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Show V If VOL. 6. SALINA, UTAH, FRIDAY, Gunnison Valley Sugar Co. Figures In Reorganization 7 7M,, u.7,7; " "J rs and the members present, after the plan had been proposed, greeted the proposition solidly, believing it would result in placing the company on a footing equal to any in the western country. All the assets of the Gunnison Valley Sugar company are now owned by the Gunnison Sugar company, and all debts and obligations of the old company will be assumed by the new company on the terms of the accepted. In a letter which has been mailed to all stockholders the company announces that of the 100,00 shares of preferred stock of the Gunnison Sushares have gar company, 54,354 been issued and delivered to the Gunnison Sugar company to be exchanged, share for share at par, for the present outstanding preferreed stock 5 of that company, the remaining shares of preferred stock having been issued and delivered to the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company in exchange for promissory notes of the Gunnison Valley Sugar company held and owned by the Wrigley company, for the principal sum of with accrued interest of or a total of $456,455. The 75,000 shares of common stock of the Gunnison Sugar company, the letter further states, have been issued and delivered to the Gunnison Valley Sugar company, to be exhanged for share for share at par, for the present outstanding common stock of that company. The announcement of the reorganization of the company, with the fins condiancial matters in tion, added to the fact that the beet growers of this section are geeting squarely back of the big industry, speaks volumes for the Great Gunnison Valley and every booster in this section is greeting the action of the company officials as one ofthe most important since the sugar company started operations here. With the million dollar factory and with the assurance of approximately 6000 acres of beeets to be planted, the future of the valley is not problematical, but its success from a financial standpoint is now assured. i j 45,-04- $431,-218.5- 0, $25,-326.4- 1, first-clas- blue-blood- ( I I'M Sinned Id Salina rubThe initial step to banish bish, disease breeding manure piles, tine cans and all unsightly things that tend to dertcat from the beauty of the city, was taken last Monday when the students from the schools banded themselves together and put in a big day. Not alone was the work confined to the grounds at the school and city park, but a bevy of ambitious girls applied themselves to the interior rearranging and cleansing of the interior of the school building and for their efforts won the plaudits of the faculty and students. A big crowd of boys workers went after the grounds at tbe City park and when the job was completed the grounds had the appearance of a brand new park and all rubbish and dirt and debris had been removed. While the young men were employed at their task, a bevy of girls were busy at the school building. The rest room now has clean and tidy curtains, dust is only known by its absence and new couches have been provided and other conveniences have been made, which now, makes the place more attractive. While the work of cleaning was being waged by the boys and girls in the rooms and at the park, the senior girls were busily engaged in arranging a splendid luncheon and when the whistle blew announcig luncheon, everybody was ready to do justice to the real feed prepared by the girls. When the final touches had been made early in the afternoon, though tired, a rest was given by the seniors and juniors locking in a' fast game of baseball against the faculty. The factulty were victors in the contest. f Alt -- ns.. Redeem Bonus Stock ' When the question of trans-Icrrin- g the assets of the old company lo the new one was brought up, there was not a dissenting vote first-clas- IIP Is 45. shares. A manu-acture- No. Sugar Company Will On the Trail , reorganization of the Gunnison Valley Sugar company was effected at a special meeting of the board of directors at Salt Lake City last Monday, by which the business and assets of the old company were taken over by the Gunnison Sugar company. The Wrigley Chewing Gum company interests added a half million dollars capital, and with this increased strength and the fact of the added support the factory is getting, s together with the reputation with all the beet growers, and jobbers, the company will gain strength and prestige as never before. The William Wrigley, Jr., Co., known as the largest chewing gum manufacturing concern in the entire world, has added, it was stated at the meeting, about $500,000 additional capital to the new company. This additional capital will place the company on an extremely sound foundation and with the increased acreage shown each year by beet growers within the district covered by the factory, there is every assurance of early dividends to the stockholders. Another important action taken at the meeting was the declaration that the stockholders of the old company, the Gunnison Valley Sugar company, both common and preferred, would receive stock in the new company, share for share, for stock in the old organization. There were but few changes in the selection of officers and directors of the company and the directorate for the new organization is Wm. Wrigley, Jr., Chicago; J. C. Cox, treasurer of the Wm. Wrigley, Jr., company, Chicago; W. Harvey Ross and R. T. Harris of Salt Lake, and I. D. Voorhees, Manti. The officers chosen at the Monday meeting were: W. Harvey Ross, president; I. 