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Show 77 I"1 a Sixth P C rp n --Read CHATTER 1 hirty-eixt- h A Great Aaaat Thursday night, 171 fine young men and women graduated tram Cyprus high school. To them it represented the end of IS yean of careful study, to achieve the scholastic standards eeablished for all to attain. We like to write and speak about the prog res and wealth of our community, but the increasing number of young people who complete their grade and high school education here, and then go on to secure more training and knowledge, is one of the most important assets we have. Much has been done to make this training possible. Fine, modem buildings are provided by the taxpayen of this community, staffed by carefully trained instructors who have charge of thr numerous studies offered to train the minds of our boys and girls. Our nation has progressed in every field because of the great public school system provided to educate and train our youth. Our children are more fortunate than are those in manjr places in the world where compulsory education laws were not in effect snd where little opportunities for education are offered children, excepting those of great wealth. Each of us can be proud of these fine boys and girls, and thankful for the opportunity that has been theirs to learn better how to live in a society that becomes more and more complex, and one which constantly demands a greater sense of civic and national responsibility to meet the needs of a growing nation. Peace Scar I have talked with a number of local merchants the past several weeks, and it is discomforting and shameful to see so many igns of the fear of peace: the decreased the worried business, merchants, the talk wherever you go, of depression. If peace comes with a sharp reduction in demand for war materials, there will be the makings of a depression. But only fools, who do not know the meaning of war, will not welcome such times. True, the absence of war may mean an absence of easy money. But it neednt mean disaster. If ones faith in America is real, then he must believe that in peacetime wuU this country really grow great, truly fulfill its destiny. Printing Hamas of Tsoaag Offenders Several months ago the Times and Leader began wondering whether it was accomplishing any good purpose by its policy against publishing the names of ordinary juvenile offenders. The Copper Printing had rationalized this practice as follows: Youngsters under It are not fully responsible for their sets. Much "delinquency" is just devilment Publishing the facts that a child has been in trouble with the police sometime casts a blight upon his life. It tends to cut off his normal social contacts. It builds up resentment defensive bravado end antisocial feelings within him at a formative end critical eg which may drive him deeper in maladjustment delinquency and evcrime. entually first-claThis is also a very comfortable theory for editors who wish to avoid being screamed at by hysterical parents. We are therefore very happy to report that even though tome of the residents in our communities Problems believe that Teen-Ag- e are increasing, even though junior high and high schools are berated by parents, especially since several unfortunate fracases the past term, locally, our juvenile delinquency is improving. Sometimes, many a child is not really humiliated by the publication of his name as a juvenile offender. It may even feed hi cravlong-standi- ss Magna A COMMUNITY It in The Time or Leade- r- Year INSTITUTION The Complete Home Newspaper Magna, Utah, Friday, May 29, 1953 PANCAKE BENEFIT SUPPER PUNNED FORSWIMMING POOL RECORD KINDERGARTEN posed $100,000 swimming pool. Tickets wll be sold at 50c per per-to- n and a number of prizes will tlso be awarded. The pancakes will be cooked by Xpert chefs, served tasty and hot, together with beverages, bacon and other delicacies to constitute a wholesome and delicious repast Wants the Papanikolas Furniture and Gem Theatre are D. D. Punshon, Verl Haws and Ida Hunt members of the Swimming Pool committee and Homer Pitts, Henry Mori and L. O. Larson, representing the Chamber of Commerce. So, say this committee, reserve the date of June 8th as your time to take the lady of the house and other family members out to eat and also aid Magna's big project YOUR SWIMMING POOL! A. Y. DUNN DIES Planned For -- Plan Bargain Days June 51)'8 ba ben decried by the government of the United State as tbe official day to honor the war heroes of ouf