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Show r A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 MINING JOURNAL'S NEWS EDITION OEL'.VrwFO ONLY ON SUBSCRIPTION -- g 1 h - Central and South-sid- e schools in Price will be the featured He will speaker. discuss governmental problems that f""4lne the nerioda In American history Ed Sheya s take part. These disturbers and 'destroyers of democracy, bojes of the cuirently dominant party in his state, are promoting a plan through legislative channels pointing to destruction of the direct primary law Rs it st? ilia now and replacing it with a convention-primarplan. This woi'ld permit return in a measure to the old convention system, allowing the political bosses of all parties to pull the strings that will ,;ive them practically complete control of the situation. se-th- e ilcl "PUNCH BOWL" FLANS MAKING PROGRESS, MARCH 1 1TH IS DATE Plans are rapidly progressing for the American Legion "Punch Bowl" fight card which Is scheduled for March 11. in the civic auditorium here. According to E. R. Crissman, athletic director for Carbon 1'ost 21, and general chairman for the fistic card, assurance has been received from every fighter listed to appear that they are already conducting an extensive training campaign for the bouts, which is definite that every match will be hard fought and well The chief cry of the bosses against the primary is it's expensive. They moan about what it will cost the people. Still they are willing to have a election system .in spite of the fact that under such an arrangement, cast of the primary would remain. The truth of the matter is that the political bosses - and they wield much influence in the state of Utah don't care about the cast of elections to the people if these same bosses can retain control of the selection of candidates - and that is exactly what would do under a setup. primary-conventio- exhibited. Carbon county's up find coming who Lee Robertson, heavyweight, middle in a the score of fights fought west last summer under the tutelage of Jack Dempsey, and who rates him a comer, will swap punches in the feature main event with Jack Howard, recently from Spokane. Washington, but now residing in Vernal. Each of these hardhitting and cagey fighters hold victories over the other, with the coming fight mcie or less a deciding battle of supremacy. The fight I3 scheduled for ten rounds. Ivan Bland. Red Luno. Paul Vavini and Eddie Ross are other very well known fighters to appear on the program. A battle royal in which the contestants are blind-folde- d, will be listed among the preliminaries. Relief Society to Hear Speaker At the meeting or the Relief Society Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the Central sehoolhouse, Vernon Merrill will be guest speaker, his topic to be "Psychology of Health." The social eiTice committee Is Iti chnrge and Invites the public to attend. Bemardl and Jess Perry business visitors last Rait Lake rkiay. n y-convention Voters of Utah must be on their toes and indicate by direct expression to their lawmakers that the people of this state demand that the direct primary shall be retained as it is so far as basic purpose is concerned, the only alterations being made to be those which will etraighten out the mechanics of the measure to make it easier for public officials to operate under. Helper Will Relive 49 Days In 1940, Is Committee's Plan COMMITTEE HEADS v ? - , 4 y At . 1 Hum a iii.i wjmiju.wwi t, . - 4 lirrinim inrlM Mi 111 At a meeting of members of the 1939 '49er committee held Sunday the civic auditorium, the above to their persons were 1940 the for respective positions in CLUB TO SHOW FILMS NUMBER 8 In Helper After Pioneering Industry For 40 Years With the announcement this week that Lowenstein Mercantile company is closing out their business in Helper, the oldest established depart BASEBALL FANS HOLD ment siw in Carbon county will pass out Accord hu ' .. Sai Stein, present 's manager of t'ne establishment, has been in existance in Carbon county for over forty years. L. Lovenstein, founder of the institution, started his career by serving the few scattered settlers as a house to house peddler, through what was then known as Castle Valley (Carbon anj Emery counties. Afte.- following this type of business for several years, Mr. Lowenstein concelvej the Idea that Price and Carbon county had a future, and thus settled in Price, which at that time bad only a few scattered dwellings and a very meager main street. His first business was conducted in a shack located south of the Rio Grande tracks. Very shorjy he built what was known for a long time as the Kentucky Liquor building. Business flourished, the to wo of Price continued to grow, property values increased which ijpllectively Inspired Lowenstein to seek a building site on Price main street. beShortly before Mr. gan to seriously consider building a new store building. Benjamin Stein had immigrated here and located in Price, where he soon became associated with Lowenstein In his business. He was followed by his brother Sam Stein neasly tw years latei. From then on the thre merchants pioneered the mercantile business In Price and in 1907 the company Incorporated and