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Show - I Citizen mm . mm I : i c vol. xm AMERICAN FORK, TJTA1I, SATURDAY," FEBRUARY 6, 192G- -NUMBER 50 Citizens Petition Council To Deny Railroad Franchise A petition signed by 125. protesting against the granting ot the franchise to the Bait Lake ft Utah Railroad Co. tor a switch across main street into the Chlpman lumber-yard property, was presented at. the special session ot the City Council held at the City Hall Saturday, January 30th. The petition was taken under ad. vlsement following a discussion. ' Mrs. Kershaw was granted a free merchants licence tor 192. ' Part of the share ot primary water on the Mott ditch was ordered trans fered from the estate ot Sarah Condor Varney to Edwin Condor. Thejnatter of installing a number ot water motors in connection with the meter - system was discussed and on motion was refered to the water works com. mittee or water superintendent to In. vestlgate water meters m- Salt Lake City with the view ot ascertaining .- whether or not it would be practical to install meters, here and report . back to the council i The water works committee and City recorder were requested to get a Bet ot rules to all City water users . . 1 1 i v. wotap aimArfri- tO Dc aeljvereu uj r undent "when he made his annual US BCD Blue ata There were present at the meeting nearly all of the newly appointed officers who were given Instructions by the council relative to the duties expected of them. A motion was made that II all the riiip. decided against ' punch boards . jhat American Fork wlU fall in line with the rest a communication was read wherein . ,.n vnrv was invited to set vv intervening between 'iJnin' and Washington's birthday the same to be known as 'patriotic oir thA ohlect being to raise funds nwni " tnr th Thomas Jefferson memorial foundation. The council was also asked to take Mi on the National "Forget-me not", day tor disabled veterans. These matters were left hi the hands ot tne and recreation committee. On motion the City Recorder was instructed to write to Professor Emll Wurmen and ascertain when he can mt with the City Beautifloatlon Committee. o Car Takes Fire At Cobblestone belonirfng to wvn Goodwin ot Lhti, took Are while standing at the Cobblestone service station here last evening at fi viork. The ton and upholstering was burned, the local Are department Ravine the balance of the car with chemicals. The gas tank hose at the station also caught Are but was extinguished ex-tinguished before mnch damage was done. The cause of the fire could not he determined deflnately although It was assumed it started from the wiring. The car was standing In the drive tb nn the station, having been there all affti Chimnan Mercantile Pays Nine Percent Dividend a dividend of 9 Der-cent was de clared Monday afternoon at the ann. ual meeting of stockholders of Chip man Mercantile Co. 5 per.cent ot the dividend was declared payable on -February 1st and the remaining 4 per.cent on July 1st S. L. Chipman read the financial report showing the business to be In an excellent condi tlon. The report showed also that 115.000 more sales were made last year than the year previous. The officers of the company take thl onnortunltv of thanking the patrons for the business extended and and trust they may merit continued patrons 8a throughout the coming year. Six Feet of Snow At Pacific Thursday morning the measuring stick at the - Pacific mine registered six feet ot snow. Three feet of this amount fell during Wednesday's storm and the report from the mine Thursday morning stated there was good prospects ot more snow that morning. The snow of Wednesday was heavy with moisture and will settle about a foot within the nex? tewi days. Will American Fork Reach The Goal? efltoon.' . -A' Irrigation Board Organizes Tuesday , night , the. American. Fork Irrigation Board met and effected the foliowtnr organization:- President ' Thomas JVBarratt .... Secretary Leo T. Shelley Treasurer Ell J. Clayson 1 The appointment of water masters for the ensuelng season will be taken up at the regular meeting of the Board about March 1st Pacific Mining Company Stcokholders Elect Board At the annual stockholders meeting of the Pacific Gold Mining and Mill tag company held in the City Hall Monday evening a new board of directors was elected for the insueing year. The board personnel chosen includes: J. L. Craig, ot Salt Lake, Mrs. A. R Stevensen; of Los Angeles. Oohn Hall, .Salt Lake. James H. Clarke and J. F. Crompton. One ot the largest attended meet ings In years was held, about thirty stockholders, representing some 381,. 