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Show 'SS o VALLEY UTAH NEWS Friday, December 15, 1939 "This One Will Suit Uncle Bob" First M.I.A. In Utah Stake in 1775 Organized at I Evidence that G. shows conclusively C4 years ago tha First Mu- tual Improvement Association ever organised In Utah stake was organised in Pleasant Grove, with tha present Assistant Church Historian Andrew Jensen, as Its president, who had just returned from a mission In Denmark, according to Walter Cos of Provo whose memory of theae early days la a veritable gold mine of Information which has been drawn upon by Church authorities to gather data for church records. Tha organisation took place In Bishop John Browns ward, Pleasant Grova which was part of Utah atake. Blahop Brown was the father of Amy Brown Lyman, wife of Dr, Richard R. Lyman of the Council of tha Twelve. Walter Cox was a member of that ward, and a member of that first Mutual group over which President Jenaen presided. Confirmation and appreciation for this Information cornea thla week from Dr. Lyman In a letter to Mr. Cox. It la here copied, with permission from Mr. Cox, Balt Lake City, Dec. Mr. Walter Cox, Provo, Utah. 1131 I, It was on the 8th day of August, 1882, that I walked Into the B. Y. Academy at Provo when that Institution was conducted under be able leadership of that great educator, Karl O. Maeser. From then until now I have been mors or less Intimately associated MRS. N. A. PETERSON mourns with my good Mend, Brother the death of her mother, Mra. Elisabeth Walker of Hinckley, which occurred Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Hinckley. and thoaa remote from librarian la a practical Carrying book to Scout Goad Turn ancouragad by Dr. Jamoa E. Watt (Iniat), Chief Scout Exacutlvo of tha Boy Scotita of America and Editor of Boys' Ufa, whets conviction that tha greataat aingla Influcnco over tha mind of man la atlll the printed word le baaed on the ctimulation and inspiration derived from reading habits started during boyhood in a Washington, D. C orphanage shut-in- a a SKATING Season Heres a Now in Full Swing BARGAIN! These clear, cold nights make SKATING the National Sport. Electric REFRIGERATOR); Only Slightly Used! Utahs Range Problems at San Francisco Heard at East 2nd South Utah's very existence depends upon its watersheds, which in turn are influenced by climate, soil, topography, and ownership, the great majority of Utahs cities and towns being constantly in danger of serious damage from accelerated erosion and quick run-ofaccording to testimony given by Mayor Mark Anderson before the Joint Committee on Forestry, at San Francisco, where he and Superintendent f, wife of mine, Amy Brown Lyman and I have greatly enjoyed and do greatly appreciate. It has been a pleasure to her, of course, to resd what you had to say about her father and the organisation of the Mutual In Pleasant Qrovs. Ws both send you all good wishes and many happy memories. Very truly yours, Waller Anderson of the Utah Luke project, were summoned lost week to give evidence. Com- mlssloner Jesse Haws accompanied them on matter connected with Provo City's Interest in ths Lake harbor. The problem Is much mors thM on, of tba growl and nllll uton 0( trees. The word forest restricts and misleads many people ss to the value nod purpose of our water. shads and our National Foreata. Until 1811 Mayor Anderson Thla la particularly trua lu Utah served in the U. 8. Foreet service whora oar watersheds era so vital RICHARD R. LYMAN. and afterward followed the pro- to oommunlty life. Community gram of forest and range conser- growth lu Utah la, lu most InBISHOP WALTER P. WHITE- vation, particularly the fish and stances, In direct proportion to HEAD of Provo First ward ts gams problems, being president tho also and productivity of their shout ths happiest man In Provo of the Utah Fish and Game as- respective watersheds. His testimony was acnow that that beuatlfal 171,185 sociation. ''Water Is our number one rechapel Is mil paid for and has cepted as authoritative at the source. Because of Its scarcity, water le precious la Utah. Water been dedicated President Congressional hearing. by Heber J. Grant. More than 500 Mayor Anderson Is also presi- ie the key to tho utilisation of people wltneseed the dedicatory dent of tha Municipal League of all other natural resources in oar services In which Patriarch T. N. Utsh. Ills statements before the Btato. Wa are extremely consTaylor and President C. E. Rowan Joint committee are here copied cious of this fact because our also participated. But words ean-n- in full. This paper believes they water supply la Inadequata. express ths feeling of satis- are worthy of study by every "Any abuea that reaulta In serloua erosion or demaga to our faction and appreciation which eltlxen: watersheds Injures the entire fills ths hearts of the Bishop and state and nation. his counselors, Douglas T. Page Utah's Watershed Problems That mach abuse hoe already and George W. Brown, after their sere of every 'Practically years of effort to finish this fine National Forest land In Utah la a occurred ie everywhere evident we must do