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Show Thirteenth Year Magna, Utah, Friday, April 17, 1033 f- Mystery floats Llapa Native Junior Legion Killed By Auto Co rp Dance In Tentative Date May 9 For Entertainment Here air of mystery hu developed leading members of the Local legion Post' It seems to center upon some event which will occur at the big dance to be given by the Post, tentative date for which has j tipped over, the officer was told. been set as May 9th. Proceeds from Her left arm, caught under the side the dance will be devoted to pay- of the car, wss badly crushed and ing for Instruments now to use by mangled. The car, owned by Peterthe Junior Drum Corps. son, was not badly damaged and the The writer of this article, himself two boys escaped without Injury. The girl was taken first to the a Legkmairre, and specifically charged with publicity duty for the Lake Point traffic patrol station by Post, attempted to unravel the my- passing motorists, then returned to stery, but emerged only with the Tooele and finally rushed to the following Information. The very re- hospital to Salt Lake City. ticent committee to charge of the Peterson and Nelson accompanied dance, Is headed by Prank Peel, as- the girt to Salt Lake City. Charles sisted by Ed Gardner, P. W. Seay. McKellar, Tooele, night policeman, LeRoy Jones and F. C. Oreen. said be found evidence of drinking. Mrs. Grant was Involved last fall Chairman Peel stated that every effort was being exerted to put on to a similar accident when Harry a dsnee which will please everyone Hancock was killed. Her arm was who attends, and that his chief also Injured then. worry was to finding a hall large enough to comfortably accommodate the expected attendance. He denied the existence of a mystery plot, but admitted tost certain plans for added attractions during the course of the dance were not yet perfected sufficiently for announcement. Commander Marshall would add no further Information, but injected a few descriptive words of the superlative type commonly An Bmnng High School Commencement On New Basis in llrcus billings. Puck Seay, on being questioned, mumbled incoherent words about the splendid cooperation of the local merchants, and cracked that If the Post had an active publicity man, some of his efforts might bear used fruit And still they wont talk. The entire oommlttee, however, promise that to the very near future, through the columns of this newspaper, and by other means, an nouncements will be made which will create a desire to everyone to attend this dance. Chairman Peel, of the Sons of the American Legion Drum Corps has reported to the Committee, Post of the rapid progress being made by the boys since practice has been resumed. The musical train ing is being continued by Mr. Pay and Mr. McRae of Salt Lake City, and Ted Colombe has assumed the task of drill master. Although Ted has been drilling his charges but a short while, they already are showing the mark of his splendid training? None of the members of the Corps have had any previous experience, so the task of installing fundamentals has been slow, but all to charge predict that the Corps will soon be ready for parade. - P. C. Oreen Valedictory Address leted In Traditional Program De- a new and different pre Setting cedence for . Commencement Exercises. toe class of 1936 Is departing George W. Perkins Struck Perhape Down On Highway My little brother Tuesday Evehing night to hto own said the other particular language: "Most oft them there big shots ain't --running for president they Just, think they're running." Sounds Ukq a politic tan's speech to me, San. well-kno- na having lived here many yearn. Taken to the Salt Lake general hospital, attaches reported he suffered a frontal skull fracture and fractures of both bones below the r.ght knee. J. Wallace West, chief traffic investigator for the sheriffs office, reported Mr. Perkins was hit by a westbound car driven by Joe Peno-vlc- h, 23, of Tooele. It was revealed he had been talking to a brother, Ray M. Perkins, also of Magna, whose car was parked on the north side of the highway. As toe Penovtch vehicle drew close, Mr. Perkins suddenly turned and walked to front of the automobile, the officer said. Penovlch was not held. The accident occurred directly to front of the home of Mia. LaVerne Bawden, a daughter of Mr. Perkins, with whom he made his home. Mr. Perkins was bom to Salt Lake City to September, 1865, a son of George W. and Alice Perkins, Utah pioneers. For many years be was engaged to farming and mining to Utah, retiring a few years ago. Mr. Perkins to survived by hto widow, Mrs. Kate Blowers Perkins, four sons, George D. Perkins, Salt Lake City; M. J, J. C. and N. B. Perkins of Los Angeles, Calif omia ; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Monroe, Salt Lake City and Mrs. LaVeroe Bawden of Granger; three brothers, J. A. Perkins of Salt Lake City, Ute Perkins and Ray M. Perkins of Magna; and two sisters, Mrs. May Memmott of Sclpio and Mr Alice Thompson of Los Angeles, Calif omia. . Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. For Baseball ' League Here k. APRJU8 rs. U, 10-fo- ot Plans Announced Hoss-Anth- Dirty Look You should have seen the positively dirty" look a tramp gave us the other day when we gave him some food from our table. He'd been living to one of those relief camps all winter, and acted as If it were a decidedly distasteful change (and maybe it was) to have to eat plain, common food. Wondering I wonder If there has ever been a greater thing happen to toe average parent, than to have one of his children make good. Evidently Mr. and Mrs. . C. McCall didnt think so Saturday evening when their son performed so splendidly to the one-s- et play at the Band Benefit program. That Northwestern professor who mys we eventually will have no legs from lack of exercise should consider overdevelopment of ears from listening to such stuff. It's as bad as some of toe tripe we get over toe radio. j New Little Valley If really seemed like days of prosperity here Saturday afternoon and of evening on toe main street Twas such about eight Magna. years ago busy, scurrying,, happy crowds, shopping for a new Easter bonnet for mother, trousers for dad, shoes for Sister and an ice cream cone for baby. u As I looked over toe crowd and watched them, I was truly sorry that we didnt have a prize for everyone. Expectant faces, eager hands fumbling tickets, that were somehow not so enthusiastic as toe numbers were called and they did not have them. Better hick next time. Flood Control Men May Obtain Employ- ment By Registering With Officials Center-91- Pittsburgh and other points lookto spring after a hard winter, but when It did come. It proved to be a washout. Perhaps one could give similar puna about toe terrible ffilod disaster, but the suffering and needs of these people are too vital and important to be lightly considered. A little bit of help from all fellow Americans would help a great deal ed forward Perhaps Pm Wrong pa- pers as being fairly correet but have my doubts now. Or perhaps other citizens dont read toe same articles I do one to particular about sci- entists advocating grass for salads, and several popular eastern restaurants featuring It on their menus. To dinner the other evening at a restaurant, I asked the waiter If they had grass salads, and when he gave me a puzzled look, I enHe emphadeavored to explain. sa-- d shake giving violent a no, tically at me of the head, and looked strangely. I still cant figure out why the manager, waitresses kept hovering over toe table, giving me the almost "magnetic" eyel Did any of our readers read that grass-sala- d Item? Im wondering. Here Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cctten entertained Friday at their home complimentary to twenty friends, toe occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Cat-tetwenty-fir- st wedding anniversary. Easter favors Wert used to toe were midnight luncheon. Game played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Matt Petterseon, Mre.Jda BurelL Mr. Joe Kuna. Motile Cstten and house prize to Mrs. Henry Meng. ns Wins First Prize Of $50 Attended by more than 2000 peo- ple, toe Golden Opportunity Days came to a climax last Saturday when the money prim war to lucky ticket-holdawarded Mrs. Mary A. Robinson of Magna, won first prize of $50, with winning ticket No. 3,345 which came front er. Under the direction of G. S. Quate. of the U. 8. Boil Conservation Bureau, work is progressing on the Little Valley flood control project by planting vegetation, it was revealed here Wednesday. In former years toe site of the project has been s target for minor floods, and it was believed that If It were strengthened sufficiently, this difficulty would be partially overcome. One hundred and twenty men will rotate work on toe project, with teamsters and their teams receiving a large portion of work. Unemployed persons are urged to register at the Utah NatlonalEmployment office to Salt Lake City: In order to not destroy the vegetation toe men have been culturing, all grazing to tola territory has been eliminated. It la planned to also Improve conditions to Ccon Canyon. Those directly interested in the project and who have cooperated! with the Conservation Bureau include T. L. Thomas, Dr. Hill B. E Mix and Chester Bello. 