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Show TAX LEVIES SET County. Commissioners C. E. Freer, Mark S, Johnson and Will Killpack met iqp the regular session of that body .Wednesday, the chief business of which wax the fixing of the levies for this year's taxes. Aside from this they spent a very busy day Interviewing committees on various matters. The levies as tentatively set, pending approval by the State Tax Commission, are given here along with the 19:i 9 levies. It will be noted that the County ochoul levy Is to be Increased from 10.5 to 12.5 mills. This extra two mills was placed in the budget to take care of the rebuilding of the Fillmore School,-whicwas destroyed by fire last Spring. Of the 7.3 mills placed in the budget for State and State Schools, .9 of a mill goes to the State General Fund and 0.25 mills to the various school funds. With the reduction of .75 of a mill in the tax for State ind State Schools, the Comissioners reduced their levies enough to absorb the 2 mill increase for County Schools. The total State and County levy will again be 27 mills. Fillmore City has inci eased their levy from 10 to 12 mills, however, so that the tax in Fillmore City property will be 39 mills this year as compared w.ith 37 for 1939. Delta, Sciplo. Meadow and have not el reported on their levies for this year. The special levies will remain the same, that is 2.0 mills on all range horses and rattle, for extermination of predatory animals; 5.0 mills on all sheep for the same purpose; 3.0 mills on all cattle otherwise assessed for Tuberculosis and Hangs Disease control fund; 1.5 on all range cattle, for the same oarpos. GUAR1XSMEN TRAINING IN WASH. NATIONAL The several car Union Pacific train from which National Guardsmen Heaver and Fillmore hoarded here early Sunday caused no little excitement. The trucks and other heavy equipment from both batteries were loaded Saturday, the men themselves started boarding the train about six Sunday morning. Scores of relatives and friends were on band to see the boys off for their three week's encampment in the Stale oT Washington. The Guard tiain was scheduled l arrive In Washington Tuesday, but so far as we are abl-Mlearn, none o the relatives has received definite wid yet. According to the Salt Duke papers the men wete to he taught how to stop u German Blitzkrieg Thursday. Captain Huntsman. I.b'ut, Hone and Meat. P. 11011 were accompanied by the following enlisted inrn: First Sergeant: Freeman How ley; Technical Sgt., Mervln Trimble; .Staff Sgls: Clayton Heatiregard, Vnylon Huntsman, Don Reay; Sgts: Alma Iverson, f'd'onai d Coulter. Grant A. Seeley. Heed Warner; Corporals: Illair llrunson, Frank Wade, Dttutie Warner; Privates First Class: Dewey llartholomew, Vernon Jliirtho. Golden llrunson, Theron Inmow, ltrunsnii. Joe Hare, Eugene Higgins, Muddy Huff, Hubert Martin, Darrel Snyder, Gant Whatcott; Privates: Claudio Aldrich, Duane Hat tholomow Dance Hrunson, C.rovt r Carling, Donald Day, Melvin Edwards, Husxell Jack-son- . II a lie! t , Don Iverson, Dayton Martel Johnson. Grant Hosier, Hoy Melville, Donald Payne. Kent Hushton. Wayne Thornton. Farrell Warner and Don Whitaker. o Miss Carol Partridge Is Bankhead - Jones Farm Tenant PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED AT FAIR Program to Operate i County IN DESERET AUG. IOST ELECTS LEGION OFFICERS SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYS DRIVERS BUS 29-3- 1 Post No. 61 of the American Peg-Ioheld their annual election last Thursday evening, reelecting practically all the same officers. Those who will serve for the next year are: H. N. Day, Commander Arnell Jackson, First Vice Commander Wells P. Sta. b y, Second Vice Commander J. H. Wood, Adjutant Eugene Ashby, Chaplain llebor J. Mitchell, Seigeant-at-- a rms E. V. Wilson. Exec. Committee Member were The following delegates elected to the State Convention at Ogden next week: H. N'. Day, IP D. Johns, E. V. Wilson, Holier J. Mitchell; alternates: J. It. Wood, Ar nell Jackson, Wells P. Starley, Arthur Burton. K A N O S II County has been named Despite all Ibe summer sink for by Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. 