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Show TTE DESERET NEWS ' la "Delivered To lbar Home For bnly - 20c a Week ' V i Tht News Is Hoars Ahead Salt Lake CityUtah Tuesday, December 23, 1931! Tax Boost ( Plan Meets Opposition Citizens Appear j In Protest To City Proposal Spearheaded by the tirade-e- f R. Verne McCullough and letters .from Mayor Ab Jenkins and Com- missioner George D. Keyser, opposition practically 95 per cent exto any increase in taxes washear-ing at public todays pressed ' on the proposed Salt Lake Citv budget for 1942. Mr. McCullough, speaking as a Salt Lake property owner who had just paid, over $10,000 in taxes, bitterly assailed the City Commission's proposal to v hike next year's spending 'from $3,808,-20- 8 43 (as recommended bv the citv auditor) to $3,874,794.29. Punctuated frequently by majonty-o- property owners who attended the hearing before the Mr. McCuCitv Commission, unllough's remarks ridiculed for warranted" expenditures He exobvious pressed the conviction that any honest-to-goodnes- William Langton, local realtor standing, presents argument against tax increase to the City Commission during tax hearing today as realty owners look on. Death Comes To Wife Of Church Leader Jaycees Note Bright S. L. Christmas ers!" criticized Mr. McCullough George M. Gadsbv, president and general manager of the Utah Power & Light Company, for adto vising the City Commission raise taxes sufficient to provide for a population of 200,000 people next year. "Mr. Gadsby's company receivreturn on its es an adequate investment based upon rates. If taxes go up, the rates go up. The Public Service Commission watches that. But who is going to protect the small property 'owner against unwarranted tax- Committees To Make Tours Of City On Two Days Mrs. Sonne Dies At Logan From Heart Attack The spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever in Sait Lake if decorated homes are a sample, Marlon Bateman, chairman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce decorating committee, reported today after a preliminary survey. In company with other Junior Chamber of Commerce officials, Mr. Bateman made a tour of the city so as to assign judges for the final inspection tours which - will be- - made Christmas night and Friday evening. Todav judges received their inon hoW to rate the structions various displays of colored lights, and lighted cutouts, festoons trees. Hundreds of homosare beautifully lighted. A trip ahout the city at night fs worth-anyontime, Mr. Bateman said, In addition to receiving a'good response in its Christmas lighting project, the Junior Chamber has nad numerous telephoned congratulations on its sounding of Christmas carols through an amplifying system atop the Walker Bank Building. 'We would like to know how far they can be heard. We have had reports from all parts of the east bench, around the University of Utah and by Ft. Douglas,' Ames K. Bagley, secretary of the Jaycees, said. LOGAN, Dec. 23. Death ear-ltoday parted one of Cacjie v . Mayor Jenkins urged adoption of the auditors budget based on a levy and retention of all moneys in Unappropriated Surplus. KEYSER AGREES Commissioned Keyser admonished: "I think it is a serous mistake in a time like this to raise the is lax. levy. The .United.-Stat- es at war. . .The average small taxllvpayer is finding the cost of v -- , ation." e's It Will Be A Place Of Hospitality Norman Sims and Mrs Lynn Thompson discuss center. for plans civilian-militar- Church Keeps Anniversary Birthday Of Prophet Joseph Smith Honored The Church today observed the annione hundred thirty-sixtversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith, with offices open ap usual and with mixed quartetA: singing in Church buildings at 40 North Main Street and 47 Eas- t- South Temple Streets. The Church founder was tborn h Climb During Week Bank debits for Salt Lake for the week ending Dec. 17 was $27,772,000, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. For the week ending Dec. 10, the- debits were $22,320,000, end-in- g and"S19, 558,000 for the week Center To Be Dec. 23, 1805, inSharon. Windsor County,. Verrpont. He was killed by a mob at Carthage, 111., - June 27, 1844. Church leaders todav. In comlife menting on the prophets and teachings, emphasized his love of the United States Constitution which he held was made under the inspiration of God and would be saved and pre: , Dec. 18, 1940. Hospitality Center survey of needs for a for service rien and civil defense workers in Salt Lake was comCivilian-Militar- See Bl'DGET On Page 17 S. L. Bgnk Debits y A y . pleted today,- Norman Sims announced. the Mr. SimSj president of from San Headquartefs here Civilian-MilitarHospitality