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Show Corp. Universal aicroflUtAS 141 TWO OFUCERStOSE i Salt LIVES if Cause Still Mystery uh In Crash of Jet Plane r; pierpoat Lake kf City, TTJ i; i accident board has convened An Killed when their T33 trainer smashed to the ground were Capt. j John Lyden Foy, 31, pilot, 1811! North Gregory drive, Layton, and Robert Earl Campbell, 30, j ' Capt. 1876 North Gregory drive, Layton. , but definite conclusions have not been, drawn as to the cause or cir-- 1 cumstances of a jet trainer crash Thursday which claimed the lives of two Air Force officers," about four miles east of Locomotive Springs. Volume 65, Number 1 7 Brigham City, Utah, Tuesday Morning, April 24, 1962 10 Traffic Count t, Heavy Runoff Wafers Threaten Homes, i Both were assigned to Hill Air Force base. They had taken off from the base on a local training flight at about 1:45 p. m. To Preceed ! Move on Light THEIR PLANE went down at about 5 p. m. after two fishermen reported having seen the ed craft circle two or three times and then disappear. The witnesses, Fred Ewing, N-Bertland street, Layton, and Otis Adams, 238 North Fort Lane, Lay-to- Pose Problem to City two-sea- t- A traffic count at Seventh South and Main street will preceed any further city action on demands for a semaphore light at the busy intersection. 9 This was the decision of the Brigsighted the still smoldering ham City council Thursday night as were wreckage they driving after reviewing a letter stating home. to the light from J. Edopposition They pulled the burned and ward Johnston, deputy highways victims clear of the debris planning director for the Utah Deand then reportd the crash at partment of Highways. Thiokol Chemical corporations Council members voted unaniplant. mously to have Police Chief John A helicopter and crew were dis- I. Johnson traffic conduct the patched from HAFB to recover count, the bodies. THE HIGHWAY aide in his letter A TEAM of AF investigators reiterated that state traffic surveys were at the scene Friday to study at the intersection have failed to the wreckage which was strewn justify installation of a light. He e signal path over former said to put up a stop-galong a would greatly increase the acci- lake bottom land. The jet came down near the old dent rate. And he asked the council to stand railroad bed, several hundred in the face of puublic presfirm yards from the road leading to sure. Locomotive springs over PromonThe council several weeks ago tory summit state an ultimatum to A HAFB spokesman Monday offered the either install the light or the city confirmed that the pilot had. not would do it. given indication of trouble prior to the crash. IN OTHER business at a regular Capt. Foy, a native of New York weekly meet, Mayor Willis Hansen City, is survived by his widow said there was a need to definitely son. Captain, establish easements and crossings and an Campbell, a native of Maryland, over the Fourteenth South access is survived by his widow and two road. Councilman Verl Petersen was named to set up a meeting young children. with state road officials in the matter. A boiling runoff triggered by several days of unseasonably warm weather last week threatened homes in the Box Elder park area and presented Brigham City with a major control headache. The surging water thundered out of the canyon south of Mantua late Wednesday afternoon and hy early Thursday morning were threaten- ing summer homes between U.S. 89 and the county park. Torrents of water swept debris down the usually placid creek, tearing out a paddle wheel and a foot bridge and inundating lawns and patios. mud-fille- d Ruel M. Eskelsen ELECTED Thursday was elected president the Associated Civic Clubs of thern Utah. of Nor- Former Brgiham City mayor, Ruel M. Eskelsen, Thursday was elected president of the Associated Civic Clubs of Northern Utah at the groups annual election meeting in Brigham City. Eskelsen succeeded Golden But-taof Logan. Also named were seven directors from counties represented in th civic clubs association. They were Wayne Winegar, Layton, Davis county; Russell Satterthwaite, Garden City, Rich county; Joseph W. Toone, Croydon, Morgan county; Archie C. Pace, Kamas, Summit county; Grover Harper, West Corinne, Box Elder county; Ed Wilson, Lewiston, Cache county, and George T. Frost, Weber countyrs OUTGOING directors included Vern Muir, Cache; Clyde Adams, Davis; and Arthur Brown, Weber. Satterthwaite was Ross C. Bowen, Brigham City, continue ' as Secretary will The event was held in the Trop- ical Rstaurant with an estimated 85 persons attending. Dr. Royal L. Gartf, professor of speech and marketing at the University of Utah, was the principal speaker. He spoke on the subject, How Are Your Public Relations. The former mayor and new president was only recently honored by the Brigham City Jaycees with their Public Service award e for community service. He is a native of Box Elder county and has been an electrical contractor for much of his life. Councilman