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Show n mr 'jtriyn m; j ! "art i Wrtwr im 4t MAKE EVERY BAY SILVER DAY USE MORE OF IT Eeip Utah Prosperty! o TIMES Jlini VOLUME XXI Helper, Carbon County, Uta h, Thursday, March 12, 1931 Suicidal Intent Business District Given As Cause Appraisal Is One Third Completed Of Man's Actions Eighty Acres To Be MAKE EVERY DAY SILVER DAY USE MORE OP IT Help Utah Prosperty! of Railroad Land In Increased Valuation d of the property and buildings in Helper business district have been appraised in the revaluation work which has been directed by County Assessor Silas Rowley for the equal distribution of the tax burden in both communities. The work was finished at Price during the past week. When completed the property value tabulation will place the east side of Helper Main street on an equal with the west side, where the total valuation will not be increased but will be more evenly distributed relative to assessments. During the years eince the last appraisal of the Helper business district practically the entire east portion of the street has been built up, with business houses replacing railroad residences which formerly fronted the street. It is estimated that approximately 80 acres of railroad land will be increased in One-thir- valuation. The reclassifying of the communities of Price and Helper is proposed by Assessor Rowley for next year, in line with a eystem advocated by the state tax commission. The committee in charge of the revaluation is comprised of of A. J. Lee and Carl Nyman Price and Glen Ballinger of Helper. o Moab Garage Given Carbon, Emery Buick Agency The Moab Garage Company has announced that they have acquired the Buick agency for Carbon and Emery counties. The deal was closed on March 6th by Robert C. Clark of Moab, president of the Moab Garage company. Plans are now under way for providing complete Buick sales and service at Price under of Ralph J. the management Ruegg who has been receiver for the Utah Carbon Motor company. Mr. Ruegg wll continue on a part time basis as receiver for the Utah Carbon Motor company, but the new branch of the Moab their Garage company, with Buick agency will have no connection with the old concern. o Junior Police Organized In Helper School TRAFFIC OFFICERS YOUNG AT TO BE STATIONED CROSSINGS A Junior police squad is being organized at the Helper Central school by the Junior high school department, for the purpose of affording the six hundred students of the local school ample protection at the highway and railroad crossings. The young officers, who will probably work In corps of six will be stationed at the points of intersection at morning, noon and immediately after the closing of school In the afternoon, for the protection of the school children. and other E. L. FJeldsted school authorities who are superwill vising the organisation of the solicit the cooperation f City council In the promotion Provisions movement. the police are also being made for the purchase of proper badges for police use. The Junior police movement is an outgrowth of the Safety First meeting held by the Parent Toachers' association last week, at which time railroad and school officials stressed the growing need of the proper education in safety of school children practices. o Mrs. Grace A. Cooper of Salt Lake City was a caller at The a Times office Saturday dmtns week-en- d visit with Carbon county friends. Mrs. A. S. Wahl left Thursto Portday on a business trip 1b expected to She land, Oregon. return home thlf week. The Rookie -- ( bOOO LUCK. , MV . BOV, (1&X THE 9JY wtl (u te ETCHING !M tflnsTEKiN .f IFF Compensation Is Given Peerless ARTHUR SHELBY DISABLED IN ACCIDENT AT MINE LAST SUMMER Compensation was awarded to Arthur Shelby of Rolapp by the state industrial commission last week. Shelby was injured last July 26 while in the employ of the Peerless Coal company, when he was struck by an automobile while attempting to cress the state highway to make a check from a company checkboard. He suffered a fracture of the right fibula and contusion of the leg. The coal company was ordered to pay Shelby $16 a week from July 29, 1930 to and including October 27, 1930, and the same amount from February 10, until May 20. 