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Show A Thursday, January 26, 1939 MINING Post Office Walls Marred By JUSTICE TRIAL SAT, Wilful Pranksters George E. Mitchell of gait Lake, former agent for ithe Utah liquor control commission, was bound over to district court last Saturday by Justice of ithe Peace E. T. Boreen-- ? hagen of Helper, and is uow await-- ! ing trial for first degree purjury, as ' a result of testimony against a Price hotel operator. Mitchell and Grant L. Bailey of Ogden allegedly gave false testimony at the trial of Sam Shortino, Ritz hotel proprietor, on a liquor violation charge. The two buyers testified they had purchased whiskey from Mr. Shortino personally at 9:50 p.m. October 5 and 8:50 a.m. the following day. The case against Shortino was dismissed by Justice J. W. Hammond of Price, when Shortino proved that be was in Salt Lake City at the time of the alleged sales. Edward Sheya, newly elected attorney, prosecuted the case last Among his chief witnesses were: J. F. MeCtormick. clerk at the Wilson hotel, who identified Mr. Justice Shortino's registration of Vogrenic Hammond, and Jake Columbia. Mr. McCormick testified that Shortino registered at the Salt Lake hotel at 10:55 p.m. the night of October 5, was a guest all the following day and left at 4:10 p.m. on October 7. Mr. Vogrenic substantiSat-tirda- On several occasions during the past week writing lias appeared on the walls and furniture of the Post Office. Postmaster Eugene Gibson asks that parents request their children not to make a habit of using the lobby of the Post Office as a loafing place. If certain children insist on doing this, it will become necessary for the office to be closed to the public at 6 p.m. daily, iui mediately after the last clerk leaves the office. Our government has fiven us a beautiful building, one which most of the people of Helper appreciate and which is a great asset to our community. Those who haven't sensed the value of this edifice in Helper should take time out and really think of its importance and value to a community such as ours. '49 SHOW KING KARL SECURED AS MUSIC JUDGE FOR BAND CONTFST Mr. King, recogniz- ed as one of the outG. J. Reeves standing members of his profession, is cir- bandmaster for the Sells-Flo- to jeus, with headquarters at Fort Dodge, Iowa. This will be his first appearance at the music festival in Carbon county. Other contest judges have not been arranged for as yet, but this matter wilj be taken care of ,in the near fu- ture, according to Mr. Reeves '49 SHOW i BEFORE K, OF C. 60 TO 37 Beckers Uinta of Helper proved to be no match for the visiting Knights of Columbus team from Salt Lake, entry m tne state basketball league, m a game played before a good crowd last Saturday eight in the civic auditorium. The game wouna MITCHELL MORTUARY tip with Beckers on the short end of a 60 to 37 score. OPENED SUNDAY The clever ball handl'ng, rustling and shooting of Jimmy Bryner. a very familiar figure in Carbon coun- WELCOMES VISITORS ty, having appeared here in nearly Eastern Utah Independent every Another step forward n the growth tournament for the past six years plus the steady and brilliant play of;of business in Price. wa3 the corn- Steve Pazell, another past tourna- - pletion and opening of the new Mit- ment star, was too much for thehell Funeral Home, located at 323 East Main street last Sunday, Janu- beer boys. 22. The home Is managed by R. Saturday's contest was three min-'arutes old before either team was able T. Mitchell, mortician and funeral to score from the field, but from director. then on the K.C.'s were plenty hot. Mr. Mitchell was associated with The score read 38 to 15 for the the Flynn Funeral home here for a number of years, until December 1, Knights at the half. Beckers came back in the second when he moved over to his new half and rlayed on even terms as building to make final arrangements far as scoring was concerned, each for its opening. His scholastic train-teamade 22 points in this frame. ling and many years of experience Waite partially found his eagle eye make him well qualified for his pro-ithis canto by dropping in seven fession, in which he was engaged field goals. However, if the locals 'for several years before coming to had made only a. small per cent of Price. the setups they had in the last half, The new