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Show DRIVE CAREFUL AND HELP PREVENT DRIVE CAREFUL AND ? HELP PREVENT ? ACCIDENTS ACCIDENTS Nephi, Juab Co., Utah Thursday, Mar. 10, 1938 The Times, Vol. 29, No. 10 Murder Case Occupies Court Session Many Testify In SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ARE The case of the State of Utah Victor Harvieile Steedman, who is charged with the murder of George Wilson at Mammoth, Utah on the early morning of November 21, 7, has occupied the time of the Fifth Judicial District court since Monday of this week. The state is dist represented by Ellis Pickett, net attorney, and C. N. Leather-burcounty attorney, with Judge Will L. Hoyt occuping the bench. The defendant is being represented by R. Verne McCullough. Evidence presented by the several witnesses during Wednesday and Thursday shows that the deceased George Wilson, and the defendant, Victor Steedman had a discussion and a fistfight in the Mammoth dance hall on the night of November 20, and were also in another fight after they had left the hall. The evidence presented shows that the said Victor Steedman received a bad cut above his left eye, while in the fight outside the hall. The deceased George Wilson, together with Mrs. June Reed and Burton Snow and Mrs. Nelda Stewart went to the Midway bar, which is operated in Mammoth by Peter Chrisensen where they engaged in dancing and drinking beer. The witnesses also testified that Victor Steedman, after leaving the dance hall, went home and procured a 32 automatic pistol and went to the Midway bar. After some discussion or remarks between he and George Wilson, it is alleged that he pulled the revolver from his pocket and fired two shots, one hitting said George Wilson in the upper lip, going upward into his brain. The wounded man was taken to the Payson hospital where he died at about 9 A. M. The witnesses so far being exare: amined and Lionel Fairbanks, undertaker; Burton Snow, companion of Wilson; Dr. A. L. Curtis of Payson; the physician who took care of the wounded man following his admission to the Payson hospital; Michael Christensen, son of the owner of the Mid Way Bar, who was working in the bar when the killing is alleged to have taken place. Sheriff H. K. Mellor, who was called to the scene after the affair had happened; Peter Christensen, owner of the bar and who testified to the that he was an alleged killing. Jurors who are sitting in the case are: Vaughn Molyneaux of Mona; LaVell Svedin, Mamie B. Ostler, Lucille G. Brough, Niels Levan, P. P. Christison, Jas. Erva Andrews, Emerson Foote, Franklin Greenhalgh and Thomas Bale of Nephl, Floyd McPherson of Mills. LeRoy Ellertson of Mona is an alternate juror. 19-3- y, eye-witne- ss PUBLIC MEETING SET FOR FRIDAY EVENING will be held in Nephi Friday evening when Isom Lamb, founder of the United Prosperity Plan, will speak. All who were interested in the plan are invited and urged to be present. The meeting will be held in the City Hall, commencing at 7:30 P. A public meeting M. PTA To Hear State Health Official Aid to Farmers An expanSALT LAKE CITY ded educational and research project of the L. D. S. Church security committee, designed to aid farmers in overcoming economic difficulties was announced last Saturday by Dr. John A. Widstoe, member of the council of twelve apostles and agricultural adviser to the church security committee. Objectives plannsd include: 1. Introduction as rapidly as possible of crops not grown here which would require more intensive cultivation and would absorb an increased amount of labor. efficient 2. More marketing through better grading, development of new outlets and better planning. Contracts already have been made for marketing five carloads of celery to be grown on secthe urity projects during 1938 and committee is working on quick-freez- e which would process make possible storage of strawberries, green peas, green beans, corn and other perishables. 3. Stimulation of wiser and a more economic use of irrigation water. This includes the efforts to use surplus labor in "off" seasons for construction of small reservoirs at "nearly 200 feasible sites now known in Utah". 