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Show Willi Pay You to IPatiromize Et tBae Adveirtticsipo fla tfinio Pap2ff. BEAM MVEE VALLEY LEAD TREMONTON, VOLUME SIX B.R.F. FARMERS ENTER NATIONAL FARM CONTEST Local Chapter Out for New Laurels Offered By Farm Journal - The Bear River Chapter of Future 01 America, nas enierea we lapter contest which is sponsored by ihe Farm Journal of Washington Jquare, Philadelphia. Each year the Farm Journal sponsors such a contest and offers $1,000.00 in prizes to the four most outstanding chapters In the United States. State winning chapters are first declared, which then compete for regional honors. The four regional winners then compete for national honors in which four prizes are given as follows: First place .$400; second place $300; third place $200; and fourth place $100. The , scopex of the contest includes the. activities of all the boys in the chapter from September 15, 1930, until September 14, 1931.- The following ight items form the basis on which the chapter is judged: ' 1. Supervised Practice 2. Cooperative Activities 3. Community Service 4. Leadership Activities 5. Earnings and Savings o". Conduct of Meetings 7. Scholarship S. Recreation . A chapter program is submitted to the Farm Journal by April 1st, 1931 and a record of accomplishments is submitted by October 1st, of this year. 250 points are allowed for the for arromnlishanti 750 .... nointa , r r ments. The contest has created a great deal of interest among the boys of the Bear River Future Farmer Chapter. A great deal of extra work has been encountered on the part of the chapter officers but they declare it a very worthwhile project and are going into it to win. The Farm Journal is to be highly commended for its interest in such a worthy cause. The increased stimulus to farm boys is sure this contest gives J! . t. i i. i t . TO result; in uetter inrauufgnreiiiuua arid more efficient rural leadership in - m - the future. Wife of Prominent Farmer Is Buried Wilhelminia Erickson Orke, wife of Henry Orke, prominent farmer of Tremonton, died at her home Monday, June 1st, following several weeks illness. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesd day afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Alvin R. Dickson officiating, and giving the sermon. John P. Holmgren, of Bear River City, a life long arrfiiaintancp. was also a EDeaker at the services. The deceased was born in Jsatter-dah- l, Sweden, July 4, 1857, and came to the United States in 1877 and wan married to Henry Orke October 3, The Orke's moved to Utah locatBear River City in 1891 and near ing resided there until 1911 when they movmoved to Garland. In 1917 th-ed to their home South West of where they were living at the time of herdeath.1Under thtrfaithful and skilled care of the deceased, who was a woman that livedfclose to nature, trees, flowers and iltihrubbery grew until their "home and lot was a place of rare beauty and stands today as a monument to her memory and will be a source of comfort to her husband who helped share her love for such things. A good citizen, a kind friend and neigh Tor and one who has made the world better for having lived in it, will be the memory of those who knew her. Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Edward and Otis Lindskag, both of e Sweden, Mrs. Bert Dickerson, or and Mrs. Charlotte Bird of Los Angeles. Shaw & Iverson were funeral direc- Rev-eran- 18-8- 9. Tre-mont- - Cor-inn- E. Abbott Takes Part In Shakespeare Drama Logaa, May 29. Emerson Abbott of Tremonton, a junior "at the Utah tate Agricultural College, was. a member of the cast of Shakespeare's "Hamlet", which was presented Thurs day evening by the Little Theatre organization, to a packed house in the college auditorium. Mr. Abbott played the pH of Laertes. Mr. Abbott is registered in the school djf Commerce and is majoring He is in business administration. president of the college studentbody, belongs to the Sigma Chi fraternity, and is, also a member of the Jesters' U. S. A. C. Publicity. ' Club. - NUMBER List of Candidates for CITY COUNCIL DISCUSS PROPOSAL Garland Lions Club OF REPLACING WOODEN CITY WATER Mildred Stone to Direct At the meeting of the Lions club, held Wednesday evening of last week, the following members were nominated to office for the coming year, election to take place June 10th: President Mark Nichols, Alf first vice president J. M. Gad-diJ. W. Chambers. P. C. Petterson and Harold Persson; second vice president A. R. Capener, Parley Linford, J. H. Kirkham, Elmer Jensen and Dr. T. Wv Innes; third vice president J. J. . Wise. Leland Capener, Dr. T. E. Betenson, J. D. Gunder-Sosecretary J. L. Harvey, Jr., Ezra Jensen, Leo Walker, J. D. Thompson, H. L. Moore, and