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Show jb. m Volume 45 By the Editor Nephi, Juab Counfy, Utah, January 1954 7th, SINGLE COPY 10c A, o Number I f, County Water Mew School Milling Users Group Open Moose, Pediculous Suggested Mr The death rate today is anything above 83 miles an hour. Come Friday night, the boys b the Crimson and Gold uniforms of Juab high will meet their first foes in the Nebo Division basketball play for the 1954 season. With a mediocre record during the preseason play, the "Wasps" are by no means the top ranking team in t of the the division, in the but the're the top sportswriters, ranking team for some 400 students of the JHS and for the townspeople of Nephi, Mona and view-poin- The need for a strong county users organization was stressed by Thos, YV. Jensen. Sec retary of the Utah Water Users Association at a meeting of the txmnty water Users held last "iurr V 4 ' X - 3 City Officials Take Office Monday Most any woman could add eral years to her life by merely telling the truth. sev- At brief but impressive ceremonies at the City Hall Monday noon, R. E. Winn took the oath of office as Mayor of Nephi City. Judge Will L. Hoyt of the Fifth Judicial District administered the oath in the presence of the City Council and a few additional, including Mrs. Winn. Councilmen J. A. Burton and Clarence II. Warner also were sworn into office at the ceremonies, Councilmen E, Rulon Brough, George Johnson and Eugene Lunt are holdover members of the coun- reg There are always more ideas people to criticize new people ready to criticize new ideas than to think them up. reg Learn to be gay and cheerful and trouble will soon give you up as a bad job. reg As this issue goes to press members of the Nephi Chamber of Commerce are in session at their first annual meeting. .We're mighty proud of the accomplishments of the Nephi Chamber of Commerce during its first year (almost) of existence, and pledge our 100 per cent support to this fine organization during the tuture. reg Years' resolution? all New If were laid end to end they wouldn't reach to the first of February. Kiwanis Club Studies 1954 cil. ft ii V H i, I J? Monday noon, R. E. Vinn took the of oath of office as Mayor Nephi. Upper. Oath Is administered Seated are Councilmen Eugene Lunt,, Will L Hoyt. by Judge E. Rulon Brough, Clarence H. Warner and J. A. Burton. Lower; Mayor Winn receives congratulations from Mayor P. L Jones, retiring public official. In impressive ceremonies Possibilites Prospective projects for sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of NTonVii year Hnn'npr the current were discused at the regular meet ing luncheon on Monday noon at the Forrest Hotel. Vice President Elmo B. Wilson directed the meeting, in the absence of President James P. who attended a Kiwanis By Ezra Taft Benson 1952, averaging about. 93 per cent meeting in Provo which featured of Agriculture Secretary parity. a talk by an international trustee This nation has a serious farm of This story of declining farm inof the organization. come and problem. mounting agricultural the of More than 650 children It does, not affect agriculture surpluses is the best evidence that in area participated Nephi trading alone. .It is everybody's problem. our present program is not functthe Today your government has ap- ioning effectively. painting contest, according $5 billions of your For more than a decade, our proximately to a report given by Earl H. money invested in farm commod- farmers have been producing unof the special Steele, chairman ities. To meet war time der pressure. Steele committee in charge. Mr. You own outright more than $2.5 needs of ourselves and our allies, read the following letters which billions worth of wheat, corn, cotturned out record amounts of were received following awarding ton, and other surplus farm pro- they food and fiber between 1941 and of the prizes to the respective ducts. You have outstanding 1916. With the end of the second children: loans on agricultural commodities World War, they were asked to Oak City, Utah totaling about the same amount provide the commodities required 1953 December 2S, This figure in growing daily. in the rehabilitation of Europe and Kiwanis Club of Nephi You are paying more than $14 other sections of the earth. Then Nephi, Utah millions each month just to store came the Korean war, with new Dear Sirs; these surpluses. This bill is grow- and heavy demands for farm apI would like to express mythree as additional inventories goods of all kinds. too, ing, preciation for the check of are accumulated by your governSuddenly this situation was raddollars I received as prize money ment. altered. World food proically contest. in your coloring The losses which your govern- duction has been climbing since Yours truly, of just 1916. By 1952 this was ment sustained in exerting Roberta Louell a small portion ofdisposing of your hold- strong pressure in the market Mona. Utah months first three the during places. Our wheat exports drop-e- d December 15, 1953 ings of this fiscal year amounted to $47 d in a single year, by Kiwanis Club millions. cotton by even more. Not only Gentlemen: But, you ask, don't we have a had nations increased Thank you for the $3.00 check. farm program