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Show EDITORIALS V-- X cod, mnrrmepTs 7 the editor CASTING ABOUT FOR POLITICAL ASPIRANTS September according to J. that Price's has announced Lee, Bracken through the Salt Lake daily papers that he is a governor candidate. Republicans from Carbon county to work toward. drafted five potential county and legislative officials to give them a full slate in have an objective They last week the November lection. They probably won't nold a county convention, at least there won't be any contest, if they hold one to conform to the law. Frank Bonacci, incubent representative from Carbon's No. 1 district, had announced that he will again seek the post he has held the past several years. The United Mine Workers executive council of the county have Riven Mr. Bonacci their 'blessings and endorsement. Which is almost tantamount to reelection. Nothing definite has come from the other legislative dis trkt as to E. K. Olsen's intentions, but friends of his in this area say he'll again become a candidate. That leaves the senate position held the past four years by Val H. Cowles, now a California resident, vacant and no announced candidates. All are Democrats. Rumors for several weeks have had a Price lawyer and district Sheya, juvenile judge, Edward about to announce for the senate post. However, unconfirmed mutt-erinthe past week say Mr. Sheya will not be a candidate. A former Helper mayor. George F. Spratling, Monday made a partial commitment to me that he'll be a candidate if his health permits. George just returned from a Salt Lake hospital where he underwent a major operation. And that's the only potential heard atwut to date for the four year senate post. gs une1". Now that the four-yepired commission term of the late William Campbell has been filled by W. W. West, Price oil dealer, he becomes a very sure candidate to an elective position at the ar " Another Democratic convention. announced candidate for the commission is J. O. "Blondie" Peterson of Columbia. He had previousfor ly served on the commission several terms before stepping aside two years ago for I'rvin Gerber of Wellington, who unquestionably will be out to regain the nominatNo ion for the position. doubt there will be others spring forth as the deadline draws nearer commisfor the and sion posts. On the judicial side of the polit ical fence the offices of Seventh district judge and the district attorney positions come up for contest. Judge Fred W. Keller is considered certain to cast his hat tack into the ring on the Democratic ticket to succeed himself as one of the two Judges. Duane Frandsen, Price, incubent D.A., lias indicated at various times that he will seek a second term in the Seventh judicial district. That is about the picture from a casual observation of what's 'hat on the political horizon in Carbon county. cCc TWO-DAHOLIDAY STARTS OFF WEEK With Memorial Day falling on Sunday this year the next day, Monday May 31, has been official-,- v designated as a holiday in ob servance of the century-ol- d day that has been set aside to honor the nation's dead. Rfitail establishments, city, conn tT and federal offices, hanks and Pnstoffices will be closed for Sun av and Monday. Which means rs. Housewife should plan her snPPing for two days this week id instead of the usual one. And while she is planning her topping she should not overlook fart that "HELPER IS A WD PLACE IN WHICH TO Ine mercnants are "fondly and the selection of "what want" is as as any uer Place in thiscomplete area. Get the or "Stopping, Shopping, and in Helper, the Friendly City." -- 30- drivin? to Mt. Pleasant toT?rvWas Mrs- - K- - D- Mar(lul9 son, Howard, who has emy' attenNng The Wasatch Acad Hrs. Marquis, by accompanied ",olher- - Mrs. Edna Reid, went to J. Jeld A VOLUME and Time is drawing nearer nearer when he who has political aspirations on a state and county basis must come forth and declare himself lest he just naturally will he too late for the nominating conventions that must be held on or before August 15 in the various counties of the state. The run-of-f Tuesprimary is set for the first day in law. Kow SECURITY - will Tfait with Mr. and Ray Hassfnger. 