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Show r V T -- TUne VOL. XXXVII.. No. 3 PAYSON. UTAH COUNTY UTAH, JANUARY 18, 1929 LOS ANGELES VISITORS HIGHLY ENTERTAINED NEBO DISTRICT TEACHERS INSTITUTE WAS HELD IN PAYSON LAST SAT. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Hadley and ttoier mother, Mrs. R. S. Gipple of Los Angeles have been visiting here with Mrs. Gipples sisters, Mrs. John P. Harris and Mrs. Flint Dixon. Last Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Har ris. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Peterson went to Provo to attned a party given in honor of the coast visitors by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harris. On Tuesday ning they attended a similar affair in Provo given by Mrs. Wanda On Thursday evening Mrs Dixon entertained at a family dinner party in their honor with twenty guests ptesnet from Salt Lake, Provo and Payson. Mc-Kay- e. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR CHARLES SELMAN h funeral services over Impressive n the remains of the late Charles who died January 1st at Raymond, Canada, old time resident of Payson were held in the Stake House Thursday, January 3, at 1:30 p. m. Sel-ma- Bishop Heber Alien IPassoim OhupoEiflcfle was in charge. The speakers were Elders D. F. Fawns, an old time companion of the deceased, Ray Knight who was responsible for him going to Canada, James E. Meeks nad James H. Walker. The music was furnished combined the choirs, under the by direction of W. C. Stone with N. L. Mitchel presiding at the Organ. The Choir sang, a favorite hymn Come, Come Ye Saints,. Prayer was then offered by James Hawkins, followed by a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. Heber Allen. Mrs. J. E. Earl, Mr. W. C. Stone and T. K. Roberts singing, Oh My Father. The closing prayer being offered by 0. H Allen. The remains were laid at rest in the Raymond Cemetery. Mr. Paul H. Redd dedicated the grave. An institute for all teachers of Nebo School District was held at the Junior High School in Payson last Saturday. The morning session opened at 9:30, prayer being offered by Lester Searle of Spanish Fork. An address was given by Supt. Melvin Wilson. A program was presented to demonstrate the value of music in the school. Two selecions, Down on Mobile, and Oh Susanna, were given by a group of Salem boys under the direction of Miss their instructor. Other selections were, vocal solo. La Von Openshaw of Santaquin, piano solo, Miss May Taylor; selections, Mgle Chorts and Girls Chorus from the Payson High School directed by C. O. Nelson; selection, Santaquin girls chorus. Subjects were discussed as folows: Modem Education, Mrs. Ida S. Dusenberry of Provo; 'Character Prof. Erickson of U. of Education, U. Educational Problems in Utah and Taxation and Financing the schools, Supt. Frances W. Kirkham of the Granite School District. Luncheon was served at noon by the Domestic Science Girls of the school under the direction of Miss Francella Sutherland. A short general session convened in the afternoon and Miss Fay Jensen of the Spanish Fork High Faculty entertained with a vocal solo. Departmental work was as follows Senior High School, I. L. Williamson, State Supervisor of High Schools Junior High School, Irvin S. Noall, Industrial and Vocational Supervisor of Utah. Home Economics, Miss Jean Cox; Primary and Elementary, Miss Violet Iverson and Mrs. Dusenberry; Shop, Irvin S. Noall. Bes-singe- r, WEDDING SUPPER GIVEN STRAWBERRY N. F. L. A PAYSON TO HAVE A NAME OFFICERS FOR 1929 COMMUNITY OPERA A meeting of the 'Strawberry National Farm Loan Association was held in the City Council Chambers Tuesday, R. Secretory Wayland Wightman, reportde outstanding loans aggregating, $500,000 in this district with 185 borrowers. FiVe directors were named to serve during the coming year as follows Jesse Hall, S. D. Moore. Glen Cowan, W. C. McClellan and Elmer Mc-Bet- h. nt MEETING OF S. H. CANAL CO. HELD TUESDAY The annual stockholders meeting of the Strawberry High Line Canal Company was held at the Stake Tabernacle Tuesday, January 15. Led R. Taylor, president of the board submitted his annual report which- - showed the system in general in very good shape, the physical structure of the project being in good condition according to reports from the engineer. Secretary R. E. Huber gave his annual report which showdd a cash balance on hand. An assessment of 35 cents per acre foot or 70 cents per acre was levied for of the operation and maintenance the project during the coming year. The water users who are to receive the early flood waters through the the board to systerti, authorized charge to them the actual cost of delivering the water in addition to the regular annual charges for oper-,th- e ation. Glehn E. Davis of Genola and El- mer Sabin of Salem, members of the term of office expired, and W. E. Green- of Santaquin was elected to succeed Lars Johnson of Genola. i DAUGHTERS""!!