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Show A HOME PAPER FOR DEVOTED J HOME PEOPLE f TO THE INTERESTS OF JUAB X X X COUNTY X X 1 DISTRICT COURT CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION HOLD MEETING Dr. N. J. Rees Resigns From Council Dr. T. D. Rees Also Resigns as City Physician Appointment of Councilman Deferred for Two Weeks. The City Council held their regular meeting Wednesday evening. Present: Mayor Thomas Bailey, Councilman Forrest, Pay and Booth. Claims against the city after being duly audited were allowed and ordered pall. The resignation of Councilman Dr. N. J. Rees was accepted by the council and the appointment of a successor was held over until next meeting. The resignation of Dr. T. D. Rees a,s City Physician was also accepted and Dr. F. H. Beckstead was appointed by Mayor Bailey and confirmed by the council The Nephl Post of "the American Legion who have the celebration of the 4th of July In hand, were granted a license to operate on the street and parks in the sale of The question of the 'city1 erecting a City Hail was discussed at some lenth iud the .Mayor appointed the following committee to investigate the matter: 'E. R. Forreet, Jesse Pay, and Dr. J. A. Booth. It was brought out in the discussion that the city is paying rent enough at tha present time to more than pay for a building in the space of ten years. This applies to rent on the fire City Hall, library building, house, in addition to payment to the county or use of jail. The city is in not having also handicapped proper places for the storing of supplies, also the need of more office .. room. ,. ' r - Case of Wobb-liUHse- ll Heard Boy Scout troop number 2 of the Nephi Ward to the number of ten will leave here Monday for a week s outing to Provo Canyon, where the summer camp Is located at the pres ent time. Scoutmaster Brent Hall has arranged all the necessary de- . ... ; A a i nll tlm. i,uiv ia .jniw oi me nv auu make who the those trip. by expected This camp will be held until Aug 1st, and all registered scouts from this stake are eligible to attend mak Special ing the proper application. outdoor work will be given the boys under the direction of specialists from the B. Y. U. and the University of Utah. It is a fine opportunity for the boys to obtain some real train ing along this line. The- - boys from there who will make the trip are: Ray Bailey, Carrol Bailey, Vincent Ord, Boyd Lunt, James McCune, Udall Bailey Henry Orme, Lynn Greenwood. Mil ton Rees, and Ralph Chase. MAIUUAGK OK DAUGHTER Walter Planck, of Los Angeles, announce the marriage of their daughter Euphrosyne, to Mr. Raymond D. Wood of Nephl, Utah, at the home of the bride's parents, bat Air. and Mrs. urday, June 28th. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Farmer of the above city. After a noneymoon trip to Portland. Oregon, they will make their home in Boise, ldano. HOLD tt-IL- ItK-t'MO- X NIGHT The members of the former Dellu Band of this city will hold a reunion night In the Commnrirlnl Club rooms. Former mem bers of tbe band from Idaho. California and various parts of Utah are xpected to be present at the gather ing A n roe ram of music ana songs will be given also a luncheon will be served. A right Jolly good time is expected. Miss Virginia Clyde and Miss Katberlne Starr, entertained at a runvnn nartv Monday evening com ntlmpntanr to Kdward Miller, and Games and dancing El wood Rees. and refreshments were enjoyed Lillian orved to the following: Wnrthlnton. Alice Sowby. Claud Lomax. Glen Cole. Oean Gadd. Sheldon Winn, Wm. Starr, Gordon Wood, Louis Beagley, Rulon Cowan, Roger Lunt, the guests of honor. F.dwara Miller and El wood Rees. and the hostesses. 0 JJctforw A session of the District Court was held Tuesday and Wednesday to hear the case of Mrs. A. E. Webb vs Elisha Russell. Judge Dilworth Woolley of the 7th District occupied the bench. The case involved a right of way road near the farms of the plaintiff and defendant. A number of witnesses were called by each side relative to the matter in dispute. After hear ing the evidence Judge Woolley took the case under advisement. County Attorney Will L. Hoyt, was counsel for Mrs. Webb, and Attorney Claude Baker of Eureka, Utah, look ed after the interests of Mr. Russell COUNTY BOARD - HOLDS MEETING The regular meeting of the County Commissioners was held in this city Present: W. G. ,Orme Wednesday, John Bunnell, and Dr. Steele Bailey, The business transacted was prin cipally of a rountine nature, the chief item being a discussion of the proposed water project for Jadb and Sanpete County. In order to assist in paying the expense of the invest! gatlon of the project the board ap propriated the sum of $160. for this purpose. Claims against the district were allowed and ordered paid. The meet ing then adjourned until Aug. 7th CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING SATURDAY EVENING Mrs. Orson E. Brown, and Mrs. A W. Howell, entertained for Mr. and Mrs. John A. Garrett Saturday even 0 AUSPICES POST NO. 1 THE AMERICAN LEGION JULY 4th BAND SERENADE SALUTE SUNRISE 9: A. M. Following Program of sports on main street: 10 yard dash for babies under two years, candy prizes. 