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Show Dream of Desert Pair United Metropolis Finally Will Be Buried . 77-- in Willard Chapel late summer wedding united Dalrene Younger, Miss Cheryl daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvil and Bert B. Younger, Willard, Moffit, Brigham City. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moffitt. The Willard ward chapel was the scene of the wedding Aug. 26, at 7 p. m. Bishop Earl D. Hansen officiated. Prior to the exchange of vows, Mr. and Mrs. Moffit feted the couple and guests at a wedding dinner at Maddox Ranch House. The same evening, immediately following the wedding, a reception honored the newlyweds. Candelabra and archway adorned with pink, white and silver wedding bells formed the background for the receiving line. WHITE BRIDAL satin was the fabric Chosen by the bride for her wedding gown. It was trimmed with pearls and sequins and lace veil accents. A shoulder length was caught up to a tiara of pearls, centered by a tiny wedding bell of pearls at top. Her crescent shaped bouquet was arranged with A '- James Buckner, (UPI) WELLS, Nev. (UPI) The dream of an agricultural paradise in the midst of the Nevada wastelands will officially end this fall. At that time the 27 remaining By residents of Metropolis will be incorporated into a political subdiWells lies 10 vision of Wells. miles north of the community. Metropolis opened its doors to s back in 1910 at prices as high as $300 an acre cn the Pacific Reclamation companys promise of 13 inches of rain a year and an enormous dam to transform the arid desert into a checkerboard of wheat, pasture and produce farms. the No one seemed to doubt future. Southern Pacific city's Railroad ran a spur into the heart of town to cart away the harvest and the $100,000 Metropolis Hotel opened its doors, boasting the finest food in the West. Legend has it the opening night banquet was chicken a la so well attended, king turned into jackrabbit a la king because of the unexpected crowds. The newspaper, The Chronicle, owned by the reclamation company, began stirring hopes even higher. To further sustain its claims, the company set up a model farm near the existing supply of water. There a Chinese tenant farmer grew oats six feet high and a record yield of turkey red wheat, forcing the price of land even higher. For the next two years it looked claims as if even the loudest couldnt match the facts as the Utopia-seeker- Mr. and Mrs. Bert B. Moffit, newlyUNITED IN MARRIAGE weds, are now at home in Brigham City. They spoke wedding vows Aug. 26 in Willard LDS ward chapel and were honored following the ceremony at a wedding .reception in the hall. Mrs. Moffit . is the former Cheryl Darlene Younger. rainfall lived up to its advance billing. But then the dream began to totter as the drought years came and farmers watched their land crack and blow away. Rabbit hunts were organized to feed those who remained. Today about the only sign of activity is the occasional whirl of a diamond drill probing for small reservoirs of oil beneath the Tell Us How SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (UPI) Assistant District Attorney Harry Nass was talking long distance with an assistant federal district attorney in Washington when this exchange occurred: What s your telephone number? the federal attorney asked. said Nass. Capitol Then, the unanswerable question: how Well, now pray tell, do you make a capital six? DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE Experienced Well Qualified A native Utahn, Verl G. Dixon has served 12 years in public office. He was elected Utah County Clerk in '46 for 4 years followed by 8 years as Utah County Commissioner. His studies at Columbia U. in personnel admin, have helped qualify him for the many positions he has held. A few are: Secretary-Treasurfor $1,000,000 Provo Hospital Provo City Building Inspector American Legion Post Commander Captain Mormon Battalion President Western Region N.A.C.O. World War II Air Force Pilot Member of Bishopric WALLACE STERLING SILVER SWIRL . . . sparkling sterling fashioned to the taste young moderns. 4 pc. er of place setting tax $25, inch Fed. VOTE FOR Pelel.! Jeweh 12 South Main 7 VERL REPUBLICAN FOR SECRETARY G. OF Paid Pol. Adv. by Verl G. Dixon, Provo, Uloh STATE THE BOX ELDER NEWS, Drouth Leaves Park Valley Fields N0W0PEM Parched; Ranchers Buy Feed By Mrs. R. E. Palmer Park Valley ranchers have of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kunzler of Park .Valley. daughter near- Malmrose ly finished gj Pharmacy. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Meldrum hauling hay, not from their own fields which are dry and of Salt Lake City are proudly anparched from another year of nouncing the arrival of their first drouth but from Kelton, Malta child, a baby daughter, born Aug. and Burley. The Kelton fields 5 in the LDS hospital in Salt Lake owned by Wallace Spencer, Carl City. Mrs. Meldrum is the former Oman, Almy Fehlman, 102 EAST FOREST BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH Henry Joyce Hirschi, daughter of Mr. Kunzler and Harvey Carter have and Mrs. Louis A. Hirschi. PArkway produced abundantly and are irriMrs. Duane Anderson (Leola FREE PROMPT PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY gated by deep pump wells. Much Seely) spent several days recentof the hay being trucked in to be ly visiting her sister, Mrs. Kenfed to the Park Valley cattle this neth G. Carter and family and rewinter is coming from Kelton. FOR BEST RESULTS USE THE WANT ADS newing old acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Carter have enjoyed visits from members of their family which was climaxed by a large family gathering and fishing and camping trip in the Wind River country of Wyoming. There the families enjoyed a happy week of getting together again. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lael Carter and children, Cherie, Grant, Roger, Renee and Carey of Columbus, Ohio, deep pink blooms. Standing for her sister as maid who are currently moving to CanRisof honor was Meredith Kay ada; Dr. and Mrs. A. Hamer A Hamer III, and er, sons, Jr., in orchid Younger, gowned pastel lace. She carried white carna- Laurie, and Hal, of Salt Lake tions. Bridesmaids were: De Ann City;; Mr. and Mrs. H. Grant Young, Carolyn Jeppesen, Joan Heaton and children, Grant. Jr., Braegger and Judy Marrone. They Lisa and Eric of Salt Lake City; wore blue pastel dresses and car- Mr. and Mrs. Kay Carter and children, Clinton, Gwen, Rulon, ried pink carnation nosegays. Vicky and Holly Moffit, flower Jane and Arnold, and Mr. and girls, in gowns of blue nylon, car- Mrs. Joe Davis and daughter, ried pink and white carnation bas- Jackie and baby son of Malad, Idaho. kets. Mrs. Louis A. Hirschi has re Mrs. Younger wore a pink brofrom Calif., Glendale, caded sheath and Mrs. Moffit turned chose a blue lace sheath. Their where she went several weeks corsages were of pink roses and ago to be with her son and famiiy, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hirschi white carnations. T. That the majority of the people would rather have less services man ' Doug Harrison was best man during a serious illness of Delbert on and back. He an his more taxes. operation with Bill Bell, David Cottle and Jim Moffit as ushers. Their bou- is much improved and wearing a 2. That during these apparent good times, cities, counties and states body cast. tonnieres were pink Carnations. basis. should operate on a of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith In TRIMMED delecate pink Logan are the happy parents of 3. That the state has spent all of its surplus funds, a total of $33 mil roses the three tiered white wed- a baby boy, their first child, born With state expenses mounting and lion, during the last four years. ding cake was decorated elabor- in Logan on Aug. 15. Mrs. Smith for expanded and new state services, with reserves depleately with wedding bells and a is the former Rhea Kunzler, asking groups miniature bride and bridegroom. ted, leaves but two alternatives: Carl Barker as master of cereA. An increase in all taxes monies announced a reading by property, sales, and income; or, JoLynn Barker and pantomime B. A in cut our drastic expenditures. numbers by Jolene Wendel ana Sandy Wendel 4. Our expenses must be tailored to fit our income. Anything less Arranging gifts were Mrs. Ruth I that than oppose. Marrone, Mrs. Don Woodyatt and Mrs. Rex Barker with those in From report of Utah Foundation. charge of serving including Mrs. All the lovable characters of the Don Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Mother Goose IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOU THE TAXPAYER MUST DECIDE! rhymes live again Seldon Bridges and Mr. and Mrs. as Mother Goose Land reaches THESE PRINCIPLES, VOTE FOR AND SUPPORT Dean Barker. e in the happy Holiday the The bride, former Box Elder on Ice production created for the High school homecoming queen 16th enchanting edition. and Harvest queen, donned a red Each year the Holiday on Ice and black cotton print with black production staff comes up with a patent accessories for honeymoon- faptasy especially planned to deing at Bear Lake resort. light children of all ages and They are now at home in Brig- Mother Goose Land Is certain to ham City. STATE take its place as one of the best. Theres the "Old Woman Who PRIOR to the nuptials a perso(Paid political advertisement by Norm Watkins, Brigham City) nal shower honored the bride-ele- Lived in the Shoe and her many and Jack theres children; Jill, CaroDOn given by Jensen, the "Fiddlers Cole, lyn Jeppesen and Karen Owen at King Tweedledum and the home of Mrs. George Facer. Three, The Peter and Polly, Many lovely gifts were presented, Three Bears, The Five Little servluncheon and played games The Owl and the Pussy Pigs, ed. Mary and her Little Guest list included the guest of Cat, -Joan Braegger, Roberta Lamb, and many, many more honor, never-nevland stars. Prichard, Carol Burden, DeAnn The popular skating stars, Tony Young, Cloette Knavel, DOn Jenlead sen, Carolyn Jeppesen and Karen and Donna Jeanne LeMac the entire skating ensemble on Owen. magic-carpexcursion. is family Mother Goose Land fun at its very best, and only one of the many exciting productions in Holiday on Ice of 1961 opening on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City for a Marine Pvt. Paul B. Brown, son 10 day engagement. of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Brown Tickets are now on sale by remail addressed to Utah State of Brigham City, completed cruit training Aug. 30 at the Ma- Fair, Box FG6, Salt Lake City rine Corps Recruit Depot, San 16, Utah. Diego, Calif. The course included in- Two Diseases Reported The State Health Department's struction in all basic military subIn your office or for dress occasions . . . statistical bulletin for the week jects and infantry weapons. indicated that 26, new of ending Aug. Upon completion training Marines are assigned to a unit most people in Brigham City are worsted with the impecfor further infantry training, or to extremely healthy at this time. one of the many Marine Corps Reported were one case of measles and one strep infection. cable Fashion Park tailoring is a sure-fir- e schools. Prescriptions XI U1 Ini 7 pay-as-you-- go Holiday on Ice Will Feature Mother Goose Dr. D. B. GREEN Democratic Candidate for SENATE Twee-dlede- Featured at BLOCKS this CLEARLITE Brigham Marine Completes Course Firm-finish- MOW AVAILABL! Brigham City, Utah Tuesday, September 6, 1960 PARK VALLEY REPORTS WORSTEDS i ed reflection of good taste. Lighter in weight than ever, yet more durable are these Fresh, raw milk, produced under the most sanitary conditions, avail- able tion. in Drive to our fashionable "Clearlites. State inspected and tested for your protec- gallon containers. dairy and SAVE See the new patterns and colorings at Block's. on your milk bill. 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