J. D. Gunder-sotreasurer Lawrence Carter, WilC. J. liam Cullimore; lion tamer Wood, F. A Driggs, Willard Wood, Lee Isaacson, and Louis Peterson; tail twister Dr. T. W. Innes, F. A. Driggs, J. D. Gunderson, L. R. Walker; directors John Benson, W. W. Richards, T. E. Betenson, J. P. Holm-GreA. R. Capener, E. J. Holmgren, Harold Persson, Geo. Nye, F. L. Nye, C. E. Smith. What will be glad news to the chil dren of Tremonton and vicinity will be the announcement of the official opening of city playgrounds, Thursday. June 11th, at 10 a. m., under the direction of Miss Mildren Stone, director of last year. Miss Stone graduated from the U. of U. with a double major in physical education and music and the officials and public in general feel very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Stone another year. Those desiring to enter in the special activities, such as dancing and swimming are requested to register for same on the opening day. The opening will be celebrated by a program which will consist of music, sports and other recreational activities. Hot dogs and ice cream booths will be on the grounds during the day. Instead of part time as was the case last year, a full program is outlined for the present season. The hours in all probability being from 10 to 12 in the morning and from 1 to 7 in the afternoon. These, however, are tentative hours and may be changed. MAINS WITH STEEL PIPE; PROJECT TO COST APPROXIMATELY $15,000.00 Mich-aeli- s; e, r armers pro-jo-ra- UTAH, THURSDAY, JUNE 4. 1931 JSiway, n; n; s, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ehman Move to Texas Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ehman and child left Tuesday morning for Miami, Texas, where they will make their fu- ture home. For the past several years Mr. Ehman has been among the suc cessful business men of Tremonton and very recently sold his interests to the American Foods Stores. Walt is also a wheat grower of some reputation, the occupation he will follow in Texas, having recently purchased a section of land adjoining his father's large farb, which he will also have charge of. The best wishes of the community will go with Mr. and Mrs. Ehman for their success and happiness in their sew home. Poultry Producers to Market Day Old Eggs Constantly in search of new methods of, bettering,the quality of products and increasing handling efficiency, the Utah Poultry Producers association are now pioneering another field in the realm of marketing. The latest innovation is the establishment of a plan of marketing "day-old- " eggs; a plan which will assure consumers even better quality and higher prices to producers. In substance the plan is to ship eggs to market within 24 hours after they are laid. To comply with the requirements pro ducers must deliver eggs from their coops to the plant at least once per day, Sundays and holidays included. For its part of the bargain, the association immediately candles, packs and sends the eggs on their journey to New York. Only six to seven days are needed for the trip. Eggs marketed under the day-ol- d plan, conceived by officials of the association, return prices to the producers considerably higher than those marketed under the former arrangement. At the present time for in stance, producers are paid a eggs, premium per case for day-ol-d and receive an even higher differential by getting higher grading since the eggs are candled the same day as laid and before they had time to de30-ce- nt teriorate. As far as known the Utah poultry association is the only cooperative in the United States to install such a sys tern of marketing. The day-olegg plan was placed in actual operation from American Fork and Draper districts recently following presentation of the idea to the producers at a series of meetings attended by C. C. Edmunds, association general manager, and Benjamin Brown, di rector of markets at New York City. At the present writing one carload of day-ol- d eggs is shipped from the American Fork and Draper plants of the association every day, under joint arrangement, each furnishing half. Mr Edmunds is confident that within 4tynet two weeks the association will be able to develop additional markets for day-ol- d eggs and thus be in a position to inaugurate the system in other districts throughout the state. d City's Finances in Good Shape; Special Meeting Called to Discuss Water Improvements; Taxpayers Invited to be Present And Present Their Views The major part of the time of the which taxpayers are urgently requestregular monthly city council meeting, ed to be present to hear in detail the held Monday evening, was devoted to report of the committee and to offer the water question that has been un- objections, suggestions or