000 of the 400,000 shares of outstanding outstand-ing stock, being present. James H. Clarke was chosen chairman of the meeting and W. D. Loveless secre. tary. Secretary and Manager H. C. Johnson, read a statement of the condition of the property, gave a report of the work done the past year and gave a financial statement of the company up to date. The re. port showed a Btandtag indebtedness of $12,000 -with equipment mill and a large ore dump ot milling grade variously estimated to be worth from $50,000 to $100,000. Following the general meeting the board went into session and organlx ed. The officers chosen were: J. L. Craig President and manager James H. Clarke, Vtee-presldent and Treasurer FTlcher Beck Secretary. TIia Krva rtK lino decided to send three local miners to the property as soon as road conditions will permit who will start work in the mine. , Is American. Fork to be the City Beautiful originally .mapped out by Prof. Emil Hansen and included this year in th . government list of model cities in Utah with government supervisionin super-visionin their City Beautiling Campaign! Doubt has been expressed by a number of committeemen in regards to this Question, beeause of lack of public interest, and in a recent conversation with Mr. Ilansen he made the statement that unless un-less we showed more interest we would necessarily be dropped from the list. This would be a very sad disappointment to the people in this community and 1 am sure this will not be the case if we will start immediate preparations for this year's program. During the next three months a great showing eould be made along the line of cutting down old trees, elea ring away of rubbish and unsightly objects, getting out old slumps, repairing repair-ing fences, or taking them down where possible. In the various vari-ous wards there have been certain committeemen" appointed to look after this work and I h,ope tluy will take up this labor, with new hope, and. make .a real showing between now and the time Prof. Ilansen makes his next visit.' TEis movement i a step forward and we must carry on this splendid program. I would like to suggest that as near as possible the committees com-mittees previously appointed continue on and see this campaign through. Some splendid work has been done by the various ("ommittees and with a little more public interest behind the committees we will eventually make American Fork a model city, and one our government can point to with pride. Let 's keep the good work rolling on. " JAMES M. GRANT. Mayor. Critical Point In Poultry Industry Now At Hand Suggestions Offered to Put Over City Beautiful Campaign The Bank Of American Fork On Honor Roll The Ftnnk nf American Fork has achieved one more honor In Its up ward climb by securing a place on the "Roll of Honor Bank" list of thf United States. This honor is be stowed on banks whose surplus and mf eYpeeria the caDital stock. Of the 26.000 banks in this country less than twentr nercent have attained this distinction. The first of the month the bank had thai, atrftement nrinted on a small folder with the "Honor Seal" stamped thereon. They were distributed with the monthly statements. o Alpine School Board Hears From Pleasant Grove A committee representing the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Com merce 'and Parent-Teachers Associa. tion met with the Board of Educa tlon of the Alpine District in regular session Tuesssy afternoon relative to the Pleasant Grove shop and improve ment program. The committee ex. plained that they were desirous ot certain information that might assist them In bringing about a settlement of the problems of controversy that have for some time existed between the parties concerned. ' The clerk was Instructed to draw a warrant "In the amount of $5000.00 and deposit It on savings and charge the same to the sinking fund account of the district The Board unanimously agreed to s'lgn,,a resolution., requesting . .. the senators snd representatives at Washington; D7C. to supporf diligent: ly the passage of Senate Bill No. 2585 to assure title to the several states to lands granted them fn aid ot public or common schools. The Board authorised the purchase far am ll noz fn case it was needed. It will be a few weeks when the City Beautiful program commenced last year in this city under the supervision super-vision of Emil Hansen ot the Utah Agricultural College will be taken up again. According to the plans drafted last year the assistance of "every property owner in the city, was necessary in making a success W'tUe project The initial steps in the city beautl. flcation program consisted mainly of planting certain sections of the city wiith shade trees, in planting shrubs, etc. on certain of the public grounds and in interesting the property own. ers in beautifying their grounds. For the benefit of those who are anxious to carry on this work on their own grounds Emil Hansen has had pub. iished by the College a new circular which is now available. Numerous adapted varieties of roses, ornamental trees and flowering shrubs, for use In the Improvement of home grounds in, Utah, are listed by Emil Hansen, specialist in land, scope gardening with the Extension Service of the Utah Agricultural College, Logan, Utah, In a new clrcu lar called, "Arrangement and plana in? nf Home Grounds. conies Of which are available upon request, as long as the supply lasts. . Besides listing varieties best suited to Utah conditions, Mr. Hansen dls cusses their arrangement and plant. ing for home beautlflcatlon; the pruning and care of roses, shrubs