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Show Progressive Business Men and Civic-Minded Citizens This department has been worked up as a reflection of public opinion. No man has written of himself or his business, all articles having been compiled by a Bulletin representative as he saw conditions. These men are all leaders in their lines of endeavor, and the cooperation of those citizens who helped to make this department possible is sincerely appreciated by the publishers of the Bingham Bulletin. The prominent part that the Allen Pharmacy is playing in the business life of its trade area. Eors the progressives and ability of such men as he. He has also at all times beer i steadfast stead-fast in his devotion to the Granite Gran-ite Park area and on many oc-cions oc-cions has lent his support to the successful promotion of men-torous men-torous civic projects. The intermountain empire is fortunate to have such men as u. L. Allen in a position of responsibility respon-sibility and service and tms newspaper is merely reflecting public opinion in paying wis brief tribute to one of the, districts dis-tricts more progressive business men. . O ED HOPPs The progress of any nity hinges to a great on the activities of tv, ni progressive men in the 1 S5 business. This is as tr,,?rt3 locality as in any sector cal leaders are thus to gTatulated for their naJ ft general advancement J" ' section of the intermounu?. C One of the more ft! lumber men of Murray f Ed Hopps, manager ft 1 Anderson Lumber Co W, ? 4975 S. State,, who'R known and universally Few men have such a , knowledge of mrypife lumber game and to stL'1 Mr. Hopps knows the l, from A to Z is in no wav ; erstatement. The honesty has always characterized hi "' ery transaction has eaid him the respect and S? 1 of the many men and liZ whom he does business. The successful career of Hopps, illustrate the merL integrity, ability ground experience and coupled with . added asset of a pleasing sincere personality. We wh k many more years of contk success. m o " FORREST CUMBERLEDGE Mr Forrest Cumberledge, owner own-er and operator of the Cumber, ledge Motor Co., is one of those progressive used car dealers of founrav who has consistently toSeYahid m business. He has rlso put his shoulder to the wheefc of civic progress whenever when-ever help is needed in further-ine further-ine enterprises promoted for Uie general welfare o the community. commu-nity. Mr. Cumberledge was never a man given to wishful thinking. His methods are those of direct action and whether the problem t t hand is one concerning his own business or that of a civic nature, he attacks it with optimism optim-ism and a vigorous enthusiasm. Add to this his acknowledged business ability and his keen sense of values and it is easily understood why he is almost invariably in-variably successful in business or other matters. We feel that it is our duty to call the attention of our readers to these worth while characteristics character-istics of Forrest Cumberledge and to pay him a well deserved tribute for his straightforward business methods and for the unselfish un-selfish interest he has shown in public welfare. o Alice Madsen, owner and operator opera-tor of the Ace Mercantile Co. Her business ability plus a thorough knowledge and long experience in the Mercantile business have been major factors in maintaining the Ace Mercantile Mercan-tile Co. in a prominent position in the business life of the city. She has not only in her business activities but also in her attention atten-tion to civic duty assumed an active part in community affairs. Mrs. Madsen has always been ready and willing to contribute his time and energy to the promotion pro-motion of any . project which promises pro-mises to benefit the community as a whole. She has often sacrificed sacri-ficed her personal interests to be of assistance to the city. Her efforts ef-forts are deserving of commendation commen-dation and support. We congratulate Alice Madsen on her past successes and predict that the future will bring her Mill greater success. . O according to the number of public pub-lic spirited citizens who compose its population. Mr. Fritz A. Barthel, owner and operator of the Murray Home Furnishing Co., located at 4598 Doxelder, in Murray, is one of those men who has given much toward the development of Murray Mur-ray and its environs. He has turned his personal success in the business field to the advantage advan-tage of the people as a whole and has accomplished much towards making his city a better . place in which to live. i Mr. Barthel's thorough know-, ledge of the many technical phases pha-ses of the upholstering business has raised him to a position of leadership in his field of activities, activi-ties, and gained for him recognition recog-nition