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Show The Complete Home Newt paper' -- Read CHATTER It in The Timet or Leade- r- From The Editor HEAVENS OPEN: TORRENTS SALTA1R FLOOD MAGNA BUSINESS FIRMS SliCCMS A young BURGLARIZED Lightning Strike Large Tree By Side of Residence; Businesses Clean Out mine asked Mud, Silt and Debris friend of tie other day what I thought the secret of success comprised Well, D., in all departments of activity to have one thing to do and then do it is the secret of success in my opinion. The heavens literally opened Monday and torrents of water fell one Of the heaviest rainfalls ever recorded in tins vicinity for the space of time it poured down. It left a trail of damage in its although the temperature Iaiura Sorenson, that grand gal wake, was with the cute sense of humor, said ers definitely lowered and farmhailed the downfall as welDont to ine the other day: come relief to thenbecause Jeanmne TUESDAY NORN person may - worry, you're getting older. When you stop getting ClopS. old- Lightning Strikes er, you're dead!" A huge jult of lightning hit a Hadn't thought of it quite that triv during the worst of the way, Laura, but you're right storm at the residence of Alfied Kirk. 3029 South 8900 West. crash was followed by a Om Way I was quite interested in read- flash of fire and the bark of tin-tre-e was burned off with the ing an article the other evening how one community procured a terrific impart. At the residence of E. S. Car$30,000 swimming pool for $125 ter. 8808 West 2700 South, a family. filled 18 inches in their There are 240 families in the club. They have a concrete pool basemenl and fiienien of Salt 75x30 feet and a wading pool Lake County Department No. 2 answered a call to assist. A base30x40 feet. Ttiey also have a concrete apron around the ment drain was dogged up. The Spudnut Shop received pool for sunning and approved considerable damage when filtration equipment. water came in through Capital costs, financed by sell- the back and ran out through the to stock included members, ing front. The site where the Magna $18,000 for the pool; $4,000 for bath house; $3,500 for two acres Drug is operating business was of land and $4500 for utilities and slightly damaged by water. The heavy drenching water miscellaneous expenses. Each proved too much and too fast family pays annual dues to from the side streets for the cover operating costs. It ceitainly sounded interesting. storm drains to handle and overThe Magna Swimming pool is flowed on the south side of Magna Main Stieet. depositing layers uf asking only $24 per family. Have mud and debris near the doors of you pledged or given your money? Work is rapidly guing forward the business firms. At the Gem Theatre, the waters on the pool. Why not drop up to the new Cyprus high school gym- started in the front door, but the workmen were able to fend it off. nasium construction and actually A ditch back of the Noren Ponsee where the pool is to be situMotor Company, was filled tiac ated? with irrigation and rain water, overflowed into the car agency, An English scientist says every but workers eontrolled it before man is worth $8.00 to his country any damage occurred. at the time of birth. We hope the Garfield Rain Garfield had considerably less tax collectors don't find it out. rain than the Magna area, just resulting in a steady downpour Worker $12,000 Per and never reached the flood proHow much do you think it costs portions as in Magna. to give the average worker in our With a crash It ho hat local American industries a lob-sof a bomb, lightning struck a large is, to provide the machinery, hade tree at the home of Mr. and materials, working space and Mrs. Norval E. Dilley, 2962 South B800 West, during the heighth of other needed facilities? An authoritative survey places the storm. the figure at about $12,000 per The hit shattered the tup of the worker and in some industries it tree and showered the driveway and yard with bark and splinters. is many times that. The money that provides the jobs comes mainly from two sources industry's profits and the GYM savings of individuals and instituand of stocks tions in the forms bonds. These buy the tools that make high employment and wages Tin-lou- d tin-wat- LOCAL GIRLS WANTED FOR FAIR Thieves Slug Night Watchman; Get Undetermined Amount of Money. CONTEST A royal