John Hadfield reported that certain work on the Birch Spring project had not been completed. The city engineer was directed to see that the work was completed or that the contractor, R. W. Coleman, forfeit the balance of contract payment, $500, and the city do the work. Only one bid was received to opThe Box Elder county commis- erate concessions at Rees Pioneer sion has given permission to use park, the bid being $1,000. Councounty road borrow areas for wa- cilman Don Chase, Olof Zundel and Petersen were flamed as a comterways .in the Blue mittee to determine where a stand watershed project. The commitCounty approval came during a should be located. regular meeting Monday. Making tee was given power to award the the request were James Nessen bid. and Merwin B. Cook, representTWO BIDS were received on a Service pick-uing Box Elder County truck for the water departNo. conserin the which 1, Area was apment. Andersens-For- d vation project is being promoted. low bidder at $1,918.39 with parent And in some instances where Jack Morris bidcounty roads are lower than sur- ding $1,994.60. Councilmen Hadrounding lands, it was agreed to field, Chase and William Packer y to channel were named as a committee to use the water and construct an alternate study the bids with power to act. long-tim- Injured Dog OK; Rescuer Now Hunting for Owner A black Labrador retriever, no name or address given, was repor- ted in good condition after being hit by a Monday car south of County Okays Waterways Along Roads Creek-Howe- p Buick-Rambl- right-of-wa- road. THE MEN also asked for county support in seeking to use a state access road borraw area southwest from the old Blue Creek store. Commission members said they would have a resolution prepared to authorize signing of a supplemental watershed work plan agreement which includes Blue Creek Irrigation company as a sponsor in the project. IN OTHER business, the commissioners reaffirmed an earlier decision to use electrical heating in the county nursing home. This was after hearing information comparing the costs of natural gas with electrical heating, presented by Stanley H. Stringham, Arthur L. Yeager, Alvin E. Jacobson and S. W. Vandehei, representing the Mountain Fuel Supply company. The commissioners approved the purchase of six, used walnut arm chairs for use in court house (Continued on Page Six) Salary increases were approved for two electrical department employes. Orville Davis from $400 to $427 a month, and John Mustos from $418 to $457 a month. After consideration of bids subcouncil mitted at the previous meeting, Councilman Hadfield reported the bid for a new truck for the cemetery department had been awarded to Central Chevrolet. Honeyville. His rescuer had somewhat of a finding out to problem, however: whom the injured hunting dog belongs. Charles Harp, 130 North Second East, Tremonton, retrieved the retriever after the mishap occurHe took the injured red on dog to a veterinarian for treatment of a broken leg. Now Harp, executive assistant to the general manager at Thiokol Chemical corporations Wasatch di vision, would like to locate the owner. Two Cache county residents FriWhich is probably about the first time a a dag ever had a hunting day were nominated for the state board of education from District man. One (Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties). 39 Diseases Total They are Mrs. Cecil Baker, River Brigham City reported a total of Heights, and R. Owen Yeates, Lo39 infectious diseases for the week gan. The two were among 16 persons ending April 13, according to the Health State Department. Report- nominated for the state board in ed were ten cases of chicken pox, conventions throughout the state. 18 of measles, seven of German The District One convention was measles, and four strep infections. held in Nibley hall, Logan High The county reported no disease. school, Logan. Two Nominated For State Board MANAGEMENT Injured o half-mil- Elect Chief A BEER license was approved for issuance to Dean Candland at the Brigham City golf course. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller and Mrs. Stokes who live adjacent to the city park on south Main street, asked for consideration on the following points; That the west end of the park be maintained with installation of a sprinkling system so the grass will provide a suitable play area for the children. , in Cliff Fall - Thiokol Reports Gain in 1962 Earnings over the comparable quarter in 1961. The Increase in value of business over the comparable period last year was primarily attributable to government contact and sales by the companys rocket operations, headquartered in Ogden. J. W. Crosby, president, stated ' former directors to serve for an other year. They also elected Alfred Raws, Jr. to serve as director, replacing Robert Lang, who requested not to continue in this capacity because of other commitments. They also rushed huge boulders at the citys equalizer reservoir west of the power house to curb a washout there. x April Showers