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Show J '; - J MVEl .fi! R TREMONTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1933 VOLUME EIGHT Merchants Join Lions In Raising Needed Funds COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS FEDERAL LOAN PLAN Other Projects Brought Up at Meeting; Road Here Included r r The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, July 3rd. 1933. at 10:00 o'clock a. m.. A full quorum was present. The minutes of the previous regular session which was held June 19th, 1933, were read and upon motion duly seconded were approved. A delegation consisting of Lewis Jones, pres. of the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce; J, Wesley Horsley, sec; James Jensen, chairman of the JBox Elder County Relief Committees; City Councilman C. W. Merrell; Chas. Whitworth, chairman of the Roads Committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce; George Anderson, cashier of the State Security Bank of Brig-haCity; W. T. Davis, clerk of the school board and N. Chris Simonsen, all representing the Box Elder County Commercial Club and Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of presenting to them matters which were the outgrowth of a meeting held by citizens who discussed the advisability of taking advantage of the Crovernment's offer in the matter of giving certain funds for public works. It was the general expression that the people of Box Elder County should anticipate her needs for the next four five years and then make an effort ."to obtain the necessary funds with which to accomplish such a program. There are various projects which merit consideration ,a number of which were brought up for discussion. First there is the need of more water for the ten thousand acres of land lying south of Brigham City extending to the Utah Hot Springs, also land lying north of Brigham and south of the terminus of the Hammond canal. There is the road programs which have not been completed, such, as the reoiling of the "Nerth String road and the SnowtiWel cutoff, also the construction of the road leading south into Park Valley; a proposed change at North Willard where the road circles the hill; the new bridge on North Main in Brigham City; a new bridge over the Malad (Please Turn to Page Three) m ' n, fpr Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Woods to Make Home In Oakland, California Mr .and Mrs. W. E. Woods, residents of this community for more than left Mondav. Julv 3. by auto Oakland. California, where they .for ::mll make their future home. Mr. Woods was an expert orchardist and has operated a model orchard in Elwood during this time. The orchard, however, is now a memory, as the trees have all been pulled and the ground has been rented to Andrew Romer and sons, who will operate it in diversified lines of farming. Mr. Romer will leave in a few days in a truck to take the household furniture to their new location in California. Mr. and Mrs. Woods are citizens of the highest type and have acquired a host of friends in this community who sincerely regret that they have found it necessary to move away. These friends extend to them their sincere wishes for their good luck and happiness in their new location. Kay Holdaway Tendered A Surprise Party Friday A delightful surprise party was tendered Ray Holdaway at the home of Rasmus Christensen, of Bear River City, Friday evening, by his wife, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Christensen. A large number of friends from Tremonton gathered at the home and gave L Mr. Holdaway a real old time surprise. Mrs. Holdaway had prepared a sump tuous dinner and a very clever and interesting set of games and stunts, very much out of the ordinary, which furnished a very delightful evening of joyous entertainment. 2 Ruth Chatterton Coming to Liberty She made a name for herself in 'Frisco and 'Frisco made a name for her .... It'al "Frisco Jenny" starring Ruth Chatterton, at the Liberty Theatre, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, July OthlOth and 11th. The incomparable American star greater than in "Madame X", as the who might have lady of Diamonds housewife if she been just another hadn't set her wedding day a month too late. EADi&jJ& In the Lions club meeting Wednesday evening, the fact was brought up that the club had a number of projects upon which it was working, the com pletion of which would mean a benefit . i J T-ROH- DIES IN CALIF. TUES. EVENING Came to Valley 39 Years Ago; Is Father of Local Business Man it: " If the new road were made, what percentage of the traffic would travel that road? We venture to say that it would be a very small percentage. The school busses, from the west ,and people living in Tremonton and western territory would certainly not go down the hill that in the winter and summer time is always dangerous, and make a left handed turn on a through highway that carries a steady1 stream of traffic in preference to taking the road that is now traveled. The fact of the matter is, as we see it, the present road would be less dangerous. Then take the traffic that comes from the north into Tremonton. A large percentage, we would say up to 75 percent of the cars, are coming into Tremonton to shop and for other purposes. Is it likely that they would consider it a better highway and less dangerous to come on the new road than to continue on the present road. We venture to say, they would not. And a complete analysis of the traffic regulation on this corner from three ways, if the new road were built, would seem to complicate matters and should most certainly be given thorough consideration before several thousand dollars is spent in building a new highway, which would lessen the dangers; very little, if any. The