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Show - Friday, February 20, MAGNA TIMES, MAGNA, UTAH TIMES THE MAGNA 1 Proposal to Defer the Chain Store Tax Referendum in tf M the Interest of a United War Effort This letter is published for the information of the public and especially the 54263 qualified Utah voters who signed petitions referring the proposed special tax on chain stores to a vote of the people at the General Election Nov. 3, 1942 February 14, 1942. Mr. A. D. Stewart, President, UTAH RETAIL GROCERS ASSOCIATION, INC Salt Lake Gty, Utah. Dear Mr. Stewart: The retail chain stores of Utah have authorized me to place before your Association a proposal for cooperation in a joint action in connection with the referendum on Senate Bill 44 (the chain store tax). Under existing Utah law, this issue will be voted upon by the people the at general election on November 3rd, next. We assume that your Association, as the publicly acknowledged sponsor of S. B. 44, will undertake a campaign to persuade the public to vote for your bilL And since S. B. 44 is aimed solely at chain stores, and would be a sentence of slow death for chain stores, our members have no alternative but to defend themselves, to the best of their ability, before the bar of public opinion. In arranging fof the passage of S. B. 44 you undoubtedly, believed that it was of great importance to the competitive interests of your members. We may also assume that the 54,263 qualified Utah voters who signed referendum petitions did so in the belief that a complete airing of the facts, culminating with a vote by the people of Utah, would be in the public interest. We fully acknowledge that our members have a "life and death interest in the decision of the voters. However, we cannot help but believe that all of these interests in this issue have become less important since December 7, 1941. There is only one issue now confronting us, as Americans, today the necessity of defense of our nation in its hour of greatest conducting an all-out jeopardy. At a time when American soil is under invasion and American lives are being sacrificed in its defense, we believe, as we are confident that you do, that in a period of such grave national peril we should submerge our internal differences and meet unitedly the emergency that faces us. The present war is total war. It is a conflict in which all of us have a place, and which demands of each of us the utmost in time, money, and energy. It is a struggle in which it would be criminal to do less than our best. Both independent and chain retailers have an important task in this war. We are depended upon to assure the steady flow of available supplies so that production may proceed unhampered, and civilian morale be maintained at a high level." Our contribution is distribution." We are in the army of supply. For these reasons, we propose that your Utah Retail Grocers Association unite with us in a petition to Honorable Herbert B. Maw, Governor of Utah, requesting that he place before the Utah legislature, if a special session meets prior to August 1st, 1942, a recommendation that the legislature act to suspend the vote upon S. B. 44 until a general election following the cessation of hostilities. Counsel assure us that this is entirely feasible, and that the rights of your Association, those of the public, and of ourselves, will be in no way injured by the postponement. Acting upon the assumption that your membership would prefer, as ours does, to be free during the time of trial ahead to devote full attention to the war effort, we are submitting for your consideration an opinion covering the question of the legislatures constitutional authority to order the postponement, together with a suggested measure to' , accomplish this objective. A copy of this letter, with attachments, is being forwarded to Governor Maw for his information and because this proposal has been substantially inspired by his many splendid statements regarding the necessity for complete undivided effort in marshalling all of Utahs facilities for the job of winning the war. This letter is being published as a paid advertisement so that the 54,263 Utah citizens, in every county of the state, who signed referendum petitions on S. B. 44 may also be informed of our proposal. We sincerely hope that you will accept this invitation. We hope that our joint petition will result in favorable legislative action and that it