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Show Shall Murray Light Shall Murray Light and Power Rates and Power Rates Be Raised Be Raised ? ? ? ? VOL. 38 No. 35 Mass Meeting of Murray Citizens Pretest Light Raise A mass meeting of Murray City light and power users and tax payers at the Murray High "School gymnasium Monday night, February 5th, entered a vigorous protest against the proposed increase In light and power rates by two of the Murray City commissioners. The third commissioner, Gottlieb Berger, was present and addressed the meetiug opposing an increase in light and power rates. He ex- pressed his opinion that an increase in prices would likely be followed in a short time by a curtailment in the use of Murray City Iwer, esieclally by those users located in competitive territory. J. W. McIIeury presided as chairman of the meeting and called same to order promptly at 8:00 p. m. A short address was given by Mr, McIIenry explaining the up- Kiintuient of himself and a eoni- "niitteo composed of E. L. Eckmnn. G. R. Berger, W. Mctieary, A. O. Cooier and James Kilby. The committee had been npixintcd as n fact finding body to Investigate the condition of the Murray ity power and light department and to lay these facts before the meeting. Judge Fred R. Morgan explained to the assembly that Mayor I. Ies-te- r had been called out of the city and tendered the meeting the regrets of the mayor at his Inability to le present Judge Morgan also read from the Murray F.ngle n letter written to the City Commissioners by the accounting company of Worsley and Formau of Salt Uke City, in which letter It :' was suggested that a need for ther revenue would render an ln- . crease either In the tax rate or lk'lit iiiul ixwer rates necessnrr. Vnrlniw r1ew were "ettiressed 1V different speakers and suggestions were made that economy In the conduct of Murray City municipal affairs would go a long way toward solving the financial crisis. The wNdom of adopting methods of accounting and 0eratlng a bust- 1 ness as large as the Murray pow-e- r plant rendered 8 wide diver-encof views a natural result of the different training which eople have liad. Apparently the net re-, suit of the presentation made by Mr. Worsley of the accounting firm and Mr. Churches of the City commission and others was that Murray City's financial affairs were in an Involved condition. One feature of Hie discussion brought to light was that the cemetery trust money mld for fund, care of graves, had been placed In n separate fund, but Las Iss'ii seiit through the general fund -- a violation of the state law. This was als said to le the cao wllh ssial assessment funds, anil mms In lo a very regretable method of handling such finance. Several attenipts were nwde Jo secure an expression from Conuuls- tiloiicr Churches as to whether or the wishes ef not he would I the citizens assembled In regard to ' voting against the Increase lit llghl ' Mr. Churches wer rates, and stated that he would not Carry nut the wishes of the meeting regarding the light Olid ower raise lu , "t , some points on the resolutions passed. as First Resolution Re It resolved that whereas the Murray City Power and Light Plant has earned in a period from 1922 to and including 1027, as per report of Worsley and Forman, certified public accountants, above all requirements a sum equal to $S1,2S1.71, not figuring any accrued interest and whereas the accrued interest year by year, figured at 5 per cent would have equaled a total net income plus Interest ti $94,G77.8S and whereas an amount earned Javt not set aside for for the years 1924, '25. '20 and '27 with accrued interest should equal a large Hum nuiklng a substantial total. And whereas all of these funds were placed in the generul fund account and And whereas the Power and Light deimrtment Is the only department that has produced net revenue for the city, we therefore disapprove of any raise in light rates. We also disapprove of the practice of taking money earned by the power plant and sending It In general fund. This practice will destroy the plant as there will be for replacement. We no money therefore urge that n sufficient portion of the money heretofore earned by the power plant Ik placed back to the credit of same to Insure We therefore recomIts future. mend that all stuns earned by this plant le kept separate and when a surplus Is built up sufficiently strong to safeguard the Investment that the power and lights le lowered to the light and power users of Murray City. And whereas the In benefits reduced light and power rates for more than 20 years equals an enorRe It therefore resmous sum. olved by the light and power users ami citizens thai we urge our committee to do all In their power to the end