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Show 14 dd 1 GateWay City to Southern Utah's Scenic Wonderland nE.UTPH BEAVER COUNTY, H f I TTHr! f SflL..J MfiKfltiTAM I aJxxiyvi if din I I A3 m 1 P Iff Ti V?. ,Xv Ti ! i For Co-operati- on Weber College Instructor Lauds Beaver Departments Clair Johnson, Weber College Music Professor, and former music instructor at the Beaver High School was asked to be one of the EXPRESSES judges at the Southern Utah MusAPPRECIATION ic Festival that was iheld ast Saturday. Horace H. Rose, principal of Upon his return to Ogden the the High School, who acted as following letter complimentary general chairman for the Southern was received by The Beaver Press. Utaih Music Festival wishes to express his appreciation to all those Dear Mr. Carlton, It was fine to come back after who helped in any way to put over eight years and see the great imthe music festival and make it a which has taken place provement success. He wishes to thank all commit- in the music work. I beleve that tee members, organizations, and peope who live with and contribuas has citizens for their loyal support te to sucih development taken to fail a what realize place and wonderful corporation. Due credit should go to the men and great band has been developed In women who acted as Iheads of the Beaver, how successful it has be come and how Incessantly and dil various committee, E. A. Griffiths, those students and teach igently Hyrum Lee, Dr. Leon Cline, Milo er must have worked In order to Mrs. Kate Jensen, Wesley Adams, W. Farrer, David B. Lamoreaux, produce such a splendid organlza and D. E. Stapley wiho substitut- tion, and what solid support they must .have had from school officed In the absence of Mr. Lamor-eauials and townspeople. W. A. Firmage, and all Everyone asked me how the Beaothers who in anyway participatver band rated. There were no " ed and helped in boosting the ratings given, but only criticisms festival over the top. to assist the directors in their The major part of the finance work for next year, and to evalucame from the Beaver County ate their past efforts. I have heard school Board1, with contributions all bands in all classes during the made by the County Commissionlast two years and have heard ers, and the City Council. The pro nothing better than the Beaver grams were paid for through the band in its class. This was also advertising done by the merchan- true at the sight-readicontest ts, and other businessmen. at Provio w.here last band the year It was reported that the visit- showed suoh thorough training ing schools expressed the opinion and g musicianship in their that it was one of the finest fesperformance. tivals that they had ever attendThe students played with beaube should duly tiful tone, fine ed, and Beaver balance, Intonaproud of sponsoring such a succes- tion and expression, and masterly sful, and worthwhile activity. technique In the performance of the difficult contest numbers they C. M. T. C. TO OPEN AT had prepared this year. The festival wa3 efficiently plan FORT DOUGLAS ned and managed, and everyone JULY 1ST. who had part in Its success deserves the highest praise. Annual Citizens' Military TrainAll the organizations were fine ing Vamp at Fort Douglas will and compare with the general open on July 1, 1939 and close standards throughout the state. July 30, 1939. Applications of Best wbhes for future success those men desiring to attend and further growth. Camp should reach the C. M. T. C. Clair Johnson office at Fort Douglas, Utah by May 31, 1939 as the selection of FIRST AID CLASS successful candidates will be comCOMPLETES WORK pleted the first two weeks of GENERAL CHAIRMAN In keeping with the wishes of tihe state music committee the MUSIC FESTIVAL ratings of the various schools will not be published unless the director in each community publishes .them. With that in view I county agent can only supply The Beaver Press wihh the ratings of our school. JrEFFEV, TOUR Braver in a dairy to North took them in interest places of g e thirty-on- nartidpated' h Ticinity. ended at the Brook- Jnery where buttermilk and crackers cream contributions of sj as ry and Beaver County "' iation. Ion to the dairymen and agent there were pre- V, J. Warr and Mead Brooklawn the H. cream-- a extension Rich, Caine, head of Geo. B. dairy department Is, representative of the C. . Association and county farm jriesian Merrell, fcpervisor. lion to toe refreshments short meeting land short talks were B. Nichols, Professor ime and Lyman H. Rich p stated that now la an time to dispose of low cows because of the tomerv & The Senior Band Highly superior In concertHighly superior plus, in marching. Junior Band Superior in marching," no rating given In concert playing. Orchestra No rating given. Chous and Glees No rating given Trumpet trio Highly superior. Clarinet trio Highly superior. Clarinet quartet Highly superior. Woodwind trio Highly Superior. Trombone solo Highly superior. Baritone solo superior. Cornet solo Superior. Flute solo Highly superior. Oboe solo Highly euperior. Bassoon solo Highly superior. Tenor solo No rating given. Baritone sole-- No rating given. Piano solo No rating given. solo Highly Tenor saxophone - superior.