'll fanning people o 'lie County, in Wallace as one of the counties Hi s piogram and plans for the Mlll-i- ' Jones Farm Tenant Purchase pro-tilll County Fair and Alfalfa Seed state in w hicli the Bankhead-gruD.,vs Celebration in Ds ret, August will operate this year. 311. i 31, moves op with evt r Doans will he made available to Volatile cr woikeis al. osing qualified tenant fanners, shai'cerop- - hive turned out to help woik on the pers, and farm lahoiers wilh which fair grounds. w to purchase their own farms. Many uir horse si ills have I" en adde to those already there to The loans are made tor a period in "uimod.iU1 'lie abundant number of 40 years at three percent interest. of rate horses preparing to compete Although only a lihiiicd number for the 1; rge prizes for the three ' of loans will he made in Millard days, amounting to ever 1 1 300. New County this year, all tenants, share- pens for the display of hogs, sheep croppers and farm laborers may and other livestick have been built ami additional make application. space and exhibit A county advisory committee lias stands liuve been arranged to tuke been selected to assist the chosen care of evtry mod. An educational with the selection of program centered applicants farms to he purchased. Serving on about the growing, harvesting, and this committee are WalJo Robins, marketing of alfalfa seed and the Maurice Lambert and Herman W. problems incident therein Is being Stuck!. arranged for the morning of the secSelections from among' applicants ond and third days of the celebratwill be made on the basis of characion, with such leaders as Director ter, farming ability and experience. It. It. Walker, Dr. Evans, Dr, Isroal-soA high standard Dr. Riehaids, Professor Sorenof farming ability is a basic requirement for applicants. son and others Horn the Agricultural It is preferred that they be men un- Experiment Station in Logan, taking der middle age, with families, who part. A' contest to determine the queen have had extensive farming experience. They mu'", own their livestock of Millard County is a part of the and equipment. program. To furnish addition a I The Farm Tenant Purchase Pro- thrills between the races and for a gram is one of the weapons which complete night show the C. C. Me the Department of Agriculture Is Diamond Attractions have been using to combat the growing pro- booked., This show is the biggest blem of farm tenancy. Administered and most complete to operate In a by the Farm Security Administra- Southern Utah town. A troup of tion, farmers who receive loans are over 400 acrobats, dare dpvlls and assisted by this agency with the Circus Performers will thrill the building of adequate farm ami home crowds from tli'dr trapeze a hundred plans which largely insures the re- feet in the air. High divers, dog payment of loans. Only farms with- and pony show, complete Circus in Millard County may be purchased show, clown and novelty ads are by the farmers. just a part of the entertainment for To prevent land speculation, sev- Hus year's celebratl tn. have been devised eral safeguard Large premiums In fifteen differThe price per acre ent departments, and enthusiastic by the FSA: must be In keeping with its value committeemen will assure to fair and earning capacity; the loans may patrons this year an interesting celenot be repaid completely until aftei bration which will well display the five years; the county committees growth, progress and development of advise with the applicants on Hie Millard County. farms to he purchased, although the The committee will receive bids borrower is epectod to find the for concessions up to August 12. - - Eldon A. Eliason farm which he prefers to buy. Farmers desiring to make application for one of the purchase loans or FILLMORE COUNCIL CONto obtain furtnei Information about SIDERS BOND ISSUE the program, nre asked to contact Mr. Kenneth N'man, at the Farm Ever since Hie Fillmore District Security Administration office In the School building burned, Fillmore Courthouse. City Council has been subjected to almost continual "pressure" to get Past and Present Church Auxil- some kind of an a tequnte fire deiary Presidents Entertained For partment. In estimation has shown that equlpmint of this kind would Mrs. Mary A. Dame and Mrs. Edna cost at least 4.500.00; and that it Ioulscn acted is hostesses at a very would be of very little use unless In our water system were conlovely Garden Party at the Dame home Wednesda evening, when fif- siderably Increased in size. These teen auxiliary presidents, past and larger water mains throughout the The serving heavl-- sl present were honored. populated part of town table was covered with a beautiful would eosl another estimated lace cloth, centered with bowls of roses and other flowers from Mrs. At Its last regular meeting, FillNellie Huntsman's garden, nnd with more City was approached with the cut glass candle holders at each end proposition to bond lor 110,000.00 A delicious lunch was served at 6:3U and provide fo. this fire protection. Each guesk gave a brief history of the entire expend!