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Show THE BOX uLJiuiC PAGE FOUR BRITISH EMPIRE OBSERVES BIRTH OF WASHINfiTON Many Celebrations Held In Dominions All Over World. D. C From the corners ot the British Empire, official reports to the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission tell of many ceremonies in connection with the bicentennial celebration of the birth of WASHINGTON, tar-flun- g the city. prominent residents ofConsul Boyle Mayor Hutchinson and were the speakers. The bicentennial is not passing unnoticed in India, for in Calcutta Memthe Bengali George Washington orial Society has been organized to observe the eveift. The society cabled President Hoover regarding its activities and extending greetings to the Social SOCIAL ITEMS American people. Development Feted Club Kumar Sarkar, Professor Benoy eneral secretary of the Bengali Society, has published a booklet in Bengali on Washington as a bicentennial feature. Several Caloutta newspapers have carried articles and editorials on George Washington of a highly complimentary nature. Of these an editorial in the Advance, from which the following is quoted, is typical: Great a patriot as he was, Washington was still greater as a man who found his delight in serving humanity and the country. Duty was the watchword of his life. In Edinburgh, Scotland, the United States colony held a celebration in the Royal Arch Halls which was attended by many Scottish friends. The United States consul, Austin C. Brady, and Mrs. Brady received the guests, among whom were the Lady Provost of Edinburgh, Lady Whitson, Professor J. Young Simpson, honorary president of the Edinburgh American club, and Edward M. Campbell, president of the Edinburgh g Scotland branch of the George Washington. From India to the West Indies and from South Africa to Scotland, the people living under the folds of the Union Jack have shown their regard for George Washington and their friendliness for the United States by taking part in the celebration. The United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission has received a request from the Bureau English-Speakinof Social and International Affairs Union. at Melbourne, Australia, for material Ceremonies were held in Pretoria, and information regarding George The Bureau, which is Union of South Africa, in which a Washington. headed by Herbert Brookes, former tree was planted to the memory of Park. commissioner general for Australia George Washington in Burgers M. C. to the United States, acts as the The mayor of Pretoria, Mrs. central secretarial aud organizing Malherbe, expressed the goodwill held force for the international societies by the people of South Africa for their American friends and announced in the State of Victoria. Miss Nora W. Collisson, writing that the Ulster Road in the city was George Washington for the Australian Bureau says: Both being as a gesture of friendship towards Boulevard. Following the ceremony, the secretary of the your great country and as an opporAmerican work legation, Ernest L. Ives, educational of valuable tunity among our own people, we strongly and Mrs. Ives entertained at their feel that the opportunity of joining residence. Among those who attended in the world-wid- e celebrations, in were officials and residents of Preconnection with the bicentennial, is toria and Johannesburg, members of one of which we should take full the consular corps and American advantage. We shall deem it a residents of the Union. A similar ceremony was held in privilege to celebrate as splendidly tree-planti- as lies within our means, the glorious anniversary that your nation is now commemorating. In the newspapers of Australia, widespread attention has been given the bicentennial celebration. The Brisbane Courier, commenting on the pride which Virginia must feel as the birthplace of George Washington, adds: Yet George Washington does not belong to Virginia alone, but to the world; and no civilized country, least of all the Commonwealth of Nations which makes up the' British Empire, from which he broke away, is likely to let so notable an event pass without paying a worthy tribute to this king of men. The Daily Telegraph, Sydney, telling of plans for the celebration as outlined by the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission says: After all, George Washington was the (shall we say) of Australia, as well as the father of his country. Australia would not have been settled when it was, but for the success of the American step-fath- er Revolution. The Advertiser, Adelaide, in an editorial entitled Washingtons Bicentenary" pays high tribute to the first president of the United States and recounts many of his achievements. The value of his services in the formulation of the Constitution is recognized and particular attention is called to the fact that Australias own constitution is largely based on the American instrument. In New Zealand the United States consul at Auckland, W. F. Boyle, and Mrs. Boyle gave a luncheon as a feature of the celebration. The guests included the archbishop of New Zealand and Mrs. Averill, Lady t, Sir Alexander and Lady Herdman, the mayor of Auckland and Mrs. Hutchison, representatives of government departments, members of the consular corps, and other Sinclair-Lockhar- OF THE WEEK Mrs. Carl Hansen entertained the members of the Social Development club at a very prettily arranged bridge luncheon on Friday afternoon at her home here. The shady lawn made a pretty setting for the bridge tables, where bridge was enjoyed during the afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Griffiths received the high score and Mrs. Frank Earl drew the cut favor. Following the bridge games, luncheon was served to thirteen members and three guests, Mrs. Charles Stratton, Mrs. Roy Larsen and Mrs. Ben Knudson. Coterie Club Entertained to on in to thirteen members and the following guests: Mrs. Hilda Forristall and daughter Lillis, Aidis Johnson, Mrs. McKaine and Mrs. Baker of Ogden. Bridge was the diversion of the afternoon, with Mrs. Marian Jensen playing high and Mrs. C. E. Merrell drawing the cut favor. Mrs Varian Keller was hostess the members of the Coterie club Thursday afternoon at her home this city. Luncheon was served County Company Meets July 6th The County Company of the Daughters of Pioneers will hold their meeting on Wednesday, July 6th, at 2 oclock at the Relic Hall. Some important business is to be transacted and a good attendance is desired. CABIN FOR RENT at Willomere. a Two rooms, lights, etc. Call Brown cedar when tree, Johannesburg Shoe Hospital, presented by the mayor, D. F. Corlett, (tf) was planted in honor of George Washington in Joubert Park by the Betrothal Announced American consul general, M. K. Moorhead. A reception was also given by Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Roundy of Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead, which was Tremonton announce the engagement well attended by officials and resi- of their daughter, to Mr. Margaret, dents of South Africa. Bert Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. The newspapers of the Union gave David Evans of this city. considerable space to these events The wedding will take place early to and editorials paid glowing tribute this month. George Washington. More than 110 members of the Call family descendants of Cyril Call and wife met in a family reunion at the Crystal Springs last Saturday A afternoon and evening. A splendid program was carried out and a The big county-wid- e bicentennial sumptuous dinner served to all. Fourth of July celebration held at Tremonton on Monday, under the auspices of the North and South Box On Elder Farm Bureau organizations, was a huge success and was at WILLARD. A. B. Taylor was mastended by many of the citizens of Brigham City and the surrounding ter of ceremonies at the program towns of the county. of the morning exercises held in the The day opened with a sunrise Willard chapel in commemoration of salute and raising of the colors by the signing of the Declaration of the Boy Scouts and the National Independence on July Fourth. Guard. A concert was given by the The program opened with comJunior Band at 9:30 a. m. and at munity singing. David Ward, chair10:30, a patriotic program was given man of the committee on entertain-me- n at the L. D. S. chapel. The oration addressed the meeting. Israel was delivered by Charles R. Mabey, Larkin, chaplain of the day, offered former governor of the state. the opening prayer. A duet was The afternoon was devoted to given by Mrs. Irene Staples of Salt sports, childrens races ,and an auc- Lake