42 MINING NUMBER 22 w aslace's li Gil RAILROAD "DISTRICT AND Gain Honor Pins For High Scholarship Nine and college sophomores seniors at Carbon high school, received honor pins at the recent award day held at the college for having maintained a 2.5 or above average during their two years in college or high school. The pins were awarded by Dr. Aaron E. Jones, college president, to the following: Kenneth Anderson, lone Con. over, Ross Porter, Dick Scow, DorMax othy Miles, Helen Nilson. Thomas. Ted Jensen and Bill Crissman, all sophomore college students, and Dick Baker, Jeannine Clark, Teruko Enkoji, DavidFausett, 'David Forsyth, Eunetta Gigliotti, Bev. erly Griffith, Vauna Heaton, John Evan Jones, Mary Kiahtipes, Dixon Lee, James Lee, Verna Marsing, Delores Rebol, James Roberts, Enid Season, Nick Zumadakis, Phyllis Duke, Maurine Greener, Alice Arnett and Yv.onna Gibson, air high school students. twenty-on- e Ulssisiibi g Rfflate Kiwanis Committee Will Help Fill Employment Needs This industrial community will Sen. GLEN H. TAYLOR be host tomorrow night, Friday, at the civic auditorium to Senator Glen H. Taylor, who recently cast his lot with Henry A. Wallace as his running mate on the New Party presidential ticket, as the vigorous young senator officially opens the campaigtr for the party in Utah. Sponsoring the local rally is the temporary "Wallace for President Committee" composed of Frank Porter, chairman; John Krissman and Mrs. Caroline Tomsick. The meeting which 1s open to the pubi lie on a small admission charge is slated to get underway at 8 p.m. and will be conducted by Mr. Porter. In addition to the address by Senator Taylor a couple of films on political issues of a na tional scope will be shown. Fifteen hundred signatures of the Utah citizens, three times number legally required, were affixed to petitions presented on Monday to Gov. Herbert B. Maw and Secretary of State Heber Candidate for Benhion. The petitions will permit on Progressive ticket, will add-ireto hold a rally in Helper auditorium the Progressive Party candiand nominate convention A mem28. Friday night, May Utah. in dates ber of the U. S. Senate, he comes from the state of Idaho. Presentation of the petitions preceded by four days the launch ing of the progressive campaign in Utah by Senator Tavlor. Tie ar rives in Salt Lake Citv Friday, May 28. for a whirlwind two-da- y Uot'r climaxing in a public mass meeting Saturday night at the ffate Fail Grounds. The delegation which carried Three Cartoon county men Wed- the, petitions to the State Capitol the presentation ceremony innesday night were lodged in three cluded Hoxie, Salt Lake ., Gordon an different jails awaiting inquest that is set for Friday morning at City attorney and chairman of 10 a.m. in the Price ciy court, for tne Utah "Wallace for President" Mrs. Arvilla Great-orequestioning regarding the murder committee; of Max Lopez, 40, former resident secretary of the committee of Sait Lane, but more recently and union women's auxiliary .lead of Hiawatha where he was employ er; Rev. O. David Slacunv-treas- urer of the committee; Dr. James ed as a coal miner. The body of Lopez was located Toman, chairman of the State Pro early Wednesday morning slump gressive Citizens of America: Miss ed over the seat of his 1937 model Louise Douglas, secretary of PCA coupe with two bullet holes in his and representatives of labor, stud, body, one in the under left arm ent and minority groups. Petition signatures were obtain. Pit, and the other through the left ed in more than 30 cities and breast. Being held in the woman's por. towns throughout the State in a tion of the Carbon county jail and spirited campaign lasting 6 weeks, the main block are Joe Trajillo, according to members of the dele, 45. and Joe Herrara, 35, Castle gation. Plans are being made to hold Gate. Joe Mandgon, 40 of Castle Gate, is lodged in the Helper city the Utah Progressive convention jail where he will remain until in August, according to Hoxsie. "There can be no question that after the inquest Friday morning. According to County Attorney we have obtained sufficient signa A. John Ruggeri the sheriff's of- tures to validate of New Party," fice was notified about 1 a.m. declared Hoxsie. "We will support Wednesday by Douglas Jensen, progressive candidates put up by Huntington, who was driving In the old parties, but where the the vicinity of the shooting and nominees of these Parties offer was flagged by Herrara who said the voters nothing but reaction he was a friend of Lopez. Immed- we will