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Show If A :v..:i'Z'K immm VOL. XVI, AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1928 NUMBER 52 City Council Discusses Many Problems Electric Signs to Advertise City Dis cussed I. L. Pratt Named Fire Chief by Council Axel Bloomquist, the city's noted painter and Interior decorator, a p. peared before the city council at their regular meeting Saturday, to ascertain If the council would be in. terested in ' advertising .American ' Fork. He proposed to erect two large electric signs one on the east and one at the west entrance to our city. The object of the same, he stat- - ed, was to -advertise American Fork, Its business houses and Industries. For a space of 8 feet square on both signs, the Initial and only cost to the city could be $75. Mr. Bloomquist agreed to keep the sign illuminated and in good shape at all times and when necessary to repaint without additional cost to the city. The matter mat-ter was taken under advisement, but later after discussion, it was moved by the council that the city accept this offer provided, however, that all the space was sold and -that ""Mr. Bloomquist sign an agreement with the city to keep up the sign. After some consideration of the . numerous applications for Fire Chief the mayor appointed Irving L. Pratt as chief of the Fire department. The appointment was confirmed by tho council. Glen Sykes appeared before the council and petitioned that he, bo granted a permit to sell cigaretts. A permit was granted, provided that Mr. Sykea comply with the law Mrs. E. A. Kershaw petitioned the council ' for a license for the East Side Cash Store. It was granted and the license ordered abated. Leon Miller was recommended by Fire Chief, Irving L. Pratt, to be appointed ap-pointed a member, of. toe A. F.. Fire department The recommendation was confirmed.. - ;- . John C. Adamson again appeared and asked the conncll to consider his petition regarding the 'settlement of his delinquent paving account. The mayor la to lnvestigatewwith-the. city attorney about the matter. The financial report of the Public Library tor the year 1926.1927 was received from L. B. Adamson, secre- accepted and ordered filed. The matter of putting the water works sinking fund money on the savings sav-ings acconnt which would absolutely guarantee safety and 4 percent inter, est was left in the hands of the Finance Fin-ance committee, the mayor and re- -; - Councilman Storra reported that the county commissioner Owen Smoot, had ask the prlvlledge of placing plac-ing the county's new rock crusher somewhere in American Fork, where the rock wa available to take care of their road program in this vicinity. The right to erect and operate the machinery on the hill between 4th and 5th North street was granted. It waa' reported that" the cement side walks in many parts -of town were In need of repair. Action was de ferred until the weather was more favorable. It was further reported - that the officials of the Alpine stake tabernacle would place a light on the renr of the building if the city ould install and maintain a Hghton the pole in the street just south of the tabernacle as agreed upon previously. previous-ly. o Cambrian Concert Company To Be Here Monday, February 6th The concert being given in the tabernacle Monday evening, February 6th, under the auspices of the Alpine stake tabernacle choir, is to be the real thing. The artists to perform this evening are called the Cambrian Concert Company, and they are well deserving of the nam. They are of Welsh descent and that speaks a lot for them. . Jeanette Christine, soprano, and Olanville Davies, baritone, are the singers. Each of these have won In. ternatlonal honors and are true artists, both In ability and technique. The pianist and organist Is William Ifor Jones. Critics have proclaimed him to be one of the best In the country. m Tickets are being sold by the mem- at Last Meeting bers of the choir, and it Is their hope that they sell them all. None other Iffiairuir.liousehloulir Be given these artists, who are. assuming that the citizens in .thts cUy appreciate real art when .they have the opportunity. oppor-tunity. Let's get behind this movement move-ment and make it go over big. & Thrilling Basketball Tussell Between Old Rivals Last Friday One of the most thrilling and exciting ex-citing hoop encounters of the season thus far was the one between the ancient rivals, American Fork and Lehl, played here last Friday evening, January 27 before a large and en. thusiastic crowd. Lehl won its second successive extra-period combat, requiring two additional live minute periods to win over the traditional rival Cavemen, at a score of 29 to 26. The local five far outacored its opponents in field goals, but the visitors visi-tors totaled on fouls to more than make up the large margin In ringers from the floor. . . .' ". It was one of the most sensational games ever played here, most noticed because of the keen rivalryship be. tween these two schools. LEHI G. 7 0 1 F. P. 0 14 2 2 0 2 Whitman, rf. Evans, If Trane c. gtokerrtgr . . 