00 Name West 1st East Lincoln Street West. 2nd East-90- 00 . Bod Mrs. Mary A. Robinson Designated By bile. Gambling Blood Here Saturday Coopers Cash Market The contest was sponsored and conducted ay The Copper Printing Company. Mrs. Alex Banks, also of Magna, won second prise of 625 with winning ticket 26,916 which came from Woolftendens Super Market; Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Garfield, third prize of 15, with winning ticket, 38,574, which was given by the Arthur Store end Claude Smith of Garfield, was awarded fourth pries of $10, by claiming ticket 329T which came from The Oarfield Trading. A. C. Ensign was master of ceremonies and conducted the drawing to a very fine maimer that drew the applause and approval of to crowd. He chose from the ndunee five people, three Judges and two timekeepers W. V. Robbins, Mrs. Fred Barton. A. J. Fitzgerald. J. A. Marshall and Parley McCleve, who examined the drawn tickets and allowed an interval ot ten minutes to claim the prizes. The first number was not claimed. No. 47,862. A different child was chosen each time to draw a ticket out of the New Numbers Also Desi? huge golden barrel, which revolved, n&ted By County thoroughly mixing the tickets. The children who assisted were LaVee Surveyor Aldredge, Phillip Balm, Ace Ensign, and Betty Doyle. A now, name for every street and Betty Clegg The Cyprus High School Contest are a new number for every house Band performed preceding too the results of a project to be comto a very excellent manner drawing aeveral next pleted within the vote of thanks Is exa and sincere wet Its for Magna, according to an tended to them. The Magna Mo the announcement made by County tor Sales Company for the use of Surveyors office. Q. M. Haley, their truck and all others who asCounty Surveyor, .recently complet- sisted to the drawing by The Copper ed a blue- - print of the town and ' new names were designated for toe Printing Company. is toe general concensus of opIt various streets. Only two Louise inion that the drawing was very Reid retain their former names successful and truly stimulated The rest have been changed as "Trade At Home" business too ulfollows: timate purpose of the campaign. West. 2nd West-92- 00 1st West Franklin Street Her request was compiled with and the automobile continued along toe highway a short distance. Her husband returned but found no trace of her. He found her at home later and an argument ensued, dur Bad Cure tog which Mrs. Montgomery died. said. A physician on the staff of toe Deputies She is survived her husband state mental hospital at Provo told and seven children.by me recently that music and danc tog are said to be very beneficial to mental patients; but why must nitwits who live on top floor apartments try. to cure themselves overnight? Entertain t Magna Streets -- Yes? I have usually regarded newt Prize Drawn? Tonian Ouens act different (they hadnt spoken to him that morning) he'd get hto calendar some place else. George W. Perkins, 70, of Magna, was killed Tuesday evening when struck by an automobile on the Magna highway, near Granger, He was a resident of Mag- Throngs Attend RAISEJ30UBTED Little hope of a salary increase next year for teachers of toe Granite school district, was seen at a board meeting Monday In district The teachers had previous-- J j offices. ly petitioned for Increases. Death of Garfield Woman Dr. Calvin S. Smitl), superintendent. said Indications that there Follows All-Nig- ht would be no revenue Increases to the district, precluded increased Party salaries. The Granite Teachers' asDeputy County Attorney Ray Van sociation had asked the board to Cott Monday began an Investiga- consider f general Increase and a tion of the circumstances of the change in some of toe lower saldeath of Mrs. Ethel Montgomery, aries to effect a fairer distribution 39, who succumbed at her home to of pay. Oarfield under unustial condiScanning approximate revenue tion." figures tor the 1936-3- 7 school year, The case was turned over to the the board could see no great Incounty attorney's office by Chief crease In the assessed valuation of Deputy Bheriff Oeorge Beckste ad property. An accurate determinawith the view to determining whe- tion will not be