that our Investment may be secure. Parent-Teacher- s' Beginning next week, March 7th, Murray parents will have an opportunity to take a five week course on the problems of feeding child ren. Each week's talk and discus sion will lie held In the school building and will be conducted by Miss Anna Page, of the State Department of Adult Education ; and will lie under the general direction orof the Murray Parent-Teacher- s ganizations. The course is outlined In five lessons, one lesson each week to lie offered at the elementary school buildings. Miss Page has specialized in the presentation of this subject to adults and has been holding very successful classes in various parts of the state. The subjects of the talks are as follows : Lesson I. The Importance of Good Nutrition and Signs of MalnutriLesson II. Food necessary to sup- ply energy requirements. Lesson III. Recent Findings lu Vitamins and Their Functions in Good Nutrition. Lesson IV. The Kind and Amount of Protein nnd Minerals .Required for Rody Ruilding and Regulating. Lesson V. The Importance of Ruilding a Healthy Digestive Tract. The schedule of classes will be as follows: 3 :.TO p. m. Liberty Wednesday ' School. rlally ; re-i'- M s ? ' f I 7:HO Wednesday p. m. Arlington School. 3 :3o p. m. Thursday Bonnyvlew School. 3 :30 Friday in. p. Arlln g t o n School. Parents may attend any one of these classes that may lie the most couvenent. tfty. owUs-wil- l A. regiatra tiuu-fee.- ot. Is? course. for the charged Mothers of young children, especially, are urged fo take advantage of this opportunity of getting information and advice alsmt the feeding of schsl children. The fathers as well as the mothers are invited to be present. Carried. Uni Second Resolution committee to lake such action, legal or otherwise lo prevent the Murray City Commissioners from rais ing the light and isiwer rates In the City ami territory they serve outside of the City, as the people outside of the corjsirate limits have advanced money for ide and wire and are under a contrail to 1 served til a seclfied rate. Therefore an advance in rates might raise a legal nmston as to the Jur isdiction of the entitles coin mis-IoIn matters of this kind. Curried, due Vote Dlsciitlng. n Third Resolution It Is hereby resolved Committee that the Ik instructed to the Murray City )tiard of Commissioners and advise the commission Hint this meeting earnestly requests that the light and power rates Is? not raised from price. their present levels In the City or Mr. o. A. Co"er nt this point without the City limit. Feb. 2.1th. made n strong and vigorous pro-les- t 1929. at the attitude of one of the Carried. public servants of Murray City in refusing l cirry out the wishes Feb. 2S, 1929 of the tvple. To Hie llonoraJJe Mayor and of protest The only speech City Comlssloners. against a sifting of the question Gentlemen; was by John Plxton and was nl At a mass meeting held In the Well received. School building February 2., Illgb Mr. Vorlcy, public nevountant, 1929 resolution w a rvd and explained the absence of nny nuthoritlng the committee In the cemetery Irur-- t fund by statthe light and power ing that II bal all Ihs-- sjsmiI. This representing and tax users payers that this come a lack of any trust fund must should mittee acquaint your honorwho bllter blow Indeed to lboe their wihe namely, with able In body held In lo le hate abl money do not rale the light and the graves that trust forever l care power rates In Murray City, nor In of the deiwfleil loved ones. The sial mwemetit the territory outside of the City use of the leave funds disturbs the confidence of served by you and that yon the s'ple In the tnehols used In (he rates as ihey are, Ileiss1 fully submitted. handling the city finance. Investigating Commit lee, Judge Fred It. Morgan, our usual J. W. M HENRY. his made city attorney, K. Ifc'FCKMAN, rehU fair pleasing Impression by mark regarding the question at Supervisors api-ea- r ch W. OF ALBERT MF.I.S0N W. Funeral services for Alls-r- t y Nlelson were held Thursday, 21. at the I'nlon Ward house, Bishop Horace Godfrey officiating. A quartet eonqstsed of Kenneth Richards. Ethel Rrady, Harold Graham and Rachel Freeman King three numlsTs: "I know My HeavFather Knows." "Sometime enly We'll fnderstand," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," accom panied by Alvlra Crittenden. Visal solo, "My Faith In Thee" was rendered by Mrs. Giuihlll Beck- stead, accompanied by Mrs. Gertie Sharp. Soakcrs were W. 1. Kuhre of Sandy, Arthur Casis-- r and Bishop Godfrey. Prayers were offered by Kenneth Brady and James Glover respective- FINERAL Fel-rnar- ly. Burial was In Ihe Mldvaie ceme tery. Mrs, Ncphl Gregory spent Tues day afternoon of last week with Mrs. Sarah Iemous of