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Show Lynndyl Remembers -Homecoming Sat. June 26 Lynndyl is holding its homecoming this Saturday, June 26th. The following is a brief history of the town. Lynndyl, Utah is a small community located 15 miles northeast of Delta. It was the Union Pacific Railroad that brought in the first settlers. The railroad was the main line between Salt Lake and Los Angeles. The trains had to stop here for water and coal. In Feb. 1904, the main line of the Union Pacific was completed, making Lynn Junction the first railroad terminal from Salt Lake. John Greathouse and Nielson of August Leamington had the contract to build the grade north of Lynndyl for the new cutoff. At first the train just whistled through, and was not scheduled to stop unless it One day was flagged. someone did flag it by mistake and after that it stopped each day. The town of Lynndyl became a junction, between the main branch of the Salt Lake and Los Angeles, and the other line that goes to Nephi and Provo. Many have wondered how Lynndyl received its name. This is the story: In January 1904 John Anderson helped the lineman run the newly built depot and install the first telegraph. Robert was the chief Nielson operator and when the telegraph first went through the line, the lady operator who was trying to make a call was asked, Who is calling? She had been wearing a new pair of shoes which were hurting her feet and taking one shoe off, she noticed the name Lynn, Massachusetts where the shoes were made, and she quickly answered, This is Lynn speaking. The name Lynn went down in telegraph records. It was later changed by the Post Office Dept, to Lynndyl as there was already one Post Office called Lynn in the state. The history of Lynndyl is different from most Utah towns, as it was mostly transients that came in, just working long enough to get a and moving on. stake They were not the home building type. During the first 35 years, between 1,500 and 1,000 people came and left. Yet a few stalwart settlers who were tried and true, struggled hard to make a home in the desert land bordering the Sevier Riser. The first settlers lived in boarded up tents, one room s shacks, and with crude roofs. The wind always blew. There was lots of sand, and many gophers and many other dug-out- over-grow- n pests. In 1 906 the first section water, the first settlers drew lots for certain sections of land, but most of the farmers and became discouraged moved away. However, in 1913 a number of stalwart farmers came and purchased land or homesteaded it. Some were: of them John Greathouse (Earls father and and Russells Greg grandfather) George Mayor, John Nelson (Jack Nelson's father), Albert Hurstt, Walter Johnson, Lawrence and Frank Hinckley Neerman. In the early days of Lynndyl, the story of one character is told: Mike Dancer, a man of mystery and a bootlegger Scottie Johnson, another lawless character, had a joint down by the river. People could not pass that way without giving a sign. If they did not know the sign they were taken for officers and shot at. One day a boiler maker drew a pay check for $140.00. He went to the joint that night and the next morning his lifeless body was found on the street with a large lump on his head. An inquest was held and it was decided he had gotten drunk, had fallen down and was bitten by a scorpion, causing the lump and his death. Harry Hedges, the first railroad cop, came in 1912. Things were quite rough at times as gambling and were quite drinking prevalent. Moonshine was house was built. Charlie Cowing was the section foreman about this time. Tom Mead started the first store in a tent across the tracks on the northeast side of the depot. Just south of that was a newstand where could buy a everyone magazine, cigarettes, fruit, cold drinks and candy. South of the newstand was the Beanery or restaurant. It was open 24 hours a day and sold meals to the railroaders, and many townspeople tourists. Mr. Tom Mead, also had the post office in connection wiih the store in the tent across the tracks from the depot. Mr. Craig built the first home in Lynndyl. It was just south of Hazel Sherriffs home on the ground presently owned by Eddie Dutson. In 1908, a rooming house was built. It was known as distilled by men who lived in the "Cold Storage because dugouts on the river bank. of the lack of heat in those In 1914, Mr. Edward early days. It was operated by opened the first Post Office M rs. Wagner and later by building. Other postmasters Mrs. Mac, then by Wallace were: Ida Edwards; and in Roundy and family of 1914 Oscar Passwater took Escalante. The first hotel was over the Post Olfice and opened that year by Dan served during World War I. Black of Deseret. He resigned and Frank Some of