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Show ! Gar Jcb h to -- SHARON DISTRICT t 73 iu)(?x VTi Go!!::' jS I Center of f - jr Bent's ffpc&fcJxQ hA (an -- very Pey Cay j EslAmumt VOL. IX, Number LH lliniiwi Qumlrli ICii Ilntve Permanent Industry Here be remembered, made moat of the . r Orem Citys assessed valuation for 1942 has made a gain of $140,610 over the assessed valuation of 1941, according to figures furnished to the Orem city council by county auditor, Marcellus Neilson and released today by V. Emi! Hanson, recorder of Orem City. This year's assessed valuation as compared Is $1,298,247.00 with $1,559,639 for 1941. The largest single Hem in the break down of the assessed valuation Is in improvements on farm acreage with $440,125, while Irrigated land on which the improvements were located Is valued at $279,-23Railroads, electric lines, telephones, etc. are valued at $144,341, while bus lines which operate through Orem territory are valued at $9,?20. This Is Orem's share of thqlr total valuation. j Orem Larg ly Rural Is predominately That Orem a rural area and Is established by the comparison of valuations of merchandise and fixtures In the sum of $33,272 with that of strictly agricultural valuations which are more than a million dollars. A break down of the valuation is as follows: Real Estate $ 5,549 City lots 701 Dry land 270,238 Irrigated land 36 3 Unimproved land Fruit land 165,626 298 Grazing land Improvement on city lots 45,618 440,125 Imp. on farm acreage Personal Property T A Assessed Valuation Figures Released By County Auditor Show Healthy Increase In Assessed Valuation Tickets For Sugar For Fruit Canning Now Available Newell Haws Baum, well known resident of Pleasant View, has filed papers to become candidate for U. S. Congress from the second district. Mr. Baum, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor In the 1940 primary, is currently employed b ythe state department of agriculture. He has been a farmer, cattle grower, laborer and business man. lie Is a member of the L D S church, being mission president of the Sharon stake In Utah coumy at tne present time. Highlights of his platform Include planning for the postwar security of those who are makng the greatest sacrifices In the war, full support of the administration in the war effort, maintenance of the legislation In behalf of laborers and farmers, legislation to perpt tuate and encourage the sugar, mining and fabricating Industries. Tickets for purchase of extra sugar for canning are ready tor announces Orland distribution, Pyne, secretary of the Orem rationing board. These tickets will allow people to purchase the Scera To sugar that will be necessary for the canning of the fruit that Have Sunday comes later In the year ana Orera residents should cal a searly as possible for their ticket? so that The Scera staff will hold their their sugar wants will be made annua) outing and breakfast this known early enough to prevent Sunday morning at Canyon Glen a last minute rush. Mr. Pyne In Provo Canyon. A big league slates. baseball came Is scheduled from 7 to 8 In the morning with breakfast from 8 to 9, followed by a One of the special program. Local Business main features being Prof ssor Royal L. Graff of the University Men Leave of Utah speech department, as guest speaker. Manager Victor C. Anderson is desirous of having a full very Chas. P Session and Ernest attendance of all Scera board Valof Utah Salerno, members, the entire Scera staff, ley Furniture and Electric Comwith their partners, to be prespany store In Provo, left Wednes- ent. day for San Francisco and Los Angeles, whore they expert to remain about ten days visiting the J. C. Halberslelben was ap5,955 big furniture markets and elect646 ric appliance center of these pointed cent director for the Pro17,236 ooa?t cities, and purchase their vo defpnse area. He will open 35 fall and winter line of merchanoffices in the Farmers and Mer- 100 dise. bants bank building. 