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Show - o Mag-Mrs. y MAGNA YOUTH HER SISTER AND HIMSELF Clara Spencer Nielson, 29, met their death es, California, early Monday, when they were divorc,hot by Maynard Nielson, Niel-toMrs. Clara of husband ed himself. shot He later The Nielson family lived in Hunter, and were well known n. here. took place at Hie home of the womens father, George Spencer, located west of the new prison site at Point of The shooting the Mountain. Mrs. Nielson had been granted a divorce and custody of two sons, Spencer, 11, and Blaine, 9, after Nielson allegedly beat his and ejected her from their March 17. She was granted wife home a divorce April 7, with $90 a month alimony, custody of two children and personal property. Mr. Nielson could visit his two tons at intervals, under terms of the divorce, and was with them Sunday. to information as by the sheriffs office, Nielson drove to the Spencer residence at 1 a. m. Mr. Spencer heard voices in the hallway, shots and groans, which came from the bedroom where Mrs. Nielson, Mrs. Schellang and the younger boy were sleeping. Mr. Spencer and the older boy were sleeping in another bedrAccording reconstructed oom. Spencer, the grandmothsick in a Salt Lake hospit- Plans Opening Here June. 18 T Lieutenant Alton H. Killed In Action In England , Sport To Officially Open In Utah Jane IS Members of the Utah Copper Duck and Fish Club will undoubtedly have wonderful luck on the first day of the opening Sunday, June 18, as 6500 legal size trout will be planted June announces President Paul 16, Schultz. The local season opens at 5:00 a. m. Prizes will be awarded proud owners of the largest, smallest crappie, perch, etc. A deadline has been set for 10:00 a. m. to judge the winners. Local Duck and Fish club members are cautioned that boys 16 years of age or over, must have their own membership card to participate In activities. has proThe local ven very popular during the past several seasons, and more people to catch attend each year-sofish, but others to see the fun of several hundred fishermen waving flies, spinners, beefsteak, lamb chops at the wary and elufish-spr- ee me Officers said that Mr, Spenreported: I ran into the bedroom, and saw the bodies of my daughters on the beds Evelyn on her hands and knees on the larger bed, and Clara lying across a smaller bed on which the boy had been V sleeping. Nielson was still in the room with a gun in his hand. I ran over to Evelyn and taking her in my arms, found she was dead. I then found Clara groaning on the other bed. Soon the sounds ceased and I turned to Maynard and said, you have killed both of my MAGNA YOUTH cer daughters. Yes, I have killed the best woman in the world, Mr. Spencer quoted Nielson as saying. Mr. Spencer not but take the two boys, both of whom were in the room, and leave. Nielson told to touch him, Mr. Spencer said Nielson fired another shot at Evelyn and shot twice at his head but missed, the bullets entering the ceiling. He then shook hands with Mr. DIES FROM FALL OFF ROOF Tragedy befell a Magna family Monday, whqn Alfred Marino, Jr., 28, 3100 South 7200 of Magna, fell from the roof of a small porch at his home, and suffered a basal skull fracture. He struck his head on concrete steps, and died in a Salt Lake hospital. The young man had been painting his home, and previously fell from his back porch, and was finishing the house when he fell from the front porch. He was born in Denver, February 11, 1916, a son- - ofi Alfred and Anna Lewis Marino. He had lived in Magna since 1917. He was a car shop helper for Utah Copper company's Magna mill. is survived his widow, He by Spencer, accompanied him and Mrs. Norma Peterson Marino; a the boys outside, where he put daughter, Alice Jean Marino; his them in his automobile. Mr. Spenalso of Magna; two brocer and the 2 parents, boys drove to the John Marino, who Private thers, home of M. S. Larsen, bishop of returned from army Saturday the West Jordan LDS ward. service in the Panama canal zone, Accompanied back by deputy Joe Marino, in New sheriffs, the group found Mrs. and Private six sisters, Elaine and Zealand; Schellang dead on one bed and Florence Marino, Magna, Thelma Mrs. Nielson dead on the other. Salt Lake City, Mrs. JenMarino, The sheriffs said Nielson had nie Barker, Garfield, and Mrs. apparently reentered the room afBonacci, Salt Lake City. Martha ter Mr. Spencer and the two boys services were conductFuneral had left and shot himself in the ed in Salt Lake City, Thursday tjght side of the head just above made in Wasatch Interment and f right ear. The pistol, a Memorial park. Lawn automatic