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Show SEAR EWER VALLEY LEADER xin TREMONTON CITY, UTAH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1937 APPLE GROWERS it MARCH OF TIME OF TIM T THE EDITORS NUMBER ELEVEN ELDER CHARLES MEET MONDAY A. CALLIS SPEAKS L D. S. HALL TO LARGE CROWD State, County Officials Talk On Organization To Better Conditions Blessings Obtained By Obedience Told In In- IN I RECESSIONAL n, cwtNGTON As Congress con. irl Washington last week for uj special session tau Mint Franklin Delano Roosevelt set fort? the immediate ills of the U. S. what as he saw them, suggested them: about should be done New Deal power I) Alarmed by utilities companiprivate compeUtion, an estimated postponed have es spirational Talk A meeting of the apple growers of the valley was held in the L. D. S. church Tuesday evening, at which the conjested market conditions were aired by prominent state and county officials and the apple growers present. County Agent Robert H. Stewart acted as chairman and opened the worth of construction. To meeting by making a brief statement of the conditions that he had found press' conference the President sugwould Government (Please Turn to Page Four) gested that the with private utilities. which (2) A U. S. Housing boom, STORES since constantly been predicted has to 1931 and has as constantly failed been has proposed long materialize, countWhile the thunder and lightning, as the classic remedy for the economic ills. The President last which occured during the ry's writing of week promised to ask Congress for this article and the beautiful and mild a boom, fall that this valley is enjoying are legislation to help such that Marriner Eccles and oth not the signs that would remind one er recent White House visitors were that Christmas is only a month away, actually a committee" appointed to a sure sign, however, is to be found find ways to interest private capital in the beautifully decorated windows and stores of this city with wonderin backing it. busiful Christmas merchandise, toys and (3) For the past two years, ness has been groaning that taxes on Jifts. undistributed profits and capital gains Tempting as are the windows, it are in effect a capital levy and a is hard for one to believe that Christmas is so fast approaching so Mr. severe obstacle to recovery. Indications last week were that the Presi- Merchant reminds his patrons in spite dent was in favor of modifying both, of all the conflicting signs, to shop if only as a token of what his friends early and get choice selections of a wished to be regarded as his "changed wide variety of holiday merchandise. attitude" toward business in general. Every citizen of the valley A have a merrier Christmas and surely a In his message to Congress the President emphasized that- - any such tax more prosperous New Year if he revisions should be made for the part- spends his dollars at home. icular benefit of "small business- An overflow crowd was present ' tyk-- ' y DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS , 1620-19- 37 ii men." The Academy of Political Science, a prosperous group of U. S. businessmen, professors and economists, last week gathered for its 57th annual meeting at Manhattan's Hotel Astor, heard a newsmak-in- g speech on "The Federal Budget," by U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. But before Mr. Morgenthau got a chance to say anything at all, he heard two speeches ably marshaling the grievances of Business against the New Deal. As alert as a college debator, he thoughtfully pursed his lips while Virginia's Senator Harry A joint Relief Society bazaar of the Tremonton First and Second Wards will be held on the afternoon of December 4. Many useful articles, baked foods, etc. will be offered for sale. Inasmuch as many of the articles will be suitable for Christmas presents, people are asked to see and visit the bazaar before buying their Christmas presents. A childrens dance will be given in connection with the bazaar. Lions Meet In New Club Rooms Wed. F. Byra and Partner S. Parker Gilbert of J. P. Morgan & Co. proceeded Wednesday night the Lions club to needle the New Deal's fiscal policy. held its first meeting in their new As Secretary Morgenthau uprose club rooms, which have been prepared for his rebuttal, the applause was over the bank. These rooms will be more polite and enthusiastic. was warm and comfortable day and night to come far more spontaneously as, and will make a splendid assembly It the Secretary adjusting his pince-ne- z, carefully read the most satisfying public words Business has heard from Washington since the inception of its "Breathing Spell" two years ago: for the Lions and other civic and community meetings in the furoom r-- ... LOW DOWN ' It kinda seems like every time you turn around, you will run across somebody who Is makin' himself a living, in some nice and easy way, or gettin' himself elected on some idea that sounds great, but caves in right Prompt, thereafter. And the ducks who peddled light-rr- " rods, 50 years ago, they are in k! kinderSarten, when you think about how people are gettin' organized "ow, for something or other, on this f!de r that, and diggin' up dues by million. And the fellers collectin' the dues, they don't wear checkered 8ul but are sanctimonious persons, ana they live In grand houses, and are just about ready all the timeto malte everything rosy and Sreat for everybody. They are just about ready, but not quite and then ome more dues are due. And