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Show READ the news rft WHILE IT IS NEWS IN THE BOX ELDER NEWS 35. J. C. Penney Company To Open On Thursday LOST IN RIVER rla Butler and Rae Cole Plunged Into River At Burley, Ida. yiLLARD. The entire community a greatly shocked yesterday when heard of the accident and death two Willard girls, Verla Butler, Rae Cole, who were drowned on when their car aday evening aged off a bridge into the waters he treacherous Snake River near ey, Idaho. ,rl Corless of Paul, fishing at end of the bridge, saw the acci and rushed to the scene, diving tp save the girls. He touched the of one while under the surface, ' Repeated attempts failed to effect , icue. The car was recovered, but bodies were not found until ) day afternoon. is Butler, in company with her went to Shelley, Idaho, last !ts a visit. Miss Cole lives in Idaho, where Miss Butler to visit her. Crossing Snake t Miss Cole must have lost I , c. TOl of the car and it plunged Lta the river. irss Butler was born in Willard fa Ceptember, 1911, a daughter of ' and May Deesley Butler. She I student of the Box Elder high A, being a Junior last year, rviving besides her parents, is one ' or, Herbert, of Ogden, and one -j Eva May of this place. I j Cole was born in Willard in '1910, a daughter of William ' the late Eliza Pettlngill Cole, tended the public school here, : moving to Heyourn with her Surviving besides her father o sisters, Verda and Evelyn and ' "other, Wendell of Heyourn. . eral services will be held on ' L afternoon at Heyourn, r which the bodies will be brought 1 Jlard, where double senrices f held Friday afternoon at 2 :in the Willard chapel. Inter- Will be in the Willard cemetery. osday 1 . 1. A. MEETING HELD SUNDAY t HOLD CONFAB Will n - People and at Im-ve""- et he brought the total Mr. Watkins enrolled thirteen stuheld from dents at Fielding and eight of the thirteen presented numbers on the Sneral board visitors included program and all numbers were well elvin J. Ballard, George Hill, received. This appearance was the V. Horsley, Mrs. Katie Cf first of these students on any musical Miss Elsie Hogan and Misa instrument, all having just started this summer in group and private 8 Folsom. work. Mr. Watkins the treat.t 5X0 a. m. a joint stake board ment accorded him reports at Fielding as 18:03 Vas held, at which In the M. I. A.," outstanding, and appreciates very much the splendid work done by. the 8 Tiogram for 1929-3- 0 and Coni' of Local Problems were students in that vicinity. Mr. Watkins is now making preparV ations for his band and orchestra r; 10:00 to 11:00 a. m., group work In the Box Elder high school. J were held for the following : Scout vanguard leaders Conditions are bright for the finest keepers. At these sessions, band Box Elder has produced. allard, Hill and Horsley and oent. The convention was nd, Sunday, August 18th j a. m. until 5:00 p. m. ,al Program Announced For on spoke. meetings1 continued from m. to 12:00 noon for the f activity committee and the ectors, adults, M Men and County Club Picnic Next Thursday, August 22nd Announcement is made by Miss until Myrtle Davidson, home demonstration gather- -' agent, that the County Club Picnic until 4:30 m. p. when will be held this year at the Utah Vued 0 :,s5nK -session was held until State Agricultural College on Thurst p. m. day, August 22nd. The various leadt me of the convention seemed ers are Instructed to form transportaL - ter cooperation of the ward tion committees of the girls and to for the furtherance of the see If most of the mothers can also al work. arrange to attend. Lunch may be dosing session of the arranged by community or club as lr;n,2 t5lethose prescnt were hap- - desired. The days program will be With a half hour 1 lL organ as follows: h1- Resident Welling had 11:00 A. M. Gather at livestock pre- fsly arranged with auditorium for short program and Salt Lake Clt announcements. hlch was complemented 12:00 to 1:00 P. M. Lunch on the with vocal solos by Apostle Melvin J south lawn. r Go Where You Warn 1:00 to 2 00 P. M Demonstration m? I .o Go, Dear Lord and "zinn by club team. 2:00 to 3:00 P. M. Stunt contest, Norman Lee bath gave timely In charge of Ulalla Cornwall. hl8 8ess,on and the 3:00 to 4:00 P. AL Song contest in a with' tie bfutifui charge of Mrs. P. E. Ault. 4:00 to 5:00 P. M. Games in neatly