the first business Johnson took it over. Later it places in Lynndyl were the was turned over to Cora Mansbury Store, managed by Paxton. She was Post G.W. Sudbury; The Toggery, Mistress for many years, then which was run by O.W. Mina Overson was put in as Passwaters and Wilkenson. post mistress on March 15, Nielson operated a grocery 1956, and held that position store and meat market. There until she retired in 1970. She were also two hotels, a barber was and good very shop, two restaurants, a accommodating to everyone. lumber yard, a garage and She had us all spoiled by show house and thirteen putting the mail out at 6:30 homes in Company Row, and a.m. When the W'ycoff truck an open air dance hall. dumped it off she would put In 1911, the official land out the mail. Camille Nielson opening started and people became Post Mistress in 1970 came to farm the soil. The big and the office was moved to project was to get the her home. She is very irrigation water brought in. efficient and also has the mail Lafayette Holbrook and out by 6:30 a.m. Leland Kimball, were atthe Education was always in head of the project. It was foremost every taken over by the McCormick community, and soon there who were enough children for Company Banking Sevier River school. The first school was a formed the Land and Water Company. two room building beside the With the coming of the old amusement hall. Maude Jacobs and Bessie Nielson the first were among teachers. As the town continued to grow the need for a larger school house arose, and in 1919 a new building was completed at the cost of It was located $22,000.00. east of town. At that time everyone thought the town would grow in that direction. The first principle was Alison Scott and there were two other teachers. In 1960 it was decided to close the school and send our children to Leamington. At that time LaForge Lovell was principal and Marilyn Nielson was the teacher. Everyone hated to see the school taken away from us, as that seemed to be the link that held everyone together socially. It was quite an adjustment for the students was there as always competition between Lynndyl and Leamington children. But then it wasnt too long until all the students went to Delta. A need for a church was realized and a Community was School Sunday B. chapel. It took two years to complete the project Sept. 10, 11. 193$ was set for the homecoming and dedication. On Sat. Sept. 1 1, 700 persons attended the program and sports events that lasted until 6:00 p.m. Then a banquet was served in the recreation hall and a program was held. by previous Responses Bishops and early settlers and present Bishops were given, followed by a dance. The building was filled to capacity. On Sunday the 12th. an event happened that made history for our little community. An outstanding service was held presided over by Heber J. Grant. President of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-DaSaints and conducted by Lyle Johnson. Bishop. He gave the report of the building project. Joseph T. Finlinson, Stake President spoke briefly. Pres. Grant gave the dedicatory prayer. Over 600 people were present. The building was filled. Speakers were installed in the recreation hall and outside to accommodate the crowd. We are still enjoying this organized. On December 22, 1912, Tom Fenton was building and many good chosen to preside over what celebrations such as the one was called a branch of the we are having now "The Leamington LDS Ward. The Lynndyl Homecoming 1964 by Lynndyl Ward was organized which was started in March 22, 1914 with Jacob four ladies in our town, Camille Nielson, Kathrvn H. Langston as Bishop. In 1914 the present Jones, Marilyn Eatough and Amusement Hall was built by Nada Simpson. The purpose F.L. Copening. A number of of it was to raise money for years later it was purchased an organ for the chapel which The by the LDS Church and was was accomplished used for church gatherings. celebration which is held Bishop Austin Hunter was every other year brings many chosen to follow Bishop people back home. During World War II there Langston. Bishop Hunter 53 men from Lynndyl were was Bishop froml915 to 1918. Elmer A. Jacobs from serving our country Dean O. 1918 to 1919, Albert Hurst Nielson, son of Mr and Mrs. 1919 to 1923, Monroe C. Clead Nielson was the only Noble 1923 to 1925, J. Alma one killed in action He died Banks 1925 to 1935, Lyle in Okinawa, May 20, 1945 Johnson 1935 to 1945, Clead and on April 22, 1949. his Nielson 1945 to 1950, Earl body was brought back and in the Lynndyl Greathouse 1950 to 1955, buried Reed Nielson 1955 tol961, Cemetery. The Gold Star was Phill Nielson 1961 to 1966, presented to his family and a Ben Stephensen 1966 to 1971, burial monument was erected Robert D. Nielson 