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Show v ywAjV - lnV r fcu zy? I'JZ . -- You Have you looked at your property tax notice thin year and compared them with last year? I'm sure you will find they are reduced as Governor J. Bracken Lee promised they would be! Check and compare them! Don't Forget Vote Next Tuesday! "Fear less, hope 'more; eat leu, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more, and all good things will be yours. Can You? A man can stand anything so long as he can stand himself, was a thought that jumped out at me the other night while reading an article. Thinking about it, I decided that he can live without home, without books, without money, without friends, so long as he can listen in peace to his own ideas. So, isnt it absolutely vital that a person learn to live with himself in peace, happiness and satisfaction? One of the inescapable facts of this life is this: you have to live with what you are. Whether you like it or not, there is no alternative. Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, year by year, you have to live with exactly what you are. You decide within yourself whether yju will live in satisfaction and happiness or not Children seem to know more about the art of living than we adults. I heard a child say the other day, "Oh, 1 have an awful good time with myself! Do we have that keen, fresh exuberant delight in life? Need a Prayer-N- eed a Twinkle! I believe that in this strenuous election time more than any other, we all need a sense of humor. I recently heard a prayer that I liked: God give me sympathy and common sense And help me home with courage high God give me calm and ? ; , M CHATTER; Hm I.' I confi- dence. And please, a twinkle in my t ' y vy i i 1 7 -- Reed It in Tho Times or Leader Ihirty-aixt- h 'The Complete Home Newspaper" Year Garfield, Utah, Friday, October 31, 1952 SCRATCH VOTING MY BE DONE POLL PLACES BY ONE OF 2 METHODS LISTED FOR District 296 Garfield Union Hall at 7:00 p. m. Would YOU also please contact Mrs. Thelma Simmons. 6084 or n In answer to a tele Mrs. Vonda Thomas, 6100 and phone inquiries and numerous give the names and address of people who have been to the Cop- your relative overseas? This favor per Printing Company office, we will be app. us. half-doze- are pleased to answer: Who May Vote? (For the general election next Tuesday, November 4th.) 1. Any citizen 21 years of age or older. 2. Resident of state of Utah one year. 3. Resident of county four months. 4. Resident of the precinct days. Resident whose name appears on the registrar's book, 6. Transfers may be made in Salt Lake County, between districts. Registered voters who have moved ran transfer registration by contacting registrar in old district. Remember Vote Next Tues5. day! Sponsored Entertainments Designed for Pleasure And Enjoyment of Youth in Community KIDS! Mark the night of Friday, October 31st on your calendar for an evening of hilarious fun, replete with costume prizes, treats and BIG lavish programs. Thus say committees of Magna and Garfield who arc completing final details for the pleasure of every young boy and girl and the older youth of the communities. Garfield Program Jointly sponsored by the Garfield Civic Committee and the Garfield Women's Club, a festive time is planned in the townsite community. Two shows will be presented at the Lake Theatre, the fir.;t one at 6:00 p.m. for children up to 12 years of age and the second one at 8:30 oclock for all over 12 years. Free treats will be presented to all attending this free entertainment. Magna Hallowe'en Carnival In Magna, a Halloween carnival is planned and being sponsored by the Cyprus School C Club and Pep Club Friday night. Festivities begin at 6:30 oclock at the Cyprus high gymnasium, and a most cordial invitation is extended to Senior, Junior and elementary grade students to attend. A small admission charge is being made to the gymnasium where there will be booths, spook alley, games of chance, eats, followed by a big comedy Traffic Dance." e. Wardhouse. District Hercules 301 Ward-hous- e. District 302 Either Spencer or Brockbank School, definite word will be posted at registrars home. TV Panel Interesting At P-T- A Meet vlv A most interesting meeting and discussion on the question, "What Is TV Doing To Our Home? was held at the first fall meeting of COUNT ON ME FOR 53 SLOGAN the Brockbank Parent-TeachAssociation Thursday evening. OF LEGION, AUXILIARY DRIVE Representatives from KDYL erans who desire to become "new TV, KSL TV, a parent, Mrs. E. V. Count un Me For 53 is the members are kindly asked to a and Brockbank Hardy, teacher, Wallace Bawden, each gave a slogan currently heralding the contact any official of the Cyprus American Legion New Member- Legion or Auxiliary. discussion on the ship Drive, announce officials. They will be glad to enroll YOU topic. All eligible and interested vet on their membership roll