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Show 1 com- - Pltut munlcat So dolr or Now llcm io Tho m rrf Your Newspaper Serving and Prothe moting Developme o t - Office. Tim Phono 3291 44 of a fine Com- The Complete Home Newspaper' TWENTY-FOURT- yeah H F H A A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION loans DIES MONDAY All classes of Federal Housing Administration loans are now for Magna and interested citizens can borrow for improvement on homes or new structures, either business or residence, according to information available at the , local lumber yards and from local builders. So liberal are the terms that one who has the least desire to build a home or other structure need no longer delay his plans for favorable conditions. The following four types of F. H. A. loans, which are made available here appear to answer, all local needs: in which Title I Class you may add rooms, "install plumbing, heating, wiring, etc. No down payment Interest, 5 plan. Title I Class II New business buildings up to $2,500.00. Service stations, road side stands, etc. 5 plan. No down payment Title I class III New residence loan to $2,500.00. 5 down payinterest plus ment. 4 government insurance. Very lenient building requirements, 15 years to pay. Title 1110 down, loan up to 1- -2 1- -2 $16,000.00. 20 interest plus years to pay. 4 2 government inV4 surance. EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES SET MAGNA YOUTH AT CHURCHES Fortunate Birthday Party The community of Magna and vicinity were grieved Monday to learn of the death of Julia Zimmerman Southwick, 74, who died at her home in Magna of causes incident to age. Mrs. Southwick resident . and ardent L. D. S. church worker, had been ill for quite a period of time. She was bom September 24, 1865 in Lehi, a daughter of John and Harriet Lamb Zimmerman, living there until 1926 when she moved to Magna. She is survived by her husband, George F. Southwick and the following sons and daughters, Azer Southwick of Lehl, Mrs. A. J. Spratley and Mrs. H. N. Wegge-lan- d of Magna, Merlin Southwick and Mrs. F. R. Goates of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Lexie Hansen, Arel Southwick and La Van Southwick of Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Emmeline Evans and a brother, Suel Zimmerman, both of Lehi and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday in the Pleasant Green Ward at 12:00 noon. The body may be viewed at the home of Mrs. H. N. Weggeland, Belva Avenue from 9.00 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. Sunday morning. Additional funeral rites will be held in the Lehi L. D. S. Fifth Ward at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Southwick was widely known and liked by all for her sweetness of character and many loving attributes of a mother. She had been a devoted worker in the L. D. S. church work and was given positions of trust and honor because of her dependability and sterling qualities. well-know- efPORT EVENTS r Cyprus Post Men To Attend Legion MAGNA WOMAN To Residents i mem-beApproximately thirty-fiv- e from American Legion Cyprus Post No. 38 are expected to attend the annual party of the Legion Friday, March 22 at the Newhouse Hotel, announces Comf " mander Amel Elder. A group will leave from the Garfield e at 5:45 p. m. and at the Fountain at 6:00 rs Drug-Stor- p. m. The occasion is the second annual reunion and the twenty-firanniversary of the founding of the Legion. Raymond J. Kelly, Detroit, national commander, will be the principal speaker . Mr. Kelly will discuss the Legions three major projects child welfare and the promotion of . gainful work for men over 40 years of age. st CYPRUS OPERA PRESENTATION l Residents of our communities are Indeed fortunate to be able to participate H practically every known sport atj a fee that is discounted as being impossible by outsiders. Bowling, golf, basketball, baseball, tennis, badminton, marbles, anything under the sun, for young or old, are available. " Recently, I stopped at one of the newest bowling alleys in Salt Lake and started a conversation with another spectator. I mentioned that at 20 Cents a line, one could easily go broke. He claimed that at 20 cents a person could obtain more fuh and good from game of npins than