500 i Staff Outing For Western Markets Utahs fruit belt. jxmltry, dairy industries Home of Genera Works Greatest Steel Plant in West TonpuuM SO, SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 Ter Year in Advanc PJ42 and Sharon Slake 93 Community Shocked by Disaster Which Overcome Two Citizens at Deer Creek Reservoir, Tuesday Investigation which Hauck Visit Geneva Following the Washington announcement, Mr. Hauck visited Geneva Field and Ironton to make an Inspection and to talk over plans for the new plant with engineers on the ground. He reported construction progressing rapidly and gave out a statement that hereafter materials would be available as rapidly as needed. Later It was given out In of tels beams and production that Geneva Field which are needed In building war Washington would be In production by June ships and cargo carriers, the 30, 1943. large plant will assume still greater importance." Hall Rates Favor Geneva Rail rates, It Is understood, Seeks Congressional which will favor thb Geneva plant over the eastern plants, are being Seat from 2nd District adjusted. No longer will the Iron and steel Industry In Utah be handicapped, as It has been In the past, by railroad rates which made competition with Eastern points very difficult. The Panama Canal, according to a recent announcement, has been practically closed to ordinary shipping and the railroads are now overloaded as a result; hence the economic Importance of shipping the short haul from Geneva Field to the Wes Coast manufacturing plants. It is believed that the new structural plant will be compar-ltlvel- y as large as the plate mill, In which event It will probably entail the expenditure of around ... fifty million dollars. The news from Washington was given out by Mr. W. A. Hauck, who. It will Orem City Increases $140,610 In Valuation For Tax Year 1942 SLtfOO Lure wmim:ficL Saddened by Drowning of Clarence Lloyd, Kenneth Scott preceded the announcement of the Geneva Field Plant last summer. It was good news, although not a surprise to many informed persons here, that the Columbia Steel Plant is to be expanded by the addition of a structural steel mill. The addition of this structural steel mill has been expected locally as the natural development of a plant the size of the Geneva Field Works, particularly if the industry is to be permanent rather than a mere war baby. Washington dispatches carrr lug thla news were received with a great deal of satisfaction In this community which fa In the heart of the new development. The size of the plant, where It la to he located and when n wui he constructed are matters which have not been revealed as yet It la understood that there la now enough land In the name of the Defense Plant Corporation, which la the arm of the United States Government constructing the Geneva Works, to take care of any additional buildings required by the new mill. One of Nation's Largest The Washington dispatch pointed out that the addition of the new unit will make the Geneva Field Plant one of the most Important steel producing units In the West. The expansion, previously announced, of the expenditure of approximately $150,000-00- 0 assured the local plant of a vital position, both In war and peace, as a producer of steel plate for use In ship building on the west coast. With the addition now of tha structural mill for the J OREM, UTAH, JULY New Steel Plant Mill Means Lakeview preliminary h X )) - Including Orem, the Business Section of the Sharon District iTovo R. F. D. Sharon District Will Be Scene of One of Nations Largest Steel an Iron Plants 1 v ,n- Lake View ward' and the whole of Sharon Stake is a shocked and saddened community today as a result of the drowning of two of its prominent citizens and the narrow escape of a third, late Tuesday night in the Deer Creek Reservoir. washed ashore Wednesday morn- - ' Found Bodies of the two men were j recovered at 4:30 p. m. Thursday by a group of searchers under the direction of Charles McPhie, Wasatch county sheriff, and Charles Madsen of Lake View. The searchers were coming in for the night feeling very much disheartened, but decided to make one last attempt with their drag lines. Both bodies were brought up together. They were within 8 feet of each other In 25 feet of water; 50 yards from shore and a quarter of a mile from where the Wallsburg stream comes Into Deer Creek. The bodies were Immediately taken to Heber to the Olpin Mortuary for the purpose of an Inquest which was conducted by Archie B. Duls, Justice of the Peace and L. C. Montgomery, county attorney of WaBatch CounRodh-- s ty. The Jury brought In a verdict of death by accidental drowning. Many people from Lake View, including the two brothers of the dead men, were lelplng with the search for the bodies. The accident occurred shortly after 10 p .m. Tuesday, as the three men started for shore after fishing all evening on the reservoir, according to Sheriff McPhie and Marshal West. The small boat, which had been borrowed and had an outboard motor on It belonging to Mr. Johnson, leaked badly. During an exchange of seats by the three men to allow Mr. Lloyd to steer, It began to sink. The three men conferred as to what they had better do and Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Scott decided to swim In. Mr. Johnson said he