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Show v ( . "... ..... - .- 5tL :j flATOBDAY, MAY 26, 1923. ' ' ' AMERICAN FOftK CITIZEN t SATURDAY,' MAY 26, lO OFnCIALS VIEW FEA. TURES OFUTAH p Utah lake a a ftorag rner- 'voir with annual capacity ot 640,-.o0 640,-.o0 gcr-ft; enlargement th out. 'let at Jordan rim t a capacity 01 Cut .nd-feet: control ot flood In Wik county by bringing the sur. 'pint can1 BD " 17000 econd-feet, C some of tht possibilities wmcb 'hare bn todled ia the Joint federal I.. ..'investigation ol the Utah division of the Great Salt lake 'project I prominent among the areae.,.wbicb 'might be brought under water with proper drainage or otuer leaiures provided included! " ' la Tooele vauej, ."ww "f in the area weit tad southwest of gait Lake City, 34,000 acres. In the vicinity or Lew, io.oou acres, it the south end of Utah lake .jound Moeida. 14,000 atrea. in Provo bar. a new area 10 ne created by separating it from Utah tak. hr a dike, 8,000 acree. ThMB enumerated acrea are no now irrigated or are irrigated la only a imali way locally. It ia calculated Oat there are tributary to the pro tect some 170,000 acres, portlona 01 mMh already hare water rights 01 jirying degrees of sufficiency. Weald Prelect ray. But whffeThes projectr are being Investigated as parts of the Utah lake division of the Great Salt lake basin, ao announcement is made as to their (Milbllity. Facts hare been assem bled and are being assembled i to tnair practicability from the financial Tiewpolnt In other words, a study is being made to determine whether the costs of furnishing "water to the land, including annual upkeep as welt u eonatructlon costs, would be such that the land Would produce enough additional to Its present production to my for the project- Even when this has been determined there remain ether considerations, such as the con dition of water rights and the atti tsd of the landowners themselres vha will be benefited by the project If the estimate of coats of the water on the land prores attractive, local organizations may handle other problems; pro-blems; and if the project finally la determined to be feasible in every way -there still remains the problem af financing it, which, nnder the pretest pre-test outlook, -will involve an appro priation from the United States re elamatlon fund to be authorized by congress. Utah lake carries at compromise point about 810,000 acre-feet At seven feet below compromise point the lake contains only 270.000 acre- feet Thus if the lake level is low red seven feet every year by draw ing off water for irrigation purpose It would render (40,000 acre-feet available av-ailable for such irrigation. This doe sot make any allowance for evapor atlon since under auch a procesa the evaporation would certainly not be larger than the present estimated 150,000 acre-feet per year. -The 840,000 acre-feet would be suf- Tn commencement eiercliM far the graduates ot the American Fork High, School were held Thuradav night In the tabernacia tiAt n building waa well filled with "school patrons and friends of the 81 young men and women who had buccmb. fully completed high school. .The program as published In last issue was rendered. The address to graduates by Apostle Melvin J, Bal lard was ' thoroughly enjoyed. The diplomas were presented by Ell J. Clayson. After the exercises, a large portijn of the crowd went to the new gym. where the commencement dance as held During tb evening the young lady graduates wound the may p'.le which stood in the center ot the dance floor, and with their beautiful dainty colored graduation dresses, made a pretty picture. The Junior Class ot this year numbers over 70 students, and it is expected the largest class of Seniors in the history ot the school will graduate next year. ' ' icemen II: EXERC1S DEW ESSFUL REPOB T OF THE , RELIEF SOCIETY ; i CONFEEEIICE The Relief Society of the Alpine Stake held a most successful con ference Tuesday, if ay 23, tn the Stake Tabernacle, American Fork. . The forenoon session-fourd present pres-ent all members ot the Stake Presidency, Presi-dency, Bp. J. R. Hindley of American Fork 3rd ward. Sisters Lewie and White of Nebo Stake Relief Society, 11 Stake Board, members,- 210! local offioers and members, 18 children, total 843 . Pres. Annie C. Hindley presided and conducted the exercises. Words of welcome were given by Pre Annie O. Hindley who gave a report of the splendid work being done by the Relief Societies of Alpine Al-pine 8take. Coun. Eliza Buckwalter gave an account ot the recent Semi-Annual Conference held in Salt Lake City, April 4, 1923. A solo waa rendered by Sister Evelyn Eve-lyn McAffee ot Lehl 2nd ward. Theological lesson on the subject of "Fasting" was given Susie Swenson, showing by on the 1st Vaudeville Entertainment Pleases Many The