Brluton Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Croxford and Continued on last Page) r.RI OF THANKS John outhouse and family desire lo eiprcws their deep appns of the sympathy and kindness Mr. of their friends and neighbors their recent Iswnrment. SEVENTIES DAM lu K POSTPONE!) The Murray First ties Dance, scheduled March 2nd. has definitely, due to Ihe Ward Sevenfor Saturday, postponed Inprevailing epi- u fr yi nr-bn- Uue. Attorney Jawrence wis quite a factor K. Nelson In clarifying and 10 rents will admit any adult to the GEM THEATRE on any of the following nights, Mar. 1, 2, 3, 6 or 7th. The MURRAY EAGLE has made a deal with the GEM THEATRE whereby the alsive offer is made isissible to every reader of this paier. There Is absolutely no catch to the proposition just present this coupon with 5 cents a child or with 10 cents for an adult at the 1hx office of the GEM THEATRE, on the nights as shown nliove. Clip this story and present at Box Office of GEM THEATRE, Murray, Utah. Social Items tion. e RESOLVED:- - That we the light and power users and lax payers of Murray City In mass meeting assembled do hereby linpower our Established 1892 Murray City, Utah, Thursday, February 28, 1929 A-Asl Cleaning & DyeCLIP THIS OUT sociation Sponsors ing Co. To Have This Coupon ami 5 cents will Nutrition Course admit any child, or this coupon Modern Plant ls-e- n demic. Journal Press. Also n copy to Ihe Public Utilities Commission. One to Ogden, Ioriiii and Brlsham City Power and Light De partment, Also copy of resolution, also Mldvaie motion or resolution should I the Murray City passed asking Commission to leave the jsiwer and A motion lo receive and file re light rates at they are. Carried. port to Ihe Halt Lake Daily papers A Mrs. J. William Caldwell entertained a numlier of friends at dinner Sunday nt her home. Mrs. Harry A. Nelson of this city, entertained relatives at dinner Friday of last week at her home on West Forty-fiftSouth Street in honor of her sisters, Mrs. George Nelsen, and Miss Evelyn Atkinson who left during the week for Boise, Idaho. Covers were laid for twenty. Mrs. George L. Nelsen and three young children accomimnlcd by her sister, Miss Evelyn Nelsen left during the week for RoLse, Idaho, for an Indefinite stay, where they will visit Mrs. Nelson's husband, who Is a patient at the Unitloed Slate's Veteran's hospital cated In that city. Mrs. Milton Pcxton and Miss Mclhn Roylance were hostesses to members, Monday evening at tlie former's home. Gaines were enjoyed and refreshments served, A group of about 15 girls will meet at the home of Blanche Anderson on Cherry Street, Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a girl's s'lal club. Officers will be selected nnd a name for the club chosen. h Health Officer Advises on Spinal Meningitis Epidemic Murray Is to have another real business institution housed In a modern building. Ground is to be broken in the immediate future for the erection of a strictly modern and Cleaning Plant for the enterprising firm of the l Cleaning and Dyeing Co. The building now occupied by the company is to be completely remodeled. An entire new and attractive front will be built and a flrepnsif building will be erected In the renr to house the cleaning equipment which will J of the most modern and efficient type. Large skylights providing the necessary light for the spotting and finishing operations of the business will also lie included in the plans. In fact no exis'iise or care is to lie spared to make of this Instittrtoln one of the most efficient in this section of the state. The cleaning, spotting, etc., will be under tho experienced supervision of Don Kussee, who has majored In all branches of this Industry, and is thoroughly competent for the Ksitlon. P. J. Kussee, manager of the company, owns proiierty on the outskirts of Murray nnd has sufficient confidence in the jiosslbilities here to invest in this modern plant for the lsMioflt of our citizens. This establishment intends to maintain the high standard of their work, and with their added facilities for service nnd price competition, they will lie able to function as another cog In Murray's rapidly increasing machinery. LIGHT RATE RAISE COMPARED WITH TAX It A INK A raise In light rates would in crease the expenses of the small property holder In a far larger sum than would a 2 mill Increase In the tax levy. If the city must have more money an Increase In taxes is the least burden for the majority of A-- people. A two mill levy on a $1,000 valuation would cost the tax payer $2. Compare this with an Increase of $1 a month or $12 per year on your lights. Who would bear the burden? The wealthy or the man of moderate finances. Locals Mr. and Mrs. D Branson Brln- ton have had as their guests Mrs. Brln ton's sister, Mrs, L. P. Mon- son and two children, Elizabeth and Joan of Carson City, Nevada. Mrs. Monson Is now visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Si mons at their home In Delta. Mr. and Mrs. Charles White had as their week end guest their granddaughter, Miss Zola J?ergen of (ig-de- Mrs. Amelia Pixton has returnher home In Taylorsvllle after a visit with her son, I Roy llxton and family at their home ed to in Provo. Mr. and Mrs. 