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Show r VOL. 6. Id SALINA, UTAH, FRIDAY, lias Announcement among of prize winners the schools of the state dur- ing the Christmas Seal Sale was announced yesterday by James H. Wallis, exetutive secretary of the Utah Public Health Association. The grand prize in the contest was won by the North Sanpete School District. This prize is $750.00 to be a school paid in the employment-o- f nurse. North Sanpete was the only school district in the state to go over the top, selling Christmas 7 Seals to the amount of $944.44, which is 106 per cent of its quota. This school district got away with the big prize last year. The three schools with the highest per capita sales are as follows: Frist 1 prize, $100.00, Manti Junior High School; second prize, $50.00, Wales, Sanpete County; third prize, $25.00, County. Washington Springdale, These prizes are to be paid in playground equipment, platform scales or school lunch outfit. To the three schoolrooms with the highest per capita sales; first prize, set of Crusade platform scales, Woods Cross; second prize, six standard pictures framed, Keatley School, Wasatch County; third prize, set of Modern Health Crusade colored posters, Bear River School. Boy or girl making highest Christmas Seals sale in the state: Frist prize, gold medal, Cora Fuller, Winter Quarters, selling $16.05; second prize, silver medal, Bertha Shand, Manti, selling $15.05; third prize, bronze medal, Stewart Shand, Manti, selling $11.02. Other individual prize winners: Lentz Greenhalgh, Santaquin; Victor Ruesch and Reta Reusch, Springdale, Washington County; Taylor Johnson, 'Bear River City; Raymond Woods Cross; Harold Bloomfield, Gerrard, Lake Point; Oran Whitlock, Mayfield; Marguerite Paskett, Coalville, Utah. Following is the results of the Christmas Seal Sale by counties, cities and school districts, showing i4 Id iDto Seal Sale Sunk A boy, 12 years old, and son of A. II. Christensen of Manti, it is said, was responsible for an automobile accident on the hill coming west from the Highland reservoir last Sunday evening at about 8 oclock. A Ford coupe and a Dodge roadster figured in the mixup and both cars were badly damaged, a wheel from each being torn off and fenders and glass and windshields being shattered when the two cars crashed. Judge Christensen and his two sons were in the Ford and Ed. Jessen, Kirk Keller, Loyal Jensen and Len Munk of Manti and Miss Ladonia Poulson and Marie Rasmussen of Redmond, were the occupants of the Dodge. The impact of the two cars was fierce and both cars were badly damaged, but fortunately the occupants escaped without serious mishap. According to stories told here by the ladies from Redmond, the Dodge was traveling down the hill with Ed Jessen as driver. Only one headlight was burning. The coupe was driven son of Judge by the Christensen, so it is said, and in some manner became confused either by lights or by being inexperienced in driving and failed to turn out. Although, the Dodge, according to parties in that car, was far from the middle of the road, being forced near the ditch on the side, could not avert the collision. Both cars were taken to the doctor for repairs. Gunnison Valley The mills of the Gods grind exceedingly slow might with equal truth be said of the government, but Salina canyon boosters believe that the machinery is at last in motion and that something definite will be done in the near future with regard to the building S. M. Jorgensen, representing of the railroad up Salina canyon. Salina, and other representing other interested factions in the territory, waited upon United States district attorney, Chas. Mr. Morris, at Salt Lake Monday, with the result that suit will be filed as soon as it can be prepared, against the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad to annul the franchise for the r,oad. S. W. Williams, assistis the in Salina this week collecting ant attorney assigned to case, the necessary data for pressing the case. The Salt Lake By . Commial sentative attendance . 