Show by Dawn Carder There’s little one cannot find in Morris Supply in Hinckley It is a real country store complete with wood floor and a marvelous antiTourists continue to que enjoy the atmosphere stopping merely to see the place Children press their noses against the candy case just as their parents did a generation ago while they select the penny candies of their desires Because it is “off the beaten track” in terms of the highway and Delta businesses many shoppers miss the opportunities to do their shopping under one roof Morris Supply is practically a mall all by itself for groceries material and sewing supplies gift items for weddings and birthdays toys appliances tools spray paint turpentine pesticides school canning electrical and plumbing supplies video rentals and everything needed for baking cluding pans are for sale Hunting and fishing enthusiasts can purchase their licenses there and then pick up needed equipment The store was originally Pratt Merc Co and the building was built by T At the time HinGeorge Theobald ckley was a “big place” according to Betty Jane Morris and the store had everything people needed including harnesses and collars for horses No one thought of shopping out of the area Ownership passed from Thomas Pratt to Frank Pratt and the latter sold out to his son Wilford Harold Morris a prominent resident and former Mayor of Hinckley became the owner and the name was changed to Morris Merc Later he built another building on the south which became Morris Supply operated by his son Eugene Morris Father and son worked side by side providing for the citizens of Hinckley Morris Merc Harold’s store sold and groceries clothes and material housewares Eugene sold appliances and toys next door After Harold’s wife died the two men lived in a little room in back Harold later married Belva Western and they had four more children Utah Southern Eugene attended State College in Cedar City until he was drafted into the military during World War II After the war he returned to Hinckley where he again worked in the store and he installed practically everyone’s TV for the luxury appliance was very new An attractive young school teacher Betty Jane Roper of Oak City arrived in Hinckley to teach Home Economics at the school Eugene Morris sold and repaired appliances therefore he often was at the school And Betty Jane went to Morris Merc to buy supplies A romance budded blossomed and led to marriage Following their marriage Betty Jane taught for one more year and Eugene operated the store Then they started a family As the family grew so did expenses and Eugene found that he “couldn’t make” it financially in the store He decided to return to SUSC to finish his teaching degree The decision was a difficult one for the young man had to leave his family during the week as he pursued his education He was says Betty Jane determined Actually that period was demanding on all concerned A clerk was hired to manage the store during the week thus allowing Betty Jane to be at home with her children helping out in the business when needed Eugene went to school all week returning home on the weekends to work in the store As he had determined Eugene graduated from SUSC He was hired by Millard High School where he taught typing bookkeeping and computers until his retirement in 1986 He also continued to run Morris Supply The years passed the Morrises had six growing children Betty Jane managed the store and the kids and Eugene taught school The business became affair a for each truly family child worked from the time heshe was “old enough to sweep the floor” (a family tradition and joke!) until going off to college From Don and Cherie Morris ran the grocery part for Harold When the latter retired approximately fifteen years ago Eugene took over Morris Merc and combined the contents of both stores under one roof (Harold’s part) Then Eugene and his entire family continued operating Morris Supply until his death last December death After Eugene’s Betty Jane called a family meeting to discuss the business Since the store had always been a family operation mother children and children’s spouses agreed that they wanted Morris Supply to main in the family Sheila next to the youngest child and her husband Dave Curtis opted to share management The Moon is one million times drier than the Gobi Desert floods on the planet have been ones of molten hot lava and the responsibilities with Betty Jane Today Betty Jane and Sheila are in charge and Dave does maintenance levelwhen needed (He works ing land) Sheila orders the groceries her mother selects fabrics and gift items from the warehouse and together they keep the books While Sheila is at the store her younger sister takes care of the Curtis’ three young daughters Most supplies come from wholesale companies in Salt Lake City and Provo The women have to pick up the groceries which means lower prices for their customers but bread and milk are delivered to the store IPP improved business at Morris Supply for there were more residents Now that many of the in Hinckley workers are gone a difference is felt and Betty Jane misses the friends whom she really enjoyed The store is among other things a convenience for the people of Hinckley-othey appreciate Trips to Delta can be avoided for aspirin for the sick child a much needed ingredient can be for baking a quart of milk-purchased quickly at Morris Supply UIP&L pact INTERMOUNTAIN POWER PROJECT ABSOLUTE EVERYTHING SELLS Cars - Trucks - Vans - 4x4’s Pickups Trailers - ATV’s INTERMOUNTAIN SALE TO BE HELD SAT SEPT 26 11:00 AM POWER PROJECT RD 8 MILES CONSTR SITE OFF HIGHWAY 6 UTAH DELTA NORTH OF INTERMOUNTAIN PARTIAL LIST: AUTOMOBILES: Mercury Passenger Vehicles AT AC PS AT Pontiac 6000 Zephyr AT AC PS Buick Century AC PS AT AC PS Vans and Van 983 Chrysler LeBaron AT AC Chev Van 12 Pass Type Vehicles — Ford PS Chev Blazer PS AT Chev Suburban PS Bronco 1 984 Dodge 4x4 Pickup PICKUPS and 4 x 4's — PS Ford 4x4 Pickups PS PS Ford 4x4 34 Ton PS PS Chev Ford 4x4 Ranger AT Chev Pickup PS Pickup PS Chev 4x4 Pickup PS Honda TRX200 All Terrain Vehicles — Honda 125M Honda 200S Honda 200S Honda 200S Honda 200M Lufkin Brown Single Wide 12 x 56' 24’ x 60' Double Wide — 24' x 48' (‘Reserve on double-wid- e trailers) INSPECTION: FRI SEPT 25th 1 - 5 pm Trailer — ‘Office Trailers Office & Sat Sept 268-1- 1 am For more INFO or complete Brochure call (801)966-572- 4 CASH Cashiers check or certified funds TERMS: as Everything sold and where is with no warranty expressed or mplied To be paid in full and be removed day of sale Interstate k Auction Imam LX SpECIAllST5 (801)966-572- 4 her four of her six children and their children live in Hinckley and she enjoys time with all Morris the “real old- Supply signs a merger with PacifiCorp lit M ienmnsi IBRAD JENKINS) )Mh 1987 - co uih mer9er crecff rat Like A Good Deal For Utah a only Page 3 fashioned country store” is located on Main Street in Hinckley It is open from 10 am until 7 pm six days a week It deserves a visit Power Company Merger Looks Analysts View Merger as ‘Good Move merger iai move ratepayers -- “It ’s hard to argue against an arrangement where everybody comes out a winner ” unrelated to the merger And for those workers the some large PacifiCorp organization may olTer employment options Stockholder advantages UP&L stockholders will profit from a premium value for their shares The merger will also give them ow nership in a This editorial comment by the Deseret News seems to sum up reaction to the merger agreement between Utah Power & Light Company and PacifiCorp of Portland Oregon There are many pood reasons for such a positive outlook: ciir'nfccFiil rlivPrsiflpH Permanent access to the hydro power generated in the Northwest will help stabilize Utah Power’s rates after the 5 to 10 rate reductions take effect Reaction and continents “ By vastly increasing the efficiency of our power we will be better able to compete in our rapidly changing industry We will be able to remain profitable for our shareholders and for our customers ” UP&L will keep its local identity Utah Power’s name will stay the same and the company will retain its local offices Its board of directors will continue to oversee the company Ideal operational fit UP&L’s peak demand occurs in the summer Pacific Power’s in the winter They also peak at different times of the day By merging power can be shipped back and forth to cover those peak usage times Delays need for new plants Such a delay can save millions of dollars If UP&L needs additional power to meet its summer peak it can turn to its sister utility rather than build a new generating plant Enhanced transmission network The two companies’ transmission lines complement each from other Pacific Power’s runs mainly the Pacific Ocean to Wyoming Utah Power's runs to Utah h from southern Idaho through the Arizona border system -- Frank N Davis president and chief executive officer at Utah Power & Light Company “ The prospects are very real that the merger of Utah Power & Light Co and PacifiCorp will " ' prove to be a good deal' for Utahns —The Salt Lake Tribune editorial August 14 1987 “ Utahns and others who get a monthly electric bill " from UP&L appear to be dear winners Increased sales prospects Together the companies will be able to sell more electricity on the wholesale market These revenues will help keep rates down Minimal employee disruption The merger will result in minimal disruption to UP&L employees The company will continue its program This may result in some layoffs but they w ould be -- Deseret News editorial " operation —Mark Luftia vice president utility analyst Salomon Brothers Inc iMOEG LIGHT COMPANY r August 14 1987 “Mb think it is a good fit and makes sense A nd I don't see any problem with approvals The way PacifiCorp operates they would retain Utah Power & Light as a separate operation They tend to consolidate financing but other than that UP&L will probably remain a relatively autonomous hd & rnTTUVIllV Benefits to area The merger will enhance the area’s ability to attract new commerce and industry with the prospect of lower1 Stable rates PacifiCorp has recently developed ties w ith Japan Korea China and other Pacific Rim countries The states served by Utah Power can now become part of that activity Rate stability POWER PROJECT — Along with business responsibilites Sheila does of course find plenty to occupy her time at home She likes to sew for her daughters to cook to go to the mountains and to camp “I like to go out west of here just to get away always wanted to climb a mountain-- to do something no one else has done before me” The store family and church activities are the main components in Betty Jane’s life Her mother is living with systems -- 10 problems” Lower rates Rate reductions for Utah Power customers of 5 to 10— equal to $50 million up the next four years can be to $100 million-pove- r expected from efficiencies in combining the two CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AUCTION SALE Sept Betty Jane says that she loves visiting with and helping the people who the store “They’re all friends and she said Another service neighbors” she very much enjoys providing is making suggestions and offering recipes when a customer asks “What can I have for dinner?” Having studied and taught home economics and having been a mother Betty Jane feels qualified to give such advice Sheila appreciates the people “There are different ones all the time” she commented “along with the old favorites You talk and listen to their Deal could lower rates may take a year to seal 'll ru'‘' Thurs USPS Millard County Business of the Week Morris Supply is a real “old- - fashioned” country store |