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Show r MAR MVHR VALLEY LEAD1E TREMONTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER "VOLUME 5 NUMBER 11. 28, 1929. County Attorney Files BOX ELDER OFFICIALS INSIST Program, Luncheon, STOCKHOLDERS And 2nd Dec in Suit Tax Dance, Pleading MEETING VOTE AND BANKS PAY FULL TAX QUOTA In order that the playground equipWELLING . A demurrer in behalf of the county FORMER PRES-M.- H CAPENER FETED Ward Stake Officers Honor Retiring Stake Presidents - at " Monday ; evening, in the Tabernacle, the Stake and ' Officers of the Bear River turned out enmasse to honor, . Stake Ward Stake, in a testimonial, former President M. H. Welling, and former President A. R. Capener, retiring members of the Bear River Stake Presidency, which ' was reorganized at the last quarterly conference, Nov. 10th. At 7:30, while the people were gathering, several organ numbers were rendered by Gene Halliday, who had been engaged to furnish a group of organ selections. The following program-wagiven, following the organ prelude, with C. J, Dewey, as master of ceremonies: community singing, "Loves Old Sweet Song," led by George 0. Nye; invocation, by Patriarch J. P. Christensen; two quartet numbers, by Mark Nichols and Company; reading, "The Passing of the Swan", by Rhea Winters; organ selections by Gene Halliday; presentation of token to President Welling, by P. C. Patterson; presentation of token to President Capener, by Dr. Odeen Luke; response by President Welling and Capener; duet, lay Mrs. 0. A. Seager and Mrs. 0. L. by Through" and closing remarks, .JTresident C. E. Smith. Vi'After the program refreshments .ivere served, consisting ot waters, punch and candy. The gift presented to former President Welling, was a beautiful diamond stick-pin and to former President a gold watch and chain. In Capener, response to presentation of the tokens both men reviewed briefly their activities in the Stake ,relating some of the experiences gained, expressing their appreciation for the opportunity that had placed them in a position to be so closely associated with a people whom, they said, they loved more than any other people. Among this, people, they said they would be willing, in fact, wanted to live and die and as the scriptures, of old? also to be buried. ; . s 1 , treasurer was filed in the District Court by county attorney Lewis Jones yesterday to the suit of the County banks to have their taxes declared invalid. It is set out that national and state banks are incorrectly joined in one suit when under the rules two actions should have been commenced. When asked as to whether or not the banks had secured an injunction to restrain the collection of the taxes, Mr. Jones said they had not to date and that in the event they did not pay their taxes just the same as any other citizen by November 30th, the treasurer will be requested to proceed to sell the banks' property for non payment of taxes. Two Elk, Reward For Hunters' Determination Early this week, Harry Taylor, C, R. Steffin and James H. Hess, Jr., set out in questfor a couple of elk they seen and marked on a previous hunt earlier this fall. That they were determined to get them at any cost, i sevidenced by the fact that Harry has several stitches on his face and several bad bruises on his nose and head; Con, is nursing a broken rib or two; while James H. received a broken bone in his hand and some bumps. It all happened near the Collinston hill, when the steering gears, of the car in which they were riding came loose throwing the car out of control and tipping it over, badly damageing it as well as the occupants, as above stated. Mr. Steffen and Hess, came back to Tremonton, secured another car and continued on their journey. In the meantime, Mr. Taylor, was having the cuts in his face sewed up at a Logan , - Hospital.- ; y y After they were all patched up they continued on their way in search of the Monarch of the Glen. That they were rewarded for the pluck and determination shown, was easily conceived when the next day they came driving in with two six pronged elk.'. Speakers At Mass Meeting Deal With Subject From Various Angles And Resolutions Passed Upholding Attitude Of Commissioners That Taxes Must Be Paid Farmers and Business men gathered at the Bear River High School Auditorium, Saturday, of last week to discuss the tax problems. Meeting was called to order by President Leland J. Hansen, of the North Box Elder Farm Bureau. ' A group of 100 farmers were present representing a smattering from every section of the county. Among the speakers for the evening were Senator Tracy R. Welling, Mr. Lewis Jones, County Attorney; Deputy County assessor, Mr. Ephriam Bergeson, president State Farm Bureau Commissioner G. G. Sweeten and Commissioner Isreal Hunsaker. , Mr. Hansen outlined the purpose of the meeting, pleading that some action be taken during it, that would in effect on future be course of our banks. He then called upon Senator Welling to give a summary of the banks attitude in our county. Mr. Welling stated that the said banks offer; to pay 35 per cent of their taxes, that he considered the Farm Bureau as an organization felt highly honored in that the county officials had ask them to assist in the problem before the county. He stated further that the Commissioners decided to fight the issue to the limit. Mr. Jones then took the floor outlining the attitude of the banks and the legal justification, going back ip history to point out how National Banks had been protected from paying more taxes in states than other money or institutions. That in Utah the possibilities were good for the banks winning out in their complaint. He then outlined three courses that might be followed out in relative by tax payers and county officials, pointing out the necessity of public opinion being back of the later action. 