AsFrancisco. sociation cf Salt Lake, also anThe survey was completed nounced. that start of Work on Ferdinand A. Bahr of Washby retile center would await the ington, D. C. moval of the Ninth Corps Area See SONNE On Page 17 Under the program, the federal government will pay for the furnishing, renovating and rental of the center. Local groups, including the Sait Lake City and Wake Up America, Get Holland Minded County Commissions, must pay for the maintenance. .Federal funds will come from the Federal Security AdministraOffice of. tion and from the 364 SOUTH STATE Civilian Defense. - The renter will be a meeting COUNCIL OF YOUR LEADERS place for enlisted men. Health activities as well as a recreational facilities will be carried on at DON'T GET IN DEBT . the place. Services now furnished to the soldiers lounge in the Elks BUT Long Terms Extended Club will be expanded, Mr, Sims PAY CASH PAY LESS i said. Other officers of the associBIG SALE ON BEDROOM, BROAD-LOOation are Mrs. Lynn H. Thompson, first vice president; Clarence and CEDAR CHESTS vice presiBamberger, second dent; Mrs. Mary A. Edgeworth,-secretary- ; and Leo Jenson, treasurer. . y Elder Council Woke Up America, Get Holland Minded - - - -- ' ' . JIM HOAGLAND Todays weather has us com-- , pletely baffled. Our barometer says "fair and but it ' has nevpr warmer, BY Emerson radio that ha Complete stock, Th low at Model Shown At Radios rylhing. 14 95 311.93 Irons and Toasttrs Schwinn-Buil- t Bikot Auto Robot . Safety Horat Auto Radios Proctor 3 1 2 2 i J Athe E. Bowen,--o- f of the Twelve, will he State, Salt 402127So.Wost Contor Lako Clty.yw Stroot, 2$7I Washington Bird., Ogdtn S? Jf us. o ' ; consulted ; Utah-Idah- worked very well since we dropped It. The little gadget hanging on the wall which has a man and woman revolving through twin doorways doesnt seem very optimistic. Theyve both gotie inside and slammed the doors. Our new weather almanac and hand book of valuable information says: "Capricornus Goat Knees. Positive, practical, and nervous. persistent and possess strong individuality. Inclined to diseases of the knees and large, joints. Congenial with Leo, Virgo, Cancer,, Scorpio, Saggittarius and Libra. This is a moist sign,' produces rapid growth of pulp, stalk or roots but not much grain." Our large joints hurt, but we-- s dont: know whether that means were a Goat or congenial with Cancer, LeoJ Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Libra. Xfcyway its not doing anything about todays weather story. called for Last years forecast occasional rain or snow and the year before, the forecast, acfor cording our files, called "generally fair and . slightly Warmer." Both forecasts were correct, so we have a long and honorable tradition of accuracy-behin- America is fighting the war to save Christian civilization for all mankind, the Most Rev. Duane G. Hunt, bishop of the Salt Lake Catholic Diocese, told members of the Rotary Club today. Speaking before ithe club's weekly luncheon meeting on the subject, The Message of Christ-maBishop Hunt said that civilization-can be saved "only by -success in the grim, cruel and bloody business of war: Everything that we hold sacred Is at stake in the present; conflict, the speaker warned, Vic- tory for the enemy would destroy the Christian ideals of integrity of the family, fidelity in' the home, rand the equality of s, , women. -- "Into this cause we can throw our energies and" our lives .witn-oreserve and without counting the cost, Bishop We are fighting not- merely to protect our own nation from further attack, but to turn hack the misguided armies that have attacked and overrun other innocent nations. We are fighting to save the Christian civilization for ourselves and all man; kind. ut , - The Splendid Gift Self-wille- - , Gerald F. Gair of 870 Everett Avenue who was involved In an -S accident on Dec. 14. today was-fined S25 by Police Court Judge SB IF Frank E. Moss for reckless, driv- - ing. We Dropped Our Gadget; Now Its Fa ir--n Wanner annual 1 . A telegram received late this afternoon by the Pyper family front the War Department said that corrected rasnalty lists just received show Pi'fvate Joseph D. Pyper Jr. as wounded and " not killetUas earlieFTeporied. "God grantmy impossible wish for Christmas" could have been the prayer of one Salt Lake mother who sat through memorial services Sunday for her boy, reported lost in action in the Padific. the Japs are foo poor a shots. Today; Mivand Mrs. Joseph D. The letter said nothing about 245 at Belmont and family Pyper a home jaunt for convalescence, Avenue are looking- - forward to but said, "Ill probably be sent the most to duty before long. Thing I've of any in the land, for out enjoyed most about the whole