-PIONEE- MEET Standing of the teams: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond An interesting meeting of Payson Won Lost Pet. JanLeBaron, who were married on No. 1, daughters of Utah Camp 3 1.000 uary 7, in the Salt Lake Temple, a Payson 4th held last Thursday aft- 3 1.000 Pioneers was wedding supper was given by the Payson 1st ... home of Mrs. Tressa the ernoon at .666 2 brides mother, Mrs. Sarah Stark at Payson 2nd. the history of her read who Drissell 1 .333 her home last Thursday evening. Payson 3rd A piano Andrew Thurstrup. .000 father, 0 The guests included members of the Benjamin Clara Mrs. rendered by .000 solo was 0 Stark family and of the LeBaron Santaquin Mrs. Floretta Gardner and Evans Results of games: family from Santaquin. led in the singing of the Camp song Benjamin 24, Payson 1st 19 which is an original composition by to Payson 1st on protest) Houser-Clyd- e one of the Camps members, Payson 4th, 26; Payson 2nd 18. Nellie R. Schaerrer. Payson 3rd 16, Benjamin 36. (Goes Miss Madoline Houser, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hou- to Payson 3rd on protest. P. T. A. ORGANIZThe second week of M Men bask- PETEENEET ser, was married last week at Provo TO HOLD MEETING ATION to Mr. Eldon Clyde of Springville. etball in the Nebo Stake found the JANUARY 28 First and Fourth Wards MONDAY, A miscellaneous shower in honor of Payson thei young bride was givne at the leading all others. A meeting of the Parent-Teachr home last Monday evening. Payson Fourth has victories ovre organization of the Peteetneet School the Payson Second ward and the in the Auditorium of held will be Benjamin ward, as well as a forfie-tur- e MRS. SUSANNA WYLER the Junior High School on Monday from, Santaquin. Payson First HONORED ON BIRTHDAY 28. A splendid pro has won form Payson Third, and a evening January is being prepared and chilgram The Rebekahs surprised Mrs. Su- forfieture from Santaquin and a pro- dren from the school will take parts. sanna Wyler on her birthday. A tested game with Benjamin. Alarge attendance is desired and Benjamin ward has an outstanding delicious lunch was served and a an evening of splendid entertainment program was furnished by the Radio. teaim, but is ineligible for the stake is promised to the patrons. The following Rebekahs were pre- championsh bi.pecause o f playing sent: Lus Callaway, Barbara Wood, former high school lettermen. Ophie Smith, Emma R. Wickizer, ; 4 24 PAYSON: Patten, rf er ..0 2 1 h. Wilsom., .0 1 Searles,qJj 1,, .0 Dimick, c Nebeker, rg 0 Bernard, Zelphia Wilson, Ethel Buck-leMatty Peay, Esther Shuler, Evt-ly- n Ferguson, Etta Jeppson, Anna Balzly, Lizzie Montague. A good time was enjoyed by and Mrs. Simon Higginbotham and daughter Louise were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McClellan Monday evening. y, all-M- Miss Pearl Jones, who is employed as a stenographer at the Utah State Capital, was home- for the week end. - Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Montague, Wra. Montague and Mrs. Rudolph Bal zly, spent Monday in Salt Lake. Miss Lisle Elmer is home from Salt Lake where she has been attending seheol for several months. last Saturday to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sabin age 85 years, who was one of the early She was born at Payson residents. Lanover South Wales and with her Powell parents, Mr. and Mrs. John of the family members and other crossed the plains with a hand cart company in 1856 coming to Payson after a short stay in Salt Lake. She married David Sabin and some years later they moved to Salem where they raised a family of six daugh- 8 ters . and three sons, all of them funeral S being present at the mothers Mr. Sabin died thirty years ago. Surviving also are 34 grandchilchildren, a dren and 22 of Pay-soBingham Mrs. Joseph sister, and a brother, John J. Powell reof Salt Lake. They are the last chilof eight maining of a family d n - COASTING PARTY HELD. Totals ........9 14 5 23 Referee, Brown; umpire, Kline coasting M. I. f the was by given party the Third Ward last Thursday Peteet-uee- t evening. "The coasting on Hill wa3 enjoyed by a large evegroup of all ages. Later in the ning an oyster supper was served to the merry makers in the Tabernacle basement. A delightful mid-wint- er A-o- AG CLUB BALL BIG SUCCESS The A g. Club from the Payson High School held their Annual Ag. Club Ball in the Payson Pavilion last Friday evening. An unusually large crowd from all parts of the county was in attendance and the affair was very successful in every RED CROSS MEETING TO BE HELD IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SATURDAY EVENING JAN 19. particular. Compound There will