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Show MAG-K- s TAe Complete Home Newspaper ft it e IM A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION YEAtT pvENT F 4 Read It in The Times or Leader-- Utah, Friday, September 1, 1939 Father To Vaughan iwmmi h tvhicH the Editor Has Hi Leave Magna TRIO MAKES PUNS FOR MERCUR DAY Men s 7 Mistakes Mans imperfections lead him to many mistakes in life, and the pointing out of these frailties has engaged the attention of philosophers and reformers in all ages A recent writer enumerates what he considers to be the greatest mistakes of man, as follows: 1. The delusion that individual advancement is made by crushing others down. 2. The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or Vaughan, head of Lourdes church four years, in Magna for the past his departing sermon Sunday at the local Catholic church and bid his congregation farewell as he has ,accepted a positipn as instructor of philosophy at St. Salt Lake City. jlarys college in Father Vaughan will not severe connections as he gl his former will still continue as editor of the Intermountain Catholic, well corrected. 3. Insisting that a known paper issued by the church is imhis weekly possible because wething and also continue ourselves, radio talks each Saturday at 1:30 cannot accomplish it. 4. Refusing to set aside p. m. trivial He is a graduate of the Judge preferences in order that importschool in Salt Memorial high ant things may be accomplished. 5. Neglecting Lake City and also a graduate development and of the seminary and college at refinement of the nnnd by not acMenlo Park, California. As yet quiring the habit of reading. his successor to the local church 6. Attempting to compel other has not been named and it is expersons to believe and live as we pected that several weeks will' do. 7. The failure to establish the elapse before a new father hs appointed for the Magna post. habit of saving money. Father Vaughan has been exThis appears to be a fair diagd ceptionally popular and nosis of what is the matter with by all faiths during his stay us and everyone might profithere. Due to his rare understandiably check up on himself in the fellowsand tolerance ng, good light of these suggestions. hip, he has carved a niche for himself in the hearts of everyone. Ignorance His departure is to It is with narrow-soulebejregretted people but best wishes of success are as with bottles-t- he hoped in his new position. less they have in them the more noise they make in pouring it out. Father W. of Our Lady Number 13 Sayf T Parish Catholic E- - well-like- d !,'i; :: FAIR OPEN STATE WILL Zj i7 SEPT. 16 Advanced two weeks to take advantage of more stable climatic conditions, the fifty-nint- h annual exhibit of the Utah State Fair association will open September 16 and continue eight days, to and including September 23rd. Already indications point to a interest in the greater-than-ev- Beehive states big yearly event. Growers of livestock and farm products are practically a unit in approving the earlier dates on the that the best of weather conditions are highly advantageous to the best showing of their entries, many of which are in prime condition during the ground early autumn. The same may hibitors in the be said of exmanufacturing, junior, women's art other departments. All desire have as many people as pos- machinery, and to sible view feel that their displays and they greater crowds will attend the big show under more favorable weather conditions. In clement weather proved a material draw back to the fairs success in several recent years. Of special Interest to fair visitors is the announcement by the Fair management of a host of entertainment features to be seen at the forthcoming event Such amusement features will exceed u number and quality those of any previous State Fair in the intermountain territory and will include some of the most popular of all circus, vaudeville and carnival attractions. Outstanding as an amusement event of the daily fair program will be a free circus, vaudeville and an animal show to be staged n nt 2-- 4. once-thrivi- citizens of these United States and Americans all, must stay out of war. We do not wish to offend any European country. We only ask that they leave us in We, the peace. Library Books The fact that adults taking books from the Magna public library are extremely careless, tearing whole pages from books, while children of preschool age are extremely careful, has been called to the attention of this writer. When books of every description and type are furnished to the reading public free of charge, the very least one can do is to show their appreciation by good care of platforms to be erected on the spacious lawn in the center of the g fair grounds. Here one of the them. nost thrilling of lion and eleOftentimes, children show more phant acts will be seen every courtesy and sense than