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Show 1 Friday, December 23, UTAH VALLE Y NEWS Housing Program Sponsored By City; Committee Named five years, aud major construction extended for 10 years. Under present laws assessments are paid In five or ten equal annual payments. Housing Improvement assessments should be on a monthly or basis, concluded Mayor Anderson. A study of sources of help Included also the possibility of WPA labor In digging trenches to the property lines for homes wishing to connect with the sewer. Details of how to finance the Individual costs attached to installation of plumbing fixtures for bath, ftllet, etc. were also studied. Complete Home Unite s The big problem for many families Is to build a new home of their own, and even this did not stagger the committee who saw In the special Improvement district plan an opportunity for organised groups, who desire to condo the moat of their struction work, to own their own homes. Although detain of this homing eooperatlva were not worked out. It was believed that the U.8.H.A would cooperate with organised groups la providing lands and materials through the sale of district special improvement housing bonds to be amortised over a period of 10 years. All construction under such a plan would he under city supervision, the city acting merely as trustee, and each Individual member of the group owning his own homo when It ia completed. Houses would be constructed la groups, thus reducing land coats, as wall aa sewer, water and sidewalk coats, and each owner would be able to contribute a minimum of SO per cent of the total coat of his own labor. Each project would be represented by a small committee who would work In cooperation with the city. As a final charge to the Housing committee at their initial meeting, Mayor Anderson authorised them to obtain facta on housing needs proceeding with any possible solution; to study and sponsor necessary aUte legislation and local ordinances; to re-duee b.iard to community as well as Individual health by ae- compUahlng these objectives; and finally to reduce fire hasards and a rueturee throughout the CllJ. semi-annu- Provo citizens have built 200 new homes and have improved 500 old homeB during the past three years, yet more than 790 homes in Provo are yet not Although connected with the sewer, and many more home owners cannot afford to modernize their homes under'any of the existing federal aid projects such as the II.O.L.C. and such was the information presented Wedthe F.II.A. nesday night to a newly appointed Provo City Ilousing Committee. Appointment of the personnel of this new Housing committee wii announced this week by Mayor Mark Andereon, ae folio we: George Baliif, attorney; Blaln Rassmssssn, union labor official; Axel Chriatenaen, builder; Victor C. Bird, banker; Dr. C. M. Smith, city phyalcian; and W. H. Callahan, manager of the Utah County Welfare office. Although Proro haa no segregated slums, the city does hare alum conditions scattered throughout Its area, aaclarod Mayor Mark Anderson to the newly appointed committee, aa he asked them to seek some solution for the problem, perhaps with the aid of Federal funds of whleh more than 9100,190,000 having already been spent for this purpose throughout the nation. Provo has a real housing problem which may be Improved If the U. 8. Housing authority or State legislation will authorise municipalities to finance housing Improvements In" a manner similar to that now used with special Improvement districts without In creasing (the general obligation debt of the city," suggested the Mayor to the committee. "Such bonds should be amortised over periods ranging from five to twenty years, nmall Improvements may be bonded for mmmm caamt'a -- pow (greetings Your friends can tell the difference a SEND Christmas Cards AND ''w'n! ii Gifts z : a BRIMHALL BROS. West 1 Worth FROM ITniv. . I LAST MINUTE GIFT SPECIALS Z Real Special Values In Ladies Front Aprons make excellent 25c Gifts for Her . Extra Special Xmas Gifts. GOWNS, pure thread silk Dollar Values for ....... 79c THIS WEEK AT THE.