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Show NEWS FROM OUR BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE U. S. SERVICE By Twila Kearl. On Tuesday, Aug. 29th Alice Hoffman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hoffman, and Merril Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, were married in the Salt Lake temple, with Elder Robert Burton, performing the They were accompanied through the temple by Leonard Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Peart and Joyce Peart. The newlyweds remained in Salt Lake until Friday, then returned to Randolph. Alice graduated from the South Rich High school in 1942, and soon after went to Ogden and worked at Hill Field for about a year, then returned to Randolph and accepted a position as Clerk for the Rich County Furniture store, where she was employed until just a few weeks ago. Merrill graduated from the South Rich High school in 1938, and attended the University of Utah the next year. The following year he was sent on a mission to the western states. Eight months after his return from his mission he enlisted in the Navy on June 28, 1942. In September of the same year he went to sea on the Oil Tanker U33 Nipsio, and covered thousands of miles jn the Pacific ocean during this time. After two yeans on this ship he has been transferred to another ship which has not yet been commissioner, and expects to remain in the states for an indefinite period. Merrii has a rating of Quartermaster 2c, his duty being the navigation of the ship and' keeper of the hsips logs. He returned to Los Angeles Friday Sept. 8th, to report for duty. His wife accompanied there. Lt. Helen Kennedy has written to her mother, telling her she is back to active duty after a bout with pneumonia in jEtngland. She has, however, been transferred to another base and at present is on duty where German prisoners of war are being taken care of. Word has been received that Marine Keb Jacobson is stationed at Guam, having no doubt, panicipated in the battle which restored that Island back to the possession of the U. S. Fred HelBtrom has just written to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Helstrom from the Hawaiian Islands saying he had spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hoffman. "Its been a long time since Ive seen Glen, he said, and it seemed mighty good to see him over here. At the dr."ce given Friday night Sept. 1st for service men, eight boys were present in uniform, which is one of the largest groups of boys who have been h'xrre nt one time since the beginning of itfte war. Those present were T3 y M.S. Sheldon Kennedy, M.S. Fay Lt. Ross Jackson, S 3c Leo Telford and Q.M. 2c Merrill Johnson of Randolph, Glen Stewart, and Lt. Billy Reese of Woodruff and Glenn Spencer, who is in the Navy. Glenn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Spencer of Evanston. During the veening another 3F names were drawn from the list of the Randolph boys and girls in service, and were presented with a $25.00 War Bond. S 2c Blair Findlay who has 'been home on leave for the past two weeks left Tuesday to report back to camp at San Francisco, Calif., and was accompanied by his wife , Mrs. Carol Findlay, who will be with him until ne sails again. His mother, Mrs. S. A. Findlay of Ogden is caring for their two sons, Gordon and Douglas, while Mrs. Findlay is away. Pfc Keith W. Gunn, of the 7th Infantry, has received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Normandy, France, June 18th. Keith is a brother of Mrs. Ivan Hoffman. We hope his wounds do not prove serious and that he, will soon be well again. cere-mo- n. -- Ken-ned- Mrs. Thay Hatch, Mrs. Joe Wamsley and Mrs. Mildred Thomson were Evanston shoppers Tuesday. , Mrs. Chas. Chipp and son Jack, of Salt Lake who have been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R- - G. Marshall, returned home Monday. Mrs. Marshall returned with them and will remain for medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richey motored to Ogden Monday, and were accompanied by Miss Phyllis Norris, who will remain in Ogden for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Longhurst and Mrs. Leonard Hellstrom were in Evanston Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Demo Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Gray and A. W. Thornocki were among those attending the rodeo at Afton, Wyo., Friday and Saturday. Our Job Is to Save 5 Dollars Buy War Bonds - X? Iviwy Pay Day I An Independent Newspaper Devoted ToThe Interests Ot The People Ot Rich Countv and Lower Bear River Valley Volume 17 Number 31 Randolph. Utah. Friday Sept. 8. 