business men of this community are not concerned to a great extent with this project one way or the other so long as the Powell corner is fixed first. But as we get their view point, they will insist with all right and power, as citizens who are more vitally interested, or as much so, as anyone else in the safety of the traveling public into their city, that this corner which will always carry rkost of "the traffic, whether a new road is built or not is made safe. There is no question but that the coiner can be made safe for far less money than would be required to build a new road, which when finished would have right angle turns on the south end, joining a through highway, and is our opinion would not serve the public any better or with less danger than the present road would with the corner widened, or cut through as many have been on the main highway of today. As we view it then, if the Powell corner is widened, the present road would be the best and the safest and there would be as much need for the proposed road as a dog has for two tails. Word is received of the death of Jens T. Rohde, 73, of Los Angeles, California, formerly a resident of this place, having came here 39 years ago. Mr. Rhode resided in this community until about three years ago, when he moved to Los Angeles, where he lived With his daughter and at which place he died, Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. According to reports, he was sick only two days, and death came from causes incident to old age. His son. Robert, of Pocatello. left for Los -- Angeles- to accompany . the body here for burial. Shortly after arriving in this valley with his wife and son, Henry, local business man, Mr. Rohde purchased a farm in Elwood, which he operated until a few years ago. During his residence in this community, he and his good wife were stalwart and industrious citizens, contributing much to the building up of the community. They reared a large family of boys and girls, one of which is among most highly respected citizens. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Elwood ward. According to his son, Henry, Mr. Rohde made a request, before he would Club Oppose consent to leave this valley, that when he passed. away his body should be brought here for burial among his friends and loved ones, and accordingluncheon The regular ly, every detail of his request is being of the Lions club was held in the compiled with. basement of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Surviving are the following sons and Fred Gephart Wednesday evening. daughters: Mrs. Anna Crum, Mrs. E. The luncheon, which was served by the J. Lane, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. E. primary organization, was delicious J. Bloom, Redland, Calif.: Robert and very much enjoyed by the memRohde, Pocatello; and Henry Rohde of bers. this place. Following the luncheon, a business session was held in which many problems were brought up for discussion. The question of sending Lion President Bishop to the national convention was discussed with a result Sunday evening, part of the exercis- that the club pledged the money allot-e- d for this trip and a committee was es of sacrament meeting of the Tremonton ward will be devoted to a mu- appointed to collect the funds. sical program in keeping with the ocBecause of the agitation for a new casion, which will be given by Mrs. road from the hospital to Powell's corMary A. Hansen, of Bear River City, ner to connect up with the highway and Mrs. Margaret Johnson, of the north, the meeting was turned into an same place. open discussion of the project and afA few weeks ago, these two artists ter explaining the proposed road and delighted an audience in a vocal and its advantages as well as its disad instrumental recital and in order that vantages, the club voted unanimously more people may have an opportunity against the road on the grounds that to hear them, Bishop Walton invited the spending of several thousands of them to use forty minutes of the time dollars on a new road was wholly unnecessary when the present road, Sunday evening. In connection with the musical pro- which is paved, could be made just as gram, a TboTt address, with the regu- safe ,if not more so, with less money lar preliminary exercises, will be giv- by the widening or cutting off the en. The public is cordially Invited to Powell corner. The motion that carried was that they disapproved the attend. construction of the road from the hospital north to the Powell comer until the Powell corner had been made safe 22 for the traveling public. 17 The road committee was instructed President 0. L. Brough of the North to convey the sentiment of the 40 Box Elder Farm Bureau calls atten- business men who were present at the tion to the big weed drive to be con- meeting with respect to this road and ducted from the 17th to the 22nd of to request a hearing with the county commissioners on this road project bethis month. Mr. Brough calls upon all farmers fore any action was taken by them. to clean the weeds from their fences Other business pertaining to the acand ditch banks and other places tivities of the club was taken up after where they are obstructing the view which the club adjourned. of the farms and homes. Civic clubs and business men are Apostle and Mrs. Joseph F. Merrill asked to join in this war on the weed of Salt Lake City, called at the home that will some day claim the farms of Mr. Merrill's sister, Mrs. Andrew of this state unless a more energetic Morrison, while enroute to Holbrook, campaign is carried on against them. Idaho to attend conference there. Tre-monto- The bank committee representing the Tremonton Lions and the business men of this community, since the meeting held last