funeral home is of modthe score might have been different. ern Spanish design and s equipped for the with the most modern type of furArgentos, husky guard Knights played a smooth defensive nishings and fixtures. In addition to game as well as slipping down the the conventional services of a morfloor to score nine points. will maintuary, the establishment (Continued on Page Four) tain an' ambulance. '49 SHOW '49 SHOW y j Carload Of Furniture Received Friday By Helper Furniture Co. According to Elmle Bernardi, manager of the Helper Furniture and Hardware company, they received another carload of furniture last Friday. Merchandise received another shipment and other n ock now on hand will be offered to the public in midwinter sale which Is now on at their store. Every piece of merchandise in their furniture department has been reduce from the regular price and Is being offered during this pale at a great saving, Mr. Bernardl Btated. COULTER FREED ON ADVERTISE EMBEZZLEMENT UTAH'S INDUSTRIES CHARGES BY JURY South-Easter- n The chief point in the case appearto be whether or not Ooulter had ! con given authority to use the $10 gasoline book for his own purposes. Attorneys for the prosecution, District Attorney Donald T. Adams and County Attorney Edward Sheya, maintained that the permission, if actually given as alleged by the defense was not valid inasmuch as the commissioners cannot j;ive authorization for such acts outside of regular meetings. No record of the transaction was ever made, it was charg- attention. The other troop turning in its reg istration was Spring Glen with a membership is The county attorney pointed out that Commissioner Peterson testified that he told Coulter that he "realized it was somewhat irregular" when he gave his permission. The battery was purchased from the Dinosaur station Super Sen-icPrice, the j- -. coupon book being given as a down payment and the rest being charged to Coulter's account. Following arguments by the attorneys before the jury Friday morning, the case was given to the jury about noon. A decision was reached about 3:00 p.m., but th? jury was kept in its chamber until 4:30 o'clock when Judge George CliHstensen returned from Castle Dale where he had been called on court business. Mrs. Marie Beckel, Price, was jury foreman. $10 I '49 SHOW Controversy Arises Over Purchasing Of New Road Equipment With nil the horn and what swaggling. have you, the second annual Days of '49 will be ushered in. With the gala three-dacelebration but nwo weeks distant, the committees reports indicate a festival that will be the gayest, noisiest, and most profitable event in Helper's history Barney H. Hyde is general chair man with M. H. Wilson, secretary, and C. A. Knobbs, treasurer, an alliance that Is hard to le beat, one in the grocery business, another in the liquor retail, and a police man to watch over them and the money. Mr. Hyde, Mr. Wilson and A. I. Carlson were in Salt lake lately for games and concsions, bavin,: which will many to the prow new and int- e- The time is nearly here when start the '49er Vigilantes will their annual checking up on the y bewhiskered gentlemen of Helper. If you have heeded the Mayor's proclamation and are letting some of nature's vegetation sprout upon the face, chin, neck then or maybe you'll pass unobserved by that rough and ready gang of '49era. who carry credentials as long as an old maid's dream. According to Thunuan Carter, thief of the Vigilante1, the deadline for no beards is January 31. The next day, February 1. they'll be out to get you. A word to the wise, ladies, is sufficient: It has been proclaimed that all the female population wear some '49er regalia. Maybe you'd better heed the warning. should-b- e what-have-yo- in n-uied F:n Committees for the various features of the show are: Dance floor. '49 SHOW DIRECTORS OF FISH AND GAME GROUP TO MEET TOMORROW According to Ray Walters, Price, Fish president of the and Game Protective association announced Wednesday, that a meeting of the directors will be held at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, for the purpose of .confirming committee appointments, and to discins plans, for the annual membership drive slated to begin in the near future. Another item for discussion will be the distribution of the 1939 wildlife poster stamps. Sponsored by, the National