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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
5
Vague report notes Smith Blake associated with American Fork in a local election. Mentions district race, candidates including Robinson, James B. Smith, Barratt, and A H Blake. Describes arousal of voters and a trend toward election outcomes for the next two years.
James H. Pulley 78 respected church worker and architect in American Fork died at home from pneumonia and heart complications on November 28. Born in Nebraska City in 1856 he helped settle American Fork, designed local buildings including stake tabernacle and city hall, and served long in Latter day Saint duties. Survived by widow five daughters two sons and a sister. funeral held Alpine stake tabernacle with tributes from family and community.
The text discusses adjustments to the corn hog program under the 1935 act, detailing revised payment bases and eligibility. It notes a shift from prior contract terms to new arrangements including per acre and per pig payments, with emphasis on producer eligibility, yield basis, and possible market implications for feeder pigs and corn.
The Board of Education of Alpine School District will consider the superintendent's request to increase the 1934-35 budget at a special meeting Friday December 14 1994 at 2 30 PM in their offices at American Fork Utah. JF Wallon Clerk.
American Fork fire department weighs continuing the community Santa visit and the annual Christmas tree decorations. A committee will seek city opinions on the Santa visit and how to share duties, funds, and future support.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs Matilda M Slater 50 wife of Theodore L Slater of this city who died Thursday November 28 after a weeklong illness of pneumonia. Interment was in City cemetery. She lived in Canada and American Fork and married three times. Survived by husband daughter and three granddaughters father and brother.
In place of the regular meeting the American Fork Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers schedules a Christmas party for next Thursday December 13 at Mrs John W Myers home. A program will be presented and refreshments served starting at 2 oclock. All members are invited to attend.
John Parker 50 lifelong resident dies at his Third ward home at 4 20 p m Sunday after long injuries from an accident. Born September 24 1884 in American Fork to Franklin M Parker and Martha Mitchell Parker he farmed and worked as a teamster for the county. He married Marie Larsen December 5 1907 in Lehi and is survived by his widow a foster son Raymond Larsen of Twin Falls Idaho his mother four brothers two sisters and numerous relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m in the Third ward chapel with Bishop Frank Shelley in charge and a large floral offering. Interment in American Park cemetery.
Glorious film entry The Merry Widow opens Sunday Monday and Tuesday December 9 10 11 at the Cameo Theatre. Maurice Chevalier Jeanette MacDonald Una Merkel and George Barbier lead a lavish production by Metro Goldwyn Mayer with Ernst Lubitsch directing and Albertina Rasch ballet numbers set to Lehar melodies.
A chimney sparked a blaze at the Laurence Briggs residence around 12 30 p m Wednesday. Firefighters arrived quickly, battled flames, vented the roof, and removed debris, reporting no water leakage through the ceiling. A 10 by 12 foot hole scorched the roof before containment.
The Alpine region three district maps the 1934 35 season opening Friday December 7 with Lehi at B Y High American Fork at Provo and Lincoln at Pleasant Grove. The schedule lists first and second halves through March 1 with regional officials meeting in Provo last week.
Mark Bezzant 56 of Ventura California died at home Friday December 1 after months of ill health and a recent serious operation. Born April 22 1878 in Pleasant Grove he served in the Spanish American War and attended the University of Utah. He lived in American Fork for years worked as a bookkeeper then moved to Ventura with a packing company. Survived by wife Pearl Lambert two children a son Holden killed in a California auto accident a daughter Mary Louise Otten a granddaughter six brothers and one sister. Funeral and burial were in Ventura with friends traveling to attend. President Co E Young and Bishop Joseph H Storrs were among those who went to Ventura and returned home midweek.
Citizens rallied for a Wednesday night event to raise funds for the city hospital. Ticket sales were strong and many buyers paid despite not attending. a full fundraising total will be reported in the next issue as sales continued past the event.
A brief irrigation tax notice urges property owners to settle dues within days to avoid public advertisement. Treasurer Eli J. Closyn? Clayson. and check credits, bring vehicles for settlement.
Martin Hansen 87 of this city died November 28 at his home after a long illness. Funeral at Alpine stake tabernacle. The biographical sketch recounts Hansen born January 30 1847 in Copenhagen and his long Mormon pioneer journey from England to Iowa City and Utah with his family and handcart company.
The golden wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. David Conder were celebrated last Saturday in Firmage Hall with 225 relatives and friends. The Conders and Wrights are siblings born in American Fork. A program and reception followed with music, readings, and dancing.
The annual Christmas pageant sponsored by the Alpine Stake Mutual Improvement Association heads toward a full run. Titled The Gift Divine the production features chorus carols and hymns of Yuletide with roles being chosen this week under the direction of Mrs West Hammond who leads the vocal work and Mrs Jarvis Aydelotte.
Obituary notes for Mrs. Caroline Mayhew Chipman 8 wife of Washburn Chipman an early resident. Funeral set in Second ward with Bishop Storra presiding after an operation. Also notices of a December 12 operetta The Toreadors at Hirth School directed by K J Bird and a city beautification committee meeting led by Mayor Coddington with El J Clayson secretary. plus Thanksgiving moves and new home and baby boy births.
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