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Show i jO tk A COMA UNITY INSTITUTION Magna, Utah, Friday September 3, 1937 MERCUR SOCIETY rJagnaChosen REUNION READY OLD-TIME- FOR Today Final arrangements were complet-e- d tt l&te date Wednesday for the annual reunion of the Mercur PionMar-jju- ll, eer Society, according to Hodge secretary. The fete will be held 9 at Mercur. Sunday. September New Mercur have of residents The nude preparations to welcome the old timers. They have engaged the Tooele High School Band to play from 11:00 a. m. until 12:30 p. m. when the old timers program begins. The residents of Mercur have gone to a great deal of trouble and expense to add to the comfort and convenience of all attending visitors. They have erected a stand with seats under a canopy where the meeting may be held in comfort Mrs. C. B. Fullmer, chairman, Harry Hedghes and Don Hoffman comprise the committee who have made the arrange- Opening Site. For Title Tilts CHATTER I and RS Selection, Buckaroos. Announcement of election returns. Program of wrestling, dancing and selections by the Buckaroos will follow Following the Mercur Pioneer Society program, the New Mercur committee will conduct raoes, tug-of-w- ar and other contests, closing with a free dance, beginning at S:30 and lasting the legal limltror longer: A bus will leave Salt Lake City at 9 30 and come out via 33rd south, picking up passengers at Magna, Garfield and Tooele. Tomorrow SPAIN G Paul Garside, youthful Magna star, the show at the annual State Junior Open tournament for boys under 21 years of age Monday in Salt Lake City. Representatives of Magna, Provo and Ogden and every Salt Lake course In qualifying rounds were paced by Paul with a neat 2 for a total 78 and medalist prize. Paul has already proven himself a tough competitive player, having placed third amateur in the 1936 Copper Open, with fine medal scores of for three rounds. He should certainly make the other favorites in this event toe the line. The finals will be played next Sunday at Nibley Park 36-4- in a rather odd arrangement, Paul Garside plays Bud Ney in the very first round of this same tournament. They are the only two Magna boys Paying; necessarily one will be eliminated in the very first round. Too bad that In a they qualified pot 1- -8 Tlle flnal the season is Director's Cup leg of released with the following matches set for the Initial round Rue Packard va Wen Wilkin, Keith Barton vs. Joe Ribotto, Jack ohnson vs. Abe Larson, Charles An-e- il vs Curly SandalL Lower brack A c Ensign vs. H. P. Lott, T. A. Marsh vs Clem Jones. Bill Larsen va Harry Quayle, Val Oarfield, bye- Rlajers are given seven days to oompiete the first match, 6 for the oeond. 4 for the third and 3 for the nnals which will be followed by the mnd finals J. w. Rldd. May leg mner, piayS Tony Lewis, July leg ner. and Paul Garside plays the winner of this final leg. The pair- tre: Rue Packard Wen Barton vs. Joe Ribotto; Jack "Ohnston vs. Abe Larsen; C. Angel jT c. urley Sandall; Lower bracket, Ensign vs. H. P. Lott; T. vs ciem Jones; Bin Isusen H Quayle; Val Oarfield Bye. - ttnal ren standings of the two man aaalts a postponed match arsld and Abe in! Paul Larsen'Bartn duo are tied Lar-wi- th Johnstn-Garsld- e team with and 1 1088 and the winner of thi ndlvidual match decides the Art Marsh-Harr- y S0nshlP&nd H' dse-C- Jones fin-i- n khart tie for tWrd spot with 13 nd 3 l06ses. Paul SchulU-Bl- ll U Rihrn? Ued wlth Curley Sandall-Jo- e WlUl wina and 7 losses and the t 12 ment; and the fifth game, should It ericans are fighting on the Combe necessary, will be held at Magna munist side, and many have been killed. on September 38. When the two clubs take the field British Empire in the opening struggle, baseball SECURITY fans will see a series which is attWhat I have been trying to sugracting more interest than any is that no nation is Justified gest semi-pro previous title series in the circuit- Both are at full strength. In feeling itself secure against war, in the present stage of civilization. Each has s powerful attack, an We have not succeeded very well defense and In 'to' abhor pitching. Most fans are of the opin- war.brIngIngUTOur boys to Thousands have gone Spain ion that all five games will be necto for an idea which appeals fight 1937 before the essary champion is to them, or for the excitement of crowned. fighting I hear of hundreds of American