with so many schools, and everybody goin', till they are anyway 15, looks like the suckers would be- me extinctlike a cigar store Indian. But Without nnokora wa wnulrl be unk, and look what would happen to our psccho-analyst- s, fan and the the forgotten man, he ouM tove to quit business. Yours, with the low down, Jo Serra POSSIBILITIES AT CO. PARK Ideal For Winter Sports, Is Opinion Of Alf Engen Set-U- p A representative of the National A policy governing the use of the Forest service visited Brigham and Lions the be determined room will by Box Elder County Park in the the and then made public. canyon Monday and later outlined a tentative program for winter spoils. Hunsaker to Mrs. Make Trip to England HICKORY GROVE VISITORS VIEW ture. BudgeWWe deliberately used anj unbalanced Federal budget during the past four years to meet a great emergLewis ency. That policy has succeeded. The emergency that we faced in 1933 no longer exists. I am fully aware that many of our problems remain unsolv- Mrs. Lewis Hunsaker, of Elwood, will leave next week for a trip to (Please Turn to Page Three) England, her native home, where she will meet her son, Reginald, who is doing missionary services in that misTHE sion. She plans on visiting relatives " and friends there until next spring, --fromwhen she will return home with her And a bleak year, saw the landing of a small party on the wild coast of AmerPca. Their terrific struggle for a foothold in this new soil is known to every schoolboy. Then, after their first harvest knowing that success, no matter how small, was theirs the Pilgrims paused to give thanks! Again, 317 years later, the nation commemorates that custom. Forgetting the confusion of the modern world, and calling their families and friends about them, Americans gather once more to enjoy the riches of their tables and to give thanks for the blessings of this land! 1620, Gifts May Be Bought At R. S. Bazaar FRIENDLY WORDS - - WASHINIGTON America Does Not Forget son. Mrs. Hunsaker will leave from New York, December 8. "A happy journey, Mrs. Hunsaker," is the wish of her many friends. NOTICE The County Commissioners of Box Elder county have extended the time for payment of 1937 taxes from November 30 to 12 o'clock noon on December 20. Therefore, the taxes will not become delinquent until after December 20. C. HENRY NIELSEN County Clerk. Those in the group to visit the park included, R. H. Stewart, county agent; A. G. Nord, supervisor Cache National forest; Alf Engen, international ski jumper and special recreational advisor of winter sports for the forest service; Mr. Curits, landscape supervisor, Ogden; Lester Dredge, president of Junior Chamber of Commerce, and five members. Mr. Engen, speaking of the possibilities for ski jumping and toboggan trails and all kinds of winter sport, said this could be accomplished with a minimum of effort and predicted one of the best winter programs in the west. The above named boosters intend to follow this up and extend an invitation to all in Box Elder county to aid them. Supervisor Nord seemed very favorably impressed with the possibilities here for winter recreational developments and was most complimentary for the splendid work already accomplished at the county park. B. E. JOURNAL Road Shows to Be Held Dec. 3rd-4t- h M. I. A. LEADER IS SENT TO MISSIONARIES For the past ten years, it has been the policy of the Bear River Valley Leader to send the Leader to all missionaries from the valley free of charge. On an occasion or two we have been disappointed to learn that certain missionaries were not receiving the paper, bo once more we would like to say to our friends and the parents of missionaries, we will be happy to send the Leader to your son or daughter In the mission field if you will give ii their address. M. I. A. road shows will be hold in all wards of the stake on December 3 and 4, according to an announcement by Fielding Barlow, of the stake activity committer. Each ward will prepare and present a fifteen minute act, which they will carry on a circuit to other wards. Five minutes additional may be used for staging. Details of the schedule will be announced later. Directors of all wards have reported that they are rehearsing their act and will be ready to help make up the big show on Thursday and Friday of next week. BLOOD ISSUES LEADER ENJOYED THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Thanksgiving day, November 25, was proclaimed Saturday by Governor Henry H. Blood, who urged "its fitting observance as a legal holiday and feast day throughout the state, with appropriate exercises In public assemblages and in the homes." "Utah has good reason this year," the governor said, "to join the glad acclaim of the nation in giving thanks for many bounteous mercies. The seedtime of 1937 was propitious, the growing period delightful. Yields were bountiful on field and range, and the prices satisfactory. Industrial activity increased and employment improved. This year was one of substantial recovery. "For these and many other reasons, none the less real, though less material, the citizenry of Utah may well give thanks. Our state and nation have been spared the scourges of war, pestilence, famine and internal strife, especially such fields as education, social security and those In general dealing with the public welfare. Contentment and happiness reign throughout Utah and the United States to an extent not known for many years." Governor Blood directed that on Thanksgiving clay the flag