designed to insure their importing own production, but they Your friend agricultural prosperity and pre- found that they could supply their Tommy Jay Young, vent the very situation we find reduced needs at lower prices from Committee assignments for the ourselves in today? countries which had no exporting club year were announced as folThe answer is that we are oper- farm price support programs. lows, with brochures being dis- ating under the same farm proas many American consumtributed on the respective subjects gram we had last year and for ersJust have turned from butter to out: being given several years previous. Actually less expensive spreads, so othwe have strengthened it in several er nations sought cheaper wheat, Agriculture' and conservation important respects to permit farm- cotton and other products. iam C. Stowell. ers to take broader advantages of We have learned through somePublic and Busines Affairs: II. its provisions. Existing legislation times bitter that when L. Mangelson, Chairman, Udell R. binds us to a continuation of price the farmer isexperience, in trouble, there is Jensen. cent of parity likely to be trouble abend for at 90 M. supports commodities on basic Support of Churches: MarvinAnthrough the everybody. This year, (1953) net 1951 crop year. Witt, Chairman and Lcland E. farm income i3 expected to be derson. Nevertheless, farm prices have nearly $1 billion less than it was C. A. declined steadily from the record in 1952. And in 1952 it was more Boys and Girls work, Starr, chairman. P, L. Jones, Owen peaks established under the impet- than $1 billion below preceeding Dugmore, J Walter Paxman. us of the Korean war in February, income has been Will L. 1951. During the 12 months im- year. Whileourfarm, Vocational Guidance: national intotal dropping, Hoyt Chnirman, R. V. Leger, Gi- mediately before I became Secre- come has actually increased. lbert Bailey. tary of Agriculture, the farm price This disparity cannot continue Attendance and membership: E. ratio slid from 113 to 95 per cent. in an economy such 83 ours. When l. IL Steele, chairman; D. C. Since February of this year, pric the farmer can't buy the es have been more stable than in Elgin R. Garrett. of industry, there are cerKiwanis Education and Fellowbo sprious dislocations. to tain I low we got into this situation ship: C. R. Lomax. Chairman, A. L. Orme. L. Garbett. important, at the moPrograms and Music, Board of is rot asas what Public Relations and publicity: Directors. we proposed to do ment, P.ey E. Gibson, Cnairman and John on Monday, sal- about it. I have outlined here the At meeting H. Parkin. led by J. Earl some of the major problems facing Inter-clu- b relation!!: A. K. John- ute to the flag was was In a subsequent artand id. Re given by agriculture. grace Earl and PHI son, chairman to to printed in the next ls- icle, M. Club Witt singing Marvin IT. W. New club buiMing: was led by Elgin R. Gnrrett with sue of this newspaper. I should Chairman and E. R. .Xnavv. Reeve G. Richardson aoompany. j like to discuss some of the possible Hausing and Reception; Reeve solutions. G. Richardson, chairman and Max Secretary Benson Gives Mc-Cun- e, Kiwanis-spon-sore- Mayor Winn succeeds Dr. P. L. Jones who has completed eight sucessive years as Mayor. Councilman Burton succeeds himself in thai office, and Councilman Warner succeeds David Salisbury who moved from the city. Mayor Winn has pledged that he will serve in the capacity of mayor to the best of nis ability. Mayor R. E. Winn Wednesday night announced the following ap pointments to key positions in the city: L, E. Wlscombe as Nephi City Manager: Raymond W. Christiansen as Nephi City Recorder; T. D. Davis as Utility Acountant, and Udell R. Jensen as City Attorney. Mayor Winn stated that other appointive offices will be filled within the next week or ten days. Tickets For Juab Spanish Fork Game one-thir- pr Bos-wel- pro-die- ts e, I h Tickets for the Fork game, to be played at Spanish Fork on Friday evening, January 8, opening game of the Nebo division basketball, will be available Thursday at the office of Theron Snyder, Juab high school Juab-Spanis- principal. Tickets are 75c each, and are on a first-com- o, first-serve- d week. "This is the organization responsible for water development in this county and also the state through your afiliation with the State Water Users association" he staid. "It is important that your association reshufle your priorities on irrigation development and sub mit your top priority to the Utah Water and Power Board each year as funds are revolved to the million dollar fund the projects will then be considered by the board, he said. The Utah Water Users Association is organized pledged to pro mote the development and effic ient use of the water resources of the state. The association was or ganized as follows "In each county there was organized a county wat er users association. The count ies having common water interests were grouped together to form a district.. There are six districts in the state. Each district organized a water users association. From each district there was elected a Director or Directors to govern IT..,. C'l.l. X'..'t. ..!...,.. HIV Olitlt CISCIS USSIM.I1IUUII IOl In addition to the directors elected by the districts there were elected four directors at large. The directors constitute the governing body of the State Association, In addition to the Board of Directors of the association there was ap pointed an advisory committee of 25 to give the association the benefit of the thinking of state leaders in the manv fields related to water use. The State Water Users association have dedicated themselves to the following program: 1. Participation in legislative matters pertaining to the water resources of the state. 