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Show Nephi The Wheat City" The Times, Vol. 16, 4 : : : ,vr l. 131 . Chief of Finland and Daughter . Platform Adopted At The Democratic County Convention 1. We, the representatives of the Democratic Party of Juab County in County Convention assembled, renew our allegiance to the principles of democratic government as given to the world by Jefferson and Madison. In this year which marks the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the, nation's history we assert it to be the solemn obligation of every citizen enjoying the freedom of this land to pledge himself to the principles of equality and democracy advocated by the founders of the country. We affirm our abiding faith In those principles and pledge ourselves to work for their advancement. 2. We endorse and commend to the consideration of the voters of Juab County the platform adopted by the State Democratic Convention, and heartily endorse and pledge our loyal support to the candidates presented to the voters of Utah for United States Senator, Justice of the Supreme Court and Congressman. 3. We endorse the business-lik- o administration of the State Government by his excellency Governor Georgo H. Dorn, and particularly 'commend his valiant fight for the protection of the State's rights to its school lands. 4. We commend the democratic of Juab County for their economy, efficiency and conscientious attention to the duties of their offices. 5. We pledge- - the candidates to be named at this convention to a office-holde- rs policy of etrict economy in tneir handling of public funds and demand of them that they shall keep In mind the burden under which taxpayer of the state are laboring and shall strive to eliminate all unnecessary expenditures. 6. We stand for the unqualified and unhyphenated support of the constitution and laws of the United Slates and of the State of Utah and demand of the candidates named at this convention a pledge to uphold and diligently work for the enforcement of the laws of the land. North Ward Sunday School Conference Next Sunday Nephi North ward Sunday school conference will be held next Sunday There will le two sessions, one at 1030 a. m. and one at 2:00. p. m. The Sunday school officers are very dnsirouR,that as many of the parents as, possible be at both sessions. A special program Is being arrange:! which will be of Interest to both children and parents. "The Wheat City 10, No. 42 JUAB COUNTY REPUBLICANS HOLD JUDGES OF ELECTION ed APPOINTED Orme Commissioner SATURDAY Eureka Gets 2 Year Commissioner, Representative and Sheriff. ed -- Mrs. Nina Goodman Vickers,' wife of Lacey P. Vickers, died Wednesday evening at a Salt Lake hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held in the stake tabernacle Sunday afternoon at. 2:30 o'clock. On account of the funeral at 2;0 the regular Sunday afternoon meeting in the three wards will commence at one o'clock. Mrs. Vickers was born at Nephi, February 9th, 1888, being the daughter of Thomas and Mary Alice Goodman. She was married to Lacey P. Vickers in January, 1910,' to which union two children have been born. The children are: Alice, age 12, and Gerald, age 10 years. The deceased graduated from the' Nephi high school in May, 190 9. She has been an active church worker in different church organizations since her early life. Besides her. husband and chilren. she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Alice Goodman, and numerous other relatives. ht 4 '';,.'i'VVs Vj The regular meeting of the Juab county commissioners was held last Saturday. All (hree commissioners being present. The main item disposed of was the appointment of election judges, and selecting the polling places, as follows: Nephi, number one Judges; Clarence Warner, Lester Belfiston and Joseph Cowan. Voting place. Old Viiker'8 home on Main street. Nephi, number two Judges, Jas. U. Riches. Jacob Gibson and John Kendall. Voting place, County Court House. Nephi number three Judges: Louis Garrett, W. P. Gadd and A. J. Gowers. Voting place. North Ward Amusement Hall. Mills Judges: A. L. Curtiss, John t Williams and W. O. Orgill. Voting place, School house. Levan Judges: H. R. Francom Above are pictured Dr. LauiJ. Kristiun Icelander, the President of Jackman and Lorenzo Mangel- Miss Lisa Ray summer at his with Maja their home Relander, daughter. Finland, on the island of Kultaranta, which means the "Golden Coast." Three months son. Voting place. Court House. of every year the Finnish President resides at this summer palace, which it surrounded by beautiful gardens and Is close to the sea. Jj; LADIES REPUBLICAN BOARD OF EDUCATION Nephi . w CONVENTION IN EUREKA MONDAY County Treasurer, Assessor MRS. NINA G. VICKERS And Recorder Are DIED IN SALT LAKE A. V. Gadd Nominated Commissioner. year term, Earl DunD, Mammoth; Treasurer JUiss Ida Parkes, Nephi; Clerk, J. Herman Vickers, Nephi; Attoney, Wm. A. C: Bryan,' Nephi; Assessor, Joel Taylor, Nephi; Sheriff, H. E. McCla4n, Eureka; Surveyor, V. E. Ekloff, Eureka. Ashby