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Show SPRINGVILLE'S BIRTHDAY Spring-ville will mark the 98th year Saturday, since that sturdy band of pioneers led by Capt. Aaron Johnson entered this valley and made their first camp in the vicinity west of the Third ward church. Only a few people are living today who recall conditions and events in connection with the early settlement of this city and to these we pay tribute. It is to those first pioneers, who laid the cornerstones of our city, that we today owe so much. They planned and built well and from their plans has developed a city of which they would be proud. And we today are also proud, proud of the city which has exhibited steady growth and development throughout these years. Seeking a suitable spot where they could build their homes and rear their families, Springville early settlers considered the fine water supply, the fertile valley and other assets which have proven their good judgment. Today Springville boasts an abundant supply, of culinary water which cannot be excelled. The city is an attractive place to live and many have taken advantage of this fact to build fine homes here. Farms yield valuable crops and from the crops have developed many industrial enterprises. Good fortune has cooperated with the energetic citizens of the city in bringing a major industry to the vicinity which in the past few years has played a big part in the development of Springville. The city as a whole keeps abreast of the times initiating such laws and regulations which work for the best good of its citizens. Its leaders work constantly con-stantly for the good of the city and plan for present as well as future growth. A symbol of progress and plans for the future is the new water development project in Hobble Creek canyon, which townspeople are invited to view Saturday as one phase of Springville's birthday observance. The development of Kelly's Grove as a recreation center, where a portion of the celebration will take place, is proof of careful and efficient planning to provide a modern recreation area. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers, a commendable group whose purpose is to keep alive the memories of those who came first, will give a program at the Grove in the afternoon, to commemorate the city's birthday and pay tribute to its founders. It will be the patriotic duty of every citiezn as well as their pleasure to attend this entertainment. And last but not least of the birthday festivities planned are the horse races today, tomorrow and Saturday to provide a modern means of celebrating the birthday of our city which two years hence will reach the century mark. |