Bring Flowers Annual Boy Scout Set Friday, Saturday at Park p Bird-Have- n 27-2- pre-East- Ninth Graders Plan To Raise Funds Attack by bogs Stirs Warning car-was- h Job Openings eight-year-ol- d v. 1 ' r' Grade Schools Set Science Fair; Central to Host Exhibits Friday seven-schoo- their property. City men and equipment toiled all through the night at the Man-tu- d canal diversion dam and along the canal to keep them free of dead wood, mud, rocks and other debris. Michael P. Swenson, Brigham City youth, was injured s Sunday when he fell from a clilf The water level, though posing t about three miles noith of Brig- a constant danger, dropped from ham City ill the Haiper Ward area its high on point by THE YOUTH was found lying Thursday, and Fridays invasion of lower temperatures put a harunconscious at the foot of a chit by members of his family, with whom ness on the runoff. A heavy rush of runoff water swept through this summer home section RUNOFF ON RAMPAGE he had been hiking earlier in the in Box Elder canyon last week, knocking out this water wheel and a bridge in the background. The CITY ENGINEER Francis Todd summer day. water had subsided at this point but 12 hours earlier had inundated lawns and threatened said Monday that the high water homes. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul conditions have swelled the conA. Swenson, 442 North Crestwood tents of Mantua reservoir from 6,800 acre feet to 7,250 acre feet. Drive, Brigham City. This leaves about 750 acre feet According to reports, the youth to go before reaching capacity. Camp-O-Re- e left his family to go on a rock hunt. When he did not return to where Fridays heavy downpour of rain they were loiuled, the family star- had little effect on flood conditions ted searching for him. but Todd noted that combined lie was found about three hours with the runoff, it raised the resflowApril showers bring May after he had fallen from the cliff. ervoir level by three inches. of events from ers . . . but the only shower of ranging Upwards of 400 Boy Scouts are line-uThe family summoned the assistof fell and this month April Fnduy He said the reservoir can raise campfire skits to trail blazing. expected to participate in ance of rescue teams fiom Brig- about Whitaker said every boy will find Saturday on the flowers that are districts annual Camp-O-Re- e eight inches more before usually blooming in the month of ham City, including the reaching capacity. this Friday and Saturday, plenty to do. the Patrol, Brigham Jeep May. at Box Elder county The runoff situation Monday April and the Utah REGISTRATION from 4 to 6 p. The weatherman kept to his City Fire Department was described as normal. park. Patrol. Highway will m. schedule the of open inch even and word an Friday dumped Chairman Reese Whitaker said and the scouts will have the task moisture, on the. local area in a He was carried out of the cliff location of the .giant two-da- y area about 7:45 p.ra. Sunday evedinof setting up Camp, preparing storm, according to ning. will be on the flat overner in and the camp- Charles Cliflord local weather obtaking part The injured youth was taken to looking the park, site of the event fire program before taps at 10 server. a year ago. the Cooley Memorial Hospital by p. fi. afThe skies cleared Saturday On tap for the boys is a full the Brigham City ambulance, Car-Wa- sh Saturdays events will start with ternoon, however, and a clear, where he was treated for a serious 6:30 reveille at a. m. followed by sunny day was welcomed by lo- scalp laceration and concussion, as breakfast, assembly and flag cere- cal residents on Easter Sunday well as multiple curts and bruises mony and myriad skill and comThe 86 degrees recorded here on his body. petitive activities. Thursday broke all records for His attending physician said he Ninth grade class ipembers at Included in the latter will be high temperatures for any day in was in good condition at the lo- Box Elder Junior High school will knot relay, signaling, wall climb, April during the entire history of cal hospital Monday afternoon. hold a at the school on archery shooting and other events. weather recording in this area, acSaturday, Apnl 28. The boys are slated to break cording to Charles Clifford. The attack and killing of a ShetPurpose of the project is to raise at 3:30 p. m. Although the low reading early funds for a special class project, land pony westtQf Bear River City camp 31 was degrees, no damWHITAKER said the camping Saturday according to Louis Christensen, Sunday night, brought a warning has been reported to local Diane Shelton, vice on Monday from Box Elder Sheriff and activities competition this age of number the Although job open- president; Warren W. Hyde for residents of year will be conducted by patrols fruit orchards, Clifford added. for the week ending April 14 president, and Karen Bush, secreings low readand High temperature that community to keep their dogs rather on a troop basis. Blue ribdeclined from those of the previ- tary. Local