pleaded with them to stay with the boat, but they refused. When they Jumped from the boat It capsized. Being unable to swim Mr. Johnson clung to the overturned boat and cried for help he told officers. Mr. West and his companions, who were preparing to leave. for home, heard his cries and came to his rescue. Efforts to locate the other men proved fruitless, Mr. West said, although their fishing nets, baskets, coats and other equipment were picked up. Not Far From Shore Mr. West said the boat with Mr. Johnson clinging to It was one and a quarter miles from the upper shore line and but 75 to 100 yards from the shore line bich runs parallel with the state highway. The men were strong when he lost .light of tl ?m, Mr. Johnson said Mi Scott, an employee of the Concrete Pipe Company was wearing a cast on one foot due to a recent Injury and was using crutches. One of the crutches was picked up by Mr. West, Tuesday night and the other was found were considered good swimmers and Jt was thought that probably Mr. Lloyd lost his life in an attempt to help his handicapped companion. The accident was the first at the reserved formed last year with the completion of the Deer ing. Both Creek dam. Clarence Participate In Old Folks Outing Ninety-eig- ht Orem residents In the Old Folks participated outing held Wednesday afternoon on the grounds surrounding the Timpanogos ward house. The group assembled about eleven oclock in the morning and visiting was enjoyed until noon when dinner was served. The tables for the dinner were outside in the shade of the trees surrounding the grounds. After the dinner was completed the group gathered at the Scera theatre where they were the guests at the Scera to a picture show. Upon leaving the picture show each guest was presented with a small favor. The Stake Old Folks Committee members are: Mr. James Cordner, Mr. J. T. Blake and Mr. Charles Davies. Arrangements for this years outing were made by Mr. Blake and Mr, Davies, assisted by Mrs. James T. Blake and a special Invitation was extended to Mr. Cordner who has had chate of several outings in the past. The dinner was under the direction of the Edgemont ward old folks committee, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ptnegar and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Smith. This group wag assisted by Mrs. Eva who served Lloyd, several years as councilor to bishop Spencer Madsen of the Lake View ward, was well known In agricultural and civic affairs. At one time he served as road supervisor in the Lake View district. He was also prominent In agriculture where he was considered one of the most successful farmers In that area. Gillespie, and Mrs. Montez Mr. Lloyd, was born November 4, 1893 in Pangultch, a son of Michael and Dell Lloyd. He received his education In the h and Vineyard schools and married Olive Cordner on February 28, 1917, in the Salt Lake L D S temple. Surviving besides his widow are two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Hicks of Sprtngville; Evelyn Garn, Marvin and Carma Lloyd of Lake View; dne grandchild, and five brothers and four sisters Robert and Frank Lloyd of Provo, Mtehael and Dennis Lloyd of Sprlngvllle; Allen Lloyd of Orem, Mrs. Ida Merrill of Grass Valley, Cal., Mrs. Rhoda Jolley of Black-foo- t, Idaho; Mrs. Irene Sampson of Delta and Mrs. Florence Watts of Seattle, Wash. Mr. Scott Is the son of Mr. and Pan-guitc- Mrs. L. C. Scott, well known resi- dents of Lake View. He was born May 1, 1908, In Provo, the son of L. C. and Zina Jorgenson Scott. The family lived in Knlghtsvllle for several years, where he attended school, and then moved to Lake View, where he also attended school. He married Adeline SorenBon on October 3. 1931, In the Salt Lake temple. Besides his widow, he Is survived by his parents, who reside at Lake View, and three daughters, Zina Jane, Karen Rene and Linda Ann Scott of Lake View; two brothers and two sisters, Lewis and Hall Scott and Mrs. Bernell Sturges of Provo and Mrs. May Olsen of Price. Mexico, Country of Contrasts, Offers Education, Enjoyment To Interested Visitors By Mrs. J. Erval Christensen (In the following article Mrs. of Orem puts Into writlnher lmpreslsone of Christi Christensen Priesthood Outing held last Sat-u- i y and Sunday was characterLive Stock ized by good fellowship and en$ Horses, mules thusiasm by those who did atRanee cattle tend the outing Softball games Domestic cattle on the broad fields west of the Sheep Grove Giles characterized the Goats afternoon activities Saturday and Swine a big hon-fir- e 4.193 program featuring Poultry Merchandise and fixtures 33 272 Includes the water rights. Recommendation