20 yard dash children 3 to 5 years candy prizes. 25 yard dash girls 5 to 8 years, prize 50c 25 yard dash boys 5 to 8 years, prize 50c 35 yard dash girls 8 to 10 years, prize 50c 35 yard dash boys 8 to 10 years, prize 50c 50 yard dash girls 10 to 12 years, prize $1.00. 50 yard dash boys 10 to 12 years, prize $1.00. 50 yard dash girls 12 to 15 years, prize $1.00 50 yard dash boys. 12 to 15 years, prize $1.00. 100 yard dash boys 15 to 18' years, prize $3.00, .100 yard dash boys over 18 years, prize $5.00 Married Ladies' Novelty Race. J. C. Penney Prize. Soccer Foot Ball Game boys under 16 years, X. L. Bakery candy prize 10:30 A. M. Short Patriotic Program, Tabernacle. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0X 0 0 0 0' 0 11:30 Patriotic Parade. ; Juab County Well Represented at the Meeting Will Inspect Data Recently Obtained and Check Maps and Charts Project Thought Feasible. The last issue of the Mount Plea-a- it Pyramid, has the following to say realtive to the water project: Recently at Mt. Pleasant, Presi dent C. W. Sorensen of the Sanpete- Juab Water Users' Association called a meeting of the directors to discuss vital problems relative to the Mil- burn Irrigation Project. Mr. A. H. Christensen of the Utah Construction Company was at the meeting and gave additional data and rendered further explanation on the underThere were 65 men in attaking. tendance. Some communities sent their entire committee, and others only their local chairman. Juab county was represented with a strong delegation. Mr. Christensen gave a large number of figures on the capacity of the streams leading from the water-she- d from which the water will be taken for the proposed Cottonwood-Milbur- n Reservoir under the new project Water will be stored in Joe's Valley to replace Huntington and Cottonwood rights on their side of the mountain. Mr. Christensen is very .nthusiustic over the prospects, but i bvery anxious that the farmers of his county make a thorough inves-- . :30 P. M. FELLOW TOWNSMAN WEEKLY BUDGET OF RECEIVES HONOR Wm. Bailey, well known citizen of this community received a signal honor recently when he was appointed a member of the special committee of the National Economic League of the United States. This league is charged with the duty of drafting a report on taxation which will be submitted to congress. Other members of this committee are such well known nat ional figures as Frank. O. Lowden, late Governor of Illinois, R. W. Bab. son, the noted economist, and John Hays Hammond, world renown engineer and mining man. The appoint-m'e- n is a tribute to Mr. Bailey and a recognition of his ability along taxation lines. It Is also an honor to this city. , L. A. Bailey and wife, re- Patriarch turned home Monday after a month's visit In Salt Lake City. Mr. Bailey was there during the Disabled Veterans' Convention and stated that the parade of tbe veterans was a very Inspiring sight to witness. Juab-Sanpe- lotion before taking steps either Baseball Park. Following program will take place : Tug O' War, Kiwanis Club V s. Commercial Club. Prize 8 juicy pies Obstacle Race; Men over 30, Jones & Carter pool hall prize. Potato Race, tnot;nted. Pyper and Burton barber prize. IDO yard "stand start aiifd facf, "prize 10 gal.'gas and 1 inner tube. Mounted water carry face, 4 men, 1 horse; prize $4.00. 3:00 P. M. Baseball and Rodeo Lynndyl Vs. Nephi Purse $100.00 7:00 P. M. Band Concert Main Street. 