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Show IT Fnns CE The Complete Home Newspaper f THIRD THIRTY year: reaper claims life of RUFUS Magna, STAKE MUTUALS TO OPEN FOR SEASON TUESDAY grim A. ALLEN Utah,-Frida-y, fe suriving men who signed of Utah In 1895Tdled constitution tlw at his home in Sunday morning causes Instreet, East 4th jlagna Allen Mr had been cident to age time IB for some Ttco King Pins of Labor Day county, he on bound-rie- s and the committee on cor. constitutional conporations in the vention. a Inch met in Salt Lake City the year betoie Utah became a state. A delegate from Piute on the committee served prominent as a southern Utah business man and L D. S. church worker, Mr Allen was born October Long cLACHLAN us since 19d8 Sunning are his widow of Magna, R Albern and Devalson LaSalle and Lear Allen of King-toAllen of Salt Lake City; five daughters, Mrs Lcienia Luke and Mrs. Jeanette Jenkins of Kingston. Mrs. Adella Williams of Salina, Miss Lillian Allen of Magna and Mrs. Leda Calif.; 36 Ferguson of Oakland, gr&ndchildi en and 16 four sons en one of the best Mr Allen ft as re- garded citizens in this community. As a father and family man, he as most widely known, having always been extremely devoted to his fine wife and splendid children. He left them an enviable heritage of respect of all high intellect and the devotlcn of hosts of friends. conducted North Allen. Burial City cemetery. Funeral serwees were Tuesday at 1 p. m Main street for Mr. was m the Salt Lake at 125 BOARD HEAD SAYS AUDITORS REPORT OPEN TO PUBLIC organization of a Temporarv Grani- te school district taxpayers' association to confer with the district's school board regarding asserted was recently effected. Dr O Sundwall of Holladay was chosen temporary chairman of the proposed organization, during a recent me ting of approximately 50 with the board. During the session E. A. Breitling, leader of a group protesting actions of the board, charged he and others had been domed access to a recent special auditors report. He also accused certain former and Present no rubers of the board of Various irregularities. Bert E t.x board president, pointed out both present and past actions of the board are open to grand jury Inspection and all records are subject to jury call He aid no special auditor's report had bum given the board, but fhe regu ar one was open to public taxpayers Inspection , Dr Cawn S Smith, district superintend! nt and George W. Bruer-to- n boa id members, produced records and legal data to answer com-Pin- ts unced during the session. Homecoming Slated Sunday At Community baptist Church Pastor juid Mrs. E. B Pace from three weeks California where Mr. ee did ome Work In the summer tug0' V!"s Pace spent the time ,1 Son just east of Berkeley. They spent last week on the ounds of th Baptist assembly in rQen C,inon working with others on there making Wl11 dvllfdiU be 'Home-Comin- g a'l of the departments MUrcb 1; 15 hoped that all be present at the church ol and morning worship at 10:30 o at the evenln1 services t 7rtt'and 0 c!oclc 1116 general theme for "m1ces '1H be "A Practic- tee 'Mnn A11 are Invited to d these services. ' Mr rhund Mrs" Curblne Neronl and dlen or New Jersey visited Kj. to Conti tev rbnes shters' ,nd J,Irs- Jbn we week. MrS. Tony Bernardo dur- - Please Dont Hurt - Dear Driver: Today my daughter, who Is seven years old. started to school as usual. She wore a dark blue dress with a white collar. She had on black shoes and wore blue gloves Her cocker spaniel whose name Is "Scott. sat on the front porch and whined his canine belief In the folly of education as she waved J'goodbyV' and started off to the halls of learning Tonight we talked about school She told me about the girl who sits In front of her the girl with yellow curls and the boy across the aisle who makes funny faces. She told me about her teacher, who has eyes In the back of her head and about the trees In the school yard and about the big girl who doesn't believe In Santa Claus. We talked about a lot of things tremendously vital, unimportant things; then we studied spelling, reading and arithmetic -and then to bed. Shes back there now back in her ' room-sou- nd asleep with Princess cuddled a doll) Elizabeth (thats In her right arm. You guys wouldn't hurt her. would you? You see. Im her daddy. When her doll is broken or her finger is cut, or her head gets bumped, I can fix it but when she starts to school, when she walks the street, then shes In your hands. Shes a nice kid. She can run like a deer and darts about like a chipmunk. She likes to ride horses and swim and hike with me on Sunday afternoons. But I can't be with her all the time I have to work to pay for her clothes and education. So please help me look out for her. Please drive carefully, please drive slowly past the schools and please remember, that children run from behind parked cars. Please, don't hurt my little girl. Phil Braniff. L ly Fort Harmony in the jouthem part of the state, a son of Rufus Chester and Lovinia Allen. After he married Sarah Ann Berry In 1879 he mo ed to Kingston, where as actne in church, civic and he servpolitical affairs for 43 years. He ed as as. essor and collector, probate judge and Piute county treasurer. as manager of the Kingston He store for 18 years and served as bishop of Kingston L. D. S. ward for 30 years He had been living in Mag12, 1856 in old While the comm unity and nation call a halt la business and industry for Labor day, labor forces themselves watch the twe leaders of enemy" camps, William Green (left), head of the American Federation of Labor, and John Lewis, president of tho Committee for Industrial Organisation. SPORT SHOTS 1 Is DEER HUNTING These cooler mornings are causing GARFIELD MAN a lot of discussion among the local nimrods with a great deal of conDIES IN FALL jecture arising concerning the duck season UNDER TRAIN October 1st starts the Duck Season and it Is predicted that a most promising year is in store for lovVictim Slip While At- ers of this type of hunting Large tempting To Quit Moving Interest Is also being shown in deer hunting which is probably the most Freight popular sport here. Many local fellows trek In all four directions of Melville Harvey Chizum, 32 was killed Instantly Sunday at 3 p. m the compass in quest of the elusive when crushed beneath the wheels of deer and it is a sure sign of fall when all the boys are asking, Goa freight train at Garfield. hunting boy? ing The accident occurred on the Western Pacific railroad tracks when Hunting season is also football Mr Chizum, for the past three season and many friends of V. L. months an employe of the Union PaRed Richardson, former assistant cific railroad at Lakepoint, slipped coach at the high school, will be while attempting to jump from the both pleased and displeased to know moving freight. Red has moved to Spokane. . Deputy Sheriff w. J. Reynolds of that for a teaching Job Washington, Garfield, said Mr. Chizum and ano. which might possibly mean a scholther railroad worker, D. M Mitchell, even though he will be were riding the freight train Into arship, and missed here by many, we want to Garfield. wish him well As the train slowed down upon enRollo Sleater former U of U star, MitMr Garfield the yards, tering will take Mr Richardson's place In chell jumped The victim started to the role of assistant coach to Russ follow, but slipped and fell between Magleby two cars. Incidentally, the locals ft ill prob-ablHis body was cut nearly In two play a practice game with Proby the heavy wheels. vo here on Sept. 30 in the first Mr. Chizum had no known relataste of competition for many of the tives here, but officers were attempt- 45 boys who are already well under ing to locate a divorced wife and way In the 1938 season. Coach Magsmall daughter, believed to be living leby reports 46 signed up at present at Leadville, Colo. with several more expected before next weeks sessions start He also JONES reports very enthusiastically for the DR. prospects Several lettermen are back TO PRACTICE HERE and a highly energetic group of boys JOHN H. AND IN SALT LAKE The many friends of Dr. John Harvey Jones, M D.. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones of Magna, will be Interested to learn that Dr Jones announces the opening of his office for the practice of obstetrics and gyneco'ogy at 204 Medical Arts building, Salt Lake City. Dr. Jones will also have a residence phone in Magna, Garfield 99. and plans to also practice in this vicinity The announcement will be read with considerable Interest by his large circle of friends Dr Jones Is a graduate of the Cyprus High school, University of Utah and Medical University at Louisville, Kentucky. GARFIELD BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLS BROTHER FELLOW WORKERS HONOR JOHN CHATTER.' m. Stake union meeting will be held Monda- y- e V enlng at the Pleasant Green ward, also at 7 30 p. m with Viola B. Jones and O J. McDonald, stake young people directors. In charge. All Interested are Invited to attend as many unusual and enjoyable programs are being outlined for the M. L A. winter's work. The following program will be given at the Pleasant Green Ward: Vocal duet, Vlnnle Hill Sansom and Earl Hill; accordlan solo, Max Robinson; vocal duet, Sansom brothers; hill-bilsong, Taylor brothers of Spencer Ward; floor show Lang school of dancing. Salt Lake City. After the program, dancing will be enjoyed, with music furnished by Paul Kelfer's orchestra. Refreshments will be sold Sarah Johnson and C. E. Turner are chairmen of the dance and program committee The general pub lie is Invited to attend - Number 14 In tniscH Uu Editor Has Hsrsa grams and social evenings slated. Festivities begin at all wards at 7:30 p Read It in The Time $ or Leader September 9, 1938 Mutuals of the various wards In Highly Regarded Magna. Oqulrrh Stake will open next TuesResident Dies at Home day evening, September 13 announces officials, with special proSunday Rufus Albein Allen. 82. highly Magna resident, and one of 1M A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION GARFIELD MAN LAUDS JUNIOR DRUM CORPS The following letter was received this Thursday morning by this newspaper and because of its interesting content, we are reprinting It below: San Diego Calif September 6, 1938 Dear Editor: After watching the Labor Day parade in Los Angees yesterday. I could not help writing you to offer much encouragement to the members of the Junior Drum Corps on their anticipated visit here with the American1 Legion this month. DRUM CORPS This event, the largest parade ever Los Angeles, consisted of 200 held MEMBERS LEGALLY units Incomprising labor Unions of with many movvarious types along SCHOOL EXCUSED ing picture organizations, some 60 -000 people marching in the parade We are pleased to reproduce the with a spectator attendance of over 100,000. following letter, which Is below; There were bands of all description and music galore, but of all the Mr. Harry Adams. Commander American Legion juvenile musical organizations that participated and they were many Cyprus Post No. 38 one compared with the splendid not Utah Magna, showing these "'kids made In the 6ear Mr Adams: Covered Wagon Day parade In Salt do that well in I am pleased to inform you that Lake City If they Los the Angeles Legion parade, they the members of the American Legion all the honors. Judging Drum Corps who are enrolled in the will carry off front the enthusiasm displayed by Cyprus High school may be excused can expect from school during the week of Sep- the crowd Monday, They here. visit on It will be much their tember 18 in order that they may go will never an forget. they experience with the Drum Corps to Los Angeles. Best regards to both of you. I regard the trip to Los Angeles Respectfully, as having educational value that R J. Henrold would compensate for the time lost Mrs. Violet Madsen will be hostess in their regular course of study. Our teachers will cooperate In helping to members of the Westway Sewing Club next Thursday afternoon, Septhem make up the work missed. tember 15th at the Reid House. It Very respectfully, is requested that all members who are unable to attend, kindly notify (Signed) T. P. Brockbank, principal Mrs. Madsen. JR. , out for football "lamin' The M. I A. Softball Night, held Tuesday at Garfield, proved a large success, both to spectators and the M. I. A The bqys who did the work for 'such a pleasant evening of entertainment, wish to extend thanks to everyone who assisted. Three hours