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nrnn 0 tn tt it A Subscribe Now for the Ml Th XX ft tTB (Of .7 3 iO fc Hi I lleraUl (J Mlg MIC liO di it VOL. r7 SPRINGVILLE, UTAH COUNTY, UTAH IT URS: DAY, JANUARY 1 1 9 3 4 NUMBER) Plane Foils Milk Strikers After Train Is Looted 7 'T Milk strike pickets who defied a federal injunction to shut off Chicago's milk supply were foiled when one producer employed the bis plane showD in the top photo to transport milk from Kankakee. to Chicago airport, where the ship is shown being: unloaded under police guard. Plane transportation was resorted to after pickets halted, burned and upset inbound milk trucks and. near crippled a Soo Line train from Wisconsin dairy farms and destroyed 200.000 gallons of milk by openlner tank car faucets and dumping cans from box cars.

The lower photo shows the amulied cans dumped ulons the right of way. Selling Price and Cost Ratio (EDITORIAL) low is not to Buying where prices are ridiculously our advantage as pointed out by Mr. A. Hoskisson ot Salt Lake City. "Cost and below cost selling has done more to bring on and prolong the depression than any other thing.

One merchant advertises at cost, his competitor goes him one better and so on ad infinitum. Then the retailer bears down on the jobber. He in turn chisels down the manufacturer and then the screws are put Results, everybody loses Then what on the producer. happens wages are cut; men are laid offf; stores go broke buying power is curtailed and the depression is on. Stastics show that 400,000 retail merchants have been put out of business during the past few years by cut price competition.

"What's the answer to all this? A stop price of eight or ten per cent above--cos- and presto the depression will be knocked into a cocked hat." TO REMODEL R. R. HERE IS PLAN Plans are underway and surveys are being made to determine tiie feasibility of constructing either an undergound or overhead crossing on South Main street, where the Denver and Rio Grande railroad and the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad crosses the highway. The crossing at this section has long been considered dangerous, especially to tourists unfamiliar with the highway. Although the cement has been widened as a safeguard against accidents and safety devices are installed where ever possible, still the place has been the scene of several fatal and cosily accidents in recent years.

10,000 DEAD ESTIMATED IN IND1AJUAKE Villages Devastated Over Wide Area; Famine Is Threatened CALCUTTA, India, Jan. 17 (U.R) Cities, villages, and hill stations over a wide area of ninth central India were devastated today, their populations scattered or seeking dead in the ruins of their homes, after an earthquake that had reached the proportions uf a major disaster. that surveyed the uuake area brought a story of a country prostrated, thousands of its buildings crumbled, whole towns under water, bodies lying in streets, buried in ruins or floating down streams toward the sea. Caplain Frederick Dalton, member of an aiv circus, who piloted the first plane to penetrate the area, said he believed the dead must total between and 10,000. Threat of famine and disease, age old enemies of crowned India, laced survivors who were still cut off from ordinary communication.

The cpiake occurred at 2:39 p. m. Monday. Many buildings here were cracked. Large towns over north central India whose communications were not severed began reporting damage and small death lists.

But it was not dreamed that the devastation was so severe as Dalton reported. ISHEEP MEN rrtVOR BILL ON RAZING Destruction Of Range Is Menace Now Facing West Industry SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 17 (U.R)--- A menace to the western livestock industry through depletion of rane lands was consideredhere today by delegates to the National Wool Crowers convention. Immediately upon conclusion oi discussion on the proposed Taylor grazing bill, as brought before the assembly by Mrs. Antoinette Kuiik, Washington, D.

assistant Commissioner of general land office, the delegates will vote the official stand of the convention. Mrs. Funk, representing Secretary Ickes, opened her discussion yesterday, urging support of the body to the bill. Her address was loudly cheered by the Utah delegation, but met varied opinion irom other sections of the na-io- Danger Pointed Out Stockmen ofthe west will fm their industry to the middk-wcn- if they allow overgrazing. Funk declared.

