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Show 3 Microfilm 141 Corp S Pierpont Ave. 's 4 , tah fimuiriFMocunc!i VOLUME XXV NO. 37 KANAB, UTAH, THURSDDAY, JUNE 2T, . . . New, Improved Primary );. .od j-- w t fc 3 I 'I l- x- r ! p rI First State Bank of Salinas newest office, the second in recent years, officially opens for business in Kanab Monday, July 1, 1957. This community has been without banking facilities for many years. Daughter. Ksnab Lcgisn Sets Firercorks And onWvt)1' ftdtfW dollar project a reality, and that will Primary roads are being built into change a vast area of wasteland and desert into a land that will offer this formerly inacessible country, opportunities for development and These roads will open vast areas to h and recreation scenery industry, areas --They will provide shorter at. 4fcodi-S top-notc- One of Two Huge Tunnels Being Drilled For Glen Canyon Dam Work In this issue tf the S.U.N can be tho initial Step necessary in found V. wearing hedDjy needed water for f4 Kanab. ..The articles start on page two and arc continued on page five. ' I r ' jjt The Kanab City Council have been i. ' working for many months hi getting this project ready. It is none too ' $ & , soon, in fact, many homes in Kanab are without water today. Every resident of Kanab, and especially those qualified to vote, need to study this proposal and, we feel, J, ' make over y efiot tie we tho prefect ' possible. pushed through as toon ? ' , If the hood election can be put c t over in July, we hope there is no question on this, k will still take . 2U 5. ' r several months to get the project , c " underway and completed. . In the H1 , meantime the City is making every ..if . W effort to take care of its water neds. 5 v . This cm only ho temporary and the issuing of the bonds in the amount as stated on page two and five is the only answer to this issue. f ii The bonds will bo repaid in time by the use of additional water. The sewage is on the tame project and will pay for itself. There seems to be no question that this project should even be doubtful, however, dam-sit- e completed this fall and will allow water to be taken around the everyone needs to study same and construction. . Mountain States if there are any questions, we feel, the prime contractors, Merritt-Cha& Scott, Corp., to begin thi-- Consruction Co., Denver, and North-- they should be ironed out immediateactual work on the dam. .The two wood Construction Co. are building ly so that the project will stand no tunnels will be used initially for the this first tunnel. chance of being turned down. s r. t-- h . . While Glen Canyon is primarily for electric power, it will also play a prominent part in silt control on the Colorado River. . This huge tunnel, one of two to be built, is to be Four Lane Super Bridge Will Span Colorado River at Glen Canyon w Ton I J fr'RiuMUMw I ! i I- - I 4- ?? 'I ' 1 10,000-populatio- Featured t!svs 1 lx-c- From Kane County Hospital op-inn- Births at the Kane County hospital during the month have been: A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ray of Kanab on tlie 4th. A boy bom to Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston of Fredonia on the 12. Mrs. Lorainna Willis of Kanab 14th. gave birth to a hoy on the Kanab of Mrs. Betty Hampton 15th. the on a to birth girl gave Mr. and Mrs. Don Wagner from Fredonia welcomed a new girl on the 17th. Mr. and Mrs. Ccrald Porter from Ordcrville i received a boy on tlie 21st of June. Mr. and Mrs. Dari Robinson of Kanab welcomed a girl on tlie 22nd. Petite and lovely Clytie Rae Clark, A boy was bom to Mr. and Mrs, 18, Kanab, was named one of nine Leo Begay oil the 27th. finalists in the Mist Utah Pageant held in Salt Lake City Wednesday This years pageant was by the Deseret News, KSL Radio and KSL-T111 Miss Clark is a talented 5 ft. 3 in. blonde. She is holder of Miss Kane Quaen Till Holder Rates Honors Lc::l D::l:r Is Tskcn Scifcnly ' r County title, and a student at the University of Utah. For her talent numiier she performed a dramatic dance composition. j The contestants were judged on intellect, personality, voice and diction. Formal dress, swim suit ant talent divisions followed. Chosen for the coveted crown was Miss Francine Felt of Salt Lake, who will represent Utah at Atlantic City next Sept. 2 for the tile of Miss America 1958. 