'D. VoorR. T. Harris, hees, treasurer; M. M. Glenn, secretary and assistant treasurer. Judge Joshua Greenwood will act as attorney for the company. At the Monday meeting of the stockholders there were present and represented, 73,321 shares of common stock out of a total of common stock issued of 75,000 shares, and 49,253 shares of preferred, out of 51,354 APRIL 11, 1924. Forest Protection Week which has been observed in this region now for three consecutive years will be again nationally observed in response to a proclamation just issued by President Coolidge calling upon the citizens of our country to unite in its observance during the week, April 21 to 27. Its object is to check the tremendous losses occurring throughout the country in consequence of forest fires started through human carelessness and lack of prudence. The week will be largely observed throughout the entire intermountain region by schools, Boy Scout organizations, and others to whom the National Forests have a strong appeal. It is indeed wise that we should so observe this week for although a large part of the mountainous of this region are not subject to the extreme hazards as the forests farther north and west, nevertheless tremendous value are locked up in them 38 billion feet of timber, grazing for 450,000 cattle and horses and 2,750,000 sheep, while forest watersheds frunish irrigation to some acres whose crops are worth 300 million dollars a year. Under these circumstances the preservation of our mountain lands forested and unforested from fire and misuse is a matter of paramount importance. 1 Lius El Decree for Gravel Notwithstanding every influence has been brought to bear to convince the state road commission that hard surface roads arc most desired and the most logical for Sevier county, particularly between Salina and Richfield, that august body has not been persuaded as yet to meet the requests of the taxpayers in the county. Joseph Peterson, Abe Hansen and Carl Tuft, the county commissions, spent several days at the eapitol city this week. The visit was primarily to insist that cement be used instead of "gravel in connecting Salina and Richfield highway that has already been built with hard surface. Members of the road commission, however, explained that the commission would stand by its former decision in reference to the project, that the road be of gravel surface. The road commission expressed the opinion that it is not good practice in boggy country to lay concrete the year that the subgrade is thrown up. It was further pointed out that the gravel will make an tfxcellenet bed for a concrete road when traffic needs merit such construction, and that little additional work or expense will be necessary to prepare the roadbed. A delegation from Vermilion, Sigurd, Venice and Glenwood also meet with the state road commission and urged that the proposed Richfield-Salin- a road be built through Sigurd, in accordance with the old alignment. In order to straighten the road it is now proposed to construct it in a southwesterly' direction adjacent to the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad from just north of Vermilion to a point west of Venice, and not touch the towns which have protested the contemplated routing. After several hours parleying the road commission promised to make a trip to the county and thoroughly go over the road and it was promised that construction would be undertaken before the heavy beet traffic began this coming fall. CIoids Class 11 for-ees- ts Back From Salt Lake April IS has been named as the date for the presentation of the opera H. M. S Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved a Sailor, by the chorus class of the high school. The opera is in two acts and is filled with comedy stunts and altogether promises to be one of ,th.e best put on locally this season. Those taking part have been drilled regularly and next Friday will be prepared to please a particular The dramatis personae is audience. as follows: The Rt. Hon. Kir Joseph Potter, K. C. B, James Ivie; Capt. Coeroran, the Kennard Larsen; Ralp Rackstraw, C. Ray Evans, principal of North Sevier high school, and M. I. Oveson, principal of the Salina public schools . spent several days at Salt Lake City.. They attended the principals convention which was in sion Friday and Saturday and both report splendid meetinsg. With the