be a meeting in the City Council Chambers Saturday eveoffining for the purpose of electing the of Branch cers for the Payson Red Cross for the coming year. It is expected that all who became' mem bers in the recent drive be in i dace at the meeting. F. ANNUAL ROLL CALL TO BE HELD SATURDAY EVENING, JAN 19 I. O. O. Interest The Payson I. O. O. F. Lodge No. their annual Roll Call Saturday evening January 19 at I. Grand Master Eph O. 0. F. Hall. Clawson will make his official visit 19, will hold The GHET That GROWS other gifts are used up and forgotten, ACCOUNT with the STATE BANK OF PAYSON will be growing more valuable day by day. Start an account with us for that young person whom you want to see encouraged in habits of thrift WHEN ! that night.' on jj All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are n are cordially invited to be present. The following program will he ren- H dered: S 3 musical numbers by Carl Nelson n and company; Prno rolo, Jenn Men- S denhall; Piano and Violrn duet, Law- Knowles and sister, Mrs. Doro- 11 rence thy Feland; singing, Jack and Mane nBl Ferguson. Speeches will be given by Past Grand Masters and Official Lunch will be served. i . State Bank of Payson pij jjj w m er at the Payson High School and Central Schools was held Monday ojpreach A large number of relatives and friends from Payson were in Salem great-gran- week. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN OF SALEM Mrs. R. W. McMullin and mother returned Mrs. William Pritchard home from Salt Lake Tuesday evening where they visited for several dren. days. Mrs. Pritchard left WednesParo-- s day morning for her home in The Second Ward M. I. A, will wan after visiting here fop several Mr. Pritchard came up- to hold their Gold and Green Ball next weeks. Tuesday night January 22nd, in the accompany her home. Second Ward Amusement Hall. Everyone invited so join us in A baby boy was born to- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burch on Thursday of having a good time, last jf ..S&rtf'tfV.-- "0 T. A. MEETING LARGELY ATTENDED on Friday January 23. This will evening in the be the sixteenth successive year that Church. Bible School at 10:00 and Church Oj Service at 11:00 A. M. The Pastor, 0 Rev. James O. Arthur, recently ar 0 rived from Roseburg, Oregon, will mnmmninnmmummnuimmmimii FUNERAL MRS SAB- exercises Regular Services will be held Sunat the Presbyterian day morning finyder, If Olson, c , Parent-Teach- game. q P. A largely attended and very enElaborate preparations are being tertaining meeting of the made for the Annual Founders Day organization of the Junior High the parents and patrons have ming led with the students in a full day of music, oratory nad general good Each year it has befellowship. come a day more to be looked forward to as one of tb- pleasant oras-sion- s in our commun'. y life. As in the past t'.arent? are invited to come to the school and visit in the various classes from 9 oclock until 10:30. The following general program will be conducted " , Watch for further announcements from 10.30 until 12. The Heavens Resound. of date etc. and in the meantime Selection Mixed Chorus. help boost this new type of ComPrayer President Lee, R. Taylor. munity activity. Thorns and Roses Selection Mixed Chorus. PAYSON LOSES FIRST GAME Welcome to Parents and friends TO NEPHI From the Students Mayor Don Nebeker. The Payson High School Basket From Ball Team was defeated by one point Faculty Principal1 James Clove. in the firts league game of the season when they met Nephi last Friday Selection Boys Glee Club. evening in the Junior High School Founders Day Address Dr Thomas, Gym. Two long shots and a foul president of th? University of Utah throw made by Blackett of Nephi in Selection Girls Glee Club. ew minutes of play gave of Schools Supt. Melvin Report Nephi a 24-2- 3 victory. Wilson and President T. F. Tolhurst The game was extremely exciting Saxaphone Solo Sherman Loveless. From 12 o, clock until 1:30 luncheon throughout and both teams played a very fine game. Patten of Payson will be served to parents and studplayed brilliant ball and was high ents by the Domestic Science Departscore man in the game with 14 points ment, The school band and orchestra this also being high in the league for will give a reciatl in the Assembly week. An unusually large crowd Room at this time. At 1:30 the Tolwitnessed the game and it was a hurst Oratical Contest, an anual event mdst thrilling encounter, will be conducted under the direction of Miss Kaytfiryn Douglass. Musical pj,e 8core-whos- e will be given followed with selections XEPHI ' G. T. F. one act play under the direction of a rf 3 2 2 Miss Maurine Hinckley. Blackebt f -.- 4 5 In the evening at 7:30 there will 3 -- ...2 be a league Basket Ball game be-.