boys going to China to get in on the war against Japan. AUXILIARY GIVES The League of Nations has proved YEAR REPORT ineffective in averting war. It did nothing to stop one of its members, OF ACTIVITIES Italy, from gobbling up another member, Ethiopia. What with Italy " The American Legion Auxiliary trying to rebuild the old Roman will hold their monthly meeting Empire, Germany and Japan trying Thursday. September 9 at the Utah to gain more territory, Russia seekCopper Club New officers to serve ing to Impose its Communist philfor the year 1937-3- 8 will be installed. osophy on the rest of the world, and Out of town visitors will be present a dozen smaller nations ready to as well as department officers. Re- fly at each others throats, I cant freshments will be served and a good believe that America will be able to stand aloof when serious trouble attendance is desired. It is the wish of the new officers starts. My own personal notion is that that every member will do her share in helping to make the forthcoming the future of the world depends upon and year an outstanding one. Much the English speaking nations, credit is given to Miss Catherine that the tighter we tie the bonds of British Empire, McBride, outgoing president and friendship with the her officers for the very capable the better off we and the world will manner the various phases of the be. American Legion Auxiliary were without declaration carried out.The Auxiliary deems it WAR a privilege to follow the program of There has never been a time when unselfish service as outlined by our so many people, of all nations, have American Legion. It is a program so earnestly trying to prevent been member which gives every eligible as I write this there are Yet war. an opportunity to serve "Ood and two important wars now in progress, Country. of war is far more The past year has been filled with and the threat over the world, than all menacing, of the devoted effort on the part it was on the very eve of the World Auxiliary "to participate in and conwhich started 23 years ago War of tribute to the accomplishment with Germany's invasion of Belthe aims and purposes of the American Legion. We trust our efforts gium. In Spam the bloodiest, most bitter have been worthwhile. We apwar of all time has been raging now actiour preciate their help in all more than a year. Within the for vitiesMay each succeeding year area of a single nation, more bind us together with firmer pur- limited been killed, in prohave people poses and give us faith in the cause to the population and the portion Auxof the American Legion and its number of troops engaged, than in iliary. war in all history. When the any Officers to serve the coming year whole truth story of the Spanish are: Mrs. Della Hoffman, president; war is told it will shock the world Mrs. LaPrele Mathews, first vice Japan and China are at war president; Mrs. Clara Borland, sec- There has been no formal declarMrs. Iaicy ond vice president; of wai, but when one nation Vlnta ation Mrs. Furrow, chaplain; anothers territory and Is invades Mrs. sergeant-at-arm- s; Martin, met with armed resistance, that Ivy Burris, treasurer; Mrs. Margaret looks like a real war And the other Pearl Hansen, color bearer; Miss nations are trying tp find ways to Catherine McBride historian; Mrs. keep from being dragged into these Tenney, secretary- wars. It is with a deep feeling of regret outside aid that we announce the passing sway CHINA of our during the past year of two members. Mrs. Fay Eckersley and Japans excuse for occupying Mrs. Blanche Oakes. China is the danger of the spread Mrs. ivy Burris. of Communism from Russia into China. Back of that, however, is Japans desire to find room for its MAGNA NOTES surplus population, and its need of the resources of Chinese territory. acMr. apd Mrs. Milton Doxford, This war, too, has been breeding Mrs. Orson and Mr. by for companied years. It is giving the rest of the Allen of Salt Lake City, recently world even more concern than the returned from a week's vacation affair in Spain. The Chinese outnumber the Japanese more than through Bryce and Zion's Canyon. DeMffie While there they attended a five to one. but they are badly orZions at the park in held reunion ganized and have not the fighting descendants of resources of the Japa Some Eufive Eighty Canyoncounthe DeMille family were present. ropean nations and our own rend friends China visited