will be possible to arrange for further wholehearted cooperation between us in any and all ways by which we can unitedly and unselfishly carry out our responsibilities and duties to Utah and the nation. Yours very truly, (Signed) H. T. Fowler, President, UTAH CHAIN STORES ASSOCIATION, INC ADAM HAT STORES BAKERS SHOE COMPANY CHANDLER SHOE COMPANY W. T. GRANT COMPANY S. H. KRESS & COMPANY LERNER SHOPS OF UTAH, Inc. THOM MeAN SHOE CO. MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. NATIONAL DOLLAR STORES NATIONAL SHIRT SHOPS, Inc. J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY OWL DRUG COMPANY J. C. PENNEY CO. SEARS, ROEBUCK& CO. SAFEWAY STORES, Inc. SPROUSE-REITCO., Inc . F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. WALGREEN DRUG CO. W ESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO. Mrs. Aline Smith was hostess Snow, president; Aleen Thomasr to members of the Magna Bridge vice president; Shirley Thomas, Club and special guest, Mrs. Laura secretary; Marian Bullock, Bud Ross Andrus, Bernice Anthon, Thursday afternoon at McDonald, recreation committee. her home. A cleverly planned Pittman, Musical guessing games were Valentine decorative theme was used in the luncheon arrange- played and refreshments served. ments. Card games were later Members of the Firemen Ladie played and defense stamp prizes met Friday evening at given to Mrs. Orem Stewart, Mrs. Auxiliary Cleone Weggeland and Mrs. Laura the Firehall for their regular meeting. Mrs. Allen S. Knight Naylor. The group will meet with was hostess and prizes given to Mrs. Weggeland February 26. Mrs. Jess McArthur and Mrs. W, In honor of Miss Florence Hay- A. Sheppick. The ladies met ward, new Salt Lake Girl Scout Thursday for Red Cross sewing secretary, local Girl Scout leaders and committee members, Mrs. F. Mr. Verl A. Haws underwent an appendicitis and stomach operation Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. His condition is reported as fair. A A gay and festive party of the speedy recovery is wished. week was the Valentine dinner-danc- e tendered by the Magna-Garfiel- d Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Duke have Lady Lions for their returned from a short vacation husbands Saturday evening at the to California and otner points of interest They were accompanied Pleasant Green Hall. The guests were seated at one by relatives. V table, denoting Members of the Magna Womens for Valentine and Victory. Scarlet Friday red Valentine hearts and tall Club were entertained by hostapers placed at intervals along evening at the clubrooms the table, interspersed with red tesses, Mrs. Delbert Madsen and A luncheon potted plants, formed colorful Mrs. W. B. Boucher. and card served playwas games decorations. A large, beautifully decorated Valentine cake was ed. High score prize was given to Mrs. R. C. Parks. placed in the center. A short business meeting preof red and Clever place-carceded the social. s, a formed into white gum-dropsmall basket, held tiny Valentines The Magna Navy Mothers Club with each guests name. Favors will hold their next meeting Wedx of red paper-bohearts filled February 25th at the Utah nesday, with mints, topped with a purse-siz- e 7:30 m. All memblackout flashlight, were Copper Club, to p. be are bers present and urged given to each Lion. the all mothers with sons in Mrs. Evelyn Daines was Navy, Marines or Coast Guards, of the evening and in- are invited to attend and become of members. troduced program numbers vocal selections by Miss Janet Konold, accompanied by Mrs. Honoring the 5th birthday an-- , Maude Magleby; an unusual floor niversary of her daughter, Toby, show by a Salt Lake School of Mrs. Thelma Huish entertained at Noall Taylor, local a prettily planned birthday party Dancing. young man, was one of the par- Valentine Day. Favors symbolic of the holiday were given to 20 ticipating artists. little was later guests and a social time Dancing enjoyed. Lady Lions Valentine Party Proves Gay Affair Saturday Eve r W. Wrathall entertained at a luncheon Tuesday. Games were enjoyed and future plans discussed. Those present were Mrs. Sylvia Van Steeter, Mrs. Ada Moyes, Mrs. Mona Larson, Mrs. Martha Purser, Mrs. Barbara Bushnell, Miss Hayward, Mrs. Mildred Fraser, Mrs. Rhea Grose, Mrs. Mary Reese and Mrs. Gwenevere Hickman. ds COPPER MILLS RESUME WORK TUESDAY MORN Mrs. Kate Coon was hostess to members of the Young Matrons Club Thursday evening at her