of queens representing every county in Utah is the goal of the Miss Utah of 1955" pageant sponsored by the Utah Stale Fair Association. And J. A. Theobald, secretary-manage- r of the fair, is optimistic that the goal may be reached this year. Magna, Garfield and Hunter maids are urged to enter. "Already Uintah, Monlicello, and Kane count are preparing t.i send winners of contests there to the state beauty pageant and there is a great deal of interest in Washington and other counties," Mr. Theobald said. He pointed out that the winning tMiss Utah of 19f(.v will be the official Utali entry in the Miss United States Contest from which a contestant is selected for the Miss Universe contest. The new Miss Utah will have the same opportunity to seek her fame and fortune in the Long Beach contests this year as was accorded to Miss LaVerna Laub, the 1954 Miss Utah. Miss Laub was recently honored at a reception in her home town attended by more than 600 people The reception, spunsou-- by the St. George Chamber of Commerce, was just before she left for Long Beach. The St. George Chamber of Commerce shared with the Stale Fair in the matter of exu-- s diaries Cochran, night watchman at Saltair resort, was slugged by thieves at about 2:50 Tuesday morning, as he was making routine checkup rounds, and an undetermined amount of money taken from the safe. According to a report released by investigating deputy sheriff Al Nordgran. 9 or 10 bags of money in change were removed from the safe. Receives Beating Mr. Cochran noticed a shadow spring out at him as lie was in the rear of the chocking on his regular route. He raised his arm to wai d off a blow, but was hit on tile iicaJ and his finger cut with the force of the impact. He was discovered at 7 uu a. in. by Ken Hutters, diiver for a Royal Uiead Company truck. He had been tied up. a piece of canvas placed over his head, and deposited back of a soft dunk countfun-hou- FOUR g most The sounds are said to be caused (in this order) by a pneumatic drill, someone scratching on the of a violin, water faucet dripping in a dark room, the deepest tone of a bass bassoon, and a motorcycle exhaust. nerve-wrackin- Now Do FILE I do not. A be physically mature at 18, but it takes a certain of intellectual maturity to be able to vote. . .and tins doesn't come until later." Mabel Seay. "I do not think are quite responsible enough for voting, and fuither, they do not seem purtieulaily interested. I believe they do not begin to seriously flunk about conditions until they attain the If they were allowed to vole at 18. they would probably lie guided by their parents' attitude." Ida Hunt. Definitely yes. I believe that by the time students are 18 years old, they have studied and understand more about world affairs than must of the ulder people." Father C. E. Frcegard. "Yes and no. Yes, they have to defend our country, so they should have something to say about the government. No, because so many of our are so im- mature." Delsa Hook. Yes, I'm in favor of voting, for if they have to fight diid defend our FOR 19lli DISTRICT d penses. LEGISLATIVE Three One Republician Democrats, Toss Hats Into Ring For GOP Contest Demo, FINE PRIZES LINED UP FOR BINGO NIGHT do it. Abraham Lincoln said: There is no passion of the human heait The monthly Bingo night at that promises so much and pays so little as revenge. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will be held Saturday, Grand Man July 31st, 8:00 p. m. in the hall at I heard a remark made recently 2840 South 9000 West, and every-b- y Richard L. Evans of the LDSione wishing to have an evening Church. He said that so often fun anj recreation, is extend-peopl- e say: Oh, if I had my life e(j a mosj cordial invitation to o live over again, what a change tend. there would be!" Valuable prizes of an electric Mr. Evans said that it is true table radio and other worthfan, over our live that we can't past while gifts will be presented. again, but we CAN start today to Admission still remains at $1.00, live the kind of life we have which entitles one to the evening dreamed about. of sermon-ettebingo and refreshments. his brief I love to hear The committee says: Tell your Marvelous philosophy. friends and bring them with you to this time of gaiety!" at-t- three-minut- W. G. LARSON DELSA HOOK FILES FOR SOLON SEAT SEEKS SEAT IN UTAH HOUSE Mrs. Delsa