Prices of we-- 'meat. Will be boosted to such a high level, because excessive livestock raising costs, that middlewestern growers will assume control of the industry. President Roosevelt approves of the Taylor bill, she said, seeing it asan important step in stabilizing the meat industry of the nation. "One of our greatest natural resources is in danger," she said. "Suddenly we find ourselves with a depleting range, anil the consensus- among those using the landsis that they are rapidly losing value, mainly because of improper use." The proposed Taylor bill simply changes the matter of administra- tionto the secretary of interior, Mrs.

explained, giving him authority to create grazing districts, to be controlled and regulated by associations, groups or individuals. ADULT CLASS ATTENDANCE IS TAPERING OFF The attention of the people of Springville is called to the fact that the adult education classes, begun about a month ago, are now dwindlingdown in attendance until some of the teachers will be compelled to discontinue instruction unless the enrollment is increased immediately. The classes, it is slated, are given to the public free of charge, with the U. S. government financing the project.

The money is available however, only on condition thatthe people support the work. Experienced and well trained teachers are employed to instruct in the various courses. The classes, given at the high school three nights each week, cover a variety of subjects. Anyone may enroll at any time, without cost. Considerable enthusiasm was evident at the opening ofthe courses when nearly 200 citizens enrolled.

The success ofthe project, and whether or not thetrain- ing will continue, depends upon the people of this city. 'All are urged to avail'" themselves ofthe opportunity of the free educational training. i Mapleton BY FERL NIELSON Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Binks had as their dinner guests Friday evening, Mr.

and Mrs. Fay Dibble. "The Awakening," a genealogical play written by Mrs. OliVe Whiting was presented by the Genealogical society Sunday evening after the regular meeting. The cast included: William T.

Tew, Mrs. Olive Whiting, Howard Waters, Mrs. Mabel Hansen, James liolley, Welby Warren, Karl Mozelle Wilma Whiting and Muriel Jensen. Mrs. Myra Murray Is visiting in St.

George with her sons, Ellis and Fred Murray. The three one-a- plays sponsored by the M. A. will be presented Thursday night at 7:30 in the amusement hall under the direction of Mrs. Lillie Binks and Burton Tew.

There will be a matinee presented in the afternoon for children and we wish the parents would cooperate with the sponsors and let their children attend at this time. The Mapleton Men basketball team will play the First ward Men team Saturdaynight at the high school gym. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. Lillian Snow of Mapleton announces the marriage of her son Lewis, to Miss Mary Cazier of Greenwich, Utah.

The marriage took place at Richfield, Friday, January 12. The girls, under the leadership of Mrs. Melba Hayes and Miss Ruth Whiting, held a party at the home of Miss Thora Whiting. The evening was spent in playing progressive cootie. Dainty refreshments were served to about ten members of the class.

SOCIETY NEVS tasty refreshments were served. (A lovely assortment of gifts were received by the honored couple. Mrs. Mendenhall was the former Miss Delphia Cahoon of Spanish Fork. Third ward Relief society held work andbusiness meeting Tues-- 1 day.

Two quilts were quilted. Mrs. D. C. Brimhall gave a paper.

The successful family, outlined by stake board. Refreshments were served to about fifty members. Mr. and Mrs. D.

C. Brimhall and daughters Edna and Frances at- tendedthe reception for Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Brimhall at Benjamin Friday night. A number of special activity workers ofKolob stake are attending the home management school at city and county building all this week.

Mrs. Bernard Robertson was hostess to the Y. M. C. club at her home Saturday evening.

Progressive 500 furnished entertainment at the closeof which a dainty luncheon was served. In attendance wereMrs.LaVon Averett, Mrs. Fay Hancock, Mrs. Gertrude Clements, Mrs. Thelma Clark, Mrs.

Zanza Mann, Mrs. Zelma Roylance, Mrs. Leola Ewing and Mrs. Retta Kelly, the later two being awarded prizes for the evening's games. The Men and Gleaner girls of the First ward M.