free vaudeville entertainment given in the new gymnasium Wed nesday evening brought forth many expressions of appreciation for the talent displayed, from the large audi. enca In attendance. Mrs. Luella Starrs had charge ot the entertainment entertain-ment and the splendid manner in which each part was presented, re flects much careful training and effort ef-fort on her part. The Home Econo mics Club ot the school sponsored the affair, and. were assisted by the musical, physical education and oral wrorMitan classes. The acrobatic stunts by the girls delighted -the audience especially. While the minstrel, trio, solos, on. act plays, , dancing and winding of the Hay pole, etc., proved equally enloyable. Jt was announced that a vaudeville tiiia kinii wnuM He alven eacn year at this time. the benefits derived from th. obser-' Lewis ot the Nebo Stake Relief Sccte. a i vt.ii.e n . .11. vance of this law. ,17, next poe. mrea neiiei vy, r m T.v.-4. --v. wore, f en no mission was sreaior next on "Geneologlcal and Temple' ." Vl "u work- Reported the work done byM tn? wmonatrauons or leacners I work. Felt.' as Bister Chipman, the f th. PHp.th.wl. thev had tht. workiwacbera are the back bone of the Be lief Society work, ' Following Sister Chlpman' talk op rreachtng'' the American Fork Sn1 ward Sisters gave a demonstration showing "incorrect" and , "correct Relief Society teaching, , '' Violin selection was rendered Mr. Trlnlmen, Lehl 6th ward. Next was the demonstration "Charity and Relief Workby the' Sisters ot American 'Fork ward. r Pres. A. J. Evans would like to see all our Sisters as Interested in Sacrament Sacra-ment meetings aa they are in Relief Society meetings. Urged tfie Sisters to persuade their husbands to go with them to Sacrament ' meetings. Felt if parents would da this, their sons and daughters, when married, would emulate their example. Knew the Sisters had the love ot God in their hearts. Pres. Clarke felt many here are converted to the work of the Lord. W should be doers of the work not hearers ot it only. Was very much pleased with the program listened to today. Appreciated the lesson on "Fasting" given by Sister Swenson this morning. Said the same strength streng-th cannot come in any other, way as by fasting and prayer. Said "I be lieve the mothers 1n ZIon will be the yon will be the . salvation of your by Sister .nusoanas ana rammee.-- VMnMfnii ' sister wnite, counselor to eisiev HP: ITIF The young man or young woman who by : systematic f j .' isavinc accumulates a hundred dollars is well on the way li " Svou ai x . ggcome more oppareni as you suvius 141 wv. fulmar of Satisfaction and security will develop that: mAUlVlV UUIU uuvvoou. , . Make the start today and stick to it You will never? regret this action. , - ' x 4 M 7 8 if ia m m M -wm .. CUT 7L0WEBS iai Floral Designs a Specialty. Carmatieia sal Setes, aO eelera. iehi FLotii co. urm Telepkeae year erier-we akle reptly. :, , . flclent to supply the 170,000 irrigable acres found tributary to the lake. To reach this entire acreage some new canals would -have to toe duih. Pumping would be required to place water on the Moslda lands, and pumping and drainage would be required re-quired for the landa In the vicinity of Lehl. The dyking oft of Provo bay would require that the 78000 acres ot rich alluvial soil thus uncovered un-covered be drained, with the assistance assist-ance of pumps to turn the drainage water Into the lake. Strawberry pro. Ject water could be used to irrigate this area. Power for- these various pumping plants might be obtained, as ha often oft-en been suggested, from the flow of irrigation water from the Strawberry project In Diamond Fork creek, where is the outlet to the tunnel from t. RtraWtMrrr nroteaL It is esti mated that the water turned in for Irrigation purposes weald develop some 6000 horsepower. GMOCEMES from the CITY MARKET A&E ALWAYS FRESH In charge. Referred to the splendid reports from the Temple ot the "Jun ior Baptism Excursions from our 8take, Urged all to se to It that their geneologlcal records are - put In shape, so that Temple work can go on without delay. A eolo. "My Task" was sung by Sister Clifford toung, American Fork 2nd ward. Pres. 8. L. Chipman feit the spirit of the Lord had met with us and stated he had enjoyed the splendid lessons, songs, etc. given, also the excellent report ot the Relief Society work done ra our Stake. He favored each member having Isomethlnig to do complying with our Church slog an, "A Job for every man and every man a Job." The more people working, work-ing, the more interest there Is in the work. Invoked the blessings ot the Lord on all Relief Society workers. Sister John Lewis. President of Nebo Stake Relief 8oclety, said great desire had been granted her In being able to attend our conference. Felt she