that an Isola- an address and stories by A. Lee 22.442 The low valuation on house- tion ward he installed at the Palnitr, fi 1J r p ' sentaiive for Implements and tools the Presiding for the Motor vehicles (850) 130,150 hold furniture and fixtures, ofwas made MonAaronic Priesthood, was enjoyed 1.114 ficials explain, Is caused by the Utah County Jai Household furniture new law allowing generous ex- day to the County Commission Grand Total by approximately 100 men and $1,298,24 The valuation of Irrigated land emptions for household furniture. by Sheriff Theron S. Hall. hoys present. to Vacationers From Tri-Stak- es Wards of Sharon Stake to Occupy Home From August 7 to 15 Plans for opening the girls M. I. A. cony on home which were postponed two weeks ago because of the urgent need for help in the fruit crops in the Orem section have been resumed again and the home is open to girls from the A new schedule has been drawn up and wards from the Sharon stake will begin their vacations in the latter part of the first week In August. This arrangement makes It possmle tor girls who are engaged in frnlt picking this region to finish with the raspberry crops before going to the canyon home . More girls should be able to go with their ward groups under this arrangeIn SUMMER MUSIC CLOSES PROGRAM AUGUST FOURTH Senior Band Students Guest at Entertainment ment. V- The summer music program Special Gleaner Week-end- s students will Of interest to girls who are for high school not able to spend a full week at close August fourth, according to the canyon home because of work announcement of E. B. Terry dior other conditions which make rector of the program. The sumfor any mer work will be brought to a It Impossible to leave the are special close with an evenings entertaintime, of length programs ment for all senior hand student Gleaner week end which are being held. These pro- The band students will be the orgrams begin Saturday evening. guests of Scera and the hand lunchSwimming, recreation, ganization. They provide good meals, fresh air and good eon, and a picture show have companionship for the full time. been planned. The swimming will It Is a good way to sandwich a begin at 6 p. m. at the Rosalawn great deal of fun Into a summer pool and the luncheon and pictcrowded with the task of doing ure show will follow. Some students deserve special a patriotic Job whether It be ofstates Mr. Terry because an mention, In working fruit, picking of their complete cooperation fice, clerking, or what not. the summer. The followA very successful gleaner week during hand members have attended end was held on the 18th and ing class or have been properly 19th of July. This was well at- every Fae Bnn-- l tended by Provo girls but only excused: Hardv Bean. Earl one girl from Sharon stake was nel, Shirley Christensen, Alice Gates, Dexter able to go. Perhaps In the future Farnsworth, it will be possible for Sharon Wllberg, and Carl Tucker. The Junior hand organization girls, by putting forth an extra effort to attend this well earned will elose Its summer work on vacation. Transportation Is fur- Aii'tfsA6. Members who deserve edai 'went Ion for their work nished and cost Is cut to a minire: Shlrlv James, Lanra A round trip bus ride to mum. and Kent Booth. the home and back is 50 ce In the beginning band classes and the week end at the home'ls and Coolene $1.50. All Sharon stake girls Helen Melarum who are Interested In this week Fielding have done very good end of fun should get in touch work. with Mrs. Oriel Clegg, arrangeAlthough this has been a very ments for transportation can be busy summer, states Mr. Terry, the students who have attended made with her. have made much progress and Yew Schedule the season has been a very sucThe new schedule for the home cessful one. Mr. Terry expresses is as follows: August 1st and 2nd his appreciation and thanks to the Gleaner open house. Provo stake students who have helped and sponsors, begins 7 p. m. Saturday states that he hopes to see them Aug. 3 a. m. to Aug. 7 all next fall In school. evening. a. m.. Pioneer, First, Third. Fifth and Sixth wards. Aug. 7 a m. to Aug. 11 a. m. Lake View, C. HAIBERSLEBEII out-do- Mel-dru- Vineyard. Eighth, and Fourth J, It has 'been said that comprehension is the only soil in wards. Aug. 11 a. m. to Aug. 15 which understanding can grow into the fruit of friendship. a. m. Timpanogos. Sharon, Pleas- APPOINTED COUNTY And so in these days when we see the necessity as well as ant View, Grand View, and Edgemont wards. Aug. 15 and 16, desirability of a solid western hemisphere learning and Gleaner open house, Sharon stake RENT DIRECTOR