- - uyij Hose. Christmas activities at Brigham Young university began Friday with the regular student body assembly. The Messiah," Handelt Immortal oratorio, was presented for university students and towns people 8unday evening. This weeks activities Included The Christmas Paen; presente, by the dance club In the Wednesday morning devotional; tho W A.A. Christmas party; Meaaaga of the Agas - Peace be Unto You,' elementary training school Christmas pageant; and the regular matinee dance Wednesday afternoon. MEN'S DRESS HOSE S Pairs (Ia Xmas Box) Me it 308 Are. lit IHOOMMOOOOMMOOMMMM0000OMOOrtOt0j for Pure Wool SWEATERS small boys nn. 98c 5 DDE OSS West Center St. and girls. Coat aud Pullover styles. Real Values for' jOlf Light or baric Colors 81.49 Values ... for MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS 69c Provo cut surface of green wood will absorb water more readily than one that has dried out for a time It Is well to cut off a few inches of tho base before putting In It water. The ordinary home Christmas tree will evaporate approximately one pint of moisture dally. In eastern markets the balsam Dr is easily the preferred Christmas tree. Spruce b the (next Borne hemioca, cedar, choice. and pine are also used. On the Pacific slope It Is reported that Douglas Hr la mors In demand. There are several reasons why the eastern Christman tree trade strongly favors balsam fir. It has fairly rigid branches that are well adapted to support lights, decorative tinsel, and ornaments. In a warm room the lustrous dark green needles are retained longer than are the needles of most species, and the balsam emits a characteristic fragrant odor. see Making Trees an or 68 jm this flm boa provided Provo famDUa with beautiful rvk at coots within their maasa Now, atthoogh modem cubit os to provide even more impnarfvs services, our charges remain within the earns wo h for all who call npos os. gladly Invita Inspection ot our modern mortuary at any time. Your visit will prove both Interesting and Instructive, and win Incur no obligation of any kind. We fa-dlitl- Orem's Team Enters ' Commercial League n Orem la proud of Its Commercial league basketball team, now officially entered at Proro. Every one of the eight players express confidence In the nucceaa of the league, and hope for their Get Your Copy NOW succeaa. New Tear's Eve Dance at Lincoln 'AWE'S hill-bill- nt I 100 $149 placing tho base of the tree In water or wet sand and by keeping the tree In a cool, aamp storage place until ready to be nsed. Trees cut too far In advance of the Christmas holiday will lose their needles sooner than those more freshly cut Since a freshly HJ in Insect and Markets PAJAMAS For Girls FILE IT Eagle Scouts on tho campus of B.Y.U. organised three patrol divisions this week to maintain greater activities of the organisation. Nine new members have been e e pledged by Phi Delta PI, national All exterior walls of tho new honorary physical education sorAmanda Knight at B. Y. U. ority at B.Y.U. according to Beth were completed this week In the Soffe ot 8andy, president. , a e e rapid construction of the first Precious Stream,'' the women's dormitory at the instit'Lady Chinese drama produced by the ution. speech department last weekend Kartell Bird of Provo was proved very successful. e e elected Prom chairman at tho B. Y.U. In a balloting by the entire The date for the annual Snow student body, Tuesday. He won Carnival of the university has over Spencer Crabtree of Provi- been scheduled for February 11, states Drew Leonard, student dence. e e body president Lee Kay of the state fish and game department gave an lllnstra- Christmas ted lecture to etudente Monday. MOF6 LnjOy&DlC Pteturea taken on hie trip down ; GrMn RW VBr, lhown. a a a Although the trimmed Chrlstnew courses j mas tree Is an object of awe and a number of to be ' ciTen at the university during the wonderment to children on Christ-g- jr WDter quarter Include a course mas morning, it is looked upon by in history, a re-- j many mothers much differently Ilglous education course in mar- - j when they begin to sweep up the Growers Seek rlage. International economic pr ! shedding needles, ictes, and a number of courses In j Conditioning ot tne family Aid of Law current history and political scl- - Christmas tree has not been a re enco problems. Control search project at the P. 8. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, To encourage Individual parti-- Wis., but staff wood technolog- Out of a batch of 12 resolutions considered at the recent Utah cipatlon over group participation, ikta there point out that giving County Horticultural society con- - any student wilt be eligible to act tho tree all the water it can abvention held In Provo, several Im- - In the Varsity 8how that will sorb Is a logical procedure to preportant matters were passed on take place on the Pep Vodle, that vent the needles from dropping. to tho legislative committee for has been popular among the social As Christmas trees when cut will units at BB.Y.U. In the past years, eventually lose their moisture and action: 1). To require by law that In- states Ed Clyde of Heber, student fragrance, the time between cutsect pests be controlled and dead social chairman. ting and using should be as short e as possible. Trees that hare lost trees be removed. I). To require Juniors and seniors at the uni- n