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Show Commissioners H Assume Office j DAVE PARMLEE CHOSEN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD COIXTY COMMISSIONERS The new board of commissioners for Carbon county, comprised of Dr. C. R. Fahring of Helper, Dave Parmlee of Consumers, new members; and William i. Reid of Price, carryover commissioner met in the court house at Price Tuesday noon to receive the oath of office, and at 2 o'clock held their first regular meeting. The obligation was given by County Clerk Mrs. Elizabeth Had-- t ley, and in addition to the commissioners, was taken by District r , Judge George Christensen, and and Prosecuting Attorney Affounty ' fcValter C. Gease. One of the first acts of the new board was the selection of a chair man, the honor going to Commissioner Parmlee. STUDY FINANCES Consideration of the county's financial status occupied the major portion of the first executive session, according to Commissioner Fahring, it being apparent that Carbon county, with a 28 per cent delinquency in tax collections, w ill be hard pressed for necessary cash with which to conduct the county business during the next year. Commissioner Fahring advises it is the intention of the board to effect every saving possible during the next year in order to avoid borrowing any more money on tax anticipation warrants than will be absolutely necessary. BUY AT HOME VOLUME XXII FI PFRNUMBER 30 URN A Helper, Carbon County, Utah, Thursday, January 5, 1933 C of C Officers to Be Selected on LITTLE Wednesday evening next, the Helper chamber of commerce will meet in the city hall at which time officers will be chosen for the ensuing fiscal year. Those to be elected will be a president, vice president, and board of directors. All members are urged to be present at this meeting as the selection of those who guide this civic body's actions during the year is a matter of major impor tance. The list of nominees eligible for the board of eight directors, as determined at a meeting of the board of directors Wednesday evening, is as follows: Ray MacGonigale, Dr. James Ruggeri, Barney Vieta, Jack DeLos E. Brandon, Ace Miner, Glen Ballinger, Dr. E. F. Gianotti, S- P. Colton, Jimmie Bot-tinJames Pappacostas, John Miln, Bill White, Eugene McClaws, Bert Bunnel, D. A, Bench, George i, Ballinger, Bob Nilson, John Miss Elizabeth Paterson, Miss Susan Maulsby, and Mrs. Reva Beck Bosone. OUR NEW BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tuesday of this week the new board of county commissioners took office, with Dr. C. R. Fahring of Helper, and David J. Parmlee of Consumers taking office as new members, and William J. Reid as a holdover from the old regime. Just what Carbon county can expect from its two new commissioners can be told only with the passing of time -and it is to the two new commissioners we now must look. Mr. Reid already has served on the board two years, ample time for the public to make an accurate guess as to how he will stand on almost any question that may come up. In Dr. Fahring of Helper this portion of the county has representation on the board, and those who know him best , appreciate he will fight for those things which he believes, are right. He was selected from the rank and file, owes allegiance to no clique nor class, and probably will prove a good balancing medium for the board. In Mr. Parmlee we have a young man, apparently anxious to do right and who with Commissioner Fahring, will give serious study to the economic problems and the welfare of the county. The two new commissioners have shouldered the responsibilities of government for a county which is little better than bankrupt, and unquestionably will find it necessary to borrow money during the next year on tax anticipation warrants. But we believe we may reasonably expect a levelheaded and impartial administration of county affairs. o, BUY AT ARE fKERE o, - - NOW KEEP CLEAN? T HOME Kiwanis Club FEW WAGE Installs CUTS IN NOV. VIC LITIZZETTE WILL GUIDE THE CLUB'S DESTINIES FOR THE YEAR 1933 The combined installation of officers and ladies night held by the Helper Kiwanis club Thursday evening of last week was a gay occasion with a program planned by Charles Leger, acting as chairman, and Joe Dalpiaz as toast-maste- r, which kept the gathering in good humor all evening. M. P. Street was presented with the badge of past president, while the president's button was presented to Vic Litizzette as incoming president. Appreciation was extended to all retiring officers for the splendid manner in which the cub has been conducted during 1932 and well wishes tendered the ez3. incoming MTP. 