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Show i iv s' - rs 4 Read the Ads in This Paper and Help to Build Your OWN Community. li' DEVOTED TO NO PARTY j? -- k, kV OR FACTI0NBUTJU5T TO ALL I? Volume 40. "it Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah, Friday, July 10, 1936. i.u M FuOVERB SERIES Officers Elected By 10 Legion Post No. Thursday Evening OFFERS READERS U UtS Meeting Inspects MAYOR Monument Design In Triangle Form a 2S; Brigham Post No. 10 of the American Legion, at a regular meeting held Thursday evening at the Idle Isle tea room, elected post officers to serve during the coming year and selected delegates and alternates to the state convention which Will Be attend will be held at Salt Lake City in August. The officers selected were Roger Seder holm, post commander; Wm. C. Call, first Almg Cook, second j Hyrum Malmrose, adjutant; Clyde B. StratThe Box Elder News is starting an ford, finance officer and Hank Potter, interesting new education cartoon sergeant-at-armThe delegation chosen to represent series in todays issue, offering subscribers of the paper $10 in cash the post at the coming state convenawards for solving the proverbs best tion is as follows: Delegates, Roger Sederholm, Vanez T. Wilson, Victor represented by the cartoons. C. All the family can enjoy this in- J. Bott, Clyde B. Stratford, Wm. and Hyrum Malm-rosteresting game. It is educational, Call, Alma Cook Hank alternates, Potter, Mathew entertaining and profitable. J. J. Chester Compton, Knudson, Carl Six cartoons will appear, one each George Hodges, S. Martin issue for a period of six issues and Seashore, Ralph Winslow and Ruel the prizes wi.l be awarded at the Rasmussen, M. Eskelsen. end of that time. The delegation was instructed to Besides solving the proverbs best do all within its power to have the represented by the weekly cartoons, 1937 American Legion state conveu subscribers must either renew their tion held at Brigham City. own Subscriptions for a period of one year, or secure one new subscription to The Box Elder News. The prize schedule and the rules appear in another column of todays Designs for a monument were discussed Wednesday evening at a meeting of the Brigham Young monument committee in the city hall. Designs were submitted by J. A. Packer of Ogden; B. C. Call, LeRoy Bott and Marie Call of this city. Chairman James Jensen conducted the meeting and recalled that five years ago representatives of the M. I. A. stake board had started the monument movement by calling on the city council and asking for aid. During the past year the movement for a monument in the park on West Forest street was again started by the L. D. S. church and civic organizations. The designs submitted at the meetings were original and interesting. The design eubmitted by Marie Call was done in miniature and represented 'the State of Utah in a block of granite with three faces, one honoring Brigham Young, one Lorenzo Snow and the other telling the story of both men. After considerble discussion as to designs and prices, Chairman Jensen stated another meeting would be called in the near future to discuss the matter further. Valuable Prizes Awarded Winning Contestants. 3iSHi s. US e; I , one-ye- ar BOY CONFESSES publication. Everyone knows what a proverb weeki is. Some of .he more famous, per-- it Lewi haps, are: A Bird in the Hand is Mrs. 6 Worth Two in the Bush, A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss, Birds of a I Feather Flock Together, etc. Now go to it! Get the members :ed m domed! of your family together for a few rry Fra: minutes each day, and see who can Your labors eman i; get the answers first. TO ROBBERIES will be rewarded! Schod; ml Clyde Eddy Greeting Old Friends In City hi, lonthj t I Colo. Clyde Eddy, manager of the mer-jrtof E. R. Squibb j" chandisingof division New York City, and his l A Sons son, Richard Eddy, are spending a . I day .or two in Brigham City visiting tTTTT, with Mr. and Mrs. Wynn L. Eddy. KUM Clyde and Wynn are brothers, The Visitors are enroute to the bli ! Pacific ' Coast from New York and are making the trip by motor car. Clyde Eddy came to Brigham City bs of d l with hi parents In 1894 and resided thJ! &re until about 1912. He still re-- f meInber8 a good many of his