great amount of their moisture that all vendors of fruit who advertise their goods state grade versity met Friday night in their will rapidly lose their needles and aise when giving prices. Lack annual party amll scenes of hill- when taken into the heated dry of such regulation lures buyers billy life. A costume party, the rooms of the ordinary home. to markets but Is deceptive as to dance featured unique dress, and Moisture loss can be retarded by y refreshments were serv- spraying the entire tree with a prices actually asked and paid. moisture-resistacoating or by Marketing problems formed a ed in an appropriate manner. Latln-Americ- SMMHWMn wOu Plenty of large sixes Beautiful Broadcloth Rayon Taffeta DRESSES 98c - Prired at 4Bc SSc 2Sc PAJAMAS and SUPS To delight her fastidious taste. Ki agios, MEN'S PAJAMAS Outing Flannel QQ- Beautiful NECKTIES Rich new colorings and patterns, all hand made. -- Real QQ. Dollar Values at QtJu at Plenty Meu's Fine DRK88 SHIRTS Make Kxrellent Glfta AU wilt proof collars All the Newest Colors Plenty of Vfhlto. Fruit GESSFORDS 47 No. al big a hare of the business considered, the following growers being named to study the markeRay Loveless ting bit nation: Orem, Will Stewart fif American Fork, Roy Park ot Urem, A. C. Page of Payton, T. Earl Foote of I leasant View, with Professor Seth T. Shaw as advisor. Speakers during the day Included Mr. Shaw, K. M. vole and A. Stark, of UJB.A.C. Logan, each dealing with varloua problems such as sale of unclassified fruits, Importation of fruit from other states, and the compulsory control by fruit growers of Insect peats. Including the and burning of dead and diseased trees, 1938 i: i: I HEF One Brightly Shining Christmas Star .... Dancing to the haunting Curtin orchestra will entice yesterdays youth and todays young people alike to the Lincoln high for the New Yenra ere party, sponsored by the M men and Gleaner girls of Sharon stake. A dimly lighted fairy land will welcome every couple with its red, green, and blue decorations, and 'only 50 cents will be asked, or 10 cents for extra ladles. Horns, hats, serpentine, confetti, and nil the' noise makers will liven the crowd, so bring along n few i extra pennies to have n good time. re- 7939 Almanac and Medical Guide frain of Curt ' If you have not received your copy of this valuable almanac; ash us for it the next time you are in this vicinity. In addition to a yearly calendar, weatlier forecasts, rising and setting of sun and moon, it also contains home n lining hints, beauty facts, new games. Interesting charts, recipes, planting dates, etc. And this greatly improved JAYNE almanac ia absolutely bee. Come in soon and get your copy. Tell your hlenda about it, too. CITY DRUG CO. 204 West Center Phone 240 1 Golden Wedding To Be Celebrated THE MOST THOUGHTFUL OF GIFTS MOJUD in SILK Clari-pha- M As the star - that guided the wise men toward the manger at Bethlehem twinkles brightly in the Christmas sky, we extend our heartiest wishes of the season to all of you who have made 1938 such a pleasant year for our firm. To each of you we extend our most heartfelt Christmas greetings and the hope that 1939 will be for you a year of great joy. Individual Leg Lengths rather have hosiery for Christmas , . . but set ovary woman knows that her hosiery can ropresa.. the most thoughtfully chosen of al gifts! That's why wo recommend our Mejud stockings In Individual leg lengths longer and look more flattering! Clari-pha- they fit -- -- siK ne better, r- - - wee And whatever the lengths you choose to fit your friends they'l fit your budget as wed So coma in and do your Christmas way ... In the shopping that wil bring you tha most appreciation. 98 79 3 Pairs $2.25 3 Pairs $2.85 CHRISTENSENS Inc. Provo, Utah O ttttMtttttttttM(MttltltH4tttttttttMttttt( Dixon-Tayior-Russ- ell M are celebrating their golden wed- ding anniversary today. A cordial Invitation Is extended to relatives and friends to call between II noon and 5 p. m. A family dinner will be held at 7 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson have lived here all their lives, and of their 10 children eight are living. They Include: Mrs, Mary Burley, Ida.. Earl Fergnson, Provo, Vern Fergnson. Salt Lake City; Mrs. Minnie Olsen, Provo; Mrs. Alta Ellingsworth, Salt Lakt City: Mrs. Clora Eastmond. Roy Ferguson. Provo; n Mrs. Thelma Wheeler, Salt LaV TREE LIFE VgdCedarShingles! k. Olm-stea- When the Fnmily Gels together for the Holidays Then is the time for that Family Group PIIOTO at LARSON STUDIO 77 X. Unlv. A vc. j A r Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ferguson STOCKING' Every woman would E' Find out their superiority for yourself. 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