Wildlife Federation, the purpose of these is to raise funds for use in promoting conservation and restoration of wildlife. Support of favorable legislation, educational activities, and other functions such as attainment of game reserves are served by the funds secured through distribution of the stamps, Mr. Walters said. This year, the stamps, in six color? instead of four as previously, will come 80 to a sheet as follows: 10; trees, 10; fish, 15; song and insectivorous birds, 15; mammals, 15; upland game birds and waterCarbon-Emer- Wild-flowe- fowl, rs, 15. '49 SHOW County Publishes 1938 Financial Statement This Wek For lack of a second, a motion Publication of the annual financial made by Commissioner J. Orvel Pet- statement of Carbon county for the erson to purchase new equipment for 1938, which appears in this isyear the county road department was de- sue of the is being dione in feated Friday night at the regular a somewhat Journal, form than in different ly meeting of the board previous years. of county commissioners. According to B. H. Voting, clerk, Although granting the need for the this all warrants which have equipment, to replace machinery that been year are listed snowing the paid is now almost completely useless, Commissioner D. A. Tidwell protested number, person to whom paid, what against the method of purchasing new issued for and the amount. By using equipment. He urged that bids be this style the public will perhaps get called for, that home concerns be a more complete and understandable given preference, and that purchases account of. the expenditures of the be thoroughly investigated before county during 1938. An examination of the report re any funds are expended. Mr. Peterson pointed out that veals that there is a slight drop In equipment now in use is from four to the eounty's surplus at the eni of seven years old, and cannot be used 1938 as compared with 1937. At the extensively. Unless replacements are close of 1937 there remained a total made, W. P. A. workers will have to of $219,59r.60 surplus as compared be laid off as they will be unable to with $198,732.64 for 1938, a decrease continue on county projects, he of $20,863.98. The total liabilities and assets for '49 SHOW 1938 are considerable lower than Card Party February 3 they were in 1937. Last year they The card party sponsored by tie totaled $261,474.30 as compared with Rebekahs will be held Friday, Feb. 3, $287,039.82, a decrease of $25,505.52. '49 SHOW In the civic auditorium at 7:30 p.m. There is a nominal charge for a gay Lady Demos to Meet The Ladies Democratic club will evening. meet Monday at the Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Buster Westenshaw at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Ed Hanson and of Oakland, Calif., were house guests Mrs. Katie Liddell of Price as hostat the home of his brother, Drew, and esses. An excellent program has been his father, Mr. Andrew Westenshaw, worked out and all lady Democrats are invited. last week. semi-month- Following awarding of the Eagle badges to the boys, their mothers will each be presented with a miniature badge, Mr. Morgan said. Scout Troops Register At the district meeting Thursday, registration of two troops was approved. Castle Gate troop No. 273 registered with 27 members, and announced Mike Turnbull as Scoutmaster to succeed Wesley Robertson. The latter, and Kenneth Alexander, were named as assistants. The Castle Gate group has been doing some out standing handicraft work, specializing in leatherwork that is gaining wide phy ed. e ANNUAL '48ER SHOW Says Vigilantes ed AT SPECIAL PROGRAM PLANS FOR By February I, the battery. RECEIVE AWARDS here. Beards Necessary n i, The platform of the L. D. S. tabernacle in Price will be converted into a large model of an eagle's nest on Sunday evening, February 5, when 13 Boy Scouts of Carbon district will receive their Eagle awards. First Eagle court cf honor ever planned here, the affair is being prepared on a large scale. All Eagle Scouts are to be in attendance, and will be seated in the eagle's nest. District Commissioner Ed E. Morgan this week urged that all Eagle Scouts get in touch with him immediately, so that they may be included in the plans. Besides the nest, the tabernacle is to be decorated with sample of Scout-cra- ft, handiwork showing what the Scouts