their supDazzling aerial numbers, wiser elders. o ovens and acrobats will add zest posed 10 the free show. FORMER MAGNA MAN The grandstand show will feat-r- e af-rno- death-darin- g automobilists in oats that defy the imagination, ightly performances will feat-- a "cavalcade of thrills, with Jerry Edwards and his heath drivers and Alice Van ard her "motor maniacs. in addition to the two daily shows there will be the usual fuiI carnivals always the vehest show and mpst colorful such events. The fair carnivals variably bring together the best rtnient of varied entertain-- . ent and amusement branch T tJgeter with the most thril-- 8 of the rides that today are so Pular with the young folk. aptam MARRIED TUESDAY From Huntington comes the by W. A. Guymon of the marriage of his daughter. Miss Kate Guymon, 757 Scott Avenue to Chad Goodwin, formerly of Magna, but now of Salt Lake City son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Good-win-- of Richfield Thewedding took place at the home of the brides father in Huntington. The young couple plan to make their home in Salt Lake City. of-lii- Group Returns From Vacation Misses Mary and Louise Adaline, and Judith and Grace Costanzo returned from an enjoyable Yellowstone National The group of young ladies , Kemmerer, Wyoming back through Idaho. Jccherelli have a t 8r 80(1 Utah Copper To Work Straight Recreation Unit M Festivity Beginning September 1 and effective for an indefinite period. the Utah Copper Company-millwill run full lime, accordAs a fitting climax to the suma ing to an announcement releas- mers recreational activities, festive celebration was conducted ed Monday by E. W. Engel-mangeneral superintendent Tuesday at Bacchus and particiof mills. pated in by young and old of the During the past ten months, enterprising little village. Mrs. operations on the hill have C. M. Linden and Mrs. Viola B. been suspended on an average Jones were in charge. A colorful parade of children of three days each month. Under this new schedule employ- with decorated bicycles, doll es will get more days per buggies, wagons and a few pets marched at 5.00 p. m. to start month. the days events and program. A large circle of children with TO MAID GRANGER rapt faces listened to the storytelling of a pirate by Mrs. Linden, WED SEPTEMBER 1 an Indian story by Mrs. Jones, a Mother Goose tale by Mrs. DonMr. and Mrs. Joseph Schober of ald J. Turner and a Japanese tale enGranger, Utah, announce the by Mrs. Lynn Larson. A softball game of teams comgagement of their daughter, Miss H. of single men and single Margaret Schober to Kenneth posed Hill of Salt Lake City, son of women vied with a team made up Mr. and Mrs. John H. HjlL of married men and women later in the evening. J. A. Struthers, Their marriage is being planWilliam and superintendent followed ned Friday and will be of arin were charge Knight by a supper at the home of the rangements. of brides, parents for members the immediate families. Showing what has been accomin the recreational classes A number of interesting parties plished a handicraft exhibit summer, this bride. for the have been planned was displayed in the Bacchus Library in the evening. Mrs. Davide Bevan and Mrs. William H. were in charge. This was followed by a program featuring sketches of the history of Bacchus and including musical selections and comical skits, prepared by highsen residence on the Magna Hur- Mrs. E. T. Rountree, Mrs. Emery with were and greeted way Eldredge and Mrs. Jones. ry, the wells on fire." Community singing was enjoyfiremen the Investigating, later in the evening around a ed the to used pump found the motor causcampfire in charge of Mrs. Linden well water was burning up, Mrs. Jones. and smoke. of Damage ing a great deal (Continued On Page 4) was estimated at $10.00. Firemen By Salt Lake County We will admit -- that firehien, Lake especially members of Salt No. 2, fire department county are called out for many sunmen were dry purposes, but thewhen they nonplussed Monday answered a call to the Frank Ol Bacchus Closes Time Sept. 1 Well On Fire Quickly Extinguished Gioven-'an- e- Sportsmanship Local schools are in readiness Although they did not capture h for the opening of the all first places in the Ogden Jun1939-4- 0 school term Tuesday, Sep- ior A. A. U. tournament Monday tember 5, announces Dr. P. T. and Tuesday evening, the Magna Farnsworth, superintendent. The Garfield group of young swimschools include Cyprus junior and mers did capture the hearts of all Webster and by their fine sportsmanship. senior, Bacchus, Garfield. The local young men and young Several other new classes' have ladies received highest praise been added in addition to Ger- from Commissioner EdWard Sanman, Spanish and geology to in- ders and Aa&m Home, in charge clude Busines English and Junior of the meet, for their attitudes of Business training, taught by Mad- winning or losing