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Show Frida), October T!u Cliche American. Lop an, Carla County, Utah Pact Four 2' Tne Cache American, Logan. Cyclic County, Utah ion Pace Five Heft? till War Drive Nears End in Cache Club to Med Vr; j.aia fit p. dab Ul n.-- t mBt tin ErdrUk-n- , Carmen North. RACKEN LEE turn tvy a. 'h Firuy N. , chairman and Cose with Mrs as tiwirman arc Violet 11 t Saturday of Mi 357 Eul v to in ie mnmuniue u ioiss in Uie Uiiiud War their Fund rapaign. Then ni tm!y Ihrr jnor f oib Here from Henning- in the count? to reach mui.iu LIcuuT.ar.t Robert P Winner-fr- Uirir Quotas All the wards of U home on furlough from over Use top. Pe hate gn W. gone rort IVnrUr.g, Ga, W. Richards reports the sident books of the War Ctoat will be rth m 1 Writer Here o. N, MalmquUt, held open for several dav Prices dynamic and Colorful Mayor and His Family are Very Much for ar.y in Fractures Hip Mr. TlJomas J. Itowlry Sr. lord Leader Praises Rationing Aides the misfortune to fracture Iwr hip hen she fell Thursday on the is re step of a local bank. She local hosa at treatment reiving Members pital. of Uie County Frm Transportation remittees that as ststed the elected committeemen of First Child Bold Fuhrinvm Uie Agricultural Adjustment Mr. end announce the birth of their first Agency in Use rationing of farm child, a daughter, born Thursday machinery rendered a real war hoaplial. Mrs. Fuliriman service and .merit high praise for at a Use vrry satisfactory way In which h the former Sliirley Larsen. Mrs, la-a- l a difficult assign merit. Ovltle L. Lee. chairman of the Utah State AAA Committee and the Stale USDA War Board, points out. I he removal of rationing from farm machinery has lifted a hea.y rcsiwns.bihiy from the shoulders of these conduces," Mr. Loo salt! "Distrribuuon of a county machm ery quota that was far short of demand put those men in the thank-les- s role or having to turn down more applications in most instances than they were able to approve. This didnt even give them 0 break from a popularity a the Public Eye Donald W iddtrups, son of Mr, and Mrs. Horace Waddoups of Lewiston, who was Injured In the South Pacific, is receiving treatment at an army horpiul near Oakland. CM, his parents reported today. A Few Days in Lava After a pleasant ten day visit in Lava Hot Springs, Bldiop and Mrs. Charles England have returned to Uieir home. AccompanyMr. ing them on Uie trip were Emma Mrs. sister England's Smith and Mrs. Eliza Duce. standpoint. "However, Uieir task was rescued from Uie potential bitterness and Auxiliary Installs Mendon controversy involved in turning Uie New officers of American Legion auxiliary unit; down friends and neighbors when announced today are Mrs. Gladys Uieir needs were greet by the exHughes, president; Mrs. Opal Lar- cooperation and understanding farmers. all vice hibited by virtually sen and Mrs. Pern Baker, that Mozele Baker, The patroiUc cooperation presidents; Mrs. s; brought this nation such an amazsecretary; Mrs. Edna Bird, Mrs. Verna Sorensen, his- ing food production record easily torian; Mrs. Julia Muir, chorister, extended to full appreciation that and Mrs. Mary A, Bird, organist with farm machinery far shore of enough to go around, Uie available machoies must go where t was Chorus Elects that they would serve war judged Bel Canto New officers for the best. needs chorus announced today are Mrs. Du"Of course, as in all truly demoFrances Gnrhin, president; secret ry; Laura cratic enterprises, the hum n facre ne Yeates, and mistakes Shumway, publicity; Ariel Larson, tor was Imolved were the exthese historbut were Wilma made, Zollinger, librarian; ian and Mrs. Launa R. Jenkins, ceptions. There is no doubt that the food production effort piofited accompanist. greatly from the rationing of farm Sends Souvenirs machinery. The reason that it sucSouvenirs of the battles of Tin- ceeded so well was due In a ' y ian and Saipan, Including a highly-prirge measure to the fairness and ized battle flag, courtesy exhibited by the men Japanese have been received by Mr. and serving on the Machinery RationMrs. Ira Brown, Logan, from their ing Committees. Like so much of son, Pfc. Francis Brown, who par- public service, their reward is the ticipated in the invasions and op- satisfaction of a difficult job well erations there. The battle flag, done and a service rendered, and made of fine silk, has numerous undoubtedly in many cases, the .Japanese characters on it and sev- sincere appreciation of not only eral American autographs, Othdr those farmers who were eble to get Items included stars from a Jap- machines but of all the county anese officers uniform, slippers, farmers who grasped the difficulty of the assginment. chopsticks and some literature. 