1 V- - ft lift t't u u uur m? 3 L The artists conception of the huge 800 feet below the Clen Canyon bridge that will span the Colorado Dam as pictured above, is now under Pacif- construction by Kiewit-Judso- n ic Murphy, Emeryville, Calif. -- This four lane bridge, highest steel arch type bridge in the nation, will also have four foot sidewalks on each ed first and boldest as President of the Congress. Josiah Bartlett, New Hampshire doctor, signed second. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest Oil that memorable July 4, 1776. at 70, Edward Rutledge, Sosigner, when the Continental Congress met uth Carlonia lawyer, the youngest, in Philadelphia to adopt the at 27, The longevity ot the founders laration of Independence, John Han(Continued on page tlx) cock, Massachusetts merchant, sign Facts on Signers Of Declaration In 1776 If at first you dont try a little ardor! sue-e- side of the bridge. . Together with the dam it will offer sightseers an opportunity for additional interesting subject matter and will bridge the traffic for all highways leading into this new area. Veterans Official To Be Her July 11th lend-an- Dr. Philip C. Fulstow, Kanabphy-siciawas stricken on TuesdaW with a severe case of exhaustion from overwork and has been ednfined to the Kane County hospital Dr. Fulstow was stricken while in his office at work. He was attended by Dr. George R. Aiken who him spent most of that night with with his case being so severe that it was not possible to move him. The many friends and patients of Dr. Fulstow will be glad to hear that according to hospital reports lie Plans are is on his way to recovery. for him to go to Salt Lake City for a complete check-u- p Monday. n, Utah-Wyomi- 57 37 Million Dollars With Utuhs taxable worth increasing more than 7 per cent since 1956 to an estimated total of $1,200,000,-000- , the Utah State Tux Commission reported on aJl counties over the state. Kane County listed the 1957 assessment as $2,433,283 against the 1956 total of $2,354,055 assessed In An increase of tlie previous jenr. $79,288. In 1956 the total asessed value of all 29 counties was $1,164,886,237 which consisted of $675,912,364 against property by the counties and $188,973,873 assessed against the mines and utilitief by the tax commission. j For 1957 the total gain over the state is estimated at approximately 37 million doILtrs. lly Neighbors ed "Exactly what DOES happen They certainly iont fade away!" U aldrioldiers? , The Veterans Administration today announced tlat' Mr, Thomas R. But trey, Contact Representative from the Salt Lake Regional office, will be at the County Courthouse Kanab, Thursday, July 11th from 8 a.m. until noon. Mr. Buttrey will be prepared to give information and assist local veterans and their dependants for such benefits as Cl applying loans, schooling, old soldiers' pen sions, all types cl Government life widows pensions, war insurance, orphans schooling, hospital and jped ical benefits. It's better to give than to it costs about the same. Stale Vida other attractions. The display will be prevented near the Legion Pavillion north of Kanab. Starting at eight, the Legion plans on making a small charge of 50c for adults and 25c for children to help derfray the cost of the expenThe chairman has sive materials. made a special request of everyone to leave their own fireworks home when coming to thi pavilion. - Under the direction of Morris Shields, chairman, tlie Legion are also sponsoring sports, races and daylight fireworks, along witl prizes on the afternoon of tlie fourth at p.m. on the church lawn here. Kan 'is ' safe-keepi- Lester Cottam, chairman of tlie Kanab American Legion Fireworks announced today that committee, one of the finest fireworks display ever to be shown here will take place on July 4th, starting at 8 p ni. The Legion will have a fine array of fireworks including some flaming magnet displays and numerous arid Hirsts, also, two devil's wheels ami routes between forth and south points and will lead to development of an east and west road Net work through tho four states area of Utah, Arizona, Colorado jtod New Mexico. Water Election Set For Kanzb Voters 30th mrT 3 Aflcrcscn Sports Event Z&rtk,afr Residents of Kan.ib county seat of Kane County and the surroundWelcome ing area of the Arizona Strip are being invited to preview the new New Baby bank, meet First State Bank officials Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Peterson are and take part in the open house ceremonies this Saturday, June 29, the proud parents of a baby girl bom June 18th at St Josephs hosfrom 1 to 5 p m. in Houston. Texas. The baby pital Brand New Building weighed in at 7 fls 10 oz reports Tlie new Salma branih bank, proud grandpa, Lyman Peterson. m Kanab which is the center Mother and baby are doing fine, of a huge huh, is loused in a new he says. Mrs. Peterson is the former Lt. building just being completed with Winona Peterson of Kdnab. ample floor spaie and vaults that Peterson is stationed at Ellington should accommodate the anticipated Air Force Base in Houston. growth for this area. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lyman . Two tellers windows, spacious of- Peterson and boys, Stephen and facilities and a Karl are vacationing in Houston at fices, night depository are among the bank- the present time. avail-aid- e ing services tliat will now be n to Kanabs potential trading area. Ksr.3 County Is built of concrete Tlie building, and brick, has an attractive front of In brick and marble with large glass doors. 1 he intenor of the Imilding is 'attractive tgurhle with the latest Advertisement and office equipment in mood-wor- k Glam r and Hall, of Hurricane, Kane County takej the Utah spotthe contractors on Utah, have this week. light the new building It was designed An advertisement of the U. S. bv Iairenzo S. Tuning of Salt Lake. Brewers Foundation features Kane Expresses Pleasure County in newspapers throughout 11. B Crandall, president (if tlie the state. The advertisement is the First State Bank of Salma, said on first in a series sponsored., by the behalf of the stockholders, directors Foundation which will salute each , and officers, we take great pleasure county. The kick off advertisement, apin announcing the opening of tlie new Katlfth Branch on Monday July pearing on page two of this issue, 1, with llarniiui C. Steed as manager. stresses the scenic variety of Kane Ppen House at the new bank will County and the areas role of held Saturday, Jure 29tW frorej wood- '- famoua locaUonwJaai" one to five. We invite everyone The U.S. Brewers Foundation is to come in and inspect this fine in- a trade association of the brewing stallation to , serve thi4 area". industry and opened its Utah offices For nearly a half centunr Mr. this year in Salt Lake City to carry Crandall has been associated with out its program withthe people of this area, and it is in the beer industry. with great pride that he announces John C. Campbell, director of the of such a fine office to Foundations the Divisserve their banking needs at the ion said, We are pleased to have an present time. opportunity to salute the counties of our great state. The U.S. Brewers Foundation is especially happy to Utah Tax Valaes launch this series at a time when the tourist season is nearing its summer i Rise During I peak. Petersons n, Starting with nothing but lots of bare rock and sandstone at Clen Canyon on the Colorado River at this time last year, progress is going forward daily on the many projects that will go to make this 421 million Brandt Bank Will Be Welcomed By All, State Officials To Be Present At Opening The course in Artificial Respiration and use of the Inhalator, sponsored by the Kanab Volunteer Fire Department, uwng 'American Red Cross Manuel standards, has been Dr. Philip C. Ful. stow, completed. instructed the class. The folowing persons have completed the course and have received certificates: Norman Swapp, William O. Knud-seMax Bruce, Shirley Swapp, Loma Cottam, Helena Watson, Wm. Curl, Devon Jackson, Fred Bmick, Edith Holmes, Beverley Hamblin, and I vis Farr. 1 ''& $330 Yearly, 10c Single Copy Respirator)' Courses iJirii y wm I Highways being Built Local Residents Take ip uppish perns Gfcinab v EDITORIAL lAc5r& 1937 fate Bank Salima, Start At Glen Canyon Was Lots Of Rock Mow NATIONAL d j Held On To It . . . . U The most advanced, progressive and forward looking idea ever con I ceived by the human mind is the Idea of individual freedom and in, dividual responsibility, as set forth by the founders of America and era bodied in the Declaration of Indei pendence and the Constitution of the to retreat from Rapresentlnf Utah at tha J7lh NotUnal United States Canfrn in Wathingtan, 0. C., ara ((rant, -r Clark Child al Clintan, Etta Para at Vtmol, Eloma Wast ol that idea, for whatever purpose, is Spanish Park, and lloln Marfan af Kanllwarth, and thair Stota Club laadar. to go backward, into darkness. Glare laird, Utah Stota Unhrarsltr, lagan I bark hftl. 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