with grace. eleine Waldis; related art by Miss Audrey Matthews won first Vera North and a boys cooking place in the breast-strok- e and secclass by Miss Erda Williams. ond in free style, Betty Bateman-woThere are 33 boys already registfirst in backstroke, closely ered in the cooking class. beset by Harriet Parks, who came second. These two latter girls put V. R. Magleby replaces Irvin T. a fine fight that proved to be up Nelson as the agricultural and one of the most exciting races in instructor. biology the competition. The following committees have been named at the Cyprus high The boys competed with more school: makexperienced opponents-thu- s Executive and Finance comm- ing the possibilities of a victory ittee Kenneth Wyatt, Miss Erda considerably harder. However, Williams, Jess Jensen, M. J. Duane Henderson was just barely sen. nosed out of third place in the Student program adjustment d free style and the relay and guidance committee Edwin team of Duane, Kenneth Bczzant, Spencer, J. L. Christensen, A. W. Jay Cook and Don Watkins made a very favorable showing and Hart, Miss Erda Williams. Student body assemblies Ken- would undoubtedly have placed neth Wyatt, A. W. Hart, Lee but Jay got a charlcy-hors- e in Humphries, Madeleine Waldis. the middle of the race, causing Committee on graduation J. L. lost time. Christensen, Madeleine Waldis, E. Don Watkins and LeRoy GreSpencer, Jess R. Jensen, Miss Jengory looked very fine in the divnie Jones. ing events and displayed fine Committee on club activities M. J. Madsen, Jennie Jones, W. L. form, considering the fact they have been diving only this sumWilliams. Committee on student govem-ment-- mer. Hart, Lee Humphries, Clifford Allen, R. Sleater. Committee on visual education-M- . J. Madsen, A. V. Henrichsen, Carl Ashby. Committee on door receipts M. J. Madsen, J. L. Christensen, V. R. Magleby. Committee on matinee dances LOCAL GIRLS Nation shall not lift up sword and left, and William Waterfall, right, president, vice-presideagainst nation, neither shall they past president, respectively, of the Mercur Pioneer Society, swap learn war any more. Isiaih of their early day experiencesjn the famous gold camp. stories War is defined as a contest between nations or states (internaBelow, Mercur as it is today. tional war) or between parties in All local people, former resi- Jarvis, president of the society, a special the same state (civil war,) carried platform to be built by on by force of arms for various dents of Mercur are extended a announces. residents of Mercur and will be cordial invitation to attend the As a special feature of the 1939 followed by an old folks dance. purposes, as to settle disputes territorial possessions, to Mercur Pioneer society reunion at celebration, 27$ residents of the A dance that evening will con3. maintain rights that have been in- Mercur Sunday, September town, which disapclude the celebration program. terfered with, to resist oppression, Many Magna and Garfield people peared in 1913 and became inthe to at be are expected present habited again in 1935, will be preto avenge injuries, to conquer terFor those not using their own ritory, to extend dominion, etc.; gay time at Mercur, the one time sented membership cards to the private cars, transportation has been arranged. Busses will leave a conflict of arms between hostile ghost city, where now nearly society. An address by Governor Blood Salt Lake City at 9:00 a. m. and parties or nations; open hostility 300 persons reside. Main Governor Henry H. Blood has at noon will open the formal pro- will stop at center and declared and engaged in. Mr. minutes a talk at the to deliver by Street asked twenty been that definition Following Magna gram. doesnt but princiAh, even scratch the surface of the pal address at the celebration, Jarvis, election of officers will be later; also at 9:30 at State highway opposite Garfield Trading real, true meaning disaster that which will be attended by more held. A vaudeville program will be Company. For reservations, please sickens all, heartsick mothers, than 2000 former residents of the wives and children, broken homes old mill and mining town, J. R. presented during the afternoon on call Wasatch 2737. needless and tragic death of the youth of our land and years of rebuilding our souls and our counMagna-Garfiel- try. Opening Sept 5 A. On a recent visit to Mercur, J. R. Jarvis, center, Geo Z. Edwards War Praised For 100-yar- :A d narrow-necke- Young Swimmers Local Schools All Ready For nine-mont- , 1 I s Fair-bourn- d Leads Second Half Race TO BE ENTERED IN CONTEST Kenneth Wyatt, A. Hart, Bethel Esbenson, Russell Magleby. Committee on library Aleda Tingey, Bethel Esbenson. Committee on student cmploy-ment-Erda V. Henrichsen, Williams, Vera North. Committee on faculty socials Bethel Esbenson, Russell Magleby, Jennie Jones. Committee on school news-- M. Waldis, Vem Peay. Committee