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Show October, 1935 THE VOICE OF SHARON PAGE TWO Life Begins Again at 80 for Him elir linin' of l;annt BACK Published Monthly by Cooperative Educational and Recreational Box 252-Provo R. F. D. No. 2 Association Orem, Utah Sharon Board of Director H. Grant Ivins, Pleasant View. LOCAL POLITICS HOLD PROGRESS Oil SCERA Elects Board Members; Annual Report Is Made DEER CREEK (Continued from page one) FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1935 RECEIPTS Officers: It is expected that as soon as municipal elections in Salt Lake City and ? Provo are out of the way that more Cash balance October 1, 1934 substantial progress can be made in Membership assessments 214.32 the Deer Creek Project. By the year 1,813.76 By the month While Salt Lake City has named its v 1,790.28 I By the program Metropolitan Water District board of Shows 280.10 i-? directors and that organization is befa 12.50 -- 4? it is under--perfected, ing For Road Show generally f f 44 Mailed Free to all Scera Members 26.90 Yearly subscription Price 50c ' stood that no formal action will be For basket ball Kf .f Application for second class postage applied for. 917.00 .aken in approving contracts by this Advertisement in Voice of Sharon J toaid until after November 5th. The 337.06 Miscellaneous REPORTERS Mrs. George F. Wells Vineyard ame is true of the Provo situation, , Timpanogos Mrs. Eva Gillispie the officers in charge of promoting Edgemont Mrs. C H..Poulson .$5, 479.37 Total Sharon the Project haven't desired to have the PI. View Mrs. Ethel Pyne Mrs. Merle S. Foote DISBURSEMENTS View Lake Grand View Mrs. Scott A. Taylor Mrs. C. H. Davies roject get mixed in local politics ..42,868.23 y M. I. A. Reporter Expense of Conducting Picture Program hich might endanger it entirely. Civic Reporter Melvin Miner Thomas Cordner ... ?03.00 Board School Rental to Alpine Committees have been at work 171.50 ... tudying the various steps which must Janitor Service ... 1,218.02 e taken before construction work Publishing Voice of Sharon 151.50 Scout Fees $135.00, M.I.A. $16.50 d an begin. It is now generally Special Appropriation 89.55 Most amazing of success stories U that relating to James M. Washburne, by those who have examined Expense of Basket BalL (Continued from September) 7.50 eighty, who lost a fortune and then regained It at an age when most men bare he Metropolitan Water District law Road Show i 154.84 w- considered life too far behind them to begin once more. He started In a that an election of tax payers will be Miscellaneous Last month we discussed what the SCERA organization is do- humble fashion selling candy on the street It waa good candy. He prospered accessary for the approval of the soon became the president of a chain of candy fthop that stretched all Metropolitan District subscription ..$5,114.20 Total ing. It is now our purpose to discuss how it operates. We may and aronDd the country. Came the depression, and he waa penniless again. Once contracts. It was thought for a time ..$ 365.17 Cash balance October 1, 1935. illustrate it bv the following: more he took to selling candy on the streets. Meanwhile he Invented a candy, that this might be avoided, but those come a to' fias contract he hold Just and in charge have come to the conclusion signed made from vegetables. It took SCERA is a big family. back as the head of a million dollar concern. "Life begins at eighty for me," that it is not possible nor desirable to be said, as his wife came to watch him stir the first batch of the new candy. avoid an election. Its entertainments are big family parties. Frequent meetings of the Provo Riv Water Users Association board This is how it works: Jones, Brown and Williams decide they ber of the family pays his or her share of the cost and also contrib1 and special committees appointed by when called without services utes upon. charge will put on a program for their families. They decided on a dance. this group have been held recently in They decide it is to be held in Jones home as it is larger than the SCERA was born in depression times. It has brought cheer Salt Lake and Ogden. Everything is 1 others. They agree to hire an orchestra and serve refreshments, into the live$ of hundreds of families in the area of Sharon who being done that can be done pending vote of the tax payers in the Metro 1 the cost of which is borne equally by each. The cost, is $15.00 and would have gone without recreation on any considerable scale but politan Water Districts to further the they assess themselves $5.00 each. Project. for this organization. Names of the appraisers have been 1 that This time have Brown suggests another party. they they It now has a staff of nearly two hundred earnest workers who sent to Washington but have not been rent a portable picture machine and some films and have the three look after its various activities. It has a manager who contributes approved as yet. Action by the Secre families attend a family picture show party. The oldest Brown considerable time and his own expenses in looking after the many tary of the Interior on this matter is expected momentarily. As soon as the 1 : boy knows something about picture machines so he operates the affairs. Its Board consists of nine trustees who operate under the pproval of the Secretary is secured machine without any cost to the families,, The expense of this memwill of work to these men on the are All reser its of the 1 go employees organization. corporate powers voir site first and then extend their party is $18.00 so Jones, Brown and Williams each pay $6.00. bers of the organization, and outside of one or two who are allowed activities to the canals which must be This Store employs two registered pharmacists at all times. all serve without compenenlarged. It is hoped the appraisal The families had such a good time at these parties that they s, me expenses incidental to the'7 work, Your prescriptions are filled by expert men without substitusatisfaction they get out of helping others. work will all be done before winter tion. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE! decide to make them weekly affairs. Other families near by have sation other than the sets in. If this is not done it may de heard of the parties and the fine times all were having and ask to To those who have followed us thus far we might make an ay tire project another six months. be allowed to join. They are taken into the group and now the Notwithstanding the Secretary appeal : the Interior has set December 15th as family party consist of 15 families. Each father pays one fifteenth dead-lin- e Have you ever had a desire to make a worth while contribution by which date all projects of the cost. With the coming of the other families more room is be under contract, reclamation must for felt the need Have welfare? to crying you 3rd WEST and CENTER communitys your PHONE 150 needed.' . officials are satisfied that the .sign social reform? Have you been thrilled by the stories of brave adfor the ing of the repayment contract An auditorium is secured and one of the group is appointed as venturers in social experiments who have tried to improve mans Project will meet the requirements chairman to manage the activity. The group is now so large that social life? Does the spirit of the times awake in you a burning de- of the Government. This contract it is discovered that it will be necessary to have a more formal or sire to do something, no matter how small, to bring cheer and more now under consideration by Govern ment officials and as soon as it ganization, so it is decided to incorporate the group into a non happiness into the lives of your fellow men? approved it will be signed by the pro-peofficials of the Water Users As profit corporation with a board of trustees to manage its affairs If you have had these promptings, if you want to do something sociation and then forwarded back to This is done and the Board proceeds to make up the program for to do it, if, in short, you want to Washington. This action should forethe year. Various activities such as dances, picture shows, outings, but; havent quite found the way conliibuLuu to. youi vouimuiuty s wcaarci stall anv cancellation of the Project. lectures, concerts and usual run of rural activities is undertaken make a real practical Portrait and Commercial Photographers because in it you may Fairbanks Morse Co. V The trustees decide on tht number of these entertainments and ac consider carefully the SCERA organization, for. Ten gallons best paint, Fuller Paint tivities they want to sponsor. They ascertain the cost and then make find the opportunity you have waited Adelbert Bigler, Edgemont. Roy Gappmeyer, Tmipanogos. Alvin Lunceford, Grandview. Walter Holdaway, Vineyard. Scott Taylor, Lake view Raymond Cutler, Sharon. A. V. Watkins Victor C. Anderson. H. Grant Ivins, President Walter Holdaway, Vice-Pr- e. Myrl Wentz, Secretary Alverda DeLange, Treasurer Victor C. Anderson, Gen. Manager Ernest C. Clayton, Asst. Mgr. of 'A U .j A J . WHY SCERA? cofi-ede- o- BAE1GAHNO. 29c pt. Milk of Magnesia 100 Aspirin Tablets pt. Alcohol Tube Milk Magnesia Tooth Paste and Tooth Brush Large Tube Kolynos Tooth Paste 50 Haliver Oil Capsuls 25 Haliver Oil Capsuls, Fortified pt. Cod Liver Oil pt. Cod Liver Oil H. P J VVow is .'....19c 15c 33c 33c 98c 98c 59c 98c the time... to get your Christmas Photos Co. , You know the story of the man who went into the corn I complete lavatory, with faucets field to get corn, but who thought that the ears in the part of the and trap, N. O. Nelson Co. were not quite so good, so he kept on walking 1 set of tools for carpenter, concrete field entered he where ol! As time goes on it is learned that not all of the members of the cornfield without any corn. To and mason, Salt Lake Hardware Co. the group want to participate in all of the programs so an adjust and finally found himself out In interests of independent hardware in Dont make the mistake of dealers cornfield. are the now of Utah. ment is made. The families are allowed to pay their assessment on apply it, you corn not making your 25 sacks of cement, Union Portland the cost according to the programs in which they participate.' They walking on through and not getting any Cement Co. contribution because you want something bigger to do. may do it on a monthly basis, program basis, or by the year. Before for one complete fireMaterials In your midst there is the unique enterprize in community place. Utah Brick Association. they could participate in the programs, however, they must become Enough hollow tile or common members of the organization. cooperation which has for its primary aim the fostering and de- brick for 3 walls of bath room is an no longer side of man. It experi addition to existent home. Utah LumThe group is now so large that it requires considerable help veloping of the recreational is a success. It has brought good cheer to the lives of ber Dealers Association. to administer the programs. A manager is needed. Bookkeepers ment, but 25 sacks of cement, Utah Portland it will if people like yoursel:; to take care of the records, as accounts must be kept f the assess many, but it should reach more, and Cement Co. Electric food mixer with attachments paid, ushers, doorkeepers, picture machine operators and will do their part. Utah Power and Light Co. ments, all the numerous attendants required in taking care of a program of Before now you probably have been able to discover the answer This contest is sponsored