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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER VdLUMS 4 UTAH, THURSDAY, JANUARY TREMONTON, CITY COUNCIL DEATH OF MRS. WORK TO BEGIN NEW OFFICERS COMMISSIONERS ARE ELECTED BY MAKES A GREAT BUSY SESSION! AT SMITHFIELD BIRD REFUGE FARMER BROWN HAS REGULAR LAURA FISHBURN ON BEAR RIVER NUMBER 17 17, 1929 PAY VISIT TO THE FARM BUREAU FARM SPEECH LEADER OFFICE Expenditure Is Double Funeral to Be Citizens Enter Protests Large Crowd Listens to Farm Bureau and Beet Work Now Going ForGrowers Name Heads ward to Procure Road Prominent National Against Dogs; Water Held for Former Required to complete for Another Term and State Workers Supply Discussed Right of Ways Refuge for Birds Brigham Lady $250,000 I At a meeting held in Logan last Sunday plans were presented by L. M. Winsor to the United States biological survey and the irrigation division of the bureau of public roads in Logan for the controlling of the Bear river and the location of the control "works for the federal migratory bird refuge to be established there. It was explained that the plans as now drawn will call for a total expenditure of about $225,000, including the purchase of land, river control works, road building and necessary legal work. It will require about two years, it is believed, before the full 20,000 acres included in the first three proposed units contemplated will be flooded. The river control vorks contemplate a dam 190 feet long near the mouth of Bear river, part of it being collapsible, to permit ice to go down in .spring. The marginal dike surrounding the first three units between the marshes and the lake will be 12 miles long, five to eight feet high and 100 feet wide at the base. ... The plans prepared contemplate immediate construction of three units of the Bear River bay project, to back the waters up on about 20,000 acres, and also to include the works for the control of the Bear river itself. So far as they have been considered in detail, it is announced, they have been approved by the conference. The plans as evolved by the conference will be subject to approval by the chiefs of the bureau of public roads and of the biological survey at Washington. Before contracts can be let, however, the matter of lands at present privately owned must be settled, it is announced, and this will include action by the Utah legislature, relinquishing to the federal government any state authority over such lands within the project.- - Presentation of this plan to the legislature was left in the hands of Mr. Madsen. Tuesday the conference met with A. P. Bigelow, secretary, and other members of the Bear River club at Ogden, to discuss problems relative to land and water required, and that afternoon with Geo. M. Bacon, state engineer, at Salt Lake, relative to water rights. .... Mr. and Mrs. Brough Married for 55 Years An event of some importance transpired last week when Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Brough of East Tremonton celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Their children and grandchildren gathered at their home and enjoyed a pleasant evening, listening to a splendid program and partaking of a delicious tray luncheon. A huge bouquet of red and white carnations adorned the table, a gift from their children. It is an uncommon thing to see a couple who have lived together for a period of 55 years. When we contemto plate these years one cannot helpand note what wonderful changes events have taken place during this time. Mrs. Brough crossed the plains when but a small child, and knows what it is to put up with the trials of the early settlers. The Broughs came to this valley some 36 years ago, long before there was a Tremonton. Mr. Brough was one of the men to haul the first material for the huilding of the Garland sugar factory, and adjacent buildings. This splendid couple, who have pioneered this valley and helped redeem it, have verily seen the "desert blossom as a rose." One could almost envy their pleasant memories and their accomplishments during these long years of are happy union. They are today, we pleased to say, well and happy, cheei-fand pleasant and enjoying life and the association of their splendid family and many, many friends. We join with their family and friends in congratulating them and wishing them many more years of useful and happy married life. ul Pea Growers Receive Increase in Ton Price to an announcement According made Wednesday by Martin Brown, chairman of the Utah Canning Crops association, an agreement has been reached between the Utah Canners' association and the Utah Canning crops association with respect to prices for peas and tomatoes for the year 1929. According to the announcement, pea growers will receive $1.00 per ton more than they received in 1928, while the price of tomatoes will remain the same, $11.00 per ton. Prices to be paid for the several varieties of peas are as follows: Late varieties No. 1 grade, $58 a ton; No. 2, $36; No. 3, $18. Alaska or early peas No. 1 grade, $63 a ton; No. 2, $41; No. 3, $23. Chairman Brown said that the meeting between the crops association and the canners was representative in every way and that the negotiations were carried on in a spirit of cooperation by both sides. The city council met (Box Elder News) last Monday night in regular session and many Laura M. Fishburn, 78, widow