- Alto saxophone solo Highly sup- erior. The Judges were very generous with us, and gave the groups as well as the director many helpful suggestions. In the events where there were no ratings the compaid for beef. He ur-ments were very copious and comthe dairy herd crop roa- - plimentary, for which we are better pasture manage- - thankful. of i Caine that tire state explained jded fertilization Just f bar crop. urged the apply manure to their i make a regular pra- famowing them spring properly distribute the 'e cited practices in Den P dairymen drag their p often as once a week. He the U. S. A. C. extea- - rn, explained the main fa State wide nastmre ta conducting He said Pte data will be kept on Beaver county pastures Pe their value in terms per acre. Vr DATES ITD 'are which N COnniratMo rv.iuij 1' Conservation of 1 III im- - the-polic- y THIRD BATTALION il. lue FIRES FIELD Pro- PROBLEM wg; . ta 5 the date we will The Third Battalion of the '"flier or not a wheat 222nd. Field Artillery, Utah NatProgram will be in ional Guard, held its yearly overnight problem here May 6th and the closing date for 7th. Due to the Music Festival, at le Intentions to co-- 1 whioh the local Battery was askie 1939 program. with traffic and accid18 the final date for ed to help the ent b pevention. being iheld here wheat referendum the was Richfield Battery rftferendum be mecess- - 6th the the only one going Into camp at Battery Cedar race track. The the final iaf came 11 up early the next morning acreage allotment to for the firing problem. The battalion went Into action about six the farmnr. i n miles west of Beaver and showed nave previously: a big Improvement in firing their tin. i osuouuurai problem over those of last year. , offil. iB aireaay Major Beal, commanding ""ate Bheets indicating cer of the Third Battalion, and Pe to t1 il .u. i an- nartlrlnoi nit; Captain Luth, executive officer, The other farmers f . I In- J- had charge of the Observation bo berore closing and chose practical and diff 3 ' it. - ltI above. lr 'heat growers may . IPOrtun. iu- impose fictions upon them L " 7 15 "appears ePPly of wheat will "ornitii ., ear a domestic "POrt b more L n.35 Pr cent, wheat 1 ''le asked to vote to f f ernnum on whether marketing I 1'L,2r of ir, J ' " , tw0-t!hir- 4,' L l8 Posts icult targets both in bracket and of all precision filing. The officer The fire. conducted three batteries local battery set up all Its various types of communication similating their function of relaying messages from the regimental headquarters to the guns. The terrain chosen for the problems was very difficult and according to Major with Beal the work was handled completeness. and thoroughness several Ralph Goodwin spent into effect brohis Miltord helping ba told how days at inther Carl who Is laid up with received In a run away. Ko fla- x, ng sight-readin- The trend throughout the of 13 toward no ratings in these festivals. In my opinion all of our visiting schools gave a very fine performance in all events and the students acted creditably. No director could ask for finer or mor.e generous support than our music department has had this year, and it is deeply appreciated. Aind' no director could desire a finer group of students with wihlcih to work. As a member of the committee I should also like to express my appreciation to the organizations, county and community for their wonderful sup- June. The class In first aid, under the port in putting our festival over E. A. Griffiths of Beaver, Utah of Dr. W. D. Bishop, supervision in such a manner. CMTC ChairIs Beaver County First Aid for the of Chairman Milo Adams for Beaver en- r I Per W . Mini HI-- i MUSIC INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCES RATINGS OF BEAVER DF.PTS. Expresses Appreciation 1 gm 0 f.2.00 juries man. The quota County Is one. To date five applications have been received, aind many of these In all probability be will accepted as