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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
9
Murray City voters face a pivotal election on October 22 to decide the fate of the city power plant and electrical rates. The race centers on plant demolition, rehabilitation funding, and the sprawling costs of city governance as residents weigh how a vote could shape a greater, finer city and their own interests.
The University of Utah hires Dr Mildred Nelson of Murray as medical adviser to women students and a member of the Student Health Service. She serves as medical examiner for East and West High School in Salt Lake, having recently completed exams for over 104 students.
At a Monday meeting the Murray Day and Farm Bureau committee discussed a permanent memorial for Murray City Park near Little Collinsweed Creek. A sub committee led by Philip Bentz will study costs and funding. city engineer McDonald will advise on materials and freight. A tentative date will be set once sufficient data are gathered for further discussion.
Fire destroyed shop equipment in a rear workshop at Whittes Christein residence on Seth State street. An electric motor started the blaze, burning machinery used for cleaning and repair. The alarm failed to reach the city fire department, delaying response during Fire Prevention Week activities.
Vague notes describe candidates and dramatic phrases as a ring deck burns. Fragmentary lines mention Ronen Murray Eagle and W. N. U. vice positions with unclear connections to events or dates.
Alonzo Norton of Murray City Utah announces candidacy for county commissioner for a four year term to be decided in the Murray City primary on October 22 1929 Norton has resided as a citizen and property owner in Murray for 17 years.
The page records various social gatherings in Utah towns including Taylorsville Salt Lake and Granger. Guests attended birthday dinners showers and a temple wedding Miss Lila Ottley wed Owen Carlisle in Salt Lake City and other parties honored brides and guests with tea dinners and bridge games. Several families and out‑of‑town visitors are named with dates around August and September.
The Cottonwood stake pageant The Spiritual Awakening will be produced again in Weber Academy Ogden on Sunday September 20. A cast of 60 will depart from the Granite Stake house next Sunday at 8 0 p m Branson Brinton oversees transportation Frankend of South Cottonwood chairs the committee Ephraim W Smith Grant Ward and Wonluff Cottonwood ward serve on the pageant steering group The show has been presented previously in Murray First Ward Sandy Riverton and West Jordan by request
About eighteen ladies from Midvale and Union clubs chartered a Bingham stage to Tooele for the Utah Federations of Women’s Clubs Central District convention at the Kirk Hotel. Morning session featured District President J. J. Meyers and state president Mrs. John Culley with songs, reports, and district nominations. Afternoon program included child welfare talks and a luncheon banquet with Green and white decorations. Attendees from Palon East Midvale include Mrs. Walter Terrett and Mrs. J. U. Brown of Salt Lake.
If elected Mr Norton pledges the best of service to the city and will appreciate the support of the voters of Murray. The candidacy of Mr Norton is on an independent basis without pledges to anyone.
In 1920 Murray citizens urged renewing the school district bonded indebtedness to relieve overcrowded conditions. Net bonded debt stood at 8 010.05 with notes of 12 000. total debt projected at end of the year reached 25 000. No floating debt since 1922. Enrollment rose as building and staffing expanded to meet 240 additional pupils. Page continues.
Murray Woman's Club sent a large delegation to the district convention held Saturday September 22. Mrs Ward was named director from Murray and talks were delivered by John Culley federation president and Mrs Vanott state chairman of child welfare. The group toured local facilities after the program.
Under Irving Junior High and Holladay Elementary auspices the Fair and Flower Show will be held at the Deving Grimnasive on Friday evening September 27. Ribbons will be awarded for entries in home and garden categories. In cooperation with Science Junior High School community members display works to honor flower fruit and garden culture.
John Forbes announces his candidacy for Murray auditor. He pledges economical management of the power and water departments, urges public disclosure of major expenditures, and proposes returning 30000 dollars from the general fund to cemetery purchases while supporting orderly budgeting and advertising decisions for public funds. Forbes notes 12 years residency and business-minded governance for taxpayers.
Former Murray residents Mr and Mrs John Wivenles of Oregon report Mr Brownlee has recovered from serious pneumonia during the summer. They will spend weeks with the Brownlees in Los Angeles while son Earl sold his stake in the Morning States at Salem and moved with family to Los Angeles.
Thomas W. Dimond of Bennion ward and Raymomw Peterson wed Friday in the Salt Lake Temple. A large reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with pink roses, fall flowers, and ornate decor. Attendants included Miss Marda Bringhurst and Miss Kath Nichola. Lester Anderson served as best man. The couple plans to honeymoon in Cameron.
The Ly ing Junior High School hosts a school fair with displays of flowers and poultry. Walterirk Mra TA Mul boland and others exhibit varieties while Mark Nichol chairs the fair committees under supervision of Mr 4. M8 Jotes HL Siow and A. A. Brickeon.
The Murray ward announces an October conjoint meeting focused on the life and works of Joseph Smith. The gathering will start at 6:20 p.m. on September 2 and be held to accommodate General Conference voting on the first Sunday in October.
Thomas JL Anderson of Salt Lake and Miss Laura E Nelson of this city look toward a marriage license Tuesday in Salt Lake. Miss Thelma Pexton, recently visiting California and Arizona, returns east to reenter college in Ohio. Mrs Helen White returns from Brigham City visit. Mrs Eva Jones hosts relatives from Nephi and Long Beach visitors. The Talorsville ward Mutual Improvement Association holds open eight with singing, program, refreshments, and dancing. Mrs C EB Hibbard hosts a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Edward Lawless. Laven Gardner sails from San Petro to wed Fred Simonon in Orient via Hawaii and Japan, then home. Mr KE Allen Batemen visits Fillmore and Fish Lake. Mrs A Fugate hosts Methodist Community Aid for afternoon.
The Murray Woman's Club met last Thursday September 10 at the Community Methodist Church with Mrs Maud Chegwitden as hostess and Mrs J A O Martin as new president. Mrs Fred Andersen became first vice president and Mrs W E H Hothwell crovnd vice president with Mrs J T Schiffgen secretary. Irene Hodkins spoke on the Murray City Library and the Gleen Club of Murray Night entertained afterward.
The program features Miss Viera Connegiver in a hoprane solo Mr Brickeun performing four violin solos and Misa Cloone Atwood guiding the audience to the slogan All performers are praised for talent and attendees are urged to come on September th at 6:90 p m for the event.
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