charge of Mrs. Woodruff Nelson. StrTaEe ofoKicera ad 5:00 P. M. Homeward bound. sTaUlendance- The Box had the largest Miss Wanda Stohl of Salt Lake In attendance of any of tbe C1ty en repre- nted. spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in this city. 8n was held from 1:00 P. El. when the group S. "3 r;l9d - A? K ' f tb i rrr ftp rst - - El-tfr- fk LEGION WILL With the regular clerks of the C. Penney store of this city, and additional force of clerks from the Ogden store busy on the job Saturday evening, the J. c. Penney stock of Eleventh Convention Will was moved to the Knudson Next Open building on the east side of Main Thursday street. The opening date will be In Ogden City. Thursday morning, August 22nd, at 8 o clock and a surprise awaits the OGDEN. General James A. buying public at this time, says Drain, past national commander of the Manager Ross C. Bowen. American Legion is to appear among a group of distinguished persons who New Department Store will attend the eleventh annual department convention of the American Open Tomorrow Legion in Ogden next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. General Drain Mr. C. A. West, buying agent of the will be the principal speaker at a Stevena-Va- n Engelen chain of depart- special Kiwanis Club program at the ment stores was in Brigham City on Bigelow Hotel on Thursday. Monday, checking up on the stock of The program for the joint opening goods prior to the opening of their session of the convention Thursday local store which opens for business includes addresses of welcome by tomorrow morning. Commander Ora Bundy of Herman An added force of sales people have Baker Post No. 9, and Mayor Frank been employed for the opening day Francis, response by fromer Governor and the store Is completely stocked Charles R. Mabey, Lewis Jones, of with high grade merchandise. The Brigham City; Mrs. L. E. Nelson, of policy of the new store will be cash Logan; Governor George H. Dern, and the same price to everyone. Mrs. Hoyal and General Drain. The The Stevens-VaEngelen stores department commander Frank W. were first organized by H. C. Stevens, Denning will preside. former secretary of the late Golden Other events scheduled during the Rule chain of stores, and W. A. Van three-da- y convention include the Gold Engelen, of the Hood Van Engelen Star Mothers tea at the homes of stores in Idaho. They were later Mrs. R. B. Porter and Mrs. Thomas joined by Mr. West, who was assistant D. Dee on Thursday afternoon; the manager of the Ogden Golden Rule third annual drum corps contest on store. Mr. Russell Clark, manager of Friday afternoon followed by the the local store, came to Brigham City luncheon and reception tendered to with his family, from LeGrande, visiting delegates by G. L. Becker; Oregon, some two weeks ago to and the parade Friday night, which make his home. begins at 8 oclock p. m. A cordial invitation is extended A dance Friday night at the White by the management to the people of City will mark the opening of the Brigham and vicinity to call at the new amusement park, destroyed a new store on their opening few months ago by fire. The annual day .omorrow. dinner will be held Saturday night! at the 'Bigelow Hotel. A boxing conmtest at the coliseum Thursday night Band Programs Greatly heads the entertainment for the big opening day. Appreciated By Most of the 'events for the eighth of Brigham and Fielding annual grande promenade of the "Forty and Eight are scheduled for A good sized audience at the stake Saturday 'with a dinner at noon at tabernacle on Saturday night and a which , Arthur Woolley, grande chef house full at Fielding on Sunday de gare, in charge. Among speakers night are voicing their sentiments as there, will be Charles W. Ardery, very much delighted with the very correspondent nationale of the order. splendid work accomplished by the students of the summer course in band and orchestra, under the direcCity Court Items tion of C. C. Watkins. The band, solos, and duets at the Jc- 2ntion of Bear River, tabernacle were all well received. Space will not permit a detailed comI Elder Malad ment on each number, as twenty in all were given, but every one taking taKes Garland. part should be commended on their and encouraged to The apnual convention of. the Young accomplishments keep on studying. sas and Young Ladies Mutual Chris. Simonsen drove his car with association of the Malad, r Liver and Box Elder stakes was his family and Homer Rich and Jay L- -: 1 by 154 Mutual officers, in-lt- Anderson to Fielding, these two, with Simonsen appeared on the presidencies of stakes, Rodney ics, etc, to program with the Fielding students. - FACIIDNBllT.III,STTnAI I OWN COMMUNITY 5 BRIGHAM CITY, BOX ELDER COUNTY, UTAH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1929. 