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Show BEAR ROTE VALLEY LE VOLUME 6 TREMONTON, Big Rat Drive to Be LW.STANDLNG Put On In County DIES SUDDENLY POULTRY ASS'N OF B R. VALLEY O. L. Brough, President of the North Box Elder County Farm Bureau, met with the Lions Club in their ELECT OFFICERS business meeting Wednesday for the purpose of asking the club to get behind the drive on the extermination of rats and mice in the county. EnThe drive will commence in the near future and will be a well planned and organized project under the supervision of Mr. Scott Zimmerman, County-Agen-t ,, The Bear River Valley Poultry R. H. Stewart and O. L. held the annual meeting at The Lions Club realizing the Brough. V the L. D. S. chapel, March 7,. The fol- menance of these rodents and the damlowing directors were elected: Pres. age that is being done by them heartMarvin Niel J. L. Weidman, ily indorsed the drive and proffered James Brough, Di- their sen, cooperation. rectors L. F. Roundy, Peter C. C. PeM. GardM. and tersen, Hyrum Udy ner. L. B. Steffen, manager of the local Poultry Plant made a brief report, wherein he stated that from the five Logan, March 9. Miss Francessa and one half million dollars paid to Wight of Tremonton, a sophomore at cooperative producers for eggs, last the Utah State Agricultural College, year, the district served by the plant has written a short story on the roat Tremonton, received $198,625 for mance of a college d which ap2,726 cases. In addition to the eggs, peared in the "Scribble"', a college returns from broilers, hens and tur- quarterly literary magazine which keys brought several thousand dollars. was published this week. in the Miss Wright is registered This report seemed to surprise every one, that a small institution on a schol of Education and will be graduback street, could be doing such a busi ated at the coming commencement in ness, and keeping a large force of peo- May with a normal certificate, entitlple busy. Comparing very favorably ing her to teach in grades or junior with most any business concern on high school. U. S. A. C. Publicity. main street, both in volume of business and pay roll. Dies Mr. Steffen also urged the producers to use every precaution to prevent eggs from getting soiled, and if necesGrave side services were held Wedsary to wash some. They should be for Edward placed together in fillers and tagged nesday, at Honeyville, whom of little is known, except White, be could so cased as washed eggs, they feiperately, and sold for immediate that he has been working for D. W. Hunsaker for the past several years. ronsumption. At the beginning of his illness Mr. Dr. Chambers reported that the Box Elder County District was probably as Hunsaker placed him in the Garland free from disease as any district in Hospital, at which place he died. The funeral services were in charge the state, and much better than the of Counsellor Horace Hunsaker. A. average. He urged producers to use L. of Tremonton, a friend and Copk, every precaution to keep disease from tthe deceased, and Horace neighbor Warned flocks. into the getting were the speakers. Hunsaker against buying inferior stock even Vice-Pre- s. s. Tremonton Girl Wins Recognition in Story co-e- Edward White At Garland Hospital NUMBER THURSDAY, MARCH 12. 1931 OF PLYMOUTH DIES MARCH 6 Highly Respected Man Funeral Rites Held for Closes Busy and Prominent Rancher Of the Valley Useful Career L. W. j Stan.l Impressive funeral services were Of o, j seiner oi me valley and prominent in held in the Plymouth Ward Chapel, religiols and civic affairs, passed Monday at 1 o'clock, over the remains away at his home Tuesday morning at of Fred Sylvester, who died Friday, 4 o'clock, following an illness of only March 6th, at midnight, following an a few days. The deceased was born in Salt Lake February 16, 1S67, and moved to the Bear River Valley in 1875, having lived at his present residence in Fielding for 36 years. Mr. Standing entered into the merchandising business shortly after coming into the valley, establishing his first store at Collinston and later one at Fielding. He was postmaster at Fielding for a number of years and besides many other responsibile positions in the religious capacity, he was ward clerk of the Fielding Ward for 12 years. Mr. Standing was a public spirited man and a community builder, loved by his neighbors and friends because of his integrity and his kindly disposition. In the passing of L. W. Standing the valley loses one of its substantial citizens. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. and the following children: Leonard and Rulon, of Fielding; Barclay, Mrs. J. H. Packer, Mrs. Richard Packer, of Ogden; Mrs. Jesse Hansen, of Salt Lake and Mrs. Myrtle Cruise, of Los Angeles and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Bigler, of Collinston. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Fielding Ward Chapel Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. illness of several weeks. The services were under the direction of Bishop Robert T. Nish and the ward choir furnished the singing. The speakers were James T. Bigler, of Garland; Robert Nish, D. R. Lamb and Bishop Robert T. Nish, of Plymouth. G. G. Sweeten furnished a cornet solo. The deceased was 51 years old and was born in Tapley, England and when but 10 years old, with his parents, he came to America and after residing in Salt Lake City for a few years he moved to Plymouth where he has resided since. Mr. Sylvester was a prominent rancher and a man who gave much time to civil and religious affairs and of a disposition that won for him many friends. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: William Sylvester, Mrs. Clifton Udy, Mrs. Van Mrs. Loyal Peterson, of Snowville; Hess and Edward, Nina, Allen, Dale, Wendale, Dan, Leah and Arlene, all of Plymouth and at home with their mother. The chapel was filled with friends and relatives, many coming from Salt Lake City and Ogden. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was made in the Plymouth cemetery, Joseph W. Burnett of Holbrook, Idaho, dedicatinb the grave. Ma-la- d, - though they seemed cheap. President Joseph Andersen of Lehi, expressed his pleasure at meeting the poultry men of the Bear River Valley. He commented on the present condition of the poultry industry, and expressed hope of conditions improving, during the coming season, so that by fall a normal condition will be reached. He spoke very highly of the efforts of the employees of the organization. He said that even though meetings were attended at distant parts of the state, until late in the evening, Mr. Edmunds could be found on the job, in the office at 8 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Andersen expressed his appreciation of the cooperation of the local Show to be Given At Liberty for Red Cross "Wild Company", a stirring drama, Thursday, March IP,.. at the Liberty Theatre for the benefit of the Red Cross, the money to be used in the drought area. Here is an opportunity to give 50c for a very worthy cause and still get its worth in enjoyment as the money taken at this show will be turned over to he Red Cross. will be presented Sheriff Zundel Gets Man and Moonshine officers, although a long distance from Salt Lake, the Bear River Valley (district was always represented. ,i,Mr. Jesse W. Hoopes (the director Representing Weber and Box Elder ) was the ;next speaker. In his usual optimistic manner, expressed hope that the clouds would soon clear away and a brighter future be in sight for the poultry industry. He urged the producers to keep their flocks up to near normal, as next fall would undoubtedly bring satisfactory J. Chris Christensen of Bothwell entered a plea of not guilty to a complaint issued by County Attorney Lew is Jones, charging him with the manufacture and possession of 7 gallons of moonshine whiskey, alleged to have been found on his premises during the first week of the month. The matter was set for trial in the City Court of Brigham for Saturday, March 14. Sheriff John H. Zundel was the arresting officer and the complaining witness. prices. Mr. Edmunds, Secretary and Manager of the association, spoke of the tendency of poultry men, all over the nation, to reduce their flocks, and in many cases, sell the entire flock. He Automobile Accidents Prove Worse Than War said that the indications pointed to a greatly reduced production during the late summer and next winter. Hatcheries, he said, reported numerous cancellations of orders for chicks. In some sections of the middle west producers were only receiving 6 and S cents per dozen. Mr. Edmunds stated that no opportunity was overlooked to reduce operating costs. A reduction of 6 cents per case had recently been affected. The overhead handling costs, has been continually reduced by increasing volume, and better methods being used. The Tremonton plant anks well toward the top, both in TSanagement and economic operation. Some of the methods used here are being watched and checked on with the view of putting them