accomplish in attending the highest award that is given. To arrange for the program and decorations, a committee was named at the monthly district meeting last Thurs day night, consisting of Arvel Stev ens, court of honor chairman who will preside at the program; Vernon Mer rill, George A. Rowley, and Mr. Mor gan. An invitation has been extended to Oscar A. Kirkham, Salt Lake City, regional Boy Scout director, to be the principal speaker for the occasion COMMITTEES RUSH ar-te- t, of 18 boys. W. O. MurThy-gers- on PRESIDENT ' S BIRTHDAY BALL A steady flow of dimes has been throughout Carbon coun ty during this week which la a part of the program for raiding funds to combat Infantile paralysis. This year the .annual President's M Birthday Party has been modified to Include numerous ways and means In raising money; They include SHOW '49 parties, dances, basketball games, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gibson visited boxing carnivals and other forma of at the Humphrey home in Castle amusement throughout the nation. Dale last Thursday. Silaa Rowley, Spring Glen, who NEWSPAPER After utmost five deliberating hours Friday, a district court jury found I. L. Coulter not guilty of embezzlement, in a reversal of the findings of a lower court. r Mr. Coulter appealed the case being sentenced to seive 00 days in jail on the charge by Justice of the Peace Carl Hanson of Wellington, after he was found guilty by a four-majury there. The charge was that the defendant had used $10 gas coupon book, belonging to Carbon county, as down payment on a battery for hs car on December 24, 1937. Witnesses for the defendant included Commissioners C. F. Fahring and J. Orvil Peterson, who testified that tehy iiad given Coulter author ization to use the coupon book for the purchase of a battery. They declared that Coulter had been using his machine extensively for county purposes, and was thus entitled to Taking advantage of every opportunity possible to advertife Eastern Utah's Industries, officers of the Utah Industries are sponsoring a series of radio programs every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. over station KEUB. The programs consist Sf speeches prepared and delivered by business, professional, and labor leaders throughout Carbon at.d Emery counties. The latest schedule announced by Silas Rowley, secretary, started Sunwhen Edward 15, day, January Scherer, president of the Carbon C.I.O. council sp oke; C. N. Mem-molmanager of the Helper Journal was last Sunday's speake; with the remainder of the schenulf as follows: Len Leavitt, Price, January 20; Mrs. Htlen Scheror, Latu-:::- , Feb 5; Val D. Hicks. Price, Feb. .'.2; W. D. Brysnu Castle Gate, Feb 19; Her. y H. Janes, Sunnyside, Feb. 20: George W. Leatham, Price, Mar. 5; R. J. Vaughan, Helper, Mar.' 12; Val. H. Cowles. Price, Mar. 19; Frank Ron-accHelper, March 20. '49 SHOW Scoutmaster and Hyrum is assistant. An effort will be made this year to secure establishment of a summer Boy Scout camp in Carbon county, probably at Fish Lake where a highly successful outing was held in 1937. Also discussed at the meeting was the annual Boy Scout financial chive Daisy and Jessie Hubbard of Salt which got under way in Carbon disLake City spent the weekend at the trict this week and will end Febhome of their grandparents, Mr. and ruary 4. This district includes all of Carbon county and Green River. Mrs. C. L. Hubbard. In evidence DISTRICT RADIO PROGRAMS EAGLE SCOUTS WILL Karl L. King, president of the Naated Mr. Shortino's statement that tional Bandmasters association, will act as anthey left Price together at 6:30 p.m. nual music judge for the ninth Intermountain Music Festival in on October 5. Price May 4, 5 and Justice Hammond testified regard6, it was announced two the, given by ing testimony this week by G. J. on tne at Shortino's hearing agents Reeves, director in liquor charge. He said the agents charge of judges. testified under oath that they had As music judge, Snor-tinmade the purchases from Mr. Mr. King will rate personally. Bailey pleaded gumy band concert numto the perjury charge here last weeK the parade bers, when arraitened in dbtrict court, and will feature, after waiving preliminary hearing. direct the massed Sentence will be pronounced Februband performance ary 11 by Judge George Christenseai. on the final evening, '49 