7ILLARD GIRLS 11 READ THE ADS IN THIS PAPER AND HELP BUILD YOUR DEVOTED TO NO PARTY OR tLUME 3 t-- H The following matters were taken care of in the City Court yesterday: Ed Monson and Kenneth France of Logan were charged with drunkenness and were given a fine of $25 or twenty-fiv- e days, and Keland F. Kedd also of Logan was fined $50 on the same charge. Martello Jeppson was arrested on Sunday by Marshal Evans on a charge of reckless driving and was given a fine of $20 or twenty days, which fine was suspended if he would quit driving for six months. J. D. Redford was tried on a charge of speeding and was fined $20 or twenty days. Paul Hunsaker was charged with speeding. S. B. Cohn was bound over to the District Court on a charge of manslaughter, in connection with the death of Wm. Smith of Perry. The Martello Jeppson and Paul Hunsaker cases were city cases while the rest were taken care of by the county officers. Jr Public Meeting Will Be Held Tonight At 8:00 OclocK Prompt The Mayor and the City Council have called a special meeting of all persons interested in the present and future water supply of Brigham City, to be held at the Commercial Club rooms Tuesday, (tonight) at 8 oclock p. m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the construction and development of the large well just recently drilled at Mantua, and to get comments and opinions of the citizens regarding the future development of artesian well3 for our water supp. Every person in Brigham City and vicinity should be in attedance at this meeting as the question of our future water supply is of paramount importance and d deserves the one of every cooperation whole-hearte- concerned. St CITY COUNCIL ANNIE A. HANSEN Blondell Christensen HOLDS SESSION Matters Discussed Friday, Aug. 16th In Regular He ON MONDAY One of Brighams pretty entries in the Peach contest to be held at the Bluebird ballroom, September 12th. Widow of Late Peter M. Hansen; Funeral Set For Thursday. Council Session. City Council met in regular session Friday, August 16, 1929 at 7:00 p. m. Present: Councilman O. A. Christensen, chairman. Nelson, Reese, Wixom and Merrell. Mayor Rich excused. An ordinance entitled, An ordinance granting to John McFayden of Casper, Wyoming, and L. B. Denning, of Dallas, Texas, their successors or assigns, a franchise for the construction and operation of a gas distributing plant or system in Brigham City for a term of fifty years, and fixing and prescribing conditions and terms thereof, was presented by City Recorder. Moved by Reese that Councilman Christensen and the City Attorney investigate the matter along with the county officials. Motion seconded by Wixom and carried. City Manager presented report on bacteriological analysis of Brighams culinary water supply, which showed water to be of good quality organically and bacterially. Manager also reported that letters had been sent out to all electric flat rate users asking that they wire for meter before August 15th, but to date none had made application for meters. Council authorized manager to send another letter out extending the time to August 21st, and if the work is not done by that time that service be' discontinued until meter is installed. Manager further reported that the' Continental Oil company had asked permission to erect a sign across the parking on South Main street In front of their service station; also that J. C. Penney company had asked permission to control parking in front of tho opening to their basement store room, and that foot bridge be placed across gutter on the east side of Main street similar to the one placed on the west side. Moved by Reese that these matters be referred to Councilman Nelson and City Manager with power to act. Seconded by Merrell and carried. Manager further reported that Mr. L. J. Smith had requested that Brigham City install a drinking fountain on 5th South and Main street by his place of