been fclso helping have try They Monroe. obtain and and finances her Mantl at organize is that foreign credits. Their fear returned hand a Woolfenden against take Mrs- Marlon Russia may weeks would give Germany which on Friday after spending two guest japan, a chance to attack Russia from the Ul Brooklyn, New York as the would start Reynolds. other siderand-tha- t of her brother. Mr. Oeorge In num8) visited on also (Continued Page Woolfenden Mrs erous eastern cities. top-ranki- ng FOR stole . , - an?8 01 Stewart-Naylo- r, and heat fCe'Vlmmer finished In a desr( C8llar Position. Garside and t WlU play rrtday nlht nd hrSn ultimate winners will be 'Continued on Page ) n - - TO BE HONORED AT ELDER Kim LIcIntosh, FAREWELL fJissCorfield m-N- t ld - Uu Editor Has Hor tmy t mbit Back T o School In Spain, the underlying cause of the war is a conflict of ldeaa To Be Played It has been breeding for years, since the Spanish people, led by part of the army, rose against the King p. m. and undertook to set up a republic-Thebegan a struggle for control Hy Pacer. Magna-Garfiemana- of the government, between the of the baseball crew, walked off Communists and the advocates of ger a with the favored positions Monday less radical concept of democracy. In the playoff series to determine The . communists got control of the season's championship, by takthe government, and the ing the first, third and fifth games. started a rebellion. They Manager Claude Engberg, head of and material aid from got sympathy the second half Utah Industrial other nations which wanted, at any League champion, Plnney Beverage, had to be content with the two re- price, to keep Communism out of Western Europe. The Fascist governmaining games. ment of Italy and the Hitler govern' Even if Plnney Beverage wins the ments. ment of Germany which is about The following program win be giv first, third and fifth struggles, the same sort of thing as Fascism, the en: games will be played at Magna, with sent soldiers and equipment to 11 00 a m , Tooele high school band. the opening tilt set for Saturday at have the while Communist revolutionists, 30 m Owen 13 , Hickey, Supt. of the Community Park, 4:30 p. m. The p is giving similar aid to the Russia Lewiston Peak company and Roy second game will be In Salt Lake Monroe. Supt. of Geyser Marlon Co., Community Park Sunday at 2 30 Loyalists. Each side claims to be fighting for will each give brief welcoming reo'clock, the third game Monday at and the rights of man. democracy marks Magna; the fourth game, should the series go that far, will be held In I cannot see how any American can Response by President Mullins. reconcile the claims of either to Community singing led by George Salt Lake City Sunday, September Catmull. 19, the long layoff being enforced democracy as we understand it, yet due to the state amateur tourna- many eageFadventurous young AmRemarks by Secretary Marshall. Opener Here Saturday At 4:30 Number 15 "Sure, I like school an' that's no bunk'. We don't use those old spellers or that kinds Junk; We have prod-Jecan build cities an' things, An' 'stead o' learning Just jibout dates an wars an kings. Or how to carpet a room ten by - A f Tennis Champs N ks Head of Utah Copper Reviews Policies At NLRB Hearing Hearing tm the labor practice of the Utah (kipper Company continued Tuesday at the capltol before an exanuttr of the national labor relations Board. with D. D. Moffat, vice president and general manager, and a. former employe of the company, occupying the stand most of the day. The burden of Mr. Moffats testimony was that workers In the company's vast mining and milling operations had enjoyed collective bargaining since 1919 through the Oeneral Employes' committee, while the former employe Marsh gave an account of the activities of the committee as its onetime chairman-MakeDenial Charges of the International Union of Mines, Mill and Smelter workers, on whose complaint the hearing is being held, were denied by the general manager, who declared the company has not interfered with operations of the employes. committee or disciplined the men for taking views different from those of the company. Under examination by J. P. Jennings of San Francisco, attorney for the labor board, Mr. Moffat testified we have specifically instructed foremen against disdplin. ing men because their labor views are divergent from company pols icies." Asked if the instructions