former Lgr riell(28 lu this community. Since h ! e Brigham, he has made many leaving , ension among them, two accomplishments, n diwW trips down the treacherous Colorado Chiffon, river, one in 1927 and the other in fabrics, x X934. through which he gained world-iu8.z vide recognition, that P rs jg Dare . m Native of Hawaii mi-se- m Ends Visit Here toVveti and n and ft ; David Kinney of Hawaii, after hav-r- v spent a number of weeks visiting is lot the tome of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. and ick of ft hearse and nephew Satch Pearse, a 0f tie Wt Friday for New York and eastern at , t Points, clriUMT where he will purchase ma-h- e for the Maui sugar factory Nawail of which he is manager. maehine in W While visiting here, Mr. Kinney, by Mrs. Pearse, Miss to the Accompanied jeg jj leggt' Charlotte Pearse and Satch Pearse, viBited the Yellowstone National Park. is Mr. Kinneys first visit to hpSg jitThls oP1 continent and he was very much their P Wd and impressed with Utah. should -- nney waa accompanied as far mirth! "V Francisco by his daughter, wieiM Hazel Kinney, who has entered fe LFUls College there. able. .u- . - y gjo- - !L I,. ft,:, ft voman He His parents named him CenCENTENNIAL SHAFER AT CENTENNIAL tennial 60 years ago, when he was born, June 6, 1876. Sixty years later Centennial Shafer bought the first ticket as the Texas Centennial Exposition opened in Dallas. !: F lployedi JPbygrround Children Offer Play Saturday h playground children are pre-S- a play at the Armory on t, July 11th, at three oclock Jjne is The Porridge Bowl, directed by Marva Parsons len Speierman. characters are Colette, Afton two s, Marva Parti Wilma Jensen; witch, Doris san ; prince, Leonard Neilsen. TfwLll also be two dances by let. Kaf step-sister- twleys pupils, and a musical d a reading, to all! A Salt Lake youth of 15 years, former resident of this city, whose name is being withheld by the officers, was arrested early Thursday morning by officer Mack Robinette and special officer Harley Heaton, in the act of committing a third robbery that morning, which the lad later allegedly confessed to, according to the local Chief of Police John M. Burt. The young man, according to the OfflcersMntared the Merrell Lumber & Hardware companys store on north Main street at about one a. m. Thursday through an upstairs window leading into the office. Here he secured loot, consisting of guns, ammunition, wrist watches, pocket knives, fishing tackle and other articles valued at $57. After caching the loot, he allegedly entered the garage of J. E. Ryan and stole two bathing suits and a sweater, which he also cached with the loot secured from Merrells. He then proceeded to Vics Barbecue on south Main street which he allegedly entered through a side window. The officers caught up to him here and found him ready to leave with about $9.30 worth of merchandie in his armc, according to Chief Burt. The loot was hidden under an old wrecked car Lack of the Central Chevrolet used car market. The chief of police said the lad cleared up three former robberies at Merrells, one in the fall of 1934, one in December, 1935, and another in the spring of 1936, which he confessed to. The young man has been turned over to the juvenile officers- Brigham Drug Store Changes Ownership Event Is Scheduled For Monday, July 13th To July 18th. Brigham City has been added to the fast growing list of Utah communities which will celebrate the second annual railroad week in spectacular style from July 13th to 18th, according to proclamation issued today by Mayor J. Wesley Horsley, In Issuing the proclamation setting this period aside so that tribute might be paid to the western railroads for their progressive action iu their principal trains, and other outstanding achievements, Mayor Horsley urges all citizens and organizations to take an active part in the observance of railroad week. PROCLAMATION Whereas, this city has been served for many years by the Union Pacific railroad and the Utah Idaho Central railroad, and whereas, these railroads have long played a vital part in the lives of our people, and whereas, these railroads have paid, and continue to pay, large amounts in taxes, and whereas, these railroads have furnished employment for many people, and