and trees; and the control ot insect pests nffocttns? them. ! Other chapters In the circular deal with the arrange ment ot grounds, the . laying.out of walks and drives, the planting and care of lawns and hedges; climbing vines, ' porch and window boxes; annual an-nual and perennial flowers for the garden, and spring and fall bulbs. "Through organization and cobpera. tfon of the people in certain sections New City Officials Step Into Positions February First The appointive officers of the city assumed their duties tor 1928.27 oa February 1st Those taking office at this time as new officers in the city are, Albert Burk, night marshal; Dr. V. F. Houston, city physician: Roy Steele, water superintendent; Moroni Wild, sexton. The officers renamed for their positions were Ray Elsmore, city attorney; I. L. Pratt Are chief, William Hunter, Justice of the peace( and William D. Gardner, poundkeep-er. From all outward appearances the poultry men ot American. Fork have come to a very critical point In the poultry marketing game. The action taken at a, meeting ot the Utah Poul try association members tonight tn the City Hall will be one ot tar reaching conseqents to every poultry man In this section and to th indus try as a whole. Up to the present time the Utah Poultry Producers Associa. tlon has held a big majority of the poultry raisers as members and con. sequently they have marketed the products. The tact that the past year (he members received no bonus and were paid a price less than the local Dtarket price has somewhat killed the association Bpirit. On top of this some of the larger producers are hipping eggs by express direct - to New York markets and are receiving a better price, even after the high ex. press charges are paid, than are asso. elation members. All of these things are tending to beat down the association associa-tion spirit and at the same time undermining un-dermining the entire industry. . . All growers, large and small, con. ceed that without the association the majority of the producers will be forced out of business as local egg prices could not be maintained as they have been. Yet the temptation ot larger prices held out from all sides is gradually making "inroads on the membership of the association. On the other hand all poultry members feel and admit that without an association of some kind the poultry industry cannot survive and grow as it now Is because the market 'will be destroyed for the small raiser at least It is generally hoped that the meeting tonight will solve many of the problems and that the association can adjust matters so that, the grow. ers will sign the contracts. Fish and Game Association Holds Annual Election Cave -Camp Boasts Three Pet Deer of the state." says Mr. Hansen, 'whole communities have been beautified; and in all cases' a general aatiifaction' and Drtde In both home and community has been established It Is realized that by beautifying the home surroundings In these cfim. munities there has been addsd a touch of culture and refinement" It is with a hope of helping inter. ested eltisens to avoid eostly mistakes in their efforts to Improve their home surroundings, that the new circular has been prepared. Its purpose Is "to touch upon sdme elemental principles of landscape gardening and attempt to- make' sach suggestion as will he most .. helpful. -in . the ..betterment, ot rural communities." An added attraction to the Timpan. ogos Cave camp for the coming season will be three pet deer which already have made themselves thoroughly at home at the camp. A runway and shelter has been constructed for the animals. They are last June fawns and have grown to about half, their full size. The deer were raised from a bottle and consequently are very gentle. o " Special M. I. A. Meeting Tonight Tonight (Saturday) in the stake tabernacle a meeting of M. I. A. officers, class teachers, recreation and standard committee members of American Fork, Highland and Alpine will be held commencing at -7:30 o'. clock. . - - Work of great importance to those engaged in M. I. A. work will be taken up and the stake officers desire one.hundred per cent attendance. o The annual meeting ot the Amort. can Fork Fish and Game Protective Association was held at the city hall Saturday night last for the purpose ot electing officers for the ensueing year. The following officers and committees were chosen: President Thomas A. Hanseu Vice-president Vern Walker Secretary James C, Spencer 1 Treasurer Raymond Lee Hoard of Control Clyde Durrant Earl Holmstead, Lloyd Adanison, Leo Hansen and Arnold Jeffs - Duck Committee Clyde Durrant, Lelund Mitchell and Bert Tlmpson Pheasant Committee R a y m o n d Lee, G. H. Hansen and Elmer Chip- man Fixh Committee Clyde Durrant Leland Mitchell and Thomas Hansen Advertising Commlttee-rYera Walker. Leo Hansen and Wllford SteggolU The establishment ot a game refuge was discussed and a committee was appointed to ascertain thebcst Ioca. tlon for such a refuge. The report of the fish and pheasant committee for the year 1925 revealed that over 60,000 trout ranging in size from 4 