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Show '".HELPERS Industrial Ao CARBON County's ' Jlvities, with a normal mining and railroad pay It, roll of a quarter of a dollars million If 1L monthly JvJLiaiLf il CIRCULATION That Ij Pro.en VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 39 Jl:0DY OF MURDERED S MAN FOUND ALONG l RAILROAD TUESDAY iLJik ADVERTISING That Brings Results HELPER, UTAH THI JOURNAL'S NEWS COITION DELIVERID ONLY ON SUBSCRIPTION FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1934 "THE ftRMUANT. SAMUEL STORIED AKD THE JOURNAL SHOPPER S COITION OCLIVLREO FREE TO EVERY HOME wi Jft Mil JOUIS FLEMETIS, LOCAL MINER, IVAS A VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY ee: oi)hn passatto, who is alleged to have quar- f APRIL 10 TO NEGOTIATE WORKING AGREEMENT 'I if EKOEO -- pvELEGATES from District No. 22, of the United Mine Workers of America, which comprises the territory of Utah and Wyoming, will meet at the Labor Temple in Salt Lake Tuesday, April 10, for the purpose of negotiating a new agreement to submit to the coal operators of Utah and Wyoming. John M. Ross, newly elected district president, will preside over the deliberations of the miners. It is reported there will be about sixty delegates present from the various coal mining areas. About twenty will represent Carbon County. A constitutional convention will be the first meeting, after which a wage scale committee will meet to draw up the revised agreement which will be presented to the coal operators. The convention will be the first of its kind ever to be held in Utah. - reled with flemetis over dog held by f AUTHORITIES WHO HAVE BUILT UP STRONG CASE AGAINST HIM. its local coal THE lifeless body of Louis Flemetis, face downward found about and a was one lying miner, of between of rails the west the miles Helper Spring Jjiarter Railroad of the Utah at 10 line Tuesday morning jtnyon clock. John Zupic, a neighbor of the murdered man, 1 the body while on his way to Helper. " Zupic observed blood around the body, but did not stop ij investigate further. He came immediately to Helper and jtified City Marshal C. A. Knobbs, who drove back to the with Zupic. Upon arrival the officer de ijene of the crime ljrmined that the man was dead. There was a wound just tove the right ear. mal and permitting it to escape. investigation then well-know- n f?l dis-Iver- further bullet entirely d pene-wte- the head and emerged from The autopsy, t opposite side. d with the permission of the kid man'8 brother, revealed a sec-shot had been fired and had rsed along the top of the inside fiOCNTY Attorney Walter f Oease announced yesterday llowlng the coroner's inquest first degree murder Inarge probably would be filed. B declined to name the person """""lalnst whom the charge would 4 filed. Recent Investigation Alveate that the first buUet fir- wa more than likely the one 4&t entered the head of the I urdered man over the left eye d that the second bullet was ed after the man fell. C. S Authorities questioned the men and learned that Flemetis and Passatto had quarreled about five days before over the dog and that threatening language was used by both of the men. Passatto was arrested in Helper Tuesday afternoon and taken to the marshal's office for question ing. He stated he had risen about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, and later changed his testimony and ..it admitted rising at 9. Coroner's Inquest At the coroner's inquest held at Price yesterday Marshal Knobbs testified that there were signs of a struggle near the body. From the powder marks around the wounds it was estimated that the gun could not have been more than a foot and a half from the head of the victim when the shots were Ac Ikull and finally lodged at fired. A- sack of eggs which Flebajse in the rear. metis was carrying was found 20 M farsfcal Knobbs immediately Continued on Page Four I It to a store owned by Joe about a quarter of a mile a the spot, and notified county lorities. Deputy Sheriffs War- Peacock and R. Munroe apper- Ele-wV- tl, jhortly accompanied by an who took the body to un-tak- Like the Rock of Gibraltar Helper State Bank's Statement Shows Healthy Growth of Had Trouble Over Dog s Resources in the Last Vvesugatlon revealed footprints t led to a trail Period. prop-r- , . Three-Month- hard-packe- d nlng through Elegantl's which was occupied by the Attention of Journal readers is d jdent, John Passatto, John Tom Boetto, all of whom called to the latest statement of the Helper State Bank, one of the batching. The officers ascer-le- d financial institutions of the strong that Passatto had quarrel-wit- h Flenetis and he was locat-in- d intermountain country. The statedetained in Helper Tuesday ment appears in this Issue of The Journal. In view of the extraordijrnoon. The alleged quarrel was nary economic conditions affecting r a dog belonging to Nick Fle-ti- the Helper district, the local bank's and which his dead brother resources have increased considerI been Nick at lives keeping. i "ing Olen and had asked his ably in the three months period I ther to take care of the animal since the last statement