I. A. enjoyed a skating party Tuesday night. They had as their guests the ward bishop and wile, andalso the ward officersand teachers. After skating the group assembled at the homeofMiss Margaret Hadlcy for lunch.

Nearly Fifty class members and guests attended. A group of friends and relatives delightfully surprised Mr. and Mrs. Michael Long at their, home Tuesday night, the ocacsion being Mr. Long's birthdayanniversary.

Progressive games andlunch were enjoyedby the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parry, Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest Oakley, and Mrs Daniel Sumsion, Mr. and Mrs. R. D.

Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Long, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Best, Mr.

and Mrs. Willis Sumsion. An interesting andeducational talk on "International Relation-- 1 ship," by Attorney Arnold C. Roylance, featured the meeting of the Home Culture club Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C.

F. Packard. Mrs. Lewis Bird entertained with violin selections accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Lloyd Bird.

In attendance were twenty clubmembers and guests. A tasty luncheon was servedby thehostess at the conclusion of the meetin'g. Mrs. Clifford Alleman entertained the membersof the Elite Bridge cluD at her home Friday evening. A tasty and well arranged luncheon followed the aames, being served to Mrs.

Lela Nelson, Mrs. Marjorie Frandsen, Mrs. Ida Wig-nai-l, Mrs. Floss Maiben, Mrs. a Miner, Mrs.

Coe Nelson, Mrs. Almeda Evans, Mrs. Elvin Sumsion, Mrs. Delia Clark, Mrs. Thelma Clark, Mrs.

Ralph Snelson and Miss Marie Ward, the latter being aguest. Mrs. Estham Clegg and daughters Hilda and Leona and Mr. and Mrs. Will Noakes went to Spanish Fork Saturday to attend funeral services for the latter's sister, Mrs.

Martha Boyack Keele. Announcement is madeofthe marriage of Elmo Sumsion, son of Mrs. Anna Sumsion of this city to Miss eVra Finch, daughter of Joseph Finch of Spanish Fork, which took place Monday in the Salt Lake temple. Mr. and Mrs.

Chester Johnson and children have returned to Richfield, Idaho, after several weeks visit with relatives and friends here. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Porter and daughter of this city recently returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Idaho. Mrs. Frank Cranmer was.

hostess to the Busy Finger club members at her home lust Thursday afternoon. The ladies enjoyed sewing and a dainty lunch. Present were Mrs. Delia Dallin, Mrs. Doris Bird, Mrs.

Ajin Johnson, Mrs. Stella Straw, Mrs. LaVern Bear-dal- Mrs. Velma Roylance, Mrs. Victor Frandsen and Mrs.

Lindsey Parker, the latter two being guests. Mrs. Thelma Clark will be hostess to the S. T. club members Thursday evening instead of Mrs.

G. D. Kennedy as was announced. Mrs. Fred Brown will entertain the N.

I. P. club members at her home in Provo Saturday evening beginning at 8 o'clock. In honor of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Mendenhall who were married recently, parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. endenhall gave an informal reception at their home at Mapleton, Friday evening. Nearly a hundred relatives and friends attended and enjoyed the evening of music and general sociability.

From a beautifully covered table centered with pink sweet peas and tall- pink tapers, High School News' It ems BY il AlOIKK Friday, January 12, marked the end of the first semester. Beginning Monday a lew new classes commenced while other classes of last semester were discontinued. House cleaning started a little early at the high school this year. For more than two weeks men have been giving the framework on the outside of the building a new coat of paint. On the inside they have been busy making a new ceiling in the auditorium and also redecorating the walls.

These improvements certainly give the school a better appear- anceas an "art school." It is appreciated very muchand the thanks from the faculty and students would be hard to express. The opera this year is another of Clair Johnson's compositions. We know that if is as good as the others he has presented at the Springville high school, it will be avery interesting entertainment. Some ofthe best singers in the school will take the leading roles. The cast includes: Eulalia Condie, Fred Blackett, Elvin Petersen, Mary Johnson, Helen Carpenter, Lowell Crandall, Beryl Whiting, Clarence Savage, Sam Sorensoit, Newell Weight and Marjorie Straw.