whereas, these railroads have joined with other western railSuccumbed roads in, first, reducing basic fares and sleeping car charges, and second. In all principal passenger trains, and whereas, this has Sunday. meant lowered cost and improved travel service to the traveling public, and whereas, the governors of westAndrew W. Peterson, 63, who re- ern states have asked that the public sided at 442 South, Second West pay honor to the western railroads street, died Thursday at eleven forty for their continued pioneering, five p. m. at a local hospital where Now, therefore, I, J. Wesley Horshe underwent an operation for Btom-ac- h Mayor of the City of Brigham, ley, trouble Thursday morning. He our citizens to join in the obhad been ailing for the past two ask servance of the second annual Railyears. road Week from Monday, July 13th Mr. Peterson was born iu Ephraim, to Saturday, July 18th. Utah, April 26, 1873, a son of Nels LOCAL COMMITTEE P. and Annie Christena Peterson. He Theo Schneider, agent of the Utah grew to manhood in Ephraim and on March 22, 1895, married Miss Maria Idaho Central railroad, J. D. Bowen, Anderson of Redmond in the Manti agent of the Union Pacific railroad, temple. He moved with his family and J. W. Valentine, agent of the to Rockland, Idaho, in 1915, coming Railway Express Agency, local comto Brigham City ten years later, and mittee In charge of railroad week, has since resided here. He was a has asked that all Individuals or farmer and salesman by occupation. groups Interested, get acquainted with He was an active member of the your railroads, phone, write or call L. D. S. church and held the office for information about travel or shipof an Elder at the time of his death. ping by train to any part of America. Mr. Peterson lost his eyesight four and years ago. Emergencies have always been Surviving are his widow and ten necessary to progress. It was darkchildren, as follows: Mrs. Ina Maria ness which produced the lamp. It Sorensen and Mrs. Liona Sorenson was fog that produced the compass. of Redmond, Utah; Leland A. Peter- It was hunger that drove us to exson of Oakley, Idaho; Mrs. Nita V. Nelson of Venice, Calif.; Eldred N. ploration; and it took a depression Peterson of Salt Lake City; Mrs. to teach us the real value of a job. Vergia Wagstaff, Ivan S., Roxie V., Twila B. and Weston W. Peterson, all of Brigham City; also 22 grandfour children, 2 brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Fifth ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Francis L. Christensen. Interment will be in the city cemetery. DO THURSDAY 6 Was Arrested Thursday While Burglarizing Vics Barbecue. IN.TH1S CITY A. W. PETERSON - . BACKS RAILROAD WEEK SPORTMD CASH 5 ' Number 29. PEACHES WILL TENNIS TOURNEY PLAY PRESTON PAIRINGS MADE Ladies May See Game Contests Scheduled In Here Sunday Free All Divisions For of Charge. Next Week. Ladies day at Pioneer Park means that all ladies will be admitted to the baseball game Sunday absolutely free of charge. The local team has been and more life and fun for all will be part of tfie gala attraction when the Preston Indians come to Brigham to try to avenge a stinging 3 to 0 defeat taken on the Indian diamond about a month ago. Don Smith will be on the mound for the locals and for those that have not seen this slender slabman in action for the past few weeks do not know what a treat is in store for them when he corks loose with his fireball that has so baffled such teams as the sluggers, the Preston Indians themselves, as well as the much surprised Ogden Bamboo. Don has come into his own lately and dares, defies or straighway declares that he is to be working in rare form Sunday. Among those who will be with the locals that were absent last week o are: Finn Gibbs, who led the league iu hitting during the first half of the season. FTank Jensen, who has returned from a short fishing trip and declares he is better than ever after the rest. Mark Hone, who has returned with several point- the hi rlLntw returned leJeaSLh car from Detroit, where he witnessed several big league games, as well as stopping to see some in Chicago. Howdy Peterson, who says that he will be with the local club Sunday to bring help to the local boys who have been working so hard all during