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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
3
Draper marks a community day when residents and former residents gather in fellowship to honor the Old Folks. The event shows goodwill and appreciation, aiming to keep the memory of their efforts alive.
Large audiences attend extension lectures by University of Utah doctors. Dr Beeley spoke last Sunday to a full house and many benefited. Dr Cowles will lecture Thursday on Youth at the Cross Roads and The Crisis of Youth, drawing keen interest from young people.
The Draper Lesser Priesthood will present the entire program at the sacrament meeting Sunday night in February. The boys are doing splendid work this year and their preparations are commendable.
Women of Draper who arrived in Utah before completion of the railroad formed a local chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers meeting in the society hall last week to establish the organization and preserve their heritage.
Draper marked Washington's Birthday with a busy pace as the community prepared for the spring rush. Thousands of baby chicks are expected to arrive in the next three weeks. The holiday mood was muted as most men stayed busy and few watched Coolidge's annual address.
Last Friday Mrs Paul Imett and Mrs Despain hosted a seventh grade high school event in Draper with chaperone Blanche Mawson at J. C. Stay home. John Fitzgerald and Miss Smith, Y A attendees from Provo, spent the week in Draper. Nephi Smith and guests at Sunday supper included O D Lund Alma F Smith and Stanley Rasmussen family with others in Draper.
The notice promotes McGlothlin repair services and harness work in Draper Utah. It also advertises Am's Best Coal with jetress-castle gate Aberdeen pricing. It urges orders for a price saving on anthracite coal and mentions right-work guaranteed in specific buildings.
Bailey Timer and Metal Worker entered service in Midvale Utah according to wartime personnel records. The brief item notes a sergeant status and local assignment, reflecting clerical shorthand typical of the period.
The Draper Relief Society conducted its regular conference Sunday. A very large audience was in attendance.
The Draper M L A presented the play Is This My Offspring in the Amusement Hall on Tuesday night February 22. A large turnout enjoyed the performance and praised the cast. Kenneth Bailey served as business manager and Mrs Cordin Smith directed the production.
In a Draper School meeting on February 19 1927 experts from the University of California and officials discuss capon production. Prof Alder praises local poultry success and urges egg production growth while noting capon markets suit carload shipments to Chicago and New York. A rat-control campaign plan is launched with committees named Vandrey Mickelson and Garfield.
The Draper Manager will perform the editor duties for the Draper Section and will continue subscription to the Midvale Journal at $1.00 per year. He urges Salt Lake County residents to join the regular subscription list and affirms the policy of publishing reliable information and effective Draper Page ads.
A garbled notice offers a $4 per acre parcel with a room house and utilities in Draper Utah. Contact Draper Real Estate Service via P O Box 7 for more details.
The piece argues for summer start of pre primary education for four to six year olds, with gradual expansion toward full term programs. It calls for involvement by parents teachers organizations Civic Club Parents Class and other groups to plan during March and April highlighting cost effectiveness and community playground development as parallel efforts.
A quotation from Dr Beeley states that ignorance is the greatest epidemic of disease among humans, framing knowledge as essential to human health and progress. The remark underscores the link between ignorance and societal ills.
The thrush may sing up to 16 hours daily while the blackbird is praised for rhythm and timing, with its melody described as equally notable in endurance and tune.
The Draper townwide rat elimination drive runs March 1 through 10 with literature distribution and community education. Poultrymen Civic Club Dairymen the School and homes unite to curb rat activity, offering a prize for the most rats turned in.
After seven Brooklyn club members were robbed, five bandits forced them to strip and take off their clothing, which was carried away. The incident left the night ruined as the caller recalls missing a date and a tired mood turning into frustration.
The Draper M Men respond well to a crowded schedule with wins over Crescent Granite Butler and River ton. Ralph Day tallies 18 as second team shines against Granite. Upcoming Feb 22 and 23 games at Jordan High will decide stake leadership and M mens tournament entry. Police did not act on a lodging disturbance claim by Mrs. Caroline Mecton of Chicago. Miss Edith Miller of London sold a Bunyan tract to fund her education.
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