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Show r Magna IM (t The Complete Home Newspaper ft TWENTY-FOURT- Public YEAR H Hare Group Adopts A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION Magna, Utah, Friday, January 5, 1940 (.f cTPORT Cyprus Plays Granite Tonight EVENTS In Opening Game' At Cyprus : Jew Regulations 6:30--Tea- 10 vs. 2. 5 vs. 7 8:30-Tea- ms Rules Become Effective As Of January 1 Affecting Many In order to make certain that assistance be given only to those persons who have insufficient resources to provide for themselves those things essential to health the State Board and of Public Welfare has adopted new rules and regulations relative to the granting of assistance, according to a statement made to the Magna Times and Garfield Leader Tuesday by the county director. Effective January 1, 1940, states the director, all persons now receiving old age assistance, aid to blind, aid to dependent children, or general assistance will be reinvestigated and eligibility for continuing assistance will be determined on the basis of these new instructions. well-bein- and 3 vs. 9. American League. Mom, Jan. I: 6:30 Teams 2 vs. 3 and 1 vs. 4. 8:30 Teams 8 vs. 5 and 6 vs. 7. Ladies League. Tues January S: 3 vs. 12, 5 vs. 11 6;00-Tea- ms and f vs. 9. 1 8:30--Tea- vs. 6, 4 vs. 8 and 2 vs. 10. National League. Thurs Jan. 11: 4 vs. 7 and 8 vs. 2. 8:30Teams 6 vs. 1 and 3 vs. 5. 6:30--Tea- g, The handicap event held at the Copper club during the holiday was rather poorly attended but some excellent scoring was done by the winners. Forty one members took part in the affair, falling far short of the expected 75. No doubt, the holiday was a bad time to sponsor such an affair but the small field did not detract from the success of the event, several more of which are being planned. Tex Junker stole first spot and the nice $10 that went with it He rolled games of 210, 185, 235, 202, 189 and 171 for a net of 1192 and a gross of 1287. Average, net 198 and 3 pins. Roy Larson bagged second, 1154 net, handicap 122 for a 1276 gross and $8.00. Harry Quayle was third, 1262 gross, Harry Lott next, 1247, Howard Ridge, fifth, 1235, J. W. Ridd and Art Marsh tied for 6th, 1197, Ray Wyatt, B. Wah-liand R. S. Thomas finished out the first ten winners. These new rulings have been made as the public assistance"!-penditure- s by the state department of Public Welfare have increased constantly. In the opinion of the State Board of Public Welfare, the new instructions will reduce the total number of persons now receiving aid, will increase grants to some and will reduce grants to others now receiving assistance, thus affecting a more equitable Harry Adams and Bert Richarddistribution of assistance funds. son each won $1 for being tied Unless there is a reduction in the for 15th spot, Barr Jacobs and total expenditures, it will be Wm. Ahlquist did likewise for necessary, before the end of the 20th, Elmer Larson captured 25th fiscal year, for the State Depart- and G. McAllister got the last ment to order a percentage cut shiny dollar for 30th spot. in all grants in order to keep within the income available to Ladies Bowling: the department Although the usual holiday letA new policy relative to person- down prevented a number of femal property limitations has been inine bowlers from making an Tuesday night at the adopted. A single person will be appearance Utah Club, the weekly Copper to have personal propermitted proved very enjoyperty holdings not in excess of competition able and a number of good scores $250.00 and a couple or household will be permitted to retain were posted. are extended personal property not in excess to Congratulations for her high Inez Macauley houseof $500.00. Clothing and hold furnishings are not included single game for the week of 222. in this limitation. All persons Inez has been making fine progress with her bowling this year having personal holdings in ex- and promises to be one of the cess of these maximums shall be best clubs expected to liquidate such re- " Donna Ridd had high series of sources and to utilize funds from followed 540, by Inez with 526. the liquidation to meet their own needs for a period consistent with Amy McCarty had series of 501. the amount of resources thus li- Donna is also rapidly improving her game and shows excellent quidated. form, having one of the most and conUtah ranks second nationally powerful in the number per 1,000 persons trolled balls on the alleys. receiving old age assistance. Other high games include: Work started this week in MagAlbean, 165, 158, Donna Gladys na and Garfield on this reinvesti168, Geneal Peterson, Johnson, gation in order that at the earliest 160, LaVelle Decker, 158, Afton possible date there might be a Hart, 177, Ethctf Jiohnson, 177, more