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Show ANNUAL AG. CLUB DANCE AT THE AUDITORIUM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 ME ' VOLUME XXIII Pimm SPANISH FORK, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1924 U PROVO MAN DIES ' Farmers May Take 4M4hM GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENCY OF THE PALMYRA STAKE Over S. B. Project AT AUTO WHEEL r William V. Price, 65 years of age, died very suddenly while driving his automobile on the Spanish Fork east bench, near the old drive corral. Mr. and Mrs. Price had been visiting Mr. prices daughter, Mrs. Grace Krueger Sunday afternoon, and about four oclock they started to go on the bench to look at some hay, which Mr. Price was buying. lie missed the street which leads to the canyoto road, and in turning around stalled his car in a snow drift. He worked strenuously for a considerable time to get the car out, and as he was afflicted with heart trouble it is thought the overexertton caused acute dilita-tio- n and brought on his death. He got into the car again, and' drove about three blocks when he suddely collapsed at the wheel. Mrs. Price stopped the car and hurried for help. Dr. Hagan was summoned, but' Mr. Price was dead before he arrived. The body was brought to the home of Mrs. Paul Krueger, and was taken Monday morning to the family home at Provo. Mr.. Price was born 65 years ago at Halt Lake City, moving when but a child to Goshen, where lie engaged In farming and in the mercantile bus iness. Twenty-tw- o years ago he moved to Provo where he went into the dairy business, building up one of the finest herds of pure bred Jersey cattle in the state. His first wife died fn March, 1922. In May, 1924, Mr. Price was married to Mrs. Hazel Douglass of Payson, Who survives him, as do also eight sons and one daughter, and four - Members of the board of the Strawberry Water Users Association met with farmers of this vicinity Tuesday afternoon at the Second ward meeting house lo talk over matters pertaining to the Srawberry Project. Lee R. Taylor, president of the association was in charge. , Speeches on the phases of the situation appealing to the farmers were made by Mr. Taylor and Karl Keeler, and A. R. Wilson read a portion of the Reclamation Relief Bill recently passed through the Influence of the Fact Finding Committee appointed by Secretary Work. He also told of the Moratorium Relief Measure which provides a recess of three years without paying interest. Dr. Joseph Hughes, Alma Andrus, William C. Beckstrom and A. R. Creer all spoke on the subject of the water users taking over the project. After considerable discussion a motion in favor of the project being taken over was made by Dr. Joseph Hughes and was carried with only a few dissenting votes. It was the prevailing opinion at the meeting that- the project should be taken over. This however, requires h of the water users that under the project shall signn up for taking over the project. Meetings are being held in the various units and signantures to the agreement to take the project over are being obtained by a committee composed of Lee R. Taylor, Karl Keeler and A.R. - three-fourt- Wilson. Life in Spanish Fork Seventy Years Ago step-childre- n. . J 4 As the days withdraw into tlio shadows of a tlcelin- ing year, we pause long enough to ask ourselves if we have contributed anything to the joy and happiness of the people who have come within the radius of our ae- quaintance. Have the sentiments of our song, the objects of our talk, the breathings of our prayer and the objects of our devotion found lodgment and response in the heart of a friend, the feeling of a neighbor, or the mind of the stranger within our gates! Have the pleadings of the children, the cares of the parent, and the anxieties of the NUMBER 51 Sportsmen Here Would New Bishopric Named Protect Catfish in Lake In the Second Ward t At a meeting of the Spanish Fork Fish and Game Protective Association held Saturday evening at the Legion Hall, various, subjects concerning fish and game were freely discussed, chiefly the present method of trap fishing In Utah Lake, which was condemned on account of the careless methods of the trap owners. Several members stated that observation had demonstrated that tbe traps were not being handled according to law and that very few names and license numbers as provided