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Show If You Want to be Healthy, Wealthy, Wise, Forget the Depression Advertise Reward The Fighf crs 3 BEAR MVEE VALLEY LlAP: TREMONTON, UTAH, VOLUME 6 AWARD GIVEN TO Bear River High School Student Wins $100 Scholarship Honors came to the Bear River High School again in the Ag. department when Fred Somers of E. Garland was awarded a Union Pacific Scholarship to the Utah State Agricultural College. The scholarship was awarded for a project in poultry. The committee making the award was composed of H- - P. Anderson, instructor at the South Cache High School and Amos Bear, instructor at the North Cache High School, ' The scholarship ia. good for $100.00 in tuition at the college. Somers was awarded the scholarship for Box Elder county over Fred Harris, who took second; Elmer Facer and Nolan Jensen, all of the Box Elder High School. vln the Box Elder county court house 9..W morning a meeting of the state officers of the Utah chapter Future Farmers of America, was held, Elmer Ward, Box Elder High school, president ; Milton Anderson, Bear River High school, treasurer, and Clyde Stewart, Weber High school, secretary were present. L R. Humphreys, state supervisor of vocational education and advisor of "vocational education and advisor to the organization, and Robert Jones of Weber High school, who acted as were also present rreport of the national congress of the Future,..Farmers of America, which was held in Kansas City dur ing the American Royal livestock show last October, was given by Anderson and Jones, who attended, and a discussion of activities for the com ing year was held. At 2 o'clock another meeting was held, which was addressed by James "E. Halversofi, mayor of Brigham City and chairman of the agriculture com Tnittee of the Utah State Bankers' as sociation. The officers then decided to hold a membership drive immediat ly among the students of those high schools in the state which have voca tional agriculture courses. , - Sale Phillip Getz, a resident of Tremon-to- n for 30 years handed the editor a card announcing a sale of his property preparatory to he and his family mov ing to Utah.. The card is dated, Tuesday, January 8th, 1901, that is just thirty years ago. The card holds interest the fact that it offers for sale "A brown coach horse" a single buggy and two carriages, items that are almost off the "List" today. Besides the above articles many horses, cattle, hogs and all kinds of farm implements were offered for sale. Mr. Getz, like many other Tremonton residents came from Tremont, 111. The place after which this city was named. Tremont was the name for a number of years when the "on" was added at the request of postal authorities to avoid confusion in mail transportation, from the name of Fremont. It was a fine hardy and industrious class of people that settled Tremonton and the Bear River Valley and too much credit cannot be given them for there foresight in coming to and building . up, this great valley.. ." 4 Robert Allen returned to his work in Salt Lake Sunday afternoon . Aileen Calderwood, Deloras Harris, and Jed Abbott left Sunday for Salt Lake where they will spend a week in the missionary home before leaving for their fields of labor. . Some of County officers, in the number of 6,j took the oath of office Monday to serve the county for four years: J. A. Josephson, succeding P. Russell Wight for county clerk; Heber W. Perry, sue ceeding himself as county treasurer; John H. Zundell, county sheriff, succeeding himself;; Louise Secrist, succeeding herself as county recorder; Earl B. Ward, for county assessor, sue ceeding Hyrum Boothe and Tom Davis, as commissioner, succeeding himself. For a two year term: Lewis Jones, as county attorney and George May, as county commissioner, succeeding Israel Hunsaker Jr. . The retiring officers expressed their appreciation to the public for the favors shown to their Felicitations were extended between the new nd old officers who will occupy the offices for the four and ' two years , respectively. A list of deputies will be made up' and furnished the commissioners for confirmation in the near future. According to the officers there are a number of applicants for the various positions and for that reason the decisions of the committees will be delayed somewhat . - Chicken Pie Dinner To