-lur- e bond her work with dates of service. would hive to he floated, us Those present were: the City Is without funds, nnd will STAKE REDIEF SOCIETY PRES.: even have to- - raise the tax levy 2 Hattie Partridge, Alte m e s I a mills this year In order to pay Its To l et ire the proposed bond hills. George STAKE PRIMARY PRESIDENTS: Issue In ten y ;irs would require Hie Mary Ella Staples, Allco D. Watts. levying of atiMK another 3 mills, Peat I K. Illack, Edna Ioulson, Neva which, should our present lax levy Johnson remain about the same, give Fillmore STAKE M. I. A. PRESIDENTS: City a 15 mill levy for the next 10 Frances Hatton. years. Ill addition, there would be Millie Culli-iterZelln Wall'll, Nunn Monroe sonic expense In connection with the COUNTY PRES. OF I). U. P.: storage and imilnlcnanre of the fire Nellie Huntsman, Mary A. Dame, ulpinent. Dlllian Sorenson, Ora Hanson To offset this, It Is reasoned by the The guests left at 9:30, all ex- advocutes of the bond Issue that pressing theme lves as having had a those who are required to carry large niost enjoyable time. amounts of lu'urance would enjoy some reduction in rales. Mr. Golden P. Wright 19 leaving The Council Is considering the today (Friday) for two weeks active bond issue seriously enough to he duty at Camp lowis, Washington soliciting expressions from leading Mr. Wright Is a Captain in the Off! cl li zclis. cers' Reserve Corps. Mrs. Wright will visit with her Mrs. Eleanor Tomklnsmi came up family in Spanish Fork while her from Flowdl o stay with her grandhusband Is away. daughter, Mrs. Mai k Buxton, while Mark Is away with the National Mr. nnd Mrs, R. L. Stubbei field, Guard. and Mrs, Charles Hester of Dos Angeles, and Mist Phylils Payne of SacMayor nnd Mrs. A. It. Beauregard ramento, Calif., left for their homes took their dnught r Mrs. Smith Tuesday, after spending a few days Bark and baby home following a visiting here with Mr. and Mr. P, M. two weeks visit here Their daughPayne and family. Mrs. Stuhherfleld ter Leila accompanied them und was formerly Miss Nina Payne, and In the City for a week with thls Is the flu, tint" thnl her hus- the Balks. band hud visited here. Millard n lii-i- 11 ! NEWS Vilate Abratnm has just returned home after spending several months iij Salt Dake City. Mr. H. F. Watts made two trips to Adelaide Park, Sunday, transporting the following elderly people to the Park to spend the day: Betsy Watts, Barbara Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers, Alzada Day, Alice Happley;, Ann Watts, Ellen Bird, Margaret Halsty, Dan Rogers. These people expressed themselves as being very g'eatful to Mr. Watts for his thoughtfulness and consideration of them. They enjoyed the day Immensely, visiting and listening to the program being given by the Prows Family, who were holding a reunion in the Park. When the Prows family were having pictures long taken, Mr. Watts intruded enough to have a picture taken of his group. Thursday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watls left for a trip to Idaho Falls to visit with their son. Ardell and family. Mrs. Alice Watts accompanied them as far as Provo where she expects to visit the next two weeks with' her runs. Orvil and Verdun of Provo; and Clayton of Salt Dake City. The Stake Presidents Party at the "Dame Garden" in Fillmore Wednesday evening was a real success. The from following Stake Presidents Mrs. Mary Kanosh were invited' Ella Staples, Alice Watts, and Pearl Black, Primary Presidents; and Mrs. Artemosla George. Relief Society President. Each president was asked to make a brief report of outstanding events accomplished during her time, A most delicious dinner was served