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Show J Second CUti Matttr. February (Ent.red a "vi at the Poll marcn 3, IB79 ) 8, 1927. irrtj Tinm.n. . . jcriLMBtK l, 13J iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii: Scouts and Band Participate In Official Opening of Fair FIRST FAIR I OniCPf n -- AND nn 1 :11 1 1 1 m11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 riTV , u 'm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i Jack Chase was in Murray on Cliff Brooks is thinking about meter rates on his lights. State Street was nicely decor-te- d for the Fair. A neat job and we hope the visitors like them. Ellertson smiles when he photographed beside a fair young lady. Dr. is However, it must have been very difficult task to make the choice for Queen. All the where we stood. Bill McCleary con- testants looked like queens from has a lot of "bounce" In his smile. Brothers nice Murray Pharmacy. Kingston semi-booth- some s are adding at the Lots of snappy hail fell early and so we see Autumn here soon. Sunday is to be Deb says the world should know that he charges ten cents for bottled beer. VOLUME No. 2 ., DAY OPENED RAISING 4 W ITH CEREMONIES The Fair was formally opened Wednesday, with the flag raising ceremony at 9:00 o'clock. Those taking part in the salute were Lawrence and Leonard Trantor. Hay Kingston, Jr. The band of the Murray high school, directed by W. F. Robinson, played the "Star Spangled Banner" as the nag was raised. Marshall Brinton, in his boy scout uniform, led the Fledge of Allegiance. Mayor Berger introduced the speakers of the opening who were Ernest Holmes, State Fair Supervisor; Commissioner Rawlins and Mullins of the county whoso talks were congratulatory to the success and interest of the fair. Mr. Holmes was earnest in expressing the hope that the Fair might continue as an annual event. T. Ray Kingston Introduced E. J. Kirkham who started events by announcing the horse pulling contest in the light weight class. Horse Pulling In the horse pulling contests, it is not the owner who pulls hi horse to win first prize for pulling his team the farthest. The team itself pulls a weight to which they nra harnessed. The following drivers and their reMiss Myrile Watts, daughter of spective teams competed: J. W. Huffman team pulled Mr. and Mrs. George II. Watts, 1800 lbs. whose engagement to Delbert H. Perkins team pulled 1600 L. Hinnea has been announced. lbs. Orland Russell team pulled 2000 lbs. Charles Russell team pulled 2000 lbs. Luster Wilding team pulled 2200 lbs. The two lighter teams belonging to Huffman and Perkins, weighing 23G0 and i!350 respecwere unable to compete Last night marked the close tively with the three remaining teams ' of an exceptionally successful belonging to the Russel Brothers and very colorful tennis tourna- Orland and Charles, and Lester ment held by the Murray Re- Wilding.. The latter teams were creation Committee in conjunc- heavier, and although they were tion with the Salt Lake County all made up of beautiful horses Fair. the last three teams in the conA total of liW entries were re- test wetre especially line and 125 showed far greater strength and ceived in all events and matches were scheduled to make stamina. Lester Wilding finally of this event one of the most won out with his team pulling outstanding of the year. Entries 2200 lbs. of dead weight on the were received from Murray, State Fair Association's new Bingham, Midvale, Sandy, Dra- truck designed for horse pulling per, and Garfield. Such artists contests. The Russell Brothers as Garth Poulson, Jack Latimer, came second and third, but beDon Orton, Frank Sullivan, and cause they came from parts Bill Johnson in the Men's singles other than Salt Lake County and doubles events, Josephine they agreed to take fourth and Mix, Carrol and Maxine Thom-aso- fifth place money, thus putting Norma Standing, Noma Ro- J. W. Huffman in second place berts, Faye Nelson and Helen and H. Perkins in third place. Loveless in the Women singles; All these teams showed excepNoma Roberts, Barbara Morriss, tional strength in the light class. Marjorie Ransom, Helen Torkel-son- , Jane Gibson, and Carrol Thomason in the Junior Girls singles; Paul Hood. Chic Hansen, Harry James, John Lang, Dick BiV Simper in the Junior Boys singles: Lester Polincr. Paul Hood, John Lang. Kenneth Far-- j rell. George McMillan, and Bob, One of the outstanding flower Malm in the Boys Singles have shows of the county attracted fascinated crowds each nignt ai scores of spectators during the Murray Park and Granite High; first day of the fair. Entries were obtained from the far corners of Although one of Murray's the county, featuring