'Street, as retiring presi dent, outlined the club s activities during the past year under his leadership and predicted a, still greater year under Mr. Litizzette. President Litizzette outlined a number of club plans for the future and assured members of his intention to carry on the work along the same high plane which has been maintained by Mr. Street during the year just closing. The banquet, followed by merry making and dancing until a late iiOur, provided an entertaining evening for Kiwanians and their ladies, and all present have voted it the most successful social gathering ever enjoyed by the club. New Officers The new club officers installed were: Vic Litizzette, president; Henry Hall, vice president; Chas. Leger, secretary, and Jack treasurer. c-- Vig-nett- BUY AT o, HOME Legislators Begin Law Making " ' The Utah assembly of legisla- tors got under way this week in Salt Lake when they organized in special session as the beginning of a grind. 60-da- y Reva Beck Bosone of Helper, member of the lower house, left Friday for Salt Lake City to be present at the caucuses and organization meetings of the special session. Organization work was completn ed, with J. Francis Fowles of being named as president of the senate, and I. A. (Bert) Smoot 'as speaker of the lower house. r Both houses are overwhelmingly f5mocratic, but concession was made to the minority party in allowing them to name one employe. Mrs. Edna Simms was appointed from Carbon county as mailing ' clerk. Og-de- - BUY AT HOMI Large Crowds At Dances The New Years eve dance Rain! f. V.'i plao ocr NOVEMBER SALE OF GOODS ABOUT ON A PAR WITH 1931 REPORTS Declines in twelfth district industrial and trade activity during November were greater this year than has been customary during November of other recent years. The condition of reporting city member banks improved somewhat during the month, although pressure continued evident in the country areas. Demand for currency decreased, contrary to the seasonal tendency, during the second half of November and 'the first two weeks of December. Rainfall had approached the normal seasonal total in the Pacific northwest in but was less than normal in California and the intermountain re gion at that time. Snowfall and unusually cold weather in California during early December damaged winter vegetables and citrus: fruits, particularly in northern and central California, and retarded the growth of forage on ranges. Winter wheat was damaged considerably by the cold weather in the Pacific northwest. Volume of crops marketed was seasonally smaller in November than in October, but approximated the movement in November, 1931. Agricultural prices receded further in November and the first half of December. Petroleum production in Calik fornia changed little in the period ending December 17, remaining considerably in excess of proration schedules. Refinery runs to stills decreased slightly, and crude oil stocks continued to rise. Output of lumber decreased more than seasonally from October to November. Some decline was recorded in cement production after allowance for seasonal factors. The value of both engineering contracts awarded and building permits issued was considerably enlarged as a result of the letting of Golden Gate bridge contracts. About the seasonal decreases In employment were reported. Few wage reductions were reported in November. Department store sales were markedly smaller in November than in October, altho some increase is usually recorded between these months. Freight carloadings declined more, and automobile registrations less than seasonally. There was a decline in intercoastal traffic, following an advance in the three preceding months. Reserve bank credit employed in the twelfth district decreased considerably in the five weeks ending December 21, reflecting principally an inflow of funds from other parts of thje'TTnlted States and treasury" expenditures in excess of cfflcctions in the district. Reservft balances at the federal reserve bank of San Francisco were forther increased during this ppflod as time deposits of meniMer banks increased moderate!. Both loans and investments f!f reporting member banks in- created slightly from to December 21. six-wee- o STILL fjLOAkt IN' - k NO As we go to press, we are Yoshia Makano, advised Japanese, committed suicide by strangulation Thursday be- fore noon in his room at the EIpe hotel. Sending his wife on an er rand to the postoffice Makano tied a cord about his neck, fastened the other end to the bedstead and sagged to his knees, being dead when his wife returned a few minutes later. The sheriffs office at Price was immediately notified with