advance truly progressive iately the sheriff's force and the candidates." Senator Taylor, a forceful speak county attorney left for the scene er with one of the finest progress, of the killing. Sheriff Joseph Dudler said Her- ive records in the present generrara led officers to the car of the ation of Americans in public life, dead man and was told by him (Continued on Page Eight) that "Trajillo did it." A road blockade was thrown up on the road and Trajillo YOUNG PEOPLE OF and Mandgon were taken into cusWARD tody near the city limits of Price HONORED SUNDAY riding in the former's car. According to the story Herrara Last Sunday night members of told the sheriff the shooting the Helper LDS ward saw two of while the three men were its auxiliaVies honor some of returning to Hiawatha from Price. their class members who during He said the four men began quar the past year had completed rereling in a Price beer tavern. It quired work for advancement in was the conclusion of the officers the church activities. that Lopez had been shot' twice of the Beehive class Four at close range with a pistol. Ac- in the girls MIA received honor bee cording to Mr. Ruggeri the weapon certificatss and rings from Mrs. had not been recovered late Wed- Louise Anderson, North Carbon nesday, but pne of the slugs had stake beekeeper. They were Fay been removed from the body. Pappacostas. Betty Carr, Eois Lopez was born at Chamisel, N. Willis and Doris Parker. In addl M July 21. 1903 and had resided tion to the certificate Miss Parker in Salt Lake since 1939 until he was cited as being the only third came to Carbon county recently. Beehive girl in the stake to year His wife lives in Salt Lake and achieve a 100 atpercent other relatives live in New Mexi- tendance for the three perfect peryear co and Utah. iod. The other group honored SunSpring Glen Pre-Scho- ol day night was the Sea Gull class Children Examined of the Primary who at the end of The PTA roundup of examina- the summer Primary program will tion of children of be graduated from Primary to MIA Spring Glen, held last Thursday at work. Two boys. Gery Abernathy 9 a m. at the school house proved and Leslie Childs received their a great success, with 13 children certificates of promotion and were of age being examined accepted fcy the Aaronic priestand three others to be contacted, hood director, and scoutmaster, Robert Parker, into, priesthood making a total of 16. Examinations wre made by Dr. and scout work. Speakers at the meeting lnclud Frank Gorishek, assisted by one of the school nurses. A special ed High Councilmen R. A. Bryner committee consisting of Mrs. J. L. and John Liddell. and Miss Lois McFall as chairman; Mrs. Gordon Nason and Betty Carr represent Richardson, PTa president; Mrs. ing the girls committee of the Cliff Leavltt and Mrs. Robert ward. Elmer Parker, member of Jones, made arrangements for the the ibishopric, was In charge of the meeting. roundup. ss urder Inquest Set For Friday horning fr County Democratic Committee Sets May 31st Meeting x. According to Eugene Coli. newly elected chairman- - of the Carbon county central committee, a special meet, ing will be held Monday-nightMay 31 at the Carbon county court house for the purpose of designating the time and place of the coun. ty nominating convention for legislative and county offices. All members of the central committee in the county are urged to be in attendance, which include all precinct chairman and chairwomen. This year the new Utah combination convention-direc- t primary law become operative which means that two candidates must be nomin-fic- e in the county and state, ated for each contested they then, go into a rim off primary where the entire voting public have an opportunity to select the nominee who will appear on the ballot in the November election. of-a- CLUBS GIRLS' ORGANIZED HERE FOR SUMMER 4-- H Price-Hiawat- HELPER of Mrs. P. clubs were organized last week. The first home group of girls met at her attend 11 in with Friday morning, anee. They elected the following officers: Nina Naspn. president; Georgia Salmon, vire president; Kay treasurer: Cooley. Leila Broadbent. secretary: Kay Binks. organist; reporter; Jean McCune. T.4)in.lTia Colleen Kuncannon aim jvamrimo Fariknff. song and cheer leaders. They named their club the "Lucky Penny Club," and will meet with McCune every Friday at Under the