available until the canvass July IS, Dr ther an Inquest and an autopsy Smith said. should be authorized. Teachers will be sent letters ofDr. T. C. Weggeland reported the woman probably died as the result fering them employment next year on the same basis as this year. The of acute dilation of the heart. Mrs. Montgomery died early Mon- board .acceded to a request of the day morning, 12:30 a. m. after Dep- teachers association, however, that b uty sheriffs had been Informed a salaries be paid on a woman's body was lying in a bor- sis. The board determined to make an row pit along toe 8altair highway A search failed to reveal toe body, effort to obtain funds for a salary but later a report was received of increase, however. Dr. Smith said. the woman's death at home. The woman's husband, H. A. Montgomery, told deputies that he. his wife and another couple had b--en In Salt Lake City to a party While returning home along toe Ealtalr highway, he said, his wife asked to be let out of toe automo- John said Tuesday that if "that doggone" bank didn't soon start to Granger SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS PAY Into Death Of C Will Change Big Year Seen Boy Hurl Ogden Htr aayf mtuck EVtN from toe routine program path of having a valedictorian, stated Madsen, student body president of the Cyprus High school Tuesday. A commencement speaker la also being done away with at toe exercises here May 2L Instead, six students chosen by Judges for excellence of speech, delivery, poise to a recent contest, will give short addresses on subjects of Our American Heritage," comprising topics of Education, Economics, Spiritual, Political and Ideal American heritages. These six students are Curtis Jensen, Virginia Ensign, Gerald Bolcourt, Joan Bchow, Henry Mori, Edythe Harris. They were Judged winners from the Senior Class by Miss Myrth Harvey, H. B. Summer-hay- s Lee Self Appointed Manand E. B. Spencer. They were ager Of Magna, minutes each allowed speeches of - Garfield Entry on chosen topics from toe above list. Principal ,T. P. Brockbank and Predicting a very successful year mim Anna Pthrson, sponsor of the for toe Magna --Garfield entry to toe Senior Class, comprised toe com- Utah State Industrial league, Ice BOWLERS SLATE mittee. formulating toe plan. Self, manager of the local unit, stated that toe first practice pf toe ANNUAL PARTY "C" DAY MAY 8 baseballers was held Monday eve ning at the Community Ball-parHERE The annual "C day, when the Thirty one recruits were out for rehuge letter on the peak to given its practice, with more expected to The annual bowling match be- spring coat of whitewashing, has port later. tween the winners of the first and been set for Friday. May 8. Plans The unusual feature of toe first second half of the Utah Copper are being completed for that day. practice was the fact that eight i , Bowling league will be held Saturpitchers were on hand three of The team will them day, April 18, announces E. E. Me and Magna Wednesdays Carty, secretary. practice Mondays, 5:00 p. m. at the ball park Fridays. Immediately after the play off Accident The In match for the league championship, cry of. "Flay Ball!" will resound for toe league Sunday, May the annual dutch lunch" will be and Five Magna boys were Injured 10, with Magna drawing a bye for enjoyed by all participants late Saturday when their car crash- the Initial encounter. Other teams guests. rail near Nye's In the league consist of Plnney BevThe trophies for the winning ed through a guard and team, individual average for the comer on the Ogden highway erage, Provo, U. 8. Mines and Qem-meembankment. a down rolled season, second high averages and the prizes won to toe handicap They are: DeWaine Thome. 21, tournament wilt be awarded at this driver of toe car. cuts and bruises, School Election Feno Peterson, 20, fractured colar time. 19, As a curtain raiser" to toe main bone and bruises, Rudy Baker, 20, Walters, event, a special one game "aeries" baek Injury, Clyde bone and Ed111 be rolled between two teams of bruises. Injured colar Plans were being made Tuesday 20. ward Phllpot, body Dee hos- by O'Dell Madsen, student the to were taken mlttee. They treatment. Thome president, for the general school aid first for Parley McCleve pital at toe election of student body officers for Monte Bird reportedly went to sleep toe Cyprus High School term of Wm. Mayberry . The general election will recovering 1936-3- 7, Paul Schulte all reported are They held be during the next week with manner. Howard Casey to a