Undersheriff Peacock answer- ing the call. Makano had been blind for about three years and despon- dency is thot to have prompt- the act. He is survived by his widow, and was 50 years old. also 1000 IfiS eck County Assessor Silas Rowley this week appointed 35 deputy assessors who will meet Saturday to confer with him on the methods of valuation to be employed in Carbon county this year. The same plan, advises Mr. Rowley will be used thruout the county. The revaluation work carried on last year will greatly facilitate the assessment procedure as all land and improvements revalued will merely have to be placed on their rolls at depreciated values. Because of this, it is expected the assessment work will cost less this year than in former years, advises Mr. Rowley. All property in Carbon county, or property in transit and on consignment became subject to the 1933 taxes on Mrs Maxwell Resigns January this week is advised that Mrs. Alice Maxwell, case worker for some time past in charge of Red Cross relief work, has tendered her resignation in conection with this work. Mrs. Maxwell has supervised the direct relief work for several months in this vicinity and now believes the work is well in hand. Glen D. Reese, who has had charge of the RFC relief work in Carbon county for the past several months, now will be placed in charge of all county relief work. Mr. Reese, thru long, hard hours of work and a careful study of the local situation, has this work well in hand and with proper cooperation and assistance will be able to supervise the distribution of relief in a thoro manner. - BUY AT HOME NEW FARM ACCOUNT BOOKS ARE READY HENRY' H. BLOOD Governor of Utah Henry H. Blood, newly elected governor of Utah on Monday of this week took the oath of office before one of the largest gatherings ever assembled at such a function. In his inaugural address, Governor Blood pledged the state to a rigid program of economy and retrenchment. BUY AT HOME New Board Announces Appointees to various Appointees county assist the farmers of Utah offices this week were named by in their program the board of county commissionfor 1933, the extension service of ers, the offices, according to Comthe Utah State Agricultural col- missioner C. R. Fahring, being lege has just published a simple, filled as follows: yet adequate' farm account system Road supervisor, Barton Olsen Of Price. admirably fidapted .to th aeeas of the average person. County mechanic, Jack Sullivan. These books may be obtained Custodian, Carl Watkins, Rains. from county agents or from the Bee inspector, Tom Chantry of To record-keepin- g extension service BUY AT at Logan. HOME CLUBS REPORT OF IN YEAR'S ACTIVITIES 4-- H club work was organized in 26 counties of Utah during BUY AT HOME f 1032 with an enrollment of 6372 NEW ASSISTANT IN THE boys and girls, according to D. P. CO. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE I which Murray, state club leader of the Utah State Agricultural college Viing Miss Atfelc Nelson of Price now extension service. BUY AT HOME is acting as stenographer In the offices of County and, Trosecuting Louie Marti nelll motored to the Attorney Walter C. Gease. Miss laon takes t position made state capital Sunday of this weet' ant thru rrlage of Miss returning to Helper Monday ev ning. V v - CRYIN! REVALUATION WORK OF LAST YEAR WILL SPEED UP THE 1933 SURVEY Wellington. The appointment of a county physician has not yet been decided but will be made public at a later date. . BUY AT HOME Four-- H HOME I1Y AIRPLANE esti-m- s. her t - USE Jap Strangles Henry Blood County Tax Self in Room Takes Oath Valuation to Office Commence that The Journal DaviJ S. Vauphan of Alameda, Calif., arrived in Helper Christmas day W airplane from Oakland, to dinner with his hav? pare;. , I.ir. nn- and Mrs. 1K. J. Vatig'"n, returning to his - that ,' 'le , cviiiris, GUY r. AT at . HOME " "A PRICE FIVE CENTS WHAT WE MAY EXPECT PEN-O-GRAM- S Wednesday Vig-nett- The Journal effers its advertisers as complete a circulation thru this district as it Is possible to A circulation which is always reliable. - ' 1. Deputy Assessors Named The following have been named by Mr. Rowley as assessors: Clear Creek, N. P. Petterson. Scofield, William Pizza. Rolapp, J. E. Holmes. Castle Gate, Tracy Jones. Heiner, Hugh C. Taylor. Helper and Utah Junction, A. L. Fullmer. Helper, Frank Bonacci, T. H. Jou-fla- s, Dave Griffiths. Peerless, Evan T. Jones. Spring Canyon, D. M. Faddis. Standardville, W. D. Wilson. Latuda, J. H. Davies. Spring Glen, R. E. Wilcox. Price, Harry Wilson, Seren Olsen, Orson A. Larsen, J. V. Powell. Miller Creek, J. B. Jorgensen. Farm lands, John