G. Hook, Magna resLai sun, who is serving his fourth term as state ident, and former business execrepresentative from the 19th leg utive in California fur many years, islalive district, has announced announces her candidacy on the his candidacy fur another term. Republican ticket to the House of Mr. Larson, who resides in Representatives from the 19th Magna with his wife and two Legislative District. Mrs. Hook slates she favors a daughters, Nancy Lou and Billie Gay, is a member uf the Utah Joint strung Stale government, having Labor Committee; member of always been inteiested on the Order of Railway Conductors, local, state and national levels. member of the Magna Garfield She has studied and observed Lions Club, past president and government action in many states member of the Magna Community where slic has resided. Council. He has resided in Magna for the past 26 years. Disti ict. Mr. Powell, a former employee for the state liquor stores and also an employee for the Salt Lake General Hospital, served as chair man for 12 years of District 312. He is the father of six children and resides at 1299 West 4800 South. Mr. Powell said he would support any measuie fui guoJ govern ment and is a firm advocate of better schools. NORTH JORDAN STAKE PUNS UNUSUAL SHOW s. RED CROSS MOBILE UNIT WANTS HELPERS The Red Cross Mobile Unit to procure blood for the Blood Bank will be in Magna August 25th, and in this connection, the Red Cross is seeking women who will contribute 6 to 12 days during the year for this worthy cause. Anyone interested in taking a training class August 9th and donating their services, is asked to call Mrs. C. G. Harris, 2284. Religious Address Public August All tennis players and aspirants of this area are extended a cordial invitation to participate in the Midvale Tennis tournament, conducted in conjunction with the Harvest Celchratiun on August lllli to 14th. It is sponsored by the County Recreation Association. Competition will be offered in boys' singles, 15 years of age and under; boys' doubles; girls' sing-le15 years id age and under; junior wonion's singles; junior buys singles and doubles; men's singles and doubles. Entries must lie made hy August 9th, and may be given to any dueetur at Magna, Garfield or Hunter, or made directly to the Salt Lake County Recreation office, 5177 South Slate, Murray, specify ing what division the player wishes. Trophies will be awarded to the winneis in each classification. s, W. G. (Bill) North Jordan Stake will present a professional vaudeville show at the Stakehnuse Tuesday, August 10th, and the attendance of everyane is urged at this worthy benefit that is destined to raise funds for a new pipe organ. Included on the show will be pony acts, dog acts, juggling, balancing, musical. A matinee is slated for 5 30 and the evening performance commences at 8:30 o'clock. In addition, soft drinks, candy and popcorn will be sold. The subject of God's Ive to the Rescue in Mjn's Crisis," will be given Sunday. August 1. 3:00 p. m. in the Utah State Fair grounds Coliseum, 9th West North Temple Streets in Salt Lake City, by L. A. Swingle, represent ative of Watchtowcr Society. The local group of Jehovah': The Magna First Ward Gen Witnesses invite all citizens to at ealogical Committee held a social tend. Tuesday evening at Storm Mounstone tain Eight attended and enjoyed a hardest is the A nickname that the devil can thiow at a man. pleasant tune. Quoted by Hazlitt PLANS TO OPEN Entertainment This Thursday Evening at 1st ON SEPT. Magna Park The annual Oquirrh Stake Summer outing is slated for this Thursday evening, July 29th at the Magna Community Park, and accommodations are being arranged for an expected five hundred attendance. Tlie parade begins at 5:30 oclock and all ward primary organizations will have floats, followed by a supper. Features of the entertainment include a miniature train for the children, special games and each ward will have a fun booth and sell many types of goodies. A variety of skits will be presented by the Stake Relief Society. Primary, High Council, MIA officers. Tiie program is under the sponsorship of the YWMIA and the YMM1A, with A. W. Dimond and Sarah Bowen in charge. GARFIELD PIONEER FETE Heres What You SUCCESSFUL Can Do About The Garfield Pioneer Day celebration late Friday afternoon and evening pi uved mast successful, attended