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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
5
A bank sale plan in Ogden faced court rulings as officials report on the approval process. Key figures include Herbert Taylor Edith Thornton and Ray T. Draper with Judge Martin and Judge Larson involved in overseeing the sale and related notices amid ongoing bank closures.
An interesting program features Thornton on violin solo and vocal duet with Gwen Sand Robinson. Mrs Tyde invites all members to attend and urges eligible individuals to participate in the meeting providing a festive community outing.
A local event called Tree Wednesday promises candy and music with Santa, hosted by community groups and firemen. Tickets are sold in advance, with proceeds supporting city activities. The event aims to boost attendance and yearlong support for local services.
A Utah County truck collision left John A Sager injured and another driver named Stoyer dead. The incident, reported by Ard Dented, notes Sager’s vehicle damaged and unclear details about the other trucker’s actions.
The Utah Constitutional Convention at the State Capitol completed the ratification of the Twenty First Amendment with the thirty sixth affirmative vote by S. R. Thurman of Salt Lake. President Ray L. Oldson hailed Utah for enabling this national change while Governor Henry H. Blood noted the mass move toward repeal. The session closed after the tally, with only twenty delegates present for the final vote.
Master David Smith seven son of Mr and Mrs Carl Smith residing on State Highway between here and Pleasant Grove sustained painful head wounds after sliding from a moving auto. Neighbor Chris Williamson helped, doctor K B Noyes treated gashes, boy later fell unconscious, hospitalized, then improved by Wednesday morning.
A Christmas Money dance at Apollo Hall Saturday night offers three cash prizes. Each numbered ticket will include a number for a chance to win two $2 prizes and one $1 prize. The Americans orchestra will perform for Eureka High School’s senior fundraiser.
The 1933 irrigation taxes will be received up to no date in conformity with general tax collections. Eli J. Clayson, Treasurer.
About 450 fathers and sons attended the annual stake banquet in the tabernacle auditorium. The event raised funds for the 1934 stake Boy Scout fund through plate purchases with meals donated by wards and a local committee. Oscar A. Kirkham presented a review of the 1933 Hungary trip with the U S scout troop and the international jamboree, while Major School a Canadian scout shared life stories from South Africa.
Poultry producers in American Fork met at city hall last Saturday night where Clyde Edmonds, state association general manager, reported market conditions improving after a New York trip. He announced the Board of Directors authorized retiring 1930-31 grain certificates benefiting about 50 000 members with payment mainly in grain. Hyrum Blackhurst outlined grain and feed issues and urged district inclusion for lower grain prices ahead of next week’s nomination meeting for the state director post.
Students anticipate the annual school play "Mary the Third" by Rachel Crothers in the auditorium on Friday evening December 15. The same night a basketball game in the high school gym features Spanish Fork versus American Fork, followed by the Hard Time Dance with attendees in old clothes. last Friday American Fork won 19 to 18 over Nephi.
The American Fork Bakery has installed a late model electrical cake mixer to assist staff and speed production of their cakes. The upgrade aims to improve efficiency in turning out higher quality baked goods.
The C W A project in American Fork has 78 workers to date with 10 to 15 more expected by Saturday. Payroll exceeds 1500 dollars weekly while material shortages limit expansion. Main Street east from the cement is surfaced. next streets are First North to Third East and Church Street. Projected work runs to about January 15.
Funeral services were held in the Second ward chapel for Gordon Boley Hansen who died of pneumonia the prior Tuesday. Bishop Joseph H. Storrs led the service at 2 p.m. Readings and music featured Mrs. C. E. Young and Edith Young with Lenard S. Harrington offering prayers. Speakers included Ernest J. Seastrand, Clifford E. Young and Bishop Storrs. Interment followed in American Fork Cemetery with Bishop Starrs dedicating the grave.
The Camp of American Folk Daughters of Utah Pioneers will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday at 2:30 in the civic room of the public library basement. Program includes a Goode Herbert life sketch by Elva W. Stewart with other solos readings and a Folk history chapter by Bertha Sager.
The Mutual Improvement Association senior classes of the stake will hold the first of four conjoint meetings next Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Second ward chapel. All seniors 24 to 35 are urged to attend and hear Elsie Talmage Bradley of Salt Lake speak. attendees should go directly to the Second ward.
Local readers are invited to send Christmas letters to Santa via the Citizen office. Submit requests and desires for publication to share with the community while ensuring Santa sees them.
Adults may register for upcoming city adult education classes with Miss Lillie Shafter at the Style Shop. Seventeen subjects start, minimum six enrollees per class, no registration fee, text books extra. Classes funded by a government project to employ unemployed teachers. local Supt. Gourley to coordinate with RF C and district officials.
The Marx Brothers star in Duck Soup opening Sunday through Tuesday December 10 to 12 at the Cameo Theatre. Leo Mc Carey directs with Raquel Torres Louis Cal ber n and Margaret Dumont in a music rich satire about Freedonia and its dictator Rufus T Firefly with Groucho.
In Provo at city and county building on Wednesday night Dr Lowry Nelson council president announced three new appointments for the Timpanogos boy scout council executive board Rev NC Wallin of Provo Community church was named chairman of the new department of cubbing Dwight Packard of Provo was chosen finance chairman to replace Clifford E Young and Dr Joseph Hughes of Spanish Fork was named chairman of the court of honor succeeding D A Broadbent who could not accept the post after selection this year
The final M I A stake road show in Alpine and Highland and in the city wards produced a tight tally led by Highland with 1183 points, just edging American Fork First ward at 1182 and Third ward at 823. Highland captured 207 first places, 220 second places and 122 third places.
Provo’s lights, owned by merchants and powered free by Utah Power and Light Co., drew hundreds last Friday as the city turned on a new display. E F Helm says the decorations surpass any in the state and invites all to visit this month.
The first of two M I A recreation institutes met at the Alpine stake tabernacle with executives workers and Bee Hive leaders from Alpine Lehi Timpanogos and Shar On Stakes. Delegates from the General Board and Y M M I A groups led departments and discussed M L A recreation programs and coordination.
The American Fork Rifle club resumes activity next Monday evening with the indoor range at the Dixon Taylor Russell store opening for the winter season. An election of officers will be held at the opening shoot. All former members and new ones are invited to affiliate.
Ten Years Ago Now reports on a $3,000 heating system installation at Realart Theatre to finish in about ten days. It also notes tax collection in American Fork, local deaths in Lehi and Chicago, a severe head injury to 11 year old David Durrant, and various social updates from Alpine and surrounding areas.
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