business. Councilman Reese of the waterworks committee recommended that it be the sense of the Council that, in as much as other such applications were coming in, that if those people who desire the drinking fountains will install their fountain according to specifications, the city will furnish the water to supply the fountain. Recommendation was adopted. Contract between Fairbanks-Mors- e company and Brigham City relative to pump, was presented and a resolution passed authorizing Mayor and City Recorder to sign the same, after its approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager. Councilman Wixom, chairman of the law and ordinance committee presented information received from the other cities of the state, relative to prohibiting installation of gasoline pumps on sidewalks in Brigham was referred to committee on ordinances together with Manager and City Attorney for investigation and recommendation. City-Mat- ter Impressive Services Held For Mrs. Frank Wood At Willard Chapel Sunday Impressive funeral services were held at the Willard ward chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock for Mrs. Frank Wood who died on Thursday night after an automobile accident on the state highway north of Willard. There wals a large attendance and many beautiful floral tributes. Bishop Eph. White took charge of the services which opened by the choir singing, Sister, Thou Wast Mild and Lovely. Invocation was offered by Bishop J. W, Finland of Hyde Park, and the choir sang, O My Father. The speakers were John J. Ward, Willard Facer, Mrs. Lula B. Call, John A. Ward, Harvey Woodyatt, President Wm. C. Horsley and Bishop White. Between speakers, Mrs. May E. Hoopes sang, 'Twill Not Be Long, and Eliza Perry sang, Dream- Resolutions of res iing of Mother. pect by the Daughters of the Pioneers of the Willow Creek camp was read by Olive Madsen an a quartet composed of Leona White Boothe, Ada Woodyatt, David Ward and Robert Woodyatt sang, Who Are These ArThe closing hymn rayed in White. was, Sometime Well Understand by the choir, and President Hervin Bunderson pronounced the benediction. Interment was In Willard cemetery, Jos. H. Mason dedicated grave. Mrs. Annie A. Hansen, 72, widow of the late President Peter M. Hansen, died Monday morning of general debility at the family home in Elwood following an illness of several days. Mrs. Hansen was born in Roskilde, Shelland, Denmark, June 9, 1857. She joined the L. D. S. church as a girl and came to Utah when 18 years of age, making her home in Bear River City. She married Peter M. Hansen in 1880 at Salt Lake. They lived in Bear River until 1885, when they went to Elwood and homesteaded. She was active in church work during her life, at one time holding office in the presidency of the Relief Society. She has been liberal with her means in church and charitable contributions and has given freely of her time to neighbors and friends in time of need. She is survived by the following children: Victor L. and Amos P. Hansen and Mrs. Clara H. Frigal and Mrs. Ada H. Frigal, all of Elwood; Orlin Hansen, Venice, c"if.; Harvey Hansen, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Raymond Hansen. Funeral services will be held In the Elwood ward chape! Thursday at 2 oclock p. m. Burial will follow in the Bear River cemetery. SEVERAL AHT0 WRECKS SUNDAY SOCIAL ITEMS Mrs. Earl Anderson entertained the members of the Social Development Club on Friday evening at her home. Beautiful flowers adorned the rooms and centered each small table, where a delicious luncheon was served. During the evening, Bridge as enjoyed, high score being awarded Mrs. Milton Jensen, low score Mr. Emery Reese and cut prize Mrs. L. D. Mahannah. Guests of the club included Mesdames Lorenzo Hansen, Roy Thompson, Charles Anderson, Robert Jackson, George Tiller, Reese Wight, Miss Elizabeth Simmons and Miss Rilla Holst. The members of the Home Economics Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nina Spindler. An interesting program was carried out and new officers were elected as follows: President, Clara Shaw; vice president, Ethel Varney; secretary and treasurer, Virginia Olsen; chairman of entertainments, Mrs. Alf Freeman and chairman of programs, Della Josephson. Refreshments were served to twelve members present. Mrs. Amy Wright entertained at a family