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Show 2 BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham The blacksmith would touch off the fuse and beat a hasty retreat to a City, Utah Sunday, August 4, 1974 roped off area. The explosion which ensued was g blast which a near anvil would send an to the height of rocketing into the sky a telephone pole. This would be repeated 13 times, one for each of the original thirteen colonies. I dont know when this tradition was discontinued, as my family moved to another state when I was 10 years old, but a 4th of July, never passes but I think of these beautiful carefree days of my childhood with great nostalgic feelings. earth-shatterin- 80-pou- Editorially Speaking City administrator is course to take Mayor Harold B. Felts recent announcement that he would spend less time pursing his duties as mayor and more time attending to his personal business came as no surprise. position of mayor is a demanding one in any circumstances but more so because Brigham City has no professional The administrator. There are those who contend that when a man runs for public office, he should be ready to accept the pay and responsibilities of that job. We agree. However, there is a limit to which an official can be expected to serve, particularly when it involves a drain on his personal income. ON THE OTHER side of the coin, we support the city council in its decision not to, in effect, establish e adthe mayor as a ministrator with the proportionate increase in salary. This opinion has nothing to do with personalities but with the system. At the same time, its our observation that the current practice of assigning councilmen to specific departments is less than satisfactory. It has increased workload for council members but not the efficiency of operation. We believe that Brigham City should employ a full-tim- e full-tim- manager, public works director call him what you will a professional who would serve at the will of the mayor and city council. His would be a many-side- d calling, involving association with all city departments, providing information and counsel to city officials, and following up on council decisions and city projects, including the nuts and y bolts aspects of day-to-da- operations. HE WOULD lend to city administration an element of continuity and control not possible on a part-tim- e basis. Needless to say, the success of such a post would rest heavily with the calibre of person hired to fill it. He (or she) would have to possess an intimate knowledge of municipal operation, exhibit enthusiasm, intelligence, resolve, honesty and exceptional diplomatic skill. For example, former public works director 0. Neil Smith met each of these qualifications and, in addition, was a civil engineer. Perhaps working with and watching him in action is what convinced us that such a system is good. ... what W. O. Whitaker of Brigham Young university recalls in this account taken from Utahs Bicentennial publication : When I was a small boy living in Brigham City, a colorful and traditional event took place each 4th of July. At dawn my Dad would rouse us boys out of bed and wed join others at the village square. The village blacksmith would sandwich some fun powder with a fuse between two anvils, thus in essence creating a gigantic bomb. And then the state passed a law against them. And now this most important holiday is marked by the setting off of firecrackers, the incessant cracking and popping beginning early in the morning and continuing until well after dark! ... fathers in deliberating expenses for the coming year and juggling priorities somewhat, figured the subsidy was an expendable item. We were disappointed to learn of the decision. Heres why: Years ago when Brigham City began the practice, we viewed it with some reservation, questioning the propriety of such participation. City WEVE SINCE been converted. Cutting the cost of carnival rides is a break for larger families and an attraction for visitors to the celebration. It is a form of recreation, although commercially-associate- d (so is the Brigham City certainly isnt overtaxed to pay its councilmen each elected officials and the mayor, $1,200 receiving $2,100 annually. The pay has been the same for years. We agree with Mayor Felt that e management in the long run is the economical course to take. full-tim- gress shall make no law . of speech or of the press." is tough indeed, what with Watergate having become old hat and impeachment proceedings against a President one of shows. televisions lesser-rate- d Nevertheless, folks, the principles of freedom, the bedrock of our consitutional form of government, are still in tact and continue to be just as precious as ever. Dont be jaded to that. ... ... I decided at that moment that war was not all the fun it was cracked up to be. Why a feller could get hurt! At any rate, if the practice of blowing up an anvil is revived here, I am herewith advising the committee not to ask me. My fingers are still numb from 1945. abridging the freedom NEWS ELDER established in by the South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the 16 South First West, post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. winter ski program), and therefore can be justified as are other facets of the citys $74,800 recreation budget. With the subsidy, rides are priced at 15 cents each or seven tickets for $1. The regular carnival rates are 30 cents per ticket or four for $1. NOW, PERHAPS . . A weekly newspaper 1896, published every Box Elder l, Brigham City residents agree with the budget planners and are willing to give up this unique Peach Days feature. After all, it is a year of continuing inflation and tight financial stress in our community. Paring a budget down to size in these circumstances was not an easy task and we dont mean to discredit the city administration. However, citizens should be aware of the situation so they can voice if or agreement disagreement so choose. they registration day It seems every year about this time that the editor determines to imbue local citizens with the spirit of patriotism, a raging tide of emotion so strong that many will actually register to vote. So, here goes again . . . The challenge of stirring anyone when it comes to politics these days . . . The First Amendment to the Constitution says: "Con- BOX Remember.. .Tuesday is two . . . three . . . four . . . all my fingers were six five still there, if not somewhat the worse for the experience. One AS FOR THE COST, city budget casualty casualities in this years the is $1,700 subsidy paid budget annually by Brigham City to reduce the cost of carnival rides during Peach Days. be. vi Rides subsidy a One of the This young man perceived about five of those little round beauties undetonated on the laying pavement. He picked them up and was considering his good fortune when the darn things