Round-tabl- e talk followed with Mrs. O. M. Milner of Salt Lake A City as the narrator. Mrs. Milner is from the state educational ofer five-minu- te WIIAT Illegal fices. Officials brought out the inter- According to an opinion given by Mr. Alvin Keddington, county clerk, writeins on the Magna Water Company trustee ballot are illegal, and anyone so voting will spoil the ballot and lose their vote esting thought that through educators and particularly the school teachers, worthwhile programs along music, scientific lines, etc., could be brought to the attention of the students. There is a strong possibility there will be a new channel and a considerable portion of its programs could be devoted to educational purposes. A number of parents stated the best hours that such programs could be presented, and at the end of the discussion, the concensus of opinion was that the evening had been most enjoyable and profitable. FINED ON CUN THREAT No Prayer by Soviets When the United Nations delegates from 60 nations assembled, A GIVEAWAY first item of business on the long agenda was one minute of silence for prayer or contemplation. Some rabbit pens may be obReason it has to be silent as tained free at the residence of a the Soviet delegates tolerate no Magna couple, 2930 South 8700 public prayer. Why do the rep West, by anyone interested in resenlatives of other nations who coming and gct them. worship God have to bow to the So, if you want to raise rab- will of such men? bits-j- ust get em here are the Left Ham Right Ham! pens! I kidded Henry Mori and Vic Petersen, our genial butchers of Mori Market and Safeway's this week about buying the proper hunters in Woolfcndcn's came to that conclusion. They went on kind of ham. a three-da- y hunt, took 5 quarts of I after noticed about came all It 6 loaves of bread. and whiskey restauLake small a Salt a sign in coffee. even Or Not they rant, "Left Ham Sandwich, 40c had to come back and maybecoffee. buy . . . Right Hand Sandwich, 30c. . . Ugh! I asked the proprietor, Why the sign? Don't tell me you be- Stingy With Praise There are two short words lieve the old story that hogs scratch more with their right leg which make the world run more other Thank than with their left so the left smoothly than any You! No money will do so much ham is more tender? as praise. No, he said. I don't take any We see this in children. Praise stock in it. But, some people have reordered those "left sandwiches. to a child is the best of all in When I explain to them there's wards. And we never grow up this respect. nothing to that fable, that the sign Can't we learn to say "Thank r, business-getteI've and is just a You? The words denote a graonly one price, they enjoy an old cious as well as a grateful fashioned, plain ham sandwich heart. spirit They bespeak a generous all the more! not withhold Darn it, neither butcher would attitude that wouldwho deserve it. those from praise hum. left sell me any And no praise is ever wholly un A friend of mine said Monday deserved. Too many of us take too much it's time to quit drinking when for granted. We have been conelea see a green cow, purple you ditioned to that attitude by a land phant or a place to park. of plenty and an environment inGosh, I wonder if those deer finitely resourceful. Gala Affairs Planned for Spooks, Goblins, Witches on Halloween District 297 -- Magna Lumber & Hardware office, 9120 W. Main St. District 298 Arthur and Magna Millmen Union Hall. District 299 Baptist Community Church. District 300 Pleasant Green next Tuesday. The water ballots will be separate from the general election and MAGNA MAN judicial ballot, and residents living inside the water district ONLY will be eligible to vote. $100 This district is extended thru the center of 2600 South, 3500 So., 9200 West and 8400 West Names of the two candidates for the Water Trustee are Victor After pleading guilty in a Salt Bohne and E. D. Jenkins. So, in Lake City court Thursday to a order for your vote to count, charge of assaulting a deputy ONLY VOTE for one of these sheriff, a fine of $100 was imposed on Virgil L. Decker, 26, of Magna. Decker was originally charged with assault with a deadly wcS' pon, but the charge was reduced. He was accused of threatening Deputy Sheriff W. A. Sheppick of Magna with a shotgun in August. School-hous- Service Webster Slates Consultation Period Nov. 6 In order to provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to become acquainted with each other, a consultation period is slated by Webster School Parent-TeachAssociation on Thursday, November 6th, between the hours of 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. The consultations will be made by appointment only, with the teachers of the various rooms setting the designated times that they wish the father or mother to call at the school. Each child will receive a note to take home telling of the appointment, and parents are kindly