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Show FOUR INJURED IN ABE MURDOCK 5 CAR-TRAIL- ER 1 ritiimilV Avb Four persons were injured obout 10 o'clock last Friday night when the car in which ihey were riding collided with the rear of an unlighted trailer. . 11. J. Sprague, about 28, driver of the car, suffered lacerations and brusies about the hand and arm; Clark Rollins, son of Mr a deep cut over the right eye, multipla lacerations of the head and face; Jerry Auffart, son ol Mr and Mrs M. F. Aulfart, received cuts about the face and head, and Doris Clements, daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Clements, buffered deep facial lacerations. All have been released fiom the Beaver County Hospital except the Clements girl, who is still receiving treatment for the facial cuts. The accident occured about 14 miles east of Milford on state highway 21, when the car driven by Mr. Sprague ran into the back of a hay trailer hauling hay toward Minersville. The two flatbed trailers were being pulled by a tractor driven by the young son of Stanley McKnight Minersville, and no lights were showing at the rear of the The driver of the trailer. tractor was cited by State Highway Patrolman Gordon Farns-wortfor driving an improperly lighted vehicle on a state highway at night. h STATE SEMI-PRTEAMS TO PLAY HERE FOR TITLE O Single Copy Seven Cents MEREDITH $3.00 a Year o i't i.. '. i THRILLS DAYS RACE .'4 MEET PATRONS . I I Alice Meredith, Utah Champion twirler, and her older brother, Joe, both of Pleasant Grove but formerly of Beaver, ' ' ' t - i V , ; '' 'ft S-- were "the show" between races on Pioneer Day when they thrilled the capacity crowd with their repertoire of tap and ballet, acrobatic dancing, baton twirling, and novelty acts, and ladies in the crowd were breathless with envy over the lovely costumes of young Miss Meredith. As often as called upon, the talented performers presented :icw acts, and they left Beaver .vith thousandsof new names added to their fan club. Miss Meredith is the daughter of Art and Alice Meredith, who formerly operated the Meredith Cafe in She is drum majorette 3caver. for the famous Magna Drum and Bugle Corps, and has been featured in St. Louis, New York, and other large cities. After a performance in New York, Vice President Nixon, who was then running for office, offered Alice a contract to travel wilh his party on a campaign tour. After completing their appearance in Beaver, the Merediths refused to accept any expense money from the Lions Club, and left with the offer to return to Beaver to appear again on any programs that are pre sented locally. Approximately 1,000 persons attended the sacred service, Sunday evening in Beaver First Third Ward chapel conducted by the "Home Coming" Committee of the Murdock Academy, the former L. D. S. Church acad- I emy. C. Edvvin Paice, general chairman ot the committee, announced Walter S. Joseph as master of ceremonies for the evening's :' if I Hi 'mm ' if ' ! " - - ; ' X. "" 1 t r ' four-yea- Mar-cin- bud-get- s, Alice Meredith, state twirlin g champion is shown with her b rother Joe in a highlight from Alice and h ei brother entertained between races at the Beaver City Pioneer day celebration August Twe nty fourth: one of their acts. PARADE, PROGRAM AND RACES VIE WITH HOMECOMING FOR INTEREST - Beaver's Pioneer Dav DortionCentennial of the year-lonCelebration was the occassion for the largest gathering of former residents in the history of this community. The influx began early in the preceding week, with horse owners bringing their bangtails in for early workouts at the track, former residents coming to visit relatives and enjoy again the Beaver Mountain fishing and friends and neighbors of local residents "visiting" during the biggest celebration the city has ever known. Murdock Academy and Beaver High School classes began their reunions Saturday evening, and they continued up through Monday evening with meetings in local church buildings and canyon parties in the Beaver moun-tain- 4th "Benson String Band"' GRAND PRIZE Howard Family "ProgresJ ol Power:" g Thousands lined the streets Tuesday to witness the finest group of floats and parade entries ever assembled in Southern Utah. Winners of parade prizes were: CHURCH FLOATS 1st Ward Relief Society 'Heart of the Home" 2nd ''Miss Utah" 2nd Ward. n' 3rd Manderfield Sunday Sch"Monumants to Courage" ool BUSINESS FLOATS 1st Mackrell and Draper. 2nd Texaco. 3rd B & B drilling. ! PIONEER FLOATS 1st Wilson Gates Nowers family. 2nd Anderson Camp. 3rd Jim Low Family. INDIANS 1st Liessing Boys. 2nd Indian Buck on horse. 3rd Indian Buck walking, Maureen Erickson. HORSES 1st Rowland Yardley. 2nd Judy Williams Kenny. 3rd Irene Gentry Goodwin. CLOWNS Jess Edwards, Lessing Troupe. CIVIC GROUPS. ORGANIZATIONS, MISCELLANEOUS 1st Jaycee's "Banjo." 2nd Pershing Erickson, "Con' ference time 1856." 