SHOW Mr. Reeves stated. BECKERS FALTERS RAILROAD SUBSCRIPTION $2 A YEAR politically Independent MITCHELL BOUND OVER IN AND heads the general committee for Carweek bon county, announced this that much Interest had been manifest in the "March of Dime," and the annml t'.icket sale for the dancing party scheduled for this Saturday night at the civic auditoiium here. Mayor G. F. Spratling, who waa chairman, Helper City appointed stated Monday that the auditorium would be equipped with a public address system and appropriate decorchestra has orations. Bonaccl's AT AUDITORIUM SATURDAY been engaged to furnish the music carnifor the dance. An val will probably be arranged on Helper's new skaiting pond and will precede the dance, Mr. "rpratllng announced. Donald Hacking is Price City chairman. Kenllworth To Have Dance Carrying out a policy practiced for the past six years tie Kenilworth Welfare association will sponsor a dance at the amusement hall in that Saturday. Tle committee charge announced thai whatever profits are realized from the dance will be turned over to the county fund to be filed with the national and state committee. Remember, all funds raised irom all types of entertainments throughout the United States will be used for the purpose of fighting the dread disease infantile paralysis. community In Business and Professional Women's Bertha Spratlin club, chairman; Hot Dog stard, Moose Ladies; The Candy booth, L.D.S. Relief Society; Q:ike sale, Pythian Sisters; concessions. Moose. A. J. Carlson, chairman; '4&er Bar, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, C. F. Masters, chairman; Country Store, American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. M. H. Wilson, chairman; Advertising, Kiwanla club, Chris Jouflas. chairman; Equipment and Props, City Council. Jess Cox, chairman; Merchandise committee. E. R. Crissman. chairman; Floor Show,. Schoolteachers, who report that the show is coming along tine: the Stella de America Society will also have a job in the celebration. Bob Nilson is in chaige of the radio programs and will announce his arrangements probably next week. Thurman Carter and his Vigilanies will be on the job from February 1 on and will fine any adult male who h;i?n't fome sign of a be.ud, a mustache only will not suffice. The ladies, according to Mr. Canter, will also be taken up if they do not wear some appropriate mode uf dress. This is one show the public can afford 'to miss. Remember the dates February 9, 10, and 11 at the Civic Auditorium. '49 SHOW nt SERVICE CLUB BAND IS PREPARING FOR CONCERT HERE SOON Interest evidenced bv member of the Rio Grande Service club band indicates that the concert to be given by the organization early in March will be one of the musical highlights of the year locally, according to William H. Toy, director. At a meeting of the eeneraf com mittee this evening, will be named, and the exact date for the concert will be selected. The af fair is to be staged in the new Price municipal auditorium. Included on the general committer are: William Wetmore, Helper, president of the service club: Dominic Bo- nacci, Helper, president of the band: rrancis Lucas, Helper, secretary of the service club; S. H. Laird. Price. service club vice president; Lee Gib son, Helper, business manager of the band; Junior Parry, Standardville, band secretary; Ted Reese, Standardville; and Herndon Virden, Price. Extensive arrangements are to ho made for the concert, first to bo given on a large scale by the music organ ization, Mr. Toy said. Besides the band selections, a guest soloist from Salt Lake City will sing a series of numbers and a reader will be included on the program. '49 SHOW DEANNA DURBIN IN FIRST "CRUSH" ROLE AT STRAND SUNDAY Deanna Durbin comes to the Strand Theatre Sunday in her first "Crush" role. The picture is the fourth to come from tlii8 remarkable who has made singing youngster screen history ever since 8he first appeared In "Three Smart Girls- some two years ago. "That Certain Ane With her, in the principal supporting role, will be Melvyn Douglas, with a supporting cast which Includes Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, John Jitanlta Quigley, Teggy Stewart and many others. Five songs will be rendered by Deanna lin the new picture. Hal-lida- Sourdough Was Not Sourpuss In The Day of '49 No, Son A A |