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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
9
Murray City voters are invited to consider J Clif ford Hansen for Commissioner at the Primary Election October 22. Hansen backs the Murray City Power Plant and a Greater Murray promising 100 percent support and urges voter backing.
D J Campbell pledges best efforts for Murray's problems and to attract industries to reduce taxes. He states he will be his own boss and able to attend to city affairs without employer approval, ensuring full service at all times.
Schuyler Call of 4888 Wasatch Avenue enters the field for Murray City Commissioner. A Utah native active in political business and booster circles, he advocates clean government. If elected he pledges careful duty, support for the power plant, civic harmony, and efficiency.
A dated survey asks residents to state views on disposing of the Mirras Oty Power Plant and Murray City governance. It requests positions on electrical rates, operating city departments, water works expansion, cemetery rehabilitation, law enforcement, and reducing city expenditures. Responses are due December 1st to the Murray Earle Vellore for the council to consider.
C F News notes Murray Lodge No 93 mourns Brother Charles White who died at home in Unde Chetelweg South. The lodge and Merray Lodge join in sending sympathy and plan a memorial service and talk on Panerat Ald. Encampment No 1 of Sot Lake will host a funeral precursor with Murray Lodge. A program features a short tribute and a jewel presentation for 2 years of faithful service.
The Forum notes a surge of sixteen mayor and city commissioner hopefuls in Murray City. With little press guidance, many candidates say friends urged them or that the city needs their service. Voters deserve clear positions on finances and reforms before voting.
The report notes a committee led effort with Hebekah sisters in a plat draw titled Ta and Ma out for an Auto Ride with the Kids. Enterprise Lodge No. 15 of Salt Lake attended the event with Mra John Martin and staff, praising the participation though exact credits are unclear.
A crowd attended the Grant Ward Amusement Hall opening dance. The event drew many familiar faces and the committee invites friends to future dances every Wednesday night starting October 10 with music by the Carter Orchestra from Lebl.
Murray Woman's club members toured eight European countries on October 17 led by Mrs Va Moebest of Salt Lake. They met the Pope, visited Oberndorf where the Passion Play is staged every ten years, and saw rehearsals for next year. Roscoe Grover aided the tour. Starting October the club will meet at the Baptist church, with both afternoon and evening study meetings added.
The Relief Society of Murray Second Ward hosts a bazaar and chicken or roast beef dinner with all frills for two cents. An evening program and dance follow, with proceeds aiding the bazaar. Willis Layton appears as Crosley Radio representative for Smith Hardware. Mrs Olive Wallin resumes duties at J C Penney. Attendees include J W Colgrove family and guests at Vine Street.
Preliminary plans for an organization to be known as the Murray Athletic Club are to be formed at a meeting at City Hall on Monday at 8 pm. Milne is arranging a dance at Murray High School on October 20. Committee members include Grover Brown, Marley Kom, George F. E. Gordon for advertising, W. Hungrome for general arrangements, Ley Townsend, Axel Lindberg, and A Watts.
Mr. and Mrs. C A Zeckinson hosted a silver wedding anniversary dinner at their East Stud 80 home last Saturday. The living room featured fall flowers in orange and silver, with a centerpiece wedding cake and tall orange candles in silver holders. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Showell, Mr. and Mrs. J F Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kevon, Mr. and Mrs. J W Zackingen, Mr. and Mrs. W S Gerrard, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L Maxfield, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. A G White, Mrs. Rob D Maxfield, Mrs M M Reenders, Mrs. D J Blenzard, and Mrs. David Gordon.
The community mourns the loss of Kr. J. W. Born of Sandy who died Monday morning in a Salt Lake hospital. Born 14 June 1872 in Benton Ohio, aged 57, he served on the county medical staff and practiced in Sandy for 14 years. He leaves Mrs. Lia Horn and four sons: Robert W. of Los Angeles, Ivan F. of Murray, Walter W. of San Francisco, and John W. of Sandy.
Dairymen from Salt Lake County plan a Saturday tour of purebred Guernsey herds. The 1 PM start at the State Fair Grounds, under Utah Guernsey Cattle Club officers, will visit Murray and Union herds with guest Cattle Club representatives. A 7:30 PM Murray City Hall meeting invites all Guernsey dairymen, featuring Minnie W. Miller and observations from Robins, McKay and others.
The voters of Murray City are advised that W. J. Mines, SM Logih, Gh West hopes to be a candidate for the office of City Commissioner if elected. He pledges careful attention to the duties of the office and to work for a bigger and better city.
Murray High School Art Department won two prizes at the State Fair. First prize went to a group of Monotype Landscapes by Reada Frame Sherman Woolf Clifford Berg and Louis Zalsonick. Wayne Jordan earned five dollars for a commercial poster made while in high school. Several students including Kleinore Hoffmann Ida Belcher and Von Anderson contributed works across landscapes still lifes portraits and casts, with Murray showcasing a representative, though limited, display due to space.
East Midvale residents attended the State Fair with many hosting visits at homes across Moreland and nearby towns. The report notes numerous guests from East Midvale, several family gatherings, a new baby born at Cottonweed Maternity Home, and various dinners and visits across Union, Spanish Fork, Meadow, and Salt Lake areas.
Local readers report Mr and Mrs Dr W Smith returning from a two week southern Idaho visit to relatives. Miss Elsie Hausknecht and Miss Jeanette Johnson of Murray depart for Los Angeles with their mother to join them soon. The FP Utah Circle C meets twice monthly with Dora Brown Florence Woods and Alice Glaris listed as officers. Friends note Herbret Mitchell and son Rex returning from a long Kentucky trip with many sights observed.
Julia Bottomley of The Murray Eagle fashion department offers economical outfit ideas. She sources color, material, and style guidance aligned with individual taste and cost, notes that advertiser-priced fabrics at 10 to 15 percent below quoted rates are available locally. Bottomley travels to New York Chicago and Europe for fashion news.
A garage at 425 South State Street belonging to George Staten burned Monday night causing $700 in damage and destroying his car. An alarm error sent both Murray Fire Department and County firemen to the scene. Early Thursday morning county crews fought a wood pile blaze at 200 South Main, where nearby buildings were endangered until fire was contained.
The couple marked their 55th wedding anniversary quietly at home on Tuesday October with a small family gathering in the evening. Well wishes and congratulations poured in from friends and neighbors as Mr and Mrs Hotty received numerous kind messages and gifts.
A boy named Edwin Zugel was rescued after an accident at a high school event on Friday morning. Bystanders feared serious injury but he survived with minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for care.
Charles H White died at his Murray home on Myrtle Avenue after a long heart illness Sunday at 2 30 p m He was born May 25 185? in Philadelphia and lived in Coalville Utah Goshen Utah Laidura Colorado Brigham City and Murray where he settled five years ago He served as city judge for four years and worked as a blacksmith He is survived by his wife and ten plus children grandchildren and great grandchildren A funeral was held at the Murray First Ward chapel with remarks by local clergy and a chorus closing with prayers and interment in Murray City Cemetery.
The Thornton Anderson Drug Co in Murray is undergoing extensive remodeling to create one of the south Salt Lake County’s finest drug stores. The fountain and lunch area are being enlarged to serve more than twice the former patrons, with new seating and redesigned space for a lighter, cleaner dining spot. The second floor is also being redecorated and will house Dr. W. L. Wright and Dr. B. Johnson.
Mrs Irvin Frame is slightly improved after a long illness. Dr. Irvin Viate, stricken with illness nine miles away, was able to attend a visit two days ago. The patience and courage of Mrs Prewe and family are praised as she recovers, with friends rejoicing at her improved condition.
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