satisfactory slated for Thursday, nominations toe to belonged which Hoy McCleve The car. de16, April 21 and the April primaries, Ellis Johnson Walters youth, was practically April 23. A large election, general . Harry Adams molished. interest is being shown this year. Jrry Dunn All students are urged to particBelief Society Ward Bonde Albean The Magna lea-j- n and nominate and vote for business ipate on held their work and for all offices of toe choice of their Orem Stewart Tuesday under toe direction school. Ellen Mrs. Harry Lott , -Mrs. Mary Hess and Inasmuch as a number of ImportPatMax Wlrnmer Greenwood. '"Pitting of Dress activities are being planned for ant TuesNext was the lesson. Arthur Luchesi tern" term. It is vitally Important next lesson, "AdvenL. W. Lewis day the literature toe proper officers be chosen, that " by be will given "John Jacobs tures to Reading according to Mr. Madsen. Magnolia Monsen. (Continued on Page 2) O-D- ell County Prole FCIiATTEIl' In tS Editor kms I NUMBER 43 - 3rd East Magna Street. West. 4th East-89- 00 5th East Fa lrv lew. West. Spencer-88- 00 Cyprus 8700 West. Louise Louise Street. Belva Avenue 8600 West. Reid Avenue Reid Street A fee of 25c will be made to each home to pay for the costs of computation and work involved on this project This does not include toe ' Sophomores Slate Annual Ball Here Friday, April 24 Mid an Oriental setting, the annual Sophomore Ball of the Cyprus High School will be held Friday, April 24 to the 'school gymnasium, states Rex Speers, president. Miss Jennie Jones is sponsor of the fete. In addition to a special committee, the class officers are also working on the festive balL The rest-o- f the officer are: Jack Rldd, vice president; Lila Dimootf, secretary-treasure- r, Leon Madsen, Ida Papanlkolaa. representative; yellmls tress; Billie Wlrnmer, reporter. Cyprus Nine To Play Thursday Afternoon Here The committee is composed of Georgia Gillette, Beverly Chamberlain, Vanlta Jones, Naomi Thompson, Charles Downey, Ellen Monger, Katherine Angell, Margaret Tenney, LaVerne Clement, Vara Clement. Howard Barrett, Ray Banka, Blanche Smith, Atsuko Mori, Harriet Parks, Catherine White, Vivian Marlor. MarJory Hoops, Dorothy Philpot, Duane Henderson. Wayne Wilde, Jack Humphries, Gall Wall and Dale Peterson. Guests of honor are Mr. and Mrs T. P. Brockbank, Dr. and Mrs. Galvin 8. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Mm, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Farnsworth. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Speers, Mr. and Mrs G. W Bruerton, Mr. and Mrs Leonard Garrard, Mr. and Mrs John The Cyprus High School baseball by Coach Russell Magleby. will tangle with toe Gran- -' ite nine this Thursday afternoon, DEMOS April 16. 4.00 p. m. at toe high athletic field. The MEET TUESDAY game is free, although anyk one wishing to do so may give doEVENING HERE nations for the Olympic fund. The e)uad this year has some splendid and Coach Magleby has prospects DemoA meeting of toe Junior seacratic Lqague to effect complete outlined a peppy and active W. Cook', Mr. and Mrs D. W. Par-ra- tt son for them. organization, will be held Tuesday and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. evening, April 21, 8:00 p. m. at Strong. states Arthur Marsh, Cooper's Hall, NEW LIBRARY Jr. All Interested are Invited to attend. STAKE SUNDAY BOOKS Officers to direct activities of the SCHOOL MEET organization will be elected, followed by an entertainment and social The Magna Womens Club library IN All who attended the previous have added the following new meeting and this meeting will be books: "1001 Garden Questions Anrecorded as charter members of the swered." The Patch of Blue," Oqulrrh Stake Sunday School organization. Several feature items "Peace- - With Honor," "Woman. In convention wtli be held 8unday, are listed for toe entertainment. Love," The Old West," Soldiers April 19 to the Cyprus High School Three." "Mutiny on The Bounty," auditorium, states W. H. Reynolds, Mrs. Harry Norris entertained her "Pltcaima Island." "The Hurri- president. , Foursome" Club Friday evening cane. A meeting commences at 9:00 a. at her home on 1st West street. Inaddition, thetje are a number m. for officers and directors while High score wu won by Mrs. H. D. of books of Interest to boys' and an toe general session is slated at 10:00 Cl uff. A ,delightful luncheon was additional ljst in toe library read- a. m. All Interested are invited to served. , attend. ing room. JUNIOR tevn, coached j J SCH00LH0USE ' |