on commencement T. P. Brockbank, A. Hart, Lee Humphries. Dean of girls, Miss Erda Williams, Dean of Boys, Mr. A. Hart, hall supervision, Edwin Spencer, year-boo- k Raymond sponsor, Two girls to compete in the Miners Day Queen contest at the Utah State fair Miners Day Saturday, September 23, will be sponsored by the Magna-Garfiel- d Lions Club. One girl will be chosen from Magna and one from Garfield, announces O. W. Mem-mot- t, president To date,- - selec- tions have not been made. The two girls will compete to be either a queen or one of her two attendants to reign throughout the day and assist in presenting awards to various other winners. Entrants must be eighteen and not over twenty-fiv- e years of age and must appear before the judges Martin in afternoon or street dress. There will be three judges of the contest and decisions of the judges will be final. Prize money will be awarded as follows: $75.00 Queen Two attendants, each $25.00 All contestants for the honor must register or be registered by their sponsors with Mr. L. K. Four events are scheduled for Nicholson, 700 McCornick Buildthe month of September for Utah ing, Salt Lake City, on or before Copper Club members, states E. September 16. Entrants must be J. Gardner, president, beginning present on the judges platform fall season off in front of the the ever-activ- e grandstand at the with several fine events and en- State Fair grounds by 12:30 p. COPPER CLUB SCHEDULES FALL EVENTS The Millmen trounced Pinney Beverage Wednesday 11 to 7 and are now assurred of at least a tic for the second half title. Provo has to defeat the Helper crew Friday evening to gain a tie with the locals and according to past - Garfield tertainments. m. September 23. performances, Magna and Piovo will play a probable The complete card includes: The following mining districts 3 game playoff for the second half Saturday, September 9 dance at will be represented by one enCommunity park. title. try, in addition to other districts Friday, September 15 Dance at that may send an entry for the The millmen hit the Pinney Community Park. contest, Park City, Murray, Bingchucker steadily for 17 hits in Saturday, September 23 Dance ham, Midvale, Magna, Mercur, winning 11 to 7, Oecie Evans Tooele, Tintic, Garfield, Arthur, stole the defensive role with some at Community Park. Thursday, September 28 Dance FriscOj Marysvale. stellar work in right field. at Coconut Grove. No guest cards There wiH also be machine drillWith 11 wins and 5 losses, the will be issued for this card. ing contest, down drilling with locals averaged .688 which dupliIn case of bad weather, all one type of standard Jackhammer cates their average for the first Community park functions will for miners with first prize of half with 11 wins and 5 losses. be held at the clubrooms. $200.00, second, $125.00 and third, They lost to Pinney in the playEffective September 16, the $75.00. This contest starts at 1:00 off for the first half title. club will be open from 11:30 a. p. m. g contest is also A m. until 11:00 p. m. scheduled to include hand muckSINGING MOTHERS TO ing from a plat with a No. 3 "D handle, square point shovel, into HAVE FIRST REHEARSAL a standard mine car. First prize and The Singing Mothers chorus will is $150.00, secon, $100.00 have their first rehearsal Septem- third, $50.00rTime of contest 3:30 ber 7, at seven oclock p. m. in p. m. Entrance fee for the drilling the seminary building. All memto attend. Mrs. contest is $10.00 and $7.50 for the are bers urged the A. G. Purdum, manager of Eleanor Packard and Mrs. Elise hand mucking contest Each conMagna-Garficl- d telephone ex- W. Baker are in testant will deposit this fee with charge. change for the past three years, L. K. Nicholson, do American has been promoted to a position ON TRIP LEAVES Smelting & Refining company, in the Salt Lake telephone office, Salt 700 McCormick Building, effective September 1. 16. before Lake F. September Mrs. D. City Ottley, accompanied The new manager of the local by three sons, John, Alton and office will be O. K. Fotheringham Milan left Sunday for a weeks MRS. THERESA TAYLOR of Roosevelt, Utah. He is married trip to Oakland, California and IS REAPPOINTED the San Francisco fair. Mrs. Otand has two children. R. Taylor has been famand Purdum tley will be a guest of her sister, Mrs. Theresa Mr. and Mrs. at Garthree postmaster the and Howe A. reappointed R. of Mrs. ily leaveith the received to word the Sea Scout field, according d the entire community. He states boys D. C. from Washington, Don fair. Tuesday Coon, the at he regrets leaving as he feels he Regatta will friends Mrs. Calimany in a visitor Taylors has made many friends and has who has been of her to learn be return will some happy for time, fornia enjoyed his association with the hand-muckin- A. G. PURDUM TRANSFERRED TO SALT LAKE well-wish- will-atten- people here. with the group. |