon meeting Tuesday to recommend that the spec ial session of the state legislature, convening July 10, take definite ac tion on the prohibition repeal ques' tion. Letters relative to the matter will be sent by the chamber to Governor Henry H. Blood and the legislature. The chamber passed a resolution commending the Carbon commissioners for their efforts to secure federal funds for erecting a county hospital. The organizations hearty support to ' the project was pledged. It was also decided to send a resolution to the state road commission asking that body to give immediate attention to the matter of bringing U. ,S. highway 50 and lateral 0 up to the highest government stan. dards. U-1- Preliminary piepaiaflorts for thd fourth annual intermountain' band contest to be held here in April 1934, were made by the city council Monday evening with the appointment of a committee to meet with various civic agencies for the purpose of organizing a permanent committee to have charge of the tournament. The committee includes the following: Mayor R. E. West and Council-me- n Lawrence Rasmussen and Arthur N. Smith, representing the city; Dr. H. B. Goetzman and Frank W. Averill, representing the old band committee, and Superintendent W. W. Christensen and Orson H. Guymon representing the Carbon school district. This group will meet in the near future with the American Legion, Rotary club, Price lodge of Elks, the Kiwanis club, the school board and the city council. The above action was taken at the request of Dr. H. B. Goetzman an Arthur S. Horsley, members of the committee which had charge of financing the Carbon bands participation in the national contest held recently at Evanston, 111. The success attained by the Carbon unit in national competition is expected to stimulate the attendance of bands in the next Price contest. From present indications there will be approximately 40 entries in the tournament, and early preparation was thought advisable so that proper accomodations couid be provided. A number of new contest ideas picked up by the Carbonites at the national contest, will be incorporated in the 1934 Price meet. Post Presses Efforts To Secure Tourney Carbon Coal Lands Restored for Entry, Price post No. 3 of the American Legion is making a strong bid for the annual state American Legion junior baseball tournament, to be held the latter part of the summer. Several other cities in the state are seeking the honor of entertaining the youthful players, and chances of the tournament being brought to Price are problematical. The state junior baseball committee comprises Ray R. Adams of Salt Lake as chairman, William Rivers of Ogden and Glen Ballinger of helper. Their dzeision as to the places of the tournament is expected in the near future. Approximately 6000 acres of land in Carbon county, which coal was lost to the Carbon County Land company through a decision of the United States supreme court, will be restored to public entry by the general land office on July 26, T. F. Thomas, register of the Salt Lake land office was informed Monday. pie ownership to the land was the subject of a series of law suits which occupied the federal district and supreme courts for about circuit twenty Tears, finally ending in the supreme court ruling of two years ago. |