1 6 6 -8 Fox, rg ' 0 3 2 2 Totals .. ... 9 19 11 29 AMERICAN FORK O. T. F. P. Peters, if. T'."Vr."T.7.'7TTT"8"""$ ' 0 f 6 Nichols, If 2 2 1 5 Walker, c 4 3 19 Webb. rg. 3 1 0 6 Ingersoll, lg. . 0 0 0 Binns, lg 0 0 0 0 Anderson, lg 0 0 0 0 Totals 12 9 2 26 Referee, Clark ; umpire, Gordon. Last night we tusseled with the undefeated un-defeated Pleasant Grove team, but tTe''fesults"VeVe went to press. , o New County Rock Crusher Installed For Work In This Vicinity -A "new London; rock 'crashing; ma chine was unloaded here ' Saturday and is to be Installed at the of the road below the People's Mill by the county. Material will be run through from the hill there and prepared for county roads about and in American Fork City. The county catipillar engine will be used as a power unit ou the machine. County Commissioner Gillman was here one day last week and met with local clttzets and together they de cided where the 1928 road approper-ation approper-ation will be spent. This is a new feature in county road building since la the pat the conimisiiiott ha aever called the various towns into consul-, tatlon when planning their road work. Tha group, determined that the Alpine road commencing at the tabernacle, the Pulley road southeast ot town and Bomo other minor county roads leading into the city should be taken care of first t . The new outfit handles rock, sand, dirt and all mixing and crushing it to a perfect road material. Rock is crushed to not larger than one inch and Is left iii a rough state making it pack better when on the road. From 150 to 200 yards per day can be crushed by this machine. A crew of three men with ten teams will operate the outfit while here. The program for. Sunday evening In the Second ward chapel will consist con-sist of a complete Boy Scout program. pro-gram. Demonstrations of scout work will be given In connection with the talk on "Scouting" by H. J. Stagg o! Provo. James Adamson underwent an operation for appendieltls Thursday. From last reports he is doing very fine. THE LOSS SUSTAINED IN THE NORTH END OF UTAH COUNTY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT BEETS TO OPERATE THE LEHI SUGAR FACTORY In a run of sixty days there would be paid out for labor flpTfrnxiTmtfiy $81,000.00 For labor and material to maintain the plant and to put it in shape to operate aDDroxirriatelv 50.000.00 paid out locally for material nndother items. Taxes on plant, Real Estate and Sugar approximately . 28,000.00 Grand TotaL The above figures were Utah County Farm Bureau accurate in pvery particular. Boy Scout Anniversary Week yianned-Feb. u . 5th To 12th Inclusive The district commissioner of the Boy Scouts, Clarence A. Grant, and the scout masters ot American Fork, Alpine and Highland met Sunday In the Third ward chapel to make final plans for the Anniversary Week of the Boy Scouts of America to be fol lowed out in this district . The pro, gram as scheduled by them promises to be a very active one. . The follow. lng outline is the summary of the week's activities: . Sunday, February 5, Scout Snndayt The scouts of American Fork, Al. pine' and" Highland will attend their respective churches as a troop in the Sunday School session, the fast meeting meet-ing and the night sermon. They will also participate on the programs which will be under the direction of the scout masters. The discussion will be on "Scouting" and the pro- gram will Include brief talks or dem. onstrations by the boys. Monday, February 6, Home Dayj ; During this day each scout is to plan something definite to. do In the home which will make scouting felt therej-Good -returns;- mendtmr furnl lure, fixing fences or cleaning up th yard, etc: will Include the activities for this day. Tuesday, February 7, Parents Sight In Troop Meeting! Tuesday night in the regular scout meeting