as one of Murray's more progressive business men. We compliment Fritz Barthel in this review and wish to offer him this small evidence of public esteem. es-teem. ' O LEWIS E. KNOWLDEN Mr. Lewis E. Knowlden, owner and operator of the Elite Cleaners Clean-ers &c Dyers, located at 1770 W. 3500 So., has won the universal respect and good will of the people peo-ple of Murray and the surrounding surround-ing country for the progressive manner in which he has kept his firm in the forefront of the business busi-ness life of this entire district. Also for the efficient and friendly friend-ly willingness he has displayed in accepting his share of responsibility respon-sibility in aiding civic projects. Mr. Knowlden is not the kind of a man who makes himself conspicuous con-spicuous by the manner in which he conducts himself, either in business or other matters. Yet his quiet reserve and air of confidence confid-ence mark him as a man of sound judgment whose opinions and advice on cleaning and dyeing are sought after and listened to with respect. We compliment Lewis Knowlden Knowl-den for his successful management manage-ment of the Elite Cleaners & Dyers, also for his constructive advice and help on "those civic affairs in which he has found time to interest himself. He is a man whom many are proud to call friend. O fa ' 1 ABE GUSS Murray has assumed its place of importance in the intermoun-tain intermoun-tain area, because of the efforts of far-seeing business men who have developed the agricultural and natural resources, or in some manner extended the trade advantages, ad-vantages, of the locality. One of the men who has taken an important im-portant part in many progressive movements is Mr. Abe Guss, the owner and manager of the Granite Meat & Livestock Co., located at 500 E. 5600 So. in Murray. Mr. Guss has devoted a great deal of his time and energy to the growth and development of the Murray trade area, and it is fitting at this time that we attempt at-tempt to express in some small way our appreciation for his unselfish un-selfish contributions to the general gen-eral welfare of the community. His many friends admire and , respect in him those virtues that promote confidence and Inspire good will. His upright business methods are but an outward reflection re-flection of his inherent appreciation appreci-ation for fair practices. We congratulate con-gratulate Abe Guss on his success suc-cess in both the business and civic life of his city and trust he will continue to progress in both fields of activity. , O- BLOSSOM PETERSON Progressiveness, coupled with ability, always a praise worthy feature in the passing scene oi any community's daily We, is to be duly appreciated. In full realization reali-zation of this and in recognition tf the splendid personality which gives impetus to the personal success in her case, many residents resi-dents and business people oi Murray and our own community, regard Blossom Peterson the owner and operator of Blossoms Beauty Salon, as a true asset to S. R DIMOND One of the more progressive fuel and feed dealers and business busi-ness men of Murray and a man who deserves the respect and good will of a great many residents resi-dents of the city, capable, friendly friend-ly S. R. Dimond, owner and operator op-erator of the Dimond Coal & Feed Co., located at 41 W. 4800 S. whose wide knowledge and long experience in the coal and feed business has raised him to a position po-sition of prominence in his line. J. B. THORNELL and MIKE PERRY Murray owes much to those progressive citizens who have taken an active part in the growth and progress of the city and who have helped to make it the business center for this part of the intermountain area. In mentioning some of these men it is only fair to include J. B. Thornell and Mike Perry, owners own-ers and operators of the B & W her city and this district. Miss Peterson is keeping her Salon at the forefront at all times tim-es and by using the most modern equipment and the newer and more popular methods of beauty culture, she has maintained a position of leadership in her field cf endeavor. Capable and energetic ener-getic in the management of the business she has come to be recognized rec-ognized as one of Murray's more progressive business women. What Blossom Peterson and her beauty salon have accomplished accom-plished in the past is the best indication in-dication of what may be expected expect-ed of them in the future. She has our admiration and best wishes for continued success. O ART JOHNSON In critical times such as these, it takes business men of more than average ability to carry on thfir nntvratlnna cnrvtocsfiillv Tn RALPH P. SMITH There are a number of busl- rir.ca arts? rY-f nee 1 rvn i1 vAn in I ROY TEDESC0 1 One of the more progress real estate men of Murray