had been carried out. Mr. Moffat replied that he did not know. Mr. Marsh, now employed in the Salt Lake county treasurer's office, was employed by the Utah Copper company as a machinist for. many years, and, fpr several terms was chairman ofthe Employes' General committee" Later he resigned from the employes organization and became a charter member and president of the local International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers union at Garfield in 1933. He was called as a witness by the labor board attorney. Reviews Setup Mr. Marsh said that to the best of his recollection the general committee plan was set up as a result of suggestions from the management, but it had been adopted by vote of the employes and members of the committee were chosen through em- twenty-fou- r, WeU we've got a reglar, really- truly store With account books an such. An' when we study the or Dutch We play like we go there an we write a letter home . , Just the way we'd do It If we really were in Rome! An' we've, got a newspaper the whole school helps put out. ic An a team that's better'n any round about. An weve got a teacher who's well an' pretty, tool Gee, Whla, Mai She's near as iweet as you; 'Course you gotto work hard, an' you sometimes break a rule, Eye-talla- ns ath-a-let- j , '.A Recreational Asiociation Donates All Trophies Community -- 1' rC"1 i V-- Kimball McIntosh captured the men's singles tennis crown in the tournament sponsored by the Mag Recreational Association. under the direction of Paul 8chulU, president recently. Mr. McIntosh. who Is rated as one of the most expert tennis players in this region, defeated Clifton Harris, ace racquet wielder. Miss Barbara Cor fie Id won the women's singlet by defeating Josephine Mix in a spirited and hotly contested match. Both young ladles are able - i if iL GRANT BAKER players. Elder Orant Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Baker of Magna, will be Johnny Evans defeated honored with a program and dance, ton for the Junior Boys championL. and Bobby Jones defeated Du- before he leaves for a two-yeBut honest, no kidding. I like ship ane Beudell for the boys title. Tro- D. S mission to Germany. The afschool!" phies will be presented to the winn- fair will be held at the Pleasant ers and runners-u- p, donated by the Oreen Ward Friday evening, SepDeath and taxes are the only Recreational AssociationMatt Bro- tember 10, 7:30 p. m. All of Mr. BaDick Bar- ar - certainties, but divorce and alimony derick was in charge of all arrangeare strong probabilities. ments. The trophies are in the window of The Fountain. One need not venture far afield for one of the answers to the vexing Tennis Is assuming a giore promiquestion of safety In the city streets nent place each year in athletic cirIt is no esoteric, abetruse element to cles and competition here, since the be discovered only by a miracle-I- t first tournament was held in 1933. is simple, common Since that time, several courts have been built and people of all ages are courtesy. In the popular sport. participating The courteous driver, by the very Wendell Hibier won the men's fact of courtesy, is the safe driver. by defeating AllenOu-hi- m The courteous driver does not look and Margaret Fellmeth took the upon his automobile as a tank of women's singles by defeating Eva war, owning the road, riding roughMrng. The year of 1933 found Oeorge shod over the world, expecting all Pehrson the victor over Wendell men to scatter or be ground to bits Hibier in the mens singles, Eva under; on the contrary, he respects Meng defeated Donna Rldd in the the rights of others to their share womens' singles and Neil Pehrson of the public highway. Nor does the won the Junior Boys singles with a courteous motorist regard his car as victory over Jay Perkins. racing machine, which subJecU There were not any tournaments its driver, the persons In other autos m the years of 1934 and 1939. Hell to ail the hazards of a speedway. Pehrson. defeated. Kimball McIntosh The courteous driver may be on in 1936 for the men's singles, JoseMix defeated Virginia Ashby urgent and serious and pressing phine for the womens title. Dick Stewart business and may be in a hurry, but he realizes that thousands of others took the measure of Gerald Boicourt are also on Important missions. That for the boys' title and Barbara Cor-fiewas the victor over Peggy Chase realization urges him to give