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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
12
A committee, formed over a year ago by business leaders and residents, presented a revision request to the city commission which was not acted on. With a city case against Townsend and Mellenry, officials hope to settle the qu estion and adopt a fairer, up to date ordinance.
Townsend and Melcury say they have engaged the top legal counsel, district prosecuting attorney Ray Van Cott, to defend against Murray City’s case and will lift the matter to the supreme court if necessary. They cite tests of whether city commissioners may discriminate in Tivense collections enforcement, asserting the truth will prevail.
The Cottonwood Stake Opera Company presents In the Garden of the Shah next Wednesday and Friday nights March 27 at Taylorville. A cleverly written operetta by May Hews Dodge and John Wilson Dodge features Pearl Bennion Ivy Mantle Ivo Thommander Leonard Nelson Donald Frame Leonard Gerrard Geo Braty Theron Gerran and a thirty-strong chorus.
Readers can use this coupon plus 5 cents for children or 10 cents for adults to gain admission to the Gem Theatre on March 23, 25, 26, or 27. The Murray Eagle sponsors the deal with no catch. present the coupon at the Gem box office for entry.
Oron Clark directed the production with Mabel Clark as accompanist Edgar Lindsay serving as business manager Eugene Barker as stage manager and Mia assisting Mary A. Cook in charge of costumes composed by the article note none of the above.
Magna wrestling crowd hailed the finish match where Sharman defeated Chir ENCE SMITH and Ira Dern refereed as Magia wrestler Clarence Smith carried by admirers. A $1000 purse and $200 winner’s share highlighted the bout while a motion picture event and violin recital engagements filled out the scene.
Crescent Circle No 101 mourning loss of longtime member Jane McCleary. Mourners include husband and family as circle shares sympathy. Murray Utah March 20 1920 notice notes. Aamodt daughter Maxine returned from Los Angeles after three weeks visiting relatives and friends there. Ladies Aid Society of Community Methodist Church to meet with Mrs Gustave Sehwan 30 Vine Street next week.
Remarkable fifteenth century frescoes were uncovered after whitewash was removed from the walls of St Maurice Church in Sannin Switzeriand. The discovery reveals aged artwork hidden for centuries.
A brief note lists juvenile titles including Fiebald King of Bronelos Thiwkes and Don Sturdy With Dig Snake Hunters. Appleton Ranch on the Beaver Aditi appears as a referenced location.
The Wasatch Wilds by Mr Gardner will stay one more week at The First National Bank Building in Murray. Critics praise the pure color method and call it a standout work. Lorenzo Swenson earns attention for pencil landscapes and progress in technique beyond his usual modeling and plaster casting.
Fifty attendees joined Taylorsville Ward adult class as the Betterment Committee, led by Myrum Bennion Jr Newton Wallace and Leonard Gerrard, reported progress on investigations and home improvements. Members discussed law enforcement recreation equipment and home improvements, with probation and sheriff officials in attendance, planning a banquet next Thursday with over 100 expected.
Kirkham W. Kirkham has been named executive director of the National Child Welfare Association, effective immediately. He has served the district for nearly four years and will relocate to New York to assume the post.
A brief item notes adult jokes fail to amuse while a pedestrian strolls through a rainy street toward a library, capturing a quirky street mood and minor irony.
ARG PRB and LILO readers are reminded of upcoming events in Lehi and nearby towns. A bus excursion leaves Salt Lake City at 4 pm and Mur ry at 6:20 pm for Lehi's meeting of Oquirrh Encampment No. 1 with Grand Lodge officer elections set for March 25. Special invitations go to Patriarchs from Sandy Midvale and Murray and refreshments will be served. A separate Murray Lodge No. 3h meeting plans to share Grand Lodge officers on March 25. Fa lwn Snooks chairs. A Shakes power is noted.
With the casata season ended, Gran ite shifts focus to spring workouts on the baseball diamond. Coach Sutherland must fill four vacancies and develop a pitching star, eyeing Elmer Headland Avon Carter Orson Gunderson Wally Johnson and Dave Crowton as hopefuls. Returning lettermen include Christensen enicher Cook Mackay Gerrard Young and South as the infielders and outfielders.
A garbled list of former students and their new roles or activities. Names include Fullmer Latter as 1926 Student Body President selling woolen goods. Mia Hazel Burke a stenographer. Mary Cornwall now teching. Anne Stillman Olive Puller. Rhead Richanie in Granite detwtingeng. Sarah Smith in Krewe Musle department. Merle Conner a reporter. Bil Thurtown on Uronian Bluff. Join Howe former president to Central Sindes. Nila Wright moving to Oylraltates. Stuart Bates September president back from California. Sont McGregor cursing curl in opera.
The Granite Farmers overtake tough opposition to claim the state championship in a rugged tournament. White stars with clutch shooting and a late rally as Jensen Mickay and Painker lead a deep roster including Miller Stummerhaves Headland and Schell. Dixie and Granite finish undefeated before a finale where Granite edges Dixie to clinch the crown and slogan "GRANTE Ppa." Observers note this ranks among tah history top showings.
Local social notes from Ry Lake and surrounding towns detail Mrs. 4y in Holden King hosting games and lunch for many friends in Salelak. Events include Miss Vesta Lancaster visiting Holladsey Gardner, Amelia Pixton's return from Taylorsville visits, Joey Pixton's seventh birthday party, Glen Bennion's trip to Cokeville, and several dining and quilting gatherings honoring Mrs. Am edia Pixton and Mrs. Robert Pixton. Community members attend children's parties, birthdays, and charity events, with additional notes on library staff Irene Robbins and the Murray Ladies' Bridge group meeting in Salt Lake City.
The Eastern States Mission Society holds its semi annual Reunion on April 9, 1950, at 8290 sharp in the rotunda of the Smith Memorial Building. Invitations go to all interested. Miss Olive TN hosted a shower for Mrs Irene Tooffell. Entertainment included a talk, candy, refreshments, and guests crafted embroidered designs during the social hour. Attendees named include Amber Ohlin, Lorine Btary, Genevieve Hunt, Naomi Baumgarten, Enid Pixton, Mandhe Musser, Elizabeth Cornwall, Anna Hill, and Rea TH.
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