1971 to in the southwest corner of the yard which was 1977, Gregory J. Greathouse church 1977 to 1982. Alan S. Nielson unveiled that day and stands is presently serving as Bishop as a reminder of the stalwart of the Lynndyl Ward. Eight o young man who gave his all these bishops are still living to the service of his country. There was an influx of here in Lynndyl. They all served well and were dearly business and population loved by the ward members. during the war years, from As the ward membership 1941 to 1945. There were grew, church was heldin the from 25 to 35 trains per day school house for a number of traveling through and 1200 to years. While Lyle Johnson 1500 freight cars checked out was Bishop, he and his of the yard daily. In 1949 a counselors Roy Thompson great revolution look place in and Merlin D. Roper started the railroad system. Diesels remodeling the old ward hall were installed instead of the in September of 1936. They steam engines and only a few made an addition onto the trains went through Lynndyl. of y dwindlc' Fple moved away because of unemployment. The railroad practically closed everything. Houses were sold and moved out, buildings were being torn down and now once more Lynndyl is only a whistle through. There are no passengers and no passenger trains. The freights only stop on the side track to let another freight go by or for some repair. If repairs are to be made, car men from Provo or Milford are sent out. Even the Lynndyl section has been taken away. Delta section does the track work needed here. If more help is necessary Leamington or Champlin section men help. There is only one tool house and two company houses left of the once busy railroad town. The light rail has all been replaced by 133 lb. track and the trains go through at 60 to 70 miles per hour. At one time there were ten tracks through town, but now there are only two. The town was incorporated in November 1946 with Clead Nielson as mayor. While he was mayor, street lights were Group Tours IPP Site ihe now, Right Intermountain Power Project is more a gleam in the eyes of the engineers than a $6.5 until 1962. Reed Nielson went in as mayor in 1962 and served two terms, until 1970. While he was in office the first term the county hauled in din and gravel for the roads, also the black top. The street lights were changed from the small ones to the large ones. The old water lines were leaking all over town it was necessary to have them replaced. The railroad had furnished the town with water up to this time. The town tried to buy the Railroad Well but they would not sell, therefore it was leased to the town for $1.00. Gerald Nielson was one of the board members at that time and he and Mayor Reed were instrumental in getting the new line in town. Dale Warwood of Nephi contracted the job. A six inch asbestos cement line was used for the main line, with two inch plastic pipe for side line inch lines and for individuals. This line cost the town $18,000.00. The town only had $13,000.00 of this and as the bank refused to take Lynndyl Town as three-quarte- security, Reed Nielson signed the note for the balance, which was paid off later by the town. were Fire hydrants installed at this time also. Carl Benson was the next mayor and was elected in 1970. He served one term to 1 1974. He was able to get the town out of debt for the water line. He did a lot of upkeep on the roads and he is still the Handy Man when there is a problem at the well or any place he is needed. Aralda Jones was Mayor from 1974 to 1977. Keith Nielson was mayor from 1977 to 1980. Alan Nielson became mayor in 1980 and is mayor at the present time. Several have been improvements made since the last three mayors have been in office. Two fire houses, a tennis court, basketball standards, baseball backing, picnic tables in the new picnic area with bowery, benches and The Intermountain Power has begun Project construction of their 3000 megawatt coal generated power plant west of Lynndyl. Being mayor of this small town has become quite a big time consuming job with all the inquiries, zoning changes, budgets to work out, water system improvements, IPP MOTO- - PRESENTS SATURDAY - JUNE 26, 1982 BUNKERHILL MOTO-- X impact Delta SRA POINTS EVENT 8:00-10:0- Signup &F.? Practice Race 10:00-11:0- 0 0 a.m Entry Fee: Big Bike-$1- a.m. Mini Bikes - $10. 