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Show 'WASHINGTON NEJWS An Independent Newspaper Devoted To 7 he interests Of The People Of Rich County and Lower Bear River Valley 1 Volume 15 Number 44 FROM OUR CONGRESSMAN W. K. GRANGER An Army Air Forces weather training center, the first school to be de- ed exclusively to training in meteorology, will be opened in about 60 days in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The new training center will have a capacity of 5,000 students and will train men as weather observers, weather teletype maintenance men, weather forecasters, : and aviation meteorologists. A booklet entitled Personal Affairs of Military Personnel and their Dependents," which is designed to acquaint soldiers with provisions of the law and Army regulations affording protection and security for their dependents has just been issued. Every soldier will have access to this booklet and dependents may obtain copies by writing to the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C., enclosing ten cents., 2,000,000 soldiers ranging in rank from privates to generals are now buying approximately $13,000,000 in War Bonds every pay day. ,, The U. S. Maritime Commission needs experts in paints, textiles, and general equipment to make inspections both in factories and at points of delivery, and there is an unprecedented need for civilian librarians in Army posts, naval ' 1,, f'fc V y i stations and recruiting stations thruout the nation. There is no maximum age limit for any of these positions, and applications should be filed with the U. S. Civil Service Commission, ington, D. C. Wash- American film companies have been asked by the Government to rush preparation of special French prints of current productions, in order to place American petures as quickly as possible on the screens of Algeria, French Morocco, and it is hoped Tunisia. Lt. General Dwight D. Elsenhower said, and we quote, Motion pictures are of the utmost importance in providing entertainment and building up morale Newsreels- are especially ojf tremendous value in providing for the soldiers the means of keeping up with their friends in other theaters of war and with their families at home. The stories and the sets in feature productions bring their home country vividly to their memories. Bets have more motion pictures. Controlling the Cost of Living. The OPA has regulated its price regulation' on certain essential food products such as butter, eggs, poultry and citrus .fruits as follows: Sales by restaurants, cafes and hotels of food products prepared and sold for consumption on the premises are excluded from the regulation. Sales made by any farmers cooperative, wether as agent r otherwise, are covered, . but direct sales by a farmer of these commodities produced on his farm are not under price control unless made to an ulti-at- e consumer. War procurement agencies may buy and receive any of the (Continued on Last Page) LAKETOWN NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Parnell Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norris entertained at a party at Hidden Valley lodge Saturday night in honor of Sidney Irwin and Louis Reed, who are called into U. S. service. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Norris and son Cleve of Ogden were visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Carl Norris a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. N. Weston were Cache Valley visitors , on Armistice day. Mrs. A. R. Weston acted as postmistress while they were away.' Sheriff and Mrs. Benj. Weston were Salt Lake visitors Tuesday to Thursday among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Johnson went to Ogden Wednesday to visit their son Max, and other relatives. Mrs. John H. Weston accompanied them to Ogden then went , to Balt Lake to visit Bishop Weston sister, Mrs. Lavina Jackson of San Francisco who came to Salt Lake to be with her son, Weston Jackson. Mrs. Morton Kearl was also an Ogden visitor. Don Uqurhart of Kem-me- r, Wyo., was a visitor at the J.. A. Cheney home early last week. Mr. and ' Mrs. Earl Satterthwaite were Ogden visitors during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson were visitors at Logan Friday. Mrs. K. Muir visited relatives and friend at Woodruff and Randolph over the week end. Thad Brown of the Brown Momu--- v ment Co., of Logan, was a town ... i . Y - -- ; ..a Jh ppp.-- ' V i V. M visitor Saturday. Pres. 