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Show THI i Ptfi Tw "flic Sun-Qd.vo- ca.ta imu( avnn mumm tt rn CARSON COUNTY PUBUSHINO COMPANY Ml MWtMfU, COVIIUU, Ml Hntertd tt tli part artlot tt Price, Utth, tt see end clast nutter under tct trf March 3, 1879. Subeetiptkm rate 14.00 yearly tn Utah; (3.00 yearly or U N.A D V C A T I. PKiCI, COUNTYS CAR POPULATION HIGHER Residents of Carbon County have gone in for automobile buying in a big way in the last two or three years, the figures show. As a result, there are more smart-look-cars to be seen on the local streets new ing and roads and fewer of the old vintage UTAH ' Tlivnrfiy, DitwAif II, IM4 HERE, KID MICH! models. Also noted, as another effect of the a small portion of the surge, buying only Hal VLcKNicirr, PibMkr local now without cars. The are population Alik Ecni, Jt., Hew Editor trend in many families, in fact, has been to-- 1 Jcssn Holdawat, Society ward two-cownership. Vbu Nickas, 0 ffioe-- trevku ion The details are reported in a nationwide COMPOSING ROOM STAFF market study, published by the Standard Kan Chistnmn Paul Houiwat Rate and Data Service. Dan Stockbuhcct lz Rot Mcwoan It shows that Carbon Countys auto Watn DJMICK Gurrm Mamsxy is bigger today than it has ever population Dick J.lAcKNiaiT Paul Maouj been. As of the beginning of this year, there) were 131 cars locally for every 100 families. CORRESPONDENTS This was a larger ratio than was noted THELMA BALDWIN Hiawatha BARBARA CALLS Kenilworth in most parts of the United States, 121 cars) LOUISE DYCHES Clear Creek per 100 families. HELEN HOUGHTON Cattle Gate The steady rise in car ownership re- FRANCY LEROY g in the UnitHuntington fleets the economic THELMA PIERCE WeUiinrfon ed States during the few years. Inpast SELMA ROWLEY Spring Olen comes have gone up for most people and, therefore, their ability to spend more money HATIONAt EDITORIAL for cars. The growing number of two-ca- r families AScQTIjgjNp is credited by the industry with having contributed in no small measure to the record-- 1 breaking volume of sales. The Automobile Manufacturers Asso- aiASSlAIE PiUtS ASSOCIAIIOPT ciation notes that about one out of every six families in the has more than one WHITE CANE A SYMBOL OF CAUTION car. The number country of such families has doubl-- 1 A white walking stick or cane is the ed in the last nine years. Much of the increase has been due to legal badge for the protection of persons who try to get behind the wholly or partially blind. When you see one, the use extraordinary care to avoid accident. wheel of a car the moment they reach the) That paragraph i3 printed in the Utah driver-licens- e age. Motorists handbook and should be familiar In Carbon County, almost 31 per cent) to everyone who has read the book in prep- of the families now have more than one car, aration for driver license examination. the report shows. If many drivers have read this they Hopes that car operators would get a have not remembered, according to some tax break next year as a result of the plan Price residents who must resort to the pro- to cut excise taxes on various items, receivtection a white cane is supposed to afford. ed a jolt recently when Treasury Secretary Many drivers pay no attention to a Douglas Dillon indicated that it wouldnt be white cane and continue on their course as possible. y if they have the privilege of He pointed out that taxes on gasoline, over pedestrians in all instances. In some oil, tires and the like are earmarked to pay cases they have, but never when the pedes-trai- n for the National Highway Program, which is carrying a white cane. It is hard to still has a number of years to run. Spring Glen News Briefs Reported believe that a motorist is in such a hurry Dinner guests Tuesday at the day School class was held and that he cannot stop to allow a blind person e igoodies enjoyed and home of Mr. and Mrs. Dulan gifts to cross the thoroughfare. Also, it is hard mussen were her Ruben, by the following: Eobby brothers, would winders the if what happen to believe that there are those who do not Manti and Tommy Tuck- - Kilgore, Linda Nielson, Dave Row-lefederal governments huge welfare state know what a white cane represents. er of SalesStanley Snow, Jackie Cunnspending programs could be voted on by the Th Not only is this mentioned in the drivRebecca Rigby, Terry ingham, of Christmas party and if an accurate price tag, to be er handbook, but there is a Utah statute