Logan City Electric Plant Earns Vast Sum for Citizens
Logan City officials host Arthur Townsend and E L Eckman to review results of the municipally owned electric plant. Mayor Lannstrom notes 1920 income projected at $90,000 with $40,000 in operating losses, cash reserves $50,000,000, and per capita earnings supporting lower taxes. The plan aims to wipe taxes after debt is paid in about three years, enabling potential rate cuts. A tax-free, debt-free city future is urged, urging voters to elect supportive leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Townsend
E. L. Eckman
Logan City
Logan
G. Lannstrom
Mairay
Maughan
Eloetele
Lundstrom
Utah
Citiets
Ipfo & Sum
Witel
Purdle
Murray Police Docket Stolen Reward Offered
The Murray City Police docket was stolen from City Hall and a $25 reward is offered for its return. Call Murray 240 with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Ramshaw Hatchery Buys Nephi Plant to Merge operations
W O Ramshaw Hatchery completes purchase of Nephi Community Hatchery and plans to move the Nephi plant to Murray on Monday Nov 4. The combined Ramshaw facilities will form the largest modern hatchery west of the Mississippi with estimated value around 40000 dollars excluding real estate. The firms hatch about 1 million chicks last year and expect over 12 million this year as eggs are produced by 2004 hens, mainly Salt Lake County stock, supporting a seven to six staff across Murray and Provo locations. The note ends with a light political line.
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Nephi Community
W.O. Ramshaw
Ramshaw
South State Street
Nephi
Murray
Ramsahaw
Mississippi
Smith
Salt Lake County
Mrovo
Murray Engle Teaspoons Sale Promises Modern Home Taste
An advertisement claims Murray Engle offers a one year and more of Rog er's tea spoons as a shopping lure. The copy mocks modern parenting with a stark line about cigarette stubs in a baby's crib signaling a so called on the job mother.
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Murray Engle
Roger
Logan City Light Plant Rates Compared With Utah Power and Light
Supt H C Maughan of Logan City Electric Light Plant compares local commercial lighting meter rates with Utah Power and Light Company rates. He notes monthly charges and tiered per kilowatt hour costs for various consumption levels, estimating the average Logan commercial customer uses about 800 KWh per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Maughan
Logan City
Logan City Light Plant
Utah Power and Light Company
Logan
Utah
Social notes from State street and Salt Lake gatherings
Mrs. Thomas Powell hosted O. D. C. members on State street with a one o clock luncheon and 500 games. Mrs. Lye Pairbanks gave a miscellaneous shower in Salt Lake for Miss Emily Caldwell. A birthday surprise honored Mrs. Martha Husle on East Forty-fifth South street. Mr. and Mrs. Krebs, former locals now in Salt Lake, hosted a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Smith and the Smiths’ children.
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Thomas Powell
O. D. C. Club
State Street
Lye Pairbanks
Salt Lake
Emily Caldwell
Martha Husle
East Forty-fifth South Street
William Krebs
Leslie Smith
Mia
Burdette Smith
Former Smelter Supt Dies in Los Angeles
Leonard Austin a prominent metallurgist and former Murray Utah smelter superintendent died in Los Angeles at age 54 after graduating Yale in 1888. Survived by widow Mrs Austin and sister Mrs Lucy Haxton. nephew John Fuller Austin, superintendent of the Murray smelter. Funeral services were held at Mt Olivet Cemetery after arrival in Salt Lake City.
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Leonard
Austin
Yale College
Old Germania
Murray
American Smelting and Refining Co
Utah
May Watson
Salt Lake
Frank
Arthur
Los Angeles
Stratford, Conn
Lucy Haxton
Kent
Conn
John Fuller Austin
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Forum Letter Endorses Townsend and Eckman for Murray City
A reader writes to the Murray Forum expressing support for Townsend and Eckman in the city election. The writer denies seeking a city job, emphasizes commitment to his current work, and urges readers to back the candidates for a strong administration and city upbuilding. Kay Reading endorses Townsend and Eckman.
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Murray City
Murray
Townsend and Eckman
Townsend
Mr. Eckman
Kay
Stolen Murray City Police Docket Mystery
The Murray City Police docket disappeared from City Hall after Marshal Caldwell left on vacation. The open public book was taken under puzzling circumstances and officials seek its return with a $25 reward.
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Caldwell
Murray City
Murray
Marshall Caldwell Locates Still on Wednesday Busy Day
Marshall Caldwell uncovered a hidden distillery at 5750 South 6th West, locating a gallon and twelve gallons of fire water at the Kesler home after following a tip. Pete Genelos was arrested for possession, marking a second arrest in about 30 days. A hose and attic access revealed a copper tank linked to a waste pipe, allowing discreet dispensing of liquor. The cases were turned over to federal authorities.
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E. L. Kesler
Marshall Caldwell
Kesler
South 6Th Weat
Jess
Tripp
Pete Genelos
Genelos
Caldwell
Generos
Dod Silvel
Murray First Ward To Stage Big Bazar
The Murray First Ward plans a Ward Fair and Bazaar to attract all. Activities run November 21 22 and 23 with a high class concert at the Ward Chapel followed by a grand opening at Amusement Hall. The event is supported by multiple local organizations aiming for strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Murray First Ward
Basaar
Citizens Committee Endorses Candidates for Murray Voters
Townsend Eckman announces that The Citizens Committee endorses the listed candidates for Murray voters on November 5. J. W. McHenry serves as Chairman in a paid political advertisement urging support.