50-5- WHERE REVENUE COMES FROM PRICE A .MINING TOWN Price, a Modem City of Fine Homes, Churches, Schools Business Houses, Etc. Mayor Lee Is Descendant of Early Mormon Pioneers; Family Closeup By ARTHUR V. WATKINS Member cf Utah Valley News Editorial Staff Wry much in the public eye today is J. rack en is the who of ami Price, colorful Lee, dynamic mayor Republican candidate for Governor. Because of public interest in Mayor We and the city of Price News decided to publish an illustrated article which would thimv some light on Mayor Lee and the kind of man he is, also on his family and the city of Trice. We requested some of the leading citizens of Price to collaborate in writing this story. When it was finished we asked that it be submitted to Mayor Lee before it was published. The Mayor protested its publication. I am no superman, and I dont want my Said he: friends to make me out one. I am just an ordinary fellow. The article is entirely too complimentary. So that was that. And that protest, by the way, is very characteristic of the man. We found the article too long for our use, although it was excellently written and bristling with interesting facts. So we decided to do it ourselves. We sent a representative to Price to k the facts and interview leading citizens about the city and its Mayor. Following are some of 1 5 Most citizens, we believe, are interested in how Price City manages to get along without municipal taxes. We investigated that and found the answer. Price has a modern water system. Its source of miles away, which made it an supply is twenty-seve- n expensive system to construct. Water rates are practically the same as in many Utah towns, $1,30 per month minimum per family. In 1913 the profit from the operation of the water department was $30,-17- Among other things, Price is a coal mining town, but decidedly not the wild and woolly movie type. In early days old timers say it was just that, but you would never suspect it when you see it today, a modem, up to date city with paved streets, a well lighted, clean business district consisting of substantial buildings. fine public parks, a much used swimming pool, modern schools, including a high school and Junior 9. IG. college. (the pride of eastern 1'tah). a well equipped, modern hospital which ojerate.s at a profit, and probably more churci.e, than any other city of Us size (population 3,2111910 census higher now) in the west. There me two Catholic churches one Roman and one Greek one Community Church comprising congregations from snen protestant churches, a Seventh Day Adventist church, four L. I). S. wards, and f Carbon stake of the L.D.S. church. Being a mining town brings with it many of the problems incident to this kind of an occupation. Probably 20 of the city's population is southern European in origin with all of the customs, likes and dislikes, and traditions from those countries. Not so much now, but in times past Price also had a large floating population. Families moved into Price for short periods of time could get a job in the mines where the bread-winnto make a stake with which to improve his farm or go into business somewhere else. er Price City owns an electrical energy distribution plant. It buys power from Utah Power & Light Company and retails it to its citizens. Power rates prevailing in Price are the same as elsewhere in Utah where the Utah Power & Light operates. One of the first acts when J. Bracken Lee took office some ten years ago was to negotiate a new contract with the power company which reduced the cost of per cent. In power to the local consumer twenty-fiv- e 1913 profits from the sale of power were $31,016.08. The profits have steadily increased over the years in both the water and power departments. We were particularly interested in fines which are collected by the city, because it is a well known fact that in most mining towns the fines collected form a substantial part of the revenue. However, this is not the case in Price, lecause the fines collected by the City Court for 1913 were $3,093.3 above its expenses or in other words, a surplus of that much. This is but a small percentage of the citys income. -- f JA vGrAo ;i A: V' A i 'w Mayor and Mrs. Lee in their home. Th? Mayor. a succivsful buMnevs man, likes fihini:, hunting, and music. He is also a home movie picture fan and dabbles in painting as an amateur. He likes to take pictures and exhibit them. Mrs. Margaret Draper Lee, in addition to being a good mother and housekeeper, is Interested In girl scout, civic groups, and has been a worker In L.D.S. religious organizations. Price people Insist as a vote getter she would surpass her better known husband. They think and will be a very gracious and charming first she has lady of the state. if-plu- the high lights: NO MAJOR CRIMES PEOPLE LOVE THE LEES Halbert was of the same opinion. He said that prior to Mr. Lees induction into office there had been radical swings, first one way and then the other, but Rev. that since Mayor Lee had gone into office conditions had greatly improved. They are not perfect, he admitted, but he felt that under the circumstances Price City was to be congratulated upon the fine community life it has. a , , Our investigation confirms the statement cf these churchmen. City records show that no licenses are issued for gambling devices of any kind or for any other unlawful activity. Even the fines collected by the city court are largely for drunkenness and traffic violations. One citizen put