exploded. wars final victim and There was a time also when July 4 was a time for setting off firecrackers, the incessant cracking and popping beginning early in the morning and continuing until well after dark. Thats firecrackers. I had thoughts of being the in a flash envisioned the ceremony in which I would receive the purple heart and the accolades of a grateful nation. But it was not to Perhaps we should revive the practice for the nation's 200th birthday year. And yet . . . whos gonna perform the role of the blacksmith? Bet you. didnt know that in earlier years, we used to observe Independence day in Brigham City by a setting off a gigantic bomb buncha times. This scribes fondness for these ' minor explosives was diminished somewhat during the celebration when World War II ended. On that occasion, there was dancing in the streets of Ogden, much merriment and to really express a sheer exuberance of the moment you folks were setting off guessed it And just as true is the responsibility of each of us to support and defend, and yes, to respect oui system; to nourish it with our concern AND involvement. Which brings us to the point. Tuesday, Aug 6, is the first of three designated voter registration days prior to the Sept. 10 primary election. Are you registered? Now think . . . are you sure? story of todays front page gives details and also lists registration agents for the countys 52 voting A districts. Dont forfeit your right to vote. If youre not presently registered in the district where you live, then do something about it! Sunday Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tlngey, Newspaper Supr. Photo-Pres- s Van Claybaugh, Supr. H. E, Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. 10 Years Ago A Brigham Aug. 4, 1964 City man, Tuesday, Kent Jensen, with 19 years experience in the mails, has been appointed superintendent of mails at the Brigham City post office. Elder Lynn Larsen, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1964 son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Larsen of Honeyville, has accepted a call to serve in the Central State mission with headquarters in Independence, Mo. Three more girls Thursday, Aug. 6, 1964 have joined the ranks of contestants seeking the 1964 Peach Queen crown. They are Cheryl Hanson, 17, daughter of Mickey Hanson, 965 Grandview; Kassie Felt, 18, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Felton, 128 South Sixth East; and Anna Lee Price, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Price of 228 South Third East. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1964 Businessman Olof E. Zundel announced Wednesday that he had purchased the Forsgrens Ladies Ready to Wear store at 34 South Main. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. George 'Subscription rate $8.00 able 25 Years Ago Two Box Elder Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1949 county boys are among 25 in the state who won agricultural scholarships to the Utah State agricultural college. They are John Carter of Corinne and Harold M. Anderson of Tremonton. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1949 Utah will have a duck season this year, according to recent reports. The season will be from Oct. 14 to Dec. 2 Friday, Aug. 5, 1949 Deweyville ward will hold a banquet and dance for their building fund August 20 at the Crystal Springs. All the profits will go into the building fund for the eventual erection of a new chapel that is being planned. Derral Siggard of Friday, Aug. 5, 1949 Brigham City is participating in the fifth annual Summer Music Festival at Brigham Young university during the first two weeks of August. Friday, Aug. 5, 1949 Staynor Thompson copped the honor of becoming the first member of the Brigham City Golf and Country club to nail n a hole in one. Thompson fired a shot at the pin on number six Saturday evening for the ace. The hole is 145 yards long. per year Letters to the Editor ... A gift from God Editor: pay- in advance in connection with Box the Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $4.00 for 6 months in Box Elder County. Subscription rate $10.00 per year payable in advance in connection with Box the Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $5.00 for 6 months: outside Box Elder County. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National Association and United Newspaper Press International. Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a tribute to some of our public servants who are often ignored and forgotten after they have performed their good deeds. Namely, the family doctor, his nurses, etc., and' our public health service, Medicare, here in Box Elder county and surrounding territory. We have been the benefactors of Medicare in the past and it was our good fortune to meet with Shirlea Christensen, a visiting nurse of Medicare, whose friendship and loyalty has never ended. She still remembers us often with her visits and brings offers of assistance plus cheer and love to two lonely people. A real dedicated humanitarian. We love her and feel she is a gift from God. I am sure there are many more patients who would agree. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krenn, 313 South Main, Brigham City jGmsmm Tokiichi Sato, 472 North Second West, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Madge Yooko Sato, to Dr. Peter Michael Winter of Boston, Mass. The couple will trade vows in the Anabel Taylor chapel on the Cornell university campus in Ithaca, N.Y., on Aug. 22. hi OPitito;i MINER S.D., In just PIONEER: obAmerica years, 200th Anniversary of its This event is not injust be a grand and birthday party, but time to reaffirm our beliefs, reevaluate our HOWARD, COUNTY two short serves the founding. tended to 49-d- ay six-iro- 55 glorious rather a American present course, and accept the challenges of living in this century. It is a time to commit ourselves to the spirit of 76, to clean up the roadsides, ditches; and parks, and to give thanks for the blessings of freedom. Knowing how quickly a year goes, the time to start moving is Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1949 The Navajo Indian school at the former Bushell hospital in Brigham City has been officially named Intermountain Indian school, according to Dr. George Boyce, general superintendent at the school. Brigham City Museum-Galler- y 24 North Third West H Hosea J. Dial of Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1949 Willard will retire as a bus driver for the service of the Box Elder county school district after completing 27 years of driving without a serious mishap. now. H- - Brighom City Museum-Galler24 North 3rd West 1 1:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday Proa Admission Art Show; Paintings by fthol $. Paul (all madia) Collector's Corner; Stamps from Collection of Varnon A. Krause' Comming in Sapt: Poach Day Art Festival |