and each gues: was presented with a beautiful rose from Mrs. Nellie Huntsman's rose garden. Mr. Frank Paxton and parly who accompanied hint to Colorado, have returned home after an extended vacation. Mr. Via Whatcott and family motored to Salt Duke City. Tuesday, returning the same evening. Miss Reveal! Christensen', daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christensen, has r turned home 'lifter spending several weeks In Salt Dake City wilh friends and relatives. Helen D. and Nellie Abraham of fait Duke City, nre visiting In Kan-oswith friends. The James Abraham family wen residents of Knn-osuntil a few years ago. Minnie Halsey Griffiths and daughter, Hula May, of Ih'aver, were Sunday visitor! at the home of Mrs. Margaret Halsey. Alvin Petiue's sister and her husband. from Eureka, und bln daughter, Edith Robison of Hinckley, wore Sunday visitors at the Penney home. .Ii.ss Thora Abraham and boyfriend, Mr. Youngberg, of Salt Dake City, were Sunday guests at the home ot Thorns parents, Mi. and Mrs. Bonnard Abraham. Thursday afternoon Mrs, Pre.il George aeeompanled her husband on one of his field trips to Salt Duke and Tooele Counties. h h Warner nnd baby are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mehlon Mark iS.- Johnson In Holden, until thn latter part of the month, when they will Join Mr, Warner In Salt Dake nnd go to Afton, Wyoming, down from where he leaches In the high school. - vacaHogan this week, spending her Mr. und Mrs. John Day nnd family tion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. over from Dell Sunday. They were F. ID Pnrhldgo. Miss Agnes pnrltldge attended the took Mr. and Mis. Gone Day on down U. of P. Summer session and Is now to Knnosli to attend n birthday party unending the It Y. ID Summer term In honor of Mr. Bert Robison, father of the two Mrs. Days. at Alnlnu, The Hoard of Edueatfon held their meeting Wednesday wilh Rres. Ralph Miuirne and members Jos. D. Mercer, K. J. Eliason, Dr, J. Frank Day ami Don Swallow till being present. Final plans for 'the opening of school, S 'ptemher' 2, were discussed, also for the Institute which will lie held Saturday, Aug. fr YEAR regular Tho following list of teachers has been announced for tho school year: FILLMORE ELEMENTARY: Faun A. Bennett, Gladys R. I)ny, Ilarta Bennett, Oleve Rozllla Stevens, Vera liosworth, Frampton, Edna L. Day, Ann Robi31. son. J. Milton lleekstrand, Eldon A. Aniyiumemenl of the employment of the following bus drivers, is made Harding (one half day) MILLARD HIGH SCHOOL: at this time: Knnosli Haro'd Higgins Golden P. Wright, Principal, Sain 11. Gordon, Stanley Watts, Florus B. Meadow Ursal Barkdoll Flowoll - Willaml Huntsman Albert, Reed A. Wood, Thos. A. What-cot- t, 1uhvant -- - Law r Mice Jackson Iman Hates, Rae Starley, Holden Robert Gustnveson Helen Wilson, Ralph Gunderson, Hert Ashman Dean C. Boyack, Addle Broadbent, Sciplo Oak City Ivan Shipley Mary Jane Hair, Elden A. Harding, W. S. (one half day) Leamington - Lynmlyl Brad field DELTA ELEMENTARY: Woodrow Carl Murray Kenith Robins, Principal, Golden Melvin Terry Sugarville Rlaek, It. L. Ileybourne, Etta B. UnSouth Tract Glen Hopkins derhill, Elizabeth Stephenson, GerTwo drivers are yet to he trude Western, Louise Hansen, June ID Reid, Minnip Howard, (one con- n, s TEACHERS AIIHOUHCED FOR C0MR1G SCHOOL PARTY LIEF tract offered) FOR RETIRING RE- SUTHERLAND: Osear Soderquist. Principal, JoseSOCIETY OFFICERS phine Hunt, Ruth Hansen, Ferrell Next Tuesday. Aug. 13, In the Belief Society Hall, there will be a party in honor of Mrs. Fern Robison, Mrs. Grace Mitchell and Mrs. Gladys Warner, retiring Relief Society presidency in the Fillmore Ward. A program will commence at 2:30 and will he followed by refreshments. These laoie.i have served for three years ns picsidcnt and counsellors, respectively, and have carried on the work outlined for nil similar organizations in a very successful manner This Relief Societies nre carrying on a very worthwhile program throughout the church, and Mrs. Robison and her aids have been untiring in their fforts to present this work so that It will benefit the largest number of people. Their success is attested by the large crowds of ladies who attend almost every Relief Society gathering. has been Mrs. Millie CuRlstor chosen as the new president, with