by a record crowd. The fete was inaugurated with a contingent of lavish, graceful miniature floats. They represented more than paper niaclie, and nobody knows tins belter Ilian the many who toiled hours putting finishing touches on their lacy creations. All showed orgmalily and ingenuity, for that one grand trip down the Garfield Main Street, short as it was, made all the effort worth- nir i FOR COUNTY AFFAIR 500 PEOPLE The Weather ti Work Progressing Rapidly On Beautiful New Store Work is progressing in a very fine manner on the complete rebuilding and renovation of the Magna Drug, which was wiped out by fire a few weeks ago, and from the present indications, the grand opening will be held about September 1st, according to H. T. Dyches, owner. The store will incorporate the latest in modern features, to better serve Mr. and Mrs. Public. The interior has been completely changed and planned from the former setup, placing the preat the scription department front of the store and the fountain and snack-ba- r along the rear of the establishment. Unusual Colon The exterior will be tiled in a soft shade of buff, with the familiar brilliant Rexall blue and orange colors on top. The interior will please the eye in soft shades. Strata blue will adorn the wall cases, the ceiling and the aides a buff yellow. The fountain wall will be painted a rich pink. - off-whi- te Tliere'a nothing much you ran do about hot weather except talk about it, (remember Mark Twain's crack?) But there are quite a few things you can do about youraelf which, if they won't you 24 hours a hot day, will help you to be a little less hot. First of all, take it as easy as you can. Relax whenever and wherever possible. Dont worry about either the heat or the humidity don't even talk about it! Get plenty of sleep. Eat aenribly. Salads and fruit are O. K., but they're not enough to keep you guing. You still need proteins, carbohydrates and fats for energy and toe atrmmmtlt to got through the uncomfortable days. Eaf Good Breakfast Ken-neen- tt pxtrs lunch. Cold foods are not cooling (except psychologically), because it's not the food but the calories they contain that raises body temperatures. So don't pass up hot Self-Sarvi- Moat of the store will have counter and a check-oat the front will further accommo- self-servi- ce ut date customers. In addition, a waiting spot with comfortable seating room has been planned to the right of the prescription portion of the store, which ie 8 inches off the floor. Due to many requests for enlarged and more comprehensive lunch service, Mr. Dyches said that the fountain counter will have sandwiches, salads, etc. to accommodate early and late shoppers and patrons. Remember, This Week, 25 to 31 dishes. Times and Garfield The to Leader Magna have been asked to stress but not the importance of Farm Safety necessarily icy; iced drinks act- Week which occuri July 25 to 31, MAN interfere with the ually body's and inasmuch as several accidents temperature controls. Alcoholic have happened here recently, drinks, no matter how cold you carefulness la most immake them, just make you hotter. special to eliminate the great loss portant Wear light, loose, porous, d of life and property. avoid exertion in clothing; Although auto deaths are down the sun. Be glad if you perspire this year from last, special emeven sweat!) fur that's the Wallace If. Jenkinson, Magna (or phasis is called for citizens on the bodys way of resident, prominent in civic en- through evaporation. refrigeration following dangers: 1. Drowning of children in terprises, Friday filed for the Democratic nomination for state Irrigation ditches. 2. Farm machines, especially from the 19lh DisrepiCM-ntativcorn and hay choppers and tracttrict, Salt Lake Cuunty. ors. His decision to seek the nomin3. Movement of derricks under ation this year was prompted by power lines. the requc.--t and insistence of many 4. Handling of bulls and other friends. livestock. He is a former member of the 5. Movement of farm machinery Utah House of Representatives of on or across highways. tlu- 1939 Legislature. Ice cream is a featured item 6. Entering upon or leaving dairy products on the U. S. highways at field or yard gates, Department of Agriculture's Plen- particularly with farm trucks. tiful Foods list, for the month of 7. Use of ladders and other July, according to a list given to fruit picking equipment. tills paper. 