understanding our neighbors to the south and north of us sponsors. Chatauqua, Ang. 18 to can become an extremely necessary and pleasant 21 p. m. Even before the formal ; tropic lowlands and snow capped mountains. Even the Individuals seem to follow the samp patterns, probably because Mexico so desperately needs to raise its standards of education Therefor the masse of people. fore people of education find so much to do that naturally they are invested with much power and ugline-s- j opening Price Mexico has much to offer In an educational, cultural, and entertaining way. I am sure that when the war Is over and "the world Is free' many more people will ''discover" Mexico than have done to In the past. For many peopi-- . have felt It a true 'discovery" to Local Stake M. I. A. Ward $3.75 per girl per Groupe fee. week. 76c for registration $3.00 for food. (Food may he furnished in lieu of $3.00 cash If desired. If so, each girl so de- siring must make arrangements with the food committee early In the season. Food to be furnished the International step over n bulk only ) bridges of the Rio Grande and find a people and country so dlf- - affluence Visiting girls or ward groups ferent from our own. Traveling Into Mexico cliy ovei from outside Pharon and Provo Contrasts are. perhaps great in the Pan American highway offers Stakes must pay $5.00 each. Mexico as any place on earth a truly unique experience. Even Gleaner Girls week end, $1 25 wealth and poverty; beauty anal each. (Continued on Page Two) Summer school (two days) $2.75 each. Chatauqua. $5.00 (per period) Equipment Needed: Bedding. 1 quilt, 1 blanket. 1 sheet, 1 pillow and case. (This is one-haEnough bedding. Two girls bunk together.) One towel, comb, toothbrush, pajamas, sweater or Jacket, kim-onpersonal toilet articles, and Sunday morning priesthood ant View ward, gathered together sanitary supplies, toilet soap. meeting was alo addressed by at the outing without previous One or two dresses (one for Elder Palmer, who in graphic de- notice. slacks, shoes to hike In, Sunday), tails portrayed the vision of While the outing was not at visor or hat. A good hook o as as a and the Smith tended large by group Joseph conferring a house game, costume, and rpad, exwas It of the Aaronic FrIetnoou npn had been expected. a pocket knife. Joseph Smith and Oiver Cowdery plained by presidents of prieston the banks of the Susquehanhood organizations that most of General : na river. The address was list- their members were tied by eithConfections, including s aa pop ened to with rapt attention hv er defense work or farm work will he available at the "home the whole assembly. At the close which prevented them from leav- at regular prices The final right of this meeting a testln onv meetof eah period be in the form ing over night. to which The weather was perfect for of an entertainment ing wag held. This meeting lasted about two hours and every the ou'ing and 'he grounds a d are Invited This IPatUTO minute was taken by testimonies Colds around the Giles' Ranch hon'd facilitate transportation or group singing. An Impressive werp in excellent condition. All emblems connectid wl'h 'he girls feature was the singing of the who attended, report that they returning to their homes The Priesthood chorus of the Pleas had a very enjoyable time. program will commence at Sharon Priesthood Outing Was An Enjoyable Affair Making up In quality what It in quant it lacked the Stake M. I. A. Canyon Home Open lf of offices, the recently appointed Utah County Rent Director, J. C. Ilalbersleben has been holding conferences with preliminary landlords here In his law office In the Roundv building. Within a few days offices will be opened for the Utah County administration In the Farmers and Merchants Bank building. Mr. Ilalbersleben, Provo attorney and resident of Grand View was appointed last week director cf rents in this area by the Office of Rent Administration In The appointment Washington. was made by Clem W. Collins of Denver, regional OPA administrator. He will administer the OPA rent regulation for the Provo area which incluoes all of Utah County. The regulation, soon to he issued, is ffheduled to become effective August 1 and establish rent ceilings as of Mardi 1. The Provo area is one of two defense-rental areas In Utah In which the OPA has announced Ks Intention of Issuing rent regulations effpeth? August 1. The othpr Is the Salt area whh h ii eludes Salt Lake. Davis, Weber and Morgan counties No director has yet been named for this area. Lakp-Ocde- n 7 p. m ramp Above prices for wrrd groups ire based on all girls assuming their share of the household leg. - |