i one whose success can partlv attributed to a deep insight to the direction in which city will develop is Mr i Tedesctf, manager of the bank Reatly &. Insurance Co has a sound basic knowledge real estate values and has t ed that knowledge to the adv, tage of the people with wj-he wj-he does business. His age-" methods, coupled with his'sou: and practical ideas, have ma the service he renders to ; people more valuable and e terially contributed to h , earned success. Mr. Tedesco is also civic mis ed and has always shown a ch ful willingness to contribute! share of time and energy to t promotion of community p: jects. It is because of the activis of such progressive busiis people that Murray contua vear after year, to show such healthy growth and expacs. both as a residential and ins. trial center. We are glad to p tribute to Roy Tedesco fori part he is playing in the owa progress of his city. . I BUD ANDERTON Bud Anderton has proved his progressiveness by constantly adding to and increasing the service which his Conoco Service Ser-vice Station located at State & Vine in Murray, has rendered to the public. The large volume of business handled by his service station proves that "service to him is not just a "word but something to be rendered to the people to the fullest extent of his ability. m In addition to his close attention atten-tion to his business affairs, Mr. Anderton was never a man to dodge his civic responsibilities and his help in those matters has always been cheerfully given. He fully appreciates the value of good will and has more than his share of that intangible commodity com-modity because of the manner in which he meets both business and civic obligations. He is a credit to the community and is thoroughly established in the forefront of the business and civic life of the city. Bud Anderton has many friends in and around Murray and it is a pleasure to bring him before cur readers in this review of progressive business men. It is because of this duty that the Dimond Coal & Feed Co. has earned a reputation for reliability second to none. Mr. Dimond is also civic minded mind-ed and has always been ready to contribute his time and energy to any plan which promises to benefit the entire district. And the people of Murray may regard with particular satisfaction the many services which he has performed per-formed for the community in the interest of progress and civic betterment. We urge our readers to look to S. R. Dimond as a progressive business man of whom we may well be proud. His devotion to his city has been constant and his achievements well merited. We wish for him further success. O , Milk Depot St Cafe, whose out-, out-, standing knowledge of their 1 business, backed up by their many years of experience, has ! brought them to the forefront in , their particular field. They deserve a great deal of credit for their success in both business and civic activities. Their main interests have always been devoted to the welfare and building up of a greater Murray end they have contributed more than their share towards that end. Thornell and Perry are wholly deserving of our sincere praise and these few words of commendation commen-dation are but a just recognition for the many activities they have conducted on behalf of the general gen-eral welfare of the community. We trust Mike Perry and J. B. Thornell shall continue to serve Murray and vicinity for many years. making this statement the man we have in mind is Mr. Art Johnson, owner and operator ol the Central Auto & Salvage Co., located at 4280 So. State in Murray. Mur-ray. He has a wide circle of personal per-sonal friends and customers scattered scat-tered throughout this entire district, dis-trict, many of whom reside in our own community. Mr. Johnson's contagious optimism op-timism and freely expressed belief be-lief in the assured future prosperity pros-perity of the people of Murray and its metropolitan trading area are characteristics which are to be appreciated in a progressive business man. He has always taken ta-ken an interest in community affairs and has shown a willingness willing-ness to shoulder his share of the civic load. It is men like Art Johnson who, because of the successful conduct of their business and private affairs af-fairs and their willingness to contribute lo the public good, are wholly deserving of a few words of commendation. It is a pleasure to pay him this brief tribute. o , Murray who have gained recognition recog-nition for their progressiveness and a well known insurance man who belongs in this category is Mr. Ralph P. Smith, district manager man-ager of the Farmer's Insurance Group. Mr. Smith is well established in the forefront of the business and civic life of his city. He is an aggressive person, yet one whose genial personality