'Vi i ''V and President Max Cohen presided in his usual able News. Per Capita Yalnes Slav Bis Gains The Department of Commerce anfor the State of Utah, its preliminary estimate of the value, December 21, 1922, of the principal forms of wealth, the total amounting to $1,535,477,000, as compared with 5786.720.000 in 1912, an increase of 95.2 per cent. Per capita values in- reased from $1,992 to $3,247, or 63.0 per cent. All classes of property increased in value from 1912 to 1922. The estimated value of taxed real property and improvements increased to $620,856,000 or 88.6 per cent; exempt real property of national monuments and Zion National Park) from $46,801,-90- 0 to $174,191,000, or 272.2 per cent; live stock from $39,302,000 to $53,- 355.000, or 35.0 per cent; farm implements and machinery from $4,- 777.000 to $9,493,000, or 98.7 per cent; manufacturing machinery, tool, and implements from $24,491,000 to $50,- 507.000, or 106.2 per cent; and railroads and their equipment from $144,270,000 to $177,314,000, of 22.9 per cent. Privately owned transportation and transmission enterprises, other than railroads, increased n value from $57,964,000 to $101,- 497.000, or 75.1 per cent; and stocks of goods, vehicles other than motor, furniture, and clothing from $139,- 908.000 to $329,989,000, or 135.9 per cent. No comparison is possible for the value of motor vehicles, which was estimated in 1922 at $18,575,000, because no separate estimate was nounces made in 1912. In making these estimates the Department followed in general the methods employed in making the estimates for 1912, though it is believed that in some respects the work in 1922 has been more thorough. It should be borne in mind that the in creases in money value are to a large extent due to the rise in prices which has taken place in recent years, and so far as that is the case they do not Mrs. Mary Nielsen is seriously ill with pleurisy, complicated with other trouble. Miss Lilly Nielsen, who has represent corresponding increases in been working in Salt Lake was called the quantity of wealth. home, arriving here Monday afternoon. A meeting of the program committee of the Literary Society was held The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wednesday evening at the home of Jensen at Redmond was brightened Mrs. June Webb, when a plan was by the arrival of a baby girl the 17th adopted for meetings the next sever. of this month. al months. It was decided to read Richard Carvel" in order to get a Miss Charlotte Gates came home picture of our country during the from Salt Lake Sunday on account of days of the Revolution. At the last poor health and will remain home in- - meeting Mrs. P. C. Scorup was maeje definitely. Miss Gates has been at- - a member. March 5 is the date of the next meeting. tending business college. , Cl The proposed stage line from. Salt Lake to St. George was the chief subject of discussion at the meeting of the Commercial Club Friday evening last. There was a good repre- (ex-lusi- - i No. 39. Rio Grande Salina Canyon Franchise May Be Annuled 0 The Misses Lula Christensen and Lue Shepherd and George Dennison were home over Sunday from WasE. A. Shepherd atch Academy. students home Saturday the brought evening - and A. A. Dennison took them back Monday evening. FEBRUARY 29, 1924. N. S. B. S. Fealnres 1902 NORTH SEVIER HIGH of Junior Prom Surpasses Other Social Events Splendor The 21 with halll. Junior Prom was given Feb. unusual success in the social large happy crowd danced the light fantastic to the enchantA ing strains of Booths orchestra. As the dancers whirled by many balloons of various colors floated in the air, and flashes of Red, White and Blue shown in the light from the paper caps of the dancers. One of the most charming features of the dance was the Grand March. This march was led by the patrons followed by the faculty, American Legion, seniors, juniors, and the other classes in their respective order. The unique and beautiful decorations made one feel like he had been taken to a place entirely beyond all earthly troubles. From a flag pole in the center of the hall floated the Stars and Stripes and below it hung the banner of the junior class. From this pole to the far corners of the hall, Red, White and Blue paper was strung which resembled a May pole all ready to be wound. Large mirrors on each wall the happy smiles of the graceful dancers. From two booths, prettily decorated in patriotic colors, eigth grade boys and girls sold punch and balloons to the many dancers. In the room next to the dancers, ice cream was served by dainty little eigth grade girls. When midnight arrived no one was ready to cease his pleasures so everyone gladly donated a small sum in order that all might enjoy the splendor of the dance two more hours. This is one of the most successful refh-cte- d reporter for the building and operation of a railroad for approximately twenty miles up Salina canyon in Sevier county will be taken as soon as a complaint can be prepared, Charles Three clever little plays, each M. Morris, United States district atbringing out the idea that good Eng- torney said yesterday. S. W. Wiliams, special assistant to