19-3- NUPTIALS marriage license was issued to John Strakey and Hazel Winifred Redd, both of Helper at Castle Dale last Wednesday. STRAKEY-RED- D A o CARD OF THANKS MRS. E. SANTSCHI ANSWERS FINAL SERVICES CALL; TODAY AT PRICE CONDUCT BURIAL AT SERVICES; PRICE In order to maintain the present standard in school work despite the depression and lack of funds, the Carbon board of education took remedial steps at the regular meeting Wednesday and declared that there would be no for school increase in salaries teachers next year. It was also decided at the meeting that school would be held for only eight months next year, according to Superintendent W. W. Chrlstensen. Mr. Chrlstensen announced that there would be no salary cuts next year but that the number of teachers would be cut by about sessions will be eight. Half-da- y held in all the first grades in tuary. the larger schools next year, o some of the present eliminating CARD Or THANKS force of instructors. It was definitely decided that We desire to express our heart- school would continue the full 9 our many months felt appreciation to and schools will close acts of friends who tendered 16 as scheduled. However, kindness during the illness and May the board asked has all principals death of our beloved wife and to conserve supplies aa much as mother. We also extend our sinpossible for the, remainder of cere thanks for the many expresthe year. sions of sympathy. Dan Colzani and family, Mrs. J. Garavaglia and family. Ca FitiV hI ob.11 Rainbow Gardens - Helper Helper B.P.O.E. Holds Free Irish y, nth The L. D. S. ward chapel was crowded beyond capacity Sunday afternoon when sorrowing relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to Martin Millerlch who was killed in the Spring Canyon mine last Tuesday afternoon. The services were in charge of the Helper bishopric and speakers Bishop C. A. Carlson of Spring Canyon and Ernest Miner of Heiner. Musical numbers were given by the Misses Helen Mem-mo- tt and Rae Chiistensen and by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lambert. Interment was in the Price cemetery Sunday afternoon under the direction of the Flynn mor- 7th Annual Price Lodge1 1550, Benevolent Order of Elks and Protective elected Clyde J. Roberts of Columbia to the office of exalted ruler to succeed Harold Leonard. Other officers elected were Dr. Helper, esRoy G. Woodhead, teemed leading knight, J. P. Phalen. esteemed loyal knight; C. A. Knobbs, esteemed lecturing knight; J. Bracken Lee, secretary; G. N. Nelson, treasurer; Frank W. Averlll, tyler; L. E. Corgan, three year trustee; Harold Leonard, representative to the grand lodge and Dean Hold-awaalternate representative. In addition to the election of officers further plans were formulated for the state Elks' convention which will be held in Price June 5 and 6. Dotalls of publicity and entertainment advertising wr dlacuised. Complete Term, Decision L. D. S. BISHOPRIC The family of the late Martin Millerich, Jr., wish to convey their heartfelt gratitude to their many friends for the kindness Mrs. Emma Santschi, 71, wife shown' during their sad bereaveof Eugene Carbon ment. They also express appreciaSantschi, o county pioneers, succumbed at tion for the many beautiful flowJ. E. McGlaughn and T. the family home In Price Tues- ers and for the kind assistance of Soldier switchmen day morning from a lingering of Bishop Carter and associates. Summit have moved to Helper to Funeral services were illness. o make their homes. held Thursday afternoon by the LOST (Pair of glasses Tuesday Naomi chapter, order of Eastern on Main street. Helper. Return to T. H. Magann moved to Spring 8tar In the masonic temple, with Times office. itch Glen recently to take up farming. interment In the Price cemetery. Mrs. Santschi was born in Alton, III., September 20, 1859, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Chause. She came to Carbon county with her husband forty years ago, the two settling in Castle St. Patrick's Thrilling Gate where Mr. Santschi was an official of the Utah Fuel company. Aside from a five year's residence in New Mexico, and an extended sojourn in California they have made their home in Hiawatha and Price. Mr. Santschi was formerly Carbon county commissioner, and census direcJOIN THE IRISH FUN PARADE WITH tor of Eastern Utah. three Besides the husband, The Helper Ladies Altar Society survive. children They are: Colonel Eugene Santschi, Jr. in the U. S. army at Washington, D. C; Mrs. Freeman Bassett and Harry Santschi, San Francisco, California; also several brothers and sisters in Illinois. Annual Election tions to his right forearm and hand Tuesday evening when he fell and broke a milk bottle he was carrying. The lad had volunteered to help a local dairyman making his rounds In the northern part of Helper. As he was returning to the delivery truck with an empty bottle he caught his foot in a fence and fell to to pavement the while he retained hold of the bottle, which broke at the impact. Several stitches were required to close the deep lacerations, however, barring complications, the youth should .suffer no ill effects from the mishap. 