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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
5
In Alpine, citizens debated financing a water project during a Friday meeting presided over by S Storrs. A Barratt presented a report showing total receipts for the period and outlined bond options to cover costs totaling about 1,858.64 city funds with federal shares totaling 11,726 and 2,933.50 for various line items, all aiming to fund essential water infrastructure.
Report from officials notes Robinson and associated Harvester company plans during the 1934 period. The group traveled from Chicago through East Moline and Pike to inspect farm machinery and attend a dinner and automobile show in Chicago as part of the city branch activities.
The Adams Camp Daughters of the Ploneers plan a Christmas party Thursday December 12 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the taternacle with old time dances readings and harmonica selections. Members invite daughters or granddaughters and bring small gifts for Santa distribution. The American Folk Camp meets the same day at Mrs James Tattersall home with a Christmas program and social.
Utah county tax collections in November this year more than doubled the same month in 1934. A loss of 32,554.85 was recorded this November versus 196,546.87 in 1934. County treasurer Andrew Jensen notes October taxes also rose from 1924 levels and reports rapid tax redemptions with about 12,000 received last week and 0 this previous week.
Senator William H. King offers one vacancy in his Utah quota for the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1936. A competitive Civil Service exam will be held January 4 in Salt Lake City and other Utah cities for bona fide residents aged 16 to 20. Principal and alternates chosen by exam must meet mental and physical standards and may submit high school or college certificates for eligibility. Authorization to take the exam is by telegram or letter before December 16, 1935.
The Mutual Improvement association board met to outline plans for the annual Christmas Pageant written by Professor Eastmond of Provo. They hope Eastmond will direct. The pageant, new to American Fork, aims to attract many inquiries and advance preparations. Committee includes Mrs W R Halliday as chairman, A B Allen as vice chair, West Hammond publicity, Nora Ingersoll and Leigh Iagersoll decoration, Leona Kelley, Mrs Westee aoe Altos Parker in music, Luther Seed and L L Pratt on costumes and lighting.
The Alpine stake M Men basketball schedule, drafted by Stanley Peters, outlines fixtures by half. First half lists December matches at Highland Alpine and other venues, with January and December 28 notes and a Highland at First fourth at Alpine sequence.
A biblical passage describes the blessed man who avoids wicked counsel and sin, delights in the law of Jehovah, and bears fruit like a tree beside streams. It contrasts the wicked, who will not stand in judgement, with the righteous, whose way is known to Jehovah.
Checks for twelve cars of Thanksgiving turkeys totaling 56000 were received Wednesday by nine shippers. Prices topped the New York market with 42 and 32 cents for hens and small toms. Growers expect an additional four cents per pound above the 24 cent guarantee. Similar shipments from A W Pulley and Sons dressing plant will total thirty six cars by December, with Christmas market pricing expected near Thanksgiving levels. Prices remain strong in the market.
Impressive funeral services for William Harrison Carson 84 a Fairfield stock raiser and farmer who died at his Fairfield home last week were held Saturday at 1 pm in the Fairfield ward chapel. The service featured solos and tributes from relatives and church leaders and interment followed in Fairfield cemetery. Carson known for ranching rode the range until recently and is survived by his wife Janet Finley Park Carson seven sons three daughters eighteen grandchildren four great grandchildren and one son preceded him in death.
A home hygiene class on care of the sick and health practices will be held at City Hall on Wednesday at 7 pm. It is the first in a Red Cross series directed by Mrs Mable Jones. Open to all, especially mothers with growing children. no charge indicated.
John Clarke son of Mr and Mrs James H Crake is giving a weekly radio tale series from Billings Montana station on Mormonism The first talk aired last Sunday about 15 and three more talks are planned Each broadcast aims to discuss religious topics while Mr and Mrs Clarke reside in Montana where Mrs Clarke teaches at a local school.
American Fork High School opened its pre season basketball with a win over Spatish Fork for a third victory. D Grant Ingersoll announces the schedule with home games at American Park including Park City on December 6 and 13 Heber and Springville visits, plus December 18 at Park City and December 20 at Weber Ogden Heber. Alpine division league play begins in January.
The junior high school presented Cinderella and the Cat with three successful performances last week. Students aged 13 to 16 filled every role while Mr Bird and helpers earned praise for staging. The cast, orchestra, lighting, and costumes created a fairy dream for large audiences.
Union Pacific announces rail orders totaling 100000 tons of 181 pound rails and related fittings at about $4,000,000. Additional appropriations near $2,000,000 replenish miscellaneous materials and ties. Overall expenditures approach $10,000,000 for a 340 mile replacement program across the next 14 months. Death Valley opens to tourists seasonally, from November 1 to May 1, described as a dramatic scenic region between the Sierra foothills and the Nevada range, spanning about 230 square miles.
O Hanson of Provo will speak at the Fourth Ward Sunday evening. Hansen will present an illustrated talk on the L D I temple using moving pictures. All interested are cordially invited to attend the meeting which starts at 7 30.
Funeral services were held for Henry Boley 23 son of Warren and Barbara Carter Boley who died Friday from injuries after a car crash near Lehi Henry was a passenger in a car driven by George Smith 24 of this city A third vehicle driven by A Mason 22 of Salt Lake City attempted to pass and caused the collision All aboard were treated at Lehi hospital Boley survived by parents siblings and a grandmother Others listed include Morgan Boley in San Francisco Lorraine Theeresoll Salt Lake Carter Boley and Thelia Jorie Salt Lake The service featured singing by Mildred Chipman and piano Lisa Oen violin by Lillian Seastrand Maxine TaylorRemarks by Mrs Laura Bobby Prancam Lloyd B Adamson and Bishop Greenwood Interment in American Fork City cemetery Greenwood officiated
Navy drama and musical at the Cameo Theatre features Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in Shipmates Forever a Naval Service romance shot aboard the USS Pennsylvania with cadets and officers in key sequences. The production includes lavish tap numbers and on set naval direction enhancing the wartime theme with a notable supporting cast.
Irrigation tax reminder from Treasurer Bil J. Clayson dated 12 6 21 urges payment to avoid extra costs. The notice highlights annual levy owed and directs residents to settle promptly to prevent further charges.
Sherman Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Heber Hansen was cut over the right eye and injured in both legs Sunday around 2145 a m when struck by an automobile while crossing toward railroad tracks near Pheasant Grove. He was accompanied by his mother and sister Bead until leaving with John C Adamson who warned him about crossing. R J Chamberlain driver of the car swerved to avoid the youth and took the car to a doctor before notifying officers.
The Amer ican Fork high school elected officers on November 23 with Shermnt Gremwood as president Pom Marsh as vice president Lynne Mayne secretary and mvs urer Sim Anderson publicity mace meer. A November 22 assembly featured an invocation readings and musical numbers including Verda Miller violin solo Maxing ID paneling and Dorothy Tatertalus. The sophomore class hosted a Thanksgiving program with Pine Anderton presiding and performances by Maxine Taylor Helen Chamberlain Yoocal solo and others. The American Park chapter of the PPA met November 22 to plan a beib suey contest and Grenmisent initiation details with a Chi Feed event planned.
A fragmented 1925 28 era notes eventful school basketball season at an Alpine area, listing names such as Lin Searle James Mortal and John Warner amid a decade-old rehash. It recalls a city center meeting on Monday about a new building ready for occupancy and a Salt Lake City tragedy witnessed by local observers.
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