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Show t Va. Corp Wm jee-lflflarhd ByH.CB. There have not been enough lots come in on our presidential straw vote to publish a tally this week. However, the trend is toward Sen. Taft in the ballots so far received, with Gen. Ike in second place. With the exception of one vote for Douglas Mac Arthur, the above two candidates have all the votes. More information will be forthcoming next week, but in the meantime, why don't you mark the ballot on this page, and mail or bring it to The Sentinel office. ' Volume XIX Number 13 Due to the illness this week of our East Midvale and Union reporter, Mrs. Olive Sharp, these two interesting columns are missing in this issue. However Mrs. Sharp assures us that she will be writing again next week. East Jordan Stake Gold and Green Ball will be held March 29, at the amusement hall in Union. The dance which is will commence at 9 o'clock and the floor show at 10:30 p.m., stake officers said. semi-form- - If . . r "S. $; I ' r i Midvale, Utah Friday, March 28, 1952 Signed by R. IL.Ashworth, a vice president o the utility, the application requests the commission to fix an early hearing date, Mr. Ashworth said his company consistantly has followed a policy of reducing rates but that these inflationary times have made it necessary to ask for a general increase. He pointed out that more f of the requested inthan crease would be absorbed by taxes. Mr. Ashworth said the rate increase is necessary to enable the company: 1 To meet the Increased costs of material, supplies, labor, fuel and taxes. 2 To' continue to, maintain its high standard of electric service.. 3 To continue to build power plants, electric lines and other fa-- 1 cilities to keep ahead of the increasing population and the area's expanding economy. Declaring that electric rates on UP&L's interconnected system are presently 24 per cent below the national average, Mr. .Ashworth asserted that "even with this modest increase they would still be 18 percent below what the average American pays for his electricty. Existing rates do not permit the company to earn a 6 per cent rate as allowof return its rate-base- , ed by the Utah commission, the application sets forth. It further requests the commission to approve the proposed new rates in order that they may become effective in May of this year. Commenting, on bis company's long range expansion "program, Mr. Ashworth pointed out that a 44,000 kilowatt power plant was completed and placed in service in 1950, followed by a 66,000 kilowatt plant 0 in 1951. He said an additional kilowatt plant will be placed in service this fall while plans are well under way for further generating capacity by 1953. ? ., County Farm Bureau Hold Convention Here i II i .. Midvale's newest business enter prise, tne variety Sell Service Five & Dime, at 52 North Main St., pens us doors to the public to- Tech. Sgt. Joe fatience, station- Jay, announces Larry Norman ed with the Marine at Eltaro, Cal., iwner and manager, offering a arrived home Saturday. Sgt. Pa- complete line of variety merchan dise. tience, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert The store has been completely Patience of Midvale, has served remodeled and has the latest type in the Marine Corps for four years, he is home to stay. His wife, the ixtures for the convenience of former Rachel Day of Draper, and shoppers. The store has one of he most modern and attractive baby daughter were the first to fronts (above) in Salt Lake County. on home. him his arrival greet Vern B. Millard was the general contractor on the remodeling pro Cpl. Melvin Mitchell, stationed ject. with the Army Air Force at Mr. Norman, a native of Kansas, Camp, Tucson, Arizona, has had considerable variety store is home for a short visit with his experience, having managed the parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Mickel- Murray Variety Store in 1951, and sen. Cpl. Mitchell will report for prior to that time was associated duty April 6, at Camp Stoneman, with the S H Kress Co. Calif. 