actively negotiated plans for their expansion in the heart of Price city. A deal was finally consummated and Lowensteln's purchased a site of ground on the corner of Main and First West streets where the Savoy Hotel building now stands, from David Holdaway, Late in the summer of 1911 a contract was awarded and the Savoy building constructed. Mr. Stein stated tn relating their activities, that people in Price generally had the Idea that the Lowenstein company was making a very foolish move when they made such an investment, but the pioneer merchants had vision and completed their great expansion project. For a number of years they on page eight FIRST MEETING Low-eus'lein- Utah is far from being out of the woods yet so far !t boss control is concerned in spite of the fact that it now has one oN the finest direct primary election systems in the nation. The direct primary is not yet old enough to have afforded the people of this state the full realization of the-nefreedom from loss control which they have won through the primary on the statute books. And that is probably the reason the politicians are gunning for the primary they want to destroy its real value before the people have fully grasped the opportunities for securing real representative government which they have gained under the existing direct primary election system. nel, Omar Bunnel, Robert Carnavali, Dr. Joe Dalpiaz, B. H. Hyde, Henry Hall, Jack Houston Chris Jouflas, John Lange. Wesley Lewis, Edwin; Marchetti, Cliff Memmott Jack Phal-en- , John Quilico, Dr. James Rugreri, W. H. Wardell and William Wetmore. Ten members have missed only one meeting to date. R!0 GRANDE SERVICE 33 Lowenstein Merc. Quits Business y - Mem-mot- VOLUME 1 man. an-;th- e Elmle OEL VEREO FREF TO EVERY HOME TMF JOURNAL SHOPPFP D EDITION Politically Independent primar- Yv when ashington and Lincoln served 4 the people of our as presicountry dents. Omar Bunnel, the program committee, of the program and Ed-- ; will preside as chair-- : Right now while the campaign is It was announced last week that in the formative stage is the time tothe loca, dub woul(J meel Tuesdayj enter and secure one of the valuable of thig week but due M g conflicti scholarships. We want it understood jln the use of the lbanquet room atj that this campaign is not just auditoriuill) President W. II. other contest." The Helper Journal jWardell changed the time of meeting1 ... Thlirfi(1av is offering boys and girls spare time Thp r,nh mppta rp work that provides for a commission uarly Qn ;VedensdayS( but due to check on all subscriptions they de(lication n the new Price clty cure (new and renewals) and as an , budl Qn tha. date the incentive for every worker to do h slch wag agref?d upQn Dest ana ner uesi iuui miuauic Several Kiwanians attended the scholarships are given as a bonus to ibanquet held yesterday afternoon in a not is and it the best workers the auditorium in honor of Utah's matter of luck. Use your spare time legislators, which was sponosred by to advantage is all that the campaign Southeastern Utah Associated Indusdepartment asks of you. tries organization, This interesting work is open to Directors Meet Next Tuesday you if you are willing to work for Members of the board of directors the Helper Journal. In the event you 'will meet at Kiwanian Karl Acord's have a desire to earn more money, or Ihome in Castle Gale next Tuesday n nhnlnrshiri in beautv school or at 7:30. A number of Import business college, do yourself tbenight are on tne calendar to ant problems justice of fully understanding the be discussed with several projects working details of this plan. The far 1939 to be considered. plan is new - the work is easy and According to Secretary Cliff losers The only the awards are large. eighteen members of the club in this campaign will be the ones have attained a perfect attendance There who did not enter. Enter today! the first two months, for. record is no denial without a trial. they are: George Black. Bert Bun ere NEWSPAPER Political painsites who through manipulation have fastened themselves on the ship of slate in Utah in a capacity that serves about as well as a barnacle on watercraft. have evolved a scheme for destruction of the public-servinquality of the new direct primary. Do you realize that the reason some people seem to have all the bertjter things in life is that they are KIWANIS CLUB WILL awake to the opportunities which "me offered them that they did not say PAY HOMAGE TO "can't", but grasped every opportunfor advancement and gain? ity A great opportunity for big AMERICAN LEADERS in the next few weeks of spare time is offered you now without one cent of investment. Poes the Hel-Having shifted the date of their per Journal scholarship pian together meeting from Wednesday until a guarant eed pay check every night, members of the local Kiwanis time you report subscription business1 dub will honor the birthdays of into the office appeal to you as a 'Washington and Lincoln with a spec- jnentorious business proposition wor- - iai patriotic program. Charles H. Madthy of a little effort? Does the first award in the beauty serr, principal of the appreciate the fact that there are chairman of rich awards in the form of