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Show I A HOME PAPER FOR 1 t DEVOTED THE INTERESTS OF JUA3 I HOME PEOPLE TO t Nephi, Juab County, JLJtah. Friday October 23rd 1925 The Times, Vol. 15, No. 41. REPORT OF JUAB COUNTY AUDIT Mileage Paid Is Too High cording To Auditors Surplus At Close of Year Suf- Ac- ficient Without Tax Levy. The following report of the Juab County audit is taken from the Salt Lake Tribune of Wednesday. "A number of unusual conditions in connection witft the financing and the records of Juab county ore disclosed in a report of an aud:t made company of by the Gddard-Abbe- y this city. Copy of the report has been filed with John E. Holden, state auditor. $42,000. "You could have omitted to make any tax levy for 1925 for county purposes," say the auditors, "and still have been practically, if not altogether, on a cash basis at the end of 1926. "When we say on a cash basis we mean with your 1920 tax moneys unexpended at the end of the year and available for the payment of 1927 expendtures." "Total deposits as of June 30th amounted to $192,050, plus. Depository bonds were only $97,500. It was found that a bond of $75,00 had been cancelled by mistake but the com ment is niEfde that; bofh county treas-- j urer and county auditor should see d that all county funds are kept by depository bonds. "Several items in the records of Deputy Sheriff Christison the auditors could not follow into the county funds. A list was left with the auditor. "The auditors devoted a considerable part of the report to a consideration of interest on deposits. Items reported two years ago remain unpaid by the banks, it is reported. Morover. funds that were drawing 4 per cent interest are now drawing only 2 per cent. The commentlu. JJiis quotat.. mav be gummed-uion: "It appears' that the county has had more than $100 000 on constant deposit since November, 1923. at 2 per cent interest. Without doubt a higher rate than this can be procured on a time deposit even though public funds must be protected by depository bonds furnished by the cov-ert- Rejuvenated to Help the Keds REPUBLICAN TICKET IS NOMINATED r The Republican city conventon was held Friday evening at the County Courthouse. Robert Winn was chosen as chairman and Harry Beagley secretary. The following ticket was nominated to be voted for at municipal election to be held Tuesday, November 3rd. E. R. Forrest, mayor; H. D. Golds-lirougfour year term councilman; J. M .Christensen. J. Walter Paxman. David F. Winn, two year Miss Rhetta term councilmen; Sperry city recorder; Mrs. Leah Chase city treasurer. IT stressed, especially when, through change in administration, there he a transfer of property." l to ri4 1 :5:Fl , , JJ "tH ) 'X- T &Ki - ! . (he big demand for seed. By following the bre?ent careful methods of farming and keeping the fields free from rye it will only be a matter of a few years until the greater part of the crop produced on the ridge will be sold for seed. JUAB COUNTY FIRE DESTROYS J LEVAN'S BUDGET SHEDS AT MONA OF NEWS ITEMS Fire destroyed the corrals, shedit r Ward conference was held in Le- a van. Sunday, a large crowd being in and coops, a stack of straw, largo quantity of corn at the home attendance. Bishop E.- P. .Peterson of W. H. Piatt Tuesday afternoonj presided. Music was furnished by 75 The origin of the fire is unknown. the school chorus numbering Mr. Piatt was in the yard shuakiug people under the. direction of Earl corn at the.iinie.. He heard. crick fit:. Beck fipcompanied ing on the opposite side of the sheds Stake and ward reports were made and discovered the fire, but it had by ' the following offcers: President already gained such headway that he A. H. Belliston; T. H. Burton also of found it impossible to smother the the Stake Presidency; Mrs. Maude flames. Forrest, president of the Juab Stake Relief Society; Lorenzo Mr. Ephraim. Coombs of LaJara, Young Men's Mutual; Thelma Colorado, has been spending a few Jackman, Young Ladies Mutual; S. days here this week visiting at the P. Taylor, Sunday school; Mrs. Mary home of his sister-in-laMrs. Sar- E. Gardner, Relief Society; report of ah A. Newton. the w'drk "at Mills, by presiding officer, Curtis; Eric Peterson, ' religion .Mrs. Enos Brimhall of Provo is class. spending a few days here visiting The musical numbers consisted of at the home of her parents. a trombone quartet by Joseph Christ ensen, John L. Mortensen. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kay and fam Gardner and E. A. Beck; vocal trio ily of Eureka visited relatives in by Henrietta Christensen, Vinnie Mona this week. Chr&tensen, Edith Peterson, accompanied by Fern Bosh, who also renMrs. Emma E. Kay and daughter dered a sacred number. Rheta of Provo, were in Mona for a few days last week. Primaries of both parties have been held the past week and the folMiss Millie Kay of Vernal was in have been placed In Mona visiting relatives and friends lowing tickets the field: for a few days this week. Republican ticket: Edgar Chrlst-enseji- ,' president of Board; Floyd The Relief Society officers enter Andrew Reuben Mangelson. Bosh, tained the members of that organizboard Poulsen, Rosequlst, Seymore ation at a social last Friday evening. A program was given, games were members. Democrats:- Richard Gardner, prewere and refreshments played of Board; Soren Christensen. sident served to about thirty members. Leonard Frnncom. Christian Winter, hoard members. - FARM CENSUS The following statement gives some of the results of the 1925 government farm census for Juab County: Total number of farms in the county, 479; Operated by the owners, 43S; managers, 4, and tenants, 37. Value of land and buildings, $3,645.-57Lands alone, $3 116,770.00. Buildings, $528,803.00. Livestock on farms: Horses, 3,875; mules, 218; cattle, 12,213. The latter are apportioned as follows: beef cows, 4,361; other beef cattle, .6,593; dairy cows, 882; other dairy cattle, 377. Swine, total number 1,069. The total farm acreage in Juab The principal county is 153,241. crops produced are Oats, Wheat, Hay In the year Sugar beets, apples. 1924, there was 386 acres of land 0 planted to oats which produced buhel3. From 15,310 acres planted to wheat in the same year there were 201,113 bushels produced. Only 538 acres were planted to sugar beets last year, the yield being 1.791 tons. 10.991 acres of hay land produced In 1924 19,257 tons. There were 5 3 29 bearing apple trees in the county last season which produced 20.475 bushels. 3. 11,-96- - Man-gelso- n, - MB Stake and Local Union Christian Christensen and Meeting Next Sunday spent the week end at .Manti Mrs. Lavern Bowles entertained Social Friends club Friday eventhe NEPHI MONDAY ing. The time was pleasantly spent in sewing after which a dainty luncheon was served to the following Judge T. II. Burton opened the guests: Mrs. Angus Haynes, Mrs Clco October ttrm of the Fifth District Read, Mrs. Delos Haynes, Mrs. Sylvia Peters. Mrs. George H. O.itler, and court In this city Monday. In the case of Clara B. Haynes vs the hostess Mrs. Bowles. James O. Haynes, in which the de fendant was charged with contempt of court and which occupied consld erable time this week, was ordered OCTOBER 27 LAST by the court to pay the sum of $50 by Nov. 1st. and $75.00 by January DAY TO REGISTER 1st, 1928. The plaintiff was award ed the care and control of the minor children, hilt the defendant was allowed to visit them at reason All those who want to cast their able hours. The case was thpn vote In the coming city election continued for the present term. The will have to see that they are parties are residents of Eureka. properly registered, for If their name is not on the registry list they will not be permitted to vote. Mrs. J. II, Lunt and son Burnell According to law, Tuesday, Octrnotoredto Salt Lake Saturday. ober 27th, one week before elect-IoIs the last day for registratMrs. H. J. Smith has returned to ion and those who are not absoluher home In San Francisco after a tely certain that they are registshort visit with her mother Mrs. John ered ought to look over the list Worwood. held open for Inspection by the registration agents and correct Deer hunting opened Tuesday. any omissions or mistakes. rscrrl-wWHIIh Bryan and Karl t'larldgn rame of Xeplil Jour n family Utah. Charged With Misappropria tion of Public Funds Hearing In District Court Case Is Being Continued. Former Juveuiio Judge Wm. S. Willes for several years in charge of the Juvenile courts of this district was brought before Judge T. H. Bur two year term councilmen; Marton at the regular term of court tha E. Vickers, city recorder; which opened here Monday. Judge Sarah M. Brown, city treasurer. Willes was charged with misappropriating the sum of $25 which had been paid to him by Ernest Bush, and which it is charged in the complaint nad never been accounted for In the report of the defendant. Judge Willes entered a plea of not guitly and the case was continued for the niesent. The State of Utah is represented in the case bv G. At a meeting of the City Council Hunter Lunt, and County Attorney held Tuesday evening the Judges of Will L. Hoyt, whi'T the defendant is in election were appointed and polling looking after his own interests court. places designated for the municipal election to be held here Tuesday, November 3rd. The following is the ATTKXDS Miss Rita Schofield. Miss Margaret Linton, and Miss Eva Winn, spent Saturday in Provo where they attended the B. Y. U. celebration, also witnessed the football game between Provo and Colorado college. The Relief Society has been reorganized with the following officers: Mary E. Gardner, president; Tulla Peterson, 1st counselor; Grace Christensen. 