equitable distribution of 177, 167, Inez Macauley, 169, 222, funds and so that the necessary Sylvia Wimmer, 154, Linnie Wsavings by the department can yatt 170, 166, Florence Morgan, be affected prior to the end of 160, Jerry Richardson, 160, Irene the fiscal year, July 1, 1940. Peay, 170, Donna Ridd, 183, 177, 180, Edna Rifey, 160, Irene Har156, Amy McCarty, 162, 190. mon, 20-Ycar back-swin- Copper Banquet Set For January 27 gs Four points were taken by J. C. Penney team, captained by Ethel Johnson, Coopers, Sylvia Wimmer, captain, Y. Moris team, Florence Morgan, captain, while Business Meeting Scheduled A business meeting of the Legion Auxilary will be held next Thursday evening, January 11 at the Utah Copper Club, 8:00 p. m. All members are urged to attend. white-haire- Sweet-smilin- g, d Sarah Ann Berry Allen celebrated her 80th birthday anniversary on Tuesday at her home on 4th East street in Magna, quietly receiving her family and hosts of friends during the day and evening. Mrs. Allen, widow of Rufus Allen, expressed a cheery philosophy when she said, she felt fine," although she has suffered from influenza for the past several weeks. Possessing a remarkable memory and clarity of mind, she remembered events of ago equally as well as today. She was bom in Provo, January 2, 1860, a daughter of William and Diantha Berry, marrying Rufus A. Allen 61 years ago. They made their home in Kingston for many years, where she devoted much of her time to L D. S. church activities as well as assisting her husband in his many positions of trust, including county Al-be- m half-centu- ry - Forum To Begin Question Is he A lazy loafer? Or is he An unfortunate victim of nomic maladjustment?" m I FUNERAL RITES HONOR HYRUM Christmas Lighting PETER MYERS Issuing an alarming warning that Magna and vicinity may he in darkness unleu the unusually high breakage from vandalism on the street lights tops. W. R. Carlquist, county electrician. Wednesday, asked cooperation of alL The authority for this statement was given by the county commission. Mr.-trlquis! was given permission to issue a circular in districts where the loss is high, warning the street lights to be turned off and will not be turned on again except on petition of residents who must promise to help "police" the lighting system by reporting breakage and attempting to catch the vandals. Considerable damage was experienced over the New Year's weekend on the street lights and the telephone company resulting but (not only in damage danger to other people. C Funeral services were conducted Sunday in the Magna L. D. S. ward for Hyrum Peter Myers, 63, of Magna, an employee of the Utah Copper company for 17 years. Mr. Myers died Thursday at 11:30 a. m. of a cerebral Bishop E. R. Dimond was in charge of the final rites. hem-morrhag- eco- e. More Magna and Garfield homes were decorated with Christmas lights this year and attention was paid to decorating the exterior of homes with lights. In many cases, trees and shrubs were with lights that added much to the joyous spirit of Christmas. Magna and Garfield should sponsor, next year, an outdoor decorating and home decorating contest with some club or organization responsible for the encouraging of displays, selection of judges and awarding vari-colore- d Mr. Myers was born March 5, Salt Lake City, a son of prizes. Jacob and Annie Margaret JohnThis is done in many towns and son Myers. is popular with many home ownare his widow, Mrs. Surviving Maren Anderson Myers of Magna; ers competing for awards. Magna business men were very three children, Keith, Mary Bernice and Arden S. Myers, all of pleased with their initial decoraMagna; and the following bro- tive plan of the streamer lights thers and sisters: Mrs. Lillie Boy-aki- and hope to plan for more exL. J. Myers and Charles F. tensive decorations next year. Myers, all of Salt Lake City; Many ideas have been suggested, Mrs. Annie T. Garside, Wilford and if just a few are followed out J. Myers and Lionel L. Myers, they will add much to the Christall of Riverton; Mrs. Clara Hib- mas spirit in this community. bard and Mrs. Mamie M. Ward, both of Murray and Urban G. My- A Little Longer I remember once when we ers of Aberdeen, Washington. were visitors at the Ross Hatton home that one member of the family was very angry and said that a certain man had insulted him and the only recourse left was to demand an apology. Although I was quite young, I remember so well the kindly and tolerant manner and a quizzical look in his eye, that the late Ross had, turned to the angry one, said My boy, take a word of advice from a man who. loves peace. An i insult is like mud, it will brush The little new babe of 1940 was off much better when its dry. ushered in with ceremony, loud Wait a bit until he and you