Snow, Democratic nominee for United States Senate, and Judge George Christensen were in attendance at the convention, and gave short talks. At the conclusion of the convention John C. Hall, present county with V. M. chairman, was Foote County secretary: The County committee, which is composed of the various precinct chairman of the county is empowered to fill any and all vacancies that may occur in thp . county ticket. . ....... ii The News, Vol. COUNTY TICKET HERE THURSDAY ar r it i Nephi, Juab County, Utah, Friday, October 15th, 1926 DEMOCRATS NOMINATE COMPLETE - ui J No. 42 The Democratic county convention convened in Nephi Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The convention was called to order by J. C. Hall, temporary chairman, with John W. Andrews secretary. After the appointment of the various committees, adjournment was taken. A motion was made that the temporary chairman and temporary secretary be made permanent. The motion carried. The committee on credentials, platform, 'resolutions and organizations, reported, when the convention at 1:30 p. m- A copy of the platform is being printed in this issue. Nominations were then declared in order, an the following is the .list of those nominated: Representative to the State Legislature, Robert A. Wilkins, Silver City; county commisterm, A. V. Gadd, sioner, four-yetwo- Nephi; county commissioner, xr- - ' FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE NEPHI BASEBALL CLUB FOR 1926 SEASON HOLD REGULAR SESSION The board of Education of Juab School District held a meeting last The following Tuesday evening. members were present: Harry Foote, James H. Ockey, J. H. Lunt and Raphael Garfield. It was decided that all of the board members, and the clerk, who could do so, should attend the State School Board meeting, to be held in Salt Lake City,. October 21st .and- - 22nd. ; Requisitions submitted by Superintendent Calvin S. Smith, were approved and allowed. The president and clerk were auth-- ' orized to borrow the necessary funds to pay current expenses, prior to the payment of taxes. Superintendent Smith was author ized to take care of the School Census, which will be taken between October 15th and 31st. Miss Mabel Sperry was authorized to take the primary exhibit for Juab School district to the Utah Educational association convention. The exhibits will be held in the Hotel Utah. The board approved the plan to have three sets of horseshoe pitching courts, which will be built Just east of the high school building. The work will be under the supervision of Coach Durham. MRS. ALFRED LUNT CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY 85 season RECEIPTS j tickets at $4.50 ....$382.50 Dance given ..' Picture show Gate receipts Baseballs sold j..'.. 59.00 . DEMOCRATS OPEN CAMPAIGN THURSDAY 14.15 719.51 Apportioned from Central Utah-League on season tickets .. Left over from 1925 season. 6.00 I . 52.94 21.13 The Democrats of Juab Comity opened their political campaign Thursday evening, with a large rally in f na Vonta tha.tra Qnrl n. .vullv Ju Alfred Lunt celebrated her 80th birthday. A family dinner was served to forty-siof the immediate family, at the home of her daugghter, Mrs. C. H. Grace. A feature of the dinner was a large birthday cake, decorated with eighty candles, which the guest of honor was called upon to light. Mrs. Priscllla Pitt Lunt was born In WHIenhall. England, October 10th. 1846, and at the age of seventeen preceeded the rest of her family in immigrating to Utah, sailing from Liverpool May 21st, 1864, on the sailing-vess"General McClellam." She crossed the plains in the William S. Warner company, of 150 wagons. Mrs. Lunt came directly to Nphl, where she has resided since her arrival on October 9th, 1864. She married the late Alfred Lunt, December 8th, 1865, and they celebrated their golden wedding in 1915. To this union five chilren were born, all of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. C. H. Grace, Geo. W. Lunt, and J. E. Lunt of Nephi; S. J. Lunt and A. O. Lunt of Salt Lake City. There are thirty grand children children. and thirteen The guests attending the celebration were: Mr. and Mrr. S. J. Lunt; Fred, Clinton, Mabel and Alden Lunt of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Lunt Is now an ordinance worker In the Mantl Temple, where she has been for the past several x The ladies Republican club met at the County Court house on Thursday evening. The large court room was filled to capacity. The purpose of the meeting was to elect officers for the coming two years; and keen interest was manefest on the part of all in the coming election. Short talks were made by County chairman James Garrett, Jr.; J. M. Christensen, Precinct chairman, and J ud?eJThoH,H, emiSiaslzed theAaef that there should be no "mud slinging;" that both parties had nominated good men and women for the respective offices and it was now up to the people to vote 7 their convicitions. The following officers were elect ed: Mrs. John S. Cooper, Honorary President; Mrs. Harry Beagley, Pres ident; Mrs. Elsie Sldwell, First vice- president; Mrs. Amy Warner, second Burton-Aik-epeakeT- V Gate change.depogited--lJO,ajrUni;e- d Sttee 8enaTo"rrWm.' H." Total receipts $1426.23 Hon. Ashby Snow, candidate King, DISBURSEMENTS for United States Senator, and Judge ; Moroni Orchestra $ 34.00 George Christensen and Ephraim 2.0,0 Arlington Hall Bergeson, were the speakers. Each ' 1.00 of them discussed the current camStamps "" Central Utah League Forfeit paign topics of the day. 32.62 Money The main speech of the evening 7.06 was Rain Insurance given by Senator King, who took 18.10 Grace Garage bill for 1921.... up National issues. 