dinner Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ' R. P. Forsgren in this city. At 2 oclock, a hot dinner was served and the remainder of the afternoon was enjoyed In a social way. guests were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wright' of Rock Springs, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright of Salt Lake City, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wright of Ogden. Miss Mary Elsie James and John Leo Mecham, both of Park Valley, were united in marriage by City Judge B. Howell Jones, In this city yesterday. Both young people arc well and favorably known in western Box Elder and have many friends who wish them happiness. After a short trip they will make their home in Park Valley. Miss Leona Cummings and Miss Bertha Jensen entertained at a shower Saturday evening in honor of Miss Ruth Olsen, who is to be married this month. Progressive Bunco was played, after which dainty refreshments were served at small tables. High score was awarded Mrs. M. B. Olsen and low score Miss Sevena Madsen. The guest of honor received many beautiful presents. Friday evening, the members of the Club and their partners enjoyed a delicious supper at Wlllo-merThe guests were served at one long table, which held giadiola as two-cour- se Out-of-to- Just-a-Me- re e. its centerpiece. The committee in charge consisted of: Mesdames R. P. Forsgren, Mack Fishburn, Wm. E. Davis and C. V. Forsgren. Mrs. Edna Stanfield and Miss Anna Rasmussen entertained at a shower Thursday evening at the Stanfield home in honor of Miss Mae North, who is to be married this month. There were present, 22 lady employees of the Baron Woolen MillSt where Miss North has been employed for the past two years. The honored guest rsceived many beautiful gifts. - Cars Badly Damaged, But Occupants Narrowly Escape Injury. The sheriffs office reports three automobile wrecks on the highways near Brigham City Sunday. Claude Jensen, driving a Ford sedan going east on the paved highway at the O. S. L. railroad crossing near the sugar factory, Sunday evening at about 7:30 oclock, hit two cars and barely missed a third one. According to the report, an Essex, traveling east, driven by E. F. Curtiss, of Fort Douglas, accompanied by histf wife and four children and Mrs. Erlin Critz and small son, was stopped at the crossing waiting for a train to pass.' Another car, a Ford sedan, also going east, driven by Alman Bates and his brother, Deloy, of Perry, was parked immediately back of the Essex. A third car, a Ford truck driven by Charles Burt, going west was parked on the opposite side of the track. As the end of the train crossed the road, Mr. Jensen came up from the west and attempted to pass the (two parked cars on the north side. In doing so his ' car hit the rear wheel of the Ford sedan, blowing out the tire. He then swerved and crashed into the side of the Essex, the rear of his car barely missing ithe westward bound Ford truck. The force of the impact shattered several windows on the Essex and shook the occupants up some, but no one was scrously hnrt, according to the report Marshal John R. Evans, nightwatchman Dunn and Deputy Charles Cheal made the investigation. Another accident occurred on thi highway two miles north of Mantua when a man giving the name of A B. Folger, of Ogden, driving a Buicl coach, bearing license plate No. 47872 cut in on a Ford coupe, driven b; Wilford Michel, of Ovid, Idaho, ac oompanied by his two children, ii attempting to pass the Ford. Accord ing to the report the rear wheel o the Buick collided with the fron wheel of the Ford forcing It into thi ditch at the side of the road. Thi Ford was damaged some, but no on received injuries. A milk truck northward bound, am driven by Hale McDowell, of Tremon ton, crashed into an Overland tourinj car occupied by John Whitaker am his son, on the state high way about two miles south of Willarc and immediately in front of tht Whitaker home. It appears, according to Deputy Charles Cheal investigating officer, that Mr. Whitaker was just leaving his yard, coming onto the highway and turning to the north as the truck hit his car. The force of the impact cut the right front wheel off the touring car and smashed the fender and running board. The truck then plunged on about ninetj feet further through a fence and stopped In a peach orchard. No one was hurt,' according td the report. |