still was in his Sincere sympathy is extended nght hand. to the bereaved family. Mr. MarMr. Nielson had been moody ino was held in high esteem by for some had fine qualitime, and told friends many friends. He that he character. of ties planned to do wipe out the whole family. He had threatened to Garden Clab Meeting get his former wife and her of "'other. He had been arrested for Regular monthly meeting Uturbing the peace. e Magna Flower Garden Club Nielson tried to kill himself a ill be held Monday evening, number of me 12th at the Magna Women s years ago, after a round-tabl- e Quarrel with a Magna girl, pre-violub, 8:00 p. m. A to his marriage, but only scussion on spring planting wounded himself. ill be held. at-nDouble funeral services for Mrs. All interested are invited to r? ilitt Ott-le- y The community was grieved this week to learn of the death of one of their finest young men, Second lieutenant Alton H. Ottley, 23, killed in action in England May 21. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Frank Ottley of Magna. According to word received by the Ottley family from the war department, Alton was killed in action, but further details ake lacking. The regarded young man was pilot of a 6 bomber stationed in England. He had been overseas since February, 1944. The last word received from Alton by his parents, stated that when he was out, he looked up and saw Frank Vaculin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaculin of Magna. The two boys, who had gone to school with each other, and been friends for years, were so overjoyed to see each other, that they spent all the Ume they could with each other, remlnesc-in- g about home and school days. Alton, as he was known to all, also mentioned in the same letter, that he believed he was located only about 10 miles from George Max Lamb, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lamb of Magna, - and planned to also see him. He was born October 20, 1920, in Oakley, Idaho, and was a graduate of Cyprus high school. Surviving are his parents, of Magna; two brothers. Sergeant or. John Ottley of Hamilton Field, California, and Sergeant Milan Ottley, stationed in the southwest Pacific, and three sisters, Margaret, Thirza and Coravine, all of Magna. B-2- -- ul . . J. C. Denton Seeks Position Sergeant John Ottley was visiting his parents the past week, and was granted an extension of time to remain with them another week, after word was received of his brothers death. Alton was one of the finest young men in this town, and with the rest of the townspeople, we join in extending our heartfelt and sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. May the great loneliness and emptiness that the Ottley family have in the loss of their splendid son and brother, be assuaged somewhat, by the fact, that he gave his life for the finest cause known to man, the Democratic way of life and principles. SERVICE CENTER The following contributions were made to the Service Center by generous citizens: Pies, Marian Wright; cake, Mrs. C. G. Harris; milk and sandwiches, Moris; cake and sandwiches, Donna Simmons; cake, Mrs. A. C. Ensign. In Legislature J. C. Denton, prominent Magna and Garfield business man, announces that he will be a candidate on the Republican ticket for representative from the 19th legislative district. Mr. Denton, long prominent and active in community, civic and fraternal circles, has resided for many years in Magna, and has been associated in the garage, service station and bus service businesses for an extended time. He is past district governor of the Lions, past president of the "Boosters, and has held many other positions of trust and honor. He is chairman of the War Bond drives in this vicinity. He has had a great deal of "experience in business, and through his many years of serving and dealing with the public, has become intimately acquainted with problems that are familiar to the taxpayer, citizen and business man. er Prospects For New Sidewalks, Main Street In Magna Look Favorable ps us da 'olson ducted and her sister were conThursday at 2 p. m. in e LDS ward. Burial was uff dale cemetery. 