9-Mo- St. Shamrocks Fun Makers For All -:- - Mar. 14 Cal's R: AAA are Raring to T A W go! Your Toes will Tingle with JOY! Come, Let's GO! Wasatch Graduates Name Five From Carbon Counly Five Carbon county FATHER OF MRS. E. S. BRAY BURIED AT NEWCASTLE COLORADO Many Friends In Attendance At Schools To Coal Employee Millarich Rites County o o LOCAL Edward Laursen Jr., old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Laursen of Helper suffered severe lacera- to occur Early County Resident Dies At Price Home INJURED DAIRYMAN at the intersection of Main and Janet streets in north Helper within the last three weeks took place Friday evening when an automobile driven, by "Slim" Wycoff of Helper struck and seri23, ously injured Lee Steffans, of Springtille. At the same point Dan Uzelac suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an auto by alleged to have been driven Thomas Jenkins of Spring Canyon on February 12th. According to Wycoff, he was driving north and had just left a passenger out of his car when he noticed a pedestrian walking north on the right side of the road. The fact that be was aware is of the presence of the car attested in the story told by Wycoff who declares the man turned his head and watched the approaching car, then when the car was right upon him he step ped In the automobile's path. notified Wycoff stopped and authorities who investigated the case. Steffans was brought to Helper and given medical attention. It was found he was suffering from anathasla and possibly a fractured skull. He was unable to recall the incident or to reveal his identity. Marshall C. A. Knobbs investigated the case and with relaafter communcating tives in Springville Steffans was taken there to a hospital the following morning. Authorities decided the accident was unavoidable and absolved Wycoff of all blame. It ia thought probable that Steffans had suicidal intentions, as no other explanation of his action could be made. Fall With Bottle Thomas Jenkins Joseph G. Bailey Stricken With Brings Grief To Freed Of Charge Heart Failure Young Milkman Of Manslaughter EDWARD LAURSEN, WHILE ASSISTING He Steffana Injured When Steps In Auto's Path In North Helper The second accident Ho. 4 students Joseph Griffen Bailey, 76, died of heart failure Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs E. S. Bray. His sudden demise came as a complete shock to the family, for although he had been suffering the day previous with a minor complaint his condition was not considered serious. He arose Friday morning to breakfast with the family, and within the hour expired. The deceased was born in October 24. Decatur, Illinois, 1855, the son of Charles and Sarah Jane Bailey. He followed cattle ranching and farming the greater part of his life, residing In the middle and western states. His wife, Sarah Bailey, died three years ago at Newcastle, Colorado, and since that time he has been making his home with his daughter in Helper. Short services were held in the Railroad chapel Saturday afternoon with speakers G. L. Kelley, W. H. Wardell, M. P. Street and Bishop Byron Carter in charge. The remains were sent to Newcastle for Interment by the Deseret mortuary. Surviving are six children as follows: Homer and William Colorado; Bailey at Edwards, Mrs. Fred Myser and Mrs. Pearl Mrs. James f Debeque; Harry Mott of Grand Junction and Mrs. E. S. Bray of Helper. o Miss Knobbs To Study Special Nursing Course Mrs. Oscar Hoffman has been informed that her daughter, Mar garet Knobbs leaves Saturday to take up a special course of nurses training at the Childrens' hospital in Denver, Colorado. Miss Knobbs has been in training at the General Pershinff hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and will return there the last of May to receive her nurses dipoma. Eighteen Helper Scouts Receive Awards Friday TROOPS OF COUNTY PARE FOR COURT HONOR PRE- OF at the Wasatch academy at Mount Pleasant have Eighteen Boy Scouts from the applied for their diplomas, to for be presented to a graduating Helper troop are preparing of a the awards at presentation class of thirty-twat exercises county court of honor to be held to be, held May 20th. in Price Friday evening. A total Zella Weeter and Paul Dalplaz of 64 scouts from the county are the Helper senior students at are expected to particitroops the academy, while others of wth awards to be made in this county Include Lottie Wych-erl- pate each troop. Caven-aHiawatha; Kenneth Oscar A. Kirkham, regional diWattis and William Hall of rector for Utah and A. A. AnderMohrland. son chief executive for the council will be present. in attendance o y. h, Tlm-panog- as Scout Commissioner George A. Rowley and W. W. Chrlstensen, director of activities and Oomer Peacock will be In charge of the honor court. Scout bands will be Graveside funeral services were under the direction of Glenn D. held at Price cemetery Monday Reese, scout bandmaster. afternoon for Catherine Flemltt, old daughter of Nick and Mamie