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Show NEPHI, JUAB COUNTY, UTAH, FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD, 1023 THE TIMES, VOL. 14, NO. 3. LEVAN WARD MU ST COME ACROSS BISHOPRIC IS WITH PAVING ROAD REORGANIZED lie ji jjciievuig tuat it bnouid ue tne policy ot an good citizens to toater anu encourage tne ueveiopmeiii 01 tne tstute and community in wnitn tuey live ana are a part And in as mucn us uie united states Uoveruinent ana tnose sutes of tne Union wherm tramc justifies, have inaugurated a sstem ox road building commensurate with present day requirements, we, tne uwanis ciuu 01 iNepui, Uian, leei tuat we should contnoute our bv;ac eiiorts towaru placing our own state on a par witn tnose of tne nauou mat sense tne necessity o: adequate economic and euiclent Lipuwajs. xnereioie be it lUutOLVJ!.D: mac we as.au organization request tue assistance 'of tne Kiwanis Clubs ox rovo, Springvine, ana Spanish Fork, in an eitort to impress upon me minds Of the proper olficials the necessity of completing at the earliest possible moment that part of the state highway remaining uffpaved between the Juab County line and the city of Payson. And be it further f UNSOLVED: That in as much as said section of highway constitutes a part of a transcontinental road over which the weight and volume of traffic will yearly increase, that it's construction ue ox the .same permanent nature as constituted the state's road building piogram for 1922. 'And be it also , KKsOLVLD: That we heartily approve of and support the sentiment recently expressed uy toioyiie Products Week'' ana thereiore ask that in tne construction of this ana future roads built by funds derived from Utah taxes, that every consideration be shown Utah labor and Utah Capital. And That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of the sister organizations mentioned in the first paragraph, with the hope that they may feel disposed to comply with the request herein expressed. - OBSffiVE ANNIVERSARY OF HELM SOCIETY commemoiating the or ganization of the first relief society eighty one years ago, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Tabernacle, under the direction of the Stake Board. Mrs. P. P. Chritison was in charge. Patriarch L. A. Bailey; gave tho opening prayer and Mrs. M. A 'fanner pronounced the benediction. Readings were given by Mrs. Amy Grover and Miss Itha Parkes. Musical a numbers as follows: Piano Solo, Warner Mrs. duet vocal Booth; Stephenson and Mrs. Thomas Stephenson; quartette, Mrs. J. W. Paxman, Mrs. E. M. Greenwood, Mrs. Geo. McCune, and Mrs. G. R. Judd; Vocal Solo Mrs. Allie Belliston; Retold Story Mrs. Janet Lunt; Remarks President T. D. Rees; Mrs. Broad-hea- d told of the work of the first relief society organizations of the church and Mrs.T. H. Burton, gave a paper on the beginning of relief Gideon society work In Nephi. Mrs. women Sidwell gave the names of who had held prominent positions ln the relief society in the local wards Ath-eli- : At the annual Ward Conference in Levan last Sunday afternoon held LIVE NEWS ITEMS the bishopric of that Ward was reEvidently the news of FROM MONA organized. the contemplated change had spread in the community as considerable interest prevailed and a large crowd atThe store of J. W. Vest was robbed tended .the services, forty per cent of early Tuesday morning and five or the ward population being present. six hundred dollars worth of merch- President T. D. Rees, J, E. Lunt, and andise carried away. The loot con- J. N. C. Pexton were in attendance sisted of overalls, shoes gloves, wool and participated in the conference en0 and silk goods and other items proceedings. Bishop James E. Taylor The keys to the postoffice, which is retiring bishop was in charge. Hans iu the same building were also taken. Kofod offered the invocation and These keys will unlock any mail sack Schuyler B. Taylor gave the benedicand may be used in othe robberies. tion. Special music was furnished by The burglars gained entrance to the ward choir. Pres. Rees, Bishop the store by removing one of the Taylor, Lorenzo Mangelson, Christfront windows, having taken all the ian Christensen,: Bishop Peterson, cleats and fastenings and setting the Gilbert Shepherd and Ray Francom window off to one side without break- were the speakers. Bishop James E. ing any glass whatever. Taylor, who has presided over the Deputy Sheriff Christison was cal- ward for more than twenty one years led after the robbery was discovered and Lorenzo Mangelson associated about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. He with him m the bishopric for eightmade an investigation at the scene of een years and Christian Christensen the robbery