of matters of more or less importance the late R. L. Fishburn of this city, were under discussion. and mother of Bishop J. A. Fishburn Following personal protests of some of the Brigham Fifth ward, died Monweeks lelative to the doer nuis- day morning at 2:15 o'clock at her ance ofago, our city, citizens appeared home in Smithfield, following an illbefore the council to ask that some-- ! ness of eleven weeks. be done to get rid of so many thing Mrs. Fishburn was born at Great worthless dogs. Horton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, The matter was discussed for some a 1850, 17, daugh- time and then a motion was unaniEngland, February ter of William G. and Mary Ann No- mously passed imposing a tax of $2.00 ble. She emigrated to Utah with her on male dogs and $5.00 on femala a was 1862. Her in father parents dogs, and thst dog owners must come well-to-dtailor, but enroute to to the city treasurer or the marshr.ll their Utah, the family lost all earthly and pay same or dogs will be killed, possessions by fire, being very poor and that owners must keep their degs when they finished the long journey. from around at o- Mrs. Fishburn walked the entire distance across the plains and passed through the trials and experiences incidental to pioneer life. The family settled in Smithfield, where Mrs. She Fishburn grew to womanhood. married R. L. Fishburn on March 9, 1869, at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. She has lived at intervals in Smithfield and Brigham since that time. She was a member of the first tabernacle choir of this city, led by R. L. Fishburn, her husband. This choir gained fame throughout the state in early days and occasionally, upon invitation of President Brigham Young, sang for the church conferences in the tabernacle at Salt Lake City. Mrs. Fishburn was devoted to her family and was well and to her church, known in this community. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. B. Chambers, Mrs. Everett Smith and Mrs. Alice McCann of Smithfield, and one son, Bishop J. A. Fishburn of this city, together with a number of grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Smithfield First ward chapel this afternoon at 1 o'clock. (Thursday) Following the services the body will be brought to the home of Bishop Fishburn in this city. Funeral serv ices will be held at the Brigham Fifth ward chapel Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot at the city cemetery. . Bear River Gty Lady Is Called By Death Mrs. Karen Christina Christensen, wife of Lars C. Christensen of this city, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. H. P. Thorsen, Saturday, Jan. 12, after being confined to her bed for the past two months. Mrs. Christensen was born at Born-holDenmark, March 6, 1848. She joined the L. D. S. church in Denmark and in the year 1881, with her son, H. P. Thorsen, came to this city and on October 29, 1881, was married to Lars C. Christensen, who died in 1903. For the past 20 years Mfs. Christensen has made her home with Mrs. Thorsen. Surviving her are her daughter-in-laMrs. H. P. Thorsen, seven grandalso children, and 1 Antone the following stepchildren: Christensen and 5Irs. Emma Stander of this city, Mary S. Petersen of Logan and L. C. Christensen of Tremonton. Funeral services were held in this city Wednesday at 1 o'clock. m, I roaming night. An official notice containing the above information is to be found elsewhere in this issue. The matter of delinquent paving and water tax was taken up and was referred to the water committee and water master for attention, very few being delinquent. Dr. Luke, chairman of the water committee, said that he thought we had better be doing something to insure an adequate water supply for the summer months. This sugges tion met with approval of all and a committee was chosen, of which Dr. Luke was the head, to make an in vestigation of the several proposals made and make a report at the next meeting. A financial statement was presented by the clerk, involving the past year. It was moved and carried that the report be accepted, also was ordered published. Regular bills were allowed and the meeting adjourned. Important Meeting at Garland Sunday There will be an important union meeting at Garland Sunday, January These monthly 20, at 2:30 p. m. gatherings of the stake board with all of the local officers in the stake have been found essential to the successful carrying on of Mutual Improvement work. It is the opportunity of the stake board to give instructions as to the work in general, and particularly for the following month. The members of the stake board in charge of the various lines of work can give help to the representatives from the wards. It is the desire to encourage the administrative officers to be in attendance. This group consists of the following: Executive officers, secretaries, music directors, community activity committees, class leaders and directors of all departments. Vacancies On Library Board Filled by Mayor The city library board met in the regular monthly meeting at 7 o'clock Monday. A report was made showing that the patronage of this institution is steadily growing. It was shown that many new books and magazines are needed. This was referred to the book committee with instructions to procure them. The mayor appointed Rev. Alvin R. Dickson and Israel Hunsaker, Jr., fs members of the library