home. Mrs. Rex Mills was a special guest. The group sewed during the evening. The ladies meet Thursday, February 26 with Miss Wanda Bradford. toast-mistre- Mrs. C. E. Hoops entertained club and special ladies of the guest, Mrs. C. at her home. were arranged , to Mrs. A. J. Bruner Friday Tables of bridge and prizes given J. Fitzgerald, Mrs. T. A. Hansen and Mrs. W. C. Reese. The ladies will meet February 27 with Mrs George W. Smith. Honoring her sister, Mrs. Hal Barton of Los Angeles, California, who is visiting here, Mrs. Vera Jones entertained at a prettily arranged luncheon Wednesday at her home. A social afternoon was enjoyed. I Mrs. Barton, 21-2- Free Delivery PPLES, Mrs. Millie Christofferson entertained ladies of the New Idea Club Friday at her home, and special guest, Mrs. Margaret Christofferson. A hot dinner was served and the ladies spent the afternoon sewing. Mrs. Allie Gee will be hostess to the group on March 6. Dial Gar. 2511 FRESH VEGETABLES -ANo. 1 Romes, .... 6 lbs. 25c ORANGES, 288 Size Dozen 10c YAMS; 4 lbs. 23c TOMATOES, fresh, large, Box 25c PARSNIPS, 2 lbs. 9c LETTUCE, 4 Dozen Size, JURNIPS-an- Ige. head 6c Artichokes, Sprouts, Avocados, Endives, Onions, Rhubarb, GRAPEFRUIT, Shavers? PEACHES, No. 2' 2 Can, Cauliflower Broccolli 2 cans 2 Cans 2 lbs. 2 lbs. 2 Cans 3 cans for 27c for 25c for 19c for 17c for 27c for 35c Pound for 32c 2 Pounds for 61c GRAHAM CRACKERS CRACKERS BEANS, Heinz Baked, PEAS, No. 1 and 2 Seive, COFFEE, S and W, COFFEE, S and W, LUNCHEON MEAT, SUPER SUDS, PEETS, SNOWDRIFT SALAD DRESSING, CATSUP, Heinz, 9r 2 Bunche BEETS, d .....' Can 33c Giant Package 63c Giant Package 55c 3 Pound Can 72c Quart 27c Bottle for 19c PEAS, Spring Garden, 2 cans for 27c BABY FOOD, Heinz, GROUND CHOCOLATE, GRAPEFRUIT, JUICE, 4 cans for 29c 37c .... 46 ounce can 19c Carton for 21c MATCHES, - FINEST MEATS - lb. 29c lb. 29c LAMB CHOPS, PRIME RIB ROAST, lb. 22c POT ROAST, lb. 19c lb. 27c SHORT RIBS, SAUSAGE, lb. 35c SIRLOIN STEAK, VEAL STEW, BACON, sliced, lb. 21c lb. 37c , TRY THEM, DAILY FRESH OUR OWN EGGS From The Nest To You A GRADE Z Large . . 31c Butters ecGs a-- Close 9 pun. EGGS Medium . . 31c Groceiy Prices based on market. EGCS AND MORE EGGS a former Magna resident, was honored with a luncheon last week at the home of Mrs. Myra Hendrickson in Salt Lake City. Specials for SAT,TUES FEB. 4 We Will Be Closed All Day Monday- - Open 10 11 rsi MAGNA SOCIAL NEWS Published Br Tha Copper Printing Company Edith N. Ridga, Editor Howard Ridge, Publisher Published Since 1918 Entered as second class mail matter under the act of March 3rd, 1879 at Magna, Utah ;K Issued each Friday morning at Magna, Utah v A 1942 ' Mrs. Nell Mecham was hostess to ladies of the Monday evening Club at her home. Special guests were Mrs. Allie Gee and Mrs. Lima Olsen. Luncheon was served and cards played. Prizes were to Mrs. Rachel Elder and given Mrs. James Thomas. The group A. Moffat and Russell Lions and their ladies from the- meets' Monday evening with Mrsr1 Salt Lake City club, Sugarhouse, Thomas. Murray, Sandy, Bingham, Tooele Magna-Garfiel- d will attend. Le-- , and American of the Meeting - Special guests will be Ira Overheld Thurswas gion Auxiliary Dr. J. L day evening at the Utah Copper felt, district governor, Club. Hostesses were Mrs. A. B. Ellertson, deputy district Mrs. Dorothy Smith, nor from Murray and others, Mrs. Rachel Elder. Mrs. Emma states Weldon C. Matthews, presi-Eldand Mrs. J. W. Duke. A dent of the local group, social time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Tygesen announce the birth of a baby girl Tuesday, February 17 at L. D. S. Hospital. Mother and new arrival are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cromar announce the arrival of a baby daughter Tuesday, February 17 at St. Marks Hospital. All concerned are doing nicely. Mrs. Cromar was formerly Miss Donna Ridd. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Letteer became the happy parents of a baby boy Monday, February 16 at St. Marks Hospital. Mother and new baby are progressing well. A Seminary Class Officers party was held Wednesday, honoring outgoing officers. They included: Dick Bate, president; Shirley Naylor, vice president; Marilynn HanAmong the manifold soft chime will fill the haunted and that Jones na, secretary; Ray Reid, recreation commit-- 1 bers of memory, this is the sweefc est: Thou hast been faithful! tee. The new officers are: Byron Mary Baker Eddy Cham-Norm- a |