others a chance on the streets. In doing for the girts' title. The Utah Copper so, he minimizes dangers of crashes. Club donated the trophies last year. The courteous driver, then, is the safe and sane driver. LIONS ENJOY PICNIC ld But how inject the 'rudiments of courtesy (safety) into those who have it not, who have emerged from the formative period of their childhood without having learned the elploye elections. ementary formulas of courtesy, a The witness was questioned at man's recognition of the rights of others? That, indeed, is a problem length by Mr. Jennings on the for the psychologist and the edof the committee during his chairmanship. He said he ucators. couldn't say there were any outstanding achievements as far as Everything is certainly on the up wage and hour negotiations were and up in this country. The federal concerned Later, on Income tax collections for the fiscal by counsel of the copper comyear Just ended were above expectpany, he said he was proud of the ations. So, too, alas, were the Federal record made by the employes comoutgo and deficits. mittee while he was chairman. "We met many times with the Business . continues Improving, In management on wages, he testi- spite of the slight seasonal, weather fied, "and several times increased and labor-striWe are wages were granted, but I cant say warned that the cost of living is they were the result of our efforts. still going up. Politics certainly They usually came at the same time knows no slumps, but rises in heat wage increases were granted In other and complications as local and state industries elections approach and as a conAnswering a question of the labor gressional election year loom on the board attorney. Mr. Marsh said the horizon. employes' committee probably could Considering the calendar. It is not be defined as a bargaining agento predict the temperature safe "it has no because and cy. weight win hit the top any day, now, along power in itself as an organization to accomplish the fullest benefit to with touring figures, accidents, picthe employes without the good will nics and all the rest The rainfall has already run up excess precipof the Utah Copper Company. itation totals. Gives Opinion He said that in his opinion it Everybody that I have talked to is would take a good deal of overin sympathy with China In entirely of for committmethods the hauling its war that is being undeclared as a labor function to ee organizawaged. As a matter of dollars and tion." cents proposition all of us ought to After he had stated that the committee "was set up by and from the be in sympathy with Japan. Until suggestion of the management not recent years Japan has been the by the men themselves, be - was largest purchaser of copper. But asked by C C. Parsons, company at- China is the underdog, and the symtorney, if he thought it made much pathy of local people is with that difference where the suggestion came nation. 8omehow or other it gives me a certain amount of Intense from 18 years ago? The witness testified he had never satisfaction to know that this is had any trouble with the company true. In short there are certain management, except with some fore- human rights that local people place men. none of whom are employed before money. After all this is not by the company. He said as far as a bad land, and Its people have an he knew the company officials in instinctive sense of jiistice- Sait Lake City had not attempted The Chicago Dally News recently to dominate the committee, but it gave an illumination of the difwas not entirely free from the inference between Communism, Sofluence of the mill foremen. Examiner P. H. McNally of Cas- cialism and Fascism. The News said: per, Wyo., who is conducting the If you have six cows, Communists inquiry, announced the hearing will take them all; Socialists take three be resumed Wednesday at 9:30 a. of them and Fascists let you keep them and feed them, but take this m. milk. (Continued on Page 8) ke set-bac- i i AT TOOELE CANYON Members of the Magna-GarfieLions Club and their partners enjoyed a picinic canyon outing with Tooele Lions club and their wives ld last Thursday evening in Legion Park at Tooele- - About eighty people were In attendance. A short program of musical numbers was given consisting of selections from a girls quartet from Tooele, selections from Mrs. Margaret Anderson Bowan, radio artist, and sister of Mrs. A. C. Ensign