for In the law, and It has1 also been noticed that traps are frebore-owner- aged been compensated by the kindness of our nets, the sincerity of our love, and the expression of our gratitude! While yet a few days remain before the dawn of the new year, may we not remember that charity may shed a gleam within the humblest home; that love may pene- s quently left adrift In the lake with the result that the continued trapping of fish both game and common for weeks anl even months without visiting traps, and that some had been found more than half filled with fish, most of which had died from the trate the heart bound down by sorrow; that giving 1ms its own reward above receiving; that the gift without the giver is bare;, that the spirit of the Christ child is dearer to the soul than the coveting of jewels, the heralding of fleets and armies, and the possessing of earthly long confinement. After hearing the splendid report .in.. iw.i . made by H. G. Fernsten of the Provo Plans Made for B.Y.U. Leadership Week ' fishing. A committee of five members was appointed to meet with committees from other associations in Utah anil Salt Lake Counties to fully discuss and decide what action is to be taken in the matter. A petition for the protection of catfish against fish trapB is at the World Drug Store tor the sportsmen to sign. "Education for Better Home Life" will be the theme of the 1925 Leadership Week at the Brigham Young University, according to an announcement coming from the Extension Division, under the auspices of which tbe week is held. The following departments and chairmen have been announced: Social Welfare, John C. Swenson; Community Planning, Laval S. Morris, Mayor O. K. Hansen; Vocational Guidance, A. N. Merrill; Scout Leadership, Carl F. Eyrlng; Music, Franklin Madsen; Religious Education, H. M. Woodward; principles and methods of teaching, L. John Nuttall, Jr.; pageantry, E. H. Eastmond. genealogy and Temple Work, Thomas C. Romney; farmers' conference, T. L. meeting, the association unanimously voted In favor of protecting catfish and abolishing the present unsportsmanlike use of traps in commercial kingdoms and powers. Let us, therefore, remember the poor that may be among us; let us comfort those that may have been bereft of loved ones; let us make the gifts of the season with a full heart and a pleasure unstinted; let us not forget to share with the Lord the substance which he has placed in our possssion; let us fully exercise the spirit and influence which emanated from Nazareth and which brooded over Galilee. May wc take this opportunity of extending to the members and friends of Palmyra Stake the seasons greetings. May the Christmas spirit pervade every home within our borders. May the dawn of the new-bor- n year find us zealous in promoting the prosperity of our commonwealth ,the sanctity of our homes, the purity of our lives, and the true nobility of our characters. Accept our best wishes for your continued health and'happincss and our humblest hopes that we shall cherish the faith and ideals of our fathers, keep the commandments, and advance the work committed to our care. ... At the ward conference of the Second ward held Sunday afternoon, Bishop Wells T. Brockbank, who was recently made second counselor to President Gardner of the new Palmyra Stake, was released, with his counselors, Nathaniel Ludlow and John S. Davis, and the ward clerks Elisha Warner. Elisha Warner was then sustained as Bishop with Albert E. Money and H. Eugene Hughes as counselors. The business of the conference was transacted by President Henry A. Gardner, who with his counselors Edward M. Rowe and Wells T. Brockbank and High Councilor Wm. A. Jones were the principal speakers. Each of tho retiring officers and the new officers were then called on and ' made brief talks. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilbur Green I have been thinking of late that it Funeral services were held last might be interesting to read in your Saturday afternoon at the Second paper a description of our early day ward meeting house. Bishop Wells For Sale Registered Hereford schools, amusements .etc. T. Brockbank presided, and the ward 3 W. Jex. Bull, years old. See John I came to Spanish Fork In 1852, a choir, under the direction of Jesse (ADVERTISEMENT) boy in my 18 th year. The first pubLudlow sang, Abide With Me. The Invocation was offered by John II. Martin; reading for the home, Alfred The annual ball of the Alta Club lic house we built was a meeting Osmond, recreation, Wilma Jeppson; hall and dance A. HENRY house, house, opera Decem.GARDNER, will be held Friday evening, Hayes, after which the choir sang, foods and nutrition, Elizabeth CanOur school combined. house people The "Come M. Unto Me." ED. ber 26th at he Auditorium. ROWE, amusements of ' The speakers were L. J. Durrant, non; clothing and textiles,' Blanch M. music wil be furnished by Warner were always fond of WELLS T. BKOCKBANIv, , " In the kinds. various who read a biographical sketch of Condie, Reva Lewis; training for parStones Columbians. All are cordialStake Presidency. . were of a house number dramas Invited. stagly the deceased. Ell If. K. Ferguson, enthood, Leah D. Wldtsoe; homo l; ed, among them being The Robo of President Henry A. Gardner and health and sanitation, Dr. C. II. Eli B. K. Ferguson left Monday Etric of childhood, M. W. psychology "The Golden Farmer," Vale," Brockbank. Bishop for Los Angeles, California, where he "The Gamblers Ioulson; play production, Mrs. T. E. Club Fate," and Priest..During the services a solo was Pardoe; home will spend the winter with his sons, craft in planning and decoratMormon a F. real rendered J. Prof. Faux. The by Danger," Bruce and Robert. F. It. Larson; Early Utah Hia choir sang in closing "Mid Scenes of ing, play. All the plays were well patW. Snow. J. tory, ronized. We had no money in those Confusion, after which the benedicA general assembly wilt bo held If anyone has a dry tree which days, but wheat was was at tender tion pronounced by Iieber T. legal dally at which leading men and womthey wish chopped up and distributed the rate of $2.00 per bushel. The Mrs. Johnanna Christopherson, agW. Christensen was elected pres- Robertson. J. to needy widows should notify the en of the state will be the speakers. reader will please' imagine a young ed 91, died at the borne of her step- ident of the Spanish Fork Kiwanis A free entertainment will be given Spanish Fork Press and the matter couple going to a theatre and the THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT daughter, Mrs. Verenus Carter, Sat- Club last Thursday evening, with W. will be' attended to. each evening, consisting of band con' a LIVES YOUR PHOTO at one of gentleman carrying over his back urday evening. Tbe aged lady had A. Cornaby, a of wheat with been in her usual good health until the most spirited elections ever held Have your sitting made early at certs, opera, dramatic productions, Wranted People who are suffer- sack containing peck dancing, etc. which to pay his ticket. Dancing Wednesday when Bhe suffered a par- by the organization. Stahmanns. ing from Pyorrhea, sore, bleeding ulconUDTXRTisainnrn Christensen and Cornaby were tied cerated gums, to use Townsends Pyo- was our most popular amusement, alytic stroke and did not regain Mrs. Wm. J. Stewart and Mrs. Jos. We of death or At her sciousness. cotillions. the time on Berond quadrilfes for the mostly ballot, a ou president cure guarrrhea Remedy, sold "An evening with the Bible was Holder are spending the week in Salt contra in woman also were called had what she was the oldest Spanish and one vote from one of the other the Lake, the guests of Mr, and Mrs. antee at your .drug Btore. topic of the lesson for the Holder. dances, ."the oprea reel. Miss Mc- Fork. She was born in Denmark, candidates went to the new president Edgar ADVEKTlr.MEM Club at the regular meeting Clouds Teel and the Scotch reel the September 17th, 1833.' With her on the third ballot, thus breaking the held last Friday evening at the home HALKM NOTES Services latter was a general favorite. We husband, Jacob Christopherson, she deadlock. , . of Mrs. Belle Jones. Following is also danced French fours and six na- came to Utah in 1884, settling in of Dr. a motion On Hughes Joseph Amos the program: "Study of the Bible The officers of the Y.L.M.I.A. met became her perman- however, Mr. Cornaby was elected Definition Mrs. Annie Stanton at the home of Iona Subln Monday tions, with a few round dances. "The Palmyra, which ' Parts, Old Testament, "Mrs. by acclamation. The evening. The time wus spent in dis- Beaus of Oakhlll" was one of the fav- ent home. Her husband died in 1891 An exceptionally large congregaLydia Stahmann; Apocraiha,Mrs. tion