BeGivenByW.CT.U. f In honor of the anniversary "of the 18th constitutional amendment the W. C. T. U. will give a chicken pie din ner and program at the M. E. Church, Friday, January 16th, commencing at 7. P. M. The funds obtained from the dinner will be used for civic improvements. the ' students, who are at- tending the neighboring colleges and universities who spent the holidays season at home are Melvin Cook, Ver-n- a Getz, Dorris Keller Irvin Garfield, Leona Garfield and Wanda Garfield. To Correspondents Correspondents are urged to get their correspondence into the office not later than Wednesday morning. We want it, subscribers like to read it, but we cannot set tt if it arrives after that time. ' This is made necessary n order to get our paper oat on time. Won't you please help us.? Report of Year Shows Many Projects Put Over; Clubs Financial Condition In Fine Shape; Contests In Election Close. ! t The election of officers for the: en suing year and the reading of annual reports occupied the major portion of the time at the Lions luncheon meet ing held at the M. E.' Church Wednes' ; ; ; day night. entertained Wanda Pederson fMiss uHipi couple comifel readings, which wereffti&rQugJjIf enjoyed by all pres- a small balance remained in the treasury. Choristers Organists The holidays that have just come to a close in Tremonton were as fittingly observed in the truespirit as perhaps has ever been in"its history. Church, civic organizations and service clubs did all in their power to see that the needy and the poor had a Christmas. On Christmas eve Santa came through Main Street with his team hitched to his fine cutter, which was loaded down with presents for the children.; Over 800, in number eagerly awaited his arrival Not one, so far as Santa and his helpers knew fail ed to receive a present. From then on the Christmas spirit prevailed and so far as one is able to judge from inquiry it was ; not the fault of those organizations above named if any one went without a Christmas. A fine spirit of good fellowship prevailed and it was hard to tell who was receiving the greatest joy, the giver or those who received, And now at the dawn of a new year news dispatches from all ower the country carry the glad word ofsjnen by the thousands returning to their work industries in every quarter increasing the operations there is every reason to believe that the old adage of "The brightest dawn comes after the darkest night" to be realized in the lifting of the depression that has hung over the country for the past year. To greet 1931 is a spirit of optimism and determination the battle has been half won. t Twister Bates showed hie had collected in fines during the year, the sum of over $60, which remains on hand. The following new officers .were elected for the year 1931: Spencer C. Taylor, President; Guy Johnson, 1st ents LeRoy Bishop, 2nd Secretary T. A. Supan read the mindirectors, W. utes for the previous business meeting E. Getz and O. P. Bates; secretary, T, and gave a review of the accomplish- A. Supan; Tail Twister, Wm. W ments during the last year by the Wadsworth; Lion Tamer, Henry Taylions Club and also a report of re- lor, i ceipts and disbursements during the The club called for a speech from ' year . '., thie new president, President Taylor j The major undertaking during the pledged his support during the ensuthe made was at year improvements year and hoped the club would the cemetery. At the time the Club ing function as successfully during 1931 turned the project over to the city a it had during the past year. the report showed a total of over ' President Woodward thank Retiring $1600.00 "spent for these improvements club for the support received durthe Other successful accomplishments durthe past year. Secretary T. A. ing the year included the erection of ing" Supan came up for special mention by aflag pole and the purchasing of a the retiring president for his untiring large flag; road signs erected between j efforts and faithful services during Tremonton and Declo, Idaho; street the year. concerts held during the summer The club feels indebted to its retirmonths; putting over a successful 4th of July celebration and Community ing officers for their splendid services ' Christmas tree. during the past year and the successGoes To The financial report showed a total ful termination of the many projects of $2441.34 had. been expended during undertaken. In the selection of the A change of management will take the year; that all bills had been paid new officers the club is assured of anat the O. P. Skaggs Store at the place other of and year progress accomplish including the indebtedness inherited close of business Saturday, January from the old commercial club and that ments. 