beloved May 30 country. To those who have paid with their live in the past history of our country, o that we at home can enjoy the privilege of being an American, we owe our deepest and most sincere respects. We can show this respect by observing this day in safety upon the highways of our country, and by honoring the hallowed plots throughout America, the beloved and departed ones. Members of immediate families and members of our fine land, all have earned our respect and devotion on Designated as a gigantic Spring Shopping Event, Bargain Days, will be held in Magna Friday, Saturday and Monday, ' June according to the Chamber of Commerce, sponsors. The committee in charge of arrangements consists of Homer Pitts, president, Henry Mori, past president and L. O. Larson. Cutting prices on many items that will be offered to the public, practically all merchants are participating, emphasizing their slogan, Buy in Magna and Save! Further information will be given in next week's paper. MEMORIAL DAY. PUBLIC Novel Golf Tourney Won THANK YOU Williams By Deb Johnson-- A. Lake Hospital Archibald Young Dunn, 68, of East 4th South, Salt Lake, operator of Dunn Confectionery at that address, died Sunday at 4:30 p. m. in a Salt Lake hospital after a lingering illness. n Mr. Dunn is a former Bacchus resident having been employed for 24 years at the Hercules Powder Company before 779 well-know- The principal and faculty of the Cyprus high school express their collective appreciation to Mrs. V. B. Coon, P. T. A. president of Cyprus high school and her assocand Mrs. Ray iates (1951-52- ) Merrill and her associates (1952-5- 3 for the excellent help and support they gave to the school during the years indicated above. No school can progress to maximum efficiency and growth in all its aspects without support from parents, patrons and friends. The crux of such support centers in the P. T. A. The above named women and their associates deserve for their special commendation work. And it is the sincere wish that all the people in this locality will support and sustain the incoming P. T. A. officers in the his retirement He was born February 12, 1885, in Tooele, a son of James and Janet Young Dunn. He was a member of the LDS church. On December J7, 1919, he married Kate Evelyn Manning in Salt Lake City. She survives, with the ons and daughters: following Donald J. Dunn, assistant manager at the Ma?na First Security coming year. Best wishes always. Bank, and Wesley Arch Dunn, Salt Lake City; Melvin J. Dunn Cyprus High Faculty, and Mrs. Dorothy Dunn James, by John W. Fitzgerald, Principal Tooele; Mrs. Nora D. Hoppe, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Barbers D. Rhodes, Murray, and four grand- children. Also surviving are a brother, Alex F. Dunn, president of Tooele LDS Stake; and four sisters: Mrs. Catherine D. Manning, Boulder City, Nevada; Mrs. Jessie D. Bush and Mrs. Ada D. . Orme, Tooele end Mrs. Margaret Dunn Kimball, Salt Lake City. Final, befitting rites were conducted Wednesday noon in LDS Tenth Ward by Bishop Kenneth K. Kunz. Burial was in Tooele cemetery. Sincere condolences are extended to the sorrowed family in their bereavement The fine man was held in high regard for his many sterling qualifies of character and traits of geniality and kindness. Local Youth To Be Honored At Recital Glade Petersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Petersen of Magna, ing for notoriety. But we do know that its brim- will be one of the honored guests stone to the parents. And most at a recital in the Magna Ward-hous- e kids get into troubles (not all, of Wednesday, June 3rd, 8:00 course, but the majority fall into p. m. The entertainment is being this category), because of lack of parental supervision. A wise edi- sponsored by the Magna First tor under whom I worked, once and Second Wards, and some said to me: When Papa has to members of the Utah Opera explain to the boys In the Shop Theatre will participate. Of particular interest locally is end Mama has to tell the girl in her circle how Junior happened the news that Glade recently won to turn out to be such a sour ap- a music scholarship, sponsored by ple that he was invited to squint the Salt Lake Music Federation. into the lights at the police lineup, He will study six weeks in Pittsafter newspaper publicity, there burg, Pennsylvania. In addition to selections from is lees chance that the parents will laugh off Juniors misadventures. the young Mr. Petersen, other I disagree, and still