any other possible way. How fortunate we are to be able to roll four games for that price. How fortunate we were to see the Negro Ghosts in a thrilling demonstration of superlative basketball besides weekly games of high class basketball for only 50c a month for the entire family. Reserved seats at other Ghost games have sold for as much as $1.50 each. MARCH 25-2- 6 The Cyprus high school operetta, "The Marriage of Nanette, will be presented at the school March 25 and 26 and at the Granite high school March 28, announces Lee Humphries, director. One hundred and 'twenty students are taking part in this musical entertainment Miss Betty Lou Packard is the accompanist Mr. A. W. Hart and symphony orchestra are in charge of musical arrangements, Carl Ashby, scenery, M. Madsen, tickets, Vera North, scenery assistant, Betty Beadell, student director, Donald Dunn, stage technician, assisted by David Lloyd and Milton Feul-ne- Every sport one can mention is basically the same. Baseball at a family price-wh- ile in Salt Lake the fans pay from 40c each and up. Ladies Bowling: Some high scores recorded Tuesday night at Womens bowling at the Utah Copper Club include: Mary Sudbury, 205; Beth Farmer, 201; Amy McCarty, 195, 188, 184; Sylvia Wimmer,'l80; La Von Dea, 161; Ann Tygesen, 168; V. Chapman, 178, 162; Irene Peay, 175; Donna Johnson, 164, 165; Mary Ensign, 160; Cleo Blood, 179; ba Thome, Mel- Irene Harmon, 190, 166; Cleo Jensen, 164, 169; Ethel Johnson, 176; Afton Hart, 165; Della Reid, 161; LaVerne Coon, 164; Julia Johnson 167; The cast includes: Phyllis Lloyd, Dorothy Hannon, 163, 169; L. David Whipple, Tom Borland, Mayberry, 164; Florence Morgan, Kenneth Wyatt, Jack Konold, 162, 181. Margaret Callahan Betty Marlor, Vera Woods, Ward" Coon, Mickey Coopers, No. 7 team and Brown Santone, Billie Rountree, Joe Jen- Floral, No. 1 re tied for first sen, Eleanor Quigley, Darrell place with J. C Penney, winners Robert Munger, Lyle Wal- of the first half,' a close second. Team high aides was taken by lace, Shirley Moesser, Ray Jensen, Paul Brown, Ned Winder, Beane Motor, 2078 and No. 6, 2015. Individual high series was takClair Bello and Earl Jones. en by Amy McCarty, 567. Of particular interest to memTeam high games: No, 6, bers of the Utah Copper Club Mayberry, 727 and No. 2, and the Community R. A. is Goodrich Dairy, 694. that cards of these two organizaIndividual high game: Mary tions will be honored for mem- Sudbury, Coopers, 205 and Beth ber and partner at the Cyprus Farmer, Beane Motor, 201. high school operetta.- The musi cal treat will be presented next Ladies Copper Club Handicap Monday and Tuesday, March 25 Tournament will be held at the and 26 at the high school audi- Copper alleys Tuesday, March 26 ' torium, 8:15 p. m. at 6:00 p. m. sharp. Members and partners attend and 6 will roll Teams ing are kindly asked to present at 6:00 p. m. while teams their cards at the door for ad- 11 and 12 will roll at 8:15. It is mittance. necessary and important that all teams be on schedule and on time. Dinner Party Honors Through the splendid cooperation of our local merchants, a Webster acuity number of worthwhile and interwill be an incentive Numbered among the prettily esting prizes local ladies to bowL A the for arranged St Patricks socials of hearty welcome is extended to the the week was the dinner party general public to attend. given in honor of the Webster Ladies Bowling Committee. School faculty members and principal, Monday at the school Special guests included Dr. Philo T. Farnsworth, superintendent' of Granite School District, B, E. Mix, Federal League, Friday, March 22: board member, Marvin H. Strong, 6:30 Teams 6 vs. 7, 2 vs. 3 and 160; r. Easter Sunday, one of the most revered and holy days in the Christian world, will be observed by local citizens with special church programs and day of worship March 24 and Milady will march in the Easter parade in her spring costume. Fine, balmy weather for Easter Sunday is predicted by the weather man and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and church services by Rev. E. B. Pace of the Community Baptist Church, Father C. E. Freegard of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church, Rev. A Leonard Wood of the Mission at Garfield and the var-D. S. wards, Bishop