are shouts of welcome and a joyous cool, and the thing is easily mendIf you go now it will only be atmosphere of festivity promptly ed. at 12:01 a. m. Monday morning to quarrel. I have never forgotten that and by welcoming citizens of Magna, have often waited for my mud to Garfield, Hunter and Bacchus. dry. It always works better. Although groups differed in the dates of the celebration, some ob- Quick To Help Once George Elliot, the famous serving the New Year Saturday evening and some waiting until author, was talking with a friend out-of-to- 1876 in n, 1940 Ushered In By Joyous Local Citizens treasurer, assessor, bishop and others, and also raising nine children. Mr. Allen died September, 1938. She recalls how travelers, drummers, neighbors and the friendly Indians always called the Allen home open house, and never did the Allen family sit down to eat without one guest or more at their table. She also recalls knitting, sowing, carding yam and many other household duties that would be strange and unfamiliar to any i young wife now. An informal was held by members 'of the Allen family Tuesday evening. The nine children include R. and Devalson Allen of Kingston, LaSalle and Lear Allen of Salt Lake City and five daughters, Lavenia Luke, Jeanette Jenkins of Kingston, Adella Williams, Salina, Lillian Allen, Magna and Leda Ferguson of Oakland, California, 36 grandchildren and 24 A er Al-be- m after midnight Sunday night, all participants had the same thought -t- hat 1940 would deal an equal if not better hand than his predecessor did. All of the local churches stressed fellowship, unity, worship of God in our churches, uttering thankful prayers that Americans all, live in a land of plenty, where war is unknown, enjoying the blessings of the Almighty, at Sunday morning and evening ser- and a vase toppled on a near-b- y table. The novelist quickly put to out her hand unconsciously catch it She replaced the vase on the table and remarked, I hope that the time will come when we shall instinctively hold up the man or the woman who begins to fall, as naturally and unconsciously as we arrest a piece of furniture or an ornament Janiiary 15th Dr, Philo T. Farnsworth To Be Leader At Civic Project -- The first Public Affairs Forum will be held Monday evening, January 15 at the Magna Public library at 8:00 p. m., announces Mr. A. H .Smith, who is in charge. Dr. Philo T. Farnsworth, superintendent of Granite School Dis- trict, will be the leader. The subject to be discussed will be Propaganda, Good and Bad, for Democracy. Questions such as What does Europe's war mean for America? will be discussed. Now and later, this crisis means that America will be flooded with propaganda for war, propaganda for appeasement, propaganda for participation and for in the issues of Europe. Perhaps the major question faced by Americans is whether democracy should tolerate pro- paganda directed against itself. This problem has been an insis- tent one during the past five or six years. Americans have seen the growth of n Bund and other Nazi and d groups which openly advocate violence against certain racial and religious groups and the overthrow of the democratic form of government generally. They have witnessed the growth of a militant Communist party whose objective is the destruction of democracy and the substitution of a dictatorship of the proGerman-America- fascist-minde- letariat Other thoughtful Americans have posed the question as to whether a democracy should tolerate propaganda directed against racial and religious groups which are guaranteed equality under the constitution of the land. This question has become more urgent to the citizens as they have seen d groups, such as the Christian Front in New York, become bolder and more brazen in their advocacy of violence and hatred against special groups. Everyone interested is invited to attend and become a member of the Forum which will discuss many topics of pertinent interest Representatives from labor and civic groups, womens clubs and church auxiliaries are on the sponsoring committee. January 15th, 8:00 p. m. at the Magna public library is the time and place. fascist-minde- n. LOCAL HOOP LEAGUE TO START MONDAY 10-ye- ar ve Contributions For Finns Taken j A full program of activities is being planned for all the schools. has Her saf the WAR HIGH IN NEWS OF 1940 1 classes. Number 31 Now Do It vices. Local deputy sheriffs report a Having observed how members fine record of practically no traf- of some organizations talk in a fic accidents and issued further very fine manner but so frequentcaution for the motorists to drive ly do nothing else, I am reminded carefully ahd slowly, even though of an incident when a small boy, the highways and streets are not wearied from a church sermon, Although 