believe it is numbers will be given by Kaye best to not publish the news, end Abdlanap end Vasihki Loukas, we will continue to maintain this accompanied by Carlo Alexand-- , director of the Utah Opera are Inpolicy where teen-agevolved unless they are repeatedly Theatre.. arrested as they steal, riot and rob. Then V think the silent news- Magna Man Now paper treatment should be thrown Licensed Plumber overboard. But such cases are few end far Announcement was made this between. week that Gwendal Kenner of 281$ South 800 West in Magna, is now s licensed plumber, and 'Hot Tee Early Although July 4th, 'which cornea able to help In plumbing, furnace on Saturday this year, seems far and other problems of this nature. Mr. Kenner has been In the away, the Independence Dty committee is making plans for a gala furnace business for some time. rs i In Critical Condition over 50 students from last year, and will undoubtedly mean at least another first grade class at the school. At Garfield, which started the same day, a total of 55 students registered for the term, which is two less than last year. Three teachers will instruct at Race of Car Vs. Horse in Webster, Virginia Scott, Clara To Be Quarter-Mil- e Bagnell and Eloise WrathaU in the sessions from 8 30 to 11:30 and Featured 1130 to 2.30 oclock. LaPrele Roberts will be the At a special committee meeting teacher at Garfield. Thursday evening, arrangements Kindergarten will last until were made by the Hunter Recrea3rd. tion Park group for a commtlnity-wid- e July event on Friday, June 19th, and at this time, the lights for the pai k will be turned on, announces Matt Pettersson, Jr. Hunter will thus have one of the two ballparks in the county, that will be lit, to serve the north part Hunter Park OF EXTENDED SCHOOL HEAD HEART ILLNESS EXTENDS Former Bacchus Man Succumb in Salt YOUR Presaging a further indication for another elementary school in this area is the fact that over 140 enrolled for Webster School kindergarten, which started Monday, May 25th. This is an increase of Gala Events Many Outstanding Bargain To Be Offered Completing arrangements for To Public the dinner that will be served on Main Street in the block between SEEN FOR WEBSTER, GARFIELD Date of June 8th Set For Community Event on Mfigna Main Street, From 4:00 to 8:00 p. m. In efforts to start the "Magna Fund Ball Swimming Pool rolling in a big way," a community-wide Pancake Supper is planned for Monday evening, June 8th here. All proceeds realized from the ale wiH be donated for the pro- Number 49 1 BENEFIT dance PUNNED FOR INJURED YOUTH A benefit dance is being planned this Friday evening. May '29th in the Pleasant Green Hall for DelRoy eon of Hardman, Roy and Lola Coon Hardman of Tooele. The public is invited to attend. DelRoy was critically injured several weeks ago and suffered a fractured skull and other severe bodily hurts when the front wheels of his bicycle locked, flipped him back into the air and he landed on his back. He is still in SL Marks Hospital and in serious condition. The service of skilled surgeons, other specialists and nurse have been required daily for the boy. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Parley Hardman Richardson-Barbar- a Barton and Deb Johnson and Agnes Wilto Dale went event third place liams won the novel mixed der- Barratt-Bett- e Cutler. by Saturday at the Utah Copper Ten teams participated in the Golf course, described as 9 furevent. Dinner followed the derby track. at the copper longs of bingo were played at Second place winners were Jay and games oclock. eight thirty Former Magna Woman Dies Of Cyprus Grads Given Number Of Scholarships Salt Lake county is providing the lighting facilities, as well as sodding the field, and Hunter plans to install a complete sprinkling system, further state Mr. Pettersson. Many Events Planned Destined for the enjoyment and recreation of young and old, events on June 19th will begin at 2 00 p. m. One of the features that is attracting great comment and will undoubtedly draw many interested spectators, will be the race between an quarter-mil- e automobile and a horse. Who will be the victor? Come out and see, say the committee! Another unusual race will be man vs. horse around the four bases of the ball diamond. An invitation has been issued to the Magna Drum 8c Bugle Corps for an exhibition at the celebration, the Mt. Riders and other groups will also present their talents, and an interesting softball fracas is slated between the Shamrocks and a