board to fill L. L. the vacancies caused by the removal of Lee Nebeker and R. D. Law. Bills were allowed and the meeting Thursday evening at the home of adjourned for one month. Mrs. F. C. Gephart the ladies of the L. L. Bridge club royally entertained their husbands at dinner. The twenty-fou- r guests were seated at one long table, and during courses the gentlemen entertained with various stunts, Word received from Elder Clifton which caused much merriment. Mrs. Kerr by his parents, carries the news Harry Drew, instead of toasting that he has been made secretary of "Our Husbands," told how each one the British mission. had missed his calling in life. We are not surprised as we feel Bridge was played during the eve- that his experience gained before ning, 'favors being given to Mr. and leaving for his mission, coupled with Mrs. E. J. Winzeler and Mr. and Mrs. his natural ability to fit in anywhere H. Landvatter. The members and he may be needed, ably fits him for husbands present were Messrs. and the position, which we feel he will fill with honor and efficiency. Mesdames O. D. Luke, W. W. H. G. Scott, W. E. Getz, G. II. Watland, H. Landvatter, E. J. Win- Old zeler, H. E. Drew, N. E. Shaw, F. H. M. I. A. Powell, F. C. Gephart and B. F. WinBy zeler. The M. I. A. Adult class will give an old time basket dance Thursday, M. I. A. Jan. 25. Each lady will prepare her basket and they will be drawn with the purchase of the dance ticket as Supt. C. J. Dewey and Mabel Cham- you enter the door. The Baladeers bers of the stake Y. M. M. I. A. and will furnish the music and a real good Y. L. M. I. A., with the majority of time is assured to all who attend. their boards, visited the local Mutual lastTuesday evening to give class demonstrations in the different departments. Owing to the Mutual period being A farewell program and dance will given to the Farm Bureau, a complete survey that was intended could be given in honor of Leland Petersen not be made. Supt. Dewey and Friday, Jan. 18, in the L. D. S. chapel Mrs. Chambers, however, promised and hall. Leland will leave home Jan. 21 for they would return with their boards at some future time and complete the a mission to the southern states. Durdemonstrations. ing the years he has lived in this The plan being followed by the valley, this fine young man has, many board to visit in groups will meet times, given his service to the comwith the munity and now he proposes to give with general satisfaction Mutuals throughout the stake and them to his church for a few years. should result in an immense lot of It is hoped all will turn out and give Elder Petersen a good send-ofgood. great-grandchil- d; Bridge Ladies Entertain Husbands Clifton Kerr Is Made Secretary of Mission Wads-wort- h, Time Basket Dance Class Adult Boards Stake Pay Tremonton Visit Farewell Testimonial for Leland Petersen f. Last Tuesday night in the L. D. The North Box Elder f!niintv Farm Bureau and the Garland Sugar Beet Growers association held their annual meeting Monday at the Garland tabernacle. A good crowd was present and many matters of importance were discussed. Pres. John F. Burton of the Beet Growers' association, gave a report of the activities of the organization, and asked the beet growers their pleasure as to its continuance and of the county beet association. A long and spirited discussion followed and for a time it was feared that the beet association would be eliminated. President Burton took the floor again and made a comprehensive report of what had been done through the association and what could be expected if it were eliminated. f A vote was taken and it was shown that the members present favored the continuance for another year. The following officers were chosen: Ludvig Larsen, president; Porter Barnard, vice president, George Abbott and O. A. Iverson, directors, and Harry Drew, secretary and treasurer, The North Box Elder County Farm Bureau was also reorganized with the following officers: Leland J. Hansen, president; Mrs. P. E. Ault, vice president, with O. L. Brough, Ralph Richards and Mrs. John H. Ward as directors and Harry Drew, secretary and treasurer. S. chapel a meeting was held under the direction of the North Box Elder Caunty Farm Bureau, at which no less nen of importance were the speakers than C. .S. Brown of Arizona, director of the American tarm Bureau federation: Harden Bennion, state com missioner of agriculture, and George Mailings, president of the Weber County Farm Bureau. A large crowd was present and were mighty well repaid for any effort it may have required to get there. President Leland J. Hansen was in charge and introduced as the first speaker, Mr. Bennion. Mr. Bennion discussed the weed problem that confronts the farmers of this state and told of different experiments that have been made with cultivation and poison, said Idaho had used a great deal of sodium chlorate last year, but until the growing season comes again could not tell how successful this method had been. He also stated that in 1925 Utah of the alfalfa seed produced 46 grown in the United States and this product can be grown at a profit in a much greater percentage if the growers can keep it free from weed seeds. Cultivation, it has been found, is the most successful method thus far discovered. He urged all farmers to get rid of the weeds and not force the state to come in and clean them up as it