4. Correlation of agriculture and industry. Dr. In line with the Dr. R. C. Dalgleish, Director of Widstoe announced program, the security the Division of Dental Health will committee has authorized represenbe in Nephi Wednesday, March 16, tatives to leave within a few days to speak at the regular monthly on an official visit to a power alcoP. T. A. Meeting, which will be held hol at Atchlnson, Kansas, to at the Juab high school auditor- studyplant possibilities for construction ium, commencing at 8 P. M. All of similar units in Utah. members of the P. T. A. are re"The Chemical Foundation a sub's quested to be present as Dr. sidy of the federal government, be of will impormessage has proved the feasibility of power tance to everyone. alcohol manufacture from farm Dr. Dalgleish, a representative products at the Atchison plant," Dr. of the State Board of Health will Widstoe said. State and federal realso speak In a high school assem- search units also have an experi2 all P. and M., bly at townspeople mental plant at Idaho Falls, while who will be unable to attend the private interests are planning a A. P. T. meeting may attend this larger commercial plant there to program. utilize cull potatoes for production Dalg-lelsh- - Wheat Setup Under Act To Aid Farmers A wheat program, featuring acreage allottments, soil conservation payments, wheat loans crop insurance and marketing quotas when necessary, is planned for wheat men under the new farm act which has just been signed by the president, according to William Peterson, director of the Utah State well-round- Agricultural college extension service. This is the way each feature will operate, Director Peterson points out: The act Acreage Allotments: provides for allotting to each farmer a specific acreage of grain each year, the sum total allotments providing for production of enough wheat for both domestic consumption and exports and for a substantial reserve. The act will each year aim to provide a supply of around 900,000,000 bushels of the grain. Wheat allotments will be made for 1938, but only for the purpose of AAA payments to farmOn Wednesday evening the A. computing ers. The act provides that comL. Garbett home was the scene of pliance for 1938 shall be checked a prettily appointed party given un- against general der the direction of the program goal for the the individual farm. The committee of the Ladles Literary first acreage allotments to fully club for the annual election of of- apply will be those for 1939. ficers. Payments: Payments" to farmers The luncheon, which was carried will be made under the provisions out in the club colors, green and of the Agricultural Conservation small tables was from served white, program. The act provides for parwith carnations white centered payments to farmers, but only held In crystal vases. Cut outs of ity If specific additional funds are formed shamrocks the green paper made available for this purpose. base for the vases. .Loans: The act povldes for loans Officers elected for the coming to be given to wheat farmes In year are: Mrs. P. B. Cowan, pres- years when there are grain surplus ident; Miss Neva Booth, es to permit them to hold their Mrs. A. L. Garbett, secretary over for a more favorable and treasurer; Mrs. Elsie Wood, grain time. marketing assistant secretary and treasurer; Crop insurance: The act estabMrs. W. C. Andrews, publicity lishes a federal crop Insurance cor- chairman. poatlon. This corporation will offer crop insurance to wheat farmer. beginning with the 19328 crop. ProTESTS FOR MAKE TO vision Is made for the farmer to make premium payments In wheat T. B. AND BANGS and receive grain In payment for crop losses. DISEASE Marketing quotas: In all years total supplies of grain Dr. W. E. Thorpe, veterinarian when the from Ephraim has been assigned exceed 950 million bushels, market quotas are ?t up. Parity pay to the Nephl district for a short ing ments will be given for curtailment time by the Bureau of Animal In- of These marketing marketing. dustry, to test dairy cows for Tuberculosis and Bangs disease. Mr. quotasIf will go Into effect this year Congress provides funds for Thorpe started work on Wednes- only 1938 quota payments. day morning and will just make the the test for the dairymen coovisitors at the home of perating with the Farm Finance Mr.Saturday Mrs. Lloyd Hobbs were Corporation In the purchase of Mr. and and Mrs. O. L. Malmgren dairy stock. of Conterfield and Mrs. A. M Jack-ma- n of Levan. Mr. and Mrs. C. It. Huntington Mrs. Blanche Beal spent Monday f Callente, Nevada spent Sunday and Monday In Nephl at the home and Tuesday In Npphi visiting at of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Judd. Mr. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huntington is a brother of Mrs. Winn. Mrs. Beal Is a sister of Mrs. Winn. Judd. Name New Literary Club Officers 4 Lawrence Brough has been named winner of the fcnnual Union Pacific Scholarship, with Vaughn Pax-maThese young as alternate. men are at present students at the Juab high school and have taken an active part in FFA and other activities at the school. Lawrence is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brough, and Vaughn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Paxman, both of Nephi. The scholarship gives the winner funds with which to aid in his freshman year at the Utah State Agricultural College. n, Case Of State vs Victor Steedman Church Plan Will Be NAMED ' cross-examin- ed LD S of alcohol to be mixed with gasoline for motor fuel, he said. "Another group of men has done considerable work in Sevier county, looking toward construction of a power alcohol plant there to utilize artichokes and other farm products C. O. Stott, field representative of the committee said. The two leaders announced a series of articles aimed to stimulate better farming and more comfortable homes, in connection with the educational program, will be printed In The Salt Lake Tribune. The articles will be contributed by the Utah State Agricultural College and Brigham Young University faculty members and other authorities In the fields of agriculture and home economics. Salt Lake Tribune. State Leaders Invited To Meeting "Something must be done or Ut ah will sacrifice her strategic pos ltion of leadership in the inter mountain west. "Emphasis has been shunted aw ay from promoting industries, in creasing payrolfcf and developing creative sources of taxes and has been placed on legislation that tends to restrict operations and In crease taxes. "Even a cursory investigation of the income and outgo of the state will prove conclusively the time has come to face the situation and plan a program to put Utah on a sound economic basis." These three challenges are the essense of a letter Inviting hand-red- s of political, civic, educational, tabor and business leaders from Utah's 29 counties to a "Build Utah" convention to be held In Salt Lake City on March 19. Hundreds of copies of the letter were being mailed Friday from the office of Stanley J. Stephenson, executive secretary of the Utah Manufacturers' association, sponsor of the convention, Mr. Stephenson will leave on Sunday for a tour of Nephl, FillCedar City, more, Beaver, St. George, Richfield, Ephraim, Man-- tl and other cities to invite people In all walks of life to gather here to devise means of upbuilding the intermountain empire. The Social Neighbors club held their meeting for the Installation of officers on February 17 at the home of Mrs. J. E. Ostler. The officers elected were Mrs. Florence O'Gara, president; Mrs. Alberta B. Belllston. vice president and Mrs. George Ostler, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Anna D. Allred entertained the club at a theatre party on Tuesday, March 1, and the most recent meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Florence O'Gara on March 3. THE COMING WEEK'S EVENTS DONNA F. CARTER Expert Cites Friday: Service Star Legion, 3 P. M. City Hall United Pros. Plan, 7:30 P. M. City Hall Senior Play 8:15, Auditorium Sunday: Free Musical Concert, M., Tabernacle 7:30 P. Monday: Kiwanis Club, noon, Forrest Hotel. F. D. A. Meeting, Court House, 2 P. M. Tuesday: Diphtheria Clinic, Levan, 9-- A. M. Wednesday: Diphtheric Clinic, Mona, A. M. J. C. C, Forrest Hotel: 6:30 P. T. A., 8. P. M., Auditorium 9-- Thursday: Illustrated Lecture, The News, Vol. 19, No. 10 2 P. M. Auditorium Diphtheria Clinic, Central A. M. School, Dance, South Wahi 9-- ! Highlights of Two College Meets Listed Visitors to the two conferences held at the Utah State Agricultural college last week had the opportunity of hearing experts in various lines, according to reports of extension service workers of Nephi, who attended the sessions. Conferences which were held included the nineteenth annual club leaders training school, convening February 28 to March 5, and the yearly irrigation school, which met from February 28 to March 4. Extracts from some of the Important speeches of the two conferences were: Dean George D. Clyde, of the college's school of engineering: Two possible means exist of ex panding the acreage of irrigated land in Utah. They are: more economical use of the water now available, and more complete storage facilities to make more moisture available. The flow of streams does not correspond with the need for water, so we must store water to stabilize the flow. Records of the flow of a stream over a long period of time are very useful in determining the proper form of storage of moisture. Director William Peterson of the college extension service: There are certain 'qualities of leadership' which everyone who hopes to be an effective