1939 has been a year aggression pact as a few days ago. and just as the minister was confilled with achievement along 5. Visit of King George and as slippery They urge cooperation in the 1940 cluding, exclaimed to his done? both scientific and humanitarian Queen Elizabeth to America. acci- old sister: Now, is it all 6. Death of Pope Pius XI and campaign to lessen traffic lines, war that hasinvolved much No, she whispered back, its dents. of Europe and Asia stands out election of Pius XII. A six team basketball league, all said; now we must go and just 7. Submarine Squalus disaster, all else. do it. sponsored by the Magna-Garfiel- d Conflict in the East has sim- including loss of British and the Recreational associaCommunity Tariff unin recent months mered down French submarines, Thetis and Copper will tion, reweekly games at play was news til the chief news from that sec- Phenix. Very cheering the Utah Copper club for the enfrom received 8. Special neutrality session of Washington tor is a reapproachment" becently that although the reciprocal trade tertainment of local membersAs-of tween Imperial Japan and Com- congress. the Community Recreational 9. German annexation of a. munist Russia. treaty with Chile was still in process of negotiations there will sociation. Monday, January 8th, Gemmell While the Western world sang not be any reduction in the four-ce10. Sinking of the British liner, Club from Bingham will battle Christmas carols, they saw hos- Athenia. tax on copper imports. tilities comparatively quiet along Contributions to help refugees The departments decision is of the Magna team, 7:30 p. m. with 11. Munich beer hall blast n the Siegfried Wd Maginot lines, Finland may be made decided interest and importance members and families being ad12. German capture of City of of war-torbut to the north war between Fin- Flint office, of- to residents of this vicinity, not mitted upon association cards. at the Magna-Time- s The game is to be played at the local Reland and Russia became more inas the only to the producers of the metal The scuttling of the German ficially designated to previous but also to all workers, and all Utah Copper Club. tense. On December 21, Helsinki lief office, according pocket battleship Admiral Graf Beane Motor will also play hospitals were bombed, but on Spee, also should rate a high po- announcements. who are affected by it. So for at Bingham and the following day Russian troops sition. Receipt of payments has been two more years, we can be reas- Highland Boy club will play the Utah E. fled before Finnish advances. G. to Copper Bennett, not be will sured there damage The same courageous spirit fair, according team at Salt Lake Salt police Christmas day saw the bombing in fund Utah, resulting from imported copper coordinator for the of Viipuri, Finland, the town, the same persistence in the face who has asked the Copper Print- from South America and Africa. Lake Monday evening. The Salt in the from which Christianity spread of odds that characterized the ing to act as collection agency for Great commendation should be Lake game will be played people who were settling Magna the Finnish Relief Fund. First south and State more than 700 years ago. gym. police and senators to the repregiven Our choice of the big stories and Garfield over thirty years ago This fund is the consolidation sentatives for their fine efforts Street and the Bingham games lives in their children and grandof 1939 includes: of all movements, outside of the in waging a successful fight in in the Gemmell Club. children. 1. Declaration of War on GerRed Cross, to aid in alleviating protecting any possible cut of the Russian-Germa- ol UNLES- S- BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY TUES. 11 high-scho- IN DARKNESS MAGNA LADY CELEBRATES 80TH many by Great Britain and France. Schedule: January 2. Invasion and partition of Po7:00 p. m. Garfield vs. Granland by Germany and Russia. ger. 3. The Russian invasion of Fin8:00 p. m. P. G. vs. Spencer. 9:00 p. m. Magna vs. Hunter. land, including the bombing of Thursdays games, January 4th Helsinki n 4. The non- are Magna vs. Spencer, Hunter vs. Garfield and Granger vs. P.G. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Vera Deland entertained her bridge club Friday at her We wish to sincerely thank home. High score prizes were won everybody for the floral offer-b- y Jerry Richardson and Faye ings and kind sympathy A late luncheon was sed at the recent death of our served. beloved mother, Ella Brown Pet- ersen. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Puzey Agnes Williams and small son returned to their Ray Petersen home iajremonton, Utah TuesMr. Lars P. Oveson of Manti day after visiting over the holidays with their parents, Mr. and spent the New Year holidays with Mrs. W. H. Puzey and Mr. and his daughter and family, Mrs. Mrs. J. M. Bezzant Homer W. Bowen. 