'and Mrs. Geo. H. Robinson went to' Logan Friday to do temple . work. Continued on Last Pago IAN FLIERS MAY Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Longhurst and son Jay, are visiting with Mr. Albert Longhurst and Mr. and Jdrs. Chester Perry of Provo. Miss! Barbara Rees was home for the week end. Mrs. Roy Tingey spent the last week in Ogden with her husband and attending the stock show with Marcelle. Mr. T. J. Tingey, Roka and Grant were town visitors Friday. They are living in Ogden now. Mr. Sheldon Dickson and son of Ogden spent Armistice day with his mother, Mrs. Emily Dickson. Mr. Hubbert Faddis arrived yesterday to see his wife and son for a few days furlough. How happy they are, and we are happy for them. Mr. and Mrs. LaMarr Stuart were week end visitors. They are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. Josh Ashton. Miss Fae Longhurst, Mary Brown. Mrs. Jerry Wadsworth and Virginia Putnam of Ogden were week end visitors in Woodruff. A shower was given Saturday afternoon in the Putnam hall for Mrs. Jerry Wadsworth. She received many beautiful gifts. A good time was had, and a lovely lunch served. We wish her happiness throughout her married life. Her husband is in the armed service. Miss Maxine Dickson is just getting over the mumps and Max is just coming down with them. We hope their sickness is soon all over. Mrs. Wendell Comia is spending this week her visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. John South of Ogden died of a heart attack this week. Mr. and Mrs. Theris Comia, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cor-ni- a, daughters of Mr. South, attended the funeral Friday, Nov. 13. They have our sympathy. The sheriff visited our town picking up two boys who had stolen a car of Mr. Bells of Randolph-- Lets hope they are set rght and then trave the straight and narrow. Mr. and Mrs. M.' V. Eastman were Evanston visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Bill Stacey is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sims of Evanston. , In Advanc MERCHANTS MAY INCREASE CEILING - PRICES ON FOODS More War Workers such as these are needed to keep metal production up. j The state of Utah, Its public of- The answer seems to lie In costs, flcials and its citizens are becom- - During the past eight months, num-- ! inS alarmed over the decline in the erous war Industries have located production of lead and zinc, which in Utah. Surplus workers have comes primarily from underground been employed and the war Indus ' mines. tries have drawn upon the older It is well known that mining is established industries for their em-th- e backbone Industry of Utah and Payees. Despite the fact that min that during normal times the indus- - lnS is an Important war industry, it try supports directly and indirectly has nol: beeB aM to hold Its men, has Bot been in a position to ! the population of as nearly Utah. Yet, during a world war, the meet the higher wages offered in production of lead and zinc has other war construction industries, been permitted to decline 15 per Thus mines with inexperienced cent from the first month in 1932 to men and an insufficient number of the middle of 1942. mines have been forced into an un- First let us consider the market balanced operation. Whereas one for mining stocks which is a baro- - underground miner formerly prometer of conditions. Stocks of duced in excess of one ton per shift Utah producing companies are sell- - the output has fallen to .7 of a ton ing at depression levels. The pub-- in on important mine, lice has virtually abandoned the Recently steps have been taken raining market, indicating that looking toward solution of these there is no confidence in their problems. Soldiers who have ability to earn a fair return under worked in mines are being given present conditions. Why cannot furloughs if they return to their they earn a fair return? Most of work. Wage and metal price e produc.n; companies have justments are also under consid-larg- e reserves of low grade ores. eration. C.s ir WOODRUFF NEWS v; rv-- SECURE RATING Qualified civilian fliers can now receive an army rating as service pilot in the and an officer's commission Army of the United States, according to an announcement made today by Colonel Frank W. Wright, Commanding Officer, Army Air Base, Salt Lake City, Utah. ' Applicants who feel that they possess should the necessary qualifications communicate with the Recruiting Officer of the Army Air Base. To be eligible under the program, certain requirements must be met. The applicant must have 200 or more hours of flying time as pilot of heavier-than-aaircraft, with at least 100 hours flown alone. One hundred hours or more must have been flown in