In addition to these leads, there will be 145 people in the choruses, 25 in the dancing groups and also a 30 piece orchestra. During the last week Huntington and Bagley have been very busy taking the photographs for the year book. Those who are to have pictures taken are: Faculty members, council members, the president, vice president, and secretary of all classes, all members of the Junior and Senior classes, and the staff members of the L'Artiste and Red and Blue. All faculty members, members of publicity staffs, and the council members are asked to have them taken not later than Monday. Students are urged to cooperate with the staff of the L'Artiste in having pictures taken as early as possible so that the year book can be edited early this year.

KIWANIS CLUB HOLDSMEETING The Springville Kiwanis club are planning to cooperate with com-- mittees and other civic organizations in a national observance of President Roosevelt's birthday January 30, by giving a dance, the proceeds from which are to be contributed toward a fund forthe establishment of a sanitarium at Warm Springs, Ga. Thelocal club members voted to support the movement following the reading of a letter received by the mayor from national committeemen at the club meeting, last week. C.O. Claudin, attendance and membership chairman, was in charge of the meeting and introduced Jacob Coleman, of Provo, lieutenant governor ofthe southern district, who spoke enthusiastically on what couldbe accomplished through Kiwanis. "Kiwanis," he said, "is a group organized for public service ana community welfare.

During the evening, Harrison Conover, manager ofthe Springville Herald, was welcomed as a new member, into theclub. President J. F. Wingate presided at the meeting. Music was given by Misses Helen and Margaret Fox, Miss Lucy Wainwright and Mrs.

Julia Sumsion. MRS. SNELSON SERVICES HELD Funeral services for Mrs. Lau-rett- Roundy Snelson, 73, widow of Thomas Snelson, who died late Sunday afternoon, at the family residence South Main street, will be held today at 2 p. m.

in the Second ward chapel. Burial will take place in the Evergreen cemetery under direction of Claudin Funeralhome. Mrs. Snelson, beloved and highly matron of this city, had Deen' confined to her bed but a short time. Death was due to Bright's disease and complications.

She was born in Springville, May 12, 1860 a daughter of Loren H. and Jane KoyleRoundy, early pioneers. She had always lived here. With a quiet and reserved nature, Mrs. Snelson was known for herkindness andconsideration of others.

Besides raising a large family, she caredfor a time, for two of her grandchildren left motherless. She has always been active in L. D. S. church work and for a number, of years, served as a Relief society teacher.

Mrs. Snelson was married January 25, 1878. Her husband died in 1929. Surviving are eight sons and daughters: Mrs. LaPriel Friel, Mrs.

Myrle Johnson, Ralph and Marl Snelson, Springville; Mrs. Laura Elliott and H. C. Snelson, Provo; T.L. Snelson, Payson; Dewey Snelson, Los Angeles, 2(i grandchildren; three great grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, John Roundy, Provo; Mrs.

Lula Perry and Delbert Roundy, Mapleton; Mrs. Lillian Gallup, Portland, Mrs. Mary Miner, Springville. 140 MEN ARE EMPLOYED BY C. WJ.

WORK Approximately 140 men are now employed in Springville on city and county CWA projects, according to Chairman S. L. Menden-hal- with a payroll of about $500 per day. The draining of swamp lands northwest of the city began Tuesday, the work employing about 20 men. With an aim of destroying-mosquit- breeding grounds this CWA project when completed will constitute one of the many city improvements brought about by the recent employment program.

Graveling of walks and some streets running north and south through the city are probably the next CWA to be considered, it in stated. Local Theron S. Hall of this city is appointeddeputy county assessor to fill a vacancy, caused by the resignation of Ernest M. Boyer, who has accepted a position with the state road commission. The Fourth ward Relief society will present "DixieMinstrels" in the First ward amusement hall, Saturday afternoon and evening.

