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Show V MAGNA, UtAH, DECEMBER 20.1935 1 t d vCtm V6 iliSiV.vz-r t EIGHT LIVES SNUFFED OUT (Continued from Page 1) Usually when such a tragedy as - is described in our front page story captioned "Eight lives Snuffed Out k in Gruesome Crash, has happened, people (pr miles around exclaim "Wasnt that awful, wasnt that terrible?" "Horrible," and "wasn't that Just too bad, etc. And usually It was. The saddest part of the story, usually not explained in the newspaper accounts, is the tact that the accident could have been avoided. Let's look at the things that are supposed to have occurred, as told by eye witnesses of the above men tuned tragedy. The driver of the sedgn slowed down, but did not come to a complete stop at the stop sign. Had he cone to a dead stop he more than likely would not have driven cut in time to get in front of the Car-Truc- J 1 W . writer assures you would be a heart.. breaking task. YES, our front page story 1s hoax story, an Imaginary writeup of an Imaginary accident, which the writer, having seen many drtv ers run the mentioned stop sign and dally watching these heavily loaded trucks sail through Main street, has expected to happen long before now. Why should we write this thing up In such blunt ..and gruesome words-- or why did we write at all? you may ask as you reach this part of the story. And, we have no apologies 'to make. Think X ova. Truly, we would regret exceedingly to be confronted with the sad task of writing a similar story with your name among those of the victims. And remember 'YOURE THE OTHER FELLOW. the M.LA. will b? closed for toolidays, opening again on January- 7, ; 1936, , The Rd Cross First Aid Class which is held at the Garfield school has been well attended at the past meetings The class Vdiscontinued un v til January 8 K K v . V, Mis,. Judge a McFadden'of Fellen, a Nevada, Is visiting, her sister, Mrs. Charles Morton.' - , KH ; . Mrs, Thomas Maher entertained at a lovely arranged-dinne- r last Saturday evening,' The, guests were Mr. and Mrs Sam Glaser of Halt Lake City, Mr. And Mrs. John McLachkn of the Magna Row and Mr. .and Mrs. W. W. Waters of Garfield. . ' Mrs. Lloyd Weaver entertained Camp Monday evening, six o'clock would not have happened. The driver of the her club last Saturday afternoon at p. m. ' truck loaded to capacity (probably a (me o'clock luncheon. Flveahun-dre- d to Mcwas houtesa waa played and Mrs. Jay Mrs. A. E Thomas six tons) was rolling through Main street at a high rate of speed (es- Allister won first' prize and Mrs. the Merry Matrons Club Wednesday at a one. oclock bridge luncheon, timated by witnesses of the acci- Watkins second award. Ttoe room were colorfully decordent, at not leas than 40 miles per Mrs. & M. Leasy was hostess at ated with Christmas festoons. Gifts Had this driver, knowing Uuiu.) t' at 1 3 csuld hot stop such a load a foursome last Thursday afternoon were exchanged. Special guests ware in any distance short of a block, The guests were Mrs. A1 Thomas, Mrs. Hodge Marshall,, Mrs. X). L, i .i ou solid roads, with perfect Mrs. C. F. Anderson and Mrs. Jack Underwood. Mrs. Helena Schultz, l..Jcu, .educed his speed when he Com ley. Mrs. Comley won high Mrs. T. .J. Staples, Mrs. Charles score. Morton and Miss Louise Ritter. Mrs. rv.c1 the city limits to- the , 20 miles per hour, he H. Claude Anderson .won the club Mrs, Glen McAllist entertained prize and Mrs. Schultz the guest v.vulJj have been two blocks away when-th- e sedan drove onto Main the Women's Republican Club last Mrs. Orem Stewart will ent 'and of course the accident Thursday. After a abort discussion tertain the club on January 9. Even by Mrs. Lydia Adams, bridge was wuuUf 'not have happened. had he been in the same position played and Mrs. Beth Long awarded .The O: and Chief of the Pythian when-hcar pulled in ahead of high score prize. Light refreshments Sitter Lodge, Dorothy D. WheelMm. Vbat'TitUe effect the