would be able to carry many good points to her Stake and knew that those On the program this mor nlng have given their parte great preparation. The Relief 8oclety gives us good oportunity to serve Jn helping others our lives are made broader and better. Our own burdens made lighter and our own blessings better MaitimA Tfr. tfc vounr women to Join the Relief Society that they , may be assisted in rearing their families. Sister Hindley made a few closing remarks. Felt under the spirit of the Lord, w have had an enjoyable time this morning. After the hymn, "Lord Accept Out True Devotion." was rendered by the Choir, benediction was offered by Pre. lames H. Clarke. ' The afternoon session of Relief 80. elety Conference found, beside those nreaent In the morning session, an Increase In attendance ot 110, nuking (Si vjreaent iPree. Annie C. Hindley presided. Can it. iniza BuckwaUar la charge. After the opening song and prayer Staler May Walker ot lindon 2nd ward rendered a solo entitled "Call ' Conn. Sine ft. Chipman addressed Explained the duties of a teacher, showing It great importance in Be- 1 2 (1 V C3Ly 1 elety. Explained some of the methods In carrying on teachers' work In the Nebo Stake. Secretary Mary E. Abel rave the following from the three months re port of teacher's work received from the respective wards. Five wards reached 100 per Cent la teachers vis its, American Pork 3rd ward, Lehl 1st, Lehl 2nd, Lehl 4th and Lehl 6th. Three of these reached 100 per cent ia teachers reports," American Fork 3rd, Lehl 2nd,, and Lehl 6th. Lehl 1st reaching 97 per cent, Lehl 4th 9t per eent .jrte balance of the wards, except two, ranged from 70 to 90 per cent in teachers "visit and teachers reports.! Showing a splendid report of teach er's work in the Alpine Stake. ' The secretary also reported every ward in the Stake had reached 100 pir eent ia membership dues to Gen eral Board, stake dues, and memorial fund. Coun. Eliza Buckwalter made a few closing remarks. Mentioned the changes In officers since we last met Appreciated bur Stake Presidency in full being wtth us today, also Bp Hindley; wished more of our Bishops would meet with us. Appreciated al so the President and counselor 01 Nebo Stake as well as the presence of alt our Sister In Conference, the Choir, those on the program, the lun. ch served, and all that has contribut ed to our successful Conference which-after singing and prayer ad Journed for three months. Closing song "Prayer Is the Soul's IE J AS. CHlflAK, President jg g. L. CHIPMAH, T. President gf.8. CHirMAir, Cashier H M !i !! 4 wiiMpeieiWWei A. ? YOU CAN'T BEAT, THESE PRICES Coffee 40c lb; Teas Schilling'!, 1-2 lb. 30c; Soap, A. , B. Naptha Co Bar; Milk, lie can. ' . ... Ice Cream, 60c quart V Ice Cream Cones, 6 for 25c ' .' A1J et. MMlir QK lfl ' I'M I On V , 1 oney to New JOSSSiblB I F1I1E riOmiMENTS I At Eight Pricei X A Large Variety f roim 1 jj which to telect of" I C::ibj L!:rt!i L I I Grotj lVcrks ii I -h HtOVO S oo6BoaoaoiL I Own J 1 A ... . , t VIII JLJUlUCd ? All I Sincere Desire,',. s--: ,, : ;-,v' . Benediction by ' Bro. : Ammon Mercer. Mer-cer. i''nUi Annie, C. Hindley, President Mary B. Abel, Seeretarr. Church OffidaLi - ' Visit Fairfield Tat Sunday afternoon. Pre. 8. Ii, Chipman, Prea. Jame tC Clarke and Pres. A. J. Evans, Stake presidency: presi-dency: James H. Gardner and Wm. h: Wing of Lehi,. High Counselors, and Ernest Paxman, Ora Chipman, C. E. Watson and LaRue Robinson, musicians, went to Fairfield to at tend a meeting held in the Fairfield school house for" the purpose of or ganizing an independent branch of tb Church. . Ralph L, Dubois, who has been teaching echool at Cedar Fort, was the unanimous choice a president of the branch. In the near future, the Relief Society. T. U It L i A. and Primary organisations will be com pleted. ) o Hri fiVlAAVt TTlllftrl - wv &unaav isucuv Nina head at sheen in the east nart of town were killed early Sun day morning by what Is now supposed tn have been a wolf. Four sheep were killed at John Alma Singleton', two and a lamb at Dell Singleton' and two at Thomas Slngletoii's. The owner at first thought It waa the work ot dogs, but further Investiga tion convinced them that It was that of a'wottct eeyllt.v-v.:'-': '- The fouaheep ta A, Singleton's corral belonged to some Beher sheep, man aad were merely stopping there tor th nilht ' H- Each sheep was kilted In the same manner, being caught at th throat and then torn to piece. The track of, the animal seemed smaller that those eta. -dog and this with the man. ner to which they Were killed lead th men to think the animal waa per. haps a wolf. ' Poison bait ha been placed near the dead sheep In the hope that th vicious animal ca be caught, . ' . ". w eaMBesa 1 What Happened! 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