'Joseph Stanley Russon are receiving congratulations from their many friends over the arrival of a daughter a few days ago. Mr, Russon U the Ron of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ruhkod formerly- of this city - but now of Salt Lake. Mrs. Russon before her mar riage was Miss Allen Rolsrtson cf Salt Lake. Mrs. Swanty Carlson was removed to a Salt Lake hospital during the week, where It Is nqsirted that she is very 111. Jack Eyrie, of Taylorsvllle, who has been la a Salt Lake hospital for the past ten days, was removed to his home, Tuesday, and Is re- isirted to slightly Improved. Mrs. Harriet Maxfleld is plan ning on leaving by airplane Sunday March 3. for California, to some week with ber son William who is In charge of the airplane field at Montbello. Mr. Maxfleld will arrive on Saturday nnd Mrs. Maxfleld expect to return with him. The Boy Scout Court of Honor of Cottonwood District will Is? held In Mill Creek ward Sunday ev wrt executives of the dis ening. trict will ts present nnd a worth while program will be given. Tho friends of Mrs. Ileber C. will be glad to know she will make her home in Murray with her daughter, Mrs. T. F. Mcdonald and family at their home on AVasatch avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Belilston motored to Ncphl last Friday and sfs-n- t the holiday with relatives and friends returning Sunday evening. Murray Second Ward held a Ward Reunion on Friday, February T2. An entertaining program wits given In Ihe afternoon, followed by a supis-- r served ( two to three humlrisl people. A one nc play, "The Wrung Baby." was presented In the evening in addition to a proDam-lugram of HjiimIi'uI numlH-rs- , concluded ihe evening. NEIGHBORS OF WOODCRAFT ENTERTAIN AT CARD PARTY Crescent Circle KM, Neighbors of WofsbTaft, entertained nt a pub lic card m rty Tuesday p veiling, February 20, in the Fraternnl Hall. The game of ",Ka" was played and high prize was won by Mrs. laniard (dander and Mr. Chas, Anderson, the consolation prize going to Mr. and Mrs, Frank Adsmson. The house prize was awarded to Mrs. Walter Misire. The committee lu charge with Mrs. Matilda Nelson as chairman and Mrs. Lenore Mrs. Hazel Edlund, Mrs. A very delightful birthday party Nellie NelHawkins, Mrs. Hannah was given at the home of Mrs. served u dainty luncheon on In the lie Reunion. Tuylorsvllie, to all The 1Mb. present. of evening February liarty was In honor of Mrs. birthday anniversary and HEBER C RUSSELL FUNERAL SERVICES the guests included 4ii menJers of were In Impressive funeral services for her family. HcIht ( Russell were held Tuespatriotic colors and delicious day, at 12:30 o'chsk n Ihe Murray were served. Mrs. First ward chas-l- . The services from and brothers out of town were Mr. and Mrs. J. were In charge o flllshop James Mr. and Erckson of the South Cottonwood A. North of Bingham; Mrs. II. K. North and Mr. and ward, assisted by Bishop Samuel Mrs. Alf R.skwood of Salt Ike; E. BrfuKhurst. The oissilng song, Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Stout of Holll- - "Thou Itecpenliig Trial." by a mixed quartet t, eniujatsed of Mrs, day, Mrs. Geo. Scnccr nnd Mrs. Mrs. Ivy Erbksoii. Mrs. A. O. CooST, Alice Gibson of IiOgun and Wliliam F. Robinson and S. E. ward. Winder Martha North of Bringhurst. Opening prayer was The Arts and Crafts section of offered by Charles Brown. Mrs. sang, "I'm a the Murray Woman's Club met last otilla Shields Gns-nolo Violin Pilgrim." by Mrs. of Monday evening at the home Shinier, by Mrs. accompanied The meeting Mrs. Grant Bryan. nest Monday evening will lie held Clarice Smith Bergman. The were Wlllam B. Erekson, Davat the home of Mrs. W. I.. Wright id W. Moffat, John T. Barrett and Ten of her friends surplrsed Mrs. President George F. Richards of nil life long Joseph Etlcksoti at her home In the Salt Iike temple, lust Thursday. The af- friends of Brother Russell. By reSalt way quest of the family, Mis. Shinier ternoon was spent In a and Mrs. Bergman played. "A Perserved. were and refreshments fect Day." The mixed quartet! of- A miscellaneous shower was giv en Saturday evening by Mr. and fensl as (be closing number, "o Prayer by BIhop Mrs. John Johnson for I heir son My Father." Interment place Bringhurst. bis wife, formerly (Jus Johnsoii and The lu s Ihe cemetery. The Murray city Forls-of llolladsy. Virginia ' Isircnr.o dedicated was ' crave guests enjoyed the evening by HAH. The floral offerings were MI'KKtY WOMIVM playing "Kecno.' and flrl prize Day. auMEETING INTERESTING The and large beautiful many. was won ly (Interne Margetts. the high while Mrs. I Alio mind Mrs, Frank dience present nhowcd The regular meeting of Ihe ilewirlcd the lo and Johnson also won prizes. Refresh' esteem Woman's CliU Isst ThursMurray friend and lielcUU'r. molds were served ! 