Baughn Flemltt, who succumbed at the family resiOf dence in Heiner Saturday of infantile paralysis. The services Is were in charge of the Greek Orthodox church. Catherine had been ill with HELPER MAN PROPOSED FOR STATE OFFICE AT the malady only a few days beELECTIONS fore it resulted in her death. This is the first case to oocur in The fifth anniversary of the this vicinity for several months. The child was born in Salt organization of the Ladies of the Lake City March 19, 1922. Sur- Mooseheart Legion in Helper was celebrated Tuesday evening at a viving are the parents and three banquet and social evening given brothers. at the Utah Service clubhouse. Members of the order of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Dennis Moose Joined In Loyal the festivities and children of Seattle, Washingwhich were in charge of Senior ton, are visiting at the homes of Mrs. Edith Barker of Regent relatives in Spring Glen. Spring Canyon. Carbon county Moose will atMrs. William Grimes returned the state spring frolic to tend home Saturday after spending in Salt Lake City Suntake place two weeks in California, the guebt Annual election of officers day. of her daughter. will take place at the meeting. J. H. Marshal of Helper is being Mr. and Mrs Harold Huff re- proposed for the office of Great turned Monday evening from North Moose. At the present where they attended funer- time Mr. Marshal holds the office al services held Sunday for Wil- of South Moose In the state liam Brits, late Helper barbor. order. Malady Is Fatal To Heiner Child Fifth Anniversary Mooseheart Celebrated . Og-de- n, INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE AFFORDS RELEASE IN PRECINCT COURT The case of Thomas Jenkins of Spring Canyon charged with Involuntary manslaughter was dismissed at fche preliminary hearing In the precinct court of Judge Byron Carter Saturday afternoon on the grounds of insufficient evidence. Jenkins was alleged to have been the driver of the car which struck and Inflicted fatal Injuries to Dan Uzelac at the intersection of Main and Janet streets In Helper the evening of February 12. Uzelac died at the Price hospital several hours after the accident. The witnesses introduced by County Attorney Walter C. Gease were Dr. L. H. Merrill of Rolapp, who witnessed the accident and attended the injured; Nick Baich and Mike Kobich, companions of Uzelac at the time of the accident; Night Marshall Orson Hill, Traffic officer L. A. Pike and Earl Anderson, civil engineer, who assisted in the investigations. Henry Rugger! was the attorney for the defendant. Carbon High To Present Opera Here March 18 Helper In Students Featured Annual Musical Presentation Presentation of the annual Carbon county high school opera, "The Marriage of Nannette" will take place at the Liberty hall In Helper Wednesday evening, of next week. The opera, which ia the production of the high school musical department, is reputed to be the most entertaining: of any presented by the county high school. E. M. Williams of the musical department is director. The cast is played by 23 prin- -' cipals and a chorus of forty students, including a number of Helper talent. Miss Catherine Street, daughter of Mr. and Mr. M. P. Street will preside at tho piano. The opera is being sponsored by the Helper central school and twenty per cent of the proceeds will be given over to local school funds. Presentation at Price takes place this Thursday evening. o Helperites Favor Entry In Utah Central League A meeting of baseball enthusiasts of the county was held In Price Tuesday evening for the discussion of the completion of an Eastern Utah baseball league. The following communities were Helper, Columbia, represented: Sunnynlde, Kenilworth, Spring Canyon, Price and Emery county. It has been reported that prospects of teams being entered from Kenilworth, Mohrland, Hia Columbia, Sunnyslde, watha, Emery county and Price are favorable. However, reports from the baseball officials and players of this community favor the con tinuing of play in the Central Utah league, where Helper haa been given a berth the past two seasons, rather than joining with the county league. A board of directors for the Eastern Utah league will be elected at a meeting later thia month, and further plans of the league completed. o Helper Girl Will Compete In S.A.R. Oration Finals Miss Katherine Dart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dart of Helper, won in the eliminations of the annual S. A. R. oratorical contest conducted at the Carbon county high school last Wednesday. Mtea Dart won with five other students named from the ten students competing. The finals will be held on March 17. o Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Wetzel and family of Mohrland were callers in Helper Sunday. |