commencing at 7:30 P-ii the parents of the scouts will have the opportunity to attend and wit. ness the exact work carried out in this organization. The bishops and other -authorttie-s- -of - the- ward - a r al so invited to this meeting. Wednesday, February 8, Anniversary Day: On this day the Boy Scouts all over America, will be doing the same thing at the very indentlcal hour. At 8:15 P. M. either as troops assembled or as individual couta before, parents, par-ents, all Scouts will recomit them selves to the Scout Oath and Law for this year. Over a million scouts all over the world will take this oath. The Boy Scouts of this district will meet in the Gym as an assembly and take the oath. The Alpine and Highland High-land Scouts will meet in the Alpine Gym where they will perform this ceremony. Following the official honors of the evening, contest games of basketball will bo played between the scouts for the remainder of the eight Thnrtiday, February 0, fit liens Dayi Jt community good turn will be, the object of the scouts for this day. It is their motive to make the community com-munity feel the value of scouting. Friday, February 10, School Dayt There will be a monster District Rally in each district at 7:30 P. M., where the annual roll call of the troops, Eagle scouts and . Veteran scouts will be taken. Scout work will be taken up In the 'class room and the qualities of It discussed in all the public schools in the community com-munity during the dayr Saturday, February 11, Camp and At 3:00 P. M. on the south of the Postofflce on Main street, a contest In water boiling, fire making, pace racing, and other demonstrative work and out-door activities will be conducted. Two entrants from each ward will contest in these sports. Sunday, February 12, Scont Saadayt As Lincoln's birthday falls on this day, the Scouts will be in charge of the raising and the lowering ot the flag. A program is also planned for each ward in connection with this. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Meredith attended attend-ed the B. T. U. Junior Prom Friday evening. $159,000.00 given us by 0. L. Warnick, president, and are said to be ; Utah Mortuary Service j. Company Organizes 1 After a thorough investigation of the moat modern and uo-to-date mortuary firms and" plans "'ln the United States the undertakers who serves about half of the state have organized the above company and by their mutual plan of organization are enabled to save Its certificate holders a substantial amount on all funerals complete. Their Increased buying power made possible by uniting, along with other Items , that can be-purchased in large lots, enable thorn to save their members mem-bers money. Every member is also a stockholder of the same and has a voice in Its management. Officers . were selected as follows: Office at American Fork. Branch office 255 South 2nd East, Salt Lake City. S. L. Anderson, Spanish Fork President; Louis Olpln, Pleasant TTf6ve7"ce-PresltfentT Lehl, Treasurer; Wm. Barratt American Am-erican Fork, Secretary and Sales Manager The directors aret W. F. Anderson, American Fork; H. R. KuWrdom; Salt Lake; R. H. Andrews, Spanish Fork;. G. X. fVankJe, Eureka; John F. Harris, Pay son; E. U. Christensen, Tooele and Lee R. Fry, Sugar House. o City Well Eepresented At Sandy Lions Charter Presentation American Fork City was represented represent-ed by a large group of Lion members and their partners at the banquet and "socfaT'gTv evening when Melvin Jones, national secretary and treasurer of the Lions organization, presented that club with their charter. Our club displayed considerable pep and our town was well advertised by the appearance of "Tabby" and "Bun" on the program. The. "number was sb well :: received that they were called back the third time on encores. The outstanding feature of the evening was a talk on Ltonlsm and its wonderful work by the national officer, 'Melvin Jones and his presentation of the charter to the Sandy club. Those attending from here werer Mr And Mrs William Chipman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph "Walton, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Flrmage, Mr. and Mrs. W. S.