the season. With all these, players coming back after a vacation a new life is displayed on the local diamond and anyone attending is sure to get more than his moneys worth. The Hub Clothiers are still supporting the local boys by giving a tie each week to the leading hitter. Don Smith won the tie last week. Come help your favorite player get a tie. They need your support, you need the entertainment. Ladies, bring your husbands, boy friends and brothers. But above all be there! Magna-Garfie- ld Utah-Idah- Inasmuch as the rain halted play for last Wednesday, pairings for the semi-finround in the young mens tennis tournament have been arranged for the first of next week. The final round of the young womens tournament are also completed and the for the adult mens tournament are now scheduled. Pairings for the young mens division for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are as follows: Monday. Glen Freeman vs. Lester Dredge, seven p. m north court, high school; John Buckwalter vs. winner of Harold Glenn and Henry Pearson, seven p. m., south court, high school; Ken Burnham vs. Gordon Keller, seven p. m., east city court; Earl Madsen vs. loser of Harold Glenn and Henry Pearson, seven p. m., west city court; Harold Felt vs. J. Wesley Vance, eight p. m., east city court; Odell Nelson vs. Robert Owens, eight p. m.f west city court. Tuesday. Dr. Fish vs. Russell seven p. m., north court, high al semi-fin- al At Hospital After Operation; Rites one-ha- lf PALMYRA WILL n, PLAY HOST TO THE MORMONS Fish-bur- n, school. Wednesday. Blaine Olsen vs. winner of Edwin Baird and Ivan Jensen, seven p. m., north court, high school; winner of Joel Llllywhite and Max Qul6ley vs- - winner of Jay Hansen and the winner of D Fish and Rus- sell Fishburn match, seven p. m., south court, high school. YOUNG WOMENS Tuesday. Laurena Morris vs. Joan Call, seven p. m., west city court; Lavern Keyes vs. Naomi Davis, seven p. m., east city court;' Betty Mae Nelson vs. June Griffiths, seven p. m., south court high school. Thursday. Bodell Olsen vs. winner of Ida Smith and Beth Stewart, eight p. m., west city court; Bernice Christensen vs. winner of Melba Sorenson and Grettle Shaw, eight p. m., east city court- ADULT MENS Tuesday. B. C. Call vs. Dell Holmes, eight p. m., east city court; J. Leo Nelson vs. Bill Griffiths, eight p. m., west city court. GIRLS CONTEST Monday. Gene Hess vb. Rhoda Ingram, six p. m., south court, high school. Notice: All doubles partners should begin to come in now and as soon as the cherries are over the doubles tournament will commence- - There A civil action was filed in the has only been one entry in the boys local district court Wednesday by division so far, so select your partner W. Rose of Plymouth, against and turn them in. Garr the Oregon Short Line railroad company. The complaint alleges that on WPA NOTICE November 20, 1935, while the plaintiff was driving his herd of sheep The WPA Canning Center for Brigwestward across the O. S. L. railroad ham City and vicinity opened Thurstracks at Deweyville, an extra freight July 9th, in the Sixth ward train going south, ran over, killed day, hall, located on Third and mangled seventeen ewes and amusement South and First East street. Former Resident of Brigham Returns Saints Will Gather For Celebration July 24th to 26th. Lee Frodsham of Torrance, Calif., is spending a few days vacation in t Brigham City visiting with relatives A business deal of considerable and old friends. importance was consummated TuesThis is the first time Lee has day, whereby the local William Thornbeen home in about fourteen years PALMYRA, N. Y. This town that ton drug store was purchased by C. and he expressed pleasure in the ostracized the Mormons a century S. Hamilton from the heirs of the splendid appearance of our city and ago I3 preparing to welcome them late AVilliam Thornton, head of the the progress being made here. back again. Hundreds of adherents Thornton chain of drug stores. to the faith that originated here in The consideration in the deal has 1830 will return from all parts of not been stated. America to an anniversary celebraMr. Hamilton, a registered pharmation on the 24th, 25th, and 26th cist, has been with the Thornton of this month. drug firm for the past eight years