was pubil money could be raised to pur-- I lished. Comparison of the January and city license. riemetia missed the animal Sat-U- y April statements is interesting. Deposits subject to check increasmorning and accused Boetto ed between 11 and 12 thousand dol1 Paaaatto of the ani untying lars; savings deposits increased over $3000 and time certificates approximately the same amount the statement in its entirety reflecting a healthy condition. The bank's total resources increased in the perb retrial of Charles Guynn riod from $905,202.35 to 4 tha pronouncement of sentence Paul Crouch, both convicted of With capital stock, surplus, undtlag to riot in connection with divided profits and reserve totaling i labor disturbances in Carbon $150,000, the Helper State Bank wihty last summer, were slated stands like the Rock of Gibraltar. Zu-an- s, wa uynn Given A New Trial three-month- s' $942,-088.4- 5. ; r April 23. to an TELEPHONE OFFICIAL sentence not to VISITOR IN HELPER two years early in March and been granted a new trial, Milton E. Bernet, assistant vice ouch was convicted March 9. president, in charge of the adverThe trial of Charles Wetherbee tising department of the Mountain 31 aoon take place. The three States Telephone & Telegraph Co., ce a Joint charge of criminal was a visitor In Helper Monday ndlcaliam after their Individual last, spending the day in this city lali have been heard. looking over the local plant. Guynn was sentenced ex-e- d leavy Criminal Docket in Carbon County Dist Court for First Quarter Twenty criminal complaints inlying 23 defendants were filed f County Attorney Walter C. ae at Price during the first Wter of 1934, a report issued onday ahows. Seven of the defendants were Evicted in the Justice court of isdemeanors and six were bound r to district court. Eight cases d pending, while two were on motion of the prosecu-in- . dls-iaae- Aaaault and battery cases led in number of complaints, three being issued. Two complaints were filed for each of the following offenses: Petty larceny, burglary in the second degree, assault with a deadly weapon and violating the state peddler's license law. One complaint was filed for driving, being drunk In a public place, statutory offense, issuance of a worthless check, carrying a concealed weapon, violation of the state game law, grand larceny, possession of liquor and reckless driving. " moL Hetf store Husawi Best Coal Co. Arbor Day Set for April 16th On Production Next Monday Arbor day was set for April Issued Tues16 in a &SL proclamation Pioneer of Helper Died day by Governor Henry H. Blood. The governor urged all citizens and organizations to observe the day with appropriate exercises. "For many years it has been customary to set aside one day each spring for the planting of trees, plants, shrubs, vines and bulbs, that man may aid nature in her endeavor to transform the unsightly and displeasing to scenes of beauty," the proclamation said. "As a result of this practice there are many inspiring landscape views that otherwise would not be Tuesday proved a busy day for in evidence," the proclamation the local fire department. Two added. "It is desirable that this blazes were reported that day. The Mrs. Maxine Adair Who Left custom be continued, that the stream-line- d tar wagon cwned by Here With Husband a Year youth of the state and nation may be impressed with the fact that the county, and being used fcr reAgo, Took Fatal Potion beauty and a love for the beautipairing Helper streets, caught fire, ful should be cultivated at all Near Nevada City. but soon was extinguished by the times." smoke-eaters, Assistlocal led by ant Chief August Litizzette. Chief Report has been received in HelPaul Pessetto answered the other per of the tragic death of Mrs. call and quenched the fire that had Maxine Adair, a mothits origin in a lean-t- o that a num- er, resulting from a dose of poison, ber of youngsters had built in a The young wotree near the Helper Central man, with her husband, had residA formal statement was issued school building. ed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. No damage was caused by either James McGrew, on a ranch, near today by State Chairman J. A. Taxpayers Asblaze, the only result being a bit Nevada City, Cal., since leaving Howell of the Utah 1934-35 on school sociation the loof exercise and practice for the Helper about a year ago. In which the taxpayers budgets cal fire laddies. It is reported that Mrs. Adair in the interest of the was despondent over marital dif- urge that school children a full school year MORONI HEINER ONLY to caused which her take ficulties, should be had wherever possible UTAIIN TO DELIBERATE a large dosage of ant poison while in every school district in the husfrom absent her momentarily that the present school buildstate; Report from Salt Lake is that band who had been guarding her be kept in a decent should ings Moroni Heiner, president of the against any overt act. condition of repair but no new note a to addressed Adair Mrs. returned left that Utah Fuel Co., building construction should be city Monday from Washington, D. to her mother as follows: "Please