asked to come at that time. er News Receives Discharge Jack A. Petersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Soren Petersen of Garfield, has received his honorable discharge from the United States Navy, after serving for four years. The young man is now at his home in Garfield. SHOCKING RECORD! Joseph Stalin will sec to it that a certain editorial appears in the newspaper "Pravda" on November 5, 1952. As you know, Pravda is the official mouthpiece of the Russian Communists. This certain editorial in Pravda will discuss the presidential election in America. It will make at least five points: 1. The dissolute Americans are too busy making money to take Officials Believe That Over 85 Per Cent of Local Voters Will Go to Polls Sheriffs Issue Many Citations On Speeding Over a dozen c.lations have been issued by the Magna sheriffs office during the past several weeks to local residents, chiefly high school students, for speeding. One resident on 8560 West has taken down motor license numbers of at least fifteen cars and turned them over to the deputies, after she had watched them speed up the street and past the Brockbank junior high school. Several residents on 8850 West have also reported speeders, and citizens on other streets have complained about excessive speed if some motorists. Unless a warrant is sworn out against an individual, before a deputy sheriff can arrest a motorist who they think is speeding, they must be followed at least one block to "clock'' him. HEART ATTACK CLAIMS FORMER RESIDENT, 31 The family and friends of Mr. Onishi, 31, former well known Arthur resident for many years, were deeply shocked to learn that he succumbed Monday in Oakland, California, to a heart attack. The young man was attending a college near Oakland and studying for his PHD degree. He was a graduate of Cyprus high school and the University of Utah, and well known in this vicinity. His family operated the Arthur Store. Survivors include his wife, month-ol- d daughter, his mother, two brothers, liideo and Yutaka of Arthur, two sisters, Nobuko Onishi of Arthur and Masako Onishi of San Francisco, California. Funeral rites were conducted this week in California. Sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the Onishi family in their bereavement Koichi was held in high esteem and regard by hosts of friends in this vicinity. He was an extremely intelligent young man and had studied in a very praiseworthy manner in his schooling. He was noted for his scholastic traits. Koichi an interest in their government and community. 2. The decadent Americans do nut believe in the Democracy they By Lynn Sandall boast about. 3. The confused Americans Senior Day could not see enough difference was held WednesSenior Day between the two political candiat Cyprus high school and day dates or the two political parties of senior football players to bother to go to the polls and parents were asked to sit on the bench vote. with their sons as a further honor 4. The slulhful Americans didn't to members of the graduating care what was going on in their class. It was the last football game even and therefore didnt country the boys will play for their Alma bother to go to the polls. Mater. 5. The downtrodden Americans Seniors were also honored at a are too ignorant to know what is matinee danoe Tuesday and the going on in their own country. football players and parents were Yes, this will undoubtedly be introduced to the audience at the d edithe tone of the football Although all playtorial in Pravda . . . particularly ers were game. honored in this closing if tlic American people behave as game, special emphasis was laid apathetically in the coming elec- on the seniors. tion as they did in the 1948 na- -' School Play Slated tional election. This apathy of the American The noted three-ac- t comedy people in 1948 is best illustrated play, Meet Me In St. Louis, will by using the figures from the cur- be held November 6th and 7th rent public service advertisement in the Cyprus auditorium, beginrunning in national magazines, ning promptly both nights at 8:15 through the auspices of the Metro- o'clock. Wendell Bowthorpe is directing politan Insurance Company. These figures graphically illustrate the the play, and a most cordial inshameful voting record of the vitation is extended to the general American people when compared public to attend the production to that of people in other coun- next Thursday and Friday. Stalin-dictate- To Go To California Lieutenant (j.g.) D. L. Barker, pilot in the United States Navy, will report to Alameda, California November 1st, after vacationing fur a month in Magna and vicinity. He will be accompanied back by his wife, the former Betty Wight, and small son, Scott Lieutenant Barker will be stationed in the states for the winter months. He had previously been in Korea and was a member of the Boxer ship. Travels Many