10th, when Richard Westmoreland, who has been manager for the past Co. year or more will leave to take charge of the Green River store at Green Riv er, Wyoming; . ; LaVon Stokes who has been work The' annual stockholders meeting of program and ig in' the store at Malad, Idaho, will the Bear River Valley Telephone Co. dance will be given in the banquet succeed Mr. Westmoreland, and Len was held Monday, January 5th, at the rooms, chapel and recreation hall, re- ord former manager of this Castleton, company office. In the election of, of- spectively, Saturday, January 10th, in store, and now at Green River, we unficers the present corps was reelected honor of Jed Abbott, Deloras Harris d will be transfered to the as follows : President, J. V. Ferry ; and Aileen Calderwood,' missionaries derstand, store. t D. W., Hunsaker; sec- who will leave for their fields of laMr. Westmoreland has made many AbP. John bor and Paul the Elder retary, Holmgren following Monday, friends and customers who will regret n Heitz, general manager and treasur- bott is going to the to see him leave but are glad to see er with James A. Bigler, Amos Han- while Elder Harris and Miss Calder- him get this advancement. sen and Oluf Jensen as directors. wood will go to the Eastern States Mr. Stokes is a local product and is ' General manager Heitz in making Mission. well and favorably known and all will his report of the condition of the busiThe banquet will commence at 6 o'- wish these men success in their new ness at the close of the year just past clock and continue until 8, or what fields. said that; this was the first time in time is required to serve all. The prortany years, since he had been mana- gram will follow immediately and the Hard-Tim- e To Be ger that a dividend had not been paid dance will follow the program. and this was not because of earnings The program will be under the di16th but subscribers were unable to pay rection of the M. I. A. activity comtheir rent which condition, he hoped, mittee and promises to be another one Preparations are under way for a would soon be relieved. The business of those unusual and entertaining ones e dancing party which is beotherwise was in good condition, he This is free and everyone is cordially by the 3rd Quorum of ing sponsored said, i invited to attend . Elders of the Tremonton Ward. Numerous prizes will be given away during the evening for the best costumes and other accomplishments to be detailed later. The date set for the party . is Friday, January 16th. A Tail report given by Vice-Preside- Vice-Preside- two-ye- ar : 0. P. Skaggs Manager 1 Green River - - - Hold Course To Be Given Telephone Missionary Banquet Stockholders Meeting Dance To Be Held Sat Choristers and organists in or near Idaho Fails, Idaho QgdanJ Salt Lake City. Provo, Ephriam and Richfield, Utah will welcome flu's announcement of an intensive music course which has been, created expressly for them by the General Musie Committee of the L. D. S. Church. In each of the above cities the classes will meet each week for six consecutive weeks, . the date of the first class in each case being as follows: c. "' ; January 5, Ephriam, Utah; January 10, Logan, Utah; January 12, Richfield, Utah; January 17, Provo, Utah; January 19, Salt Lake City,' Utah; January 24, Ogden, Utah; and January 26, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The course is to be given entirely without charge to the attending musicians, and has as its purpose the assisting of those leaders of music in solving the prob lems that are present in their impor and-Loga- six-less- on .. Card Of 30 Years Ago '. UTM-WYOMIN- 1 SOW Behind Istory " NUMBER SEVENTEEN 1931 County Officers Take Holidays Brought Cheer SPENCER C. TAYLOR IS CHOSEN AS Oath Of Office Mon. New Year Brings Hope PRESIDENT OF THE LIONS CLUB $GGIE COLLEGE FRED THURSDAY, JANUARY, 8, tant work. The lessons will cover the following subjects: "Notation and Technic of the Baton"; "Tone Quality