2. Affiliation with and support of the National Reclamation association. 3. Concern over court decisions relating to the water resources of the state and an active interest in interstate compacts. 4. Support of research dealing with water, soil and plants S. Support of active programs of the Utah Water and Power Board and the Bureau of Reclam ation. 6. The association is the information center in Utah for all matters pertaining to the planning, development and use of the state's water resources. confusion has re Considerable suited from the various committees for development of the Colorado but each has its River Waters, Vi Set ror Wed. Jan. 13 t I basis. Assistance on Income Tax Returns To Be Available Next Week All farmers, stockmen and farm laborers who have received $000 or more in gross income for 1953 must file a federal inccne tax return. Gross irn" rne in the cisi of a farmer or stockman means total sales of farm product and livestock; in the case of a farm laborer, total wages. A completed on form 1010 accompanied by Form 1010F may be filed by January 31. At your option you may file a declaration of income on form 104QES b January 15 and pay 66 23 per cent of the total tax that will be due on your final return and then file your completed form 1019 accompanied by Form 1010 F, by March 15. Wlvle most 'axpayers will be able to prepare the;r returns themselves, a Revenue Agent of Internal Revenue will ne at the Nephi Postoffice on Wednesday, January m. to 4 p. m. to 13, from 9:00 No give any assistance needed. for tb'u sercharge will be vice. Cloyd Grant Warren, formerly of Nephi, and Miss Zclla Ander-so- n of Provo were married on December 23, by Bishop Dell S. Hiatt, in the prev-ncof relatives and friends at the home of Mr. and V. E. Warren at Payson. Mrs. in Naval Aviation Cloyd rnli-itein September lff51. He will leave January 5 for Treasure Island, and la'cr o to Honolulu where he is to be stationed indefinitely. Open house at the new elementary school building in Nephi will be held on Wednesday, January 13, from 4 to 10 p. m., according to an announcement made this week by the Board of Education of Juab School District In making the announcement, the board also announced that class work in ! 1 , MM. 1 i J. E. ROBERTSON . Stampede Committee heads Ute the new building wilt begin on Thursday, January 11th, and that the three first grades, the two second grades, and the third grade taught by Mrs. Gohres will be housed in the new building. "It is with joy and deep satisfaction that the oBard of Education announces to the public the completion of the new Elementary iscnooi iJunuing in iNephr the announcement stated. On Wednesday. January 13. the open house will becin at 4 . m. and will be concluded at 10 p. m. The public is cordially invited to come out and see this beautiful structure. Refreshments will be served. s The organization of the elementary schools, un der the direction of Harriett will take charge of the open house program. They urge the public to enter the building at the north-eacorner, the main entrance of the building. Dedication of the building will be completed at a public meeting at 7:30 p. m., with the following pro gram outlined for the occasion Master of ceremonies, Superin tendent Lcland E. Anderson; open ing song, "America , directed by Paul Christensen; prayer, Presid r 11. Ik'lliston; ent chorus number, Nephi Elementary school, Keith Bailey director; piano solo, Ardith Stephenson; vocal duet, Margene Ostler and Maurice L. Memmott; Dedicatory prayer, Judge Will L. Hoyt; talk, "Objectives in Modern Education" James II. Oekey; Remarks, E. Al ton Ellertson, President Board of Education; Remarks, Lewis Eric Sandstrom, architect; chorus number, Juab high school, Paul ChrisIndies chorus, tensen, director; Emma Harmon, Marne Tuttle, Jessie Burtenshaw, Blanche Anderson, Jennie Uintze, Barbara Jones and Both Ostler; piano solo, Jan-k-- e Juab high Burton, member school faculty; benediction, Principal C. Ray Evans of the Nephi Parent-Teacher- Stampede Wan-namak- Officials Are Named President, J. K. Robertson; lsi vice president, Karl McPherson: 2nd vice president, Ray D. Fowk-es- ; secretary, Lorin Christerson; Treasurer, Raymond A. Jackson; Directors, Joseph L. Garrett and Jack Brough. The 1954 Ute Stampede will be held July LADIES LITERARY CLUB GUESTS OF MISS MABEL SPERRY MONDAY The Ladies Literary club met on Monday evening at the home of Miss Mabel Sperry. Mrs. James R. Stanley, President, was in charge of the meeting. "Winter Song of the month Wonderland" was conducted by Mrs. Stanley. A book review "The Silver Chalice" was given by Mrs. Frank Grecnhalgh. Those present were Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Grecnhalgh Mrs. Marvin