would prove expensive A solo was rendered by Mrs. C. R. Steffen. President George Stallings was the next speaker. His remarks were directed on the membership of the organization, the one of which he is president having 100. He occupied just a minute and at the conclusion introduced "Farmer" Brown, saying our souls had to be saved temporally as well as spiritually, and it was upon the temporal salvation that Mr. Brown, at least on this occasion, woudl speak. Farmer Brown acknowledged the introduction of above and of being a dirt farmer, saying there was a difference between a dirt farmer and a dirty farmer. He captured his audience at the very start with his splendid and masterly style of speech, and ability to tell a story, and to the point. He told his hearers that the farmers of this nation have group leaks and thqjt it would require, as Mr. Hoover had said, group action to stop them. We are not free economically, he said, on the other hand we are in abject .bondage, and gave as a relief from same cooperation and organization. Farmers are more than farmers, they are manufacturers, they take the sunshine, water and earth and produce, with the help of Providence the vital necessities of life. In speaking of the western sugar beet industry, and the request for tariff, he told of how, when the subject was brought up, that members of the committee thought it was a localized problem. When asked by Mr. Brown what their problem was, they replied "surplus." If, said he, the sugar beet industry should fail and the thousands of acres of land should be planted to the crops that we already have a surplus of, what then would be the con- On the other hand, the people of western Box Elder county have for many years driven in mud, over rocks and in dust, and will welcome, we are sure, an opportunity to do their bit that they may, after their long day Bears the with Although fought of toil, get into their cars and ride their characteristic tenacity, the wherever they choose to go in comlead which they allowed Ogden to pile up before they found their fort and safety. bearings, proved their undoing in last Comedy Friday's hoop contest. Ogden emerged on the long end of a 8 score. Immediately following the starting whistle, Bear River seemed bewilderOne of the biggest laugh fests of ed and for some unaccountable reason unable to strike their pace. Quick to your life is promised you Jan. 31 and take advantage the Tigers scored al- Feb. 1, when the Community Players most at will until they had totaled 9 present " 'At's It" at the High school ; points, when the Bears came to life auditorium. A story brim full of exciting situaand set about doggedly to cut down the lead. The time slid by without tions and mysterious happenings told of wise cracks and witty any sensational playing on either side. in a series Hales, Ogden's .center, proved a retorts, " 'At's It" is by far the funsource of interest to the fans. With niest play ever to make a bow in this his 6 feet 5 inches of height, with vicinity. The scene is in a flat in New York arms to match, he had a very decided advantage over any of the Bears on City, and the characters are so real the jump, as well as on rebound you'll never forget them. The cast includes Helen Harvey, plays. In the first half alone he scored 10 points, for the most part on Bill Ruitenbeck, Wylma Anderson, plays in which he took the ball from Willis Hess, Phyllis Paxton, Ameron the backboards after a shot by one of Buxton, Carma Kay, Ella Homer, Eben Wilcox, Orval Grover and Golhis team mates. These people are all real Ogden chose the sidelines as a cen- den Harris. ter for their attack, and most of their players and very capable of giving you a real show worth many times scoring was done from that section, the admission price you pay. although occasionally Hales or A special feature of the production would cage a long or a reprogram of bound shot from directly in front of will be the between-ac- t Carter Concert the music played by and basket. Greaves the Chambers orchestra, under the direction of Mr. seemed badly off on their shooting. .f Early in the third quarter Cham- Kirkham. A complete set of new scenery is bers was disqualified for personal being made for the playone you'll fouls, to be followed in the fourth like f looking at. period by Harbertson. There will be a free matinee for W. Harris proved the most consistchildren Wednesday, ent scorer f6r the local boys. In the all district school 7 m. Tickets will be at Jan. 30, p. incesscored almost early periods he at on the Ford sale garage Saturday, santly, but as the game progressed 26. , his percentage decreased. His clever Jan. " 'At's It" is funnier than the funconand footwork, however, dribbling niest show you ever saw and that's tinued throughout the entire game. half of it! Cropley and Wilcox, although no- only telling you ticeable for their fast dribbling and Given footwork, were seemingly unable to hit the basket. Many an "Ah" was Chili released by the B. R. H. S. supporters as the continued efforts of the two Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Westmoreland veterans resulted in the ball rolling around the inside of the loop, only treated all the ward teachers of Mr. to fall over the edge into the waiting Westmoreland's district to a chili hands of Hales, high above and out supper last Thursday evening. of reach of the rest of the