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Show to the cow in they could not get TODAY WE FEATURE two residents of early day Devil's Slide, both worthy candidates for the Unforgettable Char- acter spot, namely: Robert R. Dorland and John C. Irwin, Sr. Homestead Act the family was Required to live on and improve ue property for a few months of each year, until it was "proved up on." Jack took his wife, Nell and their two children John Jr. and Maian to the dryfarm during the summer months and they found living there so enjoyable they decided to stay on through the winter also. Mrs. Irwin was devoted to her husband and was willing to as- by all members of the community during the many years they lived in the village. Before their leaving to make a home elsewhere a fitting farewell testimonial party was given them by the townspeople. Among other tributes was a poem, which was composed by JohnC. Irwin and expressed the sentiment of all. Needless to say the occasion was a memorable one and the poem has been pre- served over the years. sist him in his endeavors wherever his interests led them. The necessary improvements were made as dictated by law and after the "proving up" time had elapsed Jack was awarded the 640 acre section of land under the Homestead Act. All the while this "proving up" was under way Jack was employed full time at the Cement Plant, working seven days (or nights) a week, which was a work ROBERT DORLAND week at that time, so hishome-steadi- n' was done in his spare Robert R. Dorland was an important cog in the wheels of the machinery which eventually produced cement at the Devil's Slide plant. It was he who supervised the installation of all of the electrical machinery and equipment in the mills, then became the Chief Electrical Engineer for the Company. Under his supervision many men who had a yen for working with and around electricity and were willing to spend time and effort to learn, became well schooled about how electricity was produced in the huge boiler room by the monstrous coal-fire- d steam boilers, and how the steam generated from the boilers drove the turbines which rotated the powerful generators to generate the electrical power which drove the motors which operated the mills. Mr. Dorland was a man of stern disposition. He aimed to operate his department with efficiency. His position as Chief Engineer was of the greatest importance to him and he expected his employees to give their best service to their work while they were on shift. SPECIAL interest other than his family and his occupation was the Devil's Slide HIS ONE baseball team. He cooperated with the managers and made it possible for the players to leave their jobs to participate if they should happen to be on shift, and he traveled with them wherever they played. He was present in July, 1940, when they beat their opponents, the Denver & Rio Grande Western team of Salt Lake and won the Diamond Championship of the semi-pr- o league. It was a glorious day for the 250 celebrating fans of Devils Slide when they received that beautiful trophy and Robert Dorland was as proud as any member of the community. In 1951 Mr. Dorland was advanced to the position of Plant Superintendent, which position he held until 1943, when he left the Company and moved away from Devil's Slide. Mr. and Mrs. Dorland and their family lived in the big Super's house for many years. They were the parents of two children, a son, Elwood and a daughter, Marian, who attended school in the one-roo- m school house. THE "SUPER" as he was respectfully known, and his family were held in high esteem time to save her, Jack said, Now you youngsters mustn't cry. I am just glad that neither of you were hurt. I can get another cow but a precious child can never be replaced. JOHN IRWIN SR. was a faithful member of the LDS Church. He served for many years as Ward Clerk to Bishop Bert HERE IT IS! JOHN IRWIN JOHN C. IRWIN, SR. was long an employe at the Devil's Slide cement plant, but he pursued other interests as well. About 1925 he secured from the Government of the United States a homestead previously filed on by Mr. H. H. Crouch. This section of land was located about three-quarte- rs of a mile from cement the plant and was accessible from an unimproved road up "Choke" Canyon. fence of He built a mile-lo- man WAS elwood and barbed wire, along the south boundary of the section, then on to an adjoining fence a quarter mile away on the outdoors. FROM NOODLE CUTTERS TO PONCHOS FROM U4 EASTER BASKETS TO GARDEN BASKETS. WE HAVE IT! LARGE SELECTION Bacon . they were not successful-- a train came along and one cow was killed. As the children cried because of the I Art Whole Family! j'rvi.T.i.v i im jt' THURS., FEB mm m mm ra ONLY E. 2100 SOUTH (SUGARHOUSE ) Notice Listed below are some of the items missing from a burglary in Wasatch County sometime between Jan. 30 and Feb. 4, 1972: ONLY KAMAS LOMA THEATRE THEATRE - Bedding, including new green Electric Blanket. Clothing, including light blue Ski Parka. Black Tool Box, full of hand tools. Craftsman reversible variable speed Electric ch drill. I M" M II : ADULTS $1.75 12 & UNDER 75c . LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED (LYNN & GENEVIEVE WILLIAMS) y2-in- TUES., FEB. TIMES: 7:00 WORLD TREASURES Fishing Tackle in light green tackle box. Several Spinning Reels, Quick and Mitchell. Several Spinning Rods, one orange, some black. Wrangler Reddish, Brown Cowboy (Harness) Boots, never worn. NATIONAL ENTERPRISES 24 FMPORTS 653214. A RAINBOW ADVENTURE FILM Produced by CHUCK KEEN 1971 AMERICAN -- British 303 Cal. Rifle with Bushnell 3x9 scope. Ithica 16 Gauge Pump Shotgun, Model 37. Ithica 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, Model 37. Winchester .22 Cal Rifle Pump with scope, (Not mounted.) S and W .38 Cal Revolver with Holster number jo Iftuftnliim WILLOW - RATTAN - BAMBOO a iwnpiss umey An German Springforms 1069 walking along the track. Don and Marlene, then just children, hurried down to help their friend get them back where they belonged. Despite all their efforts homestead. Jack also improved some springs on the property making it possible for cattle to find drinking water during the hot summer months. 1U1 the Press An incident is remembered by the Les Creager family. Alta noticed one day that the cows had pushed themselves out of the pasture fence and were E.M. Crouch property. This made a solid fence from the old "Lost Creek" road northward to the northwest corner of his LAWS How ed. wonderful it would be if there were more men of that caliber today. Jack Irwin was an ambitious man who loved animals and the ng UNDER THE old-fashion- ! UNUSUAL GIFTS: time, either before or after his eight hour shift at the mill. JACK WORKED on any shift at any job. He was, on occasion, a kiln burner, an oiler, a miller or maybe just a laborer. When a supervisor needed a dependable man to get a job done well he gave it to John Irwin, because he was a man who believed in giving service wherever needed and giving an 'honest days" work for an honest day's pay' (an old fashioned adage) but then this wonderful Dickson and always kept completely accurate records of the activities of Slide Ward. He became so attached to that little Ward and its members that for some years after his retirement and they had moved to a home in Morgan, Sunday found him in his accustomed place in theSlide Ward meetinghouse. John Irwin Sr. passed from this life February 15, 1962. H 10 MINUTE FILM REPORT WITH UP TO THE MINUTE DEVELOPMENT! 9:00 P.M. Regular Vast List Suspended 11 11 II JJ One Coleman, one Thermos Gasoline Lantern. Many other items, such as Gun Cases, Shells, Sleeping Bags, Radios, Flashlight Waders, Toaster, Grill, Bookends, etc. (5-cel- l.) If you know of the whereabouts of any of the above described items, please contact Sheriff Floyd Witton in Heber City, or call, collect |