but failed to discover any who has served for nearly five years clews that might lead to the identity were honorable released with a vote of the thieves. The only evidence of thanks for their faithful service. of any import was the finding of sev- During the administration of Bishol eral articles taken from the store Taylor and his associates many ex along the state, road indicating that tensive Church improvements have tue burglars had gone north. The been made, notably the erection of store seems to be marked for period- tne Church meeting house costing ical visits as every few months it is 4 16,0 00, the amusement hall which entered forcibly and merchandise cost 130,000 and the relief society taken. Evidently the haul of Tues- hall at a cost of $1,600. They have day morning is the largest yet taken. also been instrumental in the es tablishment of the town organizatxne Relief bociety ceieurated tne ;on, city water system, telephone anniversary ox its organization last service and the electric light system. Erastus D. Peterson, son ot Mr. and riuay evening oy giving a party in fie ivieetingiiouse. A large crowa Mrs. Eric Peterson was selected as was present and seemed to enjoy the the new Bishop. He was born at Levan thirty-fou- r program, games and dancing., .. years ago and re were sold and a goodly ceived h$a education in Levan and sum realized from the same. later attended the B. Y. U. He has been active in Church and Commun Mrs. J. B. Yates has returned home ity affairs and performed a successful alter an absence of several months ruision to Denmark during the great visiting with her parents at Oakley, World War. Utah. oiiOci t u. Shepherd, son of Mr. ana ivji's. Augustus bhepherd, and a mem is uer ox trie btalte Hign Council was Lavear Newell of Wellington visiting with relatives in Mona. sustained as first counselor in the He was born at Levan bishopric. Mrs. Sarah A. Newton was given a where he received his education. He party last Monday evening by a num- is 31 years of age. Mr. Shepherd perber ot her children and relatives, the formed an honorable mission to the birth- sSoutiieru States. occasion being her sixty-nint- h day. After a pleasant evening supnay xaiicom, son ox Mr. aud Mrs. per was served to the following: Mr. JuofciJU 1'ia.ueoui was cuosen as sec and Mrs. G. A. Newell, Mr. and Mrs. ond counselor. Jtie nas had an active Edward Houghton, JVIr. and Mrs. Ray enurcn career. or a number ot Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene New- years ne nas succestuily lead tne ton, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Newton, v ara cnoir, and during the present Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kay, Mr. and year nas oen president of the V. M. Mrs. Floyd Keyte, Mrs. Ernest Kay, Ai. 1. A. in the ward. He too, per Mrs. Arthur Kay, Lela Newell, formed a successful mission to the Newell and Mrs. Sarah A. Southern States. He is 33 years of . age. La-ve- ra The Mutual Improvement Association program for Sunday evening consisted of a musical trip around the world given by Miss Vivian Peterson, Miss Emma Cole, Miss Newell and Miss Young and the school children. The program was very much enjoyed by an audience that packed the house Mr Burton, Dr. Rees, Mr. Boud, and Miss McPherson of the Stake Mutual Boards were in attendance and spoke briefly. .4Exercises ROPE EXHIBIT Specimens of rope work made by the farm mechanics class of the local high school are now on display in the window of the Nephi Implement and Hardware Company. These knots represent the most practical ones met with the ordinary affairs of farm and range life and will untimately prove a great benefit to the boys This work is required by the state vocational department and is also a part of the extensive vocational program recommended and urged by Dr. Perry G. Holden one of the most successful farmers and educators of the country. The work was done under the direction of A. J. Crapo. There are 36 boys enrolled in the farm mechanics classes. " MANY ATTEND NEPHI BATTERY RANKS REUNION HIGHEST IN STATED OF NEPHITES F.rastus Peterson, Sustained As New Ov er Three Hundred Meet and Enjoy The Entertainment Provided Bishop At Conference Sunday- -It Will Become Annual Event-- To Officials Receive Vote of tiling Have Permanent Organization. Thanks. Completion Of Longest Stretch Of Paved Highway In Utah Now Held Up On Account Of This Gap 01 Eight Miles Kiwanis Club Pass Resolution. completion o the longest stretch of paved hignway in Utah, running from Nephi on the South, to Brig-ijpCity on the Morth, a distance 01 liu miles has been delayed because of the strip of aoout eight miles between Paysou and me Santaqum Hill in Utah County, not