1 NEWS OF OUR SERVICE MEN Davis-Montha- n Pfc. Harold S. Goff, USAF, was recently assigned to a squadron of the 3499th Mobile Training Group, Chanute Air Force Base, HI. Pfc. Goff, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lcland N. Goff of 7434 South State st.,' Midvale. Union Official Returns From East Harold (Skip) Landers is home this week from Washington, D.C., where he attended the policy meeting of the United Steel Workers of America, C.LO. in connection with the national steel strike issue. Mr. Landers said that, in bis opinion, the strike would take place in April unless industry agrees to the recommendations of the wage stabilization board. While in Washington, Mr. Landers visited the Pentagon building, the Arlington Cemetery, where he watched the change of guards, at the tomb of the "Unknown Soldier". He also had the privilege of listening to a debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, and a tour of the F.B.L institute where he learned first hand what a man has to go through to become an FBI agent. Casper A. Nelson, program chairman (left), Angelo Verdu and Ralph Rasmussen, staff representatives of the United Steel Workers, District 38, and Lylc D. Webster, Kiwanis club president, shown 'at last week's Kiwanis meeting, when Mr. Vcrdu was the principal speaker, and discussed "Job Evaluation." , V?' A f I I if J 1 Melvin Petersen, president of Salt Lake County Farm bureau (leit), Jizra Taft bensoBj keynote speaker; Paul Boyce, dinner chairman, and Archie Hardcastle, master of ceremonies, . ' chat at head table, just preceding banquet. ; "k " , , Approximately West Jordan Jaycees List "Go To Church1' Campaign "Dream Harbor" To Be Theme Of Stake Dance The West Jordan Jaycees have designated the month of April as "Go To Church" month in cooperation with their state and national organizations. They wish. to. emphasize that "our churches are the foundation of Americanism." The slogan for this campaign, "Freedom Flows From Faith in God", is used to energize the "Return to Religion". Fran Haun, president of the lo-cal Club, asks that all think about the principles our forefathers lived to make this country the great nation that it is. "They believed religion was just as impor-centant as government and that we must all take an active, part-i- n do in, in oraer to maintain our freedom and faith," he said. The Junior Chamber of Commerce asks the leaders of all denominations to give their full support to this program "Lets Go To Church", "Dream Harbor" will be,. the theme for the Mt. Jordan Stake March 29, at 9 p.m. at the, Sandy amusement hall. The crowning of the queen and the floor show will take place at 10 p.m. the queen to be chosen! from eight lovely girls from the various wards in Mt. Jordan stake. Candidates for queen and the wards they represent are: Cres-tha- t Urla Jean Lloyd; Draper first, Joyce Lyn Day, Draper sec ond, Deon Grover; Granite, Jean-nett- e Schow;vSandy first, Carolyn M. Richardson, Sandy second, Bonnie Anderson; Sandy third, Beverly Hardcastle and Sandy fourth, Patsy Toleman. Also highlighting the ball will be the annual presentation of a pair of candle stick holders made and sent from Finland by Viekko Huataria to the queen. Local Club Woman of the event include Named President Fern R. Smith activity director of Central District Mrs. Bryan Bird, 223 Olympus of the stake YWMIA and Dale Sponsored by the Midvale First St., Midvale, was elected president Smith, second counselor in the Ward Special Interest class, memof Central District of Utah Fed- stake YMMIA. Admission is free bers of the Utah Opera Theatre, dierated Women's Clubs at their con- and the public is invited, the of- rected by Carlos Alexander, New York City, will present the provention held Saturday at the Utah ficers said. at Club at MIA Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Magna. gram Copper RASMUSSEN PLAYS in the Midvale First Ward chapel. During the forenoon, Nelson W. A. PETER Aldrich, public relations director, LEAD IN CINCINNATI OPERA This opera company has been orWord has been received by his ganized for several years and has Kcnnecott Copper Corp., told the history of Utah Copper Division parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ras I presented some fine programs in and what the industry can do in mussen, of Midvale, that their son, SaH fake City, and surroundinff "Building a Better World for To- A. Peter Rasmussen. Jr., bad onetrcii They will sing numbers from theme of the conven- of the leading roles in the opera, well known operas such as "Mamorrow" tion. "Hugh the Drover," staged recent- dame Butterfly" and "Hansel and