leader must have. They include foresight, vision, thrift, regard for and respect of his followers, willingness, broadmindedness, honesty, tact, patience, good naturedness, cleanliness in thought and action, and determination. Reed Jerman, deputy state engineer: Utah has almost as many large reservoirs for water storage as she needs. Our efforts now should be bent toward conserving water thru the agencies of consolidation of collateral canals, construction of small reservoirs and diversion dams, better maintenance of existing canals, and a readjustment of water right. Eugene Merritt, extension economist with the United States Department of agiculture: The most important 4H club project is successful achievement in personality development Other 4- H project work is of great, but subsidiary Importance. Club work Is an agency for the development of tools for a young person to use later In life basic motor and mental skills and in one's own efficiency, knowledge, and ability to meet and deal with people. Elmo Morgan, assistant state engineer: More care should be taken in the phases of the farmers occupation. For example, many applications for the use of unappropriated water are Invalidated each year because the farmers overlook technical details. Wider training must be given In these technical legal aspects. Dr. Elmer G. Peterson, president of the college: Farm life Is a wholesome way of life, because It Is a natural mode of living. Professor Eldon M. Stork, Instructor In engineering at the college: An effective system of wafer distribution and allotment must be developed since Utah has small farm units and Irrigation streams must be shared by numerous users. 4-- H DATE IS 8ET FOR FDA COMMITTEE "MEET The Juab County Farm Debt Adjustment committee will meet at the Juab County courthouse on March 14 at 2 P. M., according to advire from William Bailey, chairman of the committee. The meeting Is to be held In the Resettlement office. FUNERAL SERVICES Needs of Poultry men HELD IN SATAQUIN Emma Donna Fowkes Carter, 24, died at the Payson hospital Saturday morning following a major operation. She was born February 4, 1914, at Nephl, a daughter of Heber J. and Ruby Downs Fowkes. She is survived by her husband. Donald M. Carter and two children, John LeRoy and Katherine, all of Santaquin; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Fowkes of Starr; grandmother, Mrs. J. R. Downs, Nephi; four brothers, John Fow- Fowkes of Santaquin; Gerald, Ray and Loran, all of Starr, three sis ters, Mrs. Mabel Kay, Mona, Melba, Alice and Bessie Fowkes of Starr. Services were conducted Wednes day in Santaquin. Out of town relatives who attended the services were Roy and Barbara Stubbs of Provo, Edna Robins, Renee and Charlene Robins of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thompson of llano Falls, Mrs. Wallace Liv ingston of Twin Falls, and Wanda Livingston. There are several reasons why some of the Juab County poultry-me- n are not making money out of the poultry business, according to Carl Frischknecht, poultry spic-lall- st of the Utah State Agricultural College, who talked at the Kiwanis Club meeting last Monday noon. Statistics show that the average hen in this county has only produced 149 eggs during the year 1937, while it took an average of 151 eggs per year to show any profit for the poultryman. Mr. Frischknecht stated that the cost of the feed, etc., last year showed that the hen producing between 149 and 171 eggs, netted the farmer 24 cents per hen. He suggested that the poultry-me- n of Nephi and vicinity should get chicks that come from higher egg producing strains, and that the poultrymen should take better care of their hens. He suggested that some of the coops in this district may need rebuilding, making them into the newer type, and more efficient coops. He also pointed out that one of the reasons why poultrymen do not make money out of their flocks is that the hen must have types of fee dthat they have not had previously, This may be the reason why people fail to get revenue from their hens. He further stated that if the farmer would put the same amount of effort into the poultry business that is required to operate a mercantile establishment, there is no doubt but what they could make money. He cited several instances where men are making money every year in the poultry business, naming J. Walter Paxman as one of the local examples. He stated that ther are a number of Nephi people making a net profit on their hens. The speaker stated that there is no more favorable location for the raising of poultry than right here in East