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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
11
The Murray First Ward Sunday School invites attendance at a dancing party in the Recreation Hall on April 2. Children are to be entertained at 2 p.m. and others at 8:30 p.m. A enjoyable afternoon and evening is promised.
After a severe storm the county road department is praised for keeping Salt Lake County roads passable. Commissioner Howe expresses satisfaction with rapid clearing as snow continues to fall. Local notices note businesses like Murray Laundry and Murray Cafe offering specials amid the crisis.
Miss Marion Newton and Maurice Tigersburg wed in Tooele and will reside in Magia. Daughters of the Pioneers met in Taylorsville with a pioneer talk and music. Community Ladies Aid met in this city and the Republican Chit planned an April 18 dinner dance at the Elks Club marking its thirtieth anniversary. Mrs Powell announces the marriage of her son William Powell to Carolyn Reed in Glendale California.
Family visits and homecomings dominate Taylorsville life with Mrs. William Krebs visiting Vine Sr. Tremonton relatives, Joe Wheeler and Ami returning from California, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kingston back from Morgan, and Mrs. Eva Jones hosting guests including Judge and Mrs. T. H. Burton of Nephi. Also noted are a county records shower for Edna Steffensen who wed Amos Turner, a homecoming party for David Jones Jr. from a two year Central States mission, Elva Faux resigning from the county treasurer’s office, and a seventh month old Rockwool child mentioned in a closing fragment.
The community endorses a city wide Yard and Garden Contest backed by the board of health club women civic leaders and elites. Residents are urged to participate and beautify homes public buildings factories and industrial areas to improve surroundings and air. Sugar House is noted with a pneumonia issue while new residents settle in and visitors attend family celebrations and local engagements.
A flurry of gatherings marks the week with honeymoons in progress and birthdays among local families. Mr and Mrs Powell depart for Coronado Beach after their Pasadena move. Guests attend showers, dinners, and birthday parties across Boxelder Street, Highland Park, and Salt Lake venues, featuring out of town visitors from Utah and Idaho.
The document outlines rules for a local yard and garden contest. It details purpose, entry dates from April 15 to May 16, prize timing in October, and class divisions including self work, partial assistance, expert gardener, child-led gardens, and birdhouses. Prizes eligibility vary by class, with money prizes limited to Class 1. special prizes for Classes 4 and 5.
The notice outlines cash prizes for Classes 1 through 5 with amounts and honor certificates. Judges’ names are not announced until prizes are awarded, with entries to be sent to L Hansen, chairman, Yard and Garden Contest, Murray Utah, at 4070 State Street. Mr Cooper notes business at Granite Furniture Co and Gem Theatre coupons advertised for Eagle residents.
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