9:00 P. M. Dance Arlington Hall. 1 0 DIRECTORS MEET Ex-per- ts -- Ing in honor of their Silver Wedding Many beautiful silver Anniversary. presents were given the honored guests. Games and a program were enjoyed and at 11 p. m. an elaborate luncheon was served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. C. Ostler Mr. and Airs. Andrew Blackett, Mrs James Garrett Sr., Mr. and Mrs James Garrett Jr., Mr. and Mrs Louis Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter, Mrs. Bert Bean, Mr. and Mrs KIWANIS LUNCHEON John Boswell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ostler, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ostler HELD MONDAY Mrs. Sadie Tolley, Mrs. Birdie Jones Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Garrett, Miss Lucy Gar rett, Wayne Garrett, Mabel Garrett, At the Kiwanis luncheon held Monthe guest of honor Mr. and Mrs day at the Forrest Hotel, the club John A. Garrett, and the host ess. went on record very emphatically concerning the battery encampment, Miss Alice Sowby was hostess at passing a resolution urging all eman elaborate lawn party given at ployers of battery men to arrange for her home Wednesday evening In them to attend the encampment; and honor of Edward Miller and El wood asking that their Jobs be held for Rees. The lawn was beautifully dec them until their return. Dr. J. A. Harris, who-l- s conducting orated for the occasion in the Nation al Colors, and Japanese lanterns some experiment work at the Ridge Dancing and games occupied th Station addressed the club on the time, after which delicious refresh need of supporting the educational ments were served. Those presen system of the State. President J. W. were: Ernia Lunt, Camille Cazier, Boud was In charge of the meeting. Thelma Warner, Rnby Painter. Lol The members decided not to hold any Lunt, Edith Morgan, Lillian Worth more meetings until the first Monday Ington, Hannah Schofleld, Marie Cow in August. an, Emma Cole, Melba Anderson, Roy Lomax, Gean Ostler, Mynders, Golds Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Delllston and brough, Olen Cole, Gean Gadd, Shel family, and Mrs. Wllford Belliston, don Winn, Wm. Starr, Gordon Wood and family, motored to Provo yester. Louis Beagley, Rulon Cowan, Roger where they spent the day. They day of Edward honor the Lunt, guests returned home In the evening. Miller, and Elwood Rees, and th hostess Miss Sowby. County Recorder l',urdette Sperry and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John It Sperry and Mrs. Emily J. Sparry, returned home a fw dcys ago after a trip to Idaho Falls, Idaho where they visit ed with relatives. WATER PROJECT 0 THIS MORNING l ne following patriotic program will be held in the Tabernacle this morning, July 4th, to commence at 10.30 a. m. prompt. Selection Band Song: America, led by A. V. Pyper Prayer Bishop Thomas Bailey Song Stellman Cowan Scouts Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Miss Genevieve Grover Reading Miss Vivian Peterson Song Address A. V. Gadd ,. Ladies Chorus Song Benediction. 0 0 0 PATRIOTIC PROGRAM SCOUT TROOP OUTING TO PROVO CANYON PROGRAM IN DETAIL For (jroday) JULY 4th Judge Dilworth Woolley- - Taken Under Advlsemn't by the Court Right of Way in Dispute. . ANNOUNCE The News, Vol. 8, No. 27 Nephi, Juab County, Ujtah,. Friday, July 4th. 1924. The Times; Vol. 15, No. 27 LOCAL HAPPENINGS WEEKLY CROP AND WEATHER CROP Lorenzo Webb la down from The drought has become some attending to some court matters. what worse on the grazing ranges and dry land fields as there has been Angus Haynes, and Karl Haynes, no rain this week and temperatures came down from Salt Lake City to have continued moderately high. Irrigated corps continue to do very spend the holidays here. well, however, though a water A. V. Bracken went tn Locan Turk shortage of unusual proportions day on business' connected with the' seems imminent, and curtailments are already general. Light crops of experiment station. fruit are generally in fairly good Livestock continue to do Mrs. Enoch Burton came up from condition. Southern California on Monday even- fairly well except In the extreme ing's train from the south. Mrs. Bur- southera portion, where they are ton will visit with friends here for poor. Fruit is in fair condition at Tremonton and Brigham City, and a short time. good at Ogden, peaches being excepMrs. Paul Woods, and daughter tionally good at Ogden, where the Lucile of San Francisco, Calif., are cherry picking has begun. The sec growth of alfalfa Is a foot high gueBls this wet k at the home of Mr. ond at Ogden. Fruit conditions are ex and Mrs. W. J. Sells. cellent at Woods Cross. Sugar be"ts, Mrs. Bert Armstrong came over alfalfa and grains are doing fairly from Santaqulo yesterday to spend well In the Salt Lake Valley, but the 4th here. Mrs. Armstrong will some crops need more water than is Grains, fruit and hay be the guest of her parents Mr. and available. have suffered at Grantsvllle for want Mrs. Lorenzo Pace. of rain. Fruit Is doing only fairly Leslie Booth, who recently return- well