wide varicourts wus under repair during eties of common and rare species the playing of the tournament of flowers. Perhas the most attractive exthe undaunted courage of the managers and the ever faithful hibits in the flower show were cooperation of the players prov-- ; entered by the Murray Floral ed that tennis bas come to Mur- company, in the professional fjor- ray in no uncertain manner. Some ist oc partmcnt, and by Mrs D of the matches had to be taken L Bowen, in the commercial out of the city that the tourna- growers group. Clifford Elliott of rarrmncton ment could rc completed on had a fine display of Gladiolus. schedule. The tennis n,ati hi s as seen There were many named varie last night and yesterday on the ties such as Picardv, Minuet. Murray Park Courts ran bo class Maid of Orleans and Flaming ed with the be: I tennis in this Meteor. He also displayed a numstate dunng tl r last year as ber of seedlings that lie has hymany of the contestant entered bridized himself. Tbere was a such meets as tie State, Salt ruffled yellow No. 32i,inr,M and a scarlet when took a Lakje Municipal, and the stake. Beautiful hues of the nearly 1000 entiles formed n thrilling blanket over two jides of the building. Lakiiled in the croup were petunias. gladiolus, golden rod and scores of other fall varieties, to say common nothit-of the rare tvpes. such ns the August Day Lily, sunshine fstcrs. Even the eves of the )u li: s had d tliculty In selecting outstanding exhibits to determine- winner' f awards The judges included- Fred O'dell, of the Mate flf ral dub federation, Salt Lake City flowJ. B er club. Dr L S. Morris, pro. ' e Rncham Young fossf r id University, and Hazel Movie. pardon 0 ' r o f the Deserct Was Rig Success to be waterproof. An investigation of the pop com business gives a feeling of optimism. This seems to be one business without a depression. Murray Man wrote to Dor"Dear Miss Dix, I am planning a church wedding, how TOP: Ray Kingston, Jr. with flag and the Trantor Twins, Lawrence and Leonard lead opening . .about it?" A othy Dix: cere-mon- Just an idea for a difficult task BELOW: Murray High School Band playing "Star Spangled Banner" as visitors salute the Flag. try to sell Ernest Madsen a hat. NOTICE! Bishop Elevated Murray High Students To Club Boys Make Lion President Good Showing In Roars at Meeting Judging Contest Wed. 4-- H Presidency Those students that have net received a copy of the Murray Lions held the openBy judging cows, pigs, sheep, ing meeting of the 1937-193- 8 club Sam E. Brinshurst. bishop of Schedule of Classes may secure a copy at the office of the Murray L.D.S. First ward, and horses, twelve boys from year, Thursday, August 26th. at the Principal in the high was elevated to the presidency Taylorsville and Bennion com- the Murray City Firemen's hall Dr. J. Leo Ellertson, President of the Cottonwood stake Sunday school building. club livestock peted in the of the club, made a stirring adduring quarterly conference sesjudging contest. The winning dress, or "roar", as it is spoken sions. Dancing The new president succeeds team was determined by the of in the dens of the Lions. Dr. D. Moyle. who resigned placing of the livestock and the Ellertson stressed the principles Henry Be because of his duties as chair- reasons given. Those who en- and purposes of the Lions club Well man of the church social secur- tered were: Ralph Brinphurst, and proposes making a report of Mack-aof the National the high-light- s ity board, a position he was re- Roscoe Mackay, Therman Clair Bello, Convention at Chicago at the Taylor, Clyde fill. to Mrs. Elva Brown Moore, after cently appointed Lamar Bello. Mackay, next meeting of the Lions club. Richard W. Madsen. Cotton- Dale 1 number of successful years wood, who has been Wallace, Marvin Arthur Members of the Murray club Wallace, as serving here, has announced the reopenisecond counselor in the stake Bob Wilson. George Brinfihurst, attended the District Convention ng f her classes in ballet, tap high priest quorum, was ordain- Royce Bringhurst The winning held at Boise recently and they counselor to Mr. Brinp-hurs- t. team was made up of Bob Wil- reported a very much worthRd ballroom dancing on Saturd- ed firstwith and while convention. William S. Erekson. son, George Bringhurst ay, September 4, in the Murray from Bcnnion The Murray Lions club membishop of the South Cottonwood Royce Bringhurst City Firemen's hall. Mrs. Moore ward. The Individual to grt the bers were quite peppy and enward, as second counselor. of points was thusiastic at the August 20th ill conduct classes in the Grant Ralph Cutler and Irvin T. Nel- highest number Wallace from Taylors- meeting and many expressions Arthur Mr. to Ward counselors Moyle. son, earn Amusement Hall were heard oncnt the various as members of ville. Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m.. in the were sustained fif the club to further comto had E. hogs, plans The J council. ju!Ke boys the stake high Sandy Firemen's Hall each Weddraft horses, munity betterment during the Wahlquist of the Grant ward cattle, sheep and nesday from 2 to 6 p.m., and each also was in the h i r, h coun- they had twelve minutes to judge coming years. Committee chairmen will apwas dene Saturday at the Murray City cil, with Warren L. Wright of each set. The judging scores point committee members and the and then on alternate. made individually being (Murray firemen's hall, from 9 am. to start direct action on a busy Lion Raymond R. Rasmusscn. r;ty re added by teams and the winning season pm. in Murray during the next receivca I he team selected. junge corder of Murray was sustained few days. their , their training through to the position of stake dork. Murray Lions club has been a The presidency change and or- - club leaders and by ixicricncc. factor in community life vital was The Joseph main judge dinntions were performed by a long period of years and for Mcivin J. uaiiara ana iteea V n v i leased t., see . i,, Smoot. members of the counc.i 01 , . ' u ,"1 u hun.na Is i K,.vt 4nHrt. forth at !ho rlu h trjrptinirs. oven "l,,v Apostle Ballard spoke at u 1.1 nmj ' man miu(.n v im-Eeprpnization of the Taylors-J;i!!- c special priesthood meeting Sat ing teams than anv "v.vt club is a real ,.!urray the Meam all over is kown and in ho statp urdav evening, at two session on Relief Society has been builder and will go forward Maie- by Bishop Joseph S. Sunday imorning and at sunset!1" Mennmn. Thig the eveing. reorganization was services The sunset services, tl e conNought about by the ill health ll Mn Ellen S. Bcnnion, who cluding feature of the conftrcncc, were moved to the lawns a! the JjM served four years as presi eW of the Relief Society. Mrs. home of Mr. Moyle at Highland B Carter wjll replace Mrs drive and Walker lane. They wnnmn. The ether officers are: were originally planned I" take F.thcl llintze. first counselor; place in front of the capital, but s Mildred B. Gerrard, second threats of stormy weather the to site change Mrs. and J. Jpunwlors Gladys The services were under the arown, and treasurer. i. 4-- H Classes To Offered By Known Teacher y, 4-- Reorganization of Taylorsville Relief Planned Society r' ... ''V"'! T : ! r,,m ..V,.,, i Hail The Queen! f caus-official- secretary direction of the Mutual Imp'""'" mcnt association, with Naomi Robert Croxford, stake president f the Y. W. M. I. A., and J L. Christen-son- , Reunion Be superintendent of the V. M M. I. A. in charge - Drendanti of Robert Pixton. Afide from the address by held a family reunion at Apostle Ballard, a musical prorark on Tuesday. Au- - gram was presented. 7u 1 ih. Supper was served at rciJ. each family bringing a Thomas Smith Family Lh- A member, represent-f- j ImT family, contributed to-- Holds Reunion . vrr delightful program. Harker. the only J';" On Labor Day, September fi. d,rcct dwndant cf as ln Honor guest the Thomas Smith family will They r,ccl(Hl next year hold its family reunion. ward will meet at the Grant til uf- Srth tnxion. :President; house at 4 pm. Please be there Sd mS ""v'ice-rrcsidenlmeet with them. They will and secretar I . 6 at rc-cat p.m. bo bring your lunch. Q. lrearer. The next held at the Tay-2- After lunch a program will be Later ,1 eJ'8rd house on January given and a meeting held. in the evening there will be a hday anniversary fo'bert rdance. . Pixton Family To Held Annual Flower Show Attraction aMr-rs- 4mh- tharg" t the flower shew were Mrs. S P.. Bringhurst. supervisor, ni l Mrs Gen, E. Gordon. Mr I',vcrn Curtz, Mrt. Alice Mi en, Assistants, and Mrs D L Row en. chairman. ExhlliU represented growers in Draper. Murray, Sandy, Cottton-Wfw- d end Midvale The Midvale flower club exhibit was veiy outstanding and beautiful The club received much Committee: Mivi Alice Snarr, Murray. FirM praise and was under the leaderStone, Midvale, Second Attendant; Mr. T. ship of Mrs Lyle Miller, Mrs J. Bclick, Mrs. Tyler Vincent. ! Rob-r;'x5o- - b 7 n, News In - r - Tennis Tourney Len Saunders gave away two fancy ducks at the Salt Lake County Fair. These ducks were guaranteed ' ENGAGED Monday. He stated that he was in the "pink." This is supposed to be a cheerful situation. a " FLAG I n: f . 1 THERE I MURRAV "' (here f i , ft? -- n ? ,. V:"i.i. iuunv J 14 Chairman of of the mr: Junk . -President of me 5au Lane vouniy iiJ fillrii Or? qSSi |