E. R. Dimond, Magna Ward, Bishop V. B, Coon, Pleasant Green Ward, Bishop J. H. Breeze, Spencer, Bishop Ernest E. Nielson, Hunter, Bishop Lorenzo Baldee of the east Garfield Ward and Bishop Nathan Thomas of the Garfield West Sunday- -school All-Sou- ls L. Ward. Easter Breakfast and Sunrise "DevolionM" service is scheduled at 7 00 a. m. at the Community Baptist church for young and Everybody is welcome but the request is made that all planning to come communicate with Mrs. Fay Hibler, phone 4916 by Saturday afternoon if possible. Church school and Easter service will be held at 10.30 a. m. At this hour the special service for dedicating and christening babies will be held. Easter Evensong and Pastors Easter message, together with special program numbers by the young people is scheduled at 7:30 P m., followed by a baptismal serold. Read It in The Times or Leader Magna, Utah, FridayTMarch 22,1940 WELL-KNOW- N Available Here munity. CONDUCTS BAND IN CHICAGO Information has been received here that Jim Boucher, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Boucher of Magna, together with his orchestra, recently opened at the Gardens in Chicago. This is the first appearance of Jim, as he is known to everyone in this vicinity, and his orchestra in the Chicago district. The article from a Chicago paper says that Mr. Boucher has already proved a real attraction and predicts further success for him. Mr. Boucher was prominent in Cyprus school activities and other music circles. Pow-Wo- w Lovely Party Honors Retiring President In honor of Mrs. J. A. Young, retiring president of the Magna Womens Club, a lovely social was tendered her Mondays evening at the clubrooms. Covers were laid for thirty-fiv- e guests at a long dinner table which effectively carried out a St Patricks day decorative theme. Tall lighted tapers were placed at either end of the table, with low bowls of early spring flowers. The clever favors consisted of pop boxes which revealed a cap to wear when opened. The ladies joined together in Shes a Jolly Good Felsinging, a and pin was later presentlow, Gru-baug- La-Fa- - lf CLEANUP WEEK APRIL1TO10 School March 21 JOHN W. TAYLOR The Webster will hold a meeting Thursday evening, March 21 at the school Consultation will be held with teachers from seven to eight oclock p. m., followed hy a program, announces Mrs. E. B. Allen, president Dr. Folsom of Salt Lake City will be the guest speaker and all patrons are urged to attend. John West Taylor, 72, of 8500 West 2700 South street, Magna, prominent citizen of this com Parent-Teache- rs Association music supervisor, Mrs. Nellie Day, GEMMELL CLUB TAKES HOOP CHAMPIONSHIP ll The Binghamites, seemingly unable to miss the hoop with any kind of a shot amassed 96 points in a spree that overwhelmed the local stars. Utah Copper totaled 55 points, ordinarily enough to win any mans game, but they were far outclassed. Marlow enough, Ironically Turpin, former Cyprus star and a Magna boy, was the sparkplug on the mine team and he alone accounted for 31 points in the fray. Between Marlow and S. West who copped 22 points, the local team was thoroughly shellacked. Glen Coon was high man for the Utah Copper quint but speedy Ray Grow played outstanding ball for the locals. Ray bagged 15 points and was continually feeding and rustling the ball all the time he was in the game. Gemmell won the second game 6 Wednesday with a score of with West again carrying the load by garnering 25 points. The locals were sorely handicapped by the absence of Merlin Ahlquist, mainstay scoring power and his play w needed to hold the locals even with the powerful hoop-splitti- 83-4- Gemmell five. Merlin was Ecker five in tournament in The Negro playing with the the National AAU Denver. Ghosts furnished 31-1- 6:30-Tea- 8:30-Tea- tion. Father of Mrs. Mae Unsworth Succumbs Stephen Golden Baxter, 83, died at his home in Hyrum, Utah late Sunday of ailments incident to age. He was the father of Mrs. Mae Unsworth of Magna.1 Surviving are his widow, five sons and daughters, 17 grandchildren, four a brother and a sister. Funeral services were conductit ed in Hyrum Wednesday. SymThere are some very good pathy is extended to Mrs. lawns here and the and other members of the phrase there is too much weed-see- d