residents are urged to confined. bons will be awarded to outstandous week, the total was still contheir cars to the junior high units in each area of compebring the this normal for above ing siderably The pony, purchased only re- tition. of the year, according to a school between the hours of 10 a. period cently by a widow for her Where their camping abilities report from the Brigham City Em- m. and 6 p. m. Saturday for a son, was valued at $150. are concerned, the scouts will be wash job. There will be no pick ployment Security office. The animal was apparently the judged on uniforms, packs, patrol There were 174 jobs listed com- up and delivery service, it was victim of a pack of dogs which, operation, cooking and menus, noted. pared with 19 a year ago. after killing the pony, ate one of camping and equipment, safety m nsri sssuff-its hind quarters. and sanitation. Motor vehicles will not be alThis type of thing cannot be permitted and will not be permit- lowed on the camping area. ted if we have to put on extra However, visitors will be welmanpower to enforce against it, come during the event, Whitaker the sheriff said. explained Patrols winning blue ribbons He noted that any time a dog is the will qualify to attend the council found molesting livestock, owner of the livestock is entitled Blue Ribbon Camp-O-Re- e at Camp to destroy the dog Keisel, Sept. if.?' A fence be installed between their property iwid the park. from Daily garbage pickup park containers. Councilman Don Chase was askElementary schools in Box Eled to investigate the requests and der county are entering into a report his findings at this week's realm heretofore considred the excouncil meeting. of clusive property secondary The council approved purchase of schools that of the science fair. an opaque projector for use in fuJerry Wilde, teacher at Central The cost was set school ture meetings. in Brigham City and presiat about $400. dent of the Utah Elementary Mayor Hansen said the city would announced that association, l investigate a problem voiced by Central will host a giant Mrs. Chlarson and Mrs. Cox, resifair this Friday, April 27. dents in the arear of Ninth North Parents and other interested and Main street. The women said the state had installed a stop sign persons are invited to inspect the where they were used to turning exhibits from 9 a ,m. to 6 p. m into Vosco Call, owner of one of the homes, said it was the highest he had seen the creek in ten years to the spillway SEES IMPROVEMENT Thiokol Chemical corporation, at its annual stockholders meeting Friday, reported consolidated net earnings of $1,457,788 for the first quarter of 1962, equal to 30 cents per share and an increase of 40 percent over the three months ending March 31, 1961, according to E. F. Nauman, general manager of the Thiokol Wasatch division. Net sales were reported as an increase of 44 percent d Local Youth j Gvic Clubs Pages fall during the Utah Education association convention in Salt Lake City. They will be among displays from other schools in Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, Weber and Logan School districts. A for combined-schoo- l northern science fair Elder county is scheduled for May 4 at McKinley Box school, Tremonton. County Officials Conduct Session Displayed will be science projects from the four Brigham schools, Corinne, Perry and Willard. Students from the first to Elective officials of Box Elder sixth grades are now busy preparcounty and other personnel Moning exhibits. HELPING Wilde direct the ev- day attended a Utah Association ent is Richard Dunn, faculty mem- of County Officials regional school ber at Mountain View school in in Brigham City. Brigham City and Vice president The session, conducted during of the state association. No restrictions have been made the morning at the Tropical Resand the youngsters are being en- taurant, was one of a series being couraged to pursue any scientific staged in northern Utah this week. project they desire. Included will Involved were roundtable discusbe exhibits showing rocks, communication bacterial sions on topics of particular imsystems, growth, biological experiment and portance to county government. also adopted The stockholders an amendment to the officers and employees stock option plan rethat management expects contin- moving the previous limitation on weather. On hand were representatives The top projects will be shown ued improvement during 1962 over the number of shares for which of Utah State University and sev1961. in an option could be granted to any next fall during the Utah Educaresults achieved 15 individual employee. tion association will be shown next eral state agencies. Ihe stockholders j.-- joy,.. Tz V $v5c- - L A. im SPRING BLOSSOMS Pretty Rochelle Huggins admires magnolia blooms In a local garden during a typical spring afternoon. With the arrival of spring in this vicinity, temperatures have been unusually warm, coaxing the early flowers and shrubs as well as fruit blossoms Into full bloom |