11:30 a.m. Pro $25. (80 Pay Back) -- General Admission Cos S'' A 5. Adult - $2.00 Under 12 - $1.00 For information Call.... Day Mike 864-390- - Kevin 5 Kevin 864-308- 4 864-343- -- 2 Nite Trophies: BIG BIKE 20 MINI 33 alleviation negotiations and everything else associated with the potential growth to come from this massive project. There is one store still in business. Dutson and sons, run by Ed and Beverly Dutson. One can buy most everything from soup to nuts there. It also provides gas for travelers who might be in need of fuel to continue their journey. There are also a few upturned nail kegs for the weary farmers, tired travelers and railroaders to sit on and drink there cool, refreshing pop and discussed their problems while the women discussed t heir "s over the counter. On June 26, 1982 we will a again be celebrating Lynndyl Homecoming The events of the dav will begin with a program at 11 am. followed by a delicious lunch at 12:30 p.m. Activities of the afternoon will include sports, raflles, prize and a softball game, and lots of visiting Plan on attending to renew old friendships and to make concessions, s new ones. will Jure rooms comparable to those m nice motels The rooms are also larger than those found in similar housing The aua will be landscaped and there w ill be a baseball diamond Each worker on the project will receive a $16 a dav per diem. This will cover then room and board it thev live at the single-statu- s housing U S Construction, Salt Lake, won the $2 4 million equipment by rad. Champion Inc. has built iwo cement oaten plants on flurry of activity that is the beginning of a power plant costing a sum that is jusi too vast to comprehend. To look at the area now, and to fathom what it will be eight years from now. requires the vision of an engineer. And, perhaps, even the engineers need help. A scale model of the plant, costing several hundreds of thousands of dollars, is being built. An exact replica that can be taken apart, it will provide a working model for the contractors. The project is nearing its first phase of consiruction. So far, everything has gone smoothly. And though the project has not begun to sprout, it definitely has taken root. Weyher Construction, of Salt Lake, received the contract for the on sue buildings and the water and sewer lines. The company has built four warehouses, the site services building, which will house the ambulance, fire engineer, and emergency the room, temporary management building, the crew showers and the guard shack. IPP personnel have been in the temporary administration building less than two weeks, The water will be turned on this week. When the power plant is completed, the building will be turned into a warehouse. The contract for the permanent administration building went to Zwik Construction, of Salt L ake. Construction began June 14. The spurline, constructed by Neosho, is finished. Three times a day, 90 railcars, each carrying 100 tons of coal, or 54,000 of coal a day, will fireplace. SUGARLOAFERS MC toted Neosho is now working on the rail laydown area. Once this is completed, contractors will be able to bring billion super-structuThe project, an area of cleared ground, two miles by three miles, with a tew buildings on it, is the site of a installed and roads were improved. He was mayor for sixteen years (Four terms) ,own ns travel the line. ihe sue All the cement used for the project, except that used for the consiruction of the batch plants themselves, will come from those plants. The corn i act was for $19 million. contracted as Champion has with Martin contract for the communnv communnv indoor basketball court, a handball court, a weight room, a saun. and Jacuzzi, a game roon The room The project site has been and a TV fenced. Mountain Slates. Salt community center will be Lake, received that contract managed by Bunco, Seattle, There will be only one company which runs such entrance for the construction centers throughout the world s The housing workers and all vehicles will be searched when leaving the will be finished August 16 and will be opened September site. Despite these security I. IPP that measures, estimates The bulk of Brown and several millions of dollars worth of equipment will be Lembrecht's work is finished The companey received the stolen. for the earth Both sides of Brush contract and kellman Road are being moving. Brown ambrechl has completed the fenced by Tekton, Salt Lake. for the main The BLM, which owns the excavation block-- the most power land bordering the road, of the pre required that the land be critical part construction phase. Getting fenced. the compaction required to s The housing prevent any settling or built from units made by Boise Cascade contracting was a meticulous is nearing completion. The job. The area is now lined contract for the units was with a structural fill whih $5.2 million. There will also awaiting the next phase o be a 100 unit RV Park at the construction. Brown and I ambrechl has site. Wives, but not children change just received a will be allowed to live there. a contract for a Also, an additional 350 order" for the grating specific task rooms can be quickly added. inside the rail