OCR Text |
Show I 12 Pages IN TWO SECTIONS AND njY ri ftht ,lt asm Ayi Xr ou n Iki-W COMICS AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPEO-- A ! Coal Loaded Out Of Carbon Near Record Figure MEASURES PREPARATORY HAMPERED BY SNOWS Preliminary work measures on the d proposal to clean irriand repair the which canal through passes gation the north section of this city, were started last week under a triple program comprising the city and the Canal company-Pric- e Soil Conservation Service. Working Westward Approximately 120 men, starting in the vicinity of the high school, are clearing and working westward cleaning the ditch of brush, small trees, snags, boulders and other debris in a preparatory program awaiting a break in weather conditions. The section of the waterway between the high school and the diversion dam near the Blue Cut, a distance of approximately five miles, will be covered by the workers in their present work and following completion of this phase, the shifts will be turned eastlf ward. With more than two and feet of snow covering the ground the S. C. S. men are restricting their work to only preliminary measures. Three-Fol- d Program Under the project, as was given an official mark of favor by both the city and the canal company, the Soil Conservation Service will furnish the labor and equipment for cleaning and repairing the ditch while the city and the canal unit will assist financially. naThe program is of a three-fol- d ture, namely: To clean and enlarge five miles of the dam, starting from the head of the diversion dam and extending to the exit within the city to install a limits of the water-wa- y masonry paving in the canal within tb city, limits for a distance of nearly 6200 "feet; and to straighten and ( Continue On Page Eight) recently-approve- Price-Wellingt- on Price-Wellingt- on one-ha- t Coal car loadings over the Denver and Rio Grande Western railway last week exceeded 1600 cars, according to information received here Wednesday. This was the heaviest period in seven years with the exception of one week in December, 1932. Indications point to coal loadings for the present week to equal if not exceed the one previous. The heavy run is partly accounted for y stretch which mines by the of the district worked last week. -- c ' 1 i GUILTY VERDICT ON CHARGES OF GRAND six-da- TEMPDRARY OFFICE LARCENY FOR ODAY FOR ISSUANCE OF AUTO TAGS CLOSED Carbon countys temporary branch of the state tax commission undertaking the program of issuing 1937 auto license plates to eastern Utah motorists, closed this week and will not be opened until the fore part of February, according to information given. The office closed Wednesday and will be Monday, February 8. the During length of time the office was opened here, it was estimated by W. A. Sowards of Salt Lake City, in charge of the issuances, that approximately 1300 licenses were given out. This comprised more than th the number of motorists estimated as being in the eastern portion of the state. Highest number issued in one day was around 500, given out last Friday and a part of one-four- Saturday. When resumed, the offices will again be located in the Carbon county court house. Assisting Sowards in the work, were Frank Young and William A. Engle, Jr. The 'office had originally intended to remain open until January 30, but the action of the state legislature in extending the time limit on the new plates, brought a temporary close. Persons wishing to apply for new plates, are asked to send their remittances to the State Tax Commission in Salt Lake City, along with their clearance tags from the assessoffice. LABOR SHORTAGE IN COUNTY MINES Deliberation Of Nearly Nine Hours one-ha- PRICE MISS ACCEPTS NEW SCHOOL BOARD POSITION has been given that Miss Meta Hamper, former Carbon high school student has been given the position as secretary and assistant clerk in the county board of education office. She replaces Katherine Wallace, whose resignation is effective February 1. Miss Kamper left high school at the end of the semester this year having acquired sufficient credits for spring graduation. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21. Strategy of those opposing the direct primary election system in Utah has been mapped according to expectations of those who have worked for this progressive measure. And that strategy has been brought out into the open early in the legislative session because of promptness of the direct primary sponsors in introducing the measure. One of the current initial opposition expressions against the direct primary is that it eliminates largely the possibilities of trading. That charge the direct primary supporters must acknowledge as a truism, the direct primary does to a large degree eliminate trading, the vicious method of manipulation and maneuvering which is the greatest developer of double crossing in the political field with a resultant damaging influence on the public as a whole. The claim of advantage for small counties in the trading operations under the convention system does not bear up under scrutiny. Usually the small counties are traded out of everything they might have a chance of gaining under an system like the direct primary. The sugcommunities would suffer ungestion that the der the direct primary is an incorrect one and a checkup of states in which it operates will prove this. For instance, in the state of Washington the present governor (serving his second term) is from a town of about two thousand population, a community in the most sparsely populated (judging from a geographic standpoint) portion of the commonwealth, the eastern