it our drunks come as a result of the state liquor store. J Price City's famed municipal building and auditorium. In it are city offices, a 1300 scat auditorium, gy mnasium, hand.ball constructed in 1938 under Mayor Lees leadership. Cost SSoO.OOO, alley, shower baths, steam baths. The building was designed and The bonds of bonds were issued to finance the city's portion. worth built with Federal aid. Citys share was 45 per cent, $115,000 Is noted. Famed Price which for cultural the entertainments fine of some are all paid except $36,000. In this auditorium are held artists from over the United States have appeared in concert series held In this buildinj. It is used by Price high school and Carbon Junior college. It is operated without cost to the public, except for janitorial services. Its wall murals, painted by Lynn in the murals since he Fausett, a Price artist, tell the history of Price. Mayor Fees father, Arthur J. Lee is a prominent figure before a became it township city. was one of Prices early pioneers and fifth president of Price In pioneering public works such as this building and other activities Mayor Lee show's the pioneer spirit of his progenitors. in His maternal grandparents were Mormon handcart pioneers with the original company; and his grandfather Edwin Lee settled Spring ville and was a veteran of the Black Hawk Indian War. , ... On the ' We also found most of the school authorities firm supporters of Mayor Lee and his administration. Both the school and church people say the Mayor and City Council have been cooperative and! helpful. of Price and president of was asked if the people in the 1 creel-weav- itv felt. Its $6.50 the Dobbs $7.50 I $8.50 S10.00 WICKEL'S The Lee family In an informal setting in the family home. Reading left to right: Helen Lee Nelson, eldest daughter; Jimmie Lee, son; Major Lee and infant son Richard Lewis. Sitting: Mrs. Arthur J. Lee, mother of the Mayor, holding his grandson, Harold Gary Nelson; Jon Lee, daughter, and Mrs. Lee. Jimmie Lee 14, is a life Scout now qualifying for his eagle award. Helens husband, Harold Nelson is serving with the U. S. Army in France. m Van t!. inline- - ; fuiiiliy t Sergeant Eldon Jacobin. tn of of Dr. and Mrs E, A. Jacobw-Logan, is vtuung in Logan on furlough from Camp Beale, GdJf,, according to Utah Slate alumni secretary Parley Kllbum, He is a technical sergeant In Uie personal division at Camp Bode. Marysville, Cal., where he works with adjusting men In the United State? army to correct type of work. Bo was graduated from Utah State Agricultural college In 1941 and prior to entering Uie army w employed with personnel work In the mechanic learner progam at USAC. College Visitor John Dwuln Atkin, former student t Utah State Agricultural college, who has been stationed with the U. 8. navy in Uie North Pacific, visited the Aggie campus recently according to II. Parley Kllbum. executive secretary of the alumni axsociition. Mr. Atkin is on leave for 30 days after duty with a U. S. navy construction battalion in the Aleutian islands -ars and North Pacific area. He conbe will ices sen funeral m rvice nebon. Uie Asiatic pacific the in 2 m. ducted Monday at p. A native of St. George. Mr. Atkin Southfield First ward by M. T. was a student at the college in V.n Orden, bishop. Friends may 1941-4home Sunday call at the family evening and Monday until time as nations, unite Individuals, of services. Burial In SmlUificld harmoniously on the basis of Jusdirection under be will cemetery tice, and this is accomplished pf the Kenneth Lindquist when self Is jost In love or God's own plan of salvation. M. B. Eddy Eliza I1. interviewed were President Taylor, Among those and Rev. Richard Ilalbert of the already mentioned, Both of these gentlemen were Community Church. statements that the church people emphatic in their to a large extent well satisfied were of the rommunity with the city administration of Price. They fel that made to enforce the law and every effort was being elements of the community. Presito support th better th&t during the last 15 years that dent Taylor declared he has Price nted a distinct improvehe has been in in the community smee Mayor conditions ment in moral of the city government. As to Lee became the head law violations he felt that condigambling and other and probably much better than worse tions were no of the same size in Utah and towns they are in other west. elsewhere in the Erickson tana, and T. II. Plant, Richmond. Burial wiji be In live Richmond Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza lifelong cemetery. 