team that has not yet been announced. Long Illness A number of Cyprus high school graduates. Class of 1953, were signally honored Thursday night by being presented with scholarships in recognition of scholastic ability and other at- tainments. The Magna Womena Club gave a $50 acholarahip to Ina Fellows, daughter of Mrs. J. D. Buck of 9th North and 40th West, and also one to Mike Cannon, son of Mr. and Funeral Services To Be Conducted Thursday In Salt Lake Mrs. Margaret Ann Bushman Beck, 70, of 2825 McClelland Street, Salt Lake City, died at her residence Saturday at 11 p. m. after a lingering illness. She is a former well known resident of Magna. Mrs. Spence Cannon of Magna. Born October 18, 1882, she was Lynn Spence, son of Mr. and a daughter of Elias Albert and Mrs. Charles Spence of Magna, Margaret Zimmerman Bushman was given a four-yea- r tuition of Lehi. scholarship to the University of After her marriage to Byron L. Utah, by the Salt Lake Rotary Beck, she resided in American Club. Fork until 1624, then moved to lived for a The Hugh Cannon Memorial Magna, where they She was active of number years. Award, donated by Mr. and Mrs. in Relief Society and genealogical Spence Cannon m honor of their work of the Church of Jesus son, to the student for the highest of Latter-DaSaints in scholastic record, was by a co- Christ Lehi, American Fork, Magna, and won Mike incidence, Cannon, by West Ward in Salt Lake another son, and Lynn Spence, Smith City. who tied. Survivors, besides her husband, Carolyn and Katherine Heise, include sons: Lloyd L. and twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford four C. Beck, Magna; Harold E. F. Heise of Magna, were awardB. Beck, East Mill Creek and ed scholarships to the Utah AgriSherman E. Beck, Holladay; two cultural College in Logan. daughters, Mrs. M. J. Hill, Orem, The Thespians, a dramatic club and Vern Obray, Salt Lake City; at Cyprus, awarded college schol- 18 grandchildren; two brothers, arships to Carla Arave, daughter John and Suel Bushman, and two of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Arave, and sisters, Mrs. George Lewis and Carma Woolfenden,' daughter of Mrs. LaVerde Kirkham, all of Lehi. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Woolfen-deMrs. Beck was held in high all of Magna. Complete beauty courses were regard in this area by hosts of friends. Beauawarded by the Funeral services were conducted ty Salon to Misses Barbara Ger-rardaughter of Mrs. Verona Thursday at 1 p. m. in the LDS Gerrard of Granger and Janice Smith West Ward chapel by Wolstenholme, daughter of Mr. Bishop Amos R. Jackson. Burial and Mrs. W. A Wolstenholme of followed in the American Fork cemetery. Magna. y n, is and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Coon, all of Magna. Music for the dance Is beLoel Hepworth, son of Mr. and ing contributed by the noted Mrs. Clarence Hepworth of MagWestern Serenaders. na, was given a year's scholarship to. the University of Utah. Miss Remore Pedersen, daughter of Mr. Oliver C. Pedersen, was honored with a $50 scholarship to the Brigham Young University. Miss Marjorie Ann Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arnold Taylor of Magna, was presented with a $15 check for her g essay on a recent William B. Martin, owner of the the Kennecott Coptrip through Garfield Drug Store, has been mines and mills. named new bishop for the Gar- per field LDS Second Ward. Vera C. Hardman, Max Sayer and Mr. Martin, former bishopric mem- Byron L Huish W. B. MARTIN Named Acting NEW BISHOP OF Magna Postmaster GARFIELD WARD prize-winnin- DO YOU KNOW? bers, were released Sunday of the county. eve- Byron L. Huish of Magna has been appointed acting postmaster of Magna, and started in the position Wednesday morning. He was recommended by Representative William A. Dawson of Utah. Mr. Huish is a native of Magna, graduate of Cyprus high school and former student at LDS Business College. He live in Thomas Gardens and married the former Coral Lewis of Hunter. They have one child. Mr. Huish will replace Verl A. Haws. Committee Given Mr. Pettersson announces following committees: Insect Poison Kills Magna Baby In Hawaii This community was deeply saddened Sunday to learn of the death of Mark P. Hillam, old son of Lt. Col. Bruce F. and Harriet Parks Hillam, formerly of this community. The baby died Saturday at 10 a m. in Honolulu, T. H., after accidentally eating poisoned insect pills, according to word received by hi maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus C. Parks of Magna. The child found the insect pills, which had evidently been placed by a garbage can, near the apartment in which the Hillams reside. He ate one, found it sweet, and evidently took the rest in the box. The baby was sick for two days before he died. His father, a Marine Corps officer, has been stationed at Pearl Harbor since August after some 10 months service in Korea. He is a native of Salt Lake City, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy W. Hillam, who are well known In this area Besides his parents and grandparents, the child is survived by the a brother and two sisters, Bruce P., Robyn P. and Deborah P. Hil- Carter Refreshments Hess, lam, Honolulu. James Newton, Norris Easter and Funeral services were conductEl wood Wilkins. ed Tuesday in Waikiki Ward Announcers Willard Smith and Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ E. Verne Breeze. of Latter-Da- y Saints. The child Matt Pettersson, Jr., will be buried in Hawaii, and his Publicity Fred Fonger and Myron Powell body brought home when the Program Ken Moesser, Van family returns to the States. Clark. Most sincere sympathy is exGeorge Kerby, Lee tended to the sorrowed family In Midway Evans. their time of bereavement and Soliciting Ed Evans, H. Earl deep personal loss of their beloved Willard Day, Jones, Hiland Kent child. A. L. Rush ton will also assist Refreshments Foe All Delicious "eats will be sold at the Midway hot dogs, hamburgers, cold drinks, popcorn, candy, etc., and a number of home-madtasty dishes will be offered at a cafeteria inside the wardhouse, during the late afternoon and early evening. INITIAL PLANS GIVEN FOR e, JULY 4th FETE Ford Agency Purchased By Stan Darger New Manager Has Enviable Record in Auto Business . Brimming with enthusiasm and Mr. Stanford P. expectations, Darger, new owner of the former Harris-For- d agency in Magna, is planning a Grand Opening of the firm June Announcement of the change in ownership and management was made Friday to this paper. Mr. Darger is now looking for a home in Magna for himself, wife and three children. He comes here with an enviable reputation, having been associated in automobile and electrical work many years in Salt Lake City and Denver, Colorado. He is a returned LDS missionary, and at the present time is a ward clerk at the Bonneville Ward in Salt Lake City. Mr. Darger was also a member of the noted Covered Wagon caravan that made the trek to Kauvoo for the LDS church in 1947. Mr. Gene Harris, former owner, does not have definite plans at this time, other than going on a short vacation jaunt. He has been in Magna for the past three years. Opening Features Mr. Darger extends a most cordial invitation for everyone to attend the gala Grand Opening next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June Proceds from the sale of over in the Ford showrooms. Special door prizes will be poppies made annually under the guidance of the Amer given, refreshments are to be lean Legion Auxiliary amount to served, and models of the 1953 Fords wiU be there for all to see more than $2,000,000, every penny and have complimentary ridea if of which is devoted to rehabilita tion work by both the Legion and they ao desire. Auxilary. Music is well said to be the The giving earth remembers This includes aid to the needy ly, but due to ill health end upon and only men forget speech of angels. doctor's advice, is reluctantly veterans snd their families. -- Thomas Carlyle John G. Neihardt leaving. ning. Max Seyer will be first counselor for Mr. Martin; Leon Curtis, second counselor, Andy P. Nielsen, ward clerk snd Roy N. Larson, secretary. Bishop Hardman has served for the past 2)4 years most efficient- 25,000,000 Firemen and American Legion Again Sponsoring Event GARDEN By Emil Feulaer Our last garden article was on lt would probably be well to devote at least two articles to wasoiL ter. As many of you folks know, the Magna Garden Club project nas not only produced and distributed flowers, shrubs and trees in our community, but has also ca,r ed on at the same time a very realistic and practical research program on water and plant relationship. Not only was this program developed in actual field and greenhouse practice, but the results of this work were made public by magazine articles, newspaper editorials and a booklet on the sub- ject. This booklet is still available at no cost to the public. We ere also gathering material for a more comprehensive publi- cation which will tell