Miles Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Williams have just received word from their son, Pfc. Elmo Clair Williams, that he has just traveled Brother of Magna 106,240 miles by rail. He has been stationed at YokO' in Crash Killed Woman homa, Japan, at the 7th Base Postoffice for 14 months, and he Corporal Grover A. Giles, Jr. travels as a postal clerk from Saof Salt Lake City, was killed Sun- sebo at the southern end of the auto island to Sapporo at the northern day in a huge truck-trailcrash at a Provo intersection. His end. companion, Pfc. Von Dale Home on Leave 21, of Salt Lake City, also BM3 Bob J. Hamilton is home met death under the wheels of the on leave visiting hia parents, Mr. trailer. Both of the young men were and Mrs. John E. Hamilton. He serving with the U. S. Air Force will return to Norfolk, Virginia, y next Tuesday, completing a at Hill Air Force base. The impact of the crash threw furlough. both men out of the car and under the wheels of the trailer. Pope Said: He who tells a lie is not sen Corporal Gilcc was the brother of Mrs. Armorel Reese of Magna. sible how great a task he underSincere sympathy is extended to takes; for he must invent twenty more to maintain that one." the bereaved family. er e, 30-da- ER NEXT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 field. Writein On Water Ballot! Its MAGNA-CARl'IELD-IIUNT- Next Tuesday, November 4th, American citizens will go to the polls to cast their vote in the general election-voti- ng either Democratic or Republican-o- r scratching if they wish. Together with the rest of the country's voters, citizens in this area will also show their preference for local, county, state and national candidates, from the time the polls open at 7:00 a. m. until they close at 8:00 p. m. They will have one hour longer for the general election than they did in the primaries when the polls closed at 7:00 o'clock. Poll Sites Given Local citizens will cast their ballots at the following poll sites: District 293 Frank Nordquist residence, 130 Washington, Gar- Do Not and wrapping Christmas packages to local young people serving their country overseas. This fine, patriotic service will be effected Saturday evening, November 1st in the Mine-Mi- ll RECORD VOTE EXPECTED IN NOV. 4 ELECTION Inasmuch as scores of people in this area are confused as to the proper method of scratch' voting next Tuesday, November 4th in the general election, Mr. Alvin Keddington, county clerk, explained two methods Tuesday to the Copper Printing Company. They are: 1. Place a cross in the circle under the emblem of party you favor and then a cross in the square opposite the name of the candidates you wish to vote for in the other party. You DO NOT have to scratch out the names opposite. 2. You may vote for each candidate separately by a cross in the square after each name. You DO NOT have to scratch out the opposing candidates name. Mr. Keddington further said that if, for instance, two crosses were placed in the squares for governor on either party, the ballot WOULD NOT be void. Only voting for the governors would be gone, and the rest of the ballot would be counted. This would apply in similar circumstances for other offices. Thus, if a mistake was made on one candidate, under the present law, voting on other candidates would still be counted. Thus, individuals who are afraid to scratch, fearing they might lose their ballot, can cast their fears aside especially if they follow either one of the above methods as given by Mr. Keddington. eye. All too often our gyes are darkened windows, dull and uninspiring. Our sense of humor is dim- PUBLIC ASKED TO AID VFW AUXILIARY med by an unnecessary sense of IN SENDING SERVICE PEOPLE XMAS PKGS. futility and doom. Our confidence is weakened by our lack of faith A cordial invitation is extended in the essential goodness of the world and our own abilities to to everyone interested to assist make that goodness dominant in the VFW Auxiliary in packing our lives and the lives of our neighbors. So, now, and after this election, lets all pray that that twinkle in the eye that denotes a calm soul and a merry heart be restored to Number 19 tries: Australia Great Britain .96 . . Sweden W. Germany Canada Israel United States .. . voted (1951) 83 voted (1951) 80 75 75 72 voted voted 51 (1950) (1949) voted (1947) voted (1951) voted (1948) vote next Tuesday. Let's stuff Joe Stalin's editorial right back down his throat! So, Many Prizes to Be Awarded at Bingo Night useful prizes, including blankets, bed spreads, turkeys. Coleman stove and stand, a 9x12 A GOOD DEED rug, play 7 balls on a $75.00 War Bund, will be awarded at the Two Girl Scouts will be at the Utah Copper Club Bingo Night election polls next Tuesday, No- this Saturday evening, November vember 4th in the Magna-Garf.e1st. district to tend children I.,.