lish is necessary and should triumph over poor English, were given by the attorney general, who was assigned to the case at the request of high school students at the Parent-Teach.Association meeting in the Mr. Morris, arrived in Salt Lake yeshigh school last night. Chris Mick-else- terday to take charge of the proceedof Redmond, president of the ings. Coincident with the arrival of Mr. Association, presided, and M. I. Ovi-so- n led in the singing of some rous- Williams, a delegation from Sevier er manner. Messrs H. M. Cushing and J. H. Hornung of the Denver & Rio Grande were present to give the railroads side of the question before the ing community songs, including sevmeeting and showed that it was un- eral designed to boost the use of fair to the road to back such a pro- good English. The senior class play was entitled, position. It was stated that there have been A Case of Les Majesty and was a some signers in Salina to a petition discussion of the various peoples to to the State Utilities Commission whom we are indebted for the Engasking that a stage line be estab- lish language. It depicted a court lished for the purpose of hauling scene and was cleverly staged and passengers, express and freight to well rendered. It occupied about half and from Salt Lake and St. George an hour and was much enjoyed. The and intermediate points. The rail- Spohomore A class' presented The road men stated that as the road Downfall of Bad Speech and was a pays one seventh of the taxes in these most exciting affair in which the counties of Sevier and Sanpete it troops of the Queen of Good English would be unfair to put in such a line met and defeated the Outlaws, sentin competition with them. encing them to a life term of servThe Commercial Club realized the ing Good English. The good queens justice of their statement and pass- courtiers were Courtesy, Refinement, ed resolution asking the Utilities Education, Beauty and Culture, while her scouts were English Grammar, Commission to deny the petition. The matter of the Salina Canyon Deep Thinking, Better Speech and road was discussed and S. M. Jor- Sir Success. The vanquished outlaws Slovenly Speech, Slang, gensen was appointed to represent included the city at Salt Lake Monday as re- Poor Speech, Poor Enunciation and Carelessness. ported in another column. The third play was given by the eighth grade students and though short was very clever. The title was SCHOOL NOTES Tribune gives the following information in regard to the case in Monday mornings edition of the daily. Steps to annul the franchise granted the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad by the government in The House of Good Literature the characters being famous authors. Good Literature was contrasted effectively with that of a poorer class and a worth while lesson effectually taught. Another feature of the Good English celebration, was an interesting talk on the subject by Miss Cardon. Two matters of business were brought up and satisfactorily disposed of. C. Ray Evans explained and discussed the new regulations recently put into effect in regard to sluffing and absenteeism. Carl D. Swenson talked on the question of securing medals for the winners in the public speaking contest to be held in the high school. Winners here will compete at Richfield for the Ashman medal, but it is felt that some recognition should be given by the local , school. Proms ever given. Everyone wa3 entirely satisfied with the splendor and joy of this unusual occasion. , Juniors Present Washington Program The enthusiastic juniors entertained the student Ijody Thursday at 2:30 with a delightful patriotic program. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by the audience. Mr. Anderson, junior adviser, gave an interesting talk on patriotism. lie said patriotism grows as one grows. It begins with love in home, for neighbors, and for school, church, town, state and nation. Mr. Anderson also told of the magnanimous love Washington possessed for his country. The thrde male singers of the class, Doyle Hanson, Kennard Larson and James Ivie assisted by a senior, Gordon Monroe, sang a quartette, Heres to (Continued on page 8) d county, including members of the county commissioners and representatives of the Richfield chamber of commerce, met with Mr. Morris to urge immediate action. The Sevier county commission and the Richfield chamber of commerce have passed resolutions to the effect that the failure of the Denver & Rio Grande Western to take advantage of its franchise is retarding) development of rich coal deposits in Salina canyon. Mr. Morris said last night that