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Show BE VOLUME IIIHI GOVERNOR DERN MAKES FORCEFUL TALK AT FAIR Praises Fair Exhibits! s1f TTrcroc tM.Kr FanriArc M. M. fcJ nr.ii use uesi lueinoas T-- 1 J. Friday of last week was Governor's Day at the Box Elder County Fair. Governor and Mrs. George H. Dern, arrived early in the forenoon, and visited the exhibits at the fair grounds. At noon a luncheon was served to Governor and Mrs. Dern, President "Windor and Sec'y Holmes of the State Fair Board, and some 50 other invited guests. The luncheon was served by the young ladies of the M. I. A. and was held in the banquet rooms of the L. D. S. Chapel. In the afternoon the Governor was scheduled to deliver an address but just as he was about half thur, rain interrupted him. Many were in not being able to hear the balance of his talk. A request was made for a copy of the address and we are therefore pleased to print samp in full f nr the henpf it of our ' readers. Fair is presumed to be an exhibition of the most excellent agricultural, horticultural and live stock products of the county. When I coTie to the Box Elder County Fair, uWfofiore, I expect to see the finest stflJkens of grain, hay, vegetables, fruit, cattle, horses, sheep, hogs and poultry that Box Elder County has produced. I do not say the best she can produce, but the best she has produced during the year. Perfection has not been attained. There is always room for improvement, and improvement often comes from the determination of one farmer to outdo the good work of another. That kind of healthy rivalry is promotd by a County Fair. If I have today seen the best products of Box Elder County, I have seen the products of the best farmers of Box Elder County. It takes intelligence and enterprise and energy to grow the outstanding specimens that you have displayed in your beautiful exhibition. , The ignorant farmer, the shiftless farmer, the lazy farmer, the farmer who is in a rut, is not represented here today, and does not contribute anything to the progress of his community and state. From all parts of the state the reports come to me that the crops are the best we have had for years. If this is true in less favored sections it surely is true in this locality, with jiIertile soil and excellent water A County We therefore rejoice over the prospect of a prosperous year for Utah farmers. That kind of farm relief is most welcome, after several years of water shortage, insect pests and other drawbacks. And yet even in a favorable year like this the farmers will not be uniformly prosperous. Even among those who have the same good soil and the same ample water supply there will "be some who have done well and some who have done poorly. In farming as in every other business, success depends upon the individual. The one who applies brains to his work, in the kind of crops he grows, in the method of growing them, and in the marketing of them will get on, while the one who stays in the same old rut, and who operates in a fashion, will lag behind. The Government of the United States is embarking upon a great experiment in farm relief. How successful it will be remains to be seen. Naturally, we all hope that it will come up to the fondest expectations,; rfor agriculture has been in distress. have no hesitancy in saying, how- that the farmer who sits around waits for the Government to make prosperous is going to get left. The Government may help a little, Ibut in the long run what you accomplish depends, not upon what somebody does for you, but upon what ;you do for yourself. In spite of all .efforts of farm relief boards or others, the man who farms best and therefore is least in need of help, will benefit most from government help. "Did you ever stop to think that the most important thing in the world is good judgment! Nobody ever made a success of anything except by using good judgment. That is as true of farming as it is of banking or merchandising. It seems to me that at the beginning of the season the farmer must use good judgment in deciding what crops he will plant. If he sows wheat he should have a good reason for sow ing wheat. If he plants sugar beets, he should have a good reason for It he plants potatoes . planting beets. or tomatoes or onions or peas or melons or whatever it may be, he (Continued on page eight.) hit-or-mi- ss a THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 26, 1929. TREMONTON, UTAH. 5 TT VALLEY LE Primary Entertainment FUNERAL RITES Is Enjoyed By Many FOR DARRELL Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock the annual Primray Home Coming held in the Ward Recreation Hall. The program put on by the different groups in the primary consisted of dances and game demonstra tions. The children being delightful ly