- citi Approximately 750 members atwhile they cast their tended last month, and officials votes. expect many more this month, so The Scouts will be present from everyone is requested to come 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the time of early and get favorite seats for "heavy" anticipated voting. an evening of fun. They believe it will be their Refreshments will be served at good deed of the day. intermission. ld - ts Many Next month yes, it will be next month Tuesday, November 4th to be exact, it is expected that over 85 of the voters in Magna, Garfield, Hunter and vicinity, will go to the polls and record their choice for local, state, county and national nominee!. It will be remembered that in 1948 Utah led the nation on a percentage basis with three out of four eligibles voting. Practically all officials believe !hat this year the figure might even go higher since, in addition to the 85 per cent who are regarded as sure .to vote, there is another 4 per cent listed as fairly "sure." MAY STILL VOTE If you are properly registered, even though you did not vote the primaries of 1152, you art eligible to vote la tho gtnaral election Tuesday, November 4. 1152. Great Interest Shown In addition to the tremendous interest that is being shown in the presidential race, the spirited contest for the governorship of Utah between Governor J. Bracken Lee and Mayor Earl J. Glade, the congressional seats, other state and county offices, a great deal of activity is also being shown in the local men seeking the nod to office. Workers are in the last lap, giving their support to V. B. Coon, Republican nominee for the 19th Legislative District. His opponent is incumbent W. G. Larson on the Democratic ticket Another town election, of great interest to Magna people, is the Magna Water Company trustee position. Either E. D. Jenks" Jenkins or Victor Bohne will be named to this job for a term of six years by qualified voters in the boundaries of the district This comprises through the center of 2600 South, 3500 South, 9200 West and 8400 West We. As Americans Thus, die historical 1952 elections will soon be over, and we, as Americans, shall go on, despite political faiths. Blaze Causes $1200 Damage To Magna Home Damage of $1200 resulted to a residence occupied by George Guggisberg, 2599 South 8800 West Friday when the roof was ablaze from a possible wiring short. Mr. and Mrs. Guggisberg were away at the time of the fire, and billows of smoke from the roof were first noticed by neighbors who turned in the alarm to Salt Lake County Department No. 2. Practically all of the damage was confined to the roof and attic of the house which is owned by Kennecott Copper Corporation. Grass Fire The firemen answered a call to grass fire at 19th South and 7100 West on Sunday evening. No damage resulted. Mr. Guggisberg wishes to thank the firemen of the local department for their excellent and speedy work in extinguishing the fire and also Kennecott Copper Company for their quick and fine renovation work in putting a new roof, etc. on the house. ARMISTICE DAY SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED Armistice Day services on Tuesday, November 11th, will be conducted by Cyprus Post No. 38 of the American Legion, beginn ing at 11:00 a. m. in the Cyprus auditorium. The faculty, students will be present, and a most cordial invi tation is extended to the general public to attend and pay homage and respect to the memory of those who have died in the service of their country. Youth Invited To Participate Club At Teen-Ag- e The youth of this vicinity grade, junior and senior high students are invited to take advanClub tage of the Magna Teen-Ag- e recreational facilities and participate in the sponsored activities. The club opened Monday and will continue on a three-da- y weekly slate, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from the hours of 6:00 to 9:00 p.m, according to Daryl McCarty, supervisor. The club is sponsored by the Salt Lake County Recreational Association. The club is located at 8940 West 2675 South, below the Gem Theatre. Webster Plans Halloween Night for All Termed as Family Night, a gala Hallowe'en social is being planned for all students of Web- ster School and theis parents on Friday, October 31st, according to Mrs. Vivian Harrison, general chairman. Everyone attending is asked to come attired in costume to (he festivities which begin at 6:00 oclock and end at 8:30 p.m. Features will include a fishpond, fortune telling, sale of candied apples and other goodies. Through the kindness of the Magna Chamber of Commerce, free treats will be given to the children. U Sets Homecoming Friday and Saturday The annual Homecoming cele-- i bration of the University of Utah will be highlighted Friday evening by an alumni reception, climaxed Saturday by the annual Homecoming game with Colorado University. All alumni of the University are invited to return to the campus Friday and Saturday to participate in the celebration, said Ted Capencr, Homecoming |