has earned for him and the Farmer's Insurance Group, a host of friends and policy holders in his territory. The ethical manner in which he has conducted his business busi-ness affairs is but just one of the reasons for his outstanding success. suc-cess. And aside from his business activities he has accepted his share of responsibility in aiding civic projects. As a result of the combined efforts of men like him Murray is firmly established in the minds of the people as the logical business busi-ness center for this section. We congratulate Ralph Smith for his success in business and public affairs and trust he will continue for many years to enjoy en-joy that success which he has so justly earned. WILLARD NYGREN Logically a man who has earned earn-ed the reputation of being one of Murray's more progressive grocers would, in doing so, have; tamed the friendship and good will of a great many people throughout this entire district. A man who justly deserves that dis7 tinction is modest, efficient, friendly Willard Nygren, manager man-ager of the Cut Rate Grocery, located at 4500 S. State in Murray. Mur-ray. Mr. Nygren is the type of a man who would be an asset to any community, not only because be-cause the successful conduct of his business plays a definite part in the general civic scheme; but because the ultimate measure of his value to his city and this district dis-trict lies in the fact that he is untiringly zealous and remarkably remark-ably successful in the promotion of civic progress. It would be hard to estimate the actual dollars and cents value of men like this to their community. com-munity. We congratulate Murray for numbering among its more progressive citizens such a man as Will Nygren and we also express ex-press the wish that he will enjoy many more years of success and prosperity. II. W. HARR In paying tribute to some of the more progressive business men of Murray we- would be remiss re-miss in our duty should we fail to include Mr. H. W. Harr, owner own-er and operator of Bud's Automotive Auto-motive Service, located at 4773 S. State in Murray, whose business busi-ness ability is no greater than the "Know-how" and mechanical skill which has contributed to his well-earned success. He is a man who has contributed contrib-uted generously to the welfare of his city and the community for many miles around. His civic spirit is evidenced by the many services which he has performed and continues to perform in the interest of the people as a whole. No worthwhile enterprise which promises to benefit the community commu-nity escapes his attention. Bud Harr is a man of wide acquaintance, ac-quaintance, whose many friends admire and respect in him those virtues which inspire confidence 'end promote good feeling. His upright business methods are a credit to his inherent sense of fair play. A community is fortunate for-tunate to number among its citizens citi-zens a man of this type. We congratulate Mr. Harr on his splendid record of service and trust he shall continue to assist us for many years to come. j LYNN CIIIVERALL In singling out some of the more progressive business men of Murray, we would be censored censor-ed should we fail to include Mr. Lynn Chiverall, who has had long experience in the automobile automo-bile repair and maintenance field and is the owner and operator of the auto repair firm bearing his name located at 4795 S. State (rear) in Murray. Mr. Chiverall has always been conscious of his civic responsibilities responsi-bilities and ready and willing to meet in every detail those opportunities op-portunities which come to his attention to further civic enterprise. enter-prise. He may well be proud of his achievements along these lines. Lynn Chiverall also deserves a great deal of credit for the honest hon-est and successful manner in which he has conducted his business busi-ness affairs. He is a friendly, likable lik-able personality whose sincere desire to be of service has gained gain-ed for him a host of friends and acquaintances in and around Murray, who would if given the opportunity, join us in wishing him many more years of continued contin-ued success. O RAY CHRISTENSEN In compiling this review of progressive Murray business people, peo-ple, we have endeavored to select se-lect those citizens who, by the manner in which they have conducted con-ducted themselves and their businesses, bus-inesses, have caused the public to spot in them, certain qualities over and above the average. Such a man is Mr. Ray Christen-sen, Christen-sen, owner and manager of the Beehive Biscuit C,, who is well! known to many of our readers ' because he has many friends throughout the intermountain area. Mr. Christcnsen's main interests inter-ests have not been solely confined con-fined to his own business and private affairs, but