direction W. McCune two H a.m. The other group, consisting of their club Sat7 girls organized which they will call the urday, "Four Ieaf Clover club," with the following officers being named:, Carol Anita Dalpiaz, president; Beverly vice Memmott. president; Perrero, secretary; Katherlne Casey, treasurer; and Barbara Lopez, Frireporter. They will meet this 1 and following the P.m. day at anFriday at 2 p.m. Mrs. McCune interested nounces that any girls work may contact her. in H Aleson Finds New Natural Bridge river-- 1 well-knoHarry Aleson, man and explorer, reports finding a new natural bridge in the Esca-lan- te region In southeastern Utah, Aleson. also will attempt a run by boat down the Escalante River to the Colorado River, thence to Lee's Ferry, Arizona, in June. Phone New Items to The Vocational guidance and Underprivileged committees of the Helper Kiwanis club which are combined with Ray Black as their chairman are very desirous to aiding the youth of Helper who want a summer job to find one. They are equally as desirous of being of service to the merchant or business man in the city who needs the services of a boy or girl for the summer. Merchants! If you need some young aelp. please get in touch with Ray Black, chairman of the above Kiwanis committees or any one of the following members: Dr. Paul M. Gonzalez, Sam Louis Bunnell, Waterfield, Henry Smith or W. L. Nielsen Jr. They might be the group who can give you the help you need. , 1 ' THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1948 Local Merchants Select Name, Slogan, Plan Merchandising Campaign Helper Merchants association is ithe name selected for the newly formed organization supported by the business establishments of the meetcity at the regular ing of the group last Monday night at the civic auditorium, according to Chris P. Jouflas, president, Not only did the group select a jmime for their group but they re vivea a slogan that once was A former chairman of the Car used to stimulate interest in Helbon county board of commission per as a good place to do businers. E. B "Bry" Miller last week ess. "Stop. Shop, Save, In Helper was selected to The Friendly City", will again find . . , fill the unexpired its place in advertisements of term of the late and their various other merchants Win. Campbell as mediums of advertising and comat a chairman, munication. reorganization Determined that Helper rightif the trtAeHnir fully should be the trading center board. He had for North Carbon the merchants been acting since with the cooperation of the pubthe death of Mr. 11 lishers of the Helper Journal are April Campbell making plans to launch a program 12th. of education among the potential KIWANIS VOTES W. W. West, ronsummers in the Helper area. newly appointed Thursday, June 10, is the date set commissioner ap. Kir putting the plan into effect and NOT TO SUPPORT to fill pointed a committee was appointed by the the vacancy caus association president to workout ed by the death' the details. EDUCATION BILL E. B. Miller of Mr. Campbell Named chairman of the commit- was assigned: to the building, tee waa Art Dalniaz manaeer of Following an Interesting debate grounds and finance departments, the Central Commission an,H Sunnlv on the McGowan ibill now pending tne 8ame headed hy Mr. Campbell. Co., and to assist him are Presi-l- n congress that if passed by the Commissioner Miller retained the dent Jouflas, Fred Bosone K D lower chamber will become law head of tne airport and road de-- Marquis, George Grivet, Donald and make available $300,000,000 ,,av,lnetlts and Commissioner Irvin Giacoletto, James Smith, Fran lcut:la' ' Bla,ra uerher was Kept as neaa oi me m ciyma and C. N. Memmott Just purposes, the Helper Kiwanis club diR.eilt p,,r all(i hospital depart- - what the idea is has not been st night voted not to take any nient(. , termined by the committee, but action on a proposal made recently .,.,. ,.0,i1pn. nf thp thev enn.haiiraiiv Rav "Wntch hu for a resolution favoring its pas- C u'boii County Chamber of Com - newspaper for further develop- sage. merce, met with the board to dis nieuts of the new campaign that L. Earl Acord club president, nlss the nature of exhibits needed will get underway on Thursday and principal of the local junior to jnBUre financial aid from the June 10". high school took the affirmative r0unty for his organization. He