brakes were served. wright of Ogden, headed the offi. , lud On hla load' would no doubt cial Grand Lodge visitation to Garhave checked his speed sufficiently Mrs. Lydia Adams and Mis.' field Lodge evening Thursday to allcft the other car to slip by IP Treageagle gave the Literary Guests were present from Ogden, he had been driving only 20 miles Lesson at Relief Society last Tues- Park City,--Sai- t Lake! Magna ant per hour., and the accident probab- day afternoon, v Provo. . .. . t ly would have been avoided. Also, as be turned his front wheels they VAAWAW, might have "taken hold" even on v 7. . V . , a the .slippery ground, if the heavy This ticket presented at the GEM XHEATRlMagiia, .wftjiin lead had been rolling at a slower 1 the next week entitle . v r pace, and that might have avoided : the crash. Mr. and Ben'Smtmom1 , As to the failure of the driver of Mr. and Mrs. Jamei jOttvefc the sedan to see the truck coining f V , -A no tor or excuse, that offers little -1A TtftS PAPER' SHOW FREE GI)E$TS$lf one should never drive onto a ' . List?-(These name are taken from our Subscript thoroughfare when vision is not clear bath-waand if this driver had observed this unwritten safeA MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!. ty rule, the accident would- - not were there have happened And, two cars parked close to he comer, of which obstructed Jus view southbest the State, right here jri Magna. Re- -, in The theatre equipped ward. In fact these cars were parkcushion seats. .And the latest Western Elmodeled throughout...Big aone. ed in front of the Come Wide ectric early. (No standing room). Range Talking. The old markings have given way to the weather and nobody pays any Dec. 25-2- 6 attention to them. So, if this area had Been brightly marked and these cars not parked there, the driver First Show , 5:00 p. m. of the sedan could have seen the James Cagney in Frisco Kid. The fightdeath dealing truck coming and more than likely would have stoplike as see him. to ing, roaring, loving Jimmy you ped in time to avoid the accident. Special Musical Featurette, SOP-Sfar as blame is concernwas at fault any more ed neither Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 27, 28, than the other, and it does not seem Dick 29, Powell, Ruby Keeler in Shipmates right to blame either of them, for what appears to have been the careForever. less slaughtering (though unintentional) of a half dozen innocent pasGEM THEATRE sengers. besides themselves, BECAUSE. no one else In the community pays much heed to traffic rules 19-20-21 FrL, or speed laws, and such an acci-demay easily have happened to First Show Every Night, 6:00 any other two drivers, in hundreds Big Double Bill Edward G. Robinson, Miof instances, if fate had not been riam Hopkins, Joel McCrea, in Barbary Coast their aliwise guide when they run the stop sign or speed along Main and George Burns and Gracie Allen in Here street at this intersection. And Comes Cookie. Two attractions, each a special. what we fear more than anything TAILSPIN TOMMY else, is that one of these gloomy days, we will have to write Jus such a story about you, which the y The staff of the Arthur Store extends season's greetings 1 ' May this be a joyous holiday to everyone. Cali Garfield 174 for prompt, efficient service. We're ready to show you how you can make the most out of your Christ, mas Dollars. , , The American Smelting St Iteming Company is holding its annual Christmas Tree at the, Smalter GARFIELDNOTES s ARTHUR STORE truck and the accident . v- sti-ee- e . . el Mr. .'J - Empress Theater Gala Opening -- ng Thurs., Sunday, December 22 ; Mon., Tues., Dec. .r YU1ETIDE .CHEER News 23-2- . 4 V'- m c mighty fine gifts! (tyles galore in all the popular hades . . - Novelty the Best of Wednesday Only, Dec. 25' Season's' Greetings to One and All First Show, 6:00 p. m. Every Night at 8, with George Raft, Alice Fay and Patsy Kelly. 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