Friday, have prepared a questionnaire that is being distributed among the business men and farmers throughout the valley calling for certain information which is filled in, sealed and delivered to the Davis County bank. The committee reports that the reception given them has been verv sat-isfactory and that a splendid spirit of cooperation prevails, which will eventually establish a bank of strong ; resources in this community. The meeting, at which Mr. Grant Clark attended, was well represented by the business men and those inter. ested and the plan of operation and the problems confronting the opening of the bank were outlined, none of which seemed insurmountable and a fine spirit of optimism prevailed. Seldom has this community been more interested and determined in any project than in securintr a bank. With such determination and enthusiasm it seems that it cannot fail. (Editorial) agitation in connection with THERE IS considerable of a new highway from the main road, east of the hospital, to the Powell corner and north to Garland. Two or three editorials have appeared in the Garland Times with respect to this matter but up to the present time the business men of Tremonton have taken little interest in the project. Wednesday evening, in the Lions club meeting, the Lions went on record with respect to their attitude, the report of which appears in another part of this issue. This paper, in previous issues of some time back, has had considerable to say with respect to the present road between this city an Garland and the dangerous curve at Powell's" corner. And if the making of the proposed road, as advocated by the Times, would cure the ills and the dangers of this corner then we would most certainly favor the new road. We may not be right, but here is the other side of the question as we see JOSEPH SHRIBER BADLY INJURED IN RUNAWAY Son of Prominent How ell Family is Dragged By Horses Lions Important Meeting for Road New of Wheat Growers, Mon. Building semi-month- Special Music to be Heard Sunday Evening Big Weed Drive to be Conducted from to ly An important meeting to all wheat growers of this section is to be held in the L. D. S. chapel Monday evening, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Baughn, from Washington, D. C, will be the speaker at the meeting and will explain the Allotment plan and the acreage reduction feature, which is of vital interest to every wheat grower in this community. Wheat growers who see this notice will do your neighbor a favor to call and inform him of this important meeting. B. R. F. F. A. to Joseph Shriber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shriber, of Howell, met with a very painful and serious accident on their ranch at Howell, Monday. According to reports the young man was hauling hay on a slip and had it partly loaded with hay when something went wrong with the doubletrees. He stepped in front of the slip to adjust them when the horses became frightened and started running. Before he could get control of them, they crossed a ditch,, which threw him off his balance and his foot caught under the slip and drew him under the same. He was dragged under the slip by the running horses for a dis tance of 400 yards. His father, who was working near by at the stack, saw the team as it started to run. He unhooked the horse off the derrick and pursued after them. When he overtook and stopped them he could see only his son's foot projecting from under the slip. He summoned help and his injured son was extricated from under it. His mouth and nose were so filled with dirt that he was unable to talk and his body, from head to foot, was terribly bruised, the skin being torn off and the flesh burned. Dr. White was summoned and it was necessary to completely cover him with bandages. Fortunately no bones were broken, but he received a large gash under his chin. On examination it was found that his lungs were also filled with dirt but it is hoped that this condition can be overcome without any serious effects from that source. His mother, who is a trained nurse, with years of experience, is at his bed side and offering every attention that it possible for human hands to give. The many friends of the injured young man and his family wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Take The Bear River chapter of the future farmers of America will leave Friday, July 14, for a tour through the Yellowstone Park. The week will be spent in the park. The trip is for future farmers only and all members who plan on making the trip must be in attendance at a club meeting, which will be held Monday evening, July 10, at 8:15, where arrangements for the trip will be made. Postal Kate To Effect Rural Routes Only R. S. Calderwood re- ports that there is some confusion with respect to the change in the postal rates which went into effect July 1. lite only rate that it effected was the local rate, that is the rural routes, Hog-ga- n in Auto Accident Trip to Yellowstone Postmaster FORTY-TW-O Bank Committee Asks FIVE PERSONS Filing of Questionnaire A WORD ABOUT THE PROPOSED NEW ROAD. to all business men in Tremonton and j in fact all citizens. It was pointed out that on such work the members f of the Lions club should not be the only ones asked to contribute money with which to complete these projects. In line with this thought, a committee was appointed to call upon the business men, who were not represented by a membership in the club, to contribute. By noon Thursday, this committee had covered most of such business houses and had received a liberal donation from each one of them. This splendid spirit of cooperation and good will cannot be too highly praised and it is this sort of spirit and sportsmanship that has made this city one