1944 EVANSTON YOUTH IS FATALLY INJURED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 14, Twit-chc- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1 O A JOINT RESOLUTION PRO- A JOINT RESOLUTION POSING AN AMENDMENT TO TO AMEND SECTION 9, SECTION 10 OF ARTICLE VII, ARTICLE VI, OF THE CONSTIAND TO SECTIONS 2, 3, 5, 6 and TUTION OF UTAH RELATING 12 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE TO COMPENSATION OF MEM- CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE BERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. OF UTAH RELATING TO THE Be it resolved by the Legislature of SUPREME AND DISTRICT of the State of Utah, COURTS, HOW CONSTITUTED, all members elected to each of the TERMS OF OFFICE, QUALIFI- two houses voting i favor thereof: Section 1. That it is proposed CATIONS OF JUDGES, JURISDICTION, JUDGES PRO TEM- to amend Section 9, Article VI, PORE, CHANGE OF JUDICIAL Constitution of the State of Utah, DISTRICTS BY THE LEGISLA- to read. Section 9. The members of the TURE, SELECTION OF JUDICIARY AND EFFECT ON INCUM- Legislature shall receive such comBENT JUDGES. pensation and mileage as the LegBe it enacted by the Legislature islature may provide, not exceedof the State of Utah, of ing $300.00 per year, and ten cents all members elected to each of the per mile for the distance necessartwo houses voting in favor there- ily traveled going to and returning from the place of meeting on the of: Section 1. It is proposed to most usual route, and they shall amend Section 10 of Article VII of receive no other pay or perquisite. Section 2. The secretary of the Constitution of the State of state is hereby directed to submit Utah, as follows: Sec. 10 The governor shall this proposed amendment to the nominate, and by and with the electors of the State of Utah at the consent of the senate, appoint all next general election in the manstate and district officers whose ner as provided for by Article 23, offices are established by this con- Section 1, Constitution of Utah. Section 3. If adopted by the stitution, or which may. be created by law, and whose appointment or electors of the state, this amendelection is not otherwise provided ment shall take effect the first day for. If, during the recess of the of January, 1945. I, E. E. Monson, Secretary of senate, a vacancy occurs in any state or district office, the gover- State of the State of Utah, do nor shall appoint some fit person hereby certify that the foregoing to discharge the duties thereof un- is a full, true, and correct copy cf til the next meeting of the senate, the constitutional amendment prowhen he shall nominate some per- posed by the first special session son to fill such office. If the office of the 25th Legislature of 1944, as of secretary of state, state auditor, the same appears of record in my office. state treasurer, attorney-genera- l, In witness whereof, I have hereor superintendent of public instruction be vacated by death, re- unto set my hand and affixed the signation or otherwise, it shall be great seal of the State of Utah, the duty of the governor to fill the .is 10th day of August, 1944. same by appointment, and the apE. E. MONSON, Secty. of State.' pointee shall hold his office until his successor shall be elected and qualified as may be by law pro- Each judge of a district court shall vided. be at least twenty-fivyears of Section 2. That It is proposed to amend sections 2, 3, 5, 6 and 12 age, an active member of the bar of article VIII of the constitution in good standing, learned in the ot the state of Utah, as follows: - law, a resident of the state of UtahseSec 2. The supreme court shall three years next preceding hisdisshall in and reside the lection, numconsist of five judges, which ber may be increased or decreased trict for which he shall be selected. Any district judge may hold a disby the legislature, but no altera- trict court in any county at the eftion or increase shall have the fect of removing a judge from of- request of the judge of the district, fice. A majority of the judges con- and, upon a request of the governor it shall be his duty to do so. stituting the court shall be necescause in the district court Any or rendei to a form quorum sary be tried by a judge pro temmay sua decision. If a justice of the must be a member of who pore, preme court shall be disqualified from sitting in a cause before said the bar, sworn to try the cause, and agreed upon by the parties, court, the remaining judges shall or their attorneys of record. call a district judge to sit with 6. The legislature may Sec. cause. such on of them the hearing the limits of any judicial change Every judge of the supreme court shall be at least thirty years of district, or increase or- decrease the number of districts, or the age, an active member of the bar, in good standing, learned in the judges thereof. No alteration or increase shall have the effect of law, and a resident of the state of office. In Utah for the five years next pre- removing a judge from establishadditional district every selection. The his judge ceding a judge or judges shall be having the shortest term to serve, ed, as provided in section 3 of selected not holding his office by selection to fill a vacancy before ex- this article. Sec. 12. The judges of the supiration of a regular term, shall and district courts shall repreme be the chief justice, and shall preside at all terms of the supreme ceive at stated times compensation for their services, which shall not court, and in case of his absence, be or diminished during the judge, having in like manner, the increased time for which they are sethe next shortest term, shall pre- lected. side in his stead. Section 3. The secretary o f Sec. 3. Judges of the supreme