1. That of a indifferent attitude on the question might be taken, letting the courts decide the issue. ; r 2. "That the county assessor be instructed to assess for the year 1929, all taxable property owned by and in possession of and controlled by the banks which has not heretofore been taxed and which is legally taxable." 3. Thatall bank deposits be taxed the full rate as provided in Sec. 2, Article 13 of the constitution. He then' pointed out how banks evade full listing of their taxable property. Re- fenng to a bank in Box Elder having a capital stock of $100,00 and claiming an offset of $104,000 for real e&tate owned by said bank, showing that the entire capital stock was paying no taxes. That their statement to the bank examiners revealed that they owned no real estate. He further stated that the value of property under sale contract to individuals, who had made but few payments was included in this offset at their full sale value, which amount was deducted from the banks taxable assets altho the farmers were keeping up the taxes on the property he was under contract to buy. . Mr. Spencer Taylor was present by request of the Farm Bureau and wan given the floor for a few minutes in which he outlined the attitude of the banks. Stating (1) that the banks had no intention of placing any greater burden on the property owners. He offered as an example of the in consistency of the state taxing laws by saying that the National Copper Bank, of Salt Lake is worth about $28,000,000, and pays $50,000 in taxes, that the Western Building and Loan is worth about the same and pays That the banks $1,000.00 taxes. wanted this condition equalized. He further stated that he thought agriculture was taxed heavier than any other industry in Utah. The time was then turned over to questions, from the taxpeyers. Mr. A. L. Cook, asked if his taxes would be higher if the banks didn't pay their full assessment. The chair asked Mr. . far-reachi- , com-pcteti- ve Ephriam Burgeson to answer this question which he did in a thorough way,' saying that either taxes would be higher or money for county needs would be less. He stated that the banks of the state usually paid about $165,000.00 dollars, that if they paid 35 of that amount the state would be short $100,000. which the property owners would have to make up. He there commented on the fact that our banks in Box Elder had such a large offset from their taxable assets. He stated he was a director in two banks but he still had something to learn. (Murmur from crowd.) He said if all their capital is in real estate where do they get money to work on. Mr. Jones interrupted saying that the report was for taxing purposes only that the report was decidedly different for the state bank examiner. Mr. Bergeson continued, stating he did not have much sympathy for the banks attitude as they rebeled just when the tax problem was before the people and they had not rallied to the support of the property owners, who were contending for readjustments but instead had affiliated themselves with the associated industries (comonly known as the Utah Tax "Dodgers" Payer's Ass'n). An organization not interested in equalizing the burden of taxation but endeavoring to protect big business.) Many questions were asked and answered the discussion becoming so intense that a motion was put before the meeting by Senator Tracy R. Welling that the body of tax payers go on record as favoring the County Corn's stand and that we back them to the last in collecting a full tax from our banks, going so far if need be to assess and collect all taxes that have been evaded in the past. Seconded by R.. A. Capener and passed over whelmingly, a few not voting, and none oppossed. Many thought were expressed on the subject. ,Some suggesting that unless the banks fell in line and paid their taxes that the farmers take a similar attitude and offer to pay only part of theirs. It was humorously suggested that if such an action were taken you would see officials of all descriptions sliding out of the Capitol building on their backs wondering where their pay check was coming from. The opinion was that this method may be used next year as a last resort. It was suggested that perhaps even property owners could find some technicality in which to justify their claim as the banks have. The" cost of fighting the banks was erroniously estimated in the body of the meeting. On checking up with the County Attorney it was learned that the cost would be practically nothing. As the hour was getting late Mr. Bergeson was given a few minutes to answer the question. "What can the taxpayers in Box Elder do to help their cause in the contemplated extra He session of our state Legislature? answered, (1) Moral support of the people for the Farm Bureau Tax Committee. (2) Financial support. With the latter the former will be secure so he stressed the need of money so that organized agriculture wuold have a voice in the readjustment of our tax system. Senator main four read the Welling Tracy points that the tax adjusting committee were recommending to the Legislature Tax Committee, showing that the farmers side was hardly mentioned and