8. Operation of aU cars and However, milk and all dairy trucks in rural areas where beproducts are expected to be in cause of lack of semaphores and idiundant supply as milk produc- other similar traffic controls, extion continue at a recurd break- tra precaution la necessary. Drink plenty uf 15 glasses a water-- 12 day-c- ool LOCAL SEEKS J9ili DISTRICT SEAT light-colore- July Plcntifuls Feature Broilers, Frys, Ice Cream FILES FOR LEGISLATURE It PLANNED King-Queen- TAYLORSVILLE Having observed how members of some organizations talk in very fine manner but so frequently do nothing else, I am reminded of an incident when a small boy, wearied from a church sermon, and just as the minister was concluding, exclaimed to his old sister: Now, is it all done? "No," she whispered back, "it's just all said; now we must go and STAKE OUTING MAGNA DRUG Kennecoti Cooperates while. A plane trip for Miss Laub, Mrs. s Small Ruth Tolnian, supervisor, and Mr. Four people had filed by the Magna and Charles F. Powell uf Tile two sets of kings and Theobald from Salt Lake City to end of the closing period Fiiday Taylorsville. queens, representing tin- - Garfield St. George was provided by Mrs. Delsa Hook of Magna is LDS Wards, headed liie parade. night for the 19th district legCopper C'oi poration. islative post-thr- ee Democrats and the Republican candidate. Serving us king of the Garfield Mr. Theobald pointed out that one Announcements of these cand- First Ward was Boyd Davis, son Republican. all the contestants are assigned a The Democratic aspirants in- - idates will be found in other col of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Davis and upon their arrival in chaperon UmiM at LAHiR DMUk kiln B111 V suite witri anotner with The Garfield Sen aid Ward was American girl and one of the contestants from a foreign nation. repi esented by Darrell Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George WalkAlthough the Miss United er and petite Natiey Bennett, States and Miss Universe beauty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. pageants do not require special talents in their contest rules, the Bennett, was queen. BRICK WORK STARTS MON. Qui-i-e- t Roku-h-. re-so- il, CYPRUS hear of the importance of labor. But we should hear much more than we do of the investor. S BE ALLOWED country, they should be allowed to actively participate in voting er. privileges. They are permuted to Mr. after arShortly Butlers drive when 16 years uf age, thus rived, two nurses from Wisconsin, when they reach 18, they should tourists passing by the noted be able to better understand rules administered first anl to of traffic and safety and will the injured man. assist in abiding by the laws because they helped make them.'' Utah State Fair contest still ine talent roucludes a tine. This may be singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, dramatic reading, or a three minute talk. Mr. Theobald noted that the candidates for the 1955 Miss Utah title need not be 18 until July 1, 1955. Candidates must be 18 to nter the Long Beach competition. The county sponsoring the Work on the Cyprus high school candidate next year will is winning progressing very gymnasium nicely and to date a total of 1200 be required to share in some of cubic yards of concrete have been the cost and expense for the trip to California," Mr. Theobald said poured. Contract on the gym and the Magna Swimming Pool is proceeding according t schedule and Dick Sedgwick, superintendent for the MAC Construction, reports that the brick work will begin MAN Monday, August 2nd. The local swimming pool committee is very pleased with the work thus far on the civic project, and again issue a plea and request Charles F. Powell, resident of to townspeple for their financial Taylorsville for the past twenty support on this five years. Monday announced community improvement. that he had filed as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for state rcpicsentative from the 19th possible. We rightfully Question of the Week DO YOU BELIEVE 18 YEAR-OLDSHOULD TO VOTE? me TENNIS STARS WANTED FOR quitiHQ IReiaxter ing level. Broilers and fryers also share a tup spot on the plentiful list. ; Wholesale prices are expected to LADY BOWLERS! DONT FORGET, continue at their recent moderate levels as a result of the