airplanes powered with engines of 12a horsepower or more, and at least 25 of these hours must have been piloted solo. , To insure freshness, 50 hours or more must have been accomplished within the year preceding the date of a flight test, prescribed to demonstrate actual fly' ing ability. In addition to the flight test, a written professional examnation must be passed, and the applicant must be recommended for the service pilot rating by a board of army officers. Exemption from the written exam is granted to applicants holding a currently effective CAA certificate of competency as a commercial pilot with rating of 250 horepower or more. Even these appi camts however, must take the flight test anc secure the recommendation of a board of officers, and all must pass a physical examination. Applications from instructors in army and navy flight schools must be processed through military channels. Candidates who are instructors or .students in the civilian pilot training program cf the CAA must apply for a commission to the Flying Training command headquarters, Washington, D. C. Employees of the CAA or of any other government bureau must have releases from the agency employing them before making application for commission. Colonel Wright indicated his hopes that many qualified applicants will appear, but said that those whose qualifications obviously fall short of the requirements should not apply. $1.50 Per Year Mines Seek to Solve Problems QUALIFIED CIVIL- V. v Randolph Utah. Friday Nov. 20, 1942 i one-half- ad-th- . WHERE IS YOUR PocateTloT Idaho.' Pvt. Raymond B. Cox 39829262 Co. D. 1st Bn- - A.F.R.T.C. Fort Knox, Kentucky Pvt. Leslie Frazier Detachment Signal Service Co. A.S.N. 39681613 Btry. A. 801 - F.A. Bn. Fort Benning, Georgia. Pfc. Peter C. Comia,' A.P.O. Co. B. T.G. A.F.S. Fort Knox, Kentucky . Pfc. Osro D. Comia, 66 A.R. Service Co. Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cal H. Cornia, , 719 Eng. E.O. Bn. Co. C. Ford Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Pvt. Wm. De Comia, 2nd Platoon. 39830618 Co. D. 104th ed. Ting. Bn. 22nd Med. Tng. Regt. 858th Victorville, California. Pvt. Guy E. Dean Med. Section S.C.U. 1972 U.S. Army, Letterman Genl. Hosp. San Francisco, California. Pvt. Reed A. Munns 39832426 Co.' C. 5th Q.M.T.R. Army Ft. Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark. Pvt. Neal Hansen A.P.O. 954 A.S.N. 396 776 47 Hq. Bty. 305th C.A.B.B.B, co Postmaster San Francisco, California. 39676354 Sgt. G. C. Cornia 3290 Transport Co. (G) 19072415 D. Cox 10th A.D.G. Supply Sqdn. co Carl F. Hellstrom Replacement Training Center, Camp Wallace, Texas. Paul J. Kennedy Anti aircraft Replacement Training Center Camp Wallace, Texas. Corp, Clyde Kennedy A.S.N. 39675708 A.P.O. 251 Co. R. 81 Annd. R. N. Bn. co Postmaster, New York City. Freemani L. Corless - AA 216 Navy U.U.Y. co Fleet Postmaster San Francisco, Calif. Pvt. Rex Schenck A 3 N 39026262 - Aq. Co. 830th En. 6 Bn. Aun. A.P.O. 5 N. co Postmaster New York City If any mistakes are found in any soldiers address, please advise the editor of the Rich County Reaper. (To Be Continued). Anti-aircra- Pfc. Leonard Engrs. 351 Randolph Precinct. Camp A.P. Hill, Virginia. Sgt. Luther Chester Bryson, 46 Air Base Sq. Hamilton Field, California. ' Postmaster Seattle, Washington. Pfc. Rich M. Porter 19010281 A.P.O. 879 Air Service Command Base Unit No. 2 co Postmaster New York City, New York. Pfc. Elwin C. Dickson Battery A. 16th CA. A.P.O. No. 963 co Postmaster San Francisco, California. Cpl. Silas H. Ellis 924th Guard Squad. Army Air Base ' , U.S. 97th i Los Vegus, Nevada. -- 989 BOY? . , ' ft RANDOLPH MAN GETS PROMOTION MUSICIAN NEEDED IN THE U. S. NAVY Private Fred S. Rex of Logan, Utah, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Rex, has been promoted to Lance Corporal at the end of his fourth week of training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Mr. Rex is a graduate of the A.C.. He fufilled a Mission for the LDS church in the southern states and also spent two terms at the Firestone Rubber Company plant school at Akron, Ohio. Qualified musicians who are interested in enlisting in the Navy will be interviewed at the Salt Lake City Navy Recruiting station from Nov. 20 until about ec. 4, by Douglas Cameron, chief bandmaster, U.S.N. Men who qualify will be enlisted as Musician, 2nd class, which pays $66 per month. This is the first time since the i Arizona Hooded onoie The Arizona hooded oriole chooses whenever possible a Washingtonia palm for its nesting site. : "Increased prices at retail of these commodities are necessitated