and Mr. H. Claude Anderson and selections from a trio of Mrs. Bowen, Mr. Anderson and Mr- - Ensign, accordlan numbers from a small child of a Tooele member. Luncheon and an were later eninformal joyed around a huge campfire. Those attending from Magna Included: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ensign and Mrs. Margaret Anderson Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Magelby, Mr. and Mrs. Val Garfield. Mr. and Mrs. Clem Jones, Mr. and Mrs- H. Claude Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wurz-bac- h, Mr. and Mrs., B. E-- Mix, Miss Edith M. Nielson. Mr. Howard Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bello, and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs Weldon C. Mathews. - Former Magna Man Receives $3100 For Accident Settlement St Mark's in musical circles. d: The following program will be Opening Song. "High on The Mountain led by Ropre-sente- Top," land Johnson; invocation, former Bishop L W. Coon; male quartet selection, W. R. Holt. Rulon Jackman, John Herzog, Carl Poulton, accom-;aniby Miss Hazel Poulton; a and b numbers from a violin trio consisting of Marvin H. 8trong, Archie Tueller, Gordon Olsen, Donald Mldgley, accompanist; reading. Miss Anna Pehrson; piano solo, Miss Margaret Reid; talk. Elder Kerby Simmons; vocal duet, a and b numbers, Mr. and Mrs- - J. S. McMaster; talk, A. C. Nielsen, Seminary principal; cornet solo, Deane Alsop; remarks, President H. Edward Sutton, remarks, Ira Rusaon, President of Seventies; remarks, missionary; closing remarks. Bishop L. C. Healy; selection, male quartet and closing praycd er. Dancing will follow. FRANK HUFFAKER SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK i n ' Word was received as we go to press of the death of A. Frank Huf-fak- er, prominent Magna merchant, and manager of Huffaker's Furniture store In Magna. Mr. Huffaker succumbed to a heart attack at 9:00 a. m. Thursday morning in Evanston, Wyoming. He left Wednesday with his wife and daughter, Lois, and son and wif Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill Huffaker for a fishing trip vacation, stopping at Evanston to visit with relative. Ttie word of his death was telephoned down Thursday morning to his sons, Kenneth and Claire who Immediately left for Evanston. UTAHSTATEFAIR TO HAVE MANY, VARIED FEATURES With the annual Utah State Fair less than a month away it may be safely predicted that the 1937 event will go down in history as setting new records for exhibits, entertainment features, and all the other varied phases that go to make the fair the climatic phase of statewide activities. John Rigby, of Salt Lake City, but formerly of Magna and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rigby of Magna, was handed a check recently for 93100.00 settlement In full for injuries sustained in an accident two months ago. Mr. Rigby is completely recovered and has only a small scar near his nose to Show any results of the accident- He was confined to pital for twenty-fiv- e ker's friends are invited to attend. Mr. Baker will leave Magna September 27 and sail from New York October 30 on the S. S. Washington. He is a graduate of the Cyprus High School and attended the Brigham Your University three years, majoring in music. He also has had extensive instruction in the German language. Mr, Baker la well known hos- days recovering from extreme loss of blood, back injuries and deep gashes by his nose. Mr. Rigby was driving a car occupied by six other men, returning to their homes from the smelter when they were hit by a truck and hurled 167 feet The accident occurred in Salt Lake City. The other men sustained' only slight Injuries. ' September 25 to October 2 eight days la all are the dates for this exhibit of the Beehive state's widespread achievements. That they will be glorious days in point of variety, scope and number of displays has been evidenced in the applications for space and entries already received. The annual fair premium book reveals cash premiums in the several departments totaling approximately $25,000. Several agricultural and livestock associations have offered special awards. County agricultural and horticultural exhibits promise to eclipse those of former fairs. The Utah Association anManufacturers nounces that already practically 75 per cent of the exhibit space In the manufacturers' building has been (Continued on Page 8) fifty-seven- th - |