2nd Counselor; Lizzie Taylor, secretary treasurer. The reGerald Pyper and 1mm Gardner, tiring officers were given a hearty were guccessful In killing a deer this vote of thanks for the services they week. Edgar Park and George Wil- have rendered. They were: Annie son, also secured one each. Poulsen, president; Tena Stephen son and Helen Hansen counselors. Sheriff Dan Martin was over from Eureka Monday to attend the gof court here. open-I- n ii Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Forrest to Salt Lake yesterday couple of days visit. ed list: District number 1. Robert Lomax, George W. Garrett, John Belliston. F. Hall. Mark Bigle'r. District F. C. Chapman George Belliston. Polling Place, The New City Hall. District number 3. Stephen Boswell Henry Garrett. Roy Bowles. Polling Place, North Ward Amusement Hall An ordinance was also passed at the meeting incrasing the salary of the City Recorder to $60.00 per month, and the City Treasurer to $50.00 yer month, effective January 1st, 1926. motor- for a The preliminary program Sunday evening In Mutual was as follows Piano solo. Francis Benedict; talk on Mutual work by Edgar Christen en: cornet and trombone duet, by Continued on page eight MARRIED IN SALT LAKE TEMPLE THURSDAY Polling Place, I. O. O. number 2. ENTERTAINMENT A BIG SUCCESS The two days entertainment given the South ward Tuesday and Wednesday was a success from a social and financial standpoint. Tuesday, about five hundred people were fed the bounteous things of life. In the evening the Kiwanis club members Durand wives attended In a body. ing the noon meal the high school orchestra rendered sweet music, under the direction of Prof. Engar. Harry Beagley Impersonated "Aunt Het," and the Worthington sisters In pave several vocal selections. the evening a dance was given in the Arlington which wm largely attended Wednesday afternoon the high scohol band entertained at a concert in front of the ward meeting house after which sports were arranged by T. O. Durham. The children also enjoyed a dance at the Arlington. Wednesday evening two one act plays were staged which were put over In excellent style before an audience which filled every available seat in the meeting house. Much credit I? due the various committees for the good work that was done by them in bringing success to the undertaking. by Welsh Gleemen Please Audience Joseph Stephenson who has been living in Carbon county has moved The people of Nephi were treated back to Levan to make his home. to an excellent musical feast by the Mrs. Arvilla Taylor and children Dr. Bowen Royal Welsh Gleemen at The of Gunnison. Utah, have been visit- the Tabernacle last evening. ensemble singing was thrilling and ing in Levan this week. their work throughout was of the Allan Johnson and family of Rich- hlchest order. The intonation and field, have been visiting here with phrasing were remarkable. No strain Mrs. Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ing after effect, but everything so natural and spontaneous. The con Fred McClure. ductor must have worked hard to Prof. Mrs. Evan Sehpherd entertained a attain such splendid results. flXKBDATIOX AT l. Y. V. SATlRDtV number of relatives and friends Tues Gethln Davisj Is an expert accompan not day the occasion being Mrs. Shep- ist, but toas a solo player he did The such good advantage. oppear herd's birthday. The regular monthly stake priesthood and auxiliary convention will be held in the high school building next Sunday afternoon October 25th at 2 p. m. On account of this meeting there will be no afternoon meetings In the wards. The regular sacrament meeting will he held Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. in with the M. I. A. i Miffrnjfet it 5 , 'ltl-iri- The Democrats of this city held their city convention Saturday afternoon. V. M. Foote was chosen as chairman, and A. V. Pyper secretary. The following ticket was placed in nomination to be voted for November 3rd: Thomas Bailey, mayor; G. R. Judd four year term councilman; I. M Tetty, A. W. Clyde, Russ Hawkins JUDGE IN COURT OF ELECTION sixty-eifl- MUS. U1VKKX ItOWLKS KXTKHTAIXS LAWKS IS NOMINATED FORMER JUVENILE APPOINT JUDGES That seed wheat grown in this section is becoming known