players, The teachers assembled at a quarter to be hurled back out of the danger to seven to find the table laden 'with delicious foods, not the least of which zone. Although they were beaten the was the chili, that ' seemed to tickle Bears performed creditably, fighting the palates of the guests who made short work- of it. right to the gun wtih a strong deterThe editor, who was an invited mination to change defeat into victory. The many loyal supporters of guest, did his share to the.delicacies. A short outline of the work to be the team believe that one game makes but very little difference this early done was made by Mr. Westmoreland in the season, and that there is still a and the teachers departed in fine strong chance for B. R. H. S. to win spirit for tlieir work. divisional honors and go to the tour0 2 Cropley, If nament. 3 0 0 6 Darley was out of the lineup on ac- Holt, c 0 3 2 2 count of an old football injury that, Lillvwhite, rg in all probability, will keep him from Wilcox, lg taking an active part in the remainder 8 9 6 22 Totals D. Harris was ako of the games. OGDEN missing from the squad. G. T. F. P. Although not making any excuses, 0 0 rf Greaves, find considerable River the Bear boys 10 2 3 4 If Harbertson, consolation in remembering that for 7 2 1 15 the week preceding the game their Hales, c 0 0 0 O two forwards were sick, which made Chambers, rg 0 3 3 3 it necessary for them to miss a num- Stone, lg 0 0 0 .0 rf Pantoin, ber of practices. 0 0 0 0 Francis, rg The score for Friday's game: in Store by Community Players Huge 22-2- - Har-berts- ' Ward Teachers Fine '! Supper 10 1113 10 one-thir- 2-- portant road. Bears Lose Opener to Ogden Tigers dition ? There is no such thing as local problems. A profound impression, as to the membership and its fees, was made upon his hearers when he said some men say they cannot afford to pay $5.00 or $10.00, as the case may be, yearly for a membership in this great organization. The railroad men pay $80 per year, the plasterers $70 per year, carpenters $60, and leaving out a group from $P0 down to $12, he continued, and the bootblack $12, whose investment is not more than a brush and a few cans of paste, and a similar amount of investment for a sack to carry his papers in, is the newsboy, who pays $8 a year membership in his organization. So, said he, somewhere between the bootblack and the newsboy is the fee for the farmer who, if he were to sell his holdings, could buy all the banks, railroads, manufacturing plants in the country and then have millions left, cannot afford $5 or $10 to build an organization for his own protection and benefit. Concrete examples were given where as much as $7500 per day was saved, through cooperation and organization, in his own state, a condition which had been going on for years, costing thousands of dollars to the farmers, because a lack of cooperation. 100 years ago it cost to d market the farmer's crops of their value; 50 years ago, 50 per cent of their value, in 1927, 66 per cent of their value. Where is it going to stop if the farmer does not do something about it. He said, "Together we stick, divided we're stuck." He said we are destitute of leadership, and pointed out that he thought three qualifications were necessary for leadership, intelligence, courage and humility. Farmer Brown's address was one that every American farmer should hear. We would say that his definition of a leader is personified in his own good self to the last degree and Commissioners T. L. Davis and Israel Hunsaker paid The Leader office a pleasant call Monday, and' while here gave out the information that negotiations are being opened up with farmers of western Box Elder county to purchase the right of ways for the of the new federal aid completion project 109B, beginning at the Blue Creek summit and extending to Rattlesnake Pass. The survey made by state and federal engineers takes the road through the center of a number of grain fields in the Blue Creek district and will cut out many dangerous curves and pieces of bad road, as well as shorten the route several miles. ; The commissioners expressed the hope that the fanners will see the great benefit of such a road and will give the county and state the friendly cooperation necessary to successfully complete this project, which will add value to every acre of land in one way or another in Box Elder county. The time of progress and advancement 13 with us, and every man desires to do his bit to help bulid up the country. ' We venture the guess that there will not be found an exception to this rule in any of the citizenry in the path of this new and im- 3 B. R. H. S. T. F. P. Harris, rf other qualifications he has could be mentoined and still be modest. We believe he is the type that represents the American farmer, his is the light that shines forth to the day of successful American agriculture. We can hope that we shall hear of him again, and until we do, good luck to him. He has added light to our way. W. ! G. 3 5 3 9 Totals Referee, 11 Barney; umpire, 9 6 28 Culli-mor- e. Next Friday night, Jan. 18, the Bears journey to Kaysville where they will engage the Davis High school hoopsters. This time the boys are determined to bring home a victory. Don't forget the big game of the season, Friday night, Jan. 25, at 8 o'clock, Bear River vs. Box Elder, in tha local gym. Don't miss this onet i ... t, , |