Mrs. L R. Morrison. Salt Lake ly by the Music and Drama Guild Gretal". City, president of the Utah Federa- of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he now The program will be a rare treat tion of Women's Gubs, spoke to resides. He gave an outstanding for music lovers, officers said. Adac on the the afternoon session performance. is free and the public is mission complishments of the federation. The opera was given a story and invited. Other new officers are Mrs. J. in last Newsweek MagaLynn Booth, Bingham; first vice picture zine. president; Mrs. Nelson Palmer, Talented Midvalian Peter has been in all of the Tootle; second vice president; To M.I.A. Class Guild productions. He is the ver- Speaks Mrs. A. E. Bucklty, MldvtU, Joseph Warner son of Mr. and of the Cub Operrtttry; Mrs. J. Easton Parratt, Mur- satile president of the Guild's "Jes- Mrs. Joseph Warner, Sr., was the member a atic, Mrs. and George ray, treasurer, En- guest speaker at the Midvale First Mrs. ters Quartet," and the Choral Vobhell, Magna, historian. Ward Special Interest Gass pronumerous received has and semble, Bird, who succeeds Mrs. Robert news- gram Tuesday night He spoke on Cincinnati in the publicity a Ridge, Magna, will appoint "The Theatre," and gave excerpts papers. from various plays. Mr. Warner studied dramatic art TO HONOR BISHOP CLYDE BUXTON NAMED BUTLER WARD BISHOP her husband, while residing in Europe. Hon atComplimenting Clyde Buxton, a partner in the Bishop A. J. Carter on his birth- tended the University of Geneva Midvale Sheet Metal Works, was day, Mrs. Carter will entertain at in Switzerland and acted with the sustained as bishop of the Butler an "open house" Friday from .8 to British Broadcasting Co. T V for LDS ward at Sunday sacrament ser- 10 p.m. at her home, 149 Coolidge two years. vice. In New York Mr. Warner has St. Friends and neighbors are inReed II Bcckstcad, president of vited to call. been working in television and the East Jordan Stake, J. Thomas giving private lessons in acting. Frans, J. W. Thomson of the pres- sustained Sunday were Ward B. He expects to return to New York idency, and members of the high Rasmussen and Marvin Burton. in the near future. Richard Buchanan and Clinton council were present Bishop Buxton's counselors also Stoker were retained at clerks. , 200 persons -- were" in attendance at the annual con vention and banquet of th6 "SU Lake County unit of the Utah Statf Farm Bureau held Thursday even' ing at Sandy -- Recreational HaH. with Melvin Petersen of RivertonV president in charge. Ezra Taft Benson, member of iKjr Couneil of Twelve Apostles of the L.D.S. Church, was the keynote speaker. Prevailing farm conditions and the welfare of the farmer were outlined by Mr. Benson. The program also featured a floor show and musical numbers, under direction of Archie Hard- castle. Dinner arrangements were under direction of Paul C. Boyce, chairman. Decorations and flowers were furnished by The Petersen Tractor and Implement Co. " t, 75,-00- " Utah Opera Co. To Appear At First Ward Mtdvds Candidate District Contest lyris clubs Midvale Ladies Community candidate for Mother of the Year contest, Mrs. Evelyn Walker Nielsen of Riverton, has been named "Central District Mother for 12:2. Mrs. Nielsen, with other district winning mothers, will be honored at a reception April 12, given by the Utah Federation of Women's Clubs. .u STUDENTS TO PRESENT RECITAL HERE MAR. 29 Raymond C Giauque will present a group of his piano, accor dion, and cornet students in a re-- v cital March 29, at 8 p.m., in the Midvale City HalL Students participating are Dora Atkinson, Kathryn, Jimmy and Sonja Heinecke; David and Joene Tranter, Carol Jean Mickelsen, Michael Bullett, Paul Guaque, Va-loand Karen Forman, Deloy Johnson, Newell Bringhurst and John Jensen. The public is invited. - ra HONOR ROLL New Subscribers: Jennie L Huff, Draper G Max Ware, Deer Park, Fla. Clairon Huff, Clovis, N. M. Melvin Peterson, Riverton Bob's Conoco Station, Sandy W B Durant, Midvale Renewals: Peter Rasmussen, Cincinnatti, O. A R Wight, Draper , Mrs Olga Hagandcr, Sandy Ray Whetman, Sandy Charles B Sainsbury, Sandy Utah-IdahSugar Co., W. Jordan Sidney Silcox, Riverton J W Farmer, Midvale Albert Olson, Culver City, Calif. II W Glover, West Jordan , William J Leak, West Jordan Albert W Davics, Sandy A L Olsen, Midvale