by the fact that while the original ceiling prices were placed on these commodities at the March, 1942, price level, the costs to the manufacturers between the 1941 and the 1942 growing and processing season were very materially increased In the case of canned vegetables, for example, in addition to Increases in the cost of labor and cans, the canners paid farmers from 20 to 70 per cent more for the 1942 canning crop than (for the 1941 canning crop on the advice of the Department of Agriculture in order to encourage a miximum production of these crops, thereby insuring an adequate supply for the army, lend-leas- e, and civilian use this winter. Merchants may not make an unlimited increase but only the amount permitted by the OPA regulation according to the commodity being repriced and according to the kind of store re- pricing its articles. Continued on Last Page) ' r Pvt. Wynn C. Iluffaker 12th Cavalry, Med. Det. Fort Bliss, Texas, Pvt. Thomas L. Dean L.V.A.G.S. 1015 Guard Sqd. The Reaper a endeavoring to publish the name and address of every Rich county soldier. Will you please bring in your soldier boys address. We start this week with a complete list of the soldiers out of Woodruff and a few ftom Randolph. We will publish them every week until we 'have published every name from Rich county. Woodruff Precinct. Pvt. Wright S. Bruce A.P.0.635 co Potsmaster New York City, New York. A.P.O. Lt. Wm. B. Anderson, SOIMR Consumers were reminded today by Gwen K. Brough, Community Service member of the Rich County War Price and Rationing Board, that merchants may legally increase their ceiling prices on eleven catagories of foods in line with Maximum Price Regulation No. 238 recently issued by the Office of Price Administration. Ceiling prices may be advanced on breakfast cereals, canned fish, cooking and salad oils, sugar, canned vegetables coffee, rice, hydrogenated shortening, other types of shortening, dried fruits, and lard according to speficied markups on their wholesale cost," Mrs. Brough said. outbreak of war that musicians have been enlisted in this district and the Salt Lake City station has received many requests for information about the program. Full details may be obtained from Bandmaster Cameron upon his arrival in Salt Lake City. WAR EFFORT AFFECTS .rich COUNTY A meeting was called last Wednesday evening, Nov, 18th, for the purpose of discussing problems relative lo South Rich county. Groups represented were: County Extension, Farm Security, Rich Cooperative Association, Vo- cational Agriculture and War Board. As a result of this meeting definite action has been taken wherein all residents from the south end of the county will be expected to meet at Randolph on Dec. 7th. Representatives from the Utah State Agricultural College and from other agencies will be present to outline plans relative to perfecting the agricultural standing of South Rich county in respect to the war effort. Further details will be released next week. !. GARDEN CHY NEWS Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hildt will spend the winter in California. Mrs. LaVina Pope has moved to Ogden where she will be employed in defense wortc. Mr. Cleneth Amell and wife of St. Charles, accompanied by Merchant N. J. Hodges of Garden City, took a load of hogs to the Ogden market Tuesday, where the animals topped the market at $13.35. Mr. Hodges bought merchandise for his store. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hodges and maid Geraldine Bensen, motor-- . ed to Delta, Utah, where they visited during the week with their daughter, Mrs. Montell Whittington. They returned by way of Center, Utah, where they visited another , daughter, Mrs. Arch Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Satterthwaite and granddaughter lone Satterthwaite, left Sunday for San Diego, Calif., where they will visit with a their daughters, Mrs. Eugene Earley and Mrs. Hugh Lieshman. Supt. Earl Passey of Randolph was in town Thursday looking after interests of the schooL Jack Mieckel and Mr. Lawrence of Logan- - and Mr. Satterthwaite of Garden City are stationed at the State road camp in North Sink for the purpose of maintaining an open road for winter. The snow at this writing is about 15 inches deep. A party in honor of the retiring members of the Bishopric was held Wednesday evening of last week. These members were Rollin Findlay, John C. Famer, Ernest Woffin-de- n and L. B. Pope. Each member received a copy of the Gospel Standard" by Pres. Heber J. Grant. The evening was spent social and enjoying a fine program. Refreshments were served. |