people Rowley, Beth Snow and Darrel paid in taxes, was attached to each of them. day morning. A luncheon was serv- - Motes. Special 'guests were Joan which is intended to protect the blind perA hint as to the possible result IS found ed on beautifully decorated tables Snow and Selma Rowley. son who ventures to cross a street. All drivers therefore are cautioned to in state and local referendum measures, and the ladies enjoyed the program Gary Snyder of Salt Lake City is home to spend the holidays with heed this distinguishing mark carried by which the taxpaying public can vote on. presented. home to spend his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer those who must depend upon the thought- The general tendency has been to turn theJerry Merkley ishis with family. Jer- Snyder. holidays fulness of others to make their way from thumbs down on the majority of the spendMr. and Mrs. Ed Simms and is a student at USU at Logan. ry in to schemes and that demand, effect, ing place to place. A Christmas party for the Sun family drove to Salt Lake City government live within its income. In some Remember, when you see a person carrying a white cane, use extraordinary care to areas, what amount to taxpayer revolts have occurred. avoid accident. are most of the people The people h In a recent period, the perfectly willing to pay for every governAmerican Medical Association Education mental necessity. But, when they can speak and Research Foundation made 28 tobacco through the ballot, they express a dim view One day soon,i commitof frills and research grants. Total first-yea- r ments are $1,041,804, with a potential total one hopes, this attitude will find its reflec- tion in Congress. of $2.5 million over a five-yespan. ouMde ttete. A GAMEY STORY A Londoner spoke up saying, "In England we play a game called rugby, in which there Is a lot of shin kicking." "Well," said the American, "we play It over here too, but we call it bridge." 1 I TOO BAD LADY A motorist was stopped for a minor traffic violation. "All right. Madam," said the officer, "lets see j our license." The lady showed her license, and the officer noticed that It was conditional, stipulating that its owner had to wear glassea when driving. "I'm gonna give you a ticket," the officer said, "because you were driving without your glasses." The lady grew Indignant "Wait a minute," she cautioned. T have contacts. I . . ." "Listen, lady," the cop lnterupt-e- d "1 don't care who you know!" ss SEMPLE SOLUTION A realtor was showing a lady a modem new home, with a swimming pool that came halfway Into the living room. couldn't a But," she said, burglar swim under the water and come up Inside the house?" Thats no broblem, lady," said the realtor. "Just sell your watchdog and get a shark." ar C I f I well-bein- . I teen-ager- s, SS ODD CUSTOM How odd that a guy will propose to a gal under a light he wouldnt think of choosing a suit by. ss HIRED QUICKLY A housewife was interviewing an applicant for a job on her household staff. Do yau know how to serve company?" she ask- f right-of-wa- Ras-On- y, to spend the weekend with their son Vincent and family and to visit with Mrs. Eddie Simms and children, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simmons and with her mother, Mira Robertson. Lester Blackham is a patient at the Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Blackham is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Verona Balle at Kearns. Marye Rowley, a student at BYU, is home to spend the holidays with her family. ed. "Yes, maam; both ways," was the reply. "Just what do you mean by both ways?" Sos theyll come back and sos they wont. ss ELOQUENT JUDGE A lady speeder brought Into court was being given a sermon on the perils of reckless driving. Growing impatient, she said, "My, aren't you the eloguent one! Ill bet you can recite the Gettysburg Adddress by heart. "Youre absolutely right, lady," Christians make up the largest said the judge. I now hereby religious group in the world, re- fine you four score and seven ports World Book Encyclopedia. five-mont- non-essentia- ls. ar wenty Years Ago Construction of new homes in the post-wperiod appears to be topmost in the minds of many people in this section, according to the report of a survey conducted here recently by students of Carbon junior college. Eighty-si- x families were contacted, representing three hundred and seventy-tw- o ar of persons, a cross-sectio- n families in every class of life which represented the miners, business people and those engaged in professional fields. 