Albert Hardcastle, Sandy Veldon Larson, Midvale Leo V Sundberg, Sandy Clifford L Maynard, Sandy N Endo, Midvale o BALLOT Diggers Grab Second In Class "A"; Place Two On All State Crlffli A sturdy crew of Bcctdiggcrs, top royalty of 5l class "A" quints and '52 Ring of Big Eight, got in the way of red hot Cub artillery Saturday night at the "Ute" and was forced into second the Class "A" tourney, ia place while a capacity crowd of nearly Field-hous- e 6000 fans shouted itself hoarse. thriller, The Digger Kings had been in frwilng tha rvggtd Bear River Quint out of tha championship race Thursday afternoon And Friday night thty had been magnificent as they cooled the championship ardor of the East High Leopards In an overtime vt 49-3- They lost a two-ye- ar 29 field goal attempts, or 43 per guard, Stava Motta, however, cent Tho Diggers managed 4 out In doing so. , of 28 or 13.3 per cent But Saturday night, when the tha Beginning the second-half- , Southerners turned on the artillery Jordanltet held, allowing the South heat, the Diggers encountered a erntrs ne fielders for sis minutes Utile "cold at the hoop" trouble. and only three points en fouls, to first-hal- f In exhibition of "hot" narrow the margin te 3141 at the shooting, the Cubs made 13 out of intermission. i 34-3- .,; ) one-hal- Labor Officials Visit Service Club By Robert term. . - Utah Power & Light Company Wednesday applied to the Public Service Commission of Utah for permission to raise its Utah electric service rates by approximately 8 per cent. The proposed increase would apply to all classes of cusy tomers. j t 'Utah Power Asks For Rate Increase l New Store Opens Today George Hackett, chairman of the Red Cross drive for the Midvale area, urges your support when ' those who "graduated Ttmong the volunteer canvassers approach Mate from Machinist's Naval the The contribution. you for your drive will continue until the quota School, Service School Command, U.S. Naval Training Center, Great is reached. Lakes, 111., on March 21, 1952, tfr Next week we will start print- William K. Millerberg, machinist's mate fireman apprentice, USN, ing the winning essays written by students of Midvale Junior High son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. School on the theme, "Liberty-L- et's Millerberg of 121 West 7500 South Utah. Keep It". The contest was St., Midvale, who entered the Millerberg, Kiwanis sponsored by the Midvale Naval service 14, 1951Hreceiv-e- d Aug. were judged club, and the essays his recruit training at the Naval by members of the Jordan High San Diego, Calif. Center, Training School faculty. Before entering the Navy, he was graduated from Jordan high school Ball and was employed by Utah Construction Co. Green, Gold Slated Saturday Published Every Friday I With only a few days to go, it looks as if March will go out some thing like a "lamb," after coming in and staying like a "lion" most of the month. Well, we can do with some spring weather. As usual, Midvale Firemen are making arrangements for a gala annual dance to be held April 11, at the Avalon ballroom. No effort or expense is being spared to make this a stellar occasion. Funds realized from the dance go to the fireman's mutual aid fund, and to support the free ambulance service maintained by the firemen. Si. "A Friendly Newspaper" 'Chief of Police Bill Grant reyouth, reports that a car thefts several for sponsible from the smelter parking lot, has been apprehended and is facing trial in juvenile court. It is believed that the car theft epidemic is over now in Midvale. Incident ally, this young miscreant is a resident of Murray. The Midvale Chamber of Com merce is planning a trade promo tion for Easter. Watch for a big four-pag- e colored circular to be distributed during the yveek of April 7, offering bargains galore. ' ' Fourth period brought hope to the Diggers and threatened disas All' ter to the Cubs as Slater Blaine Anderson led a rousing late rally only to see it fall short as the Cubs' Fred Bruo ncr meshed three quick ones to "ice the Class "A" crown up for two-tim- e South by 5443 score. My choice (- -) for president of the United States is: Eisenhower () Kerr (J Stasscn J Taft Kefauver C) (--4 MacArthur U) Russell " C) Truman t) (- Warren -) Indicate the candidate of your choice and mail the ballot to The Midvale Sentinel, Box 123, Midvale, Utah. |