by the this kind must be secured. It is found that in the group there are to, Why SCERA? Federal Housing Administration of Utah as part of its program for the those who can, with a little training, act as machine operators. Othistration can be used to purchase ma modernization of farm property. ers look after the books; still others become doorkeepers and ushPRIZE STATE ESSAY terials and repair properties. ers, and finally out of the group is found the entire personnel to op5. It must bear this statement over Henry Georges Platform erate the program. Inasmuch as it is their own program their serthe signature of the writer: I hereby AIIIIOUIICED CONTEST Had to Do With Taxation vices are rendered without charge. certify that my family live in Utah an assessment on each family in the group according to the size the family. They then proceed to put over the program. LARSON STUDIO o; 77 North University Avenue Provo, Utah - 8-- This illustration-explainhow SCERA operates' and, as stated at the beginning of this article, SCERA is a big family. Each mem- s Sharon Boosters The following merchants and businesses residing in the territory of Sharon Stake are each month making contributions to assist in the publication of the Voice of Sharon as they feel that this paper fills a community need. We suggest that you check to see if your local hierchant is in this group- - SERVICE STATION Gas, Oil and Gen. Merchandise COAST SILL'S SERVICE. W. H. KOFFORD, Prop 6AS0LINE cn4 OILS STATION Conoco Got and Germ Procoued Motor Oil, Murray Tiro, CBE WASHBURN LINCOLN CONFECTIONERY io with unconditional guarontuu In writing. West of Rver Bridge - HtgHwoy 91 Utah Orem, IN SERVICI ft GROCERY. SERVICI. GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Specialty la Auto Gleu Orem, Utoh W. P. WILLIAMS, Prop. MERCHANDISE and CONFECTIONS Utah Orem. FLOWERS The Federal Housing . Administration of Utah is sponsoring a Rural Improvement Essay Contest beginning immediately and continuing for sixty days. Cooperating with us are the State Department of Public Instruction, the Extension Service of the Utah State Agricultural College and various manufacturers of building materials and services. A recent circular letter from the Department of Public anInstruction to superintendents nounces and endorses this contest The Contest opens Sept. 25, 1935; closet December 1, 1935. Eligibility: The contest is open to any person living, in Utah and deriving the major part of his living from a Utah farm. Subject : WHY PAINT PRESERVES. USE OF WATER AN INDEX TO CULTURE. PLUMBINGS CONTRIBUTION TO CIVILIZATION. NEW BRICKS FOR OLD, EFFICIENT ROOFING FOR UTAH HOMES. WHEN USE CEBUILDING, MENT. ID RATHER HAVE A FARM FIREPLACE. FENCING FACTS. TOOLS I DESIRE. FIND- v fVrv 4k ATYIwAUE, ryh rT fUAr V DAU1 IS MY ROOM. ELECTRICITY HIRED HELP. Condition of The Conteit: 1. The essay is to be written in letter form not exceeding 500 words. 2. It must be written on standard size paper 8 x 11. 3. It must be written on one side only, in ink or typewriter. 4. It must show how the financing plan of the Federal Housing Admin A VINEYARD MERCANTILE THE FLOWER SHOP HUGH OAVIS, Prop. GENERAL MERCHANDISE R ohbock ond Son, Prop. "EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS Fourth mile South of Lincoln H. gn Sote Htghwoy - phone 039-J-- ! BUSY CORNER, TRo. I. Kitchen, Prop.) GAS, OIL end GENERAL MERCHANDISE Weit of Lincoln High School Phone 0-- . STRATTON SEED SEEDS S. STORES and NURSERY STOCK PreVSend Ore uu State Highway When Henry George ran for the position of mayor of New York city, hla platform was largely based on the which be bad set out In precept Progresa and Poverty, note a writer In the Washington Star. He believed In equality and freedom and wa opHe beposed to lgnorant prejudices. lieved In the abolition of custom bouses and of excise and licenses. Hla platform Involved social organizations rather than political ones He spoke of poverty In the city of New York and the crowded conditions. In speaking of bis platform be said : We propose In the first place, as our platform Indicates, to make the buildings cheaper by taking the tax Judge: W propose to put that Prof. Ray B. West, Logan; Mr. off buildings. tax on land exclusive of lmprovi Iola T. Jensen, Ray Edward so that a man who la bolding O. Anderson, Architect, Salt Lake ment, vacant will have to land pay as much City. It as If be was using It for Letters will be judged on the folHe further said that be had made lowing points: Reasons given in favor a tow to seek out and remedy, If he of the improvement. Accuracy Presencould, the cause that condemned little tation. children to lead such live a they The decision of the judges will be were known to lead In the squalid disfinal in all cases. The prizes will be tricts. He aald that he wa beginning awarded by Mr. Franklin D. Richards, ft movement for the ftbolltlon of IndusUtah State Director of the Federal trial alavery.' Housing Administration, at the earliest possibie date after the essays have been judged. Notice of the awards will If women think of nothing bet be given by letter and through the clothes, I would say they are prac' press. ' tically thoughtless: and we derive the greater part of our living from a Utah farm. 6. Winners of prizes will be given commodities about which they have written, for example, paint prize for winning paint essay. Where more than one prize is awarded of the same materials, for example cement, the determination of award shall be made by the judges. 7. Only one prize may be won by one person. 8. The letter shall be addressed to Prof. Ray B. West, Utah Agricultural College, Logan, Utah and shall be postmarked not later than midnight December 1, 1935. See the... 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