have also included in-cluded his contributions, in one form or another to those projects pro-jects of a civic nature which come within the scope of his activities. ac-tivities. He never neglects these obligations. Ray Christensen is a man of wide experience whose exploits in the business and civic life of Murray and vicinity merit more than passing attention and this writer is privileged to pay this brief tribute to a man who well deserves more credit than is accorded ac-corded him here. o A. F. BELL Recognized as one of the more progressive business men of Murray, Mr. A. F. Bell, owner and manager of the Bell Paint Co., dealers In Paint, Wall Paper and glass, performs a real service ser-vice for the people of the Murray Mur-ray trade territory and his many contributions to civic betterment are too well known to require repetition in these columns. His personal success has been turned to the advantage of his fellow citizens and he is always ready to assist any enterprise which promises to advance the welfare of the community. Mr. Bell is deserving of praise and this small tribute is but a just .recognition for the many services which he has performed in the way of both business and civic activities. His reputation for the successful conduct of his business affairs is no greater than his reputation for the honest hon-est practices which characterize every transaction. We congratulate A. F. Bell on his splendid record and trust he shall continue to serve the people peo-ple of Murray and vicinity. ' o FRANK BILLS Our issue today proposes to call the attention of our readers to some of those progressive and civic minded people who have contributed their share of time and energy to the building up of Murray and the surrounding trade area to the position of prominence pro-minence which it enjoys at present. pres-ent. One of the men to whom we wish to call the attention of our readers is Mr. Frank Bills who has a thorough knowledge of the auto body repair business and is owner and operator of the Frank Bills Auto Body Shop. He is a business man who has never spared spar-ed himself in his aggressive march forward and one whose competitors respect as much as do all others with whom he comes in contact. Frank Bills is at all times conscious con-scious of his civic responsibilities responsibili-ties and may be depended upon to meet in every detail the many opportunities which present themselves to be of service to his city. Mr. Bills' record of achievement achieve-ment is one of which he may well be proud. His value to his city and this district is an established es-tablished fact and we hasten to give him the credit which is justly due. O NORMAN J. JOHNSTON It is appropriate that we include in-clude in this review of progressive progres-sive Murray business men, Mr. Norman J. Johnston, manager of the Brookfield Products Co. Inc. He not only has the reputation ot being progressive but also the added one of being a willing supporter sup-porter of many community affairs. af-fairs. , Aside from his business activities activi-ties Mr. Johnston has always shown an interest in the civic betterment and progress of his city and has backed up his interest in-terest by his contributions to many projects which have benefited bene-fited Murray and the surrounding surround-ing area. He is a good and loyal citizen and the full measure of his loyalty is most apparent because be-cause of his willingness to aid community activities. His help along these lines has made of Norman Johnston a fine example of the type of man we all appreciate. We congratulate and extend to him, on behalf of all citizens interested in better business and civic progress sincere sin-cere appreciation for his contri- uti,ns t0 the general welfare of Murray and vicinity. G. S. MALOUF We wish in this edition, to pay tribute to Mr. G. S. Malouf, manager man-ager of the Duce Sporting Goods Co., located at 3650 S. State in Murray, for his many services to the sportsmen of the Murray trade area, and his splendid record re-cord of achievement in the business busi-ness life of the city. Mr. Malouf probably has as wide a circle of friends as any other man we could name because he is just naturally the kind of a man who makes friends with almost al-most everybody and is at pains to conduct himself in such a manner man-ner as to deserve the respect and good will of all sportsmen who do business with him. A city is fortunate in being able to number num-ber among its more progressive citizens business men of this type. He is also always ready and willing to lend his support to the promotion of any project which promises to benefit this entire district. He may be depended upon and his services to the peo- Ele are too many in number to e described here. It is sufficient suffic-ient to say that we