attended the funeral service of cussing lessons and plans for M. I.A. orite dance tunes. Although more and Bince that time Bhe has made retiring president,- - William II. New meetEdna Brockbank; Testament, work. After the business of the than 70 years have passed since I her home with her husband's daughbecomes district trustete. composed of Historical Books, Doc- Amos Whitehead, of Blackfoot, Idaing was over, luncheon was served no has She ter have it another ' bad the of by hearing Tbe seven diroctors elected were as trinal Books Apocraphal Books dis- ho, which were held at the Leland marriage. pleasure to the 12 officers present. , The Salem M. I. A. presented the played, it never falls to send a thrill relatives in this country except tbe follows: James W. Christensen, F.J. cussed by flu members. Roll rail chapel Saturday afternoon at 1 owas answered by each member quotplay, "Safety First, last nlgbt to a of pleasure through my whole sys- children of her husband, who was Faux, David Ilodge, C. M. Jacobsen, S. D. Markham officiating a psalm or proverb from the clock, Bishop crowded house. .The play was great- tem when that beautiful melody runs married twice. Marlon R. Taylor, Wallace Peterson Bible. Luncheon was served to 12 ing. Tbe speakers were President ly appreciated by the patrons. Funeral servloes were held at the and E. A. Pettty. my mind.' There were many members. Miss Marlon Jones assist- Henry A. Gardner and Alvin R.Creer : If you have any news items for this through most Wand meeting house Tuesbeautiful in dancers those A committee was appointed to ing in serving. Palmyra days, of Spanish Fork; William O. Creer d to Mrs. send them department, and LeKoy Dixon of Trovo. Elder Christensen or to The Spanish of whom have gone "over the line," day at 1 oclock. Bishop Erastus meet with the American Legion and Fork Press. We will be glad to print but there is one still living, aud I Hansen presided. Eulogistic remarks Rotary Club officials to arrange to Notices Holt of Salt Lake and closing reail news items of Salem. hope Bhe will pardon me for mention- were made by Mrs. Annie C. Otteson, bring a play to Spanish Fork for the marks by Bishop Markham. Musiing her name here. She is now lov- Lorenzo Argyle, Marinus Larsen, A. purpose of raising funds for ChristThe first Union meeting of the new cal numbers Included tbe hymn, NEW BABIES ingly known by another generation T. Money, Fred Nelson and closing mas cheer work. Stake will be held at the "Sometime Weel Understand," by Palmyra remarks by Bishop Hansen. An exas "Grandma" Hannah Hughes. Christmas benefit this year, it was Spanish Fork High School next Sun- the ward choir, and the hymn, "I A baby boy was born Monday to good musical program would be In the nature of day evening, commencing at 7:30, Know That My Redeemer Lives by Picnic parties were quite common ceptionally was given including opening bymn announced, Mrs. M. D. Warner. Jr. in those early times. Those were the "Resurrection articles of cloth- at which time it Is desired to install the choir with Rex O. Daniels singing necessary supplying led the by choir, by were or food to of real We those Fred Nelson, duet, "0 My Father, ing days sociability. actually in need the new stake officers in office. A the solo; a violin solo by C. M. JacChoir duet, Instead of giving to all the children meeting of Bishops and counselors obsen; a selection by a quartet, comreally a band of brothers, sisters and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Banks; prising Mrs. Pearl Cutler and com"Sometime, Somewhere," Earl and of tbe community from a large will be held Sunday friends. We all dressed plainly no Thelma morning at 10:30 pany; a duet, "Sometlmo, SomeJohnson; solo, "When Youre at the Spanish Fork Seminary. silks nor satins in those gatherings. Gone We Wont Forget You, Earl Christmas tree. time, Somewhere," by Mr. and Mrs. The general authorities of the Leonard Gerard. and the dosing num"The Christmas King" cantata will All dances opened and closed by Johnson; and a closing number by sacraChurch are desirous that tbo ber by the choir, the choir, "I Know That My Redeembe presented by the First ward choir prayer. ment ineelng be the important meet- Friend." A. A. Andrus"Everlasting offered the was Lives." er The prayer opening next Monday evening, December 21, We had schools in those days, but ing