Juab County. The main factors being good climatic conditions, plenty of . grain raised on the Levan ridge, and the location of the poultry plant here. These are the main reasons why Nephi & East Juab County should have gone ahead In the industry, instead of standing still or going backwards. Mr. Frischknecht has agreed to furnish The Times-New- s with several short and timely articles concerning the poultry industry, and giving us advice on how to make money in the chicken business. Central School To Hold Open House Friday The Central School is holding an open house observance Friday aft ernoon from 1:30 to 3:00, for all parents of Central School pupils. Officials of the school urge as many parents as can come to spend thee afternoon with their children. There will be no special program during the afternoon, but regular class work will be conducted. The parents are asked to listen in to these classes in order that they will have a better knowledge of the methods now being used in school teaching. . The new building is finished and parents are invite to go through the new rooms and the new audit" orium.' Concert Program Outlined Is Utah Lumber Dealers At Conclave Group Urges Construction of Frame Houses Lumbermen were urged to lead the country out of business recession at the opening of the two-da- y thirteenth anuai convention of the Utah Lumber Dealers association, Friday in Salt Lake City. "Prices for lumber and building materials today are relatively low and terms made possible by the federal housing administration program are made to order for a huge building program of low cost houses, particularly," Elliott Johnson of Ephraim, state president, said In the keynote address. Gathered "from most sections of Utah, approximately 200 lumber ompany executives and representatives heard plans outlined to stimulate their industry, Ralph W. Todd, executive secretary, said attendance at the convention is the largest of the organization yet held. Mr. Johnson branded charges the lumber Industry has Increased prices during the past several years as "vicious and false." He quoted estimates for all materials for the building of an identical house as follows: 1926, $1337; 1927, $1308; 1928, $1303; 1929, $12.90; 1930 $1217 1931, $1135 and 1937 $1304. : The state president praised advances made by lumber jobbers in grading and branding their products as aiding the legitimate dealer and making it harder for "chis-le- r Frame houses now available offer the maximum in economy, livability and attractiveness and are the answer to contemplated prefabricated" homes, he said. A scathing denunciation of cnt tax rates and tendencies was uttered by G. A. Marr, Salt Lake City attorney, second speaker of the opening session,, which was devoted princiipally to taxation matters. Saturday Session Standardized frame home now available through retail designs lumb-be- r dealers, will form the basis of the greatest drive for better housing the nation has ever seen, W. C. Bell of Seattle , uon.t.n.n... -J er of the Western Lumbermen's association, predicted at the Utah Retail Lumber Dealers associaion convention Saturday. "bound homes of beautiful design and the last word In utilitv" ha said, "now may be financed at one nair me cost or apartment house nn. The following is the program as outlined by the officers of the Nephl City Male Chorus for their program on Sunday night in the Juab Stake Tabernacle. The con- rent." cert and musical is free to the Designs and engineering of the public and will begin at 7:30 P. model homes, he said, are the resM. of extensive research and effort Frank E. Wanlass is director of ult the best professional talent finthe chorus, and Miss Lola Barnes by anced by the Naional Retail Lumis accompanist. The program follows: Invocat- ber Dealers associaion and associates. ion, J. N. C. Pexton; chorus selectConcluding the two day convenions, a, "Stout Hearted Men" Rom- tion the lumhop . . HoalAM u.iuvta cici, icru berg; and 2, "Out of the Dusk" L. Burton of Ogden to head Elmer trombone GardRussell Lee; solo, their ner; chorus selections, a "Juanita" year. association for the coming Harmonized by Parks, and a, "I The delegates adopted resolutions Don't" by Parks: soprano solo, reunanimously the fight quested, Mrs. Del in Farnsworth; approving being made by the Utah State Rechorus selections, a Until The tailers association the against Dawn" by Parks and b, "Nola" by monthly inventory tax, following a n Arndt; solo, Keith brief explanation of the retailers' Kendall; chorus selections, "Story association stand made by Ray H. of a Tack" arrangement by