Sudden Death of Two Children Shock Murray Family
Two Murray children, Kenneth Ray Peterson aged 27 months and Margaret May Bateman about 18 months, died after eating meat laced with poison. Authorities believe a plot to harm the family was involved. Neighbors and doctors responded with stomach pumps and emetics as a broader investigation sought the culprit. The couple’s older children and relatives corroborated timelines of events from Monday night into Tuesday.
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Murray
Kenneth Ray Peterson
Polaon
Strueh Nlve
Peterson
Lina
Melba
Aiter Sud
Anderson Avena
Kenneth
Kenneth Aloe
Healey
Sheriff's Office
Poseon
Familly
A. J. Hosmer
Midvale
H. N. Sheranian
Douglas
Naylor
C.T. Taylor
Prowler
MUSC DEPT 10 GIVE A RECITAL AT JORDAN SCHOOL
The Jordan Music Department presents a forthcoming recital showcasing piano, violin, vocal, trombone, clarinet, saxophone and duet performances. Featured soloists include Ruth Brown Virginia Perry Esther Horne Gladys Rasmussen Hazel Crane and others amid a varied program of classical and light pieces.
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Jordan
Il Trovatore
Golda Loife
Our
Ruth Brown
Virginia Perry
Darrel Christensen
Violet Grey
Stanley Bailey
The
Waters of
Minnetonka
Esther Horne
Theron Nielson
Gladys Rasmussen
Fern Beckstead
Love A Little
Hazel Crane
Princess
Nephella Smith
Stella Wooten
George Anderson
Cupid
Gladys Rundquist
Margie Stone
Rae Freeman
Lionel Garside
Mable Brow
Ora Pate
Grain Growers Elect Chairman and Set Sales Goal
West Jordan Grain Growers met at the West Jordan School House and chose David T. Dahl as chairman. A four member committee including Jim Woods Seth Bloomister J H Jensen and Dahl was formed to visit Ogden to assess expected sales for the year. They anticipate selling about 95 000 bushels of wheat.
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West Jordan
Mutual Conjoint Attracts Large Midvale Meeting
A large attendance filled the Ward House in Midvale for the Mutual Improvement Association Conjoint meeting. J Lawrence Meyers spoke on the M I A slogan while Miss Lorene Aylett played piano, Miss Helen Stokes read Kipling, and Miss Lillian Hart sang contralto. The event occurred Sunday evening with a 7:30 start. The schedule notes the Midvale Relief Society annual conference on February 13 at the L D S Chapel with all members urged to attend.
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Mutual Improvement Association
Ward House
Midvale
J. Lawrence Meyers
Lorene Aylett
Helen Stokes
Kipling
Lillian Hart
The
Midvale Relief Society
Peterson Family Noted as Congenial, Face Liquor Charge
Local inquiries show no enemies for the Petersons, described as a congenial family. A search at year start found liquor. Peterson admitted possession in Salt Lake court and paid a $100 fine. Meat and gravy samples were sent to the State Chemist for analysis.
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L. Tt. .Lareen
Herman H. Harve
Analgsi
Fraternal Order of Fagles Invites Members to Friday Meeting
Regular meeting held every Friday night at o'clock at Fraternal Tall All members are urged to attend and writers are invited among members visiting in this vicinity.
Murray City Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign Call
Murray City urges residents to join Mayor Lester and the City Commission in a spring Clean Up and Paint Up effort. The aim is to present a clean, cheery, well-kept city reflecting its role as gateway to Salt Lake City. Rally to create a city of cleanliness, sightliness, and bustling prosperity for visitors and residents.
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Murray City
Lester
Winter
Miss Spring
Salt Lake City
America
A H Rock Sees Oil in Utah Fields
A H Rock reports surveying oil claims in Southeastern Utah from Moab to the Arizona line. He describes the Cane Creek and Indian Creek structures plus the San Rafael swell as vast oil-bearing formations with shows at multiple wells and districts including Moab Gibson dome Lockhart Elk Ridge and the San Juan area. He predicts Utah hosts the country’s largest oil field and urges local development without delay.
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Moab
Cane Creek
Indian Creek
Utah
Salt Creek Valley
San
Arizona Line
Saint George
Colorado River
Gibson Dome
Lockhart
Elk Ridge
San Juan
Crescent Eagle
Thompson
Farnham
Cisco
Armstrong Company
Great Salt Creek Valley
Price
Tsay
A. H. Rock
Eagles Dance Night At Murray Hall With Huxton Orchestra
The Fraternal Order of Eagles plans apron and overall dances at their hall on Wednesday nights with Huxton Orchestra providing music. Attend early for a good time and details on upcoming events.