- CBIprflah; "'Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Barratt, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chtpnian. MrJ and Mrs. Walter Dovey, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nielsen, Mr. and Mrn. K. J. Bird, 'Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gaisford, Jr., Mr and Mrs. Dell Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Chadwkk, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelley, and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Humphries, o : Special Orchestra At Apollo Next Wednesday The widely demanded Loom's "Victor Recording orchestra, which has been broadcasting over K. S. L. for some time, has been secured by Manager Roy Greenwood for an engagement here next Wednsday evening. Special advertlsingTor this group of musicians is out and from all advance dope this dance .will, be one of the biggest of the season. The orchestra has an almost nationwide nation-wide reputation and dancers from this entire district are expected here Wednesday. Wed-nesday. '0 - Mrs. Leo Meredith attended the meeting of her clnb, Nl Uma Lite, held Monday at the home of Mrs. , Maud Dixon Markham of Provo. Sudden Death of Honored Pioneer Startles Citizens Residents of American Fork and Al.' pine were stunned Saturday to hear ot the sudden death of William Thomas Brown which occured early that morning caused from what the stroke. He was found in his home lu the First ward on the floor in a position posi-tion which' looked as It he had just fell out ot his chair. It was later found out that Just that day "Uncle Bill" as he was famlluarly known, was anticipating on going to. Provo to see a new grandson which was a new arrival of the week. The deceased was born in Strat ford. Avon, 'Warwickshire, " England on May 1, 1843, the son of Henry Brown and Catherine Marie Wright His father was a bricklayer by trade and having accepted the Latter-day Saint faith and the church being In need of builders la Zionr the family was encouraged to go to Utah to as sist In building np the country. He and his family took advantage of the Church Perpetual -Emigration Fund and came to Utah. The family consisted con-sisted of his wife and six children, five" boys and one glrT. They "sailed from Liverpool on the sailing vessel. "Ellen Marla' In the early part of the year 1852, and after a Toyage of six weeps they landed in New Orleans They together with a company of Saints came up the Mlsstppl river to, St Louis and from there up the Miss, onrl River to Kansas City, where pre. parations were made for the Journey across the plains. Among others In the company was William W. Jackson the father of the Jackson family ot American Fork. The-flreaded colerabrokerout among the company and carried Into Its folds many strong individuals as well as the weak.-- From the Brown family, fami-ly, the father and mother and three children were taken. ' Three boys, William, age 9,. Samuel, geJT and Cyrus, age 5 were the survlvers. Em. ma Hill a member ot the company, took Cyrus and cared for him. Sam. uel was brought to Alpine or Mountain Moun-tain Vine, as It was then called and lived with Elizabeth Dyer Houston. ! William stayed with the company and helped with the cattle, driving them along barefooted. The company arrived In 8alt Lake City on September 28th, 1852. Will. city with John Whiting a friend of his father until 1864, when he moved to Alpine and lived 'with Bishop Mc Cnllogh. In 1869 he married Docla Preston in the old Endowment house In. Salt Lake City. From this union they were blessed with four children, William, James, Minnie and a small baby ooy 'who died while In infancy. Their married happiness was broken when his wife died in the year 1883 leaving him with the three children. Two years after, he married Alice Healey of Alpine, who nobly filled the vancancy left In his home. While In childbirth with her first baby, she passed Into the realms of the Great Beyond. - The baby was christened Richard, Healey Brown, but was call, ed Home when a month oldv In 1888 he again entered the matrimony field with Martha Eldrldge. They were blessed, with two daughters, Julia and Orlean, Untir 1902 their home was in Alpine, whore the deceased was honored and loved by all who knew him. He was mayor for one term and Justice of the peace until he moved to this city. Since he moved -here twenty five years aso, be has helped In both chic and church activities, lie helped build the Alpine . stake tabernacle and other noted buildings in our community. He has been a typical sunnhlne spreader, scattering his wit and fun wherever he went. He derived great pleasure in. doing good and making people happy. Ho was known to old and young alike as "Uncle Bill" up until