into effect in other places. Professor W. H. Warner, of Peta-lunCalifornia, who is recognized as authority on poultry and poultry problems, spoke of the movement of poultry to market throughout the territory he is serving, which extends over the entire western part of the United States. Low prices and difficulties in financing the baby chick season was given as the reasons for numerous poultrymen reducing their orders, and in many cases complete cancellations. Mr. Warner urged buying good quality chicks, and giving them good care providing plenty of room, and especially sufficient feeding space to allow two thirds of the chicks to eat at one time, and as they grew larger, the supply of feeders should be increased a, (Continued on page four.) months of the World War, During 50,510 members of the American Force were killed in action or died of wounds. During 18 months preceding January, 1931, 50,900 people were killed in automobile accidents in this country. There could be no better illustration of the seriousness of the automobile accident situation. According to a survey by the Travelers Insurance Company, the leading cause of accidents in 1930 was failure to give right of way, which accounted for 15 per cent of deaths and 31.5 per cent of injuries. Second was excessive speed, which was responsible for 21 per cent of all accidents, and third, driving on, the wpong,,side of the road, which totaled lb per cent. Higher speed is a natural result of improved roads and cars. But the other two primary causes of accidents which together accounted for 27 per cent of deaths and 47.7 per cent of injuries amount to simple ignorance, recklessness or carelessness. They show improper training on the part of the motorist, coupled with inadequate enforcement of traffic laws. That such accidents could be at least partially curbed by examining and licensing laws, and by adequate enforce ment of modernized traffic codes, is well within the limits of plausibility. Every year complete and detailed resumes of the previous year's accident record are prepared. Study of them should show what enforcement is needed, what can be accomplished. A few states, in a period of rising haz ards, have managed to appreciably decrease accidents within their borders. AH other states can do the same. 12 ry Virgil Cropley Wins Box Elder Fish and Letter In Basketball Game Ass'n Meet Logan. Virgil Cropley of Tremonton, was one of ten to win his letter in basketball at Utah Aggies this year. When captain Seth Parkinson, star of the Aggie team was. injured, Cropley was useu to start the games for the remainder of the season. It was his first real chance in competition and he did very well. He is expected to be a very important cog in the team next year. Cropley is a sophomore at the college and he is registered in the school of education. He is also a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. East Garland Wins 1st In M.I.A. Road Show The M. I. A. Road Show, presented last week, while not considered by many up to former years, was nevertheless a very fine program of varied features. It is to be hoped that the M. I. A. is not losing interest in this very worthy project as it offers opportunity for development tnd clean and wholesome entertainment for the patrons. The winners this year were: East Garland, first; Elwood, second; Garland, third; Fielding fourth and Both-wel- l, fifth. Two Sisters of Lewis Gardner Dies In Month Lewis Gardner attended the funeral services of his sister, Mrs. David Coombs, at Logan, Tuesday, this being the second death in their family within the past month. Another sister, Mrs. Harriet Stout, of Salem, died a few weeks before Mrs. Coombs. Both sisters are senior to Mr. Monday evening, at 8 p. m. the Board of Directors of the Box Elder Fish and Game association met in Brigham City, President C. G. Adney, Vice Pres. Earl Anderson, and board members Adam lmthurn, Earl Crystal, Nello Christensen, Vernal Hansen, Ellis Lowe and Robert H. Stewart were in attendance. Also the Secretary and Treasurer. The President read letters dealing with "Child Welfare and Protection; building of the bass pond west of Tremonton; and a neighboring Fish and Game association meeting. The board went on record as favoring the state move to protect the lives of children against accidents. Also to accept, as a board, the invitation to attend the Weber Fish and Game association meeting in Ogden on April 8. Details relating to the building of the bass pond on Salt Creek were discussed, and the work