City, and her sister, Mrs. Edith tion sale at the park. The proceeds Baddley, accompanied by Mrs. Mona from the sale went to defray expenses Ward. The address of welcome was of the county fair. Later in the given by Mayor J. Welton Ward; afternoon, pony races and rodeo vocal solo by Miss LaVern Zundel; were staged at the rodeo grounds, oration, G. H. Lowe; reading, Mrs. and the celebration concluded with a Lima Cook; vocal solo, Ernest Badgrand ball in the evening . dley; stump speech, Asael Beecher of Brigham City; talk, S. N. Cook, The program for the afternoon was read by Ezra Nebeker. The congre gation joined in the closing song and Delbert Cook offered benediction. During the afternoon the people assembled on the public square, wher contests were conducted for the Children, such as races of all kinds, jumping and games. The days 8-9t- h. activities were concluded with two peppy baseball games. 27-- J. Holiday Celebration At Tremonton Was Successful Affair Willard Celebrates Fourth of July IN Hi LOCAL ITEMS MRS. A.A. LARSEN Miss Jennie Madsen of Malad, Idaho, with Mrs. visited over the week-en- d Rex Gleave in this city. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Jensen of Sandy, spent Wednesday visiting relatives and friends in this city. Max Quigley, clerk at the Hub Clothing store, left on Sunday for Payson for a few days visit with relatives and friends. Mr .and Mrs. Leonard Valentine and son Billie of Nampa, Idaho, with relavisited over the week-enthis in friends city. tives and Miss Helen Frank and Miss Lenora Lewis of Salt Lake City returned home Sunday after visiting for a week with Mrs. D. B. Baron in this city. Mrs. E. B. Kirk of this city returned the latter part of last week from Nampa, Idaho, where she spent three weeks visiting friends. d Mrs. S. W. Miltenherger and children have returned to their home In Provo, after spending several days visiting here with her mother, Mrs. David Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rock of this city attended the funeral services of Frank Rock, Jr., held Saturday at Paradise. The deceased was drowned in Bear River last Wednesday. Mrs. F. E. Quigley and children Marjorie and Shirley of Sugar City, Idaho, were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Roberts of this city. They left Sunday for a few days visit in Payson. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Lund and three daughters of Los Angeles, California are visiting for two weeks with Mr. Lunds mother, Mrs. Minnie J. Lund and other relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Wynn L. Eddy of this city left Saturday for Kittitas, Washington, where they will visit for several weeks with their and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. LeCornu. Mr. and Mrs. Parley W. Jensen of this city, announce the arrival of a d fine baby girl at their home last Thursday. All concerned are doing nicely. Mrs. Jensen was formerly Miss Sadie Dunn of this city. Mrs. John D. Peters returned on Friday from Blackfoot, Idaho, where she spent the past month visiting with her and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling D. Madsen and children. Gwen and Sterling Madsen returned with her for a visit here. Mrs. Alta Page Smith of Nampa, Idaho and Mrs. Gertrude Anderson of Manilla, Iowa, are visiting friends and relatives in this city. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Anderson are daughters of Mrs. Rida Page and granddaughters of Mrs. C. A. Kaiser. Mrs. Mary Lemon of Willard, has spent the past three weeks in Provo with her daughter Genova, who is the proud mother of a d boy. After spending the Fourth of July in Provo, Mrs. Lemon and Mrs. son-in-la- w nine-poun- son-in-la- w nine-poun- EXPIRED TODAY Death Ends Long Suffering of Mantua Woman. her home in Mantua, July 5th. She had been ill many years and was 68 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Larsen was born in Brigham City, March 4, 1864. At an early age she moved with her mother and family to Mantua, where she has since resided. She lived as the early pioneers and settlers, enduring many privations and hardships. On January 14, 1885 she married Alex A. Larsen in the Logan temple. She was active in the church during her entire life; at the age of 16 years, she was librarian in