high production. Total supplies during July are expected to be some 5 Mrs. Delsa G. Hook percent larger than a year earlier. While in New York, she was The first sizable marketings of of ible to take advantage All women desiring to bowl in study new crop turkeys will be on hand, ing the work being done at the with the light type birds expected the Utah Copper Club women's U. N., observed congress in ses W. G. Carson j to be available throughout the a and b leagues are reminded that month in all parts of the country. their dues must be paid by AugMr. Larson was chairman of sion al Washington, D. C. many listened to cases being Some areas will also see liberal ust Uth, before they will be appropriations, sifting and mun- years and ied ti the Supreme Court. by eligible to participate in the team icipal County Affjirs Committee; supplies of heavier birds. Mrs. Hook is a past president Democratic Floor Leader in the Beef will continue to be plen- competition. 2 sessions of the Brockbank School PTA, The amount is $4.00 for the seaand tiful, including an abundance of son and may be paid to Mrs. of the legislature. He was also favur work done and recommendd grain-fethe meat from higher grade ations made by the School SurThelma Singleton in Magna or Democratic candidate foi cattle. In grass-fe- d addition, of the house in the same sessions. vey commission and pledges to cattle will be coming to market Iif Mrs. Florence Smith in Garfield. W. H. Jenkinson Mr. Larson is sciving fourth work for better and more schools Early payments will be very seasonally larger numbers to proShe also states she will work He lus held numerous positions vide more of the intermediate and much appreciated, so preparations year as member uf the Legislative a- for the benefit and improvement in the Democratic party during the lower Council of Uljh which may be paid for teams. grades of beef. of her district in seeing that the pj-.- t 25 years. H is a World War a fact finding body for '.lie Produce markets will be abunCard of Thanks greatest possible value is received veteran and a member of the dantly supplied with a wide He sponsored the District Im- fur eueh tax dollar. We wish to sincerely thank aU American of vegetables from nearvariety With her husband, W. S. Hook, Before enterm.! railroad work, by market gardens, in addition to who so kindly helped and assisted provement Bill that enables towns to set up their own sewer and and their son, Douglas, Mis. Hixik he winked in I'lud mini's, on con- the heavy vegetable shipments at the recent death of our beloved such us Magna resides on the B. & G Row in struction ami as a bookkeeper. water system-which will arrive from commer- son, Joseph Edward Anderson. We Magna. has done. wish to acknowledge special While serving in the 1939 Leg- cial growing areas. sponsored islature, Mr. Jenkin-.oRipe tomatoes and sweet corn thanks to the assisting doctors, the 1939 Unemploymi tit Compen- will be aniung the locally grown Garfield pool lifeguards and MAGNA MAN sation Act which inci eased the items most readily available in others when our son was drowned. -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Anwuikuig man's compensation. He markets. Watermelons are the also backed the silicosis bill, pro fruit listed among the plen-tiful- derson and Family. only viding fur establishment of a hosfor July. pital in Ogden. Lions Plan Summer As of tins dale, nu appointment In ad litiun, Mr. Jenkinson was Home On Leave For 19 Outing Aug. enbeen of made has the for the lor the Paul Gursoic, employer M. R. Orval D. Bates is home on job which piiin.nily respons.ble a Magna First Senility Bank, has is being filled by Byron Huish actment of a number of otiier leave from Guam, visit The annual summer outing of withdrawn Ins name fiuni the at tun: postmaster. tig bills. ing his wife, Janice and daughter. the Magna-GarfieLions and Mr. Huish took the examination He served us a seigi-an- t roster of applicants who particiThey will accompany him back their ladies is slated .n the 19 j legislative tin' position, August 19th Sun to pated in the examination for the .fi where Diego, California, I at Brighton Lodge. W. J. Leding-har local postmaster position. he'll attend school. is chairman of the event. DUES ARE DUE! ; I 1953-195- 4 1951-195- I s e. , WITHDRAWS NAME FROM POSTOFFICE ROSTER out-stan- d. y s m |