Prince, Lincoln Marshall, David Thayn. Wellington. Katie Lidell. Clarks Valley, Aaron Dimick. Sunnyside, F. T. Jones. Columbia, C. Jv Roberts. Hiawatha, R. C. Albrechtsen. Wattis, Dick Cavenah. Kenilworth, Thomas Hughes. Consumers, Joe Banto. ; Sweet Mine, L. E. Guinn. Livestock, county at large, Nick Saluvderakis. Stores, business houses, C. W. Gilmer. Coal City, H. J. Fisher. Nine Mile, Albert Pace. Rains, to be named later. Ten Per Cent as Pay Mr. Rowley has recommended to the county commissioners that the deputies collecting personal property taxes in the mining camps receive as their pay 10 per cent of the money collected, that the deputy assessing stores and business establishments receive $5 a day, and that all other deputies be paid $4 per day, with an additional $1.50 a day paid to the assessor of livestock for each horse used in the work. With congress rolling merrily along, the Utah state legislature already in special session, and die legislatures of many other states about to convene, the public begins to wonder just what is going to be done to bring the country out of its depression, furnish jobs at a living wage for working men, and provide food and clothing for the destitute. The answer is obvious: Very little, or nothing. LOWERING THE VALUE OF THE DOLLAR In congress, one gentleman from Alabama has stated he wants to reduce the purchasing power of the American dollar and increase the purchasing value of foreign dollars, and says he believes a silver standard will accomplish this result. There is little question but that the adoption of silver., as our monetary standard would lower the purchasing power of the American dollar, and if his recommendations are acted upon a lot more tents will be rolled up and laid away far more than has been the case during the three years of depression just ended. It doesn't seem possible, but we are entering our fourth year of the depression. . A MAJOR PROJECT FOR CONGRESS Congress got under way on a major project this week to relieve the depression for certain individuals when Senator Long, Louisiana democrat, stated on the floor; "We want w hatever jobs are coming to us." He had reference, of course, to the patronage list wherein political workers, friends and relatives are assured nice berths and substantial salaries at government expense. Inasmuch as the democrats now control both houses, there should be no question of their giving out all the patronage on that almost unending list, while the taxpayers pay and pray. The republicans always have done it; why not the democrats? It is legitimate political plunder and will be disbursed according to the diligence widi which the various political workers supported successful candidates. But it holds little " ' of relief for the country as a whole. UNITED STATES STILL LEADS IN EXPORTS A more cheerful note is found in a statement just issued by the United States chamber of commerce that this natiottQv still leads the world in the amount of raw and finished prod- ucts exported, altho there was a drop of 35 per cent under .. the preceding year. " f . .' JAPAN MAY BE CAUSE OF BUSINESS RECOVERY January 2, 1932, Japanese troops occupied Chinchow, Manchuria. This week, a year later, Japanese troops attacked and captured Shanhaikwan, lying within the great wall of China, and annihilated 500 soldiers. The Chinese government is said to be viewing this latest development with a "very strong attitude." There is a league of nations which is supposed to handle situations of this nature, but such arrangements are not always satisfactory to the parties involved. When both nations become sufficiently angered there can be but one result war. It has been said that official Washington long has been aware that certain nations are about ripe for a little severance of Diplomatic relations. Japan may be one of them. OUR STATE LEGISLATORS . , Utah's state legislature already is under way in special session, and what may be expected from it also is a matter of conjecture. Right now, revision of the code seems to be about the most important subject and many sharp words areXO being spoken over certain phases which have come up,"Just-wha- t the legislature will do for the property ownfor ,vital state's the of and our indusrties, er, preservation other matters of real importance at this time is fcbe scent' However, we presume a revision of the code is rather HOME BUY important. But we should remember that there is a more Attorney Jo; Bosone was a vis- - vital problem before our nation today than the passage of in Suit Iake over the week "V. beer bill, or the rev ision of state codes and statutes. ttcrs of business. AT over-taxe- d |