bereaved family. in the air is apparently a k era. . tradition from a On Tis too bad, because there are Date Changed many good golfers in our com- Copper Club Dance munity and if they had an opThe Utah Copper Club dance, portunity to play on grass greens, n I dare wager that our formerly scheduled for Wednesteam could hold their own with day evening, March 27 has been changed to Friday night, March any ten fellows in the state. "Tis too bad, also, because many 29, announces P. H. Ensign, presirounds of golf are shot in Salt dent Lke by people who like grass All members and their partgreens and the cleanliness that ners are extended a cordial invitation to participate in this engoes with same. tertainment Marsh 29. (Continued On Page 3) would-be-golfer- s, n, Un-wor- th ed moss-bac- ten-ma- FUNERAL RITES munity, died Wednesday at 7:30 a. m; at the family home. He had been ill for a long period of time. Mr. Taylor was born April 28, 1867 in Salt Lake City, a son of Samuel B. and Aliza Jane West Taylor. He engaged in farming and was a member of the L. D. S, church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen Burns Taylor; and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Mayme Harding and Mrs. Virginia Castagno of Vernon, Utah, Miss Blanche Taylor of Magna, Mrs. Harriet Duffin of Murray and Mrs. Phoebe Castle-to- n of Salt Lake City; two sons, Gemmel Club, Binghams pride Jack Taylor of Murray and Frank and winner of the first half Com- C. Taylor of New Mexico; two munity Recreational Association sisters, Mrs. I. E. Coon of Magna basketball league title, easily de- and Mrs. Harriet Kessler of Diafeated the best efforts of the Utah mond City, Alberta, Canada; a Copper Club, second half win- brother, Samuel L. Taylor of Magners, in a natural mine-mifinal na and 21 grandchildren. that reminded a full house of Funeral services will be conspectators of the good old days." ducted Sunday at 2 p. m. in the The fracas was held Monday eve- Pleasant Green L. D. S. ward with ning at the Utah Copper Club. Bishop J. H. Breeze officiating. many laughs to the crowd in the seven oclock game by their remarkable ability to handle the ball rolling it along the ground, bouncing it for basketball trys, clever dribbling, etc., and kept the Magna M Men team continually in hot water. The final tally 9 of represents only a small of the scoring ability of the part entertainingGhosts. They frequently brought hearty laughter from the house with their football baseball formations. One player completely bagged a home run with a pitcher, catcher, referee and a batter while the remaining man dribbled the ball around the entire Magna five (and sometimes 6 and 7 men) who attempted to block the Ghosts in their travels. 8 vs. 9. All told, the present season of 5. 4 vs. 1 10 and vs. 8:30Teams basketball compared very favorAmerican League, Mom, March 25: with any ever held in the ably 3. 7 vs. 5 vs. and 4, Teams 6:30 local club. The brand of ball was 8:30 Teams 1 vs. 8 and 2 vs. 6. better, the sportsmanship was the Ladies League, Tuet., March 26: best obtainable for a fine spirit Open night of rivalry. friendly National League, Thure. Mar. 28: A great deal of thanks should ms 3 vs. 6 and 1 vs. 5. be extended to officials of the ms 7 vs. 2 and 8 vs. 4. Community Recreational Associa- district P. T. A. president, Mrs. Irene Bawden, and Mrs. C. R. Moyes of the State P. T. A. department. Covers were laid for thirty guests at tables which had little green shamrock replicas and s with jingles clever describing each guest. A short program was later given, consisting of Irish solos from Russel Grass Green Marlor, selections from a string When the sun begins to shine quartet under the direction of Ned with a little more than March Miss Joy warmth, the most popular quesClayton and piano solo, Howarth. Mrs. E, B. Allen, presi- tion encountered among the local dent of the Webster P. T. A., pre- golfers is whether or not the Utah sided. Golf Club will try a grass Mrs. A. G. Johnson was general Copperthis spring. green chairman of the delightful fete, Ever a sore question among assisted by Mrs. E. L. Cannon, who Mrs. Nephi Howarth, Mrs. George many of us Frazier, Mrs. M. J. Burris and are positive that a grass green Mrs. Evelyn Cook. Mrs. A. R. would