undertaken unless a careful survey the the in he where husband) give Dolph (her C, participated facilities between operators, baby; I am sorry; love from Max." shows that the present deliberations are inadequate; furthermore, that coal miners and government rep- The note was found in her purse the people are in a position to resentatives in the newly adopted following her death. to their present burdens. add Decedent leaves besides her huscoal code. Judge Howell warns against the son, Mr. Heiner was the only Utah band and parents, a illusion that the people are Justioperator to attend the conferences. Lawrence, and five Bisters. fied in going further int debt on account of a small 'gift' from the Federal government. On the matter of teacher's salaries the report urges that the highest consistent wages be paid to teachers and that in order to do this, every consistent economy in Dozens of Prizes Awarded; City Recorder Eugene Gibson Won other directions must be had. The Taxpayers association recthe Live Baby, One of Grand Prizes; List of Donors now are in the ommendations to Local Civic Club's Annual Event. hands of the boards of education of the state. The Helper Chamber of Com- Ice Cream Co., Lowenstein Merc, It Is expected that the local unit merce annual Country Store dance Helper Furniture & Hardware Co., of the Utah Taxpayers Association Saturday night at the Rainbow Reed's Riteway, The Vogue, Scow-cro- will confer with the Carbon County & Gardens proved a popular and Sons, Gold Seal Butter Co., school board as a follow up on this crowd Utah Hotel, Avalon Hotel, Bunnel peppy af air. A good-size- d subject. Motor Theatres. Co., Littlejohn was in attendance despite the fact that three other dances were held E. A. Greenhalgh, Helper Shoe HELPER GETS TAIL In Carbon county the same night. Shop, Central Cleaners, American END OF THE STORM Grand prize, a diamond ring, Candy, Gift Beauty Shop, Elite & Houston was Co., Gift of the Paterson, Jewelry Shop, compliments Storm conditions, general in this won by Mrs. Von Gordon of Canyon Pool Hall, O K Tailors, The other grand prize, pro- Merchants Cafe, Grill Cafe, Helper part of the country, failed to reach fessional services to the amount of Super-ServicHelper State Bank, Helper this week, although there as a slight flurry of snow and $10, and given by the Helper pro- Paul Pessetto, J. J. Bergera, Carfessional men, was awarded Pete ter's Transfer, Dr. J. Dalpiaz, Pal- little rain at intervals the first of ace Candy Co., Helper Journal, the week, which were accompanied Arno of Spring Canyon. Hall, Schramm - Johnson by lower temperature. Henry Gibson Won the Baby The Salt Lake district experiL. R. Grover, Mutual Dr. Drugs, City Recorder and Mrs. Eugene Merc, Hub Billiards, Lum- enced a heavy rain Saturday Helper Gibson were awarded the live baby ber Co., Huff Cafe, Midland Serv- morning, and Monday a regular (lamb), this winning being one of ice Station, Carbon Rubber Co. March snowstorm occured In that the features of the dance. J. C. Penney Co., The Toggery, city. Helper business and professional M. L. Fossatt Grocery, Rose Beaupeople were more than generous in ty Shop, Rose Barber Shop, STRUCK BY PICK Helper their support of the affair, and the Barber John Mrs. Mrs. John Krissman, Buchanan sustained a Chamber extends its sincere appre- E. H. Shop, Madam Thomas, Queen Con- painful injury to her head Tuesciation to them for the fine sup fectionery, Brynec's Service Sta- day, which rendered her unconport they gave. tion, Strand Sweet Shop, Divvy's scious. Entering the coal shed at Lint of Donors Service Station, Troy Laundry, the rear of her home, a coal pick Following is the list of those Colton Motor Co., Helper Beauty fell from its moorings and the sharp o who contributed prizes to the Shop, Supreme Bakery, Fred point struck her head inflicting an event: Shoe Shop, J. C. Ossana, ugly scalp wound. The accident Castle Rock Merc, Helper Drug, Elaie Charlesworth, Helper Fish was observed by her daughter, O. P. Skaggs, System, Dr. N E. Market, Roy Parks, State Bridge Miss Juanna, who at once sumKing, Helper Cafe, Utah Power & Service, Tony Poloni, American moned medical assistance. At last Co., Lady Baking Co., and the Modern report Mrs. Buchanan's condition Light Co., Strevell-Patterso- n Pembroke Slationfry Co., Swift & Dairy. was pronounced satisfactory, with Co., Maid O'Clover Creamery, Casno serious consequences tle Valley Fruit Market, WorkLICENSED TO WED man's Merc, Emilio Fabrizio, Hub License to marry was issued to Mrs. John Gerandas and son, Grocery, East Side Grocery, Helper Jack B. Dods and Miss Dean V. Bakery, Riccl Market, Success Hastings at the County Clerk's Gregory, spent the week-en- d in Salt Lake. Market, Central Market, Carbon office in Price last Saturday. Two Fire Alarms Former Local Sounded Tuesday Girl a Suicide Last Friday in California t - Sfll'm SUBSCRIPTION $2 A YEAR 1 MINERS WILL CONVENE 1v A THOUGH DSrSTROU'5. CfXREER. Of- - able wearh, fifth in the State of Utah, 26 million; largest coal and undeveloped oil struo tures in the world. James Martelle Failed to Rally From Recent Stroke of Paralysis; Funeral