costumed, presented a very pleasing entertainment which was appreciated by some 200 people who attended the same. On display, were many cakes, rolls, muffins and jellies, that had been made by the Bluebird and Seagull girls of the Primary; also dish towels that had been made worked by these girls; many pictures, depicting the years work, that had been drawn or painted, were also on display, among which were some of Indians, the Pioneers, the American Flag and pictures denoting service. In all the display was a very splendid and worthy accomplishment of these young people and speaks well for the officers of the association. Members of the stake board were present and complimented the primary officers on their accomplishment. At the conclusion of the program the children were served ice cream by the officers. Funeral services for Asa P. Hilton, who died Tuesday, Sept. 17, were held Saturday morning in the Garland Ward chapel at 10 o'clock with D. Henry Manning of the Garland bishopric in charge. The opening prayer was offered by Bishop Charles Munns. Geo. A. Linford, Lewis Jones of the American Legion, H. C. Butler, A. M. Porter and D. Henry Manning, paid tribute to the decsased. Musical selections were furnished by a quartet composed of Mark Nichols, Geo. Nye, Mrs. J .J. Thompson and Mrs. D. Henry Hanning. A vocal solo "Not Understood" was sung by H. J. Castleton. The benediction was prenounced by Thomas diction was pronounced by Thomas Interment was in the Rampton. Bear River City cemetery, the Brig-haPost of the American Legion, having charge of the services there. The grave was dedicated by Ludvic Larsen. WORTH IS LAID HOLMGREN HELD s Services Held Saturday For Late Asa P. Hilton YOUNG MAN OF Jos. E. Hansen, Elwood, Has Promising Fields Jos. E. Hansen, of Elwood, took first prize at the County Fair for the largest sugar beets entered. Joe is a successful beet grower. Last year Family Buried With Impressive Services Funeral services were held Sunday 11 A. M. in the ward chapel over the remains of Darrel, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Holmgren of this city, who died Wednesday, September 18, about 6:30 at the Valley Hospital following a lingering illness of three weeks. The services were in charge of Bishop James Walton, and the ward choir furnished the opening and concluding songs, special musical numbers were: A duet by Mrs. Oscar Strand and Mrs. Eberhart Zundel entitled, "O Dry Those Tears", and a Violin Solo, "The End of a Perfect Day," by Harry Woodward. The speakers were E. H. Cornwall, C. J. Dewey, N. E. Iverson of Salt Lake City, Pres. M. H. Welling and Bishop James Walton. Many tributes were paid to Mr. and Mrs. Holmgren and their family who have been prominent in the building up of this community in civil and religious affairs. Words of consolation and comfort were spoken in explaining the faith that was had in the resurrection and the reuniting of loved ones in the world to come. The chapel was filled to capacity with frieds and relatives who came to show their respects to this family. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful requiring dozens of little tots near the age of the deceased to carry them. The invocation was pronounced by R. ,S. Calderwood and the benediction by first councellor John O. Garfield. Interment was made in the Bear River cemetery. at Members Of Literary Club Are Entertained Lorin Miles and Mrs. Dean Capener, entertained the members of n the Litary Club at Mrs. Capener's home Wednesday evening, Sept. 25. Fifteen members and the following guests attended: Miss Golda Acord, Miss Anne Neddo, Mrs. J. D. Gunderson and Mrs. Lewis O. Johnson. President Mrs. Dick Anderson, presided and the program for the following year was discussed. The balance of the evening was spent in playing bunco, Mrs. Myron Bernett winning high score and Mrs. W. W. Richards, low score. A delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Garland-Tremonto- his beets went something over 27 tons per acre. This year on a 15 acre patch, Joe expects his crop to run to 25 tons. When asked how he did it, he replied: To Oct. 7 "I haul fertlizer all winter, grow beets all summer. That is no secret to any At the present time in Utah conperson but it surely means a heap siderable agitation is going on over when it comes to growing beets." the proposed changes in the Utah tax system. A campaign of education pretaining to the tax laws now in our B. S. state and those proposed is also being cairied on. It is for this purpose that Dr. M. H. Harris, statician of the is held-in- g In the High School paper, the Utah Taxpayers Association, Box Elder in series of a meetings "Searchlight", just published, are to week commencing be found some very timely articles for County during