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Eagles
Huxton
Order of Eagles
Murray
Perspectives on chain stores from Merrill Lynch banker
Luigi Criscuolo of Merrill, Lynch comments in the New York Times that the core difference between successful chains and single stores is efficiency not concept. He cites administrative advantages, economies of scale, and centralized brains behind chains while noting independent merchants can rival in buying, display, and service.
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Luigi Criscuolo
Merrill, Lynch & Co
New York
New York Times
Edward A. Filene
Boston
Interstate Merchants’ Council
Chicago
Criscuolo
Filene
Midvale City Band Opens Season 1927
Midvale Bandmaster Wm M Cox announces city officials support and funds for the 1927 season. The initial rehearsal is set for Saturday at 4 PM in City Hall, with both current and new members urged to attend. A C G Conn E flat bass horn is on order and new uniforms are under discussion. Cox plans pre season concerts to raise funds and boost local support.
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Midvale
Wm. M. Cox
Cox
Journal
This
Utah
Fordham on Buying Trip Adds Vast Nursery Stock
J Eugene Fordham returns from extensive buying trip to Los Angeles and coast points. He announces purchases of shrubs ornamental trees and nursery stock for Utah patrons. Fordham Nurseries ad appears in Journal-Eagle, Sandy location across from Sandy City Bank.
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J. Eugene Fordham
Los Angeles
Fordham
Utah
Journal-Eagle
Fordham Nurseries
City of
Sandy
Sandy City Bank
Walker Family Reunion Held At Bills Home
The Walker family gathering took place at Mr. and Mrs. Ezra L Bills home on Thursday. A turkey dinner served to numerous relatives from Herriman Union Salt Lake South Jordan and others. Games, music and a late supper followed with evening movies enjoyed.
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Walker
Ezra L. Bills
Agnes Walker
Gordon
Bills
Thomas Newman
Mark Nichola
Misa Deena Madsen
Beatrice Howard
Mire Grafton Bowels
Mise Harw Crane
Mise Marjorie Butterfield
Herriman
Phil Quilment
John Oliver and Son
Union
Litsle Panter
Salt Lake
Mise
Utahna Shields
South Jordan
St Patrick Day Card Party Planned by Community Club
Thursday afternoon next week at Goff's Hall the Community Club will conduct a card party. Tables may be pur chased for 1.00 or individual seats 25 cents if attendance is large. The entertainment committee runs the event. Preparations underway for a Relief Society Bazaar on March 20. A 7 acre farm with house barn and chicken coop in South Jordan is offered as a bargain through J C Sotfe East Midvale Sandy R D No 3 Utah.
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Goff's Hall
Clair
Relief Society
South
Jordan
J. C. Sotfe
East Midvale
Sandy
Utah
Training of Employees Aims for Faster Article Turnover
The note highlights training of employees to improve handling and quality of perishable goods. Increased efficiency is expected from better practices, leading to faster turnover and reduced waste.
New Apartments Now Occupied In Old Imperial Hall
Robert Patience of Patience and Anderson oversaw eight newly built apartments inside the old Imperial Hall on Smelter Street. All units are rented, with hardwood floors, built in features, and midvale-sourced materials. The project boosts eight new Midvale families and aims for a local name for the institution.
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Robert Patience
Patience and Anderson
Imperial Hall
Smelter Street
Midvale
Douor
Patience
Fire Department Annual Ball in Goll's Hall March 2 1927
The Midvale City Fire Department announces its fourth annual dance at Goll's Hall on Friday evening, March 2, 1927. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Mutual Aid Fund aiding firemen and their families in sickness and need. Tickets are 60 cents per couple. contributions support lower insurance rates and protection for the department.
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Midvale
Goll’s Hall
Calvordty of Calliyrcia hosts Twherngele event with Crores team
Tin Jetyeon of Surtag appeared at the Twherngele meet with Crores, a Calvordty of Calliyrcia and the Uolvebiy of ab involved in the event.
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Tin Jetyeon
Surtag
Do You Know That Jordan Is Cited As The Model Rural Senior High School Of The West
An article highlights Jordan as the model rural senior high school in the western region, praising its programs, facilities, and leadership. It notes achievements in academics and student opportunities, underscoring community support and administrative vision.
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Jordan
West
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Petersen
Musc Dept
Grain Growers Pick Chairman
Fraternal Order OF Fagles
J. E. Fordham
ST. Patricks Day
Fire Department
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