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Show October 9, Thursday, 1958 THE Nephi Local and Social News Happenings Mr. and Mrs. O. Ray Powell to her home Wednesday after visspent Saturday and Sunday in iting for a week in Garland with Ely, Nevada where they visited her son in law and daughter, Mr. with their son in law and daught- .and Mrs. Dennis Winter and their er, Mr. and Mrs. Sherell Tay- family. Mr. and Mrs. Winter lor (Mildred Powell) and family. (Eunice Irons are parents of a They were present for the baptism new son bom September 27. The and confirmation of their grand- baby weighed nearly 10 lbs at son Roger Saturday evening and .birth. Other grand parents in ad-- , Sunday. dition to Mr. and Mrs. Irons are jMr. and Mrs. Chris Winter of LeMrs. Harry J. Irons returned van. H. J. No. 2 R. By Messrs. G. Douglas Taylor, Edward C. Larsen and Howe A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11 OF ARTICLE XIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH RELATING TO SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING UNDER THE TAX LAWS OF THE STATE. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, s of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in tu;o-third- favor thereof'. Section 1. It is proposed to amend Section 11 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of Utah so that the same shall read as follows: Section 11. There shall be a State Tax Commission consisting of four members, not more than two of whom shall belong to the same political party. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate, for such terms of office as may be provided by law. The State Tax Commission shall administer and supervise the tax laws of the State. It shall assess mines and public utilities and adjust and equalize the valuation and assessment of property among the several counties. It shall have such S. J. R. No. 2 By Messrs. Stringham and Hopkin A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF UTAH PROPOSING TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH, PROVIDING FOR PROCEEDS OF SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS AND ROYALTIES FROM MINERAL LEASES OF SCHOOL LANDS TO BE A PART OF THE STATE SCHOOL FUND. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, two-thirof all members elected to each of the two houses voting in thereof favor : Section 1. It is proposed to amend Sec. 3 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read: Sec. 3. The proceeds of the sales of all lands that have been or may hereafter be granted by the United States to this state, for the support of the common schools, royalties received by the state as a result of mineral leases of lands that have been or may hereafter be granted by the United States to this state for support of the common schools, and five per centum of the net proceeds of the sales of United States public lands lying within the state and sold by the United States subsequent to other powers of original assessment as the Legislature may provide. Under such regulations in such cases and within such limitations as the Legislature may prescribe, it shall review proposed bond issues, revise tne tax levies of local governmental units, and equalize the assessment and valuation of property within the counties, the duties imposed upon the State Board of Equalization by the Constitution and Laws of this State shall be performed by the State Tax Commission. In each county of this State there shall be a County Board of Equalization consisting of the Board of County Commissioners of the said county. The County Boards of Equalization shall adjust and equalize the valuation and assessment of the real and personal property within their respective counties, subject to such regulation and control by the State Tax Commission as may be prescribed by law. The State Tax Commission and the County Boards of Equalization shall each have such other powers as may be prescribed by the Legislature. Section 2. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. If adopted by the electors of the state, this amendment shall take effect the first day of January, 1959. the admission of this state into the Union, shall be and remain a permanent fund, to be called the State School Fund, the interest of which only, shall be expended for the support of the common schools. The interest on the State School Fund, the proceeds of all property that may accrue to the state by the escheat or forfeiture, all unclaimed shares and dividends of any corporation incorporated under the laws of this state, the proceeds of the sales of timber, and the rentals received by the state from school and state lands, other than those granted for specific purposes, shall, with such other revenues as the legislature may from time to time allot thereto constitute a fund to be known as the Uni- form School Fund, which Uniform School Fund shall be maintained and used for the support of the common and public schools of the state and apportioned in such manner as the legislature shall provide. The provisions of Section 7, Article XIII of this Constitution shall be construed as limitation in the rate of taxation on tangible property for district school purposes and not on the amount of funds available therefor, and, further no moneys allocated to the Uniform School Fund shall be considered in fixing the rates of taxation specified in Section 7 XIH. Section 2. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. NEPHI, S, UTAH Pg Utah Power Joins With School Lunch Menus for Coming Week Announced Other Companies in Huge Development Plan School Food Service menu for the week of October 13 through Octolx-17 have Uen announced r by Mrs. Gladys Brown, suiwvLsor has in Juab School District, as follows; Utah Power & Light Co. Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Gowers announced its participation with had as their visitor over the week Mountain clec-- a end their daugtert Cecil, who is $2',i billion attending the Brigham Young Uni- expansion program that will inversity at Provo. crease available electric power of the area by some seven million Clark Mackey is home on fur- kilowatts. The long range expansion plan lough from the San Diego Naval Traning station. I le is visiting with will Increase by 1975, electric his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman power capacity of major utility W. Mackey. companies in Utah, Wyoming, AriColorado and New Mexico Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Paxman zona, more than four times the region's have as their guests this week capacity. their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Felt present Utah Power E. M. (Elaine) and baby daughter of President, Naughton, said "this will be the Salt Lake City. largest industrial and electrical Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Han- expansion program in the area's son received word this week of history. Mr. Naughton said "to meet this the birth of twin girls to their son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. great expansion, larger, efficient Gordon Hanson of Salt Lake City. steam plants will be built to utilThe babies weighed a little over ize the areass great reserves of coal, oil, natural gas, oil shales, five pounds each. and finally, uranium, in atom paw. Mrs. Ronald Greenhalgh return- er plants. ed recently from a two weeks Hydro electric plants now under trip to Oregon where she attend- construction at Flaming Gorge and ed the funeral services for her brother in law, James Sidwell. She also viisted with her sisters, Mrs. Maida Gillett at Declo, Idaho and wth Mrs. Maysal Goble in Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Hanson had as their guests on Sunday, October 5, Mr. and Mrs. Goble and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kay Hanson and family of Salt Lake City. The occasion was Mrs. Clarence Hansons birthday Baked canned beef Monday e with buttered sauce; sweet potato; celery stick; butterscotch raisin pudding; hot roll with butter; milk. Tuesday Turkey pie with drop buttered green beans; lettuce wedge; apricots; peanut butter honey balls; milk. bar-b-qu- I cab-biscuit- s; m Glen Canyon dam sites were cited as "important part of the picture". These plants eventually will be capable of producing about one million kilowatts and to this extent will contribute to the over-al- l requirements of the area" Mr. Naughton said. Mr. Naughton explained that to benefit the users of electricity it is important to bring about the most efficient use of all the ixnver To this plants wherever located. end he declared "it is planned that there will be interconnection of the various systems through transmission lines of great capacity. 1 Ft R SALK .410 bolt act ion shot gun; 1 .22 Remington spvi.'d pump; 1 .22 single shot. See Keith Bailey or phone 293W. HOME FOR SALK For GIFTS to treasure for WEDDINGS BIRTHDAY or ANY OCCASION it's NEPHI JEWELRY Telephone 341 Modern three bedroom home. One acre lot with garage, barn, other outbuildings, fruit trees and la shares of water. See at 810 North 1st East. ALEX'S Reasonable. FOR SALE Used reconditiAlso TV sets; Used oned automatic washers. used reconditioned nx'onditioned electric range Chapman Furniture ( V - Corsages-Weddings-Funera- - African Violets Planters 403 East Center Phone 89W NEPHI, UTAH ELECTRIC DRYER anniversary. $2.00 size Desert Flower hand and body lotion Only 1.00 plus tax Nephi Drug Co. DRIES CLOTHES H.J.R. No. 14 in ANY WEATHER! By Mssrs. Brewster, Sheffield, Welch Howe and Bennion A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE VI, SECTION 9 OF OF THE CONSTITUTION THE STATE OF UTAH RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. Be it resolved by the Legisla- When it rains outside, your electric dryer dries You just dial in the sun any time. ! ture of the State of Utah, of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article VI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read as follows: Section 9. The members of the Legislature shall receive such compensation, not exceeding $500 a year for the legislative term and expenses as provided by law while actually in session, and mileage as provided by law. Section 2. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. This amendment shall take effect upon approval by the electors of the state. two-thir- r mil (MNmiTf Va.eP $ ' S' x' J UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. ' Buy from Your Doalor Your Hometown Newspape Jiml 7 (pufy enjoy merit.;' - In our modern world, activities that appeal to the whole family are too few and far between. But reading your hometown newspaper is one enjoyable pastime your whole family can share For it has features for every member of the family comics and cartoons for the children; sports news and features for growing boys; fashions and human interest stories for teenage girls; international and local news, society, sports, ads, and schedules of events for mother and dad. Emphasizing the family-wid- e scope of interest of the local newspaper is the liberal space set aside for church and school news of every community two-thir- . MAKE IT A FAMILY TRADITION ENJOY THE NEWSPAPER I, SKaxr.;; PRESS ASSOCIATION 34 WIST MOADWAY TO TOGETHER! SAIT IAKI FLORAL ls AN El-w- in Senn APPLES FOR SALE Pick your own at $2.00 per bushel Jackman's, 900 South Main St I ayson. Macaroni and Wednesday cheese . canned tomatoes; lime ARMY GOT and new mattress gelatine salad with pineapple and carrots; coni broad and butter; for sale Cull 230J Harry milk. Black. Pinto leans and Thursday ham; tossed green salad; apple LOST 2 year old Suffolk crisp with cheese wedge; broad, Lam Lost alxut Septemlior 25 butter and milk. Karl Neilsen. (.'reamed tuna with Friday jteas over; whipod potatoes; whole bage slaw; blaeklvrries; $2.00 Desert Flower hand wheat bread, butter, milk and and IkkI.vsic lotion Only 1.00 plus coroamit cake. tax Nephi Drug - ..Co. t, of Article water for irrigation purposes on lands in the State of Utah, By Mssrs. Hopkins, may be exempted from taxaGunther, Wangsgaard, tion to the extent that such Welch and Sheffield purpropery is used for such shall exemptions A JOINT RESOLUTION PRO- poses. These the benefit of the POSING TO AMEND AR- accrue of-to water so pumped TICLE XIII, SECTION 2 OF users such regulations as the THE CONSTITUTION OF under The THE STATE OF UTAH, RE- Legislature may prescribe. of may poor taxes the indigent LATING T O TANGIBLE be remitted or abated at such PROPERTIES EXEMPT times and in such manner as .FROM TAXATION. may be provided by law. The Be it resolved by the Legisla- legislature may provide for the ture of the State of Utah, exemption from taxation of of all members homes, homesteads, and perelected to each of the two sonal property, not to exceed and houses voting in favor $2,000 in value forall homes household and homesteads, thereof : furniture, and furnishings, Section 1. It is proposed to equipment used exclusively by amend Article XIII, Section 2 the owner thereof at his place of the Constitution of the State of abode in maintaining a of Utah, to read as follows: home for himself and family. Section 2. All tangible prop- Property not to exceed $3,000 by disabled erty in the state, not exempt in value,whoowned served in any war under the laws of the United persons States, or under this constitu- in the military service of the State of tion, shall be taxed in propor- United States or of the tion to its value, to be ascer- Utah and by the unmarried tained as provided by law. The widows and minor orphans of property of the state, counties, such persons may be exempted cities, towns, school districts, as the legislature may provide. The legislature shall provide municipal corporation and the by law for an annual tax sufpublic libraries, lots with buildings thereon used exclu- ficient, with other sources of sively for either religious wor- revenue, to defray the estiship or charitable purposes, mated ordinary expenses of ana places of burial not held the state for each fiscal year. or used for private or corpor- For the purpose of paying the ate benefit, shall be exempt state debt, if any there be, the from taxation. Water rights, legislature shall provide for ditches, canals, reservoirs, levying a tax annually, suffipower plants, pumping plants, cient to pay the annual intertransmission lines, pipes and est and to pay the principal flumes owned and used by in- of such debt, within twenty dividuals or corporations for years from the final passage irrigating land within the state of the law creating the debt. owned by such individuals or Section 2. The secretary of corporations, or the individual state is directed to submit this be not members thereof shall proposed amendment to the long as electors of the State of Utah separately taxed as and used at the next they shall be owned general election in exclusively for such purposes. the manner provided by law. Fower plants, power transmisSection 3. If adopted by the sion lines and other property this used for generating and de- electors of this state, shall amendment this state, a livering electrical power, the first day of portion of which is used for tak effect furnishing power for pumping January, 1959. H. J. R. No. Nephi Local and Social Items TIMES-NEW- Clff,UTAM |