be flown from all state buildings, and suggested also that it be flown from residences and places of business. Elizabeth S. Peters Critically Injured The citizens of this valley were grieved and shocked to learn of the accident In which Mrs. Elizabeth Shumway Peters, wife of M. V. Peters businessman of Brigham City, and daughter of President and Mrs. J. J. Shumway, of this stake, was critically injured. According to reports, the automocollision bile accident was a head-oTuesday night on the East mountain highway south of Ogden. Mrs. Peters suffers compound fractures of both jaws, possible Bkull fracture and undetermined Internal Injuries. Her husband escaped with scalp and facial lacerations. Her many friends and acquaintances of this valley most sincerely hope for her recovery. n BY MISSIONARY at the sacrament meeting held in the L. D. S. chapel Sunday night, at which Elder Charles A. Callis, of the quorum of the Twelve, was the principal speaker. Bishop D. B. Green, of the First Ward, arranged for Elder Callis to be present at the meeting, after filling an engagement earlier in the day at Logan. Bishop Green was a missionary under President Callis. The speaker delivered an inspiring address in which he pointed out the blessings of the family here and hereafter when obedience is given to the commandments of the Lord. In addition, he related some experiences while presiding over the Southern ... States mission. The only other speaker was Margaret H. Pack, a lifetime friend and relative, whom Elder Callis asked to speak at the opening of the meeting. Mrs. Pack spoke only a few words in appreciation of his friendship and of his accomplishments as a church worker. and the "joint" ward choral society i furnished the music. of for Many expression appreciation the visit of Elder Callis and his wonderful message have been heard since the meeting. ALL EYES TURN TO BEAR -- DART GAME SATURDAY According to the sentiment that is going around, there will be few people left In Tremonton next Saturday when the Bears, champions of the northern division, go to the Ute stadium In Salt I a ira ftrv tn moor run uavis iinrra for the state title in division "A." me Denis, up w wie present ua.Le, have an unblemished record, nary a ball toter has crossed their goal line in the seven contests they have played One sports writer termed them the "wonder team of the north.". Davis has been likewise termed an outstanding team, although they do not possess the same unscored on record. It is expected that the game will be anybodys until the final whistle. IN CZECHO Elder Owen J. Cook Elder J. Voss Ward Tells Experiences In Foreign Country Bear River Valley Leader Tremonton, Utah. Dear Editor: For the last year I have been receiving the Bear River Valley Leader each week. I wish to thank you for your regularity. When at home I found the Leader very interesting, but since being in the missionfield, that interest has grown keener. I wish I had the power of speech to state my gratitude and appreciation for the sending of the paper. Of course the progressive news of the valley is extremely interesting to me, but I would like to state at this point, that certainly do enjoy reading the "March of Time" that you have been running in each edition of your paper. Although I read the Czech papers to quite an extent, I still feel very much at home In my native tongue. When I first arrived in Czecho some eighteen months ago I didn't know (Flease Turn to Page Four) Leader To Refuse Liquor Advertising Commencing January 1, the Bear River Valley Leader will refuse to carry any liquor advertising. For a long time we have been under obligation to fulfill our contract in spite of the fact that advertising of liquors was inconsistent and out of harmony with our feelings. Although very few complaints have come from our readers because of the liquor advertising, we are sure that many of our friends hesitated to speak their sentiments, in spite of the fact that they did not approve of It. We appreciate the loyalty of the nearly 1000 subscribers we have In this valley and shall endeavor to serve them as best we may. Completes Mission For L. D. S. Church Word is received by Bishop James Walton of the honorable release Nov. 14, of Elder Owen Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cook of this city, from his missionary labors In the Canadian Mission, where he has been for the past two years. In the letter notifying the bishop of his release, President Rich says: "Elder Cook has been loyal to the cause he Is representing, cooperative with those with whom he has labored, and energetic and sincere in his efforts to teach the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Ha has served faithfully and efficiently in the Toronto and London districts and has acted as president of the London district for twelve and a half months." Elder Cook, according to his parents, is now visiting with his brother, Melvin, and family in New Jersey and expects to arrive home about December 2. the multitude of couruellori there is safety." "In NOVEMBER 26 The first street railway jir .Ztr car einiDiiea ana oper ated, 1832. 27 Morgan and H i n I 1 i wiiiu iriu nwwu iiuiii ALi tentlary, 1863. 28 First United State Port Office opened In New York City, 1783. KT A, 29 Admire! Richard Evelyn Byrd make flight over South Pole, 1929. 30 The "Rainbow Divieion," representing every tate. reached France, 1917. DECEMBER 1 Patent granted lor mak ing artiliciai urnc iwn. t Monroe Doctrine enunciated, 1821 |