Mrs. Hattie Baldridge and Mrs. Mel-v- a Day ns her counsellors. Mrs. Zina, who was secretary for Hie retiring officers, has consented lo continue on with the new group. Every lady in the ward is Invited to come out Tuesday. Bring 10c. 1 Corrects Mistake in Article in Last Weeks Issue FILLMORE. UTAH August 6, 1940 Millard County Progress Fillmore, Utah Dear Editor: In your August 2nd edition, under the lieiiding "Resolution" which has to do with tlm romoval of hornless deer from our ranges, my name appears as having signed the resolution. The fact h that I was not even asked to sign It. I voted for the amendment which was voted down, and against the resolution. I stood up nnd gave my rea.ons for so doing. The resolution was not In accord had previously apwith one that In then the hands of lie Slate proved Kish and Game Department. Furthermore, the resolution was not In harmony wilh a letter that I had given lo ou, addressed to the Federation of Wild Life and signed by the 'resident of the Private Land r lation, which I was Protective in hopes you would see fit to publish 1 would like the public to know I stand t But with the Private Land which deAssociation Protective a mands greater rednetitn of deer Vet y truly yours, P, Lorenzo Brunson (Nate: The article in question was set just as It came to us. ) 1 I 1 As-o- LOCAL Principal, RED CROSS TO SEW AND ASKED KNIT Wulker HINCKLEY ELEMENTARY: Sherman Cooper, Principal; Lula C. Allred, Louise Bennett (one contact offered) A. C. NELSON: W. A. Cheel, Principal, Neva Cropper, Cuthhert Trimble, Hazel L. Trimble KANOSH: O. J. Rogers, Principal, Julia Thornton, Evan Beckstrand, La Rue Crowley MEADOW: Melvin Beckstrand, Principal, ginia Meillng. Esther Neuenschwan-de- r Vir- HOLDEN: Ioo M. Probert, Principal, Marlon T. Chintz, "Vance Bennett SCIPIO: G. Richards, Principal, June Johnson, Pearl Davis, Myron W. Wnsden OAK CITY: T. K. Mcmmott, Principal, Margaret Roper, (one contract offered) LEAMINGTON' Dalles Rogers, Rose Rogers LYNNDYL: Orio.i p. Mcmmott, Principal, Sommens, Ranee Harder BLACK ItOCK: Lottie Stevens GARRISON: S. J. Rawlinson DELTA HIGH SCHOOL: G. W. Seegmiller, Principal, Owen Westenskow, Howard Schaub, Dorothy Welling, Pauline Gordon, A. W. Stephenson, L. S. Dorlus, Nolan Mitchell, Virginia Ilougaard, J. H. Snow, Geo. Ashby, Dona Belllston, J. M. Slephenson, Vivienne Miller HINCKLEY HIGH SCHOOL: J. Isslie Wright, Principal, Eva M. Barrett, Orlo P. Messlnger, G. M. Wright, Laura Montorl, Lowell Bennett, Louis J. Adams, Rae Uowberry. F. O-p- al Over four hundred guests attended the wedding dame at Meadow Saturday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. ('hotter Johnson. The reception was r given for the young couple by tlw-lS. JohnMark Mrs. Mr. and patents, son and Mr. nnd Mrs. Leo Stott. from the daticirg a short program was rendered nnd refreshments were served. The Salina orchestra furnished the music for the dance. Mr. LaFranrc Payne Is suffering from some very painful burns which lie received In an explosion last Monday. lie was working on the State Road down by Flowell when the acHis eyes and face cident occurred. are badly swollen, hut he was said to he feeling a little better yesterday. Ras Rssmus-ehome Sunday from a weeks vacation (rip to the San Francisco Exposition. Thev were accompanied by their son Ronald and their two Betty and Rhea gt auildatighli.' Dean Robinson. Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred C. Hoilnrkir of Ely were also members of Ihe parly. Miss Hetty Robinson, who hns been vacation!!. g In Ely returned to Fillmore with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. d Mm. DeVIno McIntosh, local Red Cross rod not Ion thiilrmuii, Informs us that this chapter has received a rather large shipment ntil "ruder for rlothlng to he made up. There are sweaters to knit, dresses and layettes to make, and she usks that every one tty to help out with this wfrk. Every day brings winter a little nearer lo these millions of war reMrs Will Ihixion came up from fugees, nod practically the only help or Is what the Red Knnosh hi t Sstii'nlay evening, and they can loo Cross can give, so any time that is pint the tilghl here, so that she spent making these warm garments could see her son Mark off Sunday w III he well spent. morning with the Guard. 1 |