scholar-6hip- is in charge within the reach of all who ward Sheya DISTRICT Would Destroy Primary Still Time To Join Contest school division, which consists of a complete beauty course In the Ex- Cel-Ci- s School of Beauty Culture, lo cated tn Salt Lake, appeal to you? Would a scholarship in the L.D.S. Business College help you to success in the business world? If so, are you a participant in the Helper Journal scholarship plan campaign or are you still debating? "Putting It off" is poor policy in affairs of this kind. Act before it is too late. The campaign is Just starting, there is plenty hustlers who of room for live-wir- e RAILROAD THE Four Awards Offered In Journal Campaign, money-makin- AND Helper will again be the scene of the annual Days of '49 early in 1940, was the decision of members of this year's committee when thsy met at the civic auditorium last Sunday to enjoy a banquet and hear a financial report prepared and read by C. A. Knobbs. treasurer. The banquet, which was arranged ny uainey H. Hyde, was a post- cumax to the very successfu! Days of '49 show held last week at the civic auditorium. Approximately 35 members of committees and their partners were in attendance. Mr. Hyde, who has served as general chairman of the annual affair for the past two years, presided as master of ceremonies. An extempor aneous discussion by members present was the theme of the program carried out. Each indiivdual who res-- j ponded paid glowing compliments to the heads of individual committees as well as the general committee. Mayor G. F. Spratling explained that from his personal observations much good had resulted from the shows in the form of favorable advertising for our comr.mnity. He announce, the visitation of Utah's legislators to Carbon county yesterday and urged citizens to assist in making them feel Carbon county's hospitality. "Advertise Helper. Carbon county and our industries," the mayor suggested. Upon the suggestion of Cliff Craw-'forthe committee will attempt to change the interior scene and atmosphere of the 1940 show by having it resemble a '49er Spanish Fiesta. This idea will require but very little more work and will add color to the midwinter popular Mr. carnival, Crawford pointed put. festival: According to Francis Lucas, secreTcp; B. H. Hyde, general chairtary of the Rio Grande Service club.j man; Bottom, left to right: M. H. the organization is sponsoring the Wilson, secretary, and C. A. showing of two short films in the; Knobbs, treasurer. civic auditorium here Tuesday, March 2, at 8 p.m. to which the public is Contest, Besides hearing the financial re Strand invited. Admission will be free and; port read by Mr. Knobbs, the only the Service club membership is deSuccessful Proving at audience routine business carried on at other a large sirous of having The Amateur contests conducted the social meeting was the the showing . week at the Strand Theatre ion of the present officers for The first film to be shown. "Mag direction of Bob Bruner are(other year. Mr. Hyde as chairman, ic Beneath the Clouds." incorporates Coloof to light many gifted artists. ;m. H. Wilson, secretary, and Mr. in the bringing vicinity scenes taken rado Springs and the Royal Gorge.; The five acts on Thursday night, Knobbs were unanimously chosen by by a: the group to head the organization The second picture was filmed inj February 16, were In- fullhouse audience. Elwood Miller of for another year. Utah and many local scenes are An expression of appreciation emerged Tinner and for cluded. It s called "Picture of Utah."! Standardvllle R. A. the past two years' support, and a Mr. Lucas stated that the pictures, was presented with a 'gift by were practically devoid of any form1 Nilson of the Gift Jewelry Shop. His desire to see the affair expand, was of advertising and come !o them veryj selections were "When Irish Eyes are made by each of the three officers the Smiling," Old Violin and Someday in accepting the responsibility for hiphly recommended by another year. who individuals I'll Find My Love." and Grande offHnls It became evident by the reading The latest contest on Tuesday night have seen them. contest. of in the the financial report that this films Interest same that the proved The following night arbon and year's net profits will not reach that will he shown in the Price municipal is growing throughout commun- Kmery counties as shown by the en- - of last year, although the gross building for people of ib.it same. audience who greeted the 'come was slightly larger. Reasons ity The time will ne the "Remember, third film. program of the series. Johnny; for this. Mr. Hyde explained, is due additional An an investment In more valuable been has of Prlre was winner in an Xikas a picture, Jennv" safety received and worthwhile prizes, used in some of Trice. vote, close Lee D. a;and ceedingly secured bv Mayor J. of the'of the games. Approximately $1481 ami will he shown in conjunction; gift from R. G. McGonigal at Helper Drug company. His selections was the total amount grossed with with the Service clutV. films from t ire-- , tne expenses running somewhere be were "Donkey Serenade Price. tween $850 and $900. River." on the "Rainbow fly and A complete financial all