71, Erickson, Plant Jane resident of Richmond who died Wednesday at 5 a. m. at the famillily home following a lingering Saturday conducted wiU be ness. at 2 p. m. In the Richmond South ward chapel by E. M. Hicken, bishop. She was born January 9, 1873 in Richmond, a daughter of Henry and Sarah Harris Plant, pionee; residents of the community. Her husband, Exel E. Erickson died in March, 1922. A member of Uie in the church, she was acuve soRelief ward South Richmond ciety. Survivors include one son. and two daughters: Willis and M.ldred and Mrs. Erickson, Richmond, four Murray; Olive Anderson, gr.ndchildren; five great grandchildren. two sisters and one broiler, Mrs. Rose Card, Ajberta, Canada; Clara Plant, Dillon, Mon- Re-ele- ct A. J. Fuhriman for CACHE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Experienced and Capable ! He believes in good roads, good schools and the welfare of Cache county. Paid Political Adv, Republican County Comm, by Norman Christensen, Sec. intermountain Farmers before th yu buy Your pioneer company, the Utah Oil Refining'Com-pany- , offers you savings on quantity purchases and protection with products of traditional high oils, greases and other daily necessities for quality your farm. Heres your opportunity to guarantee your requirements for an entire year. Get the full benefits of this popular offering for future delivery. Take advantage of its generous terms. Phone, write or ask your local Utah Oil Refining Co. distributor for details sVrV- A swaV. WX- .vU v. sv wWv.y UTAH OIL REFINING - ; . . Sfe&v. .. 'h This is a typical Price home The Lee home at Price. Mrs,. Lee is on the porch with infant son. fixed by their neighbors, well as are being regarded of the California bungalow era. The Lees, who is not ostentatious; The one. more family modern a could afford like this home even though they life and fit well into the but according to neighbors the Lees are very democratic in their home civic club work frequently and in her girl scout, religious community way of doing things. Mrs. Lee these for center gatherings. At other times entertains and at such times the Lee home becomes the and enjoy the showing neighbors the and family Mayor Lee sets up his home projection equipment children hold sway Lee the more But frequently the eye. Mayors of local scenes that have caught American home. a when it is their turn to be host to the neighborhood. Ail in all its homey, typical Paid Political Advt. by Republican County Committee, Norman Christensen, Secy. ; jrla-- Hi Car- Price rebon L.D.S. stake, on power gard it as unfair that profit should be made and be left free real personal property and water, and liked that it that the people from city txes? He replied way for the most part, because the large transient V&s had for so many years was population which Price water and pow'er, whereas they required to pay for taxes. Also that they don t might escape property sante rates other communities are object to paying the feel that the real and personal paying. The people is taxed heavy enough t6 property of the community schools Price has ; also splendid evry take care of the is supported from property the county government taxes. Look up, Man Theres a smart new Rainbow like the one above, waiting for you at our e band. Lustrous qaal- -' shop. New "rd f r The fact that no major crimes has been reported in Price in the last 12 years should be significant. CHURCHMEN BACK LEE matter of taxes, Mr. Elton Taylor, promi- nent businessman , 2. 'Gg J spot-chec- The people of Price (the major portion of them) are sincerely and genuinely enthusiastic about Mayor Lee and his family. People like them. They put on no airs and are just plain folks with the rest of their neighbors. They regard Brae, as the Mayor is called by young and old alike, as a real progressive young businessman who has been successful in his private business to a marked degree and at the same time has been outstanding in public service. Erac, one of them said, is the original Let George do-- it George of Price and southern Utah. And that just about sums up what he has been doing for years, many of them before he became the five-tiip- e mayor of Price, two terns without opposition, including his present term. He has done more than his share of the public chores those' without pay, we mean. To understand Lee,, one must know Price, because the story of modem Price and J. Bracken Lee run along together, r G '.-- Sergeant Visits C t.'iy handled In IIopital 64, Thursday at 6 53 P m. at Uie family home following a long llinea. Siie waa born May 11. I860 in Smitlifaid. daughter of George and Alice Smith Done. SI hurried to William Mather Sr December 21. 1898 in Uie Uigan 1944. trple, 1U died September 3, mu-0tudylng Mather began Mr. at the age of U yeans; was lected a organut of the Smith-fiel- d First ward primary association ti following year and continued her musical career until she died. She was Smlthfelld stake primary and Relief society organist; ward chorister and diUiat won rected several choir state ide recognition. include the following Survivor wins and daughter: Geofgu, Naand Conrad than, Thomas E Harry Mather, Mr. Alice Barnes, SmtUificld; James Mather. Chicago. Ill; Roland Mather, with the armed forces, oirrsws; Mrs. Mary a Ann Rees, Ogden and Mrs. Don-pseveral Logan, Murie Lower, Wilgrandchildren; one broUier, Mrs. one and sister, liam Done, Smilhficld. D. Coleman, Mary ' e. hut been h f n dai. They a ill rent in hen, guest of Mrs, It) toe's parrnts, Mr and Mrs. Peter A C. for several das more. Vdere I poiiUcl writer to con tribute who has e not done M so. 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