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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
1
Citizens face a decisive election on October 22 with issues including a 5 cents per kilowatt hour power rate, possible demolition or rehab of the Murray City Power Plant, cemetery water system work, and city tax concerns. Voters are urged to weigh city needs against costly projects and petitions.
The University of Utah Faculty gains Dr Willdred Nelson of Murray as medical adviser for female students. He joins the Student Health Service staff as physician in charge. Dr Nelson recently examined over 1000 students at Past and West high schools.
A Murray city committee at City Hall plans a permanent memorial for Murray City Park. Committee chair Philip Bentz with A Lee John Nansen O Cugper and H A Rothins will study costs, materials, and sponsorship options for a design.
Fire destroyed shop equipment at the rear of Tubanta Chelatonyen residence at 10 HytLtate wea last Wednesday. The blaze started from an electric motor and gutted machinery used for weaving and trimming, with a daily earning of $9. The local fire department was not alerted promptly, prompting intensified Fire Prevention Week efforts to reduce future fires.
Fragmentary note shows candidates making promises as elections loom. Mentions Murray Eagle and N U Ser in unclear context while describing crowded scene and campaign talk.
Alonzo Norton of Murray Utah announces his candidacy for county commissioner four year term to be decided in the upcoming primary election in Murray City Utah. He notes 17 years residency citizenship and property ownership in the city.
The page highlights Mira Afantle hosting a birthday party in Tayhits vie with twelve guests and a watermelon feast. Mrs Milton Beck hosted a family dinner in Batt Lake for relatives Arden Tharton Jr and Peggy Tuvoin who depart for Phoenix on September 30. Miss Cahoon celebrated a birthday with fifty guests at her Holliday home hosted by her mother. A misc shower honored Miss Afton Dimond in Granger with fifty guests. Margeret Rhort hosted Tata Lot club night with a bridge session. Mr and Mrs Jesse Hulse hosted a family reunion for Thelma Piston en route to Ohio. Phyllis Studdell’s marriage to WJ Sten of Arizona was announced, with plans to reside in Superior, Arizona.
If elected, Mr Norton pledges the best service to the city and asks for voter support in Murmay. The candidacy of Mr Nore fon Es of an Independent has no pledges to anyone.
The Cottonwood stake pageant The Spiritual Awakening returns to Webb Academy Ogden September 23 after three capacity showings starting June 1. An 80 member cast sails from Granite Brake House next Sunday at 2 pm. Transportation led by Bran on Hrinton. committee includes Frank Clent, Heed Fowler, Ephraim W Smith, and Woodruff of Cottonwood ward.
About eighteen members of the Community Club of Midwaly and Unity Club of Union chartered a train to Nooele for the Utah Federation of Women’s clubs central district convention. Attendees heard reports, elected officers, and heard a panel on child behavior before a banquet and workshop sessions at the Kirk Motel in Binghan.
Proposed bond plan seeks to relieve crowding in Murray City Schools by funding new buildings and reducing floating debt. The announcement notes a total net bonded indebtedness around 13 million and explains enrollment increases since 1920, with plans for four additional classrooms and five new teachers to accommodate 25 more pupils.
The Murray Womans Club attended the district convention in Boople District on September 21. W.G Churches appointed Mrs Hugh Wark as director and talks were given by Mrs John Calley and Mrs PR VanCott. Members toured the Cuorle ameltur after the sessions.
Under the auspices of the Irving Junior High School and Holladay Tremertary School the annual Fair and Flower Show of the Trying Gymnasium is Friday evening. A large program promises ribbons for exhibits in home and garden culture and civic pride through community effort led by Geoff Wray and Bidney Rice.
John Forbes announces his candidacy for Murray city auditor. He argues for fiscal transparency and economical management of the Power and Water Departments, with surpluses funding parks and cemetery expansion. Forbes cites 12 years in Murray and urges a businesslike city government with public notice of major expenditures.
Former Murray residents Mr Browlee and his wife and daughter travel from Oswego Oregon to Los Angeles for a several week visit with Fort family friends. Mr Browlee is employed by the American Smelting and Refining Company in Murray and has lived in multiple states. The Browns relocated to California years ago and now reside in Oregon.
The Bennion couple joins in a fall wedding as family and friends celebrate at their home and church. The bride wore peach crepe chiffon and pink roses, with attendants including Miss Marde Uringhurat and Miss Nath Mehola. The ceremony, reception, and decorations themed pink and white, preceded a move to Granger after the honeymoon plans.
The Otober Conjoint for Murray First Ward convenes September 29 at G20 adwk p, moved due to General Conference. Mutual officers hope attendance remains strong and plan lectures on the lives and works of the seven presidents of the L D Church, starting September for the first talks at 00 open.
Happenings include Thowand Anderson and Lauren Nelson marrying Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Thelma Pexton returned from California and Arizona trip. Dilan Pexton plans to reenter college in ObiO Atiaq. Helen White retires home after visit with Brighau City family. Mrs Fra Jones hosts a guest, Alvin Burton of Nepal Afra. Runnell Hodson arrived from Long Beach to visit Josy Lindsey and family. Tatora ville ward Mutual Improvement Association held an open night with singing, program, refreshments, games and dancing. Dr W. W Ford of Chicago visited Miller’s house guest. Mrs Edward Lawleas hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Laylen. Miley Lavon Gardner and John Anderson plan to sail from San Pedro for Orient after Sept 4. John Ton will wed Prd & El Donsen of Bhanghal after arrival in Orient. Allen Matemen spent weekend at Wilmore and Fab. Mrs A Kugata hosted Methodist Community Aid at her East Heath Street home.
The Murray Women’s Club held its first meeting of the season on September 10 at the Community Method. Mrs Te A Martin succeeded as president with Mrs bred Anderson as first vice president and Mrs WEH as second vice president. The Gira Glee Club and Irene Hotbing provided entertainment, followed by Irene Hotbing’s talk on the Murray City Library.
Miss Florence Cantegloter will sing and Miss Cloone Atwood will lead the audience at a September 20 gathering at 6 30 p m. Erickwon will play a glolla solo and all performers possess Mra tal enta. Attendees are invited to attend Confoint Meat ing.
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