of the Saints and that as far as invocation, Lorln B. Creer pronouncbenedicthe and Joseph by Crump insetad of Tuesday evening, as was they were rather primitive. The one tion was possible we arrange our auxiliary ed the benediction and John S. Davis pronounced by James Sorenmeetings and public funerals so as dedicated the grave in the Spanish at first announneed. The program I attended had one grammar book In son Jr. Interrment was In the Spannot to interfere with the regular Fork City Cemetery. includes the following phristmaa it and that belonged to the teacher, ish Fork City Cemetery where the The sons and daughters of Patrimeeting Sunday afternoon at Halwas Thomas dedicated by grave Ye the the choir, "Prepare songs by Silas Hillman. We had but few verson. arch William Jex, with the wives and 2 o'clock. We earnestly solicit the For Sale Cheap Three pure bred of tbo Bishops and mem- Poland China brood .Way, ""Oer hte Silent Eastern IlillB readers; the New Testament, the CARD OF TIIAXKH husbands met last evening at the sows, 1 year old. Church in general in this ("Glorious Morn." Joy to the World" Book of Mormon or any other book, , We sincerely wish to thank each home of II. T. Robertson to make ar- bers of the matter See William Jones. A. atand urge the "Praise Ye the Lordand "Come and but we got every one who assisted in Bny rangements for the annual reunion Important (ADVXBTIitKlUNT) along the best we could. and tendance of all at the sacrament "Come and Worship." In addition the sickness and death way during We were In of was the decided Jex meeting. It a prompt mens attending family. to these there will be of our beloved stepmother, Johanna chorus, WEATHER REPORT The First ward have extended an "Follow the Guiding Star," a contralworship on the Sabbath Day. Christopherson; for the beautiful to hold the reunion at the Third ward Invitation to alt the old folks of PalPalto solo, "And There Were Shepherds" the also and GEORGE A. HICKS. amusement hall on Thursday, Janu- myra Stake to attend a sacred consinging speaking; by Miss Sarah Bearnaon; a soprano myra Bishopric, the undertaker, 8.L. ary 1st. John W. Jex was choson cert at the First ward Church, Friis Still by Ringing Anderson, for the floral contributions solo, "The Song At the meeting of the Rotary club and everyone who attended the fune- chairman of the committee, and R. S. day afternoon, December 26th, at 2 Mrs. Bessie Jackson, a soprano solo. This concert is given by tho "Cradle Hymn" by Mrs. Bessie Hales; held last Monday at the homo of ral. Mr. and Mrs. Verenus Carter Bradford secretary. The following o'clock. First ward choir and promises to be a soprano and baritone duet "Fairest Mrs. Lizzie Tuttle, Loren A. Ander- and Family. was committee chosen to arrange for a real treat. We take this opportunLord Jesus" by J. F. Skinner and son of the Education Committee outa program: Eliza Hales, II. C. Jex, ity cl notifying tho Bishops of the a double want of No need to Sarah Bearnson; for the quartet, suffer respective wards.also the Old Folks' "There la Room In My Heart" by lined plans for the work of his com- coal when yon can buy It at $4.00 per Dell Bunks, Maxine Lawrence, Mary committees und ask that they make Banks, Elisha Warnur, .Hannah BowWallace Hales, Harvey Nielsen, W. mittee for the coming year, as did ton from Walter H. Moore. to have the old folks arrangements UOVCBTIHKMKlT) Robertson. Matt Johnson, Win. Huff, also It. Henry Andrus, chairman of Eliza Ammon en, FerguIlothwcll, In attendance at this concert. Mr. Srhoenfield Mrs, Bessie Jackson, the BustnesaMethods committee. Two 11. A. GARDNER, Wanted a straw stack or someone son, Lewis Bradford, Clifford Jex, Mrs. Eleanor Taylor, Miss Florence This committee will meet Saturday, ED. M. KUWE, and A. new feed to 8. Win. Fred Smnrt rattle mouth. the members, a Miss Ann by Martell and Rigtrup. December at homo the H.H. W. T. BROCKBANK, of 20th, luto W. Lorln were Cornaby. accepted reading of a Christmas soleclon will i tbo club. Jones, Jex at 7 p. ui. Stake Presidency. (AD XBT18CUXNT) be given by Miss Helga Jones. . . , school-meetin- g . N . Car-rol- l- Oldest Wowan of Kiwanis Holds Annual Election Spanish Fork Dies Self-Cultu- re Funeral 4 , for, Whitehead . ;"Com-ponne- nt nt Tol-hur- st, . Wll-for- Church First Ward to Present Cantata Plans Made for the Jex Family Reunion sac-same- nt V ' |