20 Advantages that may be derived from the proposed location of a synthetic liquid fuel plant in Utah the only one having been proposed here being located between Price and Helper, assure that suggestion of careful attention by the Bureau of Mines when that department makes a checkup for definite action. Congressman Walter K. Granger has been advised by Harold Ickes, secretary of the interior. - 20 Petitions to the court requesting a recount of ballots on the recent gubernatorial election were expected to be filed this week, possibly Wednesday or Thursday, according to reports from Salt Lake City. Die checkup involves votes in the governor race which was brought to a close with a report giving Governor Herbert B. Maw a majority over Mayor Bracken J. Lee of Price amounting to 1,066 votes. -2-0- d Recently organized and the "Teen Klub" canteen will bold Its grand opening on Saturday. January 8, in the building formerly occupied by the Allen and Garda company. The building has been cleaned, and painted by many of the boy and girls who are enthusiastic about the opening of udh a place of entertainment. newly-name- Operation of the affairs of Price city during 1945 will be approximately in the amount of $318,000, according to the annual budget reviewed and approved by the city council. The budget does not call for any revenue to the city coffers from direct taxation. -2-0- Filing of a written pleading Is being made with the state supreme court today by City Judge S. J. Sweetring in the suit which involves Dr. Francis W. Kirkham, alleged author of the Morals and the Mayor pamphlet which stirred up considerable dander during the recent election campaign, a filing in the form of a demur- Announcement was made Tuesthat local officials of the federal emergency relief administration are anxious to inaugurate hot lunch programs at all schools in the county where such a program is needed. The FE.R.A. Is prepared to furnish the necessary labor for the projects, and also will be able to provide some surday plus food commodities including fresh meat. It would be necessary assofor clubs, Parent-Teacher ciations or other organizations to furnish the remainder of the food needed. -3- 0- It will cost $196,599 to operate Price city next year, according to the tentative budget adopted by er. the city council at a special meet20 Filed Thursday of last week, ing Friday. Die 1935 schedule of 4 election contest petitions in be- expenditures was reduced by with in this comparison years of half Mayor J. Bracken Lee of budget of $217,153.14. Price, Republican gubernatorial -3- 0candidate at the recent election, Ten new beds were received at seeks to recheck in seven counties the Price city hospital Wednesof the state, alleging that the day and were Immediately placed official vote canvasses contain er- into service. Die hospital now has rors that should give the Carbon 36 beds. According to Murray Mahospital superintendent, new county candidate a large lead if this, dressers and bedside stands have corrected. also been ordered and are expected in the near future. Before the arrival of the new beds, it was Thirty Years Ago to use a number of cots Five service stations in Carbon necessary to accommodate patients. county are affected by the recent 30 purchase of the Independent Gas Approximately 880 children of and Oil Company by the Sinclair families on relief attended the Refining company of New York, at according to an announcement by Christmas parties sponsored ScoBeimont Richards, local manager Price, Helper, Welington. of the former Independent Gas field and Spring Canyon Monday by the Carbon emergency relief and Oil administration. In addition to this 30 number, gifts were delivered to a as been 6 selected has January to the date for the rabbit hunt large number of children who be sponsored by the Price Lodge were unable to be present because No. 1550, Elks. AH those of illness or quarantine. It Is eswishirg to participate, regardless timated that altogether LOGO of whether they are Elks, are and girls of needy families requested to register at the Elks boys received gifts. Hail Sunday at 2 pm $20,-55- Good Taste, Too, Has its Champion: Blldneiscr ...the beer that proudly prints its ingredients right on the label. Do you know of any other beer with such a label? ANMtusaumcH, hc it tous wak ID anokb |