the story of water. This phase of water la regard to quality has never been written. We have thought of water In the main only in gallons per minute or acre-fe- et It is only very recently that we are asking what kind of water is it? Is it soft or hard? How many parts per million of chloride magnesium, calcium, carbonate, etc. doe it contain? Knowledge in regard to quality of water has largely been pioneered by the Industrial engineer who had to study quality of water on its behavior in their boilers. Heating engineers treat these waters meticulously so as to avoid boiler injury and get the best heat values out of their fuels Tbe irrigation engineer will sooner or later take the aam measures. Treatment of waters for irrigation, either directly to the water or the soli, is just around the corner. The public has also been made conscious of water quality by water softener salesmen Many people ask this question: Does my water softener improve the water for my house plants? It definitely does not la the softening of water, the Ume and magnesium are ex- - ' changed for salt, which is sodium chloride, and much more toxic to plant life than is the lime end magnesium it replaces. In fact, lime and magnesium are absolutely necessary to plant growth and become toxic only when in excess and with us, U is too much of a good thing. So, you housewives, use rainwater or defrosted water which is of course distilled water, for your house plants. Nature usee only distilled water for plant life on the earths land surface. All rain end snow water comes to us a little on the acid side. When nature is unmolested by man, it carries out its unbelievable intricate processes exceedingly well. Our rivers are on the way to the sea or in our case to a great salty lake. These waters are distilled by evaporation. However, they leave their salts behind. The irrigation ditch or your garden hose reverses this process. The waters which we use to irrigate our fields and gardens evaporates or u transpired by the vegetation and the salts are left behind. It is these sal ting over a period of years that stunt plant growth and finally turn them yellow. This yellowing Is called chlorosis. The next article will be a continuation of the water story. A thorough knowledge of the effects of water on gardening is imperative to good gardening. salt-lad- Initial arrangements are now being completed by two groups for the annual Independence Day celebration in Magna-T- he Firemen and American Legion, Cyprus Post No. 38. The celebration will be conducted Saturday, July 4th, although a dance the previous evening, the 3rd, will be held in the Magna Union Hall, announces Roy Smith, general chairman. At that time, a lucky person will be awarded an automatic electric clothes dryer in a ticket drawing. Dont let these unpleasant Chairmen Given truths discourage you, for "Old T. F. Herman is ey just gardeners never of the event; Harry Quayle, ry-treasurer; Lynn falters spade away! and Ken Boyle, of the dance; Elmer E. Matthews, Entertainment; S. D. Strong, fireworks; Jim Brusatto, parade; Don DeVore, sports end Ray D. MerWiU rill, queen chairman. an die-th- secreta- Local Stores Close ROYAL FEAST PLANNED FOR GLEANERS This year, an unusual event is planned for all Golden Gleaners of the LDS church on Friday, June 12th in the Union Hall on the University of Utah campus. The proclamation, .which in eludes all local ladies who are Golden Gleaners, reads: "To All Golden Gleaners: By Royal Command, all ladies at the Noble Birthright are requested to attend the Royal Feast, Friday, June 12th, 4:30 p. m., Union Hall, University Campus and view the Crown Jewel." No Individual invitations will be issued this year, and each girl wishing to attend must send $2.25, envelope to plus a YWMIA, 40 North Main Street, Salt Lake Dty, Utah by June lit Decoration Day Practically all Magna and Garfield business places will close next Saturday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day to honor War heroes and other dear, departed ones, it was revealed here by the Chamber of Commerce. Traditional Memorial Day services will be held In the Pleasant Green Cemetery. Only two service stations will be open on Decoration Day, Perkins Service and the FourWay Service. The rest plan to dose. Brother Die Solon Richardson, 81, of West Jordan, died of a heart ailment Thursday at. 4:30 p. m. In hi resi- . dence. He was the brother of Harold Richardson of Hunter, . Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. |