what wa can to structure and get It paid for. part of tome Important water- reators oar watersheds to their highest efficiency as producers of water, forage, timber and recreation. Tho problem of Forest Administration la to coordinate and harmonize tha many Interests Involved, and w desire to commend that agency for tha manner In x which It ie dealing with thla governmental problem. ttaKRfwtlons for Managrmnit "Tha management and condition of our wateraheda may be improved in the following ways: I "1. By the elimination of -private ownership of lands on important watersheds and by adding public domain arena to the National Foreata where such public domain landa form a part of all of such watersheds. both "2. By rsvegetstlon, natural and artificial. "2. By engineering works. "Watershed protection end Improvement through controlled For a Practical Person graiing Is In many places Impossible within oar present forest with Sentimental side! because boundaries of the 'checker-boarownership of vital watershed arena. Approximately 500,000 acres of privately owned land should be eliminated through or exchange from the ' purchase THRIFTY IN CURRENT! of Utah. Thera is , watershed! alio another half million acres THRIFTY IN UPKEEP! of privately owned mountain lauds outside, but adjacent to the National Forests of Utah that 'should ba added to the forest shed. ! ot oom-ple- d' Provo THRIFTY IN PRICE! TIRE REPAIRING frame Selected leather .49 in the shoes 3 All sizes Pair U. S. TIRES See Us Now Morton's Jewelers Provo, Utah 110 West Center .Watersheds. BIG 6.1 CU. FT. SIZE WITH 3 At least 2,000.000 seres of now outalds tha nations! forests In Utah should be added to the national forests. 'As a matter of public policy private ownership la generally n menses on mountainous and tress throughout our 'states. This sltustlou may be I corrected within a few years If a consistent acquisition program Is public lands ALL THESE FEATURES! BATTERIES a Con. Wagon & Machine Co. 3 ISl Provo West 1 Steel Thrift Unit Sealed-i- n BRIMHALL BROS. Provo, Utah AO Steel Cabinet North Stainless Steel Superfreezer Four Ice Trays Phone ISO Matched Set of Dishes ' followed. "In the rehabilitation of our watersheds ths entire vegetation must be considered, from the smallest forms of plant life to the largest of onr tree species. While artificial reseeding and planting msy be used to advantage on rriilcal areas to supplement and expedite natural recovery, Nature after all, can be relied upon In the greet majority of case to do the Job aatlsfartorily If given a Vegetable Pan Fruit Basket Automatic Interior Light New Art Recipe Book We do expert shoe re- G-- E service while pairing There's no you wait. need for you to suffer the inconvenience of delay. Bring your shoes to ns and get speedy service and fine workmanship. Complete FOOT and SHOE SERVICE Performance Irntection NEVER G-- E Refrigerator of this si-- e $169.50 -- Provo nmnMMm -- On -- AS LITTLE AS $1.20 PER WEEK Ralphs Radio & Appliance COMPLETE RADIO SERVICE Also experts for WASHERS, REFRIGERATORS and oilier Electrical Appliances Phone 618 t Co. M Provo, Utah j H It., 4 v -- '. 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Terracing has been sticceKHfnlly by I he United States Forest Service In a few places. Yurlnii" lyicH of dnnis and bur. rlera have also served well to minimise and arrest the damage erosion reuniting from excessive and flooding. "We lielley,. that reel a ms lion :inl water slnruse mny be logically ciniiMniil with tho program of w:ilerheil Improvement. There is need for many small reclamn- - for Yours this Ghristm.'is for only -- On tfie Ixain chance. has General Electric offered such a BEFORE completely equipped so litlie money! LOUIS KELSII & SONS S3 N. Univ. Avc. The Christmas Treasure Chest ! a 124 W. Center ie Provo's Mayor Gives Expert Evidence on Vital Problems Affecting Every Utah City and Town a or rtione 1500 We have a stock of exceptionally fine quality SHOE SKATES. Special steel runners, tubular quate supply of Irrigation and culinary water but would serve as the beet kind of flood control barriers and In soma Instances provide dear waters for hydro-leectrgeneration. SPECIAL ! -- CHEAP- 244 that lu Utsh. These relatively small water storage projects should be scattered throughout this stats. These projects would not only improve and augment our Inade Mon projects GENERAL ELECTRIC Christmas Refrigerator STOVE and See it Walter Cox. I want to express to you my appreciation for your Information given to me June 10 of this year concerning the organisation of the M. I. A. In 1875 In Pleasant Grove. I was glad to learn that Brother Andrew Jensen, now Assistant church historian, was the president of that organisation, and that you were one of the members. It was a pleasure to me to learn too that young missionaries that were called In 1882 to do missionary work In the Utah stake. The results ss you give them are remsrkable. It Is a pleasure to me to acknowledge receipt of many Interesting communications from you and of many remembrances which a C. II. FUNK, Depot Ticket Agent Provo. Utah 8 180 If INI Phone 312 III III OuUUtftA. |