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Show HELPER THE JOURNAL (Utah) PROPERTY TAXES ALENE ETZEL'S Decreased $123,668 ENGAGEMENT TOLD MEMBER OFTHE Mrs Davies Entertains i : t mrs irvm iavies raieruuiieu j Mrs H. P. Lloyd special guests Mrs Frank Muffins and Miss Ann Price in idditior. to he regular club group on Friday n'ht at her hum-.-- A dest-rluncheon was served before ihe al'i" which tin bridge to "Ai P'i ts w.r i award John Laboroi, Miss Price, Mrs Elmo Bray & Mrs J A Greener THE JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY HELPER. UTAH Entered As Second Clam Matter At The Poll Office At Helper, Utab N. Joe and Ethel H. Tullius. Publisner Published Every TbnriHar PAGE TWO THURSDAY, t . ! MAR. 15, 1973 Sego Lily Lodge The Sego Lily Lodge met on March 7, at the home of Netha Greener for a business session By DONALD E. WILDMON memband to begin an all-oCox drive. Pres. Hazel ership not will I'M A LITTLE BIT SQUARE I or fate blame bility. collected' dues and presided I have decided that, accord- circumstance for my lot in life A social hour and ing to the standards of some It is, primarily, what I have for the year. luncheon dessert was enjoya I bit I'm little a square. made it. cannot excuse wron today, I guess this should be a majcr on my part because of wron ed by all ladies present. The next meeting wiil be concern of mine, but it isn't. on the part of another. I be1 p.m. on April 4, at Actually it is just the opposite lieve in the final analysis lif' held at I'm kinda proud of being a :is what I have the guts and de the home of Mrs Cox. little bit square. termination and faith to make Here to Honor Father I'm a little bit square because it. Mr and Mrs Jerry Brimley I believe in God. I believe in I'm a little bit square because and two daughters Kathy and a personal God, One who cares 1 want my children to be rais Traci of Kent, Wash., were about me. He hurts when I ed unaer me lniiuence ot trie here to help celebrate the 90th hurt and rejoices when I re- Church. I know that the Churc'" birthday of her father, Joseph joice. He wants the best for is made up of imperfect people Mutz, on March 11, and to visit me and He wants me to do the like myself. But I know that sister, Mr and Mrs John Zupon best. He loves me even when the knowledge and inspiration and family and other relatives I'm unlovely, and gives to me which comes from' the Church and friends. Also here for the even when I'm unworthy. will be a great asset to my occasion were daughter Mr & children in years to come. Mrs Wayne Taylor, Bruce and I'm a little bit square beof Provo. A sister-in-lacause I'm a Christian. I beI'm a little bit square because Brenda Mrs Bessie Mills of Amerlieve that Jesus Christ was the I believe in treating other peowho was celebratican Fork, dearest expression of God's ple in a manner that I would 81st her birthday on the ing love that we have ever seen. like to have them treat me. We Mr same Granddaughter, day, I believe the Christian life is call it the "Golden Role". I Mrs David Noyes of Lay-to- n and to mankind believe if it was practiced the highest known were also here. and the path God desires us more life would be better for I believe the Christ- everyone. Chella Armstrong of Salida, tojollow. I'm a little bit square because Colo., returned home Sunday ian faith is a personal relationship between one person and I believe in involvement. Apart after spemdiing some time here ' WHATSOEVER .THINGS ' ut i his Christ, but that it also has to be expressed socially. I'm a little bit square because I believe in personal responsi from the universe, little else rung right because of its own motion. I believe if you want good government, you have to visiting her brother, Mr and Mrs Harry Hiatt. While here they all spent several days in Salt Lake visiting with Mae's cousin Evelyn Sowle. Mrs Harris Hostess Mrs Mary. Harris played hos tess to her club group and spec ial guests, Mrs A. J. Ossiana and Mrs John Halpine, serv NEW AUTOMATIC RINSE Model 0519 in a. t-- c . local property taxes levied for the support of public schools in Carbon County last year totaled $1,852,128. This was equal to 72.0 of all property taxes imposed in the County. Taxes i carbon county 8 Total property taxes imposed year am ounted to $2,574,546., according to an analysis prepared by the Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, from data assembled by tha Property Tax Division of the Utah State Tax Commij.sion. This .1 represents a decrease