of fun were offered to the public, capped with a mighty softball toss of 149 feet by Bonnie Heusser and a lightning dash of Donna Andre ason around the bases in 11 4 seconds The record crowd was well pleased Plans are already under way for a bigger and better season In 1939 with many lessons learned and nice memories prodding the leaders of the sport into determined Interesting Professor Phelps of Yale says reaction to assure local sport people ligion and sex are the two most ina successful and enjoyable year. teresting subjects. Has the professor ever heard of taxes? a Spencer Girls have completed very pleasing yer of competitive Gus A. Paulos I was too deeply grieved and stunplay in the Salt Lake County Farm Bureau league. Pleasing to fans of ned last week to really comprehend the popular growing sport because the death of Gus A. Paulos, business man of Magna for many years all communities like to have a winand one of my finest personal In the it whether team league, ning is softball, horsepulling or ptngpong friends. Gus." as he seemed affectionThe Spencer Girls, due to a great ately known to one and all, posdisplay of sportmamhip and good sessed a rare nature of sympathetic fellowship and also to the stellar kindness. He also had a witty huplaying of practically a full team of mor that usually kept me convulsstars, captured the title In the league ed whenever I was In his company siith a 1 score over Crescent and often when rather ' blue" I would team Is: The personnel of the go to see my friend, Gus, Donna Andreason, Inez Ek. Lenore on some pretext or other. He was Breeze, Helen Andreason. Alice Ma- - Invariably the right tonic with his gera, Fanny Nielson, Catherine Raw-soquaint philosophy, interspersed with Dorothy Reid. Norma Reid, that Jolly humor As a community builder and civic Ruth Taylor, Betty Walker, Mardell he was always in the foreWalker and Romaine Zito. leader, ' front and worked steadily and conNice work, girls! j- sistently, to accomplish his aims. He was primarily responsible for many FORMER MERCUR of the Improvements in Magna and at the time of his death was working RESIDENTS ENJOY on a project for new sidewalks and main street here, promised by the ANNUAL OUTING County commissioners Small of stature but large of soul Full Day of Entertainment and mind. I earnestly believe that my friend, your friend Gus PaulParticipated in by Over os, is now enjoying a 2000 People rest and carrying on" In that other which we all shall pass to realm ' Old days and old times were some day. fondly recalled Sunday when over T olerance 2000 Sunset at people gathered I have always believed that tolerBeach to renew acquaintances and and further friendships of the Mercur ance Is a trait that embodies -the embraces bringing many things Pioneers' Society. best of one who practices it to the Memories were brought to the forefront. forefront and old timers rememberAn incident was called to my ated when Mercur was a large city-o- ne tention this week wherein a Magna of the largest mining camps In woman and mother could not only the state take a load of worry from another dear little woman but also bring J. R Jarvis. Salt Lake county to Other members of the happiness treasurer and former Magna resifamily. sucdent. was elected president to Granted perhaps, that your girl ceed Parley Bryan of Tooele George has suffered, Magna mother, so has of was Z Edwards Garfield named the boy and his family. He has and Alex S. Barker, paid his debt to society" and in r. secretary-treasureMr. Barker and all fairness and retribution, forget Mr. Jarvis reside In Salt Lake City the incident and let the boy now go Due to new activities in mining, unhampered to find his way into milling and building at Mercur. It society again. was thought advisable to hold the Why not practice a little tolerance, annual outing some other place. Magna mother? rip-roari- nd fast-growi- ng 15-1- n, well-earn- ed t nt Present at the outing were three past presidents of the pioneer society Charles W. Corfleld. William Waterfall and J. B. Mullins, all of Salt Lake City. Mr. Mullins, Salt Lake County commissioner, acted as master of ceremonies. Foot racing bathing, boating