in Vocal and Instrumental Music, Vowels and Consonants"; "Appropriate Music for Religious Gatherings, and Program Making"; "Interpretation''; "Congre gational Singing"; "The Study and Presentation of New Music a Practical Application of the Course." Each of these subjects will be presented by one of the following prominent music leaders selected from the faculty of the McCune School of Music and Art (the names of the teachers follow in the same order as their respective sub jects given above): Edward P. Turn ball. Organist of the Salt Lake Tab ernacle; Anthony C. Lund, Director of the Salt Lake Tabernacle Qhoir; Les ter . Hinchcliff, Director of the Ogden Tabernacle Choir; Reginald Beals, violinist and conductor of ensemble groups at the McCune School; C. W. Reod, former director of the music de partment of the Brigham Young Uni versity, Provo; Tracy Y. Cannon, Di rector of the McCune School of Mu sic and Art, and former Organist of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. In all of the seven cities in which the classes will be given, the class meeting has been set at 7:30 P. M., and the halls listed below will be util ized. Sevier Stake Tabernacle, Richfield, Utah; Snow College Hall, Ephriam, Utah; College Hall, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; Barrett Hall, L. D. S. College Campus, Salt Lake City, Utah; 18th Ward Hall, Jefferson & 27th St, Ogden, Utah; 4th Ward Assembly Hall, 1st East & 3rd North, Logan, Utah; L. D. S. Stake Taber nacle, Capital & "E" Sts., Idaho Falls, Idaho. Complete information, concerning the subjects of the course has been sent to Stake Presidents and Bishops of Wards in and near these seven ci ties. " o , Ma-la- vice-preside- G AGREE TO AUTO RECIPROCITY Agreement Signed to Do Away With Two Sets Of Auto Licenses An Agreement was signed Friday, between Utah and Wyoming when See retary of State Milton H. Welling and Secretary of State A. M. Clark, of Wyoming put their official seals on a document pertaining to rights of interstate autos. The agreement speci- .fies that farmers of either state can market their product by trucks in the other state without having to purchase an extra set of license plates. It provides also that commercial travelers driving passenger cars or trucks carry ing sample cases only will not have to purchase automobile licenses for the state they are visiting, r Farmers who operate trucks for buy ing and selling and who are not handling their own products must have a license for the itate visited. The agree ment further states that persons driv ing through either state do not have to purchase license plates of that state providing their license plates are good in their home state. v ' Stickers stating "license applied for" will be recognized in either state. Dealers doing business in one state cannot demonstrate cars in another without first obtaining a dealers license to do so. Busses and trucks carrying passengers, produce or commodities of any kind for hire must have license for the state visited. Public service corporations doing business in both states, are expected to fulfill the legal requirements of each state. .. The' agreement has already been signed by Idaho and Mr. Welling now has negotiations on with Nevada for the same agreement The agreement was signed at the request of the commercial travelers and the farmer. . rinai inouie raia William Epperson German-Austria- Dance Given Here Jan. hard-tim- BOYS AND GIRLS OF BEET DISTRICTS SHOW SKILL IN SUGAR BEET CONTEST following boys and girls entered the sugar beet contest in the Garland District for the year 1930 and have followed the rules prescribed by the Sugar Company, The First National Bank, The State Security Bank and the Tremonton Banking Company, the cash donors of the prizes offered Name Address . t E. Garland LoRoy Atkinson Garland Russell H. Boss E. Garland Carl Coombs Garland Ray Gleason E. Garland Howard Oyler Fielding Thayne Packer E. Garlafid Keith Rhodes The, the contestants producing the largest tonnage on the acre. These conto test acres have been supervised by the fieldmen of the sugar company and by Mr. Mark Nichols and Carl Frisch- knecht, directors of the project work. The contestants entering in subdi - J. C. Penney Co. Pays Christmas Bonus To 2 People from all over the state were shocked at the sudden death of the venerable Utah