of the most progressive and outstanding of its size in the state. All Hail! Forward, Tremonton. This is the spirit. JENS NUMBER Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hoggan, of Bur- ley, Idaho, formerly of this city, narrowly escaped serious injury Satur day of last week, while enroute to this city. According to reports. Mrs. Hogiran was driving the car while Mr. Hoggan was doing some figuring when suddenly Mrs. Hoggan lost control of the car and it tipped over before she was aware of what was happening. Ihe car was damaged somewhat but fortunately Mr. and Mrs. Hoggan were not injured, except for a severe nerv ous shock received by Mr3. Hoggan. Their many friends here are happy that the accident was not attended with more serious results. Mutuals to Direct Summer Recreation During the summer months last year, the Mutual Improvement associ ations of this city carried on six weeks of successful recreational activities at the city park. Old and young participated and a grand competition final was held at the close of the season. The Mutuals announce that a sim NOTICE For various reasons the ilar program will be carried on during the present season on Tuesday and Daughters of the Pioneers will not of each week. The public is Thursday met Thursday, July 13th. invited to come and join in the play. which heretofore have required 3 cents postage and now only require 2 cents. All other rates remain the same and any first class mail going beyond the routes of the postoffice in which one resides will require the usual 3 cents postage. SEVERELYHURT INAUTOWRECIC Driver of Car Loses Control as Tire Blows Out; Crashes Headon Five persons were severely injured in an automobile accident Wednesday evening about 1:30 on the highway near the home of John Bronson, in Elwood. " According to Stanley Cropley and Filbrun Ogden who, with Miss Anna Mortensen, were the occupants of the ford coupe, the accident happened when the left front tire of their cat blew out just before passing another ford car coming north, in which Virgil Francom and Peter Easmussen were riding. When, the tire blew out, Mr. Ogden, who was driving the Ford coupe, lost control of the car and it crashed headlong into the Francom car, which had been steered off the road in order to avoid the accident. The impact was so great that the cars were demolished and interlocked, the front of the one one car resting up on the other. The flying glass from both cars badly cut the occupants. Stanley Cropley was cut more se verely than the other occupants, it re quiring 32 stitches to close the wound around his lips, nose and face, t Peter. Rasmussen was severely cut about the face, it requiring 25 stitches to close his wounds. Virgil Francom received a large gash in his left arm and had a tooth knocked out, besides othet bruises. Miss s Mortensen was cut about the legs . and received minor bruises and badly shocked nerves. Mr. Ogden was also cut about the face, re quiring 12 stitches to close his wounds. He also received a cut on the arm and some fractured ribs. According to information, they were driving at a rate of about 35 miles an hour. The other car was being driven at a very sloWrate of speed, not to exceed 15 miles. According to those who viewed the cars at the time of the accident and following it, it was only a miracle that they were not killed. Upon hearing the report of the crash, John Bronson went to the scene of the accident and assisted Mr .and Mrs. Lea Dunn, of this city, who happened along just at the time of the crash, in bringing the injured to the Valley hospital, where their wounds were treated. Though the injuries are very painful and will no doubt leave some scars on the face, the injured are able to be about the streets this morning and no serious defects are expects to result from their injuries. , ' Farmers Will Form Local Associations To Control Wheat Individual farmers will have a di rect tieup with the Federal wheat ad ministration under the plans of the agricultural adjustment act, through local wheat growers' production con trol associations which will be organized in the near future, according1 to information received at the extension service of the Utah State Agricultural . college. , These meetings will be called by county agents or by men especially appointed to direct the oganization work in counties not seved by agents, Director William Peterson said. Representatives elected at each of these local meetings by the farmers who decided to cooperate with the reduction program will constitute the board of directors of the county wheat control association ,the organization of participating farmers which will direct local application of the wheat plan. Thi3 board of directors, or control board, will in turn elect officers, including a president, and secretary. The secretary will usually be the county agricultural agent or other man in direct charge of the organization features. An executive committee of three, with the president of the county board of directors serving as chairman, will then be elected by the board of directors. This executive committee will function as the allotment committee for the county, representing the entire county adjustment association in dealing with the State and Federal wheat administrations and in checking and passing on local matters of administration. The county allotment committee will be the fundamentally important administrative unit in the whole plan for applying the wheat reduction program. The organizations will be The farmer who wishes information on the wheat plan before he is reached by the local organization work, can get this by communicating with his local county agricultural agent or with his state director of ex" tension work. vice-preside- , g. |