in ftah County. Afalfa Is doing ed from Los AngeW-- s where lie has very well at Ieseret. as the weevils been attending school the paint few are not holding it back; the first cut in stack. The years, will take an examination next ting is nearly all has become more acute in Tuesday July 3th. before the Ulah drousht Valley and Irrigation State Dental Examiners. If success-fu- l the Sanpete In this examination he will be water is becoming scarce; much al Is burning, and the pen and eligible to practice dentistry In this falfa beet state. Mr. Neil Brough another Ne- sugar An crops arefirstsufferingof for al water. excellent crop phl student will also take the falfa has been gathered at Richfield; ' general crop conditions are fair. toward the nation Douglas Tolley delightfully enter- sheep are moving The ranges are in tained at a birthday party the fol- al forest range. are c'ryl"g up and bad shape springs Mildred Mcpherson, lowing guests: livestock Cedar at ari merely City; Rosemary Belliston. George Parks. n! Maxine Pay, Viola Worwood, Dora holding their own; a short crop af and Ruby Sperry, Jean and Delia falfa has been harvested. The ranriin poor and crops need rain badly Kendall, Winnie and Fred Sorenson, is Hamtilin Valley. Dry land crops n of Max Salt Price Dora, Gale, and are greatly In need o Monticello Lake City, and Thea,, Douglas Jean rain. and Billy Tolley. The Nebonlan Domestic Art Club held their weekly meeting at the High School Frldny evening. Th" time was spent In sowing and lesons by the girls present. The member were under the supervision of Mis Deon Belliston, club Bdvlor. The next problem to solve will be mend" ing hosiery. The J. A. Christensen Shoe sh has received a coat of paint the pa week which greatly improves its a Mat Shop was also greatly Improved accept or reject the project. He hopeful of a big revenue from water power that will be developed. L.any questions were ask id and answered during the- - course of the The urgent problem Tor meeting. the immediate present Is to look into and''examrneV thg- - prt'sehT "status of the water rights that will be affected and to make sure that the necessary water is available for diverting to this tilde of the mountain, it was sug Associgested that the Water-User- s ation, together with all of the farmers in the two counties, get back of the proposed sehme with a strong moral backing. A communication from Director William Peterson of the Agricultural College was read, in which it was stated that Prof. L. M. Winsor, and Mr. George D. Clyde, who will represent Prof. Peterson, could come to the county immediately to inspect the accumulated data and go over the ground, check up on the maps, charts, elevations, etc., and after returning to the College with this information, it will all be carefully gone over by Pro. Peterson ani confidential report will be written back to the county based on the data gathered as to whether or not the people should go Into the scheme. At the present time the proposed project appears feasible and it will be thoroughly investigated. .o s very TO MY FRIK.NDH AND J. C. PENNEY CO. PATRONS OF NEPHI AND VICINITY I desire to thank you and extend to you my hearty appreciation of your many .kind considerations, In all my dealings with you. Your fairness to your fellow man in the game of life, have made my four and one half years In your service very pleasant, short and profitably spent. I shall ever remember the good people of Nephl with kindly thoughts to Ncphi's kiddies one and all 1 wlnh to say good-byMay God's richest blessings be yours is my earnest prayer. I believe I need make no exception when I say, I know more kids both large and small than any man In Nephl. By them I have been playfully called everything from "Andy Gump" to ail the names they read about In their funny papers. To me this Is a very great pleasure In life, and a treasure that neither money nor power can buy. I sincerely hope It will Ijc my good fortune to meet you ik in after you have grown Into Andy Again '.Jumps and Mins yourselves. my stay In your city has i.een rJl too short I assure you my of where I go, or wh future home will ev?ntually be; I shall never fail to give a cheerful boost for the big roomy West, the land I learned to love so well. Very sincerely, Tpc-at'ii- t-- i E. L. MILL...;. Attorney Claude Bake,, of Eureka, recently with a coat of pslnt. Let the Utah, was ovr r to Nephi Tuesday and good work go on. Paint Up and Wednesday . being counsel for .Mr. 11 case. Clean Up is the slogan this year Kussell, in the Webb-llus- |