toward the completion of this project is being pushed. During the last three weeks thirty thousand rainbow trout of various sizes have been put in the feeding ponds and Box Elder Creek. This will be of much interest to the nimrods of Box Elder County. The important matter of game law violation was discussed at some length and it was decided unanimously that the game in Box Elder County must receive better protection, as many pheasants and prarie chickens especially, it has been reported, are being killed out of season. The Fish and Game Wardens, and all members of the protective association, are urged to get on the job and stop on the job, with determination of catching and prosecuting all lawbreakers. Law abiding citizens are also urged to assist in overcqming this lawlessness. Publicity Committee, Box Elder Fish and Game Association. C2itritvvon, Ldnaferber mt 1 Illusii'atton.5 by "W. Alii" This Thrilling New Story Will Commence In The Leader Beginning With March 19th Issue TWENTY-SI- X Annual St. Patrick Fete JAMES H. HESS To be Wed., Mar. 18 FRED SYLVESTER AT Annual Meeting Well Attended; Many couraging Reports Sec'y-Trea- UTAH. The Relief Society annual St. Patrick Day banquet, program, and dance will be held this year on Wednesday, March 18th, the date being changed to avoid conflict with the regular M. I. A- - work. The celebration is in honor of the founding of the relief society organization. All married people of the ward are invited to the three activities of the day. The dinner will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. followed by a program and dance. Those attending the dinner are requested to bring their knife, fork and spoon. Everything is free. D. W. Jenkins Gives Views On Tax Laws D. W. Jenkins of Tremonton, a student of the tax question has spent some time at the capitol getting the political side of the question. He talk ed against the amendments last fall but now says that the arguments for them were wrong, that those amendments are an additional protection against the proposed increase in our tax burden, that would result by the setting up of new and special machinery for tax getting. He believes that under the contitution as amended we will yet find a true tax equalization plan. Such has not appeared as legislation yet according to .Senator Tracy Welling of Box Elder Co. Mr. Jenkins left the following random thoughts: DESK LLOWHNG LONG ILLNESS Was Stalwart Among Men, Holding: Many Important Positions Funeral Bervices for James H. Hess Sr. of Fielding, will be held at the Stake Tabernacle at Garland, Saturday at 1 p. m. Mr. Hess died Wed nesday morning following an illness from which he had suffered for more than one year. The deceased was born March 6, 1855 at Farmington, Davis Co., son of the late John W. Hess and Mary Ann Steed. He was married to Miss Elizabeth White of Farmington, November 24, 1881, in the endowment house in Salt Lake City. Besides his widow the following children survive him: Mrs. Vincent Knight, Mrs. Levi Petersen and Mrs. Glenn Adams of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mrs. Wilford Farnsworth, Inglewood, California. Russell Hes3 of Maywood California. Alvin Hess, Logan; Carter Hess, Magna... Mrs. Carl Rogers, Garland; Mrs. Wallace Stewart of Clarkston; Elwood, James H. Jr., Emery and Mrs. Bert Thomas of Field ing. Mr, Hess has been prominently iden- tified for many years in religious and civic sctivities, serving as Sunday School superintendent and later bishop of the East Plymouth ward; sue- -' ceeded Bishop Myron Richards as Horace Richards, representative bishop of Fielding ward from 1894 to from Box Elder County is chairman 1706, High Councillor of Bear River of the House Sifting Committee. Last Stake, served as Stake Genealogical Monday all bids before the house were superintendent, and was president of referred to that Committee. The tax question has taken, up more time than all other legislative matter except appropriations. Many observers doubt if any practical tax measure will be developed before this session ends. Some claim that the tax commission is to blame. Others say that the special session failed to appropriate enough money for the commission. Yet others say that too much was paid for an untenable tax program. The real fault seems to have been the imported tax Doctor who tax doctrine, who taught according to legend came and ate the cake to see if that were what had made the patient sick, and left no good. All the other states in America are struggling with the same problems i!