the time of hli sudden dea'th Saturday. Surviving him are his son, James Brown of Salt Lake City, his daugh ters Mrs. Minnie Brown Ingersoll of this city, and two other daughters, Mrs. Julia Knulson ot Provo and Mrs. Orlean Lemon of Kamas. Twelve grandchildren and ten great-grand, children, also survive him. Funeral services were held Wednesday Wed-nesday afternoon commencing at i P. M. In the First ward chapel with Bishop James. T. Gardner In charge of the services. The opening song was "Beautiful Home" sung by the First ward choir. Don 8trong ot AL pine offered the opening prayer, after ' which the choir sang a selection, "Abide With Me." The biographical sketch' of the de. Grant-.il N. Jensen ot Provo, was one of the speakers. In his remarks he toll of the splendid character ot Mr. Brown, his outstanding quality being to make others happy And to scatter his wit wherever he went - Aleen , Strong Peterson ot Provo, sang a solo "My Faith In Thee", after which Benjamin - Bates ot Alpine, spoke. Mr. Bates told of the friendship friend-ship that existed between him and tits deceased which had never at any Urns been broken. He called Mr. Brown "The Oood Samaritan" because ot bis ' willingness to help anyone in need at any time.- Ed Piatt of Salt Lake City, sang "Face To Fac" tollowed by remarks from Uames Martin of Salt Lake City,' a former resident of this city and a stalwart friend of the deceased. Ha further emulated the good deeds of the "sunshine spreader" and "Oood Samaritan." - The concluding musical selection was a vocal solo by William Knudson. The-benediction was pronounced by I Thomas J. Larrabee. "'"ZZZ'.Z, 1 The body was taken to the Alpine cemetery where Thomas Carl.,, Isle dedicated the grave. . Daniel Peet Laid At Best Last Friday Funeral services wars held Friday afternoon, January 27th; in the Fourth ward-chapel-for-Danlel PeeV whfl died Monday, January 23rd at the home ot his son In Los Angeles, where he and his wUt had gons to spend the winter. ; Lot Robinson was In charge. The choir sang as a musical selection "I Need The Every HouK The opening prayer was offered by Samuel Greenwood Green-wood followed by vloUn solo "Tho End Ot A Perfect Day" played by Leland Prlday. Leo T. Shelley was the first speak-er. speak-er. Along with a detailed biography of the deceased, he conveyed - many' consoling thoughts to' the bereaved ones. A vocal solo "Face To Face was sung by Mrs. Myrtle Houston Bishop Earl S. Greenwood was the next speaker. His talk consisted of telling of his acquaintance with the family 1 and the sterling worth ot lt The many noble traits ot the deceased was told by Bishop Greenwood. ' A vocal solo "rm A Pilgrim" was beautifully sung by Mrs. LaRue R, Morun;: followed: hy. Drr James M. , Grant, who spoke for a few minutes. In-his remarks he expressed many words of consolement to the Peet family. ' V .The meeting house was well filled and the floral offerinpTwere very profuse pro-fuse and beautiful and stood as silent tributes to the worth ot the deceased. Daniel Peet, the son of Daniel, and Eliza Robinson Peet, was born at 6t LouIsMq... October 4, 1849. He came . to Utah with his parents when but two years of age In William Walker's company ot Pioneers. He has made hi home la American Fork... for -74-years. On July 24th; 1877, he married Elizabeth Thornton, and from this union they were blessed with 11 child-, ren, five boys and six girls. Eight of his children now survive him. He was not married in the temple, but in 1904, be and his family had their sealing work done. - -- - He was an unassuming man, kind and devoted to his wife and family. He was loved most by those who knew him best and was known for Just what - he-was,- Ha- was always -ready to respond to any call that was given him, either In church or civil affairs. He is survived by his wife, Eliza, beth Peet nd the following children' Mrs. Alice Roberts of Lehl. Mrs. Lida Brems, Mrs. Chloe Jeffs ot 8alt Lake, Mrs. Lulla Grogan, Leon, Noel and William Peet andMrs7 Myrtle Curtis ot Los Angeles, California. Thirty three grandchildren and nine - greatgrandchildren great-grandchildren also survive him, as well as the following brothers and sisters: George Peet of Salt Laks City, Mary Alexander of North Piatt, Nebraska, Rachel Mayne of Bingham, Louisa Woods of Los Angeles, Call-" fornla, and Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin of Salt Laks Cltyi 11 J 8 ! i f' t' I: f it J, t S : I f . a t M a |