approval to der consideration for the past several fhe plan. months. Dr. Odeen Luke, chairman 'f It was felt by the council that imof the water department, had, since provements on the water system the meeting of a month past, gather- would be necessary within a short ed information as to cost of material time if the city is to have water sufand labor necessary to repair the ficient for its needs and to take care v of natural growth and progress of mains that are laid in the city. Tt has been known for some time the community and it is for this reasthat the city was losing some water on, as well as for reasons stated above through leakage in the mains, that that the council decided to hold a pubare of wood. Just how much has been lic hearing and settle the issue once hard to determine but judging from and for all. the amount of repairing that ia done The present bonded indebtedness of each year there is considerable water the city is $37,000.00, the bonds all that is lost by this leakage. In. the if which are in serial form and call report given by chairman Luke is was for payment of $15,000.00 a year with shown that considerable could be sav- interest at the present time and ed in the price of pipe, labor and in with an increase of $1,000.00 in 1935, interest on the amount expended for when payments on the bonds previousthis, proposed repairing to what has refunded start. At that time the been paid in the past. The work com- ly will be approximately payments ing under the present conditions would $3370.00 a year, principal and interest add greatly to relieve the unemploy- uAt time the city has in its the ment situation in this community and Interest present fund $4,000.00. In sinking would directly benefit many of the view of the above facts it is felt that heavy tax payers of the city. Oie improvements can be It is estimated that the work of dig- Biadeproposed and still be able to reduce the ging the trenches could be done for tax levy 3 or possibly 4 mills for this approximately $5000.00 and pipe suf- year. ficient to replace all the laterals in The mayor and council will be hapthe city with 6 and 8 inch pipe in the to place before the tax payers of py place of 4 and 6 inch that is now in, the city at the above mentioned meetwould cost approximately $10,000.00. the conditions of the cities fiing A report by Watermaster T. P. nances or any other matter that they re500 showed Meister bands for that would like to know concerning the used wood the had been pairing pipe business of the city. Taxpayers are during the past two years. These therefore requested to take notice of bands cost from 38c to 48c a piece, the called for that purpose. meeting an average cost of $110.00 a year for Authority was given the street and this one item alone, aside from labor would run ille,y committee some time ago to open and other materials,-whicthe amount to $200 or $300 a year, 1st East Street through to the paveor approximately the cost of ment South of the Powell property the interest on the entire investment providing the property owners would on a new line. give right of way. The right of ways According to individual reports having been obtained the street and many of the heavy property owners alley committee will commence work and business men of the town are in at once on the construction of the favor of seeing this work done but street. Watermaster Meister was authorizafter considerable discussion of the council it was decided to hold a special ed to install a drinking fountain in council meeting Monday evening, June the City Park. Bills were allowed and meeting ad15, at 8 p. m. for the purpose of furth er discussion of this project and at journed. h one-ha- lf Brigham Third Ward Early Valley Settler Is Laid to Final Rest To Stage Big Circus William Beeten, 88, of Collinston, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Ed Bigler, Monday, June 1st, following an illness of five months. The deceased wa born in Nothing-ham- , England, May 31, 1843. He came to Deweyville in the year 1868, being one of Northern Utah's early settlers and became a very successful farmer and stock raiser. He is survived by the following chil drcn: Mrs. Charlotte Michelson, of Weizer, Idaho, Henry Beeton, Poca-tellIdaho; John, George and Joseph, of Deweyville, and Mrs. Le Nora Bigler, of Collinston, also 23 grandchil- Self Float Circus coming to Brig-haJune 25th. The Brigham Third Ward is sponsoring its annual Self Float circus for the fifth consecutive season. The show will make its appearance on June 25th with a gala street parade on Main Street at 6 o'clock, followed by the opening of the side shows and concessions at 7 , and the main performance at 8 p. m. Those in charge have busied themselves for weeks making preparation for the event, which they declare will eclipse all previous demonstrations. Among the novel features of the dren. parade will be the impersonation of Funeral services were held in the the popular radio entertainers, Amos Deweyville ward chapel Thursday at 'N Andy, Madame Queen, King Fish, one o'clock, with Bishop Marion G. Ruby Taylor, and the rest of the characters associated with them. Perry in charge. o, - -- Town Happenings j - i Victor Smith, of Kemmerer, Wyo. Mrs. M. E, Castleton and baby have returned to their home in Emmett, was in town on business the fore part Idaho, after an extended visit with her of the week. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Getz. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Law and children, from Randolph, were in town Mr. and Mrs. Victor Thomas of to Idaho, have come to Tremonton to Thursday morning on their way were Locomotive where they Springs, takis home. Mr. Thomas make their ing over the management of the gro- going for an outing. cery department of American Foods Store here. Ma-la- Board of Education To Hire Bus Drivers As a reult of several inquiries concerning the renewal of bus drivers contracts the Board of Education recently decided to ask bus drivers to submit written applications soon, on application blanks which will be mail ed them within a day or two. Together with this application blank will also be furnished a new form of contract. These contracts will most likely be passed upon at the meeting to be held Friday, June 12. The main object of this action is to standardize, to economize, and to settle school transportation problems early. This gives the bus drivers a better chance to provide suitable vehicles before the opening of school.' Tremonton Teams Win Two Games, Lose One The local teams broke even in the Memorial Day double header, The Aggies won from Bothwell 5 to 11 and the Rough Riders lost to Syracuse by a 7 to 1 score. The Weber county club is by for the classiest team seen on the local grounds this season. Miller winning chucker heaved great ball he kept the Rough Riders seven hits well scattered. V. Cropley got 8 of his teams hits. The locals only run came in the third when McDowall banged out a long tripple and N. Wal dren followed with a neat single. The Riders were handicaped with the absence of three regulars, Evans, Richardson and Conger, who were out of the game with injuries. In the Farm Bureau league game Evan Green let Bothwell-dowwith a 11 to 5 score, scant three safe hits and struck out 13 batters. Harris caught a beautiful game and hit 3 or 4 at the plate. Randall and Morgan also twinkled at bat. On Sunday, the Rough Riders whipped the Honeyville Ramblers 8 to 3. The locals clicked through the entire game in machine like 6tyle, only a single error was chalked up against the winners. Verg Cropley thrilled the large crowd with a great running one handed catch of Wheatley's drive in the ninth canto. Haight drew two passes and collected a pair of safties n for a perfect day at bat. Russ poled out one of the longest drives ever made on the local field, but due to the excessive amount of kilo watts his short legs are forced to car ry he was only able to make a three bagger of it. Next Sunday, June 7th, the Rough Riders take on the Red and White chain stores team, of Ogden. The Red & Whites are Ogden City champs and will give the locals the game of their Wal-dro- lives. Funeral Services Held For Alice McNeeley d, The male quartette of Tremonton, consisting of N. Earl Marble, A. I. Morgan, Arch Richardson and Mer-wiChristensen, accompanied by Miss Mary Burns, will sing over K. S. L. Announcement is made by J. H. Friday night, at 9:30, on the State Fronk, manager of Fronk Chevrolet Farm Bureau hour. Co., that F. H. Lovitt has taken over Mrs. D. W. Jenkins and daughter the Fronk Chevrolet service department under permanent arrangements Margaret left Friday for Toronto, Can and is prepared to promptly service ada, to attend the world's convention Chevrolet or any other makes of car. of the W. C. T. U., which organizaMr. Lovitt was formerly with the tion Mrs. Jenkins is state president. Utah Auto &' Imp. and later at the They expect to visit Miss Ruth JenGarland garage and is well and fa- kins in New York and friends in Philadelphia, onroute home. vorably known to many. F. H. Lovitt to Manage Chevrolet Service Dept. Town Happenings Play in City Park n Alice McNeeley 56, wife of Elmer McNeeley, resident of the valley since 1913, died at Ogden Monday morning June 1st, after an illness which has extended over a period of five years. The deceased was born In Benten ville, Arkansas, July 14, 1875. , The McNeeleys came to Utah in Mrs. Frank Taylor, of Tremonton, 