- - lut taxes. Senaton Knox Patterson of Moab seems o be in dutch with his party governor by proposing a special session to defer all tax legisuation for as the governor says he will not call an extra session. Last Friday in speech in senate Knox claimed that this legislature had a mandate from the people to devise some tax equalization measure. He says the following "Valuation Proofs" proposed as a part of any income tax act, turns some tax proposals around. "Three years after this act becomes operative, all valuation assessments on property in this state shall be determined by consideration of the net income for three preceeding years and such valuation 6f property shall never exceed twenty times the average annual net income for the three preseeding years that the property has been used." Then public services, police and fire protection can be paid for by tax on zoned areas that are given these protections and conveniences without creating a double tax on vacant property. Home improvements up to ?10,000 will not be taxed. After the necessary amount of revenue is arranged for by filing charges exempted for incomes of less than $500 and a five per cent of monthly earnings of except children living with citizens, ex emptions will be allowed for family and school dependants. Presiden Dillman of the Senate has daily interesting times with the shark Senator Musser of Salt Lake City. non-citize- ns the town board. Mr. Hess came to Bear River Valley with his parents in 1877 among the first of the pioneers and has resided here since. Until his health failed him, he worked untiringly for the progress and advancement of the community, always lending a helping hand and giving the best advice where it was needed especially to the young people. ; In. the passing of Jas. H. Hess this community loses one of the outstanding figures in the social and religious progress of the county, a wise coun- ...v ceiin, .at.iiieJiu to iimii, tuiu uni; wuu dared to do right. The entire community extends their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hess and family. Poultry Executive Board Met Monday At 5 p. m. Monday the "Poultry Day" executive committee met at the Commercial Club, Brigham City, to close up the "Poultry Day" business and make the cash awards to the poultrymen who made winnings in the poultry show. Chairman Perry D. Peters presided and made the awards. Everybody present was pleased with the wonderful success of the day from an educational standpoint. Much good . was accomplished. Perry D. Peters was unanimously, elected as general chairman for next year. C. J. Dewey Goes to Salt Lake to See Specialist C. J. Dewey, manager of the Farmers' Cash Union, who has been confined to his bed for the past week with sinus trouble, was taken to Salt Lake Wednesday for expert examination for relief of his trouble. During the past winter Mr. Dewey has not been free of his trouble very long at a time and apparently his case has become aggravated. It is hoped that it will not be necessary for an operation. Relief Society to Give Sacred Pageant Sun. Sunday night, March 15th the Tremonton Ward Relief Society will present a sacred pageant entitled "The Conversation of Lamonia." The open ing exercises of the regular sacrament Martha Murray, 76, died Thursday meeting will be held as usual after at 3 p. m. at the home of her son, J. which the pageant will be shown in W. Murray, of Garland. Mrs. Mur- the recreational hall. The public i3 home is Cache invited and it is free. at Wellsville, ray's County, but she was here spending the winter with her Ron, which she has Virginia Dewey, Doll Harris, an.I done for the past three years. Maudell Seager spent last week end The deceased was one of the early in Salt Lake. pioneers of Cache Valley and has the distinction of being one of the first Mrs. Richard Calderwood and baby pair of twins born in the state of left the Valley Hospital Tuesday. Utah. Mrs. Murray has been a faith- Richard has been walking on air lately ful Latter Day Saint all her life and but wait until he has to walk th a worker in religious and civil af- floor. fairs. Mr. J. H. Rhead of Salt Lake in. Surviving her are three sons: D. W. Murray, of Paul, Idaho; J. W. spending a few days in Tremonton on Murray, of Garland; and Milton, of business. Martha W. Murray, 76 Dies at Son's Home Greir;, Colorado. Funeral services will be held at Rupert Fdackham and Ross Combs The day has not yet been spent the week end at their homes in, Southern Utah. Wellsville. announced. |