reorganization of the sugar company, now known as the Gunnison Sugar company, and with the financial condition placed on a higher standard than ever before, beet growers in this district are wearing the everlasting smile and are jublilating over the future of the big industry in the Gunnison Valley. Not alone are the growers happy over the thought of the strong financial condition the company now has, but they are rejoicing over the announcement from the offices at Salt Lake City that the growers, who received preferred stock on the Gunnison Valley Sugar company as payment for the bonus of $1.00 per ton for the 9 9! deliveries of beets, will receive cash for their stock. At the starting of the factory and when financial, conditions were stringent, the management was obliged to make the bonus payment in preferred stock. Now the company officials come forward and announce to the growers: We will pay you back $10.00 a share, cash, for your stock. This situation was made possible by the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. company, the controlling factors in the sugar company, and was made public at the special meeting held at the eapitol city Monday of this week. Gorden Monroe; Dick Deadeye, Doyle Hanson; Bill Bobstay, Angus McDonald; Bob Begket, Fred Mickelson; Tom Tucker, Erlin Jensen; Sergeant of Marines, Leland Cerfew; Josephine, Fay Burn; Hebe, Ruth Scorup; Little Buttercup, foosena Johnson. Dante Proves The Wrigley company, in its desire to show its confidence in the future of the Gunnison Sugar company, and of this week with the idea of extending to the Wednesday evening there were roars and roars, and the companys beet growers all possible populace, thinking that the denizens assistance and cooperation, is buying of the African jungles had broken the preferred stock as an additional loose, went forth to investigate. Un- investment to add to its already large armed and fearless of injury hundreds interests in the sugar company. The sought the Salina opera house from action, too, shows added faith in the whence the roars came and lo and valley and there is every reason to behold it was the Salina Lions club believe that the million dollar inmembers. This bunch of boosters had dustry now operating here will explanned the first dance of the club pand and eventually be one of the since the organization some two largest operating in Southern Utah. weeks ago. The netire den of Sa- , Beet growers, who hold the comlina Lions was early on the ground panys preferred stock, which was and never has the city witnessed a given as payment for the beet bonus more successful and enjoyable affair. may either deposit their certificates Not alone were the Salina Lions with the local banks, with instrucliberated, but some fifteen members tions to forward it to the sugar comfrom the Gunnison club, accompanied pany, or they may forward the cerby their wives and lady friends, were tificates direct to the main, office. released from their lair at Gunnison, In either cae, said one of the officials, and joined in adding enthusiasm and it is important that the owners of the certificates success to the initial dance. properly endorse With strains of sweet music and them and have the endorsements with the spirit as only found in Lions properly witnessed. In a letter that has just been mailpredominating, the visiting members, to the beet growers who accepted ed with other a had together guests the preferred stock for the payment real time. of the bonus for the 1919 beet deA quaret furnished several selections and repeated encores kept the liveries, Secretary Harris of the comThe Wm. Wrigley, Jr. singrs beusy for several minutes. The pany says: Gunnison Lions, appreciating the ef- company has generously offered and forts of their brother Lions of Sa- proposed to purchase for cash, and at The $10 per share, so much of the Gunlina, gave the Lions Roar. Kalina Lions came back with the same nison Valley Sugar company's presalutation amid the applause of the ferred stock as was issued to beet immense crowd. growers in 1920 as payment for the The dance was a crowned success voluntary bonus of $1 per ton on deand the several committees having liveries of beets during the season of the affair in charge are to be com- 1919. The Wrigley company has remended in the hgihest terms. quested us to communicate this offer to the owners of such stock and in purchasing the bonus stock of such stockholders as may choose to accept the proposition. In doing this the Wrigley company, the largest stockholder in the Gunnison Sugar company, is actuated by its confidence in the future of the enterprise and its desire to. cooperate with the management of the company in reLafay Gledhill of Vermilion, one taining the support and confidence of of the most highly respected citizens the beet growers. The offer, it is of that place, died Tuesday afternoon understood, is limited to the stock from wounds he suffered from an which was issued for the voluntary accident