at the request of the government he began a year ago to gather data for use in annulment proceedings, but that owing to the press of other business he has been unable to take the necessary action and found it necessary to ask assistance from the office of the attorney general. The railroad laid its tracks up the canyon, but has not operated trains over the lines, and the track has been washed out, Mr. Morris said. At the time the franchise was granted the land belonged to the government. A part of the right of way traverses a forest reserve area. At a meeting with the Sevier county delegation held previous to the conference with Mr. Morris, the state road commission went on record as favoring government action to revoke the railroad franchise. A part of the present Salina canyon road is on the railways roadbed, and it is deemec unfeasible to build a new road oi make extensive improvements until it is certain whether the railroad wil. take advantage of its franchise. Whether impiovements should be made on the Fish lake road at a point near Plateau was also discussed witl the state road commission by the Sevier citizens. The road commission will visit the region in the near future to determine the route to Fish lake which will be selected for inv provement. The following persons were present at the conference held with Mr Morris: S. M. Jorgensen, L. R. Anderson, II. S. Kerr, assistant state engineer; J. F. Peterson, Carl Tuft. W. L. Warner, Henry C. Beal, C. E. Nielsen, Charles Skowgaard, W. I,. Warner and C. J. Sumners. Se-vie- The local Republicans will hold a primary Tuesday evening in the First Ward meeting house to decide the monentous question of who will te endorsed by the local party as candidate for the posi- tion of postmaster to fill the vacancy created by the completion of the term of the present in- cumbent. Mrs. McKenna's term closes May 4th. There are a num ber of aspirants and a large qun-tit- y of good breath is wasted around town these days speculating as to who will be the lucky one. Among the prospective candi- dates are Ed. Peterson, , i June Webb, D. V. Freece, J. Oscar Anderson, Mrs. Hazel Allred, P. C. Scorup, Mrs. Stella Peterson. At Tuesday nights meeting the local partys favorite will be chosen and will be endorsed. Examinations take place in Richfield the 15th of March. MOTORISTS t TO HELP MAKE ROADS SAFE Major A. A. Stewart, of New York City, recently fftrmed what is known as the Argus Association, composed of motoiists all over the country who are willing to take the pledges of the association as to safe driving. These pledges are: always ready for any emergency by keeping my eyeB on the road and my thoughts on what I am 1. To be doing. 2. To particularly watch out for and bridges. always keep my car under perfect control. 4. To keep the brakes and steering gear in good working order. 5. Never to stop or slow down without signaling to the driver of the curves, crossings 3. To :ar behind. 6. Never to take a turn without care and warning to drivers of other cars. 7. Never to cut off another car unless I am positive that there is ample space. 8. Never to stop in a narrow place on the road if by doing so I inconvenience the drivers of other cars. 9. Never to start out from the curb without making sure that the road is clear. 10. To consider the safety and comfort of the other cars occupants as well as my own. 11. Never to try to save a minute or two of time if by so doing I am risking the life of a human being. 12. To obey all the rules of the road as laid down by, law or common Mrs. A. S. Crane was hostess at sense. a pleasant party Friday afternoon 13. If I do not drive my own car, in compliment to Miss M. Tuve, who to require my chauffeur or members is leaving Monday next to locate at of my family to live up to these prin-Mt. Pleasant. Fourteen guests weie lies. present at a delicious luncheon at 14. To be always careful, vigilant, 1:30. couiteous, and thoughtful a gentleman of the highway. Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Carlisle extendMore than 12,000 motorists are stated hospitality to a circle of friends ed to have taken this pledge. at an elaborate party Sunday The program given by the Presbyterian Sunday School scholars in Mrs. Carl S. Nielsen entertained the Chapel Sunday evening was a success in every way. There was a a group of children Sunday last; the splendid attendance and the program occasion being in honor of her son. proved to le very interesting and Karls birthday. Games and refresh- was well rendered. A collection for ments made up a pleasing program. missions was taken. Ci St i ; - A 4 |