- 0 1 tween Payson and Eureka in the Jun.0 2 ior High School Gymnasium. The 1 0 Hawkins, rf Founders day Bill will also be held in the Junior High Gym after the Mrsg, tRuth Sargent, Katrina Stienre, Ag- MANY ATTEND SERVICES FOR nes Wilson, Sarah Donovan, Alice ELABORATE PREPARATIONS BEING PLANNED FOR FOUNDERS DAY The Mutual Improvement Association is sponsoring a community opera to be presented in Payson some time in March. This is a new undertaking, but promises to be a very worthy one. It will do much towards the promotion of community spirit and cultural appreciation as well. The opera to be presented is The Bohemian Girl, and is directed Nelson. The board met and elected Jesse The goodly number of talented Hall, president; Glenn Cowan, and W. R singers in Payson made it possible for Mr. Nelson to choose a well-f- it Wightman, secretary . ted cast, and all are outdoing themselves to make the opera worth ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS RS NEBO STAKE M MEN BASKETBALL $2.00 PER YEAR large number of people from Payson were in Salt Lake Thursday for the Nebo Stake Temple workers A excursion. Junior High School. Mrs, Klea McClellan, president of the organization conducted the program which was rather unusual as it was given entirely by the boys from the school and given voluntarily. Principal Louis Bates gave an interesting talk on the Junior High School and its function, and Mr. Miller, graduate instructor, from the L. D. S. School of Music talked on Junior Orchestra work. Following is the program given by the boys: Community singing of P. T. A. songs led by the Boys Glee Club under the d irection of Mrs. Feland. Saxaphone solo, Dorothy Fielding Harris; song, eighth grade boys; reading, Howard Cloward of the sixth grade; vocal solo, June Balzly; piano solo, Wayne Cox; talk Lionel Montague representing the stud rt body; cornet solo, Dale Reece; Health Play, Sixth grade under the direction of Miss Madge Reece; French raeding, Boyd Wilson; harmonica solo, Ray Johnson; reading Curtis Fillmore of the sixth grade;! guitar solo, Roy Taylor; harmonica solo. John Mattinson; song, Ralph Porter, Jack Dixon, Willis Potter; piano solo, Reid McMullin. NATIONAL FARM BUREAU HEAD TO SPEAK AT PROVO. 'T Chicago, 111., January 16 (Special) Utah farmers have a rare privilege in store for them in the visit of Sam II. Thompson, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation to Provo, Utah, on January 24, when he speaks at the annual meeting of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. In his address before the onvention he is expected to deal with tariff, markenting, production, taxation, and g other issues affecting the of agriculture in Utah and the nation Mr. Thompson is the m ost outstanding national figure in garicul-tur- e today. As the leader of organized farmers in the fight for farm relief at Washington he attracted nation-wid- e attention because of his strenuous efforts to present the true situation of the farmers to the lawmakers, unbiased by partisan prejudice. Out of that struggle has been horn a new national attitude towards the farmer, an attitude of understanding and of sympathy which eventualyy it is foreseen, will lead to definite benefits for Americas basic indstry. Mr. Thompson is a firm believer in organization as a means for solving the difficulties of the farmer. The future progress of agriculture, he ha3 often stated, depends more than at any time in the history of our country on a' strongorganiza-- t Lack of such on of the farmers. has hitherto been the most serious drawback to the busi-o- f well-bein- farming. The degree to which the farmers of the land are able to infleunce the nation in the adoption of a sane agricultural policy, such as should prevail,- depends entirely upon the extent to which we are organized a d see: k wiL a' united voice. rt s'ates we have 'In fo.ty-fiv- c 000 fant families in the Farm Burepu ran.j, and through them much ha3 been accomplished for ti welfare of farmers. If we had ty'e that number, think how much xve readily and impressively we could make our wishes known. those who hear Mr. Personally find much to attract will Thompson and energetic them to this clear-eyeBom on a farmere-busines- s man. Illinois farm in 1803, he passed 51 years in active cultivation of . of the soil and the enlarged farm he still supervises is one of the outs' and ing, places in the community near Quincy, I1L Along he is also with this responsibilty, Bank at of the Broadway president Quincy. He has served his state in public office ranging from tax collector to assembly man. Among his famtrtr-gsnizatio- n activities is included .the former presidency of- the Illinois Agriculture Association, from which post he was called in 1925 to guide the destinies of the national federa-- i tion of Farm Bureaus. al-nv- . e - |