part. The governor of North Dakota is from Mandan, a city of five thousand popuiation which is located in the central part of that state, considerably removed from the most populous area, the eastern section having by far the more residents. The present governor of Minnesota is from Appleton, a small city of about two thousand population in the extreme western part of that state and where the number of residents is comparatively light when measured by the number of inhabitants in eastern, northern and southern sections of that commonwealth. In fact, probably the jnost illustrious governors Minnesota has open-to-the-vie- w (Continued On Page Eight iiiiniitiiniiMmimitmiMmimnmimimiimtimmHHMHnmiiitnniiMiiimimmitiiimiiiiiiimmiiMiiiuHiiiiumtmiiimitimHmiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiMmiiiitiiii CITY GOVERNMENT HEADS RETAIN STAND ON RESOLUTION SEEKING MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT COAL The letter continues that Coal is Utahs greatest natural resource but in its present form and use, it is the direct cause of the impoverishment of the people of Utah. Our proposed processing of Utah coals will eliminate the destructive element, smoke, and will conserve great values now wasted. The coal producers and coal miners will be the first to benefit under our proposed plans because solid smokeless fuel is coal. Would Invite Gas Mayor Lee however, expressed the opinion that if coal is to be transferred to another form, it will be similar to the prospect of issuing an invitation for the use of gas. He claimed that the transformation of coal in its present form into a smokeless fuel would warrant considerable expense, and added that the city council is on record as being opposed to any change in the present coal forms. I grant the fact that coal in its present form gives off a considerable amount of smoke when used in quantities, he declared, but the changing of the fuel to another form would be merely inviting the use of gas as a fuel. Coal is the greatest resource of the state and its possibilities are yet untold. This section is dependent upon the coal mining industry and to undertake a change might be more harmful than beneficial. According to information, there is a proposed legislation seeking the changing of the fuels form, when large amounts are used in congested localities. Acute labor shortage for the majority of Carbon countys coal mines, has been reported here with the information that employment is available in a number of mines for men. This information was given The recently, with t(ie request that prospective employees apply at iiiiiiiHniimiiHimmmHintHiiHiiiHiHiimimiiiimiHiiiiMMinmiMHHmiHtmimiiiimiHmimHiiniiiiHiMiiniiHMimmitumMtmiiiiitmiiinmiimiiinmmimMmmi the mines. While the mines in actual need of men were not mentioned, the infor- COMMITTEES ACTIVE ON PROGRAM FOR mation cover the majority of concerns in the county. It was said that PRESIDENTS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DANCE practically all of the coal centers can use men with vacancies in employment rolls being evident. With relief and other projects be- AFFAIR SLATED FOR HELPER; FINANCES TO BE POOLED TO BATTLE COUNTY PARALYSIS CASES ing closed down, and finances for relief projects having been curbed to some extent, this new field will offer With all committees centering efThe treasurer of Carbon county steady employment for a number of forts for one aim that of a successful will act as temporary custodian of the s. venture plans for the fourth anMines have been working steadily nual Presidents Ball are being con- finances which will be maintained in since the first of the year with coal tinued and indications now point to a separate fund from other county The fund can be drawn from exports being shipped daily to the one of the best events of its kind. The moneys. event of a paralysis case rein the larger centers throughout the inter- dance is to be staged at the Rainbow in any portion of the county. mountain area. Gardens in Helper Saturday, January ported a more compact and In this manner, 30, with music by a local union orcan be waged unhampered fight chestra. disease. the dreaded against Committee Of 15 In Special features and a floor show Fifteen prominent Carbon county be given during the course of will the are men groups working heading By the evenings entertainment, Hacking on the programs. Frank Bonacci of He is making arrangements for said. chairman as general The history of the Price Kiwanis Helper, selected the presentation of a supplementary to over Clifford work his turned has club was reviewed by G. J. Reeves which should be enthusiastat the regular meeting Wednesday Memmott as he is at present in Salt programreceived by the attendants ically state the legisLake City attending night in observance of the 22nd anWhile the separate phases of the pro- lature as a Carbon county representniversary of Kiwanis International. not been gram have divulged, that in-- 1 The local club enters its fifteenth ative. Memmott is acting chairman formation will be next week. ready secretary-treasure- r, assisted by year on February 4. During that and Radio Talks Slated P. S. F. Colton, Sprattling, time it has sponsored installation of George George Harris, HarStarting Monday and continuing playground equipment at the local Ronald Gardner,Dora of Hel- every other day through the week, Marshall Wilson and ry on Kiwanis work started the schools, field at the Carbon county high per. Price committeemen are Don radio broadcasts from the local stalocal chairman, Val H. tion by prominent physicians will be school, initiated tree planting and Hacking, Dr. Charles Ruggeri, S. J. given on the subject of infantile paCowles, beautification of the city and conBelmont Richards, J. B. ralysis. Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. Sweetring, cana in structed lodge Huntington Ed and Litizzette Dr. Charles Ruggeri will give a representSherrer, yon for the use of Boy and Girl labor the groups. ing talk; Wednesday at 2 p. m., Scouts. Dr. William T. Elliott of Helper will To Pool Finances The local chapter was granted its charter February 4, 1922. A message At a meeting this week it was de- speak while on Friday at the same from A. Copeland Callen, president cided that the finances derived for hour, Dr. L. H. Merrill of Spring of Kiwanis International, was read by use locally, would be pooled into a Canyon has been slated to talk. MemEarl Hills, president of the Price club. compact fund to fight any infantile bers of the general committee will Dr. Charles Ruggeri, Jr., was in paralysis case reported in the county. also be 'heard on the programs, boostHeretofore, the money remaining in ing the affair. charge of the program. this section, was restricted to the inOf the funds derived, 70 per cent John C. Critehlow and Mrs. Rae dividual city in which the dance was will remain in the locality in which McCardle left Thursday morning for staged, but as this is to be a county- the dance is held and 30 per cent will an indefinite stay in Hollywood and wide affair this year it was decided be sent national headquarters in aidto undertake the new method. other California "Dints. ing the national battle. Sun-Advoc- bread-winner- Kiwanis History Revealed Talk Former Leader COMICS E NUMBER 3 Urge Persons To Classify Under New N. R. S. Program An urgent request that all persons listed on employment rolls at the National Service, who have not as yet been reclassified under the new program, should visit the office and tender BE HELD TOMORROW NIGHT IN SILVER MOON PAVILION the desired additional information, is made by W. D. Daugherty, man- ager. While this program has been conducted for some time, there are still a number of persons who have not been and it is desirous to finish this phase as soon as possible. Y V BUSINESS REPORT FOR DECEMBER IS RELEASED BY CITY Price city reported business receipts to the extent of $46,641.20 during the last month of 1936, according to a financial statement secured from City Recorder William Grogan this week. Disbursements for the month of December amounted to $22,514.34. The receipts column however includes the hospitals business which was not deductable in the disbursements figures. From lights, the city derived from water, $2,735.36; state special tax, $106.14; licenses, $163.40; cemetery, $59; miscellaneous, $254 19; garbage, $2; service deposits, $110; justice collections, $162.50; water connections, $5; taxes, $28,180; plumbing inspection, $2.50 and electric inspection, $7.90. Disbursements include water, $620.-3lights, $747.50; streets, $611.10; parks, $408.49; police, $494.48; cemetery, $140.26; fire department, $105.-5city hall, $82.70; printing, $75.90; telephone, $66.22; salaries, $830; Utah Power and Light, $3103.23; interest on notes, $286.66; interest on bonds, notes payable, $10,000; $65.50; contingent fund, $557.-5deposit refunds, $336.50; deposit interest, $23.82; justice fees, $47; sales tax, $80 82; water bond fund, $733.33. During December the hospital signified receipts totaling $9023.95, but failed to acquire any large extent of profit as disbursements ate into the finances. Grogan indicated that the city completed its year in good condition, and that this year should witness an optimistic view. A financial statement of the city was given in last weeks issue of The 1; insur-anac- With and plans virtually completed, the stage is now set for eastern Utahs outstanding social event of the early-yecalendar, the annual Gold and Green ball to be held in the Silver Moon hall in Price tomorrow night. Ilall Decorated With a detailed description of the final decorative appearance of the hall as a crowning background, dance patrons will be given an opportunity to enjoy the surprise features which have been prepared for this event. From all previous information, a fascinating scene will greet the eyes of the many expected attendants, with settings having been completed this week. The theme of colonial days will be carried out in a setting of simplicity while added touches have blended to harmonize the appearance. Queen Coronation One of the outstanding features of the ball will be the coronation of a queen, to be selected from eight charming candidates. The young lady to reign has not yet been chosen and will not be known to anyone until Friday night. Not even the judges will be aware of the outcome until that time, when a method of elimination will be employed to reveal the envied miss. The queen selection depends entirely upon the diligence of the various ward officers, with three phases of their leadership ranking in the final count namely, attendance in Union meetings, general and stake board membership fund payments and percentages rated in the annual Era campaign. These will be combined and counted together, averages ward rattaken with the ing the prized queenship. Candidates Mentioned Candidates striving for the throne are Theressa Oviatt, Price; Marie Timothy, Spring Glen; Donna Muhle-steiStandardville; Margie Richards, ( Continued On Page Eight) ar 3; With Price city officials standing firmly behind their resolution against the curtailment or elimination of coal and proposals that would warrant the diminishment of sectional coal mining industries, the