applications many counties do not submit applications to fill their quota. Twa hundred young men from Wyoming Utah, Idaho, Western and Eastern Nevada will report in on July 1st., be given a through issued a physical examination, be and be assicomplete uniform, C. M. T. the three gned to one of with ends The camp C. Companies. trainthe where Day a visitors' ers are allofed to show off their to relanewly acquired training of friends All friends. tives and for a welcome are C. T. M. C. the and full day of drills ceremonies, On Friday, May 26th, the Beaver East and West Wards, toAdams-vlll- e gether with Greenville, and Minersville wards, who Enroute To Minersville For Gray Funeral Wit-tic- h, are invited to participate, are holding a reunion. Tho primary purpose of this reunion Is to raise sufficient funds to liquidate the remaining debt on our new Seminary buiding at Beaver. At 7 o'clock P. M. a splendid banquet will be served In the banquet will be served iu the banquet hall of the West Ward Church It is antloiapled that over 600 persons will be served. The banquet arrangements are in the hands of a committee of which President Wesley W. Farre.' is Chairman. Special attractions will be featured thoughout the evening. Carnival events, auctions, programs are elated. It Is promised by the committee in charge that not a dull moment will be tolerated that and her daughter, Clara, 14, were killed in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon near Robinson summit, 20 mileB west of Ely, when tthe car In which they were riding overturned three times after running off the road. Both were crushed to death. Mrs. Wlttlch with her two daughters, Clara, and Helen, 17 and Monte Huckabay left their homes in Mt. Shasta, California, Saturday night for Minersville, Utah, on being notified of the death there of Mrs. Wlttich's father, Thomas Gray. The tour were riding In a coupe when Huckabay, w;ho had been driving for 16 hours, apparently fell asleep at the wheel of the car. The car ran off the road, struck a ditch and rolled over three times Huckabay was thrown from the car and escaped with minor injuries, while Helen Wlttlch received head cut and minor Injuries. The dead and injured were picked up by Charles Funk and Glenn Emmerson, who were from Fallon to Ely, and brought them Into Ely. The bodies were brought to Minersville Tuesday for services and interement. 4 Tt MONEY RAISED WILL BE USED TO CLEAR SEMINARY DEBT MOTHER, DAUGHTER KILLED IN CRASH Mrs. Sigmond (Josephine) Y.r Pnyablo In Atlvanc 6, evening. Two dances en-rou- te THOMAS L. GRAY Thomas L. (Lutellus) Gray, 71, a resident of Minersville for the past 39 years, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Holmes at Beaver, Saturday, of a sudden dilation of the heart. Mr. and Mrs. Gray had come to the home of their daughter, Friday evening In readiness to attend the Southern Utah Music Festival, here Saturday, In which they ttiad several grandchildren participating. Feeling In the best of health during the early morning .hours, Mr. Gray was stricken suddenly while gettln gready to attend the festival and died four hours later. He was one of the first white children born In St. George, Oct., ober 1, 1867, a son of Benjamin B, and Jerusha Burdlck Gray, early Dixie pioneers who were living la a cellar at the time. At the age of 13 years, Mr. Gray began to freight between St George, Milford, and Ploche, Nevada. He married Charolette N. Wood of Minersville, January 2, 1892, at Beaver. They made their home in St. George until 1899 when they moved to Minersville whore he engaged In mining and freighting until late years when he had become an expert truck gardener. Mr. Gray was a member of the L. D. S. Church. His widow and four of his nine sons and daughters survive: Mrs. Bertha Holmes, Beaver; Mrs. Richfield, Myrtle Seegmlller Thomas Marvin Giay, Minersville and James Merle Gray of Adams-vill13 grandchildren; two brothers: Frank Gray of Los Angeles California, and C. Bert Gray of will be staged after the banquet. The dance for the older folks will be held in the West Ward Amusement Hall, and the dance for the younger folks In tho Legion Hall. There will be good food, good music, and an enjoyable time for everyone. Everyone is Invited and all are urged to set aside the 2Gth of May for this great event. Let us cooperate in making this reunion the best, tho most enjoyable, and the most profitable that Reaver (has ever witnessed; and Incidentally we will pay off tho remaining obligations on our beautiful Seminary building. LOCAL COUPLE TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. John T. Joseph will observe their fiftieth wed- ding anniversary Sunday, at the West Wrard Church. A dinner will be served at high noon, at whioh lime the John T. Joseph decendants will be guests. In the afternoon from 3 p. m. until 6 P. M., they will hold a reception at the same place. All their relatives and friends are cor- dlally Invited to call during these hours. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph were married May 14, In tho Manti L. D. S. Temple. Their early married life was spent In Adamsvlllo whore Mr. Jowph engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1914 they moved to Beaver and built a home In the southeast part of town where they reside at the present time. Mr. Joseph has always given loyal sup port to all community enterprises. He was born July 23, 1858 at Minersville Meigs Co., Ohio; and crossed the plains with his parents In 18 61 settling at Logan. Later they helped colonize Southern Utah, finally locating at Adamsvllle, Utah. Mrs. Joseph was the former Annie E. Gunn. She was born in the old fort at Paragoonah, August 26, 1866, and went to Adamsvllle with her parents in 1867. During her lift she has always been an ardent church worker, baving. taught In the Primary seven years In Adamsvllle; and al no In Sunday School. Since living in Beaver he has taught In the Relief Society and served tea years on the Stake Relief Society Board. Eight of the eleven children survive namely: Arthur Joseph, Parowati, Lizzie Stewart, Milford; Thomas L. Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota; Retta Parkinson, Ernest Walter, and John F. Joseph, all of Beaver, and Belle Armstrong Joseph of Cedar City by a previous marriage. They have 36 and 8 great grand American Red Cross for Beaver County, has completed the requirements to receive certificates in the Standard Course In first aid. Six members will be eligible for these certificates. The members to receive certificates are; J. Lee Anderson, Mrs. Chloe B. Robinson and the Misses Emily Rose Virginia Moody, Marlon Nelson, and Maurine Nelson. Dr. Bishop was assisted in Mb work by Mrs. Public Heath Emma Cannon, nurse in Beaver county, who holds an Instructor's certificate and who has been doing some valuable work In intruding classes in Junior First Aid in the County. The small size of the class made Minersville. It possible to do a great deal of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullock and practical work and most of the afcheletics. In the three children of 'Provo, visited the class periods were spent n,.rinir " t,he thirty days aid over the week end with Mrs. Bullof first iui practical application namn lasts, candidates will be ock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thorn In various drill teachings. citizens as more given instructions bad too that Is Cartwright. It oH .pwmon es. minuary court- of Beaver did not avail themselves other a livesy, citizenship, and many for this train- wards the members enjoyed make better of the opportunity certificates The to "can" party. ely designed increase subjects men. There ing, especially ,with, the will be awarded aa soon as they citizens of our young In the number of accidents In the are canaiuaiea. received from the American of are four classes on the high de- home, on the farm and Blue, Cross Office at San Red White, Basic, Red, of lives are lost of candid way. Thousands progress the on pending and Irrepalrable damage done to ates In Military Training. injured persons each year because WEATHER REPORT Blue Course are e iglbof the lack of training in first aid Low Hi Pet. D&U uicas &econu lssion le for comm. and handling of injured persons, .03 35 75 1 Many Referve. May Mon., tenants, Infantry Dr. Bishop said. ' ' 2 38 75 grand-childhave Tues., officers - nitr reserve 36 78 The last meeting of the first Wed., ' ' 3 in commissions 37 78 '' 4 obtained their aiders was a direct contrast to the Thurs., 4 2 72 ' ' 5 ... Frl., other this manner. meetings. of the seriousness 36 66 Sat., ' ' 6 The class members presented the Sun., ' 29 68 7 Wyof Next Sunday evening graduation Lyman, Willi Twltchell 35 73 Instructor with a satire on first Mon., ' ' 8 will be held for nlnty exercises old an 34 78 oming, and aid In which each one had worked Tues , ' ' 9 Sunday home ' 73 ' graduates. A fine probis 43 to seminary 10 returned sis- up several chapters from the text, Wed., his with is Ifter a pleasant visit being prepared- Walter L. Carlton, observer gram this was read to the class and after ter Mrs. Samuel Hatchings. Cada-atesott- he e; en : |