3.1 guests. day was an unusually entertaining one. Featured on Ihe program was B. Jesstip. a 1 per by Mrs. Linda "no years Ago and Todny." To give further emphasis lo her subReiidcnce ject, costumes of ,10 years ago were worn by Mrs. Alb C. Towlcr. Mrs. Cost Ycatly L. F. Shlffgen and Mrs. Grant Bry. $.v(X) i'niisci! Increase in l.lglit Hales an. In striking contrast. Mrs. Kath- Tax r n Gordon represented Ihe modTwo Mills ern girl, A mixed quartett compos-leof Mrs. A. O. Coosr, Mr. Ray A Bui'inei House ljaootw.cn and Mrs Berg $.28.0 songs of that perM also, sang Increase 1.ti;lil Prcp'iscil were, "A Bicycle among whl.h $5.50 Mmliants r.tisincM Tax Increase, 2 mills Built For Two," Banks of The j Wabash," "After Ihe Ball,- "Sweet ' Nis-ii- Ben-nlon'- s Ben-jiloti- 's Rus-nsso- Au-rol- s tk dill Example d To the Citizens of Murray: I am taking this means of informing the parents of school children iu Murray of the true condition of our schools In regards to the epidemic of Spinal Meningitis. Up to this time we have had within the city limits of Murray, only four cuses of Spinal Meningitis and one case residing outside of the city limits but attending our High School. There have been no eases In the Lilierty or Bonneview schools two cases in our High School, one over a month ago, and one a week ago. The other two cases, one of whom was a University student with no contact with our school children, the other was a case where the child was an Arlington student hut had not been In the school for over three weeks previous to the coining down with this disease. As you see with this statement two grammar sdusils have been entirely free from the disease, the Arlington School has had 110 exposure for over a month nnd the High School, only one case within the last week. This disease Is not lu any more serious epldmic form than In other cities of the state and Is showing no greater contagion than elsewhere. In twenty small cities In the state of Ftah there has been reported but one case lu In seven elemeutary each city. schools In Salt Lake City, only rejiorted. So eight cases have you see by this that the contagion is not high. I have deemed It so fur unnecessary' lo close the schools and feel my own children are in no greater danger at schist! during Ihe day aud at hoiut dorluff tU evenings, studying, than were the schools closed and they hunting companionship and pleasure elsewhere. so many false There have rumors In regards to the number of casi-- of this disease In our city that many of our pnreuts have been unduly ahiruicd. I will bo glad lo give them true information at any time. Aery Respectfully, W. II. RHTIIWELL, M. D. Health offWr. la-e- ls-e- n s PLANTS FIX SUGAR BEETS AT V PER TON Derision Follows Conference With Directors of t A sugar contract which will Ihe growers n net price of bring in was $7 a Ion for lss-- t negotiated at a meeting of the manufaculrers nnd Isiard of di rectors of the Flab Sugar Beet CiMis-ratlvassociation, held Sat urday at the offices of the 1'tah State Farm Bureau lu the Dooly building. The balance of the con tract will remain the same as In Is-e- e pes. "Ijist year the Is.nrd felt that would probably ls Justified lu asking for a $7.50 minimum for Rl'Jti, but after extensive Investigation and ludy It was decided that the price of mgaf and Ihe general condition of the Industry would mt Justify more than $7," said a prepared statement Is. sued by the understanding Through a Farm Bureau Committee, and factory a more spirit has i develop! by a more milted effort, It Is that some relief will collie and factory lo the Due lo tariff hgUhitlou. through the favorable winter prevailing, not only la 1'tah. but throughout Ihe Ihe ground has went cm states, fro-to a considerable depth, thus exterminating the lusts ts that (Continued on page 3) the assH-latlonU-tt- n Js-et- VIOLATORS Ml NT ( EASE THEIR ACTIVITIES have leeii A mnnlsT of arret made during the past few months of xlohitor of Ihe Bumbling law, f.nd It Is being steadily Impressed nisoi those Indulging In this practice by Ihe Murray City police department, that It's continuance will lut W tolerated. j Marie" and "Side Walks of New York." 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