6 Asters are survived by her parents, George R. and "tamie Mitchell Spencer; four Mark and Herman pothers, 1,1 Pencer, Log Angeles, Cal.; Al--n Spencer, Salt Lake City, and aidor Spencer, Riverton; one IfS' ena Merrill, Bluff- - dale .. survivors of Mrs. Schell- are her husband of Los An-- w She had come here only a days ago to visit her ill moth-- ", Funeral services for Mr, Niel 1,6 1 8 3 p. ra. conducted Thursday at 4760 South State The Utah Associated Garden lubs tenth annual convention Power ill be held at the Utah Z324 Wash. id Light auditorium, June 11th. gton BlvtL, Sunday, 9.30 a. m. at ie program begins are planning nimber of people meet. attend the Ogden E. by Bishop E. will tbe in the cemetery, jd by his mother, ron Gamwnone of o sons and a bro-dI a. was well known, s referee in local stling matches for Prospects for new sidewalks and main street in Magna look very encouraging and favorable, announces George Smith, president of the Boosters, sponsors of the proposed improvements. A committee for this project consisting of J. C. Denton, V. B. Coon and John E. Papanikolas met Wednesday with Nelson representative of the Utah Copper Company and Kuno AmDoerr, representative of the erican Smelting and Refining Company, and conferred with them on the improvements. Favorable reaction was received and progress is expected. All-dric- h, State Smoke Testing, Machine Now In Operation The under smoke-testin- g Ini CEREMONY MONDAY EVENING Breathlessly the world awaits the invasion battles for the worlds future hangs in the balance. The enemy knows that he is doomed, but will fight to preserve a seed from which . he may once again, In future years, grow another crop 'of force, hate and oppression. Our forces, ably led, mag--" nificently trained and e quipped, are grimly determined that not one seed of Naziism shall remain. They are confident of victory, complete victory. (We on the home front can only watch and pray and work work with the same singleness of purpose with which they are fighting. There will be no faltering on the fighting fronts, , there must be no faltering, no leaning toward compromise on the home front. These are grim and dread-fdays but, with a united ' front on the part of all of us, these grim and dreadful days can be the preliminary to an era of lasting peace, an era so fashioned that tyranny and oppression can never again raise their heads. This is no time for strikes, for petty political moves, for selfishness, for any weakening of purpose, for any thought of compromise. It is time for us, on the home front, to fight with the weapons we have, with prayer, with overwhelming production and with full confidence in our fighting forces, o) 5TH WAR LOAN TO START WITH ADVENTURE WAR CASUALTY Copper Fish Club Number 2 1944 THE GREAT i IS LISTED AS sive fish. al. Jun, Magna, Utxh, Friday, kills former ind her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Spence Schellang, 31, of Los Angel- Mrs. er, was a miiiiw hunter man WIFE, : A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION year TWENTY-NINT- H IM t machine, of the state of Copper Amateur Slated To Draw Big Star Field $ 200 of Prizes To Be Giv- en for Annual Competition As a very fine and fitting gesture for the heroic sacrifice our boys have made to maintain and uphold the democratic principles of life, a short symbolic program to commemorate and honor young men who have offered their lives on the altar of freedom, will be the feature opening attraction in Magna for the beginning of the 5th War Loan. The ceremony will be held Monday, June 12. The program will be heralded The annual Utah Copper Golf the American Legion Drum by tournament, which brings Utahs best golfers to the sand greens, Corps, and sirens from the fire police departments at 7:00 p. will begin at 10:00 a. m. Sunday, and m. June 11. The Boy Scouts will light the to one hundred Seventy-fiv- e Flame For Freedom on Magna' players are expected to compete and Garfield hills at 9:00 p. m. in the affair, and share in the $200 and them keep burning. Bonds be will prizes. presented SHOW TO BE GIVEN to the winners. In connection with iha 5th Three brackets will be played War loan, a vsry unusual and as follows: entertaining show will bo preChampionship sented et the Utah Copper of 1 to 7. Club Wednesday, June 21 at B Flight Handicaps 8 to 15. 8:00 p. m. by 60 talented perC Flight Handicaps over 16. formers. Several free practice rounds The show Is composed of are allowed each contestant in talent from Ogden. Fori Doupreparation for the event. glas. Keens and Hill Field No gallery fees are charged, Naval Depot and the public is urged to watch The entertainment la free, the matches. and all are invited to attend. Flight-Handic- aps MAGNA MAN' GARFIELD MAN DIES IN SALT SUCCUMBS TO LAKE HOSPITAL LONG ILLNESS George Alfred Kelson, 75, longFrancis Leo Riley, Sr., foreman time resident of Magna, died Friof operations at the Utah 1 p. m. in a Salt Lake hosat Copper day Arthur plant, died of pital of causes incident to age. Company chronic nephritis Friday at 6:55 Mr. Kelson was held in esteem by a, m. at his home in Garfield. Mr. many friends