and dancing were enjoyed. Softball games between men's and girls teams from Mercur and Tooele were held. Old residents of Mercur were given free boat rides on the Salt Lake county motor boat under direction of Deputy Sheriff George Knepp, the boat's "admiral. Boxing and wrestling features were also staged. Drum Corps Benefit Dance This Friday At Community Park big benefit dance is slated this 9 at the Community Park, all proceeds to go to the Junior Drum Corps to help them on their trip to Los Angeles, scene of the national Legion convention. The Cyprus corps plans to leave September 17. Music will be furnished by Adolph Bro$ orchestra. The support of the communities Is asked. A Friday evening, September 77 John McLachlan. retiring general the Magna Plant mill foreman of Utah Copper Company, in this vicinity for many years, was the honored guest Tuesday evening at a social tendered him by men on at Coopers Hall. Perdle Barton, who was promoted to the position held by Mr. McLachlan after his retirement, was chairman of arrangements, assisted by Ray Peterson. Claude Gager and Nephl Jensen. Special guests were A C. Enslgnr'assistant superintendent of the Magna Mill. C. R. Naylor, Charles Martin, Lee Self, ahd Moose Carmen. -- A program- - was given and Mr, McLachlan presented with a gold watch chain and a book, "The Old Sheriff." which was autographed by all the guests. An exhibition dance was given by Ferdie Barton and partner and a famous Indian dance presented by W. B. Armstrong. well-kno- hls-"sh- lft" Gun Kills Boy As Child Unloaded Year-ol- d Shoots It A Oarflcld boy was killed instantly Monday at 1:10 p. m. shot down before the eyes of his father by a brother who was playing with an "unloaded" gun. Shot through the neck as he stood In the doorway of the family home In Garfield, Douglas Boyd, 7. was dead. Justice of the Peace C. L. Bawden of Granger, acting coroner, termed the hoys death accidental, and said no Inquest would be held. Broken and by the incident, fthich occurred only a few feet from a here he was lying on a couch In the front room of his home, the father. G. F. Boyd, told Deputy Sheriff W. J Reynolds of Garfield Brief remarks were made by Mr. the story of the shooting. Ensign and Mr. Barton with resThe boy, William Boyd ponse from Mr. McLachlan. was sitting on the couch beside his Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan are leav- father, playing with a ing soon to make their home In rifle. Without warning, the gun disSan Francisco. charged. the bullet striking his young brother in the neck. - They rushed to Douglas' side, but GARFIELD WATER -- he had been killed Instantly. The father said the two young CARNIVAL PROVES boys had been rabbit hunting SunGordon day with a BIG Elliot. 26. and that William had taken the rifle from a corner where It Many Enter Water Events was left by Mr. Elliot on his return from the hunting trip. To Make Closing The dead boy was bom October A Success 16, 1930 In Garfield, a son of G. F. and Ruby Boyd. The water carnival, conducted Surlvlng, besides his parents and last Friday at the Garfield Swim- his brother, are two ming pool, as a fitting climax of George and Oordon Elliot, all of the season, was very successful, If s. Mrs. B. Garfield; three attendance of the general public and Sloan of Tooele. Mrs, NewEdna large number of entries are fair In- ton of Garfield and Mrs. Lucille Van dications. Steeter of Magna. O. J. McDonald was the referee and starter. Miss Marjorie AnderOF MAGNA son, clerk of the course. Blaine Henderson, Carl Blackstrom. David Ben-n- et WOMAN SUCCUMBS and Lyle Obray, Judges of the finish, A. O. Johnson, timer and Andrew Nesbitt Lawson of Rich- -, Miss Wilms Bennett, mathematician. field, father of Mrs. H. A McMaster st The competition was won as of Magna", died on the day- he and Mrs Lawson were to have celebrated breast stroke, girls un- their sixty-fourwedding annlver. der 16: Beth Neusmeyer, first, Pat- sary and the wife's eighty-fift- h sy Marlor, second and Betty Peter- birthday. son and Evelyn Brotherson Ued for Mr. Lawson. 