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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
1
The mayor of Murray I J Lester proclaims the last week in February 1928 as Narcotic Education Week. He urges citizens, churches, clubs and schools to oppose narcotics, asks clergymen and educators to warn youth, and invokes education to counteract addiction and its threat to civilization.
Sutton outlines a broad plan to obtain official approval through diplomatic channels for Narcotic Education Week. The proposal seeks proclamations from two ministries and multiple health and education agencies to secure cross‑agency cooperation.
Corporal Ross Mortensen son of BE Mortensen 3460 East Street has served in China New Guinea Iberia Japan and other lands. He earned bravery citations for halting Moro forces at Lanne Mindanao and for protecting a railway convoy after a wreck. He led Chinese troops at Sungkiang to win the Order of the Blazing Sun and parachuted during cadet training. He is now stationed at Hankow China aboard the patrol boat Monocacy as a radio operator.
The building remodeled for R. J. Fry Inc will be ready for occupancy about March 15, owner Miss Emily Caldwell states. John H. Duny & Sons of Midvale lead the construction with Murray workmen aiding. Home Lumber Company supplies the lumber. Showroom measures 40 by 50 feet front, rear holds offices and shop. Murray Plumbing & Heating Co will install hot water system heating the second floor. Final use as modern apartments or offices undecided.
The Murray First Ward reunion, held in the chapel and amusement hall, is an annual event featuring the Murray High School orchestra directed by W. F. Robinson. Various organizations perform, followed by a banquet and dancing. The Ward Recreation Committee, led by Mr. and Mrs. Ts P Parry, Mr. and Mrs. Orson Hansen, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bean, organizes the festivities.
Taylorsville Ward held a reunion on Wednesday February 22 with a hot dinner prepared by eight ward men led by Mr St Stringfellow. Children enjoyed games and dancing at 8 pm while adults had a film at 5 80 and then supper downstairs. A dramatic club presentation Captain Racket will be shown at Mill Creek Ward on March 1.
The Taylorsville Ward Choir invites weekend attendees to a Gypsy Rover performance Friday evening at the Amusement Hall. The opera is directed by Orson Clark and Owen Frame with Mab le Cook as accompanist and Mary A. Cook overseeing costumes. stage management by Owen Frame.
The notice invites crowds to a Saturday night event at Grant Ward titled Prize Nite offering a chance to win $6. It promises a great time with Carter's Hand performing and asserts every dance at Grant Ward will be enjoyable.
Bishop and Mrs. Samuel J. Lind announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl named Sonny on February 19. Mr. and Mrs. Fillies Bennion report the birth of a son on February 14.
Special numbers on the program for Wemewday February 20 include a dance titled Lasey Bue by Mie Ruth Webb and pupils Margaret and Maxine Thayne, plus a musical comedy number. A violin solo by Elmo Martin, accompanied by Mrs. Martin, is also featured.
The Past Noble Grand Club of Omenia Rebekah Lodge meets at Mrs. Charles Fatchells 3426 South State on Thursday March 1. Nettle Drinkwater will be avvleting hostess. All View Grands Past Grande and Past Noble Grande invited to attend.
The Cottonwood Stake quarterly conference at Granite Stake was well attended with over twelve hundred people. Mutual Improvement Associations organized the evening, R C Towler presided, Jox Bennion welcomed, and Mrs. John F Bennett spoke on mutual work. Music and tableaux illustrated music’s influence from the individual to nation. Stake officers thanked all participants for the success.
Murray High notes Florence Holmes a junior awarded a Tears award by Underwood Typewriting Co for writing 71 words a minute for fifteen minutes. Teacher Mieweeta Said bury gives a Pearl Award of Merit. Five more students, Jean Metley Barr Miller Margaret Erlekewn Virginia Malstrom and Keith Martin, will receive the Pearl Award this month. The Typewriting Department has earned thirty Underwood Awards this year across certificates bronze pins silver pins and gold pins. The Murray bird echeote plans to send time to the Pure Typewriting Contest. Continued on Page
The Besston Ward Reunion drew a large crowd with a 2:00 am start featuring a free children dance and refreshments. Adults enjoyed a tray lunch. an entertaining program followed with acts by Readers Nadia, Parker, Wagstaff, and others, plus music, sketches, and remarks by Bishop Dimond.
The Murray Lions Club held a meeting at the Baptist Church with a fine dinner prepared by the Baptist ladies. Visitors included George N Strike, S. A. Shakespeare, Col W. T. Adams, and others from local mills and businesses. Mr. T. Ray Kingston spoke on his first public address, and Col. Adams urged factories to provide jobs for youth to prevent out-of-state moves.
Provo resident Mrs EL J Ward returns from three weeks with her daughter Mrs W Stomeahow. Mr and Mrs EL B Negren depart for California. Mrs Arden M Thaxton Jr visiting from Los Angeles for six weeks. Laneheon and bridge planned at Methodist church. Various local guests and a Valentine party hosted by Gleaner Girls of MUL Creek Ward. A Cottonwood Stake reception featured Moyle and spouses with a large gathering.
Murray is praised as one of the finest communities in the country. The piece extols healthful living, strong modern teaching, and a diverse range of churches led by named ministers and denominations. It argues Murray offers abundant worship and educational opportunities, promising a bright future for the next generation.
L Miller returned last Monday from the Regional Convention of the General Motors Company in San Francisco. He reports a very interesting convention with strong interest shown in the Frigidaire he represents and expects this to be a modest year for General Motors refrigerators.
A number of Dowar's friends were surprised to learn that he married Ester Coffman on February 7 in Pocatello Idaho. The couple resided in Murray seven years ago and previously lived in Pecatella Thahe. Dewar has been ore sampling mill foreman in Murray for ten years and with the company for fourteen. They returned to Murray on the 10th and are at home at 212 Vine Street.
Murray Second Ward Reunion began at 1 PM with freehone talent, a dinner from 5 to 7 PM, then games upstairs. At 8 PM a program featured Ruth Welds’s pupils Miss Marearet Thayne and Miss Dorothy Miller in a minuet song and dance act.
Mr and Mrs. G. W. Krebe returned recently from Idaho Falls where they visited Mrs. Krebe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Thole.
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