of some $123,668 or 4.6 from 'he 1971 ronerty tax total. Throughout the state, property taxes rose by $1,328,000 or 0.8" last year despite the fact I Efiat the average mill levy in the state declined by 3li mills ' last year. This seeming con tradiction its explained bv the Mr and Mrs Alflred R. Etzel fact that the property tax base nearly 5 m of Price, announce the engage-- . "LP ITT-y- , 1971 Utah s assess ment of their daughter, Alene u;ation ed to Michael D. Bentley, son of iast year Mr and Mrs Silvan G. Jessop Foundation analysts observe of Salt Lake City. that the average mill evy im- Miss Etzel is a graduate oft cosed in Utah has leveled off Carbon High school and at- somewhat during recent years tended the College of Eastern after two decades of substan- Uitalh. She will graduate inUial increases. Between 1955 & June from the University of 1965 the average mill rate in Utah with a B.A. degree in Utah rose by 48 and the "increase between 1945 and 1955 journalism. Mr Bentley, an Olympus high amounted to 60. The 1972 graduate attended the Univer- levy, however, is only about sity of Utah and is presently 2 above the 1965 level. Last year there were nearly employed in Salt Lake City. The couple is planning an 400 separate governmental unOctober wedding. its in Utah that had the power to impose property tax. IncludMarge, Jim and Jodi Dervoe ed were the state of Utah, 29 motored to West Jordan on Sat counties, 40 school districts, urday flor a visit with daiuighter 215 municipalities, and 114 spe and her husband, Tami and cial districts. Jim Sargent, affording Jodi a Because of the overlapping chance to get acquainted with boundaries. of some of these her. two new nieces, Brandi & districts, there were 503 separJamie the Sargent's twin dau- ate taxing areas in the state ghters. They were accompan- where a different overall tax ied by Ethel Tul- levy is possible. Total levies lius. Marge stayed for a few ranged from a low of 45.191 days to help with the new bab- mills ($45.19 per $1000 assessed valuation) in one unincorp-orate- d ies and household duties. area of Rich County to a high of 121.13 mills in a MCKAY VOTES FOR portion of Ogden City. Schools continue to receive the largest share from property SCHOOL LUNCH tax receipts. According to the Foundation report, state and ' n Carbon County last ' 4r, if sftafc J J rk for county purposes amounted of the total) to $456,727 (17.7 municipal taxes were equal to $143,866 (5.5), taxes imposed by special improvement districts totaled $120,246 (4.6), and bounty taxes amounted to $1,579 (0.1) in 1972. Throughout the enire state, school taxes (both state and of local) accounted for 61.2 the total property tax load last year. Property taxes imposed by county governments were of the total, equal to 20.9 city and town tajxes amounted to 13.0, taxes levied by special improvement districts totaled 4.8, and bounty taxes accounted for 0.1 of the Utah property tax load in 1972. Owners of commercial and industrial property paid $1,800,-64of the total propor 69.9 erty taxes charged in Carbon County last year. This compares with property taxes of 7 $474,590 the total on property), $184,852 (18.4 residential or 7.2 $105,011 of on motor vehicles, and (4.1) on agricultural property (farm real estate, & farm buildings, machinery, and levestock). The Foundation analysts point out that for the state as a whole, approximately 51 of the total property tax burden in 1972 was borne by owners of commercial and industrial by owners of property, 35 residential property, 8 by the owners of motor vehicles, 5 by agricultural property owners, and 1 by owners of other types of property. A Census of Governments made by th eU.S. Bureau of the Census in 1967 revealed that of the toapproximately 33 tal assessed valuation in Utah consisted of residential property. For the nation as a whole on the other hand, residential of the property made up 47 total property tax base. Envelopes AD Sizes At Journal Office WE WILL BE CLOSED MARCH 19 THRU 22 SEE YOU FRIDAY, MAR. 23rd FLOWERS . great-grann- y ing light refreshments during the bridge play. The prizes were claimed later by Mrs Har PROGRAM ris, Mrs Art Lamoreaux and WASH. Mrs J. A. Greener. Congressman Gunn McKay voted today in favor of additional support for the CARD OF THANKS School Lunch Program, terming the program 'indispensible' LEAGUE OF NATIONS to We take this opportunity in Utah. 1 Central Commission ..11 express our gratitude and apd bill is des- Bonnie The 1 11 .. Lounge preciation to everyone for all igned to make full use of 5 Matador Lounge .. their kindness during the death funds for the 7 Wood 5 Thanks School appropriated of our beloved Gary. Lunch program. Schools Asay's 7 5 Food Center to Spring Glen Relief Society receive federal in Chuck's assistance 9 3 floral Pharmacy for the lovely dinner, cash and commodities, and this 11 1 Cola Pepsi offerings, food that was brou year the Agriculture Depart11 1 ght to the homes, the cards and ment is far behind in its pur- Rio Grande Vets all the acts of kindness to all. chases of commodities for the High games: Rose Monroe 196, Rose Ghirardelli 191, It will always be a cherished school lunch support. The bi 1 Pierce 192, Teresa treasure. It makes our sorrow requires that the Department 183, Norine Jewkes 137. easier to bear. expend funds appropriated for Alice James 179, Lucille Gardcommodities by March 15, or ner 177, Netta Burton 177, Pat Mrs Gary Nilchols and make cash payments with the Scarcelli 174, Josie Borla 171, Family Mr & Mrs Harry Nichols funds to the States. Lynn Jensen 170, Marge Guy "The Agriculture Department 171 and Family. points. estimated, at the beginning of UG EIGHT the fiscal year, that schools T i 4 wotk lor gwaJ gwemmeni. 1 would receive 7c in food com- OaJrbon Emery Bank ..12 8 8 have.no right to curse poor modities for every meal they The Vogue 9 7 government if I have done lit- serve," McKay said. "Instead Helper State Bank . tle or nothing for the cause of they now are receiving to 7 9 Veltri Drug a meal, creating serious budget Regis Club 11 5 good government. 4 12 ary problems. In Utah, com' R & A Market .. . I'm a little bit square because is 28 percent Helper Club 6 10 support modity I believe in giving a man a 5 .. .. 11 Chevron Oil second chance. The best way legis ation would make up the Donna Judd 165, Bess Highs: to help a man who is down is difference between what was Stewart 165, Marilyn Nielsen to lend him a helping hand. projected and what was del193, Joan Cranford 160, Ora None of us are without fault. ivered." Bogdin 181, JoLinn Tolich 170, We all have done wrong at Raising food prices and the Netta Burton 166, Ann Andre-in- i some time. Therefore, if a man lack of substantial surpluses 170. Louise Crowson 176. desires another chance to make have limited the Agriculture Elsie VanWaeener 204. Edith a go of life, I believe he should Department, McKay said. The Tone 177, Mary Mascaro 165, have it and that his past should difficulty in the purchase of Alice Magann Han 165, ret be held against him. If commodities has created a sur son 169, Mary ScavoFrancy 180. Ruth God has forgiven and accepted plus of funds appropriated for jouflas 162, Linda Scartezina the purpose. him, then so must I. 175, Freida Bianco 180, Ann I'm a little bit square because The legislation passed by tha Anella 182, Helen VanNatta 165. I believe every man should b3 House wil enpower the Secre- given an opportunity to prove tary of Agricultur to pay the himself. J feel it is wrong to States for the difference bet- budgeted funds which they had judge one man by the act'.ors ween the estimate of commod not spent. This is the money of a group or a group by the ity subsidies and the delivered that originally wou d have pur actions of one man. Each man goods. The distribution of funds chased commodities, and the should be judged as a man by would be based on school lunch legislation simply passes the his own deeds. consumption during the Fiscal money on to the States. No I'm a little bit square because Year 1973. new appropriation is required I feel an obligation toward my "As of Jan. 31 cf this year" and this money would go a long fellowman. I feel we are all McKay said, "the Agriculture way toward helping schools out part of the family of man and Department had $121 million in of a budget pinch." as such should strive to make ' i r c i il ii men. li e neuer iw an So I guess I'm a little bit square. But I'm not worried. ATTEND ST. ANTHONY'S You see, being square helps the pieces of life's puzzle fit together better. "Whatever the Occasion - Call Us" 1 Phone Helper, Utah 472-881- House-passe- ..7 I- -, fife .... ST iwWW Skip Ar-let- te Milo-vic- w WASHER SRN-DRYIN- G ids. in ou hast! wasnes min.! Compact! 311"x29"x i 16V4" Portable! Rolls on casters No special plumbing! Hookup to sink Automatic double-rinscycle 2-- SPIN SOAK e Complete with SecveATop Cover AUTOMATI C DOUBLE-RINS- E CYCLE! 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