Parks and b, Hawiian Love Song, Parks Butler, secretary. The 1938 amendments to the arrangement; instrumental trio, federal housing act were explainMr; and Mrs. Max Thomas and ed at the Saturday morning session Frank E. Wanlass; chorus select-Io"Good Night"; benediction, Le- by Franklin D. Richards, state FHA director. Roy Whitehead. . Dairy Sires Are Secured By Local Group - tut.j Through the cooperation of the Extension Service Dairy Specialist, Lyman Rich, at the Utah State Agricultural college, two extra fine dairy sires were secured for the dairymen in Nephi, one a Holstein and the other a Jersey. The Holstien comes from the C. S. Potter, herd of North Ogden, and is from stock showing high piano-accordla- The Jerrecords of production. sey sire comes from the Frank Richards farm at Farmington, and is a college bred bull of the highest producing stock owned by the col lege. Both animals were purchased under the Farm Finance Cooperative CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL plan with the Assistance of the PARTY AT FORREST Commercial Bank of Nephi. The members of the cooperative have HOTEL been very busy during the week The annual party of the 20th building pens for these two animals on the property of Reid Green- Century club was held at the Forhalgh, who has also been employed rest Hotel Saturday evening. Dinto care for them. ner was served on small tables dec orated with purple sweet peas and acacia. A program and bridge was DIPTHERIA CLINICS enjoyed during .the evening. Prizes were won by S. E. Forrest and H. TO BE HELD L. Mangclson. Mrs. C. R. Lomax, retiring president was presented a Diphtheria clinics will be held on bouquet of flowers. Those enjoythe following days: ing the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Levan School Building March L. J. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. 15, between 9 and 10 A. M. for inMangelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter children and the Paxman, Mr. and Mrs. WiJford fants, school children of Levan. Pratt, Mrs. J. L. Belliston. Allen Mona School Building March Belllston. Mrs. C. W. Glazier, Mrs. 16, between 9 and 10 A. M. for all C. R. Jenkins, Miss Mayme Richand school pu- es, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Petty, Mr. Infants, and Mrs. Bent R. Bryan, Mr. and pils of Mona. March Mrs. S. E Forrest., Mr. and Mrs. Nephl Central school 17, between 9 and 10 A. M. for Paid E Booth. Dr. and Mrs. L. C. and school child- Warenskl, Mr. and Mrs. George Infants, ren of Nephl. Belliston, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Im-ax- , Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Reid and The 7 Primary board met at Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Paxman of the home of Lizzy Black Tuesday Salt Lake City. evening, March 8. The motif of St. Patrick was carried out In the Heber Greenhalgh, a former Juluncheon which was served to the ab high school student body presfollowing: Genevieve Belllston, Vir- ident is a member of the cast of the a U. S. A. C. Little Theatre In the ginia Memmott. Marie Brough, Shaw, Aletha Tidwell, Pearl play "Fashion." which Is beln? Jenkins. Kate Wilkey. Etta Latim- presented on March 14, 15 and 16. Heber plays the part of Colonel er, Zola Henrold. LaVern Worth-ingtoLula Memmott. Geneva Howard, an officer of the u. S. Worthington, Beatrice Winn, Lou- Army. He Is a son of Mr. and ise Pyper and the hostess, Lizzie Mrs. Joseph H. Greenhalgh of this Black. city. n, pre-scho- ol pre-scho- ol pre-scho- ol 35-3- EI-v- n, Group To Observe Anniversary The."Relief Society organization of thcTuab Stake will Join with the remainder of the church In its anniversary, March 17. The lay will be remembered in Juab fctake this year by a picture show and talk to be given by Geo. D. Pyper of Salt Lake City. The picture Is of the old Salt Lake Theatre, and the early actors there and scenes around Salt Lake. It has been reported from SpringvIIle by those who have witnessed the lecture and talk that It Is very good and well worth the patronage of the people. The Stake Board of the Relief Society organization Is sponsoring this activity and It Is free to the The presentation is to public. be made at the high school at 2 P. M. March 17. ob-ser- The annual senior play, "Oh, Professor" will be presented on Friday, March 11, at 8 P. M. In the high school auditorium. The cast for the three act farce Is composed of Whitworth Ingram, Frank Bowers, Jayne Burrldge, Grace Golden, Howard Belllston, P.nllard Hoyt, Katie Lufkfn, Donna Tidwell, Norma Stephenson, Doris Warren and Dorothy Inscore. |