loop. The The single status housing contract was for $920,000 has 650 rooms. Its purpose is and should take around 60 to shave off the impact. days. IPP hopes that the majority In short, the first phase of of the workers who live in the eight year project is this housing will be from Salt coming to an end. Lake and Provo and will The center. Marietta for the dry mix. Champion has also built an ice house. In hot weather, concrete explodes and the ice is used in mixing the cement. will have an center single-statu- 1 single-statu- go home on weekends. But, because of the laws, any worker on the project will be allowed to live there. s The housing Housing Funds Available I he I i jh Hcu'sint' I iiuiiu. Agenc announced that n is m the pUKcNs of completing a bond sale whkh would make approximately SMrt million in single-statu- mortgage funds available to Ii,u ali lu m it. I hv s i i iid In. of June Atvordme in Kick Buttcti shaw.thc AgeikI cutive Duet of, the funds will ti us ed to make a luuiih developed tvpe ut monenei loan known a' a eowth I qui t In. Motigage Hdl) monthly pavinent of a d M The Many people have inquired as to what is the difference between Social Services and Mental Because Health. many of our services are similar n is assumed lliai Menial Health is also wholes a State Agency Health Centers came into existence in approximatelv 1973 under a I ederal and a comprehensive Mental Health Center did provide 12 Since areas of service the and Reagonomics transfer of many functions to the state 12 areas of service are no longer mandated Under the current block gram Health Mental concept. are required to otilv provide for 9 areas of service Of which 5 are mandated by the federal Government and 4 additional by the State of t tah These 9 Centers in as a lotnul $n Howcui. at tla loan begins seat loan t itu hlu J beginning through ihe unfli vcas. the monthly payment now Utah include' federal: 1. Outpatient: specialized services tor, children, elderly , chronically ill and those discharged from inpatient treatment. 2. Day Treatment or other on a sliding scale based on an individuals ability to pay. Another area of difference between Mental Health and Social Services is in the area of protective services. Social Services is authorized by Slate Law to remove children from homes in cases of child abuse andzor to neglect. To provide shelter for abused children or spouses Mental Health has none of these functions. Furthermore under the Social Services umbrella is the aid to families with dependents and children which includes: food stamps, energy assistance and momtary aid Mental Health Services revolve primarily around Ills pOV I ' dk lu. In homeowik' p iv less m interest ol the loan Is I' ,bs ant.a! the hU s di.a'v a UfkO'nitiL1 Km J sale s ide a ; o v ninie1 to It e st .i Ilk 4 Screening lor referral or for admission to State Mental Health 1 aeilny Consultation 1 ducation and prevention services. Stale: 6 Inpatient Services 7. I ollow up. 8 T ransitional C are I valuation ' hi poe m S4 rop lutioi p N'ate Iveisiat I is roptijiott j mend aw lot.iB vpa.d Ii J emergence services. 9 2 v " J marriage counseling, divorce, rai'j'li ou parent child problems, daily mote in Jav stress problems and more Spec w tut o severe psychotic breaks and suicide intervention. Our Be anservices follow the aforea tij'i Ik V.i u mentioned mandates with the than a: i ''i o on w i!! be u su J n ho current emphasis prevention and education to new's wotist .K J, e pro ee i si! js. t lot jNui ii. .'Ms thoi mortgage loans d All! the s a t ilk that antkipatuJ is fui Js mad situational i k ova services. 3. 24 hour problems ' ' Hit, with two et v ol a J ..ii i irk ! no, the honnownt' vq'n tv .,.kjncn ni"'u i jpidls and t hi. loan is ci.J ut if. uat s and V rnoi do. and scvon J the partial hospitalization 5. b sKa-e- s 11 therefore required to provide three percent ol the amount ol the previous seat's pavnit.ni services without charge. he ( I M in- itiiee is u Mental Health receives its Hiit let. 'ha w j funding from 3 different que, u ilk K a si m lie because areas1)1 ederal, 2)State County, 3 )T hird party pawnent is .( pin J to tin payments i c. insurance and outstanding piinuj a! huLitkc private billings and Mental id the loan instead ol Kim 10 Health Services are provided ed to pas additional iu'W-s- t s Comprehensive Mental Mandate difference main between Social Services and Mental Health is funding. Social Services are w holey a state funded agenev and are Research f - l help jnd lessen the impact and illness mental prevent Mental Health trys to work in tandum with Social Services and all other public agencies 11 lb ipv1 a ' begin .ot ha Id cording s a r.o v.u. to it is Jo rot ui v lutms i.n'i, Witt then to he s id B okti g it |