3rd Leonard Erickson, "Dob-ln Shay" At the race track in the afterraces eight thrilling pleased the overflow crowd, and a program of excellent talent, with Alice and Joe Meredith as featured entertainers, kept the crowd occupied between races, others on the program emceed by Hal Hickman, were Mayor S. Tayor Farnsworth, who made an address of welcome after an introduction by Lions Club President Dr. Bishop; Hal and Nell Smith, a hillbilly band composed of Vilda Smith, Margery Mackerell, Marcel Horton.Anona Swindlehurst, Amasa Barton, Ann Williams, Maud Lewis, Martha Gale, Gib Briggs and Milo Baker; David Williams, Danny Yergensen, Joe Meredith, and the Queen of Coyote. The last number, a hilarious novelty arranged by Chloe Bishop, featured Donna Morris as "Coyote Queen," Elva Hodges as her mother, and Bertha Dal-to-n as the shotgun-totifather. Little Quaker, a three year old bay gelding owned by R. L. Cluff, won the Centennial Derby, with jockey Mitchell in the saddle. This was a $590 race with the local race committee adding $350 to the nominating and entry fees. Featured speaker at the cen- tennial program, immediately following the parade, was Abe Murdock, Beaver native now living in Washington D C. Mr. Murdock briefly reviewed his early life in Beaver, nd stressed the advantages of living in this friendly progressive community. Ex lrpts from Mr. Murdocks talk appear in another column in this issue. noon, s. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Murdock the proud parents of a seven pound baby girl born July are 19, home-come- rs He was profuse in his praise the Centennial Committee and the countless hours they spent arranging the celebra tions and programs commemor ating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city. lie saluted Mrs. Dorothy Wil liams, Beaver's only living pioneer, as "queen of our birthday rty," and recalled his long friendship with Mrs. Williams and her family. "This celebration today is a three - fold celebration',' Mr. Murdock said, "commemorating the 109th anniversary of the migration of the Mormon pioneers to Utah, the 100th anniversary of the settling of Beaver, and the first general homecoming of the Murdock Academy alumni." Mr. Murdock recalled that shortly after his first election to the House of Representatives he visited the national Hall of Fame, and was saddened to see that no statue of Brigham Young, leader of the Mormons in their quest for a peaceful existence, was displayed, aln men though many were represented in the national gallery of famous persons. "I called this lack of recognition to the attention of two Utah legislatures," the speaker said, "and a few years ago the statue of Brigham Young, one of our greatest western colonizers, was unveiled in our national gal- of er g ar program. Hundreds of former students had come to attend this meeting. The building was filled to overMr Joseph said that flowing. possibly more celebrities had gathered on this occasion than had ever been at any other time in Beaver. Telegrams and letters, expressing regrets for not being able to attend, where read from Josie Bird Miller of Los Angeles; J. Carlyle Tanner of Springdale; Lula T. Tanner in Sweden, Orton Durham and Gerrat deJong Jr. of Provo. The congregation sang, Our Mountain Home So Dear, with Kate Joseph leading, with Clara Carter at the organ and Donna B. Cartwright at the piano. Prele George of Kanosh gave the opening prayer. David Heslington of Provo gave the The male quarclosing prayer. tet: Sherman Carter, Newell warr, Karl Farnsworth and Hal Lund, sang "Stout Hearted Men" and Hills of Home. Mayor S. Taylor Farnsworth gave an address of welcome. Speakers included former faculty members: Sherwin Maeser, Miss Hettie White, Alfred and George Durham, A. J. Knapp; the last principle of the school, J. Howard Maughn; an outstanding athlete, Alma W. Richards and a school patron, John G. McQuarrie. Miss Lois White rendered an organ solo, Angus White, now a in Los engaged in Angeles, rendered two very Mr. and impressive selections. Mrs. Milo Baker gave a vocal duet, "My Home Town". A high light of the evening was when retired professor of music, Alfred Durham led the congregation in his own composition, "Carry On" from the MIA song book. Although somewhat impaired in health, the vigor with which he led that song will never be forgotten by those attending that impressive meeting. Prof, Durham taught music from 1900 to 1916 at Murdock Academy before going to teach at USAC. J. Howard Maughn told in detail how he and his associate teachers worked desperately for continuance of the school, but to no avail. A J. Knapp brought back to life many winning basketball and track teams of this famous old school. He said it was no trick at all to bring home state honors, year after year to Murdock Academy. Many of his athletes were in the audience and were asked to stand. Miss Hettie White told of many interesting things about campus life. Alma W. Richards told many wonderful things about the school and how honesty always pays in sports and in every act of every day living. Sherwin Maeser told of the early rise of the school and the part the Maeser family played in its growth. George Durham told of the many musical as well as other accomplishments of the school. All the speakers referred to the great power for good that the school always had through its religious training. The Spirit of Murdock Academy is still alive and will never die as long as there are