1.00 Lease on ball park . ''. Mrs. Gwen Downs Suits, shoes, batts, labor on r. secretary-treasureball park, flag pole, and;, '".' Advisory. Com 341.15 WEEK'S HAPPENINGS AT mittee: Mrs. Zina Stanley, Mrs. David canyon party ' 17.50 Cazier, Mrs.. Rose Lunt; Programme Telephone calls NEPHI HIGH SCHOOL Committee: Mrs. Deon Times-New24.00 Booth, Miss advertising Helen Cowan, Mrs. Lucille Cowan 47.50 Paid Umpires 59.55 Paid Visiting teams Lunt; Refreshment Committee: Airs 31.35 Louis Cooper, Mrs. John S. Cowan Meals the. program given by Assembly Paid to Central Utah League Oral Expression department, under Mrs. Ethel Irons; Social Committee: 153.00 the direction of Miss Neville was as Mrs. Joseph Worthington, Mrs. W. G. on season ticket sale 50. 8C follows: song, Gas for trips America, student body; Orme, Mrs. A. J. Gowers; Member 269.50 prayer, Nello Sudweeks; readinij, ship Committee: Ms. Geo. O. Ostler Paid Players 88.35 What Our D. F. Winn, For baseballs Flag Means to Us and Mrs. Henry Painter, Mrs. 15.00 Doctor bills Pledge to Flag, Vincent Ord; read- Mrs. Jas. Garrett Mrs. Ellas Worwood. Check on Delta bank for 1924 ing, Columbus, Ellen Cole; retold 5.50 The next meeting is scheduled for made good story. Life of Columbus, Nina Chap- 57.20 in bank Blance. cash reading, Christopher Colombo, next Tuesday evening, October 19th. pell; Drawu for change for gate .... 170.00 Florence Chase; musical duet, Mill-re- d at 7:30 o'clock. All Republican lad $1426.23 Total Ellison and Max Ellison; song, ies are urged to be present. A. W. CLYDE, Sec'y. Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, s, students. On October 10th, Mrs. CLUB ELECT OFFICERS COURSE TO BE.GIVEN IN HANDICRAFT WORK Miss; Elizabeth Roe, representative of the Dcnnison Manufacturing vice-preside- sec.-trea- ox-tea- m Mr. out-of-to- pat-preside- nt ar ar ' Nephir ";' A motion was passed at the close of the convention, giving the county committee power to fill any vacancy that may occur on the ticket. The Republican county central committee is as follows: James Garrett, Jr., chairman; J. E. Lunt, secLeretary; Committee: Alma Dalby, Fred M. Nephi; Christensen, van; J. Nance, Mona; C. E. Huisn, Jfiurew, E. R. Earl Mclntyre, Mammoth; : ' .: - Higginson, Silver City. Platform Adopted At The Itepublican County Convention 1. The .representatives of the asRepublican Party of Juab county aphereby sembled in convention, proved the platform adopted by the State convention and Republican it a part of the platmake and adopt form of this convention, and we expressly ralify the nomination of the Hon. Reed Smoot, of the Hon. Don B. Colton and the Hon. Ellas Hansen. 2. We are justly proud of the administration of Calvin splendid as President of the United Coolidge States. His record as president is an example of honesty of purpose, statesmanship and wisdom. His life is characterized by the homely virtues of which the American people are proud. His conduct in office, his inslsltance upon economy in public affairs .his efforts at constructive development, of American enterprise, have won the respect and of all classes of the citizens of the United States of America. 3. We endorse and approve the work being carried on in Congress by Senator Reed Smoot, and Congressman Don B. Colton, for tax reductions; for the aid and assistance given to the dependents of the war veterans; for tariff laws that will protect Utah lead, silver and other precious metals, sheep, wool, sugar and rattle industries; for their work iu the interest of the pensions for the veterans of the Indian wars, the n war and the great World war, and for their work and efforts in supporting all reclamation and irrigation jsojects in the west. 4. We especially point with pride to Senator Smoot's legislative record. The congressional records disclose the fact that all of the bills Introduced by Senator Smoot In the twenty-thre- e years that he has been In the senate, approximately 16 per cent have been enacted Into law. This Is a splendid tribute to the energy and forcefulness of his efforts In legislation when it is realized that per cent of all only about of the bills Introduced In congress . far-sight- ed The student body court have began to take action. Ned Ostler as chief of police has appointed several secret service men to look out for the Interests