that happened Monday af- bonus as above stated. ternoon, says the Reaper. At about 3:30 oclock Monday afternoon Mr. Parent-Teacher- s Meeting Gledhill was driving out of his yard Parent-Teachewith his team hitched to a hayrack The meeting held to haul in a load of hay. One of the at the Kocial hall last Fiiday evehorses, a young animal, suddenly be- ning was well attended and the excame frightened and the team start- ercises highly enjoyed. The main ed running, throwing the wagon features of physical education, given against a telephone pole. Mr. Gled- under the supervision of Miss Van hill was thrown out of the hayrack Johnstone, was- entertaining. and fell so unluckily in front and from each class in the hind wheels of the wagon went school work went through regular exover his body, causing a fracture of ercises, the one big feature being the shoulder and of several ribs, the dancing. Several musical numbers bones piercing the lungs. The in- were supplied, those taking part bejured man was taken to the house ing Misses Rosena and Esther Johnand Dr. T .R. Gledhill, his brother, son, Kennard Larson, Doyle Hansen, was called immediately to give med- G. M. Wright. Mrs. Mary Olsen of ical assist ace. But the physicians Redmond, gave an address, tiffing as art was of no avail, the injuries were her subject, l'lay for Young ChilMr. Moody also gave a talk fatal, and Mr. Gledhill died Tuesday dren. afternoon, saidly mourned by his wife on Play. and five children, two boys and three girls of the ages fiorn three to seven- Addresses Seniors teen years. Other survivors are the Prof. T. A. Beal of tbe University parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gled- of Utah, gave an interesting talk to hill of Richfield, three brothers, Dr. the senior class of the North Sevier T. R. of Richfield, Aldon of Vermilion high school. Prof. Beal used as his and Fred of McCorniek, and two subject On to College, and at a later session talked to the faculty sisters, Mrs. Ida Christensen of and Mrs. Millie Nebeker of and student body on Summer Kalt Lake City. Prof. Beal was well reSchool. No definite arrangements for fun- ceived and his lectures were well eral services have been made as yet. Veriilion Cilia rs 1 Anal Hold Deal The Southern Utah Presbyterial which met in annual session at Manti Thursday of last week, proved a wonderful meeting and the reports from the various officers for the past year showed the society in splendid condition. Delegates were present from Gunnison, Manti, Salina, Mt. Pleasant and Delta and througnout the sessions the spirit of enthusiasm wa3 manifest. The morning session, opening at ten oclock, comprised meetings of the executive officers. Devotionals were in charge of Miss Jennie Work of Manti, the subject being Increase In Power, and Prayer Service for Home and Foreign Missionaries, by Mrs. O. F. Wall of Mt. Pleasant. At the noon intermission the visiting delegates were the guests at a luncheon given by the Manti members. The afternoon meeting was opened with singing and during the period of the meeting Miss Josephine Bundy of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. T. M. Keusseff, Mt. Pleasant, Miss Jennie Work, Manti, Miss Josie Curtis, Gunnison, Miss Eva Grace Lee and Mrs. D. II. Duckering of Mt. Pleasant, took active parts in the discussions of the various subjects on the program. Mrs. Rawlins Cadwallader, president of the Occidental district of foreign board of mission, led in an interesting discussion of the budget plan and missionary plan in general. Taking active part in the evening session were Mrs. Keusseff, Miss Mary MeCallum of Salina and Mrs. Cadwallader. A tribute to the .memory of the late Mrs. Matilda Martin of Manti was read and engrossed on Mrs. the minutes of the meeting. Martin was the widow of Drr G. W. Martin and organizer of the Womens Missionary societies in Utah. The following officers were elected at the session to serve for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. O. F. Wall of Mt. Mrs. L. F. Pleasant; Becker of Manti and Miss Josephine Bundy of Mt. Plehsant; treasurer, Miss Josie Curtis of Gunnison; corresponding secretary, Miss Eva Grace Lee of Mt. Pleasant; recording secretary, Miss Mary MeCallum of Salina; secretary of overseas hospitals, Mrs. A. Crane of Mt. Pleasant; secretary of literature, Mrs. II. W. Cherry of Gunnison; secretary of young peoples and childrens work, Mrs. D. H. Duckering of Mt Pleasant, assisted by Mrs. ra Overfeit of Gunnison; secretary of stewardship. Miss Josephine Bundy; secretary of t, missionary education, Miss A. Richfield; secretary of freed-meMrs. S. Wurnz of Manti. ts, Bor-quis- n, Beautify Streets , The committee from the street department of the city, has won the everlasting gratitude and praise from the citizens through the splendid efforts in improving the streets of the city. Teams and scrapers have been used extensively on all the streets in the city and all the thoroughfares now have the appearance of |