throughout the state has been fully demonstrated the past month, and at the present time practically all the certiOrders fied .wheat has been sold. have been received from all over the state, from Cache Valley on the Clara Zetkln, "grandmother": of the German Communists, north, to Teasdale, and other places in the south. Much of this business eara old, has Just submitted to a ' rejuvenation operation by Dr. Serge has been due in a measure to the Voronoft, the gland specialist. Soviet Commissioner of Health Semashko, in the operation, said that Communism advertising the Levau ridge received expressing pleasure over the success Of the health of the experienced fighters on "Wheat Day." The wonderful must do everything possible to preserve ' ' , crops that were viewed by visitors on who were dying of old age. that day left an impression, hence COURT OPENED IN In with a good sized specimen early in the afternoon of the opening day. DEMOCRATIC TICKET IN BIG DEMAND ...... allowed of 12 to 15 cents Is excessive "The Importance of having an in ventory of all public property is fi 1 A;A SEED WHEAT 1- -2 banks.'' "The deposit was with the First National Bank of Nephi. "As he law stands," say the auditors, "the treasurer would appear to have no option but to require the payment of interest of at least 2 per cent on all deposits, and it would appear that the county auditor is not Juptified in approving such receipts, except as figured in accordance with the law thereon. All other counties, cities and school districts that we have audited are receiving interest on daily deposits figured on the basis that we have used in computing the interest due you." "This now amount, to more than $800, even on a 2 per cent rate. "The auditors believe the mileagt lil i h, "It discloses, anions other things that thfi general fund operating balance as of June 30, last was nearly The News, Vol. 9, No. 41 A wedding of local interest took place last Thursday in the Salt Lake Temple, when Miss Viola Worthing-to- n was Joined in marriage to Mr. James H. Ockey. The bride is the daughter of Mr. George Worthtng-to- n, and has been prominent in rhurch, musical and social affaris in this city. She has a host of friends who will wish her the greatest of Joy and happiness in her future life. The bridegroom is a worthy citizen of the community and at the present time is a member of the Board of Education of this district. This paper Joins in extending to them" hearty wishes.-- congratulations V- - .and best RED CROSS RECEIVES CALL FOR SWEATERS The local chapter of the Red Cross has received a call from headquar ters for ten sweatesr which they have accepted. They are now asking for volunteers to do tht work. Any one wishing to aid in this worthy enterprise can obtain the desired in- formaton from Mrs. Wilford Cole, who has the work In charge. The sweaters are wanted at once and the officers of the chapter would like an early response to this appeal. TEACHERS ATTENDING STATE CONVENTION On account of the Utah Education al convention being held In Salt Lake City the schools of this city closed Wednesday afternoon for the remainder of the week. Practically all the teachers of the district are In attendance at the meetings being held In the above city. The convention opened yesterday morning and will continue until Saturday evening. COUNTRY STORE AT VENICE MAKES HIT The Country Store being operated each Thursday night at the Venice theatre by Mr. Sam Connell, is making a hit with a large number of people. Mr. Connell Is an expert in this kind of entertainment and will no doubt continue to draw a l"-audience eacb week during the life of the contract. An advertisement in work of the Indlvidaal soloists was another part of this paper givfs In nearly perfect and many encores detail the prizes to be awarded. were called for to which response was made. Such a body of singers are entitled to success which we have GOOD PARADE STAGED no reason to doubt that thev will attain during their Itlnery. MONDAY BY PRIMARY The Tabernacle choir and Stake Presidency are to be congratulated on bringing to Nephl such a worth while entertainment. The parade given Monday afternoon by the officers, teachers, and .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoyt of Roose children of the primary associations velt, Utah, visited with relatives In of the three wards of this city was this city yesterday. very good. The parade pictured phafs of pioneer life and the Journey Mrs. Julia Hoyt went to Ephraim to the west. A large number took Wednesdav for a short visit with re part in the affair and It was highly creditable to all roncerned. latives. ge |