consider G. S. Malouf an asset to the community com-munity and a progressive business busi-ness man of whom Murray may be proud. MAC EWELL In mentioning some of those men who are taking a progressive progres-sive part in the evolution of the business and civic life of Murray we would be censored if we failed fail-ed to include Mr. Mac Ewell, a well known Plumbing and Heating Heat-ing contractor and owner of the Ewell Plumbing it Heating Co., located at 4185 S. 7 E. in Murray. Mr. Ewell is that solid type of citizen whose fairness and friendliness friend-liness and sincere desire to be of service are accountable for a large measure of his success. As time goes on his personal interests inter-ests have become more closely interwoven with the business and civic affairs of the city. As a result, re-sult, he has, quite naturally, become be-come accepted as a man who can be called upon and who will cheerfully do his part to further the development of those community com-munity activities to which he is best fitted to lend assistance. Mac Ewell has, by the conduct of his business and his attention to civic affairs, earned the friendship friend-ship and good will of his fellow citizens. He is to be complimented compliment-ed for his activities and we only express the desire of his many friends and associates in wishing wish-ing him continued success. o L. II. CRAIG Mr. L. H. Craig, owner and operator of the L. H. Craig Garage, Gar-age, located at 3210 W. 3500 So. in Murray, is one of those progressive pro-gressive business men who has always done his bit to maintain the prestige of Murray as the leading trading center for our area. He has always worked for the development of Murray and his many services are worthy of sincere appreciation. Mr. Craig has proven himself worthy of extended mention and these few words are not really pdequate ' recognition for the many services which he has performed per-formed in the promotion of public pub-lic welfare. His well-earned success suc-cess as a garage opreator is easily understood, knowing as the people peo-ple do his widespread reputation for the honesty which characterizes character-izes all of his business dealings. It is a combination of technical - knowledge, mechanical skill and business ability which have elevated ele-vated L. H. Craig to a position of leadership in the auto repair field. He Is completely aware of his civic responsibilities and is wide awake to the many opportunities opportuni-ties for service and always ready and willing to lend his support to any project which promises to benefit the community as a whole. We compliment Mr. Craig on his accomplishments and sincerely sin-cerely wish for his continued success. ROBERT A. DENT To be a consistent and persistent persist-ent booster of the home community commu-nity often takes courage and plenty of optimism. It is because ot his unfailing faith in the future fu-ture of Murray and the surrounding surround-ing country, and his unflagging efforts to promote its development, develop-ment, that Mr. Robert A. Dent owner and operator of Bob's Cafe ocated at 4794 S. State, is selected se-lected now for this brief trib- He has proved very ably that he is a restaurant operator of un usua ability, for it is largely due J13 of servi, coupled with the determination to serve ; only the very best, that BobV Cafe holds its high position in the public's favor He if a mnn 1 of sound business fudgS whose ideas have been tfifiS Ration of many who know him His personality and enerVv in directing the operations 3 ' hi lestaurant are important factori in his outstanding success e are glad to pay tribute tn Bob Dent and to point out ; fc Tour readers that his is the iidin influence behind the sBXkS service and delicious fooS t! bl found at Bob's Cafe in Murray G. L. ALLEN Every progressive, successful business man in Murray contributes contrib-utes in some manner to the growth and progress of the city. And a man who is always willing will-ing to do his bit in both business and civic activities is Mr. G. L. Allen, owner and manager of the Allen Pharmacy, located in Granite Park, at 3322 S. State, where pharmacy is strictly a profession and not just a side line. Mr. Allen is well known and has many friends and customers throughout this entire district ALICE MADSEN A city grows and prospers by reason of the public spirited men and women who take an active interest in its development. Salt Lake City has its share of these progressive and civic minded people and one who is deserving of recognition is friendly, likable FRITZ A. BARTHEL The true value of a citizen is not gauged by his or her personal per-sonal success. But rather by the manner in which they share that success by their contributions to the community in which they live. A city grows and flourishes |