1913 and with the exception of one was taken to the Valley Hospital, year have resided in this community Wednesday morning, and owing to an since. Surviving are her husband and the abnormality a caesarean operation was necessary. The child, which was following children: Mrs. A. J. Howa boy, owing to immaturity, lived but ard, Mrs. B. M. Frazier, Mrs. G. La- voure, all of Ogden; Cecil, Charles and a short time. The infant will be taken 4o Bounti- Ivy of Tremonton. Funeral services were held Wednes ful for burial Friday. The mother's condition i reported favorable and a day in the M. E. church with Rev. Al vin R. Dickson officiating. Interment normal recovery is evpected. The operation was performed by was made in the Tremonton city cemedoctors T. E. Bettenson and E. R. tery, with Shaw & Iverson funeral di rectors. Dumkee. Mrs. Frank Taylor Undergoes Operation THIRTY-EIGH- T REPRESENTATIVE H L. RICHARDS TALKS TO LIONS Luncheon Sumptuous And Good Program Enjoyed by Gub The regular luncheon meeting of the Tremonton Lions club was held at the Ward Hall where the. Daughters of the Pioneer had prepared one of the best luncheons the Club has had the privilege to enjoy. Plenty of good things to eat together with prompt service makes for a successful luncheon and the ladies last night certainly had both. President Spencer C. Taylor learned last night, thru motion of the club, that he will have the honor to attend and represent the Tremonton club at the fifteenth Annual Convention, 'International Association of Lions Clubs to be held July 13th and 17th at Toronto, Canada. Secretary T, A. iSupan was selected as alternate in ease Spence broke a leg or something and was unable to go. However this is not likely to happen so that Tom might have to figure out a free pass in case he too wants to go where Mr. Volstead has not yet invaded - the country. The Canadians have promised an unusual convention and no. doubt our President will have things to report on his re turn. After the luncheon and business meeting the Club retired to the Chapel where Lions Getz and Dunn had a real program prepared for them. Miss Phyllis Wilson gave a couple of her snappy readings after which Ruby and Pearl Bergstrom entertained with piano and song numbers. The Bergstrom sisters rendered a number of pieces of their own composition which . were greatly appreciated. The Club thoroughly enjoyed the efforts of these people and hope to hear them real soon again. The speaker of the evening was Representative Horace L. Richards, of Fielding. Horace gave a splendid review of the workings of the last legislature particularly with reference to the income tax legislation. Lions and business men learned from Mr. Richards how the new law will relieve them of surplus earnings. Sort of spoiled the good dinner in spite of the fact that no one was worrying about surplus earnings at this time. However we are indebted to Mr. Rich ards for the very valuable information given us and invite him back to . meet with us again. Lions Fred Gephart and S. B. d were appointed to furnish next meeting Pub'y Com. , some-interestin- g Wafc-lan- the-progr- Boy Scouts to go On Overnight Hike Fri. What Ho! Hike Friday. All boys of troop 126 who wish to go on an overnight hike have the chance. New life is now started. This will not interfere with your work as all boys wil be back at 8 a. m. Saturday. Below is a list of material suggested to take along. No boy will be' allowed to go unless prepared: 1 flash light (those who have them) 1 canvas to 3 boys, 2 army blankets or quilt, 1 water canteen, 1 frying pan, 1 knife, fork and spoon,' 1 plate, . 1 mm 1 ji v fast cereal, 1 1 2 inn vmiIIp 1 Ann kwAnU. pound smoked eggs, bacon or ham, sugar, salt, pepper, 3 slices bread, in wax paper (butter bread), 2 large sandwiches for night lunch. The boys will meet at scout room, leaving promptly at 8 o'clock, Friday night. Boys nearly 12 years of age may go upon special permission of scout master. Chet Fronk. 36 Girls 8 Graduate From Bee Hive Gass Beehive Swarm Day was held Thurs day at Garland, with Stake Bee Hive Leader Mrs. Grace Haws in charge. Beehive girij. from til vrr ".he taJ were present and many participated ' in their contests. There were 86 girls graduated from in dancing and the five minute talk and they had no competition in the one act play or retold story.- Garland got first place in the original stunt. There were 86 girla graduatted from the Beehive class. The graduation certificates were awarded the girls by President Mabel Chambers. - A Reminder The Home Talent Chautauqua will be held June 19th and 20th. All plans are made for a successful program this year and it is hoped people of the valley will make their plans so-the- can patronize it. . |