Services held Here Monday Morning. James Martelle, age 72, widely known and prominent pioneer of Carbon county, died at the Price City Hospital Friday morning last, after suffering a stroke of partial paralysis, from which he failed to rally, due to old age and infirmities. Mr. Martelle had been a resident of Helper continuously for 45 years, and had been intimately associated with many prominent men of Utah, in the upbuilding of this section of the state. Mr. Martelle was born in Canta-lupItaly, July 19, 1862, coming to the United States in 1883. He came to Helper in 1889 and was the first section foreman employed here by the Denver & Rio Grande. He later engaged in business which he continued for many years, retiring a few years ago from active life, but continuing his efforts in furthering the interests of Carbon county. Surviving are his wife, a son, Victor; two daughters, Mrs. A. L. Miner and Ange Martelle, and five grandchildren, all of Helper. Funeral services were conducted at St. Anthony's Church, Helper, and were solemnized by high mass o, at 10:30 a. m. Monday. The body laid in state at the Martelle residence on South Main street, Helper, from 8 to 10 o'clock Monday Interment was in the morning. Helper City Cemetery. GLICKMANS MOVING TO OGDEN THIS WEEK Mr. and Mrs. William Glickman, proprietors of the LaFrance Dress Shop, closed their place of busi-ne- s in Helper this week, and are moving their stock to Ogden, where they are launching in the same business at the corner of Washington and 23rd street, to be known as the Ladies Apparel Shop. Mr. and Mrs. Glickman came to Helper about two years ago, the former being connected with the Lewis Ladies Store, until a year ago when he took over the business and named it the During their residence in Helper Mr. and Mrs. Glickman made many friends who regret their departure, but wish them success in their new undertaking. OFFICERS ELECTED BY LOCAL MOOSE LODGE The Helper Moose Lodge met in regular session Tuesday last and elected officers for the coming year. Those chosen are Fred Hall, dictator; Moroni Hunt, vice dictator; Earl Shumway, prelate; Bill Taylor, treasurer; Chic Peterson, trustee. B. N. Reddington and Harvey Partridge were chosen as delegate and alternate to the next Moose annual convention summer in the east. The elected officers will be installed on the 17th of this month. U. T. A. Warns the Taxpayers C. of C Country Store Dance Was Big Event of the Season ft . Ro-lap- p. e, Nie-castr- Fifty Tons Daily Production to Begin Monday Next; Five Trucks Engaged for Transportation. After several months devoted to tunnelling, installing machinery and other preliminaries preparatory to production for the general market, it is announced that the Best Coal Co. will be ready Monday to produce fifty tons daily tonnage, which will go mainly to the Salt Lake market. Five large trucks have been secured to transport the product, said to be of the best quality of any coal mined in the state. The mine Is located on the hillside one mile off the main highway up Hardscrabble Canyon from Balanced Rock. Last of the preliminary work was completing the hoist and placing trackage, which will be completed this week. The tunnel is 150 feet into the hillside and the coal is transported by a tram from the mine down to the tipple along the highway. The mine Is fully mechanized, the most modern machinery having been Installed. F. P. Fisher is head of the company, with local men associated with his In the Officers of Brotherhood Imprisoned Locomotive Engineers Bank Heads Given Jolt by Cleveland Court Saturday. Alvanley Johnston the highest officer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and C. Sterling Smith, a banker, were sentenced to one to 30 years in the Ohio state penitentiary Saturday last as an aftermath of a $10,000,000 bank failure two years ago at Cleveland, Ohio. Johnston and Smith, president of the Standard Trust, were convicted 0 a month ago of misapplying of the bank's money and making false entries in the books. Johnson was a director and Smith was president of the institution, successor to the Brotherhood of Engineers bank, which closed in 1931, two years before the bank crisis of last March. The two were convicted in common pleas court about a month ago. The judge overruled a motion for a new trial, and sentenced the two to serve the terms on each of nine counts, the sentences to be served concurrently. A stay of execution was granted, and bond was continued, pending further legal technicalities. The two men are charged with misapplying $450,000 of the bank's money before it closed through various window dressing, and stock market operations. $450,-00- DIVORCE GRANTED Divorce was granted Blanche Winters from Leo G. Winters In District Court Monday when the defendant failed to appear for trial. The plaintiff was granted her former name of BevelL APPEALED CASE George Gagos, formerly employed by the Utah Fuel Co., has appealed to the State Supreme Court from the ruling of the State Industrial commission denying him compensation for injuries he contends he received In the course of his employment by that corpor ation. |