in this locality. He was bom February 15, 1869, Riley had been ill for over five in Salt Lake City, a son of Will- months. He was bom in Murray, June iam J. and Mary Ann Purcell Kelson. He had lived in Magna for 21, 1893, a son of Francis Alfred 29 years and had been employed and Harriet Josephine Wright Riley. by the Utah Copper Company. His wife, Mrs. Rose Coon KelSurviving are his widow, Mrs. Thelma Bernice Riley; a daughson, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, ter, Mrs. Robert Tuck of Garfield; Sidney Kelson, Darrell Kelson three sons, Francis Leo Riley, Jr., and Orval Kelson, all of Magna, Fort Stevens, Ore.; John Robert and 13 grandchildren. Riley, with the United States arFuneral services were conduct- my in England and Darrell Jay ed Tuesday in the Pleasant Green Riley, Garfield; a stepson, StewLDS ward chapel, with Bishop J. art Lloyd Slack, Garfield; four H. Breeze officiating. Burial was brothers, John W. Riley and in the Salt Lake City cemetery. Martin W. Riley of Garfield; ArA large host of friends and re- thur W. Riley, with the United latives attended the services for States army in Honolulu, and Alfred Blaine Riley of Bacchus. man. the Sincere sympathy is extended Mr. Riley was a good father to the sorrowing family. and also respected at his place of employment Funeral services were held for Mr. Riley Tuesday in the Garfield well-know- n Regarded Hunter Woman Dies After Illness The family and friends of Mrs. Elsie Fern Robinson Wilkins, 36, wife of Rodney Wilkins of Hunter, were deeply grieved and shocked Thursday to learn of her death at 9 a. m. in a Salt Lake hospital Mrs. Wilkins was a regarded, fine woman, respected by all who knew her. She was involved in an automobile accident a short time ago, and suffered a very serious eye injury. She was bom in Ucon, Idaho, September 29, 1907, a daughter of Amos G. and Adeline Alexander Robinson. She had lived in Salt Lake county for over twenty years. She was an active member of the LDS church. She was a fine mother and wife, and her early passing is to be deeply regretted. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Merle Wilkins and a son, Rex R. Wilkins, both of Hunter; her father, Amos G. Robinson, Blackfoot, Idaho; Utah, started operation Saturday in Magna and will record the amount and density of the Smelhours a ter smoke twenty-fou- r day, it was revealed at a meeting three brothers, William G. Robinof the Smoke Committee Monday son, Wilmington, California; Gilbert Robinson, in' the United evening. and Gene Robinson . The machine, located at the top States army, in Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Martested be will of West First street, Service men on leaves and two or three times Serr and Mrs. Maude Little-for- d, weekly, and garet and Stella Mike-sel- l, Blackfoot, furloughs are: the records will be open to the Lake Frank Riley, army. Salt City, at the state capita general public Harold Watson, Seabees. building. James Edwards, Navy. The session was attended by W. smoke testing at the Asarco Farm Neldon Bezzant, Navy. J. OConnor, Utah manager of the for 6 months and in Little Valley Kent White, Army. American MarSmelting and Refining for a year. Kenneth Tuck, Merchant A general discussion was held and Dr. Thomas, inCompany, ines. two with the visitors by the Smoke machine. ventor of These the Thurman Peterson, Navy. gentlemen brought records of the Committee members. Jack Bowers, Navy. I LDS chapeL Bishop E. E. Matthews conducted. Speakers were Matthew Holt of South Jordan and H. Claude Anderson of Garfield. Musical numbers were given by "Mrs. Bessie Rasmussen and Mrs. Katie Cahoon. An organ solo, O, My Father, was played by Joyce Matthews. Sincere sympathy is extended to the sorrowing family. c. gTharris NAMED HEAD OF LIONS CLUB Clifton G. Harris has been elected president of the Magna-Gar-fieLions Club, succeeding O. ld C. Kirk, retiring head. The election was conducted Thursday evening at the regular g of the organization in the Community Baptist dinner-meetin- church. Other officers named were Roland Reid, first vice president; Clair Huffaker, second vice president; H. L. Garfield, third vice president; H. C. Jones, secretary-treasure- r; E. B. Farnsworth, lion tamer; George F. Qromar, tail twister and Chester Bello and R. C. Parks, directors. Mr. Jones, Mr. Harris, Mr. Reid and Mr. Garfield were named delegates to the district convenin Salt Lake City. tion June 22-2- 4 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all for tfceir many kindnesses, floral offerings and sympathy at the death of our beloved father, George Kelson. The Kelson Family |