Monday's meeting, was preceed-an- d R .J. Vaughan discussed the asked that the county allow the ed by a Dutch lunch with Mr. side of the question. Each Mxr,v.rr $2W for an exhibit plus P'az and Mr. Giacoletto as the did a 'masterful Job of presenting 175 per month. Commissioner Ger- - hosts. The main discussion of the his her suggested that the exhibit be meeting, was a plan worked out by arguments to substantiate views on the question. It was ap- - UReti at the county fair and that the merchants, for more complete parent the club membership was the C. of C. handle industrial ex- - coverage in the neighboring coal split in its views which was the hibits. mining communities. An idea was reason to remain neutral. and y0 actUm was taken upon the Presented by the Journal Willard Ross conducted the reouest the matter beine tabled approved by the merchants where a 100 per cent coverage of these meeting as chairman, and LeRoy ;, mture consideration. A. Kane, superintendent of the communities will be made. More information of :his idea will be Utah Railway Co., was readmitted Music Classes Are to membership in the club. Prior released at a later date. to the beginning at the war Mr.. AVailaDle flOI" Next meeting of the entire asKane was trainmaster for the Rio Summer III N. Carbon sociation will be held at the civic Grande here, but later transfered auditorium on Monday, June 7 at uwen to the Utah with headquarters at "ureener, Helper nana 7:30 in the form of another Dutch Provo. He came to Helper as su- - instructor, announces that he will lunch. Mr. Marquis and Nolan perintendent of the Utah in Feb- - remain here this summer to con- - Davis will be in charge of arrange i,lct Instruct'on In instrumental ments. rnary. 1947. muslcfor summer Registration The live Bunny Rabbit, a pre- mium for low attendance for the instruction will commence June 1 MettlOQlStS Slate week, was taken over by Charley 88 I011OW8Price Mepti o spring uanyon: 3 a.m. at tne; Houghton of Castle Gate to be its : The 69th annual conference of custodian for the next week. Em. school house; Spring Glen. 10 30 est Flaim had the animal in cus' a.m. at school house; Kenilworth.j the Utah Mission of Methodist 11:30 a.m. at school house; Castle churches will be held in Price on tody last week. Gate, 2:30 p.m. at school house, June 3, 4, i and 6. it was announc Mr. and Mrs. John Vickers were and Helper, 4:30 p.m. at Central ed today by Rev. Richard Halbert, Mt. Pleasant visitors last weekend school house. "astor of the Price Community trom-oto witness the graduation exercises in trumpet, Instruction r, Bishop Wilbur E. f church. their daughter, Nadine, trombone, baritone, jlasinet, saxophone Denver, head of Methodist the Wasatch Academy. She re- - and bass as well as In violin, vi. churches in the intermountain ceived an award in drama. states, will be in attendance. (Continued on Page Eight) MILLER NAMED HEAD OF CO. COr.lMISSIOII, w.M5i de-la- Dal-negati- ve , - !!; Ham-make- Honor Students At Junior High Gain Awe ids oc-cur- ed 1 M:30 NEWSPAPER HfiLI'EK. UTAH tally Here Friday Height 30 Carbon Students i. pre-scho- ol pre-scho- ol , i Journal, Posing for the Journal cameraman last Friday morning at the Helper Junior High school's award of students who during the past year have achieved assembly at the civic auditorium were the group In various activities. They were given their medals or citations at the assembly. recognition special Following are the names of the honor students and what their particular activity was: Back Row, left to right: Clair Draper, oratory; Billy Tanner, Legion program; George Hlgginson, first place orLegion program; Elna Chrls-tense- n, atory North Carbon; Elmer Hamilton, Legion program; Marline Fatlca, second In Utah high school essay contest on Legion program; Dana Phelps, third In county, "Private Medicine." Front row: Jerry Clma, 8th Grade efficiency award for girls, American Legion; Donald Nelson, 8th Grade efficiency award for boys, American Legion; Nedra Thomas, 8th Grade efficiency award for girls American Legion; Severlna Gonzales, Legion program; Rita Taylor, D.A.R. award for sewing; Beverly Americanism contest and second place In Anderson, first place winner In Carbon county Junior high In Carbon county juwlor high school the State of Utah (American Legion); Louise Wheel", "ond place Americanism essay contest. t |