the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement association; later she was counselor in the same organization; she served as president in this organization from 1897 until 1901 four years. She was counselor in the Relief Society from 1906 until 1917. Besides her husband, Alex A. Larsen, the following children survive: Delila L. Jensen, Myrl L. Jensen, Austin, Newell, Amelia L. Jensen and Rhoda, all of Mantua, and Elva L. Larsen of Bingham Canyon, also seventeen grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: M. P. Jensen, John Jensen, Emma J. Rasmussen, Denmark Jensen, Lorenzo Jensen, Hyrum Jensen, Elias Jensen, Sarah Wilde, Rebecca Lindsey, Martha Rheese, and Lana Alvord. Funeral services will be held in Mantua, Friday, July 8th, at 1 p. m. Interment will be made in the Mantua cemetery. 50 45 $12.75 Dresses $9.90 Dresses 60 Silk Dresses, (Values $7.95 and $5.95), $2.95 and $3.95 $7.95 $4.95 Ladies and Childrens Wash Dresses, 2 for $1.00 100 Ladies and Childrens Wash Dresses, ($1.00 Values), 69c 50 Childrens Organdy Dresses ($1.69), $1.00 Little Boys Suits, 2 for '..$1.00 Childrens Hats, (Values to $1.50), 39c Summer Hats, (Values to $3.95), ....$1.00 Sweaters and Blouses, $1.00-$1.4- 9 Skirts, ($2.50 Values), $1.69 STAMPED GOODS 1 Lot Stamped z Price Package Goods Baby Dresses, 3 for $1.00 Pillow Cases, 2 Pair for $u0 2 or 3 pair of Rompers $1.00 Ali Lace y2 Price! 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In a divorce suit, Mrs. Mildred F. from Richardson of Boston testified that PETRIFIED ILl Uay , 9 her husband is a cave man, exges, plaining that he pulled her out of James Stokes ot thisrolg i bed, hurled a telephone at her, and hibiting on Saturday a prTe t poured hot coffee down her neck. which he and Hyrum ir Thomas R. Falon of Newton, Mass., cently found at the sidtoif fc was fined $100 for drunken driving way just west of the lies after he testified that he drank a house in Box Elder canjoijave bottle of brandy for fear police The plum was similar t and would find it in his car after a suma plum grown here, kly I collision. it became petrified is a qtfceep Continued for 2 more days Thirty-fiv- e Customers Prizes Valued to $2.00 2 v TiUies honsekeen,, ' t simple; eat half aJV half a year. Til!;r - I Latest Lifetime Guaranteed Each Morning nations I Yellnw!? of says Jack. Shes a Wtdling nosticator. if she goes BUCC tion later than Augut1011 loc Cronie looks for a snow and little cold. lijn 18 fore August 30th, he ejhe be snow and a long winte she retired on August Ifgoringi subsequent exceptionally V. fall testifies to Tillies United Jacks opinion. Tillie had bad luck UntS says Jack. She had ta;,, , in her litter, so many to set a second table at liPl8 1 This year, much wiser, sb:ellflS Robinson will leave for Nevada, are w where the Robinsons have just built a new home. Mrs. Lemon will return to her home In Willard the latter is s Marriage licenses wempupi part of July. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richardson and Saturday last at the couout 1 children of McGill, Nevada, have office, to the following raschcn Miles Wm. Goss, Iren yei been visiting the past two weeks in a this city with Mrs. Richardsons Adams, East Garland; Ltthia and Leone Rose Dille, Feu8 sister, Mrs. Annie R. Tingey. r Samuel W. Elack, and ur My FREE: A Prize Package to the First ; fir. lesson chuck Mrs. Twentina Jensen Larsen, wife of Alex A. Larsen, passed away at ectl Gome In and see these i EAhte 1 1 fir Urti . SPEEDWAY 4.40-2- e mth 1 Supertwist Cord Tires CASH PRICES The members of the Y. L. M. I. A. Tennis club will meet on Wednesday July 6th, at 6:30 p. m. The place of meeting has been changed from the high school to the east lawn of the court house. Besides the regular meeting, a special treat has been arranged by the M. I. A. stake board. Much interest has been shown in the ladder tournament, which started four weeks ago. Helen Tiller, Lois Christensen and Florence Lee are at present at the top of the three ladders. h m etime $ (tn- - a Robert Morrison of Chicago wearchased and ing only a nighty, caught a thief who had just robbed his home. (Ml1 i (30 'lEPnda oitf , lrRl age 1 CAREFULLY MOUNTED FREE Change In Schedule Trains and Coaches Effective July 7, 1932 For particulars call your U. I. 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