Prominent among historic Mormon, and has managed the Brigham City to be visited during the obspots lf one-hastore during the past five and servance is the old home where lived years. His management of the Thirteen religious faiths are rep- Joseph Smith, the nineteenth century local store has been business-lik- e meetings will bo resented in the Citizens Military prophet. Open-ai- r and efficient, which bespeaks success held iu the Vision Grove nearby, at Fort Training Camp Utah, Douglas, new for the business under its a survey made by Lt. Col. S. J. where his first religious experience ownership. Miller, Chaplain, U. S. Army, took place. The Latter-da- y Saints, as the Morrevealed. mons are officially called, were The largest number of trainees from western New York in come from the L. D. S. church. driven 1831. Their subsequent settlements Methodists are second in the tabula- in Illinois, and finally tion, Presbyterians third, and Roman theOhio, Missouri, Rocky Mountain states fill some Catholics fourth. Complete results of the most colorful pages in AmeriThe News is in receipt of a neatly of the survey follow: can history. By the end of its first printed business card from Hyrum Baptist, 6; Christian Science, 1; century, the religion which had looked W. .. Valentine and Alex E. Carr of , T 6; Roman Catholic, so unpromising in its first years iu Congregational, to their C!ty- - announcing 20; Disciple of Christ, 1; Episcopal, New York had spread over the entire friends the forming of a new com9; Jewish, 4; L. D. S., 107; Lutheran, nation with a membership of three-quarte- rs pany, the Title Abstract Company, 2; Methodist, 29; Presbyterian, 24; of a million. with offices at 40 South Main street Unitarian, 1; no preference, 1. To attend the dedication of a in Salt Lake City. The camp opened July 6th and will monument at the place the Book of Mr. Valentine is a native son of close on August 4th. Chaplain Miller Mormon was found, throngs of MorBrigham City and through his civic is assisted by Capt A. E. Butcher, mon descendants came hack last year and church activities is widely known to the land of their fathers. Every Reserve. state Chaplains and the throughout especially in Bbz Elder county. He has been Among the trainees are three from month, more of them are found visitBox Elder county, as follows; Law- ing the churchs historic spots in engaged in abstracting here and in Salt Lake City for a number of years. rence J. Davis, Riverside; Edward this locality. the local citizens Mr. Carr is also an experienced injured eight others. P. Frost, Brigham City; Lloyd M. areSo this tomonth Clients in Brigham, Perry, receive the now promigoing abstractor. The plaintiff is asking damages In Willard, residing Lakeside. Mantua, Honeyville, and Owens, nent people with open arms. Though The News joins in wishing them the sum of $250 and costs of court who have Deweyville, canning cards, a hostile community rejected the success iu their business venture. please make arrangements with the Most burying of the hatchet is in- early members of the faith, returnw Phil Philosopher says: effectual because we leave the end ing visitors will see A lot of center supervisor. The maple leaf is the emblem of people act as if the milk of human of the handle sticking out so that lt LUCY W. WRIGHT, WEIA30ME which say placards the Dominion of Canada. can be dragged up again. MORMONS! j kindness sells at one dollar a pint. County Supervisor. Jl Three Trainees From Box Elder Enrolled At Fort Douglas Abstract And Title peement Over feder Sale May Experts Join Forces e Settled In Court Action For Damages 1 at is 1 t- -s T thafl ti over-a- u td Hansen of Ogden came to City on Thursday to confer county commissioners con- payment for seven weeders J to 8 Box Elder county several it. I giAccwdiag to Clerk C. Henry Niel-d- r Payment of this claim has conofflj Ja contested by Thnrval Carlson Lake City, who alleges he ne certain patent rights on said or den sold to the county by ilimited I Hansen lr. Hansen alleges his weeder is i you reat to the Carlson weeder and he is not infringing on any rights, county is holding up nt for these weeders until the r ettled, which will probably yUL f jure court action. I - one-ha- lf Brought Into Court shop-windo- |