to submit this court and district courts shall be state is directed electo amendment proposed selected for such terms and in tors of the state of Utahtheat the such manner as shall be provided next general election in the manby law, provided, however, that ner as provided for by article 23, selection shall be based solely upon section I, Constitution of Utah. consideration of fitness for office Section 4. by the without regard to any partisan po- electors of theIf adopted this amendlitical considerations and free from ment shall takestate, effect the first influence of any person whomsonext of succeeding a day January the further that ever, and provided by the board of state method of electing such judges in determination of the eleceffect when this amendment is canvassers of theinresult 3 hereof. Section tion designated adopted shall be followed until E. E. of I, Monson, Secretary changed by law. Sec. 5. The state shall be divid- State of the State of Utah, do certify that the foregoing ed into seven judicial districts, for hereby is a full, true, and correct copy of each of which, at least one judge shall be selected as hereinbefore the constitutional amendment proposed by the regular session of the provided. Until otherwise provided 25th Legislature of 1943, as the at court the district a law, by same appears of record in my ofshall each of seat county county fice. be held at least four times a year. In witness whereof, I have here- All civil and criminal business unto set my hand and affixed the must be arising in any county, Utah, tried in such county, unless a great seal of the State of 1944. of 10th this August, day such in venue be of taken, change E. E.' MONSON, Secty. of State. cases as may be provided by law. two-thir- il two-thir- - Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the water users of the n Crawford-ThompsoCanal Co., an association andor Irrigation Co., operating in rail about Randolph, Rich county, Utah, at 2:00 oclock P. M., on Thursday, .the 5th day of October, 1944, at the courthouse of Rich county, Utah, at Ran:Io h, Licli county, Utah, for the purpose of adopting Articles of Incorporation, and for the purpose of doing any and all other things necessary to incorpate the said members and water users of the said Crawford-Thompso- n Canal Co., under the laws of the State c.f Utah, and to transact any and all other business as may properly come before said meeting. LEONARD W. HOFFMAN, Members of and Waterusers in n Canal Co. P1 Mr. and Mrs. Eldis Barker of Ogden were Sunday visitors at the homes of Amos arkcr and Mrs. Alice H. Johnson. on Cpl, Hugh L. Lambom is home f a brief furlough from a training camp in Mississippi. He is a rear He is spendgunner on a bomber. his parents, with the furlough ing Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lambom. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Males of Ogden and the State Road Commissioner visited Sunday at the L. D. Lam-bor-n home. and Mrs. Donald Ashdown, Seaman 2nd class, and children of New York, called on Mr. and Mrs. Arlo B. Weston, schoolmates, Friday while passing through. Over the week end Mr. and Mrs., M. V. Coombs and daughter Gene, of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Paul and family of Ogden visited with Arlo Weston and family. Mr. Paul is president of the North Ogden Stake and was one of the speakers in church Sunday. Mr. Coombs also sang a solo. Warrant officer Junior Grade, and sister, Margene, of are spending a short leave Denver with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Eller and family. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Weston received a surprise visit Saturday Rusnight from Mr. and Mrs. Pvt. been at Camp sell Innes, who have Lee, Virginia. Russell is being transferred to Camp Beal, Calif., re- and Mrs. Phebe W. Innes will Mr. Continued on Last Page - ' S s a e I s That it is time again, to apply for A gasoline rations. Get an application at a local Service sta- tion and mail it to the ration office where it will be processed before September 21st. Be sure and enclose the old A cover. No. 33 Sugar stamp is good now for 5 pounds of sugar. V II ii!il.itiln,iriliilii'nl:iliili li 11111111111111111 e s E t ? s lulMi A total of 35 cases received public assistance amounting to $1,517 in Rich county in July, 1944, Mrs. Mary H. Rex, Director of the Rich county Department of Public Welfare, reported today. Both the number of cases and amount paid represented decreases from the previous month cases dropped 2.8 percent and payments decreased 4.7 percent. Of the $1,517 Issued recipients in Rich county in July, Mrs. Rex said, 69.3 pere cent was for assistance; 21.0 percent for dependent children; 5.7 percent for unemployables on general relief; and 4.0 percent for indigents jn institutions. Meanwhile, for the fourth consecutive month (this year, public assistance payments in- all counties combined showed a net decrease from the previous month according to a report released today by,T. David Hettig, Director of Research and Statistics for the State Department of Public Welfare. Payments to recipients under all categories of assistance In July totaled $700,973, and amount $15,313 or 2.1 percent lower than the years high of $716,286 paid in March. July payments benefited 15,008 cases, a slight increase from the previous month, but a decrease of nearly 600 cases from July last year. Compared to the peak caseload month of September 1939, the number receiving public assistance in July this year showed a net reduction of 7200 cases a decrease of nearly The coming of war Industries to Utah caused sharp changes in the character of public assistance in the State Mr. Hettig pointed out in the report. The changes are manifest not alone in the substntially reduced caseload, but quite as significantly in the composition of the assistance load. In 1939, 27 percent of the caseload consisted of people trt families classed $s employable people who were well able to earn their ow niiving, if they only had jobs. There were upwards of 15,000 such people dependent on public assistance. , Today, of one percent of the case-ica- d but is made up of employables and their families. During the five-yeperiod of war industrial expansion, the employable caseload in Utah has decreased 99 percent from 3717 to 45 families." Employment opportunities which developed during the past five years une conditions removed from der the public assistance caseload not only 99 percent of the employables but also a substantial numbe of recipients ordinarily considered unemployable. Between eptember 1939 and July e assistance caseload 1944, the declined over 00;' aid to dependent old-ag- ds OPA NEWS DID YOU KNOW Advance PUBLIC ASSISTANCE - one-thir- . V T d. one-ha- lf ar - WESLEY J. KEARL RAYMOND REES Crawford-Thompso- - G ds e, NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE WATER USERS AND MEMBERS OF THE LRiWFORD,- - THOMPSON IRRIGATION COMPANY. 7 , - In 35 CASES REVIEW b PRO-POSIN- son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes, was fatally injured in a traffic accident at Evanston last Sunday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of the County and Park roads, just off the Bear River bridge at 7::30 p. ip. Young Barnes, who was riding a bicycle, was struck by a Chevrolet sedan. He was coming on to the north and south road from the Park road. Donald Stewart, 15, was the driver of the car. He wa3 accompanied by Thomas and Robert Carter. According to the evidence given at the coroners inquest held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, the Stewart 'boy was driving north on the County road. As he approached the bridge across Bear river, his attention was focussed on a dump truck approaching the bridge and travHe testified that he did eling south. not see young Barnes until he struck him just as he left the bridge and passed the truck. Stewart stopped his car about 75 feet from the spot where the impact occurred. Young Barnes suffered a double skull fracture. He was rendered unconscious and died at about 8:10 without regaining consciousness. The coroners jury, consisting, of Lester Dean, H. IS. Baker and Stanley Ballinger, brought in a verdict that young Barnes came to his death as the result of an unavoidable accident. Wesley Barnes was born March 9th, 1930, at. Evanstcn. He i3 survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Funeral srevices were conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday in the Second Ward chapel by Bishop Wiiford M. Price. Interment was m the City cemetery under the supervision of the Bryan mortuary. Uinta County Herald. Wesley Barnes, no TOTrt $1.50 Per Year war-tim- old-ag- chil-lontinu- ed on Last Page woodruff iews Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Brown motored on .Larry, to Coalville for a check-u- p whose throat has recently been operat- ed upon. Earl Stuart was at Coalville Wednesday and Dr. Oldham reports him as much Improved. Mrs. Annie Wamsley and children visited with Mrs. May Hopkln Wednesj day. Mrs. Annie Frazier and Franklin Laird left Wednesday morning on the bus for Eureka, Nevada. Franklin has been with his grandmother for the summer and is returning home for school. Mrs. Frazier is going to visit her daughter Sybil and her family. Mr. and Mrs. Minard Jacobson anl family of Paris visited a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dean Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Coraia, Mr.. May Brown motored to Salt Lake City Thursday afternoon for a few days. Mrs. Sophia Ashton was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Esther Session, of Syracuse who is very 111. Drivers Examinations to be Cottage meeting was held at the Given in County This Month home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Putnam Schedule for Drivers and Chauffers Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Putnam and famLicense Examinations for Rich County: of West Gordon are here visiting ily :39 4 Randolph, Sept. 22 between 11 and his and friends. They are parents p. m. on Last Page Laketown, Sept. 23, between 9 and 11 t i ) a. m. Garden City, Sept. 2J, between 12 noon and 1 p. m. Benj. B. Stringham, Examiner. Smith, Mrs. Frances Hanney and children returned home on Thursday after spending a short time in Brigham City and Ogden. 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