85. pioneer of Richthird. Time, 20 3 seconds. field. died Saturday at 3 a m. after breast stroke boys under a lingering Illness Incident to age. 17: Ray Dean, first. Horace EnHe was bom January 1, 1853, In sign. Jr., second. Time 18.8 seconds Klrklntlllock, Scotland, a son of Arbreast stroke girls, open, chibald and Agnes Nesbitt Lawson. Hannah Humphries, first and Ara At 9 years of age he went to work in 19.8 the coal mines of Scotland. In 1864 second. Time McDonad. seconds. the family emigrated to Salt Lake breast stroke, boys, open: City as L. D. 8. converts. Mr. Lawson David Eennitt, first. Jack attended Salt Lake City public second and Merrill Mem-mot- t, schools Later he was employed on third Time 34 8 seconds. the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad prior to his marriage to free style, girls, Violet Snow, first. Roberta Coffey, Agnes M. Young in the Salt Lake second and Marilyn Marlor, third. City Endowment house on September 12, 1875. It had been their custTime, 20 8 seconds. om to observe the wedding anniverfree style, boys, Edgar Pouillin. first, Dell Snow, sary and the birthday together. Mr Lawson was active In the desecond and Rulon Oldham, third. 8 16 seconds. velopment of Richfield where the Time, free style, girls, couple moved after marriage. Mr. Marjorie Newman, first, El'en Ed-- ft Lawson engaged In the creamery and aids, second and Betty Peterson, hardware business A staunch Democrat. Mr. Lawson took an Interest third. Time, 14.2 seconds. in civic administrations as sheriff of free style, boys, Bobble Nielson, first Lenard Hub- Sevier county and city councilman bard. second and Wayne Alldredge, of Richfield. Besdes his widow, he Is survived by third. Time, 13 seconds flat fret style, girls, Fay four daughters, Mrs Kathryn Werry Grow, fl- -t Beth Neusmeyer, second of Richfield, Mrs. Lloyd F. Mount and Jane Damron, third. Time 14 4 of Los Angeles, Mrs. McMaster of seconds Magna and Mrs. H O. Sanford of 40- -j ard free style, boys, 5, Sat Lake and a son, W. R. Lawson Stewart Brlnghurst, first, Boyd of Salt Lake City. Funeral services were conducted Ptteison, second and Byron Snow, Monday lij the Richfield L. D. S. third. Time, 25 6 seconds. First ward chapel. Burial was In free style, girls, Hannah Humphrey, first. Mildred Richfield. Humphrey, second Time. 30 secMr. and Mrs Arlie Bradford are onds flat. in Chicago and other 7: vacationing free style, boys, Leon Hales, first, Merrill Memmott, places of Interest visiting relatives s: eond and Keith Wall third Time, and friends for a short time. 25 6 seconds. free style, girls, open: ROSS HATTON DIES Hannah Humphrey, first, Mildred Humphrey, second and Fay Grow, IN CALIFORNIA thirds Tlme. 30 4 seconds. 60 yard, boys open, free style: Duane Hender on, first, Robert Al- "Friends here were grieved Saturlen Thurman second, Peterson, day to learn of the death of Ross Hatton, former superintendent of the third. Time. 36 seconds flat Arthur Mill. Utah Copper company. HenderDuane race, Relay boys: son. David Bennett, Royal Anderson, Mr. Hatton, who was superintendent of a large Industrial plant in Torand Carl Backstrom, first. Girls fancy diving: Barbara Jan-ne- rance, California, died in a Los Anfirst and Harriet Parks, second geles hospital of a lung ailment. He 111 but a short Boys' diving: Deon Wlmmer, first had been seriously and George Z, Edwards, Jr second. time. Funeral services were conducted It Is announced that three Gar- Tuesday under direction of the Mafield people, Marjorie Anderson, sonic order and Interment made In Duane Henderson and Dap Ahlquist California. are taking special examiners' courses Surlvivng are his widow, Esther to obtain Red Cross Examiners cer- and four sons; 3 brothers Including tificates. If obtained, they will be David W. Hatton of Magna and two abe to give special training courses sisters. at the Garfield pool Instead of havMr. Hatton was a very popular ing other Red Cross examiners come executive and well-likby all the In to give tests. men here. grief-strick- SUCCESS en half-broth- half-brothe- rs, half-sister- FATHER 1 rd th rd 20-ya- rd 40-ya- rd Chrlst-opherso- 20-ya- rd 10-1- 1: 20-ya- rd 10-1- 1: 20-ya- rd 12-1- 4: n, 12-1- 3: d 14-1- 5. 20-ya- rd 14-1- 40-ya- rd 16-1- 7: 40-ya- rd 16-1- 40-ya- rd y, - ed |