The opening performance is for children andthe evening for adults. Chairman Glenn Sumsion, Mrs. Emma Alleman and J. S. Wing are appointed to take care of RFC work in Springville, it was announced Wednesday.

The first ward are planning their annual reunion for January 30-3- the first day's eni tertainment being for children and thelatter for adults. The annual '49 dance sponsored by theAmerican Legion is scheduled for Friday January 19, in theMemorial hall. Teachers of Springvillewill at- tendthe Nebo districtteachers institute at Spanish Fork all day Saturday. A regular budget dance will be givenby the First ward in the amusement hall tonight. All ward members are urged to attend.

Christian Jensen of the B.Y. U. faculty will review the Prosolite," at the meeting of the Ladies Literary club Satur-- i day beginning promptly at 2: p. m. at The home of Mrs.

C.G. Salisbury. The regular monthly temple excursion of Kolob stake will beheld Friday. The train leaves at 7:25 a. and the round trip fare is 77 cents, anyone desiring to go to Salt Lake may secure their tickets at the station Friday morning, chairman A.

B. Chri'stensen, A. Y. Wheeler. John Fletcher and Milton Harrison of the local Kiwanis club were special guests of the Spanish Fork Kiwanis on Saturday night.

MRS. HAYMOND CALLEDHOME Friends relatives gathered Wednesday afternoon abthe Second ward chapel, to pay final tribute to Mrs. Eliza Bringhurst Hay-mon- 82, wife of Amasa L. Hay-mon- who died at the family residence late Monday afternoon. Mrs.

had beenconfined her bedsince last Tuesday when she suffered a stroke. She had been failing in health however for several months. Born in Cottonwood, August 14, 1851, Mrs. Haymond came to Springville with her parents, Bishop and Mrs. Ann Dilworth Bringhurst, when a young girl, and has lived here since.

In her vouneer lifeshe took an active part in religious, social and civic affairs of this community. She served as secretary of the first Retrenchment society, an L. D. S. organization which developed into the Y.

L. M. I. A. She was secretary to President Ann Boyer, of the first womens suffrage organization here.

She has served as an officer in both Relief society and M. I. A. organibations. She received her early education the Charles D.

Evans school and the Social hall school, andhas always been known forher scholastic attainments. Mrs. Haymond was married May 29, 1871 in the L. D. S.

Endowment house, Salt Lake. She and Mr. Haymond celebrated their sixtieth weding- anniversary at Salt Lake in 1931. Surviving are the husband and ten sons and daughters: Mrs. Marian Worthen and Dorothy Mrs.

Elma Wagner, J. A. and Dr. Creed Haymond, Salt Lake; W. B.

Haymond, Garfield; George Haymond, Nephi; F. O. Haymond, Magna: Mrs. Louise Stoddard, San Francisco, 25 grandchildren and nine Hone Child Dies At Home Leo Clair Hone, infant son of Leo and Eva Barker Hone, died Wednesday morning at thehome of the grandmother, Mrs. Alma Barker.

The child was born here, December 31, I9u3. Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Barker and Mr. and Mrs.

George W. Hone. Funeral services will be conducted at the Barker residence, East Fourth South street, Friday afternoon underthe directionof the First ward bishopric. Interment will be in the Evergreen cemetery. GOLD, GREEN BALL DATE SAT.

Arrangements are well underway for one of the most elab orate M.I. A. socials given this year, in theform ofthe "Gold and Green" ball. Features oftho entertainment scheduled for Fri-- day, January 2(1, at the Memorial hall include the presentation of the various ward queens and the; "Gold and Green" contest dance. The Kolob stake M.

I. A. board are acting as genearl chairman of the affair, with Mrs. Martha Har-- rison, Mrs. Vinn Boyer, Miss Beatrice Wheeler.

Wilford Man-- waring andEarl Smith in charge of decorations and music; E. Knudsen. floor manager; Floyd Minerand Harlan Boyer, finance committeemen; Frank Salisbury, publicity chairman. Improvements Made At Federal Hatchery Approximately 25 men and two teams are now employed uu provements at the U. S.