that interest must be stimulated, and money sent or no change would be brought about to favor agriculture. Mr. Hansen then finished by saying that the Farm Bureau was the proper agency and such money received would be forwarded to the proper place where it could be used to foster a more just method of taxation in Utah. .When Harry doesn't feel in the huijfor to tell how it all happened and in the way it did happen, he says he got his elk and also his face by waving a red flag at the bull elk and in the tops of the mountains did an arena job, the envy of any 15 Mr. Child eleven pronger. Dies andIf this seems ahis"believe it or not" must be conceded that it story, ' Following a lingering illness of whether they got their cuts and months. two more than LaVern, 15 bruises by the Ford or Tr.onth old daughter and only child of the elk, it required grit and skill to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Deakin, of Blue bring home the bacon. Creek, died Tuesday morning at Firth, Ic'aho, at the home of Mrs. Deakin's sister. Of The Deakins, had gone to Idaho for while there the child , pz a visit and suddenly grew worse making it imBefore launching on a new 1930 possible to return to their home in ' Elue Creek. membership drive the North Box Co. to conbe Bureau wishes in Elder held will Farm Funeral services' Tremonton at the L. D. S. Chapel, vey to the people some of the accomFriday, at 2 P. M. Interment will be plishments during the past 10 months in the Tremonton City Cemetery. of 1929. In looking backwards we can see where more could have been accomplished had our membership Of work been done the previous year. G. This we intend to do now for 1930. 1. Completed its organization. 2. Put on a successful membership A surprise party, in honor of the 9th anniversary of R. G. Watt, was drive. 3. Served the best attended banquet held at his home, in Thatcher, Satur social held in years. and November 23rd. Present day evening 3. (a) Sponsored a weeks course at the occasion were all of Mr. and Mrs. Watt's children, including some in farm management. ' Dairying, .23 grand children and other relatives. poultry and hay growing were dis': The happy event was kept a secret cussed. y in so far as the honored guest was 4. Showed Farm Bureau pictures concerned and he was made doubly the first time in northern Utah. liappy to find assembled in his home Lumber bought collectively run into over a 100,000 feet a saving of 35 all of his children and and other rel- - and other building materials as well. a brother and sister ' atives. ' 6, Wool sacks were bought at a reMany family reminiscences were duced price. ' enjoyed to a late hour in the evening 7. Two and a half cents per lb. when a delicious luncheon was served. saved on 8000 lbs. of binder twine to Those present included the follow-- . members besides forceing our : coming;: Mr. and. Mrs.. Calvin Waldron, petitors to our price. Thus saving L. Mr. and W, A. Westmoreland, Mr. and money to all. ' W!IHm W.tf Mt or,A Mr 8. Organiized a legislative comRoyal C. Robins, Mr .and Mrs. Okeath mission to help representative get a Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. public opinion on certain measures reWood, , Grace and ' Lois Watt, a lating to agriculture. 9. Sent $250.00 to tax commission, brother, John" G. Watt, and his wife; a sister, Mrs. James E. Ellison, niece of Utah State Farm Bureau, helping Mrs. Heber Whitesides, Charles Dra- to get an amendment to the constituMrs. J. L. Harvey went to Ogden Mr. and Mrs. Millan Peck motored per and wife and four children, from tion to equalize the tax burden. 10. Sponsored and put over the to Preston, Idaho, Sunday to see last Friday evening ,to attend a banLayton, Mrs. D." E. Adams, Marie and Mildred Westmoreland and Clarence first extensive weed eradication work Grant Van Fleet who met with an quet given by the Ogden City Feder' ation of Women's clubs. "Vance. automobile accident. C (Continued on page eight) . of Month and Mrs. Deakin, " cow-bo- bull-dogg- y, ed bull-doggn- ig Farm Bureau Work This Year Summarized 69th Anniversary R. Watt, Celebrated y-v- . grand-childre- n, -- - SIUm 4 . - ': ment may be paid for when it falls due, the W. C. T.U. organization are planning and working in order to present to the public a community entertainment, luncheon and dance, which will be held Monday, December 2nd, in the L. D. S. Hall. The program will consist of a variety of stunts and special numbers to be given by different civic and religious organizations. This, it is 'elt by the committee in charge, will furnish a highly pleasing and entertaining program, at which the general public is earnestly requested to attend. The program will commence at 8 P. M. Valuable Heifer Will Club Be Given 4-- H 8-PIE- CE REFRESHMENTS FREE ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR r Greater Efficiency At a stockholders meeting held Friday night, in the Commercial Club Rooms, the stockholders, representing a majority of the outstanding stock of the company, voted in favor of the merging of the Tremonton and Garland Mills. John P. Holmgren, called the meet- -. ing to order and read the notice that had been published stating the intention of the consolidation of the two mills. He outlined the proposed merger and the benefits that he thought would be derived from such action. Many questions were asked concerning the standing of the two mills and their relative values. It was shown that the Garland Mill ' had the latest model of flour making machinery