students living who attended there, was the initial thought given at this first home coming since the school closed 34 years ago" on the advent of state high schools. at the Iron County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burns and daughter Florence were guests of Mrs. Clara Moycs over the 24th holidays. Little Miss Ruthie Wynn, granddaughter ol Mrs. Clara Moyes met with an accident she was struck by a bicycle. Manv Beaver Classes Hold Reunions During 24th Celehration High School Alumni reunion was held at Pondorsa Park Sun. The time was day July 22nd. and spent picnicing renewing Class rolls old acquaintances. were made for reference so people could get addresses of the people they knew; Anyone wishing an address contact Arlo Messinger. They all had a lovely time. The Class of 1934 had their reunion at the Elite cafe with a nice banquet. Fourty eight were present. Arthur Forthingham emcee, read letters from class members who were unable to attend. There were class members from all over the western states. Many came just for their own class reunion, then returned after the banquet. They planned to have another reunion when they are all over 65 years of age and are on Social Security. Class of 1932 met in the 1st 3rd Ward Church following the Sunday night meeting they held a short meeting and roll call and read their class prophecy. Angus White a class member sang . light refreshments were served. They planned another reunion in the future. Class of 1951 had a banquet in the I, O. O. F. Lodge Hall Saturday July 21, they had 50 present. Allen Farnsworth announced a short program. They planned another reunion to be held in 1961, with Dorothy Johnson as chairman. Class of 1937 had a get to gether at Ponderosa Park Sun day afternoon July 22, and planned another reunion in the near future. Class of 1928 met at the Seminary building and had an enjoy; able time and made plans for another reunion. melo-dram- TALK Hon. Abe Murdock, chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, delivered the Centennial address when Beaver's Homecomers met In the High School Auditorium Tuesday following the parade. The Beaver native, former congressman and senator and one of the more prominent Beaver citizens who have become nationally known, recalled his early youth here, and recounted many experiences shared with other in the audience. Sacred Service Is Part of Murdock Academy Reunion t V" IN CENTENNIAL Vol. 51, No. 30 Beaver, Utah, Friday, July 27, 1936 ACT State Championship Baseball Tournment will be held in Beaver on August The opening day schedule will get under way at 8:30 A. M. with Monroe playing Milford, at 11:30 A. M. Beaver will take the field against Ceader City, in the afternoon Provo will take on Ephraim at 2:30 P. M., the final game of the day will start EAVER DAIRY at 5:30 P. M. with Tooele battel-init out with Sigurd. The winners of the first days games will have a playoff Aug- QUEEN TO COMPETE ust fourth, with the two winning teams to compete in the finals on August fifth. The winner IN 'MISS UTAH' of the tournment will compete in the regional playoffs for the privilege of entering the nat- CONTEST ional champianship tourny at Wichita Kansas. Nancy Yardley, selected as At 5:30 August fifth an Meet Queen and Beaver's Race game will be played, fea- i Dairy Darling, will represent of all this turing the top players community at the Dairy eight teams. Darling competition during the She will Utah State Fair. receive an paid trip to Salt Lake, stopping at the N A M Says Schools Hotel Utah, and compete with Should Be Supported other state Dairy Darlings for the Miss Utah title. Then the On Local Level winner of the Miss Utah contest Cola G. Parker, President of will enter the Miss America the National Association of contest. Manufacturers, has urged busiNancy is a daughter of Mr and nessmen to spearhead a nation- Mrs Roy Yardley, and is deswide drive to help school sys- cended from Beaver pioneers. tems "obtain locally the funds Attendants to Dairy. Darling they need to meet all legitimate Nancy were Jeannnie Griffiths, requirements," and emphasized daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin that school needs "can and Edwards, and Jennie Sue Smith, should be met at the local level." daughter of Mr and Mrs George In an open letter to NAM's Smith of South Milford. Each 21,000 members, including those ot the attendants received $10. in Utah Parker pointed out that congress has rejected the fedbiU which eral Laura L. D. Sherwood would have parcelled out some to the states Funeral services lor Laura $1,600,000,000 r He Lucretia Davis Sherwood, 62, over a period. predicted that there is little who died Thursday of last week likelihood that the issue will be at the Accredited Hospital for revived at this sesson of Cong- Chronic Illnesses, Provo, were ress. held Sunday afternoon in the Ttio mnnpv in nrr.vide that Minersville L D S Chapel, under federal aid would have come direction of Bishop Marshall from the people of the respec- Hollingshead. Musical and vocal numbers tive states, in the first place," Parker said. "Nothing would on the program were given by e be gained by sending this