next move is being left for the factions which are said to have started the maneuvers. Latter Received This information was given by Prices mayor, J. Bracken Lee, this week following receipt of a letter from the Salt Lake City Womens Chamber of Commerce, in which they reply to the effect that the objectives of our organization are the development and use of a solid smokeless fuel, (Utah coal) and stimulation of industry and labor by such a Pages IN TWO SECTIONS AND 1937 THE DIRECT PRIMARY BATTLE IS Oil process. Jury Requests Leniency After Following deliberations of approxlf imately eight and hours, a district court jury late last night returned a verdict of guilty to grand larceny and recommended leniency for Jack ODay, charged with robbery. The jury received the case at 3:40 p. m. yesterafter day and returned its verdict ' midnight. ODay will appear in district court next Monday morning at 10 oclock a. m. for sentencing. ' Rested Cases Both the state and the defense rested their cases yesterday morning, with rebuttals being given yesterday afternoon. The jury instructions were given by Judge George Christensen, with petty and grand larceny being included in the possible offenses from which a verdict could be given. The state used nearly six witnesses in its attempt to prove that ODay held up, robbed and threatened the life of Tom Overtotn, local second hand store operator. They contended that the defendant was fully aware of what he was doing. Overton, the complaining witness, testified that ODay held a pistol against his side for more than two hours, finally leaving and taking a rifle, a pair of overalls, coat and some money. Combatting the state, the defense claimed that the defendant was unaware of his actions, saying that the night previous to the alleged robbery ODay had been struck in the face during a fight and that his memory was impaired. District Attorney Donald T. Adams represented the state, with F. B. Hammond heading the defense counsel. OP THE SUN AND NEWS-ADVOCAT- less-populat- ed ors Information CONSOLIDATION PRICE, CARBON COUNTY, UTAH, VOLUME 46 12 e, 5; high-poi- n, SUB-ZER- WEATHER O PREVAILS Temperatures Continue As Slight Change Recorded; Minus All Roads Open ON RECORD CHECK Completing efforts on the check of files and records of federal agencies located in Price and Carbon county, were finished this week and a crew of six governmental statistical agents, headed by Harold J. Mowers of Provo moved to other localities to continue their work. Here since January 11, the group made reports on all the agencies under federal supervision here, and left January 20. Their reports were to have been sent to Washington, D. C., where they will be accessible to proper authorities. Their purpose was to check files, records and make notes on all the offices in Price, securing a comprehensive report on statistics contained in the various files. Among the better known agencies checked, were the Works Progress administration and affiliated branches. Civilian Conservation Corps, National Reemployment Service, Junior Prom Plans Being Started As Tentative Date Set IN EAST PORTION OF STATE Sun-Advoca- te. WORK COMPLETED nt Erratic weather continued to prevail over eastern Utah closing the fourth week of abnormally cold conditions. While snow swirls fell in Price the fore part of the week, the weather broke yesterday and permitted the sun to shine through clouded skies for brief periods through the day. Temperatures temperatures were recorded, although the mercury did not drop below minus 14. Highest temperature reading for the week of January 13 to 19j was 31 degrees and the lowest was 14 degrees below. Precipitation for that period totaled 16 hundredths of an inch, according to Snows were official observation. heavier in other localities, especially at the base of the Wasatch mountains west of Helper. Little Thawings Snow coverings which have blanketed the city for virtually the past month, thawed little, only in sections heavily packed by constant use. All the streets of Price, with the exception of those having been cleaned recently, have at least a three-inc- h packing and icicles measuring more than seven feet in length have been reported around some of the buildSub-Zer- Below-zer- o o Initial preparations for the annual) ings. Road Crews Busy Junior Prom, the crowning social1 Road equipment and crews have event of the season for the younger set of this community, were being maintained open highways for public started with the date for the affair! travel. All roads in the county are reported clear at the present time, altentatively set as Friday, March 5. Held in the Silver Moon hall at though care should be used in atLake Price, the function is attended by tempting grades. The Price-Sa- lt to y is and is open an City highway many increasingly popular; event each year. The theme of the traffic, as are the roads leading into dance has not yet been made public, the coal camps. Coal trucks have with but detailed information is expected packed their thoroughfares the snow and in a short time. keeping plows graders S. A. Olsen of the high school is drifts away from the roads. heading the work. two-wa- Named On Educational Committee Charles H. Madsen, principal of the Price city grade schools, has been assigned to the Utah Education association finance committee, according to announcemet made in Salt Lake City Saturday. Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses, as issued by the county clerks office late last week, went to Otmar Gamichec and Margaret Forsyth both of Price, also to George H. Allen and Lillian Manry, both of Bozeman, Montana. |