of the few brief simple words business is staying in bed in the of a letter from a hospital - in mornings. Honolulu, Came the message from Today, friend who had atJoseph D. Pyper Jr. I am alive tended memorial rites Sunday in and well. the Harvard Ward were calling The letter written Dec. 17 and at the family home to offer conpostmarked Dec. 18, gave hope that the young marine was alive gratulations and best wishes to the Pyper family on the Welfare and would share a 1941 Christof the son and brother, who was mas with a thankful family seemingly recalled from the though separated thousands of dead. miles by water and land. Besides Mr. and MrS. Pyper, Tve been shot up a bit, the the Pyper family is composed of letter read in part, "but Im too Miss Beverly Pyper, Miss Norma tough to kill. . . .Im up - and Jean Pyper and Mrs. Philip around, but still limp a bit. Don't worry mother about me. Strong. .- speaker at the Kiwanis Clubs Christmas luncheon Wednesday noon In the Hotel Utah. His subject will be The Annual Christmas Message. Wednesday's program is under the direction of the clubs, churches and spiritual committee, headed by J. Percy Goddard. Local Kiwanis officers - are . making, plans for a visit by Charles S. Donley, of" Pittsburgh, , Pa., president of Kiwanis International, who will come here Jan. ,5 He is makirtg a nationwide tour, visiting each club district, explaining and suggesting what Kiwanians can do to aid Americas war effort. Members of all Kiwanis Clubs district have in the been invited to attend a lunch-- ! eon in Mr. Donleys honor on Jan. 5, and to meet with him in special conferences during the day, Americas War Cause Is Boy Lost In Action Writes Alls Well Church Leader Will Talk Wednesday HOLLAND FURNITURE !; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Pyper and daughter, Norma Jean, 9, have their mourning turned to rejoicing when they receive a letter from their aon a 4 brother, Joseph D. Pyper Jr., U. S. Marine reported killed in action, (inset) saying he was wounded but convalescing. Elder Bowen Named Speaker That "Hat" With Every Member oi the Family SJ M Judge Assesses Fine Let The Songs Of Joy Ring Forth ed. HOLLAND FURNITURE 364 SOUTH STATE ll -- Tax Hearing Draws Interest Of Property Owners F. Valleys most highly respected Balan couples when Geneva Ballantyne Sonne, 53, wife of Cache Alma Sonne, former Stake president and present of assistant to the Council Twelve, passed away at a local hospital. 'Death was reported from a she heart attack. Although had been ailing for years, the -recent severe illness began but 30 days ago. She. was rushed to the hospital last eevning, and death came at 5:30 o'clock this morning. The passing of Mrs, Sonne thousands brought sorrow to in Cache Talley and Utah. Both their for are .widely known For more Church activities. Sonne than a decade. Elder ' was superintendent of Cache then and Stake Young Men, he became a member of Cache Stake presidency. He succeeded stake Joseph E. Cardon as president, but was 'honorably released from that position in the to last quarterly conference new devote full iime to his Church office that of assistant He to the Council of Twelve. has won the respect of busivice ness associates as executive ' First president of the Logan National Bank. Mps. Sonne's Church activities were confined largely to the Logan Ninth Ward, where she in the worked for many years ' Primary and Relief Society Associations, the Sunday School and the Mutual Improvement Association, She was educated in Logan City schools, and had attended Brigham Young College. Born Sept. 14, 1S88, in Draper, Utah, Mrs. Sonne was a daughter of Richard A. and Mary Stewart Ballantyne. The family moved to Logan in 1000. Mr. and Mrs. Sonne were married May 16, 1912, in Logan Temple. 'The family residence is at 491 North' Main. At yte time of Mrs. Sonnes death, two sons, Alma Jr. and business s man could run the government. tax. of a inlevy and still find wavs to crease employes salaries and provide for defense. DEMANDS RETRENCHMENT ex"Its time we curtailed local the penditures, and that goes for"It's county, too," he shouted., time we put local government on an emergency basis so we ran get in and help Unde Sam us. lick these forces opposing you Let ma tell are public office holders,, public servants and ( not public spend- the iutl mad perfect by natui lot vry burning Thr is no iul at any price! bttr ndl CITIZENS Coal Company Dial Therefore, having bur scientific Instruments and asked several office visitors for their opinions we are ready to make the- following forecast you follow it at your own, risk. Generally (censored), becoming (censored) tomorrow." 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