money a quartet, Lee Marshall, to Washington only to get it Davis, Milton Albrecht and back shrunken in value and Harold Baker; lleen Jameson with inevitable strings attached and Alveretta Robinson; Sylvia in the form of federal direction Davis and Vivian Marshall. and control of local school sysSpeakers were Ruben Dotson and Ira Fisher, and Anna Ray tems." Parker stated that the needs Carter read Mrs. Sherwood's which the education bill was history. The invocation was by Jule intended to eliminate still exist. "Where there is a shortage of Gillins and the benediction by classrooms," he said, "more Merrill Jameson, and Lorraine schools must be built immed- Gilliris dedicated the grave in the Minersville cemetery. iately; teachers are underpaid Mrs". Sherwood was born Feb. and there are not enough of adand officials 1894, in Minersville, to W. J. school 3, them; recogHelena Colton Davis. She the and deserve ministrators nition and financial rewards was married to Martin V. commensurate with their res- Sherwood on Feb. 22, 1910, at Beaver. ponsibilities." She spent her life in MinersThe NAM president said that America of ville, and was a devoted mother if the businessmen will spearhead a vigorous and and an ardent church worker. Survivors include her hussustained movement to raise the six daughstandards of public education, band, one sonM.and Sherwood and Jimmie ters: cooperating and supporting, Milwith, local school authorities in Mrs. Nora Wright, South Marford; Mrs. Rhoda Ramsey, efforts to obtain adequate the nation's schools "will tinez, Calif.; Mrs. Eva Meeks Richcontinue to be responsive to the and Mrs. Mabel Beebe, Burn-haDonna Mrs. comot our Calif.; mond, of the people will Sandy; Mrs. Hazel Rogers, munities and not come under fed- Kearns; 18 grandchildren, five of direction and control the greatgrandchildren. eral bureaucracy." Utah all-st- RECALLS EARLY 5 CRASH NEAR HERE Semi-pr- u lesser-know- lery." I 1 Mr. Murdock brought joyful . i ums o .i icurs renjenwrance y residents eyes of many early-dawho were present when he told of the building of Kents Lake dam, "with nothing much but their bare hands, before the days of bulldozers, carryalls and other heavy equipment. All the pioneers had was their de termination, plenty of backbone, and a few fresnoes, but they built a dam to store water and turned the Beaver Valley desert into a garden spot. Churchill spoke of 'blood, sweat and tears' being important to the winning of the Battle of Britain. I don't think there were many tears-sheat the building of Kent's Lake, but there was plenty of sweat, and the red blood of our Beaver Pioneers." The speaker also recounted the efforts made which culminated in building of the Beaver Federal Building, at that time the only federal building erected in a "third class' postal city. In closing, Mr. Murdock reminded his listeners that while we are enjoying a reunion and homecoming, and live peacefully in a democracy where we are privileged to enjoy the finest recreation to be found anywhere in the world, insisting' only that other people be given the same right to enjoyment of life and freedom that we have, 'the Kremlin's hellish fiends are resolved to force commun ism upon the world. This re sults in two armed camps oppos ing each other, one nation striving for peace and tranquility, democracy, and the dignity of the individual mind of man, the other dedicated to the enslavement of the mind3 and bodies of all men. The fight to be the supreme military power "is costing us billions," he said, "but we cannot afford to be anything less - preparedness, and an indefatigable devotion to God, is our only salvation. We must all enlist under the banner ol Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward ALL Men." 1 House guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Charles Lindsay attended Taylor Farnsworth throughout Mr. and Mrs Wallace Cowdell the Briggs reunion held July the centinnial celebration's and of Gardena California and Mr. 22, in Salt Lake at Fairmont race meet were Mr. and Mrs. Delmar E. Smith of Logan, Mrs. and Mrs. Earnest CowdeU of Los Park. Edith Kent, Mesa Arizona Mrs Angles were guests at the Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Fernlcy Nettie Huber of Midway VerMr. and Mrs. Thompson Motel. Wallace Cowdell were dinner and daughter Deane of Phoenix mont, Mr. and Mrs. Dean S. guests Sunday of Miss Martha Arizona are visiting with Mr. Farnsworth and three children of Salt Lake. Dr. and Mrs. Beaumont. They were here for and Mrs S. Albert Smith. the chuck wagon breakfast, then Miss Retta Boyter is spending Burton F. Brasher and three visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lou her vacation in southern Calif children of Kearns, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Eyre of Las Vagas, Mrs. Wallace CowTatersall. dell the former Lenna Tatersall Warren Bakes of Bosie Idoho, Mrs. Nillie Eyre of Minersville. is a niece of Stan and Lou. They an old resident of Beaver is vis- These folks also visited at the enjoyed the 24th celebration iting with his Aunt Mrs. Oscar homo of Mr. and Mrs. Ken and going in the canyon. Smith. Larson and other relations. . |