the Oct. 7. The date set for the meeting school, community, and personal bene- at Tremonton is Monday, Oct. 7, at fit. These articles bristle with school 8 P. M. L. D. S. Chapel. in the loyalty and cannot help but have a Dr. Harris, will touch upon the good effect upon the student body. several taxing units, analize the city Clever articles, that are filled with and and give the recounty real wit and humor, adds life and sults of a budgets comprehensive digest of spice to the publication, which, all in the Box Elder County School District all, is a very worthy issue. All taxpapers, both men and women, are cordially invited to be present. To L. Taxpayers Of Box Elder County R. H. Meet Paper Carries Articles Of Interest Mrs. W. Hadley Make Home in Tacoma Mrs. W. L. Hadley, for many years a resident of Tremonton and prominent in religious and civic affairs, is leaving this week for the east where she will visit with her relatives for From there Mrs. several weeks. Hadley, will go to the Pacific Northwest and will make her future home at Tacoma, Washington, at which place her brother resides. Her many -- 1. Tremonton Locals Mrs. L. S. Castleton, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Lyde Watkins, formerly of Los Angeles, spent a week visiting with relatives and friends in Tremonton. They left Tuesday for Salt Lake City where they will make friends regret seeing her leave this their home. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Jones of Seattle, community but will wish her success and happiness in her new home. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Capener, Miss Beth Cotterill of Salt Lake and Mr. W. A. Haight of Ogden, Son at the home of spent the week-en- d Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Haight. Mr. Vern Watkins of Los Angeles, John F. Hawkins, son of Dr. Wm. California, arrived here Tuesday of Eli Hawkins, has just returned from last week for a visit with his parents, the regional scout executive conven- Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Leo. Watkins and tion held at Long Beach, California. Mr. Hawkins will attend the National family, spent Saturday and Sunday at Scout executive school at New York the Leslie Watkins home here. Mr. Vasco and Stephen Muir of leaving here the early part of Novem ber. Chesterfield, Idaho, spent Saturday He reports a fine representation of with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Muir. While men attending the convention at Calif, here they visited the County Fair, and that scout work in the U. S. A. is returning home Sunday with a load of peaches. growing rapidly. of Dr. Eli Hawkins Returns From Calif. Everybody In Sunday THRILLS, SPILLS School, September 29 MARK OPENING In the Bear River Stake there has ben inaugurated, a slogan, "Everybody in Sunday School, Sept. 29th." This slogan was started by the stake Superintendency with the hope that many who now are not enjoying the benefits of the Sunday School will eome on that day and there familiarize themselves with what is going on there on Sunday morning, and then become a regular attendent. There Funeral services over the remains can be no doubt of the aJue of the of Reed Peterson, who died Wednes Sunday school and it is sincerely day .Septmber 18, following a three hoped by the Superintended of the months illness, were heldSunday, at Tremonton ward Sunday school that 2 o'clock ni the L .D. S. Chapel, first every member of the ward will be in councelor John Garfield, in charge. That's Sunday school, Sept. 29th. The choir furnishing the opening and next Do not fail to be Sunday. closing songs. Special music was present. rendered by George O. Nye and Co., consisting of a male quartet; a violin duet, by Alvis Anderson and Neville TO FINAL REST Son Of Prominent Local Impressive Rites Held ..' m ' NUMBER 2 For Reed Peterson In L.D.S. Chapel Sunday Hunsaker and a solo "Face to Face," was sung by Mrs. L, C. Christopher son. Tbe speakers were Dr. Odeen Luke, Jr., Principal C. E Smith, of the Bear River High School, Bishop James Walton, C. E. Forsberg, of Salt Lake City, E. H. Cornwall, C. J. Dewey, Elder Jensen, and President M. H. Welling. The speakers all told of the high esteem in which the de ceased was held relating many inci dents to show the courage he had displayed al through his life and the clean and upright life he had lived Testimony was born of the faith he had in the gospel of Christ and in the priesthood which he held. High tri. bute was paid to the family and his young wife and special mention was made of the courage and faith of Le land, the brother of the deceased, who is now serving as a missionary in the Southern States and though this sad incident has occured in the family his desire was to remain and fulfill his