of the school, and to help enforce the laws of the constitution of the N. II. S. All students found disobeying these laws will b3 reported to the chief of police and punished accordingly. The "Boosters" of the N. H. S. elected their officers Monday noon, and Mary Morgan was elected president, Florence Chase With and Wanda Petty these excellent leaders they Intend to do a worthy work to boost the school and Its activities. Mr. James Eager was a visitor of the N. II. 8. He is In charge of tne Agricultural department In SiiKar company, will be in Nephi, October 18th, 19lh and 20th, during which time she will give instructions in handicraft work, including lampshade making, sealing wax art, crepe paper flowers, crepe paper costumcr, weaving with crepe paper rope how to make table and party favors, also the decorating of halls and booths. The course will be given under the auspices of the Juab Stake Y. L. M. I. A., and a" ladies who are interested In this work are invited to meet in the assembly room of the City. Our high school Is Issuing a schooi Nephi City hull on October 18th, at "The N. II. S. Clarion". Their paper, 4:00 p. in. The course will be givfirst copy will be Issued Monday, to en free of charge. the great delight of th student?. This will be an excellent thing for Given For Surprise Party the school; boosting It In every way. J. W. Paxman The staff are working very hard to make this paper a suecees. great-gran- d The ladles of the Nephi Chapter The English department have been of the Service Star Legion enter- having a contest for the best pbhij tained at a surprise party Wednes- on "Loyalty to a School Paper." Hel day evening in honor of Mrs. Jamei en Mangelnon was the winner of the W. Paxman. at her home. Thirty-fiv- e content; her paper belnst chosen out. ladies were present. The evening of many other very good essays. A Parent-Tenrhewas spent In playing games. Intermeeting wns N. II. spersed with music. Deliclons refresh- held Thursday evening In the ments were served to those presrnt. S. auditorium. years. An Inter-clas- s lennls match wUI Mrs. Paxman Is the Immediate The ladles of the Service of the local organization, be given at the tennis court next Star and she will leave in the near future week. Legion are holding a "Silver Tea Florence Chae Reporter this afternoon at the City Hall. for a mlnslon to England. el The Republican county convention sheld at Eureka last Monday, where a complete county ticket was nominated. James Garrett Jr., coun ty chairman, called the convention .toorder, and J. E. Lunt, county secretary, acted as secretary. After the organization of the various commit tees, adjournment was taken. The convention on was addressed by Congressman Don B. Colton, who gave an able address on the campaign Issues now before the people of the country. The report of the committees on credentials was then adopted, which showed that twenty-seve- n delegates were present. The report on permanent organi zation and order of business was then adopted, the temporary organization being made permanent. The committee on platform and resolutions then presented a copy of the platform, which is rerewith published." Nominations were then called for. and each candidate being chosen by acclamation. The ticket as nominat ed is as follows: For representative in the state legislature, George Ryan, Eureka; counterm, ty commissioner, four-yeterm, W. G. Orme, Nephi; two-yeJohn Donnelly, Eureka; sheriff, M. M. Kaighn, Eureka; clerk, James H. Ockey, Nephi; treasurer, William Burton, Nephi; recorder, LeRoy Mona; assessor, James H. Ellison, Nephi; attorney, P. J. San-def- s, "NepKlf survelror; J7 H. Carter, , wa DON B. COLTON OPENS REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN Congressman Don D. Colton opened the Republican campaign in this city Tuesday evening, when he gave a talk at the Venice theatre. He also visited Levan, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Colton discussed the current issues of the campaign, also encouraging the people to return Senator Reed Smoot to the United States Senate. s. EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TROUT ARE PLANTED Eighteen thousand Rainbow fing-erlin- g trout were planted in Sat: Creek canyon last Friday. These trout were the first to be planted in the canyon stream this season. Jack Tingey, deputy game commissioner was in charge of the shipment of fish. Spanish-America- Mrs. W. J. Allen entertained the Woodbine club at her home Wednesday evening. After an enjoyable time delicious refreshments were served. Those presnt were: Mrs. Ralph Carter, Mrs. Ixonard Linton, one-haMrs. K. 1. Park, Mrs. Stanley Jar-ret- t, Mrs. Ed. Chase, Mrs. Harry ever become laws. lilark, Mrs. Perry Hall, Miss Fannie 5. We favor a Head. Mrs. James R. Stanley, Mrs. J. M. Clirisfenson, Mrs. Grant Allen adequate to insure Mr:. Melvin Rer,j of Rupert. Idaho', of the mineral and (Contlnued on and the hostess Mrs. W. J. Allen. lf protective tariff the development agricultural In- page eight) |