in it and was considered, according to recent inventories of their respective values to worth ratio of two for one when compared with the Tremonton Mill. It was pointed out by Mr, Holmgren and Mr. Michalias, that the two mills could be run with practically the same over head as either one. The ' called to for manuflour be plan only factured at the Garland mill while at the Tremonton Mill, all the chopping and making of different feeds would be done there." . Logan, R. E. Everly, manager of the Carnation Stock farms, Seattle, Washington, offers a purebred Hoi. stein heifer calf for the most outcalf club memstanding Holstein ber in Utah, according to a letter just received by D. P. Murray, state club leader. The calf will be awarded at the Ogden Livestock show in January. The specifications for qualification to receive the prize are outlined as follows: 1. Animals exhibited in this contest must be owned by the club member and. registered with the association of America in the member's name. 2. Contestants must be active club members and must have been Holstein calf actively engaged in club work for at least months in 1929, . : ....... t,,4-v,,- . and they shall be between the ages of 10 and 20 years, inclusive, on January proposed, and the proposal carried, that the stockholders present vote on 1, 1930. 3. Reports and stories must bo ac- a merger with the following stipucurate records of expenses and re- lations: that a dividend be declared ceipts of the contestants' projects on fronj.the earnings of the Tremonton the animals exhibited for at least Mill, before turning over the surplus eight months in 1929. Consideration into the hew company if it should be will be given for a twelve month's formed and that the ratio in which record. Each story, of at least 400 they would be merged would be two words, should include a history of the for one in the favor of the stockclub mem- holder of the Garland Mill. contestant's work as a stockholders handwere present ber; also, activities as such, and what ' dairy calf club work is doing for each ed slips upon which they were to amount the write of shares and owned respective community. 4. Contestants will be expected to yes or no, for or against the merger. care for and exhibit their own animals When the stock was counted it was shown that 2,000 shares was a margin at. the Ogden show. 5. Contestants' reports and stories in favor of the merger, ; must be in the Ftate club office on or before Jan. 5, 1929. The animals will be judged according to the following card: Animal, (condition due to care and feeding), record and story (report for at The Bear River Chapter of Future least eight months), fitting and Farmers of America, ; the 20 and showmanship, Bear River high school, formerly herdsmanship, Ag. Club, will stage its Annual Ball, on December 6th, at the high school gymnasium. Novel decorations very xlif fercnt than Local ever before have been arranged for. To The best music to be had and refreshments, appealing to the appetite are From this issue on, L. B. Steffin, assured by the committee in charge. manager of the Local plant of the The proceeds of the dance will go for Utah Poultry Producers Ass'n, will the purchasing of mounted birds to have an article on puoltry every week. bulid up a museum, for the school. These articles will deal with all phases Everybody is invited to come and of the industry and will no doubt be participate in the good that is guar" very profitable to poultry raisers. anteed to all. Questions may be ask and will be answered in the following issue of the Leader, after they are received. The first of these articles by Mr. Dec. 7 Steffin will be found on page eight of the issue. The annual Relief Society Bazaar, will be held Saturday, December 7th, at which the usual articles will be for sale. A fish" pound will be had for i children. Pop corn and candy will also 4 !. 4-- H " 4-- H 4-- H A 4-- H Future Farmers To Stage Annual Ball 25; 25, 20. Mgr. of Ass'n Poultry Furnish Items V Annual Relief Society Bazaar, Satur., I Garland Personals Mrs. W. G. Carter entertained the Tremonton Bridge Club, Garland Thursday evening of last week. The members of the Faculty club of the high school were entertained, Wednesday afternoon of last week, at the home of Mrs. John Benson. Miss Ruth Johnson assisted the ' hostess. Mr. Horace Bigler of Brigham City was a special guest of the club and gave a very interesting talk on the "Phillipine Islands." Music was furnished by Warren and lone Conger, of Tremonton. ' A delicious luncheon was served by the hostesses. The special guests Includ' ed: Mrs. John Chambers, Mrs. Oluf Mr. Miss and lone Conger Johnson, Warren Conger. Mrs. John Bishop has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred , Bishop. bo sold. The bazaar will open with a children's dance at 2 P. M. In the evening a grand ball will be given. All who hold season tickets will be admitted with. them. Those who do not have tickets the price of admission for them will be 50c. ' Two very fine quilts will be sold. , NOTICE! More subscription ' money was sent in last week to our request than in any time since we have owned the paper. For it we thank you kindly. There are many yet who have not done so. If you want the paper to keep coming say it with your subscription fee. $2.00 per year. Thanks. (Continued on page eight.) Atinual Future Farmers' Ball MUSIC - - RHYTHM ACES' Tremonton and Garland Mills Consolidate For a B. R. H. GYM. DEC. 6, 1929 ORCHESTRA EVERYONE INVITED |