25. Over eight thousand Granite school district students reported back to their classrooms Tuesday after their Christmas and New 'Year vacation period. Dr. Philo T. Farnsworth, superintendent of the district, is contemplating many new, interesting activities for boys and girls of elementary and - At Times Office nt 20-1- Holiday Ended For Granite MAGNA M!Y BE Czech-oslavaki- Brown Floral chalked up 3 pointers and 4 was divided by Team The annual banquet and social No. 9, Denhalters, Beane Motor evening of festivities honoring Company, Afton Harts squad. employes of the Utah Copper company who have worked for the organization twenty years or M Men Basketball The Magna M Men team has more, will be held Saturday eveinto the lead of the forged ning, January 27th at the Hotel stake hoop race with 5 Utah, announces officials. wins, no losses for 1.000. Granger Colonel D. C. Jackling, presi- is second with 4 and 1 and P. G. dent of the Utah Copper Com- third, 3 wins and 2 losses. Magna defeated Granger last pany, will be present About twenty new men from week in a thriller, 25 to 19, P. the Arthur and Magna mills are G. trounced Hunter, 0 and expected to be added to the hon- Garfield defeated Spencer 37 to or roll Read It in The Time, or Leader nt The Cyprus Pirates pry the lid off the 1940 Jordan District basketball league this Friday evening, January 5 at the Cyprus gymnasium, battling the Granite high hoop squad. The Pirate lineup will probably be Charles Sudbury and Don Husband, forwards, Archie Knaus, center and Newell McKay and Kenneth Wyatt, guards. The team also has very able substitute material to include Cliff Jenkins, center, Bert Junker, Clair Bello, Clyde Taylor, Ned Winder and Tom Vagenas. The Cyprus boys have been practicing diligently and have developed several new plays and look very good. A preliminary game will be played at 7:00 p. m. and the main encounter at 8:00. Members and partners of the Community Recreational Association will be admitted to the Pirate home games. Those over school age, whose parents belong to the Recreational Association, Oie member admitted does not attend, but only two will be admitted on each associa- tion membership. 2-- n - Public Affairs CHATTERS Cdibar la which Bowling Federal League. FrL. January 5: 4 vs. 8, 1 vs. 6 and -- expres-Morga- n. War and its direct effects had little to do with the happenings this year, but in the individual battles of the people here, there is to be found the undertone of a determination to see this country through to better times and to make of it a better, more progressive place to live. - Mrs. Eunice Marlor entertained members of the Womens Benefit Association Wednesday - evening at Coopers HalL Following a short business' meeting a social time was enjoyed and prizes given to Mrs. Robert Ridge and Mrs. Mary E. Nielson. Luncheon was served. Mrs. Lima Olsen entertained a group of friends at a New Years party Sunday evening at her sidence. A social time was re- the catastrophic distress of the Finnish people. Every dollar, according to a statement released by Mr. Bennett, will reach the people of Finland, none of it being used to defray any expenses incurred during this campaign. Any expenses involved will be taken care of through sources outside the fund. All contributions, no matter how small or how large, will be welcomed. Even small amounts contributed, will, in the aggregate, aid very materially in the work to be done. Contributions will very materially aid this race of only 4,000,000 people, the only nation in the world to repay its World War debt payments to the United States, and the same democratic group making such a heroic and valiant fight to ward off the Red Russians. import tax. Mother Of William Quarterly Stake Ledingliam Dies Conference Dates Are Announced Funeral services for Jemima Elizabeth Ledingham, 72, who died December 28 were conducted Sunday at 3 p. m. in Salt Lake City. The Rev. J. W. A. Dailey of Quarterly Stake Oquirrh con- the Reorganized Church of Jesus Saints was ference of the L. D. S. wards Christ of Latter-da- y will be held Saturday and Sun- in charge. Mrs. Ledingham was the mothday, January 20 and 21, according to announcement made by er of William Ledingham of MagPresident H. Edward Sutton. Re- na. Other survivors include three presentatives from the primary, and M. L A. gen- daughters, Alta McDonald of Salt Sunday-schoeral board are expected to attend Lake City, Thelma Weeks of Er- the sessions at Pleasant Green win, Idaho and Erma Westphal ' ol Ward. of Los Angeles, California. Members of the various wards Sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Ledingham. to attend. invited are " |