15 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
Murray City Merchants and Professional Men through A Greater Murray League offer free prize tickets for a December 24 drawing at 7 p.m. with an automobile and many presents worth $1,000. Free tickets available at local businesses and professional offices. promotion emphasizes Christmas spirit and progressive city.
The Murray Lions Club pledges service to Murray and vicinity and cites the Lions Code of Ethics to promote a better city. It emphasizes friendship, civic duties, aiding those in need, constructive praise, and peace on earth as guiding principles for the community.
The Murray City Lions Club met Tuesday at the Baptist church with Curtis Shaw in charge and his assistants. Rev. Payne spoke on The Christmas Spirit. President Bentz pledged to aid local children this Christmas and R Howe was named to chair the effort. Dr. Boucher offered club suggestions. Dr. Rothwell attended, aided by A W Yeager. Shaw was fined ten cents for mentioning Plate Glass. George Huscher urged members to propose civic ideas. Murray singers provided entertainment and a fine dinner followed. Mr and Mrs Harry A Robbins and Irene Robbins visited Wallace Robbins in Magua.
Mr. PD W Smith of Smith Cash Feed Store traveled to Idaho last week visiting Pocatello Lava Hot Springs and areas east. He reported fair weather with little snow and selected a carload of about one thousand Christmas trees including native red pine white pine and other varieties.
The piece argues the Christmas spirit goes beyond gifts to include active citizenship and community improvement in Murray. It urges support for education, churches, local commerce, upkeeping homes and parks, and cooperation to build a better town year round.
A playful verse chronicles Santa as he moves from chimney visits to modern transport. He forges ahead with a flying route by airplane and even hints at radio gifts, reflecting changing times and tech. The poem notes Santa’s evolving delivery method and lingering mystery of how he will come next.
Christmas and holiday spirit lift commerce as snowfall arrives prompting shoppers to buy locally. The piece urges residents to shop at home for better service, less congestion, and affordable gifts across goods from electrical appliances to toys for all ages, noting the economy of keeping money in the community and praising local merchants.
Amid city spirit residents aim to make Christmas memorable with plans to win prizes and enjoy cheaper shopping from home as part of a community effort to spark joy and savings for the season.
The retiring Stake Presidency and High Council of Cattonwewl Stake are to be popored by a party to be held at the ianiie Stake Emittee on Thursday dieht. Decenter th Rinke officer and bishoprics, as the wards with their connecetors mid their partners will be prewar A inten program will be sheen, followed by dancing.
The Murray Woman's Club will meet Thursday December 10 in the church parlors. Mrs Benjamin Thomas Beesley of Ball Lake will speak on famous composers and their work, followed by records from Teesley Music Co. of Ball Lake. Mike Helen Bennion of Tay loreville will accompany on piano. tea will follow and Christmas colors will decorate.
Murray School notes describe Christmas holidays starting December 22 with reopening January. Schools will decorate and celebrate, promoting cheer and the meaning of the season. Improvements expand Liberty Street grounds to allow a regulation boys’ baseball diamond and other courts, reducing street play. Murray High will present A Christmas Cheer at West Hall auditorium December 27 at 2:40 p.m.
Locals and friends of Mia W Allmark of Fairbourne Avenue surprised her on her birthday last Thursday with a pleasant small dinner. A birthday party honored Mrs Annie Blyuniagilet last Friday with fifteen neighbors sharing an afternoon of refreshments. The Murray Second Ward Morual named a popular young girl as top student. Mr and Mrs Chester Cahoon entertained after dinner last weekend with twelve guests and a special radio covert. Mrs Harodd Campbell’s family hosted a gathering, while Mrs Martin Chelsteneen left hospital and slowly recovers. Mrs James Mrsiee hosted an afternoon birthday for her daughter twins Selma and Shelly with guests and light refreshments.
A description of a birthday gathering on State Street for Mary Ramshaw marking her twelfth birthday. The afternoon event featured Mr. A McMillan and Mixx Mary Ramshaw with twenty young friends in attendance. Refreshments were served and the mood was festive.
An itemized local update lists Mr and Mrs Smith visiting Anaconda to join Mr Smith after several weeks away. Mrs Nelson hosts a social gathering with guests from Granite School and others, with bridge games and refreshments. Charles Short returns from California, Henry Anderson attends a tacky wearing gold jewelry, and preparations for a theater play in Motown are announced with details to come in January.
Geo A Hoscher of Murray City Pharmacy was suddenly injured while at the place of patients after a fall. He was rushed to his hotel in a covered carriage and is stated by Dr Rothwell to be recovering with a few days rest needed before he can walk again. Friends express hope for his full recovery.
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