newspaper man, William Perry Epperson, who died suddenly at the Hotel Bigelow on New Year's eve. Mr. Epperson has been prominent in the newspeper field for many years He was president of the Inland Printing Company of the Kaysville Reflex and the Ogden Post, past president of the Utah Press Association and chairman of its legislative committee. To the growth, development and a proper recognition of the value of a country newspaper as an advertising medium as well as a news paper in rural life the county press of this state owes much to W. P. (Dad) Epperson, as he was affectionately known to the newspaper men of the state. The hundreds who attended his funeral at Kaysville, Sunday, and the magnitude of the floral tributes were true evidence of the esteem in which he was held. In the passing of W. P. Epperson Utah has lost a man who loved the birds and the flowers, clean towns and beautiful surroundings and all that went for normal growth and development under the most favorable and pleasant conditions to all concerned. nr.... j i i:live oil . ma v:.. iiiu memory aimi ilueuia The Annual Christmas Bonus Fund for employees of the J. C. Penney Co., totals $536,778.36 for 1930 with 6671 salespeople and other employees benefitting . Distribution of the bonus vision No. 1 are: checks were made at the close of business on December 24th. Acres,, Tons . per A. ' Prize Awarded The total number of employees bene m 141340 lbs. $ fited by this bonus is 144 greater than 14 1950 lbs. 3 ." $10.00 last year when the total recipients of 238 lbs. 15 $15.00 bonus checks totalled 5527. 3, 2 Bonus checks are based upon dura141162 lbs. ' NOTICE 1 : 11 595 lbs. tion of service with the company and TO SUGAR BEET GROWERS 2 141852 lbs. the annual salary rate of the individu7 $20.00 241753 lbs. al. In all, employees in more than The annual meeting of the Garland 1450 stores as well as in the New Sugar Beet Association will be held No. 2 subdivision contestants in The are: entering York City and St. Louis district of in the Garland Ward Hall, Monday, 1H Zane Abbott Tremonton No. 2 fices received checks on Christmas January 12, 1931 at 1:30 P. M. for the 211202 lbs. 1 r Milton Anderson, Tremonton, No. 2. Eve. $20.00 301155 lbs. purpose of electing five directors for 1 20 117 lbs. Merlin Anderson Bear River All associates sharing in this bo the coming year and to transact such 1 26 1690 lbs. Bear River nus were in the employ of the com- other business as may lawfully come Bobby Archibald Loren & Uewell before the meeting. pany on January 1st, 1930. ; 1V4 16 355 lbs. Two employees of the local J. C. Bear River Checketts Garland Sugar Beet Association 1 20 150 lbs. Bear River Darrell Gardner Penney Co. store participated in the By Ludwig Larsen, President, 1 . Tremonton No. 1 bonuses given by the company this Harold Hansen 181060 lbs. Harry Drew, 1 . Bear River Harold Jensen $15.00 291715 lbs. year according to O. P. Bates, mana2 22 612 lbs. Bear River Roy Holland ger. Maximum bonuses for length of 1 lbs. Albert Mortensen Tremonton service went to Mrs. Beth Tolman'. A One 1 16 1325. lbs. Eliza Lundberg Tremonton No. 3 The women enployee receiving the 1 29 510 lbs. Ruth Peterson Bear River $10.00 largest bonus for sales volume' was A newspaper publisher offered a 1 Mrs. Beth Tolman. T?Other particiBear River Howard Thorsen 161585 lbs. 1 prize for the best answer to the Tremonton 191870 lbs. pants in bonus checks was Mrs. Clara Byron Weidman conundrum: Kirkham. The contestants entering in subdivision No. 3 are: "Why la a newspaper like a woman?'' 1 Under the direction of Ray Holda-wa10 390 lbs. LeRoy Borgstrom, Tremonton No. 2 The prize was won by woman 1 Scout Master, the Tremonton Tremonton No. 2 91195 lbs. Mary Cook who sent In this answer r 1 Scouts held a very successful dancing 21 720 lbs. $15.00 Edith Jensen . Tremonton No. 2 "Because every man should have 1 $20.00 Pauline Peterson, Tremonton No. 2 221345 lbs. party, Friday night In the recreation one of Ms own and not run after, 1 hall. Scouts and their partners from $10.00 Darrell Stokes Tremonton No. 2 121230 lbs. , The county sweepstake winner was Wynn H. Hunsaker of Chase, raising neighboring towns were invited, and hie neighborV all report a very enjoyable evening. 32 ton 920 pounds and was awarded $50.00. Smith-Hugh- es . " , Sec.-Trea- 0 To . y, -- s. Customer , |