having yet been paved. Business men of Nephi ana Juab County feel that Utah County should make a special effort this season to have this paving completed, and if unable to finance the work as a county, an appeal should be made to the State and also to the Federal Government. , ., WiiU Una section of Utah County uupaved tne good ettect of the paved highway iNortn and south is to a great extent nullified. Believing that action should be taken at once and the work pushed, the Kiwanis Club o this city at its meeting Monday passed the following resolution, a copy of which will be sent to the various clubs of Utah County. THE NEWS, VOL. 6, NO. 42 Gar-lisoDeputy State Engineer Lloyd was in Nephi Monday having cdme down to take measurements of the Nephi City Waterworks flow. In Mrs. Allan Simons of Salt Lake with members of the Irrigatcompany Mr .and City is visiting her parents week. and members of the ion Company Mrs. Geo. R. Howard this City Council, Mr. Garrison visited the in Marsh Canyon later takMrs Kirsren, Miss Frances Kirgen, springs measurements at the intake the Lake ing Salt to went and Donna Kirgen, lower down the canyon. City yesterday for a few days visu n, Local Organization Receive HighPraiseFromMajor' Waterman U. S. Federal Inspector- - Complete In spection Given Wednesday. Reports from Salt Lake .indicate that the reunion o the people who WHEAT GROWERS urmeriy resided in Nephi held in the Merry Garden Hall Friday evening, March 16 th, was a great success. So enthusiastic were the people that they decided to make it an annual af- LEAGUE ELECT OFFICERS Nephi Battery "E"' of the Utah National Guard is the most efficient and is in fact the crack Artillery organization in the state of Utah. today. After an in spection which lasted all day Wednesday given by Major John J .Wateitaan, of the U. S. Army Federal Inspection Division. Major Waterman, pronounced the local bat tery the best artillery unit in the State today from the standpoint of a well attended meeting of the memoers of the Viieat Growers Lettg ui was held Tuesday evening in the County Courthouse the purpose of . tiie meeting being to elect onicers efficiency. coSBlaTSij The se, Roscoe Grover, Miss Mildred Bird ior tfe ensuing year. The following und W A. C. Bryan, appeared on the were cnosen: James E. Memmott, of an examination of all the records n of the organization, which also incluRefreshments were ser county executive; uishop A. H. program. ded the care and condition of tha proved and dancing enjoyed by the three County The perty. At 7. SO in the evening the hundred, who attended. The follow- - x. C. Winn, General Executive. asaemb-l.-- d ug is an incomplete list of thoae office of Vice County Executive was members of the battery were a were each and personal given present: Amn Kuowies, Thomas held over until next meeting as this Pass, m. J. Mcjune, Mr. and Mrs. W. office will be given to a member once over by Major Waterman. At the conclusion of this, an inspection Denn, Miss Virginia Denn, $lr. freni Levan. the different department , work aii d Mrs. Arthur Gates, Mr. and Mrs. ii was leporteu at. tue meeting that of J A. W. Andrews, Miss Margaret Gates ever ou members nad signed up aud was then given. The enlisted strength of the local Mr. and Mrs. A. T. McCamm, Mr. much sauaiaction was expressed by and Mrs. Kellog, Mrs. John C. Pain- uie ouiciais of tue league at the man- battery is now seventy two member, , er, Mrs. Dean Kendall, George Lit- - ner iu wnich tne work is progressing. and so popular has the organization A communication was received by become of late, that the officers betley, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Pratt, J. S. Of tier, T. L. Foote, R. F. Homer, Mr, lue local league from tne farmers of hove that this number will be inand Mrs. Enoch Bowles, Mr. and Mrs iooele County asking that someone creased again in the near future. The battery is commanded by CaptD. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lund- come over to organize their county, berg, Joseph Darton, Mrs. Sarah la answer to thiB application T. C. ain Thomas, 0. Durham, with First for Too- Lieutenants Spencer E. Forrest, and Latimer, Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Winn, will leave Adamson, Mrs. J. F. Wright, Mr. and ele to effect an organization in that Rellis Q Dorius, and Second Lieut".T. ... Mrs. Frank Winn, Mrs. C. H. Price, organization in that county. He will enant Brent D. Hall. Mrs. Nell White, Mrs. Ruby Olsen, be accompanied by County Agent A. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Grace, Mrs. Leah ul. Smith. fair and a permanent organization ras affected. T. L. Foote was in caarge of the ceremonies. Miss Flor ence Sperry, Mrs. E. G. Epperson, Douglas Hawkins, Miss Jauneta Ree " afternoon-inspectio- Bel-asto- Secretary-Treasure- r; - - VETEMiT Miss Nellie Hudson, L. L. Hudson, THREE MORE Saillings, Mrs. James B. Darton, Miss Annie Grace, Mr. and Mrs. K. 0. NEPHI H. S. GET PENSIONS Biackett, Mr. and Mrs. X. G. Schroder Mrs. Mamie Toistrup, Mr. and Mrs. OGDEN DEAF S. F. W. Merrill, L. H. Merrill, Mr. and The old adage, "All things comes Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Allison and to him who waits," was again verified this week when Thomas Vickers daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W alter Adams A game of basket ball of more than David Cazier, and Jacob Bowers, J. S. Rollo, Hyde Miner, J. W. Brough pi andS.Mrs.C H. Bird,, JVlrJobn ordinary. interest was played in the Black Hawk War Veterans and pion- rtendricitson and daugnter, Mr. and gymnasium Friday night between eers of Nephi received word from Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mrs. J. B. Riches U'e local high school team and the Washington that they had been Miss Mamie Riches, Miss Ethel team from the Utah School for the pensions by the federal granted Wright, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Neeley, Deaf at Ogden. these veter- For government. C. Brown, Mrs. H. L. Cannon, Matt me game, judged trom the stand ans have waited years PATIENTIjYyet Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Carver, Miss point oi good basket ball was an in for the government to talykC Marion Carver, Miss Dolores Cannon, teresting spectatie from start to fm- - anxiously final action on their claims for penjj .. Mrs. La Veil White, Mr. and Mra. J. isu, botn teams displayed a fast, clean eions, not alone for the money invoi- W. Grace, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Bird, brand of ball, and although the home veu out as an expreSbiou of valuable Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Biackett, team led in the scoring throughout stmce renuereo during tnose troubMrs. Lucy McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. tne game, the lead was never enough ail served iu the, lesome days. Tuy Archie Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (o aeauen the interest and anxiety ot Picton Company with Peter Sutton Mrs. Mr. and Edith Bowers, tans present. Russell, as Major. Eacn is to receive 1,440 A. W. Margetts, Mr. and Mrs. Orson au auueu bource of interest was will also receive $12 per month Cazier. inc. tact mat the memoeis of the ihey date. irom Miss Ada Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Cguen team could ueitner hear nor W. A. Garrett, Carel Ingram, Mr. and talk, and they amused the crowd " Louts Jc'ia, was dowu nqui Salt Mi s. Gerald Cazier, Miss Katheine greatly, between tne quarters wnen tue eariy part ot tue weea to visit liia Biackett, Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Wilcox, they talked things over in their mute iu tnid city. .m. irut coutem-tuute- a uiuiuy K. A. Mrs. Mr. and Matt McCune, language of signs and signals. uts tauiuy to tne above movmg Jones, Kenneth McCune, Mr and, Ue fact that they were deaf did " m tue near future. Mrs. D. W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. n't cause the referee any additional cty Konger, Mr. and Mrs. James E. work or concern. He used ordinary Wiiiord VVarr was down from Salt Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Jacobs, Mrs. methods, and when his whistle blew LaKo touay visiting ma parents in Sarah Manguin, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. there was no noticeable delay in the tuis city. Wallis, Miss Afton Jenkins, Mr. and secession of play. Mrs. Rex Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. The visiting team was on a par The Nephi Poultry Association dis- Hague, Mr. and Mrs.; Frank Tranter, vith any team seen in action here cnecks amounting to 2,ut3- triouted Mrs. Millie Lee, Raymond Ockey, this year, and although the local ub tuis Week, being pay meat for sev MUTUAL PROGRAMS Courtney Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. team defeated them by a score of of eggs made receut eral suipments Mrs. it was probably due only to Joseph George, Margaret Denn, association. the by SUNDAY EVENING Edna Jensen, Miss Joy Jensen, Mr. the fact that all conditions favored and Mrs. W. H. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. them Mr. and Mrs. Geo. G. Howarth were James For the visitor, Togo and Knudsen Hawkins, Frank Hawkins, The following M. I. A. programs given a surprise Monday evening at A. R. Paxman Miss Lettie Jenkins, displayed wonerful Worthability. will be given Sunday evening in the the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. hi. Irons Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith, Miss Lunt, and Burton starred for respective wards of the city to com Bernice Hawkins, Miss FlcAnetta Haw ington, by the members of the Woodbioe locals. the rnence at 7.30 p. m. Games and music were enjoy-- 7 Ciub. S. H. Mrs. McCann, kins, Mr. and ed the evening and refreshduring Mr. and Mrs. M H. Sperry, E. D, ments served to forty guests Nephi Ward Sorenson and daughter, Benj Migley. BOOK DRIVE MEETING Vocal Solo John Christison Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bigler, Mr. and Live Sparks Chas. Jenkins Mrs. L. M. Pexton, entertained the Mrs. A. D. Sperry, Dr. and Mrs. D Piano Solo Boud WITH SUCCESS members of the Avalier Club at her Dorothy O Miner, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stallings Edith Morgan Jacob Gibson and home Wednesday afternoon. Dainty Reading daughter, Dr. and Talk, 5 minutes, on the "Cigaretae Mrs. A. D. Kendall, refreshments were served to the fol Miss Florence Law" Ralph Brough That the recent book drive made lowing: Mrs. Ralph Barnes, Mrs. A. Sperry, Mrs. E. G. Epperson, Miss Lavern Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Harry thiough the mails for books for the J. Crapo, Mrs. Hosmer Grace, Mrs. North Ward Mrs Lois F. Taylor, Mrs. Stay- public library is going to be "Success- E. R. Shaw, and the hostess Mrs. Musical Selection Hosmer and Paul Webb, ner Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ful is evidenced by the fact that al Pexton. Grace. Mrs. W. L. Cook, ready nearly one hundred choice ... Mae Pace Hawkins, Mr. and The members, and their partners Reading E. V. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs books have been received from local Vivian Peterson Judge Vocal Solo of the Play Production Class of the D. Loveridge,, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. and outside people. O. Thus far the .......:. Frank Cole Current Events Nephi High School were delightfully of Ockey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb, Utah-Idah- o Salt Supply Company Mr. and Mrs. C. Axelson, Mrs. M. E. Lake City, formerly known as the entertained Monday evening. They all South Ward Miss Mamie Neff, Dr. and Mrs. MacMillen School and Supply Com met at the Nephi Drug Co., at 7.30 Instrumental Selection Ray Bean and Neff, J. O. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Mil pany are the largest contributors, p. m. and from there to the Venice Jay Anderson. where they enjoyed the picture ler, Roscoe Grover, Miss Genevieve having sent in forty five books. Gladys Ingram Reading "Burning Sands." After the show T. R. Schroder, H. G. Sch Grover, to books should People having give Sheldon Winn Vocal Solo J. A. J. Gowers, Clyde Ockey, send them in as soon as possible so they wound their way to the Nephi roder, Current Events (Continued on page 8) that they can be used at the earliest Drug Co., and dancing featured the remainder of the evening. Easter possible date.. The following have Mrs. J. E. Irons returned home more volumes: Mr. Rob decorations were carried out, Delicone or give T yesterday after a couple of weeks ert Winn, Mayor T. C. Winn, Mrs. W. ious refreshments were served to th visit in Salt Lake City., G. Orme, Mrs. J, W. Whitmore, Mrs. following: Miss Clela Bailey, Helen wae issued E. L. Miller, Mr. Geo. D. Haymond, Cowan, Margaret Foote, Mildred A marriage license Mrs. J. H. Lunt, was hostess yester Saturday in Salt Lake City to Mr Mrs. Gideon Sidwell, Miss Celia Steph Ellison, Florence Cowan, Ellen Ostday afternoon to the Ladies Kensing Raymond Biackett ot this city, and enson, Ray Stewart, Dennis Wood, ler, Veneta Latimer, Gladys Ingram, ton Club at her hoftne. The time was Mies Leta A. Ault of Salt Lake City Mrs. J. R. Edgheill, Salt Lake City, Norma Francom, Wanda Francom, Annie Stephenson, Mae Pace, Thelma spent in sewing and social chat. Din The young man is the son of Mr and Utah-Idah- o Supply Co., Salt Lake ner was served at 6 p. m. to the fol Mrs. Andrew Biackett, and has been City, Miss Evelyn Bean, Provo, Utah. Warner, Erma Lunt, Edith Morgan, Mi. Amos Chase, Marcus Burton, lowing: Mrs. E. R. Forrest, Mrs. R attending the Federal Vocational John Christison, Bert Lunt, Gordon L. Batchelor, Mrs. Russell Hawkins training school in the above city for to went H. Wood, Alfred Lunt, Roy Lorn ax, John J. McKnight, Mrs. Dennis Wood, Mrs. Oscar Lunt the past two years. This paper Joins Attorney Mrs. Geo. D. Luff and the hostess J with their many friends in extending Salt Lake City Thursday on legal bus Cowan. Miss Emmett acted as chap-eron- e for the party. iness. Mrs. Lunt. hearty congratulations. 4- 1- 36 J 41-3- 6, , , AULT-BLACKET- . |