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Citizens Committee
Murray
J. W. McHenry
Funeral draws many visitors for John Bishop's death
A large group from outside town attended the funeral of John Bishop on Monday. Among the guests were Alfred Stringer and wife of Provo, J Stringer and daughter of Ogden, J A Mecham and wife, Ezra I Alldredge, J A Luthy, Clifford Forsgreen, Frank Meek, L Larson and C Meek of Preston Idaho. Mrs John Bishop is staying with her sister in law Mrs Alex Adamson on West Fifty third South Street. Mrs John Bishop and sons Alfred and Vernon of Preston are visiting relatives here. They were summoned by the sudden death of Mr Bishop. Mrs William Lightfoot Jr., who had been visiting her mother Mrs Thomas Powell, left for Denver after several days here. Continued on last page.
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John Bishop
Alfred Stringer
Provo
J. Stringer
Ogden
J. A. Mecham
Ezra I. Alldredge
J. A Luthy
Clifford Forsgreen
Frank Meek
L. Larson
C. Meek
Preston
Idaho
Alex Adamson
West Fifty-third South Street
Alfred and
Vernon
Bishop
William Lightfoot, Jr
Thomas Powell
Denver
Colorado
No Stock Ties Claimed by Murray Leader
In response to circulating rumors the Murray official declares he has never owned stock in Utah Power and Light Co. nor any connection with the firm. He reaffirms support for the local power plant and its upkeep for Murray residents.
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Utah Power and Light Co
Funeral Services for John R Bishop of Preston Idaho
Funeral services for John R Bishop of Preston Idaho were held Monday at the Murray First Ward Chapel. He died Saturday in a Salt Lake hospital after two months of illness. Speakers praised his character and service, with burial at Murray City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Emily Stringer Bishop, three daughters, seven sisters, and thirty-two grandchildren.
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John R. Bishop
Preston
Idaho
Salt Lake
Velock
Murray First Ward
Bishop
Eliza
Frederick Bishop
Altho
Clifford Forsgreen
Ezra P. Allraige
John Adams
Brigham City
Lewis van Dam
Sandy
Jesus
Walt
Gordon Olson
L. A. Mecham
Riverdale Wanl
J. A. Lathy
C. Forsgreen
Thomas Martin
Murray City
J. A. Luthy
Preston Nelehbors
Murray
Emily Stringer Bishop
Grace Meek
Mere
May Larson
Blanche Anderson
Minnie Lindahl
Mideale
Nettle Greenwood
Swedy
Jane Adamson
Tee
Grant Ward dances draw huge, sociable crowds this season
The Grant Ward dances attract an immense attendance with a sociable crowd. The Carter Hand provides the music making each event enjoyable. Wasateh Motor Company announces a $15 price cut on new Ford cars and a corresponding drop on used cars.
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Grant Ward
Carter
Wasateh Motor Company
Ford
Appreciation message to Murray voters and candidates
A Murray citizen applauds all winners and ticket candidates for a clean campaign. He commends citizens for good citizenship in the primary and urges continued turnout and spirit for the general election on November 5.
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Murray
O F News Notes on Grand Lodge Visit Schedule
Miss Irene Sudheimer and J W Teandall plan joint visits with Wasatch Rebekah Lodge 5, Sandy Lodge 11 in Sandy Utah on Nov 7, Harmony Rebekah 4 and Copper 7 at Magna Utah also Nov 7, Colfax Canton 1 and Queen of the Wear Rebekah 22 and Wildey 30 to meet Nov 12 at Midvale. All Rebekahs and Oddfellows urged to attend to support Grand Lodge Officers. Live wires Dave Lewis J B Roberts and J C Truitt from Enterprise Lodge 16 Salt Lake were welcome at Murray Lodge 1 on Oct 28. Continues on page 4.
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Irene Sudheimer
State Rebekah Assembly
J. W. Teandall
Utah
O. O. F. Willl
Wasatch Rebekah Lodge
Sandy Lodge
Sandy
Harmony Rebekah
Copper Lodge
Magna
Colfax
Queen of the
Rebekah Lodge No
Wildey
Midvale
Rebekahs
Oddfellows
Grand Lodge
Dave Lewis
J. BE. Hoberts
J. C. Truitt
Enterprise Lodige
Salt Lake
Murray Laxige
Glen E. Howe Opens Law Office in Murray
Glen E. Howe has established his law practice in Murray at the First National Bank building. A graduate of University of Chicago Law School, he previously served on the Chicago Crime Commission staff. The commission, backed by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, fights organized crime and graft.
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Glen EB. Howe
First National Bank
Howe
University of Chicago Law School
State of Illinois
Chicago Crime Commission
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Frank Loese
Mr. Loeech
National Crime Commission
Hoover
Mr. Howe
University of Utah
Fi Kappa Alpha
Delta Theta Phi
Logan City Electric Light Plant 1928 Operating Statement
Detailed operating statement for the Logan City Electric Light Plant for 1928 lists maintenance on dam and pipe line, power house, buildings, transmission lines, meters, street lighting, distribution and automotive expenses. It notes operating costs totaling 32,401.16, 36,333.64 and 41,209.87 with bank interest, merchandise income and miscellaneous income. Auditor: H. R. Pedersen.
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Logan City Electric Light Plant
Canyon
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Logan City Electric Plant
Lundatrom
Lagan
W. O. Ramshaw Hatchery
Nephi Hatchery
Utah Power
Ward Chapel
Amiserment Hall
Eckman
Alonzo Norton
O.F
Glen E. Howe
Mdied
Sone
H. R. Pedersen
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