Hatcheries station, just north of Spring-'ille- according to Supt. M. Meyers, who is in charge of Excavation for a new channel for Spring Creek is being made to allow the water used at the federal hatchery to flow around the 'arge swamp, near the place, instead of through it. A concrete raceway leading 1'rom what is known as Mill pond, lo thehatchery rearing ponds i.s under construction andthe hatchery grounds are being spaded and leveled forthe installation of. a sprinkling system.

The construction of a new bass whichwhen completed will cover about one and a fourth acres is also listed among the improvements. A new circular driveway is being made around the hatcher grounds, the excavation and graveling for which has now The work is expected to be completed about February ir, if weather conditions remain good. It is being done under the CWA program andis known as federal project No. 102. Lillie Women Comes to Rivoli Elaborate settings, amazingly authentic costumes and a true reproduction of the orignial story characterizes Radio's dramatization of Louisa M.

glamorous Kalherind cott' classic, "Little Women," Hepburn, as Jo, which opens Sunday. Without the conventional dramatic license, the production is Louisa M. Alcotfs story "in the flesh." Nthc same sweet story of ideal American home life, its pathos, romance and tragedies Even the locales described by the author have been studiously reproduced, including the famn ous oud Alcott home in Concord, ous Alcott home in Concord, SITTING PRETTY Music written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, two of America's ace song writers combined with comedy cast headed by Jack Oakie. Jack Haley, Ginger Rodgers, Thelma Todd and Gregory Kaloff are themain ingredients of the fast and furious screen musical-comed- "Sitting Pretty" coming on Wednesday to the Rivoli Theatre. Accident Fatal to Former Resident Miss Alice May Hedden, 19.

daughter of S. E. andMamie Packard Heddenof Salt Lake, formerly of Springville, was fatally injured in an automobile accident at Bingham Sunday night. She died in a Salt Lake hospital Tuesday evening, according to wordreceived by relatives here. MissHedden was born in Boise, Idaho, July 25, 1914.

She had graduated fromthe West high school, Salt Lakeandalsofrom a beauty school there. She is survived by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Melba Holt, Salt Lake, a brother Edward died recently. There are alsothe grand-parenL- Mr. and Mrs.

I. C. Packard, now residing at Sacramento, California. 'Accident Victims Are Improving Mrs. Chester Hutchings who was seriously injured in an automobile accident nearly two wreeks ago, is still at the L.

D.j S. hospital, though her conditionis improving. A daughter Mrs. Wayne Yorkand baby Bobby are also still confined at the hospital but are improving. Mr.

Yorkand Geraldine York 6, have been removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hutchings in Salt Lake. Mrs. Rowcna H.

Rigtrup also an occupant of the car who was seriously injured, was removed to her home here Sunday and is convalescing nicely. Gold and Green Queens Chosen Closevoting marked the selection of Tueen of the "Gold and Green" ball in the various wards of Kolob stake Tuesday night MissMozelle Houtze was se-- i lected to represent Mapleton ward as queen of the ball while Miss Lucille Taylor will represent the! Springville Fourth ward: Miss-Fer- Bate the Third ward; Mrs. Mabel Childs the Second ward. The First ward will make their finalselection next Tuesday even-- 1 ing. Iluey On Warpath NEW ORLEANS.

Jan. 17 Senator Huey P. Long, hoarse from last night's ranting public speech, renewed his campaign today to "Save New Orleans from a ring of hoodlum politicians." His campaign is directed at theold regular Democratic party, which controls the city administration. The goal is next Tties-- day's municipal election. ClUUrllMAN D1F.S ST.

LOUIS, Jan. 17 Bishop W. F. McMurry ofthe Methodist Episcopal church, South, and former president of Central college at Fayete, died in Barnes hospital here today. i Births Mr Mrs.

Roy Savage of thU city announces the birth of a daughter at their home. Mother andbabe are doing nicely,.

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