mission faithfully to the end. The Priests quorum with supervisor R. A, Christensen were there in a body to pay respects to their departed mem ber. The unusually large assembly of friends and relatives, which filled the chapel and the over flow room to cap acity,, banks of flowers testified of the high esteem m which the deceased and his loved ones are held in this com munity. The invocation was offered by Patriarch James P. Christensen and the benediction by second councelor Israel Hunsaker. The interment was made in the Elder Bear River City Cemetery. Jensen dedicating the grave. .Shaw & Iverson were the funeral directors. K. H. Frdial, Club Boys Win First 4-- H Places In Contests Club Boys did themselves The proud in the Boys' Judging Contest at Tremonton this year, taking first place in crop judging and first in The Riverside livestock judging. team, consisting of Stephen Hales, Howard Capener, and Dean Hales won in tfrops; and the Corinne team, consisting of Ray Reeder, Donald Cutler, and Roy Crane, won in livestock judging; also Howard Capener and Dean Hales, in the order named, were first and third high men in the livestock judging contests. Some eighty-fiv- e boys in six local communities, directed by County are Agricultural Agent Stewart, Club work taking advantage of and, in the main, are doing some excellent work this year. We hope for next year's work that more communities shall urge and aid their boys to become Club boys. Much credit is due the local club leaders for the success of the boys in club work in his local. The following are the leaders of the clubs in their respective locals: A. M. Reeder, Corinne; Leon Jensen, Bear River; R. Scholer, Tremonton; H. S. Tingey, Riverside; and Wilford Hailing, Mantua, Claudius Tolman, Honeyville. In addition to the Judging Teams winning first places, a goodly number of Club Boys won places with heifer and crops exhibits. The winners of these places will be announced in the next issue of the press. All of the boys who took part in helping to make the County Fair a success are to be congratulated. Keep the good work up. It will pay you big dividends. 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H Ward Relief Society Commence Meeting OF FAIR, RODEO Unusual Exhibits In All Departments Show The Progress Of Fair Despite fierce lighting, thunder and torrents of rain, the Box Elder County Fair went off as per schedule after an auspecious start of the first day when a record attended. The loyalty of the people of Box Elder County to its fair can never be questioned for on Friday and Saturday hundreds of people stood in the rain, which at timse came in torrents, and watched the rodeo as it progressed with the precision of oiled machinery. Never before in the history of the fair had there been gathered together such an Funeral services for Nathan Kirk- array of rodeo talent, both as to men ham, who died of diphteria, Thurs- and beast, and never before in- - the day, September 19th, were held Sun- history of the fair has the people day at the grave side in the Garland shown such a desire to attend the cemetery, with Bishop W. W. Richards same. This was amply demonstrated by the hundreds of car loads that of the Garland ward in charge. The opening prayer was offered by came from far and near to attend. A great many of them remaining all President A. R. Capener. C President ,E Smith, Ezra Jen- afternoon in the storm witnessing the sen, William King, and Bishop W. W. show. The exhibits were among the very, Richards, paid tribute to the noble finest that have been shown and; character of the deceased. Resolutions of condolence were read especially was this true in the livewhere unusual by the President of the Lions Club, a stock departments member of the Ladies' Self Culture progress was shown to have been Club and President of the Stake Pri- made. President Fishburn, has received mary Association. letters of congratulations and. many Musical selections were rendered by a quartet composed of Mark Nichols, proffers of help to the extent they, Geo. Nye, Mrs. J. J. Thompson and were able to begin now and build for.; a greater fair in 1930. These letters Mrs. D. Henry Manning. A cornet solo, "Face to Face" by G. paid high, tribute to the men and wo- G. Sweeten, and a vocal duet, "Jesus men connected with the fair for the Lover of My .Soul" by Geo. and F. L. unusual accomplishment and success of the fair in spite of the tremendous Nye. The benediction was pronounced by handicaps. Below is a complete list of all the H. P. Swinyard, and the grave dediawards made at the fair: cated by Bishop Chas Munns. The deceased was a diligent church AGRICULTURE and worker community always John Germer, Deweyville, White his power for the community in which field corn, First. Milton Anderson, Tremonton, R. F. he lived. He was gifted in music and did a D., Powers Club wheat, first. J. H. Miller, East Garland, Sweet great service in that direction, also. Sheaf corn, first. Deepest sympathy goes out to the K. Kanaka, Garland, Sugar Beets, loss. family in their great first , Blue Victor II. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT Potatoes, First. Garland, Utah. Sept.' 22, 1929. H. Kanaka, Garland, Table Carrots, first, WHEREAS: H. Kanaka, Garland, Parsnips, frist Almighty God in his infinite wisH. Kanaka, Garland, Celery, first. dom has seen fit to take from us one Welton Ward, Riverside, Pop Corn, of our most beloved friends and first. Nathan Kirkham, and K. Watanaba, East Garland, Onions, first. WHEREAS: H. Uyeda, Garland, Japanese LetIn life friend, Nate was one of the tuce, first Garland Lions Club's most faithful Dew Sanders, Fielding,' Pop Corn,; and congenial members, one of our first. most highly respected townsmen, a Moe Takagaki, Tremonton, Sheaf : most devoted husband and father, and wheat, first Mrs. Kris Peterson, Both well. Cua valiant citizen of our community, cumbers, first and G. A. Clark, Garland, Alfalfa seed, WHEREAS: first. He willingly, cheerfully and conTony S. Kawata, Honeyville, Cabstantly devoted his time, his talents bage, first. and his energy to the uplift of manBill Goring, Tremonton, Squash, kind as evidenced by his activity in first. Rolland Allen, Tremonton, Trebl his church, in his family life, and in his civic endeavors. In a special man- Barley, first. Zane Abbott, Tremonton, Bliss ner was his sweet music disseminated Potatoes, first. evrywhere for human enjoyment. Mrs. N. C. Marble, Deweyville, Ban torn Corn, firts. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Mrs. J. P. Christensen, Elwood, LarBy the Garland Lions Club that we gest Sugar Beet, first both individually as members, and E. Hansen, Tremonton, Silage Jas. to the a as group express collectively field corn, first. bereft family our heartfelt sympathy. William Mintire, Corinne, Yellow Appreciating the life of this comrade field corn, first. as we do and realizing that his A. N. Rpbbins, Tremonton, Spanish talents, his services, and his in- Onions, first. A. N. Robbins, Tremonton, Russett fluence can now be only through the posterity he has left with Potatoes, first. Ford Richards, Riverside, Swedish that us, therefore be it resolved Oats, first we pledge to the family an unfailing Gideon Holmes, Callsfort, Tomatoes, interest in their welfare, our sustain- first. ing influence in their endeavors for Milton Anderson, Tremonton, Turachievement. May he who rules over key Red Wheat, first. the destinies of all men, and who N. N. Olsen, Tremonton, Dried alone holds in his keeping the forces Beans, first. H. Uyedu, Garland, Japanese of life and peace extend to this famifirst. ly that comforting influence that illuminates life's darkest recesses and HORTICULTURE Fred Hansen, Tremontm, Apples, gives men the assurance that He rules well in all things. May the angels first. Geo. E. Cropley,, Tremonton, Banof light abide with this family and ana Apples, first. borne now burden the grievous may J. F. Rhodes, Tremonton, Yellow by them be lightened by an increased Plum, first Egg knowand ruler all wise an faith in A. Forsberg, Riverside, German ledge that some day there will be Prunes, first a John Knudson, Deweyville, Early AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Albertas,F.first. John Knudson, Deweyville, Late That a copy of these resolutions be Albertas, first. Andrew Nielsen, Dweyville, Sugar spread upon the minutes of the club, and a copy sent to the bereaved Prunes, first. Casper Andreason, Tremonton, Defamily. licious apples, first. GARLAND LIONS CLUB Charles Peterson, Tremonton, J. M. Gaddie, President. J. L. Harvy, Jr., Secretary Grapes, first. Charles Peterson, Tremonton, grapes, first. Mrs. Kim Mann, Tremonton, Apples Solemn Services Held For Nathan Kirkham Kanaka,-Garland- "v com-rad- s, F Mel-Io- n, Tremonton Relief Society will comfirst their weekly meetings, TuesM. C. Hubbard, Willard, pears, first October A first. teachers met day, M. C. Hubbard, Willard, Prunes, ir.g will be held at 1:30, and the regfirst ular meeting will start at 2:00 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Cleone Hunsaker of Erland Tremonton, Thompson, in connection with short Program and Deweyville, announce the engagement Apples, first. social. or their daughter Vera, to fcrwm j LIVESTOCK A special invitation is extended to Stohl of Tremonton. The marriage to Louis Larsen, Garland, Holstelrx all members and all who would like to take place in the early part of Octo Heifer, first. ber. (Continued on page four.) join. mence Engagement Of Daughter Announced |