grow well in this vicinity, Zabriskie was in charge of the the matter is broached each halls. spring but nothing is done about - - SUNDAY FOR Bowling Schedule: ed to Mrs. Young by Mrs. Gertrude Boucher, present president of the club. Mrs. Boucher gave a brief history of the club since vice. in 1916, and Mrs. place-cardAll are invited to each of the its organization in presenting a Williams, Agnes services. to Mrs. of rose-buFriday at 8:50 a. m. Pastor E. bouquet said that the club has Young, B. Pace broadcasts his special in more varied actiGood Friday message and Sat- participated ever in its history, than vities urday morning at the same hour under the leadership of Mrs. the same station will broadcast his message, the Young. Awaiting Dawn, bringing to a close this Games of five hundred and years series of Lenten broadcasts. bridge were later played and given high score prize at bridge to Mrs. W. J. Corrigan and high score prize at five hundred to Mrs. Lenore SandalL Mrs. Young is leaving in the near future for an extended visit with her son, Virgil in Washingbe the ton, D. C. and will also and relatives other of guests Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dilley, and friends in New York City and in motored The annual spring cleanup of Canada. She plans to be gone Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dilley our community will be sponsored during the early spring and sum- to Park City Saturday to visit Mrs. L. G. Dilleys sisters and a and debris hauled away by Salt mer months. brother, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde SanLake county trucks from. 1 April ger Mr. and Mri' Dan Collins and wa: 10' All local residents are ask-- d Mrs. LaVon Dea Fri- Mr. Paul Sparron. A. Club L. F. to clean up their the of and va- members with cant lots and pile yards refuse in the day evening at- her home, Mrs. M. Dawes, mother of Mr. alleys where county trucks will Mrs. Florence Kidd and Mrs. Mae oc- Curtis Dawes, is recovering from The Pick it up. guests. Turpin as special buth-da- y a serious illness of pneumonia at A clean-u- p was hand- casion was also Mrs. Deaofs campaign St Marks hospitaL bridge Games led last year in this manner and anniversary. over 300 huge truck loads of tree were played and highscore prire Mrs. George Denton and Mrs. 8 cans, car fenders and what given to Mrs. Jean Strong, Mrs. R. C. Parks attended a meeting and second were carted away under the RachelElder, Tuesprize. of the State Safety Council direction of Roscoe Boden, Health Dorothy Finley, house The Hotel1 Utah. at meeting day andWelfare Commissioner and T. Guest favor was won by was followed byajuncheon. were present L. Thomas and members Ten Kidd Ray Perkins. MAGNA TO HAVE h, Webster P. T. A. To Meet At The possibility of securing for local townspeople - a family or" group insurance hospitalization plan, will form the topic of discussion at the next Public Affairs Forum meeting in early April, announces officials. It has been suggested that this plan be financed through a payroll deduction of the local mills and smelt- ers. Arrangements are being completed for a speaker to discuss the advantages of such a system and the general public is urged to watch for the announcement of the meeting and send any suggestions or ideas on this matter to the Magna Public Forum committee, c!o Roy F. Tygesen. The Independent Mill Workers Union held a regular membership meeting Friday evening and discussed the general hospitalization plan as outlined by the Forum Committee with the exception of broadening out the unions present status of group insurance and the forums plan of general group hospitalization or having a clinic in Magna and working out some arrangement with a Salt Lake hospital for r ' ward service. The meeting will be held April 10, 8:00 p. m. at the Cyprus high schooL Speaker will be Dr. George N. Curtis of the Salt Lake County -- , Friends may call at 260 East South Temple street. Salt Lake City, from 4 until 8 pm. and Sunday at the residence from 10 a. m. until 1:30 p. m. Burial will be in the Salt Lake City cemetery. Because of in the past several years, Mr. Taylor was forced to give up some activities in the community life, but in previous years had always been hospitaL prominently identified