amateur statement Bruner urges Director Demo Ladies Meet will be rrcpared and published in a Carbon-Emerto counties of talent will club The Ladies' Democratic issue of the Journal. at 2 p.m. register with him for future appear- forthcoming meet Monday, February 27, are held on the Auditions ances. for Mr. and Mrs. Christensen in the civic auditorium. Hostesses Strand every Saturday spent Bnrnel and stage of the week-enthe at Castle Dale. 1 the meet are Mrs. S. B. from 10 a.m. to p.m. Mrs. O. L. Kelly. Amateur ex-;t- TO SPONSOR DANCE baseball players and fans and surrounding communities met at the city hall Sunday af ternoon where plans for the approaching baseball season were discussed. A. S. Wahl, who for the past several years has acted as business manager for the local team, was ;n charge of the meeting. It wa decided to sponsor a dance on March 2j at the civic auditorium for the purpose of raising fund3 to help finance the team. Pour committees were appointed by Mr. Whl to handle the dance. They are: Ed Marchetti. FredL Bosone and Pinky Al Wahl Burns. advertising and publicity; Ernest Flaim and Johnny Allison, orchestra; Mr. Wahl, hall; Pete Tabone, Joe Meyers and John Hardin, ticket sale. According to the orchestra committee, Downey's orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music. Tickets are being printed and a concentrated drive will be made by ballplayers and fans to sell at least 500 tickets. Some discussion regarding the league in which they would rather play in and 'the election of a manager followed the organization of the dance committees. It was decided to postpone any action on either of the problems until some definite word has been heard from upstate regardthat would ing the povssible leagu opeiate in the slate during the next year. Helper wi'l have a sodded field for diamond com petit ion thi; year. With tin's addition th.3 local fi Id will be cue of the very best in the s a'e. Twenty of Helper - UTAH LEGISLATORS ROYALLY FETED oper-continu- BY CARBON CITIZENS ADVISE GROWERS TO Devoid of political speechmaking and legislative requests, a generous share of the population of Helper, SEEK OUOTA OF Price and the surrounding communities greeted members of the state legislature with that friendly hospi- SUGAR BEET ACREAGE tality that. Carbon county has become noted for. Farmers desiring to plant sugar The legislative special train, which beets under this year's federal procarried the lawmakers, arrived in must file a request for acreage gram, 10:30 about Helper yesterday morning .here it was met by a number f !".1,otment before Marcn n- Applica- tions may be made either to B. L, Helper and Price citizens. After a president of the Sugar short stop the train continued on to Frandsen, Growers' Beet association of Carbon met where was Price it by again bands and a warm delegation of county or Ray Branch, local represen tative of the Holly Sugar company. people, who escorted them through No allotment request after March a goodly share of Price city's newest 11 will be considered, but no grower buildings. At 12:30 the junketing will be bound to plant beets after legislators were entertained at the his request, Mr. Frandsen making L.D.S. tabernaole with a noon lunchsaid. eon, after which they inspected CarThe Delta-GranJunction district bon College. of the Holly Sugar company, in of the the Following inspection of section this has been Utah, cluding college, members of the Southeastern Utah Associated Industries directed given an allotment of S958 acres the group through the Independent under the government's 1933 program. Coal and Coke company'r mine at The district board will hold a meetMarch 13 for Kenilworth. and at 5 p.m. ushered ing in Grand Junction them to Helper where they were the purpose of checking allotment reand passing upon them. royally feted to a well prepared quests banm'et. WASHINGTON TO BE Clark Sites Coal Needs The lone excention to speechmak-inHONORED BY and legislative requests, was a MASONIC BANQUET address given on behalf of the proposed natural cas tax by Because of tie dedicatory exercises Walter F. Clarke, superintendent of f tl.e new ii,unicipt; 'nilldiiiL' in the Independent Coal and Coke Co. ''lice on Fthruary 22. the p.i. nal of Kenilworth." at the Helper banquet. V Morle obser.ance of WasbiR'on's "Upon this bill depends the future birthday in v'tibon co iruy will be of Carbon county," said Mr. Clarke. held February 25 at 8 r.m. in ihe "It would be a legislative transfusiou Masonic temple In Price. into the lifestream of the coal mining Committees in charge are arrangregion." ing a banquet, followed by a dance. He said coal production had de R. J. Vaughan of Helper will act as dined 37 per cent during the past toastmaster. Those in charge of few years, with 13 per cent traceable include James Monroe, A. divectly to natural gas. ,L. Miner and A. H. Kellough of This decline, he said meant aijoppa lodge, S. J. Sweetring, William $2,000,000 annual Ios9 to mine and M. Davis and 1'atil Pessetto of Carbon railroad payrolls, with whole com-- i lodge. rmmltles on relief and an exodus ofj miners into other states resulting. Mr. and Mrs. George Pizza spent (Continued on Page Four) Sunday in Salt Lake. - g |