to 7 inches long had been dls. tributed In American Fork canyon and streams in this vicinity, and In the vicinity of American Fork over 100 pairs of Chinese pheasants were distributed. In order to keep up this good work the association Is asking the coopera tion ot all sportsmen ot this city who are invited to Join the association -now and help to keep the streams stocked with trout and give protec. tlon to the quail and pheasants. Car Crashes Through Road Sign Board Icy pavement and no chains were the main factors in an accident Sun day night at 10 o'clock when the car driven by James Shelley of this city skidded across the state road and crashed through the large Chipman Mercantile Company sign just south of the Cobblestone station. In the car with Shelley were Merland Jones, also of American Fork, and two young ladles. ' - . In rounding the corner the car skidded, shot across the pavement and through the sign. Some dlfflcul. ty was experienced in extricating the car from the splintered boards. The windshield was smashed, the head lights broken and some damage done to the top. Aside from a few small scratches the occupants of the car were uninjured. The automobile be. lonced to Alan Shelley, brother of the driver. 0-4 If . Pa Ferguson is hiding behind Governor Ma Ferguson'i skirts, then the Texas Governor isnt wearing the latest stylet. Indianapolis News. around 1 og Day Abounds With Sunshine Six weeks more winter! In great disgust , Mr. Woodchuck appeared from his winter quarters Tuesday, blinked at the rays ot the 'sun. shook Mmself and returned for a six weeks nap. As a beginning of the six weeks spell of tee and snow Wednesday morning found a big snow storm ready for delivery. February 2nd Is Candlemas day, more familiarly known " however as "ground hog. day the name arising from the popular bellet that Ji me ground hog sees "his shadow on -this day " six" weeks" more "of "winter will follow According to the old adage; "If candlemas day be fair and bright Winter will have another flight; If candlemas day bring clouds and - rain, Winter is gone and won't come again". "The Two Vagabonds" Work on the High School Opera The Two Vagabonds" Is progresss- lng rapidly. Dally and nightly, Mr. Bird Is holding his rehearsals, de. termined to put across the best thing of the kind ever seen or heard, In American Fork. For the leading lady, Erminie, he has selected tris Evans. ThoRe who heard her In opera last year will readily realize the wisdom ot his choice, as Miss Evans has the stage appearance the hlstronlc ability snd above all, a wounderful vioce. For the leading male voice, Mr. Bird, profited by last years experience when after Importing a' tenor he found he had developed in 'his classes a superior voice. After examining the talent of the B. Y. U. again this year he' returned satisfied that In Luclan Crandall he had talent super, ior to any thing he could secure (herer 'So this'year" we find the' lead'! ing- -parts of the - opera - confined .to HUh 'School "students, hot ' from principle but because they -have superior talent The people of this cltr certainly will not miss hearing Mies' Evans and Mr. Crandall in their renditions of the super psrts assigned assign-ed them in The Two Vagabonds." . iCounty Endeavoring To Get Uniform Laws In Cities Mayor James M. Grant Commls. sioner James T. Gardner and Night, watchman Albert BIrk attended a meeting held In Provo Friday night of last week to which all mayor. night marshals and dance hall man- sgers of the county were . Invited. . Manager Roy Greenwood ot the local hall was unable to be in attendance. A uniform age limit tor pool halls, a uniform dance hall closing law, and the abolishment ot - all - games of : chance in th county were the Items, of business acted upon. An agreement was reached whereby all dance balls tn the county, lnclud. lng those of resorts, wards, etc wllf be asked to dismiss all dances at o'clock midnight All went on record also as favoring an age limit of 21 . years for pool halls and the stamping out of games of chance Special Instructions were gtven the mayors of 'the county to take steps towards , a 12 o'clock closing of an places of amusement o ' Funeral Services For Makin Baby Funeral services for Dorothy Ann Makin. the one.year.old daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Makin will be held 8unday at 12 o'crock noon fn the Fourth ward chapel. The body may be .viewed at the Makin home Sunday morning unUl 12 o'clock. I The child had been 111 for several weeks with a slight cold but nothing seriously until Monday, when the chllds condition became somewhat worse. Pneumonia set In and all efforts and medical aid failed and the end came Thursday, sight io- PHOTO STUDIO SOLD The Joy studio, operated here for years, was sold last week to Chester & ! Snyder of Lchl; wh take it stiver r st once.-- - ' - ' ' The'new owner repofU "that & will" open up February 9th and - wlU-.be . open three days each week. He is an experienced man -In. photography Iwork and will undoubtedly receive - the patronage of all the people., in this section. . 1 " |