in many phases. His very keen sense of humor and love of life, his kindg liness and charity, his hand to the needy will always beremembered by his family and friends. Mr. Taylor had been an exemplary husband and father and left his children many fine attributes of character. Seven students will participate in the Cyprus high school finals of the American Legion high school oratorical contest Tuesday at 11:00 a. m., announces principal T. P. Brockbank. They include Eldon Nielson, Vem Peay, Betty Bowen, David Lloyd, Elizabeth Fletcher, Ara McDonald and Beverly Bennion. Judges of the contest will be d Business men of A. C. Nielson, Miss Erda Williams, and vicinity will meet at the Cy- Elmo Pack and a representative prus high school Wednesday, from the American Legion .CyMarch 27 at 8:06 p. m. to organize prus Post. and further the economic and soState finals will be held in the cial welfare of our community. Murray high school April 6, acto Dr. James Clove, state Business people held their first cording chairman of the Legions Amerimeeting at the high school March canism committee. 12 and a committee of five was The winner of the state contest appointed at that time by chair- will receive a special award from man J. C. Denton to draft a con- the state department of the Leand also arstitution and a trip to the national and gion ticles of incorporation The com- contest, he or she will comwhere mittee, H. W. Bowen, chairman, pete for a four-yecollege scholDr. Feno Shafer, John E. arship valued at $4000. W.-Contestants will speak on The Matthews have prepared the con- Preservation of American Demolocal business and stitution all with the additional recracy, people are invited to attend and quirement that they be able to approve the organization papers. talk extemporaneously for five An election will also be held minutes on some subject concernand seven members, board of dirof the United constitution the ing ectors named, composed of repre- States. sentatives of the following groups th CYPRUS SCHOOL ever-helpin- ORATORY MR. 26 FINALS BUSINESSMEN TO ORGANIZE MARCH 27 Magna-Garfiel- by-la- ar si. C. of businesses r Group one, grocery stores; group two, drug stores, fountains, restaurants and dairies; group three, professional people, public and utilities and theatres; group four, furniture, lumber, dry goods and cleaners; group five, beauty shops, hotels, group six, miscellaneous and group seven, beer taverns. Members of each group are urged to attend, nominate and elect board representatives from their group at this meeting, March 27 at the Cyprus high schooL semi-publi- c OQUIRRH STAKE SCHEDULES CONFERENCE A Priesthood Conference is scheduled for Oquirrh Stake March at Pleasant Green Ward, announces A. C. Nielson, stake officer. All meetings will be held at Pleasant Green Ward. The first meeting will be held at 7:30 p. m. Saturday evening, followed by meetings Sunday at' Republicans Slate 10:00 a. m., 2:00 and 7:00 p. m. H. District Meetings Edward Sutton, president of Stake, will be in charge. Meetings of the Republican parSeveral visiting authorities will be districts various of the voting ty in this vicinity will be held , at present the following places: (Places of other districts have not been Instructor To Address designated as we go to press:) Mothers Club me of John District Nielson. will be a special j. East to Miss M.at Jones 3rd District the regular speaker of Scott home Spencer Avenue, Mothers Club Monday, April 1 Hancock. at Magna Womens Club and Center all the District are urged to attend. members Club. Street to 3rd Miss Jones has been an instruct- of-- flf lw6TSturTmdf: calumbia held March 25 at 8:00 p. m. to head of the Depart- Kindergarten elect a district chairman, vice ment of the University of Utah. - treasurer chairman, secretary, and three district committeemen, as well as select delegates to atMarch meeting, tend the Republican county con7:00 p. m.' vention March 30. 30-3- 1 Pre-Scho- ol 295-Ho- 296-Fr- em- Pre-Scho- ol m East-Wom- ens COMING EVENTS Mrs. Arthur Marsh, Jr. is recovering nicely in gt. Marks hos- opera, 8:15 March p. m., Cyprus Gym, March March Copgj Lea. nce, pital from an appendicitis operation. A speedy recovery is wished gue meeting school 8.0(1: for her. 27-Bu- sine high , |