Anderson, Mrs. George A. Snerrv. Mrs. A. V. Gadd, Mrs A , Joseph p. Irons, Miss inc County Commis Lula McPherson, Mrs. I. M. Pet sioncrs and the Nephi Chamber of ty, Mrs. John E. Robertson, Mrs. officials. Commerce W, F. Brough, Mrs. T. W. Allred, Mr. Jensen, Leo P. Harvey, and Mrs. Ralph Beliston and the hostH. I. Godfrey, chairmen respectiv- ess, Miss Sperry. Lake ely of the Utah and Salt stated Water Users association, that a .5 mill levy can be made for fairs and shows and water in the county. A gentleman's agreement with fair and Miss Ara Belliston, who Is teachshow officials is that .2 of a mill the Granite School can be used for water develop- ing schoolis in a member of the Salt District, thouid which fund This ment Oratorical Society and sang amount to $1227.13 in this county Lake the group in the Messiah should be under the Jurisdiction of with iah is a yearly musical presented which of Users Water the County last Sunday. The Mess-b- y one of the county commlEDicners presented the Salt Lake Oratorical Socis a member. in the Tabernacle. The following resolution was iety Miss Ik'lliston is a daughter of UsWater passed by the County and Mrs. Lester II. Belers rt regard to the development President liston. These Utah Central project. of the resolutions from power, wat-- and through the state civic gourps Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Coulter will be presented to oflicials in anounce the birth of a daughter, 18, on January on January 3, 1954. She was the Washington D. C. Mr. Jensen said. first baby born in the Juab CounRESOLUTION ty hospital this year. Grandparents are wr. &i"iu Mrs. William Goulter of Fillmore, Mr. and Mrs. for domestic, agricultural, power and Industrial purposes is a limit- Earl McPherson of Nephi. Greateconom- grandfather is Seth McPherson. ing factor to the physical ic onrl oHal rrowth of Utah; and WHEREAS, local water supplies have been fully developed; ann15-J WHEREAS, Senate Bill and HR 44G3 which are companion bills, to authorize the initial Storplans of the Colorado River proand participating age Project jects, provide for devebing power and providing additional water for agricultural and industrial use in Utah, which is urgently NOW, THPTREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The water user3 Juab County. Utah, urge favorable consideration of these bills which provide for the authorization, among other things, of the Fhn Park. Glen Canyon dam, and Flaming Gorge on the Colorado River, and the Central Utah milial Phase at Emory County lx-ste- Elementary school. Licenses on Dogs How Due and Payable " Nephi Briefs r fees on all dogs are due and payable, according to License now Jack Brough, Nephi City Police Department head. Fees should be at the office of the Nephi City Treasurer. Fees paid during the month of January will he subje-c-t to a disd count of $1.00, Mr. Brough said. Fees are $3.50 for male dogs, and License fees $7.00 for females. for spayed female dogs are the same as for male, Mr. Brough stat- ed. after January to empounding acordance with the Nephi Cit Unlicensed dogs 31 will be subject in ordinances. LAST IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IS SCHEDULED The last of the current series of immunization clinics will be he'd on Friday, January 8, from 9 to 10 a. m. at the Nurses office In the Court House. The Juab high school P. T. A. willmeet at theJIIS Auditorium on Monday at 7:30 p. m. All parents of Juab high school students are invited to be In ned. rcp-rocpnti- nc and the Gooseberry partu.pating projects in Utah." E. Alton Ellertson reported on funds available througn the Agricultural Stabilization Conferva, tion ofice for irrigation developpooling ment and encouraged agreements cspcchlly to concretc-in- e irrigation ditches. Counfy ir-Agent Rav Burtenshaw stated l i'n officials should of the A S C funds and a ho funds that can be borrowed d through the Water & Power boa-ga By using thecc Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Draper without interest, be of Spring C'y were jnir:t$ of Mr. funds much canal limn? and Mrs. Marvin Anderson on done in one year and the eompnny Continued on Page Six New Years Day. er, st At a meeting of the Ute Stam pede Committee held rocerdly in the Juab County Courthouse," (lie following officers were elated to have charge of the annual show for the year 1954: f.uM.LJ? -- Discussion On Farm Problems On Sale Today d Mc-Cin- 5 s, Levan. To Coach Garrett and each and every member of the Juab high school squad, REGularly Speaking extends best wishes for an earned win in each of the games during this basketball season. We hope they will be good sports and well as good players win, lose or draw. Arid we're sure they will be looking for top quality sportsmanship from the Juab boosters who will be on the side lines for the next few Friday nights. We do hope that the cheering never changes to jeering. reg as Thursday, i five years of hunting FINALLY COT HIM-A- fter Mrs. H. IX Ripley of Cadiz, Ohio, finally made her first kill, arid only 12 minutes after the Ohio hunting season opened. The animal is expected to dross at obout 250 pounds. Mr. Ripley went to Fcnnsylv&nidt the same day in Lis quest for deer and cams In':?. empty handed. OH, DEER !l ' |